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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
It's Value Demons trated.

It has been popular among certain
class OF newspapers to complain OF the
reciprocity clause Of the Mckinley bill,
Free traders, who have been condemn
ing reciprocity with fine irony and par
tisan ignorance FOR syear as a sham
and humbug, seem to be very reluctant
TO face the facts and TO admit that the
new policy Is operating successfully
and enlarging the foreign market for
American products.
The bureau Of statistics furnishes
statements Of facts which are unan-
swerable demonstrations Of the utility
of the reciprocity policy, The reduc-
tion Of duties in Cuba on American
-four went into effect on January /
In January of the preceding year
0, 1884 barrels, valued at $i6,l45, were
exported from the United States TO The
Spanish West Indies. In January
this year the exports were 84,95'
barrels, valued at 1929, 058. Tht
makes an increase Of over 900 pei
cent for a single month under recipro
city. II the same ratio be maintained
the exports Of American flour to Thu
Spanish West Indies will be- In rounC
numbers 81, 1000 900 /" place of 5000,
900. During the FIRST three months o
reciprocity the gain in American ex
ports thour not being in the schedul,
OF reductionS) was 81 S9s es2. II tina
ratio be maintained and the increase
in exports Of -four be added, an approx
Innate estimate Of the gain 10 American
exporting interests will be between
So, 10000 and 100000 for twelv,
months.
Farmers aud merchants, when they
obtain from the official trade returni
indubitable evidence of largel,
increased foreign demand for American
exports, will not be deceived by demo.
cratic claptrap aud sophistries. Fig.
ures such as the abuve show what has
been accomplished already and give
promise of greater things In the future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
such Figures Are Eloquent"

The st. Louis Republic has done as
much 10 discourage all manufacturing
industries in this country as any other
paper. There has been nothing 30
small, 80 mean, so unfair or 80 untruth-
full that 1t could not publish concerning
tho protective tariff laws Of the country.
In season and out Of season 1t has
stepped out Of It's way for the sake OF
kicking at the manufacturing indus.
tries Of Missouri. But like all other
free-trade journals the Republic is con
fronted with statistical facts which are
at direct variance with its free trade
theories. Now and then the people Of
st. Louis and Missouri demand that
the facts which 20 to show the un
parAlleled prosperity Of their city and
state shall be published. What though
1t may be gall and vitriol to the dem"
cratic free trade editor, his bread and
butter depends upon his giving facts
instead Of theories once In a decade.
The Republic was placed in this EN-
barrassing position last Saturday. when
the business men Of st. Louis demand
ed the publication Of the "Ohlcia
Figures Showing st. Louis Advanc,
In Manufacturing" during the past tel
years. or course the Republic mus
advertise the prosperity Of its city Al
does so very much after the manner Of
Of a republican protectionist in the fol
lowing style:
Zone hundred per cent. Increase In
the number Of factories and an equa
increase In the value Of their manu-
featured products In the decade from
1880 to 1890 is the story in brief told
by the census bulletin covering st
Louis manufactures. The story IL
detail IL a wonderful one. showing s
growth and expansion and an extension
Of ST. Louis business lines and activ
tiles which has seldom been equaleC
and never surpassed In any compilation
of commercial statistics in an Am-ri
can census. In 1880 the number %
81. Louis manufacturing establish
ments enumerated In the census WA
1924. In 1890 IL is GAS. In 1880 b,
value of the manufacturing product u
st. Louis was sll4 338 1915, In 1890 /
is s22s, 7i4,3l7 Such figures are elo
uuent.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
Fusion.

