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The advocate., 1895-08-21

retained In state institutions. It might
inquire into the matter of enforcing the
prOhibitory law TO the extent that Marsh
Murdoch Wonld want to know why
Leavenworth was unmolested and Wich.
its closed tight. Additional evidence to
sustain Atherton's certificates Of char.
acter might be called for. Morrill, might
be interrogRted az to that contingent
fund episode. Warden Lynch might have
to explain how he came to do q num-
Der Of things that Dick Chase was fired
doing. Some business republican might
want information as to how the taxpSy-
ers were benefited by the expenditure Of
large sums Of money in worthless inves-
LEGATIONS. Anthony might be called on
to state why he is trying to tear down
the fraternal insurance companies OF the
state. That railroad assessment matter
might be inquired into and some ques-
tions asked chat could not be
easily answered. Some inquisi-
tive person might want an ex-
planstion as to why it takes q dozen
extra employees at the state house to do
the work formerly done by the Popu-
lists. Contractors might want inRorms-
tion as to why Mayor Fellows gets oil
of the stats contracts. Embarrassing
questions might be asked Dawes. He
might have to tell why Pitcher is not in
the penitsntiRry. Some iErevsrent per-
son might suggest that he read up a
little on matters pertaining to the prao-
tlOe Of law. II might be necessary 10
have few opinions from him before the
above questions could bs satisfactorily
answered.
The leaders were wise in their de-
termination to prevent the assembling
Of republicans this year. IL Bcsthing
rebuks must come they want it delayed
as long as possible.
Il is different with the Populists.
They have not threatened TO hold a con-
ventiOn. They are solid on all ques-
tions Of principle and are satisfied with
their state committee. They are not
inclined to make partisan fight on the
chief justiceship and will not do 30 IN.
less it appears that Judge Martin is not
an honest judge. Some Of them long
sgo signed the petition Ror Martins
nomination. Populists have had some
bitter experience with partisan republi-
can judges, and ought to be glad to help
elect one who can rise above party pref.
The advocate., 1895-08-21
THE MUzZLE OF A GUN

| Andueed Une Republican BOOdler to DisgOFge,
But He TeStifes Against POpulists.
EDITOR ADVOoATB:-So many Of the
pencil drivers employed on the Capital
have been enjoying themselves in the
mountains OF Colorado during the past
few weeks that the "smut machine" Of
thas establishment has not been run to
it's full capacity, and in order to supply
the demand and maintain their reputa
tion 1t has become necessary for them
to draw on the fertile brains Of their
"brother liars" Of the republican press
who cannot afford a summer vacation.
In the Capital of the 18Th inst. there
is published at the head OF the editorial
column an article copied from the Ft.
Scott Monitor, which is strictly in line
with the lying statements sent out by
this brood Of unmitigated aCoundrsls.
Not satisfied with relating their aide Of
the story as to the connection Of one or
two POpulists with 8 lot Of republican
thieves in the sale Of questionable bonds
to the school fund commissioners, the
name OF OK State Treasurer BiddIS Ia in
troduCed in the article by the statement
that "it is reported that he received S4OO
to induce him to register the warrants" ("
etc. Not q particle Of testimony was
introduced before the committee that
would implicate Mr.. Biddle, or any at
taChe OF the treasursr's Office, with hav-
ing done otherwise than perform their
duty with the strictsst fidelity. But
facts out no figure 10 the estimation Of
these character Rssasslns who have sank
30 low In the scale Of human degrade.
tion that they feel proud TO act in the Ca
paCity OF sCavsnger for the most corrupt
and dishonest gang Of parasites that
ever controlled the destinies Of the once
g. o. p.
They studiously avoid reference to the
part acted By their raaoslly friends in
these transactions and fail to inform
thSir readers that the republican who
testified before the committee. and on
whose statement they place such reli-
anCe, is the same individual who, while
occupying the position Of bond clerk in
the Office Of the superintendent Of public
instruction during Humphreys admin
istrstiOn, drew el,665 from the state
treasury on false prstsnses, for bonds
that were never purchased, retained the
money for nearly two years, and when
the shortage was discovered by the as
tistsnt treasurer. was compelled at the
muzzls Of revolver in the hands Of the
then secretary Of state to Sign over his
property to make good the steal and save
his party from the disgrace Of an sxpos-
ure. Nor do they publish the fact that
the 1915, which he told the committee
was paid to have q bond transaction
completed, and intimAted that It went
TO the trssaurera Office, was q debt that
tbe bank thst sold she bonds 70 the
The advocate., 1895-08-21

