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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
CITY LEVIES MADE.
The Council Orders the Annual Tax
Levies for 1890.


The city council at last got quorum
together Friday although the mayor
and Metzger and Keel were absent.
Acting Mayor John n. Shane presided.
The only business before the council
was the deciding on the tax levies for
the present year hence the report of
the finance committe was at once
called for. 1t was read as follows:
To the Mayor and Council:
The financial committee having in
vestigated the probable amount neces-
sary to be raised by taxation for all
city purposes for the year 1890 respect
fully submit the following report:
We find the assessed valuation of all
city property for the year 1890 to be
$40, 989 and that the following leyies
will raise an amount sufficient for all
city purposes, tO-wit:
For interest account on ST. 900 Of
bonded Indebtedness a levy of Z mills
will raise S5,lS6.92; two mills for
street purposes, 81 ,461. 50; one aud one
fourth mills for sinking fund, S926.23;
five and three-fourths mills for general
purposes, 81, 26O.70; total amount, SILL
S55.S
We recommend that the above levies
be made.
On motion of A. S. Sherwood the re-
port was approved and the levies rec
commended were ordered made.
The total levy of Is mills is Z mills
less than last year owing to the ignOr-
ing of the water and light Claims. AS
the contracts with the Water & Light
company have been for some time de-
clared forfeited no payment on that
score can be expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Abilene, Kas.
Two Papers for the Price of One.

By special arrangement we can offer
you the splendid I2-page Topeka Week
" Capital and the Weekly REFLECTOR
both for one year for 81, so if in adj
vance or s., 100 with full arrearages.
The Weekly Capital will contain all
the news of Kansas and the world;
complete proceedings of the legislature
as well as all the political happenings
during the campaign. Every Kansas
man should read his own local paper
and the state paper of Kansas. Give
this combination a trial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
IN BETTER SHAPE.
Good Rains Have Improved the Crop
Conditions.

The signal service report of the state
for the past week says:
Large portions of the state have
been we'll watered this week. The belt
of heaviest rains extends from the
southwest counties northeastward into
Lincoln, beginning again in Dickinson;
it passes through the southern portion
of Geary, northern portions of Wa
baunsee, and Shawnee and passes out
of the state through LeavenwOrth,
where it measured go inches.
The rain area extends on the north
west into Jewell, Smith, Philips, Nor
ton, Thomas, Cove and Logan, and on
the southeast into Johnson, Douglas,
Usage, Coffey, Lyon, Butler, COwley
and Sumner. The first and last days
of the week were characterized by hot
days and some hot winds, while the
central days were cool. Much sun
shine has prevailed.
Though the rains are too late to
affect corn materially, except to help
fill out where not too far gone, they
have put the ground into shape for fall
blowing over large part of the state,
advantage of which has promptly been
taken and the farmers are working full
force preparing the ground for sowing
wheat and rye for fall pasture, and the
harvest of 1891. Haying is in pro-
gress but the hay is light,
and in some sections failure.
The drouth in the southeastern cOun-
is seriously affecting the fruit trees,
and in Cowley, Sumner and Kmgman
the fruit crops are now much injured
from this cause In Coffey, the thresh-
ing machine gives wheat 10 to- 25 bush
els per acre; oats % to A. and flax to
Is; in that county corn gixes fair prom
Use and farmers are purchasing hogs to
feed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
A New Pastor.

The Grace Reformed church which
has been without pastor since Rev.
Stauffer left has engaged the Rev. A.
S. Deschant, of Pennsburg, Pa, to fill
the pulpit. Mr.. D. is young man
just out of a theological seminary and
is highly recommended. He will be
here about Sept. 1st and will preside
over both the Abilene and Enterprise
charges.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14

