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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

ciples. Commissioner Miner, OF the
internal revenue bureau. will dismiss
at once every unnecessary person EN-
ployed in connection with the income
tax at the earliest possible moment,
and as soon as the returns can he class.
fed and tabulated so that the an9pnt
10 be refunded to each person who has
paid his tax is made apparent the bu-
reau will be closed.
No uneasiness Is felt at the internal
revenue bureau as to the danger Of the
contents Of the income tax returns be-
Ing divulged by employees Should,
however, any employee be detected in
making public any information he may
have obtained while in government
employ no time or expense would BE-
spared in bringing him to justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
FOR FREE SILVER.

Oklahoma Republican League Declare for
the White Metal at tho 10 to Ratio.
Souri, ENID, Ok, May %. The Ok
lahoma Republican league met here
Yesterday with go delegates present.
Six hours were spent in discussion OF
the silver question Judge Beekman'
of Avliapails City, Kaq., made the
speech of the day iisalls 4 resolution.
was adopted declaring in favor OF
the free coinage Of silver at a ratio OF
IS to and for protective tariff on
foreign bullion. The following Off
GERS were elected; President. {. W..
alser, Of pawnee; secretary, E. {. Ty-
Ter, Of Kingaslcr; treasurer, A. H.
Walker, OF Perry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

The county superintendent Of the
state who are gathered in convention
in Abilene find themselves not only
In the prettiest, cleanest and most at
tractive residence city in the state
but in county whose district schools
rank with the best in Kansas. The
Sunfower state leads in nothing so
much as in ed Location and while there
is opportunity for Improvement in
our methods Of school management,
excellent results are attained under
the present system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
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Murdoch Will Trv II,

1t is announced on good authority
that the Eagle down in Wichita which
is screaming so Justify through a sill
yer trumpet is not doing it solely for
patriotism or extended circulation.
1t is said Colonel M. M. Murdoch is
looking with eagerness toward the
gubernatoral chair and believes that
he could fill out Morrill's second term
with credit to himself and the state
of Kansas, and that he will try it,
too. The Eagles dissatisfaction with
Morrill,, like that Of the Kansas City
Gazette, is supposed to mean that its
editor is getting ready to secure the
nomination for governor next year
and the race will be made on free
silver platform.
This is certain; II Marsh Murdoch
goes into the fight he will make for
midable candidate for the nomination
and II nominated he will be elected
by the biggest majority given a gov
ernor in many, many years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
KANSAS OIL TESTED.
Experiments Made In Pennsylvania lnsurs
Large and Rich Market.

Experiments Made In Pennsylvania Insurss
a Large and Rich Market.
NEoDEsuA, Kan, May y. Report
has been received about car OF crude
oil sent from the Kansas oil field to
Corapolis, Pa. Practical tests show a
high grade illumination yield OF 80
per cent, $50 degree flash test refined
oil or so per cent, ITO degrees test with
Ii per cent. lubricant, Is per cent
naphtha on asphaltum base with
valuable by-products. The plans
for refinery at Neodesha are
in the hands Of contractors, and the
building will be erected by October !,
This insures u market and opens the
field, which extends from the territory
line south of Sedan In . northeasterly
direction to Allen and bourbon coun-
ties, distance Of from u to 100 miles
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

No one will question the fact that
the readers Of the REFLECTOR make
purchases every year representing a
larger amount Of money than do the
purchases made by the readers of any
other newspaper in this county. And
this ia one Of the great reasons why
the REFLECTOR brings results to adj
yertisers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Now watch the "reiorm" papers
and see them carefully omit to men
ton that Carnegie voluntarily raised
the wages Of $4,000 men ten per cent
because business was Frightening up
and this despite the fact that the
men had signed wage scale for 1895
The Pop plan Of argument is to tell
all a mans bad acts and none Of his
good ones.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
THE INCOME TAX.
The Effect of Its Decision Upon
the Revenues Discussed.
The VIEWS OF SENATOR MORGAN.
lie Thinks 1t Leaves the G0yernment's
Taxing Powers In state OF Wreck
An Extra session Of Congress
Not Probable.

