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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-28

places it on level with that of Tyler or
Pierce, and for signal offences against
the national sense OF decorum and
duty"
'It is scarcely year since Mr.. Bu-
chanan [Clevelandl assumed the reins at
Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
The Baltimore Plan"

Much has been said Of the "Balti-
more plan" Of national currency
which President Cleveland evidently
took for his model in his financial re-
marks in his annual message. The
plan is as follows. 1t proposes to
amend the National Bank Act so as no
longer to require government bonds
rs security for circulation, but pro-
vide safoty-fund instead to allow
the banks to issue circulation to 80
per cent OF their paid-up, unimpaired
capital, and, in an emergency, 70 per
cent. All notes Of failed banks are to
be redeemed by the government, as
under the present law A guarantee,
or satety-fund, equal to per cent Of
The outstanding circulation, is to be
accumulated and maintained by
gradual taxation upon such circula-
ton. From this fund the govern
mcnt Is to redeem notes of failed
banks. The government also retains
prior lien upon the assets Of failed
banks, including stockholders liabil-
ity, as now provided by law, in order
to replcnish this safety-fund and pro-
tcct itself against possible loss. Such
a law operates at present in Canada
except that the Canadian law allows
circulation to the par Of unimpaired
capital, and the government assumes
no responsibility for the redemption
OF failed banks notes beyond the ap.
plication Of the 5 per cent fund.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

Here Is very significant paragraph
we find in the Concordia Blade, a very
bitter populist paper; On looking
over our advertising columns the
other day We made the discovery that
we were getting $50 a month for adj.
vcrtising from Republicans and 40
cents a month from populists. We
also discovered that there are three
Republican houses that pay us each
more than the work Of the court
house is worth to us and all the Pop
ulist business men thrown in. And
this, too, after lying awake nights
studying up mean things to write Of
the Republican party and good things
to say Of the Populist party, We
sometimes think we arc a little nm
grateful toward Republicans, but
what Of the Populists toward us'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
THURSDAY, DEC. IS, 1894.
Merry Christmas.

The merriest time Of all the year il
At hand again and the REFLECTOR eel.
ebrates the glorious holiday season
as usual by giving It's readers IN
extra feast Of good things in It's IN
teresting pages.
We hope that every reader will en-
joy the occasion TO the utmost NAV
Santa Claus leave at every home into
which tho REFLECTOR makes It's regu-
lar visits bounteous gifts Of things
both pretty and useful. The past
year has had It's usual variety Of ups
and downs. May all the latter faIc
from memory when Christmas morn.
Ing dawns and only the CHEEKY pleas
ant hours be recalled.
Again we wish our readers a Merry
Christmas and as Tiny Tim observed,
"God bless us, every one,'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
SMALL DIVIDENDS PAID.


Assignee John Johntz today com.
menced paying another dividend on the
personal estates OF c. H. Lebold and
J. NJ. Fisher, 2 and 8 per cent
respectively, about 5000 being sub
Iect to payment on the claims. 1t
was intended at first to pay and 9
per cent but notice was received yes
terday that the holders Of the
Missouri coal land securities, $50, 900
in all, will probably enter suit to
transfer their claims from the COM
pany to the personal estates and make
them lien on the personal assets.
In view Of the possibility that such a
claim might be substantiated the as
signee was compelled to make a
smaller dividend and thus retain a
surplus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
THOMAS KIRBY, BANKER.
Passing Years Add to the Strength Of
This Leading Firm.

When the bank statements are Off
cially published there is always an
eager scanning Of that Of the Bank Of
Thomas Kirby to see two things:
How much gold is in his vault and
how much more cash he carries than
banks usually do. And both figures
make people stare for it is notable
that Kirby's Bank is nearly always
better fixed for the yellow metal than
any in central Kansas and It is usu-
ally found to have more than half Of
It's deposits in cash in the vault, in.
stead Of the one-fifth required by law.
The two decades during which the
old reliable bank has been in business
here have constantly added to It's
strength. At the last statement Nov.
2, 1894, it had slls,o66,2l deposits;
sl39, l4l.74 loans; real estate amount
ing to S22,S65 besides its capital
stock OF $50, 900, and cash on hand
and sight exchange $47,342.36. Those
figures are more eloquent than words.
Mr.. Kirby is assisted in the banks
management by Cashier A. W. Liv-
ingston and Assistant Cashier John
Lott, two Of Abilene's most reliable
young men and worthy of every con
iidence. The bank is a credit to Abb
lene and Dickinson county AS it has
always been.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
TO BANQUET THE PLAYERS.
The Football Team to Be Given Q
Complimentary Spread.

