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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

One Of the stock arguments In be-
half Of the Wilson tariff law was that
by encouraging imports it stimulated
exports Of domestic produce and one
Of the chief charges against the Ding.
ley law was the assertion that it
would destroy our export trade.
Now come the hard and fast facts
in the shape Of treasury statistics,
and simply annihilate the ancient ar
gument that a protective tariff is
death to the foreign trade, more par
ticularly the export trade. The hg-
ures for last month show total ex-
port Of provisions, including cattle
and hogs, amounting in value to $l7,-
o45,724 against $l4,l2l,loS for the
corresponding month Of 1897. The
same big increase in all exports Of
foodstuffs was visible as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

An Illinois man has paid sl,322.6O
to the tax collector Of his county, and
has written q letter to the local news
papers stating that has been making
false assessment returns for ten years,
and the sum he has just paid repre-.
sents the taxes he should have paid,
together with interest on the same.
Here is pointer for wealthy bache-
lor Of this city who lives in luxury on
the interest Of his money yet who
turned in last year the pitiful sum Of
1912 worth Of personal property and
the year before 1888. The commits
sioners are looking up the matter and
propose to try the effect OF a little
Kansas law on him to make him bear
his just share Of the public taxes. II
there should be general touching UP
Of consciences in this matter the
county, city and state treasures Of
the country would soon have enough
money on hand to buy all the public
utilities in the land, make good roads
everywhere, improve the public char
table institutions and probably some
money would be left over after all
this was done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

Mr.. T. B. Reed Of Washington has
made another rule which is that politi-
cal stump speeches shall not be made
in the house under pretense Of talk
ing on legislation. Good for Thomas;
let him enforce 1t as he has done bis
previous rules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

1t would be in better taste for the
editors who are bowling for expensive
sidewalks to accompany their remarks
with a statement Of the amount Of
taxes they pay to the support Of the
city Of Abilene, or in building side
walks on their Abilene property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

The Topeka Capital is publishing a
series Of articles on the business con-
ditions In various Kansas counties
that is instructive and helpful. The
articles corroborate all the claims
made for Kansas prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

A boom write-up Of Jim Hamilton's pros.
perity in the Wichita Eagle Is respectfully
referred to George Evans Of Topeka, who
was on his state treasurer's bond.-l Kansas
City Times.
His column "interview" on the cat
tie business Herewith is respectfully
referred to the St. Louis e-Demo-
crat in which it appeared verbatim
last October as correspondence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

The only place in Kansas where the
war with Spain really broke out was
Salina. A few day ago the Republic
can in lurid language announced the
dread news and It's readers are wait
Ing further developments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

There Is neither sentiment, politics
nor theory in an appetite. What the
world wants to eat it will buy Of US,
provided that the food we have to sell
is satisfactory as to price andquality.
Hungry people don't stop to inquire
about tariff schedules. They ought
to consider the feelings Of Free.Trad-
ers and refuse to patronize us, but
they don't. They keep right on buy.
,ur
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

400 miles north in the dead Of winter
far beyond civilization, alone in the,
wilderness among wild men-but
when he came back he had that sledge
loaded down to the guards with choice
furs. THAT is where | got my bust.
ness start in life, says the major.
He organized company c Of the
Eleventh Michigan Infantry at Stur-
gis, Mich, and commanded the COM
pany until the battle Of Stone River,
when he was promoted to major to
fill the vacancy caused by the wound
ing and retiring from service Of bis
superior officer. Aiterward he com.
manded battalion OF the Pioneer
Brigade, formed for service at che
front in Georgia, but failing health
compelled him to resign after two
years service in the field.
In 1872 Major Hood came to Kansas
and In 1873 took an interest in and
became director Of the National Bank
Of Emporia-Senator Plumb's bank.
This fact leads many people to sup
pose that Major Hood has been q
banker ever since his introduction to
Kansas, but this supposition is far
from the case. He followed the Texas
cattle trail for fifteen years after COM
ing to the State. His ole enemy,
poor health, compelled him to seek
outdoor life, and the inclination to
trade, cultivated in the wilds OF
Michigan, attracted him to the cattle
trail. He bought cattle in Mexico
and brought them to Texas and Kan
sas for sale. He considers this life as
being nearly II not quite as risky and
venturesome as his war experience.
In his office now is a Winchester with
which he "stood off" two greaser
highwaymen with revolvers who tried
to hold him up when he was supposed
TO be loaded with the wherewithal to
purchase 1000 head Of Mexican cattle.
Major Hoods possessions, which
are various and numerous, are princi.
cipally located in and about Emporia
and counties adjoining. He has many
farms, but he never rents them; he
runs them himself. He feeds about
1900 cattle every year. In addition
to his real estate holdings in Kansas
he is interested in a cattle ranch in
Texas and mining business in Colora'
do, and for the past three years has
been at the head of the Kansas City
Live Stock Commission company,
Whatever business he engages in
seems to flourish and the extent OF his
possessions can only be surmised, but
it is safe to say he is one Of the wealth
lest men in Kansas.
He has been mentioned" many
times for governor and was a promi
nent candidate for senator at the cleo
ton Of 1895. lie will come into tn,
Republican convention with a strong
following for governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

