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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Populist Scandals.

Never in the history OF the state
has there been such collection Of
scandals connected with the legisla-
ture as is following in the wake Of
session that has just adjourned. The
members are telling before the inves-
tigating committee tales Of bribery
and boodleism that are a disgrace to
the manhood Of Kansas.
The state elected the men who went
down there to put on the statute
books laws for the betterment Of the
state. No sooner had they got there
than they went to work to see what
there was sin 1t" for their pocket
books. Those reiormers sold their
votes to every man who came along
and when one Of The newspapers told
about 1t they shut its representative
out Of the senate to keep it from ex-
posing them. The oleomargarine bill
was defeated. The railroad rate bill
was queered by men who had
passes in their pockets and the gov
ernor vetoed it and then kept the leg
islature waiting while he went on a
junket to Texas in private car at
the expense Of the roads. The school
book bill was put in such shape that
it will amount to nothing and all the
reform measures that were promised
were given the cold shoulder. When
by any chance bill did get through
there was gang of boodlers standing
around to change 1t before 1t was
printed 80 as to either make 1t worth
less or give some ofllce-holder bigger
contingent fund.
In office only three months the Pop
ulist party stands before the people Of
the state charged with the most open
betrayal Of the trust placed in it by
the people and convicted of boodling
and legislative malfeasance as well as
disgrace in high places such as will
be the shame Of the state for years to
come and are black stain on the fair
name Of Kansas.
Some people thought this paper was
too severe on the Pops when they went
into office. Events have proved that
we erred only in being too gentle;
the picture was not painted half as
bad as the Populists are painting it
right now in the confessions before
the committee investigating the
boodling Of the legislature and as the
Pop members have painted it during
the past three months. Populism
never was a credit to the state; the
actions Of the representatives at To
peka have made all that has ever beer
said Of it respectable by contrast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

lola Register; Talking about ere
ducing public salaries to correspond
with those paid by private employ
ers," the secretary Of the state senate
was paid $500 by the Pop Legislature
for indexing the senate journal, and
It took him Just a week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The Republicans Of this city have
reason to be proud Of their victory
at the city election. 1t shows that
the people Of this city believe in a
clean municipal government, in fair
methods. This city is one Of the
most progressive in the state and has
added another jewel to its crown by
the result Of the election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

Up to the hour Of going to press
Mr.. Bryan had sent no condolences tc
the free silver forces in the Kansas
cities who got licked out of theil
boots Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Saline Populists Denounce.

The Populists Of Saline county had
a large mass convention Saturday to|
discuss the work Of the administra-
ton "as far as it's got" State Sena-
tor Reser Of that district was also dis
cussed and cussed for his actions.
Resolutions were adopted with cheers
as follows:
WHEREAS, The reform parties Of
the state Of Kansas succeeded in elect
ing a majority Of both branches Of
the last legislature Of this state, and
WHEREAS, We, the citizens Of Sa-
line county, Kansas, know that some
Of the representatives, particularly
the senators, did not do that which
was expected Of them by the people,
or that which was promised by them
to their commitments; and
WHEREAS, We do not understand
by what right majority Of the lie 5is-
lature should refuse to enact into law
for the benefit Of the people such de-
mands as are made the issue upon
which they are elected, and
WHEREAS, Such actions on the part
Of the leaders and representatives of
party to whom the people have for
the time being entrusted and dele
gated all power to act for them, in
such all important matters, is very
detrimental to the future progress
and prosperity Of such party, and
must ultimately destroy all hope of
the people obtaining much needed re-
forms; and
WHEREAS, We believe that unless
such representatives who have thus
betrayed their constituents be called
upon to explain such actions will grow
worse and dangerous to the liberty Of
the citizens; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we, the citizens of
Saline county, in convention assem-
bled, most earnestly and sincerely
censure and condemn some Of the &C.
tions Of our representatives in the last
legislature, and particularly that Of
the senators, and believing that it is
not only our privilege but our duty as
citizens Of a government Of, for and
by the people, to demand why bills OF
less Importance were passed and bills
Of greater moment voted down con-
trary to the promises made by such
representatives prior to their election
And be it further
| Resolved, That we call upon every
county committee to call meetings Of
this kind and demand an explanation
Of their representatives why they
have broken their sacred pledges to
the people. And be it further
Resolved, That after such explana.
lions have been made 1t shall appear
to our honorable governor that this
legislature are still willing to carry
out their pledges to the people, that
he again convene them in extra ses.
sion that they may enact laws that
will relieve the people from the un'
Just and extortionate freight rates
now in force, and also from the un.
Just and extortionate express, tele'
graph and telephone charges. And be
1t further
Resolved, That in case there is ar
extra session Of the Legislature called
and unless the Hon. J. A. Reser, oul
senator, is willing to reform and en-
deavor to carry out the wishes Of hi.
constituents his resignation is hereby
demanded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The Kansas towns went Republican
by a large majority. The influence
Of the Populist administration in
strengthening the Pop party is not at
all excessive. By the time the Pops
have been in power until November,
lS0s,they will be mighty easy to lick
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The law under which Attorney
General is attacking the trusts was
introduced by j. R. Burton when he
was in the legislature and is known
as the Burton law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The Ohio Democrats victory Is
easily explained-the Republicans
were all down in Washington looking
after Jobs,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