l.
A 3 year old stake, trotting, for colts
eligible to 2:4O class will be arranged
at meeting, as well as standard stakes
under rules of National Horse Breeders
association.
EXCURSION RATES GRANTED.
The Union Pacific, Santa Fe and
Rock Island have granted excursion
rates from allpoints on their lines in
the state, fact which will bring scores
of horsemen here from the principal
cities of Kansas. The attendance of
outsiders at former meetings has al
ways been in excess of anticipations,
the only disappointment being in that
of home people. But the people of
Dickinson county are awakening to the
advantages of horse breeding and are
taking more interest in these races
which are entirely free from the objec-
tional features of sporting contests, be-
ing only record makers.
FREE ADMISSION.
On the first day of the races ladies
will be admitted free and it is expected
that large number of of the fair sex
will grace the scene. Complimentary
tickets of admission have been sent to
the trustees of the various townships
for distribution to all children under
Is years of age. These tickets can be
had on application to your township
trustee and will prevent any necessity
of staying at home because you 'can-
not leave the children" Everyone is
cordially and earnestly invited to be
present. 1t is hoped to make the
meeting the most successful one in the
associations history.
A FINE TRACK.
The Abilene track is admitted by all
horsemen to be the finest and fastest
mile track In the west. 1t has upon
former occasions been noted for the
number of state records broken on it.
The perfect condition o. the soil, its
nice measurement and its excellent
condition are highly praised through
out Kansas. With the noted horses of
all over the state present there may be
expected unusually fast time. All the
stables are already full of flyers IN
training and there are applications for
twenty more. With the longest list OF
entries in its history the driving park
will be a most animated and interest
ing spot on Aug. 18th, Goth and 2lst,
the dates of the summer race meeting,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Killed by a Kick.

Special to THE REFLECTOR.
NAVARRO, Kas., Aug. S.-Curtls,
second son of John Caskey, living near
Belle Springs, was kicked by colt yes
terday forenoon, causing rupture OF
some of the internal organs, from
which he died this morning. He was
about IS years old and quiet,good be-
haved boy who will be missed by his
associates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
THE Ahilane Fair association

The Abilene Fair association has
determined on issuing free admission
tickets to all children under fifteen
years of age to the association meet
ings on the 18th, goth and 21st inst. at
the Driving park. These tickets will
be deposited with the trustees of the
respective townships. from whom they
can be obtained for those entitled to
them. Purses amounting to $1,000
have been made for the contest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Married at Kansas City.

Married this morning in Kansas City
Mr.. ]. Hart and Miss Annie Hogan.
The groom, who formerly resided in
Abilene, is brother of j. w. Hart OF
this city and the bride a niece of Owen
Hogan, also of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Let Out on Bail.

The rapist, Chas. Griffith, was today
let out of Jail on 81 900 bail, his moth
er's name being the chief one on his
bond. Jerry G.. MOhler who has been
retained as his attorney was down
from Salina attending to the legal pOr-
ton of the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Buried at Belle Springs.

Special to THE REFLECTOR.
BELLE SPRINGS, Aug. .S.-The fu-
neral of Curtin S. Casky, the young
man who was killed by horse Wednes-
day was held at the Abbey school house
today and was largely attended. Rev.
d. Book conducted the services. In
terment at Belle Springs cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
Fine Photogranhs.

Until the first day of September l
will make cabinet photos for two dol
lars per dozen. My reputation is asuf-
fcient guarantee as to quality of work.
86-tSc j. a. HANSBROUGH,
Abilene. KaS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-14
SUMMER RACING SEASON.
PROGRAM OF THE BIG RACES
AT ABILENE.
Promising Indications of Most Sue
cessful Race Meeting at Abilene
Next Week-Many Entries Being
Made-Free Admission to Children.

The near approach of the summer
race meeting of the Abilene Fair asso-
citation makes of much interest the
program of the racing contests to oc-
cur. The management has spared no
pains to make every possibly prepare
ton for successful meeting and If in
dications count for anything it will be
one. The entries for the races are
more numerous than in any previous
year and there is an unusually strong
list of noted flyers to be present.
PROGRAM OF RACES.
The following is the program OF the
races as arranged for the occasion:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Communicated.

