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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
To Perpetuate the G. A. R.

A plan has been matured by D. c.
Tillotson, past captain Of Old Abe
camp Of the Sons Of Veterans Of To-
peka, by which the G. A. R. is to con-
sist Of two classes somewhat similar
to the Loyal Legion--in order to
finally embrace the Sons Of Veterans
and to perpetuate the Grand Army.
This plan proposes to have veteran
and a cadet legion. The first to con-
sist Of all those who are now eligible
to membership in the Grand Army.
The cadet corps or legions to consist
Of the sons. 1t is also provided that
any member of the cadet corps who
may hereafter bear arms in the SER
vice Of the United States shall be
eligible to membership in the veteran
corps. 1t is further provided that
the posts Of honor shall be filled by
veterans, and that no member Of the
cadet corps can be be elected to COM
mand or as delegate to any encamp-
ment unless he shall have received
u majority Of the votes Of the veterans
present and voting. This is to avoid
the standing objection that the
"young fellows" would soon run the
Grand Army. The G. A. r. has
probably reached its highest member
ship and will steadily decrease here
after unless some plan is adopted by
which it can be kept up. The boys
in blue are passing over the line and
too soon the last veteran OF the rebel
lion will be gone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14


The senate refused to consider the
new libel law asked for by the Kansas
newspapermen. The bill provides
that when actions for libel are
brought three days must have been
allowed q paper after demand to make
correction, in case of daily papers,
and ten days in case oiweekly papers.
The bill provides that such retrac
tons must DO made in the same Kind
Of type and given the same promi-
nsncs Al the alleged libel. In cases
Of political libel the bill declares that
corrections must be made week
prior to the election. In such cases
where corrections are made the
claimant is entitled only to actual
damages. Otherwise the editor Is
liable for general damages. 1t is in
no sease a license to libel but gives u
paper protection against misinior-
nation. The Kansas senate has been
treated better by the newspapers than
II deserves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

The argument that bettlns should be per
mltted on race tracks because without u
county fairs would he failures Is MT good II
these fairs cannot be conducted without u
gambling attachment, in The interest Of good
morals they had better not be held ut all
STERLING Bulletin.
The facts are that fairs cannot be
proftably held at all until times are
better and more general demand for
them exists. The fair is n back num-
Der, Even the state fair has been a
failure and the association has lost
100000 in trying to give Kansas a
good exhibit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

1t is reasonably certain that there
will be no relief for our supreme
court from this Legislature. The
Populist senate will do nothing which
does not promise a good berth for
Populist politicians. The senate bill
provides for six appellate judges to
be appointed by the unanimous APP
proval Of the three judges Of the
supreme court. OF course Justice
Allen would have TO be placated with
two appointments. just what bust
ness a supreme Judge has in naming
subordinate judicial officer is not
very clear The supreme Judges
ought to be removed as far as posi-
BILE from the pressure Of partisan
politics. To give the supreme court
the power Of naming six appellate
Judges would drag the judicial
ermine in the very depths Of political
partisanship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
Time to Commence Work.

1t is less than eight weeks until
our city election. On the first Tues
day in April the city will elect q
mayor and one half Of It's counoilmen
This means n substantial change in
the city officials and apostolic change
in the method of the city's admins
tration. The time to prepare for
such change in the administration
Of city affairs during the coming
two years, is during the few weeks
that proceed the city election. From
now until election day the schemes,
the INSCRIPTIONS and the selfish will
be pushing themselves and their
friends to the front with the view OF
discouraging able and honorable men
from accepting official positions at the
hands Of the people. This class work
in secret and endeavor to allay all es'
element and interest in the election
until 1t is too late to secure a
thorough registration Of voters, or
affect an organization by those who
desire good, honest and faithful ad-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
The Appellate Court Bill.

The new appellate court bill has
passed the senate. The bill provides
for two courts, with three Judges
each, one to be called the presiding
Judge and the Others associate judges.
The state Is divided into two divisions
to be known as the Northern and
Southern divisions. These are
divided into three sections, eastern,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
The New Congressional Bill.

