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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE.
A belief That the Party Differences VIM
BE Healed and u Tariff IIill Passed.

a belleI Iunt tne InFty DiHercne1 WI
BE Healed and u Tariff I'LL Passed.
WASHINGTON, July s5.-For three
hours the democratic senators were IN
secret conference yesterday, and at the
close of the session the impression was
universal that the party differences
would be healed and II tariff bill passed.
1t was inn ossible to go over the entire
ground, and an adjournment was taken
until to-day at o'clock Although
the debate in the conference was
spirited the session was remarkably
harmonious and with the exception Of
Smith, of New Jersey, and Muir
ply, of New York, who entered
an emphatic protest against any
changes whatever in the senate
bill, II disposition was shown to
do whatever was possible under
the circumstances to adjust all differ
enees. The three schedules to which
public attention was directed in the
presidents letter were thoroughly dis
cussed yesterday, the main contention
being over the sugar schedule.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
A Would.Be Dictator.

Mr.. Cleveland has sent his mani
festo to congress- He has told them
just what he expects them to do, and
just what he expects them not to do,
and he gives them fair warning that
unless they do what he suggests, he
will smash the Democratic party into
smithereens.
The manifesto, while in the form OF
a letter to Congressman Wilson chair
man Of the Ways and Means COM
mittee, and author Of the Wilson
tariff outrage, was nevertheless in
tended when it was written, undoubt-
eddy, to be used in just the manner
and form in which Mr.. Wilson has
used it-that Is, to tell the legisla-
tive branch Of the government just
what the executive part expects 1t to
do.
1t is probably true that majority,
II not all, Of the Democrats in con-
gress will succumb to the dictation
OF Mr.. Cleveland. He has told them
that they must consent to the Wilson
bill, that he wants 1t done and that
he won't have it any other way. He
fairly boils over with rage because
any Democrat should have the pre-
sumption to think for himself on the
tariff. Mr.. Cleveland has never
since his first Inauguration supposed
that the Legislative department Of the
government had any rights which the
executive department was under any
obligations to respect. In other
words, he has always assumed to be
the dictator Of the Democratic party.
They have obeyed his lash with
alacrity and nine chances to one, they
will obey his dictatorial letter to Mr..
Wilson and pass the Wilson bill, not
withstanding it is well understood
that at least one half Of the Demo-
cratic United States senator's are con-
scientiously and honestly opposed to
that infamous measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

BALTIMORE, Nd, July rs. Queen
Anne's county the stronghold Of Mary
lands democracy, the native county Of
Senator Gibson, and formerly . firm
supporter Of Senator German, yester-
day in convention gave the Maryland
senator's hard slap. The convention
held to elect delegates to the district
congressional convention adopted reso-
buttons demanding that "the NOMINEES
Of the district shall accord President
Cleveland his full support and shall be
sound on tariff reform, as the people
are not disposed to tolerate nominees
who will not actively support true
democratic principles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26


Superintendent Gaines in his
speech at the park last night announc-
ed himself a Methodist and addressed
the crowd as brothers and sisters.
Gaines seems to have a peculiar and
convenient sort Of religion. He can
slip IL on like light summer coat
when he talks to a crowd, and then
again he can take it off and hang II
up on nail when he wants to do an
all around job Of cussing. kansas
Breeze,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
Cot Of Strikea,

The attempts Of labor to force con-
ditions into unnatural development
by means Of strikes have not been Of
even average success. The recent
effort has been but a sample Of the
whole list which presents some re-
markable statistics as to the cost Of
such outbreaks.
In 1877 occurred the first great
railroad strike, and one Of the most
disastrous ever known, one railroad
alone suffering to the extent Of $5,-
100000, and the aggregate loss being
beyond computation. Many lives
were lost and more bad blood engen-
dered than by any previous strike. In
1880, the tenth census took up the
matter Of strike statistics and report
ed in 1887 that between 1896 and 1880
there had been l,49l important strikes
but that from 1881 to 1885 there had
been 1902 strikes, involving 1928, 2OS
men.
Carroll D. Wright reported that
during the first six years after 1879
nearly AZ per cent Of the reported
strikes had been successful. That
period undoubtedly was the golden
era Of strikes, though the value Of the
technical victories was an economic
apple Of Sodom, since the loss oc.
casioned BY strikes to employees was
no less than $50, 100000, for the one
item Of lost wages alone. Fourteen
hundred and seventy-eight Of these
strikes were by railroad employees,
whose average loss oflabor was S0, l27
days, equal to $2,OS9,494. 1t is moi
possible to review the history o.
strikes since the beginning Of the
statistical record Of them, in 1880
but 1t may be well to state in tabular
form d few Of the most notable since
1887, giving merely the time, class o.
labor, result, and when possible thu
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

