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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

To the Wichita Eagle: Please give editor
Tally definition Of fiat m6ney.-lF. ). Black.
Flat money Is money Of unlimited legal
tender without any reference to the value
Of the material OF which II Is composed
Editor Wichita Eagle.
The above definition Is as ambigu-
GUS as a Democratic platform.
Fiat money is myth. In theory
it is a creation Of the government, on
which the government stamps it's fiat
and says to the world This Is a
dollar" This is an eagle" "Tbis
Is five dollars" etc., ETC., and every.
body must take it for whatever
amount the government has stamped
upon it. 1t is irredeemable by any
body, any government. 1t is good
for nothing on earth but to pay debts
with, and it won't even pay debt in
any country except where the govern
ment issuing 1t has the power to
force the debtor to take it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Robert Bonner, the owner Of Rarus,
Maud s. and other famous trotters, not
only admires good horse flesh, but
knows how to take care OF 1t. This
gives point to story in the New York
Press: II met my old friend, Robert
Bonner-he Of the articulated joints
and the balanced hoof-at his stable in
Fifty-ffth street the other day, as
busily engaged with his various traps
and horses as he used to be with his
Ledger, but looking o little older than
when he set his own type. He was made
very happy on the occasion Of his lust
visit to the Hamlins at Village Farm.
While there he superintendent the shoe
ing Of several trotters, and among the
interested spectators was farmer Ut
The neighborhood, who literally drank
in every word and movement with
mouth, eyes and ears, and in the ever
ing at the village grocery related what
had occurred. 'Hamlin had new
blacksmith out to the farm to-day
shoein' his horses, an I'll be dinged II
he didn't know his business. They
say he come from New York, an I'm
thinkin' Of gettin' him out to my place
10 shoe some o my trotters. He goes
by the name Of Bonner"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Bishop Andrews and Prohibition.

Considerable comment has been
aroused by the reported remarks Of
Bishop Andrews to the Methodist min
listers at Wichita on prohibition. The
conference repudiated the report that
be said "don't NEEDLE with prohibi-
ton" 1t will be Of interest to know
exactly what he did say. In address,
ing corps Of preachers, and in refer
ring to the "setting apart" Of the
ministry from the secular affairs and
political interests Of society, among
other things, all Of the same tenor, he
declared:
paul was the best equipped man
for the ministry the world has ever
known. y = He preached saliva
ton that cured from all sin and. his
great success was due to the fact that
he persuaded men to seek salvation.
A minister can do nothing more. He
can not force men to accept the Cos
pei; it must be by reasoning with
men that the truth will be received.
We are no longer Popes, although
there Is too much Of tendency at
the present time to make this the plan
Of the ministry y There is no
question but that many Of the evils Of
the day need to be eradicated, such
as finance, tariff, and even temper
ance. | feel that when speak Of the
latter that | am striking some ones
preconceived views, but l am per-
suaded that when the ministry singles
out this particular Sin that it raises
between it and the masses Of the peo-
pie q barrier and loses an opportun-
ity Of doing much good. Keep out Of
side issues. Preach the gospel Of
Jesus Christ and the salvation from
all sin. : Ifyou go of In any Of
the paths Of reform and begin work
Of particularizing sin, you have left
the example Of one Of the greatest
teachers Of divine truth"
That Is good Methodism, good
Christianity and good sense, and Bish.
op Andrews exhibited a level head
and brain in saying 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

A strange custom among the Bayan-
ri, who live along the upper Con-
20, has been described by explorers.
Brass rings, sometimes weighing 30
pounds, are welded around the necks
of the wives. At first the neck becomes
raw by the chatting Of the ring, but after
awhile it becomes calloused, although
a woman has to hold the ring up fire.
quently to get relief from the weight.
The women are proud of their orna-
ment, believing that it enhances their
Importance and beauty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Ashamed Of His Wife.

