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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
Easter.

The Christian festival that appeals
most strongly to the worlds religious
feelings is Easter. 1t is the one festi-
val Of the year that has with it no
thought of jollity, Of feasting or Of
unchurchly things. 1t is, to be sure,
marked by a fashion Of appearing in
new clothes and there is many sorry
joke as to the Easter bonnet-but all
that is but the marking Of the arrival
Of the spring time, the putting on Of
new array as does the dead earth its
new coat Of verdure.
The people Of olden times were right
in making New Year come in spring.
time. 1t is then a new year in fact
and not merely mark on the calen-
dar
Easter is the church's new year.
1t marks the c0mmemoration Of the
greatest event in the worlds history,
the central fact in the Christian relig-
ion. II the resurrection be not fact
there can be no religion Of Christ.
But the Easter bells sound over a
wider area each year; the Christian
are more numerous
with each recurrence OF the season.
Their faith is stronger, their trust
greater. Easter is a holier festival
now than ever before and its observ-
ance means a wider spread Of the
faith OF which it Is an emblem.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
What the East Don't Know.


While patiently awaiting the arriva
Of missionaries and school teachers
from Mr.. Cleveland's country TIT
Rowdy West is compelled to draw
most Of It's religious inspiration and
educational information from the
great metropolitan journals. Occa'
sionally events occur which raise 8
suspicion that the New York news.
paper men don't know everything
after all. The other day the REFLEC'
TOR called the attention of the London
Associated Press man to the necessity
Of sticking to facts and now Harper's
Weekly has ventured into the field Of
fiction with some four columns
Of editorial on the Soudan. Great
industry must have been required to
accumulate such stores Of misinfor-
nation as Harper's man discloses.
The Mahdi's name was Mohammed
Ahmed not "Ahmed Suleiman." The
Austrian Pasha who lived at Omdur-
mau so long spells his name Slatin,
not "Slattin." Oliver Pain was not
the only European "who has entered
Soudan in twelve years. Charles
Neufeld went in and is still there
making gunpowder. The Nile ex-
peditionary force did not "meet Cor
don's steamers" at Berber, but at
Metemneh, hundred miles south Of
Berber as the river runs. Kordofan
and Darfour did not "secede in 1882
from the empire Of the Mahdists. On
the contrary these sections are still
under the Khalifa's control. Last
year he maintained regular army of
$3.50 men, Of whom 5000 carried
rifles in Kordofan and Darfour. The
mistake probably arose from the re-
fusal Of the lama, Massalit and other
tribes in the extreme west Of Darfour
to pay tribute. Theirs was always a
disputed allegiance, even in days of
Egyptian control. With the excep-
ton Of Kassala and the Bahr ell Ghaz al
frontier the Mahdi's empire remains
practically as he left it, though ex-
tending farther up the Nile. Neither
is it likely that Kitchener Pasha's
probable objective point is Berber
which would give Egypt the best pos
sible frontier for defense 1t would
be the worst, as great desert would
intervene between the Egyptian army
and its source Of supplies while
they would be readily accessible to
Mahdist raiders from Omdurmau Nor
would the Egyptians il possessing
Berber, Operate from Berber on the
front and Suakim on the flank"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Lewelling may as well take notice
that il Chris Hoffman does want to b.
nominated for governor at the Abb
lene convention he will have whole
lot Of onlookers to cheer for him who
won't even listen to the Egg Plutocrat
Of Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Lawrence journal; 1t must be adj
mitted that there is deep logic in the
position of the free silver Democrats
Of Kansas who deride the theory Of
protection on the ground that Kansas
has no manufactures to protect The
position taken is almost as strong as
the demand the same papers make for
free silver. The silver mines of
Kansas need protection and "need it
bad,n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

