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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-03
G)RDEX GETS II.
D. E. Gordon Receives the Appoint
ment IS Postmaster Of abilene.

MCuI Is IOStE1aSkSi VI cO1IOnC'
Tie dispatches of yesterday an
nounced the appointment 10y the presi-
of Mr.. De RoSs Gordtn Of this city to
be postmaster, vice n. G. Buchanan,
removed The matter has been pend
ing sometime but was finally reached
first i'll the list of Kansas pOStmasterS
of the larger cities, Mr.. GOrden being
among the first to receive an appoint
ment under removal.
Mr. GOrden has long been resident
of The state and city and has wide ac-
quainiance. Ills boyhoOd days were
spent in Chambsrsburg, Pa, his native
place. At lie age OF Is he enlisted as
private soldier in the 126th Reg't
Penn. Vols. AT the expiration of his
term OF service he re-enlisted III the
21st Penn. cavalry. At the close of
| the war he came to Kansas and was
engaged as telegraph operator at Sheri-
dan headquarters at FJ Harker (nOw
| KGnOpUiis) at the time when the gallant
PHI was Kidding western Kansas of
| the Indians in 1S67-68. From there he
came TO Abilene in June 1869 as station
agent for the Union Pacific and after a
time entered the grain-buying business
in which he has since been engaged.
Mr.. Gorden has always proved first
class business man and has made an
eminent success of his ventures, hay
ing large real estate interests in this
section. He has always been an I'M
compromising republican and has at
various times been honored with chair
manshipS, etc., that showed the
party's confidence in him. He is at
present president of the Young Mems
Republican club of this city.
The appointment gives general salts
faction and insures the city frst-class
officer, one from whose hands prompt,
accurate and business-like handling of
the postal matters will come. The
commission has not yet arrived but it
will be along soon and the new post
master will probably assume his duties
| 10 about a month.
The REFLECTOR congratulates Mr..
Gorden upon his appointment and be-
| lieVeS that his selection is an excellent
one.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifes: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism Of 10 years
standing" Abraham Fare, druggist.
Bellville, Ohio, afirms: 1.-The best sell
ing medicine l have ever handled in
my 90 years. experience, is Electric
Bitters, n Thousands of others have
added their testimony, so that the YER
dict is unanimous that Electric Ritters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid
neys or Blood. Only a half dollar a
bottle at Shaler's drug store.
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..
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a Handsome Store.

The new store on Cedar has been oc-
cupied by G. F. Worley with his har-
ness shop. The large airy looms make
it one of the finest in the city. Mr..
Worley's stock is fully in keeping with
the building and is complete with some
of the handsomest robes, lap robes; sad
dies, harnesses and all horse and buggy
furniture that we have ever seen. Dur
ing the REPLEcFoR's call this after
noon Mr.. w. was fitting one or two
teams with new harness and was too
busy to talk. Go and see the store for
yourself.
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Saved From Consumption.

Several physicians predicted that Mr..
Asa B. Rowley, druggist, OF Chicago,
would soon have consumption caused
by an aggravated case of catarrh.
Customers finally induced him 10 try
Clarke's Extract of Flax [Papilionl Ca
tarrh Cure. He says: The result
was unprecedented. commence to
get well after the first application and
am now, after a few weeks, entirely
cnred." 1t will do the same for you.
Price s1.OO. Try CIark's Flax Soap for
the Skin and you will use no other.
25 cents. All of Clark's Flax remedies
are for sale by Barnes 81 NOrthcraft.
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Up THE GREAT V
Bargain Campaign
OF = n ~
$4,000 WORTH OF DRY GOODS
WILL BE- OFFERED FOR THH NEXT 80 DAYS
h Prices a Trife Above Manufacturers Cost

We wish to state right now-and we are
prepared to back our ass ert0nCL1aE We Ky
DP,V GOODS ever shown in Dlck1n-
son county. A 25,OOO-Dollar Stock OF Dry
Goods, Cloaks, Shawls, etc. We believe IN
6oino business on the SPOT CASH basis. We
buv for CASH; we sell for CASH. We give our
customers the full benefit Of our discounts;
Never before during our business career OF
over ten years in the city Of Abilene have we
opened a. FALL CAMPAIGN With such an IN
limited stock and uneQualed equipment 1or
doing business. We feel that every man ;
T1orGan and child in Dickinson county should
soc ms and get the benefit OF the extremely
low prices we are making It is to your inter
est to see us. It is money in your pocket to
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or N. A. UAUfhINI =
Washington, u. z,
By ordinary letter, Containing Money ORpKH
issued by all Express Companies, New York *
change, Draft or Postal Note.
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A Mercantile Organization.

