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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
The Mccormack Victory a Farce.

ABILENE, KAs., June p, 1883.
To VIM. Deering s. Co., Chicago, Ill.
Gents
The great victory the Mccormick
claims at this point on the Deering, on
June %, 1883, was only a matter OF
S35 difference in price. If we would
cut prices the same as the Mccormick
the latter would go out of use entirely
but nevertheless a great majority Of
farmers prefer the Deering, even at the
advance.
A. Cradle, after settling for the Nc
Cormick hitched on to the Deering, and
said if he had not paid for the same
he would have kept the Deering, even
at the advance.
Wilt SHoCKEY q SNYDER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
PERSONAL.
From TUESDAYS Daily.l

| From Tuesdays Daily.l
Father Leary left this morning for
Concordia.
Mrs. DR.. Herbst left at noon for her
home, Kansas City.
Miss Florence Hobbs, of Jewell City,
Kas., is visiting friends in the city.
Judge Jas. Culbertson went to To-
peka today on short business trip.
j. NJ. Richardson, of Carthage, Mo-,
| is the guest of his brother-in-law, j. c.
Lyeth.
NJ. C. Lands and wife spend the
glorious anniversary in Hope and Her
ington.
w. ]. Winfield and CD. Barnes were
aboard the noon train bound for Leav-
enworth.
Park Warren, of Minneapolis, joined
the Dickinson county delegation to
LeavenworIh.
j. NJ. Davis, of the Salina Herald,
passed through at noon on his way to
Leavenworth.
c. n. Coggeshall and Jerry Sheahan
are Solomon Democrats off today for
Leavenworth.
T. F. Colby, Chapman's prominent
stockman, was transacting business in
the city today.
Misses Monahan took the morning
Santa Fe for Longford, their home,
after stay in the city.
Charles and Emmert Vickers, two of
Manchester's rising young men, were
doing business in the city today.
Mrs. l. s. Hallam accompanied her
daughter, Miss Lulu, as far as Kansas
City, where she will visit friends.
III. M. Hadley, of Topeka, the archi-
tect of the county high school building
at Chapman, was in town yesterday.
Ed Blaich, Hopes rustling lawyer,
came up this morning and accompanied
the county delegation to Leavenworth.
w. S. jerks came in this morning
from Ottawa where he has been at
tending the Assembly for couple of
weeks.
Charles Evans arrived last night from
Emporia to be present at the funeral
of his child, which took place this
morning.
Mrs. Ii. NJ. McKahan left Sunday
for Queensburg, Penn, where she will
spend the summer. Macs long face is
now accounted for.
Mrs. Randall, formerly of Abilene,
came in at noon from her present resi-
dence, Denver, for visit with friends
and acquaintance.
Henry Lifts and daughter, Lena,
went to AtchisOn today, where Mrs.
Lifts and the other little daughter have
been visiting the past week.
E. S. Hamaker was among the Re-
publican ratifisrs at Hope last night.
Ed. was one of the honOred guests of
the city during his stay in the Gem.
Mrs. William Taylor, Industry, and
Mrs. Thomas ColthswOrth, Wakefield,
prominent ladies of Clay county and
friends of Mrs. Reagan, has been visit
ing here for a few days.
Chaplain J. A. Bright took the 4 p.
m. train for Colby, Thomas County,
where he is invited to deliver the ora
ton tomorrow, July 4th. He will give
his audience a rich feast of OratOry.
E. b. Payne, late business manager
of the Salina Republican, spent the day
in the city. Like an orthodox news
paper man he sought out the REFLEC-
TOR Office and made us pleasant call.
Miss Lula Hallam left at noon for
Parkersburg, Va, where she will spend
the heated term. Her many friends
here will wish her much pleasure in
her sojourn among the "Old Dominion"
hills.
Col. D. R. Wagstaff, one of Sail
mas royal blooded Republicans, was
shaking hands at the depot this noon.
He was en- route to Manhattan. He
will stop off on his return and look at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

S. Holdsworth and VIM. Kirkpatrick
had narrow escape from a collision at
the L. 2. crossing on Buckeye this
morning as they were coming into the
city. A quick turn and lively jump
saved their lives. The recklessness
displayed by the railway company at
that crossing is disgraceful and should
receive the attention of the city fathers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The gas well is down just 1000 feet.
No drilling is being done yet. Rim
ming out the hole is being completed
preparatory to going deeper. The mag
nificent vein of soft water, which, at a
depth of 2S5 feet, flows across the hole
and has carried the pump into great
crevices, has hi2dered operations. The
work will now proceed smoothly, how
QypT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
Sheriff's Sale Under Execution
STATE OF KANSAS, Go.

