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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06
q LOST ELEPHANT.
Great Search to Recover the Missing Mo
ster Empress.

Great Search TO Recover the Missing Mon
ster Empress.
''You wouldn't think that an elephant
could get lost in the United States,
would you?" asked Agent McCadden of
the Forepaugh show.
"Well, one did go astray," he contin-
ued, land we had mighty hard work to
find it. Adam Forepaugh had habit
of letting out his surplus animals to
smaller shows, and when he died his
executors had a queer time tracing up
his assets and making good the delivery
of animals to the firm to which he sold
the show.
After considerable trouble all the
animals were accounted for but one
trick elephant named Empress, of whom
the executors could get no trace. re-
ceived letter from them one day with
a special commission to hunt up the
missing animal
Empress was worth $1,000 at low
estimate, and was really of much more
value to show which understood we'll
how to exhibit her and make use of her
tricks After careful search through
the contracts it was ascertained that
Empress had been let to small show
which started on Western tour. With
this clew 1 traced the show through the
West and back toward the East until it
reached spot in the wilds of West Vir-
ginia.
There it seemed suddenly to sink
out of sight, and / was at loss to know
whether the animals were roaming over
the hills and mountains, or drowned in
the Ohio river
Investigation revealed, however,
that the undulatirg country had been
too much for the show. The horses had
become exhausted by climbing steep
hills, fording streams, and dragging
heavy wagons over soft roads. The
proprietor was unable to keep up with
his advertised dates, and his revenue
being cut off, the show busted.
Then it was found by inquiry in the
sparse Settlements that Empress had
been driven to the Ohio river and
shipped up stream to Pittsburgh. The
elephant consumed about $40 worth of
food d3Iily, and she was rapidly making
her temporary keeper poorer. But at
Pittsburgh he pulled together all his
resour ces and established 1ow-priced
enter Gainment at East Liberty, whore
the Big beast was made to do good SER
vice. There she was recently found,
gahnt and lean. She will soon be turned
o FER to Mr. Forepaugh's successors, who
will see that her voracious appetite is
."-Philadelphia News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

1t is recommended to mix stove
backing with spirits of turpentine, as it
will then take off the rust polish more
easily and eepglossy longer than when
water is used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

Pretty Daughter-''Ma, may 1 go
boating?" Fond Mother-'Tndeed you
shan't. The idea! Who invited you?"
DaUghter-''Mr. Differs" Fond Moth
er-'Oh! Yes. you may go with Mr..
Differs. He has cork leg, and if the
boat upsets just you hang onto that" p
Good News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06
-~sNotseg 20 Hunters.

NO hunting or trespassing allowed
on the south east / of section "a, Gar
field township. aud south west ! Of sec
ton 10, Newbern township, Dickinson
county, Kas. w. NJ. CAMPBELL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06
RACE MEERINGS OVER.
SOME FINE RECORDS MADE BY
KANSAS HORSES.
A Meeting Which Will Long Be Re-
membered by the Large Number Of
Horsemen Present Official Sum-
maries of the Various Races-A
Perfect Track and Perfect Weather.

Surely the fates are in league with
the Abilene Driving Park association
for no finer weather could have been
made to order for the Interstate
Breeders meeting. With skies clear
and bright, breezes lot too strong and
q dry elastic track it is small wonder
that the horsemen are more than
pleased with the results of the race
meeting now over. The only thing
lacking was the crowd. The people of
Abilene and Dickinson county evident
ly are not yet educated up to the point
where they realize the benefits and the
pleasure of race meeting such as abb
leDe has been favored with.
Following are summaries of the
VariOug contests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

Bacon tried to beat his pacing rec
ordof 2:292 and made il 2:2S4.
Chas. F. in a special to beat his
record 2:54!, made 1924, the Kansas
yearlIng record. He is owned by Kes-
terson and Willets, Fairbury, Neb.,
and is promising yearliDg. Kansas
to beat 2:29 made 2:29l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

f. -Breakfastcocoaf may be used in cook
ing in the place of chocolate; it gives as
good results at less cost
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

j. c. Hickey. of Milton, Ore, invited
minister to dine with him on recent
Sunday. For the feast he killed a
Shanghai fowl and gave it to his wife to
make ready She found the following
articles in its craw: A kingbolt, link
of 1og-chain, a piece of steel four
inches long and a clevis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-11-06

2:30 stake-COra McGregor, first;
Actress, second; L. R, third; time
2:3l2. 2:3I.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

STATE PRINTER.

