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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

We have abundant reason 20 b
proud OF our city. lite rapid growth in
population and commercial importance
IL most gratifying. That the CONNER
cial spirit has not destroyed desire
Tor charitable work Is seen in the
growth and development OF our great
eleemosynary institutions. The claim
that no CITY m this country OF the size
OF Grand Rapids s better provided WITH
hospitals and other charitable homes
probably true. But IN ore respect We
are sadly behind the times. Aud that
j. the absence Of an organization by and
through which our CITIZENS 10 their cf-
fort. TO d. good may DO the most ef-
fectlve work. As II - nvs thousands
81 dollars ere spent each year for
sweet charity" bot without system or
careful exa4ninsticn. and N many
cases a j. 10 he feared INV seiy. 3ns
can Ill be ave dsd by following the
example o. niany OF our eastern csss.
l,T organzing corporation Of associ-
sted css.Tities." These organizations
90 the most Efficient work They de-
sfr0r Tie business o. the professional
nseu8lcs ate ana SAVE the rhsrltebe
from fefnU Constantly imposed apon
bs ar worthy persons. = = ssszce riil
not admit ~ detail. All that car se
nome y 20 sofgrst the speedy oresnlza-
ton CT sucn a ASSOCIATIONS ~ sisi> city.
FnsB A. NxxsAno.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
ouR FURNITURE

Furniture and fame, the one has
been productive of the other. The
name OF Grand Rapids has been carried
q the uttermost psrtsof the earth a. the
famous furniture mart Citiessre made
AMI unnsde by their industries. litsrs-
ture snd arts. IL has been the portion
of this city to attain q world vide rep
utstion through the excellencs of its
furniture industry. TIE pre-emlneni
superiority universally accorded Us
designs aud the quality Of WORKMAN
ship, have brought fame and fortune.
The greatest home decorators OF the
century. the minds that conceive the
beautiful aud artistic ssornmsnts OF
ths fireslde. are within cur gates.
They are supplemented BY the brains
thai are able 70 direct aud execute.
and toe result hss been the upbniidng
Of the greatest f,fraTure factories Of
TIE world. There g nothing 70 COM
pare with them. They stand sione, a.
monuments % toe unuring real Of
ther projectors. These results have
beer attained n single generation.
TIRE founders OF tbs industry are still
honored members Of this-commnniry.
The second generation are bat just
taxing hoia. out With such iutslll-
gence snd force that the work can
safely bs entrusted " snsar care -
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

Grand Rapids Is as well prov ded
with hospitals snd institutions for the
maintenance snd care of the SEX and
worthy poor as Almost any city of iis
size N the country. THIS IA due. not
10 the extra ordinary munifeence of
anv one or two Of her citizens. for noas
Of these charities are entowed--bnt 20
the general phiianthrop'e spirit which
pervsdes the entire citv-iasiigated
and developed ~ a society waich was
organized IN lsi7 ~ few christan
women connectei with the several
churches OF the c1ty. Tais organization
was christened "The Iaion Beaevo-
lent ASSOCIATION" AMI today . owns
one OF the hest appointed hosp tals IN
Michigan. When the addition. winch
Il Gov nearly eonpleled i readY for
occupancy tRis hospital vii be pre-
pared far as thorough and scent &c
med cal and surg'csl work az any n
ting country. u i managed ~ board
OF directors. consisting OF men snd
women sslecfed becaase of their e.
pecsss htness for sHch duties Il IS
non sectarian tt corps OF physicians
and surgeons hss been chosen frons
asnong tne best talent IN the city. ard
every eEIeft u made 10 produce the
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

| hold that legitimate enterprise is
commendable IN municipalities as we'll
a. in the Individual citizen; that expen-
ditures of a public character for the
development of natural resources may
be the part of wisdom and good policy
for cities, and certainly warranted. if
thereby advantages are gained that
secure for the future of such .ocali-
ties continued growth and commercial
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

