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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Straight Talk for FusioniSts.

Marysville News: The organization
that writes Democrat at the head OF q
Populist ticket or Populist at the head
Of Democrat ticket has business to
complain when the dealer writes but.
ter on the tub that is filled with oleo-
margarine. A hybrid ticket made
out OF all sorts has no business com.
planning Of authorizations in food, The
candidate that surrendered his own
principles in exchange for the endorse
ment and votes OF another and differ.
ent political party, has no business
making an argument against bribery.
A voter who supports candidate who
has surrendered or exchanged his
political faith in order to obtain that
vote, has no right to expect honesty
in that candidate after election. When
a party swaps its votes for offices it
belongs in the same class with the in
dividual who sells his vote for pieces
Of silver. Unsuccessful fusion never
promoted honesty in any community.
Successful fusion never gave honest
administration to any State. Bar
gains conceived in sin; bargains that
that abandon principle and suppress
political faith, or exchange them for
votes are not and cannot be made the
foundation for honest government,
and we have no right to expect honest
government from them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Railroad Men ATE for Stanley.

Emporia Gazette: Yardmaster H.
B. Morse and Switchman John Wis.
meyer said yesterday that not a man
had refused to join the Stanley and
Richter Railroad Mems Campaign
club. The organization will be COM
pleted at a meeting called for Wednes'
day or Thursday night Every effort
will be made to make this one Of the
strongest clubs in the county The
Santa Fe Middle Division band from
Newton will come here on Stanley day
day and the club will turn out In a
body for the parade and speaking
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Poor Dickinson!

Every American can lift up his
voice in patriotic rejoicing at the last
statement blythe bureau Of statistics
Of the treasury department This
statement shows an excess OF exports
over imports for the seven months
ending with July Of $Sl7, ls2,S6l.
This total is the more astonishing
when contrasted with the similar ex-
cess Of our export trade for 1897 OF
$54, 1871, 1OS and for 1896 of $9O,565,-
677. In the midst Of war there has
been achieved this amazing increase
in the surplus Of what we sell over
what we buy. 1t is a golden augury
Of the new era Of commercial develop
ment and Of domestic industry that
dawns upon this country at the ad'
vent Of peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Webb McNall has new wrinkle in
bis speech this year. He rampages
up and down the stage awhile telling
what great things he is doing for
Kansas in insurance lines and threat
ening vengeance on any compsny u.s.
ing Clarkson's rate book. (They all
use it.) Then he comes to the eli
max. This warfare Of mine" he de-
clares, "has been useless unless II
has saved the people money. Have
insurance rates been reduced in this
town% "Yes," replies man in the
audience who has been hired to re-
spond and has rehearsed his lesson.
"How muchP" asks McNall. "Ten
per cent" comes the pat answer from
the same man. The audience cheers,
McNall bows his blushing acknowl.
edgements and retires. The man
who answered him calls around later
and gets y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Mary Meyer left for Cleveland
Ohio.
Miss Florence Moore left for Bald
win to enter Baker University.
John O'Neil, of Willowdale, was a
pleasant REFLECTOR caller. He is
suffering from rheumatism.
Miss Mary Kaufman has been quite
i'll with malarial fever since her re-
turn from Chicago but is improving
Frank Smith, Woodbine's popular
stockman and miller, was in town to-
day between trains on his way to
Junction City.
G. M. Lowry has returned to En-
poria and is at work in the State
Normal school. He is one OF Dickin-
sons brightest students and bound to
succeed.
Miss Madge Pierce. the efficient
bookkeeper for the woOdOine Hard
ware company for the last two years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Deeinnius Of the Ind.

This is what ". L. Costigan, Of
Ottawa, one Of the leading Populist
workers for many years and running
q Populist paper now, says editor
tally:
1.-THE outward appearances Of the
Peoples party organization is the
same as Of old. But sad change
has really taken place. In the breast
Of the individual member all conf.
dence and respect for it has gone.
There Is no enthusiasm. All IS dis
trust and disgust. No more the long
array OF farmers with banners, and
bands and flags, filled with hope
and faith, come pouring into the
towns to give Governor Leedy an
audience. They realize that the Abb.
lene platform on which he was elect
ed stands as uniulflled today as II 9
Republican governor had beer
elected.
"Gloom and despair have come with
defeated hopes. Leedy stands con
victed by the Abilene platform o.
scarlet treason. Everywhere are tt
be found sincere Populists, men who
have labored and spent their money
| for the cause, who now believe Leedy
to be common boodler-a railroad
tool.
"What is the result. Empty
benches greet Leedy wherever hi
goes. 1t began at Valley Falls
and follows him over the State. Al
Hutchinson it was so discouraging tina
be stayed in his room. He said h
was too sick to appear, and lpresum'
he told the truth"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

j. r. Burton said Saturday night at
Kansas City that he met a Louisiana
man who told him that he Travelled
over 200 miles to vote for Bryan, and
that since the breaking out Of the war
with Spain he trsmbled to think what
might have been the result had Bryan
been elected. As far as he could OBJ
serve, Mr.. Burton said, every Demo
crat and Populist was glad away
down in his heart that Mckinley was
elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
The Whole Ticket.

