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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Methodists are steady in theil
faith and in their opposition to the
worlds amusements. The question
came up in the general conference the
other day and the committee on the
state of the church reported in favor
of no change in the rule prohibiting
the use or encouragement Of liquor,
dancing, games Of chance, theater
going, circuses and horse races. DR..
j. b. Graw, of New Jersey, violently
opposed any change. DR.. Berry said
he had carefully investigated the de-
sires of the young people and on be-
half of the young people of the
church he protested against any
change. Further debate was closed
by moving the previous question.
DR.. Walsh of Kentucky, who was
presenting the report insisted on his
right to speak, but cries of "Vote,
Vote,n drowned his voice. The rule
was then voted on and remains the
same by an overwhelming majority.
Only about 40 voted in favor Of
striking out the restrictions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28


1t cannot be said that the nation
expends SO much sentiment on the
veterans Of the late war that it can
not give them more substantial recog-
milton. Congress appropriated $780,
900, for pensions during the last
fiscal year, of which $1S9, 1907, $751; 80
was disbursed. There are 970,574
veterans now drawing pensions but
they are dying at the rate Of $4,000 a
year. During the the past year there
27,S16 called over the river. The
chief Of the record and pension office
of the war department estimates that
there are now living 1,125,00O men
who served as officers and soldiers in
the Union army during the rebellion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

One enthusiastic county clerk wrote
to Auditor Cole this way the other
day: "The railway assessments for
1896 received at this date. That's
business. The Lord loves a man who
gets there in time for front seat in
the band wagon. May 10 beats
August 10 by three mouths or
thereabouts, and two terms beats
one. We are with you for another
term" May 10 was the date on
which Auditor Cole sent out the
assessments, and August 10 was the
date upon which the Populists COM
peted the work two years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Descriptions Of the Texas cyclone
say that it "hugged the hills
Cyclones evidently have some sense
after all. Nothing that has the in
telligence to indulge in that pleasur-
able exercise Of hugging can be said
to be entirely devoid of judgment.
The cyclone may be civilized yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Freight rates will not come down II
we wait for the railroad commissions
ers to lower them. 1t has not yet
been demonstrated that the board is
gifted in getting things done. Don't
you remember that Rock Island
switch ordered put in several years
opnp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Republic City News editor
says: "Stand by your home until
shutdown of thelast day you stay in
state. Don't whine about your town
and stay in it. The man that can't
edit paper without whining should
quit and try to get job in pickle
factory" He should have added that
constantly dunning subscribers
through papers columns and for
ever advertising a rival are likewise
about as suicidal a thing as can be
done. The former makes out the
editor as an impoverished beggar and
the latter as jealous and beaten imi-
tator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Emporia's present aspirations are
c. N. Hood, United States senator
VIM Martindale, governor; C. Z
Graves. chief Justice; !. L. Lambert
speaker Of the houee; W. A. White
state printer II Emporia real,
wants anything worth talking about
LET it speak up and not be bashful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28
PROBABLE SPLIT.
fractional Differences In the Pro-
hibition Party.
THE MONEY PLANK THE TROUBLE.
The Gold and Silver Wings Want Their
Ideas Indorsed-The Women Insist
on = Suffrage Plank Under
Threats Of Boiling.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. May 2I-That there
will be split in the prohibition party
as result Of to-day's convention lead.
ers of both factions freely admitted
last night. The split will come, they
say, over the money plank in the plat.
form. As yet scarcely word has been
said regarding prohibition. Money,
the root Of all evil, has been the all
absorbing topic Of discussion. And it
has come to be bitter and acrimoni-
GUS discussion. II gold standard
plank should be adopted in the plat
form by the eastern delegates, then
those favoring the coinage Of silver at
ratio of sixteen to one will secede.
II, on the other hand, the so-called
free silver delegates adopt free coin
age plank, then the gold standard
crowd will leave, and should the con-
vention fail to declare for woman suf-
frage, the feminine portion of the con-
vention will sever its connection with
the party. 1t promises to be mem
orable convention for the prohibition.
lists, and bids fair to wreck the party.
As yet no move has been made by any
OF the contending factions for COM
promise. Each faction seems possessed
Of an undying confidence in its ability
to worst It's opponents, and SCOTS at
the idea Of making terms.
There were three caucuses yester-
day. One was held by the women, who
decided that unless a suffrage plank
were inserted in the platform they
would leave the party; then the free
silver wing caucused, and declared
their leader should run upon "broad-
guage" platform or none at all; and
finally, the single issue crowd came to-
gether and announced that neither
free silver, woman suffrage nor any
thing else but prohibition should be
mentioned in the platform.
The free silver faction claims to
have an overwhelming majority of the
delegates Gov. st. John is of the be.
lief the broad-paupe candidate will be
nominated on the first ballot 1--WE
have a majority of 100 now,and think
it will be increased by tomorrow" he
said Samuel Dickie of the single is
sue faction is equally sanguine that
free silver will be defeated mt
wbicbever wav the result Mr. D;ckie
Is Of the belief the outcome will be a
snlit in tho marty
All the leaders are here and also
about all the candidates and delegates
,r, :, A., ..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