STATE OF KANSAS, SO.
Dickinson county.
j. G. Hamaker & Co. VS.. Jonas Erect.
DY virtue Of an execution to me directed and
D delivered. issued out of the Eighth Judicial
District Court of the State o. Kansas, sitting in
and for Dickinson County, In said State, will, on
Monday, July 16, A. D. 1888,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a m. and O'Clock
o. m. OF said day, on the premises as herein de-
scribed, in the county and State aforesaid, offer
for public sale and sell to the highest bidder, for
cash ia hand all the right, title and interest OF
the above named defendant, in and to the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
The one-third inteTcs: CT forty acres OF growing
corn also one-third interest in fruit and such
other interest as he may have as lessee In prem
ises known and described as follows, to-wit:
The north half OF the northeast quarter of section
one in township eleven, east Of the sixth princi-
pal meridian.
Said property levied on and to be sold as the
property Of the aboye-named defendant.
45-2t d. W. NALL, Sheriff.
Sherins Office, Dickinson county, kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

J. l.. Galbreath, of Solomon, has
been favorably mentioned as probable
candidate for clerk of the District
Court. If Mr.. Galbreath should be the
choice of the Republican convention,
he will make an efficient officer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
First of the Season.

The first load of wheat of the season
was brought into the city last Satur-
day by ]. S. Kaufman, prominent
farmer living west of town, and de-
livered to the city mills. The grain is
excellent in quality, plump and hard of
berry and of good weight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Visitors to the Driving park who
have been vexed by the closing of the
drive across the Gordon tract. will be
pleased to know that the Abilene Cen
trial Land Co. has opened another drive
near the closed one but leading through
shady aisles of forest trees, making a
most attractive and pleasant route to
the park.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The Normal Institute begins next
Monday. From advices received by
Supt. Ford the attendance promises to
be fully equal to any similar meeting
before. The conductors will be Pro-
fessors II. f. Graham, w. S. jerks
and s. NJ. Cook.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The Winfield Visitor feels called
upon to remark: MEN are funny
creatures. They swear all day about
the dizziness of the times and then
swear because the daily papers haven't
more news in them. Consistency, thou
art a-cheStnut."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Chapman will ratify the latter part
of this week. A large number from
Abilene will be in attendance. The
Republican club there, j. G. Russell,
president, has been in working order
for some weeks and rousing meeting
may he looked for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The Enterprise school election, it
seems, resulted in an acrimonious quar-
rel. Messrs. Kohler and Latte, the
successful candidates for positions on
the school board, at the first election,
have qualified but the old officers refuse
to give up the books. 1t looks as
though the courts would have to settle
the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Chapman has secured Hon. j. R.
Burton as the principal speaker at their
rally next Saturday evening. Scores
will 90 from Abilene in order to listen
to our peerless orator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The failure to secure in time a
special train for the Hope rally was a
disappointment to many Abilene Re-
publicans who wished to attend the
meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

The city teachers and applicants for
positions in the city schools Tuesday
took city examination at the cen
trail school building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

I'D. McMaster shipped Wednesday
to Idaho Springs, Colo, five head of
horses to be used in the McMaster gold
mine at that place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Banner City justices, following the
pattern set by Abilene, indulge in ex-
changes of law" once in awhile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
Farmers.

Your attention is called to the light
running Osborn mower, it is strong
and durable. Stop at the hardware
store of Dunlavy Il Roe and see it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
Wanted.

