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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
THAT FUNK.
How PETER Took to the Woods at
Manhattan.

now EenST look 10 Lie HOouS dO
Manhattan.
Manhattan Nationalist: With his
characteristic lack of candor and p1liti-
cal honesty w. IL. Bower succeeded in
preventing the debate between Senator
PETER and J. r. Burton, Esq. The
plain truth is Bower got scared and
PETER flunked. The latter has been
pounded about by the eloquent young
Burton until he anxiously grabbed tie
fiimsIest preteXt to escape another Cas-
tigation and so pat himself in the
hands of his friend5" and ran. The
fact is tie venerable committee of the
peoples party didn't propose to have
the farmers see how completely the
great mngul Of their managerie would
be put out of sight by young republi
can. So they drove their members to q
meeting at the park where Burton
couldn't be heard and ordered all hands
to stay away and advised them to go
away as soon as PETER was done! PEI
fer acknowledged that the contract WIS
made to speak with Burton at , clock
and common Courtesy would have
dictated that be keep his word.
The ordering of the members Of the
peoples party to go to their lomes
after hearing Peffer speak is one Of the
many species of b5ssismS under which
the people are kept. After backing
squareIy down from a voluntary con
tract to debate, Peffzrgoes to a meeting
of the faithful and after pumping them
full of toe and fiction, has the mar
shal's edict go into effect driving the
farmers like cattle to their homes
what strategy, what honesty, what
sublime patriotism
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

scheme fished about IN their pockets 70
get the wherewithal to pay their ooard
and had hard work to find it. Come,
farmers, go down in your pockets and
hand over some more hard earned
monty to keep these demagogues in
clover for another year.
The democrats of Saline county
have decided toput up no ticket but 10
leave the members of the party un
trammeled to vote as they please. The
central committee, however, issues an
address which declares that the demo-
Gratis cannot consistently support the
ticket of a secret political organization
with its obligations, grips and pass
words. the temporary success of which
organization has already injured the
credit and financial standing of our
state in the short time of its existence
far more than all the hot winds,
droughts, grasshopPers, prohibition
and republican rule has done OF could
do in many years to come" The
party seems to be in a hopeful
state of mind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Shifting Soil.
LReal Estate transfers reported b. George
MeniIl, abstract,

IReal Estate transfers reported b. GeOrg,
Merrill, abstract ri
A w Rice. trustee, to W ii Blunder
field, land III Wlllowd9It, Sl499.
A w Rice, atty in fact, to same
same land, 81.
z Reich and wife to G Reich, land
in Ridge twp, $500.
r Chaplin and wife to j II Goodsell.
land in Holland, 81.
Sheriff NALL TO National VI s. d Co.,
land in Wheatland twp 500.
w II EgglesJOn and wife to j Cline
land in Holland twp, $50.
Kansas L & L Co TO A w Messer,
land in Wheatland, 81.
e Bisher and wife to II j Putnam
lots in Abilene, 500.
HI Putnam and wife to G Alstrom,
land in Logan twp $3400.
Sheriff Naill to Abilene b Il l. asso-
citation, lots in Abilene, $l7OO.
A Shrlver and wife to b X Sheldon,
land in Holland, $1,000.
JH Brady and wife to T Kirby, lot
in Solomon City, 81.
VIC Gilleland and wife to X e Head
land in Holland twp, S.,
G w Devilbliss and wife TO james
Mitchell, land in Banner twp, $500.
T Byrne and wife to j F Berry,
land in Grant, 81.
j Berry and wife to B A MeAllister
same land and lots in Abilene, $65OO.
S Funk to NJ NJ Bledsoe, lots in
HeringtOn, $500.
Ell Thisler and wife to w Biesecker,
land in Grant twp, $1,000.
PL Thurman to NJ F Thurman, lots
in HeringtOn. S400.
John Johntz. assignee, to L Fisher,
lots in Abilene, S5.
w Elwick to A NJ Elwick, land in
Buckeye twp, $4,000.
CM England and wife to l. + De-
maree, land in Center, $500,
J Hewitt and wife to &C Siedle, lots
in Banner City, $3.50.
JE Bonebrake and wife to u a
Rogers, lot in Solomon City.
Mp JolIey and wife to Z Bone
brake, same lot, 81.
CB Baldwin and wife to E NJ Lyday
lot in Abilene, ST.
WB Lawrence to L Warner. land IN
Newbern, 81.
S S Halebaugh and wife to ID Senen-
fale, land in Ridge twp, sl4OO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Change of MANAGEMENT.