The county is afflicted with . few
Republicans Of the sort who are not
certain to vote the whole ticket. They
have been responsible for the election
Of Populist candidates in the past
simply because they scratched one or
two Republicans. In most instances
it was because Of no dissatisfaction
with the Republican candidate but
simply for the reason that the other
man was "good fellow" The effect
was the same as though they had
knitted candidate out Of political in
tention. 1t is mighty poor way to
build up party. 1t can never
make any party strong HAD
the Republicans Of this county
not acted thus there would be q
Republican in every office in the
court house. And then what a cam
paign would result! This year is the
time to stop such methods. There
are more Republicans in Dickinson
county than Populists il all will vote
the ticket straight. There should be
such a solid vote that no man on the
ticket will have five votes more than
any other man on it. That will mean
victory all along the line from road
overseer to governor. The Republi-
cans deserve to win this year. They
have splendid ticket and fine and
enthusiastic organization. All that
is. needed is loyal earnest work on the
part Of the members OF the party in
every precinct.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

That a protective tariff does not
prevent the growth of our export
trade ought to be too well known to
need proof, but in case we still have
a few Free Traders in our vicinity
who need proof, the following facts
concerning our exports to Canada for
the first II months Of the fiscal year
1897, when the Wilson tariff law was
in effect, and for the first II months
Of the fiscal year 1898, under Dingley
tariff law, are given: "During the
former period, we sold Canada $751;
S7O,S25 worth Of goods and during
the latter period $40, 25l, 1928, differ
ence in favor Of protection Of nearly
ten million dollars"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Facts on National Prosperity

Gold reserve, 19,320,372, the
largest on record. III. s. Treasury
Report.
Bank clearings for last month the
heaviest ever known in August.
- [Dun's Report.
Failures in August the fewest in
any month for five years. Dun's
Report.
Ratio of defaulted liabilities in
August failures 26.5 per cent smaller
than in any previous month. -[Dun's
Report.
Business larger than in the very
best periods Of previous years ant
still heavily increasing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Democrats Should Not Criticise.

In view Of the criticisms by the
Bryan Democracy Of the conduct Of
the war, the conditions in the field
and the camps, lack Of hospital and
medical attention, etc., the neglect
Of representatives Of this party in con-
gress to take proper precautions
against the possibility Of such crimes
or blunder is rather remarkable.
During the last days Of the late con-
gressional session Chairman Boutelle
introduced a bill to organize a hos
pital corps, which was defeated
through the efforts Of leading Demo-
Gratis. Chairman Hull Of the military
committee introduced the following
resolutions:
Resolved. That the house commit
tee on military affairs has power to
sit during the adjournment Of con-
gress and make such investigation as
to the organization and equipment
Of all branches Of the army as 1t may
deem advisable and report to the
next session Of congress.
Mr.. Hull was asked by Congress-
man Dockery, the "watch dog OF the
treasury" whether there was any
provision for the expenses Of the COM
mittee. Mr.. Hull answered that
there was no appropriation and that
the resolution would permit the COM
mittee to 60 at any time to any Of the
military camps or to the front to in
vestigate the conduct Of the war, but
it would be at their own expense.
The resolution, Notwithstanding this
explanation, was defeated by Demo-
cratic objections.
Both these measures proposed by
Republican committees and defeated
by Democrats were good and useful
and ought to have been adopted by
congress. -[Capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Congressman Vincent voted against
the war revenue ill. He did not
want America to whip Spain unless
it could do it with irredeemable paper
currency. With whole congress
made up Of that kind Of "patriots"
Cervera's fleet would be anchored in
the Hudson river and Blanco would
be having bull fights in the White
House grounds. The Fifth district
does not endorse Mr.. Vincent's
methods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The Monitor has reduced its sub.
scription price to 30 cents a year.
That is enough for it and all it ever
should have charged. 1t is only half
the size of the WEEKLY REFLECTOR
and paper that breaches discourage
ment and calamity is dear at any
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15


