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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

anxious crowd. RICHARD CROKER
Quickly followed II rafting of bursting
rain upon the roof, and almost instant
ly II stream Of water flowed down
through crack in the center, directly
upon the heads of the New York dele
CATION. Umbrellas were hoisted and the
storm was on.
When order had been brought out of
the apparent chaos Chairman Brice pre-
scented the Rev. John Rouse, who Of
fcred prayer
Then Secretary Shcerln announced
the temporary organization; Chairman,
William C. Owens. of Kentucky; secre-
tary, 5. p. sheerin; principal reading
clerk, Nicholas A. Bell, of Missouri;
sergeant-at-arms, Richard j. Bright, of
Indiana. Charles Jewett, of Indiana,
Thomas Wilson, OF Minnesota and AID.
lai Stevenson. of Illinois, were named
20 attend Mr. Owens 10 the speakers
chair After Il greeting of applause Mr..
Owens spoke thus;
Two great dangers menace the democratic
party One Is external; the other internal.
The first Is the organized machinery Of organ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23
Fusion.

The dispatches from Chicago give
out the information that ex-GOv. Click
has promised that If Cleveland IS nom
mated the democrats of Kansas will
vote the peoples party electoral ticket
In this state, and attempt the defeat Of
the republicans in Kansas, which
together with the successful democratic
gerrymander in Michigan, will prevent
the election Of Mr.. Harrison, although
he should carry New York. Mr. Click
was one of Mr.. Cleveland's official pets.
lie not only got for himself one Of the
best appointments but he controlled
the distribution of the political spells
which Mr.. Cleveland so layishly
bestowed upon Kansas democrats.
| Ills engerness for tho success of the
ex-president is liable to cause him to
promise more and better goods than
he can deliver.
II is hardly probable that all of the
democrats Of Kansas are willing to
sacrifice all Of their life long political
principles for the sake of providing
official pap for Mr. Click aud his i'm
mediate eX Office holding brigade.
some democrats have little sex
respect and some remnant of political
honesty still coursing through their
veins. A prominent democrat of this
city puts the case In Il nutshell when
he says: "rbe democratic party either
has principles Of its own or IL has
none. If it has no principles Of It's
own it ought to disband. IL 1t has
principles, the only way to make those
principles effective in the government,
is to formulate them in platform aud
place ticket upon that platform
pledged to those principles. II the
party cannot do this then its its menu
hers should immediatly join some other
political party, and the democratic
party should no longer pretend to main
tain distinct organization.
The only object of the Click. Martin
Overmeyer gaug of politicians is office.
The democrats Of Kansas are mostly
free traders and for free silver, but 90
out Of every 100 of them believe that
the success Of the sub treasury scheme,
the land loan scheme aud government
ownership of railroads scheme, as
advocated by the peoples party, would
be intellectually more injurious to the
interests of this country than the
absolute decentralization of silver, or a
century of prohibitory laws.
The rank and llle of democracy, who
are not office seekers, cannot be de-
livered oyer to any other party by these
official schemers. If the democratic
party in Kansas has no principles of
it's own which it dares to espouse, il it
has not sufficient lie and energy to
maintain separate organization of Its
own, then its members will select new
party affiliations for themselves with.
out the dictation Of those who would
sell themselves and their party for
official plumber.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

heart ana It's conscience nrc WIN us IA our rat
with the representatives Of greed. The best
thought Of our party Is q platform that chal
lonEes the appreciation and invites the support
OF the people. We can succeed, we must do
more. we must deserve success. Above the
wreck, II need be, Of selfish combinations, we
must rear n temple to the plain people and build
Il shrine so broad that every lover Of his kind
may know H. The burden must be lifted from
the back Of toll, and to that end It has right
to demand that whoever bears our banner must
lift IL above the smoke Of conflict and the din
OF faction, that every democrat Of the union
may follow us lead in cxultant and Irresistible
combat
Let us not mistake The gravity Of the stu.
alton demands the broadcast patriotism and
every necdfu sacrifice. our work but begins
here Through the suns OF summer and frosts
OF autumn we must carry forward with un-
falterlng courage TO 70 triumphant close This
again must be- campaign Of education The
study OF the corn Held, begun In the west and
south must be carried on to every hamlet Of
the east and north
The people must learn their true relation to
tho tuN.guthcrcr They must learn that no rail-
road presidents champion the tribuncs Of the
pooplc-no taslymustcrs write our tariff bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