w. A. Burbank has resigned his
position as secretary Of tie Kansas
Farmers Fire Insurance company and
the directors have elected L. Fl. Worth
ington to fill the vacancy. At the same
time the general business management
of the company was given into the
hands of the Mr.. r. n. White.
With Mr.. Worthington in charge of
the insurance and Mr.. White in charge
of the financial department, together
with the fact that the directors and
stockholders are composed of our most
substantial business men and capital
lists, we predict that the Kansas Far
mers Insurance Co. will soon be one of
the strongest corporations in the state
of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
A CORRECTION.
Another News Lie Spiked by Mr.
Nottorfs Neighbors.
To the Editor of THE REFLECTOR.

Nottort S Nelghbors.
To the Editor of THE REFLECTOR.
In the Dickinson County News of
Oct. 18th is an article regarding Mr..
F. E. Nottorf, which we, the under
signed, deem it our duty lin justice to
Mr.. Nottorf) to correct. That article
claimed that he was president of
Banner alliance for about one year
including The election of last fall, when
he was supposed to have favored and
worked for the success of the ticket.
Now We wish to say that he opposed
the political part Of the alliance from
the very start and was never in sufi-
cient sympathy with the movement to
expect the nomination on the peoples
ticket for any Office and during the
time referred to he was a delegate to
all republican conventions and to our
knowledge, who knew him best, he
did not ask for any nomination on the
peoples ticket. Although his and our
political views may differ. yet as a
friend and neighbOr, We feel it our
duty TO criticise the article of the
News, which we consider uncalled for.
ADOLPH BERTsCHINGER.
JOHN z. CRAWFORD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
THE ITATA TRIAL.

Testimony in the Suit For Violating the
Neutrality Laws.
Los ANGELES, Cal, Oct 96.-ln the
trial of Richard Trumbun, George Burt
and Capt James Farrell, charged with
violating the neutrality laws of the
United States in loading the steamer
Itata with arms for Chill, ]. J. Fowler,
of the firm of Grace & Co., New York,
testified that Trumbull called upon
him last March and stated that his OBJ
ject was to purchase arms and ammu-
milton The witness introduced him to
w. w. Reynolds, of the New York firm
of Hartley, Graham & Co.
Reynolds was called and testified that
Trumbull purchased for him 5000 Rem
ington rifles, 1000 Lee rifles and 2,0OO,-
900 rounds of cartridges, paying there
for $50, 900. The arms and ammunition
were shipped to Oakland, Cal, and were
consigned to some foreign nation, the
witness did not remember what nation
United States Marshal Card testified
concerning the seizure of the Itata-
After the government counsel had
stated that the government did not in
Jenu u prosecute inc Case against OdP1
Farrell of the schooner Robert and
Minnie, Farrell testified to shipment at
Oakland OF number of cases of freight
which were afterward transferred
from the schooner to the Itata outside
of San Diego harbor.
Two of the crew of the Itata, who
deserted the vessel at San Diego, testi-
fed that the vessel had four guns on
board and fifty Chilian soldiers who
doffed their uniforms before the vessel
reached the coast of California
-Four thousand printers of Berlin have
decided to strike unless the employers
reduce the hours of work and advance
wages. The printers of Vienna also
threaten to strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
AFFAIRS AT WASHINGTON.
EIr. Blaine Busy at His Desk-The ChiIiar
Trouble Unehanged-Adm. GherardI.