It costs more to investigate the
state legislature than it does TO run
1T under Pop rule.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

This is the opinion Of the Populists
Of the strongest Populist county in
the state on the late legislature and
on Governor Leedy's administration.
Is it not fine commentary on "re-
formon
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Annual Encampment G. A. r.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets
from Abilene to Chanute and return
at one fare for round trip. Tickets
to be sold April 10 to 2l inclusive,
good for return to April oath.
N. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The marshal IL elected for only one year.
but by mutual consent we are willing To
make 1t for two-[The News.
For making virtue Of necessity
the News has no living equal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
THURSDAY, APRIL ID, 1897.

Too many Kansas papers are edited
for the benefit Of other papers
editors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

Jerry Simpson attacked" Tom
Reed the other day, "Said the fly to
the elephant, who's you shovin'P"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
ABILENE, KAs., April Is, 1891.
RITTER MARKET,

BUTTER MARKET,
Prices for creamery outter az points nam
price ~ cents less than New York; " cents
less than Chicago.l
CHIoAao-steady, creamery 10 @ lie, dairy
10.
New YoRK-steady, western creamery l3c@
lSc, Elgin lsc.
KANSAS CrrY-Weak, fancy separator lie,
firsts 15li. dairy IA.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

About eight couples called on and
surprised Mr.. Charles Cook, of North
Market street. Friday evening. and
spent an enjoyable evening in cards.
and dancing to the strains of the
Mandolin and Guitar Club, of which
the host is a member At season
able hour a dainty spread was dis
cussed, and all departed, having spent
a very pleasant evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

tertained about a score of her young
friends Thursday evening at the home
of her uncle, Mr.. William Weidner, on
North Market street. The hours were
whiled away in terpsichorean diver
sions, with an intermission at mid
night during which refreshments were
served
Mr.. Will Carson entertained a con-
genial party of friends at his home on
Charles street Thursday evening, in
celebration Of the anniversary of his
birth.
The ladies of st. Anthony's church,
of Bridgeport, gave a very successful
supper and social last week, realizing
very handsome sum for the worthy
cause.
The Entertainers, of Martins Ferry.
gave dance at the Hotel Thursday
evening, which was the social event of
the week in that community. Supper
was served in the dining room at mid
night.
Miss Georgiana Watson delightfully."-
entertained.a merry and congenial par
ty of her friends at her home in Mar
tins Ferry Thursday evening. The
affair was in the nature of a farewell
party, complimentary to Miss Martha
Sweeney.
The reception arranged for the Rev.
Mr.. Thomas. the new rector of St.
Matthews P. E. church, has been post
poned from the 30th inst. until Thurs
day, December End.
A Thanksgiving entertainment for
the members of the Y. NJ c. A. was
given at the building Thursday even
ing. and proved a very enjoyable affair
throughout. A very pleasing pro-
gramme was rendered and at its conclu-
sion the result of the membership con-
test was announced.
Misses Clara and Jennie Hellstern, al
their home on the National Road, were
victims of surprise party Thursday
afternoon, which was arranged by
Misses Traves and Lizzie Bonenberger
The party repaired to Seihert's pavilion
where the afternoon was devoted to
dancing to music furnished by Leech's
Mandolin club. About thirty guests
we're present.
The Loan Art Exhibition given under
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

