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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
WHO WILL DECORATE.
Names of All Ladies Who Will Decor
ate Their Carriages for the Fes til
val Asked.

The following call has been issued in
the interest of the Fall Festival flower
parade and it is hoped it will be OBJ
served and largely answered:
e. viii all the ladies who contemplate
decorating their carriages for the Fall
Festival flower parade please send
their names to the committee on the
decoration of vehicles. Mrs c. S. Sut-
ton, chairman, 1O19 Topeka avenue?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
TRYING TOFUSE.
Populists and Democrats of West Va,
Adjourn to Meet in September.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Aug. 22.-The
Democratic state committee vas in
session here yesterday and adjourned
10 meet at Clarksburg September g.
Nothing is given out concerning the
meeting but it is believed the Demo-
cratic committee and Populists are try
Ing to come together with regard to
two presidential electors-at-large who
have not been named yet
The Democratic committee has Moth
Ing to offer the Populists and this is
hs far as their power goes. The Popu-
Hst committee viii also hold a meeting
" Clarksburg September 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
TO VISIT AMERICA.
stockwen Orphanage Choir of London
to Tour.

London, Aug. 22-The Stockweu Or
phanage, conducted by the Tabernacle
founded by the late DR.. Spurgeon, last
night held a meeting and arranged for
an American tour of the members Of
the choir.
Rev DR.. Lorimer of Boston spoke
and promised that the choir would be
accorded a hearty reception in America.
Rev. DR.. Eaton of Toronto spoke and
made similar promises for the people Of
Canada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Fritz purein Out of Jail.

Fritz Durein is out of Jail He has
been there for some time waiting for
his trial on two charges, one for sell
ing liquor and the other for maintain
ing a public nuisance Judge Hazen
fixed his bond for the first offense at
81 600 and for the second at $500. Frank
Durein, his brother, signed them today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
ARREST COUNTERFEITER.
]. R. McMath of Ottumwa, Captured
at St Louis.

St. Louis, Aug. 22-John R. McMath
of Ottumwa, Ia, was arrested in the
corridor of the pOstoffice yesterday
afternoon by United States secret serV-
ice agents who have been waiting there
for him for a week or more
McMath, it is alleged, is wanted in
Ottumwa for passing counterfeit silver
coin McMath win be held until the
Ottumwa officials are heard from, and
some directions given as to the disposal
of the prisoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
HORSES FOR SPAIN.
An Agent Purchasing Bronchos in
Texas for Troops in Cuba.

St. Louis. Aug. pa special to the
Globe democrat from Houston, Tex,
says:
A E EIijalda arrived on a train from
the east last night He is an agent of
the Spanish government and has come
to Texas to buy horses for the Spanish
army in Cuba. He will purchase bron-
chos, as they are harder and can
stand the tropical sun. He wants 1000
head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Moreton Frewen's Brother Dead.

London, Aug. 22-AIr. Richard F7rew-
en-, who is well known in the United
States and who, with his brother, Mr..
Moreton Frewen, ranched on the Pow
der river, Wyoming, at the height of
the cattle boom in that part of Amer
lea, has been drowned. He was washed
on the deck Of his yacht, the Florida,
on Milford Haven on Monday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Teaohers, Examination.

Teachers examinations for state
certificates will be held next week IN
different parts of the state Examine
tions will be held at the state norman
school at Enporia, state university
AGRICULTURAL college, southwestern
Kansas college at Winfield, Ottawa unl-
versity Salina normal university, Cen
trail normal college at Great Bend, Ba-
ker university, Mcpherson college, and
by the county superintendent a4
Tribune, GrenoIa and Seneca.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
wife of Admiral selfridge Dead

San Francisco, Aug. 22.-AIrs. Thos
o. Selfridge, sr., wife of Rear Admiral
Selfridge of the United States navy,
dieu in this city last night. Mrs. Self
ridge came to California recently to
visit her two sons who reside in this
city. She was Sc years old and it is be-
Heved that the trip across the CONT
nent hastened her death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
Emperor William Begtowg MedaIg.