Atchison Globe; The populists
claim that they will carry Kansas by
$4,000; the Democrats say they will
poll 10000, but the Republicans are
not saying word. They don't have
to talk to give each other courage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
The Duty Of Republicans.

The start on journey IL MOI itS
consummation; the call 'go!' does
not designate the winning horse; the
nomination of a ticket does not finish
the campaign. The Republicans Of
Dickinson county in putting in nom
nation their favoritc standard bear
ers have simply started in the race.
1t Is good start to have good men
on the ticket but it is only the Begin
ming Of the campaign. There are
more than three months yet before
the ballots shall be counted and ex-
perience has taught, or should have
taught, the party that it has a deter
mined and INSCRIPTIONS enemy to
contend with. Illogical, unAmerican
and subvcrsive as may be the Populist
doctrines there are many who mistak-
emily hold to them. The number is
waning constantly owing to the rank
and file Of the party being undeceived
by the hypocrisy and demagogism OF
the leaders. The occasional recruit
Of a wornout Republican Office seek
ing hack, blazoned with glee abroad
by the Pop papers, does not alter this
iact--that the confidence Of the ma
iority Of the Populist party in its
leaders Is departing.
This, however, does not change the
other fact that the enemy Of Republi
canism and good government is still
formidable and to win this fall the
way we ought to win there must be
no iealousics, no skulking, no lack OF
enthusiasm.
The duty OF the Republicans Of
Dickinson county is two-fold; 10
support the ticket they have put in
the field and to preach the doctrines
Of the party in all times and places.
In the ideal party when the primaries
are completed and the convention held
held there Is on end OF all rivalries.
The men who are defeated take hold
and help elect theiropponents. That
is manly, straightforward and honest
1t is impossible that all can be on the
ticket or I'LL the Offices When a man
seeks the nomination or.is put up by
his friends this Is understood and 1t Is
very childish to have any post-eon-
vention jealousics. The REFLECTOR
wants to see the Republican party Of
Dickinson county an ideal party in
this respect this fall 1t will mean
victory at the polls. Any Other
course will weaken the party and
may mean defeat.
There Is no valid reason why every
man named on the ticket should moi
be elected The party has the votes
and the voters have the disposition.
Let every member Of the Republi-
can organization do his best to for
ward the cause Of good government
which is just now the one thing most
needful in the State Of Kansas. A
rousing Republican victory this fall
will mean money in the pocket O
every Kansan-money that will cont
by reason Of u better prosperity. Il
will mean a restoration OF our goot
name abroad and our self respect
at home. Let Dickinson county dc
It's full share toward bringing abou'
this "consummation devoutly to b'
wished"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

G. +. Mead missed the nomination
by only scratch and was quick to
pledge bis support to his opponent
Mr.. Mead 10 the kind Of Republican
that does not salk when the ether
man wins and he made friends by his
eoassatiou speech,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

All the Gould family will 60 into
the courts to fight the assessment Of
their property for taxation purposes.
II there is any one thing thoroughly
inculcated in the Gould family it is
an adherence Of paying taxes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

This significant presentation. 1t
is as fair to strike instigators as the
facts will allow. 1t shows, in outline
and roughly, what more elaborate
study would strikingly confirm, that
as a weapon the strike Injuries those
who attempt to weld it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
Baseball Games.
NATIONAL. LEAGUE,

