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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
Cuban Annexation Coming.

Some late reports from Cuba tell Of
the disgust, expressed and implied,
Of Garcia and Gomez over the indif.
ference OF the mass OF Cubans con.
corning independence for the island.
The drift Of public sentiment at pres
cnt sets so strongly toward annexa-
ton that it Is doubtful II the United
States can escape in any way the new
responsibility and this, too, without
any effort on the part Of the Ameri-
can people. In fact, public senti-
ment was simply for Cuban inde-
pendence year ago, but day by day,
IL becomes more and more evident
that the only end possible is annexa,
ton.
That Porto Rico will be a part Of
the United States is inevitable and
the Cubans will be seriously handi-
capped in business way by not be-
longing to this great nation, with
which they have constant business re-
lations.
The more intelligent Cubans will
insist upon annexation. They see at
a glance the immense advantages
their competitors will have by virtue
of being part Of the United States.
Under such disadvantages they could
not exist as a notion and they will
not rest until they are placed upon
the same footing by means Of annex
alton. These economic conditions
make an argument in favor Of annex.
alton much more powerful than anv
selfish political opposition, which in
most cases is prompted by men who
have ends to serve and ambitions to
crafty. There Is no outcome save
annexation and that, too, just as soon
as the United States expresses a will
lingness to accept the bantling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
Tin Plate Manufacture.

In the 1896 campaign our Demo.
cratic and Populistic contemporaries
were very hilarious over tin plate
manufacture and declared that this
country with or without protection
could never make it to any great ex.
tent. Yet the tin badges worn in
that campaign were but the promise
Ola prosperous industry. Nothing
in all President McKinley's legisls.
tive career gives him so much graft.
fication as the success that has follow
ed the provisions in the tariff bill Of
1890 for the protection Of tin plate,
The heavy duty then imposed was in.
tended for the purpose Of building up
that industry by cutting out foreign
competition, and the result is shown
in recent publication by the bureau
Of statistics.
But little tin plate was made in the
United States until the passage of the
Mckinley tariff law, which placed a
duty OF 2.2 cents pound on that
article. Capitalists then began to in.
vest money in the production, and
the imports have rapidly fallen off.
The following table shows the i'm.
imports and manufacture Of tin plate
from 1889 to 1898.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
Leedy's Extravaganza.

Costigan's Weekly, the leading
Populist paper Of Ottawa, has nj
patience with the claims OF thu
Leedy administration to economy in
the management Of State affairs. II
says;
"Now, let us see whether this ad.
ministration has been the most eco.
nomical or not. The State levy fol-
taxes under Governor Leedy is four
and one-tenth mills for each year.
Under Governor Humphreys last
term 1t was less than four mills.
The balance in the treasury at the
close Of the first fiscal year under
Leedy was 1858, 1894; under Hum.
phrey, $46l,5O2.4l. Leedy at close
OF second fiscal year, $S92, 5000;
under Humphrey, 727,162.51.
"Here we have a lower tax lew
under Humphrey, and almost twice
as much left at the close Of the year
as is left under the much.vaunted
Leedy. And remember how we Pop.
ulists roasted the Humphrey admin
istration for its corruption, ETC., etc.
II that was justltiable, what are we
not justified in saying Of the exrava-
gance and corruption Of the Leedy
administration
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

The city council in raising W. H.
Eicholtz to the rank Of admiral and
presenting him with a star has slight
ly infringed on Dewey's honors but
then man who barefooted will
march two burglars to jail requires
Just as much nerve as did Dewey to
stand on the bridge Of the Olympia
and with good fleet Of war vessels
pound the stufling out Of the Spanish
gunboats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

It is said that the operation of the
new stamp tax will put an end to the
practice Of endeavoring to conceal
the purchase price Of a piece of prop
erty, stating it at "one dollar and
other valuable considerations" The
full consideration will have to be set
forth in order that the instrument
may bear the proper number Of
stamps, and that the purpose and in
tent o. the tax lay may not be evaded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

Herington Times: The ABILENE
REFLECTOR published double column
editorial last week showing how Con-
gresham Vincent voted on different
war measures last spring. 1t shows
that on every question he was op-
posed to the policy of the administra-
ton, either voting on the wrong side
or failing to vote at all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