viii ever increase. And al land rIr IN
value, or rent increases, wsgass
share going to ths user Of land--rrrt
fall This is true now, and under Sui
present system OF land tonure, ever wilI
be, whether it DO a Lord SCully: sn
Astor, OK neighbor Jones, who owns Shs
land.
It Ia held that ohattel slavsry wsa
wrong, in chat ii deprived Che sIavs II
the right TO enjoy Gil the fruits q hla
own labor. The slave was not moEs II
slave because hiA owner lived Ia SONS
foreign land.
When we make q comparison h.r
tween ChAttsl BlSvory whore Che matter
knew his slave and the slave his master,
with industrial slavery, where ons 1ann
owns the land on which another muss
llve-where the owner and user az aha
land do not know each other -evsgy-
thing is in favor OF the former syassm.
For, IL own o slave, am intersstsd Id
him, and when he is hungry, will sso bo
La fed; IL naked, procure him clothes; q
houBeless, Will sec shat he Ia properly
sheltered. Now, change ths Isw,
whereby formally held the slave; st
him free; he cannot live except 0n land,
it / own the land, / may sara nct
whether the man be fed, or clothed ~
housed; il is no direct concern of mino
IL he suffer, for IL he does not pay ms
my price for che use OF my land, he can
60 and suffer even death and starvation,
Coz there are millions Of other lsndIasa
men who will give mo oil they produces
except poor living, to get tosaas NV
land.
81. G." speaks OF Lord Soully'a 3 mlls
lion acres Of land, and it soomR thas iA III
"acres" that is the great bugAbop. Why,
there are ten aud tWolVe-scro lotala
Chicago and New York city on WhiCh
che laDdleGs Americans must pay moEe
rent than Lord SOully's estate Oollecsg
from his 8 million aOroR There saFe
acres In Nsw York more valuable than
any gold mine on earth, yield Q larger
revenue 90 economic rent.
When we consider the land qusatioa
seriously, we SEQ Ii Is not acres but land
values that must be taken in ConBidera.
tion. And what causes land Valums
Population and the power Of labor tc
produce wealth. When intelligence lu-
Crsases TO such an extent that We win
know enough to take the land values
that the community produces, Cox che
benefit Of the community, foreign laud-
lords 90 well az domestic ones will cease
to have the power to rob che ussE of
land.
Let the discussion 90 on until The
bare land 10 as free as the cir we brsathss
until Rll men have the same free right
70 the use Of the BtOrs-houas OF al
wealth 90 though they had been born Q
hundred or q Thousand years ago.
r 7. sNRDKER.
The advocate., 1895-08-21

Coins Financial School, Tale OF Two
Nations, or any other Of the Harvey
pamphlets free with each dollar SUBJ
scription 70 the ADVOCATE.
The advocate., 1895-08-21

WAeR NlIRg aavegl90rV HsntI0a AdY0ell1
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
GOVERNORS OPINIONS.


The Chicago Record Publishes Comments
on the Message.
CnIcAGo, Dec. 9.-The Record pub
lished yesterday the following mes.
sages from governors in regard to the
presidents message;
Atlanta, Ga.-The presidents message Is q
correct Interpretation Of the Monroe doctrine,
md the Venezuelan question furnishes case
which calls for Its enforcement The people
Of Georgia will approve Of the message OF tho
prosident-W c. Atkinson Governor.
Richmond, Va 1t is strong, pointed and di.
rect and can leave no doubt as to his position.
II is characteristic OF the man, courageous and
truly American. There will bo no retracton
on his part The Monroe doctrine Is the very
woof and web Of the policy upon the main
tenance OF which depends our safety against
European aggrandIzement, and the greed and
ayarice OF European powers. Charles n
0Ferrall
Burlington, Vt President Clevcland's mes
sage Is unmstakable in Its tone and will un-
doubtedly meet with the approval Of tho ma
jorlly Of the people OF the United States with
out regard to party consider 1t an act Of
hostility to the United States for Great Britain
TO attempt to acquire more territory on this
continent, and we must vigorou ly assert our
rights, and prevent IL w oodbury, Governor
boise, 1da--I am proud Of the manner in
which the president has declared his Amerl-
canism The people OF Idaho will support him
In the field II need bo In maintaining the po-
sitlon he has taken.-W j. Mcconnell, Gov
ernor.
Montgomery, Ala.-Presldent Cleveland's
Venezuela message is soundly American, The
congress should take his advice and give the
country practical Monroe doctrine and make II
International law II 1t Is not-William C.
Oates.
sacramento, Cal President Cleveland's
message Is able. wise and timely, and will
meet the approval Of the peo lie Of the United
States whose views Il voices. s.--James II, Budd,
Governor
Columbus. 0.-Renlyine to your dispatch OF
this date touching z es l'nl Cleveland's Vene-
kuelan message, 1t Is nv judgment that the
presidents firm and digiiaed statement Of the
adherence OF our government to the Monroe
doctrine will comm ind the approval Of the
people Of Ohio, His mess 90 eniores with
strength and yigor ths position OF the United
States In its r lillon with Europeln powers
Tor more IN n 2 relrs II is Amoric IN in
eller and spirit ami in calm and disposition
ate manner uphods the honor Of the nation
and insures It's security ~ iiliam Mckinley
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
CONGRE ESSIONAL.

