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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Ex-Presldent Knights Of Labor.
PATENT PLAN OF PROSPERITY.

There Is q cheerful frankness about
the Bryan plan Of prosperity for "the
plain people" The formula Is simple
ity itself. Everybody Is to be made
happy by raising prices.
The old notion that the more man
could get for his money the better IT
was for him, Is, 1t seems, exploded Four
years ago Mr.. Bryan and every Demo-
cratic speaker grew eloquent about the
advantages of free trade that would
make lower prices for all the neces-
sarles of life
Now they are playing different
tune, They have found new way to
benefit "the plain people," The price
Of bread and butter shall be doubled.
The dollar shall buy less meat Cloth
Ing shall cost twice as much. Savings
bank deposits when they are drawn
out to be spent shall have only half
their present purchasing power II
foreign-bom citizen who is doing
well In this country wants to send d
passage ticket to his brother In the old
country to enable him also to come out
here and settle, the ticket shall cost
him $50 instead Of $50, and that will
surely gladden. his heart.
Truly, this is great scheme. II Is
to be carried through by such a sim
pie process, too. Instead of putting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Rataa Will BE Advanced.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 23.-The ex.
ecutive officers Of the western roads
have practically completed their work
in organizing q successor to the old
Western Freight association, and 1t is
reasonably certain that the rates will
be advanced on November 2, as
planned, and that they will be main.
tanned thereafter. The plan Of the
new organization is modelled after that
OF the Southwestern Traffic associa.
fion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

SEDALIA, Mo-, Oct. 23.-The second
days session Of the synod of Missouri
was marked by an increased attend.
ance, there being almost a complete
representation. A number of reports
were submitted and addresses were
made by Rev. H. D. Jenkins, Kansas
City; Samuel J. Nccalls and Rev. James
H. Brooks, st. Louis; Rev. Wilson
Phraner, Rev. Erskine N. White and
Rev. Edward P. Cowan, New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Has Big Land Interests.

KANSAS CRY, Mo. Oct 29.-Hon,
David Rankin, Of Tarkio, Nodaway
county, is a guest at the Midland. He
He is one Of the largest and probably
one OF the most successful farmers and
stock raisers in the world. He owns
and has cultivated farms aggrerating
%, 900 acres in the county Of Nodaway,
and feeds for market each year more
than 10000 head Of cattle. His i'm.
mense holdings of land are cut into "a
ranches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

CHASurE, Kan, Oct. %. The great
council Improved Order of Reimen of
this state closed It's session here yester.
day. The officers elected for next year
are; Great sachem h. W. Poindexter,
Topeka; great senior sycamore, j. C.
Penny. Chanute; great junior saga
more, \. A. Thompson, Hutchinson;
great prophet, j. NJ. Soumiers, Wichi.
ia; great chief of records, G. A. Wolf.
Atchison; great keeper of wampum,
Joe Ennis, Girard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

ing system ought not to be asked tc
support national banker. The party
which has denounced bondholders and
railroads ought not to be asked to sup.
port bondholder and railroad king.
A New England plutocrst cannot be
expected to be in sympathy with the
south and west aud we ask democrats
not to ask us to violate our principles. {"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Oct. 2e,-Mrs.
Rosanna Yates, an old colorei woman,
who lived with an adopted child at 7O4
Westporf avenue, Westport, spilled
some pa oline on the sleeve of her
dress two weeks ago and lighting
match shortly afterward, her dress
caught fire. Before neighbors rushed
in and put out the llaze she was very
badly burned, and last night she died
of her injuries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
Annual Convention w. C.T.u.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 2a-The annual con,
vention of the National W. c. T. IT,,
which is to be held in st. Louis, No
vember 10 to Is, will be in many re,
spects one of the most remarkable
gatherings OF this organization. 1t
will be held in the Music hall, Exposi.
ton building, which seats 1900 pc ,ple
and the stage 1000 more, One of the
features OF interest will be an Arme.
MAN mass meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
WATSON AGAIN SPEAKING.
He Says Populists should Not BE Asked to
Support Sewall.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Oct 90. Thomas
Watson, the populst vice presidential
candidate, spoke here last night to an
audience Of 1900. Mr.. Watson said
that he had not sought to lay obstacles
in the way Of Bryan and that the peo.
Piles party can unite in Bryau's sup
port, but not for sewall Il have NO
personal objection to Mr.. Sewall,' the
speaker continued. "but oppose him
because the party which for six years
has denounced the national hank.
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HlItaN Cochran RefIrs1o

81. Jos4rI.Npa pct * +IG0lIC. F.
'obran Y aCe4ret from thg3Sdzette,
nd has bend sadeeded BY Frank
Fr4tag' who h$& tharge| Of bdh the
al iorial 4hdrsd 4dess enhs 81 dc pa.
er Mr.. fochran Is de4oeratit can.
idgte for 6aagf&|, has lbeen Unable
Q Five the paper Ibis personal bitten.
|o5 for some time
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
TO BuIIdnlNew Line.

1opEKA kaH.i Oct. 23.-Genera
|MabuVer Frey has returned from Ok.
lshPma, v there he vent with President
|RiAey an Other officers of the Santa
Re fUsr u4H TOUT q inspection. While
|thete the matter " but lding a line
|froh Perry to saltwater, ! distance of
lbs piles, was cd ms ilered. Worl will
probably be. com mdnced on the road
|les spring. " II u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29

The strong appeal of Bryan is con-
stantly to arouse animosities between
labor and capital, and array the west
and the south against the east.--Chi-
ago Inter Ocean.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-29
MARCUS A. HANNA.
WHAT GREAT WORKERS IN LABoRs
CAUSE SAY OF HIM.

High Onlcsrs Of the Association Of Iron
and Steel worksrs-Onicers Of the Ohio
Ainers' Union, the sesmsns Union, and
Trades Assembly-T v. Pswdsrly On
Dsbsssd Msnsy.
mo man, woman or child within the
state Of Ohio shall be without food
shelter and clothing while I am gov
ernor William Mckinley to the des-
titute coal miners Of Sunday Greek
Valley. 1893.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

ly to be discussed IN the Legislature: II am in
accord win what / believe TO be the sentiment Of
the Kings County delegation the question Of
consolidation. | shall oppose any consolidation bill
unless tie question is again Submitted TO the peo-
pie OF Kings County referendum clause Is In
cluded. | should prefer referendum, as the gem
eral question has been once before the people II
a proper charter. agreeable to the Kings County
people. were drawn up. the matter miglt then go
before them in more favorable light than ii now
presents.
IL have thought somewhat Of the excise question.
but have not made my mind to the details OF
any plan. | am, generally speaking. in favor or
Sunday observance. and would not like to see the
Sabbath disturbed The Ohio law. on which the pro-
posed Raines bill is founded has been discussed.
1t is said that liquor question under that meas
ure would be taken out Of politics. | am certainly
in favor of having IL of politics, but do not
commit myself to any particular action. The Ballot
law may be called up for some amendment. Recent
transactions in NewYork City and Brooklyn have
convinced me that the primary election law should
certainly be amended. that penalties would be
attached to any viola lions of IT,
Il have studied the prison-labor question with
much interest The Department of Agriculture has
issued pamphlet advocating prison labor on the
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
JAMES NJ. f.. O'GRADY.

James NJ. f. OGrady. of Rochester who VIII be
the Republican leader In the Assembly this year.
represents one Of the Assembly districts of the city
of Rochester he has for several years. "A law
yer by profession. he entered the Assembly in 1885,
became chairman Of the Committee on Cities in
1896 and will be chairman of the Committee on
Ways and Means for 1896 when Mr.. OGrady was
asked to-day VINO his choice for President he
replied
Morton. first. last and all the time.
"Anl you have second choice"
II consider none necessary, as | 90 not beheVe
Governor Morton will decline to become his state
candidate" 49, ~, ,,,,
Mr. OC;rady thought that the Greater New YORK
bill would without a referendum
IL see no good urgent reason ne sara. WHY
Brooklyn should have vote upon the acceptance
of charter. Sucn " StH'ii. iil,nt p'S -
ceptance Indefinitely. should ! X 70 s.e me ONO
liquor law tried IN this state Senator names His
a good modification Of It, - -, 49,
800 YOU agree with him tnat oh"-hdH 'he t'N
should 20 to the county , ,
Il b.eys tn. Senator will correct that ana nave
Il read to the city or division in which the lax Is
taken out. You know there are no cl''1s IN Sena-
tor Ranes's district 49,
"Will you favor sunday openng? ,
''No. sir ON thai point am decided. shai
vote for the preservation Of the American Shpbath
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

OF tickets presented by the Democrats but as the
atter We're never in it for minute, IL did not
affect the general result. What was cons dered by
certain Erie County politicians as a smart political
dodge was the location Of the respective tickets.
Inc Republican ticket first. then the regular
Democratic. followed by the Independent Demo
cratic, ticket; If Republican voter by mistake
paced the y after the candidate for whom he
wished to vote; the regular Democratic ticket re-
celVed the credit OF the vote. but If Democrat
made the same the vote fell to the other
branch of the same party and nothing was lost by
the error.
Senator Davis is considering "A possible amend
ment to the tax laws. Its particular object will be
an effort at equalization between towns ana cities
IN various counties 1t will be got at by pro-
vision calling for the statement IN all transfers of
real estate of the actual amount OF the considera-
tion This the Senator believes would prevent
gross misrepresentation of property value end 10
degree aid in the valuation. deadlock existing IN
the Board OF Supervisors of Erie County has called
the attention of Senator Davis to this matter
Another measure to be fathered by Senator DAVIS
is one remedying a defect of the present Consttn-
ton The superior Court of the city OF Bu1aIo
abolished, and no provision was made for the
continuance of its records. The bill to be intro
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
JOHN r. sTANCHFIELD

IL time to become acQu ilntVd with a Dill
that is needed. but disposition 10 become ac-
quantei with II.
JOHN Il. STANCHFIELD.
John -. Stanchhed. Democrat. who represents
Chcmung County IN the Assembly will be the
Democratic leader in that body. He was formerly a
law partner OF David b. liill, and has "A large
law practice in Elmird. He Is forty years old,
rich and ambitious lie is man of much ability,
altogether the ablcst man the Democrats will have
in the Assembly; and 1t can now be predicted that
he will be one of the conspicuous men OF the Demo-
cratic party in this State before five more years
have passed. Mr.. Stanchlei talked freely to-day
upon political and legislative topics.
'If IL were not for his advanced years. he SAID
II think nothing could check popular wave Tor
Norton He Is "A fine example of the refined Afnerl-
can gentleman. In the event of Governor Morton :
age proVng q serious obstacle. there is Harrison,
who until few days ago. believed to be the GER
tain candidate OF the Republican party; but the
Indiana papers state that he Will In a few days
make public that he is not candidate Reeu
chances are esscned by the fact that the great mass
OF Western and Northwestern voters are not going
TO allow the Presidential candidate TO be taken from
100 far East the political ceHtre, so TO
speak as is possible. New-N ork Is far enough East;
Maine is too far"
Are you singune as TO expect that me next
Untei States Senator from New-fork VIII be
named by the pemOcrats"
hinder the present conditions could not expect
H.. but In the event OF war. with Cleveiand re-
elected | can how he miglt place ms party 50
for in the asccndency as to change the complexion
OF the next Legislature. :,
What will be The fate OF the Greater Ne"-io
b,ll?' $780,. -, !,
I'VE Democrats last year were all in favor OF It,
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

I believe The Republicans seem to be quite gem
erav united in s,Ipport OF IT, The natural presump.
ton is that it will be rapidly carried to successful
passage. l necessity for referendum, anera
are reasons which appear to call for us Pfssig"
without again submitting the question to tne SUI SUI
frage of the people AS far as can state IN! posi-
ton in advance / am in favor of consolidation;
The excise question was suecessfuiy g aoagea ~
the willy representative Of ChemuDg county 1
cannot say that favor the Ohio law, whetner ex.
ernplifed in the Ranes suggestion or IN any o.hef
measure of similar nature Neither can ! say 'n.s H.
would oppose the same" He also expresseh tne
opinion that the present license was propaoy nisn
enough His position the Sunday opening Que%
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

roads but the Prison Association OF N"W-f ork op-
poses that plan. J. may have muc1 TO comm, -
and is worthy of further Investigation My. Presi-
dental preference * for Governor Lew i. Molto
lie has made a most cNcellcr. Governor. ana is
well nttcd for a higher position. nave np second
choirr hut should accept any man who could So.
cure the Republican nomination ii'" 'he Ni'''""'
COnNenllon.'
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
IN THE ASSEMBLY.

The Assembly will comprise the men whose
names and politics are given in the following
table Prominent members Of the Assembly eN-
press their opinions in the interviews herewith
given.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

| SHAH favor no Determinations to localities on this
question"
Are YOU satisfied with the Raines Ballot Law
'Nes, and believe 1t 10 %" the hrs' Yet tried.
Slight alterations and amendments needed"
Asscmblyman O'Grl /, hal not CIr"f'ily read the
suggest OF the l. ,islttiVc Reform Committee.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
BENJAMIN W. WILCOX.


Senator BENJAMIN W. Wilcox. Republican, who
represents the XXXIXth Senate District Uhe coun-
ties OF Cayuga and Seneca. in 1898 and 1894 was a
member Of the Assembly from Cayuga. lie has a
good official record. For many years he was County
Clerk OF Cayusa County.
Senator Wilcox could hardly conceive OF an after
Morton candidate" az is shown by his answer to
a query on that subject. after Morton? There Is
no after Morton. It's Morton first and last.
But in case Of Governor Mortons not becoming a
canddate?"
Il have a strong personal feeling and great admi-
ration for Mckinley. lie would suit me; but after
Morton. you remember
The Senator expressed himself on the excise ques-
ton as follows: "rhe Sunday opening question IL a
difficult one TO contend with. | good rea-
son why saloons should be allowed to keep open
Sunday My constituency would not expect me
to favor a bill authorizing The opening OF saloons
The Raines Ballot law was suggested a theme
''Yes. it does need some slight alterations" said
Senator Wilcox 81 would urge that a candidate 8
by another party. he could decide under which en-
blem his name should appeal .o,A.. o.,,or,,
nifty Of deciding upon conso.id tton?
81 cannot say that do. Why not give second
the vote at elections, for instance? II would be
dangerous precedent TO establish. There seem to
be reasons which ca'l for consolidation without
referendum.
ALBERT A. WRAY
Albert A. Wray the Republican WAC WAS elected
Senator In the With District. was member Of
Assembly In 1884 and 1895. representing the NNih
District OF Kings County. He is "A native OF Mis-
souri, and Is thrty-seven years Of age. He came to
New-York In 1899 and admitted to the bar In
1885. His office Is at No. "a Nal'-st. He has
been a member OF Republican organizations since
the time he moved to Brooklyn eight years ago. lie
has been influential In the Young Republican Club
OF Brooklyn and was a member Of the reorganizs
tion committee OF the Republican party He Is a
member Of the Union League. the Stuyvesant
Heights club. and other social organizations.
Senator Wray said. IN reference to questions like
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

ton Is also rather squirting for ne "a: II shoud
not care to assist in egazing SUNDAY liquor traihcl
and vet / should consider myself rather higoord III
/ objected to New-York's doing as she pleases ~
the matter" Mr. Stanchfeld has littie taut 10 mn
with the Rllnes ballot saying of 1t: In the main
IL Is a success. There are some detects. ~
sight changes would make II more cNectual me
paper used at the last election was TOO hght an IN
spector II I'm league with vote-buyer could easily
determine the pOsiiiOn OF the cross the too ire
auent repetition of plrtys canIfiates on me bal
lot should and can be remeied by 81 ght legsiaton.
The Raines ballot Is the best We have nad since
the DAYS of the pocket-foldsr, watch man could
place in his wastcoat pocket at nome ana deposit
AT the polls That in my opinion was the nearest
approach to "A secret ballot and with the bopih.
the guardraIl and the one-nundred-foot me Is even
preferable to tho present system OF Voths' ana
much more simple"
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

would not feel justified in favor.ng local option On
this phase OF the excise question.
Has the Raines ballot proved q success"
II consider il the best have yet tired. The de-
fects are merely technical and easily remedicd.
Some of the faults noticed the last election will
correct themselves when the ballot is better un-
dsrs.ood | SHOULD favor making the number OF
signers necessary to place independent State
ticket on the ballot ten times the number now re-
reGu!ring certain number perhaps fom each
county; at least making the ticket a general one"
at has suggested that the name OF each can
didate appear on the ticket but once"
''Rut suppose that the candidate OF one party Is
ndorsed by another party. the name must appear
on both tickets: otherwise a split ticket is made
necessary and many averse 10 such ticket.
That would never do"
CHARLES J.. GUY.
Charles l.. Guy. who has been elected to the
State Senate from the XXIst District is a prac-
tislng LAWYER He was admitted to the bar I'm 1881.
having studied in the Office of Elihu Root. He was
for several years law assistant in the Surro-
gates Office under Surrogates Ransom and Fitz-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

NIAGARA.
!. Henry g. Warner ,RD.
. Frank \. Dudley tRJ.
ONEIDA.
I Walter Embley Ul.
. VIM. carey Sanger nRJ.
3. William Il. Graves (RD.
ONONDAGA.
|. Charles &. cole R.J.
=. Charles X Rogers NiD.
3. Joseph Bondy dib.
4. Edward NJ. Wells RD.
ONTARIO.
Charles \. Steele tR).
ORANGE.
|. Louis T.. Goods"ll RD.
.. Louis Bcdelt WD.
ORLEANS.
Fred l.. Downs (RD.
OSW EGO.
I. Lewis l.. Taylor 6.l.
.. Thomas VI. Costell" tRD.
OTSEGO.
Charles Il. Gorham 0RD.
PUTNAM.
Hamilton Fish lRl.
QUEENS.
|. Jacob Stahl 90.
>. Frederick Storm ORD.
3. Morton Cromwell tRD.
Rf:NSSFLAER.
I. Edward McGruw ORD.
.. John r. Morton 90.
3. George Anderson RJ.
RICHMOND.
Gustav 4. Barth DD
ROcKLAND.
Otis II. Cutler tRJ.
~ ST. LAWRENCE.
|. Ira =. Miles dRD.
.. Martin V. y. Ives tR.b.
SARATOGA.
&. II. McNaughton fR).
SCHENECTADY.
Thomas ". Whine Ord.
SclIOHARIr..
David Erdsrs tDD.
SCHUYLER.
oliver n. Budd (R).
SENECA.
William III. Kinne 0DD.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
TIII, ASSEMBLY.

ALBANY.
1. Robert G.. S,herer tilD
. James keenhulfs btl.
3. George 7. Kelly 90.
4. Amos j. Albeit H1.
ALLEGANY.
Fred. \ Rollins Rt.
BROOMt..
/ Joseph ~. Hruwneli 'RD
2. Charles +. Tupprr diJ.
cATTARNTGi'S.
/. Charles II. Miller tRD.
.. q. \. MattesJn tEJ.
CkYIGA.
1 ". 4. sheldon ikl.
.. Eugene y Rounds uiD.
CHArTArQIA
|. Jerome Babcock ,RD.
.. =. Fred. Nixon tHb.
CHEMTNG.
John II. Stanchneld DD.
CIIENANGO.
Jotham T.. Aids Rl.
CLINTON.
Willis T. Ilunslngcr OKJ.
COLUMBIA.
Hugh ". Mcclellan tDJ.
CORTLAND.
T.. T.. saunders tRD.
DELAWARE.
Delos II. Mackry tRD.
DUTCIIESS.
!. John \. Hama tltD.
2. Augustus T.. Gray Rp.
ERIE.
/. Cornelius Coughlin uD.
.. Henry W. I'M RD.
3. Benjamin \. pervers CRD.
I. T.. W. Sprlngweller RJ.
,. Charles Braun fR).
u. Christopher Smith Hl.
Z. Henry L. Steiner tRD.
4. Herman NJ. Blaisdell 'R.).
ESSEN.
Albert Weed GD.
FRANKLIN.
Thomas \. Sears R.j.
Fulton AND HAMlI.-
Ton.
.. Byron -. Brown oR.J.
GENESEE.
Archie -. Sanders )R).
GREENE.
Newton sweet nJ.
HERkIMEE.
Oliver II. Springer utD.
JEFFERSON.
I. Walter Zimmerman RD.
.. Cornelius }. Clark NJ.
KINGS.
|. Thos. ~. Nagstaff CRD.
2. John Mex Gown nDJ.
3. Thomas II. cullen ODJ.
4. George W. wilson I.).
r. Abram &. Ieirdw O..
q. Arthur j. hudcit ,RD.
Z. Fred. \. Newman 90.
\. James Lennon. jr. ID.
y. John j. Cain bL
~. William l.. Perkins 'RJ.
~. Joseph \. Guidcr o..
II. Charles H. Ebbctts tDl.
~. ORION L. Forester tRJ.
II. John NJ. Zurn 90.
10. Robert J. Rudd 90.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
WILLIAM CARY SANGER

William Cary Sanger. OF Singerneia, oneida
County Who represents the ia Assembly D's-
trl,t of that county. promises 70 be one of the
leaders Of the Assembly lie Is graduate OF
Harvard University ana Of the Columbia College
I1w School. Although new Assembyman IN
49, he took a prominent place. ~ the ahtnor or
the law creating commission FOR me improve
n,ert OF the me'ho - Of leg station Re has Initiated
q m,veuert v..ch all greatly reform legislation
withlu a f.w yeats; although in th' mean Time y
vii le vl.Neats opposed by those Senators ana
Asscnb ymcn WHO obtain advantages by the pres
ent c,ufusod me nod o. uIts le islative meas
ures.
when NJ Sanger wa ask-i Who Wa bis choics
for President after Abort ~ h. replied: IL NJ.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

but said that he considered the thirty yday notnca-
tion Of a special private bin as unnecessary. II
s not more time to become acQut utinted with a bill
that Is needed but more disposition To become ac-
uuaintei with H.