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-V - r rtvr-.'' Hodge Brothers Great Stoye House. We now have on our Sample at prices Lower than any HOUie in tne UOXiniy, uur CD SS5 PC CD C3 stj TTsTe 2aa,Tre Stores zaxLglzigr in price fcoaao. 3 to $SO. Don't fail to see our Small SHEES IRON HEATERS suitable for Bed-Rooms. We will Guarantee the Best and Handsomest Oak Stove Made, as Cheap as you can Buy an ordinary Oak Stove. We want Everybody to come and see our elegant stock. Our assortment and prices will convince you that here is tne place to buy. HODGE BKOTHEES, - Abilene, Kansas. Ijje leflcdor THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 188S. AKTHOHY'S ASQUMEST. The Housing Bepublican Rally A Stirring Speech by Col. D. E. Anthony. Everybody "was surprised at the mag nitude and enthusiasm of the Republi can club meeting Saturday night. Ar mory hall, which will accommodate three or four hundred persons, had been engaged for the occasion. The club has 100 torches. They were all in line at a quarter past sevea, and three or four hundred more Rebublicans on the ground asking for more torches to cany, but there were none to be bad in the city. The procession started on Cedar and followed the line of march as previously outlined in theRErxECTOR. All along the route th streets were lined with multitudes of men,women and children who manifested their sympathy for the cause of Republicanism by waving of flags, clapping of hands and deafening cheers. When the procession returned to Armory hall it was evident that not one-half the crowd that wished to hear the speaking could get into the hall, and the committee procured the Bone brake opera house, which was filled as soon as the doors were opened. Col. D. R. Anthony made the ad dress of the evening. He spoke for two hours and a quarter and held the earnest attention of his audience from tart to finish. Col. Anthony is not an orator, but he iB a profound thinker and an eminently good talker. While we do not propose to attempt a synopsis of his speech, we cannot refrain from calling attention to one or two of the 6alient points made by the speaker. He said that Grover Cleveland was not sincere in the free-trade message which he sent to Congress last January, and to prove the insincerity of the President, he showed by statements made by Cleveland's intimate friends at Buffalo, that prior to Mr. Cleveland's elect'onin 1884 he was one of the most outspoken and avowed protec tionists in the country; that neither the first message which Cleveland sent toCoagress in 1883, nor the second message which he submitted in 1886, had Mr. Clevelamd said one word about the tariff being an "iniquitous and vicious" theory, and created for the sole purpose of "robbing" the people: that Mr. Cleveland's idea that the protective tariff "is robbery" resulted entirely from his ambitious desire to succeed himself as president, and in order to obtain the 153 votes of the solid Souta. without which all hope of a re-election must be abandoned, he stultifies fivery former conviction, turns a complete somersault on the tariff and at the behest of Carlisle, "Watterson, Mills, Vest & Co., launched forth that free-trade message which inaugurates a "fight to the extermination" of all protected industries of the country. Col. Anthony dwelt upon the sec tional nature of the Hills bill, and showed that while it reduced duties on sugar and rice prime necessaries of life, but a southern product less than 20percent.,lt reduces duties on all other necessarits of life which are pro duced in the northern States, from 40 to 60 per cent., and in many instances -admits the northern product free. The Mills bill reduces to an injurious extent or removes altogether the duties on American manufactures of the an nual value of $2,000,000,000, less than 5 per cent, of which are produced in the southern. States which dominate the Democratic majority in Congress, The ridiculous attitude in which Mr. Cleveland's statement that "the price ef an imported article is enhanced to the amount of the duty imposed" was retry 9eYcrj)MDded by the speeker.i Floor the Finest Display of STOVES ever shown West of Kansas City, and We are selling He showed clearly that the statement is not only absurd, but that in almost every instance where through the influ ence f a protective tariff manufac tured goods have been produced in this country, the price of the home product has been reduced instead of increased. Col. Anthony