There will be merry war over the
Blair bill reported from the congress
sional apportionment committee Of
the house when that measure Is
brought up on general orders. The
apportionments the bill makes are not
calculated to keep up entirely cordial
relations between members-elect and
aspiring candidates to congress.
The most serious opposition Will
come from the friends Of Dick Blue
who is thrown into the old Second
district. The bill plays shuttle-cock
and battledore with Calderhead and
his friends, and makes q veritable
shoestring Of the proposed new fiith
district. 1t places A. II. Ellis in the
same district rs well as Webb McNall
and Dick Picker all Of whom are
aspirants for congressional honors.
The new Sixth was evidently made
purposely for J. Ralph Burton. Bur-
ton desires to be nominated and
elected to the lower house OF congress
in 1876. That arrangement instead OF
getting him out OF the way OF other
aspirants for the toga will give him a
prestige well worth striving for, Bur-
ton thinks, as then he would be in a
position to dictate terms TO the fel-
lows, and by getting of the congress
sional track give some other chance
for the appointment to the lower
house, which, through his becoming
United States senator, would become
vacated. Burton is the only real
prominent man in the proposed New
9Th"
The proposed New Seventh takes
Chester | Long into the bailiwicks OF
ex-speaker A. W. Smith and George
l.. Douglass, Marsh Murdoch and Joe
Ady. This Of course will precipitate
a convention fight there and probably
bring about bad blood.
The proposed New Eighth district
leaves the field open to Senator Mil
ton Brown, ex-senator j. W. Kush
and Buffalo Jones--unless Bob Hop
kins should find a bee buzzing lightly
in his political bonnet. The opposl-
ton affect TO believe that the proposed
New Eighth was manufactured at the
bchest Of Mr.. Myton for Buffalo Jones
which is not likely in that the buffalo
hunter has lost his residence in Gar
den City, and is too busy building
railroads toward the north pole, from
the Gull Of Mexico, to bother with
such u situation.
The facts seem to be: The Blair
bill was reported from committee be-
cause the Frazier and other bills were
worse. The impression obtains that
a conference committee needs to be-
called rs the senate would never con-
sent to knock out Baker, their only
member OF the Kansas congressional
delegation left, besides PETER, rs this
Blair bill does by putting him in Mr.
Calderhcad's district. - [Leayenworth
Times
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

The fact that Mr. Cleveland's Sec
rotary of the treasury is compelled to
borrow money, now al A per cent,
when he could have borrowed last
November at 3 per cent, shows
whittier the Democratic party is drift
ing us. If they only have a little
time they will place the credit Of the
government in the same deplorable
condition in which they left in 1861,
when they were offering 70 per cent
interest bonds with very few takers
at that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
pose Of it..

Another man has had honors thrust
upon him. A. P. Riddle, the presi-
dent, has turned over the entire
arrangements for the North Central
Kansas Editorial meeting to the sec
retary. T. A. Sawhill, of Concordia'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

Judging from the emphasis with
which the legislature has sat down
upon all measures introduced TO
lessen the severity Of the prohibliory
laws, there is no probability that
there will be any prohibitory lcgisla-
ton this session, unless il be such rs
will more eilcctually enforce the law,
The state Of Kansas evidently does
not want resubmlssion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
DR.. McCasey, the Pop superinten-

DR.. McCasey, the Pop superinten-
dent Of the state asylum, has left the
reform" party. He says; 1.-THE
Populist party is heterogeneous
mass made up Of malcontents from
all the parties adhering to diverging
politics. 1t is impossible under the
present leadership to secure united
and successful action. The leading
Populists killed their party by nepo-
tism and in every conceivable way
'hogging into the public trough ="
ought to know all about it,
He has been as prominent as any Of
them in the deal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

The AapdoodIe Of the Topeka Jour
nal about wine being served at the
Baker banquet would have more force
II the Journal had not had three mem
bers Of It's force on hand to help dls-
..xan ns ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
BONACCORD.