While all this talk is going on about a
state printer to succeed Cliff. Baker. we
would suggest that the next legislature
submit TO the people an amendment TO
the constitution whereby law may be
constitutionally enacted creating State
department of printing with superin-
tendent in charge thereof, and see if il
does not pass. The present system is
extravagant to the State and excessively
profitable to the state printer. This is
the reason about four hundred men in
the state want the position. The legis-
lature elects the state printer and it takes
smooth politician to get it.
1t has been urged by many that the
State should print the school books. and
furnish them to the people at the mini
mum cost. That is correct theory and
good policy. But it is expensive and
perhaps impracticable under the present
system. Let it be agitated and debated
to its fullest extent by giving the people
a show on the Observation-Disclosures
Times.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Lantl Office Mt Garden C.

March 18th, 1880. !
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Walker,
homestead entry No. 1928, has filed notice OF
his intention TO make final proof i'm support
of such claim, for the benefit of the heirs of
the said William Walker, deceased, and that
said proof will be made before the probate
Judge of Ford county, Kansas. at his Office in
Dodge City, Kansas, on May 3D., 1880, viz:
Joseph Walker, AS heir of William Walker,
deceased, of Dodge City, Kansas, for the
southwest quarter northeast quarter, north
west quarter southeast quarter and north half
southwest quarter Of section No. III, township
No. y south, range No - west, Ford county,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon AM. cultivation
of said land, viz Niles Wiseman, John Ken
nedy, Thomas Brannaman, William Hessman
all of Dodge City, Kansas.
Also ut the same time and place, viz: Joseph
Walker, of Dodge City. Kansas, who made
homestead entry No. l766. for the northwest
quarter of section No ii, township No. p
south, range No. "a west Ford county, Kan
sas; final homestead. He names the follow
dence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Niles Wiseman, John Kennedy, Thomas Bran
naman, William Hcssnan, ali OF Dodge City,
Kansas.
Also at the same time and place. Henry
Walker, of Dodge City, Kansas, who made
southeast quarter and south half southwest
quarter of section No. ii, township No. .
south, range No. "a west, Ford county, kansas,
final homestead. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Niles
Wiseman, John Kennedy. Thomas Branna-
man and William Hsssman, all of Dodge City,
Kansas.
2l-26 DIN. FROST, Register.
First publication March 18th, 1880.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

Land Office at Garden City Kansas
March ed, 1890.
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler who made homestead entry
No. 6lG has filed notice OF his intention To
make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the pro-
bate judge of Ford county. Kansas. at his
Office in Dodge City, Kansas, on May 2ist, ls.S.
viz
Theodore e. Mccormick, OF Wilburn. Kan
sas, for the northeast quarter of section No.
II, township No. - south, range No. 26 west,
Ford county, Kansas; hnaI homestead. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Boley c. Waters. of Ego
pOstOffce, Kansas, Joshua Osborne, Harry W.
Purdam, David 4. Guthrie, of w:lburn, Kan
sas.
Also at the same time and place. David A.
Guthrie, of Wilburn, Kansas, vino made
homestead entry No. 1874, for the northwest
quarter OF section No. 5, township No. - south
range No. &c west. Ford county, Kansas; .
final homestead. He names the following
witnesses 20 prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF said land viz: Boley
z: Waters. OF Ego postoffice, Kansas, and
Theodore G. Mccormick Joshua Osborn, and
Thomas Harris, all Of Wilbur, Kansas
22E D. FROST. Register.
First publication March s6,h, lsso.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