Chickens and eggs, for which we
will pay cash on delivery.
1927 KUMP, FICKEs & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Corn is shoulder high along the bot
toms and is a most magnificent stand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05
For the Farmers.

We'will make special low prices on
sugar, coffee, tea four crackers,
meats, cheese and dried fruits during
July for spot cash. We mean SPECIAL
prices. lower than ever before made in
Abilene. d&w-2t
KUMP, FEKEs & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Your attention Is called TO the iisht
running Osborn mower, it IL strong
and durable. Stop at the hardware
store of Dunlavy Roe and.ses it.
Washburn College, at Topeka, Kan
sas, admits both sexes, and is one of
the best colleges in the State. The
fall term begins Sept. 18th. 45-2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria
For Sale byBARNEs & NoRrHcRAFT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Genuine mason jan at Kump: Fickes
s. Co.'S d&w-2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-07-05

Vans Little store is double decker
now.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01

AT last, when he was about forty yards
away, l saw that the time had come, and
aiming straight for the middle of the
chest, pulled.
Thud went the heavy bullet, and with a
tremendous snort over rolled the rhin-
ocerons beneath its shock, Just like
shot rabbit. But if / thought that he
was done for / was mistaken, for in
another second he was up and coming at
me as hard as ever, only with his head
held low. l waited till he vas within ten
yards, in tho hope that he would expose
his chest, but he would do nothing of the
sort 80 just had to fire at his head with
the left barrel and take my chance. Well,
as lpck would have il. of course the
animal put his horn in the way of the
bullet, which cut clear through it about
three inches above the snout and then
glanced off into space. After that things
got rather serious. My gun was empty
and the rhinoceros was rapidly approach
| ing-so rapidly indeed, that came to the
conclusion that had better make way
for him. Accordingly l jumped to my
feet and ran to the right as fast as 1
could go. As did so he arrived full tilt,
knocked my friendly ant heap fat, and
for the second time that day went mag
sFOppcE. HIS gave Iut u lew
seconds start, and ran down wind-my
word, | did run! Unfortunately however
my modest retreat was observed, and the
rhinoceros, as soon as he got his legs
again, set to work TO run after me. Now
no man on earth can run as fast as an
irritated rhinocsros can gallop, and
knew he must soon catch up to me. But
having some experience of this sort of
thiRg, /, luckily for myself, kept my head
aud as fled, managed to open my rifle,
get the old cartridges out and put two
fresh ones in. To do this had to steady
myself little, and by the time had
snapped the rifle to, heard him thunder
ing and snorting away within a few
PAGES of my back. I stopped, and as /
did go, rapidly cooked the rifle and slew
ed around upon my heel. By this time
the brute was within six or seven yards of
me, bu. luckily his head was up. lifted
the rifle and fred at him. It was q anap
shot, but the bullet strvck him in the
chest within three inches OF ths first, and
found its way into his lungs. II did not
stop him, however, so all l could do was
} TO bound 10 one side, which I did with
surprising activity, and as he brushed
past me fire the other barrel into his side
That did for him. The ball passed in be.
hind his shoulder aud right thu ough his
; heart. He fell over on to his side, gave
! one nest awful squeal-a dozsn pigs
could not have made such q noise-and
, promptly died, keeping his wicked eyes
! open oil the tine.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01
HORSES THAT ARE EDUCATED.
Marvellous Performance OF O Company OF Train
ed Eeuines at the Haymarket.
Chicago Herald.