The soulful poet, Albert Bigelow
Paine Of Fort Scott, who has been
writing those tender verses about
home, wife, love and motherhood, has
been sued for divorce on grounds
which indicate that he was writing
largely from hearsay. He has gone
to New York to live, leaving his wife
behind.
Mrs. Paine's allegations are gross
neglect Of duty, extreme cruelty and
adultery. The latter charge is not
very specific, the petition alleging
only that 1t was committed at divers
times In New York. The other two
charges are more specific, the main
point being that since bis entrance in
business in New York, be is ashamed
Of bis wife. The petition charges
that Mr.. Paine has failed and refused
to take Mrs. Paine to bis new home
In New York or to allow her to 90
there, declaring his intention never
again to live with plaintiff or allow
her to go to him. ASHAMED of his
wife" Is a sweet kind Of a recommen-
dation for poet to 60 before the
world with, now isn't itP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
populism and Investments.

The United States Investor, Boston,
the leading investment journal In the
nation, referring to the remark Of q
correspondent that the Populists Of
Kansas are preparing for a bitter
in the hope Of securing full
control Of the states legislature and
that some radical financial legislation
might in case Of control be expected,
says;
This fear may not, and we are in.
clined to believe will not, be realized.
But SO long as the mere possibility OF
such an outcome exists 1t Is bound to
work to the prejudice Of Kansas In
vestments. We have here another
instance Of a community being at the
mercy Of its worst elements
This is but an expression Of the
general feeling everywhere outside OF
Kansas among investors. The people
who have money or property in this
state fear less the bad crop year than
they do the possibility Of the kind Of
legislation that is threatened every
day by Pop papers and speakers.
Both these clssses Of spokesman for
the party 60 roaring up and down
the highways proclaiming hostility to
every form Of the capitalist" as II he
were a being with horns, destined to
bring ruin upon everyone whom he
touched. They inveigh against the
"investor" and rejoice when he "gets
left" They forget that the investors
savings have been needed to build up
Kansas and that be gets left often
enough without devising any more
methods. 1t will be q mighty bad
day for Kansas good name when the
Pop statesmen such as we're In power
before and boss the party now ever
rule the state again. But that day
won't come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
The American Caucus.

The basis Of American politics is
the caucus. 1t dominates the entire
political system from the city ward
to the deliberations Of congress. 1t
is weapon for good and for evil, a
method Of advancing great interests
and working reforms. And yet it
has some disadvantages. 1t Is always
hard to get out the so-called reform
element, The elegant Christian
gentleman sets at home In his library
bewailing the degeneracy Of politics
while his coachman and gardener are
at the caucus room having their way
in controlling the affairs Of city or
county as the case may be. Theoret-
ically the caucus or primary is the
informal expression Of all the mem
bers Of party. Practically it is the
expression Of those who have interest
enough In the outcome to attend.
The place for the member Of any
party to express his wishes is at the
primary or caucus. II all take part
in this the majority's will is rightfully
the will Of the party or class which it
represents and 1t Is considered a
matter Of honor TO stand by it. The
caucus and primary are founded on
honor, both as to who shall take part
as to the support to follow, The
man who does not go to the caucus or
primary has no business kicking on
its action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
THE, LADY AS A COMPANION,


