davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19
MONTANA'S LEGISLATURE.
Vile Democratic Frauds and Crimes on
the Ballot BOX.

Vile Democratic Frauds and Crimes on
the Ballot box.
The control of the Montana Legisla-
ture hung upon the counting or the re-
lection of one precinct in Silver Bow
County. The board of canvassers of that
county threw out the vote of the pre-
cinct on what they believed to be good
evidence of fraud, and so elected enough
Republicans to give that party ma
jority on joint ballot. The court, pre-
sided over by Democratic Judge, whose
own election was at issue, ordered the
board to count the votes, and the DEM
ocratic county clerk then issued certifi-
Gates to Democrats, giving the control
of the Legislature to that party. But
the State Board of Canvassers, after
vainly trying to get the Silver Bow
County returns from the Democratic
clerk, acted on the information before it
and gave certificates to the Republican
members. So there are now two sets Of
certificates, one issued by the State
Board and the other by the county clerk,
and on the decision which is the legal
set depends the control Of the Legisla-
ture and the election Of two United
States Senators. The grounds on which
the vote of the notorious Tunnel pre-
cinct in Silver Bow County was
thrown out have been frequently
stated. The election was irregular,
the vote was vitiated by fraud, and the
law was wholly disregarded in making
out the return. The vote as returned
was III Democratic and Republican,
although ten Republicans have made
affidavit that they voted their party
ticket. There were only three judges
at the election instead of five, as the
law required, and the ballots were can
vassed in secret, the clerks, sheriffs and
watchers being excluded and paper
pasted over the windows. The returns
were also all made out by one of the
judges instead of by the clerks, as the
law demands, and were held back until
it was known whether they would aid
the Democrats in getting control of the
Legislature. After carefully watching
the matter from the beginning to the
present time we have not been able to
find any denial Of these charges by the
Democrats. They seem to have rested
their case wholly on an attempt to bluff
and bully the Republicans of Montana
After waiting patiently for statement
of the Democratic case and refutation
of the Republican accusations, and none
being made, it is only fair to conclude
that none can be made and that the Re-
publican position is the right one. I'm
fortunately for the Democratic party,
it's whole record is against it in this
matter of fraud on the ballot-box. It's
history is smeared and blistered with
fraud. Passing by the South for a mo-
ment, the Democratic record is black
ened with election outrages in Maine,
New York, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
1t is not strange that a party sosaturated
with fraud and forgery should attempt
to import the tactics of the burglar into
a new State.-Philadelphia Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19

see II they were equal 10 he d'energsn.
ey;" many were removed and the righS
kind substituted Il was thought necessary 20
purge the list both OF the living and the dead
Fully thirty thousand $4,000 legI voters lost
their votes by these registrars dropping their
names from the rolls few days prior to the cleo
tion-too late to be remedied- This wss especial
" true in the cities. Eight hundred 600 legal
voters names In one ward OF Richmond were
erased from the poll books-although they had
been voting in the ward for years. Five hun
dred 600 in the outlying districts Of Henrico
were dropped in the same way. In fact, this
trick was faithfully carried out all through the
Eastern part of Virginia; and then followed
the final work on election day. In every part Of
Virginia where the Republican vote was heavy
and the voters were colored great frauds and
intimidation OF voters prevailed In Norfolk.
Richmond and other large places not more than
one colored voter out OF six was allowed to
vote. The remainder stood in line part OF the
day and waited until they became DISCOURAGED
and then left, while others stood in line from
the rising OF the sun until long after dark and
were not permitted to vote. Democratic police
men and young lawyers were present In force to
lntimidate col5red voters.
All Of this teaches very important lesson,
viz: the last ray Of hope is gone for the Re
publican party to make any Roadway in the
South The ballot boxes are all in the hands
corporation judges are all Democratic, so that
an appeal from an election fraud Of any kind
is practically useless; and so you can see how
the solid South" is made solid
The Democrats are following up this years
victory with vigorous perSecutions-many good
and true men have been discharged by their en-
ployers for voting the Republican ticket. The
press advises this course, and calls upon Dem
ocratic employers to I'LL every place now held
by Republicans with q Democrat. Three ex-
Confederate oficers-my old friends and COM
rades-were on the Republican ticket, but ths
decree had gone forth that they were in bad
company, associating with South Haters," and
must be cheated out OF the election which the
Democrats knew they would win on an honest
vote fought four years for an independent
South, but thank God never voted for Q COR
rupt South. The great danger to the South now
is that violence, trickery, falsehood and perjury
being considered worthy modes OF carrying IN
election against the Republicans, the young
men growing up and really trained TO such
standard OF morals in public affairs will adopt
similar standard for their lives in private az
fairs. The Democratic leaders Of the South
know not what curses they are invoking for the
South Of the future
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19
RANDOM SHOTS.