Mr.. Norris had q perfect right to bring this
suit in any county where Mr. Gaines paper
circulates-[ Monitor.
OF course he had the fright" no.
body denies or doubts it. But he
could not bring the case except BY
consent of the county attorney and
we venture to say that in not another
county in the State except Dickinson
under its present Pop attorney would
a county attorney bring case OF this
kind which should be tried in Saline.
1t is not very often that county Off
cial will subject his constituents to a
chance Of increased taxes unnecessar-
ily. Poor Dickinson!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

has resigned her position and has
gone to her home in junction City.
J. A. Hopkins, Republican candi-
date for probate Judge, was in town.
He is making friends for himself and
the ticket wherever he goes and pro.
poses to keep it up. He will be
winner. )
A. l.. Reese, son OF G. NJ. Reese, OF
Acme, has gone to jerome, Ariz., to
accept a position with United Verde
Copper Mining company as assistant
assayer Of samples. Mr.. Reese is
graduate Of the Salina Normal college
and deserves to succeed.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Hawk and FAM
lily left today for Lawrence where
they will make their home. They
are among the "old settlers" Of the
city and have hosts Of friends who are
sincerely sorry to have them depart,
though wishing them much pros
perity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Topeka Capital; J. B. Case, Of
Abilene, chairman Of the Republican
committee Of Dickinson county, was
in Topeka yesterday Mr.. Case says
that the Republicans Of Dickinson
have put up q particularly strong
ticket, and will carry the county. He
also says that Calderhead will carry
Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The Democrats are now praislng
John Sherman because be is against
Alger; a short time ago they were
abusing him because he was against
Bryan. Anything to down the Re-
publicans' is still the Democracy's
battle cry.l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The Dickinson county attorney Is sore on
the ABILENE REFLECTOR, and his latest ukase
Is to the effect that 1t shall have no more
news from his shop.-[Capital
But the news goes on as usual
Our Pop attorney is not The Whole
Thing so much as he thinks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Z. c. Crary, formerly of Dickinson
county but now publisher Of the Mar
quette Tribune, has been nominated
by the Republicans Of Mcpherson
county for probate judge. He will
make a strong candidate and capa-
Bile officer. We hope he will be elect
cd by large majority
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Wanted. . report Of Populist
promise fulfilled. Address Dickinson
county Populist central committee.

W. E. Stanley: ii, too, deplore q
partisan discussion Of the war, but
the opposition has made 1t SO. and II
were are TO be blamed for alleged
mismanagement, we should also have
the glory Of the successes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

. Bowersock turned very neat
point in his Lawrence speech. He
declared that only two men in the
world had given public expression to
the belief that Mckinley was a weak
man. One was the Spanish minister
De LONE, who was sent home in dis.
grace, and the other was John W.
Leedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The queen Of Holland graciously
allowed her subjects to wear their
hats in her presence because Of hot
sun. What fun Kansas would have
with a queen who thought herself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Yellow journalism in Abilene re-
ceived decided setback at the hands
Of DR.. Steelsmith. There are some
people in this town who won't stand
1t to be lied about by sensational
nonoro
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Allen county has record to be
proud of. The Populist party never
elected but one county officer in the
county, and his official record was SO
rank that he did not dare to ask for
denomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The News is throwing out slurs at
prominent Republican leaders be-
cause they did not enlist. All, how
many Of the robust members Of the
News family enlisted in this war or
anv other WARP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Congressman Vincent voted against
every important war measure and
did all he could to embarrass the
president. Fine representative for
the loyal Fifth district, he is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Topeka Capital: The ABILENE Re-
rLEcroR appears to contain just as
much local as it did before the county
attorney decreed that 1t should have
no more news from bis place Of BUSH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.
STATE TICKET,

----~
For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM X, SMITH.
OF Wyandotte.
For Governor,
W. +. STANLEY,
of Sedgwick.
For Lieutenant Governor,
II. Il. RICHTER,
OF Morris,
For Secretary Of State
G. A, CLARK,
Of G6ary.
For State Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES,
OF Ness.
For State Auditor,
GEO. +, 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, 1898-09-15

A working congress can only be Sc
cured by electing Republican men,
bers. 1t is good business policy to
do it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

King Wheat Of 1899 is getting his
crown in shape by the rains OF Sep.
TENDER, 1898.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The blacklist and most shameful
record in connection with the l.eedy
administration Is McNall's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The way to stand by Mckinley is to
help elect a congressman who will
work with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Where is Mr.. Lewelling in this
campaign Does he too want Leedy
beatenp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Leedy's eye may have been made
sick by his winking it at the other
fellow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
CoUN rY TICKET.