Prof. George Bartholomew and his
twenty four educated horses, gave COM
plimentary entertainment recently at
the Haymarket theatre for the press and
theatrical profession. A fair sized audi.
ance of theatrical people attended, and
enjoyed the novel scene hugely. The
horses seemed to understand the charac-
ter of the spectators, and carried their
parts in manner that would put many
an indifferent two-legged actor to shame.
They are certainly endowed with more
than ordinary "hoss sense" if not, IS
their master claims, with something near
to human Intelligence. They went
through intricate movements, showing an
almost perfect discipline, which coald
only result from months of patient and
skillful training.
The entertainment: opened with the
horses-or scholars, as they are disnitied
on the programme-at play. On the
arrival OF their master they promptly
take their places and come out one by
one to perform their several parts. One
OF them rings bell to open the school,
another finds the roll call and his masters
handkerchief, and third busies himself
in math III atical calculations on the black
board. All refractory pupils are punished
They are brought before the school aud
their humiliation made as public as pos
sibIe, but in the hands of their trainer,
who has their confidence, tho lash has no
terror and no sting. Daring recess they
cut a great many antics. Eaoh horse
knows his part, and does it well. One of
them walks, marches, trots, PAGES and
gallops at the worn of command. Another
waltzes, stands on its head, goes to sleep
and snored to order. Nellie, pretty bay
flly, rolls barrel ever teetsr plank,
with her front feet, while her companions
watch her standing on psiestsls twelve
inches square. The court scene is both
striking and amusing. The horses, in
two compenies, engage in battle at the
closing sceIle, and execute their orders
more promptly and gracefully than many
a prstentious military company OF uni
formed bipeas.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01
EnnYerSnfinn,

Il was Sy dney Smith who said Talk
as many half minutes as you can get, but
never talk more than half a minute with
out pausing and giving others an oppor-
tunity to join"
If the most brilliant talker of his age
could thus advise, il is good for common
place people to follow. The pedantic
Maculey, who was only second to his
witty friend, showed less tact than he.
The monologues of the great historian
werer apt to be SO tedious and continual
thst Sydney Smith spoke of great i'm
provement when brilliant flashes of al
lence made mis- conversation perfectly de-
lightful."
To talk we'll presupposes alert intelli-
gence upon the subject under discussion
"Can You emit sparks?" said the cat to
the ugly duckling in Anderson's fairy
tale. The latter vas forced 70 confess
his inability on that point. But throw
the cat into the native element of the
duck which then would be at home?
That minnie ball of wit that hits the
heart of the subject attacked is the gift
of few; the least effort and the shot
misses. The wise will never strive to
force what must be sent unheralded If at
all. IL is special dispsnsation. The
bucolic prebendary of st. Paul's, who
loved his jest as he did his dinner, one
day saw Mrs. Grote enter the drawing
room wearing a turban of red velvet. I
| never knew the meaning of the word
| 'grotesque' BEFORE" hs exclaimed to q
| friend. Only the good humor of the
speaker kept the saying from harshness
which is the temptation of the converse
| tionalist.
| Yet there are those who may be said to
make conversation o profession. The inn
parting of what mind and heart have
stored becomes n necessity. Who would
not go far and fare simply, in order to
| listen to the Corinne-like eloquence of
Madame de Stael ia her Paris saloon? Or,
to hear the subtle, incisive, stimulating
monologues of Margaret Fuller, who with
hslf-shut ey yes and rapt face poured forth
the treasures of her hear. in order to bring
out those in Others?
/ There is g tingling, electric fire in the
imp passioned human voice which affects
Us like nothing else. Its undulations
starting from one soul without circum-
locution react another. The tongue may
utter falsehoods, the voice can not. Ii
paints mertal pictures throbbing with
life and love such as the artists brush
can never make. Instinct with the keen
est melody or janjling in harmony it
brings Us into vital relation with the
speaker. If we have will and strong mag
netic powers, we are persuaded against
our wish.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01
THE GREATEST Is CHARITY.

How often we forget that passing word
May be tipt with fire for another's heart;
That the sneer OF jest with which we part
May rankle and cut like two-edged sword,
How often, too, do we Judge amiss,
The motive that guides our neighbor's deeds,
How willingly let the cursed seeds
OF discord and anger destroy our bliss.
OH Charity true, and broad and Deep
Come into our lives and make us know
That motives may be as pure as snow,
Though actions make men and angels weep
W. NJ. d.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01
THE ROWING REGATTA.
The Arransements-SaI Lake Making Great
Preparations.