The wedding march was executed by
Miss Emily Hoge, a sister of the bride.
The bride wore becoming travelling
costume of brown cloth, silk waist,
with hat and gloves to match, and car
ried white roses. Her travelling Jacket
was of black broadcloth After con-
CALCULATIONS, and partaking of a sump-
tuous wedding spread, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bedford departed over the c. & P. for
Lima, O., where they will spend sever
al days before leaving for their future
home. The groom is teacher in the
Dubuque high school, Both he and his
bride were graduated from the Wes-
leyan University at Delaware, o.
The Monday Night Whist Club, of
Bridgeport, was entertained last week
Kirkwood. The contests with the
pasteboards were followed by an excel
lent supper.
The Monday Night Club, of Bridge
port, met at the home of Mrs. w. S.
Fisher, and the members were delight
fully entertained by Miss Clara Forbes.
The quotations for the evening were
from George Herbert. Papers on Gold
smith and Bacon were read by Miss
Amy Thatcher and Miss Georgia Kin
ney, respectively. The discussions
wer very interesting and profitable.
At six o'clock Tuesday morning, az
st. Joseph's Cathedral. the Rev Father
R. +. Harris spoke the impressive
words which joined together the lives
OF Miss Laura Klieyes. of this city, and
Mr.. Theodore juggling, OF the clerical
| force at the Pan Handle depot in Pitts
burg. Mr. Alphonso Lcecher and Miss
| Rose Dorsey were the attendants. The
ceremony was witnessed by a large as
/ semblage of friends, and Mr.. and Mrs
Jungling begin their married life with
countless good wishes. They will live
I in Pittsburg.
st. Jcseph's Cathedral was filled with
a fashionable assemblage Tuesday
morning, when Mr. Joseph A. McGui,
gan led to the altar Miss Hannah A
| O'Kane. daughter of Postmaster NJ. ]
| O'Kane, OF this city. The guests were
seated by the ushers. Messrs Johr
O'Kane, Charles Ray. Gus Weitzell anc
James Michigan. The high altar wa.
respondent with lights, and showed
prcfuse floral decorations. There were
no attendants, but the ceremony wal
beautiful and impressive throughout
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

the auspices Of the Epworth League OF
the Fourth Street d. e. church was an
unqualified success. The walls OF the
lecture room were covered with hand
some paintings and drawings, and val
liable prints OF different descriptions,
loaned for the occasion by prominent
families of the city. The silver offer
ing taken at the door netted hand
some sum for the treasury of the or
ganiZatiOn.
Miss Hattie Satterfield pleasantly en-
tertained a number of Bellaire friends
at her home in Benwood Wednesday
evening.
Miss Cassie Myers was "at home" to
a party of her friends at her residence
on Gravel Hill Tuesday evening.
The class of 1898 of the Bridgeport
High School gave very successful en-
tertainment Tuesday evening.
The annual Thanksgiving ball of the
Arion Singing Society attracted large
attendance of members of that popular
organization, and their lady friends, to
the cozy club house at Twentieth and
Main streets Wednesday evening. The
Opera House Orchestra made the music
for dancing, and supper was served in
the dining hall from 1870 until one
o'clock. The society elected officers
for the ensuing year last week.
4 +
The residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
worthy Hoge, on North Fourth street,
Martins Ferry, was the scene of a
pretty home wedding Tuesday evening.
The Rev S. j. Boyle, pastor of the
Presbyterian church. performed the
ceremony which united for veal or woe
Miss Lila Hoge and Mr.. Edgar Allen
Bedford, of Dubuque, Iowa The af-
fair was quiet, on account CT the recent
death of a near relative of the groom
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

