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HOLLINGSWORTH'S The Fire Cent Fare Bill. Our loud republican friends have much to say about.Cleyeland vetoing the five cent bill, and henceforth call him an aristocratic monopolist. They are mistaken in their understanding pf this matter. New York has a law that gives its legislature a right to compel railroads to reduce fares.but there are conditions to be complied with before such reduction can be made. Thii condition is that before any reduction can be made the proper state authorities must ex- Advertising: Kates.

Editor curbes I was born in Ohio, and on the 17th dty of April, after the fall gf Sumpter. I volunteered and served in tl)Q 20th Ohio regiment, under Gen. McClellan, in the West Virginia Campaign, and continued in the service until the close 1 inehj month ...2.00 ieol. 5.00 i 9.00 12.50 I 15.00 BUSINESS CARDS. Delphcs Directory.

PRESTON HOUSE C. C. SU S. G- Preston, Proprietor- T)HrsiciAx scrgeox. All call Boarding by the day or week.

Lodg- promptly attended to day or ing. Meals 25 cents. Headquarters of Office east side of public square, stage lines. DELPHOS, KANSAS. P-HW 3.

P. CTTMAIIXS, J. H- HANKERS, ED. A. WHITE.

Notary Public. Notary PubUc. TRUGGIST and Bookseller. Station- CUMMINS HANNERS, er-v' JewfK ln.F"nc? Go 'v 4 TTORNEYS at LAW, DLLPHOS KAN A REAL ESTETE AGENTS, DAVE BARKER Special attention given to collections in Otta- i vmv wa and Lincoln counties. OHice in Illl UKAYMAN.

Ooods delivered to any part of tke city with prompt- ness and dispatch $200,000 N. L. BURR. To loan on real estate at 6 per by TVRAYMAN. Goods delivered to any Thompson Gable.

part ofthe city or adjoiningcountry. DELPHOS KAN. TjACTFlC HOTEL. Delphos. Kan.

A -i a TWso -t jL Open day and night. Free Buss and Ilea eaar irobts at J. Ji. Baggage, to and from all trains. Com- STEVENS mercial patronage solicited.

Joseph McDoxxough, Propr. BUY YOUR GROCERIES JOSEp OF IVERYMEN. First class aceom- 25 ets per pair- Ladies' Cloth Slippers into the affairs of the company, iMitorial notices 25 cents per Hn of the war. 44 44 Shoes Tn the Sorine- of 1866 1 came to Otta and unless their actual profits on cost of road shnll exceed 10 per cent no re wa nountv. Kansas, and have remainea 4 4 4 4 4 4 i lime During the 18 Grain Here smuc TRr9 since I arrived here, I have meas- each iusertiou.

Reading locals 15 cents per line. Classified locals 5 cents per line. Special rates for display advertisements where they remain longer than one month. Extra charges for resetting ads. 44 44 44 ured the hazards ana perns mumem i 75 cts 90 cts 90 cts 1.25 cts 50 cts frontier life: I have struggled witn tri Fine Grain Calf al nd hardships common to early set 4 4 44 44 44 duction can be made.

During the excitement engendered through antipathy toward the railroad companies, tne New York legislature passed a bill to reduce the fare, without first looking into the affairs of the road required by law. This bill was a violation of law and Cleveland very properly vetoed it, and all able lawyers and legislators consede that he did what was his duty. tlers in a new country, and last, out hue ever been on hand to 44 44 ilr dutv as a loyal citizen. Misses Cloth shoes I When I first took up my auoue on me There are five presidential candidates in the field: Pemeroy, St. John, Blaine, Butler, and Cleveland; and none of them give entire satisfaction.

wild and uncultivated prairies of this Misses countv. the Indians were the horror S. L. BARNES. 75 cts per pair.

50 cts Hasty people who are inlined to say JU modations. Best equipped stables in the valley. Fine turnouts on short notice. DELPHOS KAN. Calf I any thine they can to lessen the chance and vexatious dread oi tne lew yeuyic who ventured to settle here.