WASHINGTON, May 2s,.--The income
tax decision, Its effect upon the rev.
enues and the probabilities Of an extra
of congress to provide means for sup
plying the deficit were the chief sub
jects Of discussion in official and polit-
ical circles yesterday, Senator Nor
gan, OF Alabama, one Of the ablest
constitutional lawyers in the sen.
ate, said the decision leaves the
taxing powers Of the government in a
state Of wreck. 1t will require long
time to gather up the fragments. Prin-
eiples of taxation which were consid-
cred we'll settled are torn up by this
decision,
How will the question come up In
the senator"
"In connection with the question of
refunding the SIS 900 already collected
and the refund Of the cotton, whisky,
beer and tobacco taxes All these
taxes are as much direct taxes as the
tax on personality and as unconstitu-
tiopal according to Mondays decision
Of tpe Gppreme court"
What can congress de-"
"Of course, replied Senator Morgan,
Congress will have to accept the deci-
sion, but an amendment to the consti-
tuition Is always possible"
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia,
said he thought there was no danger
of an extra session. lie added; Even
with this loss Of income there is a COM
Portable condition Of the treasury. It
has to-day SOo,O0O,00Q surplus In add;
ton to the gold surplus, and ! am sure
that will be sufficient to last until the
meeting Of congress.
Representative Updegraff, repub-
licap, Of Iowa, said. "The tax was
not aR unpopular one in the vest
However, ! think the court did well tQ
declare the whole act void after II had
been devitalized by the first Judgment
| see no necessity for an extra session
Of congress now"
Members of the administration who
are undoubtedly fully acquainted with
the presidents views and purposes
state unhesitatingly that an extra ses-
sion of congress is out Of the question.
Nor is there the least likelihood Of an
other bond issue. The treasury nov
has balance OF over sl02, 900 900, which
is available for all purposes and this
amount is more likely to be increased
than diminished during the next few
months.
It is argued the approaching fruit
canning season Is certain 10 maize g
largely increased demand for sugar,
which, owing to the small supply on
hand, must be imported. The revenues
from this source are confidently ex-
pected to reach several mi lions,
and this. adaea 10 t,e lsrgp
amounts which very soon will
begin to come In from renewed
liquor licenses, will largely augment
the revenues, even should the customs
not meet present expectations All
licenses expire on June 90 in each year,
aud Judging FROM last years revenues
ths recsipts this year from this source
will exceed sd,oOO,0oo, which must DO
paid within the next forty days
In the meantime the expenditures
will be kept down TO the lowest point
copsjstsut with rood business prin-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Our Democratic contemporary
which was so in love with the new
tariff law when 1t was before congress
and was SO certain that reduction
in the direction Of free trade would
increase American trade abroad could
get some valuable information from
the last government report. 1t shows
that the free importations have
actually fallen off, and there has been
an enormous increase in the dutiable
importations, while as for exports
they have fallen off enormously, in
stead Of increasing, as has been
promised.
It shows these facts, too; First, it
has increased the importations &c.,
498, 1884 in seven months time, being
an increase Of 1873 per cent; second,
it has decreased the exports $685.
O4S in the same period, being de-
crease Of 9.4 per cent; third, it has in
creased the imports Of dutiable goods
$67, 1854, 204, being an increase OF 46'2
per cent; and, fourth, it has decreased
the importation Of non-dutiable goods
81, O6O, $50, being a reduction of S.S
per cent.
The total exports of domestic
merchandise during the nine months
ended March 81 amounted to 1912.
67S, 2S4, as compared with 1902, S44,
59S for the corresponding period Of
the previous year The imports fol
the nine months ended March 81,
1896, amounted to $685., 525, $50,
which was an increase Of $54, 655, 443,
as compared with the total for the
corresponding period Of the previous
year. During the nine months
ended March 81, the exports of gold
coin and bullion amounted to $6l,'
629, 1856, which was sSs, 246.0H in
excess of the imports during thu
same period. What this nation needs
to brace up its business interests is Q
return of good old fashioned pro
lection and some wholesome cur
rency legislation. They must g
hand in hand and the latter viii
never help us until the former is als'
secured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

