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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
a Youthful Thief.

Abram Skedgel. one of the boys sent
here from New York City some time
ago, and was living with farmer in
Cheeyer township, by the name of Fish
burn. ran away last week, taking with
him one of Fishburn's teams. wagon
and WATCH. The boy was arrested in
Hope Sunday and the property found
at l.. Brandt's, farmer near that
place. The boy told Mr.. B. that he
had earned them working on farm
Skedgel was brought to this city last
evening. He is only about fourteen
years old.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
The Mighty Habeas Corpus.

Theodore st. Peter was released from
the custody of Sheriff Nall last even
ing under and by virtue or a writ of
habeus corpus, issued by Judge Seeds.
The hearing will he had on the 26th of
this month. A huge prtitiOn has been
forwarded to the governor asking for
his pardon. He will remain in the city
pending the trial on the Goth.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Blalock and Gamble Released.

AS predicted by the REFLECTOR last
Monday, Bialock and Gamble were not
the parties wanted 10y the Columbus
officers. Mr. Gamble has been in the
city for months. and Clay Bialuck Was
in Abilene at the time the constable
WAS killed at Columbus. William and
John Bialock, of Columbus. have COLI
feSsed to the killing of Constable Cor
har,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

has this 18Th day OF March. A. II. ISSS 6isd in
the Office of the Probate Judge of Dickin on
county, State OF Kansas, his petition for a drug.
gists permit TO Sell intoxicating liquors al Num-
Der 20, West North Second (2d) street, in the
city of Abilene, In said Dickinson county. Kan
sas, as provided by law; and that Tuesday, the
oath day of April, A. ID. 1883, at 10 O'Clock \. NJ
OF said day in the room or the Probate curt at
the court house Of said county, has been set as
the time and place for the hearing OF said petit
tton
30-4 WILLIAM p GrLIcK Ambient
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Another Runaway.

A pair of gray horses was flying down
Buckeye avenue this morning; the
running gear of lumber wagon was
making equal speed. Smith Martin
succeeded in turning them in lot and
they were brought TO a standstill and
fastened, awaiting the arrival of theil
owner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Dissolution Notice.

ABILENE. KAs.. March 20, 'SS.
Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
Christian Miller and w. III. Smoke, I'M
der the firm name of Miller s. Smoke, is
from this date absolutely dissolved
All persons knowing themselves in
debted TO the above named firm will
find their accounts at ShOckey Is Sni-
der's store. Immediate settlement is
required. CHRISTIAN MILLER.
$30- 1T
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Stationery as you want it at Sewell's
2I4dSw-tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Cane seed at Hodge Bros.
Wonderful.

Have you ever been to see Toms &
Rockafellar's stock of wall paper {:
They have one of the largest stocks in
the county. If you are needing an,
paper this spring it will surely pay you
to go there for it. They have four fine
paper hangers and keep them all busy.
Their prices are as low as can be found
anywhere. 1t will certainly pay you to
buy of them. They will save you
money and time. Soft
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

ShOvels and hull tongues for all kinds
of cultiyatOrs at Hodge Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
Potatoes Wanted

by Kump, Fiekes & Co. Highest mar
ket price paid.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Early Ohio, Beauty of Hebron and
Burbank Seedling potatoes, northern
grown, at Hodge Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

D. G.. Smith has a full stock of paint
and painters supplies, and will sell
them eheaper than they have ever been
sold i'll Abilene. Fb-27-1-m-d "
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Shilling per Dozen
Kump. Fickes & Co. pay l2s cents
per dozen In cash for eggs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Butter and Eggs.
Cash paid for butter and eggs al
kump, Fickes & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Car load Adams cultivators just re-
ceived, at Hodge Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

ehildpsa Cry for Pitchers -.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Seed corn. Kump.
Fickes & Co. ss4
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22
LEGAL NOTICE.