The Boy Orator has made sorry
spectacle as war hero. As soon as
the peace protocol had been signed
and hostilities suspended there were
clamorous demands for the many vol
unteer regiments to be mustered out
Of the service. Among these was the
Third Nebraska, commanded by
Colonel William J. Bryan. Governor
Holcomb Of Nebraska naturally es-
poused the cause Of his regiment,
and after importuning the president
at long range for its release finally
went to Washington and made an ap-
peal in person. In the meantime the
colonel Of the Third conveyed init
nations to the public that his enforced
service with its requirement of silence
on political subjects was a great
hardship upon him and that he was
becoming rapidly surcharged with
eloquence which needs must find vent.
1t is a relief to know that he has not
been released. As he dragged into
the army at the very close Of hostil-
tiles so let him stay until the end Of
the mastering out. He wanted to be
a spectacular hero-give him enough
NJ II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

The News coarse abuse Of the Re.
publican party's candidates will make
no friends for the opposition ticket.
When Emil Grosser was a Democrat
IL praised over him as one OF the
county's most estimable young men.
Now that he is a Republican it abuses
and vilifes him in a manner that is
disgusting even to its own followers.
Keep it up. You will simply make
Emil's majority larger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
Populist Debauchery.

Scandal, corruption, incompetency,
indecency-again and again it is dem
onstrated that these are the charac-
teristics Of the Populist administers
ton OF state offices and institutions.
The spoils system never ran to SO
disastrous extremes as it does in Pop
ulist hands. Offices Of sacred trust,
where high character and special
training and ability are required, are
filled by the Populist administration
with their relatives, personal friends
and partisan followers and the result
is shameful abuse and wrong.
The State Insane asylum at Topeka
with its 800 poor unfortunate patients,
200 Of them women, is maintained at
great cost to the peopleCof the State
who have tender interest in those
patients and Indignantly resent any
cruelty, inhumanity or neglect they
may suffer. To put brutal, immoral,
ignorant and incompetent politicians
in charge OF that institution ia an nm.
speakable crime.
Truly, kindness, human sympa-
thy and love" which should be the
watchwords in such an institution
became hollow mockery under the
rule Of this gang Of debauched politi-
clans backed by the incompetent
board OF charities and the political
thimble-rigger, John W. Leedy.-
[Leavenworth Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

About the meanest, cheapest, small
est individual on Nov, 9 will be the
man in Fragrant Hill township who
thought he could defeat the Republic
can state ticket by stealing the seats
at Republican picnic. The poor
deluded partisan probably thought
he was serving bis party but instead
be was only advertising bis own pow
erty Of soul.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

1t was Republican administration
that saved every old soldier who gets
a pension the expense Of paying for
cashing his pension check. 1
amounted to hundreds Of thousands
Of dollars for the old soldiers an.
nually. The boys won't forget It.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
How About Groceries?

Do you want fresh, nice goods at
bottom pricesP We have them. Our
stock is new and comprises all kinds
Of staple and fancy groceries and
canned goods, and we make prices
that cannot be beaten. Do not make
any mistake but buy where you can
do the best-that is on North Broad
way, Abilene, at
A. I. MUNROE's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

"Coin" Harvey having been put in
charge Of the Democratic campaign
we may expect to hear from our old
friends, "Bloody Brides" Waite,
"Cyclone" Davis, 'Sockless" Simp.
son, "Silver Dick" Bland, "Sister"
Lease and others Of the old guard.
What a nicknamed gang to run
great party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
]. B. CASE 4 co.

was not pleasant for him there, and
and now Michigan don't suit. Maybe
he would like to have nice socialist
heaven created for his own especial
beneft-a place where someone else
would do all the work and he could
have all the fun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

There are 46i Republicans In the penaten-
tiary and only 13S popullsts and Democrats.
1.-The News.
Yes, sir, that's the place we send
all our criminals. The Pops elect
and appoint theirs to public Offices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.
STATE TICKET.

