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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12


No candidate for the the presidency
ever made such canvass as did Mr..
Bryan and it must be confessed that
no man ever bore himself drawer in
defeat. 1t was freely predicted that
Mr.. Bryan would collapse when the
end came but instead he simply splits
on bis hands, takes another "holt"
and says, "We'll lick 'em in 1900
sure" Much as one may disagree
with his principles such conduct
challenges admiration. 1t is the
right kind Of pluck. Mr.. Bryan made
q wonderful campaign. Few men
could have done it. He surprised
even his friends by his physical en-
durance and the way his brainy little
wife stood by him was wonder. At
first the outlook was gloomy. The
Madison Square Garden meeting was
dispiriting but on the train, with
crowds at every station, Mr.. Bryan
was in his element.
He travelled nearly $4,000 miles,
and made 900 speeches, containing
875, 900 words, in 447 town and cities
Of twenty-seven different states, to
audiences agregating over 1000, 900
persons. Through It all he kept bis
temper better than most men would
have done and, although the election
showed that there was little danger,
he alone by his own personal effort
scared the political wits out Of the
Republicans Of three big states. Per-
haps he did not give so great an
estimate Of bis success as have his
enemies. II think I'm winning votes
but you can't tell" Mr.. Bryan him
self said to Bourke CockraN when
they met In West Virginia. Then
he went on to declare that he felt
good deal like the young missionary
to some Of the cannibal islands, who,
being asked how he was getting
along, replied, Every well, indeed; !
draw good crowds to hear me, they
pay close attention to what say, and
| feel sure | am making converts
very day; but he added with great
seriousness, ~ never stand up before
q crowd Of those fellows and talk to
them that there is not queer feeling
running up my back which makes me
think I'm going to be eaten up by 'em
before get through"
When the news came that he
had been eaten up, politically speak
Ing, Mr.. Bryan never cringed. He
simply smiled, congratulated Mr..
Mckinley and coolly resumed his
breakfast. Mr.. Bryan has sood
pretty severe test and has stood it
remarkably we'll. There is more to
him than bis opponents gave him
credit for in the heat Of the fight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Somehow 1t seems better to belong
to a party that brings gold out Of
hiding, puts money in circulation,
starts factories and improves business
rather than to one whose threat Of
success causes panic. 1t was a great
thing for this country that sound
money won.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

The impression seems to have got
out that the REFLECTOR does not con-
slider the Populist victory in Kansas
as indicative Of overwhelming pros
perity for the State and looks upon
1t with some disfavor. Possibly it is
so and the next two years will
demonstrate whether or not we are
RIGHT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Mckinley not only has nearly two
electoral votes to Bryan's one but he
has popular majority Of over one
million votes, the largest popular ma
jority given president in the nations
history. There was no question
about what the people wanted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

If Mr., Leedy is smart he will read
a list Of all his appointments as soon
as he takes the oath of office. 1t will
save him lots Of trouble. Governor
Morrill, worked several dozen extra
Wrinkles into his face by hesitating.
This is to be Pop administration
let the Republicans give way prompt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Dickinson county cut a Popullst majority
from 400 To 100 and elected q Republican
representative That's where j. II. Burton
llves.--[IIutchinson News,
Dickinson made splendid Republi-
can gain and deserves credit for it.
Never was better fight made nor one
Of which the Republicans have better
right to be proud.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

The Populists have majority Of
both houses Of the legislature regard
less Of the silver Republicans or Dem
ocrats, Mr.. PETER sees in that a Sec
ond term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Thomson, Georgia, Nov. Tom
Watson is wearing a smile today six
inches broad and three deep. He
says he don't care q continental
copper whether the Kansas electors
vote for him or not.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

How dim and flat, how far away
and lonesome looks now that first
message of William Jennings Bryan
after his. nomination saying that he
would not accept second term as
president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

"Ughl Much God and no Flourl" is
an old chiefs Characterization Of n
sanctimonious Indian agent who stole
the goods he was supposed to issue to
the tribe. 1t would be hard 10 give a
terser definition Of self-deception or Of
hypocrisy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