Editor Of the Indepondent:-T
appeared in the issue Of the Port Tobac-
ca Times Of the 18th instant sommuni-
cation over the signature II J1stisc''
calling in question whether The present
Clerk Of the Board of County Commits
sioners vas entitled to the credit Of pay
ing the $500. to the States Attorney,
and wishing to make il appear that the
credit is due to the late Democratic
Board Of County Commissioners aud the
promptness Of the Democratic collectors.
Ali the money that the late Demo-
cratic Board paid over through .heir
Clerk and Treasurer was S3l 80, and
they left upon the present Board the
burden of providing for the payment Of
the sum If $3.50 l6 to Democratic
Road Supervisors, and for the payment
Of s2I5 81 for unsettled road bills
a total deficiency Of 1925 81
over and above the amount allowed by
law to be expended in any one year on the
public roads. Now to cnlighten Jus
tice" and tho public generally, let me
state that it was not from money left by
the late DemOcr Itic Board Of County
Commissioners, nor from any money paid
in by the Democratic collectors, that we
paid the $500. There are stocks held
by citizens Of Charles county in fifteen
different corporations in Maryland that
have to pay county tax and this is paya-
BILE direct to the County Commissioners
through their bonded Clerk aud Treas
urer without any cost whatever 20 the
county, BY the prompt collection OF
this tax from said corporations the
Clerk and Treasurer has been enabled to
pay the amount as stated above.
The late Democratic Board allowed
their Clerk and Treasurer TO apply the
money collected from corporations to the
payment Of his own salary, instead Of
using it to the benefit Of the county, as
has been done by the present Board and
Treasurer. We want the public to un-
derstand that in adopting this course
we had two objects in view
one was to comply with the law as well
as we could, and the other to save
money 10 the county. Il is obvious to
any one that Justice" is not as thor
oughly posted about county affairs as he
would have the public believe. If Gus
tice" should need any further informa-
ton about Charles county finances II
will be most cheerfuly given, but we
beg him not TO try to bolster up the
waning Democratic party in Charles
county at the expense of the progressive
Republican party By making such mis-
leading insinuatious az he has done in
his communication to the Editor Of the
Port Tobacco Times.
Yours very truly,
SAMUEL c. PGDfETT,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Foundation in Chnrles County.

Mr.. VIM. c. Hunt, chief of the
population division, has forwarded to
Mr.. John Hyde, special a ;ent inicharge
of supervisors correspondence, the fol-
lowing commune
"Replying to your favor Of the 18th
instant, in regard to foquest At Repre-
sentative Mudd to investigate the matter
Of failing off Of the population of
Charles county, Md, beg to state that
of the nine districts whic. comprise this
county, three have not yet been received
at this office. As soon as the count has
been completed, however, this matter
will receive careful attention and such IN.
vestigation made as may seem necessary.
Mr.. Mudd is anxious that the counts
in this county may be coluPlered by the
7 Census Office as soon, as p6ssI6TT, r-rsseguer7
that he may obtain the most accurate in
formation regarding tn, falling off in
population Ii the population has de-
creased 1000, while the registration
books show an increase Of nearly 1000,
the statement should ut once be made on
the authority Of the Census Office. and
an investigation begun 10 ascertain the
cause of this state Of affairs. Until
those other three districts are received at
tue Census Office. however, nothing can
be done, aud the matter is practically at
a s,andstlll.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Local Brevifies.

Mi.s NJ. Hustler, Of Baltimore, is visiting
Miss Matte Farrali, La Plata.
The oyster will be ripe enough to pull on
,'ss!s sceher LIST. $50.
Miss N. Jola Payne, OF Crispiu, has secured
a government position She lett on Monday
LIST.
NJ. R. G. Simmons, an enterprising and
thrifty farmer, Of James city county, Va, Is
visiting bis sister Mrs. II. II. Bowie, at Pisgah.
Mr. Stewart Shriver, Of Frederick county,
a schoolmaie at Rock Hill College Of 7. ;.
Owen, is visiting the latter gentleman at his
home in this village.
The Census Bureau is now paying off the
enumeratOrs. The whole Of this State will be
paid of by the end Of next week. The aver
age pay Of the enumeretor Is about $40.
Nc. C. F. Hayden, and Selma c. Wise,
both Of Cobb Neck, in this county, we're mar
red in Washington, d. c., on Monday last.
We tender congratulations
The Maryland State Farmers Alliane at
their recent meeting 10 Baltimore, decided to
try 10 coutrol politics SO as 10 enforce It's
principles. IL took no action on the Mckinley
and Lodge hills.
Mr. McKibbin, Of Pittsburg, Pa, nephew
of Col Joseph q. McKibbin, one Of the enter
prising owners Of MARSHALL Hall, and Mr..
Frank Fowler, the Colonies confidential clerk
and Secretary was in the village on Tuesday
last.
We are a little slow we admit but as
Gar habfud the times
we publish the fact that "Annis Rooney" the
little Aanie Rooney who has made such
urore elsewhere, has made her advent in this
village.
The schooner Annie Wallace arrived yes
terday from North Carolina with a cargo Of
shingles consigned TO Captain T l.. TWiford.
This makes / Of million landed for the Cap
tain at the warehouse this year.
Mr.. T. Douglas welch, Of this county, who
was compelled to relinquish his position at
St. Elizabeth Asylum on account of bad
health has entirely recovered, and has accept
ed the same position rendered him by the
physician in charge.
Mr. John II. Jenkins Of this village, lost a
roll of money on Monday last amounting to
1874. He had the roll in an inside vest pocket
and it worked out, it is supposed, while be
was on the street. Mr.. jenkins will give q
liberal reward for the return of the money.
Er-Sherif Smoot is an adept in pulling
down old buildings. He is now engaged in
pulling down the old Ferguson build
/ ing In Port Tobacco, out Of which
10 build a stable at La Plata. The
next old building be will try his hand on will
be the old court house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22

