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The state herald., 1890-12-12


Miseries Of Ye County Editor
Caller: Seems to me your papers been
ruther dull lately, an so dropped in
to give ye som local news. Local news
is what the people want, ye know.
Country Editor-Yes, indeed; and
am always grateful for assistance in
that direction. Have cigar. Have
you written the item ont?
Caller-No; aint no Horace Greeley;
but Ill give ye tn idee, and you can
dress it up to suit y'rself. Just say in
y'r paper next week that our enterpris-
in townsman, Mr.. Jacob Hogson Co.
lash-ihat's me, ye know what keeps
the ole reliable dry goods an grocery
store at the corner, has gone to she
city to buy a new stock, an on his re-
turn he'll show his customers the finest
lot o. dry goods an groceries they ever
sot eyes on. Prices low US the lowest.
Good.day.
Country Editor Ito himself THANK
fortune, the cigar gave him was one
Of those lett by II dramatic agent. It'll
kill him.-New York Weekly.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

c. NJ. c. Woolman made business
trip to York, Ncb., last week.
The state herald., 1890-12-12
To THE FARMERS,

We have been disappointed we'll our farm
"a, on the outcome Of this years harvest.
Wehad anticipated an abMndaat haypest and lad fo-
sd aecordiMe; 7vc bought largely in tie eastern mar.
efs and hare store c,ovaed zyHA fresh ne.v eoods
eno7Vsee our mistake farmers 7viU ,eab as
ey expected, and in ve7v Of tile fact that there is no
o"ey in The co"nfyto by these goods veAave decided
+ fahe young cattle same cash in payments for goods
tor q time, at the GOLDENEAGLE CASH
STORE. We a,ehnly yours,
3. Il. HOSKZNS, Mgr.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

Joe Cleland and wife returned home
Wednesday, from Grand Island, where
they had been OH visit to relatives.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

The people who attend the NJ. Il.
church Of lIolyoke, ure again under
obligation TO the faithful mud enter
prisIng members Of the ladies MD no
ciety. These ladies have recently pur-
chased II new carpet and some new
cl,airs for the church and made other
improvements that ndd very material.
ly to the appearance Of tho audience
room. Through the untiring labors Of
this faithful band Of workers the ardi.
cuce room now presents n most cheer
fni mud inviting appearance aud We ARE
satisfied that this labor on their part
will be highly appreciated by Nil.
The colorcd FRESHMAN In n newspa
pts oi,irc at Houston. t;a.. claims 10
t,r we'll bostid ON bible subjects, One
The state herald., 1890-12-12

Mrs. II. Sutherland was quite act
the fore part Of the week, but is re.
ported much better
The state herald., 1890-12-12

J.P. Anderson made final proof on
his homes tead last week.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

Charlie johnson has gone to Stroms.
burg, Neb., to make II visit with friends
The state herald., 1890-12-12

G. Varncy was In Denver last weel
looking after business matters.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

Andrew Cain left for Denver last
Saturday, to visit for couple Of
weeks.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

Fifty thousand brick for sale by c.
Varney. II
The state herald., 1890-12-12
EIGHTH JUDICIAL.

judges. 9. Downer.
District Attorney. y. Garrigucs.
Dspsiy Dist. Att'y.-E. 4. Brannon
District Clerk WIN. Z. Robinson.
The state herald., 1890-12-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Senator cullum has introduced