The great effort now being made by
some Of the leaders OF the peoples and
democratic parties TO fuse for the
purpose Of securing some Of the spoils
at the coming election exhibits a con.
dition Of insincerity In politics which
has no equal In this state. There is
one object only In fusion and that is
ONCE. The masses have no more
interests in common than have Hill
and Cleveland, In their unseemly
scramble for the presidency. The
distinguished president Of the Dickin
son county alliance In his last one OF
weekly lamentations says: "Tht
fact is the leaders Of the two old parties
are 80 much alike that II the one party
should should die the other might b,
buried by mistake" While we 81
nothing argumentative In this remark
II probably expresses the view enter
tanned by the masses Of the peoples
party, that the principles Of democracy
are just as antagonistic to the doctrines
held by the peoples party as are tn,
principles Of the republican party. W.
shall not be much surprised II the
democratic leaders shall urge fusion
They would agree to give the peoples
party all the other Offices In the stat
for a coroner's position in Wichita
county, rather than get nothing. But
why the peoples party, composed oi
men who have been lifelong enemies
Of the democratic party should conspirt
to elevate that party TO power is incom
prehensible TO us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Kansas democrats who have been
crying aloud In the wilderness for free
silver will read with dismay the letter
of ex-Secretary Bayard pleading
against such iniquity and in favor of
honest money. 1t is almost as strong
rs the recent message from President
Harrison, especially In it's plea for the
settlement of the question by an inter
national bimetallic conference. The
effort Of Secretary Bayard to make 1t
appear that republicans are ipclined to
free silver is ridiculous and unworthy
of man Of his position, influence and
standing. The business world fully
comprehends that President Harrison
stands as the insurmountable barrier
between the people and the free silver
wing which today dominates and con-
trolls the democratic party. We hope
this wing will introduce free silver into
the democratic national platform. 1t
will mean certain and overwhelming
defeat fOT that party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
Make No Such Issue.

The papers Of this state which are
trying to make an Ingalls, issue In this
campaign are doing a very unwise
thing. We fought one campaign with
Mr.. Ingalls, for an issue and the results
were disastrous both for the issue aud
the party. 1t is not judicious nor is IL
Mt all necessary to repeal that kind of
foolishness. There is no need of
opposing or defending Mr.. Ingalls, in
this campaign. Whether or not he has
shown the white feather in the hour of
our calamity will avail the republican
party nothing now. II he wishes to
atone in some measure for his negli.
gence Of last year by all means let him
do 80. There is abundant room in the
ranks for all who are in sympathy with
our cause and In the language of Gen
Phil Keaarney there is plenty Of good
lighting all along the line and no man
this year need wait for orders or formal
invitation. This is no year for an
honest republican to stand back and
wait for ceremony. The man whom
the republican party Of Kansas will
honor in the future is the man who
voluntarily pulls off his coat, rolls up
his sleeves and goes to work TO redeem
the good name and honor Of the state
OF Kansas, and woe be to the paper
collar gang who hold of to DO begged
10 assist In the light.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
GO TO HEADQUARTERS FOR
YOUR
Boots & Shoes

Faulkner & Bearce are now getting in their
immense new Spring Stock and invite
everybody to examine. If you want any
kind Of Plow Shoes, if you want any kind Of
Dress Shoes, if you want any kind of Ladies'
Shoes. if you want any kind CT Child's Shoes
you will certainly be well paid for your time
you will call on us.
We cordially invite comparison, visit some
of our small competitors before seeing us
and compare quality and prices. Remem-
Der we guarantee every Shoe we sell to
turn out as represented, or we will replace
cheerfully. See us and we will save you
money on your Boots 81 Shoes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
FAULKNER & BEARCE.

In it's present form should II be enact
cd into law.
Mr.. Compton, Of Maryland, offered
an amendment TO the bill TO restrict
free coinage of silver TO that produced
by mines of the United States-the
American coinage proposition.
Messrs Epes (Va) and Crawford
IN. C) supported the bill and Mr..
Stevens (Mass.(, a democrat opposed
it At the evening session Mr.. Stevens
was not present TO flush his speech
when the house reassembled and Mr..
Donnell, Of Michigan, took the floor in
opposition to the pending bill
Messrs. WeadoclS, Bowers and VIM
supported the measure and Mr.. Covert
opposed It. After further remarks by
Mr. Lewis, OF Mississippi, in favor Of
the bill and by Mr.. Post against IL the
house adjourned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Hon. W. S stambaugh, of Abilene,
tie gentleman who may want to he
state senator from the 2sth district,
took up his abode in Dickinson when
1t was not a difficult matter to become
acquainted with every farmer, woman
and young widow in the county. BE-
fore he was admitted to the bar he
rode all over the county as constable,
and read law between stops. He ia
one Of the prominent self made men in
Kansas. 60 Junction City Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24


