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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09
A PH,LosoPHIc CONDUCTOR.
He Figured It Ont That Dignity Wa n.
Good.

=
Coed.
He WAS . street car conductor and
also something OF a philosopher.
You see il was this way" he said In
telling his story. THE woman thsught
she was insulted, but she wasn't. had
a whole pocke.ful of pennies and didn't
want any more, bnt she took some
nickels and pennies from her purse and
carefully sorted out the pennies for me.
Well, / asked her If she couldn't give
me q nickel instead-thzt was the
fare. you Anew.-and she got mad She
said she never saw such an Insulting
conductor In her life ] told her I IN
tended no offense, and she gizred a. me
and said she would report me. kks
would not stand such insoleucc.
she did report me. too. She said
that had refused TO take ere penntez,
and had treated her ncst frsnl,in9ly.
/ Was hauled up given her letter, and
told that ! rans: go 20 her home and
Apologize.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

1t is not believed that the failure OF
Senator'S Carlisle and PETER to vote had
ANYTHING to do with the making upof
the result of yesterdays election. They
NAV and they may not neglect to regis
ter again, with the same result.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

By the recent death Of Robert Franz
the musical world has lost one Of it's
most intelligent, cultivated and success
full representatives. He will unques-
tionably take rank % one of the most
famous OF the German song writer's, and
as the man Of all others who at the pres
emit time has done the most to establish
the place and determine the perpetuity
of theaLied- He has spoken the last word
in song writing. He will also be long
remembered for his careful and intelli-
gent work in editing the scores Of Bach,
Handel, Mozart, Schubert and others,
and making requisite additions to adapt
them to modern performance. AS a
contributor to musical literature, also,
he has held high place. His industry,
in spite of deafness and other infrmi-
ties, is shown by his list of 257 single
voice songs and numerous chorales and
fOur-part songs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

The "Literary Digest published by
the Funk & Wagnalls company of New
York, commends itself at once to all
who desire to keep pace with the literary
and journalistic work of the day. Ii is
a valuable epitome of current thought
and opinion and edited with great abil-
ity and discrimination.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

1t is stated that man has gone out 70
San Francisco TO start new religion.
That might be taken as pretty severe
insinuation against the several hundred
religions already set up in the way ward
old world,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

'Ducd Doble had better stop trying
to lower 200 with the peerless Nancy
Hanks" said horsenan: '.at any rate.
for this year. She has no rival, and
Nancy can DO better after rest The
best she could d., Yves a:oS3z at Sedaiia,
Mo-, in trial Il, beat 2.0f-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

DO you e~er suEer fse- a--
frigbi7- asked Adlet Of ,Ise s..s4isas ira
gesiian-
oh. res he replied '-one Of the
ugiiesa girls Ia the ballet is IN lore VITA
me - Judge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

The campaign liar will preach from
different text from now on. Instead OF
enlightening the people as to what the
result will be he will now devote him.
self to telling them what did it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

A noted Kentucky orator exclaimed:
..Tbere are times when the great popular
heart takes the bit in its teeth ana runs
away with it." This seems to have been
one of the times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

The chrysanthemum Is grown as an
edible plant in Japan; and the future
American may blend poetic flavor with
his frugal fare by calling for "a plate Oh
boiled chrysanthemums and speck.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

The agony is over, and the agony has
begun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-09

We've met the enemy and-we'n tell
YOU the result later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
Pefer's Horse Play.