State Printer Snow, one Of the grand
moguls of the peoples party, does not
enter freely into the fusion deals of
his comrades. In his Ottawa journal
he says:
Men of Kansas, listen.
Take heed from the lesson Of Michi.
gan.
In that state the reform forces were
once well organized.
They were bold, independent and
aggressive.
They won local victories and were
increasing r2pidly.
A wolf in "a lion IS skin laid down by
the roadside aud feigned sleep. 1t WAS
plutocratic power under the guise of
fusion.
Our people approached il aud re
joiced in the belief that their old
enemy was dead.
One by one the gaping spectators dis.
appeared went down into the stomach
of the bloody jawed beast feigning
sleep but eating his ill under cover.
Men of Kansas, take warning.
Disown this beggar begOtten steed
that is intended to amble into Office on
two sets Of legs peoples party fore
legs and democratic hind legs carry.
ing on its back a few scheming politi.
clans, with principles trailing in the
dust
Men Of Kansas, be true to your trust,
true to your principles, your country,
and your God.
No cowardioe or Sinking the respon-
sinilities Of u contest when the rights
and liberties of a people aud the pre-
servation of the republic is at stake.
Make no contracts with the devil.
Enter into no leagues with hell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

In 1891 during the two months end
ing March 81, the exports of oleomar-
gaIine from the United States to the
British West Indies, amounted to
% $50 pounds, valued at $3,O5s. In
1892 under republican reciprocity,
during the corresponding period, our
exports of such article to those coun-
tries amounted to 220,6i4 pounds,
valued at S24,6i3. This increase in
value of s2i .5s5 or 7O5.s per cent was
due " republican reciprocity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

stated that the GEN. c. W. BLAIR.
Union League club, Of Chicago, ex-
tended an invitation to the committee
to meet in the more salubrious atmos-
phere of the parlors of that club. Be-
fore this invitation was acted upon,
Mr., Crafts, of Illinois, who is averse to
the committee receiving courtesies from
a club generally recognized as a repub-
lean organization, made the point
secretly TO various members that it
would be better TO meet in the Iroquis
club, the well known democratic club
of Chicago No one was present, how
ever, who had authority 10 tender an
invitation on the part of the Iroquois
club, and for time there was consider
able embarrassment as to where the
committee would find an appropriate
meeting place.
The following are the members OF Jne
national committee selected by the va
rious state delegations;
National committee-AlabamA, A. @, Smith;
Arizona l. NJ Shannonj Arkansas, NJ NJ Rosei
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

In 1891, during the three months
ending April 30, the exports of corn,
wheat and wheat -four from the United
States to Germany amounted In value
to 1904, 27S. In 1892, under republican
reciprocity, during the corresponding
period, ouI exports Of such commodi
ties to that country amounted ia value
to SIS, $50, 1866. This increase of S5,5i5,-
1855, or 100 per cent was caused by
republican reciprocity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

They must learn, too,
That for personal md
political ad vantage
their country was men.
Hccd by threat Of war,
and they will learn with
shame and rCrrct that
ON the day the WGtlil,o
message OF their prcsi.
dent was read In the
halls Of congress the
peaceful rcspouscof tho
little eight by ten re.
public OF Chill, accept.
inr the terms Of the
presidential ultimatum,
was read IN every cap
itn1 tf tho world
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

rapidly and as they
recognized their
friends among the
delegations shouts
were launched out
upon the air that
was growing mo-
m en- tarily more
dense and murky.
just at noon there
came q vivid flash of
lightning, while a
booming report of
thunder reached the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