Abilene knows good thing when
it sees it and does not wait until
after death to honor its distinguished
citizens. The football team is going
to get a slice Of glory next week when
the citizens will tender the club q
swell banquet at the Pacific hotel.
The tables will be spread for about 80
guests and Manager A. j. Cowles will
spare no pains to make the occasion n
delightful one throughout. There
wi i be in addition to the banquet a
brief toast program and music. The
party will include no ladies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The price Of farm fire insurance was
advanced Sunday all over Kansas
from 30 to 50 cents on the 800 Of
risk. The rate was put into effect by
h. Clsrksou, who is at the head Of
what Is called the "Kansas rating and
inspecting bureau but it is under.
stood that the order came from what
il known as the Chicago commits
sion" which is supposed to have
obtained It's Information and instruc-
ton from the generals agents in charge
Of the Kansas territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
Irrigation Foolishness.

Irrigation Is a good thing bat there
Is no reason for irrigation enthusiasts
tics to make fools OF themselves. The
latest scheme, preached in all appar.
ent seriousness, Is to dam the great
canons on the east side OF the Rocky
mountains and store the water al n
cost Of $50, 900, 900 or more-and the
man who is advocating it is Repre-
sentatiyc-elect Andrews Of Logan
county, Kansas. II such dams were
built rs Mr. Andrews suggests it
would inundate all Of the great South
Park and back water up clear to the
second range. Cripple Creek would
be about POO feet under water and
Leadyille would become a sort Of a
seaport town. 1t is strange that none
Of the Sunilower states statesmen do
not advocate piping water down from
the seas OF Mars. II would be as SEN
sible as some Of their present ideas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
HaH--Os go
ENTERPRISE.

Levi llumbargar visited friends in
Enterprise Sunday evening.
Rev. Beltz of Enterprise and Mr..
Wright of BelOt are assisting at the
revival services at the college.
The Enterprise dancing club gave
another of their enjoyable dances at
the opera house on Wednesday eve.
c. ". Parker Of the Topeka Losu
Co. is doing business here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McWhirk left Tues.
day night for Perry, Oklahoma, where
they will reside permanently.
viii Ehrsam was in Kansas City
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Royce, who has been visiting
Mrs. c. NJ. Case for the past week,
left for his home in Connecticut Mon.
day night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
ABOUT PEOPLE.


ID. b. Horton Of Woodbine was here
on business.
John Witter, q well to DO farmer
living south Of Enterprise, was in the
city on business.
Mr.. and Mr.. Clarence Taylor and
Miss Sadie Hatfield Of Ridge were
shopping in town.
7. +. German. one Of the farmers Of
east Dickinson who has made o sue
cess, was In town.
Lyman Field Of Lawrence, formerly
Of Solomon, is looking after his large
real estate interests in the county.
Herman Oesterrich and son, two OF
the men who have made success in
southeast Dickinson, were in the city.
Ed Arnold, the popular postmaster
Of Chapman, accompanied by his wife,
was in the city to see the football
game.
Miss Grace Gulick, Of Peoria, Ills,
arrived on the Rock Island last even
ing for a visit with her brother, ".
p. Gulick.
J. b. Matthews Is here visiting his
old time Pennsylvania friend, J. H.
Taylor. He is en- route home from a
trip to California.
j. X. Van Worst, one Of north
Dickinson's substantial farmers, was
buying holiday goods in town and
called on the REFLECTOR.
T. G. Brewer, 4 Banner township
farmer who has many friends and
acquaintance in the city, was here
buying pretty presents for Christmas.
Hon. II. c. Harvey was in from
Flora. He says the wheat in north
west Dickinson is not suffering but
needs moisture before winter sets in.
G. N. Carver, one OF central Kan
sas' leading stockmen, has gone to
Pennsylvania to spend the holidays
with relatives and remain most Of the
winter.
r. 5, Kleier, one OF Willowdale's
Leading farmers, was n pleasant Re-
fLEcToR caller. he sends the great
moral weekly to his sou John who is
n success In California.
l., A. Davis, owner Of the Holland
creamery, was In town. He has just
sold the creamery to the Belle Springs
and will give all his atten-
ton to his Gypsum City and Mar
luette plants. The new owners take
next Saturday,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