THE Department of Wisconsin, G. A.
R., has 263 posts.
PHILADELPHIA has three grand posts,
the entire membership being colored
comrades.
GENERAL ALGER is working up an
elaborate scheme to make an individual
history as far as possible, of every man
who is now living who served in the war.
A COMPANY has been incorporated at
Washington with a capital of $3.50, 600,
to purchase and occupy large tract Of
land in Virginia, including the field Of
Appomsttox.
A GENTLEMAN sixty-nine years of age,
and the son of a veteran, has just been
admitted to the order in the Vermont
division of Sons of Veterans. He is the
oldest son in the order.
OFFICIAL returns show that the SOL
diers of the Union army to whom orig
inal pensions are granted average more
than two years of actual service before
being disabled by wounds or disease
THE membership of the Grand Army
of the Republic has increased from g.
617 in 1877 to 413,22s in 1889. The
growth is likely to continue for few
years, until death begins TO thin out
the ranks.
IT is doubtful if there are many fami-
lies in the country that can show an
army record equal to the family of Ger
sham Davis of the town of Welles, Pa
Davis and his eight sons enlisted in the
Union army early in the war. The
father and four of the sons served until
the war was over and returned home.
The four other sons were killed in bat
tie.
COMMANDER HOLMES, of Post 80, g.
A. R., of Lawrence, Mass, has made
test case by having one Mike Ford ar
rested and fined 81 and costs, in all
amounting to $3.50, for fraudulently
wearing the Grand Army button This
is step in the right direction, as it win
prevent the order from being held too
cheap. Other States should follow the
good example set by Comrade Holmes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19
HANCOCK'S GRAVE.
The Tomb of the Gettysburg Hero I'm
cared for and Unadorned.

The Tomb of the Gettysburg Hero I'm
cared for and Unadorned.
The pilgrim who journeys to see Mont
gomery Cemetery, at Norristowu, to do
reverence to the tomb of General Han
the most agreeable impression. If he
be stranger he enters the little city of
the dead with exalted ideas of tower
ing monument or imposing mausoleum,
erected over the dead soldiers remains.
He will carry away a picture of a de-
serted and neglected vault in solitary
corner of the graveyard, with nota word
or token of bit of marble to tell that
a national hero lies entombed within.
Only few months before his death
General Hancock chose his own resting
place. 1t was in the eastern corner of
the cemetery, far removed from all other
graves, and directly beside the grim and
gloomy receiving vault. When he died
he was laid to rest amid great pomp and
ceremony. A monument was immedi-
ately proposed and the subscription list
started the rounds. The mound sur
rounding the vault was we'll sodded, and
the surroundings made neat and attract
i've. Now, however, the place presents
a shabby appearance. The grassy mound
that was once smooth and even s
punctured with deep holes. The grass
has ceased to grow within foot of the
roadbed, thus exposing a long strip of
bare earth, above which the sod is rag
ged and unkempt. The general air of
neglect makes the hero's grave pict-
ure of Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

e The Ohio Democracy has but one
question to ask of it's candidates for
Senator: "How much?n-Philadelph
Press.
20 Some Federal changes are being
made in Iowa. Better late than never,
Mr.. President. Let the good work go
on.-Des Moines Register.
A North Dakota has another good
Senator in Lyman B. Casey, who has
been chosen as Hon. ''Gil' Pierce's as
sociate. This is team which any State
could be proud of.-Chicago Journal.
BThe Governor of Montana seems
to have been rightly named. So far his
official actions indicate that he is en-
tirely willing to make Of himself the
Toole Of the Democratic party Of his
Staten. Y. Mail and Express.
HThe cotton-goods manufacturers
at Fall River, Mass, report that the
year now closing has been one of unpar-
alleled prosperity. This will be sad
news to such pessimlstic creatures as all
the while insist that the country is
swiftly going to the everlasting bow
wows.-Troy On " Times
ENA Virginia Democratic paper says
that ''the condition of affairs which OBJ
tains in Montan& is unprecedented"
Not exactly. The Bourbons have often
stolen Legislatures in the South, and
even fraudulently captured whole sets
of State officers and Congressman. The
only difference between the Bourbon
rascalitJ in Montana and il other partA
Of the country is that in Montana it will
be deieated.-St. Louis Globe-Democrae
sTLet it be remembered that the Re-
publican party was never yet beaten in
a National contest when it had dis
tinctive and progressive public policy.
In 1892 1t will declare for an honest and
uniform Federal election law, for tariff
as amended on protective lines, and for
subsidies to put the American flag once
moro on the high seas, and viii not only
recover lost ground, bat viii capturs
States heretofore DemocrG:is.-BOstOR
Traveller.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19
TYRANNY IN VIRGINIA.
How the Old Dominion Was Carried r
the Democracy.

