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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1887
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector comments on Blaine versus Cleveland for 1888, factional gains from Baker as state printer, and a push to reduce Treasury surplus with an extra congressional session after March 4. It argues factory growth must accompany booming population and calls for manufacturing to back the city’s expansion.
A Nebraska City article notes a packing house effort driven by citizen donations of five acres and $7.00, with prospects of a second and a United packing plant. It argues new rail connections and cattle districts boost feasibility, urging the board of trade to form a committee to pursue a large local establishment.
The piece derides repeal of internal revenue on whisky and tobacco as absurd. It argues that consumers want lower tariffs on lumber, sugar, wool, and other staples, praising Morrison and Carlisle for pushing reform while Republicans and some eastern Democrats block. It urges relief for farmers and laborers, accusing eastern manufacturers of long protection and wealth at the west’s expense.
Lelva Lockwool told a Kansas City Tones reporter she is well pleased with Cleveland's administration especially civil service reform. She calls Cleveland the most Democratic president who has occupied the chair and notes his daily contact with 150 to 600 citizens. She praises his work in the first year and remarks the strain of the office tests a strong Constitution.
Neal Dow writes to the Trice detailing why a Prohibition party forms in Maine where Republicans use Prohibition as a political ploy. He says Maine Prohibitionists have been duped by party bosses who favor grog shops while professing devotion to prohibition.
The Ft. Riley appropriation bill moves toward final passage after Senate changes. Original 175000 for Fort D A Russell is trimmed to 55000 with 30000 for Fort Russell and 50000 for Fort Robinson. House concurrence follows. President's signature pending. Mrs. John A. Logan urges wives to value their husbands and focus on family duties.
The piece notes Governor Martins effusive remarks on prohibition amusing Kansas readers while foreign parts find it pretty. It also mocks reform talk on corporate and railroad laws and critiques the Senate rejecting J C Matthews appointment. Minnesota awaits a dual governor race between Gill and Ames with a lively contest expected.
A reader argues that in hard times retrenchment should save money, but laments sacrificing some luxuries while insisting on keeping paper and brain fuel. The dialogue mocks selective savings while valuing whiskey, tobacco, jewels, and other comforts.
The Clay Center Dispatch argues Kansas legislators should spend more time on rights of the people and less on blocking Missouri whisky. It contends corporate and railroad interests dominate debate, with prohibition occupying attention while the public good is neglected.
The Rochester Union and Advertiser reports the death of Carlton N. Benjamin, 28, in Michigan after a logging camp accident near Volney. His death note, found on a belated eastbound Union Pacific train passenger, references a greeting to Miss Anne C. Smith, prompting coroner Hibben to take charge and Gibb & Lee to handle the body.
A Virginia bound passenger traveling from Abilene died on the train near the water tank after a long illness. The letter found on her body was addressed to Mrs. Amanda Olemine of Springfield Ohio. Coroner Hibben declined an inquest. The body was sent to Gibb & Lee's and the mother has been notified to decide burial arrangements. Passengers assisted, and the conductor noted the woman’s illness on boarding.
Constable James Brehan has moved to Buda Illinois to work in a machine shop and his family plans to join him soon. The Chapman Improvement Society forms with twenty members and capital stock of 25 dollars per member to aid city development. The community mourns the death of the Slickey boy and typhoid illness in the family. An opera house entertainment by local students seeks funds to buy an organ for the schools. Rev H M Herr from McPherson is expected to assist this week.
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