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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

Washington Republican; Hon. W.
A. Calderhead was about the hardest
worked man at our reunion. Besides
filling the place assigned to- him on
the afternoon Of the first day, he filled
the places Of other speakers who dis
appointed us on one or two other oc-
casions, and the people never tired Of
listening to him. Then when he was
not engaged in work on the stand he
was busy with the soldier boys with
his little want book in hand half thu
time. Calderhead is the man who
has done the work continually fol
which Vincent was elected and is be
ing paid, and he will be our congress
man again in fact as soon as Novem
Der comes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
About Bill Reeder.

The ABILENE REFLECTOR still refuses to
put the name Of Bill Reeder, Republican
candidate for congress In the Sixth district,
at the head OF Its columns with the other
candidates. There Is hardly Republican
paper in the State bnt what has 1t in for
some Republican andidate.-[Kansas City
Times.
II the Times had read this paper
half as closely for Its real opinions as
it seems to have done to find slip, it
would know that the REFLECTOR has
frequently complimented the Repub-
licans Of the Sixth district upon their
choice OF a nominee. W, A. Reeder
is one OF the brainy men Of Western
Kansas; he knows Its needs and pos
sibilities and he will make a capable
representative for the big Sixth in
congress. 1t has been q matter OF
regret that the district has since 1890
been mlsrepresented by such plainly
unqualified men as Baker and Nc
| Cormick, a fact which has accounted
for the districts being practically
lost sight Of in national politics, We
are glad to know that there is going
on such Republican revival there
that Mr.. Reeder is practically certain
Of winning by handsome majority
and the district will be 10 the Repub.
lican ranks again and It is this that
hurts the TIMES.
The placing Of Mr.. Reeder's name
in the list Of Kansas Republican nom
inees for congress was inadvertently
overlooked because the Sixth distric,
convention was held last OF the lisl
and the REFLECTOR apologies to hin
therefor. or course, the Times knew
that the insinuation that the REFLEC
TOR "has 1t in" for Reeder was un
Just but a little matter like that doe
not worry that Popocratic organ.
This paper has never under it
present management refused to sup
port any Republican candidate. Thu
Republican ticket Is our ticket, first
last and all the time. We only wisl
We had room to place at the head o
, the RErLECToR's columns every Re
publican nominee in Kansas from
highest to lowest oflice-that is tn
only kind Of Republicanism in whicl
, we believe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
What viii You Do!

In his speech at Lawrence, Septem.
Der /, J. r. Burton said:
81 am not here today to complain,
nor to question how you voted in
1890, 1892, 1894 or 1896-that belongs
to the past when other issues were
involved. The question is, what are
you going to do nowP This appeal
comes to every voter. The opposi-
ton will try to dodge the issue, but
every voter must know that is impos-
sible. Our national destiny, ridiculed
and opposed by Bryan, is q reality.
1t came to US as revelation; it
flashed forth in the blaze Of battle;
the crash Of medieval barbarism with
nineteenth century civilization gave
the light and pointed the way. The
policy Of expansion is our national
destiny. 1t is the stone cut out with.
out hands which Is to smite the i'm.
ages and break them to pieces, the
stone that is to become q great noun
tain and fill the whole earth. Our
ships are to float on every sea. Our
commerce is to reach every trade
mart in the world. Our coun'
try shall have a footing in the Orient
Dewey's great victory shall not be
thrown away. In the wake Of oul
expanding trade and in the lands o.
our new possessions, must 60 and bt
planted our wiser laws and our higher
civilization.
"What party must be entrusted
with this great work. The Populis'
party? Oh, Kansas! In the name o
the glorious past, | appeal to you
In the name Of our still more
glorious future that is coming tt
our beloved country, appeal tt
1you! Iappeal to you to be true tt
Kansas, to put her in harmony will
our new destiny. lappeal to you tt
join us in sending greeting to Nc
Kinley in November that the prou'
state Of Kansas has taken her stant
with him. That she has come bacl
to her first love, the Republican par
ty, and that she has come to stay"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

Here is a chance for the News in
the Smith County Pioneer; We will
give years subscription to the
Pioneer for glance at policy Of IN.
surance written at lower rate than
last year in this county. Another
years subscription will be given the
agent Of any responsible company
who does not base his rates Of insur.
on Clarkson's rats book. Mr.. McNall
can have the benefit Of this offer II be
desires It.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