Among the prominent candidates
Tor the position Of railroad commits.
sioner is II. c. Taylor, a leading
hardware man Of the southwest, re.
siding at Lyons. Mr. Taylor is said
to be admirably equipped for the pos
itlon and besides being large shipper
has thorough familiarity with railroad
ratps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
New Bridge at Solomon.

solomon Sentinel; The Geo. +.
King Bridge company Of Des Moincs,
Iowa, has secured the contract for
building the iron bridge across the
solomon river west Of our city, The
work of building It's foundations will
be commenced Of once. The bridge
will be 1870 feet long and costs Saline
county sL79l. The approaches on
this side. of it will be made SO that
the road will come in line with Main
street Of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

You are certain of failure if you
do not look after the little details.
The little foxes spoiled the grapes.
The little leak sank the ship.
Teachers are proverbially poor hnan-
ciers and it is due largely to the
fact that they never learn to appre.
clate little expenditures. The money
comes to them in a bulk and is paid
out in little bits before they are
aware of it. A little time wasted
here, little lack of preparation
there, an unkind word and the
teachers influence is lost in the
school. Once lose the respect of q
child and months of effort and Kind.
ness cannot fully restore it.
Mr. lad. Gray, Mr.. Hollar's bax.
err in Abilene, is a practical taxi.
dermlst and somewhat of a hunter.
tie has mounted a number of native
birds and animals, and they are as
natural as life. On Dec. Sd he pre-.
scented a mounted prairie chicken, a
duck, and young rabbit to the
County High School. They will be
highly appreciated as the museum
is very small.
The members of the Chapman
Teachers Reading Circle are strly.
ing to make it the largest circle in
the county. We suggest that the
other circles organize a vigorous
campaign and we will report the
one that comes out ahead, There
are four circles that are nearly equal
and none has enrolled all the teach.
ers in its vicinity, We intend to 90
to Topeka with 100 names enrolled,
Help us,
No person has right to hold a
district Office unless he resides in the
district.
The district board has no legal
right to contract with one OF its
to furnish fuel or do
else for the school dis
lrict.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

In a communication to the Topeka
Advocate on what he calls the Popu-
IS GLORIOUS defeat" VIM. Ramsey
OF Solomon says: $50 far as | heard,
not one of our [Populist speakers
used personal abuse. 1t was always
an appeal to reason, to conscience
and humanity" 1t is painfully evil
dent that Mr. Ramsey did not attend
any Populist meetings and absolutely
certain that he did not listen to Fred
Closes abusive, unmanly TRADE in
the Abilene opera house. Mr.. Ram
sey probably means well and he is
very shrcwd to put in the words $50
far as HEARD
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
Burton for .. s. Senator.

