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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Candidate Nicholson is having pub
lishea in the alliance papers a letter
purported to have been written by him
early in 1890 showing that he was at
that time an earnest advocate Of farm
ers' movements and so taking the edge
off his recent conversion. The bridge
burner is undoubtedly too good poll
tician and lawyer not to be able
to arrange for such a piece OF
evidence dated at any time he desired;
but admitting that he wrote it at the
time stated how does it comport with
the fact that during all of 1890 and so
late as the summer term of court in
Abilene that he openly and strongly
condemned the sub-treasury scheme,
land loans and other pet foolishness of
the peoples partyP How does it look
that he opposed it on our streets until
few days before the convention in
which be burned his bridges and &C
cepted the Ocala and Cincinnati plat
forms? There is an inconsistency
somewhere,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

PETER was caught in mis-stating
Kansas statistics at Wichita in order to
bolster up some of his detestable calam-
ity defamations of the state. When
the figures were pointed out on the
very pages he carried with him he
replied, 1T doesn't amount to much. F"
Think of It'll sit doesn't amount to
much" to lie about Kansas; doesn't
amount to much" to injure the state S
credit; doesn't amount to much" to
make our people out calamity stricken
beggars; doesn't amount to much'' to
have one of our United States senators
going abroad in the land declaring that
Kansas is bankrupt, that it cannot pay
its debts. that it is inhabited by repud-
iators and financial fanatics! The
state has known for some time that
PETER doesn't amount to much" and
there ought to be some way of sealing
his pestiferOus, misunderstanding
mouth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

We have taken occasion many times to
state as plainly as language could state that
the alliance is in no sense q political body.
Kansas Farmer.
The above is from an editorial writ
ten by Senator W. A. PETER, of date
September l. 1891. Is it strange that
the intelligent farmers of this state are
fast pulling away from the leadership
of demagogue, who in the face of the
proceedings of the alliance of this state
during the past year should still utter
such abomniable and inexcusable false
hoods as the above? Either PETER is
so wilfully ignorant that he does not
know what political body" is, or he
is so wilfully corrupt that he would
make such a ridiculously false state
ment with the view of holding in his
party those republicans and democrats
who Joined the alliance under the
solemn promise that it was mot to
interfere with their religious or politi-
cal opinions"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
Will Jerry Answer?

Que of the calamity party's most
ealamitous speakers, Jerry Simpson, is
booked to unwind calamity speech in
this city tomorrow, a speech filled with
despair and degradation and particu-
larry with peoples party politics.
While he has so good an opportunity
will the sockleSs Socrates oblige his
hearers by answering a few questions
which are thus far ignored by the
peoples party speakers:
If you are bent on destroying both
the old parties will you name one can
didate who is running or has run
against a democratic nominee in a
southern state? Just one will do.
Will you please name one single con-
gressional district in the south that has
or has had candidate for congress
against the democratic nominee? Just
one please, can't you?
Will you kindly name single state
officer whom your party has nominated
and supported in any democratic state?
That party has run so many in republic
can states that it ought to be able to
show at least one in democratic terri
tory.
WOn'tyOu please explain further how
it is that while the state convention of
the alliance in Maryland Endorsed for
reelection Senator German, democrat,
the same alleged independent party
is united in Ohio in its efforts to defeat
John Sherman, republican? Do tell,
Mr.. Simpson.
Couldn't you tell us why in southern
states the alliance voted to elect demo-
Gratis 10 the United States senate while
in the north they joined the democrats
to defeat republicans?
If, as you claim, National banks are
getting money at l per cent why do
you advocate per cent money when
the farmers can organize National
banks and get it at half price? Don't
say it's because they have not money
enough to organize banks for in Dick
inson county alone farmers have bank
accounts enough to start half dozen
National banks.
Why is it that such southern leaders
of your party as Livingston, Polk ct al
come to Kansas to preach third party
ism and in the south declare that they
are democrats?
Why is it that Willis down south
says he wants no third party, that the
democratic party is enough, and in
Kansas is rampant for a third party ?
Remember that there is sworn proof
that he has made such statements.
And lastly, Jerry, why don't you 60
down to Ohio and get John Sherman's
scalp as you Dragged that you would
instead of galloping over Kansas howl.
ing calamity or prancing around the
east blasting the states credit and
good name?
Come, don't be a clam or a mount
bank, Jerry, give us an answer to the
above and 80 help on the cause for
for which you are struggling at $50 per
struggle.
LATER-Jerry didn't answer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The alliance has issued another
order to "hOld your wheat" Those
who obeyed the first one and are now
compelled to sell are disposing of their
crop at about 10 cents a bushel less
than if they had sold at once. The
best plan for the farmer is to watch
the market for himself aud let political
advice alone on such matters. The
average farmer is able to look out for
himself and to judge when it is advis-
able to sell and when not. If he
wishes to succeed let him be a student
of markets and be Independent in his
action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Who is James Frey, the republican nomi-
nee? Oh, he is a toreigner.-CThe News.
1t may be that our alliance-democ-
ratio contemporary will make friends
in Dickinson county by this and other
insults of the Germans of this county.
Slurs and filings at those who were
born across the water in the fatherland
will not win in this campaign. You'll
find that the people of this county have
more respect for an honest foreigner
who has come here and become an
honorable, upright, law-abiding, liberty
loving, lloyal citizen than they have fol
an unrepentant rebel importation from
"No'f Car'liny, sah."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
ABILENE MARKETS.
ABILENE, KAs., Sept. "a.
PUBLIC SALE.

