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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
The Presidents Message.

The Presidents message is before us.
If we should say we had read the
lengthy document it would tax the
credulity of our readers. If Mr. Cleve-
land has not complied with all the
requirements of the statutes in such
cases made and provided it was not for
the want of space. He thinks of lots
more to talk about now than he did a
year ago. If a multiplicity of words,
embracing paucity of ideas indicates
progress, then Mr.. Cleveland has ad
vanced since he wrote his free-trade
message in 1887. 1t would be scarcely
possible for president, however much
of mediocre, to write message as
long as the one before us which should
be wholly destitute of information.
We have tried to separate the mes
sage from the writer of it, and if posi-
BILE judge of its merits from what it
really contains. But it is to no purpose.
The personnel of the President is so
intimately impressed upon every origi-
nal sentence that it is impossible to
read the message without seeing its
author, and all the peculiarities of the
man are before our eyes.
Laying aside the disposition of the
President to emphasize the fact that
Grover Cleveland is President of the
United States of North America, the
message is thoroughly impregnant with
what is known in psychological par
lance as ''sour grapes"
There is nothing good, but every
thing evil in the government. 1t is
sinking into the vortex of ruin with
remarkable velocity.
IA century has passed. Our cities
are the abiding places of wealth and
luxury; our manufactures yield for
tunes never dreamed of by the fathers
of the Republic; our business men are
madly striving in the race for riches;
and immense aggregations of capital
outrun the imagination in the magni-
tude of their undertakings"
He views with pride and satisfaction
the bright picture of our country's
growth and prosperity in the past while
only closer scrutiny at the present
develops sombre shading, He sees
the ''health of the body politic'' ruined
and 'selfish greed and avarice" take
the place of patriotic love of country"
Devotion of American citizenship
for its own sake and for what it should
accomplish as motive to our Nations
advancement and the happiness of all
our people Is displaced by the assump-
ton that the government, instead of
being the embodiment of equality, lis
buS an fundamentally through which
especia, and individual advantages are
to be gained.
This melancholy view of the present
condition of affairs IS evidently the
outgrowth of bitter disaprsS' ointment
His failure to convince the people r..
he should be reelected has cast .
''sombre shading over everything |
within the scope of his vision. and his |
sadness is reflected in this State dozen.
nent. aside from the foregoing con-
alterations tie message is creditable
me,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

The President touches upon all ques-
tions likely to require the attention of
Congress and he gives great deal of
valuable information and useful sug-
gestion which should be received and
acted upon. Inasmuch as this is the
last message, the valedictory as it were,
of the great Democratic exhibition, it
answers its purpose and it will go down
In history as fair expression of that
party's opinion of itself and its ability
to control the government in manner
satisfactory to the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Mr.. Cleveland in his message refers
to the Sackville West matter as follows:
"Near the close of October last occur
rences of a deeply regrettable nature
were brought to my knowledge" etc.
We don't doubt that the circumstance
was 'deeply regrettable" to Mr.. Cleve-
land as it was one of the chief causes
of his overwhelming defeat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

mo condition in life shall give rise
to discrimination in the treatment Of
the people by their government" says
the President. Had this patriotic in
junction controlled the acts Of the
Democratic party there would have
been no President Cleveland. The
basest kind of discrimination in the
treatment of the people" of the
South made his elevation to the
Presidency four years ago a possibility.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
To Our Readers.