Az Louisville Cincinnati 4; Louisville, 3
At Chicago Chicago. 49, Pittsburgh, II.
At Cleveland-Clsveland, 10; St. Louis, 2.
Second game, Cleveland, 4; ST. Louis, q
At New York-Now York, |; Baltimore, 0.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Az Kansas city-Kansas City, II; Grand
Rapids, 8.
At ACKNOWLEDGMENT, II; Detroit 10
AT Milwaukee, Toledo, IS; Milwaukee, ..
At Sioux City-Iniianapolis IA; Sioux City,i2
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
At st. Joseph-St. Joseph, II; Omaha, H.
At Des Moines--Des Moines, is Lincoln, &
At Rock IslAnd-Rock Island, 10; Peoria, q
~ Jssl!eay!Ili lsstssayIllA ~ Qy'ssy,Rs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
KILLED BY AN ELEVATOR.
Four Men Crushed to Death by the Failing
Of q Cage,

New YORK, July s5.-Four men were
instantly killed yesterday afternoon
by the falling OF an elevator in Clausen
& Prices brewery. Their names were;
Louis Baer, Bernard Smith, Tony Far
rell, Henry Hombein. William +. En-
ert was fatally injured.
The cable Of the elevator, which was
used for hosting grain, broke and the
car fell on top Of the men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1894.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Governor,
N. MORRILL,, OF Brow

For Governor,
EN-. MORRILL,, OF Brown.
For Lieutenant Governor,
JAMES A, TROUTMAN, OF Shawnee,
For Secretary Of State,
". o, EDWARDS, OF pawncc.
For State Auditor,
GEORGE E, COLE, Of Crawford,
For State Treasurer,
OTIS l.. ATHERTON, Of Ru ssell.
For Attorney General,
+. u. DAWES, Of Clay.
For Supt. Of Public Instruction,
EDMUND STANLEY, Of Douglass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

To Anxious Inquirer The great
est living authority on how it feels to
be skinned alive Is Grover Cleveland
since Vest and German got through
with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

up. But it soon passed. The ALI
ance congressman chosen in the South
when they got to Washington were
quick to avow themselves Democrats
and only Democrats. The third party
had no place in their minds or hearts
and they repudiated it as soon as they
had used it for q stepping stone to
get position and power.
The Kansas leaders seem to have
been the only ones who took the mat
ter seriously. They went up and
down the State and from Topeka to
Boston proclaiming their nonscnsical
theories and demanding in a loud tone
Of voice that the government be
turned over to them.
When at last came the strike and
rioters at Chicago, many Of the ruff
fans Of the lowest class and in no way
connected with legitimate labor,
began their iniquitous deeds, PETER
thought the time was ripe for spring.
ing his "new revolution" The Pop
papers herslded it abroad that the
commune was upon us and quoted
French history and Roman empire to
the extent Of columns 10 show that
there could be no such thing as 4
stop to the strikes until the whole
nation had been overthrow and the
best government on earth destroyed.
But no such dire catastrophe oc-
Cured. By prompt measures the
strikes were controlled, the instigators
are under arrest and the whole nation
applauds the action Of the govern
ment in taking such steps.
The American people North and
South know no sectionalism when the
government is assailed in any way
and Populistic efforts to arouse III
feeling are dismal failures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

One Of the latest "converts" to
Populism, according to the Pop
papers, is +. M. Tracewell Of Chero-
kee county. They refer to him as q
Democrat who has seen the error Of
his way and will in future train with
those engaged in the great struggle
for "reform." As a matter Of fact
Tracewell has been Populist for three
years. He was a delegate in the
recent Populist State convention and
placed Van b. Prather in nomination
for auditor He has always been an
admirer Of Governor Lewelling and Is
thoroughly in accord with the policy
Of the administration on all questions
in regard to the welfare Of the State.
There is nothing in common between
Mr.. Tracewell and the Democratic
party. The storyof his conversion
is a great joke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26
For Associate Justice, Supreme Court,
". A. JOHNSTON, Of Ottawa County