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Senator cullum has introduced a
bill for the reduction Of letter postage
to one cent and II has bcen referred
IN tho se,,te co,,,t,.. an ros, .c,,.s
and most rood. Tb,s 10 mn ,,,n,,,
mcas,,re. tho son,,or IL /, o,rrost
and he nronoscs ifit bc ross,h,e ~
hnve thu hi,, vot,d nnn a, ,ho n...
ent session and owing IN tho r.n,d,v
growing puh,ic sentiment In fovnr =,
one cent letter nostoye ttoro Ia ,,,,,s
doubt NJ its nossay. n n, ia voted ~.
nm.
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4Syyxsss,,e.s s:ss,,y,ss,,s,~,,,s.sIs-...s.ss.S,.
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contd.p, that ,ho IN, lin al.
n,ss h,ror. IL, d., =, 49,. 49,.
th,, +, ,v,,, l.. a.. %
sharmst and most dct.rm,n.d str,,
giles ever waped In couurcss III.
hopes that the demWra,s will, 500 III.
wisdom of acauiesciny without resor, :
ing to tllibusteripp. But therc is n,
tie probability thn. such will, bc the
case. The bill can never bc n,sssd
by the senate until the rules OF that
body are changed so as to limit debate
and that change, which can only be
made by the united and persistent
efforts of the republican majority,
will be opposed by al. the parliament
airy methods known to the democrat
ic minority. One scheme OF the dem
ocr'lts has already been made public.
whereby they hope to defeat the clcc.
tion bill. 1t Is to offer as n substi.
tnte for all that portion of the bill nj.
ter the cnacting clause. n bill for In,
free coinage Of silver.
There orc seycr,, r.,so,s ho,,,,or
,,h,, ,his ,,.,. .,.,
fail Tho ,r;,.c;n,, ~ w,,,, J., ,,.
jd., that has 4, sow, ,., ,a
general orou,d III. C,,,,,, ,,,, a..
nrcs,dc,, w,,, cat, . ,r.o ,,,,. IN,
n ,o,oro. ,o
This ii., ~, , y.to h,s ma, ,.,..,
senators plumb and ro,,or and :.
number of IN, rcn,.so,,,,,,o. ,ron,
in,roduci,g hills nroy,d,,, ,.r a..
free coi,ogo n, s,,,., ,,d n, TIL.
said to-day thu, h. ,,,, nor,,.,,,,. s.,
isilcd that some OF these bills will n,
passed by the senate at the prcscn,
session. or the action OF the lIo,ls,
he Is not 80 confident. There ar,
radical differences In these Hills Eo,
instance, senator Plum's bill provide,
for II double unit OF value (a dollar oi
iI2l grains standard silver or 25.s vr,
OF gold) Of full legal tender quality,
while senator Tcller's bill fixes In,
The state herald., 1890-12-12

a. T.. ~ a. NJ.
HOLYOkE LODGE tNo. sly A. y. AND A. NJ.
Regular Communications the first aud
third Fridays Of each month. All Mason- In
COOL standing are cordially invited to attend
I " WAITE. ". n.
U q. ELLIS. Secretary.
The state herald., 1890-12-12
X. or II,

(>kEscEHT LODGE. No. ~, X. Of r., mects
~ every Wednesday night.
Brx MAmvis. &C
Jf Kenyon. X. Of u. as.
The state herald., 1890-12-12
PRECINCT OFFICERS.

Justice~-w. =. Holland and u. y. Moore.
sstabies- Whitney Irwin. Milt Tomlinron
Rosd supcrvisor--A. u. Fleming
city OFFICERS.
Mayor J D Kenyon.
roiics Judgc-E Brannon.
Recsrder-c NC wooiman.
MArshai-A A Temple.
Observation-Disclosures.
Trustees-A A Temple. II Timbcrlnkc,
Gsds Weaver. HE Webster, Jerome Lewis
] " Waite.
The state herald., 1890-12-12

IJOLyOKE LODGE. No. ID, I. q. q, y, meets
II every Tuesday evening nt Bakers Hall.
II. II. Mason, NC
eRt Moore, scc'y.
The state herald., 1890-12-12
q. a. IL.

IJOLYOKE POST. No. 81, q. H.. meet. In
II nsksr's Hall, on the second n, iflufih IN
days Of each month. Visiting brcthcrn cordially
invis-d. r. N. REYNOLDS, Post Com.
EETu uAzES, AdJutant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
STATE BANK OPENED.
4 FIRM FINANCIAL INSTITU-
TON FOR ABILENE.
The Abilene State Bank Opens It's
Doors for Business Something of
It's officers and Organization
A Successful Future Assured.