For several weeks, as our subscribers
are well aware, we have given the
readers of the WEEKLY REFLECTOR
but scant amount of reading matter,
owing to the advertising pressure upon
our columns. In order to better &C
commodate our readers we commence
this week the regular issuing of a two
page supplement, containing fourteen
columns of reading matter. This
makes the WEEKLY REFLECTOR with
its ten 7-column pages, 20 columns in
all, the largest weekly ever issued in
Dickinson county.
1t is only by reason of the unexam-
pied patronage accorded us that we are
able to give this immense amount of
reading for $1.50 per year. But our
circulation, which is larger than that
of any two papers in the county COM
bined, and our exceptional advertising
patronage makes the additional outlay
warrantable.
Even with this addition to our space
we are compelled this week to send out
another supplement to accommodate
advertisers.
Subscribers to the WEEKLY Re-
FLECToR, the largest and best weekly
west of Topeka, who pay for one year
in advance will have their subscriptions
dated January LIST, 1889, and receive
the paper from now until January LIST
free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Physicians say that gum chewing de-
stroys female beauty. The gum habit
drains the glands of moisture and
makes plump and rosy cheeks impossi-
bic. This settles the gum question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Mrs. Emma Malloy is in Kansas
again. Say, Emma, you needn't come
any further in this direction. Just
"Whoa Emmal" as it were.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
On the Decline.

The Prohibition party organs having
made loud claims of gains at the late
election over 1884, the New York INDIE
pendent presents the figures showing
the highest vote of that faction in COM
parison with the vote of this year.
These comparisons show that the Pro-
hibition party is declining one in the
following States:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the Probate Court Of Dickinson county, State
of Kansas
In the matter Of the estate of Albert Damrow,
deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the estate Of Albert DamroW, deceased, VIII take
notice that Henry Whitley, administrator of said
estate, will make final settlement Of said estate
at the January term OF said Probate Court Of
Dickinson county, Kansas, and On the It'll day Of
January, A. ID. 1889, or as soon thereafter as
hearing can be had. HENRY WHITLEY.
l5f Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

A Vermont legislator has intro
duced bill providing for the furnish
ing at public cost of suitable clothing
for children who are unable to attend
school for lack thereof. Why NOT
-'nthing as well as bocksS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the Probate Court OF Dickinson county, State
Of Kansas.
In the matter Of the estate Of Susie ". Riser
- deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the estate Susie W. Riser, deceased, will take
notice that Frances Riser, afminstretrix OF said
estate, viii make final settlement Of said estate
at the January term Of said Probate Court Of
Dickinson county, Kansas, and on the It'll day Of
January, a. ID. 1889, or as soon thereafter IS q
hearing can be had. FRANCES RISSER,
15-It Administratrix.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

The Republicans, being practically
sure of the House, have a great re-
sponsibility on their hands during the
coming years. They have to shape the
course of legislation and to do this in
the face of the fact that it is always
easier to sit back and find fault than
to carry on the battle will be no easy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

"Tacky" is the latest slang. 1t
means something which is ill-arranged,
unbecoming or in bad taste. A would
be dude with too little sense to be dud-
ish is ''tacky.n See?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

President Cleveland should have
confined his message to plain state
ment of the condition of the Govern
ment in the past and present. The
people have just decided that they do
not 60 much ON him or his party so far
as the future is concerned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Old General Rice, of Fit. Scott, wants
an Office. The many friends of the
doughty old veteran will be glad to see
him have it so far as he is concerned
nprSOna11v
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

The Mormons are said to be getting
numerous in Canada. This makes the
outlook for annexation rather bright
than otherwise. Getting annexed is
the Mormons' favorite amusement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Says an exchange: Have yon enc
miess Go straight on and mind them
NOT. IT they block your path walk
round them. and do your duty regard
les q OF their spite. a man who has no
amies Is not apt to succeed in the
o. 70; he is made of that kind
oastle OF L. easily worked
Of material which Ia ----
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the Probate Court Of Dickinson county, State
of Kansas
In the matter Of the estate of Timothy Buell., de-
ceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested In
the estate of Timothy Buell., deceased, will take
notice that Allie d. Buell., administrative of said
estate, will make final settlement of said estate
at the January term OF said Probate Court of
Dickinson county, Kansas, and On the It'll day
OF January, A. ID. 1889, or as soon thereafter as
hearing can be had. ALLIE d. BUELL.,
154t Administrative
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

that everyone has hand in it. A ster-
ling character-one who speaks for
himself and speaks what he thinks-is
sure to have bitter enemies and warm
friends; both are as necessary to him
as fresh air; they keep him alive and
aotiya
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

negun its weary grind
ouefesS mas - "nns0lation-it
again. There is one little
must stop on March 4th. Yer,
of practical value is likely
70 De passed. Routine business and
speecn-making win occupy the time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