reviewed the history of the tariff laws of this country, and showed that during the periods of our nation's history whan tariffs have been high, that prosperity has invariably come to the people, and that during periods of low tariff, depression in bus iness, low markets and bankruptcy have invariably followed. The speech was an excellent one, well received, and carried conviction to the minds of all who heard it. Willowdale Eepublicars. The Republican township primaries have bsen postponed to Tuesday, Oct. 23d, at which time a meeting will be held at the Faukhouser school-house to nominate a township ticket for Willow da'e, at 7 p. m. Funeral Services. Monday about noon took place the funr ral services of Miss Mary Early at the home of her parents three miles north of town. A large number of her young friends were present to pay their last respects to the fair young life so suddenly blighted. The interment was made in the Abilene cemetery. The funeral services of Mr. C. Polley, who died so unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, was held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the church. Rev. T. F. Stauffer returned from the East on the 3:40 train to officiate at the services. Norman Medium Bead. Chas. E. Waters, of Minneapolis,suf fered a severe loss last night by the death of his fine horse, Xorman Medium. The horse was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels Satur day afternoon, and died about 9 o'clock Sunday evening. It is said that Mr. Waters was offered S1 0,000 for the horse last week. The animal was cer tainly a fine one, 7 years old, of mag nificent style and action, and giving great promise of future work. There is a suspicion that the horse was pois oned, ai: au inquest will be held this afternoon. THE FINAL DAY. The October Haces Close with an In creased Attendance Some of the Finest Baces Ever Seen in the "West. The close of yesterday's races was both interesting and exciting. The flyers made fast time and pleased the spectators by their good performances. The races are certainly fin and have deserved the best patronage that Abi lene could give them. The horses are among the best in the West and are making excellent time. Such races on the track at Chicago or in Kansas City would 'attract thousands of visitors, and the contests here would have, no doubt, done likewise if the people had fully understood the excellence of the exhibitions to be given. Yesterday's 2:40 trot closed with the following score: DonPullinar 3 4 6 Gray Bashaw " g o 3 ElyAlmont. "'i 1 1 Jock Rath '.. .. " 0 3 4 Frank Becker. '". .'".'& 5 5 Ashland Boy... 4 6 2 Time 2:35H, 2:05, 2;31H. The second race was a free-for-all pacing race with three starters. The race was a good one and showed in the second heat the remarkable time of 2:19J. The score was: Black York Bed Davis - S -I 1 -3 3 W. D.. Eme: 2S22'4.2:19I.2:22 Between heats JJorman Medium was brought out and gave an exhibition heat. Though he was sliehtlv ininrpd he made the fast time of 2:23. guuus are an new aiu waxraaiou :ogive satisiauiiim. EDUCATIONAL COLUMN. EDITED Br S. FORD, COUNT!' SUPER NTENDENT. The County Superintendent's annual eport to the State Superintendent for the year ending May 5, 1838, gives tbe following statistics: Number of organized school d'St'.'cts 123. Number of clerks reporting 123. Population between 5 and 21 years males 4,298, females 3,834, total 8,152. Number of different pupils enrolled in school males 3,545. females 3,116, total 6.661. Average daily attendance males 2,2J5, females 2,064, total 4,309. Number of teachers employed (not including Abilene)--males 78, females 73, total 151. Total number of months taught by male teachers 197J. Total number of months taught by female teachers 461i. Total salary of male teachers $28,- P.3-5 20. Total salary of female teachers $17, 0J6.27. Average salary of male teacheis $42. Average salary of female teacheis SS7. Average length of school year 6$ months. Average number of mills levied 13. Number of school houses built in the year 3. Cost of same 810,000. Amount of school bonds issued $10,500. Honded indebtedness May 31, 1888 $23,000. Number of persons exanrcec 202., Number of certificates issued- First grade 2, second grade 21, third grade 127. total 150. Number of persons receiving certifi cates who have had no experience in teachins 37. Teachers e uployed who are gradu ates of Normal schools o. Tea-Jhers who hold State certificates 2. Different schools visited by the County Superintendent 122. Number of visits made during the year 130. FINANCIAL EXHIBIT. KCBtPTS. Balance in hands of dislr'ct treasurer June 1, 1 - 5 'S7 J Amount received from county treas- uocrffomdisivicttaxes '3j61 Amount received from btate and coun- t" school CuDds C633 43 Amo'uDi. received f"om t'ie sale of school bonds.