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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
What Teachers Ask For.

The Southern Kansas Teachers as
ISOLATION was not at all backward in
asking for things in Its resolutions.
First and foremost they want another
normal school, which by the way, the
state does not need at all. But out
side this little southern Kansas boom
the propositions were good ones. They
said,
We are in favor Of such revision Of
our school laws as will give the teach
ers and school boards more perma-
nent tenure Of office.
We are in favor Of the abolition or
modification of the play recess, now
injurious to the health, breeder Of
disorder and corruption Of the NOR
ais Of our pupils.
We ask the legislature to pass
law that will forever stop the distrib-
uting of vile and worthless newspa-
pers which too frequently fall into
the hands Of the children.
No teacher actively engaged in
teaching, who holds first grade GER
tifcate, ought to be compelled to take
an examination,
These demands are about the most
sensible ones we have seen lately and
summarize well the needs Of the
teaching profession in Kansas. II
teachers will combine and work to-
gether to this end all this platform
asks may be accomplished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
Petty Partisanship.

A Topeka paper last week, just for
amusement, allowed Joe Waters to
write all the editorial matter, so an.
nouncing at the head Of the paper.
Well, Joe wrote a lot Of queer things
and the Salina Sun says
Now, we discover in Populist pa
pers half-column article reputed to
have been copied from the Mail and
Breeze endorsing Populist vagarics of
railroad ownership, ''to pass laws for
the unlimited, free coinage in oil the
world" This article issupplemcnted
with "Going over to the Pops"
The Sun thinks it a great mistake
to have made the experiment. We
don't know. II the Pop editors were
not misrepresenting in that way they
would be in some other and perhaps
1t is as good material for them to
chew on as any. The Monitor Of this
city was guilty of that kind Of little
ness and exhibited Il very petty par.
tisanship and unfairness by Its course
in so doing. Is 1t possible that these
Pop editors think such uniairness
wins them votesp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
The Home Paper,

Only those who have lived for years
on farm or in n small town can real
lie the power and fascination Of the
home paper 1t occupies place that
no other paper can FILL The home
newspaper comes first always. Every
body looks through every column to
see II the editor has put his or her
"name in the paper
Each bit of local gossip is read and
discussed. Sometimes it is a birth,
sometimes a death, sometimes mar
riagc, No matter what it is-every
name mentioned is familiar to all,
and for this one reason alone the home
paper is priced above and beyond
anything the "litcrary fellows" in the
cities can produce.
1t Is the paper that we send to alb
sent relatives. 1t is the part Of the
mail first opened and read when it
comes as weekly newsletter from
the former home. To obtain this
standing the paper must be clean,
manly, FREQ from the filth Of mere sem
sationalism and take more pride in
unfolding the good acts OF the COM
munity than in bruiting abroad the
unworthy ones. In short it must be
family paper, one that can be trusted
and respected. 1t is our ambition to
make the REFLECTOR the "homo pa
per" Of Dickinson county and judging
by its growing subscription lists
among those whose patronage is a
mark Of confidence and the result of
careful Judgment, the effort is PROV
! ing amply successful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
Liked Abilene's Singers,

The Salina Republican gives nearly
a column report Of the Abilene visit
ors' entertainment Monday night,
saying among other things
One OF the most unique, entertain
ing and instructive entertainments oil
the season occurred last night at the
English Lutheran church. 1t was
neither concert nor lecture nor
was it Of an Evolutionary nature, but
it was made up Of fragments Of song
and poetry and philosophy SO judici-
ously blended that the whole was of
absorbing interest.
Thomas Emmett Dewey, of Abilene,
well-known for his scholarship and
wide reading, was the central figure
Of the group Of entertainers. His
lecture upon poetry and music was
illustrated and emphasized by the
trained and cultivated voices Of those
who accompanied him.
Altogether the large audience was
thoroughly delighted with the enter
tainment given by the visitors from
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
w. w. DAVIS.
Blue Front Shoe Store, 0p P o., Abilene, Kas.

ing dinner for her relatives and
friends.
Harry Murphy spent Sunday at
home with his parents.
A number Of young people from
this vicinity attended the benefit re-
ception and dance at Enterprise Thurs.
day evening.
Miss Ina Hice is visiting friends in
Enterprise this week,
The changeable weather has caused
considerable sickness.
G. M. Shaw and family Of Walnut
Grove spent Thanksgiving in Abilene.
Adam Book and wife drove to Abb
lene Friday.
Nathan Folsom, Of Holton, was WIS.,
iting j. Annis Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
WooDB1NE.

