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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

The heavy purchase of United States
bonds last week reduced the treasury sur
plus from $11O,OOO,OOO to $685. 100000.
The discrepancy between this amount and
the surplus es stated in the presidents
letter of acceptance (S13O,OOO,OOOl is
probably due to the fact that the presi-
dent included about S25,OOO,OOO fractional
silver coin on hand as part of the surplus,
while the treasury officials did not.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Allen Thorndike Rice recommends a
government appropriation for the yellow
fever sufferers, the same to take the form
of loan to Florida or an appropriation
to the war department..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Range cattle are now selling better tnan
they have sold for fully two years; TINS :,
not due to excited beef markets, ouU %
due to the recognized scarcity OF ever!
thing in the steer line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Mr.. Charles Goodnight, of Palo Duro
has leased the Diamond + pasture, form
erly property of the Franklyn Cattle
company, at $4,000 per annum for $40
acres. The chances are that he will make
good money out of the lease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

The surplus revenue now remaining in
the treasury not only furnishes conclusive
proof of unjust taxation, but its existence
constitutes q separate and independent
menace to the prosperity of the people.
This vast accumulation of idle funds rep
resents that much money drawn from the
circulating medium of the country. which
is needed in the channels of trade and
business. 1t is great mistake to sup
pose that the consequences which follow
the continual withdrawal and boarding by
the government of the currency of the
people are not of immediate Importance
to the mass of our citizens and only con-
Germs those engaged in large financial
transactions.-Clev Letter of Ac-
ceptance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

To maintain a patrol of some fifteen
vessels TO keep foreign fishermen beyond
the three mile limit, Canada paid for the
season of 1887, S1O4,595.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

The liver and kidneys must be kept in
good condition. Hoods SarsaParilla Is a
great remedy for regulating those organs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

STRANGE what hopeful beings men are
and upon what slender promise they
oftimes base their expectations. -Four
years ago jubilaDt Though why upon
such an accustomed event none can say
republicans after the Maine election wildly
tossed their caps in air, hurrahed for
Blaine and bet on republican victory
throughout the nation. The ready air
drank in their shouts, and waiting demo-
Gratis spent their money hazards. And
yet the lesson failed of application. This
year republicans are repeating the history
of four years ago. "What fools we NOR
tails be-"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Those who wish to practice econ.
omy should buy Csrter's Little Live! .n
Pills. Forty pills in vial; only one pm
dose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Do not purge or weaken the
bowels, but act specially on the liver
and bile. A perfect liver correcter.
Carriers Little Liver Pills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

"WHILE the heaviest burdens incident to
the necessities of government are uncom-
plainipgly borne, light burdens become
grievous and intoIerable when not justified
by such necessity. Unnecessary taxation
is unjust taxation, and yet this is our con-
ditior. We are annually collecting at our
custom houses and by means of our in
ternal revenue taxation many millions in
excess of all Legitimate public needs. AS a
consequence there now remains in the
national treasury surplus of more than
$13OOOO,O00. No better evidence could
be furnished that the people are exhorbi-
family taxed."-Cleveland' Letter Of Ac.
ceptance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Pimples and Blotches,

So disfguring to the face, forehead, and
neck, may be entirely removed by the
use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, the bestand
safest Alternative and Blood-Purifier ever
discovered.
Or. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass,
Sold by Druggists; 81; six bottles for s..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Entered at the postoflce az second'elass natter
Office Of publication, Wett Pecan street, next 70
postDfii e.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08
Additional Bargains for This Week.

