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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
ooh Ye of Little Faith. 4"

II takes a good old Presbyterian
elder like George W. Martin, of the
Kansas City Gazette, to properly size
up the Kansas croakers. The follow
ing little sermon in yesterdays Gazette
has Cor its text, we presume, "Oh Ye
of Little Faith"
We think if the Kansas croakers
were to give God Almighty chance
they would fare better. If the atmos-
phere fails to suit, or a rain is ten
hours past due according to their no
ton, they lose faith and set up howl,
and there is nothing for an All Wise
and Benefcent Heavenly Father to do
but to give them dose of chinch bugs,
or grasshoppers or drouth. He has
promised seed time and harvest, and
since life began people have enjoyed a
fulillment of this promise, the people
of Kansas more literally than those
occupying any other spot, but one-half
of them do not believe this, and with
a belly full of good things they growl.
We'were taught that because of His
mercy God tolerated a great deal of
vice and wickedness on the part of His
people, but that ingratiIude made Him
angry. The current Sunday school les
sons tell of the whining ingratitude of
the Israelites, and they became such
nuisance that God shook them. When
We think that One-half the people of
Kapsas are ingrates or liars we wonder
at Gods mercy, and that any of US are
alive.
We hate to be a croakeT, but we
must be one long enough to say that
these croakers make it awful tiresome
to live in Kansas. We have had our
grub out of Kansas for thirty-four
years-we have witnessed wonderful
prosperity in this time--and if the
people would treat Kansas as well as
Kansas treats them God would smile
more abundantly. But the wonder is
that He does not withhold until the
last crOaking migrate is starved out
For Gods sake let us quit bawling
every time some shiftless, or unfortun-
ate individual loses an acre or held.
Let us try a little thankfulness and
gratitude for change. We believe it
will pay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

There is a vast amount of prema-
ture excitement being aroused over
the opening of the Worlds fair on Sum-
days. Those who are worrying them.
selves about the matter seem to forget
that every Sunday during the exposi-
TONS existence hundreds of thousands
of strangers will be in Chicago and
that if they do not go to the fair they
will go somewhere else. 1t is difficult
to see just what great harm will result
from the opening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
Agriculture Is Prospering

The report of the statistician of the
department of agriculture shows an
increase since April Of last year of
more than 100 per cent in price of corn
and oats, 10 per in wheat in primitive
markets, 80 per cent in Chicago for
choice beeves, and 81 for Texans, and
advanced values of all cereals and
meats. A hopeful and cheerful feeling
is noticed, says the report, in official
correspondence from all parts of the
country. The elimination of the sur
plus of corn and oats, through the
under propuction,of last year, insures
good prices for those crops, and the
shortage of the wheat of the world for
twOyesrs, with the low foreign prospect
for the growing crop, promises the
largest foreign demand for ten years,
at remunerative prices. Fortunately
present appearances indicate ability
to meet such demand with ease. The
opinion is expressed that farm lands at
present prices are promising invest
ments. Uncle Jerry Rusk's head is
eminently level.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

An esteemed southern contemporary,
the Athens Georgia. Banner, has in
its issue of May 18th this gentle hint:
The south is as solid for the democracy to-
day as it ever was, aud great deal more so.
The west is crystalIizing for the principles
of democracy with the spread ofthe alliance.
The farmers alliance is the very backbone of
the democratic party in the south and west.
The demands of the order on the financial
side of the cOuntry's government are not at
variance with the democracy.
The Banner has no intention OF re-
taxing the democracy's grip on the ALI
ance reins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
What win be the Next Dodge?

