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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Everybody knows the Aultman Tay-
Tor Machine company which makes
farm machinery, threshers, etc. A
junction City man wrote to the firm
last week asking q job. In reply the
manager, who is personal friend Of
the applicant, said be would be glad
to give him a place under ordinary
circumstances but not now. He adds:
THE present craze for free silver
In the west has caused this company,
as well as many others, to hedge in
every way possible because Of the fear
that possibly the Bryan ticket might
win, and should it do this, 1t would
mean paralyzing Of all trade, and
bankruptcy Of majority Of manufac'
turering concerns throughout the
country, east and west as well. Un-
der the circumstances, our company
are reducing their force Of men to the
very lowest minimum, and cutting
expenses in every possible way to pro-
vide against the uncertainty Of the
next November election. We can
hardly believe that the Bryan ticket
will win, but there is no telling what
is ahead. The Populists seem to have
it in for everybody that has a dollar,
and where we will land nobody knows
at present."
II this is the way the fear Of free
coinage works what will be the real
itvp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Susan, wife of &. W. Hersh, was
born May 10, 1S4S; died September
IA, 1896; aged As years, 8 months
and 26 days. About ten weeks ago
as she was going to Abilene the team
became frightened at cars on the
Santa Fe crossing and threw her out
of the wagon breaking the ligaments
on her left knee. She was too badly
injured to be taken home for three
weeks, was improving for a week
after being taken home and was then
attacked with acute mania. She re-
ceived skillful treatment by Drs.
Felty and Ketchersid and seemed to
improve for about four weeks, after
which she gradually sank away, un-
der the very best treatment, and
nursing. She was kind and loving
wife and mother, was charitable to all
and good neighbor. She has lived
in Newbern township nineteen years
and is the mother Of five children.
Two are dead, three living: Orva IL,
Earl 16 and Homer G. IA years old.
Mrs. Hersh was the second daugh-
ter Of Col. and Mrs. Swigart, who
year ago celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary, and truly very few
families can record the fact that they
have raised twelve sons and daugh-
ters Of whom the Oldest is fifty and
the youngest past twenty-one years
old, and now this one is the first
death, the loss Of which will not only
be felt by husband and family, but by
the entire community as she was
very highly respected by all who
knew her, and we hope and trust that
our loss will be her eternal gain. Nh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Ed Little ought to get some new
illustrations for his speeches. A year
ago he used an epigram about Moses.
He said the "The L,rd buried Moses
where the people could not find him
and we will bury the Pops where the
Lord can't find them" He is using
1t now but substitutes Mckinley
for Pops" Same way with his
banyan tree and other patent re-
versible stories. Eds idea Of politics
seems to be that 1t is a jugglery of
words instead Of a matter Of prin-
ciple. s.lte
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