Rt. Rev. Bishop DonAhue sat upon his
throne. and was accompanied through
the mass by Rev. Father O. H. Moye
and r. f. Harris, who assisted in the
sanctuary Rev. Father Robert O'Kane.
of Moundsville, brother of the bride,
performed the ceremony. He was as
sisted by Rev. Father McDermott, OF
Wytheville, Va; Rev. Father Gallag-
her, of Cumberland, Md, and Rev. DIR.
Farrell, OF Cleveland, o. During the
service special music was rendered un-
der the direction OF Sister Angela, who
presided at the organ. Several solos
were sung by Miss Kate Gather. At
the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Michigan were driven to the
home of the brides parents, where they
partook of sumptuous wedding
breakfast, and later departed for the
East. Upon their return they will
make their home on South Eoff street.
A number of Bellaire and Wheeling
friends Of Mrs. Clara White surprised
her at her home in McMechen Wednes-
day evening, and assisted her in max
ing memorable the anniversary of her
birth. The evening was spent in the
customary social diversions, supple
mented by refreshments.
In the presence of an assemblage linn
tied to members of the immediate fami-
lies of the happy principals, Miss Kate
Morgan was united in marriage to Mr..
John Frick Thursday evening, at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. David Morgan in Bridgeport.
Miss Amelia Leonard very pleasantly
entertained party of friends at her
hcme on Twelfth street Thursday even
ing.
Miss Ada Lyle pleasantly entertained
a number of her friends at her home
near the city Friday evening. A de-
lightful time was spent, the Misses Lyle
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
50 Years of Cures.

Clarksburg, and Miss Rice and Miss
Rinehart, of Wheeling. The pretty at
fair was the social event of the week,
and a gayer party of the youth, beauty
and fashion of the city has never gath
cred in these rooms, which have been
the scene of so many memorable func-
tons in the past few years. An or
chestra discoursed sweet music during
the evening, and a charming pro-
gramme of entertainment had been ar
ranged, resulting in the winning OF two
handsome prizes, a poster pillow, by
Miss Ida Jim Scott, and a gold mount
ed brier root pipe by Mr. Clarence Bur-
dette An elaborate collation. was serv-
ed at midnight.
The following from the Paris edition
of the New York Herald will no doubt
interest Wheeling people: THE United
States Ambassador and Mrs, Porter held
their usual weekly reception yesterday
at the Embassy 33 rue Villejust. Judg-
ing from the number who were there 1t
was evident that American residents in
Paris are returning to the French cap
ital after the summer holidays in good
force The interior of the Embassy
looked charming. The residence OF the
United States Ambassador belongs to
M. Coche, son-in-law OF M. Splitter, the
late we'll known art collector. Every
thing about the building bears evidence
of the finest taste in arrangement and
the intrinsic merits of the collection
of works of art excite admiration on
the part of the visitor. Roughly speak
ing, there is accommodation in the re-
ception rooms, taken as whole, for
800 people, General and Mrs. Porter
were assisted in receiving by Mr.. Henry
Vignaud, first secretary; and Mr.. Edgar
Scott, second secretary; Lieutenant w.
S. Sims, Naval Attache, and Colonel
Kellogg, Military Attache: Mrs. David
B. McIlwaine and the Misses McIlwaine,
of Wheeling, w. Va"
Miss Sophia Guth was hostess to a
number of her friends at her home on
North Main street Wednesday evening.
The hours were devoted to games and
kindred diversions, and a number OF
musical selections were rendered. Re-
freshments were served at the usual
hour
At the Opera House IN MoundsVille,
Friday evening, the Sterling Club tend
cred their friends one OF the most bril-
liant and delightful receptions and
dances ever given in that city. While
the former affairs given by this club
have been most enjoyable, the dance on
Friday night eclipsed them all. The
evening until $50 was spent socially,
after which the guests danced until the
early hours to music furnished by Prof.
Killmeyer, of Wheeling. At midnight
An elegant luncheon was served at the
Hotel Velton. The club should feel that
their efforts have met with unbounded
success in every particular, and they
are to be congratulated upon their abil-
ity to carry into effect the plans by
which their many friends are made TO
so thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Mrs. Brady Morgan gave dinner
party to a number Of her friends last
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