In what manner the free traders now
will seek to deceive the farmers con-
corning the effects of 1.-The Infamous
Mckinley bIll'' is difficult to guess.
Before the bill became law the free
traders told the farmers that it would
have two separate disastrous effects
upon farm industries; first, the price
of farm products were to decline ION
account of the prohibitory tariff, which
would close foreign markets against
American grain and meat" second,
the price of all that farmers buy was to
be higher than ever ION account of the
tariff" Unfortunately, many farmers
believed this, and voted against the
party of protection to American in
dustries.
1.-THE infamous bill'' now has been
in effect for six months, and as to the
first of the free traders predictions it
appears that the prices of corn and oats
in April, 1891, ruled higher by 100 per
cent than in April, 1890; the price of
wheat was 80 per cent better, and the
price of beef 81 per cent better, than in
1890. Prices being better, the free
traders, of course, will say that tariff
has nothing to do with the case"
But they predicted that tariff would
make from products a drug in the home
market.
And as to the second of the free
trade predictions it is certain that
sugar, for example, has been cheapened
ION account of the tariff" And sugar
is an article of which farmers buy
much. Sugar also is an article which
Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Roger Q. Mills
would continue to ''tax," for it is free
trade policy to levy duties o. what this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
ORGANIZATION.
The Big Convention at Cincinnati
Proceeds to Business.
CUNNINGHAM TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Ignatius DOnneIIy Stirs Up the Proceedings
and Excites Gen. Weaver-A Commit
tee Appointed to Draw Up
Resolutions.

CINCINNATI, May 2O.-To the inspir-
ing strains of "Star Spangled Banner"
from the organ, and with the stars and
stripes looking down from all the walls,
the delegates to the national union con-
vention marched down the aisles in lit
tie knots and took the places assigned
to them Kansas and Nebraska getting
the most prominent places close to the
stage. Besides the national colors the
only decorations were the banners of
the Knights of Labor assemblies and
kindred trade organizations The NOT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

In looking over the REFLECTOR's
files this morning we came across a
glowing account of an elopement that
took place in the county several years
ago. The report said that everybody.
predicted joy for the young couple.
The result of the marriage has been
sorrow, disappointment, desertion and
a divorce. There does seem to be
something in the "marry in haste and
repent at leisure" idea after all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
Advertisers and Newspapers.

Some papers are always growing at
the merchants because they do not adj
vertiSe. 1t does not pay. If bust
ness man does not use a papers col
umns it is because he thinks it will not
profit him-he has not been educated
to the point of seeing the matter in its
proper light. The REFLECTOR has
never contained a word of fault-fnding
or grumbling at advertisers. On the
other hand it subscribed for at its own
expense few months ago 43 copies of
that excellent magazine for advertisers,
Printers Ink, at g each per year and
presented 43 merchants of this city with
years subscription. The result is
apparent already and there is abundant
proof that the magazine is read. The
advertising comes IN in better shape,
is more tasteful, more businesslike and
more timely. The art of saying things
in new way to attract customers is
being learned. More than this there
has been All increase in the advertising
done and it has all been better done for
the merchants aud cOnsequentlyfor the
REFLECTOR. The advertising of the
Abilene merchants has not only in
creased in the home papers but also in
the other papers of the county, so much
so that these papers complain that Alb
ilene merchants DOnOpOlize their col
umns.
1t is one of the REFLECToR's pet
ideas that advertising space is as much
a commodity as books and shoes or
sugar and spices. A merchant buys it
because he thinks it is more valuable
to him than the money it represents.
1t is a matter of business for both
parties. The REFLECTOR is proud of
its patronage by the business men of
Dickinson county. II believes it has
given more than value received for
every line of advertising contained and
is glad to see the advertisers using
printers ink more and more freely and
judiciOusly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Our cratic Cedar street contempt
rsry says that the republicans of the
county are holding political meetings
every night in the REFLECTOR Office,
Now this is really little too mean Of
them. The idea Of using firms Office
80 regularly and not letting the pro-
prietors know it. The News is very
kind TO post Us upon this trsspassing
On ouz premises
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The wild anxiety exhibited by some
county papers regarding the next cam
paign is somewhat premature, 1t is
safe to say that the people of Dickin-
son county are thinking a good deal
more about raising good crops and hsv-
ing successful year than of running
for Office. There is time enough: for
politics next fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