Wichita Eagle: The last February
according to the Bryan Commercial
agency was the most disastrous Feb
ruary in the history Of our country.
In Bradstreet's opinion, it was the
hest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

A little dreaming by the way,
A little toillng day by day,

A little dreaming by the way,
A little toillng day by day,
A little pain, a little strife,
A little joy-and that Is life.
A short-lived, neeting summers morn
When happiness seems newly born,
When one days sky Is blue above,
And one bird sings-and that Is love,
A little wearying Of the years,
The tribute Of a few hot tears,
Two folded hands, the faintlng breath,
And peace at last--and that is death.
Just dreaming, loving, dying, so
The actors In the drama go;
A fitting picture on a wall,
Love- death, the themesl But Is 1t all?
Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

B. D. Van Ostrand Of Marion is the
latest candidate for the Republican
nomination for state superintendent
Of schools. He is capable educator
and would honor the office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

The people who are so anxious for
war should remember what first
class fight means. A scientist has
been studying on the wars OF this CEN
fury and finds some startling figures.
For instance during the unaccounta-
Bile Franco-German war Of 1871, $780,
900 men were slain on the two sides;
during the Crimean war Of lS54-'55
1856, 900 were slain; during the
short Italian war OF 1859 $4,000 men
fell on the field Of battle or died in
hospitals; the game Of chess between
Prussia and Austria In 1856 deprived
46, 900 individuals OF life; in the United
States the strife between the North
and South caused the death Of 450, 900
men in lS60-'64 the wars Of the First
Empire poured out the blood Of g.
10000 and France has taken up arms
twenty times since 1915. On adding
the number Of victims Of war during
the last century, total OF l9,S4O,9OO
is reached in the civilized countries
Of Europe and in the United States
Statistics show that modern warfare
costs about $7,0O0for each man killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10


President McKinley's nerve is all
right on the Lee matter. Spain will
have good reason to dislike him more
before this cruel war is over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10
right

Alta cattle sale in Emporia this
week fifty head Of Hereiords sold at
prices averaging 1897 each. The
"long-horn" is back number in Kan
sas these day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

Abilene takes no stock in the talk
about "Quo Vadis" being unfit for
healthy reading. 1t has put the book
in one Of its Sunday school Libraries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

A postmaster was killed down
south the other day but that does not
lessen the demand for the job In Kan
sas. The people in this State are
brave to rashness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

A stock sale in Emporia last week
Melted $751; The reason was that
$4,000 was spent in preliminary ad-
vertising.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

Abilene has had no ballet shows
this season and is giving Legitimate
drama the best kind Of houses. The
theatrical taste Of the town is all
..s<~ht
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10
Blue Front Shoe Store, Abilene. Kansas,

GUS plaster, yelling for help. The
boarders and the landlady came to
the rescue--and he woke up. Is
book that causes such happenings a
fit one fer the young.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

Secretary Coburn is "in the hands
Of his friends" again. There are
many WY Of coming down the ladder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10
Why Not Have Var /?