Seed Corn at Hodge Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Kump, Fiekes s. Co. pay 124 cents
per dozen in cash for eggs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Seed corn at Hodge Bros
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Sheep dip for sale at cost at D. G
Smiths. Fb-27-1m-d-w
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

Butter and Eggs.
Cash paid for butter and eggs at
kump, Fickes g. Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

A good farm wagon for sale cheap,
enquire al the Buckeye meat market.
266 81. w 29tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-03-22

@Car lots a speciality. Bs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
CALIFORNIA TRIUMPHANT.
Her Hepors mere than Ever. Este
To be Permanent Chairman

CHICAGO. June is.-M. NJ Estee. of
California. will undoubtedly. from
every indication tonight, be pe-fna-
nsn; chairman of the Republican con
yrntian. The Paciiie slope men were
organization only to capture this
greater honor.
Estse will have the distinction ol
suprlanfing no less maan than War
ncr Miller, the prospective Republican
nominee Tor governor OF New YORK.
ry common consent Miller was, up
until last night, the faan for the Place.
But Republican, iessers here were,
from the start, il seems. determined
to lie no shit behind the Democrats os
~. Louis IN asfoFusng tokens Of spp-s-
ciation ol the power aud good will Of
the Passlic slope Fssee. il seems, vas
certain gntil tonight that he could
have the temporary craftsmanship on
request. even though his friends we're
oprosiaa the friends at asi ether can
di.iaies with their cry for Blaine. And
20 could. had it not tsaen Tor the ex-
graorainnFly early gathering 81 the
clans from near by states and ra,ageS
of these Fessgle 70 tire Nebraska man.
rhurstoss. ahO vas On the gruaEi4.
stephen Il. Eikins said tonight
Immediately upon my arrival here ]
saw the unavoidable clash coming be
txez-n the frirnsiS os Estee and Thars-
ton. sEici 10 brsns 2tozI, a couafra-
rui-c. bar could uet. To-day ia the
Tncesiue af the nasiousl committee tfsr
ei.Sh ezFue. and Il vas eylsicnt "a al
p-esesst that hard feelings Wa tsie re-
suit Sox. coasianes3 Mr.. k.ssins. >
lnab1ritv OF the committeeman wsTs
az nxssssls 10 stop any sarh trouble, End
there Is nsi = mar 81 sae eetn1altseS
Who Nuaia hot te glad Of = ehznSs Il
de- sou.ettsnC BY ,szlfs9rnis. - sslTfssss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
THE SHIFTING coaBfNATIoS.
How the Chances of the Tarorites
TIactuate.

IL has been a day vi riimors con
cernisg combinations. The l,epew
peopIe hold ga. offers Of vice presi-
siency TO Harrison, Allison and tres-
ham These candidates would Ike ~
enter into q bargain by which Depes
should take ssosnd place on tie tiekei-
senator Far~eii has Esea trying to
forss a aeaIniinstion with William Wal.
ter Phelps and also with senator PiAtt
Tor The nomination OF Merton for viee
use-i3emf. whrn Depew il Withdrawn y.
No.hsne uas aecoa piishssi Ia this af-
II. ton. Friends q. Harrfsea were n
fsne SPLITS this morning, znd an sfl-
der t4asSing hzf bsea reached with
New .isrxey by wbieh Harrisen
was 50 he lr%t for president
and Pissfps for vice president The
pre-ertatisn of Isepew has taken away
the Nsw York eontinresst, shich vas
s.seEo-iei ssn, and stss combination.
was afzn,saaei. The Sherman sHd
Allison men have also taken bsnd
in these treaties with sfase lrassersr
haf the YrsFEising feeling y Orie nt
rasfsoa. asssi there are no assurances
that zsv combination has teen iprrassi.
New Yorkss siccl=iou hss brought s
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
THE SITUATION LAST NIGHT.
How the Field Looked When the
DAYS Work Was All Done.