tural sections, by means Of taxes
imposed by tho federal government
for protection and by the mani
pulation by the republican party
Of the finances OF the country.
the working classes were compelled
to pay exorbitant prices for many
necessities and forced TO sell their
products at prices scarcely above the
cost Of production. The south was now
paying one-third of the taxes collected
by the general government while lesa
than one-tenth Of the revenue was exr
pended for its benefit These, unjust,
oppressive measures must be reformed,
but great reforms were never accom-
plished except under the leadership Of
wise, patriotic aggressive leaders like
Roger Q. Mills
The nomination was seconded by
Baker Hamblin, Derdeu, Hood and
others in eloquent speeches devoted de-
voted mainly TO praise OF Mr.. Mills
tarif reform record. The speeches
were enthusiastically applauded, but
the galleries went wild over references
to the distinguished Texans gallant
confederate record.
The applause shook the granite
blocks in the capitol when Crawford
rose and said: "As Culberson's friend
and admirer rise /, second the nomi-
nation Of Roger Q Mills"
On the roll call all voted for Mills ex-
cept Cain, Curry, II. Korslj, Jain and
Phillips (tor ChHton), King and Shaw
flor Barnett), Gibbs, Nelson, PEBBLES,
Swan and Templeton (for Culberson),
and Shafer, absent The majority in
the house was ninety-one.
The same scenes were repeated In
the senate. A great crowd OF specta-
tors assembled In the senate 10 wit
ness Mills nomination. Nominating
speeches were made by Tyler, Crane
and others On the first ballot Mills
received all the votes but two, Clark
for Joseph d. Sayers and o'Neil for
Culberson. The two houses will meet
In joint session to-day TO comp!et> the
work done yesterday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
The Machine" in Politics,

The national executive committee Of
the peoples party has issued call
urging" all the members Of that
organization to convene in their vaTi-
Gus lodge rooms on March 26th for the
purpose of ratifying the demands of
the ST. Louis conference. The members
of the respective secret orders through.
out the country who have pledged their
fidelity TO the order, will obey this
dictation Of the managers of this great
political machine and we may expect a
small gathering In the several town
ships In response TO this "urglng,n
who will endorse the demands Of
the mOngrel convention which met in
st. Louis on Feb. %. These meetings
held In response TO this order from
headquarters will be heralded over the
country as the great heart Of the
people" going out after the principles
Of the st, Louis conference. Hereto
FORE, ratification" meetings have been
supposed 10 be the spontaneous upris
ing of the masses without solicitation
or dictatjon from anyone. But t.
pres rve the perfect discipline OF the
peoples party ,,schine, 1t would not be
prudent to leave even the ratification
Of the measures of their party to ne
discretion of the privates in The line,
All movements Of political nature
must be made at the dictation of the
machina
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Old John Davis has not only proved
himself crazy theorlst during his
three months In congress but brutal
boor as well. He had the shamefully
bad taste to ring lot Of calamity pol
itics into the Plumb memorial speech
which he with the rest OF the Kansas
delegation made In the house Saturday.
The Fifth district disgraced itself
when 1t elected him to office and will
always look back upon its action with
Bhame.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

winter remarked the editor Of
the ABILENE REFLECTOR, as he
scraped in the bottom Of a snow drift
for the last few sticks of subscription
wood, aud turned over in his mind a
few desultory thoughts on an article
advocating toboggan slide in place Of
the creased pig contest for Fourth Of
July diversion, winter should get of
syringe lap,"-tKansas City Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Missouri-poor old Missouri las
driven the debasing Sunday Sun from
its borders and that obscene sheet is
now Published in Chicago though
dated Kansas City. Yet Abilene in
violation of the laws of the state
allows that filth bearer to be sold
openly on the street every week. Nice
way to care for community's morals,
isn't Up
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Scientists aro now making ohronogrAphs
that are capable OF measuring tho ten
thousandth part OF second. They arc
getting ready to md out Just how long It
takes J. n. Burton TO floor Jerry Simpson In
tho halls OF congress. -GLawrence journal.
The unfortunate thing about 1t in
order to have good exhibition is that
Jerry won't be in congress when Bur
ton gets there. Jerry's term has
almost expired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

j. II. Hallowell has emphatically
refused to allow his name to be used
for congressional nomination. Kansas
has no better men than "Prince Hal
and but for his decision he would have
been nominated by reclamation in hi'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