Fit. Blaine Busy at His Desk-The ChiIian
Trouble eUnehanged-Adm.G GherardI.
WASHINGTON, Oct, 27.-James G.
Blame this morning resumed his duties
as secretary of state He rose early
and soon after breakfast went over to
the White house. Secretary Tracy
soon joined him there, and together
they had long consultation with the
president 1t was nearly noon when
Secretary Blaine left the-White house
and walked over to the department Of
state. He entered his private Office and
plunged at once into business. Orders
were given to admit no persons
not connected with the department
and the secretary began to hear re-
ports from the assistant secretaries and
other officials of the department Near
ly all had matters to bring to his atten-
tion and the secretary entered upon
their consideration with zeal.
Assistant Secretary Wharton, who
has been acting secretary of state dur
ing Secretary Blaine's absence, re-
turned this morning from flying trip
to New York to find the secretary at
lAAC AC4u1 VI IuC Sill VI SldOS-
There appeared to be no official news
at the departments respecting the
latest phase of the Chilian trouble.
Nothing has been received from Com.
Schley, and Secretary Tracy sent word
that there was nothing to communicate
upon the subject
Adm. Gherardi came over from New
York this morning and called at the
navy department. He is awaiting the
completion of repairs to his ships be-
fore sailing from New York for the
West Indies. The admiral speaks
in terms of commendation of the
operation of the system of en-
ploying labor in the navy yards
based upon competitive examinations.
He says that repair work now pro-
crosses with unexampled rapidity and
smoothness. The foremen have back
bone" and get the best work out OF
their men. Removals are made for
cause only, and no man has been rein
stated after discharge. The admiral
expects to sail southwark in the Phila,
delphia about November 9, and he will
probably be preceded by the Kear'
sarge.
Treasurer Nebecker has returned tC
Washington from visit to Indiana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Benefit Bargains.

The famous Benefit store of F. L.
Hirsch & Co., on North Broad way.
has just received a few cases of cloth
ing bought in Chicago by their resi-
dent buyer especially for the Benefit.
The goods are new and stylish and it
will pay every one in search of bargains
to see them. There are thousands of
other bargains in the store in the way
of underwear, drygoods, ladies' dress
patterns, ETC., but these are the newest
and will be sure to suit you. There
are but few cases so come quick if
you do not wish to be left.
F. L. HIRsCH & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Repentance at Leisure.

On complaint of his mother-in-law,
Mrs. c. a. Courtney, Warren Tobey,
of Hope, has been bound over by
Quinn's court to keep the peace under
bond of $500. As he could not give
bond he was remanded to jail. 1t is
expected, however, that bond will be
obtained soon. TObey, it will be re-
membered, came here from Hope about
two years ago working in Rothschild's
and boarding with Mrs. Courtney.
One morning it was announced that he
had elOped with and married his land
lady's daughter Eva, a bright and
attractive girl only IA years old, Tobey
being about ., They were married in
Salina and went to Hope to live. A
child has been born to them and it is
asserted that Tobey has been abusive
to his wife and little one. The COM
plant made by Mrs. Courtney is that
he threatens to kill the two whom
above all others he should protect.
The case is an unfortunate one, not
only for the friends of the family but
for the child-wife and her infant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
A CLEAN VICTORY.

There has not occurred in many
years so a complete victory for a
party to a series OF joint debates as Mr..
Burton has secured over Senator
Peffer, The peoples party has never
before been willing that republican
speakers should address their audiences
or refute their wild arguments. Finally
they put up their ablest man, United
States senator and sspirant for the
presidency, believing that he, if any
body, could defend their schemes.
From the start Mr.. Burton has so
riddled, exposed and demoralized every
argument made By the calamityite
speaker that the alliance men them
selves have blushed for their cause.
After three rounds PETER whines
enough" and sneaks out of the re-
mainder of the series. Whether the
other debates are held or not the
republicans have won a victory.
The whole state is laughing at the
pitiable weakness of the peoples party
schemes. 1t is a pretty weak party
that cannot defend its principles before
the enemy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
S. S. S.
Has Had Enough.

A well known farmer of Jefferson
township was in the city today and had
a good deal to say about the alliance
and it was by no means complimentary
He was an alliance man himself until
a few days ago when he left the party
on account of the election of W. H
Biddle to the state presidency of tie
organization. He says Biddle is very
Door farmer and that he hasn't a dollars
worth of property in the state subject
to taxation and he naturally thinks
that when a man Of that kind is put al
the head of what he- considered pow
erful organization, it is tine for tax
paying tOilers to quit it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Shearer's Shoe Store
The Baptist Meeting.