There may be nothing in class or
caste in this country and yet we notice
that Topeka has no big banquets or
balls nowadays at which Miss Nell
PETER is not noted as a guest. When
her father was plain William A. PETER
she was not so sought after.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Ohio's democracy is in quarrel over
the denomination of Gov. Campbell.
If the Buckeye democracy wishes to
make even a showing against Major
Mckinley it should take warning from
the Chicago demOcracy's spring cleo
ton guide board which now beals the
legend, ''This is not the way to CO."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

President Polk of the farmers alli-
ance says that his organization is
strongly in favor of free coinage of
silver and no candidate who is not in
sympathy with the alliance on this
question can hope for its support next
year. Grover Cleveland has jumped
wrong again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

A member of the Danish parliament
boasted the other day that he had
never worn a white collar nor used soap
and water since his mother washed
him. He ought to be a man after
Jerry Simpsons OVID heart. He used
to tell his audiences that bis wife was
"just as dirty and greasy as any of you
lndinn %
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The new third party. proposes gov
eminent money at per cent interest.
Last year it was to be per cent. An
increase Of 100 per cent in the interest
rate in ten months is rather rapid; it
could hardly be beaten BY Wall street,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Secretary Foster owes a great deal to
the able financial editors of the coun-
try. He is now filled to the brim with
valuable suggestions aud knows just
what 10 do aud how to do it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Attorney General Ives says: 81 am
under no obligations 10 the peoples
party. have always been a democrat,
and always will remain a Democrat"
and yet the election of Ives was all the
peoples party had to crow over in state
affairs last fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The new state board of public works
is composed of Sol Miller, John II.
Smith of Columbus and Judge Emery
Of Lawrence. No 'old crowd" about
that trio, Ell? Governor Humphrey
seems to have been completely captured
by the Ante Grasshopper crowd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Tin, TIN, tin, tin,
Bright II I'D shining and tough and thin
Americas rollers will soon begin
To grind ii out because of McKin-
Legs little bill that's bound to win.
In spite Of the liars who lie like sin
In spite of free traders and their wild din,
In spite of the Cobdens and all their kin,
We're going to doit, 50 stick pin
Right here. Twill I'LL the nations bin
With riches this cleaning American tin
Tin, tin, tir, tin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The amount of money in circulation
has increased in this country $2l0, 0O0,-
900 or So per capita during the past
four years. Where is that "cOntrac-
tiOn of the currency" shrieker?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Mrs Lease is to start paper called
the Farmers Wife. If she publishes
some Of her last fall speeches it should
be called the Farmers Hired Man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

About half the bills allowed by the
Reno commissioners this spring were
for coyote scalps. Has the war COM
menced on the calamity lecturers this
aarlu2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
PETERS Demagoguery.

Senator PETER in this weeks Kansas
Farmer has proved himself an arrant
knsve so far as political discussion
goes. If he is not unfair then he is a
fool-there is no middle course. Below
are some paragraphs from the resolu-
tions of the National Republican
League convention and some comments
upon them by the National Economist
which Mr.. PETER quotes approvingly.
As the resolutions declare exactly the
opposite of what he declares they do
the comparison shows PETER to be not
only demagogue but a bungler:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

A new political party is easily
enough started but there must be
something besides a simple desire to
hold Office to give it staying qualities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Planks enough have already been
prepared for the third party meeting in
Cincinnati to build a plank road from
Maine to California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The great Kentucky Derby race was
won in 2:52l. Abilene's track would
feel disguised if such slow time were
made on il
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

President Harrison pays cash for his
Pullman car during his tour. The
democratic lies about the trip have
nearly all been exploded now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Bent Murdoch is engineering a
"young crowd" rebellion down in But
Ter county. Bent has been a rebellious
yOungster for forty or fifty years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Kansas delegation got close to the
band wagon at Cincinnati-indeed it
was the larger part of the band itself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

If speech is silver, Mr.. Harrison is a
pronounced silver man lately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

Kansas has wanted rain. Now it
has plenty of it. What is wanted
nnYt9
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21
PEFFER.