For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM h, SMITH,
OF Wyandotte.
For Governor,
W, n. STANLEY,
Of Sedgwlck,
For Lieutenant Governor,
II, H. RICHTER,
Of Morris,
lFor Secretary OF State
g. A. CLARK,
OF Geary,
For State Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES,
OF Ness,
For State Auditor,
GEO. 4, 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, 1898-10-13

Kane announced early in the cam.
palgn that his official duties would
prevent him from making canvass
but we notice that he is tearing him.
self away to make speeches now. He
knows things are desperate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

Hutchinson News; 1t Is said that
Mr.. Boyle challenged Mr.. Burton to a
joint debate. Mr.. Boyle wants a
crowd and wants it bad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

The bills for a Populist meeting in
Fragrant Hill say: "R. H. Kane will
address the people. Come and stay
all day" Bobby evidently intends to
explain all his official record.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

Mr.. Vincent's war record is receiv-
ing condemnation on every hand. He
has been tried and found wanting as
q representative Of the Fifth district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

The Fifth district does not believe
in hauling down the flag viucent's
non-expansion doctrine does not
suit it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
coUN ry TICKET.

For Clerk OF tho District Court,
GEORGE II, SMITH.
For County Attorney,
SAMUEL s. SMITH.
For County Superintendent,
7. J, REXR0AT.
For Probate Judge,
J. A. HOPKINS.
For Representative,
EMIL GROssER.
For County High School Trustees,
0. L, THlSLER,
JOHN GOODWIN,
For Commissioner Ord District,
NJ, LOWE,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

Vincent helped Spain by opposing
the war measures. Do you want him
for congressman
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

Speaking of challenges, maybe the
Pop candidate for representative
would like to challenge Emil Grosser.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13
We Know Our Shoes
FROM the LEATHER UP.
knnuy What kind Of materials are in them.
lAIIUW Whether they are the proper shape
hem because they are made for US.

M places US In the best position give you satisfaction Our shoes
more service than the ordinary and knowing them as we do we can
every shoe we sell give you for wear shape and
elegance that can't be matched anywhere '''f~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

We will show you
largest stock of shoes
in Dickinson county,
best quality and shoes
to fit, prices within the
reach of all.
w. w. DAVIS,
Blue Front Shoe Store,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-13

We Ni have few of those 200 and AN ladies,
fShoes in broken lots in Sizes O. 2l-2 and 10 ony at
|Soc par yet these while you for they won't last
We also have lot of broken odd lots of Misses Shoes
IL to = which were formerly so and 200 pair which
we are closing out at 08c pair.
We have everything imaginable in Shoes and make
Especially Of medium priced goods.
we sell the pest Ladies' genuine Kangaroo Calf Shoe
in the world for $50 and stand behind everv pair Of them
lhey are made tor us and made right They come in
all toes, lace and button
We want trade and will you right give YOUR mouey worth
ana anything that is not right we will make right.
Yours to please,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of Elizabeth Rose, Canton; on
their own motion by counsel john G..
Streb and others granted leave to file
answer to petition for sale Of real estate.
Estate of Catherine Boiia, Washington
township; application to appoint guar
dian filed, notice ordered.
Assignment of Leonard W. Denious,
New Berlin, private sale of real estate
ordered, report of sale filed, deed ordered.
Estate of John g. Hahn, Paris town
ship; commission ordered to take deposi-
tions Of witness to will.
Estate Of George Roseman, Massillon
application to probate will continued.
Etate of Isaac Harding, Canton
William Wagner appointed administrator,
Estate of Catherine PAUL., Massillon
will admitted to probate.
Estate of Peter PAUL., Massillon, will
filed for probate.
Estate Of Joseph Gretter, Bethlehem
township; Inventory aud appraisement
filed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
QUIET WEDDING.