We have about 200 jersey Suits for boys ages 4,
years. in navy blue and brown We for them
thev must We plsce them sale this week strictly
New York coston display in the Clothing Department.
We call special attention TO immense stock OF Trim
minis We have everything in Gimp Brads Ornaments and
Grdes Cut Jet Steel and Passementeries
Ornaments. Prices correct.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08

however, only asks you, for deposit
10 per cent. Of the amount, thst is lily
are new band, bus when you ars an %
,imes,' you can have /. done for a goo
zeal less. Vel, that, $500 anyhow.
Iris deposls m.v De in crsh, but you Will
arrange - puE 40 secnrl1es, railroad or
INV other kitd. lie market value
Ct which Is $500 Il least. AS lie
broker holds tae stock purchased,
lis security g sufficient. The Stock is
then said to be 'msrglned' up to $50.
II tie suck advances, ssv to G5, you
can sell out and p1caes $500 In GASP,
lees your brokers' commission. IN this
operalicn he is 'iore Of the market and
is rscogn;z ID as 'bull' on stocks. II,
or the other hand, the stock fails 10
advance, ths broksr holds 1t until the
loss in price is nexily sq1al to the mar.
gin deposited, when you are notified 10
PUT up more margin. A same state OF
sfsiss is likely to occrr il the margin
itee hss shIunk in market value. II the
brokers' demands are met the stock is
held udtil the price advances or uutil The
m margin Is sgsil txisusted. X you fail to
| conc 10 time ana pu: up more margin
the broker gells your stock st 80 and,
Of course, pockets the margin, by
which procedure, Ia the Language OF
the street, you are wiped out. Just
as long IS you keep the stocks good will
tee b-oker CARY tue stock FOR you, out
no longer. Selling 8 stock short IS the
reverse OF going long, Say for in-
stance you believe certain stock ia 60
Ing to dSclire IN price. You sell 100
shsres Ct Uaion Pacific 81 so through
your broker. Ityou sell your own stcck,
which you nave bought at lower
figure, you are merely 'real:zilg' and
taking yo1f profits. But sales for the
| short ACCOUNT do not necessitate the &C
!ual possession of the stock The 100
shares are borrowed On the loan crowd
at certain rate CT Interest. This Dor
| rowed stock is delivered to the broker
who bought the 100 shares at 60. Ia this
case you need only put up . margin
! OF about 10 per cent, or sometimes
less. II the price CT Unica Pacific de.
cl'nes 10 81, your broker has oalY to lay
| 100 shares in the maTEeS and return then.
to the party from whom the stock was
! borrowed. AS the borrowed shares were
sold i3f $4,000 and $500 were paid for
the puGca.se, his prt iis are, Of course.
$500, i-as tha Actual COMMISSIONS and the
interest on TIE borrowed stock.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08
For Hsusness
WALL sIREEr PHASES.
III. Slang of the E1on AZ 81 Explained By. !
v''''m' .s,.sH

The Slang of the E1oh AZ ghsE1plained By q
Victim. ..,a
New York Mail and ExTlee ;;
"Did ever buy stocks on margin2"
repeated q young Napoleon Of finance
to Nail and Express reporter. "Well,
I should smile; but to use the language
Of the street l have sold cut add quit
No more margin for me, no more stocks.
1 am dead tired OF being In the Wall
street swim, and am glad to be out OF
it. o., no, don't mind telling you
little something about the slang. Let's
take leading money making for money
losing s.ock-ssy Union Pacific For
Instance, you believe the D. P. will ad-
vance, and you call On your broker ard
buy hundred shares, expecting TO sell
them when the price is few points
higher. II the price is low, It will cost
you Just $4,000 to buy the stock outright,
and there are but few fellows, unless
their papas are well fixed, that
can do that, of course, unless 1t is
bought for investment. Your broker,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08
Bargains for This Week.

We place % dozen Lsdes' German Knit Merino
Skirts the very low price of SO; each these skirts well
worth 81 Also 10 dozen Cnildrens Fancy Canton Skirts as
soc each; worth 75c. -
We shall offer this some rare bargains in Striped
Plush aud Vevets We shall quote prices but promise
that You shall be to vote them very cheap.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08

stsaet. northwest Gomez ySSSsrq6,re Ro
water at all hoursss W&eH6ve male speefA
srrangem ents TOR gafs Accommodation
ladies', gsntleDen and their families. Fflss
water IN thsetate Msrkle IL HaymxkeH
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08

WEEKLY GAZETTE for the campaign /;
10 cents per month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-08
$4,000

70 any one he fails to satisfy. Treatment ad
minis,ered In person. Over 1880 .atients cured
In Texas. Now at the ST. GEORGE HOTEL.
DALLAS ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
Straight Doctrine.