At 2;45 Tuesday a. m. Of enlargement
Of Emphatic glands, Mrs. Mary Ann
Gish, wife Of Joseph X. Gish, died at
her home in this city. She was born
in Uniontown, Pa, and has made her
home in Abilene for the past eleven
years, except for visits to Pennsyl-
vania. She leaves q husband and six
sons. Four sons reside in this city.
Daniel j., George B., John A., and
Henry D. They as well as the be-
reaved husband have the sympathy Of
a wide circle Of friends in their sor-
row for the death Of kind mother
and an affectionate wife. Funeral
services were held at the River
Brethren church on Buckeye at 8 a.
m. Thursday. Interment at Bethel
church cemetery.
Two sons, Samuel c., at Dun
cannon, Pa, and J. M, at Newport,
Pa, were unable to be present but a
large gathering Of friends and rela-
tives paid the last tribute Of respect
to one who has been beloved and
honored by all who knew her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Here is an item from the Leaven-
worth Times that shows how our
young townsman is rising in the es-
timation Of the State: The COM
mittee on arrangements reported that
they were unable to secure ex-Mayor
Cowherd of Kansas City for the ratifi-
cation meeting but the old Demo-
cratic wheel-hoss, Ed c. Little Of abb
lene, would be present and address
the followers Of Jefferson and Jack
son. Cheer after cheer went up when it
was given out that Mr.. Little had
consented to come and teach
Democracy to Ed Carroll, James
McGonigle, Thos. P. Fenlon, ST.,
John Wilson, H. Miles Moore, John
GRANGER, L. NJ. Hacker, Martin Smith
and Judge Hurd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The News is as amusing in craw-
fish act as it is in the PRONUNCIATION
Of the principles Of Popocracy that it
has espoused. 1t tries to crawl out
Of the Grip Of Gold" article this
week by saying that although nobody
has been able to find that copy Of the
Financial News in which it said the
article appeared, a brother Of man
who works on the paper said that he
thought 1t sounded as II it might
have appeared in the paper. This is
about as near as the News ever comes
to proving any Of Its ridiculous state
ments in favor Of free trade and free
silver. 1t Is always Matching up a
lot Of fool arguments that will not
stand the test Of investigation and
when it is asked to prove them it has
to crawl out Of the dilemma as best
1t can. We notice that the Monitor
is more discreet; 1t knew 1t was licked
and had published fake but it never
said "boohl' Might as well own up,
boys, that you were wrong.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The Santa Fe Railroad company has
"bulletined" ex-senator John Martins pass
They sent word for him to turn II In lmmedl-
ately after he made his speech In Hamilton
hall, In which he advised railroad men tC
Join Mckinley club, but to vote for Bryan.
News,
A. A, Hurd, general solicitor for
the Santa Fe in Kansas, said yester-
day that Senator Martins pass had
been asked for some time before that
speech was delivered. Mr.. Hurd
says he wrote two letters to Mr..
Martin asking that the pass be turned
in. He declines to give out the
letters but says Senator Martin Is at
liberty to cause them to DO pub
llshed.
Mr.. Hurd says the letters are self
explanatory. Let MIR. Martin pub
lish the letters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
Sticks in Their Threats.

One Of the pitiable sights Of the
present day is to see the Pops Of
Dickinson county pretend that they
like the dish Of crow that Mr.. Watson
fixed up for them last Saturday
They squirm and twist and say: "Oh,
isn't 1t good" when all the time they
are swearing deep down in their
hearts and cursing the impulse that
brought the Georgian to Kansas. We
are sorry for you, boys, but you may
as well get used to your diet for
Thomas is not through with you yet.
lie is coming back to this State to
see that you preserve a little self
respect and do not sell out your
party like a set Of boodlers, as you
have attempted to do this year
Pretty sour medicine boys, but you
will have 10 take it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
Whv for SeWall2

Say, Populists, this is what youl
official paper, the Topeka Co-operator
organ Of the state central committee
says;
Mr.. Sewall has been Democrat
only few years. He is said to be
worth six million dollars. He has .
son who Is the same age Of Mr..
Bryan who makes rampant Republi'
can speeches, and held office under
Harrison.
Sewall can't carry his own son.
Sewall can't carry his own state.
Sewall can't carry Southern state
Sewall can't make a speech.
Sewall is a flat failure.
Why will you vote for SewallP II
you vote the electoral ticket foisted
on you by the Democrats you will
have to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