Hon, J. X. Burton Of Abilene Is q
candidate for United States senator to
succeed Hon. John Martin. II Is with
no little degree Of satisfaction that
the REFLECTOR and the citizens Of
Dickinson county have watched the
growing interest and enthusiasm with
which the candidacy Of Mr.. Burton
has been received throughout the
state. While II Is true that Mr.. Bur-
ton Is a resident Of this county and
we are all proud ofhim, we are also
aware that his fame and work for the
past fourteen years cannot be hcmmed
in by county lines, and that he is to-
day one Of the most prominent citi-
zcns OF the state OF Kansas. Without
disparaging the fitness Of any other
Of the eminent gentlemen who are
aspiring to the same position, there is
no question Of the superior fitness Of
Mr.. Burton for senator. He is In the
very prime Of life, splendidly equipped
mentally and physically for the high
Office to which he aspires. He is
ripe scholar, a brilliant orator, a pro-
found student OF political questions,
fine lawyer and an honorable and
cultured gentleman and has had q
large experience as legislator, all Of
which are requisite qualifications for
tho most useful statesman in the
highest lawmaking power OF the
nation.
He has participated in every nation
al campaign since 1876, and his work
has extended from Maine to Colorado.
And especially has he been influential
In the upholding of the doctrines Of
true Republicanism in this state since
the unfortunate invasion oiPopulism.
In 1892, when many other prominent .
Republicans hesitated and kept silent,
Mr.. Burton boldly challenged the
Populisi leader, Senator PETER, to a
Joint discussion, and it Is universally
that in these debates Mr..
Burton SO completely disclosed the
fallacies Of Populist doctrines that
from that date the Populist party has
been Oh the defensive in this state,
In that campaign he lend the fight
IN the Fifth district against an i'm
nenSe opposition majority Of nearly
linc thousand In 1890, and reduced
hat majority to 1920.
In selecting Mr.. Burton for United
states senator the legislature will
lonor the great state of Kansas, and
he citizens Of the state will once more
rave q voice in both branches of the
national congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

There is something refreshing in
the unexpectedly modest remark of
the president at the close of his mes.
sage that he recognizes that the au'
thority to legislate for the country
rests wholly with congress. This is
q recent conclusion for Grover. He
has evidently come over to the opin-
ion Of Artomus Ward who observed
that "when see a snaix sticking his
head ont Of n hole, | act on the theory
that that hole belongs to that snaix.'
-TCunitnl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
Hprsemen Change.

Abilene will tomorrow lose one Of
her leading horsemen In tho removal
Of Henry Strawn to Dallas, Texas,
where he takes charge Of valuable
string of flyers for Texas parties. Mr.,
Strawn is a gentleman whom no town
can afford to lose Always gentle
manly and popular, an expert horse
man capable of the best things as
driver and trainer, he will be an ac-
QUESTION to the Lone Star state. lie
has had charge of some of Kansas
best horses, for several years those
OF Low Il Case and has made model
record. The REFLEcr0R wishes him
much prosperity.
Mr.. Strawn will be succeeded as
manager of the fair ground stables
and the horses Of Messrs. Low and
Case by 0, NJ, Keats, for several years
driver for r. !. Lee, the well known
Topeka horsemap. Mr.. Keats,as the
driver Of the famous Pansy McGregor,
the only Kansas horse that beat the
worlds yearling record. He drove
her at Holton when she made her
famous record Of 2i243 as u yearling
and at Galesburg, ILL.,, when she made
2Il2 as a two year old. He also
drove Mary, by McCullamore when
she lowered the worlds yearling
record. He will be welcomed by the
horsemen of central Kansas and we
are glad to sec him locate in this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

tilobe-Democrat; Americans who
have reached the age Of 50 have never
seen a bank not protected by the
guarantee Of Uncle Sam, and have
never lost a dollar in broken bank
currency. They shonld ask their
fathers about the old era Of state Wild
cat rags, when every business safe
had stack Of worthless money, when
currency had to be sold daily at dis
count before bank deposit could be
made, when n mechanic was afraid to
keep ten dollar bill over Sunday,
and when cashiers had to consult a
publication called the "I,ank Note
Detector' over every little payment
Of money, Those were great old
times--for bunco banking and money
shaving. Secretary Carlisle's talk Of
state banks will not 60 down with
men whose memory reaches back that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The new occupation tas Of Abilene
Is not so much different from the old
one but 1t has u few improvements as
the test Of time has shown their neces-
sity. The ordinance has proved q
good and not bnrdensome one and
has served a useful purpose. One of
these days Abilene will be out of the
financial forests and then such meas
ures will be unnecessary. For the
present 1t is best to pay as we 90.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
Dlphtheria Not Spreading.