About the only inference to be
drawn from reading our Abilene
contemporaries this week is that
during the past two to sixyears when
they carried the line "Oflicial county
paper" in big type at the head of
their columns they lied, or else they
are lying now. Possibly they lied
both times. Some Of them are built
that way,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

The women propose to have a Bible
Of their own, or rather a translation
Of their own that shall do them
justice. Why shouldn't the sweet
creatures have whole new Bible II
they want it-one with covers cut
bias, Vatican back and empire front.
The have taken everything else they
wanted and the men may as well
make q virtue Of the necessity Of
giving up in this case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
Tho BABY shoy at St. Louls.

ST. Louis, May q. Under the aus:
pieces Of the Woman's Humane society
the baby show opened to-day at the
Exposition building, Three hundred
and fifty babies, among them being
twenty.seven sets of twins, have been
entered, and thirty-fve prominent citi.
Gems OF st. Louis have been selected to
act as Judges of their merits The
show will continue until Friday even
Ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Regent Rogers has been found
guilty Of drunkenness and will prob
ably be fred from the board Of re-
gents Of the State University, 1t is
difficult enough, IT appears. to keep
things straight among the attendants
on that institution without setting .
bad example among the regents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

One Of the amusing things at pres
ent occurring in Dickinson county is
to see the Monitor whose editor is
looking forward to another job in the
state house II Pop administration
can be elected copying every possible
sheer on the present administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

On Thursday 1000 settlers will Sc
cure claims in the Kickapoo country
and 5000 disappointed boomers will
proceed to make them expensive lltl-
cation to hold the land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

A Populist editor knows all about
finance. Of course. and is ever ready
to discuss in positive way the Ma
tional banks. Yet one Of these states
men who resides in Abilene in bis pa.
per this week says the receiver Of the
suspended First National twill ask to
b discharged at this term Of court
1 National bank receiver amenable Ia
s district court Is something now Ia
annnoIal information.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Wheat has reached so cents in Kan
sas City and the indications are that
it will go higher For two years Of
short crops the world has been eat
ing up its surplus and now finds the
supply narrowing down to business
limits. The Kansas farmers are
likely to get as much money for a
half crop this year as for big yield
three years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Not in the west alone is there lack
Of moisture. The level Of the great
lakes is several feet lower than It was
a few years ago. These things go in
cycles and the level will soon COM
mence TO rise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

What Is known as the Sem salary bill has
been declared unconstitutional. WHAT'S the
use OF sending so many lawyers to congress
and to state legislatures II they can't make
laws in conformity with the constitution
Topeka journal.
Great Scott, who ever intimated
that Sem was lawyer If a good
lawyer had been ut hand to give this
districts senatorial representative a
little advice, his record would not ap-
pear such a laundering tizzle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

County Attorney Smith has verified
his understanding Of his own bust
ness. He appears to know better
how to run the Office Of county at
torney than a large majority Of those
who were so anxious to advise him
last winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Mexico has new law making train
robbery punishable with instant death.
1t Is already the practice in this
country when anybody on the train
has the nerve to shoot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Drag does not always count. The
defunct Dispatch claimed up to the
very end Of its career the largest cir
culation in the county, or in the
State, we have forgotten which.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

The Kansas City papers have divided
up western Kansas between Burton
and I.obdell for senator next year.
How much trouble those Missouri
papers save Kansas by debating It's
rnlitiae
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

II the essay by c. B, Hoffman in
the Agora on the future of the Pco-
pies Party was as strong in sense as
it is in literary form 1t would be a
masterpiece. The probability is
that Mr.. Hoffman don't believe It's
predictions himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
TAX CLERKS TO b. DROPPED.