Eugene Eyer, Of Belle Springs, was
shaking hands with old friends in this
vicinity last Sunday
The teachers reading circle held at
Belle Valley last Saturday, was not
very well attended, owing to the
cold weather. The teachers cannot
well afford to miss one Of these
meetings.
Henry Evans, an ex-soldier, spent
Monday in the county seat doing bus
mess with Uncle Sam.
The Ash Grove school will give an
entertainment in two weeks.
Fred Kugler, Of Solomon, is spend
ing a few days with his parents.
Israel Stark is attending court this
week.
Harry Engle is on the sick list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
THURSDAY, FEB. IA, 1896.

A whole lot oil Democrats can see
now why Joe Lowe was pretty well
satisfied to run a losing race on the
Democratic ticket last fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
County YIeGu!el's Report.

Quarterly statement Of the County
Treasurer Of Dickinson County, Kan
sas, showing balance in his hands for
quarter ending January 2ath, 1895
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

STATE OF KANSAS.
Dickinson County.
I,C. II. Pattlson, treasurer Of Dickinson
county, Kansas, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief
C.B. PATTIS0N,
Treasurer
subscribed and sworn 10 before no trls ~
day Of February. A. d. 1895.
v.E. NorroHS.
fsuAL.l County Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

II the hair is falling out or turning
gray. requiring stimalsnt with
nourishment and coloring food. Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover Is
just the specific.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

That is easy. Because the general
rat off on n hill two miles from the
lighting and the private got down in
front Of the encmy's guns, To him
that hath shall be given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
POP EAST THIRD STREET.
Advertised Letters.


The following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postofice for the week ending
Feb. 70, 1895. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Behuns Henry Gels Mrs A N.
Home John Huffman Nina
Kelkeneles WE Micklins Mrs Geo
Witt Coca Welty Levi
Wheat A Y0nng Fannie N
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. l.. STROTHER, P. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
VIII Close Tomorrow.

We the undersigned merchants of
Ardmore, l. T., agree to close our
doors on July 4th, 1895, provided
others handling our line will 10 the
s-me:
Westheimer & Daube, general
merchandise; Frankfurt Bros, dry
goods; Glenn & Peoples, dry goods
Cox's Racket Store, dry goods
w. o. Duston, dry goods; Bottoms
& Hamilton, shoe store; r. w. Ran
dol, general merchandise; j. B.
Brown, auction store; John
Lenk, outfitter; c. a. White
hurst, general merchandise; Gold
smith & Norwich, gents furnishing
goods; j. II. Hopkins, dry goods
Millsap & Lyle, shoe store; J. n
Barall; Munzesheimer * Daube, dry
goods; w. A. Payne, groceries; J
X. Jenkins, groceries; Harris < Hill
groceries.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03

The Ardmore base ball team goes
TO Pauls Valley tomorrow for the
purpose of engaging the nine at that
place in a match game. The person
mel of the team and THEN positions
are as follows: Davenport, catcher;
Williams, pitcher; Laughlin, first
base; Coleman second base; Harter,
short stop; Fuller, third base; Ken
dali, left field; Silversmith, center
field; Mcfarland, right field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Stole His Pants.

Last night some fellow without the
fear of God and evidently at the in
stigation of the devil, entered the
sleeping apartments of Lon Smith
and stole his pants. The evident in
tention was to get money from the
pockets, but in this he reckoned
without his host for he got "naray u
cent Entrance was effected
through the screen door. Lon says
the fellow must have been a stranger
or fool, else he would never have
taken the desperate chances he I'd
with no possibility of reward.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Suicide az EIoIdc :.

q. w. Montgomery and W. s.
Martin, of Holder, were in the city
today. From them it was learned
that Mrs. Shaw, wife of Frank
Shaw at that place committed sui
eide Monday night by taking NOR
phine. Family trouble was the
cause leading to the rash act. 1t is
said that there is considerable bitter
feelings against Shaw and his broth
er who are blamed with having
goaded the poor woman to despera-
ton. She was a good inoffensive
lady commanding the respect of all
who knew Eer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Location Secured.