At Large--R ". BLUE,
Of Lynn county.
ron C0N0nEssMEN'
First district--CAsE FREDERICK,
Of Jnckson county.
Third districts. 3. KIRKPATRICK,
Of Wilson county.
Fourth dlstrict--CllARLEs CURTIS,
Of Shawnee county.
Fifth district W. A. CALDERHEAD,
OF Marshall county.
Sixth dlstrlct-A. II. ELLIS,
Of Mitchell county.
Seventh dlstrlct--CHESTER ]. LONG,
OF Barber county.
For Representative, SSth District,
OTIS l.. TlIIsLER.
For County Attorney,
SAMUEL y. SMITH.
For Probate Judge,
II. b. ALDRlClI.
For District Clerk,
PITT II. IIALLECK.
For Superintendent Public instruction,
DAVID i. SlIIRk.
For High School Trustees,
CHARLES M. BRENIzER,
Y. Il. MUNSELL.
For Commissioner, Second District
HILAS BAKER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26

tK-The month and year printed to the
right Of your name on the address OF this
paper Is the date to which your subscription
Is paid. By referring to II you can tell
whether your subscription Is IN arrears. II
you arc ndcpted to the REFLECTOR please
send or bring III the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-07-26


make of Democracy in Kansas a by
word and laughing stock.
There is no sentiment or political
bias in these statements, they are
merely facts, observed by every stu
dent of political history during the
past half decade and reiterated by Mr..
Richardson in his letter.
Now the Democrats have a chance
to show who they are. What will
they dop There are some who think
the Democratic ticket will be pulled
of. 1t is very unlikely. Men like
Overmeyer, McCleverty and Lowe
can't be pulled. They are there to
stay. Others think there will be O
combination between the frightened
Populists and the Democrats. This,
too, is unlikely. There can be nc
real fusion except by one party going
over in a body to another's ticket,
The Democrats did that in 1892 In
order to get The electoral vote under
the supposition that the election Of
president would be much closer thar
it really was. There is no excuse fol
them to do this this year. They have
no excuse and no reason for any such
deal and it seems likely that there
will be on the Australian ballot /
State and, In most counties, 4 county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18
SOME SAD SIGHTS.
More Particularly the One OF Much HoI
Eead MI Dennis.

More Particularly the One OF Much Hop
tead Mr.. Dennis.
There was very little on the police
court docket this morning.
The first case called was that of Frank
Crawford, who was charged with having
disturbed a religious meeting. The case
was tried several days ago but the de-
cisiOn was not handed down until this
morning. The judge discovered from
the testimony that the meeting was not
a religious one and the prisoner was dis
charged.
The cases of the three boys tainted with
burglarious intentions, Stenman, White
and Mcdowell, were turned over to the
state without being called.
Henry and Osceola Fay hail from
Leavenworth, AMI two of the toughest
looking young fellows that it has been
the pleasure of the court and it's attend
ants to investigate for several years.
They were only about fifteen and seven
teen years old, and were not only ragged,
but dirty. They were charged with
vagrancy, but claimed to be on their
way to visit their sister=who it is to be
hoped will make them take bath-and
were released
The case of Mr.. W E. Dennis was an
nOunced. Mr.. Dennis had a pair of
trousers stolen from him BY the boy
thieves, Sunday, and felt so bad about it
that he concluded-as many better men
have done to mere sorrOw-to drown his
trIbulatiOns in hop tea that would hop.
He did and Mr.. Hicks, the brunette of
the force, found him badly jagged at the
corner of Fifth and the avenue last night
at an unseemIy hour. He very kindly
offered him a bed and what could Mr..
Dennis do but accept his kindly hOspi-
tality3 Mr.. Dennis did not like to ap-
pear too hasty in accepting the extend
ed invitation, and demonstrated to the
extent that true delicacy allows, but Mr..
Hicks would not take no for an answer
and the result was that Mr.. Dennis was
present at the morning function given
by Judge Ensminger today.
As mir. Dennis slowly realized the
great honor that had been done him
tears of joy and gratitude welled in his
eyes and he begged oh so hard to be ex-
cused that the judge committed the fine
to So
Still was Mr. Dennis heart torn with
conflicting emotions due to house rent,
sickness in his family and hop tea and
his opportunities finally reached Judge
Ensminger's heart TO the extent of a dis
charge. Mr.. Dennis left the court room
with promises of total abstinence and a
dirty shirt
EdmOn and Richard Morrison, charged
but the witnesses were not present, in
the judge was tired Of the case, anyway,
the defendants were discharged.
The next case called was the James
Mccoy liquor case, and as the witnesses
to this case were also delinquent, it was
continued until tomorrow morning.
This settled the police court grind for
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18
LOCAL MENTION.