Berlin, Aug. 22.-In honor of the 200th
anniversary of the foundation of the
Academy of Fine Arts, Emperor Will
liam bestowed gold medals upon a
large number of artists there, including
several Americans, among them Julius
Stewart Long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-22
cold Standard Democrats in Low

Keokuk. Ia, Aug. 22.-The Demo-
cratic Gold Standard club of $50 mem
bers was organized here last night.
Mem bership in the club consists of the
leading Democrats Of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
Junction City Republican: 4.

junction City Republicans: John J..
ingalls, don't believe in the doctrine
Of total humiliation Of soul and body
after death. John j., for all that,
would give the world and half Of Kan
sas to have that speech he made in
the United States senate, in which he
attempted to ingratiate himself into
the favor Of Kansas Pops, annibilated
or in some other manner have 1t and
its influence wiped from the memory
Of Kansas Republicans The political
stain is indelible, John; it won't wipe
out worth cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

AN *" ray photograph was accept
ed as evidence in q criminal case IN n
Montreal court the other day. A man
was on trial for assault by shooting
another in the leg, and it became neces.
sary to prove that the victim had been
shot The latter had gone to hospital
to have the bullet removed, but before
the operation it was necessary to locate
it, which was done by the use of the
*" rays. The photograph thus taken
was the one produced in court, and was
accepted as proof that the complainant
had been shot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
The campaign button is |

The campaign button is becoming
q great nuisance and also avery num-
erous one. A large number are be-
Ing distributed, a great many more
than most people imagine. Allison's
managers say that in Washington
alone they have given out about TO-
900; Mr.. Aldrich said he had given
out 10000 Reed buttons, and was ex-
pecting consignment Of 5000 more;
Cullom men have distributed about
5000, and 1t is estimated that 10000
Mckinley buttons must have been
given away up to date. In this state
ment no account, Of course, is taken
Of the number Of buttons distributed
outside Of Washington. With bicycle
buttons, lodge buttons and campaign
buttons ornamenting clothes the
average man begins to feel much
added respect for the River Brethren
because of the fact that their coats
offer no place for such adornments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The Clay Center Times commenting
on public printing item which we
quoted few days ago says: This is ex-
actly what the Times believes and has
believed for years. The comfy print
ing belongs to the paper representing
the political party in power and no
other should be allowed to bid for the
plum. Years ago when there were
two Republican papers in Clay coun-
ty the system OF cut throat bidding
was inaugurated; now there is no ex-
cuse for 1t. The commissioners and
the paper representing their view
should simply get together and adjust
prices on a fair business basis; then
a party paper would feel like carrying
a heavy party load.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

A local newspaper which circulates
extensively through the homes Of any
given territory is a veritable gold
mine to the merchant who will use its
columns with intelligence. II only
one paper is to be selected in COM
munity, the advertiser should pay
some attention to the character and
standing Of the paper, because an ad-
vertisement in paper Of influence
carries much more weight to the
reading public than the same adver-
tisement in medium of a different
character.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Don't trade with peddlers. Some
of them mean to beat you; any Of
them are liable to. Trade with your
local merchandise knows you and will
try to please you in order to make
your trade continuous. He helps
pay your taxes and build up the town.
Not so with the roustabout fakir; he
beats you today and goes to the next
town tomorrow where he tells Of your
gullibility. Don't patronize him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
should Have Jebbers' Rstes.

The movement inaugurated by the
shippers Of this city to secure jobbers
rates i q worthy one and should be .
success. The shippers Of this city
are entitled to this privilege and
there should be no hesitancy in grant
ing it. 1t is mentioned in the petit
ton that Enterprise and Salina have
the rates and this is Of course a good
argument. We are glad to know that
these busy towns are securing their
rights but we want to see Abilene get
the same recognition.
Railway rates have not fallen in
proportion to other prices and it is a
cause Of constant friction that the
shippers are compelled to make their
profits on constantly lessening mar
gin. The fact that the sentiment is
so generally abroad in the West
should induce the railway companies
to accommodate the people whenever
they can be shown that a well defined
right exists for such accommodation.
Abilene shippers Of flour, wheat, corn,
hogs, butter, cattle, ETC., are put at a
disadvantage when Enterprise, six
miles away, gets a rate that is from 2
to 20 cents a hundred lower. 1t can
not but prove detrimental to this
city's interests and the shippers have
a right to demand that the railway
commissioners and railroads take
action and put into operation here the
jobbing rate schedule to which we are
entitled both by the volume Of bust
ness transacted and the conditions
which surround us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The dark cell in the city Jail at Phoe.
nix, A. T., seems to be an unusually un.
pleasant sort of place. A lazy tramp
prisoner was placed in it the other day,
and the fact was noted in local paper
that he would not get the chance to loaf
he might expect, because of the spikes
driven upward through the floor, which
preclude prisoner from sitting down.
There is room for the occupant TO
stand up between the spikes with some
degree of comfort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Down in Kentucky they have way
Of combining politics with about
everything that happens to come
along. The following from the edi-
torial columns of the Louisville Com
mercial is a fair sample of how every
opportunity is taken advantage of;
1.-The friends OF DR.. James will
sympathize with him in the loss he
has sustained by the death Of his son.
They should show their sympathy
practically by voting for him and re-
buking the partisan attempt to un-
seat him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Fort Scott Monitor: II there has
been campaign in Kansas during
the past ten years in which J. R.
Burton has not contributed both his
time and his money to the service Of
the Republican party, it can not now
be recalled by those who are wise in
the political history Of the state. A
man who works all the time for the
party is surely entitled to some sub
stantial recognition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

