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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
White House Scandals.

The Democratic press cannot keep
its hands off the cloud which seems to
hover over the domestic life of the
President and members of his Cabinet.
Not realizing that every attempt to
explain things only makes the matter
worse they have been trying lately to
m;;,sqate the blackness of the rumors
bv making attacks upon the lives of Re-
publican statesmen.
The New York Mail and Express
(Rep.4 in double-leaded editorial yes
terday spoke in the following plain
and uncompromising language:
1t is quite remarkable that so many
of the long suppressed truths regarding
the personal habits of President Cleye-
land and some of his Cabinet, and the
speaker should have been found out at
last through denial given to them by
the charming lady of one of the secre-
taries. She, good soul, could not know
of those social crimes if they existed,
and her denial is as valuable in respect
to them as the denial of Munchausen' g
servant that his master never ate, be-
cause he had never seen him eat. For
weeks before election we pigeonholed
a verified mass of information on this
subject, which we were vainly urged to
publish, giving names, dates, houses,
nights, hours, conversations, intrigues,
carriages, negotiations, iassons, boon
companions, ruins, in regard to various
persons now and lately high in national
official life which would shock the
country and cover their principals with
ineradicable pitch. The general nature
of this mass of evidence has long been
well understood in Newspaper Row, al
Washington, in parts both-Of Cincin.
natl and New York; but, owing to the
gallantry of the Cleveland maligned
press, has not been made public
Though it is old, stale and fiat there
it would have been the most astonlsh
ing, latest and disbelieved news to the
charming lady whose jeweled fingers
are playing with the veil which, should
she pull it down, could never again bt
replaced to screen those whom sht
would so unwillingly expose. Their
|, are other ladies in Washington who an
much better authority on the mali
subject than any Cabinet lady. TIER
are people in the White House who ar
better authority on the main issue thai
} any Cabinet lady. And all these other
have their moments of weakness or re
venge, when their secrets are bigge
than themselves and so overflow; Q
5 when their condolences are like swal
ilows, summing themselves outside q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

There will be sixty-eight bankers and
one farmer in the next Legislature.
II K. G. News.
That isn't so. We send two farmers
from Jewell county.-[Jewell Republi-
can,
Rocks county sends another farmer.
Il Stockton Record.
And Ottawa county returns farmer.
Minneapolis Messenger.
And what is the matter with Dickin-
son county? She sends one of her best
farmers to represent the 69th district.
The crying need of the Kansas City
papers is more news and less lying COM
mani
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

their nests for anyone to bag. We, in
common with the whole country, are
intensely interested 20 have the moral
atmosphere of Washington pure, and
our public duty to lay bare the real con-
dition of things there was urged upon
us in almost an overwhelming way.
But when we thought of the misery
which would befall many innocent peo-
pie the pigeonhole got the information
and not the public; and now when dis
closure is invited by one of the innocent
we still forbear for the same reason.
But we warn the President, and all as
ISOLATED with him, that they must de-
sist attack upon Republican leaders
along social lines, or we shall feel re-
lieved of our self-restraint. They must
call off their dogs or we may let loose
our tigers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
The Speakership.

The Representatives of NorthweS t.
ern Kansas have shown their good
Judgment in determining to support
Hon. L. T. Walr0nd, of Osborne coun-
ty, for Speaker. Nothing now rem aims
for them but to stand together and
work day and night for their candi-
date and recognition for tbs North
west.
Mr.. Walrond is no inexperienced
Legislator. He has proved himself a
capable and able man on the floor OF
the House. lie is in every way worthy
of the position of Speaker. Now, LET
the members of the Fifth and Sixth
Congressional districts give him the
support that their cause deserves.
This is the time to gain recognition
for portion of the State that has long
been imposed upon, long been ignored.
Let IL be understood, once for all, that
one-third of the state of Kansas cannot
be put off with one-tenth ths donors
while the Arkansas valley, already
abundaptly supplied with fat offices, is
able to, octopus,like, absorb as many
more.
Before the election the Prohibitions
lists said that a big vote would show
that their cause was growing. Now
that they didn't get big vote. they
say that small vote is an indication
that the party is looping off the drift
wood. This they say will make them
stronger than ever. How lugubri0usly
funny these Prohibitionists are.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