ene ID helpful ana Comfefalng 70 heI
Family and Friends.
She is the woman who with her hus-
band and sons is the best companion.
She surrounds herself. unconsciously,
with spiritual atmosphere that is o
Test to the weary. especially to the
weary man. She is not bigot. She il
in sympathy with whatever work the
man may be doing; in many ways she
may help him with it, but when he has
thrown of the trammeIs Of labor he
finds in her all the sweetness, all the
rest and oil the happiness that can be
given by woman who sets her life so
that It is like perfect music unto per-
feet words" 1t is curious that two
greatwriters, Amberly and John Stuart
Mill, each dedicated their great books
to their wives. whom they describe as
perfect helpers and perfect women,
using almost the same words! Words
are inadequate to describe the lady.
Disraeli says OF his wife that she was
"the most severe Of critics, but per-
fec. wife" In thinking Of women, who
can forget what Carlyle put upon the
tombstoneof that nervous, jealous crea-
ture, who yet loved him well? After
giving her name and age he speaks Of
her value to her husband, and ends by
saying: "And the light Of his life is as
II gone out"
The public woman il given to talking
much about the woman who never mar
ries. ] do not think her life is quite
rounded, but many times she Is the
mother where there is no mother, and
the adviser and companion where there
Is no wife. She can do much good to
70 many. She can give Of her time and
her love to the poor and needy. and al.
ways she can make herself useful be.
cnuse she has spare time; she is the
pleasing companion with whom many
friends find rest and from whom to
many friends comes pleasure. She can
teach that boy who hos no mother how
to say his prayers. and there is more
meant in that than the mere act OF
praying. As ! look ut It it seems to me
the teaching a boy the respect due to
God and woman; the teaching boy
the love due to mother and wife. and
the keeping always and ever in mans
heart q fresh spring Of spirituality
great enough to food his whole sys.
tenn and wash out all commercial mean
ness and worldliness and make him
wholesome and clean swoman's nobleer
work.--Ladies' Home Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

1t must be amusing to Judge
Hutchinson to see the rawlings Of GER
tain ignorant persons over the In
junction suit brought against H. W.
Lash. So rabid are they against Judge
Moore that the injunction Is credit
cd to the district court when 1t was
really issued by the probate Judge
and the district Judge who was hold
ing court in Morris county did not
know Of it until two days afterward.
Why should politics make fools Of
peopleP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The Louisville Courier-Journal de-
scribes the Democratic party under
its present condition as "a monster
without head, running loose through
the wilderness of political incerti-
tude." This is very good, but hardly
up to the late Maj John N. Edwards
likening Of the same party to a "beast
with ring in its nose, being led be-
fore the Philistlnes in derision."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
HARDWOOD FOR BATS.


One Concern Consumes Two Millioa Fest
Of Lumber In This Way.
The correspondent for the North
western Lllmberman at Grand Rapids,
Mich, says there is concern in that
city that probably makes more bats
than any other in the country. This
year the output will be 2SS,0OO, record
that has not been broken since 1889,
when 316,800 were turned out The
best bats are made Of second ground
white ash; ordinary ones Of common
white ash, and very ordinary bats
such as the boys play out on the COM
mons with-of mape and Eastwood.
These latter are run through an auto
matte lathe at the rate of 1,400 a day,
while the league bats are turned by
hand. A small quantity Of willow"
bats are made Of poplar. Twenty
years ago about half the bats were
poplar, but the style has changed.
Some Of the crack players will not con-
descend to use a stock bat, but 20 to the
factory and have bats of the size and
weight they desire made for them. If
we figure 1t will be found that this
Grand Rapids factory clone will con-
sumo about 100000 feet Of hard wood
9 year in the manufacture Of ball bats.
The others all told will consume good
deal more than that. Therefore, when
you see baseball player with his
fingers knocked askew you can reflect
that the sport Of which he is a victim
calls for several hundred carloads Of
hardwood lumber annually.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Topeka Mail; why" said the
Missouri parson, "you don't pretend
to say that that niger WAS your hus-
band, As nice a looking lady as you
and have such thing for q husband, "
THAT is not half as bad as my sister
done. She married a Pop from Kan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

VENEZUELA first made declaration Of
its Independence in 1910. The present
republic was formed in 1890, in the
rune year that Belgium became an In
dependent monarchy. The rival polit-
ical parties In Venezuela are the union.
lists and the federalists. The former
favor a centralized government; the
Inter are for home rule. Both are op-
posed to foreign invasion, encroach-
ment or confscation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

NOT the least new and novel innova-
ton in methods Of city and suburban
travel is that Of the "parlor trolley
cur" number OF which are now in
course Of manufacture In Philadelphia
on an order from Brooklyn company.
They will be considerably longer than
the regulation trolley car, and will run
on two sets Of wheels of four each, one
ct each end. The interiors will be fitted
.upwith all the luxurious appurtenances
Of modern transit, and will rival in ele-
rance any Of the "Pullmans" r"Wag-
ners" Of the steam roads. Fine up
lolstered movable seats, plush carpets
end damask hangings are provided, to-
Gether with buffet and tables from
which refreshments can be served en-
route If wished. They are intended for
charter by private parties-theater and
otherwise will make a novel and
pleasing method Of locomotion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
TWO REASONS.
The Judges Able Support Of His Own De-
cisiOn.