No better evidence of more general
confidence in Kansas and in Abilene
could be desired than the fact that
eastern capitalists are interested in
this section, believing that Abilene's
future is bright one and that we have
the elements of steady prosperity.
The Abilene State Bank which
opened its doors Monday at the
old location of Lebold, Fisher & Co. is
one of these and is decided addition
to Abilene'S list of business houses.
1t is not only backed by abundant capt.
tai but is Differed by gentlemen of
ability and courtesy who will be well
coined to the city.
The president and largest stakeholder
is Mr.. o. c. Merrifeld, widely known
capitalist of Ottawa, Ill. He is the
treasurer of the Western Cottage Organ
Co., director of the Citizens State
Bank, Brakeman. Kas., and has other
large financial interests. He will re-
side with his family at Ottawa, Ill.
but be here frequently and look after
the banks welfare.
The direct management of the lnstl-
tuition will be in the hands of the CASH
ier, Mr.. o. L. Branson, whose family
is already here and who has made
many friends by his evident business
ability. Mr.. Branson came west about
1884 and was for two years cashier of the
Rawlins County Bank at Atwood, Kas.
In 1886 he became a director i'll and
cashieKef the Citizens State Bank at
Brakeman, Kas. He is still director
in that institution. Mr.. Is. is yet a
young man but has familiarity with
Kansas and financial business i'll the
state that will make his management
of the new bank a success.
The assistant cashier is Frank j..
Mortified, son of the president and a
young gentleman of ability. He has
just graduated with hOnors from the
Ottawa Business college and comes
west to grow up" in actual business
life.
The bank has a capital stock of $780,
900, all paid up, and numbers some of
the strongest capitalists of Ottawa,
ILL.,, among it's stockholders. 1t pro-
poses to do only a safe and conservative
business that will win the confidence
of all.
The Abilene State Bank will be wei
coined by Our business men and we be-
lieve it will find good patron
age. There is plenty of business for
all the banks in the city and with the
substantial prosperity that Dickinson
county is enjoying all will make salts
factory progress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
A WEEKS WEATHER.
Signal Service Report on the Gil
mate of Kansas.

The signal service report of last
weeks weather says: The principal
rainfall this week occurred in the eX-
IRENE southwestern counties, south of
the Arkansas river, where it is in ex-
cess of the normal; in Clark amounting
to 24.7 per cent. of the normal. Dimin-
ishing nOrthwards, it amounts to so
per cent. in Lane. 1t is normal in Com
anche and KiOwa, but rapidly dimiA-
ishes east and north. A belt of light
rain extended through the central
townships of Sedgwick and Butler, be-
ing heaviest in the city of Wichita.
Refreshing showers in the eastern por-
tiOns of Lyon and Waubaunse, north
west corner of COffey, in Usage and
thence north to Brown and extending
east through DOniphan and Atchison.
Light local showers have occurred in
many counties over the state.
The first two days of the week the
temperature was about normal, but,
steadily rising, it has been excessive
since; yet in Montgomery it remained
about normal. The sunshine has been
uninterrupted.
In the southwest counties receiving
the heavy rains decided improvement
is observed in the corn, while cane and
other fodder crops, which had been cut,
have made good start for a second
growth. In the central and northern
counties of the eastern division, the
large surplus of rain of the preceding
week still shows its good effects. Hay
grass is short and light, the pastures
generally being in better condition than
the meadows. In the central part Of
Sumner, where but little rain has fallen
during the past two months, the up
land corn will not yield over % per
cent, and the bottom not over so per
cent. The corn prospect has material
ly diminished. GrasshOppers have
been injurious in Kingman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07

Some judges, remarks an exchange,
draw the line on "original packages" at
bottle with a corkscrew in it. Some
of them undoubtedly draw the cork
screw also.
Hope Dispatch: B. G.. Cranston
and A. L. Russell are dandy represen-
tatives of the farmer, while a. G. Van
Dyke represents the man who does not
'seek Office" in about the same proper
ton.
Harrington Times: The Dickinson
County News is red hot over the asser-
ton contained in the REFLECTOR to
the effect that the third party schemes
are concocted in the News Office. We
don't blame them a bit for getting
mad, for a knowledge of the fact is al
ready beginning to hurt the third party
movement.
Harrington Times on the peoples
party ticket: w. S. Anderson and
Ben Peck, although members of the
alliance, stood no chance for nomina-
ton for they are both too independent
to suit. Their independence, however,
is all that saved them from going down
with CranstOn, VanDyke 81 Co., the
4th of November next.
The rotten personal attack on Mr..
o. l.. Moore, one of Abilene's leading
lawyers, in the News, of this week, is
explained by the fact that the prOprie-
tor is away and the paper is in the
hands of an irresponsible, cratic
younger brother who has neither the
judgment or ability to meet the Re-
ELECTORS arguments except by per-
sonal abuse. His jumping on gentle
man a thousand miles away and who
had no more to do with thek REFLEC-
TORS silver articles than the man in
the moon is an evidence of his imOe-
cility. The dirty fling is condemned
by everyone who has read it and we
expect to see a retraction when B. L.
Strother returns = he will, if he has the
fairness for which we give him credit.
Manchester Sun: The Sun is will
ing to do what it can to better the
farmers condition and believes the
principles of the alliance as set forth
in the st. Louis platform a move in
the proper direction. But what we
kick on is the organization allowing
men who have been Oustracized from
other parties to occupy the platform
and spit forth their venom as alliance
doctrine. The idea of allowing an ex-
FOUNDER of the Brigam Young faith,
and man who stated at a public
that he could neither read nor
write get up and tell the intelligent
people of this community how their
government should be run. To give
prestiges elect neil who have good
standing in a community, who ex-
pound true alliance theories and the
order will gain friends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
A SUCCESSFUL FIRM.
Musical Instruments Sold Rapidly
by Broughton Bros.