Lorban, Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Trauerman,
NJ R. Trauerman, E. Graefner. Lydner
Kleinardlinger, Mrs. ]. Kahn, Mrs.
Joseph Klee, M. S. Somehow, Harry
Kaufman, William Kaufman, Misses II.
G. Emerson and Bert Floersheim.
The Woman's Club, of Martins Ferry
entertained a few friends Riday even
ing at the home of Mrs. M. Sheets. An
elaborate supper was served.
Miss Myrtle Rogers delightfully."- en-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
he first holiday of the winter sea-

ne DrSt nOlludy VI Tue WlHteI SEA
ia was celebrated with number OF
very pleasing entertainments, making
1t perhaps the most lively week of the
season thus far. Several of the lead
ing social organizations entertained on
an elaborate scale with balls and other
large affairs, while home entertainments
and the weekly meetings of the clubs of
limited Premiership served to fill in six
days with a series of delightful func-
tions. There were also a number of
weddings in which the parties have
heretofore been prominent in society,
and it is likely that others will follow
In the very near future. 1t is likely
that there will be a period of compare
tive dizziness between this time and the
holidays, which will terminate in SER
les of brilliant affairs during the week
between Christmas and New Years
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
Ayers Cherry Pectoral

is the standard family remedy
OF the world for colds, coughs
and lung diseases. It is not q
palliative. and is not therefore
put up in small cheap bottles.
It is put up N large bottles
for the household. They cost
more but cure more.
Fads come and go but no
theory or fad can overthrow
the fact, that the greatest cure
for all colds, coughs and throat
and lung diseases. is Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
50 Years of Cures.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

proving themselves admirable host
esSes. Splendid refreshments were
served.
The following account in the Charles
ton Gazette says: THE Misses Akin
sen received at the rooms of the Gloon
Whist Club Friday night nj honor Of
their fair guests, Miss Nina Wallis, Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
[ told her fairy stories

I told her fairy stories
In the old days long ago, ~
AS we used to sit at evening y
In the firelight's lan1bient glow. 4
She was a tiny maiden.
Yet she loved me then, | know,
When [ told her fairy stories
In the old days long ago.
/ told her fairy stories .sssssf
When we had older grown:
Those tales OF love and courage
That lovers long have known;
When we used to watch the shadows
Like a. tides incoming flow,
And she whispered that she loved me
In the old days long ago.
] tell her fairy stories
Almost every evening now;
fBut they've lost their old time glamor
And we've changed about somehow,
! For we've married one another,
Y Yet she loves me still, although
She don't bereve the stories
AS in the old days long ago..
Boston Traveller
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
Fifty Years Ago,

tHty ESdTS Ago
No theory of germs to chill
Affections budding blisses;
When ardent lovers took their al
No microbes on their kisses.
How happy they were not to knew
The germ-fad--Se years ago.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28
ENTERTAINMENTS.

To kiss a miss, nor miss a kiss,
Get. to assist, a sister,
Unless her beau enlist her
Whenyou might kiss, perchance. a-mfss,
And thinking to have kissed her.
FiJhd you have kissed a mister
AIfn< a double and twister.
Lewiston Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

or all wares the most beautiful.
..i66og pa rkling Libbey cut glass Sold
49, everywhere. Distinguished from
ita limitations by this trade mark
cut on every piece.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

The next entertainment in the winter
course conducted by the ladies of the
congregation of st. Matthew's p. f.
church vii be a concert tomorrow
evening. in which the best local talent
will be assisted by Miss Anna Jones. OF
GAINESVILLE.