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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
Some Common Sense.

Just Mt this time when the Colorado
and other free silver Republicans are
going wild over the recent vote IN
congress on the repeal Of the Sherman
law, denounclng In uumeasured terms
the eastern members OF the party who
voted for repeal. 1t Is like CLEAN oil
sunshine to read an article like the
following taken from the Denver Press
and to which all should give heed.
A number of sorely disappointed
silver Republicans In this city say that
they are no longer RepublicaDs-and
propose TO jump into the arms Of
Grover Cleveland and support free
trade. That means, II 1t means any
thing, that they will meet Cleveland
half way. While opposing his anti
silver views they will aid him In his
declared policy of free trade. They
assert that they will do this 10 retail
late" upon Republicans who voted
against silver, That's love Of country
and patriotism with a vengeance. Go
a little slow" brethren. Stop and
consider before you jump into the free
trade lire. You can't coeTce men by
threats. You could not be forced by
such means to change your views upon
the silver question. BE consistent and
reasonable. Our cause Is not yet hope.
lessly lost. 1t is fact beyond dispute
that the silver question was not an
issue between the Republican and
Democratic parties rs disclosed by the
vote In the house last Monday, and
neither party is dead. Keep your
heads cool. There is no reason why
you should rush to Grover Cleveland's
support aud help him to fasten free
trade upon the country and paralyZe
the industries and commerce of a
nation-Out Of revenge against 40
Republicans who voted for uncOndi-
tional repeal Of measure that they
believed to be an injury to the interests
Of the country. Their votes will not
kill the reconciliation of silver. They
voted to stop the monthly purchase OF
4, 500. 900 ounces of silver. Good
craftsmanship requires that the next
step shall he the RECOMMENDATION and
coinage of the silver dollar on a parity
with gold. The single gold standard
must go. Bimetalism is gaining
ground and will win In the eud.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
The Campaign.

We have an invulnerable ticket and
the right side Of every question. The
issues upon which the Republican
party enters this contest are already
made. On National issues the line
will be clearly drawn between the
party Of protection to the American
home and the American standard Of
wages and the party that is the assail-
ant Of both. In State affairs the cam.
paign will be largely campaign of
education in Populist extravaganza,
corruption and misgovernment. Moth.
ing could awaken more genuine inter
est in Republican success than q
persistent, vigorous presentation Of the
evils which the people of this State
have suffered both at home and abroad
In consequence of the infamous
Observation-Disclosures of affair at Topeka
during the few short months the
Populists have been in power. Such
course cannot but call forth a
multitude OF new recruits to the cause
of honest and efficient government.
When the people are thoroughly alive
TO their wrongs they are ready to take
effective steps for remedying them.
The ceDtral committee should take
immediate steps to give the voters
correct and full information as to the
lawlessness and corruption which has
been characteristic of this entire ad-
ministration, The administration is
not stopping short Of looting the State
treasury in order to procure funds tc
disseminate falsehoods for partisan
purposes.
Thousands of dollars of public fund;
have been stolen to pay for the publ
cation and distribution of Populist
literature. That this literature is a
series Of falsehOods and distortions OF
the truth makes it all the more neces
sary that its falsity and viciousnesI
should be made known. The unfortu
nate disgrace which has attached to oul
State can only be removed by the re
turn of the Republican party to powe
in 1894, but its bsleful effects may b.
in part averted by the sign of return
ing reason which the election of Re
publican county officers in 1893 will
produce. Let every man who desire
the honest administration of publi
affairs and the return of prosperity d,
his duty, and his whole duty and tn,
victory is ours. Now for work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Republican State League and
the Republican State central com
mittee will join hands for the fall
campaign. Kansas is going to redeem
itself in good shape next November
and there will be rich honor for those
in authority in handling the camgaign.
All that is necessary is to be Republi-
cans, staunch aud sure, without fads,
isms or side issues. Ga a straight
businesslike campaign Kansas will
give its old time Republican majority.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

senator Chandler has introd uced a resolu
tlon In the senate which declares that Soma
tor Martin was not legally elected TO his
scat. II tue resolution ever gets any fur.
ther than this the opportunity will be given
Senator Martin to prove that lac was legally
elected, and inasmuoh as no received Il
majority Of the votes OF III tho members OF
tho Kansas Legislature this will not no q
hart mattor 10 do --lNuws
We have u complete list OF the legal
members of the legislature, 50 declared
by the supreme court and so published
by the State printer. WIN you please
name the men who cast "a majority OF
the votesn for Mr., MARTINI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The La Crosse, wis., Leader tells
of man who came into town with n
load of 2 cent wool and explained to a
crowd of men his new method of shear
ing sheep. Until this year It has been
his custom to begin at the head and
work backward, but this year he re-
verse the order and worked from the
rear forward. On being questioned az
to his reason for doing so he said that
last fall he made such an all round fool
of himself voting for Cleveland that he
WAS ashamed to look an honest sheep
la the face,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