Missouri, j G Prathor, Mississippi, c b.
How're; Montana, A. j. Davidson Nov York,
W. L. Shochani Nebraska, Tobias Castor Ne
vada Il NJ. Clark New Hampshire, Frank
Jones' New Jersey, Miles Ross New Mexico,
H. b. Forguson North Dakota w O. Liste-
kow; Ohio, Calvin S. Brice; Pennsylvania, NJ.
H. Harrity; Rhode Island, s /. Honey; south
Carolina, NJ l. Donaldson; Tennessee, Holmes
Cummings Texas, o. T. Holmes; Utah, WI
liam NJ. Ferry Vermont, h d, Smalley Vir'
GINA, Basil II. Gordon West Virginia, John
Sheridan. Wisconsin, L. p Wahli Kansas Q.
w. Blair. .---- . -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

The New York Sun is an intensely
radical democratic paper, but It is
quick to recognise merit wherever it
finds it. This ia what it says of Reid:
The nomination OF Mr.. whiloaw Reid
adds greatly 10 the strength OF the repu.li
can national ticket. Rarely has any OF the
candidates for tui. onice united IN hls person
80 n any qualities bearing the promise of
success. Familiarity with public CHAIRS
abilities proved In mary departments of
intellectual effort, judgment ripHned ana
disciplined hy experience, and thNt great
advantage which proceeds from being
known In all paris VI the country, all the q
bolong to Mr. Reid Everybody understands
that II he were vice pqHs idcnt, the functions
OF the once, however great their eNtrnt
might prove TO be, would be- admin tered
with dignity and wisdom. aud, above all,
with entire patriotism. Indeed, We esteem
Mr.. Reid rs the strong side OF the Harrison
ticket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

There will be twenty new votes In
the electoral college of 1892; Idaho, 8;
Montana, 8; North Dakota, 8; South
Dakota, 4; Washington, 4; Wyoming,
3. They will be solidly republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

Campaign lie, No. 1, that President
Kinney of Typographical Union No, g.,
did not sign the request for Reid to
run, has been nailed, 1t did not sur
vive the first week and democratic
papers are already hunting for some
other idiocy as material for their oppo-
.ltto.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

Otis is laid away in the refrigerator.
lie worked for the alliance platform
and introduced crazy fiat money bills
galore, He was model peoples party
lite. 1t was rank ingratitude to retire
him on account of fusion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

The middle man Llewelling may be
endorsed by the democrats but the
republican candidate won't care. lie
can lick the fusion nominee with one
hand tied behind him even then.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

W. l.. WILSON. democ cratic plat
:orm. We have certain well defined
beliefs upon which we all agree, and it
~hould be a matter of little difficulty to
nhrase our faith. The only thing upon
Which there is any difference Of opinion
at all is silver, and | think that the
democratic party will meet the views OF
those who are not urgent for n sound
money plank, and of those who hold
that silver has not been sufficiently
recognized by our party. am myself
"A bimetalist, but my opinion as chair
man will make it impossible fof me to
take any part in the debate"
"Will the committee be ready to re-
port when the convention meets to-
day?'
~ have every reason to believe that
the committee on resolutions will be
ready before the hour of meeting, There
is no difference of opinion among us ex-
cept on the one matter of silver and no
difference there that is very serious
one
what do you believe about the final
outcome of the convention, senator?"
one asked.
ut is most undoubtedly Cleveland.
lie will be nominated on the first bal
lot, and | think the country will be
amazed at the unanimity with which
the party will go to him. As to the
second place should not be at all sur
prised If Gov. Gray, of Indiana, is asked
TO take II. II would make an eXcep-
tionally strong ticket-Cleveland and
Gray"
Immediately after the adjournment
of the convention the committee on
resolutions met in the room set apart
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

Delaware.Lewis Q, Van
dcgrlft; Florida, Sona-
tor Samuel Pascoe;
Georgia, Clark Howell;
Idaho, Frank w. Bean
Illinois, benjamin ca
Bile; Indiana, S. Il,
Sheerin; Iowa, J. Rich.
ardson; Kentucky,
Thomas II, Shurley;
Louisiana, James JEFF
freys, Maine, Arthur
Sewall; Massachusetts,,
Josiah quincy Mime.
sofa, Michael Doran
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

for it in the 0onven-
ton building, and
organized by elect
ing Hon. Thomas
+. Bayard, of Della
ware, eX-secretary
of state under the
Cleveland admins
tration, as chairman
of the committee.
and c. II. Jones, of
Missouri, as secre-
tary.
Another member
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