A practical exemplification Of that
Abilene mans massive and unique
conception that the highways should
be turned into mud lakes in order to
help irrigation came last night. 1t
seems to be all right for gondola deal
ers but tough on other people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
A speaker on the subject Of practi

A speaker on the subject Of practi-
cal philanthropy in New York the
other day made this remark: at is
no trouble to keep bad people to-
gether. They stick to one another
like burrs. But good people are too
good to stick together. Each one
stands off alone and contemplates his
own little bit of goodness. Come to
think OF it, this applies to whole lot
Of things besides philanthropy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
Mckinley and silver.

Much speculation Is rife as to Mr..
McKinley's silver views. Not recent
" has he given utterance to any re-
marks on the matter nor was IL, per-
haps, to be expected that he would.
But actions speak louder than words
and it Is Of interest to know what
part he has taken in the financial leg
islation Of the nation.
On the 9th Of November, 1877, Mr..
Bland Of Missouri moved in the house
Of representatives to suspend the
rules and pass a bill to authorize the
free coinage Of the standard silver
dollar. On the call Of the roll McKin-
ley voted Yea.
The Bland bill was amended in the
senate, under the lead Of Mr.. Allison,
50 as to provide for the coinage Of not
less than $2,000,OO nor more than
81, 900, 900 worth OF silver bullion into
standard dollars, and in that form
passed by the house. President
Hayes vetoed the bill February 20,
1878. On the question Of repassing
the bill over the veto Mr.. Mckinley
voted Yea.
Mr.. Kinley was chairman Of the
committee on resolutions in the Re-
publican national convention Of 1888,
and reported a platform which de-
clared that 1.-The Republican party is
in favor Of the use Of both gold and
silver as money, and condemns the
policy Of the Democratic administra-
ton in its efforts to demonetize sill
ver'-these efforts consisting Of rec
concentrations by President Cleveland
that congress should repeal the Bland
Allison act, precisely like the recon-
mendations made by Mr.. Cleveland's
Republican predecessor, President
Arthur.
Mr.. Mckinley, as chairman Of the
ways and means committee and
leader of the house In the Fifty-frst
congress, earnestly advocated the
passage of the silver-purchase act in
1890, as better than the Bland-Allison
act and the next best thing to free
coinage, saying Of it. 1--WE cannot
have free coinage now, except in the
manner provided in the bill. To de-
reat this bill means to defeat all silver
legislation and to leave us with only
two millions a month, when by pass
ing this bill we would have four and
half millions month Of treasury
notes as good as gold"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Amid the whirl of consultations
and the crash Of worlds it is pleasant
to see Mr.. Gaines bring himself into
prominence by announcing in the
Monitor that he will make the Decor
alton day address somewhere up in
northwest Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The people who are making so much
fuss over the so-called X rays forget
that egg dealers have used the same
principle for years to detect unsound
eggs. The dealers did not realize
they were treading on the edge Of a
great discovery when they "candledH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The first twenty months Of the Nc
Kinley tariff resulted in surplus Of
500, 2S7, 1852 70. the national treasury.
The first twenty months Of the Will
son.Gorman tariff has resulted in a
deficit Of $S2,24S,794. II our esteem
ed free trade contemporary, the
News, can get any comfort out Of
these figures it is welcome thereto.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

According to the report Of Public
Printer Benedict, his establishment
turned out last year 1,7S7,473 bound
volumes and 1,lS2,955 pamphlets,
but the proportion Of these documents
that served a really useful purpose
could be put into a small wheel
harrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The Atchison Globe which surely
can't be accused Of any partiality for
Republicanism gives it out cold thus:
"Rey. Richard Wake will never see
the day when he will be as good a
man as 4. N. Morrill,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Shakespeare's bones probably were
not particularly affected by Mr..
Cleveland's letter to the English club
celebrating the Bard Of Avon's birth
day anniversary, but the English
people liked it. They just dote on
Cleveland over there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

