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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
TO SETTLE EVERYTHING.
Mckinley and Bryan Clubs May Meet
in Debate.

Because of the prevailing DISPOSE
ton to settle the political questions Of
the day on the street new scheme is
proposed and will doubtless be car
ried into effect. II is to have three
nights debate at the courtroom be-
tween local representatives of the two
clubs, each club to choose three men,
one to talk each night, dividing up
the time and discussing the topics of
the day. We understand that both
clubs are ready to 60 on with the plan
if speakers can be secured and other
satisfactory arrangements can be
made. 1t is certain that this would
be the most attractive thing the town
has had in years, and If might settle
the whole controversy-who knowsp
The result could be telegraphed to
Bryan and Mckinley, and whichever
was done up in the talking match
would be advised to retire from the
race. He might not do it, but it
would be clearly his duty. Abilene is
headquarters for political advice this
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Had a Picnic.

A Bryan, free silver, Populist pic
mic in Seeley's grove west OF Man
chester attracted large number of
northwest Dickinson people yesterday
afternoon. Speeches were made by
Ed Little, r. H. Kane, j. r. Vickers,
G. s. Upshaw, Levi Humbargar and
others and good time is reported
The crowd was large but many did
not 60 because Of dispute between
the picnic managers and merry-go-
round owner, by which the location
was changed at the last moment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Remember Il on Him.

Topeka Mail: A Populist can not
be consistent no matter how hard he
may try. Ed Little made a speech
the other day in which he scored the
Republican party for turning down
Chief Justice Martin because he re-
fused to subscribe to the party's
financial platform. At Abilene he
made speech before the Pop state
convention in which he declared that
no honest man would ask for a nomi-
nation from a party unless he believ-
ed in all of its enunciated principles.
And there you are.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Calderhead at Herington.

Special to the Reflector
HERINGroN, Aug. 22.-Hon. W. A.
Calderhead spoke at the opera house
last evening to an audience of about
$50 reviewing his work in congress
during the past two years and dis
cussing the financial situation Of the
country past, present and future.
After Mr.. Calderhead was through
R. j. Bennett, nominee for representa-
tive, made few remarks and said as
the hour was late and the subject Of
finance had been fully covered by the
able speaker who had preceded him
that be would not detain the
audience longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Slight Accident Killed Her.

Times; Died, at her home four
miles west of Harrington Tuesday
morning, Aug. IS, 1896, Mrs. Augusta
Kandt, beloved wife Of Charles Kandt,
in the 42nd year of her age. Dcceas-
ed was the daughter of Mrs. Poerich
and sister of Henry Poerich who was
Killed while riding his horse three
years ago last spring. About two
weeks ago she had the misfortune to
get a silver in her foot in some way
and blood poisoning set in commune
eating to her system so fast that med
ical aid was powerless to arrest its
progress. She leaves husband and
several children to mourn her loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
The Ideal Panacea.

James l.. Francis, Alderman, Chi
cago, says; 81 regard Dr. Kings
New Discovery as an Ideal Panacea
for Coughs, Colds and Lung Com
plants, having used it in my family
for the last five years, to the exclu-
sion Of physicians prescriptions or
other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: 81 have been a Minister Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church for
80 years or more, and have never
found anything so beneficial, or that
gave me such speedy relief as Dr..
Kings New Discovery" Try this
Ideal Cough Remedy now. Trial
Bottles Free at all Druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
HAD A BIG MEETING.
Calderhead and Smith Talk to Hun
dreds at Hope.