- - JIO 0 Amounlrecetvedfromallo.'iersoui-ces io&8 73 Tdal amount received durns ..aeycar for school purposes $Gi324 73 EXPENDITURES. Amount paid out during 1 jo year for teacher's wases and supervision. ..SSS'SH 1 Amountpaidror.ents,repai'-8,fucland other incidentals - 0310 li mouatpnidfor district libra-? and school apparatus - 599 99 Amoi'ntpaid for sites, uuiidinzs and jurniture Amount paid for a'l other purposes. - 19-3 21 Total amount paid out dunnff eyear for school purposes . ..55iSl9 79 Balance inhands of district treasurexs May SI. 1883 6705 Total receipts and expenditures, oai- anced ....w'Ja vt TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. Special Correspondence of the Refi. ctor. A large number of the teachers of southwest Dickinson gathered last Sat urday at Belle Valley schoolhouse, district 117, to ihold the first institute of the year. There was not only an unusually full attendance of teachers from the institute district but several teachers from the north and east parts of the county were present. The morning session was devoted to the usual opening exercises, appoint ment of committees, etc. After an hour given up to a boun teous dinner provided by the patrons of the district, the teachers reassembled for the regular work of the meeting. Some excellent music was rendered by the choir, after which the committee on constitution reported a strong and comprehensive collection of rules and regulations for the guidance of the fu ture meetings. The constitution was adopted. In the election of officers the follow ing were chosen: President, J. H. Neisley; vice president, W. E. Binder; secretary, Miss Lizzie Anderson; treas urer, Thos. McConnell; executive com mittee, W. E. Binder, S. M. Cook. A committee consisting of Chas. E. Bear and G. B. Allen was appointed to se cure one or more lectures during the season. "Primary Reading" was the subject of a good paper by W. E. Binder. A carefully prepared review of the life and works of Oliver Wendell Holmes was read by J. II. Neisley and was followed by recitations and quota tions from that author. This feature is proving a valuable and elevating ad dition to the institute's work. After a recess the following papers were read and generally discussed by those present: "Methods," S. M. Cook; "Relation of Teacher to Pupil," G. B. Allen; "The Philosophy of Sight," D. W. Ilolmes. Some miscel laneous business was disposed of and an adjournment was taken until even ing. The evening session was occupied by recitations, readings, songs, etc. by the pupils of the district and the teachers in attendance. Supt. J. S. Fold was present and gave an interesting and practical talk on ihe duty of patrons to the school. The usual resolutions were adopted. The following was the most noticeable: That we appreciate the efforts of our count f superintendent, J. S. Ford, to introduce into our schools Speer's course of study, as best adapted to the grading of the schools and that we will earnestly endeavor to carry out his plans in this respect. A resolution of appreciation of the president, j. a., jseisieys enorts tor the institute and congratulating him upon his re-election was also adopted. The institute, which was character ized throughout by ?n earnpst, progres sive interest and which was fru'tful in inspiration and practical results, then adjourned to meet in Solomon City, Nov. 10th. Liz".ie Andebson, Sec'y. 1 n 1 1 Republican Headquarteis. The new Harrison and Morton flag was hoisted today oyer Hodge Bros.' store as a signal of the Republican headquarters of the city. The Repub licans have hired and neaily completed the fitting up of a suite of rooms on the second floor of the block for the special purpose of making a political headquarters during the remainder of the campaign. Plenty of campaign literature will be on the tables and when the rooms are completed eve;y Republican voter will be invited to call whenever in the city. 1 1 A Model Grocery. The Parlor Grocery of Kump, Fickes & Co. is as bright as a new pin after the thorough renovation and repapering it has received, and mayjustly be called the model store of the city. It has also been enlarged, and yet the large force of clerks is totally unable at times to accommodate the rush of customers. Much of the firm's prosperity is directly due to the untiring efforts of the gen tlemanly manager, J. S. Shively, who has built up a trade of which any man maybe proud. We congratulate the firm and Mr. S. upon their success. 