The merchants of our city met at the
city hall and perfected an organization
under the system represented by 1.-The
Merchants Mercantile Agency" of
Chicago, Ills. After due elaboration
the following officers were chosen for
one year: A. W. Hargreaves, president;
T. E. Sewell, viee-president; R. J..
Finley, secretary; j. F. Augustine,
treasurer. Executive board, F. Bearce,
Ed. Hamaker, C. D. Barnes, B. F.
Nelson, V. B. COsad. Regular
monthly meetings will be held on
second Monday of each month.
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Broadway,
FAMED FOR TWENTY YEARS,

For Integrity oft Drawings ard
Prompt Payment of Prizes.
Attcsted as follows:
''We do hereby certify that We supervise the
arrangements for ali the Monthly and SEMI
Annual Drawings Of The Louisiana State Lottery
Company and in person manage and control The
Drawings themselves, and that the same are con
Quoted with honesty. fairness, and in goOd 1alth
toward all parties, and we authorize the Company
TO use this certificate, wii IacsinIles OF our sig
natures attached. In its adYeI tiSement.
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We invite your special attention to our unusually large
stock of DRESS GOODS and by all MEANS stop and ex-
anime our line of PRIESTLY Ell len RI
ETTAS. Our unprecedented trade on these goods
for the past two weeks is convincing evidence that ladies
appreciate PRIESTLEYS goods and recognize in them the
BEST VALUES in the American market.
See US for any kind Off Dress Pattern, from Accent
Calico to So. 90 Henrietta.
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99SEE T =.
BA few facts that it your Interest to EHoW::N

We are one Of the firms Of Abilene who
have not ONE MILL Of foreign or borrowed
capital invested in our business: We have
no interest to pay; we arr NOT involved in
any real estate speculations with second and
third payments maturing: In other words
we are thoroughbred, dyed-in-the-Wool ADJ
lene and Dickinson county Dry Goods men.
We give our whole attention to Dry Gooos'
and urgently request you to inspect follow
ing low prices:
$500 yards Calico at
$500 yards Indigo Blue Calico at 81 cents
1900 yards Caicoe at 81 cents per yard
Heavy 36inch Muslin at cents.
Coon Bleached Muslin at y cents
Heavy Canton Flannels to 8 cents.
Red Table Damask fast color, % cents.
$500 yards 36-inch Flannel Suings at % cents
1900 yards 54inch TricOt at 80 cents.
best Dress Goods Bargains offered in the
State of Kansas.
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A4a':ss E Il..::.::.; is.isrs Containing
cgrTsEcy TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK
New Orleans, La.

''REMKMBER, that the payment Of Prizes z
GUARANTEED BY POUR Ma TIoNAL BANKS
OF New Orleans, and the Tickets are signed oy the
President OF an institution, whose enaItereo
rights are recognized in the highest courts mere
fore, beware OF all limitations or anOnJnl"
schemes"
ONE DOLLAR Is the price OF the smallest part
or fraction Of a ticket ISSUED By Us N any
Drawing. Anything IN our name onereo Ior less
than dollar IL eWtndle. JyiI-",coc
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AaEMTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED,
rEFoa CLrB RATES, or any further intoLas-
ton desired, write leg1biy TO NE S Snaersignea'
cIesTTY stating your residence, win State, C0un-
t Styeet and Number. More rapid return mail
Sai,IerV will be assured By your enclosing an
enVelo5e bearing your fun address.
IMPORT ANT,
Address n. A. DAUPHIN,
New 0Tieans, L.,
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We the undersigned Banks and Bankers win
nav all Prizes drawn In The Louisiana State Lot
teries which may be presented at our counters.
r.. MW4LMSLEY,TP Pres. Louisiana Nat. BIZ.
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State NGtI Bank.
A, BILDWIN, Pres. NeIC Orleans NGt't BIZ.
CIRL KOHN, Tres. Union National Rdnk.
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A Sound Legal Opinion.

Halls Hair Remover is safe and ben
aficial to use. A superior hair dressing.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
nefnra thn .InstInns.

Mary Cook appeared before Justice Ber-
toilette yesterday on charge Of threaten
ing and using profane language, entered
by Mary Gosaer. Mary was bound in
$l00 to keep the peace.
Isaac Morrows, the ringleader Of the
gang who attacked Joseph Blackburn on
the Andrews property on August 6, was
captured last evening and arraigned be-
fore Justice Bertolette. Isaac was fined
$40 and costs.
Agent Frank Stout entered a charge Of
cruelty to horse against Frank Stanton
last evening. stanton hired horse and
buggy from A. Brown, liveryman on
Orange street between Front and Second
streets. He treated the horse shame.
fully and demolished the buggy. Justice
Bertolette imposed a fine Of $15 and
&S.07 costs.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
E.cnr.ian 20 BAY Ridge.