The government of this city has
always been intelligent, liberal and
progressive. and has kept well IN line
with, If not in advance of the city IN
It's march of progress and prosperity.
Our citizens have been unusually happy
in their choice and selection of repre-
sentative men TO nil the various Offices
OF the munic pahty-men who have
adequately represented and conserved
the vast and varied interests from time
To time committed To their care. An
examination of the list of past mayors
of the city Of Grand Rapids brings to
view the names of men who are recog-
nlzed as closely connected with its pros
perlty, and 10 whose careers both pre-
vious and subsequent to their terms OF
mAyorality they. themselves, IN CON-
mon with their fellow-citizens, can
point with just and commendable pride.
The various departments of the gov
ernment are so distributed and dele
gated TO boards and officers that each
can be easily comprehended. and
Its duties discharged, and all
tremendously blend in one body.
The two great departments, the police
and fire, and ali public Improvements
are managed and conducted by sepa-
yate comparison boards, appointed by
the mayor aud therefoA free from the
influence of politics, and IN q position
TO obtain the best possible results and
can exac. discipline and service from
the men in the employ Of the city that
could not otherwise be- obtained. The
construction of all sewers and the I'M
provemsnt of streets by grading. paw
ing or otherwise Is done at the ex-
pense of adjacent or abutting property
within . certain district deemed bene-
fitted, so that no one is obliged to pay
for such Improvement till it goes past
his own door, or IN case of
. sewer when Is is part Of the
system that passes ones door.
To further alleviate the burden Of
sncn Improvements, an amendment
has recently been made IN the charter
whereby the city can issue bonds, the
proceeds of which to pay for the work.
When done the tax payer can pay his
assessments in five annual instailmeuts,
being charged only s per cent. interest
by the city tor carrying the indebted
ness. This will prove of inestImsbIe
benefit 10 persons Of small means who
often find II difficult to raise in one
year or at one time. above ali other
usuAl demands. the whole amount of
such . tar. The free public schol sys-
tenn is mansged entirely by al indie
pendent board elected by the people
aud snswerable to the city council
only as to the amount of money to be
raised IN any one year by direct
tax or by bonded Indebtedness.
Although this city has kept pace with
the most thrifty cities in the country IN
its increase of population, and has
constantly received large accessions
from foreign countries. yet we have
never witnessed here that spirit of law
lessness and disorder so common IN
rapidly growing western cities, but we
present the aspect of a law abiding
people. and attribute this to the fact
that most people who come here pro-
cure homes and sssimIlsts themselves
with Us. and thus feel . personal inter
est in our welfare.
MILAN T. SrrARr
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18
OUR LUMBER INTERESTS.

With the DISAPPEARANCE OF the piner-
les the numbering trade is shifting to-
ward the south aud northwest, bat be-
cause of the immense quantity OF lun-
Der of finer grades consumed IN oar
furniture factories it will be years be-
fore the lumber trade IN Grand Rapid.
is extinct. The demand for lumber ie
active, the prices we'll sustained, and
advancing. This means for local deal
ers stimulation 81 the speculative
desire, aud it is probable. tnst much
Grand Rapids capital will be invested
In timber iants outside the state, while
the principal Offices of investors will re-
main IN this city. The volume of bus
mere transacted in this city 10 eDor-
monsly large. but the widely separ-
atei points of sale and delivery pre-
clude even an approximate estimate Of
the amount OF money represented.
The demand for high grade southern
pinee is buoyant, and / believe that m.
vestmen. In southern timber land Will
be ss secure and profitable as are the
investments In Pere Marquette. Mus
kegon ard other Michigan timber
lands made IN 1873. The future OF the
lumber trade in Grand Rapids 10 fixed
There wall always br a demand. and
consequently there will always he a
field for profitable investment. The
experience acquired 10y local lumber
men IN Michigan transactions will serve
to make them the shrewdeet operators
m foreign fields. The basis of MT q
few Of our most comfortable fortunes
i. in the lumber trade.
Box \ fpkTHFps
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

increase the summer travel. II is de-
signsd ~ = place for everybody 70
spend IN afternoon or evening and en-
JOY first class music in view ct the
prettiest little lake in Michigan.
JAMS X. CHAfMAu.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

