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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

Why They Don't Go.

Several letters have been received
from the Abilene mem bers OF the goth
Kansas by their home folks complain
ing that expedition after expedition
goes to the Philippines but the Kan
sans remain camped on the blistering
sand dunes Of San rrancisco's coast,
tired out with fierce winds, hot sun
and depressing fogs. They have all
told the same story but have request
ed the home people to say nothing to
the papers f'r publication but now
the San Francisco papers have given
it out. The Call Of the city says:
The truth is that while the Kansas
regiment are splendid fellows and
have the making OF magnificent SOL
diers they are not yet made, or even
hall made. So far as the privates are
concerned, they are perhaps as well
drilled as the average Of the militia
regiments composing the volunteer
army, but the officers are yet lacking
in familiarity with their duties. 1t
is known that even the rawest OF
troops may put up good fight when
they are led by officers who know
their business, but the very best
drilled and seasoned troops will 60
to pieces il they are not properly
commanded. Some of the Kansas
officers are proficient, but the MAJOR
ity Of them are as ignorant Of mill
tary tactics as the privates under
them. The regimental officers are
fine men, there can be no doubt OF
that. but unfortunately they have
had no experience and must learn on
their own account from the army
primer up. Now that Colonel Fun
ston, with the prestige OF having
fought two years in the Cuban army,
is in command, the Kansas regiment
will likely get more standing than it
hitherto enjoyed.
This is exactly the reason that the
boys have given in their letters-the
officers are incompetent through lack
Of experience. 1t is the result OF
Gov. Leedy's remarkable and mis-
taken policy Of appointing officers for
political purposes rather than for
military qualification. Lieut. A. G.
Lott, with four years Of West Point
training, offered his services but his
letter was not even answered. No
doubt the officers are doing the best
they can but its mighty hard en- the
troops that they are to remain camp
ed in discomfort while other troops
20 to the front. II is one OF the PEN
alties Of having a state administra-
ton that is not broad-minded enough
to consider the best interests Of the
Kansas people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

The Republicans Of the Fifth dis
trict are entering the campaign to
win this year. The prosperity which
has come through a sound currency
basis and protection has showed the
people that it is a good business
principle to vote the Republican
ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

ave don't believe that we could
run this war a bit better than it is
now being conducted" is the remark
able and unprecedented announce
ment Of the editor Of the Solomon
Tribune, Pop. Such admissions are
rare these days. Their author should
be carefully preserved-few there be
like him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Columbian Club Entertains.

The Columbian club gave delight
full reception Wednesday at the homes
Of John Johntz and c. H. Pattison.
Many were up from Enterprise.
Mrs. H. ]. Hodge sang, Mrs. Kieffer
gave piano solo, c. B. Hoffman gave
an address on Faust" and delecta-
Bile lunch was served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Saline County Corn Report.

A board Of trade letter from Salina
says: Saline county will not have
better than an average crop Of corn.
Wet weather and weeds the cause.
Some people think this estimate is
large and don't expect more than half
a crnn.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

We are glad to note that lot OF
papers that tried to excuse the blum
dering methods of enlistmentan and Off
cering and bad treatment of the SOL
diers in this State in order to shield
Leedy are becoming enlightened by
the San Francisco press which says
Kansas is behind because it has in
competent officers. The governor
mistook politics for patriotism, that
was all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

Hutchinson News: "No," said a
delegate to the Democratic state con-
vention, 1--WE did not close our meet
ing with the doxology. We sang %,
Lord, we give ourselves away, tits all
that we can do"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Republican Pledges Kept.