There was an expansion amounting
to $50, 900, 900 in the volume of the cir
culating medium between July l. 1887,
and November 1, 1888. This shows
that the individuals who imagine that
the currency is being contracted are in
error. The money in the country out
side the treasury, on per capita basis,
is not only greater than it was year
and a half ago, but it is greater than
ever before.-[Globe Democrat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Good for Dan. President Cleve-
lands private secretary has written to
President-elect Harrison's private sec
rotary, Mr.. Halford, offering to give
any advice OR information desired
about the Office. The courteous Colonel
Lamont shows a decidedly more
amiable spirit than his chief, who
scolds like fishwife because the Amer
lean people declined to give him sec
ond term. Troy Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Mr.. Cleveland lodged when the
River and Harbor bill, appropriating
the enormous sum of 500, 227, 900, came
before him few months ago. That is,
he permitted the bill to become a law
without his signature. At that time
t was understood that no more legisla-
ton for river and harbor improvement
would be asked for. Yesterday bill
was introduced asking for s11, 800. 600
more. This is pure and unadulterated
extravaganza and emphasizes the oft,
repeated advice ito turn the rascals
OUT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

There is bold proposition on foot
to construct an all rail route from Amer
lea to Europe. The plan is to bridge
Behring's straits, forty-five miles, and
stretch away to Pekin, which is $500
miles from Behring's straits, and 5000
from New York. Calcutta is matter
of 1000 miles beyond Pekin, and would
be reached by branch, the main line
traversiEg China and Russia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

The unselfsh devotion of Hon. J. Il
Bn,- ton TO the interests of the North
west is winning him the most flatter-
ING commend alton and praise from the
press. Even tho,>e. who for selfish
reasons cannot wish tlH1e Northwest
success in its undertaking, ar GULL,
PEELED to admire Mr.. Burton's earnest
labors in its behalf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

"When it becomes necessary for a
husband to obtain a certificate of good
moral character, and to prove by tes-
timony of an expert that he is faithful,
conslderate and tender toward young,
lovely and affectionate wife, he may be
innocent, but he certainly is unfortu-
nate. p Ingalls, on Cleveland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

We seem likely to lose The unique
position so long held by the REFLEC-
TOR as the only paper of that name in
Kansas. The Y. NJ. G. A. of Topeka,
is soon to publish monthly paper of
sixteen pages to be known as the Asso-
citation Reflector.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

The editor of the Abilene REFLEC
TOR. having read Robert Elsmere,
marches at the head of the literary
procession at Abilene.-[State Journal.
Whether ye do or not, we ought to-,
if a species OF maid martyrdom counts
for ANYTHING in t'lis world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Kansas has a total railroad mileage
of 3,799 miles. 1t has been hard year
on Kansas railroads as well as on all
other lines of business. OF the roads
in the State, 1852 miles have been
operated at loss of SS7S, 500, while
1891 miles have failed to pay interest
and taxes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

John Martin, the plucky Indianian
who recently whipped his weight in
wildcats down in Madison county. is
probably no relation to he Of whisky
bottle fame. Our John isn't of the
variety that whips, but rather of that
which gets most everlastingly VOL
I0nad
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Mrs. Shaw has indiscretely remarked
that gum-chewing is a great aid to
SThstling, If the grand army of gum
clewers conclude to add whistling to
their accomplishments, we want to be
gathered to our fathers right away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Even the most rabid Democrat now
admits Republican majority in the
National House of Representatives.
Senator Quay claims a majority of not
less than nine,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

The press of Northwestern Kansas
vii support Hon. Il. T. WalrOnd's can
didacy for the Speakership almost
unanimously. 1t is our fight and it
should be carried on to win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

1t is noticed as a remarkable fact
that at the expiration of the term OF
President Harrison in 1892, the Nation
will have spent exactly 90 years under
the rule of the Democratic party and
81 under the Republican or its political
nraGnnasc0rS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

The Prohibition vote, take it the
country over, has in four years in
creased in its ratio to the total vote
about four one-hundredths of one per
cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

The air-ship project seems to pros
per. A company with a capital of
81 ZOO, 900 has been formed in New
York to develop the latest invention in
<hot limo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Abilene is more than holding her
own in growth and will be ready to
take the spring boom that is surely
coming, at its high tide,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
IT WILL BE WALROND.