It was not an uncommon thing for us to hear of the murdering of settlers and the carry In the st'ection of Mr. Cleveland as of the democratic party, bring up this Ho Sella Bottom Prices their leacer the democrats have in my I question as often as opportunity pre sents itself. It may be because they are J. T. DUNCAN.

DEALER tH not informed upon the facts in the case, ing into captivity of their women ana children by the treacherous red men. Tw. ovl'tnmPTlt, fill xrendered by the belief, selected one of their cleanest and strongest men. He has made an excellent governor. Gen.

U. S. Grant. And deliver goods to any part of the Dress G-oods but upon referring to the history of the bill -it will be seen that after the bill CHAMPION Wind Mills, and the best pumps that are made. See us before purchasing.

We can eave money for you J. T. Dl'XCax. city free ol charge. Three doors South of the Post Office.

was vetoed, the legislature acknowl edged their blunder, and at once made DELPHOS KAN an examination of the road, and the of ficials reported that they found the road The nomination of Gov. Cleveland for the Presidency gives apparently universal satisfaction. The democratic party and the independents rejoice over him as the first man to be elected. N. Y.

Witness. summer dress goods 5 pieces RICHMOND KREAGEH Mrs. M. E. Bellows.

Mrs. K. D. Mclntyre. depredations and stealth, committed by the unruly wild man, I left the field of toiling husbandry and with a determined effort and resolve, placed my life into hazardous peril fr the sake of my comrades, my neighbors, justice, and right.

In company with other frontier men, I went to the front to do battle, andif possible, rescue from the cruelty of the Indians, the women and children We hunted the was making 8 per cent on its investment; this being the fact legislation was not further attempted, and Gov. BELLOWS McINTYRK DEALER IX 4 cents per yard 5 cts per yard 9 and 10 cents psr yard. 11 cents per yard. Fresn So Salt, 2 11 Half wool cashmeres 1 5 cent Lawns for -Dealers in Cleveland was acknowledged to be right in his decission. In regard to the fare on this road being oppressive to laboring men, as our yelping friends -MILLINER Y- A The sentiments of the majority of the people are not particularly for Glick, but they are for resubmission.

This gives Click the vote and he will be his own successor. would have us believe, it is an error! The rules of the company are such that tilt Jl XlrtVA savages with feelings of stern intent to accomplish our aim, and we were successful in securing and releacing from captivity the Bell children, and others. We then pursued the Indians to the fthfl Republican, where was We keep in stock a large assortment of th Sausage, Poultry, Game Highest nwrket price paid for Cattle, Hog the laboring men have the fare at latest designs and styles of millinery and 14 cents from 5.30 to 8.30 a. m. and 4 30 to Ladies linen Ladies' Summer gloves at 5 cts per pair.

Summer slialls, regardless of cost. Great reduction on all summer goods. aud Sheep. Shop in room urmerly occupied by H. J.

Weekerly Harness shop. 8.30 d. m. These are the hours in i innenpous, lis. ies' urniskint, goods.

Also do first clasd -DRESSMAKING-- IN THE HIGHEST STYLES OF THE ART. which the laborers travel. The bal ance of the day 10 cents is charged Somebody remarked that Gov. Cleveland's domestic relations were of a bad character. This reminds us of the time when so much was said about Boss Tweeds notorious stealing, those who censured him most; would be glad to have experienced a part of his life.

this nortion of the day the wealthier fought the bloody battle of Arickaree Fork. This battle continued with undated fury for three days.during which time twenty-six out of fifty-two of our hnnd were murdered. With the dead classes travel. AT I W. E.

CL1NGEXPF.EL, Practical WATCHMAKEE The Teachers' Platform. P5 and wounded we were in a state of to talwant. Three days before the battle our rations had given out our horses cut dnwn and we were one and The Junction City Union, the best paper on our exchange list, is republican in sentiments, but its republican cic an oi'-'v 5z; hundred and twenty-five miles from me JEWELER nearest habitation. Here we were compelled to remain subsisting on putrid proclivities are of "the ardent" kind, therefore that paper docs not endorse the prohibition features of the state re i I Eh Lots Of G-oodS floah fnr nine ions uiiu. wj The members of the Ottawa county Normal Institute, passed the following resolutions Friday morning: Resolved.