rhe neadlnr a. tho prcssIdcnt,s Messau,
the Principal Business In 10th Houses.
WASHINGTON, Dec IS, Tho presi.
dents message on the Venezuelan ques
tion occupied the main attention OF
the sena te during It's brief session,
MANY memorials CONCERNING the f'uhar
revo'ut'on ana lurR'sl' ,nassacres were
presented senator Oal'' OF Florida
oneree y resolution 70 investigate
aiiegea e'ectloh irregularities III
ficrids.
Az inns point the message from the
pres'dent was received Mr' Morgan
chairman OF the committee on foreign
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
The tSiiMAic cS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. The yearly
statement prepared by the clerks OF
the senate and house committees on
appropriations, comparing, by bills,
estimates Of regular annual appropria.
tions for the fiscal year 1906 with those
for 1897, with the estimates for 1907,
and showing the aggregate of esti-
mated regular annual and pei manent
appropriations and amount Of esti-
mated revenues for 1897, has been
made public. The statement gives the
net increase estimates Of regular an
nual appropriations for 1897 over same
for 1896 as "a, ,56l, ,5o3, and the increase
estimates Of permanent annual appro-
priations for 1897 over same for 1896
IS, $50, eO4, making the total increase
estimates for 1897 over iS9o slo,54l, 7Oz
The net increase and the estimates OF
regular annual appropriations for 1897
over regular annual appropriations for
1895 is placed at SIS, ,Ols, 5l2, and the In
crease estimates Of permanent annual
appropriations for 1897 over perma-
nent annual appropriations for 1896 at
50, $50, ,2O4, and the total increase esti'
mates for 1907 over appropriations for
1905, exclusive Of deficiencies and mis-
cellaneous, $50, 90s,7l5.
The amount Of estimates OF regular
annual appropriations for 1897 is $685.
$50, ,O34, aud the amount Of estimates OF
permanent annua! appropriations for
1907 Sll0, ,o54, 100, the total estimates oi
regular permanent annual appropria'
tions for 1897 being s5O7, 1884, 1914.
The amount OF estimated revenue fol
1897 is Sy75. 900, 900, and amount OF esti
mated postal revenues for 1897 is ss9,
1908, 100. making the total estimated
revenue OF 1897 s404, 79S, 100.
Excess Of estimated appropriations
exclusive Of deficiencies and misrel
laneous) over estimated revenues fol
1897 is s4s,o9l, ,073, and excess Of esti
mate in the revenues over estimated
appropriations exclusive Of $50, 00O, o0'
for sinking fund and exclusive Of de
ficiencies and miscellaneous) for ls9'
10, 90S, 926
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
AN EARLY CONVENTION.

Chairman Leland, of Kansas, VIII Call tho
Republican State Committee Together
Soon.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 9l.-Cy Leland,
who was lately promoted to a position
on the executive committee OF the re-
publican national committee, was in
Topeka yesterday, In conversation
with correspondent Mr.. Leland said
that he favored an early convention
for the election Of delegates to the na'
tional convention, and would cal
the state committee, Of which
he is , chairman, together in
a short time for the purpose OF fixing
the time, place and representation fol
the convention. I'm addition to the
national convention" Mr.. Lelant
added. II am in favor Of having the
state convention nominate the candi
date for congressman-at-large. Thil
not only would make the convention
more interesting, but would relieve
the convention which will be called tt
nominate state officers"
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. si.-So far as
known 50 lives were lost in the Com
mock mine disaster. Nearly all The
victims were natives Of North Caro-
lima. The search for bodies is still go
ing on. The accident is supposed tC
have been caused by an explosion o.
dynamite, a large quantity of which
was kept on hand for blasting pur
nOsas
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
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THEY MUST Ply UP.

