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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Boys in Blue"

A report comes from Topeka that a
number Of ex-soldiers have procured a
charter under the corporate name OF
the Boys in Blue Of the United
States" TIE purpose Of this new or
eanization as expressed In its charter is
to "promote the material, moral and
social welfare of the surviving members
of the army and navy of the United
States during the War Of the Rebellion,
and their descendants. The principal
reason for the advent of this new OF.
ganiz alton at this time is given by one
of its projectors, who states that the
Grand Army of the Republic is too
much tinctured by ltepubhcanism, and
rs there are about 5000 old soldiers in
the Peoples Party, they propose to
flock by themselves and organize an
opposition to the Grand Army.
1t is highly improbable that an or
ganization based upon such false
principle, and with such an unworthy
object should flourish to any extent in
this, OF any other State. The charge
that the Grand Army Of the Republic
is being used in the interest of any
political party is as malicious as tits
without foundation, The Grand Army
is composed of men of all parties. If
there are more Republicans than men
of other parties In the G.. A, Il. 1t Is
because more of the old soldiers
are Republicans than belong to any
other party.
| Notwithstanding the membership Of
Abilene Post No, SO is probably three
fourths Republican, yet IL has had
nearly as many commanders who were
not Republicans, as it has had COM
manders who were of that party.
Mayor Matteson, |. S. Hallam and
VIM. Allison, all anti-Republicans, are
past commanders and active members
of the post. The subordinate offices
have been distributed with equal
impartiality. We believe that this
same spirit Of impartiality which has
characterized Abilene Post 6S, will be
found to prevail in the other parts OF
this State and in the Nation.
In some Of the speeches made around
the camphres where the old soldiers
not necessarily members Of the G. A
r., hold their annual reunions, the
speakers sometimes grow enthu
siastic about the interests of the old
veterans, as did that old Democratic
+ war horse, Gen. Daniel Sickles, who
while addressing his old army corps al
Washington last September, said
"You are going home now, and there IL
something l want you to take hom'
, with you, Ponder 1t, teach 1t to YOU
3 children, tell 1t to your neighbors. L
+ is this truth, that the people of thu
United States will see that no man II
J ever elected to an Office of profit o.
trust in this country who opposes thu
. payment of pensions to the old soldier
) of the Rebellion"
II 10 impossible for q speaker :,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

projectors and repeal the 10 per cent
prohlbitory tax on State bank issues OF
money, in accordance with the demand
Of the Democratic National platform,
there is no longer any doubt that the
country will be Immediately flooded
with estate Scrip" "Bank Scrip"
."WhiLe Dog" "Blue Dog" "Blue
Pup" "Yellow Dog" "Red Cat
"Smooth Monkey" "Sick Indian"
money, which would drive out OF use,
not only gold and silver, but all United
States money, all of which would be
quite too costly aud luxurious a cur
rency for the man who could get "wild-
cat" bank notes.
We sincerely hope the experiment
will be tried at once, 1t will not effect
us in the least. We never handle any
money OF any kind. But IT would do
our poor down trodden soul good to see
Tom Kirby, l. s. Hallam and Sid
Cooke, who voted to repeal the prohib'
itory tax on State bank issues, running
from one bank to another, with theiI
hands full of wildcat bank notes
endeavoring to ascertain what was the
discount on the notes Of Solgohachit
bank Of Arkansas, and the Pascagouli
bank OF Mississippi.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

An Arkansas Democrat has the fol-
lowing sentiment that the Kansas
veterans who voted to take the State
from the Republican column should
read:
This country has been run long
enough by the Grand Army men. We
fought and bled aud died for our coun-
try Just rs much as they did, and we
deserve just as much credit as they.
There WAS not a man who took the
field under stars and bars who did not
believe that he was lighting for his
country, and looked upon the northern
element as oppressors and tyrants.
What we could not accomplish on the
battlefield we'll do now at the ballot
box. Thirty years is good while to
wait for chance to indulge in hearty
laugh, but the smile is breaking over
the face of the South now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