A dispatch from Toledo says;
Judge Kicks has made an order al
lowing the receiver of the Ann Arbor
road, the company aud Chief Arthur,
If the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, to settle the $500, 900 dam
age suit brought by the railroad com.
pany against Chief Arthur during the
hate trouble. Arthur agrees to pay
81 900 and costs in this case aud also
the costs in the case of the Ann Arbor
against the Pennsylvania and other
connecting lines that were brought
into the affair" One of these days
workngmen as we'll as others will
learn to have respect for Law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

KANSAS CITY, Sept Eggs Fair receipts;
light demand, steady; strictly fresh canded,
tic Butter-Reoeipts lighter, firm cream.
cry, fancy separator 2lQs2c; fair TO choice,
lsQeJc; dairy, fancy, 1000; fresh grass
fancy, lSGblsc; packing In dem md, firm. l2Hc
Poultry-Heavy receipts, active; ROSTERS, 100
sachi hens &c; spring. steady, &c per ID Tur-
Keys, light receipts steady, 7iSe per ID Ducks,
weak, 4oi spring, Be per ID Geese, dull b6b7c
per ID Pigeons, not wanted, zoe per doL
Green Fruits-Apples large receipts, quiet,
weak; common, tl per bu.; choice, IS per bu;
ts1abO per Dbl, as TO kind and quality.
Peaches, dull common, ~ 035c; good, scarce,
arm, 5OGej per = bu box; fancy, 7Sc; o. 80
% per six basket crate watermelons, $50 %
~ 90 per doz. Muskmelons, plentiful dull:
small, q 2jc; choice, Sl6bSOo per doz Grapes,
large supply, active nrmer aGt9nc per ID
Vegetables Cabbage, home grown. nrm $40
per cwt small, iOibi5o, large. Csc per doZ. Po-
tatoes, firm, i5o per bu Tomatoes, not so
plentiful, s0CDiOo per bu Corn, plentiful, TO
SIC
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

81 do not care for party, am going
to vote for personal preferences" Is a
mighty cowardy statement for any
man when the candidates Of opposing
parties are equal in personal standing.
One party always represents good gov
eminent more completely than another
The Republican party always stands
for what is best in government, city,
county, State and National. 1t is the
party Of progress and advancement, OF
honest money and American industry,
When you vote you either encourage or
oppose Rppublicanism and either en-
courage or depreciate the influence Of
the parties whose only principle is one
Of destruction and ruination Of all
existing conditions, Make up your
mind to vote right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Up TO about the lrst of last June the
Democrats were loud in their declara-
tons that the hard times were caused
solely by the Infamous Mckinley law.
The most learned Democrat in the
country is now willing to acknowledge
that he does not know what il the
matter. But the people of the country,
the common people IL you please,
know exactly where the trouble is and
will cure the disease at the next elec.
tlon by removing the cause. Law
rvncs journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Your uncle John Sherman is no
SLOUGH of a speaker If he is getting
along In years. Those eight columns
of his address before the senate were
as mastery presentation of the imam
cial situation as was ever kiven. He is
a bimetallist in the best sense. He
wants u perfect currency, the best for
all the people and congress will be wise
If T. takes hiS advice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Every one of the defeated candidates
before the convention last Saturday
has announced his determination to
take hold and help elect the ticket.
This shows that the Republicans hada
mighty coed set of men to pick from
and that whatever the result might
have been the Republicans would have
been certain Of a tirst class ticket. No
other party under the sun has as many
good men in it as the Republican
party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

When mans party fealty is so
weak that it needs aflldavits in the
newspapers to keep it up he would
better keep still, Grant Kieffer can
sign aflidAvits in the Monitor until the
equator freezes over but actions will
continue to speak louder than words.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
MARKET REPORTS.


