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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

A soft coal famine Of considerable
proportions is existing through most
Of the west and another cold spell
would cause much trouble. Usual, the
coal supply has been abundant. This
year, however, prosperity pervades
the country and the present demand
for soft coal for manufacturing pur.
poses has not been equalled in num-
berof years. Added to this is the fact
that the traffic on the railroads has
increased to such an extent that the
roads have far less than the requisite
number Of cars to carry the freight
turned over to them. In consequence
the coal merchants have to suffer
with the other shippers. There has
been q remarkable increase In the
demand for soft coal throughout the
country, caused by the resumption Of
work in mills and manufacturing es-
adjustments. The nation seems to
have been unprepared for the business
activity that has come to it through
wise national government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Grip Is Contagious.

A dispatch from New York con-
corning the prevalence of the grip in
that city deserves the serious atten.
ton OF every citizen. The report is
that the disease is epidemic, that the
epidemic is as pronounced as the
great epidemic Of 1890, and that the
number Of Sufferers already reaches
into the thousands. So far the more
malignant features OF the malady
have been lacking, but physicians
agree that the utmost precautions
are essential to prevent repetition
of the terrible record Of eight years
ago.
OF particular interest is the declar-
alton of the physicians who have
been investigating the subject that
the fllthy streets and alleys of New
York have been largely responsible
for the spread and virulence of the
disease. Every precaution that can
be taken to keep the city clean and
wholesome should be looked after.
The area ways and alleys to say moth
ing Of some Of the streets Of this city
are in a condition that favors any
kind Of contagion and the board Of
health should be especially severe at
this season. Abilene knows what the
grip is. 1t cannot be treated lightly
or fippantly-the suiferings Of its
victims are very real and its after
effects long lasting.
The grip has been used upon occa-
sion as convenient excuse for him
whose appetite for work is small, and
it has been found helpful in the edify-
ing conversations Of society when the
weather was exhausted, but it is no
joke. II is an insidious and terrible
foe to humanity, hard to endure while
it lasts and dangerous in its ultimate
effects upon those who survive its
attacks. No disease needs to be
fought more trenchantly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
May Last IS Days.

The Pop spite Legislature is likely
to last Is days. Under constitution
al provisions the new legislature will
convene and be sworn in at noon, Jan.
uary 10, the second Tuesday in Janu-
airy. This gives the old legislature
sixteen full days and parts Of two
days, the converting and closing days.
As Governor Stanley will be inaugur.
atcd January 8 and Leedy will be out
of office at noon Of that day, the legis-
lature can do nothing effective after
that time.
Taylor Riddle thinks the session
will last week. Secretary Upton
expects it to last longer. Every
measure will be debated thoroughly
in caucus and the first the Republic
cans will know of the result will be
when the members file in and prepare
to vote. Then the previous question
will be ordered and the vote taken in
short order.
Governor I.eedy said yesterday that
he would have a message but 1t would
be short. He did not say who had
been employed to write it for him. It
was reported that W. l.. Brown would
write it. Last night Brown left for
his home at Kingman. On his way
to the train he told reporter for the
Capital that he would not write the
message. He added that he believed
the extra session was a mistake.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The New York Evening Post says OF
the extra session to be conducted by
a party discredited at the polls; This
is the most impudent performance in
the whole record Of the Populist
party, and it justifes the general in
dignation which it has caused outside
the little band Of leaders who are
responsible for it. The legislature
which will meet unnecessarily next
week has been repudiated not only by
the people of Kansas, but also by the
Populists themselves, who defeated
the nomination Of almost every repre-
sentative from that party"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The New York Sun says: Think.
ers all over the world have been sad.
dened for the last month by the fact
that the Hon. John Warlock Leedy,
governor Of Kansas, has not reported
with bis usual regularity. He has
rung no ringing utterance. His bu-
gle horn has seemed to be plugged
with frost. Yet there is no reason for
despair. There are hopes that he is
preparing q farewell address that will
make nations quake, blow blood in
the ears Of capitalists, to use Mr..
Leedy's most famous saying, and ex-
pose the supreme court. When Leedy
is quiet he Is accumulating noise. !"
The noise has broken loose. For par
ticulars read reports from the extra
session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Times have changed in Nebraska as
well as in several other states In the
west. Mr.. David +. Thompson, Of
Lincoln, one Of Colonel Bryan's
townsmen hopes to be the Hon. Will.
liam Vincent Aliens successor in the
United States senate. Is he keeping
his sentiments on the money question
to himself, for fear Of losing votesp
Not a bit Of it. IL am for the gold
standard" he says. III this stand
Injuries my canvass, it must. The
present is no time for halfway
ground on that subject. do not
think it will hurt my canvass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