A quiet wedding took place near Osna-
bug Sunday morning at 1l;4o, at
the residence of the grooms parents,
Rev. Jacob Werlich and wife, uniting in
the bonds Of matrimony Mr.. Sylvanus
Werlich Of Osnaburg and Miss Norah
Fockler of Canton. The ceremony was
performed by William II. Quin Of All
High street, Canton, the presence OF the
friends of the contracting parties. After
congratulations were offered, sumptu-
Gus dinner was served. The bride and
groom are two very worthy young people
and held in high esteem by their many
friends and neighbors, and for the present
will make their home with the groom S
parenss at their beautiful home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
NIT are the only pills 10 take
tIOOu . fIliS with Hoods sarsaparilla.
LOVE Him.
Regard in Which the Eighth
Ohio Boys
HOLD MAJOR WEYBRECHT
From His own Means He Provided For The
Wants of the Sick and Wounded and
Tenderly Cared For His I'm
fortunate Comrades.

The following appeared in the Youngs
town Vindicator of yesterday: "PrivatC
Sullivan of Co. X, Eighth Ohio, who was
In the campaign before Santiago and
who, with the balance of his company
and regiment, under the most severe
hardships, was in the city today visiting
friends. Private Sullivan was one VINO
withstood to an extraordinary degree Of
resistance the perils Of fever and famine
that had to be encountered in Cuba. He
says that he is feeling exceedingly vel
and is enjoying his furlough.
"In speaking of Major Charles q
wey brecht of the Eighth, Private Sulli
van Is most enthusiastic in his praise
He says the devotion of Major Weybrecht
to the men of the Eighth was some
thing that they never can and never will
forget. He says that Major Weybr;cht
not only spent his own money to see
that the sick and wounded were provided
with every delicacy that could be pur,
chased, but that he borrowed money on
his own account that he might supply
their wants. We had no tobacco until he
bought it for us, ;" said Private Sullivan,
land then he supplied 400 men out of hi:
own pocket tell you Major weybrecht
is one of Gods noblenen and any of the
boys in the Eighth Ohio will tell you the
same. think If the boys Of the Eighth
Ohio could have the say SO, there is nc
Office too great or too high for Major
Weybrecht."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
BEAR THIS IN MIND.
IL Will Save You Many Dollar and
Lots Of Trouble.

After trying remedies that helped you
When you have tried cures that
didn't.
When you are completely stuck in
despair.
When your poor back still aches.
Because yon don't get down 10 causes.
If you toss all night racked with pain.
If you cannot bend over or straighten
up,
Depend upon it, it's your kidn ays.
Kidney disorder rarely leaves Of its
own accord.
The tenant must be evicted.
Doan's Kidney Pills do not compro-
mise
Or arrange for new lease.
They cure all kidney complaints
This Is their mission and they fulfill 1t.
Read how they fulfilled 1t in the case
of this Canton citizen:
Mr.. John Ritterspaugh, of No. 6e
Lawrence Ave, says: 81 enlisted in the
10th Reg Co, A, Ohio VOL, and served
in it during the civil war for four years
and three months. Since then / have
been troubled with kidney complaint
the hardships and exposures no doubt
being the cause Of it My back ached &c
oCNCiClJ blhb n Ield w BlTO UP anu ~
home no matter how much work had
on my hands. When STOPPING over ]
could hardly straighten up, with catches
in the small OF my back or kidneys that
were 80 sharp that they caused me to
sink down. And accompanying this
there was a distressing and annoying
urinary weakness. took medicines fol
it of various kinds, but without any
lasting benefit. At last l used Doan'i
Kidney Pills what had heard and
read induced me to 20 to Durbin, Wright
Co.'s drug store for them. Now i car
say myself and have the proof for 1t, all
the old symptoms passed away and
feel first class and gained In weight. My
appetite is better than II has been fol
years"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by al
dealers, price 30 cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y, sols
agents for the Unitsd States.
Remember thu name D0AN's and take
no Substitute.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
Deafness CANNOT BE Cured

by local applications as they canno
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There Is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhsmed con.
dition of the mucous lining Of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have rumbling sound OF
imperfect hearing, and when II is entire.
ly closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to Its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever, nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which Is nothing but an In
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case OF Deafness (caused by catsrrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
y, J. CHENEY 4 co., Props.
Toledo, o.
pNSoId BY Druggists. 75c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
COLONEL BRYAN SHOCKS
The Regulars BY Stating His Undis
guised Opinion.
TOO MUCH SOCIAL DIFFERENCE
Between the Ohicers and the Enlisted Men
According to the Opinion of the Gal.
liant Leader of Democracy
Wants His Sick Soldiers
Sent Home,