NEW YoRK, Sept e. The stock market
opened Irregular and a trifle foverish but upon
good buying stronger tone was impaired 10
the dealings and the general list took an up.
ward turn.
Sugar, Whisky and Tobacco were the most
active OF the lndustrials and Louisville & Nash.
vile ST. Paul, Burlington and Atchson Of the
railway list There was active trading also In
Western Union and Chicago Gas Tobacco
opened per cent higher and advanced per
cent, Great Northern preferred 3 per cent
higher, Lake Erie & Western per cent higher
and Edison General Electric per cent hlghe r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

lie who Induces two families TO
settle on n section where only one had
residence before confers more of a
boon on the west than he who makes
10 speeches per week on the currency
question. j. II. Burton is bringing
Swedes to settle on Colorado and Kan
sas lands; John Davis is spouting
figures and theories down east.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Populists have forgotten about
every one OF their Authorizations
except their incessant demand that the
government shall give to the silver
plutocrats of Colorado and Nevada a
dollar worth 100 cents for SO cents
worth Of silyer bullion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Colorado banks are reopening and
business is getting on its feet again,
The Centennial State does not depend
on it's silver interests and can succeed
whether 1t gets 81 30 an ounce for the
white metal or not-and more than
that IL will have to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

II the threat Of free trade made by
Democrats, coupled with the ability to
bring 1t about, has thrown one million
laborers out Of employment, how many
men will it throw out of employment
when It becomes an accomplished factp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Wichita robbers must be in hard
lines. They attacked newspaperman
Thur.diy. Gerold Volk, the handsome,
urbane manager Of the Kellogg News
paper Co. Office, was knocked down
and robbed of several hundred dollars,
He is not as pretty as he Was but he
knoWA more
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Brown county Republicans had a
banquet after their county convention
Saturday at which 225 plates were
laid. The Republican ladies Of
Hiawatha got up the spread. That's
the kind of enthusiasm that is afloat in
Republican ranks this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Here's dollars to doughnuts that the
man who writes six column article
every week tor the Topeka Advocate"
and signs himself "a Linn County
Farmer" IL some broken down political
hack who hasn't done an honest day
work on farm since he Joined the
POpulist party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Republicans of Dickinson must
win. The county fights this year will
be but skirmishes preparing the way
for the great battle of 1894 when the
State must be redeemed from anarchy
and calamity. Let every Republican
fall In line
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
For Sale or Trade.

The property of Fisher h Croft sit
uated on corner of Fourth and Broad
way containing two lots with two
story blacksmith shop 2ix4O, wooC
shop in rear lsx2i, will sell or tradefol
land. limo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

National bank circulation increased
Sl5, 100000 in August and So, OOO, 600 in
July, or $50, 900 900 since the financial
trouble reached its critical stage.
Every dollar Of this increase in the
circulation OF the country is as good as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

just how the Democrats expect to
furnish employment for the SOC, 900 idle
laborers by shutting down all Of the
manufacturing establishments in this
country is not quite apparent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

1t IS doubtful If more vulgarity and
overbearing egotism was ever shown
by an American president than
Cleveland exhibited in congratulating
the house on passing the Wilson bill.
Grover evidently thinks he is emperor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Dickinson county has probably sent
more people TO the Worlds Pair than
any county in Kansas in proportion to
its population. We believe 10 pros
peFity up here but in enjoying our
money after We make IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Wheat In Chicago advanced cent bushel
to-day in the face OF increasing receipts both
OF winter and spring wheat, and in the face OF
very general selling by spectators Tho ad.
vance was slow, but there was no reaction
worthy OF note OF any time during the day. The
carrying charge on wheat ut Chicago narrowed
10 4Hc At one time
The drought caused good deal OF buying OF
corn and advanced prices q to &c, most OF
which was held The cash demand continues
active
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Ifanybody has found any better
times under this Populist administra-
ton than he was familiar with under
Republican rule a sample sent imme-
diately into this vicinity would find
ready takers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

There is strong talk on the street
that two or three of the candidates on
the Pop ticket are seriously thinking
OF Withdrawing from the race in favor
Of the Democratic nominees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

between afidavits that their peram.
bulating candidate is a resident Of tue
county and that another Header" is a
member Of the party the Pops are
having a very rocky road 10 hold
thiDgs together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Some people never do have any
sense. Tie Democratic congress pro
poses 10 commence tinkering with the
tariff at once. The more II tlnker5 the
worse the situation will be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