The cases of diphlherla In town arc
reported as getting along nicely,
Miss Thompson continues to improve
and her recovery Is expected, Two
children of Matt Barber are i'll with
the disease but their cases are not
considered serious.
Supt. Gray has Issued an order that
no children from afflicted families
shall be admitted to the schools With
outa certificate from the physician
as to their health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The Democracy having made a
complete and deplorable Iizzlc of
tariff reform now proposes to 60 into
business on new platform, "currency
reform" Judging from its abso-
lutte failure in the handling Of the
tariff II can scarcely help business
conditions by monkeying with finance
direct. The best thing for Democ.
racy to do is to lie very low and get
out of the responsibility of power
just as soon as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13


American Investments, Buffalo.
Would 1t be possible to induce a
Populist to buy farm in locality
where titles were in grave doubt, or
where there was no regard for
property rightsp Scarcely. And
yet, these populists growl because
capitalists Withdraw their invest
mcnts when laws are passed which
have the effect Of endangering the
security pledged for their funds No
wonder the election was a surprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The supreme court has decided that
1t is not necessary to blow in tho
$1,000 cholera fund until cholera has
at least left China. The court is too
liberali It should draw the line as far
IL this direction as Armenia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The state equal suffrage convention
did two good things: Elected Mrs.
Laura Johns president and decided
not to ask for any rcsubmission of
the suffrage amendment. 1t is re-
tresbiug to see a convention that
Knows the right thing to do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The Democratic editors who have
in their blind partisanship stood
around and howled that putting. II
tariff on sugar was the very thing TO
make people happy will please notice
that President Cleveland does not
agree with them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The Democratic administration is
demoralising the country as fast as
possible and the end will come in
1896 when the country will 60 into
the hauds Of a reccivcr-and the
receiver will be the Republican party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

There Is blood on the moon at
Junction City. The mayor has order
ed and decreed that hereafter all
joints shall pay into the city a
monthly tax Of $50. The Sentinel
takes him to task for not letting well
enough alone. The joints have been
paying $50 per month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

After January |, 1895, there will be
uniform rate Of postage cents for
each half ounce-to all foreign coun-
rlcs' with q few exceptions, including
Canada and Mexico, to which the rate
il y cents
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

Judas brought good price CON.
pared with some Of the Republican
iloppers like II. B. Kelly who jumped
to the Pop party because The,
thought It would win and they got
about 5000 for their services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The reorganization Of the farmer,
alliance Is about as practicable as re,
suscitation of corpse Kansas may
have farmer organizations (and they
are a good thing but never the
farmers alliance again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

There was one unanimous action
in congress Tuesday. Everybody
agreed that PETERS financial bills
were pure nonsense and they were all
dumped inthe wastebasket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The selection Of James l.. King,
Kansas City Journal correspondent at
Topeka, Us state librarian was u good
one We are always glad to see a
newspaper man get something.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

Most Of the Kansas day banquet
speakers will be allowed to choose
their own subjects this year. Charles
M. Sheldon Of Burlingamc will re-
spond to kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

The safe thing for the country is
not to have any Democratic revision
Of our banking laws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

For Fine Photographs

Call at Hansbrough's photo car. Spec
ial prices given until the 2Srd. II
you want photos for Christmas pres
ents call at once so as to give time to
finish. t&c
j. A. HANsBRouGH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13

Lewelling Is going to write a mes.
sage and then he will Join Debs in
obscurity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-12-13
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Dunlap \ Knox block stiff hats at
Bearce's.

Dunlap \ Knox block stiff hats at
Bearce's.
-Ebcn Lopez will open q grocery
and cigar store Mt Moonlight. Mr..
Lopez Is rustler and will give the
people Of that community a lrst-class
store.
! Bearce will save you money on an
overcoat.
-supt. shirk has a paper, THE
Ideal Kansas County Superinten-
dent, before the State Teachers as
sociation, to meet at Topeka Dec. 27.
/ Christmas mutllers, neck ties,
collars and cuffs at Bearce's.
The county commissioners adj
Journed at noon. They accepted the
sutphen's Mill bridge repairs, APP
proved bonds, and visited the poor
farm.
Dress suits at Bearce's.
DIR, T. N. Gum, of Chapman,
leaves soon for Aurora, Ills. He has
been long one Of the county's leading
physicians and has many friends who
will regret seeing him depart.
Up to date suits and overcoats at
Bearce's. 1s9-3t eodslc