In 1872 q young school teacher
from the east by the name of W. A..
Reeder taught school at Skiddy, Kan.
sas. A few years afterwards ]. M.
Miller another young school teacher
from the east, taught the same school
at Skiddy. Both gentlemen after.
wards were members Of the Kansas
legislature and at the last election
both were elected to congress, Reeder
from the Sixth district and Miller
from the Fourth. The Council Grove
Republican finds this moral. If YOU
want to 60 10 congress teach school
at Skiddy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Representative G. l.. Br

Representative G. L. Brown Of
Arkansas City who was elected. on
the fusion ticket, referring to the pro.
posed call Of Governor leedy, for a
special session Of the legislature said:
at is crazy notion. 1t looks like
an effort by the minority to force a
resolution by the majority. tits un-
democratic and politically dishonest.
1t is The last struggle Of some would.
be leaders in Kansas politics who are
unconscious Of the fact that they
have met their Waterloo"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Marion Record; The leading edi-
torial in the official Pop state paper,
the Advocate. this week Is headed,
1.-THE farmer as check to wicked
ness" The election returns from the
rural regions last month were calcu.
lated to inspire an editorial with that
caption, but we are surprised to see
It in a Pop paper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Speaking Of feenance, the Pop ex-
ecutive council sold the carpet in
representative hall to a pet for $50
and then rented the use Of II for the
Pop session for $75. The carpet is
worth $3.50. No wonder the treasury
is empty. Yet this party crlticises
John Sherman and Lyman Gage and
declares that 1t has divine revelations
on the subject Of money matters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
R. |. BR0UGHTON,

work and lived up to his reputation,
which is now firmly established as
that Of the most conspicuously gilt.
tering delineation Of premeditated
asininity in the naval service Of the
United States. In fact. we believe
we should have been grievously dis
appointed II Mr.. Hobson had not con-
WINGED his Chicago admirers Of the
correctness Of his claims to distinc-
tion in the matter Of the OSCILLATION OF
women, though it griveS to us to OBJ
serve that at times he forgot the sa-
cred character Of the day and became
an active instead of passive instru-
ment. 1t fills us with measurable
pain to note that the young man pre-
sumes too much on his personal at
fractions and assumes that every wo-
man who comes within reach OF his
arms is pining for one Of his chaste
salutes. Acting on this assumption,
he has laid himself open to the charge
Of assault and battery, although the
modesty Of the young women may
prevent legal steps for redress.
Mr. Hobson shows surprising lack
of the great underlying principles Of
kissing "lf you want kiss, why
take it, may apply to the extreme
end Of the conservatory or the cosy
nook under the stairs, but it is not to
be literally interpreted in the glazing
light Of a public hall with an accom-
paniment Of several hundred interest
ed spectators. Indeed we are told by
unimpeachable past grand masters in
the noble art Of oscillation that under
these public conditions a kiss loses
much Of Its exquisite flavor and be.
comes to the genuine article as the
bite Of warm olive to the taste Of a
luscious nectarine. However, it is
little too late to speculate on this
abstruse subject, for by this time Mr..
Hobson is in Kansas City, rolling bis
eyeballs and smacking his lips and
wondering II anything really desirable
while he was asleep in his
berth and travelling through Illinois
and Missouri. We congratulate the
young ladies Of the Philippines on the
great treat that is in store for them,
Tor we are sure that the young hero
will make no invidious distinctions. |
We were about to say that Mr.. Hob
ION will tackle anything that wears
skirts. but we happen to recall that
he young ladies Of the Philippines do
lot wear skirts, a condition Of affairs
attributable to the soft languor Of the
Innate and the righteousness Of the
nipple maids.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Hobson's Kissing Bee.