Miss Agnes Smith returned to Her
ington Sunday after spending her
vacation at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gillett went to
Herington Saturday to attend the
funeral Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison's
baby. We are sorry to learn Of the
death Of this little one and Mr.. Har-
rison and wife have the sympathy of
all their Woodbine friends.
Mrs. A. C. Pierce drove out from
Junction Saturday. Aug. Miller's
daughter returned with her Sunday.
Mr.. Janicke and family spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Dillon
Mrs. Tom Rough, Of Solomon re-
turned home Monday after visiting
relatives In town,
Mrs. Garrison, Of junction, is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05


A Eureka football player was nearly
killed in game with Wichita Thurs.
day and southern Kansas Is aroused
against the game. People who in
weigh against football because Of its
danger forget that there are more ac-
cidents in baseball, accordingly, than
in the newer game. In the former
but three or four men are actively
playing at once. In football % are
playing all the time. Serious acct
dents are after all rare.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
State University Management

A few papers have been quick TO
criticise the State University for al
lowing bill to Prof. Dyche, for his
recent Arctic trip. The lola Register
shows up the matter thus
The total cost to the State Univer-
sity Of Prof. Dyches Arctic trip, in
Guiding 1925 that he paid for i've
polar bear skins was $780, and ho
brought back plumber for the Unlver-
sity museum that could be sold Just
as 1t is for not less than $4,000, while
1t will be worth several times that
amount after it has been put in per-
manent shape by Prof. Dyche' As a
further illustraton Of the money value
Of Prof. Dyche's work, it may be sad
that the cost to the state Of the specl-
mehs exhibited by him at the world $
fair was about $1,000, while the col
lection as it stood could have been
sold for $4,000. Ii the State unlver-
sity ever wants to 90 out Of the nat
ural history business the specimens
that have been collected chiefly by
Prof Dyche and Chancellor Snow can
be sold for more than enough to re-
imburse the state for all the salary II
has ever paid to both these men.
The trouble with the Kansas peo'
pie is that they talk too much without
understanding the situation. The fol-
lowing from the Lawrence World says
a deserved good word for its manage
mcnt
The resignation of Regent Moore
who has been elected Judge, will give
the governor an opportunity of ap
pointing another as loyal n friend tt
the University to the vacancy INT
University should have men thor
oughly in sympathy with it as re
gents. We have been fortunate SC
far and it is to be hoped the goot
work will continue. This is tru'
alike Of Populists and Republicans
There never has been any politics
brought in by the regents. 1t has al
been on the outside.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

II the ingalls, crowd really forces a
scrap-book campaign, won't it be in
teresting to see the ex-senator's
speeches resurrected from the files OF
Pop papers where they have been
doing duty as arguments to defeat
Republican ticketsl That has been q
part of Mr.. Ingalls, record in the past
half decade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
ENTERPRISE.

Z. F. Knerr, Of Lecompton was in
the city Friday,
A number of the sportsmen enjoyed
hunt Thursday.
The band will soon be reorganized
and in a condition to furnish the city
with music.
On Tuesday was witnessed the first
skating Of the season on the Smoky.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the U. B.
church will give pantomime in the
college chapel Thursday evening.
Ralph Hoffman and Oscar Latte were
in from the State Agricultural COL
lege to spend Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Sultan and her two sons ar.
rived in the city Tuesday. The boys
have entered college.
Mrs. G. M. Case entertained a num-
Der of young people at her residence
Thursday evening.
The ladies Of the Congregational
church replenished their treasury to
considerable degree by their Thanks.
giving dinner.
Miss Hattie Merrill gave q Thanks.
giving party at the home Of her sis
ter, Mrs, I. Staatz, Thursday even.
Ing.
A good little sum was realized from
the reception and ball Of last Thurs.
day. Mrs. Smith was a grateful re.
ceiver Of the proceeds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

By the refusal Of Congressman Mil
Ter to support the Kansas man for
chaplain in the Republican caucus
Rev. H. D. Fisher OF this state lost
the place. What sort OF material do
they elect to Office down in the Sec
ond district This is the first time q
Kansas Republican failed to stand by
men from his own commonwealth and
the action may work considerable in.
jury to Kansas chances Of getting
something else.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05


The Topeka Capital says "a. T.
Riddle is apparently in the lead for
the position Of regent Of the State
University to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of 0. l.. Moore Of
Abilene, c. W. Trickett Of Kansas
City, Kas., cashier Of the Wyandotte
National bank, was talked Of and was
receiving considerable support but,
owing to circumstances, the governor
has decided not to appoint a Wyan'
dottc county man to the place. L.
W. Hoch Of Marion has been suggest
ed as the man for the place and the
race is now apparently between him
and Mr.. Riddle, with the chances
more favorable to the selection Of the
latter Either Of the gentlemen
would fill the position with credit to
the State and the University.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
EAST NEWBERN.