The chefcf.es n Grand kssn.ds snsFe
n tne 9sn@Esi prosperity of tee city.
With The growth IA vopalstson they
nave steadily inersxs q "a snemeership
and snssuences That thls = ehnfrh-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

colleges Of our land. and many OF
them are now occupying high posl-
tons N other cities and states.
RoefR W. BprgEKFiELp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25

fJr tDu buckley ite,'uU. can :. dsu, Q
Nov. s." End "lIurrah for Harrison
and Reid" Sherman asked, "llOw
many People have our Churches and
| SchOolhouses Ruined?" ave are not
Ruined Morally or Materially" "None
Of our Candidates ever Shot Mt the
Flag" For Protection and Beciproc.
ity," "a Free Ballot and Free Count" ,"
For Harrison and Reid" "FOr Smith
aud Moore"
A company of 100 little boys and
girls dressed In red, white and blue
walked on the sidewalk because Of the
mud and were loudly cheered, as was
the procession at frequent intervals.
The Abilene Club closed the process.
sion with 50 men on horseback, the
Merchants Military band, the club on
foot.
Just as the procession got past Cedar
II began to rain and for 20 minutes 1t
fairly poured. Many teams left the
procession to seek shelter bat over 300
teams, nearly 100 on horseback and
about 800 voters were counted in the
parade. It was the finest ever seen in
county.
1t is safe to say that the procession
would have been one.third larger but
for the rain.
AFTERNOON MEETING.
The afternoon continued the rain
that had fallen In the morning and
made the fair ground meetings impos-
sible. An adjournment was taken to
the opera house which was jammed to
the doors, even standing room being at
premium.
4. l.. Dewey presided and intro
duced the speakers In II graceful
manner.
The Junction City band which had
acted as Chapmau's escort furnished
the music and IL was good music too.
Hon. J. Il. Burton was the first
speaker and for nearly two hours he
held the attention of the large
assembly. lie analyzed the platform
of the Peoples Party adopted at Omaha
giving the abusive and yillanous asser-
tlons regarding the people of this
Nation, many of them being in then n
ture of news to the Peoples PTtyites
present. lie dissected the unfair and
false statements of the party and
showed in a masterly manner the
malicious lihcls it puts on the Ameri.
can people.
lie was listened to with the bsit of
attention and given hearty aud frequent
applause. IL was Mr.. Blrton's 18th
speech for the campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
A Weeks Weather.

According to the weather report for
the past week corn, apples and
potatoes are the crops now to be con-
sidered together with the condition OF
pastures and ground for plowing
Corn in general is doing well. In the
central and northern counties through
the State it is in good condition; in Lyon
Coffey, Anderson, Allen and Woodsor
1t is in good shape, In the central and
western counties Of the south corn il
not doing we'll
Apples do not promise much yet
Flowing has progressed finely in the
counties within the ralnbelts and pas
lures are much improved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Theatrical Treats.

The opera house season is not yet
quite ready for opening but it will soon
be and Manager Harrison promises the
people of the city a treat, The spec
tacular representation Of Faust"
which WAS at Junction City last season
and created such furore in our sister
city is booked for the 22ud of Septem-
Der. 1t is one of the finest troupes
travelling and will be repeated in
Junction City. Fair week will prob.
ably have other attractions also. Sept.
9, 7 and the war drama, "The Ten
nessee Scout" will be presented by
Capt. Dobbs assisted by some home
talent. The cast will be selected in a
day or two.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
PRIZES FOR FARMERS.
The Abilene Fair Will Give a Chance
To Mako MonaY.

The farmers Of Dickinson county do
not all realize the opportunity presented
by the Abilene Fair association to add
"A few dollars to the income of the year.
In addition to the usual premiums
offered the association makes the fol-
lowing premium offer for the largest
and best exhibit Of agricultural pro-
ducts. Each exhibit must include
nothing but products of the soil, all of
which must be raised by one exhibitor.
The premiums offered should justify
an extra effort on the part Of each
producer and make this department one
Of the attractive features Of the fair.
Six premium awards: lst, $50; End
sl5; 3rd, $3.50; 4th, $40; 5th, $3.50;
9th, 50.
Every farmers boy can bring in a
sample of agricultural products and
perhaps take home nice premium.
The full premium list will be out
next week and should be studied by
every farmer in the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Resolutions of Respect.