For Clerk Of the District Court,
GEORGE II. SMITH,
For County Attorney,
SAMUEL s. SMITH.
For County Superintendent,
T. j. REXROAT.
For Probate Judge,
j, A. HOPKINS,
For Representative,
EMIL GROSSER,
For County High School Trustees.
0. l.. TlllSLER,
JOHN GOODWIN,
For Commissioner Ord District,
NJ. LOWE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The Kansan, Mr.. Goforth, who
wants a release from Montana
prison should be allowed to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

SES&2SxM
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, CAPEs, SILKS,
TRIMMINGS, MITTENs, HOSIERY, UN.
DERwEAR, BLANKETS, CLOTH.
ING, HATS, Gaps, GLOVES,
SHOES, TRUNKS AND
NOTIONs,
No Greater Values can be had than we are now offering
for Fall and Winner wear.
In every department is seen the effect OF
that careful buying that insures to you good
honest goods at very low prices. Prices can
not be quoted on all goods or qualities fully
Explained on paper, still the following prices
Twill give you an idea of what we will do for
lyou.
Spoos of Carks best thread for. rs
Saxony yarn, all colors, per skein. o5
Ice wool large balls black white .OS
Embroidered table covers, each. 4O
Heavily fringed white dress scarfs. 80
Full size fine quality bed spreads. 30
Hand rolled cotton batting per ROLL. oS
Ladies s5c heavy fleece lined hose per l6
Heavy wool Yelling per yard 10
McC paper patterns perfect 10 M higher than 10
Simpsons best prints, per :....'. 40
&c unbeached muslin, 40
Wooden brocade dress goods III
All wool dress sutings yard 20
We have styles of wool dress goods comprising all the lat
est novelties ranging price from s7c yard There no
advance anything this line and many goods less price than
last season.
Misses Union suits, all sizes per suit. 20
Chden wool underwear all kinds starting garment o5
Mems heavy cashmere Suits per suit. ...'4oo
Mems heavy wool pants per pair
Mems rubber lined duck coats each. ...'loo
Boys piece suits start at per suit
Boys all WOOL heavy knee pants per pair ~ ana ~
Mems fur hats all shapes and colors each 40
Mems fine hose in black or tan, pair. 40
Mens heavy mixed underwear per garment. 20
Mems heavy fleece lined underwear garment 40
Boys heavy mixed underwear, all sizes per garment 20
Chdren and Misses heavy school shoes start at palr 30
Chidre and Misses dress shoes start at per 40
Infants fine Shoes per pair from 70 l'zo
Ladies heavy Shoes per pair from 10 l''o
Ladies' fine calf shoes, per
Ladies fine kid shoes all styles prices tor the oes'
Mems oil grain congress shoes, best quality per
Mems fine calf skin boots per pair.
Mems fine grades and styles for the best maze
Boys heavy oil grain congress- best quality per 40
Boys dress shoes FROM |" zV
Buying in large quantities direct from
the manufacturers, gives us the low price we
make to you on frstcIass merchandise.
Every article you buy of US is always
satisfactory in quality and price,
It's your moneys worth you expect ana
5 you'll get it if you buy your goods OF US.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, CAPEs, SILKS,
TRIMMINGS, MITTENs, HOSIERY, UN.
DERwEAR, BLANKETS. CLOTH.
ING, HATS, CAPS, GLOVES,
SHOES, TRUNKS AND
NOTIONs,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Buying in large quantities direct from
the manufacturers, gives us the low price we
make to you on frstcIass merchandise.
Every article you buy of us is always
satisfactory in quality and price,
It's your moneys worth you expect and
you'll get it if you buy your goods OF US.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

ness.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-24
Attitude of the Press.

~ HE New York Herald's poll Of
four hundred and ninety-eight
of the country's leading news
papers shows a majority of the republic
can press in favor of expansion. while
ahe greater part of the democratic press
IL opposed to Il. Taking the country
by sections. only in the South is the
majority found in the anti-expansion
column. In the West and in the Mid
die States. II the Herald's returns are
correct. twice as many OF the leading
newspapers favor expansion as oppose
1t. while in New England the majority.
though large. Is not so great as in
the other W sections. oddly enough.
every leading newspaper in Florida is
found in the expansion column. but this
is offset in Georgia. where all the prom
inent journals are opposed to expan-
sion. Virginia also reports all leading
newspapers supporting expansion, while
the reverse is found in both North
Carolina and South Carolina. or all
the other states. only Utah. Idaho and
Rhode Island are unanimous. and in
each of these states the papers advo-
cate expansion. New York and Penn
eylvania each shows a majority Of two
30 one for expansion. while Massachu-
sets is almost evenly divided. only a
bare majority being for expansion.
New Jersey. toe. only just gets into the
expansion column. while Maine just cs-
capes being unanimously opposed to
territorial expansion. Taking the poll
tics of the newspapers into considera-
tion. the inquiry shows that practical
~ FIVE 10 one OF the leading republic
can journals are advocates Of expan-
sion. while. nearly three influential
democratic organs oppose the policy for
each n that favors II.