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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

A good deal Of solicitude is being
wasted over the transportation Of the
captured Spanish soldiers home via a
Spanish steamship line. To say, as
one steamship man said to areporter,
that the Spanish company would
have been glad to do the job for moth
ing, since it would enable Spain to
get safe conduct to her ports for lot
Of ships that are now rotting in Mex.
lean ports, to be converted into war
ships after arrival, and that the
"whole scheme was brilliant, dash
ing one, worthy Of subtle Spanish
diplomacy" is a trihe ridiculous.
Uncle Samuel knows what be is
doing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The Forthcoming per cent United
States bonds are now being bid for by
brokers at 104 or over, and trans
actions of considerable magnitude,
for the delivery Of the bonds "when
issued" have been made at at this
figure. The issue price having been
par, these sales represent an advance
Of A per cent even before the bonds
are in the hands Of the successful
small subscribers. The profit goes to
the people-not to the syndicates as
under the Democratic administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
Richter's War Record.

Some Of the Populist papers con-
tinue to say that there is no soldier
on the Republican state ticket DO
they forget Harry Richter Of Council
Grove. nominee for lieutenant gov
ernorP He is q candidate Of whom
the Eighth district is especially proud.
He ran away from home in 1868 and
Joined the forces engaged in repelling
the raid along the Ohio river by John
Morgan. One of his companions in
this expedition was Frank Doster'
now chief Of the supreme court OF
Kansas.
In the fall of the same year Richter
secured the consent Of his parents
and enlisted in the One Hundred and
Twenty-third Indiana regiment
known as "Hovey's Babies" being
at that time few weeks over the age
of 16.
This regiment was with Sherman
all through the Atlanta campaign
and it was under fire exactly ITO days
from first to last.
Richter was in the battles oil
Charleston, Tenn, Resaca, Buzzard's
Roost, New Hope Church, Culp's
Farm, Atlanta, Kenesaw, Jones
borough, Spring Hill, Franklin, Nash
Vile, TT. Anderson, Wilmington and
Kingston.
At Kenesaw Richter had his hand
torn and broken by mimic ball, but
he lost only five days from the regl
ment and that was his total absence
from duty during his whole enlist
ment.
He served until August following
the close of the war and was ther
honorably mustered out OF the service
with his regiment.
On the back Of his discharge is this
note by the commanding officer
"Cbaracter-Brave, cheerful ant
obedient soldier"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

A woman in Southern Kansas who
has evidently grown tired Of scandal
mongers publishes this card over her
signature: III certain parties who
work early and late for the church
would spend the same amount Of time
on their knees asking the Lord to
either put seal on their tongues or
take them out OF the world, their
time would be better employed. The
Lord is not bought"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
An exchange remarks:

An exchange remarks; "lf a news
paper man knew how many knocks he
receives behind his back he would
adopt another calling" remarked a
citizen the other day. The citizen
was mistaken. The newspaper man
who succeeds must expect to be ma
ligned by every law breaker swindler
and hypocrite, every carping critic
and every lover Of notoriety who is
ignored, and in fact, by all persons
who do not agree with him on public
and private questions. The news
paper man who expects to 60 through
life without being misrepresented and
unjustly censured should make ar
angements to die when young.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04


A marble bust Of James G. Blaine
was placed in the rotunda Of the
state house at Augusta, Me-, last
Wednesday afternoon. 1t is the work
OF Prof. G. Trentanove, the Italian
sculptor. The bust is gift to the
State and, while the name Of the do
nor is kept secret, it is said to be
Joseph H. Manley. Glorious jim
Blaine! Wouldn't he enjoy being
secretary of state at this period in
the nations history?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

1t is Just as well to remember that
Governor Leedy made speech at the
Populist state convention a month
ago in which he said: 1.-The dilly
daily policy Of the present admins
tration is only plan to continue the
war until after the next election with
the hope Of being placed in power on
the strength Of his war record" And
votes are being asked for MIR. Leedy
for governor from the patriotic Amer
lean citizens who don't believe in that
kind Of talk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
Foresight and Hindsight.

II the Populist statesmen had had
their way in forcing the president to
recognize government existing and
established in Cuba, there would be
petitions now being sent TO Washing
ton by the disgruntled warriors down
there who are impatient to hold the
offices and manage the government.
Instead OF resuming,its ordinary BUSH
ness life, with a revenue system al
already established to meet its ex'
penses Of government, and with good
order restored the instant General
Shaiter took control, Santiago would
probably be in state Of riot today
Carols and bis compatriots would be
in absolute control and the United
States government, having solemnly
recognized the authority Of a Cuban
government which existed only in the
imagination Of the Populists, would
have tied its own hands from the
power Of interference. The Populists
now recognize that the president was
right about it. In justice to them,
it ought to be said that their hind
sight is as good as McKinley's fore
sight. Yet it is lucky that the coun'
try has man Of foresight in the
White house, instead Of Populist.
-TCapital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Ottawa Herald: 1t is a common
thing to hear man deriie the Cuoans
and then add, "They are not worth
the fight we are waging for them ="
The square-toed fact is that we are
in this war because we owed Spain a
licking. We owed it to her for the
Maine; we owed it to her for the Vir'
ginius affair and we owed it to her on
general principles. The Cubans will
be benefited by it because they were
the victims OF the Spanish barbarism
which we are driving out OF Cuba.
Every one is glad Of this. We are
clad that there is this humane ele-
ment in the fight, but the war itself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
Couldn't Fool Capt. 6perry.