TOPEKA, Kan, May 27.-The Ancient
Free and Accepted Scottish Rite Ma
sons Of the valley of Topeka are hold.
ing their sixth annual reunion in this
city. Prominent masons are here from
different parts Of the United States,
and the ceremonies are said to be mag
nifcent. During the reunion all the
degrees from the fourth to the S2d will
be conferred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28
METHODISTS AND TEMPERANCE
The Church Is still the Incorporating
Foe Of the Rum TRAFFIC.

The Church Is still the Incorporating
Foe Of the Rum Traffic.
CLEVELAND, O., May 27-Yesterday
was busy day in the Methodist Epis.
copal conference, and it was found
necessary to hold three sessions At
the forenoon session the impressive
ceremonies Incident to the installation
of the three bishops-elect-McCa
Cranston and Hartzell-attracted much
interest At the afternoon session,
temperance was the subject under dis
cussion, and the committee report,
which was adopted, shows that the
Methodist church is still the uncom-
promising foe Of the liquor traffic. An
important step was taken in request
ing the board Of bishops to memorabilia
congress to SO modify the internal rev.
enue laws as to give them less the
semblance Of statutes intended to
legalize the liquor traffic, and especi-
ally in states which have prohibition.
The report Of the temperance COM
mittee was adopted as read, the main
provisions being as follows 1t declares
it to be the duty Of each member Of
the church to be total abstainer; 1t
condemns license, asserting that the
government has become a partner in
the traffic by permitting the sale Of
liquor; it declares that the only proper
attitude Of the church toward the
traffic is relentless enmity, as the time
will come when all good citizens must
unite to oppose it and advance to its
total determination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Topeka Co-operator does not
like the way in which hepenitentiary
is run. Since Mr.. Butler resigned
for incompetency from position in
the insane asylum he finds it hard
work to see anything good in the run
ming of the State institutions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Frank FARRELL in the Kansas City
Times wonders why this great moral
and religious journal should say that
there is nothing to kick about when
there are so many cyclones about.
Guess Frank has not seen this county
In the past three weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28
The Emperor and Empires, Crowned.

Moscow, May 27.-Nicholas Alexan-
drovitch, autocrat of all the Russias,
and Alexandra Feodorovna, his impe-
rial spouse, were crowned to-day in the
Cathedral of the Assumption in the
Kremlin with the utmost ceremony,
and in accordance with all the relig-
ious forms and ancient rites The cere-
mony lasted little over an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Chester Long is said to be very
happy these days to think that he
won't have any one more popular
than Jerry Simpson to run against.
Clown politics is over in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Salina Sun; Our conviction is thai
the only way J. R. Burton can b,
beaten for United States senator next
winter is to elect a majority Of The
Legislature from an opposition party.
Now just hear the Pops Yell Yes,
be viii have the Legislature. The Re-
publican party will honor him for his
courage aud ability. He would be a
man "way up" as United States
senator from Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The eastern capitalists are begin
ming rather early to worry about Nc
Kinley's financial views. He is going
to come pretty near being boss for
the next four years and all the worry
ing the east does will only make him
the more popular.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

If there is anything in this glorious
state of Kansas for the grumbler to
found kick upon it would be inter-
teresting to hear Of it. This is
generally considered a pretty poor
year for the kicker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