4 number of Withdrawing members
of the Baptist church met last evening
at the Grace Reformed church to form
new organization. For two years
they have been members of the Clay
Center church and Rev. Tuttle, OF that
place, brought the members letters last
evening. An address was delivered by
Rev. Riley, of Manhattan, after which
the letters were presented to the men,
bers and the articles of faith and
church covenant were read. An after
meeting was held and partial Organi-
zation was effected. Another meeting
viii be held three weeks from last
night when the organization will be
completed. The new church will prob
ably be called the Emanuel Baptist
church and for the present Rev.
Halaplain, the Greek-Armenian will
fill the pulpit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Not In 1t

For our health. No, not entirely. 1t
is the shekels we are after. and we will
be fair with you if you will "divy' with
us. We want part of your trade.
We need it and must haveit We will
begin by giving you great bargains in
boots and shoes at Shearer's Shoe Store.
Kenyon's old stand.
SIT MART SHEARER,
Manager.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Police Court,

The street force now has three delin-
quents laboring on the highways. Jos.
Boyer, the youth who stole gloves from
Sterl, was assessed SI3.75 and is work.
ing it out; H. Motler, who saw snakes
and other reptiles Saturday night, is
laboring out a fine of s32 and Ed. Van
Dusen is toiling with his little discrep-
ancV.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
ASKING FOR PARDON.
Duty's Father Wants His Son Re,
leased from Imprisonment.

Duty's Father Wants His Son Re-
leased from Imprisonment.
The REFLECTOR today contains a
notice of applicatis for pardon TO be
made by young Duty, who is in the
peniGentiary filing out two years
sentence. The particulars of this case
are yet fresh in the minds of the public.
Duty was discharged 10y Swift y Co.,
of Hope and day OF two after took
two mules to pasture, sold them and
skipped out for the vest, being arrested
at and brought back from Salt Lake
City, Utah. In district court, on the
advice of the county attorney, he en-
tered plea of guilty and was sentenced
to two years penal servitude. Later
on Swift & Co. replevined the mules
from Wyatt, but the case, when tried,
was decided in favor of the defendant
and he was given judgment for the
value of the mules. Duty's father, J.
w. Duty, of Graham, Tex, IS working
in his interest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
A Birthday Party.

About 80 young friends of Miss
Jessie Lehan were entertained by her
at her home on Vine street last even
ing, the occasion being Miss Jessie's
birthday anniversary, The evening
was an enjoyable one for all and the
hours sped only too quickly for the
quests
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Another Fatal French Wreck.

PARIS, Oct. 2G.-A passenger train on
the railway between Lyons and
Grenoble was deraiied near Moirans
to-day and ran over an embankment
A number of carriages were tele-
scoped and fifteen persons killed
and fifty seriously injured. Three of
the injured are not expected to survive
the night and fifteen others are in a
critical condition, one person having
both legs broken. The bodies of two
of the victims are crushed and manglsd
beyond recognition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Just an Everyday Affair.

Shearer's shoe store is just an ordi-
nary every day shoe store, where you
can buy all kinds of boots and shoes
every day except Sunday, at prices
that would make the house cat smile,
at Kenyon's Did stand on Broadway.
MART SHEARER, Manager.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

J. W. Gibson and T. c. Ayres are
representative farmers. The county
high school is chiefly for farmers SONS
and daughters. Elect Gibson and
Ayres trustees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Judge Nicholson made quick tracks
for Abilene when the expose of his
trade with the liquor men came out.
He did not explain things, however,
while in town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
What's The Matter With Mar
Shearer?

He's all right, he is opening Shear
er's shoe in Kenyon's old stand, where
he wants to meet all his old friends
and hosts of new ones. lie will show
you how to do the shoe act. See
him and ask him something about
prices on boots and shoes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Everybody knows that Mart Shearer
is the oldest and most practical shoe
man in Abilene, You will find him at
Kenyon's old stand, in Shearer's shoe
store where you can get good shoes for
YOUR money,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

The expose of the NIcholson-Crans
ton scheme is the talk of town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Mr.. Keller, of the Climax barber
shop, can now be found at the Elite
under Citizens bank;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Silas Baker is one of North Dickin-
sons best farmers. Not a word has
been said against him and those who
know him best are most certain that
he is best qualified for the position of
county commissioner,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
A KNOCK Down.!
FOLLOWED BY A HANGING.
The Scene Viewed by Hundreds
of People.