Commissioner Miller Sends Orders TO All
Internal Revenue Collectors
WASHINGTON, May a?.-Commission-
er Miller Of the internal revenue
bureau, this afternoon sent out the
following message to all collectors
of internal revenue, 'pispense with
the services Of all persons em-
ployed under allowances made for the
income tax work at the close OF bust
ness on the 25th inst, reporting at
once the number d scontinued and sal
ary and expenses Above to each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Judge Humphrey Is most promi-
nently mentioned as the candidate OF
the Democrats Of the State for chief
Justice next fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Battle Wan y, rnosc' !fas''ive.
HAMPSTEAD Tex, Ia" Il. "A sher.
ifs posse YESTERDAY m'auia ran across
Bill Jones. the nerr, w'io ,s,.>,inste,l
another negro las. F.ilar lie was
enseonced in thieliet and opened fire
on the posse, which was in The opan.
Deputy Sheriff Wagner was shot in the
shoulder. Jones, aided by the thicket,
escaped again. He wears pillow shares
hanging in front Of and behind him as
armor. lie has plenty of ammunition,
and swears he will not be taken aliye.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
Don't Grumble at Kansas.

Habit has made the Kansas man Il
prumblcr. He finds fault more or
less from the morning Of January !
to the afternoon Of December 81. He
expects too much, he wants nature
to do too much, he has ideals which
he hangs on the stars with reckless
disregard for the number Of projec-
lions for holding such things that the
stellar bodies possess. The Kansas
man iorgcts what his State has and is
accomplishing, iorgets that most OF
us came here poor and what the peo'
pic possess has been made right out
of Kansas soil.
The products of field and stock, in
Kansas alone, for the year ending
March |, 1894, and that year of
comparative failure in crops, were
nearly equal to the whole output of
all the gold and silver mines of the
United States. 1t impresses strongly
the immense Importance Of the agri-
cultural interests Of the State.
The last report Of the secretary of
the Kansas State board of agriculture
shows that products for the preceding
year in Kansas were as follows:
Field products. 6l, 4l3V ~
Live stock products ..........s.a h2,2Ol, ,8 70
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

KANSAS CITY. Kan, May 2s.-The
annual business meeting OF the Kan
sas State sportsmep's association was
held last night and the following otii-
GERS elected for the ensuing year Pr
NJ. A. Brawley. president; W. W. Nell
haney, first vice president; n. Smock'
third vice president; D. Edwards
fourth vice president; Z. L. Diebert,
sfth vice president; W. J. Gregg, sec
rotary, and G. ", Jenkins, treasurer
Frankfort was selected for the next
tournament
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

II seems to us that when remember
that Kansas is young state, that
not only are Its lands but slightly
developed but not all the best
methods in agriculture have been
mastered, that with such a showing
1t is with bad grace that grumbling at
Kansas comes from It's citizens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1895.

1--WE all have our trials" as the
jointist said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

sioux City, ia, people are 10 have a
bridge over the Missouri river between
their city and Covington, Neb. TO COO.
meet the Pacific Short Line railway
with the Sioux City stock yards and
tsrminalA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Severe earthquake shocks were on.
rcrienced on the evening Of the Goth
} S,p!cto, Italy, town located about
~ miles fro,i Rome. Much damage
~, lone and many house were In
iur.I
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
Special Bargain Prices!
This week we will make special low
prices on the following odds and ends, and
also cut prices on regular goods.



$3.50 yards best calico, the Sc kind,
Special price 3 1-2c.
1900 yards light oolored Shirtings, &c kind,
Special price 1-2c.
81 inch striped Percale for Waists and Shirts,
IL 1-2c kind, For loo.
Hosiery and Underwear.
Boys and Misses fine Ribbed Hose, the
IL 1-2c kind, Special price Sc.
Boys ironolad Hose, best wearing goods
made, the 25c grade,
Special price 17c.
Ladies fast black cotton Hose, double heels
and toes, Isle finish, 25c kind, For 15c.
Ladies' fine Balbriggan Vests, ribbed full
sizes, loo kind, For Sc.
Misses and Boys ribbed Vests, the loo grade,
Special price 30.
Silk mitts.
Misses black silk Mitts, fast oolors, the 25c
grade For loo.
Ladies' black silk Mitts, extra heavy, the $50
grade Special price 25c.
Ladies' extra large size Mitts for f1eshy
hands, 25o, 35c. III
Summer Corsets.
Warmers best Net Corset, extra strong,
worth 75c, For 500.
GLADDEN. BROTHERS.
21O Cedar Street, Opposite Postof1ce,
Poultry and Eggs in trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23
Republican Organizer Named.