AT regular meeting of Abilene
Post No. 63 G.. A, II. held in their hall
Aug. %, 1892 the following resolutions
were adopted;
WHEREAS, We are called again to
NOUN the loss of comrado of this
Post, aud
WHEREAS, We recognize the fact
that our numbers are growing less and
our ranks are Rapidly being thinned,
therefore, be 1t,
Resolved, That in the death of Com.
rade j. W. Gore we have lost worthy
member.
Resolved, That in his very sudden
death we are admOnished of the
approaching hour when in apparent
health tho angel of death may be
hoveriug near.
Resolved, That we as members of
the Post mourn his loss and with grate-
ful remembrance of his family and
friends condole with them in this sad
bereavement aud sorrowful aillction.
Resolved, That these resolutions
receive publication
DAVID MATTEsoN,
w. Il. DAVIDSON,
ID. ii. METZGER,
Committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
ONE HUNDRED TENTS COMING.
Visitors to the Great Reunion TO Be
Cared For,

Word was receivrd from Topeka last
evening that 100 tents will be sent by
the State for the use Of the veterans at
the reunion here Sept. 9, 7and s. The
tents will be pitched on the north end
of the court house lawn and will make
handsome camp.
The Trans Missouri Railway associa.
tiun notified the liremen today that one
and third fare from all sections of the
State including Kansas City and st.
Joe will be granted, thus insuring the
presence Of several hundred llremen.
The Fire department is arranging
for 800 cots to use in rooms for the
visitors to sleep on and the indications
are that all will be needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
CLOSE OF THE RALLY.
Judge Strang Interests Large,
Appreciative Audience.

Judge Strang Interests a Large,
Appreciative Audience.
The close of Saturdays big rally was
fully up to the standard of the earlier
portion of the day. The feeling Of
genuine enthusiasm noticeable
throughout the day lent much advaIt
age to the evening and the downcast
and discouraged appearance of the
calamtyites did not detrBct from the
Republican good cheer. IL Is becom-
ing more evident every day that Dick
inson county will cast solid vote for
Rcpublicanism aud prosperity. 1t is
safe to predict that not mgn on the
ticket will have less than 100 majority.
The opera house was crow ded to the
doors again Saturday evening. DR.. j.
NJ. Hodge presided and a number Of
leading Republicans occupied the
handsomely decorated platform.
The Chapman Glee club first enter.
tanned the audience with II Euub,r Of
songs which were encored again and
again.
The Abilene Glee club followed with
more music, Messrs. II, j. Hodge, j.
II. Niesley, f. Il. Nottorf and IL. L.
Ellison making fine quartette.
Judge j, @. Strang, Of Larned, was
then introduced and held the audiences
attention for more than an hour. 1t
was Judge Strang's first appearance
before an Abilene audience, lie is
strongly built, well preserved, good
looking man and has pleasant voice
aud good memory He spoke entirely
without notes and devoted his atten'
tion to the silver and tariff issues. lie
made convincing and earnest argu
ment and marshaled facts, hgures and
illustrations in a mastery and pleasing
manner.
The severe storm that arose about II
O'Clock cut the meeting short and an
adjournment was taken.
The day was a success throughout
despite unfavorable weather and long
will be remembered by the Republicans
of Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
A Fine Display of Hats,

AS we passed down broadway this
morning our attention was drawn to
Sterrs north window where they have
on display and well arranged some Of
the new fall novelties in hats such as
the new non.breakable In brown and
black Dunlop, Yoeman and Knox
styles aud the new Savoy Sterl, the
halter, makes a study Of the hat busi-
ness aud buys only the best quality
and best shapes in the market. Buy "A
new hat at the largest clothing and hat
house in central Kansas, that Of G. G.
SteTl & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
MAY MOVE TO Topeka.
Peoples Party Headquarters May
Leave Enterprise.