The steamship Alliance was wrecked
of the coast OF Maine yesterday. But
the wreck was not circumstance to
the disaster that will strike the Kansas
alliance next November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

The April number OF the Forum will
contain discussion Of the Hill and
anti-iill issues in New York (dpropos
of the two democratic state conven.
tions), by Mr.. Frederic II. Coudert of
tire New York bar, who is the leader
of the democratic opposition to Senator
Hin
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Big men In big towns are very SINH.
lar to big men in small towns. The
mayor of Chicago has stopped his copy
of the Tribune because it criticised the
government of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

Spain, France and Nicaragua are the
latest additions to the nations which
have found shelter under the hospit-
able roof OF Uncle SANS reciprocity
mansion. There 10 room for more and
a cordial welcome awaits them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

. One of the inexplicable things In
western politics is why the Missouri
legislature left one district for the
republicans. Why did not the demo-
Gratis take them ALP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

1t is reported that the cranky elocu-
ZIONIST, II. N. Gaines, formerly of this
county, wants to run for governor on
the alliance ticket. Gaines has over
estimated his ability, His size Is a
candidacy for school director In some
backwoods district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

RdtneTeu from III
parts Of Texas to see
the states favorite
son elected United
States senator.
Walter Gresham,
Of Galveston, nomi-
mated Mr. Mills, and
in his speech said
that the effect Of
national legislation
for twenty five years
had been 10 build
up favored classes
at the expense Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

There is a great deal being written
and said about freight rates and
determinations by people who do not
understand what IL 10 all about
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

The editor OF the Emporia Republi-
can will please prepare pistols and
coffee for two. He is hereby challenged
to duel. No man can call this "the
Alliance Reflector" and not suffer for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

II John Bull really wishes a fight as
bad as the English newspapers say he
does he has only to tread on the tail OF
Uncle Sans coat, which is puIposely
trailing, to get accommodated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

John X. wright's boom for governor
is said to be making remarkable growth
in southern Kansas, right under Marsh
Murdock's nose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24

While Hill and Cleveland are hnnt'
ing each other with drawn daggers
Senator German 10 saving wood. Keep
your ave on German.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
SENATOR MILLS.
Elected By the Legislature of the
State of Texas,
Large Crowds Present In tho Senate anu
House when the Vote Was Cast and
Great Enthusiasm Manifested
sketch Of His Life.

AUSTIN Tex, March 23-The house
galleries were thronged yesterday with
men and woman pathered fratu all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-03-24
THURSDAY, MARCH "a, 1891.

Who Is paying st. John for making
speeches In the interest Of democracy
and the alliancep
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
POLITICAL SCRAPS.

From our Democratic Contributor No. /. |
If Gov. Hogg has such holy hor-
ror for reliable and truthful news
papers, in what loathsome contempt
must he bold low.down dirty little
sheets that try TO whitewash his un-
clean record.
Did the Hogg men really make the
beautiful demonstration in favor of
Clark yesterday; was IL not rather the
genuine democracy putting It's protest
on demagoguism?
Chief Peck, Recorder Devine, and
our mayor himself, did noble work in
behalf of good order yesterday.
The Clark men are daily gaining
strength. 1t does not come from the
republicans, Hogg is losing 1t.
The largest assembly ever gathered
here last night, pledging a support
that cannot be misunderstood, 10
Judge Clark to "Turn Texas Loose"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
Republican County Convention.

In accordance with a call of the chair
man of the 18th congressional district for
a district convention, to be held in this
city on Tuesday, May 3lst. 1892, for the
purpose of selecting delegates to attehd
the National Convention at Minneapolis,
l, the undersigneds herewith call mass
convention of repu 9lican voters of Bexar
county, to be held at he.hall of the Re-
publican League Club. at Rische's opera
house, in the city of San Antonio, on
Saturday, May 20, 1892, at $50 p. m. and
select delegates to attend said district
convention. CHAS. l.. SAUER,
Chm Rep Elk. Com of Bexar Co.
San Antonio, May 18th, 1892.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
Hen House Hunters.