On Sunday, August 25, the B. & o. R.
r. will run an excursion to Bay Ridge,
Md, the well known and popular resort
of the Chesapeake bay A special train
will leave Delaware avenue depot at Z 10
a. m, Market street depot at 40 a. m. i,
this latter train connecting with special
at Newark. The fare viii be $780,
which will make 1t the cheapest excur-
sion, considering the attractions, which
has left Wilmington this season. The
route is B, & o. r. r. to Canton. thence
by the palatial steamer Columbia to
Bay Ridge and return. Aside from the
delightful ride on the beautiful Chesa-
pealSe bay, the Bay Ridge Company has
provided for this occasion grand and
unique entertainment, consisting Of fire.
works representing the lombard
ment Of Fort Sumter during the
civil war This display will repre-
sent vividly the great war ships man
muvreing and discharging cannons to
which replies are made by the batteries
ia the fort huilt in the middle of the
lake. This display alone is worth more
than the price Of the ticket. The thous-
ands who have visited Bay Ridge this
season bear witness to the fact that no
resort possesses so many attractions,
among which are boating, salt water
bathing, fishing, grabbing, electric rail
way, gravity railway etc. Also music by
the United States Naval Academy Band.
Remember that the train leaves Sunday,
August 20, at no a m. from Delaware
avenue depot and GAO a. m. from Mar.
ket street depot. Fare $1OO.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
A Farmers Mass Meeting and Jubilee at
BliddletOwn, Va

On Thursday, August Goth. the citizens
Of the Shenandoah Valley will hold their
monster mass-meeting at Middletown, Va,
on the b. q o. Orators Of National rep
utation win be present and discuss sub
jects Of interest to ALL
The object of this meeting is to induce
immigration TO this fertile valley, where
rare opportunities await all classes--the
artisan, farmer, business man and cap.
italist. An elaborate programme has
been arranged, including a grand banquet
in the woods.
The B. & 0. r. r. will sell excursion
tickets for all trains August 2Sth, from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington,
at rate Of one fare for the round trip,
good ten days, allowing ample time for
those desiring, to thoroughly examine
the country.
For circulars and other information
address M. Richards, Land Immigration
Agent, B. &. o. r. R., Baltimore, Md.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
AN exAMPLg MApe of rAeM.
Carroll and West Fined $50 and Costs
and Sentenced for Six Months.

and Sentenced for six Months.
At the City Court this morning the
case of Robert West and John Carroll
was brought up. Both of the young men
pleaded guilty to the charge OF as.
sault and battery upon Arthur Sullivan
on Tuesday night, in front of the saloon
Of Michael Clinch, No 20S West Seventh
street Arthur Sullivan, Michael j.
Clinch and Mrs. Pattinson repeated the
testimony which they gave on Thursday
morning. After hearing the testimony
City Solicitor Turner said: tYour honor
hasn't heard one-tenth of the happenings
with these two young men on Tuesdsys
evening. For disgracefulness it beats
anything have ever known in all my
experience. On this evening these young
men walked the streets cursing and abus-
ing everything and everybody they met.
They should be made severe example of.
feel for the parents of the young men,
but | also feel for the public. Il must
be protected. hope that the court will
look at this matter as / do. These
young men come very near being on trial
for their life. | hope these men will
rsceive a sentence which win be a warn
ing to the rest Of that class OF people.
w T. Lyman, Esq. counsel for Car.
roll, said that 1t was on his advice that
Carroll entered plea Of guilty. He ad-
mitted that Carroll was in front Of the
saloon at the time Of the fight and that
he was engaged in the fight. He said
that Carroll had no malice against Sulli.
van at that time. They were then and
are now friends. 1t was simply drunken
assault and battery.
Deputy Judge Emmons then said
''These young men have pleaded guilty
to very serious offence, aud 1t Is won
der, as the city solicitor says, that they
are not on trial for much
more serious offence. These as
saults seem absolutely without any
provocation and they both stated that
Sullivan WAS friend. These midnight
assaults are entirely too frequent. If
there is anything that this community
should be protected against it is offences
Of this kind. It has become dangerous
for reputable citizens to 90 on the streets
after darkness. 1t is my duty to make
an example of these yonng men which
will, If possible, deter others of the same
class The sentence of the court is that
each of you forfeit and pay fine of $50
and costs and be imprisoned for term
Of six months
John Mcguire, drunk, was fined SO and
costs; George Allen, drunk, $5and costs;
Robert Burns drunk 81 and costs.
After court had adjourned the parents
and several friends Of Carroll and West
gathered around them in the cell and all
INDUCED in good cry,
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
DIED.