1 will offer at public 81 lie on my farm three
miles southeast of Abilene on Turkey creek,
commencing at 10 a. m, on Thursday, Oct 8,
1891, the following described property, viz:
10 head of brood mares, IA head colts to 8
to years old, - head milch cows, IA head
offs year old heiters, head of year old
heifers, Shorthorn bull, also q fine lot of
pigs ! John Deere lister, l cultivator (rid-
ing), farm wagon with hayrack, l top
buggy, l spring wagon. pair trucks, sleigh,
2 sefs work harness, creamery cans gallon
as good as new ana many other articles too
numerous to mention. Terms: All gums of
$40 and under, cash, All amounts above elO
credit of six months on notes with approx
ed security without interest II paid WHEN
due If not paid when due 10 per cent from
date, 5per cent discount for cash. Lunch
will be served at noon.
J.S. BURTON, Auctioneer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The democrats of Ohio are telling
with glee story on Mckinley that he
was seen to purchase in England fur
niture costing $3.50 that he could have
bought at home for S175. the object
being to show that though he breaches
for home industry lie does not patron
ize it. Mr. Mckinley admits that the
story is correct with two slight discrep-
ancies, viz: he never bought any
furniture abroad and never was in
England.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The feeling which the gratuitous
insults of the News on the Germans of
the county has aroused is well seen
in the strong letter from Mr.. G..
Hoffman and endorsed by Messrs.
]. f. Buhrer and A. G. Eyth, three of
Enterprises leading citizens. There
was no excuse for the News gibes and
insults and every German-American
will resent them. There is no worthier
gentleman on the republican ticket or
in the county than Mr.. James Frey.
Honorable, upright, a good citizen and
a staunch friend of Kansas. he will
have the hearty support not only of his
party but of hosts of friends outside,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Do not be deceived, shouts the En-
poria Republican in well simulated
alarm. The present high prices of
grain and stock are only a republican
trick to get the farmers out of debt and
thus break down the peoples party. 1t
won't work. The peoples party won't
be put down by any such outrageous
methods. 1t proposes to stand upon
the hill tops and shout calamity and
preach the doctrines of despair if every
mortgage in Kansas is cancelled and
every dollar of debt wiped out. 1t
wants the offices and it will not be
swerved from its high purpose by any
such underhanded cussedness of pluto
cratic enemies. Kansas is a poor,
miserable, bankrupt and no amount of
prosperity is going to make "the
people" say it amt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Probably no convention that ever
met in Dickinson county was more
harmonious from beginning to end
than the one which assembled at Abb
lene last Saturday. OF course every
locality did not get what it wanted but
after the nominations were made the
delegates returned to their homes feel
ing that a strong ticket had been
placed in the field and one that is
bound to be elected on the third day of
November next. The candidates are
well distributed over the county and
the ticket is one that the republicans
of the county can go before the people
with. feeling assured that no fault can
be found with any of them.-[HeriDg-
ton Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Grave as were the fears of eastern
investors over the possibilities of elect
ing an alliance reputation legislature
last year they have an abundant reason
to be still more worried this year when
so many district judges are to be
elected. The just enforcement of col
lection of debts, foreclosure of mort
cages etc., is largely in the district
judges hands and with such officers
elected by party preaching calamity,
reputation and all sorts Of financial
idiocies there is imminent danger to
the eastern investor. Kansas credit
is badly injured now. Can we afford
to completely wreck it?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The Dickinson county citizens of
German descent will find choice col
lection of insults, slurs and opprObrious
titles hurled at them in the Abilene
News this week, simply because the
republicans recognized worthy gen.
tie of this class by putting him on the
ticket. Such insults will help neither
the News nor the alliance leaders for
whom it is speaking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