Special TO the Reflector.
H0pE, Aug. 2l.-0ne Of the largest
political rallies ever held in this city
was that of last night when Congress-
man Calderhead was here and discuss
ed Republicanism. The Mckinley
club was his host and j. II. Koch pre-
sided at the big open air meeting held
on Main street. The Hope band fur
nished music and a feeling of enthus-
iasm was noted on every side.
s. 5. Smith was the tirst speaker
and talked for half an hour in a con-
vincing and earnest manner which
won him abundant applause and
praise. He is favoritc in south
Dickinson and will have a big major
ity here.
Mr. Calderhead devoted his address
to financial questions and gave the
people something to think about. He
presented the questions of the day
clearly and made many votes by his
able address. He asked, shall the en-
tire business Of the country be risked
on theory. He then spoke Of the
first two planks in the Populist plat
form, the "catch-allN planks. The
first was for the poor man. The sec
ond for the millionaire mine owners.
Four years ago the Democrats prom
ised that If they voted for free trade
they would get Sl.25 bushel for
wheat. Have they received that
price or anything near itp Has moi
wheat been tumblng down ever
sinceP
Frequent applause greeted the
speakers. Hope is going to show the
county the banner Republican gains
this year. Its Mckinley club has
more former Democrats and Populists
than any club in the county, which is
an index Of tendency Of things here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
ASK LOWER RATES.
CITY COUNCIL WOULD HELP
THE FARMERS.
Resolution Adopted Requesting Rail.
road Commissioners to Reduce
Freight Rates on Grain Eastward
"A Good Move.

The city council met last night in
special session to consider grain
rates eastward. Owing to a railroad
war rates are same to st. Louis as to
Kansas City and Kansas shippers de-
mand that the Kansas City rates be
lowered. The council adopted the
following resolution which was the
business Of the meeting:
WHEREAS, 1t is believed that the
rates Of freight tariff charged by The
Union Pacific and The Chicago, Rock
Island 4 Pacific Railroad Co. and The
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
way Co. are unreasonable and extor-
tionate, and unjustly discriminate
against the merchants, farmers and
shippers Of Kansas; and
WHEREAS, The board OF railroad
commissioners CT the State OF Kansas
in the year 1894 made an investiga
ton and fixed and recommended
maximum freight rates to be charged
by said railroads for the transporta-
ton Of freight between points within
the State of Kansas, which said
recommendation and maximum rates
have been wholly disregarded, and
the rate now charged by said rail
road companies are far in in excess
thereof; and
WHEREAS, A part of the location,
lines and tracks of said railroad com
panies lie within the limits of the
city Of Abilene and the rates charged
by said railroad companies for carry
ing freight from one point to another
within the State Of Kans are subject
to regulation by the board of rail
road commissioners of the state upon
complaint made by a city affected
pursuant TO section IS of chapter l24
Of the Laws OF 1888; therefore, be it
Resolved, By the mayor and coun-
cilmen Of the city Of Abilene that its
city attorney Is hereby directed to
forthwith prepare and present, in the
name OF the mayor and council Of
said city, complaint and application
to the board Of railroad commissioners
of the State Of Kansas, praying said
board to make an examination Of the
rates of freight tariff charged by said
railroad companies and determine
whether the rates charged by said
railroad companies for freight are un.
Just, unreasonable and extortionate,
and discriminate against the people
of Kansas, and particularly against
the shippers and business men of said
city, and also praying said board Of
railroad commissioners to determine
what rates are reasonable and fix
such rates as may be just, and re-
quire said railroad companies to CON
form thereto, in accordance with the
provisions Of an act concerning rail
roads and other common carriers, be-
ing chapter l24 Of the Laws of 1888.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27

DIVORCES NOT AFFECTED.
The Meaning Of q Recent Kansas Dc.
cision Pointed Out.

H. l.. Humphrey, formerly Of Abb.
lene now Of Kansas City, has taken
the job Of reforming few things in
the universe and has begun with an
open letter to the Star on the divorce
decision. lie takes the same position
as did the REFLECTOR when the ruling
was handed down. He says:
! hare noticed several comments in
The Star in regard to the recent de-
cision Of the appellate court of Kan
sas on the subject Of divorce Many
eastern papers. with a desire to at
tribute anything wild and erratic to
Kansas, have also commented on the
law and stated that it would in
validate thousands Of divorces and
subsequent marriages.
The facts are these: A law passed
in 1868 provided that a husband and
wife should be incompetent to testify
for or against each other, except con-
corning such transactions in which
they have joint interest. In 1871
the legislature passed a law providing
that in divorce cases either party
should be competent to testify
respecting any fact in the case nee
essary to be proven. 1t seems that
certain constitutional requirements
were not observed in passing this law,
that the purpose OF the act was not
clearly expressed in its title.
The appellate court in a recent
decided that this law, on account of
such defect, is null and void. Hence,
q husband or wife cannot testify
against each other in a divorce suit.
This is only a rule Of evidence. 1t
will apply to future cases until the
law is amended. but does not affect
divorces already granted. Most any
one, not disciple Of Blackstone,
knows that decree of court, though
based partly onincompetent evidence,
would not be invalid unless some OBJ
lection were made to the evidence at
the time it was given.
H. L. HUMPHREY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
LOST HIS FOOT.
BRAKEMAN CONES NEAR LOSING
HIS LIFE.
Harry Peck, 0nc Of Hsrington's Pop
ular Railroad Men, Meets With q
Sad Accident.
Special to the Reflector.