T. Z. johnson this morning closed
a deal with j. R. Pennington for land
on which to erect thirty-five ton
ice plant. The site is in South Ard
more, running through from the rail-
road to Douglas avenue, little south
of opposite the compress Work on
the storage house will be begun next
week and pushed forward to compile
ton. The plant will, without doubt
Mr.. johnson assures us, be ready foI
operation next season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
VIII Wed Tonight.

Mr.. c. NJ. Sitman and Miss Sadie
Bush viii be united in marriage this
evening at the residence of the
BRIDES mother. Rev. Volney John
son will tie the nuptial knot. They
are two of Ardmore's most highly re-
spected young people whose marriage
will mark an important social event.
The ARDMoREITE extends congratu-
tions in advance, wishing for them
all the happiness possible to loving
hearts in union bound.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
list Publication in ARDNoRKrrE June 70. Isss.l
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That Letters Of
administration on the estate OF W.H-Dotson.
deceased, were issued 20 the Undersigned By
the Judge OF the United States Court In the
Indian Territory, Southern Division. on the
nth day OF MAY, A. ID. 1895. All persons hav-
ing claims against said Estate are therefore,
hereby notified To exhibit the same 10 the
undersigned. properly authenticated. withir'
one year after the date OF such letters. ol
they may be preciuded from any benefit IN
said Estate. And II such claims be not exi
hibited, a. aforesaid. within two years aftel
the date OF such letters. they will be forevel
barred and preeluded from any benefit from
Given this 10th day Of June. A. d. Isss
J. T. MULKY.
Administrator of Estate OF W. Il. DOtAon.
deceased.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03

\ big jack rabbit jumped right into
party of domino players at the
Lindsay House bar last night about
IL O'Clock, creating great consterna-
ton. He was fished out from under
the ice box, where he had taken re-
fuge. The boys put him away and
we will probably witness rabbit
chase right up California street this
morning g.-Gainesville Hesperian.
Currv combs 20 at Herndon,s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Still Another Case.

w. b. LOwrance, of Buckhorn,
was in the city today and gave the
ARDMOREITE a pleasant call. He
came down to identify one of the
stolen cattle found in the possession
of Finley, Vaughn, Treat and Earl.
In this he had no trouble and thus
another case is fastened on those
daring thieves.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
A Verdict Of AequIttaI.

The jury in the somewhat celebra-
ted Woodson-Pittman case
rendered verdict of acquittal last
night. This case has attracted con-
siderable attention on account of the
prominence of the defendants. Their
acquittaI is a source of qualification
to their friends, who have never be-
lieved them guilty. Messrs. Dick &
Brown, their attorneys, managed the
defense in an excellent manner. The
prosecution was ably and strongly
conducted, but their testimony was
not sufficiently strong to warrant n
conviction, or at least the jury so
viewed it, juding from the verdict.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Spin scoops &c at Herndon's.

The order of the Golden Chains
charter applicants will meet in the
new Odd Fellows hall on Thursday,
July 4th at $3.50 p. M, sharp, for the
purpose of completing the organiza-
ton of a lodge of 81 charter mem
bers in our city. The charter mem
bership is composed of some of our
best citizens and this Of itself is suf
ficient guarantee for the present and
future success of the order in Ard
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03

During the sumner months, July
and August, the Indianola Business
College and Literary Institute, Ard
more, /. T., will offer special induce
ments to teachers who may desire to
secure either a business, literary or
normal course. 26-2w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Car Portland cement at Herndon' s

\ special train bearing w. W.
Pope, auditor, L. j. Polk, general
freight agent, Bryant Snider, assist
ant freight agent, and w. S. r. Par
ker, commercial agent, officers of
the Santa Fe route, were in the city
yesterday and expressed thems elves
as greatly surprised at the growth OF
Ardmore since the fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
THE GREATEST RAIL
ROAD ON EARTH
SAN1A FE RoU1E!