BAREFoRD.--In this city, on August 20.
Zilliah Bareford.
Relatives and frien Is are respectfully in
yited 10 attend the funeral from ner late resi-
dence. 3l7 East Third street. on SUNDAY.
August %. at o'clock. Services at the house.
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
BANE.-In this city. on August ls, Rachel.
wife OF Eli S. zane, daughter Of James and
81 ineY f. Keinan.
BONFR,-In this city, on the 2lst instant,
Edward Boner, aged y years.
CAMPBELL.-On August p, Rebecca, wife
of Lorenzo ID. Campbell.
GARDNER.-On August 20, in Appoquini-
mink hundred. Mary A.. wife Of the late Will
liam Gardner, in her I'D year.
O'CONNOR.-In this city on the 10th in
stant, Beatrice, infant daughter of Charles
and Lizzie OConnor.
O'TOOLE.-In this city on August 20, Cath
crime O'Toole, in her 9lst year.
MOG.-In this city, on August is, Henry J.
Mog, aged q years.
PALMER --On Sunday morning, August Is,
1889, Moses Palmer, IN the 5Sth year Of his age
POSTLEs.-In this city, on the 22d instant
Hanson w. Postles, in the 2Oth year Of his age
UIISTON. In this city on the 29th instant
Samuel 5. Uliston, In his cd year.
YOUNG.-On August 21. 1889, Adam Belford,
infant son OF Adam and Annie Young.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
Father and Son Hurt.

William Wallace, ST.. of Bridesburg.
Philadelphia. contractor for the removal
OF the guns at Fort Delaware, was attend
ing guide line during the lowering
Of gun when the rigging gave way and
he was dragged with the falling gun to
the ground. His head was badly cut.
two ribs broken. and he is now lying in
an unconscious condition at the fort.
William Wallace, Jr., Of the United
States Army, son Of the contractor jumped
from the first casemate Of the fort TO the
ground below, fracturing both ankles, tc
escape being crushed by cannon that
was toward him. He was sent to the
Pennsylvania Hospital at Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Fresh Tips from the Wires Carernll
CulIed.

Fresh Tips from the Wires Carefully
CulIed.
The National croquet association has de
cided to hold its tournament Of 1890 at Nor
SFich, Conn.
sammons, Clark q Co s picture frame fac
tory at Chicago was destroyed by fire Loss,
$4,000
Superintendent Of Census Porter has ap-
pointed DIR. William c. Day special agent
of the eleventh census to collect the statis
tics relating TO structural matters through
out the United States
Louis Won Moltke, brother OF the famous
German field marshal, and Danish ex-post-
anaster, is dead at the age of s..
Cholera in a virulent form is raging IN
Bagdad and Bassorah Both cities have been
rigidly quarantined and a Gordon Of troops
has been ordered TO surround each.
James Tunny, a native Of Ireland, died at
Boston, aged l0l years His wife, who mar
ried him fifty years ago, survives him.
Hon Samuel Dexter Crane is dead Of
paralysis at Boston, He was 7S years Of age.
The Worcesters have released Bradley and
Kennedy and signed Lyons
The boiler shops Of the Bigelow company,
manufacturers Of boilers engines etc, at
New Haven, was totally destroyed by fire.
Loss, $4,000; partly insured,
Notification has becn received at Washing
ton that the new government dry dock at
Norfolk win be ready Sept 10.
Brownell, the man who killed Deputy
United States Marshal Weller, who was
about to arrest him at Westville, Fla, has
been released. Brownell claimed he thought
the marshals posse were thieves.
John Langenin, Of Ogdensburg, N. ",
second mate Of the schooner Austin has been
arrested at Cleveland, o., charged with
throwing sailor David Martin overheard
Third Baseman Donoghue has been re
leased by the Lowell club and will go Il
Altnnsln
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
A TERRIBLE COLLISION.
Three Trainmen Were Instant
ly Killed.
SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE INJURED