One Of the funny things Of the day
will be the sight Of that Jefferson
county sheriff wrestling with the
Santa Fe railroad on the receivership
order Of Pop Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Missouri concluded not to change
the location of its capital and Soda
las proposition for removal was
overwhelmingly defeated. Abilene
extends sympathy. 1t has been there
,tsolf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

The chances are that Edward Cas-
sius will not fill out his unexpired
term as consul general and diplomatic
agent to Cairo, Egypt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Grand old Dickinson did well.
With Pop majority of 800 to oppose
it cut it down to less than 100. Please
except Dickinson county when you
sneer at Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
feet is becoming manifest in more
permanent prosperity.

Every year the Populists or Repub-
licans boast that they will carry
Texas and every year Texas goes
Democratic by about 100000, 1t is
so this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Had Bryan changed $4,000 votes in
the right place he would have been
president. Had Mckinley changed
$4,000 votes in the right places he
would have had five more states.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

The Pops themselves did not expect
it. Doster wrote to his wife two
weeks ago. 81 think Bryan will
carry the state but our state ticket is
gone up.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

More creameries, more butter and
cheese, more Katlir corn, more sor-
ghum, less speculative farming, less
politics, less guess work, less corn
and wheat-that is what Dickinson
needs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Mems gray satinet Overcoat 2.Oo
Mems Chinchilla Overcoat $50.
Mems heavy Chinchilla Overcoat 400.
Mems blue Chinchilla Overcoat 500.
Mems brown diagonal 0vercoat 800
Mems blue double breasted storm Overcoat 900.
Mems dark brown striped Overcoats 500.
Mems Oxford, fur, beaver, velvet collar, bound fly
front $780,
Mems black beaver Overcoat $50.
Mems black beaver Overcoat, 1000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

II the middle-oi-the-road Populists
want to hold mass convention the
Abilene wigwam is at their disposal.
1t will hold them all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Jim Simpson says the Republicans
will win in 1898 and then will stay in
power for % years. Jim's predic-
tions always sound so pleasant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
7HE NEWS ALONG THE NlDE!
Every Man. Boy and Child Can Wear Warm Clothing This Winter
Merciess Massacre Of Prices Sweeping Cut and for
Your Benefit

This when thinking buying Overcoa Suit
Hat Shirt Trunk Of Panooa something that will keep
important you should forget the 2O6 Broadway Abilene Kansas the
Great white front Clothing House Of C. S Co. Whatever do, don't miss
seeing Boys and chldrens Overcoat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Senator-elect Hanna has a brother
up west who was also candidate for
the legislature and was beaten. All
the Hannas can't win this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 70, 1896.

II 1t is a boy Grover will not name
him William.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

With few rear platforms built on
his house Bryan can go on being
happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Jefferson township made the great
est Republican gain in Dickinson
county and deserves a banner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

The Australian ballot law needs re-
forming about as bad as anything.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

Senator PETER says he expects to be
returned to the senate and 1t looks
that way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

ave are beginning the campaign Of
1900" says the Boy Orator. So he
was only blulling about 1896.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
Mems Overcoat Department.

Mems brown silk faced Melton Overcoats 1000.
Mems drab silk faced Melton Overcoats 1000
Mems fawn silk faced Melton Overcoats 1000
Mems extra fine Kersey Overcoat 1900.
Mems Irish Frieze extra long Overcoat 1880.
Mems extra fine Kersey, tailor made perfect fitting
Overcoat 1900
Mems fine Chinchilla velvet collar, extra fine inn
ported Overcoat 2000.
h6rIn fact we show three times the Overcoats OF
any house in Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
Don't Fail to See us on Mems and Boys Overcoats.
cHIlDRENs 2.pIecE SUITS, AGES III.