Washington, September ga (Special.) }
My experience In the army has
Taught me that there is too great a
difference between the social standing Of
the officers and the enlisted men,"
This statement is alleged TO have heen
made by Col. W. ]. Bryan to a colonel, of
the regular army and 1t fairly took the
breath away from regular army men to
whom it was reported. 1t was rude
shock to army traditions. The Nebraska
cClonels sentiment was characterized as
mutiny, anarchy and communism. The
officer who told the story said:
II WIS not sure that understood Col
Bryan, and looked at him interroga-
lively. Col. Bryan repeated the statement
very deliberately, adding:
"This difference in social standing is q
great mistake, for private soldier is just
as good as an offlcer."
Governor Holcomb stated that no
representations had been made concern
ing the attitude of Col. Bryan personally,
and he could not say whether the colonel
would seek to resign or to secure fur
Tough. can know concerning his plans
is that he will rejoin his regiment"
1t appears that Col. Bryan's mission
to Washington was to cooperate with Gov.
Holcomb of Nebraska to have the mem
bers of his regiment who are disabled by
diseass sent to their homes to recover.
This, it is said, they would speedily do
because of the difference between the
climate of Florida and Nebraska There
is nothing criminal in this or meritina
Republican ridioule and falsehood about
Colonel Bryan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
MARLBORO BOY
Writes From New York, and Thinks
That NJ jOr Weybrecht Should
Be Elected.

An old Marlboro tow nship boy who is
In the east writes 60 a Canton friend as
follows;
New York, September &c.
John @. Harmony, Canton, Ohio.
My Dear Friend:--I see by the press
that you are still in the harness, battling
for goo1 old Democracy II the 1895 brand
also note with pleasure that Alliance
furnishes your candidate for congress In
Major Weybrec Unless the voters
there have lost their reason entirely,
know the gallant major will be elected.
Living as do in this hutbed Of gold and
aristooracy, IL does me good to see my old
native county battle so earnestly for
humanity. Let me hear from you occa-
sionally.
Your sincere friend and schoolmate,
ED. r. GIBERSON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
PERMITS To MARRY.

Frank B. Camron and Laura Schlicher
Beach City.
Alfred Ssuer and Minnie b. McKin
ney, Canton.
Ezrn r. Hubley and Oman A. Fulmer
Cairo.
Sylvanus Werlich and Nora Fookler
Osnaburg.
Peter Mathis and Rena B. Barnhart
Osnaburg.
Joseph #. Rebillot and Helen W
Wernet, Canton.
William A. Jack and L. Mary Ander
son, Canton.
William O. Sponseller and Laura A
Loutzenheiser, Louisville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-09-29
], WHITING
Meets at Leet Jnia and Decides That
the Campaign Shall Be
Run by j Whiting.

County Chairman Allen Carnes aud
Mr.. G. G. Bow, preliminary manager,
but now superseded, went to Leetonia
yesterday where they were met by com.
mittees from various parts of the district,
to outline plan o. campaign in the in.
terest of Young afraid of his job
Tayler. Chairman Cares and Manager
de funCto Bow were In the custody of Pro-
prietor ]. Whiting, of the Republican
machine. ]. whiting took charge Of the
meeting and outlined a plan of cam.
psign, which was adopted by order of j.
Whiting. 1T was agreed, on motion OF
J. Whiting, that the whole thing should
be- left to j. Whiting, the central and dis,
trict commit ittees to con- tinue to exist but
without hope Of reward. All emoluments
were voted to j. Whiting. The chair.
men of all the state committees that have
anything to do with politics in tits sec.
tion, who are ]. Whiting, were present
and concurred.
]. Whiting brought Chairman Csrnes
and Out-of-it Bow home on the night
train, took them by the hand and led
them to the Mckinley block. He put
one of them in the rear Office, one in the
middle Office and took the front Office
himself Up to press time this arrange.
ment had not been ch anged.