The decision Of the county attorney
to give the public news Of his Office
only to such papers as support his
political aspirations sets new pace
in Kansas Populism. However next
November Dickinson county will en-
deavor to reciprocate by preventing
Robert Kane, Esquire, from getting
news OF a reelection and that is
what is worrying that Truly Great
Man,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

This constitutes comparison be-
tween Anthony and McNall for the
first year Of each in office. Since
Antheny's term some additional laws
have been passed, creating additional
funds. The comparison here is Tor
the same funds under each.
"Governor Anthony had too high a
conception Of official duty to make Its
discharge the cause Of self laudation
and the only benefciaries Of his ad-
ministration we're the people whose
cause be served"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

A soldier who makes a great roar
in the Kansas City World about his
sufferings at Santiago says be wasted
away because Of 1.-THE half'cooked food
that be could not eat" Did he expect
the secretary Of war to 60 out and
cook the ioodP Every company has
its own cook responsible only to the
men OF the company. Further than
that there have been many soldiers
who were glad to cook their own food
in . pinch. For a soldier to complain
Of the cooking is a very remarkable
circumstance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

Leavenworth Times: Fusion is a
synonym for corruption. Fusion Is
fraud, q crime against the franchise.
Honest men whether they are Demo
Gratis or Populists ought to refuse to
degrade their principles or character
by voting for a fusion ticket, fol
fusion necessarily means the aband'
onment Of all principle. In essence
it is mercsnary and venal. Fusion
ought to be made penal ofiense
prohibited by the law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
--------
Stanley on kcNall.

SSSAsASJ va eS~sSss'
In W. E. SANKEY'S opening speech
Of the campaign he gave Insurance
Commissioner McNall gentlemanly
castigation that ought to do him
good.
The issue which the Populists have
made in this campaign on the insur-
ancs question was frankly met by Mr..
Stanley at length. He reviewed the
laws passed by the Republicans under
which McNall has been making his
record, and compared the work Of the
present insurance commissioner with
that Of Webb and Anthony to show
that McNall was only followinga line
Of unbroken presidents.
al have no inclination to detract
from any good thing the superin-
tendent Of insurance has done.
III be has reduced the cost Of in
surance, which understand is chal-
lenged, or made 1t more secure; II he
has excluded from the state solvent
companies for good reasons, or insol-
vent companies for any reason, he
has done duty to the State. II he
has done all these things, this Of it.
self is not sufficient reason why the
Populist party is entitled to special
credit, II the present superintendent
has only done what has been done by
his Republican predecessors.
1.-The law under which the depart
ment OF insurance was created and
under.which different superintendent
have been acting is Republican
measure, passed by Republican leg
islature and approved by a Republi-
can governor, more than a quarter Of
a century ago."
After showing how every law that
McNall boasts Of carrying out was
passed by Republicans he instituted a
comparison between the work Of the
late George 7. Anthony and McNall
showing how superior in every way
was the work Of the former in charge
OF insurance affairs in the State. HI
quotes from the reports OF both
officers and McNall has followed An
thony closely in matter and language
Mr.. Stanley adds;
"A comparison OF the Language
used by Mr.. Anthony in 1895 ant
that OF Mr.. McNall used in 1897 fore
IDLY illustrates the old saying: Their
is nothing new under the SUM-
1.-The reports Of these two superln
tendents present some interesting
parallels"
Mr.. Stanley then read the follow
ing;
"Comparison Of the amounts col
lected by Anthony, 1895; McNall
1897;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

The Republicans Of the county
have a working" central committee
and a chairman and secretary who
will make splendid leaders, Mr.. j.
B. Case is admirably fitted TO be
chairman, bis ability and energy be
ing only equalled by bis wide &C
quaintance and thorough knowledge
Of men and measures. MIR. H. +
Ellison will make the same success al
secretary that he has made in every
other public position. The Republic
cans Of Dickinson will 60 to victor,
under good leaders this year as usual
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

for high school trustee. II IL ! res
ponable position and one which be
will fill with credit. The school
needs the advice Of such men as Mr..
Thisler on the board OF trustees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

II half the reports about the Off.
GERS wraugling in the goth regiment
are true. all the privates ought to
have pensions for serving under such
commanders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

Congressman Vincent was unable to be In
attendance vt the reuniOn.-l Washington
Post Register.
Mr.. Vincent seems to be unable tc
attend any old soldiers meetings thii
year or any other year. 1t has been
a long, long time since the Fifth dis
trict had a congressman who could
not 90 to the reunions where he hac
been advertised for weeks to make al
address and will be longer time be
fore 1t will have another.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
rhs populi,t BSltsrs.

