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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
CONGRESSMAN Webb McNall.

After four days of hard work the
Sixth district convention at Colby on
yesterday nominated Hon. Webb Nc
Nall for representative, to succeed Mr..
Turner, the present incumbent. The
contest was long and in some respects
bitter one. Mr.. Turner had the ''ins''
in his favor. The central committee,
and the postmasterS were all for Tur-
ner. The convention balloted 81
times. On the last ballot McNall re-
ceived 81 and Turner IS.
Mr.. McNall is not a new man in the
politics of Kansas. He has been prom
inently before the people for eight or
ten years. In 1885 he was q promi-
nent member of the legislature. He
was what is known as "a fighter" in
all matters pertaining to the interests
Of the farmers of the northwest. He
has been one of the most formidable
opponents of monopoly in the state,
and his record in the Kansas legisla-
ture has done much toward bringing
him forth as candidate for the posi-
tion he win soon occupy. Besides be-
ing politician, he has been success
full lawyer at Gaylord and editor Of the
Gaylord Herald. A
The farmers Of the Sixth district viii
probably unite upon Mr.. McNall. He
has always been their friend and the
alliance can support him conscien-
tiously. 1t is not likely that any of
the independent candidate" talk win
materialize and we predict for Mr.. Nc
Nall triumphant election. p
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
The Nations Veterans.

From all parts of the country has
been going up cry to congress asking
for pension legislation and the indica-
tions are that it will be needed. The
history of the grand army of veterans
which was left as legacy Of the last
war is one of melancholy interest and
in view of the decreasing ranks of that
army it deserves careful consideration.
The number of soldiers enlisted dur
ing the war excluding re-enlistment,
was 2,213,365. Of this number S64, 116
were killed in battle and by other
casualties, or died of disease prior to
July /, 1865. In addition it is esti-
mated that 1924 discharged soldiers
died during the war. The number of
assertions during the war was 12l 1896.
This left at the close of the war 1922
069 soldiers bearing honorable record
and of this number it is estimated that
/ ,246, 0S9 are still alive,
The number of the survivors of the
war now Oh the pension rolls is 373, 1O2,
thus leaving as yet without pensions
872, 1887.
AS showing the effect of the proposed
law granting pensions to all soldiers
who have reached the age of sixty-two
years, it can be said that the records
show that there are 143, 920 soldiers
who have attained this age, but of these
SO, 427 are now on the pension rolls,
leaving as not drawing pensions so, 49S.
The number of invalid claims now
pending in the pension Office is 1872, s5E,
while the number of such claims on
the rejected files of the Office is 99, 1873.
There are, too, "A, 22S widows claims
on the rejected files. The number of
dependent mothers and similar claims
on the rejected files is s,414.
Under the Morrill, pension bill 1O7 ,234
pending invalid claims and 43,9S7 re-
jected invalid claims would probably
be allowed, and the number of rejected
widows claims similarly favored would
be 34.797. ..r
From the figures it can be seen that
there ara GAL 1923 survivors of the war
not included in the above, and it is es-
timated that "a, 122 of them would
probably apply for pension.
Number of survivors who will prob
ably be placed on the pension rolls IN
der the bill mentioned is 295, 7s6; num-
Der Of widows who win probably be
placed on the rolls, "a 1902; number
whose pensions win be increased to So
a month, IS, 22i; total aided by the bill,
44s, 3O9. I z--'a-1A
The cost to the government to pay
these pensioners would be $50 ,625, S16
for the first year, with gradual in.
crease in the amount until 1905, when
the pensioners would decrease in num-
bers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Saved From Consumption

Several physicians predicted that Mr.
Asa B. Rowley, Druggist, of Chicago
would soon have consumption caused BY
an aggravated ease Of catarrh. Gus
toners finally Induced him to try Clarkeis
Extract OF Flax (Pspillon) Catsrrh Cure.
He says: "The result was unprecedented
commenced to get well after the fret
applications and sm Row, after few
weeks, entirely cured" It will do the
ssme for you. Price s1.00. Try
CIarke's Flax Soap for the Skin and you
will use no other. Is cents. An OF
Clsrke's Flax remedies are for sale By
Barnes q Northcraft. fe-0d&c1w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Hamburg Figs.