This is McKiuley's platform, could
you write better one: mo one
need be in any doubt about what the
Republican party stands for. 1t
stands now, as ever, for honest
money and a chance to earn il by
honest TOLL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The secretary OF the treasury o
France has favored an American in
quirer with some facts on France
method Of conducting its monetary
matters that are certain to be Of mucl
interest. He says that in the circula
ton silver represents about 81 pei
cent of the gold. There is not il
France an reinforced" or 'irredeem
able" paper currency. The only
fduciary or redeemable money is thu
"bank bill" which is redeemable tt
bearer at sight and in coin.
There is no export duty on gold
established by the government. When
the demand for export becomes ex'
cessive the Bank Of France has two
methods for its arrest. The first Is
to raise the rate OF discount, which
strikes all commerce, as well those
who have need Of credit for home
transactions as those who demand
gold, seeking to profit by its expor-
tation.
The second method is to tender
silver (Which all are obliged to accept
in payment and deny gold to export
ers, except under, or subject to, a
premium. The bank, however, en-
ploys this second method only with
discretion and discernment, and with
in such limits that it shall not annoy
legitimate commerce, the sole end be-
ing to discourage and impede specu-
lation in exchanges.
The administration Of the fiduciary
circulation Of France is widely differ
ent from that Of England. The Bank
of France regulates the issue Of bills
by the condition only that the circu-
lation shall not surpass maximum
limit Of 4,0O0,000,000 francs, while
the Bank Of England issues bills in
accordance with a debt due from the
government, which amounts to Gill;
0l5, 100, or $50, 075, 800, and also an
accumulation or reserve OF interest of
f5,734,9 900, or 1928, 674, 500-total,
1880, 900, about $83, 750,0 900.
Beyond this fl6,750, 900, all bills
issued are represented in gold actual
ly held in the issue department.
Thus, on March IS the issue depart
ment Of the Bank Of England held
f46,540,645 Of gold and the bank had
the right to issue or have in circula-
ton f63, S46, 645 in bills. In the
crises Of 1747, 1857 and 1866 the Bank
of England having placed in circula-
ton all the bills it was empowered to
create, was by an act of parliament
temporarily authorized to disregard
the legislation limiting the issue and
act as does the Bank of France in all
such cases--that is to say, to issue
bills in reasonable proportion to the
metal reserve.
This policy has enabled France to
hold its own against its rivals, pay a
great war indemnity and with its pop
ulation of 40,0O0,000 become one of
the worlds greatest nations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28
Az to State Senator.

The Republicans OF Dickinson ant
Clay counties have before them to bt
settled soon the matter Of selecting
candidate for state senator and 1t il
something that should be considered
with the utmost care. The REFLECT
OR takes pleasure in saying that the
Dickinson portion Of the party will
support in the convention one OF the
best and most popular young men
that has even been part Of the Re.
publican organization in this county.
That man is Samuel S. Smith, whose
candidacy we are authorized to an
nounce. Mr.. Smith is well known as
a gentleman Of remarkable popularity
in the county and one who performs
his official duties well. In witness
may be noted his terms as county at
torney during which he has been one
of the most efficient officers the coun-
ty ever had.
There has been some talk in Clay
county, which constitutes the other
end Of district, about there being an
agreement" as to the nominee be-
longing to that county this year. 1t
is far from clear to our mind that
anybody was ever empowered to
"agree" or promise for the Republi'
cans Of this county. 1t takes consid-
cradle nerve for any few men to
promise" what the party shall do
four years ahead, and it would be in
teresting to know on what authority
such promises we're made II indeed
they were made at all.
This district Is not seeking for
Dickinson or Clay county man but for
the candidate whose victory is most
certain. We want to elect our candi-
late. The man chosen should be
selected with view solely to that
md and to his fitness. The Republi-
'ans can afford to take no chances on
he legislature and one or two more
totes may mean a great deal. Clay
county is so strongly Populist that it
s almost a necessity that this end of
he district shall be the one to elect
he senator. Is 1t not more likely
hat a home man can do this than an
'utsiderp Mr.. Smith has demon
trated his strength in this county.
n 1894 his vote for county attorney
vas 146 more than the average Of all
he Republican county ticket and was
SO more than the average vote re-
eived by the State ticket. This in
icates his strength and our friends
IN the north will not fail to see the
.dvisibilty OF naming this kind Of a
andidate.
The central committee should not
'e longer in getting together and
alling convention. The sooner the
andidate is in the field the better.
Ie must have a chance to get over
istrict. Already several districts
andidates are in the field. We want
} see the convention meet and name
no strongest man possible--and that
ian is Samuel S. Smith OF Dickinson,
man who will be a success as a can
idate and far greater success as a
,nator at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The sentiment in favor OF Mr.. Cal
derhead's denomination is stronger
now than ever. His reelection will
ratify the action OF the convention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