A quarrel in a small school (mis-
named college, up at Blue Rapids
resulted in the schools closing. Kan
sas has large number of alleged col
leges that would better close. The
coolidge" and university" business
is badly overdone. We can't have
too many first class schools Of higher
education but a second class one is a
damage rather than blessing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

l 8A4Y8KDSktyt
The country builded great deal
worse than it realized when it put the
Democratic administration in power.
Never in the nations history has such
laundering incompetency been seen.
The Democratic party actually seems
to know less about managing affairs
the older it gets. In the one matter
Of finance 1t has turned the old ship
Of state right about and is steering it
as straight for the brink Of bankruptcy
as the worthy vessel can 60. Not to
mention the bond-ssuing disgrace,
just consider the matter Of the ma
tons income and expenditures. End
ing with Tuesday Of this week, the
Wilson-Gorman tariff has been in
operation nineteen months. In that
period it has produced in revenue
s4Sl, 42S,5O9. The current expendi-
lures Of the government for that
period have been $557, 1874, 1856. The
deficit has been $76,l6O,S7 The
revenue for the first nineteen months
OF the Mckinley law was $500, 919, OO4,
about $S5, 900, 900 more than during
the corresponding period under the
present Democratic tariff. The rev.
enue for the last nineteen months of
the Mckinley tariff was 52l,Sl9, 675.
The forthcoming monthly treasury
statement will show receipts during
the month Of March Of $S6, ,l47.
For the nine months OF the fiscal year
the receipts are $25O,6O9,S $40.
The deficit for the present month
will be about $4,000 900, and for the
nine months $l8,819, 708. During
the last few months neither the Gus
toms receipts nor those from inter-
nal revenue sources have come up to
expectations, and little Improvement
Is anticipated in the near future. No.
vember 80 last, when the latest de-
partmental estimates we're prepared
for congress, the increase in the re-
ceipts from customs during the five
months Of the fiscal year over those
for the same period in 1894 was about
$l2, 900, OO0,and a further increase was
confidently expected. Since that time,
however, the increase amounts to
only about 100000.
II IS this kind OF figures that makes
betting on Republican victory next
November the surest possible specu-
lation' The people realize that Re-
publican management is badly needed
and will have it once more at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
For the Reflector.
Easter Light.

Easter Light
Old Eolus liessleeping. Darkness reigns
Within his cavern home. Tomorrow's light
VIII bring fairy guest All through the
night
The sons Of Eolus rave; they break their
chains,
And rush to meet the maiden. Notus feIgns
Sweet shyness, fingers In the glen With
might
And boast. cold Boreas climbs the noun
tain height.
Then sees-sweet Spring with Notus In the
lanes.
1t Is holy day within my soul.
The guest room waits a sacred presence
there
Glad Faith her vigil keeps along the shore,
While Hope sails onward, where great bill
lows roll
When 10, In wondrous splendor llly-fair
The Eastertide with Faith stands at the
door.
Eta MAY BRUCKHART.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

The Kansas county attorney who
first utilities the Rontgen rays to
photograph a joint through its walls
will immortalize himself. A picture
showing bar with sundry able
bodied citizens ranged in front thereof
draining their glasses will make an
interesting bit Of evidence for the
jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Gov. Morrill, made good appoint
ment in naming 5. I. Stewart Of AL
len county for state agricultural
school regent. He was a brave SOL
der, good legislator for two years,
and one Of the best men Kansas ever
had. Mr.. Morrill, never made a bet
ter appointment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Jerry Simpson is said to be putting
in good deal Of time with his best
ear on the ground awaiting the call Of
the Pop party demanding his re-
entrance into office. The country IL
doing very well without the clownish
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Chicago and St. Louis dailies sell
for less than the cost Of the paper in
them. The time is coming when
newspapers will be given away and
publishers reap their profits solely
from the advertisements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

A minister Of this city received
$3.50 last year for twelve months
work, filling two and sometimes three
pulpits on each Sunday, School
teachers have no monopoly on low
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Auditor Cole does right to refuse
to pay the salary vouchers for State
University professors who are sky
larking in Europe on full pay. Let
them earn their money il they are to
have IL.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

The old soldiers will have a great
meeting at Belolt. That town knows
how to do the hospitality act to per-
lection and will make everyone more
than welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Jim Reeder is said to be pushing A
H. Ellis for the Republican nomina'
ton for congress in the Sixth. One
of these days, it would seem, the peo'
pie Of that district ought to get weary
Of being misrepresented by Baker,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Things look very favorable to Re-
publican success and Mr.. Ingalls, may
be expected to be in the field for the
party. He is always ready to fight
when the party is winning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
wages.