Occasionally Populist makes the
remark tia, ''tbe PoPplist party is
stronger than ever" But be knows
better. H knows that ih every pre-
cinct are men who have voted the
Pop ticket who are tired Of 1t, men
who have heard the Populist promises
for sevenl years and believed them
but now know that those promises
haze been broken. The Leedy adj
has been as bad IS the
Lewelling administration and both
have been marked by record OF
boodling, incompetence and blunder-
ing never seen in Kansas before.
These men will not vote the Populist
ticket and the leaders know it. The
leaders are in the party for the money
there is to be made, the jobs to be
secured-but the rank and file Of the
party went into II because it hoped
for great reforms, and receiving
them not are disguised.
Then there are prominent men who
do not mince matters. Rufe Cone,
the noted Populist leader Of the
southern part Of the State, believes
that Governor Leedy will be defeated
and be does not hesitate to say so.
Mr.. Core was sheriff Of Sedgwick
county for two terms when he and
Chauncey Flora were the only Demo-
cratic sheriffs in the State. Later on
Mr.. Cone joined the Populists and be
was chief Of police at Wichita for sew
eral years.
He is one Of the most active politi.
clans in Kansas and managed Jerry
Simpsons campaign the first time
that Jerry was elected to congress.
Mr.. Cone is good mixer and very
active man and a power to anyone he
is helping.
The corruption Of the Leedy admin
istration was too much for him. and
while still Populist he is hard at
work against Leedy.t
Mr.. Cone feels absolutely sure that
Leedy will be defeated. tits said that
be has $500 wagered that Mr.. Stanley
will defeat Leedy by over 10000 votes.
STANLEY will be elected governor
by 10000 majority" said Mr.. Cone
when asked about the political situa.
tion. 81 have known Eugene Stanley
for 81 years and there is not better
man in the state Of Kansas. Take
my county that gave Leedy 1000 ma
jority two years ago and 1t will give
Stanley over 1000 this time. There
will be change Of over $500 votes
in Sedgwick county alone.
Then the fact that Mr.. Stanley is
a church member don't hurt him in
Wichita.
"Mr. Stanley has the respect of
everybody in Wichita. He is a
church member and broad minded
Christian gentleman. He does not
NEEDLE in other peoples affairs, and
aids young men along in life, and
tell you they are for him.
mo sir, the people have no conf
dence in Leedy. Members Of the
party don't believe that Leedy is a
genuine Populist. He violates every
principle Of the party. At a conven'
ton in Sedgwick county II out Of %
members Of the police force were del
egates to convention and every.
thing is run by office holders for
him. 81. -f,.' siu
This is merely sample of the bolt.
ing that is going on in Populist
ranks. A party founded on calami'
ty and jobs cannot live in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

This 10 the kind OF items going
around the country about Abilene:
"Abilene, Kansas, is prosperous. At
a recent meeting the town council re.
duced the rate Of taxation, and also
voted an appropriation for an electric
light plant" 1t appears in leading
eastern investment journal this
month. Right kind Of advertising
that Ia,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

The X. C.Star, inc tn language OF the
goth regiment, "sternly rebukes" the
REFLECTOR for mentioning J. R. Bur.
tons large mail, holding that IL is too
trivial for an item. Coming from q
paper whose pet, Mr.. Boyle, can't
spit without having the fact exploited
in large type in its columns. we re-
ceive the "rebuke" In due humility.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

The people Of Dickinson county
like W. J. Bailey. He is a hummer
and will do to tie to. As the next
congressman at large he will do Kan
sas much good at Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

When Emil Grosser gets to cam
paiguing in the school houses Of Dick
inson he will make bis election unan.
imous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR ooNaREssMEN.
STATE TICKET.