W. S. Kretsinger is out as a candi-
date for county attorney in Lyon
county and ought to win. He can
make rafting good speech and is
a Republican of much ability.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Morris Richie Of Council Grove
who went west few years ago has
been appointed Judge out in Utah.
How j. M. Miller will regret that he
did not 60 west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Since Tillman expressed the opinion
that the Pops were "only a splatter
on the wall" they have not been quite
so eager in passing resolutions about
his relationship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Jerry Simpson is evidently of the
opinion that he is bigger than the
bosses Of bis party. Now see the
party turn Mr. Simpson down. The
Pops have no use for the man whom
the bosses can't boss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The two senatorial candidates
named this week are both Burton
men. 1t is about time to make
Burton's selection by the Republican
caucus unanimous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

This lisa good year to live in Dick
inson and we have 1t on the best of
authority that several who were SO
hasty to go away are equally eager to
get back.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The State Temperance Union has
not said so much about Morrill's posi-
ton since their imported lecturer,
Francis Murphy heartily endorsed
the governors sentiments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

For long time it was a close race
between Topeka's dam and the Abb
lene park which would be finished
first. The park will be in use this
week. Where is the DAMP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Russia is having quite a lively
little time but just wait until the
United States inaugurates Mckinley
il you want to see u real burst of
enthusiasm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Topeka Capital The A. p A. hay
ing withdrawn their boycott and en-
dorsed Mckinley, if the Anncke Jams
heirs are willing motion to make it
unanimous is now in order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Down in Zatecatenas, Mexico, it has
not rained for four years. 1t is need
less to say that zatecatenas goes Pop
at every election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Dickinson Democrats evidently
do not get their instructions from
headquarters or they would not be SO
rash on that silver question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Ii Hung Chang carries his coffin
with him. The Democracy would do
well to consider his plan. 1t will be
in need Of decent interment in
about ten months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28
Coming Political Events.

Republican National convention June 18th
at 81. Louis.
Democratic National convention July 18th
at Chicago,
PopulIst National convention July 2lst, al
III. Louis
Populst State convention, Abilene, Aug
ust 9Th.
Democratic delegate convention at Topeka
June3.
Democratic State convention at Ilutchln-
son August l.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

By the way, did you know that this
city is a candidate for something's
1t wants to have the Republican State
convention held here. Can't you
Lo1Np
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Lost, boom for the presidency,
little used and almost as good as
new. Address M. s. Quay, Pennsyl-
vania
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Topeka has not even begun to build
its auditorium; in fact it is still beg
ging for money OF course Abilene
is the place to hold the state conven-
f,oo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Gaines and Levitt have the first
winning. Now let those other great
reformers, Hoffman and Mahan, make
themselves known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Jerry Simpson has more sense than
we gave him credit for. He knows
too much to run against Dick Blue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

1t is going to be pretty hard work
to down Judge Martin on no better
ground than that he did not think the
same as the U. S. supreme court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Dickinson schools are closing
this week. A mighty nice lot Of
graduates they are turning out too.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

1t is about time for Mr.. Leland's
"some other good man" to make his
appearance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Abilene is the coming convention
town Of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The Topeka Journal is in con-
slant state Of Mysteries over Burton's
success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

There can be no two ways about it,:
the Republicans Of Kansas must win
this year for the good Of the State.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Would Reed take a second place on
the ticket? Would duck swim?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Those who want to get into the Re-
publican band wagon should apply
early and avoid the rush.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

Senator S. S. Smith is going to take
a whole lot Of So but it will have to
meteor the fates have so ruled it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The rain intends to carry central
Kansas unanimously.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

The best policy is to be a Republic
can this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-28

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-10-31

ject OF fnance. loud and continued APP
plause.l II could judge by some OF your
auditors. who escaped early into foreign
parts. 1 should have supposed that COM
mon sense was bounded by the Allegheny
mountains on the west. But I have been
somewhat OF a geographer myself. and
have Travelled In the west; " there Is any
superiority OF common sense you have got
1t In the west rather than the east. lap
plause.1 Permit me to say. however. that
II Is not because you are the better men:
II Is because you are IA close contact with
the development OF this country, and you
are obliged To be more sensible. and you arc
lighting the enemy hand 10 hand. lap
piausc.l
Now, my friends. have just one word
of eXhortation.
This Is a world that Is good for nothing
unless II is on the up grade. Civilization can.
not stand still; wealth and population can.
not stand STILL We must take up the on
ward movement. We must lead OFF march
ing time. We must put down the people
who are making language and nothing
else. and put up the people who are making
progress and civilization" lApplausel