CHICAGO. June is.--Thc news of the
day IN political circles. was. Of course,
the presentation OF Depew by the unan-
iinoas voice Of New York. pepew has
had great trouble in making mp his
mind about this matter. Yesterday
afternoon he had concluded to with
draw. Later he thought he would
run. This morning he had again con-
eladed 70 wi.halra-. While the dele.
gation was in session two of his most
intimate friends laid wagers that he
would not be candidate. At the last
moment he was avoiding the necessity
of dealing with the question himself
by leaving il with the delegation.
Depew'S candidacy clears up the sit
nation 10 some extent, by stopping for
some time the talk of there being
trades with New York. His candidacy.
however, makes no great headway In
spite OF iaany rumoYS. The northwest,
so FAR, has few votes for him ard while
the convention l. Gi posedto favor Eiu
a movement i ON foot in New Eng
land to hold that entire section aloos
from Depew's candidacy.
There Is understood 10 be a Blaine
programme. IL Is said to he in tho
hand of Eikins, Maneley, kerens and
some Of their associates. Ii II not be-
lieved that Phelps. Plat or pepew are
parties 10 il. though Charles Emery
smith, Calvin Wells and all the Penn
sylrania Blaine men are believed to be
In sympathy with the movement, The
programme has been to deadlock the
convention and then bring Blaine for
ward. The plan Is nos to start a cry thst
Blaine i the only man who can beat
sherman. and Immediately proceed 10
t,las.e him in control. Blaine n friends
are much disturbed hy the persisteney
Of caiifornians, who cling 10 their de.
termination To place Blaine in nomi-
nation at once. Great etsorts have
been made 70 argue them into abat-
,lonraent Of this purpose, bat accord
ing to the last report. Raymond, De
Young and other Californian leaders
we're unyieissing. IL they carry out
their programme stampede TO blaine
and q consequent f.naI struggle BE-
tween the Elaine ard Sherman forces
nav come eariy in the baiIeiing, IL j.
s;stei tonight that California vii. not
insist on nominating Blaine AZ the olt-
s.t. Harrison i booming up as a
formidable candidate a:.d IL nos next
IN strength 10 Shesaan. All
son is IN a fair position. with
perhaps seveasy-five vvtes at ihe start
and tie good opinion II all. Gresham
has undoubtedly gained to-day. Ore
gou. Colorado. A.nneso;a, Illinois.
wesi Virgins sad part oi Missouri re-
sss'yisg II faithfully stan1 by hiin-
With Rask and Ingalls, e:st he viii gst
rao-t oi the votes from Wisconsin and
kansas, ard i strong chosae OF many
tleiceates IN Iowa, and GRESHAM . fob
lawers claim ifis availability j. making
siron ger impression eyers DAY and hs
enioys t&cfseAt asiysnfsge. II the
majority os Ineiara ael-gss..E should
90 20 ere hAIa be wouia becone u for
sufstak.i. rar4tktsIafe
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19

There were no startling develop
rnents outside Of New lorks decision.
Candidates who were already in the
field seem 20 pioi along 1T about their
usual pace. The temporary orgaBiza-
ton is not likely 10 be contested. The
Virginia contest in the committee on
credentials and in the convention viii
he animated. As the committee ON ere
deatiais consists of one member from
each state. A majority of il may rep
resent u minority OF the convention.
In such case minority report would
likely be made unless the entire
Malone delegation Is favorahiy report
ed from the committee ON credentials
and report adopted without roll call.
The battle viii be 4 heated one and the
drawn viii he Blaine and anti
Blaine. The national : committee
has decided that Mahoue
delegates al large and their four aSso-
eistes from FIRST and fourth district.
should sit as voting members of the
sonyention from the outset and be en-
titled 90 membership OF committee on
credentials. Sixteen other districts
delegates of both sets are admitted
without voiing until the convention
passes upon the questions. Pacific
siopers say California and Nevada will
90 Democratic il Dcpew is nominated
bni they are cEaz; for Blaine and wont
tslk nationally about any other man.
Nebraska folks say there i no doubt
OF getting good majority for pepew
in their state. but they are likely to
lose the legislature, which means the
election of Van Wyck or some Demo
crat 10 the United States senate. Min
nesota people talk the same toward
Depew, and iowa men were the same
way until he came out as candidate,
but now they say his nomination win
put Iowa in the list of doubtful states.
But every one agrees that nepew can
carry New York. New Jersey and Con-
Gecticut on his merits.
CALIFORNIA HAVING fgx.
The California delegates this evening
took conspicuous part in great
Elaine demonstration and parade
through the city. The Topeka Flam-
beau club and Kansas City Repuh-
lican club formed in line in front OF
the Leland house. where they were
joined by the Californians with their
banners and cheers for Blaine.
PROMISE OF 4 FIGHT.
CHieAso, June Is Late tonight il
was rumored that an effort would be
made on the floor of the convention
tomorrow to prevent Thurston from
getting the contested temporary chair
manship. The anti.monopoly dele
gates say this win certainly make
tight in the convention provided they
can get an available man 10 stand
against the brilliant Nebraska railroad
attorney. No one has word OF ohjec-
ton 10 Thurston personally, but they
see chance 10 make capital by OPP
posing him on account of his business
connections
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
NATIONAL LEGISLATION.
The Long Tending Venezuelan
Treaty Ratified.