OF the county superintendents elected
last mouth in Kansas, SO are Republi-
cans and 81 nre Populists. Two years
ago the proportions were, Populisls 81;
Republicans, %, Speaking OF the
most populous counties, those in the
seatern half Of the State. the following
named ones have changed from Popu-
list uperintendents in 1890 TO Repub'
hcan superintondents in 1892, viz;
Bourbon, Johnson, LeavenSorth,
Brown, Washington, Riley, Pottawat-
omie, Morris, Lyon, Chase, Woodson,
Cowley, Reno, Mcpherson, Dickinson,
Republic and Barton-total II. The
Republicans on the other hand have
lost tho territory not embraced by these
counties and Populists gained Sedg-
wick, Atchison and Geary-total, 81
leaving net gain of IA superintendent
for the Republican party in the most
thickly settled part Of the State.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

speak in behalf OF his comrades without
at times In some measure abiding to
that legislation which will promote
the interest of the old soldier. Because
Gen. Slck,es told his comrades not to
vote for any man "who is opposed to
the payment of pensions" is no reason
why he should be accused Of trying to
convert the Grand Army into a Demo-
cratic auxiliary. No more should any
other old veteran who happens to be
Republican, be accused of injecting
politics into the Grand Army because
he utters the same sentiment as Gen.
Slckles.
We do not believe that the attempt
to organize purely political opposition
to the Grand Army of the Republic
will ever be successful. There will
never be but one great organization Of
old soldiers of the late war, and that is
and will continue to be the Ron.politi-
cal Grand Army Of the Republic whose
objects are:
First To preserve and strengthen
those kind and fraternal feelings which
bind together the Soldiers, Sailors,
and Marines who united to suppress
the late Rebellion, and to perpetuate
the memory and history of dead.
Second-To assist such former com
rades in arms as need help and protec'
tion and 70 extend needful aid to the
widows aud orphans of those who have
fallen.
Third To maintain true allegiance
to the United States Of America, based
upon paramount respect for, ant
fidelity to its Constitution and laws; t.
discountenance whatever tends t
weaken loyalty, incites to insurrection
treason, rr rebellion, or 10 any manner
impsirs the efficiency and permanencI
of our free institutions; and to encour
age the spread Of universal liberty
equal rights and justice to all men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

President Harrison's message to
Congress Is worthy the mind aud brain
that have'produced so many able state
papers. 1t it conservative, business
like and enunciates the fine principles
of Republicanism through. every para
graph. This Nation has had no occa-
sion to blush for Benjamin Harrison,
Through manhood, private and public
life, victorious or defeated, he has ever
been the cool headed, courageous,
manly, Christian gentleman, His
speeches and his public documents will
stand the test OF time and be looked
upon by coming generations as models
of statecraft. The present message is
the last of his term of office. 1t calls
to the attention of Democratic Con-
gress the needs of the country and
presents suggestions, which We regret to
say will probably not be followed. It's
not so long as the usual annual mes
sage and for that reason will be more
generally read. Mr.. Harrison can feel
a just pride in it as his closing formal
words to the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Wildcats,

II will be remembered that Mr..
Click, Mr.. Cooke and other Democratic
orators during the campaign took occa-
sion to assure the voters that the
wildcat" plank in the Democratic
National platform meant nothing, and
there was no intention on the part Of
the Democrats to return TO the State
bank system of issuing money, But
these were simply ante-election prom
ises. Now that there is no longer any
reason for deception the Democrats
throughout the country are demanding
the repeal of the prohibitory tax in
conformity with the expressed will of
the people at the election"
Already the Georgia Legislature has
petitioned Congress to remove the tax,
The Legislature of Alabama has APP
pointed joint committee TO prepare
and present a bill providing for State
banks. Doubtless other Democratic
Legislatures will, as soon as they con-
veue, join in the demand for wildcat
money. II Congress shall accede to
the demands for these State bank
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08


The Eastern investors are becoming
well satisfied with their Western loans.
The Hartford Times says in a recent
issue:
Several residents of Middletown who
loaned money through local agency
on Western lands, a lew years ago, and
were subsequently obliged to foreclose
the mortgages, are receiving salisfac-
tory offers for the land, In some in
stances the offers are far in advance Of
the original investment. One loan of
$500, which was foreclosed two years
ago, was sold last week for $500 and
accrued interest. Most of the farms
have been rented during the time tor
an amount sufficient to pay the taxes
and other charges. Investors are very
much pleased with the present prospect
OF getting out whole.
That kind of talk helps the West,
1t makes 1t easier to renew loans and
shows confidence In the empire growing
up out here. Kansas is all right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Republicanism,s Critical Period.