R. M. Field, in the Chicago Post,
on the Merrimac hero's latest esca-
pades; Imperative orders from the
navy department, necessitating Lieu.
tenant Hobson's departure at So'clock
this morning, interfered with his
well-laid plans for kissing Cook coun.
ty. Taking one consideration with
another, the young man did brilliant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

4eSy Wtu kbuo0 AosoUs
The special session Of ths legisls.
tufe which will convene Wednesday
afternoon promises to be . record
breaker In the direction OF Office abol.
shment. The SESSION will last until
Governor Leedy retires from Office
January 3 at thigh noon.r The reg.
ular session will begin at noon the
following day, January 10.
Bills to abolish numerous offices are
already in course Of preparation.
Among the Offices which the Popu.
lists are likely to take away from the
Republicans is the membership Of
the state live stock sanitary commits
sion. A measure to abolish the
board which has three members will
be presented and it will provide fol-
the establishment OF the office Of
state veterinarian. w
Another bill will abolish the state
board Of pardons while another will
repeal the metropolitan police law.
1t Is proposed to abolish the office
Of state labor com missioner and con-
solidate the department with the state
board Of agriculture, adding the
work to that Of Secretary F. D.
Coburn. .f.
Representative G. W. Fairchild will
present concurrent resolution call
Ing for an amendment to the consti-
tuition providing for the election Of
the state printer by q direct vote Of
the people. This proposition would
be voted upon at the next general
election and Mr.. Fairchild thinks it
is a popular idea and believes that
the legislature will adopt it.
Ratification Of the proposition by the
people at an election would be neces'
sary before it would become effective.
Mr.. Fairchild thinks the printer
should be elected by the people and
paid reasonable salary and that the
printing plant should be owned by
the State and that the State should
print Its own school books instead of
creating as be says, "a monopoly Of
that business in the hands Of private
individuals" Justice 5. H. Allen Of
the supreme court, Attorney General
Boyle and ex.Chief Justice David
Martin will constitute the third house
and they will pass upon the legality
Of all bills presented in either house
for passage. They are now in charge
Of the railroad bill and are being as
sisted by Representative Fairchild
and General R. G. Bradshaw Of To-
peka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The Americans who knew him best
were counting upon Carcass personal
influence as a useful conservative fac
tor in the Cuban politics Of the next
few years. He impressed them as
having more sense las well as charac-
ter and dignity than other insurgent
leaders. He knew more; he had read
books; he had seen something Of the
great world, he had lived In the Unit
ed States. 1t was hoped that he
would be able to assist materially in
the political education Of his insular,
ignorant and impulsive countrymen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The popullsts should not deal longer with
the Democratic party Abilene Monitor,
Pop
We can see nothing at this time to cncour-
age the populsts. -[Ablene News, Dem.
The twins being agreed we move
that the proposition be declared car
ried unanimously.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Lawrence Journal: The report Of
Chancellor Snow shows that while 40
per cent of the students Of the State
University are sons and daughters Of
farmers, only 2 per cent are sons and
daughters Of bankers or capitalists.
This will serve to prove The falsity Of
the oft repeated declaration to the
effect that the State University is a
"school for the rich" 1t also proves
that many wealthy people CT the
State send their children out Of Kan
sas to be educated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22