it. keeps the mastery of it until it comes
in a new form then renews the battle.
and by these renewed and overcoming
battles. and by the constant supply of
divine grace we are enabled as christians
.'more and more to die unto sin and live
unto God;" that is, we become sanctitied,
more and more perfect, never reaching
perfection while we have the world, the
flesh and the devil to fight.
IT. +
AN EMINENT WRITER has said that
perfectiOnism tends: First, to low views
of Gods law; Second, to inadequate
views of the wickedness of sin; Third,
to low standard of moral excellence;
Fourth. to spiritual pride and fanati-
cism.
The HOLIER one is the humber he
will be. The hOlier he is the more clearly
he will see and appreciate his own blum
ders, imperfectiOns and sins. and the
more he will lament these imperfectiOns
and strive to correct them. The individ-
ual conscience. teaches each christian
that he cannot live an absolutely perfect
life for single day, no not for an hour,
unless the standard of perfection is very
low one. We have perfect standard.
Jesus. the Christ. Let us in modesty
and humility follow after him. striving
to be like him.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

The progress of the nation in moral
life may be traced in the very topics of
discussion which have engrossed atten-
ton. In early days the rights of states.
the creation of banks, the acquisition of
territory. divided men into hostile camps.
Now. temperance, publication of cleo
tons and of the public service engross
attention. The nation is not only older.
more manly. less aggressive. but it is
more anxious to defend aud uplift its cit
liens, more Jealous to protect its homes
and purify its public life. than at any
previous period in the century.-Ex.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
Personally Conducted.

For the special accommodation of
home and health seekers, weekly excur-
sions leave Kansas City every Friday for
the Pacific coast. via Santa Fe route: the
favorite route to California. Excursion
tickets cost only s35.00-regular second
class rate. These trains carry Pullman
tourist sleeping cars. through without
change. to principal California points.
Only $500 charged for double berth.
including bedding. curtains and other
conveniences. Experienced managers
60 with each party. For further facts,
call on local agents, Santa Fe route, or
address Geo. 7. Nicholson, G. p. & T. A.
A. T. & S. F. r. r. Co., Topeka, Kas. If
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2e. 1890
Ari;or Day Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Topeka. March IL. 1890

Arbor day and Kansas day are fts-
tai DAYS in orr schools: one is devoted t"
the improvement of school house
grounds and the other to rehearsing Nam
sas history. The custom has grown up
naturally all over the state, and the fes-
rivals are days Of enjoyment for many
thousands of happy children.
In our towns Arbor day is fixed upon
by usage and common consent as the
occasion when the streets. the parks. the
grounds of public buildings and
churches. and the lawn around the home
shall be adorned with trees. The larger
cities neglect the custom; the smaller
obey it with one voice, and are already
famous for their beauty. On the farm
ornamental trees are found shading the
grounds and buildings, and fine orchards.
visible miles away. beautify and add to
the value of the home.
Trees are the mark of prosperous and
comfortable homes. Kansas loves trees.
On the return of the glad springtime, she
says with Bryant, Come plant an apple
tree" She planted the tree of liberty,
the tree of temperance. and the tree of
progress. and here they grow with the
greatest vigor--symbols of health. pur-
ity and advancement.
In obedience TO custom now nearly
twenty years old. and obeyed without
official order. hereby recommend the
observance of Thursday, the 10th day of
April as ArbOr day for the year 1890.
In testimony whereof. have hereuntO
subscribed my name. and caused to be
affixed the great seal of the State.
Done at the city of Topeka. this four
teenth day of March, in the year of Our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety. of the Independence of the United
States the one hundred and fourteenth
year. and of the State of Kansas the
thirtieth year.
LYMAN l.. HUMPHREY.
WILLIAM HIGGINS. Governor.
Secretary of State.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