Being purely vegetable in their com
position, no i'll effects can result from
their constant use. Hamburg Figs
always produce the same effect with
the same dose, which is of the greatest
Importance to those who wish to use
them regularly and constantly. In
this respect they are the exact opposite
of violent cathartics and purgatives.
Physicians recognize their value in
cases of constipation during pregnancy
since they act so mildly but effect
lively.
Hamburg Figs never grippe or pro-
duce collie, and are so pleasant and
agreeable that they may be taken at
all times and places, without interfer-
ing with pleasure or business.
Hamburg Figs cost 25 cents a box
at Join NJ. Gleissner. Dose, one fig.
d&c-1W
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Senator Ingalls, in an interview upon
the subject of the recent supreme court
"original package" decision says:
Whatever the effect of the decision
may be, it will not long be operative,
Inasmuch as a bill has been reported
and placed on the calendar which will
counteract the effect of the decision.
1t is bill to prohibit the importation
of intoxicating liquors into states the
laws of which prohibit its sale. There
is little doubt of the speedy passage OF
the bill, which will settle the question
once for all"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Eupepsy.

This Is what you ought to haYe, IN
fact, you must have It. to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for II
daily, and mourning because they find II
not. Thousands upon thousands of dol.
lars are spent annually By our people in
the hope that they may attain this boon.
And yet IL may be had by all. Wegnar-
antee that Electric BIiters. IL used &C
cerdIDg to directions and the use per-
sisted IN, will bring YOU good digestion
and Dust the demon dyspepsis and install
instead Eupepey. We recommend
Electric Bitters for dysptp.ia sHd eli
diseases of liver. stomach and kidneys.
Sold at 5Oc. and S1.00 per bottle by j. NJ.
Gleissner, druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Our Best Customer.

II IL an interesting Qnestioh, and onevhich
these champions OF non-intercourse with
foreign peoples who call themselves prOtec-
tionists would have some difficulty in an
swering-what We would do without ''free-
trade England" to take from rs the CON-
modities We have no use for. Our total
foreign commerce in 1883 was 81. 40 0oo. 900 in
value-and this represents our exports to,
snd imports from all countries on the globe
Our experts having been $72s,e5l 900. and
eur imports t6s5. $4,000 And the surprising
feature of the business is that more than
one-third of this commerce was with the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The Universal Verdict of the People
Who hav.. used Clark's Extract OF Flax
(Popil:'n) Skin Cure award It the first
and highest place as a remedial agent in
all csees Of kin diaCas's. E,Ysipclss,
ecz"ms. Dlmples, uusigh,ly blotchcs,
humiliating cruptione. bolts, carbuncles,
letter, etc.. all yield 10 this wonderful
preparation at once. Price S1.O0 for q
large b"ttle ST Barnes & NortbcrGf fits
drug store. ClnIke's Flax Soap is good
for the skin. Try /. Price % c. nts.
fa13.d&c1W
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

II you or any of your family should
happen to be frightfully burned or scald-
ed, what have you In the house to allie
viste the psin until 5 on can get physi-
eiaD2 A box of Beggs' German Salve
at hsId In times like this would save 8
world of suffering and oftentimes doc
tor bill, az it has no equal In cases Of this
kind, as well az Inflammation of all kinds.
G. G. Shaler druggist. no2l-d&cly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The Junction City Republican put
up the name of Ex-Goy. Jas. Harvey
for congressman. Gov. Harvey has
served four years in the U. S. senate to
fill a vacancy and no one could accuse
him of being unfamiliar with legisla-
tive affairs. AS there is abundant time
for selecting a candidate, Gov. Harvey's
claims will doubtless receive considera-
ton by the district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The "injuns'' of Haskell institute
did up the State University boys at
base ball last week. Great Mohammed!
can such things be? If the noble red
skin progresses in the essence of civili-
cation at that rate much longer, he will
be putting the whites on reservations
soon. And to think that Kansas uni
versity should be so disgraced! 1t is
no doubt the Greet effect of Prof. Can
fields free trade teaching.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
A Valuable Remedy.