The two young gentlemen, r. l.. and
VIM. Broughton, who came to Abilene
about three years ago and opened a
music store have made record TO be
proud of. During their residence here
they have made reputation for fair
dealing and reliability excelled by no
firm in town and have disposed of al
most an endless number of fine pianos
and organs besides many smaller musi-
cal instruments. Sewing machines and
supplies have also been largely handled
and in every case their sales have
proved satisfactory.
During the past II months their
business has been constantly increas-
ing and long procession of pianos and
organs Of the best makes and highest
prices has passed through their hands.
In every part of the county is their
name a household word as regards
musical instruments and it is generally
conceded that their prosperity has been
deserved.
Their store on Broadway contains
tens of thousands of dollars worth of
fine instruments today and it
will we'll pay anyone who enjoys
the examination of first class
goods to step in and look at the
pianos and organs shown. From the
cheaper grades to the very choicest and
highest priced upright pianos made
there is an abundant selection and the
well-knOwn reliability Of the dealers
making their recommendations worthy
of all confidence. Broughton Bros.
are to be congratulated on their sue
cess and it is evident that still great
es prosperity awaits them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
Belle Springs Briefs.

Special REFLECTOR Correspondence.
BELLE SPRINGS, Aug. 1.-THE mod
esty of our aspiring ~ young litera-
tours is truly astonishing! Belle
Springs must be heard. Her resources,
her homes, her people and their pur-
poses, are all among the best. So just
a few little jOttings by the way, Mr..
Editor.
There is strong talk of erecting a
church at the Belle Springs creamery
this fall. 1t certainly is greatly needed.
The wheat crop here is worth more
money today than both the corn and
wheat crops were last year.
Politics is a quiet game here
but the acknowledged inefficiency of
the alliance candidates has become a
subject of severest criticism. With
the possible exception of the candidate
for representative, the selections reflect
great discredit upon the judgment of
a body of such intelligent ~ statesmen
as that organization so boastfully
claims to be. More anon.
There is a surprising amount of cOun-
ty high school enthusiasm in this neck
O'woOds. Count on Belle Springs for
a good strong delegation.
District No. so, the Abbey, invites
the first session of the southeast teach
ers' institute to convene at their school
house in the early fall. They are con-
templating an extraordinary entertain
ment for their guests.
II. n. Engle will make his maiden
effort in the pedagogical profession in
the Philomatbian NO. 54) district.
They have a six-mOnths term. His
friends predict for him excellent sue
cess. His brother j. II. Engle, who
has chosen to settle for the first win
ter at least, of his married life, among
old home scenes and associations, has
consented to teach seven-mOnths term
at the Abbey school house.
The creamery which has become the
great centre of business here is doing
a land Office business in spite Of short
and dry pasturage.
H. +. Ackers, of Abilene, visited
friends here Wednesday. He has
many friends in this section.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
Called Home.

One of Newbern townships most re-
spected farmers and citizens, Geo. w.
Betz, died Thursday of a complication
of diseases. He was aged about 20
and had the confidence of all who knew
him. \ wife and five children survive
him and have the sympathy of many
friends in their bereavement. Three
of the children are grown, one living
in Mcpherson county. Mr.. BetZ has
suffered for some weeks and the severe
heat has been too hard to bear. Still
he did not complain and met death as
bravely as he had life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
Worrying About Bonds.

City Attorney James CulbertsOn re-
ceived yesterday a letter from the
Pennsylvania Mutual Lie Insurance
company saying that the company holds
S67 200 worth of waterworks company
bonds and wants to know what it can
do to satisfy the city and protect its
interest. Mr.. G. should tell them that
they can do nothing but that the city
will make a new contract on decidedly
more favorable terms than the old one.
The waterworks franchise is now for
feited beyond all manner of doubt and
formal proceedings to have it declared
so will at once be begun. Then if
there is no movement made by the
present company to give us a respect
able water supply it should be COM
PEELED to take up its plant and con-
tract be made with a new comply. Abb
lene has had trouble enough over heI
waterworks system. Let it now go to
work in a business like manner and
make the present inefficient outfit fur.
nish good water at a reasonable rate OF
else give the Job to one that will.
This is the verdict of the entire pop
ulation and the city council should
recognize it and take immediate action
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
"a Sup Of New England's Air is
Worth a Whole Draught Of New
England'S Ale.