How the Old Dominion Was Carried for
the Democracy.
A native Virginian, who served in the
Confederate army, but for some years
has been e Republican, writes to New
England friend very calm yet graphic
description of the way Virginia was car
ried by the Democrats at the late cleo
ton. The letter was not written with
the faintest idea that it would ever be
published. Its reading will cause seri-
Gus reflection in many minds. He says:
Our State election is over and now belongs
TO the history Of the past. Never was Virginia
30 thoroughly canvassed; but to no purpose, for
there was a settled determination on the part
Of the Democratic party leaders not to permit
the State to be declared for the Republican
ticket. The press became extremely violent
and Northern statesmen or speakers who came
TO Virginia to speak were denounced as low
blaekguards, malignants and viIest Of Great
ures. Most Of the registrars and judges Of cleo
ton were put through a. examination 70
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19


stranger. The populace are so excited
that they hardly know what to do with
themselves, and some rush up to the
roadside trees and wrench off branches
and throw them in His way; and others
dOff their garments, what though they
be new and costly, and spread them for
a carpet for the conqueror to ride
over. "Hosanna!" cry the people at
the foot of the hill. "Hosannar'
cry the people all up and down the
mountain. The procession has now
come to the brow of yonder Olivet.
Magnificent prospect reaching out in
every Observation-Disclosures olive groves,
jutting rock, silvery Sloan, and above
all, rising on its throne of hills, this
most highly-honored city of all the
earth, Jerusalem Christ there, in the
midst of the procession, looks off and
sees here fortressed gates, and yonder
the circling wall, and here the towers
blazing in the sun, Phasaelus and
Marianne. Yonder is Hippicus, the
Kings castle. Looking along in the
range of the larger branch of that olive
tree, and see the mansions of the mer-
chant princes. Through this cleft in
the limestone rock you see the palace of
the richest trafficker in all the earth.
He has made his money by selling Ty-
rian purple. Behold now the temple!
Clouds of smoke lifting from the SHIN
mering roof, while the building rises up
beautiful, grand. majestic, the archi-
tectural skill and glory of the earth
lifting themselves there in one triumph
snt-doxology, the prayer of all nations.
The crowd looked around to see exhil-
aration and transport in the face OF
Christ. Oh, mol Out from amid the
gates, and the domes, and the palaces,
there arose vision of this city's sin,
and of this city's doom, which obliter-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19

"A cat belonging to New York man
lately set house on fire. 1t upset an
oil stove, and the oil was scattered over
the cat, enveloping it in mass Of
flames. 1t ran down the stairs, and the
flames set fire to the carpets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19

The jury in a breach of promise
case at Champaign, H., awarded one
cent damages and advised the plaintiff
to beware of book agents"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19

"A Canadian smuggler, who has been
converted by Evangelist Moody, PAID
s., 500 conscience money 70 TIC Dominion
Government
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-12-19

"A man in Los Angeles, Cal, route
a colony of bees from under the caves
of his house recently, and extracted for
ty pounds of honey.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