A good deal Of gratuitous advice and
"Reminiscences is being given the Repub'
lican party just now, Much OF 1t isl
rot. The editor who RACES up one col |
umn and down another about" distrusted
leaders" new tactics" bad policy
ETC., etc, often does not know what he
la talking about. He finds fault simply
because he is pessimist by nature
and thinks all things can be righted by
grumbling. Yet, on the other hand,
there can be no denial Of the fact that
now is a time for the shtevdest judg-
ment and most careful management to
be uppermOst in the party's counsels.
Hence such words rs the Topeka Capt.
tai voices in addressing the Republic
cans Of Kansas are timely.
We are undoubtedly facing a critical
period in the history of the Republican
party of Kansas at this time, IL says.
While 1t is true that the party received
an endorsement in its largely increased
vote, the fusion of the Peoples Party
and Democracy was strong enough to
give the State government into the
hands of the combine. 1t il no part of
our intention to say where II could
have been avoided or TO reiterate our
views as to how II was done, but to call
the attention of Republicans to oui
present responsibility in the face OF
National aud State defeat. There IL
no safety for the Republican party II
the future unless IL is able to defeat thu
combination of any or all other parties
in the state, aud this II can do II III
> course during the next two years shal
: merit the confidence of the people.
to gain temporary benefits aud secure 4
division of the spells 1t gives up on
principle, the people will justly say /
, was not great enough to herolcally bea
defeat, The Republicans of Kansa
must stand together on Republican
r lines and make clean, honorable
h record, free from trading and shyster
q ing with the mongrel party soon /
inaugurate a governor, or with til
a.. Democrats who sought TO place Il
power this raw mixture of anarchy
communism and socialism called tn
Peoples Party,
10 The level heads Of tried and tru
% Republicans must be brought int
Al consultation and the bluuders Of III
D. past obliterated by loyalty and wisdoI
70 in the present and future. At TIL
y moment when there is confusion a
re around as TO what the Democrats wi
or can do and how many Populists wi
unite with the Democracy and amid
Is the multitude of rumors of trades to |
% made with the Republican party Il
10 control of the joint session, it is II
be duty of Republicans to maintain the
le principles and their nerve and under 4
DO circumstances TO listen to offers I
~ irresponsible factions that will brir
he discredit and scandal upon the part
Ill Let q Republican caucus determine
each step what shall DO best for u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

The day has long since passed when
man can succeed by haphazard farm
ing IL indeed 1t ever existed. Secretary
Mohler truthfully says in his annual
report, and every,farmer should paste it
in his hat: 81 state n fact OF which |
have personal knowledge that In the
same neighborhood and under exactly
the same weather and soil one farmer
has yield OF forty bushels per acre
while his neighbor has less than fifteen
bushels; the difference in result being
wholly due to the difference in farm
ing. There has not been a time in
many years when the diligent and
industrious farmer was 80 amply re-
warded for extra care and attention
gwen to the cultivation of his crops as
this year."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Just before Thanksgiving, the prin-
cipals of the st. Paul, Mimi, public
schools invited the pupils TO bring
Thanksgiving offerings, TO be distrib-
uted to the poor by a relief society,
For three days the offerings poured in,
and from the forty.three schools in the
city l72 immense wagon loads of meat,
vegetables, canned goods, provisions Of
all kinds, and clothing were collected.
The REFLECTOR suggests that similar
plan carried out on the day before
Christmas would be graceful aud
noble work for the Abilene schools.
The contributions would come from
those who could spare them aud, while
not as great in the aggregate as those
referred to, would bring an ample
Christmas cheer to many a home. The
task of collection and distribution
would be an interesting DEPRESSION from
the customary Christmas exercises,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Dress Goods.