State journal: John W. Breidenthal,
chairman of the Peoples Party State
Central committee, is expected here
this week to make arrangements for
moving the Pupulist headquarters to
Topeka. Perry Maxson, Levi Dunn
bauld and 5. W. Chase, all Influential
Populists, have insisted from the first
that Topeka is the place for central
committee headquarters. Maxson says
It is BrHidenthnl's fault that the State
headquarters were kept at Enterprise.
Breiienthul wanted bis headquarters
there to keep people from knowing
what is going on and soms of the
strongest men in his party assert that
il is carrying the idea of secret work
little too far. Populist headquarters
are likely to bo opened here early in
September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Extra Mail Service,

The county is 10 have an extra mail
service that will be of much value.
Through the eff Irts of Postmaster ID.
II, Gorden the postonice department
has ordered mail carried on the Rock
Island train going west at 1890 and
east at 3 p IN, and taking mail at
every station thus giving two extra
mails a day. 1t will give quick mail
to all parts of South Dickinson, leaving
here at 3 p. IN. and reaching all points
on the Missouri Pacific as well as
Hutchinson and Wichita the same
evening. 1t will be the most valuable
addition to mail facilities for our bust
ness men given US in long time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Abilene post
office for the week ending August 23,
1892. Have your name addressed TO
street and number and it will be
prom pity delivered.
Crute, Miss Julia Ming, Gracev
Gross, Geo Hoich, l.
schmidt, Herman secrist, NJ
Snider, Jno w smith, Pro, II W
Stanbrough, Luther waite, DIR
Brown, Jw Sebring, A
n. Binder the late order of the
postmaster general, one cent Il c.l will
be charged for advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
ID. X. GoRDEN, Z. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Republican Day at Talmage.

Reports from the Talmage Peoples
Party picnic say that it was quite a
Republican day. There was shooting
gallery and the Republican shooters
made better scores than the Alliance.
Then they had ball game and the
Republican team defeated the Alliance.
Then the ball play got into aquarrel
aud the Republicans licked the ALI.
ance. Take it all around 1t was pretty
good Republican weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
VICTIMS SELECTED.
The Peoples Party Chooses Its
Ticket.


The Peoples Party county committee
met this afternoon and counted up the
vote on the candidates for the county
ticket. 1t stood as follows:
For probate judge-C, @. Hutchin'
son 347, NJ. Bryson 205.
For county attorney-R. II. Kane,
$40, Q, S, Crawford 262,
For superintendent. G. Wine 4l9,
ID. ID. Ilornaday 2Si,
For district clerk "A, l.. Russell S76,
+. ID. Carman 2s7
For Representative M, Z. Kelley
$40, l.. Z. Houlz 1903,
Tho ilrst named make the ticket.
For commissioner j, A, Patterson
was nominated by a big majority ovel
j, w, Hoover,
For high school trustees W. u
Harris and John Erwin were endorsed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
"@'--
AND THBY STOOD UP FOR KANSAS.
Hundreds on Hundreds Of Republi-
cans in Line-Inspiring and Pa
triotic Banners Cheers and Good
Feeling Everywhere Speeches.

There have been big political process
sions in Abilene. There have been
days when there was much enthusiasm
and good cheer. But never was there
more hearty patriotic sentiment,
never were there 80 many voters in line
In a political gathering as were seen
today at the county Republican rally,
despite the fact that IL rained during
the morning and kept hundreds at
home. The people came out from
every section Of the county, They
came on horseback, In delegations, by
cars and in carriages. The ladies and
children came and the town was alive
with well dressed happy people every
man, woman and child wore the inspir-
ing motto "Stand up for Kansas II
was day to be proud of-a day to
remember.
II rained early in the morning and
at intervals during the forenoon,
threatening severer storms and keep
ing many ut home. The streets we're
thronged, however, as the hour Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25
Lands for Sale.

The Moline Plow Company, Of
Moline, Ills, are Offering the following
described lands for sale very cheap;
The 8 9 ! of sec, 2s, the and J
of g | sec, SS, the W / and s ! of n W
of sec. 27, all in t 10 and r L. Also
the of sec. Is, I IL, X | east.
Correspond with them for for prices.
II t&c IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-08-25

Be sure and put a box Of Ayers pills
in your satchel before travelling, either
by land or sea. You will find them
convenient, eillcacious, and safe, The
best remedy for costiveness, indiges-
tion and sick headache, and adapted
to any climate.