WASHINGTON. March 22.-The house
committee on alcoholic liquor traffic has
authorized a favorable report on a bill
providing for the appointment of COM
missioner on the traffic. Itprovides that
this commission shall consist of five
commissioners. to be appointed by the
president. and be selected solely with
reference to their personal fitness and
capacity for an honest, impartial and
thorough Investigation. and who shall
hold office until their duties shall be ac-
complished. but for not more than two
years. The commissioner shall investi-
gate the alcoholic. fermented and vinous
liquor traffic in all its phases, its rela-
ton TO revenue and taxation. and its
general economic. criminal. moral and
scientific aspects: also. to inquire into
the practical results of license, prohibi-
tory legislation. and the various meth
DDS of restraint and taxation relied upon
for the prevention of intemperance in the
several states and territories of the union,
and in the District of Columbia. 1t is
provided that all the commissioners shall
not belong to the same political party,
and shall each receive salary of $4,000
a year. with per diem expenses. The
commission shall also have power to
send for persons and papers, administer
oaths, etc., and employ stenographer.
The result Of the investigations shall be
reported to congress.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
LAND OFFICE PUBLICATIONS
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC ALTON.
Land Office ut Garden City, kansa

Land Office ut Garden City, Kansas,
March 5th, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler. who made Homestead Entry
No. 1886, has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Pro-
bate Judge of Ford county, Kansas. at his
office in Dodge City, Kansas, on April 18th,
1890, viz:
Peter j. Creller, of Speareville, Kansas, for
the southeast quarter of section No. IL, town
ship No. p south, range No. 23 west, Ford
county. Kansas; final homestead. He names
the following witnesses to prove his cOntinu-
Gus residence upon and cultivation Of said
land viz: John Padgett. Joseph NJ. Metcalf,
both of Speareville, Kansas, and William w.
Wells and James Pruitt Of Dodge City, Kansas.
Also at the same time and place. James ID.
Pruett, of Dodge City, Kansas, who made
homestead entry No, 1871, for the northeast
quarter of section No. "a, township No. %
south, range No. "a west Ford county. Kan
sas; final homestead. He names the follow
ing witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: William W. Wells. Charles Dixon, both of
Dodge City, Kansas, George Il. Moody, Lane
Mears, both of Wright p. y. Kansas.
20-25 ID. NJ. FROST, Register
First Publication March II, 1890.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City. Has

Land Office ut Garden CITY. ka-. !
February 18th, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler who made homestead entry
No. 1855, has filed notice of her intention To
make final proof in support of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before the pro-
bate Judge of Ford county, Kansas. at his
Office in Dodge City, Kansas. on April 18th,
1880, viz:
Lucretia Kinder OF Ego, Gray county. Kan
sas. for the southwest quarter Of section No. 20,
Township No. 2s south, Range No. % west Ford
county, Kansas. Final Homestead.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: .. y. Plunkett. l.. NJ.
Tennis, William Hickman and John Kindred,
all of Dodge City. Kansas.
I..22 ID. VI. FROST, Register.
First Publication Feb. 10. 1880.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City, Kansas

Land Office at Garden City, Kansas,
February 18th, ls9O.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler as widow of Gideon Hughes,
notice of her intention To make final proof
In support of her claim and that said proof
will be made before the Judge or in his alb
sence the clerk of the district court of Ford
county, Kansas. at his Office in Dodge City,
Kansas, on April 18th. 1890, viz
Jane Hughes, OF Ford county, Kansas, as
the widow OF Gideon Hughes, final homestead
for the lots 5, s, and south half of the north
west quarter of section No. 3, township No. 25
south. range No. q west. Ford county, Kan
sas She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: E. NJ. Cooke.
William POgue, both Of Milroy, Hodgeman
county, Kansas, and John Kennedy, o. II.
Stineman, both OF Dodge City. Kansas.
1873 d. N. FROST, Register.
First publication February g, 1890.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