That we, the teachers of Ottawa county extend our most sincere thanks to the school board of Minneapolis for the use of the school house, organ, and other furniture during this session of the Normal. Resolved. That we offer our thanks days. During this ume auucicu publican platform. It is in favor of resubmission.

The Union takes a commendable position. Anybody could most excruciating pain irom im- THAT MUST BE SOLD. Carries a bi stock of Waltham, Elgin and Springfield watches also a line of elegant chains for ladies and gentlemen. A complete stock of clocks in ornamental or plaid designs. Our assortment of spectac les is large; we warrant them to give satisfaction.

In addition to our jewelry line, we have some excellent violin strings and German accordians. North side square, DELPHOS. KAS. wounds which I received in thisterriDie battle. After the expiration of the nlno.ed in a waeon and 3' '3 Eh CO I tell by the color of George's hair that he would not support the prohibition party.

111 Uttjai hauled one hundred and twenty-five to the board of county commissioners "3T for the financial aid received from them miles, over the rough prairie, r-eiore medical assistance was rendered. When I now look back through this for the benefit of the Insdtuto. Now is the time to buy. All are respectfully to call and examine our bargains in summer goods Resolved. That the many favors EST OO TO -i3 GASOLINE STOVES, shown by the merchants'of Minneapolis in the loan of various articles; and by I.W.

SLAUGHTER'S retrospect of time, I also see that curing the entire eighteen years I have been resident and taxpayer in this countv and have voted the republican tick the citizens in the numerous acts of FOR- and extremely low prices on staples- kindness rendered, are greatfully Three Burners. Harness, Saddles, Whips and The head of the state republican ticket is Martin and prohibition; the bal-lance of the ticket is anti-prohibition. The head of this animal is very short, the balance is all tail and exercises su-premicy. In eery town in Kansas the leading and most influential republicans are not in sympathy with the prohibitory law, and will not make much ell-ort to de feat Glick and re-submission. The zealous prohibitionists have lost their grip, and the prohibitory law will be repealed.

et, and have been a strictly temperate man. My temperance record dates back to the proud days of my boyhood. I sined the pledge of temperance while Resolved. That we thank the instructor of this Institute for the ef Flv Nets. Best Made- ficient manner in which they have con ZEesTDeotf-uLllsr in my teens, and ever since that time have looked upon this step as the su He has fifteen different kinds of draft and light Harness in stock at low prices.

preme moment of my life. ducted the recitations and wish that their efforts may be as highly appreciated in the future as they have been in the past. o- Only S14, Ever since 1 tOOK up Kansas I have endeavored to do my du land Made Buggy Harness 1. ETI 111 8q la IIIIslllll8 Mr. Hendricks, during the war for the Resolved.

That we, realizing the as LOW AS ty as such. I have always taken a part in politics, at least to the extent of attending the primaries. I have been Union, was one of the most venimous benefit derived from the teachers by ZS-I-X chairman of the republican central committee of the county; have been several times, and am now secretary of BLIND HINGES, STS5-ALL WORK WARKANTED.JgJ of Indiana coperheads. No honest un- uormal training recommend that all ion man will vote for him as against teachers, or persons intending to teach, John A. Logan, who entered the union give to the Normal school of this county army at the first battle and remained un- their hearty support, and as the object til the last.

Messenger of the institute is to prepare teachers The Messenger must have reference for their profession, and to secure more to to Van Bennett, one of the republi- uniform methods of teaching, we dis- Second Street, opposite Court House. this organization. I have been a zealous prohibitionist ever since the constitutional amendment was spoken I With Screws, can prohibitionists of this state. Dur- approve of the attendence of any except and I have openly and honestly express ing the war that man was a pronounced those who intend to make teaching a ed my sentiments on this very import All Complete, copperhead and rejoiced over the as- profession. ant subiect.