Mr.. Bryan 10 showing bis real sire.
He has gese to Washington 10 fight
sxpsnslca.r That Is, after having
enlisted to carry on ! war that was
bound to end in expansion. when he
foun that bis regiment would be or
dered to Cuba, four months after the
war is over and after the treaty is
signed be goes to Washington to
fight expansion. He says be does no.
like the way Mckinley does things.
1t Is not known that anybody expected
him to and the president probably
does not care the snap Of bis finger
whether the 40-year-old boy orator
likes 1t or not. Bryan sulked on the
war until 1t was halt over before be
enlisted and then be had photog.
rapber make q record oiall bis actions
In enlisting; be wakes up to what is
going on four months after it is over
and announces that it don't suit him.
Probably nine-tcnths Of the people Of
this nation believe that this nation is
big enough to enter upon its new des-
tiny and that 1t can handle the islands
that have come as the result Of it's
battles. Bryan is in the small minor
ity, along with few other liver
warped grumblers and kickers like
Vincent and Leedy. In the meantime
the nation is marching forward to
greater glory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The Pop papers have not quit lying
about Congressman.elect Calderhead
since election even. They have print.
ed a story that he told Gov, ELECT
Stanley that the Fifth district would
ask only for minor appointments. OF
course 1t is false; on the other hand
he asked a fair share of the places.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Governor I>esdy has at last given
way to bis prs3ndices and has called
IN extra session Of the Legislature to
cost the state tl5, 900 or go, 00O--snd
all to make trouble for bis political
opponents. He will drag the gang
that made so unsavory record two
years ago back to Topeka and try 70
corral it into obeying the mandates Of
a few radical members Of the party
who are willing to sacrifice the whole
State II they can hold Office few
months or draw a few dollars mileage.
Following are some Of the measures
which likely will come before the
Populist caucus for consideration:
To reduce freight rates 25 per
cent.
To reduce passenger rates from 8
cents to 2 cents a mile.
To reduce sleeping Car rates 30 per
cent.
To make 1t q misdemeanor for q
sleeping car portor to accept Zip"
To reduce telegraph, telephone and
express charges 40 per cent.
70 create new board OF railroad
commissioners with power to adjust
differences between the people and
the railroads, members to be appoint
ed by the present Populist Governor
for four years and confirmed by the
senate.
To establish state stock yards at a
cost OF million dollars, the charges
to be DO per cent lower than those OF
the stock yards company at Kansas
City.
TO establish q state insurance de.
partment, the duty Of which would
be to insure against fire, lightning
and tornado at 30 per cent less than
the rates charged by the companies.
TO provide for the appointment Of
a superintendent OF the insurance de.
partment-Webb McNall, likely--by
Governor Leedy for four years to be
confirmed by the senate.
TO reduce the legal rate OF interest
to 7 per cent,
TO create board OF arbitration
with power to adjust all differences
between employer and employe.
To prohibit convict labor except on
the public roads.
70 make an appropriation for Gov.
prnor Leedy's "north and south" rail-
road scheme--the construction Of a
railroad "for the people" from Omaha
to the Gull OF Mexico.
There is no money in the treasury
to pay for this session. So extrava.
CANT has been the reform administra.
lion, so much has it spent for legal
services for Its incompetent members, |
that the treasury is practically |
empty, not enough being left to pay |
The December salaries. The brilliant |
Of the Pop party have
'ound but one solution and that is to |
Jake $S1, 1000 that is in the treasury |
belonging to the State University and
use 1t for the extra session.
Topeka will see lots OF fun at that |
extra session. The members will
raise Cain for two weeks and succeed |
n effectually burying the Pop party. |
As law-making body it will be a
arce; as a political wake 1t bids fair
% be tremendous success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The extra session will cost Kansas
$4,000 and injure the State about
$4,000 besides. 1t will be a long
time before Kansas INDUCES in an
other Pop legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Senator Hanna Is to speak on the
creamery industry at the State Agri.
cultural society meeting but George
won't tell all he knows about butter
handling
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The red and blue pyrotechnical dis.
play in the eastern sky this evening
meant nothing supernatural-the
Pop legislature Is in session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Only one vote was cast 10 the
Second ward Of Abilene in the goth
regiment and 1t was Republican. Ed
Little either did not vote at all or he
cast that ballot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Those who thought Breidenthal
was broad-minded and fair should
note that he howled loudest for an
extra session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The Pops were reierendumed last
fall but they don't seem to under
stand Just what the verdict was.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Many theories have promulgated to
the effect that the remainder Of the
winter will be mild but all signs fail
In Kansas In any kind Of weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The merchants who advertised lib.
orally have no kick on Christmas
trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

There Is growing suspicion that
OF Of Kansas City commission houses
don't want Gillett brought back.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1898.