Minneapolis Messenger: An effort
is being made by the Populist leaders
to create an impression that Hon. W.
A. Cslderhead is not friend to the
old soldier. In face OF the facts IS
they stand this is a piece Of assump-
ton OF which none but q Populist
could be guilty. Mr.. Calderhead is
himself an old soldier-not one Of the
parade kind, but q soldier who saw
long and arduous service. No man
in the district is personally acquaint-
ed with more OF the old soldiers liv.
Ing in the district than he; and no
one is more intimately acquainted
with their circumstances or more in
sympathy with their deserving than
he Is.
During his previous service in con-
gress and since that time, he has
given ample proof Of the truthiulness
OF this assertion, and all over the dis.
trict are old soldiers who will give
their testimony in his behalf A very
recent instance Of this kind has just
come to our notice.
Capt. Sperry, Of this county, well
known to every old resident, came
into our Office few days ago and
said: 81 have recently been acting
and voting with the Populists in this
county, but I have been approached
by their leaders with stories against
Mr.. Calderhead and have been asked
to lend my influence to the circula'
ton OF statements to the effect that
Mr.. Calderhead Is not friend to the
soldier. l decline to do anything o.
the kind, because know better, end
undetermined work OF this kind is dis
gusting to me. A party which de
ponds for success upon misrepresent
ing opposition candidates is not .
party that l can support. l know
Mr.. Calderhead to be true gentle
man, q hard worker and a genuine
friend to the old soldier and l will
vote for him this fall"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The new catalogue OF the State Uni
versity is just out. 1t shows a fac
ulty Of tfty-seven members and an
enrolment for the present year Of
1902 students from eighteen States
and Territories, the largest attendance
in the history of the institution.
With more generous appropriations,
Kansas University will be the peer
OF all universities in the Middle West.
A copy Of the catalogue will be sent
on application to the Registrar, Law
renee, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
$4OO and $16 so $3.50 at Sters Visit


and navy will lead Alright the diplo-
matte conferences. The nation can
trust McKinley-he is safe and fear
less commander.
The war is ended. 1t has cost mil
lions OF treasure and lives that were
more precious than sll-but it has
teen q glorious step forward in the
nations splendor and will shine as q
level in her history.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The death Of Prince Bismarck takes
another great leader from Europe.
He has for years been the brains OF
the German government just as
Gladstone was Of Great Britain's and
his firm hand on the helm OF the ship
Of state guided wisely and well. A
century does not produce many men
like these two and their life records
are bright ornaments in the history
OF civilization.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Lawrence journal: The State has
paid for attorneys fees during the
Leedy administration, 1872. This
money was paid for work that At
torney General Boyle was elected to
do, and which he is paid for doing.
1t is said that Boyle has protested
against the payment Of these excess
sive fees, and has told the governor
that he could do the work himself.
Now, while Kansas voters are not
from Missouri, they will respectfully
ask that Mr.. Boyle show them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Herington Times: A man who
lives south of Hope came into that
town last week and said he had just
been told that the United States was
at war with some other country and
wanted to know IL it is fact. 1t &C.
Cured to US at the time that the
story was stretched a little, but when
we came to find out that he is a man
who takes no papers we did not won.
der SO much.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
All Ads
Look Alike 10 Me,

The man or woman who says that-or
thinks that-is the man or woman who is
very apt to get the worst of it in search for
values.
We intend our ads to be, and they are an
index of what's occurring in our store. A
newspaper lookingglass that reflects the best
things we've got to offer you.
Do you think we pay good money to adj
vertse high prices? Would advertising pay
US if we didn't offer really unusual good val
ues?
Watch for our ads and read them, they will
prove to be worth your while sooner or later
in dollars and cents, and we want toe. U. B.A.
customer of ours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The Morris county Republicans
have nominated strong ticket, two
names being particularly we'll known
in this district-W. R. Bigham, who
is the candidate for representative,
and &. P. Morehouse, the candidate
for county attorney. The Republic
cans Of Morris are preparing to win a
big victory and will do it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