As it was a very disagreeable day
last Sunday Rev. Jackson failed to
fill his appointment at Eureka
Ed. DIETRICH is building new resi-
dence, one mile east OF his fathers,
and will move there in the spring.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Myers and son, Of
Abilene, spent Thanksgiving with
their daughter, Mrs. James Nelson,
Of Logan township.
Miss Mary Hammond is visiting
friends near Chapman this week,
Mrs, ], NJ. Hice gave a Thanksgiv-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The Topeka Press gave 0. L. Moore
. column Of praise Saturday because
he resigned the regency a month
earlier than necessary. 1t was pleased
to discover one Kansan who was gen.
orous enough not to want to grab all
thatis in sight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

Referring to the free silver views OF
Hardin, the defeated Democratic can
didate for governor of Kentucky, the
New York World, one Of the leading
Democratic organs Of the east, brushes
aside all claims that that party is
friendly to silver. Read; "No sane
politician will doubt that Kentucky is
still safely Democratic in presiden-
tial election, with a candidate truly
representing Democratic principles
and policy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The Abilene REFLECTOR, Lawrence
journal, Troy Chief and several other
papers are already registering kicks
against sending our congressman to
the next national convention. just
add the Gazette to the list OF those
who think that no oflice-holder should
be sent to represent U.S. Belolt
GazeLle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

Whoever else is displeased the con-
victs at the pen seem to think that
Republican administration is a sue
cess. AT Thanksgiving services Mote
Ryan, a convict, arose and said that
he had been in four penitentiaries and
served twenty-three years, and under
the present management Of the Kan
sas penitentiary prisoners were more
humanely treated than in any other
That is a pretty good recommended
ton to have.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The list Of the leading Kansas pa
pers that endorse the REFLEoroR's po-
sition on the national convention del
egatiou is so long that 1t is going to
have some effect on the selection of
the delegates. See II It don't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

1t is well that the country did not
expect much from President Cleve-
land in the way Of message. His
ponderous manner Of saying nothing
was never better illustrated than in
the document handed down to con-
gress yesterday. Two great topics
occupy his attention and are discuss
ed in owl-like solemrity--foreign
affairs and the currency.
In the former Mr.. Cleveland's ad-
minlstration has proved itself lament
ably negligent, incompetent and even
cowardly-so much so as to arouse
the Indignation Of the entire country.
Mr.. Clevelands labored comments on
the administrations course will add
nothing favorable to the situation for
Mr., Cleveland. They will only in
crease the opinion prevalent that a
Republican administration is badly
needed
The currency is treated in Mr..
Cleveland's wcll-known gold-bug
bond-issuing vein. He kindly says,
however, that he Is willing to take
his share Of the responsibility for
bond-issues which goes without say
ing, for be will have to. The weak
and yacillating foreign policy Of the
administration and its equally shame
full management Of the currency and
business interests Of the nation have
branded Mr.. Cleveland's second term
as failure, and his elaborate
verbosity, which he evidently mis-
takes for argument, will but heighten
the nationwide determination to
bury Democracy deep at the first op-
portunity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

Kansas lost its football battle with
the Missouri "tigers" not through
inefficient work but by series of I'M
toward incidents which worked against
the Kansas team and in favor Of its
opponents. Missouri got all that IT
earned, Kansas did not and the call
ing Of "time" when the Jayhawkers
were within two yards of goal was
the browning element against the
Kansas boys. Next years team can
and will be made stronger in several
ways--then let Missouri look out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The general tendency of the Kan
sas newspapers in discussing Univer-
slty football is to say as little about
1t as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

Eugene Field is coming nearer being
deifed in certain lines than any Amer
lean author in the past half century
except Longfellow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
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Exports Fall Off.

One OF the pet hobbies OF the Dem
ocratic press has been the theory that
low tariff meant more exports and
some papers have even claimed that
under the Wilson bill there has been
an increase in exports. The fact is,
however, that the increase is confined
to twenty-five articles Of American
manufactures, whilein forty-one there
Is decrease of exports.
Among the manufactures OF which
there Is decrease Of expectation are
those Of brass, stationary engines,
cut nails, carriages and street cars,
fire engines, steel rails, pianos, tin
ware, zinc ware and bricks. When it
Is taken into consideration that all Of
these are articles for which there Is a
constant demand in Southern and
Central America and in the West In
dia Islands, and that we ought to be
the chief purveyors of them, while in
fact we are the smallest, and that
reciprocity agreements made under
operation Of the Mckinley law were
enlarging our markets for them, it
seems quite probable that If they had
not been abrogatcd by Democratic
policy the exports Of manufactures in
1895 would have shown a marvellous
increase.
But the value Of statistics Of OK
ports Of manufactured goods as indi-
Gators Of national prosperity cannot
be determined until we know what
proportion is retained for home con-
sumption. If we export because we
"havc to-" which is to say, because
our own people are unable to buy
largely, the sign OF increased exports
Is unfavorable. But il increased ex-
ports 90 hand in hand with increased
sales at home, the sign is good, We
know fairly well what is the total
product of steel rails, but when 1t
comes to the total output of copper,
brass, cotton, or wooden manufactures,
official statistics are wanting. This
is a matter greatly to be regretted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

The message will be mighty inter-
esting reading to John Waller, now
won't itP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

One Of the big st. Louis dailies ad-
vertises that it is a "daily reflector
Of events. II it is, that makes mighty
good recommendation,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

Council Grove has borrowed $1,000
to pay running expenses Of its
schools. What's the matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

eH-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 indepted to the REFLECTOR pleaes
send OF bring In the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
OUR
Greatest Bargains!