Novelty Suitings that we're rs aud Soc
yard reduced to SOC. Ladies who
need new suit will find this a great
opportunity.
Imported Broadcloths at Loo a yard.
81 inches wide worth 1.25.
3S inch Suiting in dark colors suitable
for winter wear, only 24c yard
worth 35c; one of the best values we
ever had for the price.
Chevron Suiting DC yard worth loo.
Black Dress Goods-This stock we al
ways try to keep complete. Prices
from l5c a yard to $50. A nice black
Dress is always in fashion, hence
good quality black Dress Goods are
always In demand,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Books.

DOOhO.
We never had such complete line Of
Children's Books.
For cents we can sell nicely Illus
trated board cover Book.
For 10 cents we can sell larger size.
There are or 7 titles OF each OF the
above TO select from. Other prices
10, 10, 20 and zoe. Anyone Of which
would ordinarily cost you one.third
more money, and the attractive fea-
ture Of all these is their foe lllustra-
tons.
Books for older people About so titles
OF the Columbus Edition were bought
at ruinously low figure, so that we
can sell them to you for 10 cents
each. Ask to see this greatest Of all
values In books.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

A facetious subscriber to the RE-
FLECToR writes: 81 will pay my sub.
scription ss soon as the Peoples Party
sends out money free to US all'n Bless
your heart, what will we want of your
money thenp We'd have all we want
ed then ourselves. IL would buy
nothing because everybody else would
have plenty. When that time comes
subscriptions to the paper will be
payable strictly in potatoes, turnips
and cabbage,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Pension Commissioner Raum in his
annual report, says there are s76,0os
names now on the pension rolls. He
estimates that sl85, 100000 will be
surlcient for next year and that the
highest number Of pensions will be
reached the close of 1904. The country
practically voted TO cut down the
pension list last month and 1t will
doubtless be done,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Hose.
Mems heavy Hose 8 pair for CSC.
Mems Rockford Hose Q pair for 25c.
Mems Wool Hose 25c a pair,
Hose.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs

demstitched borders at 5, 10. 10, and
25c each.
Embroidered Handkerchiefs from 15c
each to 1.50.
Chiffon Handkerchiefs in beautiful
colors from 25c to ] so each.
Silk Handkerchiefs 25, 35, 40, so and
Toe.
Gents Linen and silk Handkerchiefs
and Mufflers at all prices from &c
to $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

There is a mild Renaissance of the
prohibitory law discussion in the state
press. The fact that the constitutional
convention was defeated and Glib
eral" administration elected indicates
that things will remain about as they
are with tendency toward more
liberal policy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

party now aud In 1894 aud 1896 and
then act rs unite. The conduct OF
the party at this time and during the
session of the Legislature will deter
nina whether it is worthy the peoples
confidence in 1894,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Mr.. Dewey, the Republican elector
who was elected in this State through
an error in printing part of the Alliance
tickets, should receive hearty congrat'
ulations. He was the only Republi-
can who got there on the State ticket.
His name was his mascot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Two years ago there was q tie in the
election of Representative from Mar
ion county. In deciding the case by
the canvassing board the lot fell to the
Republican. The Populist House
promptly unseated the lucky man, The
fates have again decreed the Coifey
county tie in favor of the Republicans,
II is safe to predict that Mr.. Ballinger
will hold down his seat during the next
session of the Legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Mems Shoes,

Hand sewed kangaroo Shoes at 1885
reduced from $500 per pair. This is
special price in a lirst class Shoe
aud every man who needs pair Of
dress Shoes should examine this bar
gain and then buy IL.
We have ordered full line of slippers
for our Holiday trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

President Harrison has been unusu-
ally afflicted during the past month.
He will no doubt be glad to cast of the
affairs of state and retire 10 private life
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Money will not buy life. Jay Gould
could not purchase a moment OF time.
The anarchistic element which has
looked on Gould as an arch demon
simply because he knew how to make
money will probably rejoice at his
daath
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Lamps.