The reports of the various Cabinet
officers ought to be valuable articles.
They have had excellent opportunities
to learn something in the past three
months
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Nearly $500, 900 will be laid out in
rebuilding Fort Riley. 1t will be one
of the finest reservations in the
Nation when completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

What with the Galloway circular and
the blizzard-manufacturing correspon-
dents of eastern journals poor Kansas
has heavy load to carry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

The press of the Nation, irrespective
of politics, agrees in one important par
ticular regarding the message-that it
is Internationally long and dreary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
ND ERW = AR.

Our immense sales of Underwear the best evidence
that goods good and prices low Don't buy
Underwear until you look We have few Gents
scarlet, all-woo Drawers that will close for 40c
pair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
This Grand Reduction Sale Will Include:

1875 dozen Ladies' and Gents Silk and Linen Hand
kerchef all and of the most elegant patterns Also
Is dozen Ladies' and Gents Muf1ers. All these
Handkerchief and Mues will be sold fearful reduce
ton former prices You certainly will save money on
every item of Dry Goods that you have to buy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the Probate court Of Dickinson Comfy, Stats
Of Kansas.
In the matter Of the estate Of william q, White
hurst, deceaDed.
credise7s anu s..Y .aer persons interested IN
the estate of Wfllian N
win take notice that q, n. Floyd, sdminiztratR
Of said estate, win make fnad settlepenl q sa1d
estate at the January term Of 5aid Pfcbkte court
Of Dickinson county, Kansaz and on the 7tn caf
OF January, A. ID. 1883, OF e soon thereafter a.
hearing can be had. r. II. ELoYDx
ls-7t Administrator
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
SheriRs Sale.

T1NDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
~ OF sale issued by the Clerk Of the District
Court Of Dickinson County. State of kansas in
cause pending therein. wherein Elizabeth Stin-
son Is plaintiffs, and L. A. Peck, John Watts, John
=. Baxter and James r. Wilson are defendants,
viii, on
Monday, January 7th, A. D. 1889,
at the front door Of the court house. In the city of
Abilene, county OF Dickinson, State OF Kansas,
- c'rlock g. m. Of said day, cell to the highest
a. w. - following real estate, to-wit:
bidder for casn, Ia. = M ~ In block No.
Lots Nos two and four G. a..-. c'ckinson
nine t9) In the town OF Carlton, In w.
counfy, State Of Kansaa
The said real estate WIN be sold pursuant to
the judgment Of the Court In said cause recited
In said order Of sale
Witness my hand this cth day Of December, A.
D. l68. d. w. NALL,
LIST sheriE Of Dickinson County, Kss. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Legal Notice.

In the Probate court Of Dickinson county, Kansas.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Albin A. Tolbert,
deceased.
TO the heirs ofthe said AIbIn A Tolbert deceased:
You are hereby notified that you are required to
be and appear in The Probate court Of Dickinson
county. Kansas, at the city Of Abilene in said
county On the 21st day Of December, A ID. 1855
at 10 O'Clock a n Of that day, then and there to
show canse, II any you have, why certain In
- A
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06
Notice Of Appointment-Administra-
tor.
STATE OF KANsAsl
DickfnsOn County " ssf

In the matter OF the estate Of David H0sJmapu,
late Of Dickinson county. Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that ON the 30th day OF
November A. d. 1888, the undersigned was, By
the Probate Court of Dickinson county, Kansas,
duly appointed and Qualified CO administrator,
with win annexed, Of the estate Of David Holt
mann, late OF Dickinson county, deceased.
All persons interested VIII take notice and gov
ern themselves accordingly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-12-06