We have in stock the following Odd Sizes Of Mems Shoes
which we practically giving away If we can fit you it
is the bargain Of your life Read the list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
THURSDAY, DECEMBER B, 1895.

Kansas carries the football pennant
Of the western association anyhow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05
visiting Mrs. j. W. Gillett.

The party at Mr., Horten's Friday
night was enjoyed by all who at
tended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-05

New line Of Patent Leather Shoes just arrived-fnest
thing on the market
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-28
In R@fR.


'sIt beats all how lucky some men
are" said Uncle Jabez Sassafras. in q
half-meditative tone. as If talking to
himself.
That's so,'' replied. sure that he
had something in his mind which he
was determined to tell.
"You know Tom Teeters, who used
to live around here, don't you?''
ST used to know him, but i haven't
heard of him for good while. Have
you?"
s'Yes."
what is the news about himP What
particular stroke of luck has he met
with?"
HE went out to Indiana some years
ago. Did pretty well, but nothing re-
markable. He was to have been mar
ried week before last and that's where
his good luck came in. Providence in
terposed and saved him.
'How?"
He was kicked to death by a horse
the day before the wedding was to
have come off. Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-28
STILL SKIRMISHING.
An Injunction to Be Sued Out to Prevent
the Corbett- Fitzsim mons Fight.

An Injunction to Be Sued Out to Prevent
the Corbett- Fitzsimmons Fight.
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-A special from
Austin, Tex, says: Attorney
Crane is arranging to sue out an in
junction in the district court of Dallas
county to restrain the Corbett-Fitz.
summons fight. If the Judge
grants the injunction, which he
doubtless will, then the fight
management, in self-defense, must
appeal the matter to the court
of criminal appeals, with a full bench,
and thus play directly into the hands
of the state, because, to get it before
this full bench for decision, is exact
ly what the state wants. as it is be-
lieved a full bench of the court will
reverse Chief Justice Hurts individual
opinion. 1t is we'll known Gov. Gull
berson does not propose to accept
Judge Hurts opinion as fnal and says
he wants full court opinion or moth
ing.
Yesterday application was made to
Comptroller Linley at Austin by the
tax collectors of McLennan and Hayes
counties for prize fight licenses, which
were promptly refused by the comptrol-
Ter at the instance of the attorney-gen-
eral, who, in written opinion, still
contends that Judge Hurts opinion.
delivered at Dallas last week, nullify-
ing the anti-prize fight law, is not
binding, and holding Judge Hurts
opinion in error
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-09-28

the finest military display ever given
in the south; the infantry, artillery
and cavalry of Camp Daniel S. Lamont
formed in double column at the depot
with Col. Poland commanding, and to
the music of the Seventeenth infantry,
Sixth infantry and Third artillery
bands, escorted him to Camp Lamont.
To-day's programme has been soul
stirring one. Under mammoth tent
at noon the exercises began, Gems. Will
liam Bate, of Tennessee, and Charles
Ell. Grosvenor, of Ohio, delivering pow
erful orations. The magnificent mill
tary review this forenoon was a
pageant OF surprising splendor. Vice
President Adlai E. Stevenson, Secretary
Daniel S. Lamont, Gen. Schofield, the
senatorial and congressional delega-
lions, the governors of states and other
distinguished guests were seated in the
reviewing stand. The United States
troops from Camp Lamont, the Four
teen Ohio from Camp III. Clay Evans,
the N. G. S. T. from Camp Peter Tur-
ney, other visiting troops, with the
coming generation of Old Glory's de.
tenders, black and white, from the
Chattanooga public schools, in the
rear, were in line. The parade passed
the grand stand at 10 a. M, and Chat
tanooga as unit went military mad.
1t was spectacle which beg
gars description, and the cheering
of the crowds mingled with the mar
tial strains from six military bands.
Over 100000 people witnessed the re-
view. The state monuments have all
been dedicated, the chief executive of
each state presiding. The ceremonies
took place on Wednesday, the 18th, in
the following order: Nine o'clock a.
m, Michigan; ~ M, Ohio; 2 p. m,
Minnesota; 2 p. M, Indiana, at Lyle