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New-York tribune., 1891-09-17
MR.. HENDRICKS's SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
HIS APPOINTMENT NOT SURPRISE TO WELL
INFORMED I1TIUANS-HIs GREAT
POPULARITY.


INFORMED POLITIG ANS-HIs GREAT
POPULARITY
Tho announcement that Senator Hendricks had
accented the Collectoship will cause little sur
prise among well-informed Republicans, as they
understood that he would be more likely to get
tbe appointnent than any of those whose names
have been mentioned in connection with the Office
The President has been favorably disposed toward
him from the beginning. In fact, when Colonel
Erhardt resigned Mr. Hendricks was looked upon
as a good man to put in his place. and had Mr..
Fassett not accepted the Office Mr.. Hendricks
would. in all probability, have been appointed at
that time.
He is thhs naturally Mr.. Fassetts successor,
and there is no question that his appointment
will give general satisfaction throughout the
State Naturally the New-York County leaders
would have liked TO have a man from this city
chosen but as it was thought best to let the
Office 60 to the country they thoroughly satls-
ned with the selection of Mr. Hendricks, for they
believe that he is not only qualified to fill the
Office admirably by reason of his business eX-
perience but they also think that he is one of
the clearest-headed and most successful poutclahS
in the State, where he has lived all his life.
He was born in Kingston in 1884, and was edu-
Gated in the common schools and the Albany
Academy He began his business career as clerk
In Rochester After an apprenticeship there, he
went 10 Syracuse and started in business for
himself. He has lived there ever since. His
success in business has been pronounced as his
success in politics While always an earnest and
active member of the party, he never sought public
Office until be had made a comfortable fortune
Then he turned his attention to public affairs. lie
was elected and reelected Mayor Of Syracuse. lie
served two terms as Member of the Assembly from
the lid District of Onondaga County; three terms
as Senator from the XXVth Senate District, and
1t was only his positive refusal to accept
another term, that prevented the citizens of the
district from nominating him for the fourth time
As chairman of the Senate Committee on Cities
Mr.. Hendricks rendered excellent service. His
record in the interest Of reform in municipal gov
eminent has won praise from even his political
opponents. His work in this as in all offices
that he has held has been done quietly and well.
His modesty is certainly exceptional. He is never
heard speaking of his services or Of himself in
any way, being apparently Indifferent TO the
ordinary laudation so sweet TO the ears of pOliti-
Clans His absolute honesty has never been ques-
toned lie is one of Senator HiscOckS most
ultimate friends and has managed the Senator's
campaigns for wears most successfully.
Mr. Hendricks is still at the head of the we'll
known firm of Francis Hendricks X Co. lie is
also president of the State Bank at Syracuse, and
of the Trust and Deposit Company of that city.
His friends and those who know him intimately
predict that he will make one of the best Col
,ectors New-YOrk has ever had.
New-York tribune., 1891-09-17
THE NEW COLLECTOR.
STATE SENATOR HENDRICKS TO SUCCEED
Mr.. FASSETT.

Washington, Sept leone result OF President
Harrison's return TO Washington was the selec-
don to-day of new Collector for the Port OF
New-York 10 succeed Mr.. Fassett The President
had talk this morning with Secretary Foster
about filing the place made vacant by Mr. Fas-
sett's recent resignation, and it was decided to
make the appointment without delay Before
The Treasury Department closed at o'clock, the
new Collectors commission already filled out
and signed by the Secretary, but the document
did not reach the White House in time TO be
signed by the President also, who had gone out
for an afternoon drive.
TIE appointment will consequently not be made
public until tomorrow morning, but, walVlng
that formality, it may be stated with all safety
that the commission drawn up to-day contains the
name Of State Senator Hendricks, of Syracuse.
Mr. Hendricks was asked by telegraph to-day
from the White House whether he would accept
the Collectorship and his reply was an affirmative
one There was practically no opposition in the
Republican ranks in New-York TO his selection.
and he was recommended with apparent unanmity
10 succeed Mr FasSett, when the latters nomlna-
tion at Rochester last week made 1t certain that
Q new Collector would have TO be chosen. His
selection for the office is considered here by all
New-York politicians a judicous and successful
one II viii be especially gratifying to Senator
Hiscock, Mr.. Hendricks's friend and townsman.
New-York tribune., 1891-09-17
r. P. FLOWER NOMINATED.
SHEEHAN FOR SECOND PLACE.
BAD BLOOD AND HOT WORDS IN THE SARA
ToGA CONVENTION.