just TWO years hgo "iilian "0"i"
ley was nominated for president on a
platform which promised to do GER
tain things. These things were' in
brief, the adoption Of a protective
tariff which should benefit the Amer
lean manufacturer and producer; reel.
procity, which would add to the
profits Of the agriculturist; q sound
currency and international bimetal-
ism, II possible, and that the govern
ment Of the United States should
''use its influence and good offices to
restore peace and give independence
to the island OF Cuba" 1t Is inter.
esting at this time to see how these
promises have been kept and what
has been the result.
The tariff was the first matter taken
up. 1t was the chief subject Of the
presidents message. The tariff bill
was introduced in the house on the
first day Of the session and became a
law July "a, 1897. In spite OF the
fact that excessive iinportations in
the few months Immediately preced-
ing Its enactment passed to the credit
OF the Wilson law probably 100000.
900 which would have been collected
under the new law but for these an.
ticipatory importations, the receipts
Of the treasury have been in the ten
months Of its operation more than
$50, 900, 900 in excess Of those Of the
corresponding ten months Of the
history Of the Wilson law.
The new law produces about ST.
900, a day, which is the normal
running expenses Of the government.
Free traders said 1t would cut off our
export trade. Yet our total sales to
other parts Of the world during the
first eleven months Of the fiscal year
amount 10 $l,135, 1858 against
$977,SOO,522 in the corresponding
months Of the preceding year. Here
Is gain Of over 1857, 100000 in our
sales to other parts Of the world in II
months under the new tariff law.
Does this look as though the protec.
tive system were hampering our for.
eign trade, or reducing our sales to
other parts Of the worldP We have
increased our exports Of manufactured
articles at the rate Of $l,O00,00O a
month since the enactment OF the new
law, and our total exports to other
parts OF the world at the rate OF $751;
100000 a month, making total much
greater than in any corresponding
period in the history Of the country.
Indeed, the exports Of the II months
Of the fiscal year just ended are
greater than in any entire fiscal year
in the history Of the country, and the
balance Of trade is much larger than
in any preceding year.
The imports in the first II months
Of the present fiscal year amount to
only $563, 596,5Sl against $679,547,-
S9l in the corresponding months Of
the preceding year. Thus, while we
have been increasing our exports
1857, 100000, we have decreased our
imports $l16,OOO,OOO.
The net result Of the Improvement
Of our foreign commerce since the
enactment Of the Dingley law can be
stated in a sentence as follows: For
the first time in our history we are
exporting more manufactured articles
than we are importing, and for the
first time in our history our total ex-
ports are more than double our total
imports These figures, it should be
remembered, relate to the II months
.,I.,.. NJ, 1OnQ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

patriotic Topeka" enthuses the
State Journal, "she has furnished
three times her quota of volunteers"
II the officers had kept their word
and gone to other towns there would
have been chance for somebody
outside Of Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

The city Of Enterprise though To-
Gated on the banks Of the raging
Smoky Hill feels in no danger Of an
attack from q Spanish fleet. The
Journal says the town has large
num,er Of schooners that can be
manned on short notice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

DR.. McChesney representing DR..
Goes private sanitarium Of Kansas
City will be in the city Wednesday,
July IS and Thursday IA. The doctor
will be at the Central Hotel, where he
will be pleased to see any Of DR.. Goes
old patients, or anybody who may
wish to consult regarding any Attic
ton. Consultation with the doctor
Is free.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

On Friday when the war taxes on
checks, drafts, bills Of lading, money
orders etc. begin to operate the peo-
pie at home will begin to understand
what war Is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

Lawrence journal: What has be.
come Of the old fashioned man who
used to draw himself up to his full
stature, expand his chest and an
nounce, Eyes, sir, | am a Democrat;
my father before me, and am proud
ofif y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Stucco Mill Shut Down.