Topeka, Kan, May aa.-The exeeu-
tive committee Of the Kansas Repub.
lican league has appointed $. R. Whar:
ton. Of Topeka, to be state organizer,
Mr. Wharton's business will be to visit
every county in the state and give local
republican organizations a boost. Mr..
Wharton is . stump speaker OF note,
He is familiar figure In Kansas con-
yent'ons
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-23

Total .,..,..,,..,....* l9 $3.50, 500 o.
The annual report of the secretary
of the treasury at Washington shows
that the productions oiprecious metals
to have been for the same year.
Gold, .,n.,.,.....,,,,,.,,,,s'f 30,"oO'uV
Silver. I1,57o,0OO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-14
PRAYER fOg INGLRsOLL.

A few days ago It was mentioned In
the NEWS that Christian EndoAvorers
had Agteei 10 pray for the convention
Of Colonel Ingefsoll. Undoubtedly the
Intention OF the origlastors OF this I'M
derlaklng was good, although they
probably lA6ored under some miscon.
eop,iol concerning the true nature OF
prayer. There 10, indesd, In the early
history Of the Christian Church what
at hrs. slsnt msy appear 10 be a precs-
deu,. We read OF the Nazareues lift
ing up their voice In united supplloa.
tons to the Almighty, ana shortly
Afterwards OF the miraculous CONVEX
sion OF Saul, the prosecutor, and the
crest" enjoyed by the Christians for
short time, as II in answer 10 that
unl;ed prayer.
But the circumstance IL really no
parallel 10 tue present one. The
Infant Church WAS at the time
threatened with destruction before
It's mission had been falalled; its
mtmbsrs, therefore, united In prayer
for the manifestation OF the divine
power AS testimony to lie snemlss.
the Lord answered that rsquest OF
His children by the conversion OF Saul
AMI perhaps by M Incident OF another
nature, for at that time Caligula A.
tempted to set up his statue ia the
Holy OF HOLES, aud the conformation
Of the Jews at the contemplated profa.
nation was no great 50 to divert their
attention from the Christians for the
time being. Tho latter received rest"
ana TO their number WAS added one
who was destined TO become their
standard bearer In tho world. The
prayer was answered, but In way not
dreami OF by the humble supplicants.
In all essential parts that historical
prayer 10 different from that Of the
Christian Endeavorsr. Saul VI Tar
us was no Ingersoll, and Ingsr.
soil IL In no sente Saul.
Tho matter seems TO have attracted
a.ueh attention throughout the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-12-14
FAMILY AND ,lapLa nlcoRDs.

The spirit Of record keeping has dc.
velopei " n considerable extent Of
late among the members OF the Church.
A probable reason for this 10 tho
fac, that theRsubleot has recently
been agiiated In the community.
AZ result there has been
demand for a simplified form OF
family record. THIS establish ment
l. now In position to. adequately
SUPPLY ihl, want, In the shape ola
new AMI easily understood style OF
ooh, by means Of which each family
together with all lite branches and or
shools-may keep com, endious
record OF all tho leading incidents In
the life OF each Of its members. The
nrsl part Of the book provides for the
listing Of the initial family and
each branch Of Il. Il also serves
AS an index 10 the individual
par. OF the record. indicating tho page
on which II can be found. The second
division, a. Indicated, 10 Intended to
comprise relation OF Incidents con.
necIed with individuals. The closing
part lie ruled In ordinary form and IL
Intended TOT use In Jo,Iing down state.
menls Of general character relating
to the family,or for any other appfopri.
ate purpose.