Judge Pro Tenn Slonecxer in the dis
trict court has taken under Amusement
until Monday the motion for a new trial
in the case Of List VS.. Jockheck.
Mrs J. Ellen Foster will make a speech
in Topeka about September 9th and will
be in Kansas about two weeks making
speeches for the Republican party.
John ID. Hewitt began civil suit in
the district court today to recover 1913
from J. B. Chapman and Mary e. Chap
may. on prOmissory note made to Rev.
F. s. McCAbe, May II, 1898.
The funeral Of little Marguerite III.
Hoscheidt who died in New Castle, Col,
last Sunday was held this afternoon from
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Wiley at 2O4 east Quincy street
The remains of George McFadden
who was killed near Emporia will be
buried there instead of being brought
here. McFadden's body was too much
mangled to bear transportation.
The Presbyterian Missionary union Of
Topeka is holding its regular quarterly
meeting today at the Oakland Presbyter-
ian church. Mrs. n. II. Adams is presi-
dent and Mrs. A ]. Arnold is secretary
Of the union.
The local colored lodge of Knights of
Pythiaa accompanied by the Dispatch
band went to Kansas City today to at
tend the meeting of the grand lodge of
that order Today picnic is being held
at Walruf's grove
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18

One IF the oldest experiences that ]
ever had with my stanlmering. says man
who has an incurable impediment in his
speech, happened in the shop Of an apOthe-
cary in London.
As was suffering from q stomach trou-
BILE, I went into the apothecary's to get
little ipccac
Il want some ip- ip-ip-ip ''- I stammer.
ed, unable to get out the rest
Some vhats'' lie asked
'sIp-ip-ip''--
ssHoorayi'' shouted the apOthecary at
the top Of his voice He thought I was
giving him the word to CHEEKY Youth
Companion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18

Sheriff D. n. Burdge took the o'clock
train this afternoon for Leavenworth to
bring back two prisoners who are wanted
here. They are the men who burglar
glarized half dozen farm houses near
Topeka. They were arrested At Leaven-
worth last night by the police there, on
the charge of wearing concealed weap-
ons- Sheriff Burdge is armed with a war
rant charging them with burglary and
grand larceny. Their names are not
known, so the warrants are made in the
names of the traditional John Doe and
Richard Roe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18
NICK CHILDS GONE.

Sheriff. Office Has Information That Ho
Left Town to Avoid Arrest
1t is stated at the sheriff's Office today
that Nick Childs, the notorious colored
jointist, law breaker and politician, has
left town, without telling any of his ac-
quaintances his destination, unle SO they
were his more intimate ones, and they
won't tell He hasn't been seen for four
or five days. Childs has operated a club
in the basement at 7O4 Kansas avenue
and was enjoined by Judge Hazen.
The officers claim to have lately Sc
cured evidence that Childs has shown a
same reckless disregard for the courts
injunction, and if he had stayed few
days longer his arrest for contempt Of
court would have been probable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-18
ON TO WASHINGTON.

The Santa TO Puts in Low Kate for
Knights of Pythtas COncIave-
The Santa Fe road has again taken
the reins in its own hands by annOunc-
ing that it will make 4 one fare round
trip rate for the great Knights Of Pythias
conclave at Washington. D. C.. regard
less of action of other lines.
Dates of sale will be August % and "A:
final limit Sept. s, which can be extend
ed to Sept. is by deposit with joint agent
IN Washington.
There is no restriction to return on
specified dates. Privilege will be allow
ed of coming back to eastern gateways
Of a. r. 6 :. +. R. r. by different line
than that used going. These concessions
are not only available for K. of p. but
are open to general public