A letter from S. P. Wardwell, Boston,
ssya: Il used Clarke's Extract OF Flax
(PApiIion) Catsrrh Cure IN June last for
hay fever with great satisfaction, and
find 1t the only thing have. seen which
would allay, without irritation, the in
Illumination of the nostrils and throat.
It's soothing and healing properties we're
marked and immediate" Large bottle
s1.OO. Clarke's Flax Sosp Is the latest
and best. Try it. Is cents. Ask for
them at Barnes & Northcraft's drug
store. fe13.d&c1w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The farmers alliance has made a
good choice of language in its declara-
ton of principles, so far as No. is
concerned, at any rate. That para
graph is an exact copy of the declara-
tion of the Knights of Pythias, except
where the words Farmers, Alliance
and Industrial Union" are substituted
for the words knights of Pythias. "
-TMinneaDolis Messenger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Webster called the newspaper 1.-THE
palladium of liberty" Henry Ward
Beecher referred to it as ''the winged
encyclopedia, )" and Ghauncy M. Depew
has just characterized it. as 1.-The histo-
rian of the hour" Most people seem
to regard it the pack horse of the COM
munity something that may be ridden
at pleasure by every individual who
has a selfish end to accomplish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The chief portion, of the meeting of
the Northwestern Kansas Editorial
association at Holton Saturday was de-
voted to a banquet. A newspaper man
is always ready to eat, and, next to a
column of paid locals, enjoys perusing
a bill Of fare.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The Abilene REFLECTOR accuses Geo. Mar
tin of democratic tendencies. Great Scott,
Charlie. don't punish the democrats over
Martins shoulders. Give 1t to him straight.
-ISJlom' n Va ley Democrat.
If any man deserves having it given
to him straight it is George Washing
ton Martin who while pretending to be
a republican of the Second district
serves the democrats and attempts to
engineer the Fifth district politics.
Let him attend to his own knitting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

1t is asserted that John G.. Carlisle
was too drunk at the Beck funeral to
board the train. Shame on degradation
in high places as well as in low. Mr..
Carlisle and other Statesmen" who
sink their manhood in their british in
stincts do not deserve honor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The chaplain at the Colby convention
asked the Lord to help the convention
to nominate a sober and honest man,
and the correspondents gravely state
that this was considered by the dele.
gates las q bid for q dark horse"
There are maEy humorous thing in
Kansas nnliticz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Gene Wares latest poem tells of
something he did on 1.-The eastern
shores of Kansas half million years
ago." That settles it-Ware is one Of
the "Old crowd"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Rncklen,s Arnica SaIYe.

The best salye ia the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chopped Hands, Chill
blains, Corus, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quirrd. It lie guaranteed to give perfect
or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale BY j. N.
GIaiasner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Smokers Heart.

DR.. Flint's remedy wards off death
from those who have developed a
smokers heart" through the use of
tobacco, rendering that organ liable to
rupture at any time. Descriptive
treatise with each bottle. AT all drug
gists or address Mack Drug Co., n. Y
For sale by John M. Gleissner. d&c-1w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Firmin, Kansas experiment in pro-
viding luxuriOusly fOrindigent foreign
ers, was made "Oficer d. Acadsmie'
while IN "Paree" as commissioner.
The state press is up in arms asking
what the thing is anyhow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The COncOrdia Daylight is one of
the REFLECTOR's best friends. So
'chummy" is 1t becoming that it
coolly appropristes such editorial ar
ticles in these columns as suit it, with
out giving credit therefor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

"rhe farmers alliance Is n cooking for
tho equatorial table," says Senator Vest
Some Of the congressman will fl ID that the
always cOOGs everything done.-l Exchange.
What alarms the senators is the pos
sibility that the alliance cook may
''rOaStn them,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
Kansas po

II any man IN Kansas thinks Gov. Hum
phrey IL going to call an extra session of the
legislature 10 please the alleged business
men, on the sd. he might as well undeceiye
himself right now.-tTopeka Lance.
OF course. The Stiffness involved in
the meeting is monumental. Kansas
has no more need Of an extra session
Of the Legislature than tree toad has
of a dress suit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

When YOU need mild laxative you
should have a medicine that will &C; on
the liver arc kidney a. we'll "a The
bowels. BCggs' Vegetable Liver Pills
are prepared expressly for ihis purP, Sc.
Insist on getting them, as they have 10
superior and few equals. C. c SEsier
druggist. no-2ld &c1y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The prohibitionists are rallying in
congress and have nearly ready a bill
which will allow states to regulate the
matter of liquor shipped in from
neighboring states or from foreign coun-
tries. There is little hope of congress
passing such bill and still less of the
supreme court as now constituted sus-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
tax >.

College graduates must keep their
Learning 10 themselves if they run Il
paper in Kansas. When one works in
a classical alIusiOn the other fellows
Laugh at him,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The Santa Fe is to start an early
morning train out of Kansas City May
18th. The Union Pacific will follow
suit unless it Is slower than we give it
credit for being.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

ClarksOn is to resign July LIST. Is it
because he can find no more post
masters heads to treat by his patent
cleaver process?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Just where Kansas got in her work
in the government of Oklahoma is not
apparent. President Harrison has not
put Kansas man on the list. Indiana
is, howsN er, not forgotten.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