To me the subject of pro- i i all sassination of Abraham Lincoln. As Resolved. -That we appreciate the TyZ i i 1, V. -r-a Vtoon hrnn I had been hung in effigy simply because I dared to do that which I deemed to be my plain duty. The ungrateful and unkind treatment from the hands of those who pretend to be republicans, fully settles in n.y'mind that they are wolves in sheeps' clothing; when their natural instincts of thirst were aroused, they off their guarb of deceit, and gave vent to the potent ferocity of their real self.

It is with fealings of deep regret that I realize the surprising fact that a republican is hung in effigy by his own party, because he worked for that end which the state platform plainly and openly declares to favor. Such an attitude of one faction toward orTi offnrtc r.f A Rnwdn rrad no- omei in grauiuir i0W LOOK HERE! DON'T USE BIG WOKDS jF'or IS ot. su -pa-ir" I VUC OVUWIO VI tuv VVUUIJ UUV4 IT ilV.1V i'. by pledge ourselves to co-operate with proudly stana dj il, auu "7 con inflivable to the end, ernlv for Hendricks he was a lyal man, and any other charge brought up against him is a mistake. When it comes to the soldiers vote, they will vote as they please, they will not bo influenced by such balderdash as er roneous libel against Jlr.

Hendricks. There are thousands ot soldiers that are him in this work to the end, that all although at times I may be treated with much unkindness and gross insults by schools be thoroughly graded, and we also ask the co-operation of the parents and school boards in this good work. In promulgating your estoric cogita opposing parties. The fond respect tions, or articulating your supernciai Tinware. sentimentalities, and amicable, philoso- Stoves.

which I have entertained for the repuD- lican party still lives, but I am fully Resolved. That we ask the legisla phical or psychological observations, ture to pass a law requiring county uni democrats, and they arc as honest as those who vote the republican ticket. A man may be a good soldier, and be another.is disgraceful, and this in particular is an insult to every loyal pro sensible of the grievous tact that mere beware of platitudinous ponderosity formity of text books. Let your conversational communications Resolved. That we, the teachers of Cutler- Hardware is within its lines a bourbon element that is alarmingly dangerous, to the cherished principle prohibition.

At a recent convention in this city to elect delegates to the republican state con- possess a clarified consciousness, a com pact comprehensibleness, coalscent con Ottawa county call upon the state legislature to so amend our Institute laws hibitionist in the state of Kansas. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for the space you grant me, I am. Very Respectfully H. H.

Tuckek. entirely without ability to bo a states man. It is time this imposition upon the soldier was stopped. Thousands of loyal union soldiers are insulted every day by republican journals that take sistency, and concatented cogency. that all counties shall receive an appro Iron, Glassware priation in proportion to the number of vention, a number of those men who Esehew all conglomerations of flatulent garrulty, je june bablement and asimne for granted a man is not loyal unless actual teachers enrolled, and no one ex rft Rtronrlv inclined to favor re-suh- affectations.

Let your extemporaneous be belongs to their party. We advise cept actual teachers or those who intenu mjssi011 Were in training and were push descantings and unpremeditated expa -AND The Solomon Valley Democrat, the new paper published in this city made its appearance last Saturday. It is a neat 8 column folio, patent outside, and uch journals to "draw in their horns." to teach, be enrolled to attend the In- ed forward for delegates to represent tiations have intelligibility and veraci stitute. Lm, r.or.rl in thfl state convention. One llllk 'ViVv ous vivacity, without rhodomontate or Resolved.

That a copy of these of these men, in particular has a record is well edited by Messrs. L. H. Keys thrasonical bombast. Sedulously avoid CTa-s.