The Hope Dispatch discusses G. B.
Hoffman's record in the following
pointed language. 1t strikes the mat
ter squarely and shows up the anti-mo-
nopolist ~ in his true light;
1t is a great query with some how a
man who has been Republican all his
life, who served in the legislature only
four years ago as a Republican, and
who announced himself as a Republi-
can two years ago and served as del
egate in a Republican county conven-
ton, can now consistently charge the
Republican party with being an enemy
of mankind and of legislating in favor
of the rich and against the poor. Can
man turn States evidence after he
has assisted in doing all the damage he
can and by so doing throw all the re-
sponsibility on those who have only
assisted, and go ''scott-free" himself?
With what degree Of allowance is his
advice to be taken now, if by his coun-
sci and advice, and with a full knowl-
edge of the facts. he has assisted in
creating and perpetuating the present
state of affairs? 1t certainly looks as
though we have right to distrust his
advice until we can be made to see the
consistency of his actions in the past,
or be made to believe that he acted ig-
nOrantly until now, bat is now anxious
to repair, in a measure, the damage he
has himself helped to do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
a Harrison Family.

The following from the Mcpherson
Freeman relates to a gentleman well
known in this county:
Rev. W. II. Honnell tells the follow
ing incident of his father and his eight
sons: The boys being presented to
Harrison's grandfather, Old Tippe-
canoe in 1910, six were large enough to
stand in row; when the old General
laid his hand on the heads and babe
them be good and true to parents and
their country. The eight all grew to
manhood; all remained Wings and
afterwards Republicans. Four went
into the army, where the youngest died
in Andersonville; himself aud the
others served out their time; and after
As years from the first scene. six are
enthusiastic supporters of the grand
son for president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
A Californian Talks.
lngS

a prominent visitor in the city is
Capt. C. j. McDivitt, a former Dickin-
sonian and two years ago Department
Commander of the Kansas G.. A. r.
Mr.. McDivitt is at present resident
of Santa Paula, Cal, where he is edit
ing and publishing the Santa Paula
Chronicle. one of the newSiest papers of
southern California. The REFLECTOR
this morning had an interview with
the gentleman and asked for informa-
ton regarding the political status of
the Pacific coast. There is just one
thing doubtful about California" said
Mr.. McDivitt, lit is doubtful if her
Republican majority will be less than
$4,000. 1t viii probably be more.
The Republican party of that State is
united as never before and is entirely
satisfied with Harrison. The most
conservative men place his majority at
from 900 to $4,000 votes. Califor-
mia has no sympathy with free trade
and will set the seal of its condemna-
ton firmly upon British interference
with our National affairs"
Regarding the Chinese question he
said that it cuts no figure at all in Cal
ifornia's views. 1t looks large at this
distance, but there it is scarcely men
toned. Indeed, California herself. a
few years ago, was strong advocate
of Chinese immigration, and is not dis
posed to criticise any one who then
held something like her views, but like
her has since modified them. There is
no worry whatever about Harrison's
record in that respect. The people
are well satisfied with him and will
support him as fully as they would
have done Blaine.
This testimony, coming as it does
from a man of Mr.. McDivitt'S prnmi-
nence and experience as politician, is
invaluable. 1t only re-iterates what
we have said every day since the cam
paign opened-that California is ''all
right" and along with the rest of the
Solid North will cast her eight electo-
raj votes for Harrison and Morton by
at least the 1900 majority that she
gave TO Blaine i'm 1884.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
A Good Memory.