Hon. J. R. Burton, of Abilene, in a
letter to the Capital-COmmonwealth,
says he is not a candidate for Speaker,
and that under no circumstances will
he be one. He says that it seems to be
already agreed upon that Captain
Henry Booth will be speaker, but COM
plains that the Arkansas Valley wants
the earth. There is no question but
that it wants Captain Booth for
Speaker Larned Chronoscope.
Mr.. Burton said, 1.-THE politicians have
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
gbe Reaeftor.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1885.

1t now looks as though the G. A. x.
of Illinois had withdrawn from Gen.
Palmer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Alabama mobs have been taught
that fooling with the law is dangerous.
But the lesson was costly one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

12lc.
Gents 4-ply Linen Collars, all styles,
123c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
1T DESERVES CONSIDERATION.

Hon. } r. Burton, of Dickinson
county, member-elect of the next Leg
islature, published in the Capital Com
monwealth of Tuesday long letter
embracing consideab rlepolitics and
matter of varied interest. The letter
contains much that deserves to be care
fully considered, and is suggestive of
many things not unworthy of serious
contemplation. City Repub-
lican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

Hundreds of beautiful, FancyBor-
dered Handkerchiefs, perfectly fast Col
OrS, &c each, or SOC a dozen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

&c.
20 dozen Fancy Border Handker-
chiefs, fast co.ors, &c each, or zoe a
dozen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20
Comment Regarding the Speakership
A JUST CAUSE.


In the Topeka Capital Common
wealth of Tuesday, Hon. ]. R. Burton
discussed some important questions.
He started out by stating that he was
not a candidate and would not accept
the Office Of Speaker of the House. He
showed up the fellows who think they
are bigger than the party, in great
shape, and set forth the justice of the
Northwest having the next Speaker.
Mr.. Burton's article was strong, con-
elusive and convincing. We do not
see how any man can read it and not
admit the justice of our cause. In Mr..
Burton the Northwest has a talented
friend and one courageous enough to
speak his mind. 1t is not very often
that the Republican feels called upon
to praise Mr.. Burton, but this last
stroke was a mastery one. All bail
our champion, j. r. Burton, Of Abb
lene.-[Salina Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-20

&c.
Genuine Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
fancy border and fast colors, &c each,
or 75c dozen.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-04-19

Preachers never strike for higher sal
ary. They are generally too busy try
ng to get what has already been prom
ised them.
The maple sugar social which was to
have been given at Eli Silverthorn's
grove one week ago Tuesday has been
postponed to Thursday of next week at
o'clock. All are cordially invited to
attend and good time may be expect
ed. Conveyances will be in waiting at
Duties corners to take all who have no
way of getting there.
Rev. Mr. Bettes pitched his gospel
tent on Fifth street Saturday, and has
been holding services every night dur
ing this week. Mr.. Bettes is forcible,
earnest preacher, whose heart appears
to be in the cause of religion and tenn
perance. IIe'certainly deals in sledge-
hammer arguments and tells some
unpleasant truths in pleasant and en-
tertaining way.
Rev. Mr.. Bettes will leave for Bruins
wick next Monday. His tent has been
visited by increasing audiences every
night during the week. Mr.. Bettes pos
sesses stae not pleasing to some, but
he can certainly entertain an audience
for longer time than any preacher we
wot Of. His word picture of the deluge
was one of the finest ever listened to,
and would have been creditable even to
Sam Jones. Wherever he goes he will
advertise Fernandina as one of the most
pleasant and healthful towns it has
been his good fortune to Florida,
Mirror, published at Fernandina, Fla.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-04-19
Local Expositions.