1 1 m 1 Sudden Death. Mr. C. Polley died very suddenly of neuralgia of the heart Saturday p. m. about 3:15. Mr. P. was severely injured during the August races by his dray team running away and throwing him out. breaking his leg by the fall. He has gradually improved, and this after noon took his first ride. While On West Third street he com plained of feeling ill. His wife drove home at once. He grew worse rapidly, being almost unable to alight. Drs. Felty and Austin were called but in spite of their skill be only lived a few minutes . He was about seventy yeara of age. Time of funeral will be announced tomorrow. The Holland creamery will oon open for the benefit of its patrons. Hon. J. W. Gibson is president and W. T. W. Sterling secretary and manager, a com- Jbination that is sure to win. A Cure for Dcarreoea. Mn J. A. Bumison, o? Colbuij. A'ontROinery Co., la., bas found oat now be can cuie any case of Diairhoea. Two o his children had Diarrhoea, for about six weeks he tiied foar different kinds of Patent Medicines without beneQt, but he finally got hold of a bottle of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy, which he says completely cured them, aod is confident it will care any case when the plainly printed directions are followed. Sold bv Hamcs &Nur-IicrafG. Twelve Years Afflicted. Blutfto.v, Tnd., ""eh. 0, 1887. I bare been afflicted with blood poison for twelve years. Have rsed prescelptieDS from physicians offered me during that period. Through the druggist, W. A. Gutelius, I procured ene bot tle of B. B. B. and since have used three bottles, and ail satisfied It has done me more good than anything 1 ever used. I am almost well, and am sure, within two or three weeks I will be perfect y well, after twelve years suffering 'ntenaely. Write or address Josef-b Fkist, Wells county, Ind. Baker and Confectioner. Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta. Ga. S. M, W SE, Is located in new quai ters on 3d Street near Spruce. iinp n UliVllUi' H KJUbUlUlU.il siinii inn n iiii iiii Gentlemen's Suits in the Latest Styles oT Goods and Guts. 0 ai-of-tow a Oi'ders g'sea prompt attention. Remember my new 'oc? cio:i. S. M. Wise, Abilene, Kas. TD Erie Railways In Conjunction, Opemte daily, fast, so'-d trains to the seaboard Yon may travel in Palatial, Pnllman, Buffeit Sleeping care, or by luxurious Pullman-built day coaches, and save $1.50 to New York, Buffalo and Niagara fai's; $2.35 to Albany and Troy: and $3.00 to Bos ton und New England S cates. Xo rival line or"ers the advantages of a system ot through first and second-class day coaches, Chicago to New York. It 13 the only line operating Pnllman cars to Boston and New York via Albany. It Is the only direct car line to I-ake Chautauqua, Eight hours In advance of competing lines. Fordetailed information, tickets, reservations in Pullman cars, and through baggage checks, apply ti your local Ticket Agent. Chicago City T'sket Offices: 105 Sonth Clark Street. Grand Pacittc Hotel, Palmer IIousp and Dearborn Station. L. P. FAKMEK. F. C. DONALD, General Pass. Agent, General Pass. Agent, N. " t k W. Ry. Chicago & Atlantic Uy. Give Them a uhance. Tbab is to say. joo : lrgs. Also all yoiKt eadilug mach-T'eiy. Ve.y svOl-der.-u't machinery jfc is. oSo., o-ily tbe laij,ei ai '-passages, Lut the thousands of litt'e Ldbes ard cavities leading from tl)P(P. Wen these are clogged and choked with TDatter wnich otrjbt rot to be there, jour iungs canuot ba' ' co itielr work. And what they do, t jey cannot do w fall. Call itcold,cough,croup, pneumoria, catarrh, consumption oc any of the family of throat and nose and head and lung obstructions, all are bad. All ought to be got rid of. There is just one sure way to get lid of them. That is to take Boschee's German Syrup which any druggist will sell you at 75 cents a bottle. Even if everythingelse hasfailed you, you ma,T depend upon for certain. " , For Sale. Twe young horses (two and three years old) cheap for cash or on time, terms to suit purchaser. Apply at this office or address Lock Bos: 268, Abilene, Kas. S-tf Vt hen JSaby tras sick, tto gave her Crstoria, When she