no trouble in the section ffom which
he came, but the indications are good
for individual fights, as there were bad
blood and charges of ''soonership"
Three Iowa Indians arrived at II
o'clock last night from the Iowa village.
They had been locating white men on
desirable claims They report no
trouble at either Tohee or at the point
on the line where they took their men
into the country. They received good
pay for their work They each had
from five to fifteen ponies on the line
and the white men rode them They
report that a signal was given at 12
o'clock and forty minutes later their
party had made the run of ten miles
The governor is absent; Secretary of
State Martin is absent; Cal Orner, the
secretary's clerk, is absent; the United
States marshal and his deputies are
absent; the sheriff and his deputies are
absent; the regular police are absent
District Attorney Speed being asked:
"Who is running this territory now2"
replied: "Well, Miss Elliott the secre-
tary's clerk, and myself are helping
Maj. Weigel to do so. The two land
Office officials are here, and that Is all
that there is left 50 far as l can SEE"
Chief Clerk Robb received the follow
ing at o'clock:
WAsHISGTON, Sept ALTO Grimes, United
States marshal: You are authorized to en-.
pfoy such number of deputies as may be
necessary in order TO keep the peace and e.,
protect public officers. Consult with Gov. -
Steele and District Attorney Speed. q
MILLER, Attorney General 2
Mr.. Robb left this city yesterday aft
ernoon with the intention Of puttingon
a large force Of men wherever his judg-
ment might deem it necessary, as
United States Marshal Grimes is lying
sick at his home near KingHsher and IS
not exDseted to live; 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The Knights of Labor seem to be
running the peoples party of Dickinson
county for their own purposes. The
farmers sit back and let the members
of an order antagonistic to their
interests rule them. What, Mr.. Alli-
ance man, you are not working for the
Knights of Labor? Don't talk that
way, Don't you know that one of
your candidates is master workman of
the Knights of Labor of this county?
Don't you know that the Knights of
Labor have been promised two depu-
ties if the peoples party ticket is
elected-under sheriff and deputy
county clerk? 1t is fact and you
ought to know it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Here it is again. The New York
Press notes that under the new repub-
lican tariff act Brazil bought American
food and manufactures of twice the
value in July this year that she did in
July, 1890. American Industries were
$500 richer in a single month
without increased cost or competition
to any American worker or consumer.
This kind of tariff is not a tax.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The spectacle of genteelly dressed
man with farm or two paid for, a
big bank account and money at inter
est-every cent the result of two terms
in comfy office given him by the
republicans going about seeking a
third term on a calamity platform and
saying he owes his old party nothing is
one to make the angels want to go out
behind tie golden gates and kick
themselves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
Notice of Final Settlement,
STATE OF KANSAS, al
Dickinson County,

STATE OF KANSAS, "a
Dickinson County,
In the probate court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of stephen g.
Rea 4, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified
that at the next regular term of the probate
court in and for said county, to be begun and
held at the court room in Abilene, county of
Dickinson and state aforesaid, on the nr5t
Monday in the month OF October. A. D., 1871,
shall apply 10 said court for full and fnsl
settlement Of said estate.
fizc MARY J. READ,
Administratrix Of stephen G. Read de-
ceased.
Sept End A. d, ISL "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The alliance and democratic leaders
are kicking on a new subject. They
say they see no reason why an alliance
treasurer should have a republican
deputy. The chief reason is that it is
pretty near necessary to go outside the
two parties named to get some one who
knows the multiplication table thor
onghly and Familiarity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Mrs. Emma B. Alrich of Cawk er
City issues a call for all women on
Kansas newspapers to join the state
Women's Press c.nb of which she is an
officer. Emma is one of the few
women in Kansas who wear the long
curls of 20 years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The Kansas City Times says that the
epublicans will soon have 800 league
clubs in Kansas, the same number it
had in 1888 when the republican major
ity was $1,000. And the Times is not
apt to exaggerate the number on that
side of the political fence either.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The democrats of New York have
nominated the millionaire Wall street
broker, Roswell 2. Flower, for COVER
nor. Like Calvin S. Brice of New
York and Ohio his only recommends
ton is his "barrel'' but he had the
invincible support of that modern DEM
ocratic Tweed ripg'' known as Tam
many hall"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

F. f. Nottorf will carry south Dick
insOn solid for clerk and will receive a
majority in every precinct where he is
known. That. is where be has the
bulge on his opponent who will receive
no support when people know him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Capt. j. b. Johnson guarantees to
the peoples party of Shawnee county to
"open the campaign so that it will
stay open" il he is given a chance to
make a speech. They had best not let
him try; be would probably split the
alliance campaign open SO wide it
would never get together again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