Snow, rain and hail Tuesday morning.
Quite heavy rain fell Friday evening
last.
VIM. Mcintyre was in Detroit this
week.
Richard Williams is now located at
Almont.
: DR.. Toal, of Peck, was in the village
Saturday last.
5. o. and S. j. Welch were at Juniata
on Friday last.
Read the new adv. for Mason & John
son in this issue.
f. II. Drake and family visited in
Port Huron Tuesday.
Mrs. Robt. II. Menerey visited at
Deckerville the past week.
Monday morning the ground was cov-
cred with the beautiful snow.
VIM. Clyne and wife, of Grant. visited
their son. DR.. B. Clyne. this week.
Henry Ferguson returned from tie
north woods Friday evening last.
Mrs. d. Cheeseboro returned to her
home in Ann Arbor last Monday.
Thos. Weston has sold his house and
lot III this place to Nancy Richards.
JAS. Hisey has the painters at work
on the interior of his bakery building.
Frank Weston left for Alpena last
Monday where he has secured posi-
ton.
Miss Mary Brown visited friends at
Valley Centre the latter part of last
week.
Ladies it will pay you to read Mrs.
+. +. Laws change of adv. in this
issue.
Miss Lydia Holder, of Port Huron,
has returned and taken charge of her
school.
Jerry Paisley has been quite sick the
past week, and is no better at present
writing.
Eugene Kiely. of Roscommon, visit
ed among friends in this vicinity the
past week.
We are pleased to notice Lutte Nc
Donald on the streets again after his
recent illness.
W. II. Bonfoy, of Brown City, made
the ExPosIToR Office a pleasant call
Saturday last.
Henry and Frank Griswold, of Aver
i'll were visiting old friends in this place
the past week.
L. A. Beard and wife, of Atkins.
were the guests of II. E. Beard and
family this week.
Geo. Cough has just received new
lot of undertaking goods. Free hearse
furnished at all funerals.
Frank Z. Brooks left for Rochester,
n. Y, Monday where he will buy a
quantity of nursery stock.
Mrs. Stephen Melaney was the lucky
person holding ticket 1859 that drew
the harness at Holden Bros.
\. W. Fergusons mother and brother
James F., of Almont, are the guests OF
himself and family at present.
The stone foundation of one of w. y
McKenna's brick buildings is laid and
the brick work will soon be commenced
Mrs. Spain f. Pearce and son, OF
Marine City, have been the guestsoi
Levi Morrill,, Jr. and family for some
time past.
Cyrus Robinson has been keeping
"bach" the past week, his wife having
been Oh a'visit to herold home at Aiisf
Craig. Ont.
George Allen, our''devil," Is at pres
cnt suffering from enlargement of th'
cheek" (although MORE is unnecessary
M-U-M-P-S!
\ reward of one pound of nails ant
a cake Of stove polish is offered for tn,
! return of my -Adolphus; answers Il
the name of "Bismarck." AWE.
| John Holden has purchased the rang
won by Allen Strong in the late draw
hug 1T Holden liros'. What John in
tends doing with stove is a myster
as he is still bachelor. Girls. TAX
advantage of your leap year privilege
aud scruro John " von csn.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-04-19
A COMPLETE SUCCESS.