1t is decidedly cold day when Mar
shall: Kirkwood gets left on anything
relating to criminal affairs in this city.
The latest instance of his detective
prowess occurred this morning and it
evinced remarkable facility for re-
membering faces and names.
Last February a young man, VIM.
Ebberts, was arrested for appearing in
woman's attire. Upon conviction he
was fined SIS and costs amounting to
S12.75. While in Kinks custody await
ing payment he talked so nice and was
so honest and sincere in his repentance
that when he asked permission to go
about town to raise the money for the
fine that Kirkwood let him go. He
went and stayed went until this morn
ing when he wandered into the city.
The Marshal spotted him afar off and
collared him. The fellow didn't want
to go to jail and liquadated the old fine
instanter. He protested that he had
been trying all this time to raise the
money and had come back to pay the
Indebtedness. The story is too thin to
take this hot weather, however. The
promptnessw with which the scamp was
recognized shows an abundance of de-
tective ability on the part of our eff
cient city marshal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
An Egyptian Exodus.

The part Of the city known as Egypt
has had its unsavory reputation made
still more fragrant recently by pretty
bold fancy house. Kirkwood and
Knauss have been watching the estab-
lishment for some days intending to
rope in the whole outfit as well as some
of the ''bloods" of the city who were
visitors there, at the FIRST opportunity.
Their scheme was about ready for the
final round up when the gang got wind
of it and skipped the country Saturday
night. 1t will be decidedly unhealthy
for the m if any of them return to Abb
lene. Egypt is improving rapidly.
Two or three more exoduses will make
it fairly respectable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
THE CITY HALL.
Accepted by the Councll-The Finest
Structure of the Kind in Kansas
West of Topeka.

The city council met in special ses-
sion Saturday morning and consid-
cred the acceptance of the new city
hall, just completed. G.. w. Shaeffer,
the architect, and Kruger & Thomp
son, builders, submitted their reports
and declared the work as contracted
for finished. The council after visit
ing the structure accepted it, and the
hall now becomes the property of the
city of Abilene.
The structure. upon which the work
men have been engaged for about six
months, is undoubtedly the finest west
of Topeka, both in interior arrange
ment and finish and external appear
ance. It's total cost when completely
furnished and ready for occupancy by
the city officers, will be about $50, 600.
1t is located at the corner of Broadway
and Fifth street and is in most CEN
trail location, one well-fitted for such a
building.
1t is constructed of the best pressed
brick, with terra-cOtta and cut stone
ornaments. Its style Of architecture
is unique yet imposing and reflects
much credit upon the designer.
In the lower story are two Offices for
city officials and large room for the
fire department. Upstairs is the city
hall and four Office rooms. From the
roof and tower, the latter being 100
feet from the ground, magnificent
view of Abilene and the surrounding
country is obtained. The basement is
devoted TO cells for city criminals.
These are strongly and conveniently
arranged and. will save the city much
jail rent which it has recently been
paying to the county. The mayor,
city clerk, city marshal, police judge
and city attorney will soon remove
their offices to the new quarters. The
fire department will also be ensconced
in its handsome apartments.
The city has shown good judgment
in having everything abort the build
ing of the best material and work
manship. There has not been an inch
of material used but what is first
class in every particular and the
building will stand as a monument
to the wisdom of our people in build
ing we'll when they built. Abilene
can we'll be proud of this addition to
her already long list Of elegant build :
inpS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
County Crop Prospects.

The farmers of Dickinson county are
exceedingly jubilant just LOW. The
magnificent prospects for good crops
were never equalled. All sorts of
grain and vegetables are in splendid
condition. The hay crop is remarka-
bly, thrifty, several fields being sure to
90 from one hundred to hundred and
fifty bushels to the acre. The fall
wheat, which will be harvested in OctO-
Der or November, is quite marvellous
and it is said will yield well. Beans
are rank and thrifty, as many as seven
ears being frequently found on one
stalk. Several farmers have already
commenced reaping their ensilage and
they say it will average at least 100
bushels to the acre. Potatoes are ripen-
ing fast and will soon be ready to pick.
Elephants are Matching out with cer-
tainty never before known. Turnips
are in excellent condition though it
w9S thought that the vines were in
jured by the spring frosts. Pumpkins,
though struck by the blight last fall,
are coming around all right and will
soon be ready for threshing. There is,
indeed, reason to rejoice over the agri-
cultural triumph in this county this
caocOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16

