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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1884
Page
4
Abilene Reflector issue dated February 7, 1884 lists subscription terms for one year at 12 dollars and six months at six dollars, alongside advertising rates. Editors and publishers Strother Brothers announce pricing and contact details for readers and advertisers.
A historic legislative volley marks victory for reform as the House passes the Dickman Co relief bill by 154 to 78, while a sweeping land grant forfeiture on the Texas Pacific is approved. Debates rage on tariffs, monopoly, and railroad policy as editors clash over protectionism and Western interests.
Morrison introduced his tariff bill in the House last Monday proposing a twenty percent horizontal reduction. The act, titled An act to reduce import duties and war tariff taxes, would not allow any reduction below the maximal act of 1861. Ore and lumber are placed on the free list as part of the plan.
The piece defends a Democratic tariff plan against Republican claims of absolute free trade. It notes a five percent cut already approved by Congress and urges further reductions toward a just basis, framing the issue as a test of party alignment and highlighting Congressman Jons A. Anpinson as a proponent.
The article argues against protective wool tariffs, detailing how a 10 cent per pound duty plus shipping costs makes foreign wool uncompetitive and domestic wool underpriced. It cites Dickinson County figures, estimating a $2493.70 county loss if the tariff drops 3 cents, and invokes President Polk on domestic industry protection.
The Gazette ridicules tariff science and mails sharp personal attacks on the Ref lector. The Ref lector responds by challenging the Gazette to a public tariff discussion while defending its own argument for protection and calling for logical debate.
The text condemns earnest prohibitionists who switch loyalties when the crisis tests their principle. It singles out Albert Griffin and Guerrre for abandoning the cause to back the Republican line, arguing such wavering undermines prohibition and honors only courage before policy. It calls for unwavering duty to principle and the National Prohibition Convention.
The piece argues protectionists claim tariffs aid labor but often burden workers with high taxes while inviting imported contract labor from Europe. It cites Philadelphia Record on rising labor concerns and urges Congress to shield workers from cheap foreign labor to preserve wages and living standards in US mines and factories.
The Grand Encampment and annual camp fire of the Grand Army of the Republic boys of Kansas began yesterday. More than three hundred posts are present and around the camp fires memories of the late war will be recalled and shared.
The North-west Dickinson County Institute met at Chase school house last Saturday with strong attendance and active participation from teachers and patrons. The North-east institute meets at East Buckeye on February 23 at 10 a.m. with a lengthy program on disciplines, arithmetic, language, geography and reading. Dinner served at the school house and distance attendees accommodated. D. D. Hornaday reports and job work orders issued.
The Salina Journal reports the water company held its annual election on Tuesday electing directors J. E. Bonebrake, W. R. Dryer, M. M. Briggs, E. H. Gibbs, and Henry Baker. Officers named were J. E. Bonebrake president, M. M. Briggs vice president, E. H. Gibbs secretary and treasurer, and Henry Baker superintendent.
Kansas City Times notes millionaire Sabin, famed for employing convict labor, issues a Republican invitation urging all supporters of elevating and dignifying labor to send delegates to a national convention.
Governor Hoadly discussed his health and his daughter’s bout with typhoid fever. He ruled out a presidential bid, saying he has had honors enough and is not seeking office. He endorsed Payne, predicting Payne would win if nominated and that Ohio could be carried with Payne for president.
The undersigned sells at auction at his residence in Grant Township 14 miles north of Abilene cemetery on Tuesday February 28 1884. Items include four horses one mare two colts one cow three heifers farming implements two wagons one sulky cultivator two drills two harrows and more with sale opening at 10 4 m credit eight months on all notes at 3 percent interest terms to be approved Cyrus Kilgore George Horsington Auctioneer
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