committee calm and
i'm passive rs u
sphinx, and un-
m owed by the
mighty uutburst of
applause, appeared
before the assem-
blcd hosts of the
democracy and in Il
few crisp words
called the convcn-
ton which will nom-
inntp Crpvpr Glove
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

was odious. The Click Oyermeyer-
Martin faction OF democracy are beg
ging permission to embrace the Beno.
dict Arnolds of their party, who have
not only deserted them, but sworn
allegiance to another political power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

lied capital supported
by the whole power OF
the government; the
second is the tendency
among democrats TO
make issues among
themselves, Two needs,
therefore, stand before
us indispensable TO sue
cess, unity and har-
mony OF the one this
chair and gavel stand
representative 10 re-
mains for you TO supply
the other. In this spirit
/ greet you, fellow dem.
ocrats, as the advance
guard Of q grand army
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

- - - NeAhAN
somewhat uneasy
over the number of
curious resolutions
which have been
suggested to the
c ON mittee. at
ought to be an easy
thing" he said to a
group of gentlemen,
of whom an Asso-
ciated press reporter
was one, "to write n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

The county commissioners acted
with much wisdom in the matter Of
equalization. Messfs. Kwpke and
Baker by their level headed good sense
redeemed the county from the bad box
into which the alliance comfy attorney
had plunged It. II he hid wished to
be the tool of the railroads he could
not with more consummste skill have
served their turn. Ills joke would
have been hailed with joy 10y them had
it not miscarried. AS it is, Mr. Grams
ton has dug his political grave aud will
fall in to it with "dull sickcning thud"
next November. Fortunate is Dickin-
son that it has good men at the helm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23
BEGUN BUSINESS.
Organization Of the Convention at
Chicago.
NAMES OF TEMPORARY OFFICERS.


CHICAGO, June 22.-At 1913 o'clock
yesterday Senator Calvin 5. }rice,
chairman Of the democratic national
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

. p. nj, adjourned until IL O'CLOCK TO-
day.
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS.
Senator Bayard, of Delaware, who
has been made chairman of the com
mitteC IN resolutions is 70 L. ,o;l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

Chaunccy Drpow Gays that Nr. Kinney,
president OF typographical uuiOr No, Q, nom
mated Whiteltw rcil. II was conc, dci
that New York was to namn tho man for
vlco president MI. Reid WIS the obO CO ct
the state delegation, but the ql'-t on came
up rs to his relation to rganiZcd labor Mr.
Kinney was n Minneapolis End WIS called
before the delegates and assured them that
all differences between Mr. Reid and the
union hud been sn'i'irctorlly adjusted rni
that no trunblc shou'd nrpso because Of ptst
differences. win this assurance Mr. Rcid's
name wR' prc8Hntoi.-l Le,vcnwurth Times
This ought to settle the silly twaddle
about the republican ticket being
opposed by workingmen, amater
Of fact Il t. the only ticket in the work
ingmen's interest. II is based on
principles Of justice to the laboring
classes as no other before the people is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-06-23

The Fifth district campaign is wide.
wide open.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-02
BcntZ-Eariner.

At the Baptist church, Wednesday
evening, at half past eight o'clock, Feb
ruary 18th, 1892, Professor W. w.
Hentz and Miss Lois NJ. Farmer were
united in marriage, Rev. z. &. Farmer,
father OF the bride, pronoUncing the
ceremony.
Professor Hentz is talented son Of
one of the oldest and most intellectual
families of South Carolina, a refined
and cultured gentleman, who graduated
from the University of South Carolina
with first honors. He is now professor
of ancient and modern languages, En-
glish language and literature in the
North Texas Baptist College 1T this
place, and has made many friends in
Jacksboro, besides gaining popularity
with both patrons and pupils of the
college.
The bride, petite blon';e, who was
beautifully attired in q dEr-s Of white
silk and chiffon, is the char:.iiI:G daugh-
ter of Rev. and Mrs. Il. {. Farmer Of
this place, who number among their
relatives and friends many OF the most
prominent families of NorthwestieXas-
The Gazette joins with their numsr-
Gus friends in extending TO them best
wishes for a happy and useful life
Jacks5oro, Texas, Gazette, February
18th.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-02
HOW IS THIS, Mr.. ELLERBE:
4 Special Act OF the Legislature Seems 10
Have Been Overlooked.
BY special act Of tie Legislature oI