Special TO the Reflector
HERINGroS, Aug. 20. Harry Peck
a brakeman on the Rock Island, liv-
ing at this place, while switching at
Hutchinson yesterday in attempting
to climb on top Of his train lost his
hold, falling under the train, the
wheels running over one leg. smash
ing it so badly MS to necessitate am
putation above the ankle. Mr.. Peck
was very popular among the men on
the road and great sympathy is ex'
pressed by all. He has wife and
two children who are at present visit
ing near Nickerson.
He holds insurance in the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen to the
amount of $24OO, all Of which he will
receive on account Of this injury; also
$25OO with the Standard Insurance
Co. of Detroit, Mich, one-fourth OF
which will be paid him in this case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
About That Gold.

Mr. Malott claims that the REFLEC-
TOR did not give him credit for all
that he said in explanation of his bank
boarding gold. He says he intended
to convey the impression that if gold
were paid out it would 60 into hiding
and the currency kept would also be
hidden. By paying currency, only
the gold is kept locked up. This does
not alter the admission that gold is
sought for boarding as business
policy and Mr.. Malott realizes that it
is so and boards it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
REPUBLICANS ARE HAPPY.
Central Committee Holds an Interest.
ing Session.

The first meeting of the Rcpubli-
can central committee since the or
ganizaton was held this afternoon in
the county attorneys Office, There
was a large attendance Of representa-
tive Republicans and the candidates
were nearly all present. All report
ed an encouraging outlook and the
best Of feeling for clean victory was
manifested.
A. G. Romig was elected secretary
of the committee for the campaign
and considerable business was trans
acted Of general nature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
They Waited on the Pops.

Marion Record; 1--WE don't have TO
wait to hear from England" said a
Democratic delegate to the state con-
ventiop, during the session Of that
convention in Hutchinson. "No,"
said a mean bystander, "you only
have TO wait to hear from Abilene"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Drove Off His Horse.

An Enterprise young man hitched
his horse in front Of Cases last even
ing and when after doing some shop
ping he went for it there was simply
big vacancy left He was pretty
mad but it did him no good. About
p. m. the rig was found hitched at
the court house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
TOO GU0D AN AIM.
A Buckeye Boy Breaks His Brothers
Arm With a Stone.

There's boy on Buckeye who can
throw a stone. He experimental on
his little brother last evening and it
was complete success. The boys
are sons Of Edward johnson and the
younger is Charlie. aged 7 years. His
older brother threw a stone in his
direction and it hit Charles on the
left arm midway between elbow and
wrist, breaking both bones Of the
forearm. The arm will heal in time
but it is hard to tell which boy feels
worse over the accident.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
MEAD on FINANCE.
Strong Talk Made Before the Nc.
Kinley Club.