An exchange says that alcohol will
remove grass stains from summer
clothes. The exchange is right. 1t
will also remove the summer clothes,
and also the spring and autumn and
winter clothes, not only from the one
who drinks it but also from his wife
and family. As remover alcohol
has few equals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The government now contracts to
insure all first class, registered mail
containing $40 and under. The money
will be restored II the letter is lost.
This is in accordance with a new law
which went into effect on the first OF
July. For letters containing more
than that sum, only $40 will be paid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
is one Of chastisement. Every gunner
who has fired a shot has said in his
heart, "That's one for the Maine"

The Kansas soldiers are great
humorists. The regiment at Camp
Alger petitioned the commander for
permission to put in crop Of wheat,
claiming that the boys might as we'll
be doing something while waiting for
orders to move,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Brigadier General J. X. Hudson has
written home to the Topeka folks to
stop sending flannel bands and cake
to the soldiers. He says the govern
ment supplies the bands and the cake
is worthless for soldier food.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The buzzing sound that comes from
the country just now is not caused by
grasshoppers-it is simply the teach
ers rustling for schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

That commissary Of the goth prob
ably forgot that the Populist state
administrations Doodle methods dc
not 90 with Uncle Sam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

When binding Irvine is lowered in
price because the United States has
the Philippines will'the News admit
the fact?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Kansas cannot be made to believe
that the goth regiment is really 60
ing to Manila until the boats start
with the boys aboard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

All Spaniards are not lazy The
Associated Press tells Of one In Ha-
vana that keeps q diary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

There Is just another missing from the
ocean that Is all;
For the Yankee boys were ready,
And their shots went straight and steady,
When they turned Cerveras picture to
the wall.
Hort Scott Monitor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Admiral Dewey is an Episcopalian
but he believes in immersion for
Spaniards and Spanish ships.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

A general disposition exists in Kan
sas in favor Of electing a lawyer for
attorney general.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
STATE TICKET.

~ - q. - ~ - -
For Associate Justice,
WILLIAM X. SMITH,
OF Wyapdotte,
For Governor,
W. Il. STANLEY,
Of sedgwick.
For Lieutenant Governor,
II. 4. RICHTER,
Of Morris.
For Secretary Of State
G. A. CLARK,
Of Gcary.
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, 1898-08-04

Spain is at last face to face with its
destiny.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Nothing succeeds SO we'll as victory.
France now says she loved us all the
time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
The Coming Of Peace.

mercy and is eager to accept the
terms Of peace offered by the United
States. The entire Spanish fleet SO
far as its modern vessels were con.
cerned has been destroyed. Several
Of the principal cities in the colonies
have surrendered. Thousands Of
soldiers are en- route home TO Spain
on parole. Without firing q shot on
Havana, with the least possible loss
Of life in Cuba, the United States
which was reviled and sneered at by
the Spanish Dons has won q great
victory and stands today higher
among the nations OF earth than at
any moment in its history.
The conduct Of the war by this ma
tion has been praised by every civil.
lied nation on earth. The result has
made the name OF America honored
wherever the the sun shines rs 1t
never was honored before. 1t has
been recognized that this was a war
for humanity, for Christian govern
ment and for the rights Of mankind
and both the animus and the methods
OF its conduct have come near to the
hearts Of the worlds patriots and
thinkers.
Most notable has been the endorse
ment that events have given to every
recommendation and position Of Presi-
dent Mckinley. From his refusal to
recognize the Cuban government when
nothing OF the kind exists to his ad-
vice and orders for the management
Of the several campaigns he has
proved himself wise counselor, a
safe guide, worthy head for great
nation. Not once has he by word or
deed given rise to misunderstanding
or left an opening for just criticism
from even the most rabid partisan.
Those most opposed to him political.
ly have been first to praise and com.
mend his good judgment and emf.
nent gift Of common sense and pa
triotism. Indeed partisanship has
been RELOCATED to the rear except by
little souls too sordid to see beyond
party and self. North and South
Republican and Democrat have beer
forgotten and 1t may safely be sale
that not in 30 years, il ever ii
the nations history has there beer
so firm knitting Of the ties Of kin
ship or SO close a fellowship among
all sections and all political parties a
today. Indeed in summing up tn
results OF the war this must stand on
as one Of the greatest and mobiles
achievements Of the conflict. A ma
TONS life is what its people make i
and 1t is great thing to have tn
citizens Of this republic rise abov
sectional and party lines and stan'
shoulder to shoulder as Americans
1t means a new national life, better
higher and holier than ever before
and makes every citizen prouder tina
the stars and stripes wave over hi
country.
Now that we have won the victor
there remains the problem OF tn
fruits thereof. That the sentimer
Of the country is we should take whs
we have won and enter on a career
expansion and take up the doctrir
called Imperialism (by whichis meal
adding colonies east and west to OF
already large possessions) is NANTES
in the public press and in private e
preston. That we shall hold Port
Rico, the Ladrones and Manila is d
manded by the government and
this Spain, it is understood, agree
That we should also take the Phil
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