The Topeka Journal says thai
among those invited to the Harrison
Dimmick wedding was Jeremiah
Rusk, ex-secretary of agriculture. ;
1t would be interesting to know tt
what address that invitation was sent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Kansas is not prepared to take both
her senators from the extreme north
east corner Of the state. Kansas is
400 miles long and the big'end reaches
from Topeka westward. 1t will be
represented in future dispensations Of
nlaces
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Frank Montgomery has been ap-
pointed one of the commissioners to
the centennial exhibition in Tennes-
see. Is the Topeka Mail going to
take everythingP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

There is another kick coming to
central Kansas on the Lawrence
weather report. 1t gives 2.O5 inches
for the first three months OF the year.
At Abilene it was l.55.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Central Kansas is not starting out
just right for big crop year but
we'll stay by Prophet KropG little
while longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Dickinson county exports cheese
butter, plaster and salt yet the people
Of the county by no means all use
Dickinson county brands Of these arti-
cles. Stand by home industries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Ii John Walters story Of the in
dignities he suffered at the hands Of
the French is true he ought to have
ten million dollars damages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Congratulations to Mayor Borman
Of the Enterprise Journal. 1t is not
every man who at 23 finds himself
mayor Of city Of 1000 people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Congressman Blue and Calderhead
should not get weary in well doing
in their work in connection with tn,
Leavenworth Home managers, The
people are with them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Abilene is sending missionaries tc
Morocco and Central America Blu,
Abilene could use some missionary
: effort inside the city limits to mighty
good advantage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

The Hillmon verdict is the same
thing over again. Kansas courts are
not likely to compel the payment of
that claim.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

This is not going to be year for
many Kansas counties to boast of in
creased population. But if we raise
a crop-then see.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
Coming Political Events.

Republican National convention June 10th
at ". Louis.
Democratic National convention July 7th
at Chicago.
Populist National convention July Dist, at
81. Louis.
Populist State convention, Abilene Aug
ust 5th
Democratic delegate convention at Topeka
June3
Democratic State convention ut IIutchln-
son August 4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

The St. Louis preacher who predict
ed national strike and the downfall
Of the republic In the next six months
got what he went after-newspaper
n0toriety.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Here's to you, Ben Harrison! May
your honeymoon be sweeter than any
political victory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

These are happy days for Mr.. Nc
Kinley May the ides Of June be as
pleasant for the gallant Ohioan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

With all due respect to Mr.. Trout
man, didn't an audience Of 400 look a
little lonesome in 2, OOO-capacity Ham
ilton hall as q boom starterP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

II Missouri is such a paradise for
farmers why do so many of them in
that state live in log houses and wear
ieansp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

tits said down in the Second dis,
trict that the "mantlepiece," as Mrs
Partington would say, of Funston is
likely to fall on Charlie Scott.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

The frequency with which the old
est Mason dies is only equaled by the
numerousness Of his discovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Dave NALL has not been abused for
several weeks by the Pop papers Of
the county. What's the matterP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09
OPENING SALE
New Spring Dry Goods,

Our stock Spring Dry Goods complete with all the novelties
and will the intending purchasers offspring Dry Goods
Quality guaranteed the very best. Prices the lowest
DRESS GOODS
SO inch Black Mohair Lusre Brocaded, worth &c.
For Csc.
so inch fine French Serge, fine TWILL all wool sold at &c.,
Our price 800.
inch line black Henrietta good value at 75c for &c.,
30 inch black and navy Storm Serge good for skirts the
100 grade, For 65c.
CRASH GOODS.
1926 yards fancy spring coored Batstes worth 1Oc,
For Sc.
2275 yards fine fancy coored French Dmty, the latest
fad cheap at IL 1.2c For Sc.
1775 fine French Zephyr Bingham, worth &c., For &c. &c.
UNDERWEAR.
rs dozen Ladies' fine ribbed Vests cheap at 1Oc For &c.
55 dozen Ladies' fine ribbed Vests tapped neck, worth
1870, For 8 for Csc.
rs dozen Misses and Boys black extra fine ribbed Hose
IS dozen Ladies' fast black Hose double HEELS toes and
soles, value tor l5c, Sale price 8 for &c.
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING.
Boys 2pece Suits, small neat patterns, all wool, worth
1926, For 1875.
Boys 2-pece Suits good patterns strong made, worth
1.35, for 98c.
Mems fine wool spring Suits, cheap at $50, for 500
Mems all wool fancy colored Suits patterns good
value at 1000 Sale price $50.
Mems and Youths fine Dress Suits in black clay diagonal
we'll worth 1000, Sale price 875
Mems heavy well made summer Pants, worth 1OO for U.s.
Mems summer mol-skin Pans dressy patterns and cheap
at LOO, sale price 100
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-09