They disclose the
plutocIatic tendency
.and unyielding de
lYotion to the money
power which Own and
control that party.
They demand a high
protective tariff, a
Single gold standard
of money, no increase
of currency, a rec
lognition of the as
isumed vested rights
Interpretations, trusts
and monopolies, the
repeal of the immi-
grafton laws and the
enactment of a force
bill.
These demands con-
stitute an aggregate
of Nominations that
should prove the de-
istruction of any po-
Ilitical party indOrs-
ing them, While
these propositions
are not given in just
so many wo' DIS, they
are plainly Endorsed
'between the lines.
This league is con
trolled by the lead
ing politicians in the
re publican party, and
these resolutions may
be considered as the
slogan for the next
campaign. In fact il
is given out as a def
mite Interpretation of
the position of the re-
publican party. 1t
Contains not a single
grain of comfort for
the alba nee, as it an
.tagoniZes every de-
mand of the order.
1T is a challenge to
the alliance and Il
direct refusal to ac-
.cede to any of its re
form measures. 1t IS
a bold. reckless stand
for nearly everything
Objectionable in po-
.litIcs and an open
declarat on against
the interests and de-
.mands of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

We oppose any at
tempt 10 debase tn
currency and coin o
the country, but in
sist upon such legiti
mate increase Of GU
circulating medium
and such mainten
ance of the doubl
standard as will fairl.
satisfy the increasing
necessities = of trad
and commerce.
Loyal and intelli
gent republicans vii
not seek to destro,
vested interests, no
to cripple any legiti
mate enterprise, bu
they demand that tn
best thought Of tn
republican party shal
be concentrated Of
the formulation o
such legislation a
will protect the PEG
pie from any eXac
tions OF the Insurer
from expressions o
monepOlies, or fron
eXtortiOn and de
mands of public car
riers.
Recent events nav,
made more apparen
than ever the neces
sity for exercisin;
the sovereign RICH
inherent in our ma
tiOn, as in all Others
to use discrimination
in the admission o
foreigners as resi-
dents in this country
We therefore recon
mend such changes il
our laws as will ef.
fectUally prohibit tn,
inning alton of pau
pers and criminal
and of peoples 81
allen from US in thei
ideas and habits o
thought that they
cannot be assimilateC
in the body polite.
We reaffirm on
belief in, and devo
ton to, the suprem,
and sovereign RICH
OF every lawful citi
zen, rich or poor, ma
tive or foreign born
white or black, to cas-
one free ballot il
public elections, anC
to have that blllo'
duly counted aud Ger
titled as counted
Denial of such RICH
should result in de,
crease of representa-
tion in congress ant
in the electoral col
lege.
The Economist j
the alliance. Boil
to have adopted
don't care anYthiD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-05-21

The Economist is national organ of
the alliance. Both it and PETER seem
to have adopted Elders motto, Il
dent care anything about fairness.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27