DAYTON, June 2S.-The large stuc-
co mill south OF here has shut down.
There is some talk that it is for good
on account of the deposit Of stucco
being smaller than was anticipated
and material being lacking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

A Second district Populist patriot
made a two hour speech the other day
on the beauties Of free silver and then
had a paralytic stroke. whatIhappen.
cd to bis audisacsis not stated by the
naners
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

which caused especial complaint
among those opposed to the protec-
tive theory was the assertion that the
duty which was placed on hides would
increase the price Of shoes. In an
swer " this it is only necessary to say
that price tables recently published
in "Dun's Review" quoting the prices
OF boots and shoes from January l.,
1897, to June 2, 1898, show that in
almost every class the prices Of shoes
are now lower than they we're six
months before the adoption Of the
Dingley law which placed a duly on
imported hides.
The enormous balance OF trade
which the country has enjoyed dur
ing the last eleven months has result
ed in the largest importations Of gold
in its history. The total importations
Of gold, including ore and bullion,
amount during the eleven months
Just ended to $ll7,057, 1851, and de-
Quoting the exports of gold, which
are $15, 030, 1862, leaves an excess Of
imports Of sl02 1925, $3.50 for the eleven
months. This is a larger sum than
the total net imports in any full fiscal
year in the history OF the country and
is in marked contrast with conditions
during the preceding administration,
in which every year showed net ex-
portatjon ranging from s4,0O0,O0O to
S87, 900, 900.
The effects OF these enormous gold
importations and Of this general bust
ness improvement are felt in the in.
creased amount Of money in circula-
ton in the United States, as shown
by the official statements of the treas
ury department. This statement is
especially interesting since the asser-
ton was made so frequently during
the campaign Of 1896 that there could
be no material increase in our cur
rency without the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver. In spite Of the fact
that free coinage has not been adopted
the money in circulation on June /,
1898, was greater than on July l.,
1896, by 1888, 46S,29O
The improvement in business is
strikingly shown by the fact that
commercial failures have fallen off in
amount Of liabilities from 1872, 900, 900
in 1896 and $77,OOO,0O0 in 1887 to
$50, 900, 900 in 1898.
That the administration has fully
carried out the pledges, expressed or
implied, Of the platform in regard to
Cuba cannot be doubted by anybody.
Every peaceful method was used to
bring about a cessation Of Spanish
cruelties. Meantime the cruelties,
especially with reference to the treat
ment Of the reconcentrados, continued
SO great under General Blanco, who
had succeeded General Weyler, that
President Mckinley, finding all peace
full methods and efforts to bring about
the cessation Of these cruelties and
independence Of the Cubans unsuc-
cessful, found himself justified in
utilizing that last resort upon which
the nation has now entered, and the
succefs Of which is already assured.
This completes the list of the
pledges made by the Republican plat
form. Every one has been kept in
spirit and in letter.
The Republican party keeps its
nromisps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

Anxious Inquirer; No, the war
tax makes no extra stamps necessary
on love letters. There will be penal
ty enough fer writing them later on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

II the Recording Angel wrote any.
thing about those who harvested on
Sunday he probably took pains to use
Invisible ink.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

There is noticeable a disposition to
fnd fault with Mr.. Leedy because OF
recent "breaks" in matters Of state.
His new private secretary is evident.
ly very poor manager.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

The Englishman who comes out
good and strong for an Anglo-Ameri-
can alliance may be sure Of a nice no.
tice in all the papers of this country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

II the shortage Of teachers will
raise the wages It will be a very
worthy lift for Woodworking edu-
Catnrs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

FOR CONGRESSMAN.
At Large. J. Bailey, Baileyville
lst district. Charles Curtis, Topeka
md district .......J. d. Bowersock, Lawrence
nd district. ......S. 8. Kirkpatrick, Fredonla
9TH district. ...J. M. Miller, Council Grove
Sth district wv, A. Calderhead, Marysville
Tth district .......C |, Long, Medicine Lodge
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
STATE TICKET.

y ! n ~ klOhLk
For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM X. SMITH.
Of Wyandotte.
For Governor,
W. E. STANLEY,
Of Sedgwick.
For Lieutenant Governor,
Il. n. RICHTER,
OF Morris.
For Secretary OF State,
G. A. CLARK,
OF Geary,
For State Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES,
OF Ness.
For State Auditor,
GEO. Il. 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, 1898-06-30

We are on the Ground Floor for Mason's Fruit Jars.
Our stock OF Groceries stand heavy attack from either large
small guns-land or
Yours for trade,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Admiral Dewey Was Better
Equipped, That's Why He
Won.