Brockway Centres first spring fair
or stallion show was grand success in
every way-exeept as regards weather.
Tuesday morning was very disagree
able but Notwithstanding all this large
number of people turned out and wit
messed the finest display Of well-bred
stations it has ever been our lot to
gaze upon. Below is the list of stall
lions in their classes and prizes award
ed:--
ROADSTER OR CARRIAGE I.
Judges--F. w. Julian, oil toronto; r.. A. Beard,
of Clyde, and J. Il. Ferguson, of AlmOnt
"Ned Washington" owned by G.. $. Ney;
Young Washington" by A.. A: Hall; Young
Hardwood" )" by A. Braldwood; "Sunburst," by
Waisingham," by Tinlayson & Orser; Young
Tester" by ID. A. Mosher.
1st prize, Andrew Braidwood; end Finlayson
& Orser.
GENERAL rURPosE.-Class III.
Judges-Same' rs Glass /.
messenger Lyon" owned BY W. Brown;
Young sampson, OK Bowman .n, q Sc9ui & Young hs
$. Hamilton: Lord Mardina," ny. VIM. Lord;
"Clausman," A. Donly; Young King of the
West" WIN, Mcleod; ."Rruno Lathier,'" by j.
ID ObcNtnSs Wy t. -htliiNts
ist prize. J. j. McGrath; end, Vim. Lord
HEAVY DRAUGAT-Class I'LL
g years old or ovcr.)
Judges-Same as Class I.
"Lore the Laird" owned by j. Newell
"Macgregor Vet, :" Howell < Co.; "Briglt Smile, >
! by Collins Bros; "Young Sandy Scott" by u
] briggs.
ist prize, Collins Bros; end Howell Is Co.
HBAvY DRAUGHr-Class ".
| (Under 3 years old
Iudges-Same as Glass I.
"Baydston Boy" owned by j. Livingston
s'Sir Rupert" Collins Bros; -ureeuuood Tom,
\ j. wit; "Scotiands Farewell" 7. Kerney.
ist prize. Collins Bros: end Thos. Kcarncy.
| Diploma for the hest stallion the grounds
4 regardless az age or trrcd-t'ollIns Bros.
'Bright Snpe"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-04-19
$4,000 T! LOAN ON real ESTATE

Mortgages at :, g and 9 per cent according to
time and amount. Lowest charges and lowest
expenses. No long delays. We do not do as
others do, make Mortgages draw semi-annual
interest, but make our interest payable once a
year. in the Fall when farmers can pay their
interest. Call and see US
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-04-19
3rOckWay Centre Bank,
OF ID. r. NOBLE & co.
Responsibility $4,000.

Good Notes. Town and School Bonds bought at
hest rates Certificates OF Deposit issued and
per cent. interest allowed. All business trans
acted by patrons .f this Bank will he held strict
" confidential
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28
Syrup of Figs

Is Natures OWL true laxative. It is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; TO Cure Habitual Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Msnufac.
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal. u. S. Leadbeater
g. Rro.. agents Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28

One Of the queerest things about agricul-
ture is to see Congressman plant garden
seeds among his constituents, and then look
confidently forward to crop of votes next
l.-iSomeruilEe journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teethng is the prescription OF one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions of mothers fol
their children. During the process OF teethine
it's value is incalculable. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhGa, gripping
ia the bowels and wind-colic. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother Price % cents g
bottlc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28

Belva A. Lockwood says Man is COM
prehensive term, embracing woman" Well,
Belva is safe enough, SO long as the man is
permitted to select toe woman he embraces.
NOryiStOlDn Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28
.CONFECTIONERS.

Tho old, reliable CONFECTIONERY or HEN
RY BRENGLE, No 531 King street. is ready,
and will supply summer delicacies the season
through. Each berry and fruit served ;7ith Cream
of varied lavors at the lowest price and as coed
as ever.
He offers special inducements at Wholesale to
Dealers and packs carefully for country custom.
Ornamental and Plain Cakes are sold cheap
er than they can be manufactured at home.
Also Cream Pufs, Tarts and Pastry Candies and
TafTy of all kinds. PIES 4 SPECIALITY Fruits,
Nuts, ConfectiOncros, Caromes and Sugared
Fruits. He caters for families, fairs, balls and
entertainments and furnishes social parties of
the best and at the lowest rates. myf2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-28
DRUG lsTs.
Corner Prince and Fairfax streot.

descriptions a specially English, French,
t:ar.aSn and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedycsmia, Goranium
snd Florida Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent Medi.
cinos, Coxo's Gelatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa.
rino Spices of ell kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as tho
sarno quality can be obtained elsewhere. doc