The Kansas City Journal gets off this
post mortem story on Jerry Simpson:
At Salina, when ]. r. Burton was
making his opening speech in the de-
bate, Jerry, who was seated in the
amen corner of the stage, persistently
interrupted him. Burton demonstrated
with the congressman several times,
saying that the interruption only de-
Quoted from the allotted time to pre-
sent his case, and asked Jerry to desist
until after the debate, and then IF
Mr.. Simpson cares for anything in the
way of a give-aud-take debate, he can
have it" said Bnrton. This shut Jerry
up for a while and all went smoothly
But finally his gall got to working in
him and he couldn't stand it; he broke
ont again. Burton turned slowly
around and looked at Jerry. Then he
looked over the audience and paused.
And then said, slowly turning round
and pointing to the cringing congress-
man: HAS any one in the crowd got
any insect powder to spare? just lit
tie; pinch will do; he's not big fell
low" Jerry's face closed up for the
evening like the clapper of sirup
pitcher
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
Postal Clerks Organize.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 19-Railway
postal clerks to the number of about
100, representing local organizations
from ali parts of Missouri, Kansas,
Colorado and New Mexico, are in con-
vention in the United States urtroom
in the government building to-day, per-
fecting an organization The organi-
zation will be known as the National
Railway Postal Clerks association of
the seventh division and will be en-
titled to representation in the national
committee which has charge of the af-
fairs of the association. Pensions and
more paw are the main objects of the
organization.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
Sfrnck Iix n rnrnadn-

NYACK, N. Y, Nov. 10 "A severe
tornado which formed in New Jersey
swept yesterday afternoon across the
Palisades to the Hudson river with a
terrific roar and passed rapidly up the
river to the long pier at Piedmont
where it struck the long trestle and
costly hoisting machines used in ship
ping coal, causing damage to the ex-
tent of thousands of dollars. The ma
chinery was owned by the Erie Rail-
way Co. As the tornado approached
the pier the water was sent sixty feet
in the air.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
Egyptian Affairs

LONDON, Nov. 19.-The Standards IS
Paris correspondent says he hears from
an unquestionable authority that Lord
Salisbury has intimated to Rustem
Pasha, the Turkish ambassador in
London. that England is ready to re-
open negotiations for convention to
regulate the affairs of Egypt.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27

BooSvILLE, Mo-, Nov. 17.-An abnn-
dant rain fell here Sunday night, the
first of any consequence for several
weeks The wheat had been suffering
greatly for moisture, and farmers say
that even this has come too late to save
all the wheat some of which had come
up and died
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
RaneafedIr Rnhhed.

CARTHAGE, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE hard
ware store of A. NJ. Drake was entered
by burglars last night and upward Of
$500 in knives, razors and pistols
stolen. No trace. This store has been
repeatedly robbed during the last few
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
Exit RiIlx Emersnn

TOLEDO. O., Nov. 17.-Billy Emerson,
the minstrel, took the receipts of his
show at Wheeler opera house and left
for parts unknown, leaving his COM
pany stranded here. The baggage of
the company has been attached for
hack and omnibus bills.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
A sheer ImnnssihiIitx.

The Emporia Republican boldly as
serts that PETER, Simpson, Polk and
Willis are not leaders. With equal
boldness it saws: "You cannot take a
man off a village dry goods box and by
any sort of magic suddenly transform
him intoa great and experienced states
man. The thing is a sheer impossi-
bility."
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
Its First Anniyersarv

RIO JANEIRo, Nov. 1.-THE anniver-
sary of the proclamation of the repub-
lie of Brazil was observed yesterday, a
military review and fetes being held in
honor of the occasion The day passed
quietly. the public taking scant inter.
est in the celebration.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27

WASHINGTON. Nov. IA cablegram
received at the navy department an
nounced that the United States steam
ship Yorktown had sailed to-day from
Monteyideo on her way to the Pacific
station.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27

with gentlemen
gathered for the
one hundred and
twenty-third an
nual dinner of the
chamber of COM
merce of the state
of New York.
One year ago the
nations treasury
secretary had en-
tered the same
hall among the
guests and in the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27
FOSTER ON SILVER.

The Secretary OF the Treasury Makes .
Speech on the Silver Question at a BAN
quet-Sree Coinage VIII Not Maintain the
Parity of Gold and Silver.
New YORK, Nov. 19.-Delmonico's
banquet hall was crowded last ereninp
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-11-27

There is a wild and woolly report
afloat that PETER has agreed not to
shave until the third party elects q
president-Kansas City Times