When you get all out of sorts, Bill
ious, dyspeptic, respondent, blood i'm
pure, liver inactive, lack of ambition,
tired feeling and everything goes wrong
just come to us and get bottle of De-
Wits Sarsaparilla. 1t is a perfectly
reliable preparation and win build you
up and renew your strength. For sale
by Baiyeat i Cree,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The failure of G.. w. Crane & Co.
removes another candidate from the
state partnership race. Mr.. Crane has
long been prominent in Topeka bust
ness circles and as he has enjoyed a
large blank book trade throughout the
state and has received munifcent
prices for his work, it is difficult to see
why he should have gone under.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

The Fourth district will hold its nom
mating convention June oath. liar
rison Kelley should paste the date in his
hat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15
An interesting ruIinp has been made

An interesting ruling has been made
by Toronto magistrate. A newspa--
per spoke of physician of that city as
something of a crank" The physi-
clan promptly sued the offending editor
for libel, and the magistrate dismissed
the case with the remark that "a public
man must put up with ridicule. y
rAtchison Globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Arkansas offers the magnificent re-
ward of $50 for the apprehension of
ClaytUn's murderer. Arkansas evil
IDENTITY wants him badly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

If the bakers strike will bread rise?
And if the cOopers ''go out" will the
barrels staYe ahead?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Click has al last joined the farmers
alliance and We'll wager new hat that
he is already scheming for some Office
in the lodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Mrs. Leander Wright informs US
that she was cured of chronic consti-
patton by De Wits Little Early Ris-
ers. Sold by Balyert & Cree. dc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

1t Is rumOred that the Rock Island
will build from Manhattan or McFar-
land to Junction and perhaps farther
WEST this SeasOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

De Wits Sarsaparilla will renew
and purify the blood, eradicate disease
and make digestion easy. We sell it.
Balyeat s. Cree. - ----
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

AS a little giant" Mckinley is a
bowling success, fact to which Mr..
Mills will bear witness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

De Wits Little Early Risers.
Best pill for sick headache and sour
stomach. Sold by Balyeat & Cree.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Judging from recent developments,
CleveIand's interviews Should read after
this fashion: II think, --, that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Cleveland's motto is, according to an
astute exchange, "swear and grow fat. y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Formerly of Indiana" is the win
ming card ia this administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

There are grave fears that Lew Han
back may backslide now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Cleanse your breath and regulate
your bowels with De Wits Little
Early Rjsers. Sold by Balyeat s. Cree.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

De Wits Little Early Risers. Most
pleasant carthartic liver pills ever
made. Sold by Balyeat & Cree.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-05-15

Entered for transmission through tho Uni
ted States Mails as second class matter, at the
posto1ice In Abilene, Dickinson county, Kan
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
SUNDAYS INDEPENDENT.

To morrow's INDEPENDENT will con-
sist Of twelve pages, seventy-two col,
umns, and, az usual it will present
varied, attractive and interesting table OF
contents. Our New York correspondent
who will be heard from regularly hero
after, tells us about the return OF Vic.
toria Woodruff and the aims and as
pirations Of that remarkable woman;
Mr.. S. G. w. Benjamin, late minister to
Persia, qives a charming sketch of the
girls of the Orient; Edgar l..
Wakeman contributes another of
his graceful letters OF travel,
this time taking his readers to Naples;
Miss Ellen Osborn tells the ladies how
to equip themselves for the summer
;aunt; Opie Reed contributes humor-
GUS sketch of Tennessee life. An illus
trated article on "The Parasol Drill''
will attract especial attention. Then
there is series of capital stories of old
time politics in Montana; an account OF
our Helena Caledonian Socisty;a great
Indian fight, short stories, miscellany
household notes, society chat, special
cable letter and the usual state and city
gossip.
The new feature this week is the in
PRODUCTION of illustrations in the more
striking articles. The work is by the
most famous American artists and II
excellence is not surpassed by any news
paper in the country.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-10
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.


The number of bodies found in the ruins
of the poorhouse in Preston, n. Y. already
numbers thirteen. The impression is grow
ing that the loss of life far exceeds the first
estimate. In the building were many very
aged men and women, some of whom had
not left their beds for months. It Is now
believed that number of these persisted.
The court of appeals IN the case of Dill
worth Choate, the New York reporter, has
affirmed the Judgment of the court below,
sentencing him to imprisonment for con-
tempt of court in the Flack case.
The faculty Of Cornell university has de-
cided to discontinue the class of journalism
after the present year. The reorganization
of the department of rhetoric and English
literature makes it necessary to discontinue
the course of journalism.
A disastrous confagration occurred at
Cove City, Pa. Friday morning. Nearly a
score of buildings were destroyed, including
stores and dwellings. The loss is $4,000.