Or. b. S. BYoNEs has returned from
Philadelphia.
EH. @. MYERs, Of Lula, Miss, was a Wis.
itor to our city yesterday.
|, Wash FosTKR, Of Robiusonville, Miss,
was in the city yesterday.
JouN WALLACE, Of Como, Miss. was in
the city shaking hands with his numerous
friends Yesterday.
y. NJ. MITCHELL, former resident OF
this city, but now located at Fort Smith,
Ark, is in Memphis.
JAMES BRowN, OF Brownsville, Tenn, n
prominent applicant for the niarshalship
OF West Tennessee, was in the city yester-
day.
AFTER a visit OF several weeks TO friends
and relatives in this city, Miss Clara Kyle
left yesterday for her home in the City oi
/ Mexico.
Miss KATIE SMITH, Of Bolivar, who has
won her way into popular favor during Il
months visit in this city, left for home
yesterday via the Memphis * Charleston
Railroad.
Ma SMILEY WALKER, representing
Annie Pixlcy and company, is in the city
making arrangements Tor tho appearance
W NlH itvlht AZ Aht WV Nhehplin Aucdtct
/ next week.
NisiroRs on Change yesterday G. G..
Hopkins, New York; n. NJ. Woods,
/ Columbia, :. c.; w. L. Van Zandt and
Mrs. W. /. Van Z1ndt, Louisville, Ky; l..
p Willis, Graysport, Miss; G.. l.. Haley,
Halesyille, Ala; +. s. Brown, Detroit,
Mich; II. 5. Brown, Menden, Conn.
Ar Dunys Hotel: Miss Matte Mont.
gomery, Miss Maggie Fiicr, jackson, Tenn;
J. 5. Iludnal, Kelley, Miss; j. y. Bailey
aud wife, Miss Cora Bailey, Clifford Bailey
and w. Il. Nichols, Cold Water, Miss; 4.
NJ. Baker, T. j. Lowell. 4. 1. Harris, Trim
bic. Tenn.
TnE Hon. J. W. Brown, Brownsville;
w. II. Sebring, Bronson, Fla. the Hon.
Chas. ComsiOck, Racine, Wis; L. G..
Beatty, Atlanta. Ca; o. r. Lamb, New
| York, Shadows Of Great City" Com.
pany; J. T.. Barnes and daughter. Green.
vile; Geo. Y. Scott, Rosedale, Miss. are
at the Peabody.
A RECEPTION for the benefit Of the Free
kindergarten will be held this afternoon
and night ut tho residence Of Ms. ]. NJ.
| Heating, No. los Madison street. Admis-
sion Is only 90 cents, which includes a nice
lunch and delightful program Of music
and Rotations The hours arr from to
10 O'Clock p. m. This Is n most worthy
cause and should bring out large portion
OF our charity loving people.
=. NJ. REEVES, Tuscumbia; II. II. Litty,
Holly Springs; +. j. Taylor, Holly springs;
J. a. Bachman, Austin, Tex; Dr. w. 4.
Ice, Arcadia, Ia; J. Abncr McGhcc,
Como, Miss; &. J. Roscnborough, sena.
tobia, Miss; Col John J. Morse. ST. Louis,
Mo-; A. II. Street, Louisville, KY; ]. T.
Holmes. Nashville. Tenn; w. r. lIcndcr
son, Nashville, Tenn, and A. J. Karncs,
Muhrcesboro. Tenn, are at the Clarendon
Hotel.
A. J. CRosrHwAiT, Tuscumbla, Ala.
John Williams and vile, Sheffield, Ala.
i. u. Yancy, Nashville; n. l.. NauZandl
and wife, Louisville; w. d. Burgs aud
son. Indian Bay, Ark; j. G.. Mcl.isten.
Brighton, Tenn; T.. D. Fuller, Friar
Point, Miss; A. W. Allen and wife. o.
tawa. Kas.; \. II. McGuire. w. w. Ellis,
Cedar Blun, Miss; T.. 7. Boil aud wife
sardis, Miss l.. II. Shinnault, Byhalia
| Aiiee arc at Gaetou'a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-12
Dangerous Use Of Strong PirsatiVeS.

Most pills, purgatives aud Bitter Waters, which
act quickly upon the bowels irrtatc and often de-
stroy the mucous coats of the stomach and bowels
Indeed, their Cathartc action is directly caused by
the irritation of the bowels which they produce
Their action should be soothing and stimulating
instead OF irritating. A continued use OF such
remedies produces chronic Inflammation of the
stomach and bowels This often ends IN dangerous
disease. The use of the genuine imported Carlsbad
sprudel Salt is highly recommended MS an aperient,
laxative and diurctic, because H. action Is duo
solely To It's solvent and stimulating properties
1t soothoS and allays Inflammation and Il therefore
much preferable to all strong purgatiyos and Filter
Beware Of limitations Dr. Tohodts lecture on
Carlsbad Sprudcl salt and pamphlet, mailed free
Elsuer X Mcndclson Co, sole Agents, q Barclay
street, New York.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-12
LOCAL BRRVITIES.