Our stock Of Spring Dry Goods complete with all the latest
and will the inspection intending purchasers offspring Goods
Quality guaranteed the very best. Prices the lowest
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22
BRIEF TELEGRhMS,

The centennial celebration Of the first
settlement In Sciotn valley began mt
Chllllcothc. Ohio, yesterday and will
continue all week. Postmaster General
W. l.. Wilson and Governor Bushnell
Will he nmong the speakers. Chilli
Gothic was the first capital OF Ohio.
A party OF cxcursIonlsts consisting OF
Charles SEother. Of ST. Louis: L. r.
Role ana sister Rose. OF st. Louis: Ed
l.. Grace. Of Porter county. Ind; +. X.
and Francis Arnctt, Patrick Brcen and
George Murphy. Of Campbell county.
Ky, have been lost for two dnys In
Sulnhur cave. near English, Indiana.
Searching parties arc trying to locate
them.
The bnrkentIne Herbert Fuller, Cap
tain Nash, from Boston July 8, for Ro-
sario, put In Mt Halifax yesterday morn
Ing. There had been mutiny on board
during which the captain. his wife and
the second mate hnd been killed In their
berths. Upon the arrival of tho barken-
tine, all her crew were taken OF the vcS-
gel and locked UP In the police station
here to await trial.
Two new countcrfcits OF United States
silver certificates have been discovered
by the treasury department The first
Ia one dollar. series OF 1891, check letter
c, signed by J. Fount Tlllmnn, register,
md ID. N. Morgan. treasurer. and hav-
ing portrait Of Stanton. The second
is n five dollar, series OF 1891, check let
ter i, signed by ]. Fount Tilman. reg
lister, nntl D. N. Morgan, trnnBurcr, md
having portrait OF Grant.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD" MEN
Arc Hot Against tho Endorsement o
Hrynn"Iiutlrr for Temporary Chairman

Arc Hot Against tho Endorsctncnt OF
BryHn.Iintlrr FOR Temporary Chairman.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July N.-Thc nj
tempt OF the middle OF the Road" mon
to organize resulted In high time. A
delegate from Oklahoma named Al
bright pointed out man erntad In front
OF the chnirman, and declared that he
had been around the various hotels dis
trihutlng Mark Hnnna'S money for the
purpose OF preventing the endorsement
OF Bryan and defeating the silver party.
The nun proved to be Sllas Ross, Of
Buffalo, MY, and hG denied In the most
cmphathlC manner that he had ever
engaged in any such business, or hnd
ever sen the Oklahoma man before, Al
bright claimed that Ross had repre-
fentcd himself ns from Baltimore and
other portions Of the country, but upon
CLOSE questioning hG admitted that he
might be mistaken, saying TINT the man
looked very much like Ross.
a motion was carried with WhoOp
that mono but Il strnight-0ut Popullst
should be nominated for President.
Then occurred rnw over the fact that
men with Bryan badges were In the room
II was claimed By the Middle OF the
Road" l'OpullStS TINT thcsn l}:yan men
should ehher got out or declare them
sclvcs for II Middle Of the Road" ticket.
There, was several QuNrrclH over rights
of recognition, and the secretary finally
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22