If not with Spain what's to prevent an interesting
and lively time in the Shoe trade at Abilene? This
is "why not" Because W. W. DAVIS BLUE
FRONT SHOE STORE has stock OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

neWe PIoPci w P''"' - "" 70
print none except what you get from
me-" The boys promised and many
banks pulled through which would
not have done so il Breidenthal had
not taken the step he did.
He has been frank to say that Kan
sas is prospecting and the calamity
howlers have roared about it. Some
Of them charge him with rank trea'
son to the cause Of Populism, and
sneeringly refer to him as the general
western advertising agent for Mckin'
leyism. But he pays no attention to
the charges, and goes ahead working
ten hours a day trying to get the
banks OF Kansas in proper shape
The other day one Of these howlers
opened up on Breidenthal in the
bank commissioners office. He pro-
ceeded to skin John. for talking pros
perity. "Even II we have it," said
he, "you should not admit it. Let the
Republicans do that"
"You poor, ignorant, prejudiced
fool" replied the bank commissioner,
ii feel sorry for you. Just such fel-
lows as you are responsible for the
saying that Populist is not happy
unless he is miserable. How let me
give you something to think about.
One Of the fundamental principles Of
Populism is not to try to deceive the
people. The two old parties do
enough Of that. That the Kansas
farmers are in better condition today
than ever before in their history can
not be successfully denied. Now why
do some Of you Pops keep on lying
about itP DO you think for mo.
ment that you will strengthen your
confidence with the people by ite II
you do you are mistaken. People hate
q liar. For this II no other rea.
son, 1t seems to me the Populists
should frankly admit the improved
condition Of things.
Now let us consider the matter
from practical politics standpoint, '
continued Breidenthal, warming up
to the subject. "Where will you fell
lows be in the event we raise an enor.
nous crop Of wheat and prices come
down TO 30 cents bushel this iallE
You can't point to the past temporary
prosperity, for you have never adj
mitted that there was prosperity
The Republicans can show by your
own utterances that there never was
prosperity. You will not be in shape
to take advantage Of the situation.
You will have to continue the same
old general howl without facts, adj
mitted by you, to back you up.
can DO consistent in the event Of de-
cline in prices. can point to the
high prices and prosperity which
temporarily swept over this State the
first Of the year and contrast it tt
conditions during the latter part O.
the year 1t may be that prices vii
not fall this year, but you can res,
assured that they will by the time thu
next national campaign rolls around
and we can then use the matter il
our arguments to show that there
must be a reorganization Of fedora
governmental affairs before genera
and permanent prosperity is assured
"Why so many Of the Influential
Populists insist on lying about tn
present conditions am unable to see
1t will hurt the cause later. TIL,
time is coming when they will fint
out that their course has done thu
Populist party no good"
The Pop who went in to lack
John up left the office declaring tina
Breidenthal was honest and that h
had the RIGHT end of the nronosition
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10
Republican District Convention.

There will DO a district convention Of the
Republicans Of the Fifth Congressional dis
trlct Of the State Of Kansas held In the city
of Bellevllle, on Thursday, the 18th day OF
April, 1893. at O'clock, p. M, for the purpose
Of nominating one member Of congress. The
delegates shall be elected In such manner
and at such time and place Us may be pre-
scribed by the Republican county central
committees Of the respective counties.
The several counties will be entitled 10
representation In said convention as follows.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

it is so large, so complete and of such fine quality
that competition does not deem it wise to enter
the lists for business with him.
JUST RECEIVED:
Our splendid spring stock of fine Shoes
for Men, Ladies' Misses and Children.
For THE LADIES:
We carry superb line of Eddy & Web
sters and Zeiger Bros fine Shoes and Ok
|fords in blacks and tans, latest styles and
shapes and the best that can be produced for
the money.
For MEMS WEAR:
We. are showing hobby line of Hatha-
way, SeWell & Herngton's and Lewis &
Crosset's finest productions in black and
tan.
For MISSES AND CHILDREN:
We have Ziegler Bros. goods in grades
that are superfne and not to be equaed in
the city. We also have a fine stock Of heavy
goods for Men and Women, the kind you
need for hard knocks, and a few, just few,
cheap and shoddy goods made especially to
meet that kind of Competition, but we tell you
what they really are when we sell them.
tTAs for prices, they are always right
and can't be otherwise.
w. w. DAVIS,
Blue Front Shoe Store Abilene Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-10

larger than any other two stocks in the county and
it is so large, so complete and of such fine quality
that competition does not deem it wise to enter
the lists for business with him.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
FOR SALE BY
E JOHNSON & CO.,
St. Paul, MINI.
APPLY TO>~>
H. LANDAHL,
Little Falls, MINI.
GraVelVille.