The wreck Was On the Baltimore and
Ohio Road Near Parkersburg, w. Va.
An Accommodation Train CoIIides with
special--An omciai Injured.
PARKERsBuRc, w. Va, Aug. 24-The a.
commodation train due here at 1f:l0 a. m.
collided with special east bound train, car
r-ying Baltimore and Ohio officials, at point
between Petroleum and Silver Run, twenty
five miles from here, on the Parkersburg
braAch Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
The accident was caused by the giving OF
wrong orders to the engineers The special
train was ordered to pass the accommodation
at Petroleum, the further point east, and the
accommodation to pass the special train at
Silver Run, the further point west.
The killed and Injured.
At the time Of the collision both trains
were going thirty-five miles an hour. They
met on sharp curve, and without mo-
ment's warning dashed into each other,
wrecking both engines and a baggage car, in
stsntly killing Engineer Layman, fatally in
jur1ng Engineer George Rowland and in
stantly killing the two fremen-James
Fletcher and John Bailey.
One Of the officials named Hunter was
badly and perhaps fatally hurt A Mrs.
Manley, Of Central, w Va, was badly in
jured. Councilman Robert Malley OF this
city, was cut and bruised. Baggagemaster
Rose was cut A colored porter on the
special was thrown through glass door and
probably fatally injured There were some
marvellous escapes The dead bodies were
brought here
The First Reports UDauthentic.
The first reports OF twelve or fifteen killed
were not confirmed
The Man at Fault.
The train dispatcher at Grafton is CON
sidered at fault The accommodation train
carried but few passengers, and but one
coach was attached to the special or the loss
of life might have been much greater.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
..Big ouarterly."

The annual conference of the colored
people win begin this afternoon. At
$50 o'clock a business meeting will be
held in the A. U. NJ E. Church at Ninth
and Walnut streets There will be
preaching in the same place this evening
at 7.45 o'clock Tomorrow there will
be three preaching services in the church
and three in the tent to be erected on
French street directly in the rear Of the
church. Prayer meeting viii be held at
the close Of each service. The camp
meeting at Riverview win also be In
session tomorrow
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
MARRIED.

HTEN-WALLS.--At Camden. N. j..
on the 18th instant by the Rev. j f Morrell
Eugene 1. Doughten and Mary e. Walls, both
of this city.
FOULK-BLAKE.-A No. 900 jackson
street, on the 22d instant by the Rev H. f.
Barrett. Charles ii. Foulk and May A. b axe
both Of this city.
TIBBITT-MOORE.--On Wednesday even
ing. August q. at the residence of Vincent G.
Finn, near stanton. by the Rev. Edward
Henry Eckel, minister in charge OF st. James's
Church, Newport. James Tibbitt and Miss
Anna IS. Moore, both Of this city.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
Jimmy Hope AGAIN Arrested,

NEW York, Aug. 24.-Jimmy Hope, the
bank burglar, who had just been released
from Auburn prison, was arrested on the
train At Poughkeepsie, while on his way to
New York The arrest was made hy New
York detectives. He is wanted here for
alleged completely in the &, 900 Manhat-
tan bank robbery Of 1878. He was brought
here and locked up at police headquarters.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
A. o. X. M. G.

A military company Of the Ancient
Order Knights of the Mystic Chain, was
organized in this city last evening, with
about fifty members The meeting was
addressed by General j. B. Roberts. Ad-
jutant General Carlin and Major Louis
K. Stiltz of Philadelphia There will be
another meeting on Friday evening,
August 30. to elect officers and complete
the organization.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
lDunraven says lie Was NIlsunderstood.

LONDON, Aug. 2A-Lord Dunraven has
written a long letter in which he explains
that the confusion in the cable messages
which passed between the New York Yacht
club and his own club on the subject Of the
race for the America cup was occasioned BY
nn erroneous impression that his action was
intended TO constitute a challenge The New
York club appears 20 have misunderstood
his letter Of june "A last He never sug-
gested that New York should offer prize
for which English yachts could compete
Lord Dunraven in his letter expresses the
hope that the Valkyrie win race for the cup
in 1890
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
Ther Nm oher judo cooIcr,s nrder.

CHICAGO, Aug. 24-The general freight
agents Of the western roads have decided 20
obey Judge Cooley's pc emptory order, and
have unanimously adopted a resolution with
drawing the Objectionable proportional tar
ifs to the northwest to take effect Aug. 90
This practically restores the old basis Of rates
in effect before the PRONUNCIATION Of the Bur.
hngton and Northern tariff.
Evening journal., 1889-08-24
nrlrrosconIst. Elent nmrers.

BUFFALO, Aug. 24-Among the officers
elected by the microscopists convention
were DR.. George e. Fell, of Buffalo, presi-
dent; W. Fl. Seamon, Fort Wayne, vice
president; G. c. Mellon, Pittsburg, treasurer;
W. 7. Mautor, Detroit, member Of executive
l.1rnrnittaa