Rev. w. II. Honnell, formerly of this
county, is candidate for nomination
for Superintendent of Schools in Nc
Pherson county.
The Democratic liberty pole at Lost
Springs went down in the storm the
other night. They see the hand-writ-
ing on the wall Hope Dispatch.
1t is expected that the Herington
and Abilene base ball clubs will play a
match game at the Hope fair the last
day. They will draw big crowd.
1t is said that the Union Labor party
which holds its county convention Aug.
18th, will nominate full county ticket
and make desperate attempt to elect
it.
Visitors to the driving park would
pass a pleasant hour if they would
make their calls in the morning when
the fast horses are taking their work on
the track.
The Garfield Normal college in En-
terprise will open Sept. 18th. The
sessions will be held in the public school
building until the college building is
completed.
The Wichita party that shipped a
car load of watermelons to Abilene,
had probably never heard of carrying
Goals to New Castle" but will learn by
experience.
]. A. Kummerland, of this city, will
do the cornice and pressed zinc work
on McPherson's new opera house. abb
lene's business men seem TO have a
wide reputation for doing good work.
John Hill & Son, Abilene's No. ]
plumbers, have the contract for doing
the plumbing in the Dunkard college
at Mcpherson. This speaks well for
Mr.. Hills reputation as a frst-class
workman throughout Central Kansas.
A. S. Olney's fine trotting mare,
Nellie Davis, by Henry Pulling, has a
fine bay colt by Congressman $3.50.
This is one of the best bred colts ever
owned in Dickinson county and MIR,
Olney has appropriately named him
abilene"
r. n. Allen, of this city, is another
of the staunch William Harrison men
in 1910. He has been an enthusiastic
Republican since the organization of
the party, and before that was Wing.
He will vote this year for General Ben
Harrison and expects TO see him Occu-
DIV the same chair in which his grand
father sat,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-16
From Mondays Daily.l
HER LAST SLEEP.
DR.. Aubrey Gray Dies Peacefully
After a Short Illness.

Yesterday noon the young life of DR..
Ambrey Gray. the lady physician who
has made SO favorable an acquaintance
in our city, went OFT into eternity.
She had been i'll only since the first of
the week and death coming so suddenly
to one apparently in the full flush of
health seems particularly sorrowful.
For she had been in excellent health
until the cold rains of last Monday
when in taking a walk through the
damp air, she caught cold which de
velOped into pneumonia from which
she died Sunday noon.
Miss Aubrey Gray was born in Du-
rant, Iowa, in 1861. She graduated at
the Iowa State University in 1885 and
afterward took course Of medical
study and thoroughly prepared herself
for physician. She came to Abilene
last April and began the practice of
her profession. She has been quite
successful, finding many patients
among the ladies and children of the
city. Her office and living room has
been until last week upstairs in the
King block. Then she moved to the
corner of Fifth and Broadway and the
confusion and disorder incident to the
removal undoubtedly fastened her
death.
The deceased leaves four sisters and
two brothers. Three sisters are here
and have lived with her. One brother
is an attorney in Denver and arrived
on the noon train just in time to see
his sister die. One sister, NiObia,
is engaged to teach in the Abilene high
school during the coming year.
Short funeral services were conduct
ed at the house at 1915 a. m. by Rev.
Dr. McKeehan and the remains were
put aboard the eaSt-bouud express to
be taken to Durant, Iowa, for burial.
The mourning relatives accompanied
them.
Though comparative strangers in the
city. there has been no lack of kind at
tendance and loving sympathy shown
the bereaved relatives or of assistance
through the illness of the departed.
Miss Aubrey had made many friends
by her quiet, dignified, christian de-
meanor and the expressions of sorrow
over her untimely decease are numer-
Gus and heartfelt,