The Mckinley club had an interest
ing meeting last night. The court
room was we'll filed, many Populists
and Democrats attending as well as
the Republicans to hear c. +. Mead's
reply to the takers Of Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. Mead is one Of the best posted
men in the State on the financial ques-
tons Of the day and his address was
devoted to that subject. He indulg-
ed in no abuse or criticism but pre-
sented clear, strong argument for
sound money and showed the reasons
for believing that free silver will
prove disastrous to the business in
terests Of the country. He took up
many Of the propositions Of the flee
silverites and showed their fallacy in
convincing terms. 1t was one Of the
best addresses ever given in the city.
Mr.. Mead is in demand by the State
central committee for addresses dur
ing the campaign and will doubtless
comply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Climbed to 1O5.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector
CHAPMAN, Aug. 2l.-The Chapman
Republicans mean business. Our
Mckinley club now has lO5 members
and they are going to win. We have
several members who heretofore have
been Democrats and will have a larger
vote than last year. We also have
one of best male glee clubs in Kansas.
The rousing success of our club is a
credit to our central committeeman,
H. G. Boles, who is a hustler.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
All for Sound Money.

Six wealthy farmers of Brown
county, who have been here inspect
inc Dickinson's creameries, left for
home. All are for sound money and
Republicanism. They praised the
Dickinson creameries, declaring the
system the finest they ever saw.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
ROBBED THREE HOUSES.
Enterprise Has Some Visits From
Burglars.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
ENTERPRISE, Aug. 2l.--Three rob
berries occurred here last night. The
home Of A. G. Eyth was broken into
and watch and chain taken. c. B.
Harding's house had a similar ran
sack and as a result he is out watch
and chain The thieves were also at
G. Linstrom's honse, obtaining Mrs.
Linstrom's pocketbook containing be-
tween 80 and 50. No clue has been
found to the burglars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
An Expert Assistant.

7. W. Deafenbaugh's blacksmith
and carriage shops have a new assist
ant who will add much to the expert
force on which Mr.. Deafenbaugh takes
pride. 1t is |. II. Clcwell, well known
as one Of the best horseshoers the
county ever possessed and whose skill
made him the favorite Of all owners
of fine horse1esh. He will be a yalu-
able addition to the Deafenbaugh
shops and all may be certain Of expert
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Manchester Republicans.

News: The Republicans of Man
chester and vicinity met at Rynear-
sons hall Saturday evening for the
purpose Of organizing a Republican
club. Captain J. S. Winans was
elected temporary chairman and DR..
C. W. Bethel temporary secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Practical Horseshoeing.

J. i. Dobkins, who has been the
expert horseshoer at 7. W. Deafen-
baugh's shop, can now be found at
the blacksmith shop of G. W. Shelter,
on Buckeye. He will be pleased to
meet old customers as well as new.
Satisfaction guaranteed every time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
To St. Paul and Minneapolis via
Burlington Route.

Two splendid through trains each
day from Missouri River points to the
north via the old established Burling-
ton Route and Sioux City Line. Day
Train has handsome observation YES
tibuled seepers, fIee chair cars, and
dining cars north of Council Bluffs.
Night Train has handsome sleepers to
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux
City, and parlor cars Sioux City
north.
Consult Ticket Agent.
j.. W. WAKELEY, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Board and Lodging.

Mrs. Sibbald at the Continental
hotel has made an especially low rate
to suit the times for board and lodg-
ing. Clean, newly redtted rooms,
good table, choice accommodations.
Give the Continental call. You will
be pleased. SOFT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27

Are yos one Of those unhappy PEG
pile suffering with weak nerves. Re
member that the nerves may be made
strong by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
feeds them upon pure blood.
Hoods Pills are the best after-din-
ner pill; assist digestion, prevent
constipation. 25c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Going After Goods.

Mrs. johnson leaves tonight for the
East where she will spend two weeks
buying goods for her new millinery
store which is being fitted up. She
will visit all the large emporums and
bring back the finest stock ever seen
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-27
Wind Storm Insurance.

Come and see George Merrill be-
cause he has a cut rate that will last
until you get here and can be used in
farm buildings as well as in town.
Full protection for very little
money. GEORGE MERRILL.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-09-17
MAINE ELECTION.
IT GOES OVERWHELMINGLY FOR SOUND
MONEY.
Republicans Garry the State by Puraties of
$4,000.