Preparations.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-Mr. l.. B. Glauer of
the Farragut boat club has completed ar
rangements for the coming two days.
regatta on Salt Lake, Utah. Twenty Of
the best oarsmen from the best club in
the Mississippi Valley Rowing associa-
tion have been selected. They represent
the Farraguts and Delawares, OF Chica-
go, the Modocs, of St. Louis, the Sylvans,
of Moline, Ills., the Luriines. of Mime
apolis, and the Owashtanongs, of Grand
Rapids, Michigan. They will leave
on Friday, at noon, and will
take fourteen shells with them.
There will be four Dared double and SIN
gle races each day. The oarsmen are
curious to know how the buoyant quail
ties of the extremely salt water will af-
feet their shells in comparison with fresh
water. They go by way of the Union
Pacific and return by the Denver, Rio
Grande & Burlington road. The people
of Salt Lake are making great prepera-
tions for the event and arrangements
have been made for the running of excnr-
sion trains from points in Utah, Wyo-
ming, Nevada and Colorado.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01

Miss Frances E. Willard authorizes the
statement that she is going TO Maine, TO
work in behalf of tho w. G. L. u, in ad-
vocacy of the prohibitionists' platform
and the election OF Fisk and Brooks, the
party's national candidates.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01
A Son ami Mother Cremated.

CHARLESTON, ". A., Aug. 17.-Ths board
ing house of Summers il Lynch burned
this morning at w sst Charleston. Simon
Wallace, aged 81 and his mother eyed So
were burned to dsx h.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01

The Hon. Isaac La Toilette, prominent
politician AID friend of Lincoln, Nor
ton, Chase, Wade, and other leaders, died
at Oakland, Ind., Thursday.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01

Brigadier General Bird, inspector gen
eral of the army, was placed on the re.
tired list yesterday. Col Roger Jones
was appointed to succeed him, with the
rank of brigadisr general.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01


Whatever il was about me that attract
ed his attention, writes Rider Haggard In
Harper's Magazine, the rhinoceros soon
smelled me, and within half a minute af-
ter the puff of wind had passed he WAS up
aud turning around to get his head up
wind. There he stood for few minutes
aud shifted. and then he began to move,
first of all at q trot, then as tho scent
grew stronger, at a furious gallop. On
he came snorting like runaway engine,
with his tail stuck straight up in the air.
If he had seen me lie down there he could
not have made a better time. IL was
rather nervous work, can tell you, lying
there waiting for his onslaught, for he
looked like mountain of flesh. / deter.
mined, however, not to fire until l could
plainly see his eye, for think that rule
always gives one the right distance foa
large game. Sc rested my rifle on the
ant heap and waited for him, kneeling
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1888-09-01

A days work when the grass ia Just
coming up will save q weeks labor later
on.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-06
ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS.
Rev. T.. Is. Graham Rctircs From tn
First u. Il. Church..

First u. Il. Church.
The Omaha Presbytery at its last meeting
on request of Rev. f. b. Graham dissolved
the pastoral relations that for nearly nine
years have existed between that gentleman
and the congregation
At a meeting of the church the following
resolutions were passed unanimously:
Whereas, Our pastor, Rev. E. B. Graham,
has notified us that for reasons which appear
to be sufficient, he will at the neXi meeting of
the Presbytery ask that his pastoral relation
with this congregation be dissolved; there
fore be it
Resolved, That while it is with regret that
we learn his intention, and with reluctance
that we acquesce, yet, at his request we
shall place no obstacle III the way of his re
signation;
That we cheerfully testify 20 his faithful
ness in the performance of his duties as pas
tor of this congregation;
That in our intercourse with him and his
family we have ever found them interesting,
amiable. and courteous, ana always striving
for the peace and advancement of the spirit
ual and social welfare of the congregation;
That we realize that we are greatly in
debted to his untirng energy, to his un-
bounded faith in dark and trying hours, and
to his liberality and self-sacritcng devotion
for our present prospering condition in our
congregational work.
That in parting with HIM, as our pastor,
we pray that, in his new field of labor, he
may continue to enjoy the blessing of Gods
presence and guidance, and that he and his
family may be blessed in their health,
spiritual life and christian work, and that in
this separation we recognize Gods hand and
submit to his will, knowing tnat he docth all
things well.
Rev. Mr.. Graham preached his farewell
sermon on Sunday last.