;HILDRENs 2.PIECE SUITS, AGES 4-l4.
In this department we show 4S9 SUITS $l.OO, 1.49,
1.79, 200, 1925, 2.50 suit.
child's suit good quality, LAC.
A child's suit extra good quality, 1.79.
A good childs school suit, 200.
good childs school suit, 800
good Jersey suit worth % for 800.
Chd's rough and tumble suit, $50.
l9rIt is easy for us to sell Chidren's suits at our
prices. We always save money on every suit
we sell.
BOYS 0vERC0ATS, AGE 14-l9
Boys good long Overcoats l75.
Boys good long Overcoats, heavy, 25O
Boys school Overcoats, good, warm, $50.
Boys extra quality well made Overcoats, 45O
Boys fine dress Overcoats $50.
Boys fine dress Overcoats with Capes $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
MEMS SUITS.

MEMS SUITS.
Mems good wearing suits, 4.5O.
Mems good gray satinet suits, $50.
Mems good brown mixed suits, $50.
Mems extra good quality all wool SUITS $50.
Mems prime extra quality all wool suits, 1000.
Mems fine black worsted dress SUITS 1000.
Mems extra fine worsted dress SUITS 1880.
Mems extra good worsted tailormade suits, 1900.
p6rBuy your Mems clothing of Sterl
BOYS 3.PIECE SUITS, AGE 1919.
Boys extra good wearing suits, 2.75
Boys extra heavy school suits, 800.
Boys extra heavy gray school suits 4.5O.
Boys all wool good suits, $50
Boys all wool extra fine suits, $50.
Boys worsed dress SUITS 1850
Boys very handsome dress suits, 1000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

crimes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-04
REDUCED RATES TO WASHING
TON, d. O,
Single Fare for the Round Trip via Penn
sylvania Railroad, account Y. p. S. C. e.
Convention.

The Fifteenth International Con-
vention ofthe Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor will be held at
Washington, d. c., July 7 to 13,
1896, and for that occasion the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell, from July 6 to 8 inclusive, excur-
sion tickets to Washington and return
at single fare fer tie rOnnd TRIP.
These tickets will be good for return
passage until July IS inclusive, but if
deposited with the Joint Agent at
Washington prior to 600 P. NJ, July
ID, will be extended to July 81 in
elusive.
Full information in regard to rates
and time Of trains can be obtained
upon application to ticket agents.
Excursion tickets for the following
side trips will be sold as under -
From July 7 to IS inclusive excur-
sion tickets between Washington and
Baltimore ane Baltimore and Wash
ington will be sold at $1.25 for the
round trip, good for return passage
until July IA inclusive.
From July 6 to 81 excursion
tickets from Washington to Gettys-
burg and return will be sold at 1886
for the round trip, good to return un-
til July 81 inclusive. On the same
days the Western Maryland Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets
from Baltimore to Gettysburg and
return, with same return limit, at
$a.I5 for the round trip.
From July 6 to 81 excursion
tickets Will be sold from Washington
to Richmond and return at $500, to
Petersburg and return at $500, to
Old Point Comfort and return (all
rally 5000 (and going all rail and re
turning by boaD $5.55, to Fredericks-
burg and return $a.as These tickets
will all bear return limit of July 81
inclusive.
All tickets for side trips will be sold
only on presentation ofreturn portions
of excursion tickets to Washington
issued for this occasion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-04
The Size of the Sun,
To Journey Across II by Train Would Take
Two Years and a Half.

The sun, provided we measure only
the disk seen with the smoked glass,
is eight hundred and sixty six thousand
miles in diameter, .. G., one hundred
and eight earths could be comfortably
ranged side by side across the disk.
To cover the surface would require
many thousands. To fill the interior
we should need one million three hun
dred thousand. On a smaller scale
we might represent the sun by ball
two feet in diameter and the eartn by
good sized grain of shot. Let the
sun be followed out, then place the
earth at its centre, and let the moon
revolve about it at its real distance of
two hundred and forty thousand miles.
There would yet remain nearly two
hundred thousand miles of space be-
tween the moons orbit and the inclos-
ing shell of the sun. Indeed, to
journey from one side of the sun to
the other, through the center, would
take one of our swift express trains
nearly two years and a half. So vast
globe must be heavy. Since its
density is only one-quarter that of
earth, it only weighs as much as three
hundred and thirty-two thousand
earths, or two octillions of tons! The
attraction of gravity on its surface
would cause man whose weight was
one hundred and fifty pounds to
weight two tons.-ALDEN W. QUlMBY
in June LadieS' H0me /0HrRak
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-04
Testing Eggs for Incubators.