Court, - --sss<.4, eaouin NOT be ed-
mifted to prostate a. the last win and testament
OF the said AIbin A Tolberf. deceased and why
letters testamentary thereon should not be issued
to Lewis B. Campbell, the executor named in said
viii, according to hie petition now on fle.
1877 ". p. SEEDS, Probate Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

somuch interest has been shown M various
ways in Mr.. 81. A. kelley's fortunate invest
ments IN the monthly schemes OF The Lou
isIana State Lottery that II has been deemed
OF sufficient public interest TO find out what
Mr.. Kelley thinks about II. Learning that
Mr.. Kelley mad received tho $4,000 through
the Miners Saving Bank, a Gazette reporter
interviewed him yesterday. lie said he
simply bought one-ffth OF ticket No. 55,3i5,
which drew the first capital prize OF $780, 900,
for which he paid e., just rs he would have
put up margin upon bit OF stock from
Gould a Co.'s Wall Street list, and he was
surprised 10 learn that there were men In
town who knew of the value OF the ticket n
week before he was advised. There was
therefore no possible chance Of coliuslon
through anyone here with the louisiana
company, indicating that the lottery rs a
game OF chance was conducted honestly. AS
Mr.. Kelley Is one OF the steauy young busi-
ness men Of tho town, who understands the
value OF money and has the Intelligence to
use It profitably, there is no question that tho
$4,000 so suddenly dropped into his purse
will be OF benefit 70 himself and the public.
That Mr.. Kelley has the appreciatiye inter-
est:of thc.puDlic is indicated In the fact that
he has been Pittston's borough tax receiver
for two successive terms and has done the
work 10 the entire satisfaction Of the several
departments Of the borough government to
which he had to make an accounting. He
has been engaged IN the grocery business
for the past few years, on Pine street. and
and has driven successful trade.
Mr.. Kelley informs the reporter that with a
needed proportion OF the $4,000 he means
TO push the interests OF much needed house,
hold appliance, and will establish agencies
all over the United States And in this way
the Louisiana State Lottery Company will
be able TO do great deal OF appreciable mis-
sionary work. What some other people
would do with $4,000 was detailed in the
Gazette few Diary ago. Mr.. Kelley's de-
termination To put 1t into business has merit
and may prove profitable. Piuston (Pa.)
Gazette, May &c
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

Widout trust dar amt nuthin' gain
oil; widout trust dar amt nutbin' lost
When or man puts hisse'f ter greet
trouble ter show me dat he has toll do
truif. / knows dat he has top mo er
lie.
De oman dat doan hate KANT love;
an do stranger she hates some man.
do stranger she lubs some uddor man.
neber did think dat do sharp man
does dc country any good. Dc fox is
err good deal slier den dc boss but no
amt nigh so straung.
We thinks mo- o dc man dat nober
would 'comerdato us den we does do
man dat 'comerdated us three times
but failed on the fou' th.- Arknisaio
1raUefcr.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

DR.. Meanwoll-And how are you
feeling to-day. Mrs. MorlbundP
Mrs. Moribund--Poorly. doctor.
poorly. When lam gone, l hope you
will look after tho health OF Johnnie
and tho baby.
DIR. Meanwcll--Oh wouldn't take
so hopeless n view OF the case. You
will get better.
Mrs. Moribund-No. doctor; / will
not feed upon false hopes. In fact l
don't wish to live. Mrs. Sickles has
always tried to make out that her
health was more seriously affected
than mine. When she sees my pulse
less form. and all those rows OF empty
tmedicine bottles on the closet shelves
she will have To acknowledge that l
came out ahead. Puck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16