A recent decision Of the United
States supreme court holds that a
decree prohibiting husband or wife
from marrying after a divorce will
hereafter hold good as prohibition in
all the states.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

One Of the curiosities of modern
history is the spectacle Of the Metho-
dist church, in which nine-tenths of
the active workers are women and a
large percentage of its members also
Of the fair sex, refusing women a
place in its general conference. Why
don't the women bolt9
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The postoffice authorities are to in
vestigate a Washington man who
runs a Ralston health bureau. He
sells a series of books which tell about
theoretical substance called "glame'
and has been making thousands of
dollars out of the scheme. He alone
conducts the business and reaps the
profits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
eVVs,

Dickinson's country schools are
having their first graduating exercises
this spring. This feature marks a
decided step forward and its inaugur-
alton is an additional laurel in Supt.
Shirk's crown Of official success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

This paper Is glad to know that the ABB
LENE REFLECTOR thinks that Republicanism
will win u splendid victory In Kansas this
year TO most people 1t does not look that
way.-[Salina Republican.
We said Republicanism would win
iii the cranks would keep on the back
seat Won't you please move
toward the rear of the hall?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The talk Of A. P. A. opposition to
Mrs. Julia Mccarthy for president Of
the W, R. G. was unworthy the peo-
pie responsible for it. No brighter or
worthier woman lives in Kansas than
Mrs. Mccarthy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The popullsts intend to do everything they
can for bimetallism, but they will not stop
until other reforms are secured.-[ Monitor.
In other words you are not for
silver but for an irredeemable, father
less. motherless, worthless rag paper
fiat money in inexhaustible quantities
produced as fast as the presses can
print it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

For president Phil Armour, for
vice president Prophet Kropff. Plat
form: Dollar wheat and fulfilled
predictions Of big crops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

There Is no particular harm in Major
Mckinley claiming that he resembles
Napoleon, but nobody on earth can tell what
Holmes expects to gain by parading his
resemblance to Satan.-[ Wichita Beacon.
Is Mr.. Holmes not wise in getting
on as good terms as possible with the
ruler of the dominions he will enter a
few minutes after high noon, May "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Paderewski seems to have appre-
ciated the women's alteration and
generously left $4,000 for prizes for
American composers. The Polish
musician will not De abused so much
in the papers now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The character Of Gov. Smith Of the
Soldiers Home appears to demand his
removal. A wholesale cleaning up Of
the institutions management is in or
dor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The Dickinson county man who has
started out to get married in all the
states Of the Union is likely to find
that there is a state prison to which
he may be welded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The G. A. r. Of Kansas wants it
made mandatory that all schools fly
the stars and stripes. The boys in
blue never forget to give Old Glory a
send-oif.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

1t is probable that Mr.. Mckinley is
not SO much biased for either gold or
silver that he would refuse a nomina-
ton on either platform were other
dear charmer away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The Sons Of Veterans preferred a
newspaper man for commander at the
Beloit encampment. They could not
stand a man who writes his name
uAll;en
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

To the people who moved out Of
Dickinson county during the past
year: Don't you wish you had taken
the REFLEcToR's advice and stayed?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Level headed politicians are not
worrying much about Democratic
splits. 1t makes little difference
what that venerable party does.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
ment.

A new mutual admiration lodge has
been formed. Ed Hoch is chancellor
commander and G. 7. Scott prelate.
All Hons are eligible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The gratifying rate at which Dick
inson's court docket dwindles away
with each succeeding term indicates
that the world Is growing better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

1t is understood that the Cawker
City office trusthas gone into the hands
Of a receiver since the Beloit encamp-
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Coroner Shepherd must be pre-
pairing to leave the Pop party. He
Is predicting good times and prosper
itv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

John X. Wright of Geary is enjoy
ing the pleasure Of being "men-
toned" for governor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

10 Chancellor Snow Your old
rainfall report won't exceed Dickin-
sons this month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Clay county has the sympathy Of
Dickinson in Its storm suffering. 1t
Is indeed in hard lines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Up to the time Of going to press
Prophet Kropir was on deck and
smiling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

A good office is worth having but to
be labor commissioner is conducive
to laziness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

Abilene ought to stand good
chance Of getting the Prohibition con-
vention. Look at its water record.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

When we said "Hail, New Year"
last January, SO ready a response was
not expected.