Whiskered PETER In u recent Wash.
ington interview said he had not
abandoned single republican princi-
pie, but had added free coinage of
silver to his banner, The Kansas
sepator then advanced this startling
proposition:
"lf the republicans at Minneapolis
would unCqmvocally endorse free coin
age Of silver aud nominate a man like
Jones, of Nevada, who could be relied
upon rs honestly carrying 1t out, |
would not hesitate one moment to
endorse the republican ticket, or it's
platform, and go among the people of
Kansas and support it," This plan
pleased the senator 80 much that he
warmed up to his opportunities for
fame aud fell to story telling. One
anecdote ran thus; III will always
remember the last talk had with
Senator Plumb. lie wanted me to
affiliate with the republicans, when
replied; Now, senator, just let me
have my play out. You have seen u
horse TUNED out in field aud he
would run, kick up his heels, snort aud
have fne time. lie did not want to
be caught until he had finished his play.
Just let me finish my play This
amused the senator very much and he
INDUCED in hearty laugh and added
with kindly intonation, We'll, go on
with your play"
This is a decidedly humorous view
Of statesmanship throughout, but the
acme Of its righteousness is reached in
proposing to nominate Jones, of NJ
vada, on a free coinage platform by
the republican part Of the nation. In
making the astounding proposition the
whiskered senator is kicking little
higher and snorting a. little more
ferociously than on any previous occa-
sion. Kansas has perhaps been spoiled
for thorough appreciation of sucl
humor by its past experience. II'
people have somehow got the idea thai
there should be sensible, straightfor
ward work for their constituents OF
the part of our representatives IL
congress and 1t will take some time fo
them to become thoroughly in toucl
with the frisky horse play Of PETER
Simpson, ct al. 1t is feared also tina
those eminent humorists may react
the end Of their official ropes befor
the people become thoroughly accli
mated to their vagaries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
Kansas Democrats and Fusion.

There is no question 80 prominently
before the people Of Kansas today,
perhaps, rs that Of fusion between the
democrats and peoples party at the
coming election. The Topeka cores.
pondent of the Kansas City Journal
has made an exhaustive inquiry into
the feelings Of prominent democrats
and finds 30 strong an opposition to
the scheme that such action seems
exceedingly unlikely. Among others
interviewed was Editor Watrous who
spoke thus for the editorial fraternity:
do you want to know why we
oppose fusion with the alliancep III
your paper had been bOycotted, your
business had been Systematically
attacked, II your personal character
and your political integrity had been
questioned, would you care to join In
scheme to retain IN power the men who
were responsible for these inlquities,
IL you could destroy them by turning
over your handp The great wonder is
that there are any democrats In the
state whose greed for spOils will 80
smother their manhood that they
would think Of lending aid to an enemy
which has all but crushed the old line
defenders of democracy. II the
democratic editors of Kansas look for
no more gratitude for past favors than
this, 1t is time they were moving to
some place where they can do better"
There is much sense In this position
and it applies as we'll to the rank and
file Of the party. There is really moth
ing for democracy TO gain In the end by
fusion with the alliance. The new
party has MT single political princi-
pie except reputation and spells. 1t
In barren OF fruits as II Is Of hope Of
perpetuity. For party which, though
opposed to many Of those principles
which we believe are essential to the
success and perpetuity of the republic
looks back upon long past where
scores of names famous In the nation's
history shine and hopes for a future as
extended, to sink its name and fame
with a creature of the hour, despised
by all who honor honesty and good
government, is sheer folly. The demo-
cratic party can afford 1t no more than
can the republicans.
More than this, there are in Kansas
thousands Of democrats who have sub
stantial property interests. There are
scores of them In Abilene. They know
that they cannot trust the peoples
pIrty's wild financial schemes. The
REFLECTOR asked one Of the wealth.
lest democrats Of this city, one who has
been honored with high places in his
party's gifts, what he thought of fusion.
Don't like II" said he. ut Is nOisso
bad in executive officers but never will
II do on legislators. am afraid Of
their blanked Laws" Kansas cannot
afford any peoples party legislation.
Our approach to IL two years ago cost
the state hundreds of thousands of
dollars. In opposing any repetition Of
such an experience the good men OF
the state VIII forget that they are
republicans or democrats but be simply
Kansans,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
Free for All -Four Entries.