in the United States and Bristish America.
Tie payment of prizes is guaranteed by a
special deposit OF five hundred thousand dol
lars $500, 900 with the State Government,
and approved by Jesus Arechiga, Governor
Drawings under the personal supervision oil
Lie. Herminio Ar,eaga, who is appointed by
the Government as Intervention.
81 certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited, assuring
full payment of all prizes of this drawing
Herminio Arteaga, 1nterventor."
Important Remittances must be either by
New York Draft, Express or Registered Letter,
American money. Collection can be made by
Express Companies or Banks. Ticket sent di-
rect to management will be paid by drafts on
New York, Montreal, st Paul, Chicago, San
Francisco or City of Mexico. For further in
formation address
JUAN PIEDAD, Manager,
may by Zacatecas, Mexico.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Mershali HALL Tournament.

In to-day's issue will be found the
ad of the 9th Annual Tournament at
Marshall Hall, which takes place on
Thursday, September 4th. The Tour
naments heretofore held at this famous
resort have not been e2celled and the
people eff this, and other counties in
Southern Maryland, look forward to this
annual event as on, of the most pleasant
of the year. The genial proprie-
tors promise that the same good order
will be preserved as her stoforc, and that
all shall have the same courteous treat
ment. Do not fail to attend.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Runaway.

Runaway.
After the close of services at La
Plata Grove Meeting on Monday night
last, the family of Mr.. George w. Berry,
got into their carriage to start for home.
The horses, driven by a small colored
boy, commenced to cut up some charac-
teristic antics when the ladies' became
frightened and jumped out. The boy
being unable to control the horses, they
got away from him, aud he was thrown
from the vehicle. The team was not
overtaken un il it reached the gate lead
ing into the farm Of Mr. Berry, two or
or three miles distant. Fortunately none
of the occupants of the carriage were
hurt, nor was any damage done save to
the ladies nerves, which were consider
ably shocked.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
A Good Time Promised.

An entertainment will he given by
the young ladies of Durham Parish, for
the benefit of Nanjemoy Church, on
Thursday, August 18th. The entertain
meut Fill take place at Rosemary
Lawn" the home of Mr.. William Bows,
and will consist of rehersals, vocal and
instrumental music, and theatl icals. -
Vocal music and minstrel performances
will be rendered by parties from Wash
ingt0n ,--.!Ess.--s-.+.-..-sssSsS~S~.x...assss.
mence at 7:30 p. ia Admission, 70
cents; children IS cents; supper % cts
Supper will be served at & o'clock. -
The young ladies promise chat this en-
ter.ainment shall equal, if not excel,
those given previously By them, and
that all shall have a good time. Do mol
fail to go as the object is praisewOrthy
one
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Sudden Death.