BY special act Of tie Legislature Of
1855, it-~es- r:,-c7;-:--: ,.s ,r.ss-<aoitsso.=--~ <otso.=-
-7That before any levy as aforesaid shall
be made BY the County Commissioners as
aforesaid, that all county taxes for ord1-
nary purposes which may be assessed
upon the propeity of tie said railroad,
located il the said county, shall be first
applied by the County Commissioners to
the payment Of the interest upon the bonds
issued ii behalf OF said county or town
ship before any additional assessment Is
made to pay such interest or deficiency III
interest, but b"th these levies shall be
made at the same tine
That IS 10 say that the tax III each
township in Newbegry County through
which the Columbia NewbeIry and Lau-
rers Railroad runs shall first be applied to
the payment Of the interest OF the bonds
issued by tl:at township III aid OF the sad
railroad.
The County Commissioners III making
out their estimate and levy one year ago
overlooked this special act and the tax on
this railroad went into the general fund
and special levy vas made i'll the town
ships through which it passes to
meet the interest OIL the bonds. The
tax has been paid and the railroad has
paid its ta.es Under this law the town
Ships through which this road passes are
first entitled to credit for the amount of
taxes paid by this road in the several
townships, and then the additional levy.
is to be made to meet tie deficiency II
any should exist.
This is the only road in the State that
has such as arrangement, but 1t seems to
be just and fair.
None IF the Comfy Commissioners or
other officials, even including Mr.. Eller-
be, seem to nave been aware Of the exist
ence Of this special act in reference to the
Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Raj.
road. 1t will all have 70 be Strengthened
out and will entail additional work upon
our worthy and esteemed Auditor.
The return of the railroad in No. 9
Township for the year just closed was
3H miles, at S., 900 mile. This makes
$3.50 as the total value at the road IN
the township. The ordinary county tax
is * mills, which would raise S56S.75.
The interest on th: bonds issued by this
township is 5000. As we understand the
law, there should have been a special tax
in this township to pay the difference be-
tween 5000 and s56S.75, which would have
been considerably less than the two mills
levied for this purpose.
AS matter Of fact the abroad claims
more thae 81! miles i'll No. 9 Township.
The roads present return is five miles.
That will more than meet the interest on
the bonds without any special tax.
The matter has not yet been deter
mined upon nor the law interpreted by
the officials.
There will be some difficulty i'll COM
plying with the law in one respect. The
railroad levy is made in July and the
other in November.
This is the first year the railroad has
paid, and the funds will have to be dis
tributed
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-02
Oar Prosperity Letter.

Mrs. D. Wideman. OF Due West, is vis-
ting her daughter, Mrs. Phillips.
Just now our State is in furor of
excitement preparatory to political
campaign.
r. there were less discussion. more
thinking, less cotton and more cereals
raised the outlook for our country might
be better.
DR.. Epting. Of Greenwood, vas in
town last week on his return from a
visit to his father, Nr. Jaccn Epti1g,
who is sick in the St. Luke's community.
Two OF orr young men leave us this
week to seek fortunes il different Iocall-
ties. Mr.. Edgar KibIer goes 10 Columbia
= work in the State office, Mr. Ben
Hardy goes to lIaybinton to svperintend
his fathers farm.
One of our preachers, Rev. Phillips.
during d gymuastic performance made
his :moress or Ia his yard last week.
Since bis performance he has been Civ
ING especial attention to one OF his
ankles. \ case OF rheumatism may fol
low.
TWO enterp-isinG young men Of Bates
burc, Nessrs. Meyer and Bates have
beeu here ia the interest OF a telephone
company. We would be glad to see one
loca;ed here in opr midst. Mr. Bates Is
the son Of Capt. y. J. Bates who was
one OF Batesburss nohest men. Mr. Myer
who is an accomplished railroad man was
prior to his new adventure. cinei IRAN
DISPATCHER. in The ci:y OF 3splnwa'l, ;
\. He had TO resign his lucrative posi-
ton on account OF i'll health caused by the
seTere climate.