IL Is understood that there are
already in the field four candidates for
the nomination for county attorney on
the peoples party ticket as follows: Il.
@. Crans.on, the present incumbent;
G. s. Crawford, the political acrobat
and perpetual candidate; II. II. Kane,
the political economist; T. f. Smith,
former democrat.
Mr., Cranston's chances for Tenomi
nation have been materially lessened
by the unfortunate outcome of the
criminal docket during his administra.
ton and the unfortunate advice which
he gave to the asses sors OF this
county (which, unless remedled by the
county commissioners, will cause the
taxpayers to pay from 100 to 200 per
cent greater taxes than the rest Of the
state.
Mr. Crawford's unlucky somersault
into the alliance camp just after he had
been defeated for the republican nomi
nation for county attorney and just
before he wanted to become a peoples
party candidate for judicial honors,
throws dark shade OF insincerity over
his political aspirations and the fact
that the report has become current that
the News OF this city has for three
months been trying to kill off Ed.
Little and prevent his nomination by
the republicans for the imaginary pur
pose Of getting clearer Geld for Mr..
Crawford on the peoples party ticket,
and that his nominations is to be the
consideration for its support this
fall, renders Mr.. Crawford's chances
decidedly problematical.
Mr.. Kane's exhibition of himself in
the several newspaper articles he has
penned has effectually shown his dis
qualifications for the office in advance
While Mr.. Smith-well Tom has
been sitting around saving wood aud
we cannot guess at his chances. Alto
gether the race for the peoples nomi
nation for county attorney promises
considerable sport for the jockeys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28


An interesting extract from Judge
Humphreys charge to the jury In the
recent libel suit in Morris county is the
following: 1T is essential to a libel
that the charge or statements in 1t are
false, II the charges or statements in
1t are true in substance and in fact,
they do not constitute libel, and a
party charged with publishing libel
may prove the matters contained in II
as a full and complete justification fol
its publication" The position taken
by Mr.. Humphrey is in accordance
both with justice and good sense and
tends to pseserve the liberty of thu
preBs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28


The Junction City Republican re-
Gently published an editorial under the
caption, "As TO the Fifth District, ("
which puts us In mind Of the opinion
as expressed by the democrat Irish
man, who had read the great Nasby's
letters in the Toledo Blade. Said he
to a friend, "MOike, have no doubt
that Mishter Nssby's good dimicrat,
but | think thin letters he's writin'
fur the paper is not doing the party
any good" Mr.. Clark says: ave
expect to do what can be done to aid
In the election Of the man nominated
at Abilene on the 2lst OF June" II
so, why the deuce are you throwing
rocks at the man now, as you evidently
intended to do in the article in ques-
tlonp II the popular mind is any
criterion OF the action Of the congress-
ional convention, Mr.. Burton will be
nominated by reclamation. Why don't
you support him now and thus present
solid front to the enemy from this
day until the polls close in November2
II you expect to support the nominee
after the convention, don't write arti.
Giles now that "is not dom the party
any good" and which may prove
boomerangs. Harmony is the word
this year, George-got into line
Republic City News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

The schools of the county are closing
and in month scarcely one will
remain in session. School boards will
do justice to members of profession
who work hard for small wages If they
will engage their teachers for the next
year at the earliest possible date. This
is due the teacher. II the teacher has
done satisfactory work it is due him,
and at the same time 1t is in the inter
est of the school that he be reappointed
Faithful work gives teacher in q
sense, right to reappointment. Early
appointments are desirable so that
teachers may know what to depend
upon. II teacher is TO have a placC
he ought TO know 1t, and II he is not Il
have it he ought to know it. Their
are a score OF arguments in favor o.
early appointment and not one in favoI
OF late ones.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

1t is reported thai the county super
intendent and alliance members OF the
county high school board will make an
effort at the annual election Of teach
ers for the school to foist upon the
county as superintendent of the school
IL, n. Gaines, the pyrotechnic calamity
orator who has made himself 80 obnox.
ious by preaching peoples partyism in
the school room at Salina. The people
of Dickinson county want a county
high school to instruct their children
not to advance the interests of any
political party, and will express theil
dlsiavor toward such Vaccinations IN
manner that will not be mlsunder
latood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
Calamity Still Lacking.