Everything belonging to our Apart of Gov. Cleveland's record resolutions De sent to our county pape rs of trechery, ana coma not iutuu It is definitely partisan, and- ad all pollysylabic profundity, pompous mav bA extremelv bd but. tne ana to tne ivansas jaucaiionanst wnn ment be trustea to represemtuc yiw nmlixitv. nsittaceous vacuty. ventrilo- 1 I 1.U request ior puDiication, ana tnat a copy bition factor ot tnis commonweal lh i quial verbosity and vamlovuent rapid line at Bottom Prices.

be sent to our members of the legislat- Two years ago he bolted St. John and vocates the views of democracy of the present day. We do not venture to predict their future. It was at first our opinion that they would meet with success, but upon reading their introduct ity. Shun double entendres, prurient jocosity and pestiferous profanity, ob ure.

nrnhihiHon and also violatea tne law and plead quilty of the same, ana con -1 scurant or apparent. Or, in other words, if you want anything in the line Jarors. tributed Sf 100 and costs to tne scnooi Jas. JOslin fund. He has also used his influence of Staple or Fancy Groceries, or Queens The following are the jurors for the against the prohibition law; ne nasnev- ory address, we have a little doubt.

It seems that they do not rely upon themselves. They say: "Witii God's Aid we will do our mite to secure the state from the republican party." We are ware call on PORTER, G. W. SMITH'S August term of court er intimated that he was, in sympathy with it, but to the contrary has express- CIRCUS The East End Grocer Eugene Clewell; Thos. Casebeer; A I ed his dissatisfaction for it.

Others in FURNITURE STORE cratic party is not responsible for some gross wrongs be may have done years ago. These allegation against Cleveland should have come up months ago; they do not hurt the democratic platform even if they should be true, but their authenticity is not yet established; we have heard one side, the other side is yet to be heard. It seems that "bad men" are the only ones who are run for office. If the asertions made against Cleveland are true-, and those made against Blaine also be true, both men have bad enough record, but the record of Cleveland only touches upon his domestic affairs, and coming from the source they do, those assertions pre ferred against him may be fabrications and gross falsehoods. Mr.

Blaine's bad C. Wheeler; H. T. McLaughlin; Peter (At Kilbouro'P old ftand-t Buck; A. B.

Henry Young; surprised at this reliance on such a source to lead them to victory. The great republican party have had God on their side for years, and it is hardly -O- training for delegates, as I was informed were not in sympathy with the law. I This kind of delegation cut and for this occasion, was very unsatisfac E. Hart; J. P.

Meixwell; C. C. Abell; Jas. Cline; Isaac Strode; C. B.

Rotrock; KANSAS CITY TIMES. A FULL And probable that he will leave theni riow J. C. Herron; Adam Bock; Thos. Tib COMPLETE LINE bitts; R.

G. Webster; J. T. Walters; When he does leave them he will prob ably join the St. John party.

The pro tory to the temperance people. The farmers held a conference at recess and concluded to not elect the uncertain ele ACKNOWLEDGED LEADER OT Anti-Prtetion and Anti-Monopoly. A. McKee; A. H.

Lyle; Alex Pottenger; J. W. Richardson; H. S. Benjamin; Of everything usually kept hibition platform is the most flattering toward him, and as he has now tried both the old parties he will probably W.

P. Miller. In Its Crrad-cire- at a first class furniture store ment as delegates, as they did not think i they would serve to work for prohibi Also the largest stock of tion. Through this conference another rrn vc irb bis "own children" when he record seemsto be cf a character that IT SOLICITS SUPPORT FROM WEST effects the people of the whole country. Notice Appointment of Trustee class of men were ultimately chosen as next makes a change.

This being the He is accused of being: delegates. They were: Mr. Holley Mr. most probable possibility, we think the undertakers goods ever ght to this city. For sale at 1 1 kMo.f I oiainui uuiaAa Hn and mvse I.

noon uiw J. wan new journalists should drop the idea of relvina- upon his Supreme Majesty for I the lowest possible prices. sTOlSTIDEiRs 2. Particioation in credit MohilW OTTAWA COCNTY elected M. Dunn accosted me; he de In addition to the large 8.

Little Rock and Ft. Scott railroad In the matter of the estate of Frank E. Vln- sired to know if I would support W. A. support.