There are few things In life more
touching than the umbrella OF an aver
age citizen In an art gallery. Burliag-
ton Free Press
After all. It seems that the doctors
got ahead Of the lawyers in securing a
change OF venue for Jacob Sharp. -
San Francisco Alta.
You can brighten any potentate In
Europe. just now. by stepping up be-
hind him and shouting ''BoolongzhayW
--Springfeid Union.
startled correspondent writes to ask
II il is true that dog meat Is sometimes
canned. Certainly; we have seen dogs
tails canned many time. burlington
Free Press.
A little boy was told that there werc
no politics In heaven. He thought for
moment, and then said: IL guess
that's because there are no politicians
there. "-Harpcr's Bazar.
Il have nothing but my heart to
give you," said spinster to a lawyer.
who had concluded suit for her.
WELL" said the lawyer grufily. .'ge
to my clerk. he takes the fees. "-7iG
Bits.
Elfrida wants to know show many
people read the best booasP" Not
over two hundred, my dear. AT least,
that is all the publisher sold Of mine.
But Of course perhaps the publisher
lied. There may be, perhaps. as many
as two hundred and fifty, but not more
than hat--Bnrdette.
First Tramp--''lf / had my way I'd
have 365 National holidays In this
year." Second Tramp-"You would.
ehp And then there would DO one
working day In every four years. oh.
you are nice one, you arel You
would make galley slave Of the poor
laboring man, wouldn't you~ Texas
Sylings.
Excuse me. sir" said the business
manager to the city editor. ''but. you
promised toprlnt that puff of Smither's
dry goods store just as wrote it.. /"
"Wcll, didn't Up" ..No, sir. 1t WASN'T
published at ALL" 'Did you write on
one side of tho paper onlyP" Ger
tainly." Then j guess must have
published the wrong side Of the manu-
script. - Washington Critic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16
Lady Dafodn.

Ny dainty Lady Daifodil
Has donned her amber gown,
Aud on her fair aud sunny head
Sparkles her golden crown.
The conscious bluebels softly sway.
And catch the yellow light
Aud vlolets. among their leaves,
Breathe low their young delight
The sweet old-fashIoned almond flower
BrIghtens It's paihd red,
And filings its petals, daintily,
Over the garden bed.
Her tall green leaves like sentInels,
Surround my Lady's throne,
And graciously In happy state
She relgns queen alone.
And thus, my Lady Daffodil
In gorgeous. amber gown,
Holdeth her court this sun-warm day
Wearing her golden crown.
Mary A. Sharpe, bs 81 Nicholas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

Of good health IL found In the regular
movement OF the bowels and'perfect action Of
the Liver. These organs were Intended by
nature 10 remove nom the system all impur-
ities. - III you are constipated, you offer a
standing invitation 10 whole family OF
diseases and irregularities which will surely
be accepted and you will have guests I'M
welcome and determined. All these UNI
happy conditions may be nverted by the
timely Use OF DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets. Powerful for the offectual reg
ulation OF the bowels and Liver. establishing
a healthy action 81 the entire wonderful
organism with which we are created.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

In answer 10 many inquiries regarding tho
permanently Of cures wrought by ST. Jacobs
oil 10 which public attention has been specie
ically called In many varied forms, the fol-
lowing serves rs n most excellent example
OF how the great remedy performs Us mira
cles and what Is meant 10y permanent cure.
Hundreds have testified 10 the same effect
Mr.. j. T.. BonsaIl, Prothonotary. New Bloom
field. Perry Co, Pa, in 1881 was per-
manently cured OF Rheumatism. From the
age OF 10 10 AZ, about 33 years, he had suffer-
cd ncuteY nc times from that dread disease
and nc the date specified, he was perma-
nently cured by e jacobs Oil. In proof Of
this, he Mritcsiu 1856 that hc has had no
recurrence OF rheumatic pains since his relief
Ia 1881. Again In April, 1SSS, he writes as
follows; "My health continues good; no
return OF rheumatism since 1881 when cured
by 50. Jacobs Oil. i receive letters from all
parts asking about my miraculous cure after
30 years suffering"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16
jefferson Davis was 50 years old last Sun


"Say, Perkins, old boy, why don't we see
YOU at the club any more? Has your mother
in-law smut down on your" "No, Brown; the
fact OF tho matter Is my home Is so happy
now that there Is no inducement for me TO
leave A.. You look incrcdulous. but it's q
positive fact You see, my wife used 20
suffer so much from functional arrangements
common 10 her sex, that her spirits and her
temper were greatly affected. II was not
her fault, OF course. but IL made home I'm.
pleasant all the same. But now, since she
has begun 10 take DIR. Piercc's Favorite Pre-.
script.on. she has been SO we'll and so happy
that we are having our honeymoon Nil over
again. ~