10 his frantic search for figures that
will throw discredit on Kansas Senator
PETER has called for another mortgage
report and the census bureau has pub
lished a detailed report Of mortgages
in Chase, Clay, Dickinson, Geary Nc
Pherson, Marion, Morris, Ottawa,
Riley and Saline counties, considered
as representative counties Of the state.
The report shows that these counties
contain IS, $40 farm families, Of whom
ITS own their farms free Of debt;
1868 own encuInbered farms; 5,Sl8
rent and 1906 failed to report as to
whether they are renters or owners
and free or encountered. OF the own
ing families 1t will be noticed that not
quite two-thirds are in debt while more
than one.third are entirely free Of debt.
or the two thirds who are In debt
the Indebtedness amounts to 3S per
cent Of the value Of their farms. The
total debt of the ten counties, therefore
is about 20 per cent Of the value Of the
farms owned by residents.
The total farm cncumbrance OF the
ten counties is $lO,5o2 ,4l6. The av-
erage value Of farms encountered lie
So, 1914 aud the average debt 81 ,4O2,
bearing an average interest rate OF
sl1i, OF about per cent. One 9th Of
the debt is in amounts exceeding &c.
900.
The Topeka Capital makes an inter
esting and hopeful comparison Of this
report with the crop report Of last year
for the counties named. The ten
counties produced last year $6,ilO,556
in wheat at rs cents bushel and So,
800. 59i In corn at SO cents, a total OF
S12,7lI $50 in the two principal crops,
or over 2 millions more than the total
debt of the encountered farms. The
number Of encountered farms, being AZ
per cent Of the total, produced, we may
say, 40 per cent or about S5,lOO,0OO In
corn and wheat, At cost OF produc-
ton OF so cents for wheat and 20 cents
for corn the average cost in these
counties, the net profit on the wheat
was SO, 205, 22s and on the corr 81 700,
600, a total Of about $G,0OO,00O OF
which the encountered farmers received
40 per cent or 81, 100000. The corn
and wheat aggregated 90 per cent OF
the farm and stock products Of the
state last year and Mt the same rate OF
profit the total products of the encum'
bered farms of these ten counties
brought net profit Of some 81 800, 00C
to be applied against debt of slO,-
502,4l8. II Is clear, therefore, that
not many years will pass before the
farmers Of these central counties will
be out Of debt and that their products
for 1891 have provided large profit
for partial payments.
Six OF these counties show aggregate
releases OF farm mortgages for II
months of 81, I3o, l43 aud net reduc
tion of $5IG, 20l, or ono-tenth Of The
total debt, with the wheat and corr
crops not half marketed and in spite OF
large purchases OF land and new mort
cages recorded. There is no calamity
in this. Indeed it is doubtful IL any
section Of the nation can make n bet
ter comparative showing. Mr.. Peffel
has failed again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Among the brilliant young men OF
Kansas none takes higher rank for
ability and future promise Of useful
ness than the Hon. j. II. Burton. 1t
IS now conceded that he will be nomi-
mated for congress in the Fifth district
by reclamation. This will be q mark
Of distinction and confidence not
offered to young men often in any
state. Mr.. Burton is well equipped to
take up the work devolving upon a
congressional representative. lie is q
good parliamentarian, a speaker who
will command attention, Informed upon
the issues of the day, close observer
of men and motives, with ready wit for
extempore debate and backed by stall
wart republican principles he will or
can make for himself and his party, as
well AS the people he represents, a
proud record. lie has career Of use
fulness before him which the Capital
believes he fully understands and
appreciates the responsibility OF, and
we predict for him an honorable dis
tinction in the future, worthy the man
and people who propose to honor him.
Topeka Capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Gates. bonds or other evidences Of irde bted.
ness, except tho sums expressed therein
have been paid into tina treasures OF the
corporations and shall prohibit the pay
nent Of excessive dividends.
Here is enough financial legislation
proposed to suit the most ardent re-
former and 1t is certainly broad enough
to cover all possible cases II enforced.
The first provision may seem a little
visionary but as to the wisdom Of the
latter portion none can criticize 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