However we wish the "Dem ERN WORKIKGMEN AND DEMOCRATS. AS THE OUTSPOKEN ADVOCATE OF disloyalty. cent' Allas w- A- Alias Frank Johnston, I informed him that was ocrat an unlimited success, and trust it stock of furniture, he has a large stock of window i p.n; u.i.v,wwu,i.w. coumy ivan- friendly with Mr. jonnston will be entirely satisfactory to the party V.

vAta 4rT it represents. him; notwith-Dunn sent a NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. V. .7. combined in one Notice Is herebv sri veil that on th Sh-fl An-w Sianaing wno rvyiy Two 5.

Dickers with Tom Scott. 6. The Mulligan letters. 7. Accepting valuable gifts from Sam TARIFF REDUCTION, RAILROAD of July, 1884 the undersigned was by the Pro- dispatch to the associate press, that the The teacher of Ottawa county met at Earth does not furnish delegation was unanimous for Martin ita equal.

Always the Better than ever. the city school building at 3 p. July bate Judge of Ottawa appointed and qualified as trustee of the estate of Frank and W. A. Johnston.

I opposed Mr. 24th, to discuss the needs of the pro Ward, the "King of Lobby." 8. Straddling the Silver Bill. 9. Defence to timber thieves.

10. Steam ship subsiders. E. Vincent, Alias W. A.

Wadsworth Alias Frank Wilker Convict, late of Ottawa couDty fession. It was voted to have teachers' Johnston upon the grounds that I was satisfied be was not in sympathy with KaDsas. the prohibition law. On Sunday morn That all pernens who are indebted to said meetings each month. A.

P. Warrington was elected county President. It was decided to divide the county into four districts, each district with a vice Convict, are hereby required to render an ac jng i was ouerea a consiaeraDie sum oi Will Exhibit at Minneapolis Aug-ust 9tli. count of all debts and sums of money due said money if I would remain at home and not attend the state convention. I de Convict, and to pay the same to me at the office of the probate Judge of Ottawa county.

president and corresponding secretary GLASS cf all sizes for sale at bottom prices. Repairing funiture of all kinds a specialty. Call and see his goods and get his prices. Thanking our many pat-rons for their generous cua torn, and trusting our dealings will ever merit a continuance of the same, I am, Very Respectfully, GEO. W.

SMITH. clined the offer and went to Topeka, Kannas, on the 31st day of July, 1884. REFORM, and HONEST MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS. TERMS OF SUBSCKIPTIOS. By mail iu advance postage paid.

Dally, and Sunday, one year 12-f Daily, and 8unday, six months 5-00 Daily, Monday. Wednesday and Friday, lyo.W) The Sunday Times (12 pages), one year 2.00 The Weekly Times, one year 1-00 Address al eommuaic.Moii to THE TIMES, Kansas City, Mo That all persons having in their possession any property and effect of said Convict are requested to deliver the same to me. An4 other charges of like nature which have been preferred against him by his own party. If he is guilty of all these things, he is far from being a suitable man to be at the head of our government; but in this campaign we are working for sentiments advocated by the platform of the parties. If we are to work for the roaa with the cleanest and best record, we would of necessity be obliged to vote for St.

John; he probably has a better personal and domestic record than any other candidate, providing the counts aeainst Cleveland, Blaine and B'itlr are true" That all creditors of said Convict are hereby required to deliver their respective accounts Those and other officers are to be elected at a teachers' meeting to be held at Minneapolis in September; notice of which will be given. The making of monthly reports to the oounty Superintendent was discussed and agreed to. Superintendent Bowen showed the necessity of further gradation of the district schools, and gave much good advice on how to pro ceed. and demands to me. on the 26th day of Sept and done just what I felt to be my conscientious dnty.

I was not pledged to support Mr. Johnston, but I felt duty bound equal to any pledge to use my best judgemant in not voting for any person whom I had good reason to believe did not favor prohibition. I Voted as I thought proper and right. Upon myretnrn home I was surprised beyond my comprehension to learn that ember, 18S4 at the office of the Probate Judge Kemember the 'iri-EEl SHOW in the after noon ane evening. LITTLE ELLA tke child wonder will walk a single wire from the ground to the top of the Center pole.

Come on.e! Come of Ottawa county, Kansas. Given under my hand, this 4th day of July 184. JHN. ELflTOH. Trust-,.