Our Lamps were
bought right at the
factory, knocked
down" into original
packages. We now
have them hanging in
our store and the fine
display is the admira-
ton Of all. If you
want a fine Hanging
Lamp and want to
buy it cheap, call on
us before our assort-
ment is broken.
We can please you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
Office for the week ending Oct. q,
1891. Have your mail addressed to
street and number and it will be
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
POLITICAL POINTERS.

POLITICAL POINTERS.
County Campaign Matters of Par
ticular Interest.
The republican ticket is winner this
year sure.
The expose of the NIcholson-Crans-
ton scheme is the talk of town.
J. W. Gibson and T. G. Ayres are
representative farmers. The county
high school is chiefly for farmers SONS
and daughters. Elect Gibson and
Ayres trustees.
Judge Nicholson made quick tracks
for Abilene when the expose of his
trade with the liquor men came out.
He did not explain things, however,
while in town.
Silas Baker is one of North Dickin-
sons best farmers. Not a word has
been said against him and those who
know him best are most certain that
he is best qualified for the position of
county commissioner,
Those parties who are kicking
because farmers will not stand by the
alliance ticket, will learn soon that
some farmers have mind of their own
and propose to vote for MAN for
county clerk Hope Dispatch.
When Nick is defeated it is under
stood that he will go on the rostrum
with lecture entitled, "Wbat 1 Know
about Changing Parties, Burning
Bridges and Making Trades to Secure
Office"
James Frey is one of the most pop
ular mer On the republican ticket and
his candidacy for register is meeting
with great favor. He is no political
chameleon, changing parties every
time All office is in sight.
S. J. Ellison's friends increase daily.
The perfect administration of the
duties of under sheriff has proved his
fitness for the higher place and as he is
a representative of progress and pros
perity lie will be elected.
\. c. Romig's election as surveyor is
conceded on all hands. He is an
expert civil engineer and the people of
the county want no green hands tam
pering with surveys. During Romig's
term not dispute has arisen.
G. NJ. BCeniZaT, republican nominee
for treasurer, ~as In tie city Tuesday.
Oar judgment is that no better man
could be named for the place. He is
an honest, honorable, upright gentle
man in every respect. .-[Chapman
Howitzer,
If We are Any judge. the republican
county ticket is gaining strength daily,
and if the sentiment keeps gaining
grOnnd as il is bound 70 do, We will
come out from three 10 five hundred
majority on the thir5 day of November
next HeringtOa Times.
Speaking Of the Mead,EIurd letter
the Heringtou Times says: "In addi-
tiOn TO this other evidence, we under
stand, will be forthcoming between
now and election day. which will show
conclusively 10 every voter in the
county the straight to which the peO-
pies party candidate is put to barter
for a reelection at the hands of the
people of this district"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29
S, S. S.

Stands for Shearer's Shoe Store.
Shearer sells shoes and Shearer's solid
shoes, Kenyon's old stand.
MART SHEARER, Manager.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

County Campaign Matters of Par
ticular Interest.
The republican ticket is a winner this
year sure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised giving date.
n. B.-Under the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent Il cl will
be charged for all advertised letters.
D. r. GORDEE, Postmaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

Those parties who are kicking
because farmers will not stand by the
alliance ticket, will learn soon that
some farmers have a mind of their own
and propose to vote for MAN for
county clerk Hope Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

PLUIIlP PIIy UUIIfCICU.
Banks, Mrs Jonathan Cooper, Mrs G
Davis, Miss lou HOrnish, Miss Fannie
Smith, Mrs DS Martin, 3rs A H
Johpson Mrs Attic L Hoffman, Mrs z
Bieker, Conrad Clark, Henry
COrruth, o A Cheatham, Nelson
Dawson, Ben Dice, W calvin
Fry, b Il Hauer, G II
Hook, Simon S Keller, Q
Langley, John McNulY, g
Mckenzie, OF Pickett, Thomas
Reed j + Ramey,JS
smith, Otis stevens, Lee
StumevRd, J P Thomas, s H
Wilson, Charlie Gibbons, BILLIE
Drew, Grangr=,L
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-10-29

\. G. Romig's election as surveyor is
conceded on all hands. Heis an
expert civil engineer and the people of
the county want no green hands tam
pering with surveys. During Romig's
term not dispute has arisen.