Georgia Northup, hayward girl, was
arrested yesterday ut the instance OF her
father. She hls been sent 10 the Home Of
the Sisters OF the Good Shepherd.
]. S. Carter will be tried in the Police
Court this morning for swindling 4. NJ
Bell out OF $50. Carriers picture is in a
conspicuous place in the roguo's gallery, il
having been taken yesterday after much
difficulty.
The gold fever has struck Memphis
-Four Young men, holding honorable posi-
tons with the Memphis & Charleston
Railroad, resigned yesterday and will soon
take mp their line OF march toward tho
Pacific coast.
ii. X. Meancs, n merchant OF Lake
County, was placed under 500 bond yes.
terday by Commissioner Clough, to ap.
pear at the next term OF the United States
Circuit Court, and answer a charge Of SELL
ing liquor without license.
Business mon, mechanics, travelling
statesmen, clerks, and all workngmen are
cordially invited TO attend agospel meeting
and song service in the rooms OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, 2O7
Main street, tonight at 7.SO o'clock
In order 10 give proper welcome TO the
VI. l.. CIR. Commander, Sir G.. II. Wilson,
St. Elmo Commandcry, No. 10, X. T.. has
been called for next Wednesday night,
March IS. The Order Of the Temple will
on that occasion be conferred on H. G. Kt.
u. l.. Gillespie, Jr., 7. T.. q. y. b. Camp
officiating.
Memphis Lodge, No. 100, X. Of IT,, has
arranged a grand free entertainment for
Friday night, at the Y. NJ. n. A. Hall.
There will be an address by the Rev n.
NJ. Long, ON the subject. benefits Of the
Order" characteristic address by DR..
Barney Hughes, aud a well balanced vocal
aud instrumental concert under direction
Of Prof Herman Schulze.
An unknown negro snaiched n purse
from lady yesterday in the ncighborhood
OF engine-hOusc No. ., and got away with
H. 4 fireman threw q brick at him, but
failed 10 hit the mark. This shows that
purse snatching has not ceased since officer
Richardson put two bullets into the body
Of George Love. the negro whom he sus-
pcctcd Of purse snaiching intentions.
Those bullets appear TO have been thrown
away.
An unknown negro made an unsuccess.
iul attempt, about 1881 o. clock last night,
10 snatch purse from Miss Awhile
Groves. who was passing the corner oi
Mulberry and Vance streets. Tho rascal
was concealed behind tree and when the
lady passed made q grab Tor her purse,
which contained Sli In currency. She
detected the movement In time 10 irus.
trate his object aud gave an alarm. A
gentleman went 10 her assistance, but toe
late 10 capture the highwayman.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-12
CHANCERY SALE
-OF --
ESTATE

No. asa R-tn the Chlntcry Court ~ shelby
county William Cash So Maria Ctsh rial
~ virtue 81 un intcruHu'1rv drau,c inr siir en-.
tcud iu the above cnu 900 the 18th day Ut February
i,s1. 49, a. D,. page 3, Ulll SELL NJ public auc.
tiou a. the highest hillrr Ia front NJ the clerk
aud Masters ullcc. at lhU Main strcvt cutranro Ut
thcsnuri huulc Of shelby county, Memphis, Fen
uCscc on
saturday, asa day ct March, 1880.
within legal hours. the following described prop.
cuy. situated In Memphis shelby county 1cut..
tn.wit
4 crttnln lot or parcel u lhni known ~ part Of
lot four On. W. hluck thHynN $50. % The south.
east rnuer of ruuiotoH and Mulberry Formerly
called &C. ratnckl sirrUt beginning nt point ln
the south line Of lout0ur siUr't, whcrr u Inter
srrts with iir east liuc o' Mulberry siret running
thence east with the south side ol funipiur ttrg,t
sckcuty. i've ili feet thence sIuthuurlIN plmIlcl
with Mulberry street. one hunlud Uul tcot
thence w,ft parallel With luuiuilg sitytt seventy
ftr f5tI lurt in the cH.f eide ul Mulberry street,
thence uurI INuuily With thp east aldc ul Mulberry
siroi one huudn.l OiulI lcyi tp The beginning.
Terms 90 tnic=Our half cash, lulhnrr ON a
credit " twelve months, note hrlflug iutrrHt with
security inquired, lien retained. redemption
harrrd
Ibis 1t day oi March isN2
r. o. MDliENi,N. Clcrk aud Ma ter
N. q. Dix aud ilouty Cm.t IT,. fnlirIiurl