MIR. Ady may not succeed in getting
Martins seat, indeed IL will be surpris.
ing II he does but the people Of Kan
sas would very much like TO Bee a
legally elected senator in that particu-
lar chair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Hodge Brothers will
have in a car load of
the celebrated Indi-
ana Grain Drills, Ha-
vana Press, Drills and
several new styles of
Runner Drills in a few
days. This car was
bought on special con-
tract which enables
us to offer you extra
inducements as to
pI ices and terms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

It would have been interesting to
have had vote in congress on free
coinage of American silver exclusively.
Such a platform ought to make a win
ming one for the first party that ad.
yocates IL,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

KANSAS CITY, Sept 6-Cattle-Receipts
since Saturday, $685. calves, CO., shipped yes.
terday, 3,sjl; calves, la The market for good
steers was steady, others dull; cows active,
steady TO strong feeders, bulls and calves
strong; Texas steers strong; cows steady, The
following are representative sales:
UuEsaHD nEHF Ann HNpOuT eTHEaa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

1t was left to the first Peoples
party administration on earth" to
inaugurate the system Of looting the
public treasury for the purpose Of
publishing and circulating partisan
literature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Republicans cast l2l votes and
the Democrats PA. About four litths
of the Republicans declared to repeal,
while less than two thirds of the
Democrats came out in favor of that
policy. Only corporal's guard Of
Republicans could be mustered against
the honest money cause, while a
powerful faction of the Democrats
chung to that side.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

She's hummer, boys, and the Re
publicans are the heirs OF the good
things OF earth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

A Colorado judge has decided that II
woman will shorten pie crust with
butter at thirty eight cents a pound
man has good cause for divorce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

According to Governor Atgeld, of
Illinois, there are only fifty anarchists
in the United States. Wonder II he
and Clemens are acquainted with the
other forty eight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Hoke Smith has struck new deal
on the pension matter. II will be just
as easy though for his copatriots to
drop an old soldiers pension as ever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Nancy Hanks is pretty fast but she
can't quite equal the time that Abb
lene's Cherokee strip boomers expect
10 make Sept. 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The ablest speeches made on the
silver question In congress we're by
Republlcans-Reed and Sherman. 1t
10 always so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

After all isn't 1t just about as
righteous to he gold.bug, as 1t is to be
n silver bug or n paper. buRY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07
First Published In the ABILENE WEEKLY
REFLECTOR september 7, 1898
Notice of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County,
In the Probate Court In and for said eoun-
Ia the matter OF the estate OF r. r. Gross,
deceased.
Creditors and all others Interested In
the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that
at the next regular term OF the probate court
In and for said county.to be begun and held
i'm the court room in the city OF Abilene, In
TIE county OF Dickinson. and state afore-
said, on the frst Monday In the month of
October, A. d., 1898, shall apply to said
court for full and nnAl settlement of said
REBECoA @. GROSS.
AdministIatiix OF Il. y. Gross, deceased,
September y, A. D., 1879.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Gentlemen Of the Republican party
of Dickinson county, the campaign is
now formally open.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Every day witnesses new accesslons
TO the Republican ranks. The most
sanguine Pop sees nothing but defeat
In store for them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Fool friends are a thousand times
more destructive sometimes than
avowed enemies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Nine weeks Of hustling and then
Republican victory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Republicans are not going TO
make long campaign but they are
going 10 make q campaign which will
give them grpat victory IN Nvvsmbvr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Banks are reopenlng in all parts
the country. Now 10 the time to take
that money out Of the old stocking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Do not worry about the election Of
1894. Let's look out for 1893.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The New York Herald claims to
have induced PETER to have a foot OF
his whiskers shorn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The deficiency in the sugar beet crop
Of France, Belgium and the Neither
lands is placed at 10000 tons, and the
surplus in Germany, Austria Hungary
and Russia is 900, 900 tons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

Have you any doubt as to which
party would win In National election
could 1t take place Bow2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

hfOthLhS AND fEEDkla
10 .,.....,,l 100 t90 % ....,..., ,05O ele0
Hogs Receipts 0,s3! shipped yesterday,
l5l The market was active aud lj41eio, usual
iv i1Albo higher
Sheep Receipts 0s no shipments Toe
market was steady TO strong. Tho following
are representative sales
3mut.......ie5 500 81 nut .....' N sAOO
100 ,....,...... Co 400 !
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The REFLECTOR is the mascot Of
right principles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-09-07

The Republicans in the voting on
the Wilson bill and amendments stood
up for honest money. The following
figures gives the vote on repeal by
parties: