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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Mckinley and Silver.

Wichita Eagle free silver) By the
the sign that acts speak louder than
words is Mckinley the friend Of sill
yer. In being the friend Of labor,
which no one denies, he cannot be
against the money which has been
the money Of the poor man since time
immemorial. The Eagle has pub.
lished McKinley's record over and
over again, on this question. 1t will
be recalled that in the great debate on
the silver purchasing act, in the
house, that he declared 1t to be his
conviction that it would take all the
silver product Of the United States,
utilized for money purposes and put
into circulation for the movement Of
the business Of the country. McKln-
Icy Is pre-eminently a man Of the
people and being for the people will
be with the people, as against monop-
olistic combines, whether In COM
MERGE or finance. That he is a 16 to
l man the Eagle has never claimed,
only In the event Of International
agreement or In the event that it
could be shown that a parity Of value
could be maintained upon such a
ratio, Independently by the United
States. He is a bimetalist who be-
lieves in both gold and silver as stan
dard moneys.
However, the thing which will pos
sibly give our friends the best idea Of
McKinley's convictions as to silver and
gold both being maintained as stan
dards Is the financial plank ofthe late
Ohio platform, which 1t Is not denied
wrote with his own hands.
This is what he said:
We contend for honest money; for
a currency Of gold, silver and paper
with which to measure our exchanges
that shall be as sound as the govern
ment and as untarnished as Its honor;
and to that end we favor bimetallism,
and demand the use Of both gold and
silver as standard money, either in
accordance with ratio to be fixed by an
International agreement, II that can
be obtained, or under such restric-
tons and such provisions, to be de-
by legislation, as will
secure the maintenance Of the PARTIES
II the values Of, the two metals, so
that the purchasing and debt-paying
power Of the dollars, whether of
silver, gold or paper, shall be at all
times equal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
"Shrimps are plentiful and live

"Shrimps are plentiful and live on
whatever they can get" explained
Professor Dyche in one Of his lectures,
land fish live on the shrimps. The
seals live on the fish, and the walrus
live on the seals" Then a Smart
Aleck in the audience called out,
what do whales live onp' well,
they live on Jonahs principally and
you want to keep under cover when
there is one around" answered the
professor. Lawrence Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

This is the money platform of the
short grass country Republicans, the
Sixth district: 1--WE contend for a
currency Of gold, silver and paper
with which to measure our exchange,
that shall be as sound as the govern
ment and as untarnished as its honor,
and to that end we favor bimetallism
and demand the use Of both gold and
silver as standard money, and insist
that the purchasing and debt paying
power Of the dollar, whether Of gold,
silver or paper, shall be at all times
equal"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
SERMONS

The kind Of Republicanism that is
worthy Of praise is found in this from
the Lawrence Jonrnal 1.-THE Repub-
licans Of Douglass county have said
their say, they have made their kick,
they have done the fair, square, hon.
orable, manly thing. There is just
one thing left to do, and that is to 60
in with our coats off and give Jack
Harris a thousand, or more, Republi-
can majority from our county"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Lawrence Journal: The Populists
charge that Ellis Of the Sixth is an
aristocrat. Which, properly inter-
preted, means that he has attended to
his own business and become prosper
GUS while the Pop statesmen have run
the government, whitfield dry goods
boxes and consumed the living made
by their wives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Compare These Records.

II there were any doubt about the
fitness Of the present administration
to run this government brief exam
ination Of the public debt statement
would convince the most obtuse.
President Harrison found the public
debt 1858, 1906, 220 when he entered
upon his term. He left it $685., 0S4,-
26O. The reduction Of the principal
during the Harrison administration
was s263, 995, 26O. The interest paid
during the Harrison administration
was s12S,521, 1876. The payments on
principal, interest and premiums dur.
ing the four years Of Harrison were
1928, 100000.
President Cleveland completed
three years Of his second term in
March Of this year. The debt was
1855, 100000 when he was inaugu-
rated the second time. At the end
Of his third year, March 8, 1896, it
was $S22,OOO,00O, an increase Of
S2S7, 100000.
The interest paid in the third pres
idential year Of the second Cleveland
ADMINISTRATION, the year that recently
closed, was $S4, 100000. In the third
presidential year Of Harrison's term
the interest charge was s21, 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Democracy is engaged in turn
ing down David Overmeyer. This il
the first step in the fusion campaign
With overmeyer out Of the way the
gang may rule, but it is by no means
certain that he can be shelved in the
manner attempted. There are good
many Democrats Of his kind in Kan
sas vet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Lewelling and the Mystic Brother
hood are hand in glove. So close are
they that the ex-governor is writing
letters endorsing the organization
and its efforts to down prohibition.
Yet there are people who voted for
Lewelling thinking his party was a
prohibition party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Sixth district Republicans did we'll
in giving Judge Ellis another chance
at the congressional campaign. He
was beaten before largely because he
was kept out Of the canvass by illness
1t will be great change for the
better to put Ellis in the place Of
Baker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

II the Methodist conference does
not make Chaplain McCabe a bishop
we shall always doubt the efficiency
Of song. No one man Of today has
lifted SO many souls toward heaven
as has the gifted chaplain. To hear
him sing one Of those touching solos
is better than listening to a dozen
sermons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Governor Morrill, gives all his
salary and donates 40 acres OF land to
charity. Yet some people think he
makes money out of oillce-holding.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The death Of H. c. Bunner took
from American letters a choice spirit.
He was not only humorist Of the
highest type but he had fine sense
Of the dainty in poetry that has not
been excelled since the days Of Praed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Enterprise has the best equipped
machine shops in the west two-thirds
Of the State. We hope that the finan.
cial difficulties will be permanently
arranged so that that the shops will
be able to run at q profit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Pops are going to have rally
at Lincoln Decoration day. When the
last trump sounds and Gabriel an
nounces that a time has been fixed
for the hearing Of The records Of the
saints, some Pop committee will i'm
mediately get out a circular setting
a big rally for the same hour. Moth
ing is sacred to a Pop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The candidacy Of Mr.. Lambert Of
Emporia for the speakership Of the
next house is going to demonstrate
the actual power 0. the newspapers.
He has the united support Of the
press and will probably win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
At a low calculation the newspap

At low calculation the newspapers
Of this city have printed 67S columns
on the Athletic park project For
two years they have whooped over
the matter and II wind could have
made the track or grand stand we
would have had the best place Of the
kind in Kansas. Now that it has got
along as far as the forming Of the
second company let us offer heart
felt petition that it will 60 through.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

When Burton addressed the editors
at Belleville he made so good speech
that one Of the papers opposed to him
says it was a model and did not have
a word OF politics in it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The excitement over Joe Lowe!
signing the pledge is an indication o.
the remarkable faith the people have
that Democracy will stand by it'
traditions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Populists may quarrel all they
want to about the ticket to be named
at this city but it is intended that
they shall be perfectly satisfied with
the treatment that the delegates are
m recaive
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Our deluded friend, the Monitor,
worries good deal because the Off
cial postoffice weights Of papers
mailed at Abilene show that the Re-
FLEcroR sends two-thirds as much as
all the other local papers combined.
Did you notice that the postmaster's
paper did not deny the accuracy Of
the fguresP Seeing that they were
furnished from his office it couldn't
very we'll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Supt. Shirk did the right thing in
placing the normal at the county
seat. 1t will be better for all con-
cerned as well as more satisfactory in
every respect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Alrich family has at last got
an ofice--acting assistant adjutant
general. 1t is not much considering
what it went after.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Industry will have an orator on
Memorial day who will tear asundel
the howery curtains Of poetry, art
and eloquence to the delight Of every
hearer. That is the kind of speaker
B. B. futile Of Clay Center is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Northern Kansas does not take any
stock in the theory that the climate
is changed to that Of Arkansas. The
Arkansas people do not have to dodge
cyclones all the time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Atchison is Dragging because there
Is no one in the town who distributes
tracts. That is nothing-neither has
Abilene one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Santa Fe has decided to build
no more extensions. Had it adopted
that rule some years ago there would
have been no receivers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Nations Currency.

The population May l is estimated
to be 71,136, 900. The circulation
per capita was on that date $2l.65,
There was an increase in circulation
during April Of Sl1,S77,619. The
currency Of the nation is divided as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The city mothers Of Ellis have be.
gun war on the joints. II the wo.
mems administration ,an.reform Ellis
it can do anything.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

fremen the flames were confined to
the sheds which are total loss of
about $4,000. When the flames we're
extinguished the count was taken and
all were found present. Incendiar-
ism was the supposed cause. 1t pays
to have Dave Nails kind Of discipline
in big institution like the pen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

We Judge from the antics Of thu
Atchison Globe on the senatorial
matter that ingalls, is getting a little
nervous. Ridicule is a weapon o.
very weak material in a fight like
this,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

1t is understood that Tom Ander-
son will do the political work for the
Rock Island and that the common
employees may attend to business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The editor Of the Republic City
News has been "mentioned" for
lieutenant governor but squelches
the rumor promptly. He announces
that he is not fitted for the position,
that having run newspaper several
years he could not carry his own
township delegation to the county
convention, he could not get the sup
port Of Republic county in the state
convention; not single Republic
county paper would support his can
didacy; he couldn't even count on the
support Of his own relatives, as he is
the only Republican among them all
and he is sometimesa little shaky.
Another bright dream is dispelled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Eugene Ware said to crowd in
Topeka yesterday; MARX my words.
Governor Morrill, will be renominated
by reclamation"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
Coming Political Events.

Republican National convention June 10th
at st. Louis.
Democratic National convention July 7th,
1t Chicago.
Populist National convention July 2lst, at
st. Louis.
Populist State convention, Abilene, Aug
ust 9Th.
Democratic delegate convention at Topeka
June3.
Democratic State convention at Hutchin-
son Augusta,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Think Of 1t, Joe Lowe making tenn
perance speeches. How does it strike
you, StrotherP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Methodists have good sense.
Making McCabe bishop was one Of the
best things they ever did.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Topeka papers want late Re-
publican convention. All right, Abb
lene is prettier than ever in the fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
1t Is about time for a convention tt
renominate Calderhead.

Dickinson thought it had lot o.
damage from the flood but it is well
satisfied when it looks at the Texas
record.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Who wouldn't be Kansas City
Commercial club manp Nothing to
do but take free rides.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Judge Johnston feels pretty well
over the mortgage decision, thank
YOU.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

Abilene wants the Republican con
vention and means to get 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The Republicans have never come
to Abilene. Let them try 1t now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

The REFLECTOR is tolerably happy
these growing spring days, thankyou.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-29
THE SENATE AND HOUSE
Take Action, Looking to Lending Assist
ance to the ST. Louis Sufferers

Take Action, Looking to Lending Assist
ance to the ST. Louis Sufferers.
Washington. May 2S.-The bond bill
was further discussed in the Senate to-
day. Mr.. Daniels fervid plea for silver
evoked an enthusiastic demonstration.
MIR. PETER also spoke for the bill.
The resolution authorizing the Sec
rotary of War to loan tents to the tor
nado sufferers was passed. although Mr..
Vest. of Missouri, deprecated this step
as unnecessary. The Chaplains prayer
made eloquent reference to the st. Louis
catastrophe.
All interest in the House proceedings
to-day was overshadowed by the st.
Louis horror. A resolution was passed
directing the Secretary of War TO place
at The disposal of the mayors OF the
stricken cities a Sufficient number OF
tents toprovide for the temporary neces-
stiles of the homeless and TO render such
aid as might be in his power, Mr..
Rartholdt, of st. Louis, who saw Sec
resary Lamont to-day. said there were
eight or ten boats ussd in the Missis-
sippi river improvement which might
be able to render assistance, and these
will be ordered TO the scene of the dis
aster if necessary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-29
AT WASHINGTON.
A Storm That Made Nervous People
Uncomfortable and Did Consider
able Damage--.-Trees and Roofs
Swept Away,

Washington, May 2S.-For the third
time in ten days Washington has exper-
fenced a cyclone storm and for twenty
minutes this afternoon the wind and
rain beat down with violence sugges-
tive of the ST. Louis horror, and caused
much suffering to nervous people. The
wind swept away roofs, including that
of the Lutheran Memorial Church, up
rooted trees all over the city and did
other injury. The wind acted like a
genuine western cyclone in the White
House grounds, cutting the trees and
great limbs away in clean but narrow
path across the rear lawn. At the Cap
itol the storm caused temporary sus-
pension of business. In the House
members rushed through the lobies to
the porticos and watched the storm.
Governor Dingley, of Maine, who tenn
porarily occupied the chair, was for sew
eral minutes almost the sole occupant
of the House.
The temperature fell 81 degrees IL fif-
teen minutes. The force of the Wind
for the first five minutes averaged GO
miles an hour. gradually increasing to
II miles for the last five minutes, the
wind at the height of the storm sudden
" swinging from southwest to north
west.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-29

adage. "All work and no play, makes
Jack a dull boy" is proveraily true:
His description OF the happy nome
was grand and beautiful and brought
forth much applause.
"-.under next: the unhappy union
with the opposite sex. Such events are
sadly TO be deplored, no matter on
which side the fault may lie. Tnous-
ands have been defeated in life by uh-
wise and unhappy unions. 1t is hardy
possible for a business man to fail II ne
has a good cheerful companion 10 heip
him pull through. Hundreds OF me
fortunes bear the mark OF the wife 5
hand AID 20 her energy and skill many
hapDy husbands trace their success.
There never was so many good, noble,
pure women in the world as there is To-
day. Sclomon says. a good wife Is
from the Lord. but only left the IN
ference where the other kind came
from. Many a man, when the haroesl
times and darkest hours come, mas
found to his great relief, the wife 10 De
the drawer of the two.
1T used 10 be said: There is no
royal road 10 learning. but | tell you
there is. Your splendid schools and
colleges are the royal roads to this
great achievement in life.
The description of the modern, east
ern choir chanting the anthem con-
cerring the oil and Aaron's beard was
laughaOle beyond description, and was
much enjoyed by the entire audience
Concluding, the speaker referred TO
the recent coronation of the Car OF
Russia in the Kremlin at Moscow; or
the grandeur and magnificence OF the
occasion. and then in language beauti-
full and poetic, gave an account OF MS
personal visit to Moscow few years
since. telling of Napoleon's great dis
aster in attempting TO capture that
city. of his disastrous retreat homeward
in the dead of winter, of the hundreds
of cannon that were dug out OF the
SHOWS. every one with the brand OF
IN upon it: how they we're parked
around the Kremel;ne; of his
climbing TO the domes Of that
grand Cathedral where fourteen
hundred bells surrounded him-above,
beneath. on all sides-how at the sun
SET hour the bells all began 10 chime,
their music and melody being indie
scribable. and then how flood of gold
en- sunlight lit up the domes and min
arets of that magnificent city until he
exclaimed that like Napoleon, he saw
Moscow on fire. But all these bells fail
10 give the slightest conception OF what
will be the great event when the bells
ring out from thrones and capitols,
from Church and Cathedral. from
mosque and minaret, from steeples and
domes. and towers the grand chorus
that time shall be 70 more-that a
never-ending day has been ushered in. :"
Bells! bellsl bells, bells,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-29

Thirteen Of the fourteen wholesale
produce dealers of this city sent repre-
sentatives to a meeting held last even
ing at the office of w H. Metzner d
Bro, for the purpose of forming per-
manent organization.
The matter was discussed in all It's
bearings. and was decided in the affirm
alive. the name selected being the
Wholesale Produce Exchange OF Wheel
ing. Officers and Directors we're elect
ed as follows:
Directors-R. S. Kincheloe, n. z.
Maxwell, S. II. Bell. Charles Bachmann
and II. J. Stolze. The Board organized
by electing r. S. Kincheloe President
OF the organization, II. p. Maxwell vice
President and s. n. Bel Treasurer. 1.
j. Troy was chosen temporary Secretary,
hut the office will probably be perma-
nently filled at the next session, which
will take place next Monday evening.
There has been a disposition among
the trade to form an organization FOR
some time back, and now that 1t has
been accomplished, this branch of local
business enterprise will doubtless be
greatly benefited, while another strong
business organization will be added to
those already existing in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-29
POLITICAL.
DEMOCRATS, TAKE NOTICE

At a meeting of the Democrats Sat,
Executive Committee OF IVES. N!rg1A
held at Parkersburg Oh the Itn 4Ai !
February, 1896, IL was ordered ihai q.
twelve delegates 10 which the S'1'e !
West Virginia is entitled IN the Dem5--al
National Convention 10 be held al CHI 4
on the 9Th day of July 1896, 70 Loia. ID
candidates for President and Vice PEG
dent of the United States, be selected |
follows:
The Democrats IN each county 20
State shall appoint az such time a..- 4,
and in such manner as the b.'oiI
Executive Committee OF each county Ia
determine delegates 20 CcnSress.oAal !
tifct Conventions TO be held To- "a % q,
four Congressional Districts OF thg Sl'
on the 18th day OF June, 1926, al VIC 4
In The First Congressional Dishr !
Clarksburg Ia the county, Of h !,ii. o.. n
the Second Congressional D!stIlc,
Wis. In the county Of Tucker. IN lhe !
Congress ional District az Him. ID. .- n
county or Summers. In the -FOUR"
gresional District at Point PleasaN.' Oh
county OF Mason.
Each Of said ConGreSsioral Dist
ventions shall appo!nt one aelt-i
large and ore alternate therefor avg
district delegates and two alternate
for. TO represent the Democracy OF
Virginia IN said Chicago Convenuoh
The basis OF representation IN elo
SAID Congressional District Conye.
will he one vote for each one hlH
Yates and fraction tnorAof over my ]
for Grover Cleveland ror Presiden'
November election OF 1sy,e. and eecn
Is requested 10 appoint The same Nr
delegates 10 each Congressiona w
Convention as votes & may be Fl 'i.-l
by the above basis OF Representa-
The county OF M.ngo having hf.h
ed from the county OF logan, eacn
counties will be entitled 10 the mum
Democratic votes cast IN lS2 a. inr /,
precincts within each. This vote vas \
In Logan county and 60 IN Mlngo cd
BY order of the Democratic state L''
utive Committee.
". 4. Chiffon. ChairniiL.,
VIM. A. OHLEY. Secretary. P'''