KINGS COUNTY MAKES LOUD PROTEST AGAINST
BEING RULED BY A BARREL"-sCENEs OF
EXCITEMENT FOLLOW THE ATTACK on
TAMMANY's CANDIDATE-FLowERs
VOTE S34; cHAPIN's 4s-DEcEIT
IN THE PLATFORM.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEJ
Saratoga, Sept. 16.-" Let a man and not bar
rel control u.s. said General Isaac S. Catlin, of
Brooklyn, to-day, in opposition to the nomination
Of Roswell p Flower for Governor by the Demo
cratic State Convention. The protest un-
avaling, and the convention put this ticket in the
field:
For Govemor-Roswell p Flower Of New-Yorl
Lieutenant -Governor-W William f. sheehan, OF Buff
falO
Secretary OF State-Frank Rice, Of Canandagua
Attorney General-Simon W. Rosendale, Of Albany.
Controller-Fank Campbell OF Bath.
state Treasurer-Ellot DanfOrth, OF Bainbridge
State Engineer-Martin schenck, of Bath-on-the-
Hudson.
The protest of General Catlin against the degra-
dation of the Democratic party into a mere nur-
chased plaything of millionaire made by
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New-York tribune., 1891-09-17
ROUsING RECEPTION TO THE REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATES.

THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB DOES ITSELF HONOR
THOUSANDS CHEER FOR uHE TICKET
FoRCEFUL SPEECHES BY J. sLoAT FAs-
sETT, JOHN w. vRooMAN, YER,
PLANcK coLvIN, GEN. STEWART
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
Potatoes Are Here.

Messrs. Finley & Brewers seed pots-
toes have arrived and are now ready
for delivery. 1t is the finest lot of seed
potatoes ever brought to this market,
embracing all the choice varieties snit-
able to this section. They were Sc
Iected in Minnesota and other north
ern points and are especially hardy.
You cannot afford to miss examining
this large stock of seed potatoes.
NEW CARPETS.
The ladies who want carpets will be
we'll repaid if they call on Messrs. Fin
ley & Brewer and look through their
carpet exhibitor which shows exactly
how the carpet looks on the floor.
They have over seventy samples, from
the common to the finest grade of the
latest patterns and styles and at prices
for each grade that cannot be duplicat-
ed in the city. The carpet exhibitor is
a curiosity within itself and well worth
the tine of any lady who has not done
so to call in and see its operation. AL
farm produce taken at highest prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

A case of smallpox is reported at
Junction City.
Few more cases of general interest
remain on the district court docket.
We are informed that the Metho-
dist conference of this district will not
meet until March 4th. Its session Will
be held at Washington, Kas.
The Kansas City Star says that
"every time T. C. Henry wins law
suit J. R. Burton gets new suit OF
clothes.'' Both are suited, so to
speak.
Hutchinson News: 1t is long
lane that has no turn, and 7. c. Henry
seems to be in that lane from a legal
point Of view. He has~won more law
suits and has less to show for it than
any man in the country.
Deputy Treasurer G. Il. Pattison
and wife are rejoicing over the birth OF
a son last night and Charlie is especially
pleased that his wife and the little one
are getting along nicely. The young
ster is of course a republican and good
looking like his parents. The REFLEC-
TOR congratulates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
ABOUT PEOPLE.