Mrs. Joe. DerOsir IL up. around
again. -...
John Lily IL cutting wood 70,
Cha9 Gravel.
Fred Ames was also at Little
Falls Saturday.
J.J. Brown went to Little Falls
Friday on business.
W. Case went to Little Falls on
business Saturday.
w. H. and Patrick BedOw went to
Little Fails Monday.
Fred Ames went to ROyaltOn last
Thursday to visit friends at that
place.
Miss Blanch Barnhart ts staying
with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Foster. Of
Oak Ridge this week.
A number OF the young people Of
this place attended the ball at Pierz
on the 2lst and q good time ia re-
ported.
How may a couple have a falling
out and then not quarrel? Ans. BY
overturning the sleigh. But some
times it is hard on the ladv's face.
An infant child Of NJ. Gravel died
at their home last Tuesday. The
remains were taken to Belle Prairie
Friday for burial. The be'eaved par
ents have the AZ mpathy OF all friends
in this community.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
trary to the usual custom q small
admission will be charged.

Sherman. son of William Jacobs o
this place. met with an accident n,
| Browns wood camp on Sunday last
which might eaaily have resulted
fatally, In company with DaU and
Willie Brown and one OF the work.
men. ne went out fOr u rabbit hunt.
Az they were returning to camp
,, Willie. d hoy M ten, was given n
Hight 23calibre rifle to- carry 81 that
the owner might help carry the
gnme. Willie was bringing up the
rear and Sherman who waa next
was some distance ahead Of him
In some wav the gun was dtscha rg.',l
aud thes sba II passed through Sher.
mans right arm near the shoulder.
lOdginEsjust under the skin A.
neither bone nor arteries were dis
tnrbpd asy-rv serious accident was
averted Ss One must wonder why the
load was, not removed before the
rife war given In charge Of the small
boy. III
Died. Tuesday morning. March l.,
Mrs. Alkaline A. Carr, wife OF s. Car.
Mrs. Carr was born in Norway.
March 16, 1885, coming to this
country in early life. She was mar.
ricd in Wis. Feb. y, 1850 to Mr. =.
Carr who survives her. They came
to Motley from Long Prairie five
years ago. She had been in poor
Snealth for two or three years, and
last May suffered a paralytic stroke
from which, though she rallied she
never fully recovered. She was
patieLt and bra We thOugher snfferings
were severe. He release car a last
suddenly and without pain. She
was n good neighhnr, a kind aid
friend. and II consistent
Ofthe NJ f. church. Funer-
al services conducted hy Rev. r.
Tyndal assisted nv Rev. s. Waite
were held vt the NJ. E. church on
Wednesday, at two o'clock p. m. |
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
Randall Items.

William Coil, of Montana, was In
town Tuesday.
Rob Hamlin, of Swanville, was a
visitor here Tuesday.
A woman named Mrs. Smith will
preach here next Sunday.
The town board met Tuesday to
balance no the books for the past
year.
Spring election is drawing nigh.
and the political pot has begun to
simmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Smith have a
new bOar1er, that has come to stay.
1t is girl.
CT. Styner, OF Parkertown, who
has been sick for some time, was III
town this week.
Mrs. Jennie Potter, who has been
sick for the past seven weeks. ts I'm
proving slowly at present.
Mr.. Alex Kennedy and Miss Mamie
Allen, both of this place, were mar
ried last week. They have the best
wishes of their many friends.
There are quite a number OF cases
OF sickness here now. Among them
are Mira. W. s. Jones, Mrs. Jennie
Potter, Mrs. s. s.. Leangmade. E. A.
Flood and Frank Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mills cele-
bra ted their iortleth wedding ami
versary last Monday: Four sons,
one daughter and seventeen grand
children took dinner with them.
Mrs. Frank Miller through a mis-
take took an overdose of acOnite.
which might have resulted fatally II
it had not been for. the prompt at
tentiOn OF her friends, through whose
efforts her life was saved.
The Good Templars of this place
held open lodge last Saturday night,
and gaye public entertainment; t;
which was enjoyed by a large audi
ence; and we trust that they will
favor us again in the near future.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
DixVille Items.