The Judges Able Support Of His Own De-
cisi0n.
At a circuit court held some years
ago in western state an action Of
tJectment was tried "by the court with
out q jury" The decision rendered was
couched in such a way that it caused
considerable amusement.
The suit was brought, says the
Youths Companion, by q religious 80
clety to recover possession Of a GENE
terry. The defendant was physician
in active practice, who, as one Of a COM
mittee appointed by the church, had
bought the ground for the use Of TIE
society.
Afterward he severed his connection
with the society, and 1t was found that
he had taken the title in his own name,
and intended to appropriate the prem
Uses for his private use. The defendant
insisted that he had bought the ground
in his own right after his relations u
the society had ceased.
The court, after hearing the evidence
and arguments, proceeded to state tie
grounds for his decision, and ordered
judgment for the plaintiff. Whereupon
the defendants counsel arose, and
asked the court to state more fully the
reasons for the decision.
Certainly" said his honor, promptly
But as you have heard what have said,
l have only two additional reasons to
give: One is that the church seems to
need cemetery, and the other that the
doctor has failed to show that his prac-
tlce is sufficiently large to make 1t
necessary for him to keep burying
ground Of his own"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Billy Pepperell, the Democratic
war-hoss Of Concordia, seems very
unlikely to get his claim Of $3.50
through congress. Pepperell was
postmaster and one day circus
came along, The postmaster and all
his force ran to the sidewalk to see
the elephants and clown leaving the
safe open. OF course it was robbed
and nobody but a Democrat would
the consummate nerve 70 ask the
government to reimburse him for
such a loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

ORANGE growing in Arizona is de-
elared 10 have passed the experimental
stage, ind will become an important
industry in the territory. This years
crop Ill the Salt River valley, where
most Of the experimental groves are
situated, Is large and Of excellent
quality. The Arizona oranges ripen
somewhat earlier than those in south.
elm California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

IT has long been asserted that the
constant presence Of black smoke in
the dirty atmosphere Of Pittsburgh,
Pa, made peoples lungs darker in
color. Now Pittsburgh doctor comes
forward with the claim that the smoke
is changing the outward complexion
Of the unhappy folks, so that the av-
erage color Of the skin is darker at
Pittsburgh than anywhere else in the
country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The State University regents will
earn the good will Of a large part of
the population II they will stick to
their determination to stop the SUBJ
stitute business. There is no good
reason why professor should draw
$4,000 while on vacation and hire a
substitute at $50 a month to take his
place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The Democratic tariff made just
IA, 964 tons difference with the out
put Of the American salt fields for
one month. That's at the rate Of
100000 tons, Of 1920 pounds each
a trifling decrease Of only 4lo,OOO.OOO
pounds. The Solomon Practical Prog
ress club might cogitate on that for
awhile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

What Is the sense in making a fuss
about Kentucky having only one SEN
ator. Kansas has had but one since
the Pop Legislature OF 81 put cipher
in the place Of one Of our senators and
the state seems to get along.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The time will soon be here when
the sweet girl graduate raises her
lily white arms and in accents bold and
with seraphic grace proclaims' "All
along the untrodden paths Of the fu-
ture we see the hidden footprints Of
an unseen hand"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