According to the certified reports of
the state treasurer the fool investiga-
tions, contests, etc., of the alliance
house of representatives last winter
cost the state 7,729.6S with over
So, 900 still unpaid. When it IS remem-
bered that nothing, absolutely nothing,
was accomplished by these, the expert
ment seems to have been little risky.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The ticket nominated by the republi-
can convention last Saturday is one
that can be supported by everyone.
Every man named has a good, clean
record and does not need to be apollo
gized for Enterprise Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

One Of the very best evidences of the
strength of the republican county
ticket is the CONSERVATION which it has
caused in the ranks of the enemy. To
borrow a nautical figure of speech they
are literally thrown on their beam
ends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Abilene is the center of the county
this week-an roads lead to it. Aller-
TONS wonderful record of 1905 on a
kite shaped trcak is not circumstance
to what he could accomplish on Abb
lene's famous ellipse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Another race for homes has taken
place in Oklahoma and 10000 more de-
luded families will starve and freeze
through the coming winter than would
have done had they not rushed into the
nnened lands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

TIE Hope Herald says that it "gave
the REFLECTOR the worst drubbing it
ever received" Why how? When?
Where? Never heard a thing about it.
Say, send us up copy Of the issue
containing it, viii you? Must have
missed It that week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Wheat is steadily advancing in price.
There will be good returns realized by
January by all who can afford to hold
their grain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The tragic death IF Balmaceda ends
in remarkable manner a remarkable
career, Noted though he was for his
great talents he had not the good
judgment to use them for his own and
his country's benefit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Dickinson county" says the ABB
LENE REFLECTOR, sis not in the
calamity belt" No. That belly band
encircles the elongated waist of Sena-
tor VIM. A, PETER at present,-[Em-
pOria Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

G. NJ. Brenizer is best known in
north Dickinson but he will receive a
hearty support for treasurer from all
parts Of the county. He is popular
and capable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

There is another big grip and sign
meeting in st. louis. Gov, Riddle is
there, of course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

S. ]. Ellison is making a rustling
fight. lie is gaining strength every
day. His opponent is weighted with
promises and is not in the race.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

What will the democrats do Oh Fri
day? Will they submit TO the alliance
dictates or will they be independent?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

James Frey is stronger today than
when he was nominated with cheers.
lie will carry the German-American
vote solid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Dickinson county is not in the calam-
ity belt. Her people are not going to
encourage any more calamityite nom
sense either.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The average age of the men on the
New York republican state ticket is
Al. The yourg crowds influence is
spreading.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

How would this do in 1892: For
president, VIM. Mckinley, of Ohio;
for vice president, J. Sloat Fassett, of
New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

This is fair week. Everybody should
let business be secondary and entertain
ing our visitors primary in their
thoughts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Fancy plaid dress goods Sc inch, CSC. 40 inch SOC.
High novelties cames hair rough nish 40 inch So rs,
SO, loo aud l.25
large selection of shades in Henrietta black and
colored, 25, 35, so, So 49, 100, I.25 and 15O per
yard
Bedford cords in black the thing in the mar
ket 40 inch 75c and LOO.
full line of flannel dress goods, SO inch 25 s5 and
45c; ~ inch soc; "a inch soc.
Ladies' cloths in all the leading shades "a inch 95c
Dark outing cloths delightful colorings in stripes
and plaids 10 and 124c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

There is no use in mincing matters.
The republican ticket is in the field to
win this fall without fail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Sherman cOunty's fair will have a
rain making experiment On the last
day. 1t will be taking feature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Sheet" etc, until The column looked
like u telegraph cUde. Whatever else
Willis may be, 40 one will ever accuse
him Of being a gentleman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

The democratic nominee for governor
In New York will be but a little faded
Flower after November Sd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Insulting German-Americans of the
county is the peoples party's latest
move. 1t will not win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

When the Topeka Capital interview
ed Willis at Wichita Wednesday his
responses were chiefly, - you,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24
w. w. DAVIS.

W. W. Davis receives Boots and Shoes and sells
and Shoes and considerably the busiest Abilene. Could you
the reason? 1t because buys very
ors and sells them fair living prices Being only strictly
Shoe dealer in the county gives him advantage the
mixed store buyers and he gives his the benefit of
gains in Boots & Shoes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-24

Come and goods them today,
and the following days and prices satisfy
that have the best cheapest dry goods
the west