Are Lewellng, George Hanna ct al.
on the "honest row" IN the senate
AGAIN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

The Christmas trade will now have
a chance to get q move on itself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
PIANOS.

Why 60 East for good piano when YOU
can get a good bargain in Abilene. Can get
any grade you want. Six different makes
all upto'date to select from.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-14
indian centrnet schools.

Washington. Dec. 9.-Cardinal Glib
bons. in behalf of himself and the arch
bishops of the Roman Catholic Church
in America, has submitted a petition
to Congress asking that the question
of the contract school system be re-
opened and that Congress again go over
the whole subject Of Indian education.
The petition sets forth at length the
history of the Indian school question
and the legislation applying TO it, up
TO the recent provisions in appropria-
'tion bills looking to the gradual discon-
tinuance of government aid TO sectarian
schools.
The petition asks that a congressional
inquiry be made in place of the depart
mental inquiries, in order that the mer-
Its and defects of contract schools and
government schools may be shown,
and mot kept rs secret of state con-
cealed in the files of any department. or
bureau"
The Lamar register., 1898-12-14
WADE FOR MILITARY GOVERNOR
Preparations Being Made In Havana for
Change of Rulers

Havana, Dec 9-Major General
James f. Wade. president of the Unit
ed States evacuation commission, has
received certain instructions from
President Mckinley, which seem to in
dicate that he will be appointed mill
tary governor of western Cuba. A
formal announcement is daily expect
ed from Washington, though 1t may be
delayed until the times comes for the
change of flags.
General Greene will be governor of
the city of Havana. He has already
virtually taken hold. as he is having
some of the streets cleaned and is de
vising measures for the san tation and
policing of the city.
Senior Fernando de Castro, the Span.
ish civil governor, Is accepting Gen
eral Greene's suggestions and aiding
in the preliminary measures to be
adopted. The proclamation of Marquis
de Esteban, the alcalde of Havana. is.
sued on the advice of General Greene,
with regard to throwing refuse into
the streets, Is commented on favorably
by the Havana press.
The preparation for change of flags
is thus being brought about by de
grees, and the transition will not be
abrupt. Already the evacuation of the
province OF Havana is complete, ex.
cept for the troops stationed in the
city. OF these there are 1900. Gen
eral Castellanos does not fix date
for their withdrawal earlier than Jan
uary 1st but they viii probably retire
TO Cienfuegos before Christmas
The behavior of General Castellanos,
so far as the Americans are concerned,
Is most agreeable.
General Castellanos received a cable
order yesterday to draw on Paris for
one and a half million dollars with
which to pay his troops.
To-day being the feast of the Puris.
imma conception, the American war
vessels in the harbor dressed ship, dis
playing Spanish flags
Adyices from Santiago say there has
been great rejoicing to-day in connec.
tion with the fete of Purissima con.
cepcion. Yesterdays mourning EN-
blems Were exchanged for glorious
decorations in the cathedral and sor-
rowful music gave way to joyousness.
Abbe Bernardo preached an eloquent
sermon to n congregation that crowded
the cathedral. In inspiring words he
called upon all Cubans to rejoice up
on the termination of the four hun
dred years of cruelty. extortion and
misery, and show their gratitude tc
the United States for the happy con
summation. He eulogized General
Wood, governor of the military depart
ment of Santiago. saying that he re-
| joiced to hear that General Woods
name had been sent to the United
| States Senate with n recommendation
that he be raised to the rank of major
| general.