1t begins to look as though the next
Republican national convention will
not select candidate without several
ballots; and 1t also seems likely that
the lougerth balloting lasts the worse
1t will be for those who are now re-
garded as the leading aspirants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Mrs. Ella W. Peattie, Of the Omaha
Herald, is to publish her short
stories in volume. 1t will be very
readable. Next to Octave Thanet she
is the most gifted picturer Of the
Vests life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The carloads Of eggs Dickinson
county is shipping east indicates that
the humble hen Is doing her Ipart to
hold up the country during the hard
t:s.,,a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The world may not be growing
much better but it will be improved
soon. Holmes and Durrant will get
of Of it In q few weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The county commissioners have
mighty level heads on the grand jury
question and Dickinson county is with
them heartily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Mr.. Morrill, is giving his traducers
a mastery imitation Of Kansas man
keeping his mouth shut and saving
wOod.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Coming Political Events.

Republican National convention June 10th,
at ". Louis.
Democratic National convention July 7th,
at Chicago
Populist National convention July 2ist, at
81, Louis.
Popullst State convention, Abilene, Aug
ust 9th.
Democratic delegate convention ut Topeka
Junc3.
Democratic State convention at Hutchn-
son August,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The condensed showing made by
the 4S growers who plant with listers,
or have found that method preferable,
Is q total Of s5.42, or 1871 cents o
bushel.
Statements OF cost where the land
is plowed, well narrowed, and plant
ed with the ordinary check-row ma
chine, summarize at $6. 40, or IS cents
a bushel.
In the results Of this investigation
the rental for Kansas corn lands, or
the interest figured by their owners
on the investment represented, aver
ages more than 81 per cent. or a net
rate higher than the capitalist, gen.
eral banker or money lender dreams
Of realizing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

in Abilene, it is a FACT.
That our Shoes are
SOLID LEATHER is a
tact that hundreds Of
people know because
they have worn them
and come back for
another pair like the
last pair I got" That
our prices are the low
est is known by every
one who has COM
pared them with other
dealers, and the mere
tact thatcher dealers
will not make you as
low a price on solid
leather Shoes should
prove to you that our
goods are right and
that our prices enable
you to save money on
every pair Of Shoes
you buy of The Rack
ct.
These prices are the
most convincing facts:
Kid button baby Shoes, IS
and 48c.
Child's kid or Goat Shoes, 5
to 8, for Csc.
Child's kid, the best, for 05c.
Misses kid, the best, for
1.15 and 1875.
Child's kid tan Slippers, hand
turned, 85c.
Misses Goat, tan, 9 to
111-2, 05c.
Misses Goat, tan, IL to 2,
AsAVs
Ladies' Goat and Dongola
Oxfords in black or tan
for 90c.
Ladies' kid Oxfords, black or
tan, 100.
Full line Of higher grades in
Children's and Ladies'
Shoes and Oxfords.
Mems oil grain Plow Shoes,
club Core" 1856.
Mems Satin Calf, lace or con-
gress, 1876.
Mems Satin Calf, lace con.
gress, 1.75.
Mems Kangaroo lace-con.
gress, 1856.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Consider the prices
carefully for they
are FACTS that will
save you money in
your buying. We
carry a full line of
General Merchandise
at prices that can't be
beat. Come and see
us.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Raising Corn In Kansas.

Kansas is certainly q great corn
state. Statistics show that the aver
age annual yield for all the 81 years,
bad seasons and good, since 1851 has
been q bushels per acre for the en-
tire state, ranging in different years
from 9 to 48 40 bushels. The pro-
duct for rs years ending with 1895
has had an annual home value aver
aging more than $Sl, 900 and
total value In that time exceeding
$776, 100000.
Secretary Coburn in the March
quarterly report Of the state board Of
agriculture, presents detailed show
Ing from 6S longtime extensive
growers, in 40 counties which last
year produced l4O,OOO,OOO bushels,
giving their experience ION such a
basis as others can safely accept" each
principal item Of cost in growing and
an acre Of corn, estimating
the yield at 40 bushels. About two
thirds Of those reporting prefer plant
Ing with listers and the Others use the
better known check-row method, after
the land has been plowed and har-
rowed. The statements Of all the
growers summed up, averaged and
"a 4 4 4