OF all the New England cities, Boston I'M
doubtedly stands at the head in point Of
wealth and historic interest; convenient TO
all of the noted seaside resorts OF the east,
it is one of the most charming cities for the
tourist to visit.
On August sth, 9th, and 10th, tickets to
Boston and return will be on sale frora Chi
cago via the Lake Shore Route at the very
low rate OF SI9.OO for the round trip. Good
for return until August 20th- Provision has
also been made for an extention oftbe return
limit to September 3Oth If so desired Send
for folder giving full information concern
ing the train service. G. r. WILDER, West.
Pas. Agt., Chicago. B. p. HUNPHRET,
TPA A., 5s2 Main Street, Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
Rain at Last.

The long drouth was broken Sun
day afternoon by generous showers
which came from the northwest and
thoroughly wet this vicinity. During
the night the rains went on south and
the Santa Fe operators along the line
report that it extended from Superior
to Strong City. 1t was very welcome
as the dust and dry atmosphere had be
come well nigh unbearable. 1t is too
late to help corn but pastures will be
revived, wells and cisterns filed and
ground put in condition for fall plow-
ing. The indications are for the larg-
est acreage of wheat ever sown in
Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
CITY COUNCIL CHATTER.
SMALL GRIST OF MUNICIPAL
BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
Two New Ordinances Adopted and
Several Bills Passed Communica-
tions Regarding Bonds-Other
RuSinaCC

There were three absences at the
city council meeting last Friday
Shane, Keel and Read. The remain
ing members, however, were fully com
petent to pile up proceedings and did
so.
First after the roll call the bills
reported favorably by the finance COM
mittee were all allowed in a lump.
The bill of Finley & Brewer for
merchandise was laid on the table.
The bill of A. w. Rice was ordered
referred to finance committee for in
vestigation. The bill of E. L. Hess
for marshal's salary was allowed.
FUNDING BOND COMPLICATIONS.
a communication from NJ. f. Harris
s. Co. of Chicago, fcal agents who
sold the funding bonds lately repudia
ted, was received. The bonds are held
by Cornell university in its endowment
fund and the trustees are worried
about their reputation. The city was
attorney was ordered to reply to the
letter explaining how the matter
stands.
A letter from the agents of the Penn
sylvania Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany referred to in another column
was likewise ordered answered by the
city attorney.
AFTER THE WATERW
The following resolution was adopt
ed UNANIMOUSLY:
WHEREAS, The Water and Electric
Light company has wholly failed and
refused to comply with its contract
with the city to furnish water of the
quality and quantity required by said
contract, and
WHEREAS, Said company has by its
failure to comply with the terms of
said contract, forfeited lis franchise
heretofore granted it by the city, there
fore be it
Resolved, By the mayor and coun-
cilmen of the city of Abilene, Kansas,
that the city attorney be and he here
by is instructed to bring an action on
behalf of the city to have said contract
and franchise forfeited.
MACADAAIIZING STREETS.
The ordinance committee introduced
an ordinance declaring that adjacent
property holders could be made by spe-
cial tax to pay for matchmaking any
street or alley ordered by the city coun-
Gil. 1t was adopted. The ordinance
is a lengthy one and of little practical
benefit.
AFTER THE HORSE Is STOLEN.
An ordinance taxing photograph
cars S25 semi annually for the privilege
of taking pictures inside the city limits
was one of the humorous actions of the
council. As the only car that has ever
been here is about to pull out and an
other will probably not come before the
millennium the ordinance will amount
to little.
No more business being before the
council an adjournment was taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-08-07
City Farmers.

Whatever can be done," remarks
the New York Herald, severely, "tO
hasten the ripening and gathering of
the corn should be done soon." The
Chicago Tribune also comes to the res
cue of farmers by the following advice:
''By all means. Let the suggestion of
the accomplished agricultural editor of
our esteemed contemporary be followed
at once. When the nights are cold let
fires be built around every exposed
patch of corn to keep the temperature
up to the right standard. If the sun
shines too fervently on the cornfelds
during the day awnings of board or
canvas must be erected without delay.
In case of prOtracted drought use the
sprinkling-pot literally, and if the rain
comes down so heavily as to threaten
the drowning out of the crop it is an
easy matter to hold umbrellas over it.
Bearing these simple and obvious sug-
gestions in mind the farmers will have
only themselves to blame if the early
frost catches their corn"