John Watts, of Carlton, spent last
night here.
CT. Little, of Junction City, was
in town on legal business.
CIR. Crimble, of Hope, was in the
city attending district court.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Anderson have
returned from their eastern visit.
WV. Day, the republican warhorse
of Ridge township, was in the city on
business.
Miss Margaret Wilson left at noon
for a few days visit with friends and
schools in Kansas City.
VIM. Gugler, one of Liberty town.
ships most successful and respected
farmers, was noticed on the streets.
Captain W. J. Handy, of the Detroit
Mich. Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
with Judge Little made the REFLECTOR
a call.
Mrs. Sibbald left this morning for
Ridge township where she will visit
for a few weeks with her son, q. 5.
Hill.
Ex-Treasurer j. ]. Cooper, now OF
Kansas City, was in town over Sunday
and was greeted warmly by his many
friends.
F.W. Wright and John T. Hare, of
Ridge, were a couple of prominent
south Dickinson farmers who favored
the REFLECTOR with a call.
Geo. Burroughs, John May, G. W
Borman, Jacob May, NJ. Pease, W. 7.
Robinson, DR.. J. N. Ketchersid: ]. S.
Hay, we're prominent Hopeites in the
city attending court.
John A. Russell is back from Pueblo,
Colo, where he has been for year.
John thinks Kansas is good enough
and will settle down and manage the
farm of his father-in-law, l.. H. Lifts,
of Newbern township.
A. E. Smyser, one of southwest
Dickinson's leading farmers and stock
men. was a REFLECTOR caller. Mr..
Smyser returned recently from visit
to York, Pa, and though his trip was
a pleasant one he is well satisfied with
sunny Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
PORTER BURIED.
Interment of the Deceased Admiral
at Arlington.
HIGH OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE.
Imposing Demonstration of Naval and Mill
tary Forces-The Honorary Pail Bearers
Services by Rev. DIR. Douglas at
st. Johns Church.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-Funeral eere-
monies over the remains of Admiral
Porter. the highest officer in the Amer
lean navy at the time of his death, took
place yesterday from his residence
in this city. The event was very i'm
posing, the greatest honors known TO
naval regulations being paid to the
dead hero The officers of the Gov
eminent, including the President,
members of the Cabinet, Sem
ators and Representatives, Justices OF
the Supreme Court, army officers OF
every rank, vice admirals and number
less naval officers. members Of the dlplo-
matte corps and men distinguished In
letters and science were present. All
the executive departments, the district
offices and public schools were closed
The throng about the residence during
the services was great. Rev. DIR. Doug
lass, pastor of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, officiated.
It was nearly 3 o'clock when the fu-
neral cortege moved to Arlington,
where the remains were inferred with
the highest naval honors. The funeral
procession was composed of more than
8, 900 troops, consisting of marines, mill
tia, United States regulars, artillery
and cavalry in charge of Rear Admiral
Kimberly. Following the family were
the President and members of the Cabi-
net in carriages and a long line OF car
riages containing army and naval OH
GERS and distinguished people.
The pall-bearers were Vice-President
Morton, Senator Henderson, Of Ne
braska; Senator Mcpherson, Of New
Jersey; Senator HawleY, of COnnecti-
cut: Governor Pattison, of Pennsyl-
vania; Maior-General Schofeld, U. 8.
A.; Rear Admiral Rodgers, U. g. N;
Rear Admiral Howell, q. S. N;
Rear Admiral Crosby, U. S. N;
Rear Admiral Stevens, U. s. N; Rear
Admiral Almy, U. S. N; Rear Admiral
Worden, U. S. N; Rear Admiral Jouett,
U. S. N; Rear Admiral Queen, U. s. N;
General Joseph Z. Johnston and Repre-
sentative Boutelle of Maine. The body
bearers were eight sailors from the
crew of the United States receiving ship
Dale, now at the navy yard here.
The dead Admiral was dressed in the
full uniform of his rank, the G. A. R.
badge, the decorations of the Sons OF
American Revolution and the badges OF
Porter post of Massachusetts, being
upon his breast. The caslket was COW
cred with royal purple velvet with
silver handles and ornaments. Upon a
silver tablet on the lid was the inscrip-
ton: David d. Porter, Admiral United
States Navy, born June IS, 1918; died
February IS, 1891. p"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
STOCK RAINERS ANXIOUS.
TALK OF COMMISSION CHARGES
AT KANSAS CITY.
A Question Which Interests Ali Who
Sell Stock-The American Live
Stock Commission Company's
Fight.

The live stock dealers and raisers OF
Abilene and Dickinson county are just
now interested greatly in the exchange
charges at the Kansas City stockyards.
The Kansas farmers have been main
tanning an agent at Kansas City to sell
their stock in order to avoid the eX-
change charges of so cents head for
cattle and Sc a car for hogs; further
there was organized by the large rails
ers and shippers what is known as the
American Live Stock Commission COM
pany.
1t was placed upon a cooperative
basis, at the end of the year IS per
cent of the net profit going to members
shipping stock in proportion to COM
mission by them paid, the balance, 30
per cent of the net profit, going to the
stockholders in proportion to stock
held.
The company procured member
ship in the exchanges of Chicago,
Omaha and Kansas City. Its business
grew apace, creating feeling of alarm
among some other commission firms.
They pronounced the dividend a re-
bate and demanded that the American
be expelled from the exchanges.
In the first year it only operated
eight months and paid in dividends to
its members who had shipped an
amount equal to so per cent of the
commissions they had paid in and a
dividend of SIS upon each S25 of paid
up stock.
Last years operations resulted in a
profit which warranted a dividend
which equaled so per cent of the com.
missions paid by members and $3.50
upon each S25 of capital stock. The
various farmers organizations of the
several states identified themselves
with the American Live Stock Com
mission company by subscribing to its
capital stock and consigning their cat
tie to the company. This precipitated
the fight and the result has been that
the American has been boycotted and
expelled from the live stock exchanges
of Chicago, st. LOUIS and Omaha, with
the understanding that as soop as the
Kansas legislature shall have ad-
journed, the American will also be ex-
PEELED from the Kansas City exchange.
The legality of such action is being
tested in the courts of Illinois at Chi
cago.
The business of the American COM
pany exceeded $5,OOO,O 900 in 1890, and
the Kansas City Exchange is trying to
break it up and compel the farmers of
Kansas and neighboring states to go
back to the old system of fixed COM
missions.
The matter is one of considerable
interest and many petitions are pour
ing into the legislature to have the
company supported. The alliances are
especially in favor of it. The Opposi-
ton claims that there is injustice
done the individual shipper and that
the old system is more equitable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
More Fine Horses.