WAsHiSaroS, June iS.--The senate
went into secret session to-day and
ratified the long pending treaty, pro-
vitiing for an ADJUSTING, OF the Vene-
zueian claims.
HotrSE rRocFEDIsGH.
WAsalsaToS, June ~. The house
went into committee on the whole
to-day on the sundry civil appropria-
tioa bill. Debate ensued on the new
congressional library builslings The
committee rose and MIR. Peele, of
Arkansas, presented conference re-
port on the Indian appropriation bill
which was agreed 10.
Mr. Herbert. OF Alabama, from the
committee ON naval a.fa!rs, reported
the naval Appropriation bill
The Senate bin was passed appro-
priating Sss0.1o for public building
at Oakland, California.
The conference report on the Indian
appropriation bin was presented.
Agreed to.
The house then adjourned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19

Quay SAYS Sherman viii have IS q;
feausyfsarsasS = votes when Filter drsps
cat. The fact that the national cssns-
mIfseemAn was not named by the eau-
cns Is construed by PennSyavanszns as
meaning thst Quay viii he nsssie
chairman of the national committee
N case Sherman IS nominated.
AZ OVATION 10 xks. HOGAN.
One al the incidents sss TODAY was
an ovztson 20 Mrs John A. .iAe.an
at the Grand Paessse hotel. She cslssxs
to visit the wife OF stephen b. Eikins
ard ~ soon as il became known that
Mrs Logan was 81 EIkirx' rooms she
vas surrounded by ngmher Of such
distinguished leasiers as Chaunry II
pepew. Thos- r. Piass. Frank Hiseock.
I. T. Jones. Jos. II. Manley and ]. :.
t3arkson- The long procession that
followed included General Green h.
kaum. John r. Farweli, Attorney
General Aichiner Of Indiana, United
states Senators Aidrirh and Hale. q.
A. Hohert Of New Jersey, and sam
fessension. Walker and Emnons
Blaine, Richard Kerenx of 81. Lcnis,
and Colonel Crocker of SAN Francisco.
HKspEsscS TO BE ExrKKrn.
CHfcAee. June rS-At . meeting os
the Missouri delegation this afternoon
II Was decided by vote of "A TO 10
place before tine convention, as presi-
dental candidate. the name of ex-Sen-
ator j. d. Henderson,. of ST Louis.
Colonel Dyer, OF - Louis, or Congress
man Warner, OF Kansas City, will
make the nominating speech.
sENarnR ycIEY's spep woKx.
cHIcAeo, June ls.-Erienis Of Is
tee who we're ehagrined this morning
at the failure OF the national commit
tee to name him for temporary chair
man Of the convention, say that bat
for the accidental absence OF the Idaho
members he would have been chosen.
Some time later in the afternoon Sem
ator Foley. who had been actively at
work with the national committee in !
Es;ee's interest. came into the caliior-
MIA headquarters and informed Estee
and his friends that after Thurs
Ions election talk Of the comisteemen
hadbeen had. and i, was substantially !
agreed that the committee should un-
recommend that Mr.. Estee be /
made permanent chairman Of the !
talk was insiuiged in that Mr.. Estee's /
friends should carry the matter Of the I
chairmanship to the floor /
,f the convention, Mr.. Esfee promptly /
'aid be desired no such thing and was /
willing to abide by the decision OF the |
When he was informed of /
he movement to make him perma- /
aent chairman. he expressed no special /
,agerness, but was willing 10 place him +
elf unreservedly in the hands of his
riends.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
PORTLAND CRY ELgcTroN.
Mayor DeLashmutt IL Re-eieetesi--
Iargs. Nofc Enllrsf.