Eggs ought to be tested when seven
days old. This is done by holding
them before candle or strong light
and looking through them, the hand
shading the light from the eyes. II
clear, the egg is infertile, but is quite
good for cooking. If it is dark in the
center, shading off to lighter at the
edges, it is fertile. Two days before
Matching they can again be tested,
but in water heated los degrees, OF
as hot as the hand can bear it. The
eggs containing live chickens will be
seen to jump about, while the dead
eggs will either sink or float moveless-
ly. This water test will soften the
shell and assist Matching very ma
terially.-Farm and Home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-04
According to a celebrated anatom;

According to celebrated anatomist
there are upwards of 5000, 900 little
glands in the human stomach. These
glands pour out the digestive Juices
which dissolve or digest the food. In
digestion is want of juice, weakness
of glands, need of help to restore the
health of these organs. The best and
NEST natural help is that given by
Shaker Digestive Cordial. Natural.
because it supplies the materials need
ed by the glands to prepare the di-
gestive juices. Because it strengthens
and invigorates the glands and the
stomach, until they are able to do
their work alone. Shaker Digestive
Cordial cures indigestion certainly
and permanently. 1t does SO by
natural means, and therein lies the
secret of its wonderful and UNMARRIED
success.
AT druggists, price 10 cents to 81 90
per bottle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-04
G. II. CAMPBELL, TREAS
q BLOOM S URC@
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
CAPITAL STOCK, $4,000.
B. F. SHARPLEss, Pres.

Plotted property is in the coming business centre of the
town 1t includes also of the factory district and has
equal in desrablity for residence purposes
CHOICE LOTS are offered values that will be doubled
in short time.
No such opportunity be had elsewhere make money
Lots secured on SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Maps of the town and of plotted property furnished ap
plicaton.
Call upon write to the Secretary, j. S. Woods Sales
Agent or any member of the Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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c. W. NEAL, A. G. BRIGGS Dr. l. w. WILLITs,
DIR. II. w. MoREYNoLDs N. U. FUNK.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-16
AMONG THE POLITICIANS
Missouri Democrats Name Bland For
President.
COLORADO APPLAUDS THE CHOICE
Leading Delegates From the Latter State
Threatens to Bolt If Silver is Ignored,
Bradley's Friends Control Kentucky
and Maine is Solid For Reed.

SEDALIA Mo, April 16.-Ex- Congress
man BANDS presidential boom was
launched with hurrah at the Democratic
state convention yesterday. While wait
ing for committees to report a committee
was appointed to escort Governor Stone
before the convention to address it. Tenn
porary chairman then read the following
telegram from Sheldon, Iowa, signed by
7. b. Stringfield, chairman of the silver
committee of the state: "Give us Horace
Boies, of Iowa, and we will win"
Cries of "No," mo" greeted the read
ing of the telegram, and Colonel Hatch
submitted the following response, which
was ordered sent with whoop: mis-
souri, has her own favorite son to present
She honors Governor Boies for his sterling
Democracy and splendid personal charac-
ter, and this convention heartily desires
that the Democracy of the great state Of
Iowa will send Governor Boies at the head
of a solid delegation to the national CON
vention to aid Missouri in securing the
nomination of the silver apostle, Richard
p. Bland"
The credentials committee, after hard
fight of four hours, reported in favor of
seating the Kansas City Stone Brown del
egation IA decided victory for Governor
Stone The report was adopted.
permanent organization was then
effected. Il. NJ. Bellon, of Newton county
was elected permanent chairman and Sam
Cook, one of the most active silver men in
the state, was made secretary Bellon as
sumed the gravel, and amid tumultous ap-
plause made of the strongest free silver
speeches of the day. Following this the
report of the committee on resolutions was
read.
The resolutions after treating of state
matters and upholding the state admins
tration, takes up the money question. On
that question the platform declares:
DUTY to the people requires that the
party of the people continue the battle for
bimetallism until its efforts are crowned
with success. We demand the free and
unlimited coinage of silver and gold into
primary or redemption money at the ratio
of IL to l, without waiting for the action
or approval of any other government. We
are opposed to the Issuing of interest bear
ing bonds of the United States in times Of
peace, and especially are we opposed to
placing the treasury of the government
under the control of any syndicate of
bankers, and the issuance of bonds to be
sold by them at an enormous profit for the
purpose of supplying the federal treasury
with gold to maintain the policy of gold
monometallism.
Mr.. Bland declined to accept an cleo
tion as delegate-at-large, and Senators
Vest and Cockrell and Governor Stone We're
unanimously elected delegates-at-large
and after contest ex-Mayor George W.
Allen, of st. Louis, was elected as the
fourth delegate
Senators Cockrell and Vest were in
dorsed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-16
COLORADO DEMOCRATS MAY BOLT
Unless the National Convention Declares
for Free Silver.