SrREAToR, Ills, July 2l.-Thc TWEEN
tlcth annual convention OF the Green
Glass Bottle Blowers Association of
the United States and Canada adjourn
cd tonight after ten days session.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, y. \.
Hayes. Newark, Ohio; Vice president,
Louis Arlington. Alton, Ills: secretary.
William Kuncr, Salem. N. j.; treasurer.
Conrad Auth. Pittsburgh. Executive
board: Ed. ASnrd, Strcator, Ills: George
Bannon. Mlllvlllc, n. J.:Patr!ck Farrell.
st. Louis: Cornelius Canning, Muncie,
Ind; Gottlicb Flohr. Brooklyn; George
Broome, Newark, Ohio,
A demand will be made for n 10 per
cent advance. The convention will meet
IN Atlantic City. n. j., next year.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22
FOURTH DISTRICT

Republican Convention RenominHtes
Warren Miller for Congress, by Acciama.
uon-One OF the I.argest Convention.
Ever Held In tho District-senntor El.
kins Glowing Speech Free Silver Sen.
tlnient IN the Stnto IL Dying Ont.
Special Dispatch TO the IntcllIEcncer.
PARkERSBURG, W. Va. July 2l.-
The endorsement and denomination OF
Hon. Warren Miller for Congress this
afternoon was but foretaste OF the
love feast which is to CONF Tomorrow.
The big wigwam vas crowded to its ut
most capacity. Senator ElkIns came
before the convention and spoke glowing
words In favor OF Miller. Congressman
Dayton spoke touchingiy ofSthe Issues,
and Of West Virginia, closing with an
eloquent tribute to Mr.. Miller.g'.
Senator James a. Hughes, of Cnhell.
who had been an opponent OF Mr.. Miller
in hIa FIRST contest, placed him In nnmi-
nation In a speech which sparkled with
vigor and earncEtnesS, and then n repre-
sentative from every one OF the twelve
counties comprising the district, second
cd the nomination. tsNHhen delegate
Cooper, OF Writ, the last county called,
paid Il tribute to Mr.. Miller ana moved
to make his nomination by reclamation,
the convention presented n picture sui!l
Client 10 cheer the most faint hearted
partisan, and struck terror to the "l6 to
!" calamity howlcrs, who already begin
10 sre the handwriting on the wall u
The evidence OF Congressmhn. Millcr's
efficiency was apparent to-day In the
popular demonstration accorded him by
the convention. Tint he will be re-
elected is evident on all sides Indeed,
careful observers hi the district say that
the sound money sentiment Ia recovering
70 generally In this section and the state
that II Is almost certain that Miller will
receive n majority OF the vote OF every
county In the district save one. Mr..
Miller has already begun n hot trail
Pendleton will never touch. a@
IT., Egs -.nC-R r.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-22
TWELVE INJURED


Whom May Die.
CARBONDALE, Ills. July "i.--A dis
astrous railroad wreck occurred on the
Chicago & Texas road, about one mile
south OF Murphysboro to-day. \
trestle over Big Muddy creek gave way
as the result OF recent rains and one
passenger coach was 'ditche1. Twelve
persons were injured. two Of whom
may die. A broken rau penetrated the
mall car, In which Mall Clerk Hamilton,
OF this city, was. but he escaped with
out serious Injury. The injured are:
Mrs. Mcclure. of Mcclure Station,
bruised: Andrew Chllders, OF Murphys-
boro. brushed face and hand: Scott
HInchc!itte. OF Carbondale. badly cut
about the face: George slebert. Of
Bloomfield, Mo-. Jaw broken and lnjur-
ed internally In the breast. serious:
Mrs g. s. Drew. engineers wife, going
TO her husband at Boston. with i've
children, collar bone broken and cut
about the face; one OF her children, face
cut badly: one OF the youngest. bead
bruised: her little girl, spine Injured
and arm broken; her. little boy, arm
broken:.B. II. Herman,-af ,Wlttenbcrg.
Mo-, cut on head and bruised on knee:
George Quackcnbos, Cape Glrcade.
bruised on face and head; Frank An
derson, Grand Tower. nose broken; II.
We're, OF st. Louis, bruised.