PORTLAND. Or, June Soswitl,-
standing the chilly drixzling rain most
oi the day, there were large crowds at
the polling places from opening till
closing. There has been much cnthu-
siasm and the two candidates for the
mayoraiity have been rushing around
working hard all day. I.add i gener-
ally esteemed a good fellow. lie has
a large number Of personal friends
who worked faithfully for his election.
The church people were almost solid
ior him. The business men generally
voted for peLashmutt. proclaiming
his fitness for the position on the
ground of executive ability, public
spiritedness, wide experience and bust
ness qualifications. l.add on the other
hand is young aud inexperienced, his
only claim 10 public notice being the
faci that he is good boy aud the son
of wealthy parents. The total vote
east was l7sS, a larger vote than was
pollcl on the ith. The result OF the
count Is SO far as follows: First ward,
DeLashmuit so. Ladd sa5; second
ward, peIsashmutt5s5, Ladd $40: third
ward, Del.ashmutt 403. I.add 1876. II
is generally believed that DeLashmutt's
majority will be at least one thousand.
Police Commissioner Frank. Council
men Showers, Farrell and Iioyt 1 Re-
publieans) are undoubtedly elected
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
DErEw's ORANGES.


CHsesso, June is.-Thc mast in.<--
eStlng feature 70 day was the action az
the New York delegation in formally
naming Mr. Depex as a candidate
Speculation Is rife as 10 the meaning
OF this Some contend that il i merely
devlrc for keeping the New York
delegation AWAY frcm the support az
the other candidates. With bepew il
j. undoubtedly a serious thing. He
VIII undoubtedly remain in the Geld As
long as he retains the support uf hi~
delegation Ii Is understood that the
Connecticut delegates wifi support
him. Here and there he nsay also
pick q delegate or two in
other states. Those who go
through the New YORK headquarters
viii come out very much confused.
but the general driit ia quiet sorver-
sation with prominent New Workers.
IS that pepew can Only retain the
votes OF his State until itshall appear
that By going in some other direction
they may give New York an isnpor-
tant place IN finishing the coniest. Ii
was the fear os an uprising oi gransers
In the northwest, in rebellion sgaiass
his candidacy that has given him pause
50 long before allowing his name to be
announced in Il positive manner.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19

GENERAL SHERIDAN.
There IL No Marked Change In His
Condition.

WasurSsres, June ls.-fherc i no
marked change in Sheriian's con-
dition. He slept well AMI was slightly
better this morning.
For the past twenty -four hours Gen
erai Sheridan has been comfortable.
He slept well and restfully last night,
aud has conghed rather more than
usual this afternoon. His pulse and
respiration are satisfactory. He IL
gaining In muscular strength. His
appetite is good, and the tone OF his
mind is improving.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-06-19
The Coming Tournament.

PnnrIsND, Or, June is--The fire
mems tournament under the auspices
OF the Portland volunteer firemcu's
assoeiaiion viii lie held on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday next Teams
from Allsany, Lebanon, Corvallis. East
Portland. Walia Waila and Vancouver
will compete. The prizes viii be as
follows speed race, 500. vet test.
sisa and a solid silver trumpet tvaiiie
sio81 gwen by Major Delashmntt:
champions race, Si01 and a solid. sil-
yer trumpet given by the Exempt
Fireman's Association OF Portland;
hundred yard foot race. $50; go yard
foot race, SIS open to any member ~
the competing hose teams IN the hose
contests Of Friday and Saturday.
The sgod German Recovered.
PaKTLAsp. Or. June is.--sieorgc
krmfuery, the aged sieTman arrested
On Thursday white wandering around
the streets in G anzed condition. sui
sent to tie hosp5ssi, has since reeos-
cred and tells the following story
"on Thur.day. while wandering
around the docks. wsg approached
Is ts0 me3 ai1si woman. They com
fslenaed conYer satson with me, when
Une ~ the men suddenly seized me
and placed handkerchief saturated
sith ehiorsfCTm 10 my nofe. strug-
gied with the men. fell down several
fi8ses. braising my face severely !
vas soon oyerpoNeFe !, and when re-
gainesi corssciosssness. found that !
bad teen roheed Of pnree containing
SIS. Btiag sick and weak. j, was nat.
itrai that my excitement should iesi
- the tsIief thst ] was siefsngesi.
Railroad Bridge Finished.
PeRElAsD. or. june is.-ihe rail-
roaA bridge l. practically finished and
traias viii probably be crossing before
the end of the week.
After the HIghw aymen-
UElEsk. June i-.-The state has
e.Feresi a reward Of $50 for the arrest
ana conviction Of each of tie tyain
robbers and the Sarthern Parifsr cfsi-
rlsls have offered x5U, additional for
each man. IN addition TO this the
sheriff and posse OF two companies
from Post Custer are cut looking for
the bighsaymsn.