For some time past the residents of
West End have been losing poultry
in large quantities. Recently they
commenced to watch for the marsuder
and last night caught Severiauo Es-
tebana going about in a suspicious
manner. He was caught and confessed
that he sold the poultry but that
some other men stole them. Officer J.
f. Brown made the arrest and brought
him to the city Jail, where the charge
of suspicious character was brought
against him. This morning the case
was continued to see If some of the
other men who were engaged In the
business can be caught up with.
These poultry thieves have been
stealing everything that came to
hand. They would take 8 sitting hen
off the nest with the eggs under her,
and soon after convert both into
money,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
A HAPPY OCCASION.
MIR. Fred Poor and Miss Annie Tum
Iinson Joined in Holy

Mr.. Fred Poor ana Miss annie rum
Iinson Joined in Holy
Matrimony.
The beautiful country home Of Mrs.
c. l.. Pyron, six miles down the river
from the city and known as Riverside
farm, was filled with guests, music
and happiness in honor to that one
great affair, a wedding. The con-
tracting parties were Mr.. Fred Poor,
son OF one of our best known politi-
clans. newspaper man and ranch man
Capt NJ. Poor and Miss Annie Tumlin-
son. adopted daughter of Mrs. G. l..
Pyron. The bride was dressed in
pure white as were the bridesmaids,
Misses Ellen Murphy and Adele Mil
roy. The groOmsmen were Chas. j.
Pyron and Bart Dewitt. Rev. w. j.
Joyce OBLIGATED and tied the knot as
hard as the best of them.
Immediately after the wedding,
which occurred at $50 p. m. supper
was announced and the guests re-
paired to the dining room, with the
newly married couple in the lead,
where an elegant aud dainty assert.
ment Of refreshments was served
them.
Every one took cut at the u edding
cake trying to fiud the ring, but none
proved lucky until DR.. Matt Pyron
commenced to operate on the hapless
victim, and found the ring in the first
slice taken.
On leaving the supper tables the
guests repaired to the room cleared
for dancing and that enjoyment was
soon installed and kept up until the
wee morning hours when the guests
departed for their homes after wish
ing the happy couple all the happi
ness to be desired from this life.
The following is the list of presents
received, and the names of their
donors: Wedding cake, Mrs. G. s.
Pyron; water set, Mrs. j Williamson;
dessert set, Misses Mollie Kline and
Dora Loar; vases, Mary Ashley; sill.
yer knives and forks, DIR. and Mrs
Wright, of Atlanta, Ga silver soup
ladle, Mrs. burst; silver castor, Geo.
Higgins; one dozen napkins, Mrs.
Mitchell; one half dozen towels. Mary
Lewis; dessert dishes, Adele Milroy;
silver molssses pitcher r. Hudspeth;
water set, Miss Ellen Murphy; fancy
white satI,1 fan, Mrs. Muller; silver
sugar spoons, c. J. Pyron; box of fine
candy, Louis Smith.
Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Poor, DR.. and
Mrs. Wright, of Atlanta, Ga, Mr..
Mrs. w. III. Stout, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
Murphy, Mrs. G. l.. Pyron, Mrs. G.
Muller and Mrs. Nat Mitchell.
Misses Dora Loar, Mollie Kline, Mary
Ashley, Sine Lswler Ellen Murphy
Adele Milroy and Rose Allen
Messrs. Chas. and Matt Pyron, Bart
De Witt, Hart aud Joe Poor, Frank
Kline. Jas. Ashley, Geo. Higgins and
W. Hudspeth.
During the evening it was whisper
ed that those present might be called
to witness a like event at no far die.
tant date. The coming victims are
Mr, Chas. Pyrou aud Miss Ellen
Murphy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-05-18
LONG LAKE ADDITION LOTS.

This Is the best piece of property
ever put on the market at auction in
this city, because it is close to two
electric car lines the soil is fine and its
situation is beautiful. 1 am selling
them at auction prices, $50 each, $40
cash and $40 in and year at per
cent interest. Over 100 have been
sold in 2 weeks and they are going
fast. Nothing can be better for q
home or for speculation.
See w. 8. HADLEY, Auctloneer,
5 10 If 20S Soledad street.