Mr.. o. L. Thisler, of Chapman, re-
ceived last week a carload of fine
imported thoroughbred horses, three
French coach horses and seven Perch
erons. Another carload of imported
mares came in this week. All the
horses are beauties and have been
selected by Mr.. Thisler with an espe-
cial view to their fitness for the west.
There have been no finer horses
brought in the county than these. Mr..
Thisler is to be congratulated on his
new acquisitions. The animals are
from the finest strains and have regis
tiers that are inferior to none. Mr..
Thisler has long made a specially of
thoroughbred stock and the horses on
his magnificent farm are noted
throughout central Kansas. Our farm
ers will be anxious to see the new i'm
portations and may be sure that visit
to them will be we'll repaid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
KING SNEAK THIEF.

He Makes on With a Bank Wallet Con-
tanning Many Thousands Of Pounds.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-About noon a
stylishly dressed man accosted in the
National Provincial Bank of England q
clerk from the London branch Of the
Bank of Scotland, who was standing at
the public counter in the act of making
a deposit of money. While the CONVEX
sation was going on man, evidently an
accomplice of the stylish stranger.
snatehed from the clerk a wallet con-
tanning bonds and checks representing
many thousands of pounds and ran out
of the bank. He has not been capt
ured. The clerk who was robbed was
a youth named Mckenzie, only IS years
of age. On his arrival at the National
Provincial Bank he went TO the public
counter and placed leather setchel
containing eli, 495 in Bank Of England
notes upon this counter. The notes
were of various denominations, from
e1 .OO0 down
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
THE CAUSE OF CHRIST.
Interesting Meetings Being Held
at the Christian Church.

Interesting Meetings Being Held
at the Christian Church.
The most interesting meetings our
city has enjoyed for some time are now
in progress in the Christian church, on
Buckeye, between Sixth and Seventh
streets. The preacher, Elder I. M.
Myers, is powerful speaker, clear,
logical and above all, intensely in
earnest. His discourse is full eff elo-
quence as be expounds the WORD"
The meetings began last Saturday
evening. He took for his theme, "And
five of them were wise and five were
foolish" and gave strong discourse.
On Sunday morning he addressed a
large audience on Growth" The
new and suggestive arguments and the
sweet singing of Prof, F. L. Cook, of
Fl. Scott, who accompanies him, at
tracted an equally large assembly on
Sunday evening when he spoke on,
u1 L uDIl OCOOh1O q OhAASSAN'
A full house greeted him on Monday
evening to listen to his earnest words
on, 1.-THE Marriage Supper"
Last night the house was well filled
long before the appointed hour for the
lecture, 81 am the Light of the
World" There were two accessions.
Perhaps the most interesting feature
of this series of meetings is the daily
afternoon "reading'-a novel and in
structive way of studying the scrip
lures. Last Sunday afternoon at $3.50
the subject studied was, "a Mothers
Influence"
The subject on Monday afternoon
was Christ and Believers" yesterday
"How to Work for Christ"
The singing is excellent while the
solos of Prof. Cook would alone repay
one for attendance. Services begin
each evening at 7:3O. Readings al
$50. Nothing sectarisn, so bring your
bibles and come. Everybody welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
CARRIAGE WORKS FIXTURES
The Courts Ruling on the Injunction
Other Court News.