At Large. .......o.W ]. Bailey, Balleyvlle
list district. Charles Curtis Topeka
snd district .......J d. Boworsock Lawrence
ord district. ....s s. Kirkpatrick, Fredonia
lth district. ,..,.J M, Miller, Council Grove
9Th district .,.W. A. Calderhead, Marysvllle
7th district. .....C. |. Long, Medicine Lodge
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Note.-Make our store your headquarters
on circus day. We will give one ticket to the
circus with each $500 and over cash pur-
chase on that day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

Why not call convention to settle
the honors Of the Cervera capturep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04

The Republican state central COM
mittee has 100 speakers ready for the
campaign. 1t proposes to educate"
the people thoroughly this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-04
BEARCE, theClothier,
ABILENE, KANSAS.

Note.-Make our store your headquarters
on circus day. We will give one ticket to the
circus with each $500 and over cash pur-
chase on that day.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-17
LOCAL MENTION.

S. V. THOMPSON receives fresh
oysters every day.
GET your razors honed at Adam
Bowers barber shop.
For Banister Shoes go to
Hirschn1an's. Patent leather
and enamel, $3.50
Go TO S. V. Thompson's restaur-
ant for your fresh fish and oysters.
GET your razors honed at Adam
Bowers barber shop.
j. G. McVicker, Druggist, for pure
drugs and fine soaps.
BEST LAUNDRY in the city. Only
first class work will be done, gloss
or domestic. We guarantee not to
be hard on clothes. Lace curtains
a speciality, beautiful style, guaran-
teed always square, per pair 40 cts
The Empire Steam Laundry, Walnut
street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Our ladies and misses wraps are
surprising everybody. Style, fit and
lowness of price are the special fea-
lures. Hirschman's.
Wo have received our line Of Water
Proof Shoes.
WATERS 81 WHITTINToN.
A. III. Browns Gem Shaving Par
lor on Walnut Street continues to at
tract new customers all the time.
The whole place has been remodled
and enlarged and a nice bath room
added. Brown is determined to have
everything first class about the estab
lishment.
CALL S. V. Thompsop's restaurant
on Bell telephone No 134 for oys-
tiers or fresh fish.
THE Largest Line of Shoes in the
city at WATERS & WHITTINGToN.
SHOES that will charm by their
style; mapnetize by their worth; at
tract by their durability and influence
by their price; are the kind we al
ways aim to keep for men, women and
children. HIRsCHNAn's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-17
BRIEF PITHY PARAGRAPHS.
Actor e. j. Henley is dead.

Actor E. j. Henley is dead
William Litchenburg is under arrest In Chi
cago suspected of q triple murder in Brook.
field, Mass. v
Rev. Stephen Kaminski, bishop of the indie
pendent Polish Catholic church of Buffalo and
rector Of the Church Of Our Mother OF Rosary,
Buffa has been communicated from the
Ro IN Catholic church
Tnc National Prison association congress
assembled in Indianapolis.
The Forty-seventh New York arrived at
San Juan, Porto Rico.
The industrial commission will likely meet
some time today in Washington
The statement Of an epidemic among the
troops at Sulliyans island was much exag-
gerated. est a..t 4 i
Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee was some better, at Rich
mond, Va fsss,,,s ,tgs
An Alexandria correspondent says arrested
anarchists had planned to kill King HUI mbert
as well as Emperor William.
A Galician woman at Dominion City, Mani
toba is suspected of numbering her hus.
band and four children.
Jerusalem is already overcrowded with
visitors, chiefly German. awaiting the arrival
of Emperor William.
William Lourie and John Welsh. both Of
Newark, were drowned in Newark bay.
A mans body, bearing strong evidence of
foul play. wss found floating in Gravesend
hav.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-17
LIBERIA WANTS IN.
Negro Republic Is After Our
Protection.
BISHOP HARTZELL THE EMISsARY.
England Also Sounded and Is willing to
Back Up the United Stat $, If This
Country VIII Assume a Protectorate.
The Bishop Now In Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 17.-Bishop Joseph
@. Hartzell Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, whose bishopric covers all of
Africa, or at least all the American
missions of the Methodist church con-
tanned therein, has been commissioned
by Liberia to go to Washington and ask
that the former American slaves be
taken under the sheltering wing of the
United States.
Threatened inroads upon its territory
by the Germans, French and English
have prompted the little faraway gov
eminent to seek the shadow of the Stars
and Stripes. A three cornered struggle
is imminent and Liberia fears the re-
suit when territorial lines are drawn.
In the case of England, however, the
country fears only what the British
may be forced to do out of necessity.
The English government has always