WIZ better prepared than take trad-but few
solid shots occasionally show the enemy that
we are still holding the fort.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-30
Connolly g. Wallace,
127 and l2o Washington Avenue.

York. In repairing it, care was taken
to preserve the ancient form of every
part that was renewed. The front door
opens into large square room, which
was used by Washington for his public
audience, and as dining hall. 1t is re-
markable for having seven doors and
only one window.
In recent publication, "A Godchild
of Washington" the author quotes
from the New York Mirror of 1884 an
interesting anecdote connected with
this room. Its authority Is Colonel
Nicholas Fish, a soldier of the revolu-
tion, and the father of Hon. Hamilton
Fish, secretary of state under President
Grant.
Just before Lafayette's death he was
invited, with the American minister,
to dine at the house of Marbois, who
was the French secretary of legation
to the American colonies during the
revolution. When dinner was announc-
ed, the company were shown into a
room which contrasted strangely with
the elegance of the other apartments.
A low, boarded, painted ceiling, with
large beams, a single small, uncur-
tained window, with numerous small
doors, as well as the general style of
the whole, gave, at first, the idea Of
the kitchen or largest room of Dutch
or Belgian farm house.
On rough table was repast which
consisted of large dish of meat, un-
couth looking pastry. and wine in de-
canters and bottles, accompanied by
glass and silver mugs, such as indi-
Gated other habits and tastes than
those of modern Paris
do you know where you are?" said
the host to Lafayette.
He paused for few moments-he
had seen something like this before,
but when and where?
"Ah! the seven doors and one win
dow! and the silver camp goblets, such
as the marshals of France used in my
youth" exclaimed Lafayette. I'VE
are at Washington's headquarters on
the Hudson, so years ago."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-30
CAPTAIN DUNcAN's CASE.
He Will Be Punished by Civil and
MILITARY Authorities,


Washington, Aug. 29.--Captain Louis
c. Duncan, surgeon of the Twenty-sec-
ond Kansas regiment, is held by the
sheriff of Fairfax county, Va, to an
swer an indictment charging him with
desecrating confederate graves at Bull
Run, near Manassas.
1t appears that Dr. Duncan, whose
case has now become famous, was not
sentenced to five years imprisonment,
as reported from Camp Meade, Pa,
but escaped much more lightly at the
hands of the military court, there be-
Ing lack of evidence to prove that he
actually took part in despoiling the
graves. He was convicted on the Sec
ond charge, that his conduct was pre-
judicial to good order and discip>le."
The finding of the court martial ap-
proved by General Davis, was that
Surgeon Duncan be deprived of his
rank for two months, being confined to
regimental camp and forfeit half his
pay for the same length of time, and
that he be reprimanded by the COM
manding general.
How Doctor Duncan Is to be con-
fined to regimental camp for two
months when he Is now the prisoner OF
the sheriff at Fairfax county is diff
hcult to determine. His regiment has
removed from Thoroughfare Gap to
Camp Meade, Pa. 1t is understood
that when the sheriff presented his
warrant for him under the state indict-
ment, the surgeon was voluntarily sur
rendered. A clash between, the state
authorities and the war department
may develope, though the case has not
been brought to attention in Washing
ton as yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-30
TAKING AWAY THE SICK,
One Hundred and Eight Went from
Camp Meade to PHILADELPHIA.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 29.-The st.
Agnes hospital train which was sen.
to Camp Meade today from Philadel-
phia took away 10S sick soldiers from
the second division hospital. Ninety
seven of the men were too sick to walk
and were removed to the train on cots.
The others were able to sit up in the
cars. The train was in charge Of a
corps of picked surgeons and nurses
and the boys seemed glad to get away
from the noise and hustle of camp
When the hospital train bearing the
Pennsylvania sick soldiers arrives here
early tomorrow morning in charge of
Governor Hostings it will drop fifty of
the sick at the Harrisburg hospital.
A special train will then be made up
and sent to Sunbury where 1t will be
divided and thirty-three men taken to
Wilkes-Barre under charge of Adju-
tant General Stewart and thirty-five to
Williamsport in care of Major S. 3.
Cameron. The regular train will pro-
ceed to Philadelphia and it is expected
to arrive there shortly after seven
o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-30
TRANs-sIBERIAN RAILWAY.
It Will Revolutionize Traffic in That
Part Of the World.