AfGUsTA, Me-, Sept. 14.-Maine went
Republican yesterday by the largest
plurality in its history. Powers, the
Republican nominee for governor, has
a plurality of SO, 600 or more, while the
plurality of Harrison was but 1889.
The largest plurality polled by the
Republicans in any preceding election
was in 1894 .governor-the year of
the Republican landslide--when the
figures We're 30, ,938. In 1892 1l6,41O
votes We're polled in Maine, while at
yesterdays election the total is put at
10000.
Because of the interest in sound
money many Democrats voted the
the Republican ticket.
Thomas B. Reed goes in by a 10, 900
majority.
The returns show majority of about
10000 for DINGHY for congressman in
the Second district over $4,000 for
Miliken in the Third and practically
the same for Boutlelle in the Fourth
district.
In the state legislature the Demo-
Gratis will apparently have less than
half dozen representatives in the house
and not one in the senate. AS antiei-
pated, the Republicans polled tre-
mendous vote and secured many DEM
ocratic ballots. On the other hand
many disatfected Democrats remained
at home.
The Popnlists and Prohibitionists'
votes have been received from only
few towns, but it is evident that
neither party polled as large vote as
two years ago.
The successful candidate for govern
or is Hon. Llewellyn Powers, of Houl
ton, Republican. The nominees of the
other parties We're: Hon. Melvin P.
Frank of Portland, Democrat, Luther
G. Bateman of Auburn, Populist, A M
N IS Ladd of Cal ais, rohibitionist,
and Hon. William Henry Clifford of
Portland, gold Democrat
The campaign contest of the day was
the most interesting Maine has seen IN
20 years, if even III her history. 1t
presented the unique feature of q son
arraved against fatherin the case. Hon.
Harold Sewall, who took the stump
to argue agastin the principles of
Hon. Arthur Sewall, the Democratic
nominee for vice president. But i'll all
the strife and contention the contest
was remarkably free from personah-
ties,
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-09-17
Gov. RtnfroW OF DklahOm..

The testimonials in behalf of Hoods
Sarsaparlla are not only from people
who cannot afford costly professional
treatment but they come also from
persons in official stations. Nor is
Hoods Sarsaparila praised only by
those who have learned in their own
experience of it's wonderful curative
powers, but men of highest intelligence
and soundest judgement are ready to
speak in it's favor. His excellency VIM.
G Renfrow, Governor Of Oklahoma, III
a recent voluntary letter, writes us:
"From it's general reputation, | know
of none that | would prefer to Hoods
Sarsaparila if we should need blood
purifier or remedy for general delility.'
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-09-17
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoeba Thomas of Junction
City H.. was told by her doctors that
she had consumption and that there
was no hope for ner, but two bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thomas Eggers, 139, Florida
ST. San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold. approaching consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two weeks
was cured. He is naturally thankful
1t is such results Of which these are
samples, that proves the wonderful
efficacy of this medicines in coughs and
colds. Free trial bottle at j l.. Har-
bert's Drug Store Regular size 50c
and 81.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-09-17
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate their bowles AMI kidneys will
find the true rmedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky norother intoxicant
but ac as a tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly on the stomac and bowels,
adding strength and giving tones to
the organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of the functions.
Electric Bitters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need. Price
60c aud 81 at J.. e. Harbert's drug
store
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-09-17

In IL recent letter to the manu-
tactures Mr.. W. f. Benjamin. edit
or of the Spectator, Rushford, N.
Y, says: "It may be pleasure to
you to know the high esteem in
which Chamberlains medicines are
held by the people of you own
state, where they must be best
known. An aunt of mine who re-
sides at Dexter, 10. was about to
visit ME a few years since, and be-
tore leaving home wrote me, asking
If they were sold here, stating if
they were not she would bring a
quantity with her as she did not
like to be without them" The
medicines referred to are Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures Of colds and groups;
Chamberlain spain Balm for rheu-
'natism, lame back, pain in the
side and chest, and Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarhoea
Remedy for bowel complaints.
These medicines have been in
constant usein Iowa for almost a
quarter Of Il century. The people
have learned that they are articles
OF great worth and merit, and un-
exualled by any other. They are
tor sale here by J. E. Harbert.
Mrs. Camp is disposing of her
summer goods at the very lowest
prices, and they are going like hot
cakes.