was a Child, she cried for C&stori When she became Miss, sho clang to Cistorf, IVhen she had Children, she gave them Cutorift FARMERS- -Look to your interests and keep vour hogs and poultry free from cholera by purchas ing a package of Haas' Celebrated Hog and Poultry powder of Barnes &Xorth craft. Union Pacific Boute- (The Overland Route) The oaly line carrying the UnltedStates Overland M I. rt. ed -ect route through to Cheyenne, Ogden, 4a Lake City. Heleos, J'ortiaad. Sacramento, Saa FranPiscO, Los Angeles. San Diego. Colton and Pasadena, reaches more cities and towns in Neoraska. Colorado. Wyoming. Utah, Idaho. Montana, Oregon, Nevada. California and Washington Terriiory than any other line. liieonlydireci.roa'eto Denver, reaching there m siyeen hours. o .be two dally trains, leav ug Abilene at 3rJ8 a. m. and 3:40 p. va. Tiiehbortest and Ooly line running Pullman S'eepers to Kansas City. Twenty-four hoars Taster time to California and Oregon points than any other line. In fact the fa-test '.me made by any Long Line In the win Id. E'tjr it 'ullman Palace Car Slecpersand modern Djy oaches on all through trains. E?ting houses nnder the supervision of the com pany, and mts .nrnlshed are unsurpassed. Thrown Tickeji and Baggage checked through to a points, east, west or northwest. No e oe "me rain3leave this station. GODtQWEST. No. 203 Night Express 328a.m. No. 201 Overland .Express -3:40 p.m. No.217 Freight ,2:15 p.m. GOIXQ EiST. No. 202 Overland Express ... ...-. -11:53 p.m. No. 20t Night Express .127 a.ra. No 218 Freight .... 11:25a.m. os 2-7 and Z18 carry passengers between wa megoanJ Brookvtlla For further Information regarding tne territory traversed, rates of fare, descriptive pamphlets. daily excursions, free fam ily sleeplns cars, etc.. apply to or address W, N. HENDRICKS. Agent, Abilene. Kansas, or J. S.TBBBBTS. O. P, T. A.. Osaka, Rttruka. MERCHANT TAILOS Fine m 'i 01 Al vfinninmT IP :- Ed For the Next 30 Days, at McllVERNET'S. We are now selling our first-class, Cus-tom-Made Boots 10 per cent, below first cost, and will co tinre to do so for the next 30 days. Now i& your chance to buy a good pair of Boots for Little Money. Youth's Boots cheaper than Shoes. Highest Cash P - AT - McIHEHHET'i GREAT CLEARANCE SALE&EVERYTHINo. AT AEMITAGE'S NOVELTY BAZAAR AXD TEMPLE OF ECONOMY AHgooik will 'e so'd jiMO 0. CO Jo and 50 per ceDt lower than ever, lo make room o: the . 0 . . i ?5L Display of Holiday Goods EVER EROri MT TO ABILENE. Come Lpdies, Gentlemen, Boys, Girls all come, and Save Monev. J. G-. AR.M1TAG-E, dormer 3d a.rLd. ZBijLClize37-e- w. e. EICHOIFZ, TJN'JD ERTAKER. Graduate f ihe Roches'er School of Embalming, A new and vl line o Meta lie, Wood and Cloth-covered burio. ease.. end caskets, bur ial robes and. buriai siu.es can be found at the old stand of W. H. Elchoks. Also, a fine Hearse. EsTCbahning PRICES AS LOW i Calls attended to diy or n:glit. ResHence, first house west of store, cor ner of Third and Odar si reels. Abilene, Kansa.s v32-tf ! m k-jm mm i& a lb nw IKBl for Infants and Children, "CasieTiaisEoirenadapiedtoehndrenth&l 1 Casteri cores Colic Coutlpatioa, Irecommeadltaaiuperiortoanypreecriptloa I 8 Stomach. DIantoa, f??,. M. kanratome." HTAacaxi,H.D., I DD-Wto i itoe P- 1U Bo. Oxford St, Brooklja,N.T. WttoS fajarioM edJcittr, Tax QETTAca Coxtaxt, 18 Fnltoa Street, K. T. W. L. COOLEY, the Jeweler, Has Removed Lis Stock of Jewelry to 202 3d St,, A fewdoo.s e:-t ' h '. e 'x. an w . "viT bifourd w'th a larger and beLLer liLe " Ta -.w-.s- jere Srpfitarlps : nu r" f's" .1 j"l-t does not oeioug c.. ai . . i. n r ji essoi its merits, and is bound j ' " t t ooi g viit 'o it. A'l goods sold are warranted oje - e r -i'. Uar.a ins j! a'i Vnds neatly and ctre fullydone. Al gooui .mf3 -r-.i '.ee of c'ja.ge. He invites all his old friends and customers. ai s oa new ones as need anything in his Tne, to call and see him in his i.ew ocju o. COOLEY'S NCVELTY BAZAR Is the Latest attraction in the city, and the place to getfBargaf n?. Tte 5. lo and 25c counters are sore to win. There ate thougindso.'attk c-. adT-r aeabar Uonery. Books, Slale?, BaU Bta and Notlonr, in fact a llte of eTerythlrjiri d w at to t . JlAl.fhn. m.r. .A ..ilfrm rf.. n Vn lO rnt OH PVefV Collar S TOrt lOtUMd bay. ToglTearnnilatwoBldboaaxttoaa hapaft3ity ihrfllre Is so uig, ta cail tteaforTOHreelt. - 3T- j SALE, " e Paid 1 Hides a Specialty-: AS THE LOWEST. -r ? V vf .Fatea ware, - . ? 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