THE congressional committee of the
Seventh district in casting about for a
place at which to hold the convention
that will nominate successor to Hon. S.
X. Peters. could do no better than to Sc
lect the city of Kingman. The location
is central and her railroad facilities are
such that every county in the district can
reach her by direct line of road. We
are in favor of the convention being held
at kingman.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ONCE at Garden City. Kansas.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler, who made final homestead en-
try No. 9,43 has filed notice of his intention
To make final proof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in his absence the clerk of the dis
trict court of Ford county, Kansas. ut his
Office in Dodge City, Kansas. on April 5th,
1880, viz:
Thomas +. Phillips, of Ford county, kansas.
for the lots ;, 4, southeast quarter OF the
northwest quarter of section No. 2, township
No 81 south, range No. 20 west, Ford county
Kansas. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz: John l.. Finley,
Hiram Wray. +. X. HObble, all of Dodge City,
Kansas, and Andrew Evarts, of Snyder 4. q.
Ford county, Kansas. ls-2S
ID. VI. FROST, Register.
First notification February 18th. $50.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
First Publication Ms
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Garden City, Has,
February l7th 1880.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler, who made homestead entry No.
1889 has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Register or
Receiver at Garden City, Kansas, on April IL,
1880, viz:
william S. Terrell of snyder. z. o., Kansas,
for the south west quarter of Section No. 2
Township No. % south. Range No % west,
Ford county, Kansas. Final Homestead.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: Sam. COnnaway, Doc.
Snyder. Henry Fild and Hiram Ray, all OF
Snyder p. o., Kansas.
l7-22 ID. NJ. FROST, Register.
First Publication Feb. 18th, 1s.O.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

THE kinsley Mercury is of the opinion
that the kind of "a stay law that is needed
most by our farmers is to stay on the
farm good deal more and in town a
good deal less.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

The gentleman whose name is Mudd
was the victor in 4 contested election
case, decided by congress a few days
ago. 1t is the verdict Of the press that
there is something radically wrong about
this.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

The wild geese and the ice cream
freezer are on their northward flight.
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26

who are now ready to sell you all kinds ant
cheap and good, having received the Largest
ever been brought to the city, and are selling
days only" but to accommodate our custome
The Globe-republican., 1890-03-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

First publication February s6th, $50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-27
VERY, VERY SLOW.
What Is the Legal Status of
Worlds Fair commissioners

What Is the Legal Status of
Worlds Fair commissioners
WASHINGTON. May 26.-Several of
the worlds fair commissioners are in
Washington preparing to receive in
their commissions, viz: r. E. Good
ell, the Democratic commlSS ioner
from Colorado; ex-Representatige j. L.
Harris, of Virginia; Col. John q. Dick
inson, of Texas. and Hon. James d.
Butt, the Republican commissioner
from West Virginia. Under the pro-
visions of the bill, Democrat and
a Republican commissioner are NOM
mated for each state by the gov
ernors thereof, subject to the con-
frmation by the president. who has
also the appointment of eight commits
sioners at large. 1t is singular fact,
considering the general rush for office
and pride of place, that the governors
of thirteen states have failed to send in
their nominations. Hence telegraphing
has been going on between the White
house and the backward governors to
hurry them up.
1.-The worlds fair bill," in the Ian
guage of prominent statesman, twas
approved April 25. 1t declares
specifically and without reservation or
exception that the commissioners are to
be nominated by the governors and
confirmed by the president within thirty
days from the approval of the act"
The same gentleman says: ''If the
president has confirmed the commission
ers, | am not aware of it. If he has
failed to do so, would be pleased to be
enlightened as to their legal standing"
The president this afternoon appointed
worlds fair commissioners at large
as follows: August E. Bullock,
of Massachusetts, with Henry In
gals, of Maine, as alternate;
Thomas W. Palmer, of Michigan,
aud Joseph Oliver, of Indiana, alter
nate; Richard G. Kerens, of Missouri.
and Robert w. Burnas, of Nebraska,
alternate: Edwin II. Ammidown, of
New York, and Gorton w. Allen, of
New York, as alternate: Peter A. B.
Wiedener, of Pennsylvania, and John
W. ChaIfant, of Pennsylvania, as alter
nate; Samuel w. Jnman, of Georgia,
| and William Lindsay, of Kentucky, as
alternate; Henry Exault, of Texas, and
Henry L. King, of Texas, as alternate
Mark l.. Mcdonald, of Colorado, and
Thomas Burke, Washington, as alter
nate.
The president this afternoon signed
the commissions of the various state
commissioners recently appointed by
the governors of the states and terri
| tories.