The alliance congressman have
introduced sixteen bills into the
present congress which in the aggregate
provide for S23, Ol5, 900, 900 of nat
money, besides fourteen other bills
that provide for an unlimited amount
besides. This would give us "per
capiter" of at least $3.50 rs compared
with about $2l at present. "Git a
plenty while you're gittin " is the
alliance motto.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

The nomination of j. Il. Burton for
congress at Salna will be practically as
unanimous as that of Ben Harrison for
president at Minneapolis. There is no
organized opposition to either of them
except In the democratic party, which
is positive evidence of their strength
and valuable testimonial to their
ability.-fBe lleville Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Joseph II. Burton is one of the most
unselfish politicians in Kansas. While
he is working to secure the congres.
slonal nomination in the Fifth district,
he never refuses an invitation to 60
outside of his district to speak. Other
politicians are very selfish about this,
and Burton should be given credit for
generosity.-[Will White in X. q.
journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
A Sweeping Measure.

There has just been introduced into
the senate Of the United States by n
leading republican-Senator William
Il. Chandler, of New Hampshire an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States. Here 1t is just as
introduced:
An excessive accumulation OF wealth by
individuals or corporations shall not be
allowed. Congress shall enforce this article
by appropriate log Station. II shall prohibit
TIE tsSue by ovTSVsatiUas u st0ch osFsia-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Congressman Clover has introduced
a bill for the making OF composite
dollar out Of wheat, potatoes, barley,
corn, beans, etc. 1t is popularity sup.
posed that 1t is the fruit of one Of his
dreams while he was slseping during
the session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

A Marion man Is agent for Lord
Scully who owns 200 900 acres of land
in Kansas and Nebraska. This one
foreign land owner is probably hated
as much by his tenants as are any half
dozen American capitalists. Allen
landlordism is dlstasteful Americans
and should never have been allowed to
get a foothold In this nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

j. II. Burton Is said TO have electrified
Clay Center in the speech which he
made there on Saturday. The cam
paign has really begun In this district
and John Davis will lind out when he
gets back from Washington that he
has fight ON his hands much greater
than he has contemplated [Salina
Rpnuhlipan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

The Worlds Fair organization
formed Saturday is for an excellent
purpose and should have the hearty
cooperation Of our citizens. Dickinson
county cannot afford to be left out OF
the list of those which will be talked Of
at the big show by reason of their fine
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Abilene is something Of convention
town itself. The Fifth district peoples
party convention will be held here
June and the republican congression-
al convention June 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Down In the Second district colored
man has been nominated for elector on
the republican ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

No fusion can deliver the votes Of
the sensible democrats Of Kansas to n
party every victory of which Injuries
the state at home and abroad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
BILLS ALLOWED.

Tho following is a list OF BIS allowed by
the Board OF County Commissioners of Dick.
ihson County. state OF Kansas, at the April
session OF said BOARD
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

Sixty thousand old soldiers will
march In grand review at Washington
in September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

The illogical candidate" OF the dem
ocracy is a free trade candidate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28
THURSDAY, APRIL 2s, 1891.

A Riddle Of today: Is 1t better t.
be Morrill, or Wright
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-28

LIE Nottorf, CLERK OF the county Of
ID ickinson in the aforesaid state. DO hereby
certify the above ami foregoing is a true
and correct coy OF the list OF bills allowed
by the Beard Of County Commissioners OF
said county at their regular session held
from April II to April 10 A. ID. ls92.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
nv hand and afnxed my oficial seal this
I''n u"' ~ A' F.R.N oTToRF,
IsEALI County Clerk