Teachers and others going to thl
National Educational Association
meeting ut Denver in July, shoull
remember that the SANTA FE OF
fers as low rates as anybody else
with better service.
Special inducements to small q
large parties.
Tickets ON sale July 3, 4, 5 and
limited to return July y, 13, IA d
10, except that teachers and othel
wishing to remain longer in Cold
RADIO, can obtain extension of linn
by depositing tickets with I'll
Joint Agent at either Denver, Co
orado Springs, Manitou or Pueblf
prior to July Is. Tickets thus d
posted will be available for retuI
passage any time prior to and Il
cluding September 1st, 1895
Privilege of attending Summf
School, Colorado Springs, on =
turn trip
Low-rate excursion into q
mountains after meeting is over.
For descriptive pamphlets a
dress w. s. KEENAN,, q. p. A
Galveston, Texa
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
I. O. O. r. Election.

At a regular meeting of l. o. o. F.
Lodge No. IL, held in their new hall
Monday night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: l.
R. Mason, N. G.; j. A. Mays, V. G.i
D. Redfeld, Per. Sec; o. Nj. Red
field. Cor. Sec; j. Moritz, Treas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
Croauet set CSC at Herndon's.

The rainy weather recently has
had tendency to retard work on
the various buildings under construc-
ton, but Notwithstanding that fact,
good headway is being made. Anoth-
er month will see them completed
and occupied.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03

Rev J. F. Aubrey returned from
Wynnewood last evening, where he
had been to fill an appointment, but
which he was unable to do on ac-
count of very heavy rain almost
inundating the town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
a. a. Gibson,
I. p. =. Fort Worth, Tex.
To Boston. Massachusetts and Return.

To Boston. Massachusetts and Return.
One fare for the round trip, July
3rd, sth, 9TH and 9Th On account OF
the Fourteenth international Con-
vention of the United Society OF
Christian Endeavor and the National
Young Peoples Christian Union, to
be held at Boston, Mass, July 10th
to 14th, 1895, the Texas x Pacific
railway will place on sale July 3rd,
4th, 5th and 9Th, tickets TO Boston,
Mass, and return at rate of one low
est first class limited fare for the
round trip, with final limit for re-
turn, August 5th. Exchange orders
will be drawn on Mississippi river
pateways: New Orleans, Shreveport,
Memphis and st. Louis, on the dates
named, with final limit August 5th.
Tickets east of these gateways, how
ever. will be limited to July 14th for
return, with privilege OF extending
the final limit to August 3rd, by de
posting the return portion OF ticket
with Joint agent of terminal lines al
Boston.
III YOU do not wish to attend this
convention, why not take advantage
I of this low rate and visit friends ol
relatives in the east, or enjoy your
self in the mountains or NJ the sea
4 shore for n short time?
For further Information, cali on ol
aGIr,ss yCar nearest ticket agent ol
GAsroS MEsLIER,
Gen'l Pass. & Ticket Agent,
W. A. DAsHIELL,
Trav. Pass. agent,
Dallas Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
y cedar pencils Sc at Herndon's.

Attention is directed to the ad of
the Nash Female Institute, Sherman,
Texas, which appears elsewhere in
this issue. II Ardmore young ladies
have to be sent away to be educated,
we know of no better school than the
one mentioned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-07-03
WEATHER AND CROPS.
From the Report % the
Department Of Agriculture For Ok
Ishsma and Indian Tsrstsrry.

From the weather bureau report
for Oklahoma and Indian Territory,
We clip the following pertaining to
this immediate section:
The first OF the week was excess
lively warm, the maximum tempera-
ture 96 to 100. This hot spell was
followed oy refreshing showers on
Tuesday night, with rains and lower
temperature every day since, so. that
the weeks weather has been first
class in almost every respect.
Rains were heaviest in Grant and
Garfield counties, northern section,
Lincoln, Pottawatomie and eastern
portion of Oklahoma county, central
section and eastern portion of Choc-
taw and Cherokee Nations, eastern
section.
Plenty of rain; corn and cotton
doing finely. Danger of wheat and
oats moulding in the shock. Pros
poets were never better for corn
which is almost made; plenty of
roasting ears
Cotton growing most too fast in
extreme south, lower bolls in bloom.
LOS of grass is being cut for hay.
The general outlook could not be
better.