In Arkansas the result Is more than agree
able to the adherents Of the free coinage Of
silver. 1t Is inspiring. -[News.
To Democrats and to such citizens
as are sympathizing with the present
attempt At revolution from time hon
ored American institutions, the exam
pie Of Arkansaw Is mama in the will
derness. They looked In vain for
vigorous sustensnce from Vermont.
They have turned their starved eyes
on Maine in despair. They know
that New York is barren Of the cop
ISOLATION they have sought, md
mourned because they found 1t not.
So the eyes Of Democracy and Pop
ulism feast themselves upon views that
are held up in Arkansaw. The rest Of
nation Is asked to 60 and do likewise.
In this great contest, Arkansaw-the
despised, illiterate, semi-barbarous
Arkansaw-Arkansaw, the nations
"simple' child, who is never allowed
about when there is company-Arkan-
saw is dragged from her ash hopper
and her soap kettle in The back yard
Of civilization and asked to 90 ahead
Of the procession that Is stumbling
back to the dark ages. How fttingly
is this conservation Of Arkansaw, in
the cause Of dishonor, made. What
an inspired picture!
A man who can find the Arkansaw
election "inspiring" can draw blood
from turnips, make bread Of stones
and find solace and cheer in the tor
lures OF the inferno.
Comparing the result in Arkansas
with that Of Vermont, 1t appears that
the Republicans gained S3 per cent
vote OF 1894 in Vermont and
IS per cent in Arkansas; while the
Democrats lost 80 per cent in YER
mont and gained so per cent in Ar
sansas.
II the Republicans, Democrats and
Pops each make the same proportion
Il gain or loss this year in Kansas as
n Arkansas, compared with 1894, the
esult will be in this State:
Republican vote, 214,000.
Populist vote, 10000.
Democratic vote, AZ, 900.
! Inspire all you can on Arkansaw,
'oys. 1t is the last inspiration you'll
ct. Draw It in deep.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Willitts has come to life again and
is issuing call for another Pop con-
vention to put straight Pop ticket
in the field. He is one Of reiormers
Of the old days when the alliance
used to worship at the throne Of the
sub-treasury and Willitts was the
prophet. All that is past and the
Pop who wants to be anybody has to
turn in and ask permission Of the
Democrats. Both these parties to
the fusion are like small boys who are
afraid to 60 out in the dark alone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The REFLECTOR is in receipt Of a
letter purporting to come from head
quarters, offering to send us, free Of
charge, all the silver literature that
can be used in these columns, and to
give it 1t in type already set, SO that
there will not be cent Of cost to the
paper. 1t would seem from this that
the mine owners have at last con-
sented to cough up enough of their
free silver to oil the wheels Of the
presses of this great country, and
that the bluff about needing dollar
from each voter is only for the pur-
pose Of paying back to the million
aires the money they intend to expend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

A "reform" party afraid Of its lead
ers, ashamed Of its principles, seek
ing for an alliance with party It has
villifed. spat upon and used as =
foot wiper, isthe spectacle the Pops
Of Kansas are presenting. Don't let
the Red Dragon Of the Peoples Party
scare you. 1t has no teeth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Leedy was disappointment. When
he made his nomination speech he
jumped up and down, cracked his
heels and "blew blood in the peoples
ears" and was wildcat show all by
himself. Saturday be was as mild as
an old sheep and made speech as dry
as the average presidents message as
well as tame and dreary Leedy is
evidently discouraged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Why don't some Of these praters
about the wonderful prosperity Of
Mexico 60 there. Mr.. Shipe has been
in Mexico. He did not stay. He
came back to civilized country
where the money and the people are
Of the right kind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Mr.. Watson has an article in the
Independent this week in which he
says that the southern Pops are de-
pending on those Of the north and
that the fall Of one Of these means the
fall Of the other. Feeling thus, no
doubt he is more than wrathy to see
the course Of the party in this State
in selling its very birthright to the
Democrats to get chance at a little
sp0ils.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Bank Commissioner Breidenthal
has issued letter to the banks Of
Kansas, urging them to increase their
reserve and prepare for the worst.
Mr.. Credentials political judgment
tells him that Bryan will be elect
ed and his business judgment
Immediately furnishes him the addi-
tional prophecy that II SO the devil
will be to pay. Great head has
Brother Breidenthal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

A Salina Pop leader came down to
advise Mr.. Watson. He called on
him at his room and begged him not
to make such speech as he did at
Erie and lola. "I'm doing the talk
ing, sir" was Fighting Toms reply,
sand I'll speak just as blanked
please The Salina man did not re-
main any longer than he had to after
that frost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