Since the santa Fs Was Re-Organized
Wages Of Employees an BE 1arnisheed.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 2l.-The
merchants of Argentine and other
Santa Fe towns where many CT the EN-
ployes are massed are rejoicing over
the recent sale of the road about as
heartily as the bondholders who en-
gineered the reorganization. This
ioy is not for the reason that the mer-
chants expect to do more business, but
simply because the wages OF the men
can now be garnisheed, while under
the receivers they could not be. There
are at present nearly 1000 men work.
ing for the Santa Fe in Argentine,
and during the year or more the re-
ceivers had charge of the road 1t is
estimated that fully l,5O0 lived there.
The merchants credited all these men
from one month to another, and as a
consequence have suffered greatly
from the dishonesty Of some Of them.
1t is said that there are at least SOC
instances OF merchants being beaten
In these one month ere dit cases.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
----------------
WHAT DR.. TALMAGE SAYS.


Glad That Cleveland Took the Stand lie
Did-War Not Possible.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec, l0.-T. Dewitt
Talmave, here on lecture tour said,
concerning the presidents message
II am indeed glad that President
Cleveland has taken this stand. II this
matter had been allowed to run on for
some time, two or three different opin'
ions would have become as generally
prevalent among as many classes Of
people and there is no predicting
what the outcome might have been,
but now that the firm stand has
been taken, foreign nations will learn
that they are obliged to respect us and
will act accordingly. Anyway, this i.
too late in the history Of the world
for the Christian nations to act as bel
ligerents, and you may depend upon il
that we will never become involved in
trouble with Great Britain seriou:
enough TO warrant it."
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
WALL STREET PANICkY.
A Big slump In International stocks-
ianks Calling In Their Loans.

Big slump In International stocks
tanks Calling In Their Loans.
New YORK, Dec. 2l.-Yesterday was
q day of excitement on Wall street,
and matters for time bore the re-
semblance of a panic. Before the
opening Of business on the stock ex.
change, 1t was announced that IS, 400.
600 in gold would be sent out Of the
country, and later in the day the ex-
port of 5000, 900 was announced. This
together with the cable advices from
London announcing extensive sales Of
American securities, and the tenor oi
the war news from all quarters, was
responsible for the general feeling OF
uneasincss that prevailed even early In
the day.
The spirit of the market was to sell,
md In the big exchanges this was done
to an extent rarely before surpassed.
In the stock exchange the sales for the
day were 775. 76l shares New York
Central, St Paul, Louisville 4 Nash
vile, Wabash, Missouri. Kansas &
Texas preferred, Reading, Atchison,
Illinois Central and Canada Pacific
were the principal sufferers, by reason
OF their international listing.
With the fall in prices, the banks
called in all their loans. thus adding
to the complications Of the situation.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26

GUTHRIE, Ok, Dee. 20,--The Payne
county grand jury had nearly a week
ago found indictments against Sheriff
Atherton for allowing prisoners &c
escape; Probate JUDGE Basil for falsify
Ing records; ex-Police Judge Whiles
for malfeasance in office; Henry y. Az
ford, ex-PresIdent Amos Ewing, OK
treasurer of the agricultural college,
both for embezzlement of government
funds, Other indictments are being
kent back
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 - Senator
Jones, of Arkansas, introduced bill
yesterday of no little Importance to
Kansas City by way Of improving com,
mercial relations with the south. The
bill is to grant right Of way 10 the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf road for
a branch, taking in Fort Smith. The
branch is to join the main line at or
near Poteau in the Indian territory
and reach Fort Smith by tho most
practical routa.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
REVIEW OF TRADE
The Message Causes the Selling o.
Securities Held Abroad.
DECLINE IN MANUFACTURED GOODS
Slow Collections and Scarcity OF Money la
the West-Decline In Iron and Steel
Movement OF Cotton Small
Failures.


NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-R G. Dun 4
Co. IS Weekly Review Of Trade says:
The strong Americanism Of the presidents
message has given its character to the week.
Popular feeling was profoundly moved. bui
excepting in stock and cotton markets, busi.
ness was remarkably dull and scarcely anect-
ed Selling OF securities held abroad was
natural first impulse, though the sellers are
not unlikely in time to discover that no other
securities are safer from international compll-
cations than the American Coming ut time
when nearly all produce markets are inactive
and industry unusually dull, the disturbance
has affected values much less than might have
been expected
Not because Of any foreign question, but
solely because OF influences which have been
In continuous operation for months, prices OF
manufactured goods continued to decline.
There Is no great change in boots and shoes
and in some branches the demand appears q
little better, though gradually lower prices are
offered and lend jobbers to look for prices still
lower Shipments from the east are an
eighth smaller than last week, but .
per cent, larger for the month to date
Leather still declines, averaging per
cent. lower for the week. though hides at
Chicago are scarce anu about per cent
higher. Prices Of iron and steel have fallen
about per cent for the week and are now
per cent below their maximum. Bessemer
pig and gray forge and most kinds OF finished
products having yielded more or less Pur-
chases by the great steel companies 1t Is now
evident, were much In excess Of their actual
consumption and 1t Is believed that some fur
paces will have to suspend production, as the
demand for manufactured products Is too
small to support the output, estimated for the
wear at 9,3s1, $50 tons by the Pittsburgh Amer
lean Manufacturer
There is no change Of importance in the mar
ket for cotton goods, which Is not active enough
to prevent some accumulation. Print cloths
are shade weaker The market for woolen
goods has not improved, scarcely any except
clay mixtures and u few fancy cassimeres sell.
ing at better than last years prices, and cloth
ers are not in haste to contract largely, wing
to uncertainty as to foreign prices New orders
for the heavy weight goods ore more delayed
than usual, and remarkably small Sales OF
wool are mainly confined to immediate needs
of manufacturers, and are buying little ahead,
and for three weeks Of December have been
l717Q,gOl pounds Of which 890i, ,l0) were for
eign against l6, 40, i0I In the same week OF
1872 of which 4,lc45O) were foreign The i'm
ports Of woolen goods continue very large,
though smaller than month ago.
1t sounds strange TO hear the many COM
plants OF slow collection and scarcity 9f
money at tho west on account of the tardy
movement Of products from the farms, when
,vo.tarn whant roeeints in three Weeks hay0
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26

CUBAN FORCES ADVANCING.


8panIArds Have neen Utterly Unable to
Check the Progress OF Insurgents,
HAVANA, Dec. ls,-The insurgents,
In spite OF the reports Of their defeats,
have crossed the military lines between
the city Of Santa Clara and Cienfuegos,
the headquarters Of Gen. Campos,
and their advance guards are now in
sight Of Las Lajas, well to the west,
ward Of Santa Clara, showing that
the Spaniarls have been utterly
unable to check their progress since
they crossed the frontier Of Santa
Clara from Puerto Principe at Iguara.
Everything shows the insurgents to be
moving toward Matanzas, and Campos
Is on his way there to take command Of
the Spanish forces to meet those OF
Gomez and Maceo in u pitched battle.
Should the insurgents be defeated,
and fair generalship adopted by the
Spanisrds, the forces Of Gomez and
Macso will be caught from their rear
on one OF the narrowest parts of the
island by all the Spanish troops they
have successfully evaded or defeated in
their march westward. The next two
weeks, consequently, should settle
matters one way or the other.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-12-26
-
The Nilao,s ,IPprs RISE.
The Water Has Advanced at the Rate OF
One Foot an Hour

One fOOU an hOur,
ST. Louis, Dec. 9l.-The unprece-
dented rainfall OF the past three days,
which has been general throughout
Missouri, has filed to overhowing all
the creeks and rivers within its con.
fines. Those streams tributary to the
Missouri have added to the height al
that river which in turn has
swelled the Mississippi, From Thurs.
day morning until Friday morning the
Mississippi, which had been very low,
rose l0la feet, and by o'clock yester.
---"inu the gauge showed o rise Of
day e'~ = --Aather bureau
l6 feet. According 10 ",
report the water advances at the rate
of one foot an hour, but there are
no fears of a serious flood, as tne
danger mark is 30 feet
Residents Of Little Oklahoma, IN
north st. Louis, saw a houseboat Gap
size almost in midstream, directly IN
front of their settlement, and fears are
entertained that its occupants were
drowned.
William Hudson, farmer living IN
the Salt river bottoms, few miles
north of Louisiana, Mo-, was drowned
in Grassy creek while attempting 10
ford it. His body has not been re-
covered.
A report comes from Old Monroe,
Mo-, that six persons were drowned in
the Culvre river near there in an at
tempted rescue.
A dispatch from Nevada Mo-, says:
Elias Dean, prominent and wealthy
farmer living on the Marmaton river