As We go to press the sad intelli-
gence Of the death Of Mrs. Edgar Braw-
nee Of Pomonkey reaches us The de-
ceased lady was in her usual health on
7 ,esday last when Mr.. Brswner and
the other members of the family left her
for few hours visit Upon their re-
turn in the evening they found the lady
dead iu the yard. Mrs Brdwner was a
daughter of Mrs. DIR Davis and sister
of Mr. John 7. Davis and Mrs RUbeft
Ferguson. She leaves husband ard
several children to mourn her sad and
unexpected death.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Their Bnsiness Roominr.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival Of trade at W. w. Padgetrs
store as their giving away to their customers
OF so many free trial bottles of DR.. Kings's
New Discovery for consumption. Their trade
is simply enormous in this very valuable ar
ticle from the fact that it always cures and
never dlsappoints. Coughs, colds, Us thma.
bronchitis, Group, and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test il bee
fore buying by getting n trial bottle free,
larg, size 81. Every bottle warranted.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
iirnYe Meeting at La Plata.

The Grove Meeting. which com
mcuccd on Saturday night last at La
Plata, under the auspious Of the NJ f..
Church South, has been largely attend
ed aud eloquent sermons have been
preached during the week by able d.
vines. Services will continue until
Monday next Much good and an IN
crease of membership Of the church is
az occted as a result OF these meetings
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Serious Accident.

Mrs. Good, Of Budd's Greek, St.
Mary's county, with her two children, met
with serious accident Monday last by
being turned over in her buggy, near
Messrs. Tippett Bros. store, in Aliens
Fresh. TIE horse became frightened at
a baby carriage, and ran to one side Of
the rold turning the buggy over, and
completely demolishing It. Mrs. Good
escaped without injury, but Miss Lula
and the little boy were very badly hurt
They were taken to Mrs. Payne's and
well cared for until arrangements were
made to send them home. We hope
they are not seriously injured and may
soon recover.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
st Thomas Academy.

Elsewhere will be found notice Of
commencement of scholastic duties at
st. Thomas Academy in this county -
The reputation of this school is well es-
tablished as its continued success aud
prosperity clearly demonstrates. Those
having girls to educate should communi-
cate with the principals, the Misses
Neale, whose postofhce address is COx's
Station, Charles county. Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods STORE
III Market Space, near 9Th Street,
Next door to the Boston Variety Stole.
Washington, D. G.

Vdlad5te Presents .for Cash Customers
Cash customers will please select one OF the
following preseats, with purchase of 10 90
or over: Two plrs of large size, fine quality,
Damask Towels, worth so. one dozen,
6ne quality, pure linen Damask Napkins,
worth 80. A large size, handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth so, two pairs OF SILK en- m
broidered Corsets worth | so or pair OF all
wool fneSoubl. blankets f5r the BABY.
Also, Table D4mtsk. Ladies JERSEYS, Bed
Comforts, silver grey blankets wool underwear
and many other valuable Presents too numer-
Sus to men ion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Trausrers Of Property.-Bills Of Sale

Transfers Of Property Bills Of Sale
From Thomas +. Moran to VIM. j.
Norris; consideration, 457 81. Marshall
Wilkinson to Nayor & Carrolli conside-
ration, IS. George +. Wilkinson to
Naylor & Carroll; consideration, 80
Calvert Meredith and Charles IL Dorsey
to Robert Lee Tippett; consideration,
100. lIezekah Queen to james D..
Cough; consideration, 225.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Lanier Society.

The Lauier Literary Society held a
meeting at Port T3bacco on Saturday
last, and judging from the number of
'eyances III the village bringing
members, we presume it was largely at
tended. But owing to the peculiar rules
which we presume govern the Society,
none but members, or those especially
invited, are admitted, aud not hvlng
among the members any one who will
take the 'rouble to furnish US with a cor
rect report we are unable to give an ac-
count ofthe proceedings of last Saturday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-08-22
Melton School.

Melton School will resume its SEES
sions on Wednesday, September 18th, as
will appear BY notice in another column.
The sessions of this school, are, for the
present, held in the commodious resi-
dence of Mr.. b. G. Stonestrees, near
La Plata, and for health and comfort its
location cannot be exeelled. Parents
can rest assured that their chill lren, if
placed under the care and control of the
efficient managers of this school, will re-
ceive careful Intellectual and moral
training. The rates for board and tut
ton are moderate and within the reach
of all. Write for information to La
Plata, Nd.