Frank Mason and family made
RovaltOn visit last Saturday.
Miss Jennie FurcesOn finished the
winter term OF school in the Mason
district last Friday and returned to
her home in Morrill,.
Ed. Esty, Charles unky. Fred and
Rudy Raumgartner, Christ ThOne
and q. NJ. Kuschel were among those
that had business at Royalton Mon
day. :
The supervisorsof the town of Buck
men met at the town clerks Office
Tuesday and settled the affairs of
the town.
Miss Jessie Murphy finishes her
school in school house two OF dis
trict No. 18, today (Friday.)
N. Morehead and William Esty had
business at Royaltou Wednesday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04

Stop That Head Cold in 10
Minutes-or it will develop into
chronic catarrh. Dr. AeneWs
Catarral Powder stops cold In the
head in 10 minures, and relieves most
acute ami deep seated catarrh after
one application. Cures quickly and
perm anently. II have used Or. 49,
news Catarrhal Powder with best
results. 1t is a great remedy. and L
never cease recOmmendtngi It: -John
f. Dell. Pauldtng, O.-46. Sold by
M, V. Wetzel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
SwanXille items.

Robert NcKewau made a. business
trip tn Grey Eagle on Saturday.
Frank Ellyed and Fred Stoll werf
Long Prairie visitors on Monday.
Chas. Glantz, who has been on the
sick list. .is able to be out again. .
Mrs. B.. Martin, OF st. Cloud, Ia
visiting here with Mrs. N. Biteman'
Gilbert Vincent. who has been on
the sick list, is able to be out again
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Biteman visited
relatives at BrowervilIe over Sunday.
Henry Gilmore, who is in the in
surance business, is in the village
this week.
George McIvor and Leander Bite
man made a trip to Lake Beauty on
Saturday.
Misses Pearl Jackson and Lydia
Hedtke were Little Falls visitors on
Thuraday.
Misses Evelyn and Sadie Stith, WIS.,
tied on SUNDAY with Miss Minnie
Sauter, Of Culdrum.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Cofield visited
on SUNDAY with G. w. COfie'd and
family near Burtrum.
The bridge crew have their car
side-tracked here this week, and are
repairing the bridges near here.
Mrs. Al. Burtrum and daughter
ZelIa. of Helena, Mont, are visiting
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
A large number OF NJ. and Mrs. NJ.
ConnOlly's friends gave them sur
prise on Thursday evening OF last
week. The evening was spent in
music and dancing. and all report Il
splendid time.
Mrs. Robert Ross and Mrs. John
Bradwav, of Morris, came down on
Friday for q visit with their hus-
banns. who are getting out timber
here this winter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04
Ft. Ripley.

Miss Ella Pediey, OF Little Falls,
IL visiting relatives IN town.
A. p. Myer. Oi Brainerd. was in
town Monday and Tuesday.
Mira. John ChnunarH, uf Little
Falls, arrived Monday on a visit to
relative
Rev. Father LamOthe. Of kittle
Falls, came up Saturday and held
mass at st. Matthias.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Root went to
to Bemidji Monday, where Mr.. Root
is engaged III business
George, the youngest child Of MIR.
and Mrs. Jas. Kitnhall. died Tues
day, March 2. OF MeaAals age J year.
The funeral will he held Friday from
the residence and conducted by A.
r. Myer T.. s., OF Brainrd.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04

Hanna says, "there will be no
war;" After the Ohio state election
he said there would be no Republi-
can opposition to him In the leRisla-
lature.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04

Educate Your Bowels with CsscaretA
CANDY Csthsrttc. cure constipation forever
.h: &c nc G. 4s:L druggists refund money
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-04

Educate Your Bowels with Csseersts.
Candy Cathsrtic, cure constipation forever.
loc, sc. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money