A political news item says "there
are nine bankers in Dickinson county
for Bryan and free silver" A better
wording would have been; There
are nine fusion Democrats and Popu-
lists in Dickinson county interested
directly or indirectly in banks"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

W. D. Vincent, Pop candidate for
congress, printed this in the Clay
Center Dispatch, July 10, 1898:
"Gold is splendid thing from which
to manufacture heather gods for fools
to worship, but it is not fit for
money" Mr.. Vincent wants ire
deemable fiat money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Business men who put a two-line
local in the paper once a year and
think they will build up big trade
and imagine the printer is getting
rich off the profits Of the said two
lines, should read the following: The
last page Of Munsey's Magazine has
been sold for one year to four adver-
tisers, each Of whom occupies a
quarter of a page and pays $4,000
making total Of $4,000 for the
page. One line in the Youths Com
panion costs s., while a page in the
Ladies' Home Journal costs $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
Advertisement for Bids.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office Of the Dickinson County
High School, Chapman, Kas., for
furnishing material and laying 200
feet Of six-foot walk Of vitrifed brick
or tagging, at option Of Building
Committee. Said bids to be pre-.
sented not later than Oct. 18th. For
specifications address
A. $. LOWRY, Sec'y,
ll7-ltsSc Chapman, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The Democratic mass convention Of
this county was composed Of thirty
men-S0, count them, S0--part Of
them Pops. In the old times before
the party sold out Its birthright for a
mess Of pottage it had always one or
two men in the court house as officers.
Now it can't even get a deputy con-
stable. 1t sells out every year to the
Pops without any consideration, it is
actually the cheapest commodity in
the market now on earth. The Pops
don't even pay postage on the letters
that bring in the central committee
The nerve Of those Democratic bosses
Is good-but alas for their Judgment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17


Maine Republicans didn't do all
they might have done after all. They
elected all the state officers by plur-
ality Of 10000, over 10000 more than
ever beforei elected every congress
man by over 10000 majority; elected
every state senator and carried every
county, electing every county officer.
But out Of Isl representatives in the
Legislature they got only l4l. Such
carelessness Is inexcusable and Tom
Reed should be made to account
strictly for the other ten.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

At one hotel in Chicago is $4,000
ready to bet on McKinley's election
at 2 to l but finds no takers. Nobody
who understands the situation thinks
for a minute that Bryan can win. He
will be the worst beaten man since
Graalav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
Sub. Treasury Dropped.

Tom Watson and Senator Allen, Por
leaders, have articles in the New
York Independent this week in which
they say that the sub-treasury has
been dropped by their party. Hear
that, farmers: The game they play
ed on you in 1890 and 1892 is ad-
mitted to have been fake. So is
this years game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The Pop speakers Saturday made it
very emphatic that to be for free sill
yer means to be Populist. There is
no middle ground. Our free silver
friends would be mad if a Republican
told them that. How do they like it
from the lips Of Leedyp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

In personal letter the editor Of
one Of Pennsylvania greatest papers,
the Lancaster New Era, says: 1.-The
Popocrats seem to be claiming every
thing in sight and out Of sight. Their
claims for Pennsylvania are simply
ridiculous" That is the way every
where-they claim everything but
their claims are ridiculous and they
know IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

"Just tell them that you saw me, y
said Bryan to a reporter who wanted
his opinion on the Maine election.
He might have added that he is likely
to be sawed some more in about seven
weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Mr.. Leedy started Saturday night
to tell us something about the wool
industry but corrected himself and
switched to wheat. There Is not
much for the Bryan party to say about
wool this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The Populist Topeka Co-operator
says; "In the name Of the Populist
party Of Kansas, in the name Of
decency, we demand that Mr.. Sewall's
picture be taken down from the front
Of headquarters and watson's picture
substituted in its place" Why don't
the Abilene Monitor, which claims to
be for Watson, call down this
iniquityP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The News says that the Abilene
Bryan club members "do their trad
ing" in Abilene. We told you it in
cluded people from Flora to Lyon and
Fragrant Hill to Holland. Great
club that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Lawrence World: 1t is significant
that an Abilene Republican who went
free silver this year has sold his
furniture business and gone into the
undertaking business exclusively.
He knows what is coming.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Mrs. Lease occasionally makes
mistake and tells the truth in plain
words. Recently in speech in New
York she said: This campaign for
free silver is an opening wedge for
socialism," That's what it is. How
can any self respecting Republican
vote for a cause that is the "opening
wedge for socialism,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