For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM II, SMITH,
OF Wyandotte,
For Governor,
W. 3. STANLEY,
Of Sedgwick.
For Lieutenant Governor,
H. r. RICHTER,
Of Morris.
For Secretary Of State
g. A, CLARK,
Of Geary,
For State Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES,
Of Ness,
For Stnte Auditor,
GEO. II. COLE,
Of Crawford.
For Attorney General,
A. A. GODDARD,
Of Shawnee.
For State Superintendent.
FRANK NELSON,
Of Mcpherson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08
coUN rY TICKET.


For Clerk Of the District Court,
GEORGE II. SMITH.
For County Attorney,
SAMUEL =. SMITH.
For County Superintendent,
TT. REXR0AT.
For Probate Judge,
J, A, HOPKINS,
For Representative,
EMIL GR0SsER.
For County High School Trustees,
o. l.. THlSLER,
JOHN GOODWIN,
For Commissioner 3rd District,
sr NJ. LOWE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

Dickinson county will have another
Republican representative in the leg
islsture next winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

0. L. Thisler ranks among the
county's most respected citizens. He
represented the county well in legis-
lature in 1895 and the Republicans
have honored him by nominating him
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

The Republicans Of the Third COM
missioner district are to be congrat.
ulated on having nominated so strong
a candidate as Martin Lowe for com.
missioner. Mr.. Lowe is a farmer
and is man Of careful judgment
He knows Dickinson county's history
and needs through long residence
| here and will make a level headed
member Of the board
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-08

John Goodwin seems to have q
rather fair outlook for election as
high school trustee. Although he Is
rock-ribbed and solid ballasted Re.
publican he enjoys the distinction OIL
being nominated by not only his par
| tvs convention but that Of the Pop
uhsts and Democrats as well. II the
Prohibitionists hold a convention hi
will doubtless receive their endorse
ment as well.
I
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-15
!, N THE SOCIAL REALM.

Mrs. Don R. .Coray. who has been spend
ing the past few days in the city, leaveF
for Bingham today.
Mrs Ira Lewis and mother. Mrs.
Smith leave for Denver Sunday to at
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Scarf entertain
this evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Warnock-
Cincinnati Enquirer: Mrs. Evan
Denver, Sunday. After spending a few
days there she will go on TO Salt Lake
City to visit with her brother. Mr.. Walter
Jones, and her sister Mrs. John Evans.
The marriages of Miss Dolly Walker
and Mr.. Walter c. Lewis. and Miss Anna
Hulburd and Rev. McCuish of Denver
will take place today.
The university alumni banquet and ball
takes place at Christensen's this evening"
The Orpheus club met last evening and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: c. L. Rood, president; F. d.
treasurer; John Critchlow, secretary; A
H. Peabody. musical director. and Mr..
Stephens, of Held's band, librarian The
club will now drop its work for the sum-
mer.
8 g g
The ladies belonging to Nine. Swensen's
chorus, met last evening and effected a
new organization. Professor Evan
Stephens was chosen president, Mrs.
Anna S. Mcdonald vice president, Nine
Amanda SWensen conductor. Edna Coray
accompanies Francella Adams chair
man. Jennie Smith secretary, Alice
Lambert assistant secretary. Edna
DIVER treasurer and Ida Pratt librarian.
The organization is to be known as the
Salt Lake Ladies' Chorus. a letter from
the OrDheus club was read by Nine
Swensen. 1t was very gratifying to the
members of the chorus, to know that
their efforts were so fully appreciated,
and to seceive such praise from an organi-
zation that has attained such prominence
in musical affairs as the OrDheus. The
ladies made arrangements for lawn
party, to be given Monday the 10th, at
Nine Swensen's home on Third street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-15
COUNTY EQUALIZERS.
The Board Had a Rush of Business
Yesterday.