Unless the National Convention Declares
for Free Silver.
DENVER, April 16.-The Democratic state
convention held here yesterday was an
anti-administration convention through
out. Temporary Chairman McAliney, of
Pueblo, made strong silver speech, as
did Permanent Chairman Judge Royal of
the same city. The latter, after making a
long and sincere plea in favor of the white
metal at a ratio of Is to /, eulogized SEN
ators Vest and Cockrell, of Missouri, and
other prominent silver advocates of the
east. When he mentioned the name of ex-
Congressman Bland the delegates ap-
plauded and cheered.
The platform, which was unanimously
adopted deals with no other question but
that of monetary issue, aud favors free and
unlimited coinage of gold and silver at
the ratio of 16 to l. without waiting for
the aid or consent of any other nation,
such gold and silver TO be full legal ten
der for all debts public and private.
Hon. Charles 5. Thomas, of Denver who
was elected delegate-at-large by acclama-
tion, addressed the convention, and his re-
marks regarding the action of Colorado's
delegation at the Chicago convention may
be considered significant, inasmuch as he
is, and has been for many years. repre-
sentative Democratic leader. He censured
the present administration in strong terms
for their action in issuing bonds, conclud-
ing his address; "If after the effects of our
delegation at Chicago, silver is not reoog-
nized, l will withdraw from the conyen-
tion" AS Mr.. Thomas will likely lead
the Colorado delegation, his utteranoe in
this respect is taken meaningly.
After electing one delegate-at-large the
conN ention adjourned until today Sena-
tor Tillman, of South Carolina, was TO
speak in the same theater in which the
convention was transacUing its business,
and it was impossible TO proceed with
further election until the senator had fin
ished. The theater was packed with people
anxious 20 hear Senator Tillman speak
Thousands Of persons were unable to OBJ
tain admission to the theater. Seldom had
political leader received such an ovation
in Denver as did Senator Tillman. The
senator prefaced his speech with history
of the Democratic and Republican parties,
and soon drifted into sarcastic arraign-
ment Of President Cleveland and the pres
ent administration. His hits were loudly
applauded
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-16

HARRISBURG April To- Governor Hast
ngs last night announced himself for
quay as Pennsylvania's candidate for pres
ident at the st. Louis convention. In an
interview he said; "In my Judgment Penn.
sylvania Republicans should give loyal
support to the Pennsylvania candidate II
is not necessary to give the nomination tc
a doubtful state to secure success at the
polls. It's pretty nearly Pennsylvania
time for presidential candidate, and
while admire the loyal support given to
Reed by the Republicans of Maine, to Nc.
Kinley by the Buckeyes, and to Allison by
his own state / would like to see Penn.
sylvania as heartily enthusiastic for hel
candidate"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-04-16

Is Reed button, IN every mouth is the
name Of Names fayoritc son. Hon. Han
nibal r. Hamlin, Of Ellsworth, will pre-
side at the convention, and will deliver a
short speech. The following delegates at
large will be chosen; Amos A. Allen,
Reeds private secretary Charles r. Little
field, who will present Mr.. Reeds name
in nomination at st. Louis, and ex Cover.
nor r.. c. Burlcigh Senator Harrison
Hume and D. E. Thompson contest for
the honor from the Fourth district.