From the Forum.
1nterminable distances of monoton-
GUS Asatic geography will before long
he speedily traversed in comparative
comfort, If undertaken in the typical
corridor car of the first class, common
~ met with on the Russia railways.
and thereafter in the boats on the river
route to Vladivostock. What a con-
tract such travel will be to those who
have laboriously covered the same
ground under pre-existing conditions!
Then, the seemingly endless journey
was undertaken with whatever uncom-
Portable primitive vehicle might be
found at hand, appropriate either to
summer mud or arctic winter snow.
But soon the comfortable travel of the
sleeping cars, with leisurely waits at
meal stations, and, later, the easy-go-
ing advance of the river vessels, with
full personal security and polite at
tendance, may safely be reckoned
upon, thus accentuating the extraor-
dinary triumphs over obstructive ply
sical difficulties which may be accom-
plished by persistent and intelligently
directed human effort.
According to an official Russian re-
Poit, ooiic VI the SOOuS DOunu
China or Siberia to Russia proper were
formerly year on the road. The fur
clad. snow-bound journey across the
steppes. with its trightful monotony,
relieved only by occasional stops for
tea and for change of horses at the
posting houses, is a familiar picture in
literature. 1t is another striking con-
trast that perhaps in the coming sum-
mer the new rail and river route may
be open to any robust traveller who,
equipped with home passport and with
a special permit from the st. Peters
burg authorities, is prepared to meet
rough wagon travel over a few hun
dred miles of uncompleted railway be-
tween Lake Baikal and the Shilka
river. Whatever he may encounter,
this much is certain, that if he is an
American and properly voucEed for.
he will hnG extreme and unfailing
sympathy and civility from all the
Russians-officials and others-as those
of his countrymen who have met these
gentlemen will gladly testify.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-30

Company e, Second Tennessee regi-
ment, was taken to the Harrisburg hos
pital today suffering with slow fever.
Private Thurman broke down after the
first practice march from Camp Alger
to the Potomac, and has never been
entirely well since, suffering from fire.
quent relapses into the feverish con-
ditions.
James Carr, private of Company F.,
Third Missouri, who, with Patrick Nc
Mahon, of Company NJ, First Rhode
Island, were killed near the camp by
a fast mail train on the Pennsylvania
railroad, was buried with military hon
ors this afternoon in the Harrisburg
cemetery. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. j. ]. Wholly, chaplain of
the First Rhode Island, and the mem
bers Of the company attended in a
body. Lieutenant Ryus, of the Third
Missouri, with the chaplain, had charge
o. the funeral. Tomorrow morning the
remains of Private Mcmahon will be
removed to his home in Rhode Island
for burial, accompanied by a member
of Company NJ. Private William F..
Quarles, Company L, Fourth Missouri,
died of typhoid fever tonight in the
Second division hospital, and his body
was sent to Kansas City.
Colonel Lusk, chief engineer of the
Second corps, was removed to the Har-
risburg hospital today suffering with
nervous prostration as the result of
overwork. President Mckinley has
written to Colonel Stevenson, First
Delaware, congratulating him on the
fine appearance and manly bearing Of
his command while acting as post Of
honor on his visit to camp.