Yesterday was one of the biggest days
vet with the'county board of equalization.
Relief was granted 10 lo6 taxpayers VINO
complained of erroneous ana excessive
valuations. The days business repre-
scented q total reduction of S62.56l in values
from the assessment rolls, making an ag-
greGate of $685., 800 TO date. The largest
reductions were made to owners OF "a
Cancelled mortgages, the total amount
stricken of being $32, Isl. The errone-
ously taxed mortgages were: Albert
Fisher, $1,000; w. b. Richards, A,Oy0; II.
w. Sloan, $500; Utah Stove & Hardware
company, $3.50 and slS5; s; Bergman
$2.4c0: j. W. Fox ct AL S2oV ~ o y; w DI4-
Tremayne SLIGO; A. Fisher Brewing q
company. LOCO; Oswald Knight. 81, 200; e.
". parks, $764; G.. E. Chandler, 500;
arthur Robinson, 5000; G.. r; Hougnton'
$3.50; S. P; Teasdel ss4; r Albert M layer
$50: John Jimpson, SIG; S. McLese, $l41.
In Sc cases improvements were cut slo.-
925 in value, the chief ones DelnE Aaron
Keyser. SO, 800; Albert Fisher, $3.50; y.
Oavidson. 5000. and r. e. McConaughy,
Reductions on personal, property,
amouoting to s9S45, were made to % COM
piainants. The more important ones were:
nlDes. 81 ,S51: University club, 800; >; Z.
Teasdel company, $1,000; p. W. Madsen,
$3.50: New York Wall Paper company, soOO.
10 correct errors and ecuallze over
valuations on acreage ana sum P prop,
ert.-. a total of $4.66J was stricken from
the real estate assessment OF SIX tax
payers. The largest reduction was grant
ed in the sum of s1,7i5 10 PhlilD fugSley
on his Victoria alley land.
A large number OF complaints OF over
valuations on plat B real estate were
taken under advisement. to De acted upon
later If prudence and equity dictate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-15

The dominion parliament has been pro-
rogued.
Severe earthquake shocks were felt
along the lower Ohio valley.
Treasury statement: Available cash
balance, $18S, 9S2. 400; gold reserve, S165 III :
7O5.
A general order has been issued to the
effect that no native of the Philippine
Islands shall be enlisted in the army of
the United States.
Sir Arthur Laurence Halliburton. who
was permanent under secretary for war
from 1895 to 1897, has been gazetted Baron
Windsor, of Novo Scotia.
The London Chronicles correspondent
at Kingston. Jamaica. says he learns that
there IS intense misery at Havana and
Santiago and that the people are starry
ing, but they are cowed by the presence
of the Spanish army.
Judge Palmer, in the district court at
Denver issued an Injunction against the
striking coal miners in the northern dis
trlct of the state, restraining them from
interfering with men employed by the
Northern Coal company, or in any way
lettering the operation of the mines
Governor Brasley of Kentucky. has
ordered q company of the state guards
to go TO Mayfeld TO protect Bob Blanks.
the negro raViSher who is to be tried
next week. There have been six lynch-
ings in Graves county in two years and
the feeling against Blanks runs high.
A dispatch from Montreal says that
$4,000 pounds of tea, Is carloads were
rushed across the border to Malone, n.
Y. Monday night in order to avoid i'm
position OF the new 10 cents war revenue
tax The tea reached Malone before mid
might. Heavy shipments, though on a
smaller scale, are reported from Toronto
to the United States.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-15
WRECKED ON THE FUSION ROCK
PoPULIST NATIONAL COMMIT
TEE IS HoPELESSLY SPLIT.
Middle-of-t Readers and Fusionists
Holding Separate Meetings at
Omaha-Fusionists VIII Win.

Omaha, June 14.-At midnight diplo-
matte relations between the middle-of-
the-road Populists and the Liberals are
strained. The middle-of-the-road
crowd, under the leadership of Milton
Parke of Texas, are entrenched at the
Thurston Rifles armory, and the Lib
eral wing, with Senator Marion Butler
in command, has a strong position at
the Willard House. Acting with Parke
are Joseph Buchanan of New York,
Robert Shilling of Chicago and about
a dozen committeeman from the south.
of Nebraska, George T. Washburn of
men.
The question of a compromise be-
tween the two wings has been the
cause of conferences all night. Con-
cilatory notes from the Butler wing
have been sent to the Parke wing, but
the latter has so far shown no sign of
yielding any part of its programme.
Mr.. Parke today announced his oppo-
sition to fusion, refused to recognize
Mr.. Bryan until he renounces his De-
mOcracy, and demanded a convention
IN July, 1898, to nominate national
ticket for the campaign of 1900. Parke
is supported by the members of the
Reform Press association, which has
just concluded its session here. He
declares he will never surrender and
as he is certain to be out-voted in the
meeting of the committee tomorrow,
he threatens to lead a revolt. The
Liberal wing has not yet announced
what it expects to do, but it is the
plan to confer generally on matters
affecting the party