After all the bluffing in Arkansas
the official returns show only $4,000
plurality. Any comfort the Demo-
Gratis can get out Of that they are
welcome to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

If newspapers can make a thing a
success the Topeka festivities will be
very good. But then the Topeka
papers cant do everything-look at
the dam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

II wish we could chloroform him, y
remarked good Populist lady Sat-
urday, speaking of Mr.. Watson. Why
is all this wailing and gnashing Of
toothp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Tom Reed is coming to Kansas;
Harrison may come, Congressman
Burrows and Brosius are on the, list,
Horr has been here and John Sher-
man is probable. Who says it does
not pay to be q doubtful Statep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Bryan has accepted twice and poor
Tom has not had chance to accept
at all. That is the kind Of selfshness
that the apostle Of reform is guilty
Of. Oh Billy, how could you do itp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Ralph Dyer is making q winning
campaign for county superintendent.
In bis hands the schools will be run
woll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

II Leedy follows few more speak
ers like Tom Watson be will be
frozen stiff by the frosts before No.
yember.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Leedy did not raise his hand to in.
dictate that he wanted to vote for
Bryan and Watson. Isn't he Popu-
listp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Reports from Washington are that
Mr.. Watson has been called off his
tour. But will he come Off Tom
don't always answer calls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

II Bryan can only do as well in
Nebraska as Sewall has in Maine all
will be forgiven
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Look pleasan., Pops, and have
your picture taken as you mediate
on the result In Maine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The Dickinson Democrats are play
ing horse and being the horse again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

The REFLEcroR's question as to
how Pop can vote for Watson is
answered. He can't.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

What makes the Pops hate Watson 30.
And DER his speeches cryi
Why, Watson hurts tho Pops, you know.
And spoils their local pie."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Reputation, anarchy and sectional
ism were turned down in Maine SO
that they will stay down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Mr.. Bryan may as well save his
voice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Since hearing from Maine Mr.. Wat
son will be more determined than ever
to call of MIR. Sewall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
tendent Of Public Instruction
=. STANLEY,
Of Douglass,
For Judge Of Court Of Appeals,
10. POsTLETHWAITE,
of Jewell.
For State Senator, end Dist
SAMUEL s. SMITH,
of Abilene.
COUNTY TICKET.

For Representative, 2eth Dist,
X. J. BENNETT,
Of Harrington.
For County Attorney
G. W. HURD
OF Abilene.
For District Clerk,
G. II. SMITH,
of WoodbIne.
For Probate Judge,
MARTIN PEAsE,
Of Hope,
For Superintendent,
Il. v. DYER,
Of Grant,
For High School Trustees.
y. W. WRIGHT,
of Ridge,
d. d. PIERCE.
- OF Noble.
For Commissioner, ist Dist.
c. II. K0EPKE.
Of Lyon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17

Have you heard from MaineP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-17
FOR CONGRESSMAN.
STATE TICKET.


For Chief Justice,
T. r. CARVER,
OF Saline.
For Governor,
e. N. MORRILL,,
Of Brown. a
For Lieutenant Governor,
HE. RICHTER,
OF Morris.
For Secretary Of State,
W. @. EDWARDS,
Of Pawnee.
For State Treasurer,
0. L. ATHERT0N,
Of Russell.
For Auditor,
GEORGE =. COLE,
Of Crawford.
For Attorney General,
=. b. DAWES.
Of Clay.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
=. STANLEY,
Of Douglass.