In the State Mutual Insurance Co
VS.. L. B. Johns yesterday afternoon,
Messrs. Little for the plaintiff and
Stambaugh, Hurd & Dewey for the
defendant argued a motion to dissolve
an Injunction against the advertised
sale Of the fixtures and machinery in
the carriage works. Judge Nicholson
held the boiler, bellows, FORCES and
similar things to be fixtures. a box
setter, drop hammer and about thirty
similar articles were held not to be
fixtures. The injunction was sustained
as to the fixtures and dissolved as to
the rest. This takes much of the val
usble machinery out of the works. AS
the boy remarked of his dog run over
by the cars, "hen never be Of much
use as dog" So the carriage works
will never be of much use as a carriage
works again.
The case of state VS.. Moulton has
been continued owing to the absence
ofDr. Feity who is one of the chief
witnesses for the prosecution.
The case against Mary and Michael
Hickey resulted in Michael being dis
missed. His wife pleaded guilty on
one count and was sentenced to &c
days in Jail and a fine of 500.
Shockey VS.. Spangler came up fol
trial and the jury gave a verdict fol
the defendant after being out for q
short time,
All jurymen were discharged. The
court is busy with court cases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
ABILENE SHOULD CELEBRATE.
A Suggestion as to Advertising the
New Water system.

New Water System.
The standpipe for the Waterworks
arrived tOdays over the Rock Island
and will be placed in position at once.
AS before stated the waterWorks COM
pany will not, however, wait until the
standpipe is erected before giving the
city Abilene Springs water. 1t is ex-
pected that the new supply will be here
by the last ofkthe week.
One of Abilene's most public spirited
citizens remarked to the REFLECTOR
this Afternoon that the city should cele-
crate the advent of the, new water by
public festivities of some kind. The
idea is good one and should be car
ried out. The inviting of the mayors
of the neighboring cities, giving them
banquet, some public tests of the
force of the water, etc. would do much
to advertise Abilene's new acquisition.
Besides this everybody could be given
a free drink of water, a proceeding
that in itself would be considerable of
a novelty to some. Our city officers
should get a move on themselves and
that speedily to advertise Abilene and
her model waterworks system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
Advertised Letters.

The following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining ia the Abilene post
office for the week ending Feb. IL,
1891. Have your mail addressed 10
street and number, and 1t VIII Dc
promptly delivered.
LADIES LIST.
Coleman, Miss Mary Dayhof. Mrs MARY
Thomas, Mr. Allie.
GENTS LIST.
MI. NJ Gseer, Edwin
Headley, B H0noAE E,i "a
Jartun, Pleasant Kline EAt LIN
Marshil, Geo Stalna' tIi9ann
Stamey. G 20 .OA, 80
White. Charley.
DEPARTMENT LIsI.
Kerr, Rob't W,
Persons calling for the above VIII
nlease say advertised" giving date:
n B-Under the late order OF the
nnstmaster general, one cent tlel VIII
be charged for all advertised letters.
" D. B. GoRDEE, Postmaster
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
A Change of Firm.

The stock of goods formerly owned
by Simon Rothschild and purchased by
Thos. Kirby some weeks ago were to-
day sold to Mrs. Simon Rothschild who
will conduct the store hereafter. The
firm name will be NJ. Rothschild and
the business will be conducted on the
same generous principles as before.
The Rothschild stock is well known
the county over as one of the largest
ever known in central Kansas and al
though during the assignee's sale the
prices on everything were cut to a
ruinous rate to sell the goods, the new
proprietor will make no change. In
stead the stock viii be kept complete
and the most astonishing bargains in
Rentlemen's clothing, underwear and
everything that pertains to a general
furnishing establishment viii be given.
1t will pay all who want anything in
the stores line to give ROthschiId a
1ll. 247-hSr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-02-19
First publication Feb. 1s, 1891.
SHERTFF'S SALE.

Under and by virtue Of an order OF sale is
sued by the clerk of the district court OF
Dickinson county, state OF hansas, IN
cause pending therein, wherein James MOT
lev Is plaintiff and william L. Cooley, Emma
o. Cooley and Thomas Kirby are defendants
win,
On Monday, March %, AID. 1891,
at the front door Of the court house, in the
city of Abilene, unity of Dickinson, state
of Kansas, at 10 O'Clock a. N. Of said day
sell to the highest bidder for cash, the FOL
lowing described real estate to-wit;
d.. Lot number twenty-five (25) and the east
half (II0 OF lot number twenty four (2I) in
block number nineteen Q9) in Auney and
Hodges addition to the city Of Abilene, In
Dickinson county, state OF kansas
The said real estate will be sold pursuan
fofthe judgment OF the court In raid cause
recited Ia said order Of sale
Witness my hand this 18th day OF Feoruary'
D, w. NALL,
&5 Sheriff Of Ulckinsoa C0nAtyI