This is a very important part of our
stock.
Our Banquet Lamps have highly col
ored fancy shades with Fringe and
Cord.
Vase Lamps have shades in designs to
maj CHI the bowls.
Hanging Lamps have an original scene
painted on bowl and shade. These
are very artistic as well as durable.
The better grade Lamps have center
draft burners and are warranted TO
be satisfactory, while the prices are
as low as other dealers ask for COM
mon Lamps.
We have a decorated Lamp with chin
ney to match for soc each.
A full line Of Lamp Fixtures Is always
kept on hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Groceries,.
8 8 8 . 3 8 8 8 .
nin+nnonG nndinc

Christmas CanQ10S.
1900 pounds mixed Candy 7 cents per
pound.
1900 pounds mixed Candy 10 cents per
pound, better grade.
1000 pounds fancy Candy 10 cents per
pound,
Fine cream Candy 18 cents per pound.
1000 pounds mixed Nuts Is cents per
pound.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

A page write up of Lewelling shows
chiefly that he lives in a small house
because he cannot afford large one.
That's nothing. Thousands OF us do
that and are not Governors either.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Toy Trunks with tray, hinges, lock and
key. everything complete 6Oc up.
Doll Carriages Csc, Doc and 90 each.
Toy Carts Toe each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Silks.

Silks.
Plain and Figured China Silks for
fancy work.
Armour, Faiths, Bengallnes and Gros
Grains for Dresses.
Surahs, Brocades, Glaces and Illumi-
mated Silks for trimming.
If you want q yard of Silk of any kind
see us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Underwear.

(Ladies' Union suits.)
2.25 Suits reduced to 50.
2. so Suits reduced to l.75.
400 Suits reduced TO 2.75.
Mems heavy Shirts AMI Drawers soc
worth SOC.
Mems Shirts Toe worth 100.
Mems Shirts l 10 worth ! so.
SIZES in the last two lots are broken
but II you can be fitted you will be
the gamer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
.Cloaks.

In this Department we have made
some wonderful reductions.
Ladies' and children's Cloaks $l.00 a
piece.
90. so Jackets reduced to $2.75.
$500 Jackets reduced to $685..
a.. so Jackets reduced to $500.
One lot Newmarkets, odd sizes 81 so.
The Cloth in the garments is worth
much more than we are asking for
the cloaks. The only objection to
them is the size and style.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Wanted-A tariff policy. Address
with full particulars, G. O., Washing
ton, ID. O., after March 4, 1893.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

The Prohibition party expected one
million votes at the last election. 1t
got 830, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

Toilet cases and Manicure Sets in
Plush aud Wood.
Collar and Cuff boxes for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08

We have just received very fac line
of Ties, Collars, Cliffs, Suspenders
and everything that makes up a com
plete Furnishing Goods department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1892

Harrison did not do 80 badly in Kan
sas after all. He got one elector.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Games.

Games.
Parchesi
Lotto.
jolly Marble Game.
Backgammon.
Chess.
Worlds Fair Game.
Bagatelle.
Juno.
Ring Toss and many other new card
games that are very cheap.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
IShawls.

At STA we offer a fine all wool Shawl
worth at least $3.50, colors brown
and grey.
Large heavy double Shawls SO 90, $500
and $500 piece.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
Albums.

Scrap Albums 10, 10, % and so cents
each.
Autograph Albums 5, 10, Is, 25 and so
cents each.
Photograph Albums from so cents to
600 each according to size and quail
ity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-12-08
8 Cent Counter.
z Cent Counter.

2 Cent Counter.
Drawing Slates.
Glass Cream Pitchers.
Glass Preserve Dishes.
Cups and Saucers.
Pals.
6poonholders.
Decorated Tumblers.
Fancy Shell Boxes.
Glass Goblets.
Toy Watches.
Large Tin Pans.
And many other things only I cents.