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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Ieedy's Bad Judgment.

Atchi.vn Globe: II Topeka whistles.
John W. Leedy pricks up his ears.
and runs. Though the volunteers'at
Topeka are suffering from Iopr ac-
Communications, while warm, dry and
commodous quarters await their oc-
cupaney at Leaveuworlh, the govern
or has decided to hold them in Cope-
XII until May II, To assist Topeka in
celebrating Dewey's victory! The
volunteers are to suffer needlessly
that they may make q display that
will attract country people to Topeka
who will invest in ginger bread and
ribbons at Topeka stores. kilograms
arrive daily at Fort Leavenworth to
hurry up the Kansas troops and the
officers send word back that they are
being held at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
III. Power Of Unity.

The Clay Center Times endorses the
REFLEcToR's position on the advisl-
bility Of the Fifth Districts standing
together thus: "Of late years the
Fifth congressional district has been
cutting considerable Of a figure in
state politics simply because she has
operated as unit in all things direct
ly appertaining to her interests or to
the interests Of her residents who
CHANGED to be candidates. From the
worst demoralized, gee-hawing, sque-
geeing district Of the seven She has
become the best organized, the stead
lest in state convention Of the whole
lot. 1t is observed and recognized
and commented on by politicians and
workers generally. This was all
gained by just ordinary good business
judgment applied to politics, and the
chance for Its exercise is again bur-
riedly approaching. 1t may be pos
sible for this district to name one OF
Its residents for governor, II not, 1t
can choose the winner at will from
among the other aspirants, which is
the next best thing. The chances are
it can name one OF its residents for
secretary Of state, il not, some other
man will know he has had boss race.
But without going into further detail,
any delegate to the state convention
can see the value Of thorough or
ganlzation and should prepare his
mind for cooperation with lhe dele
gates in the other parts OF the district
even to the point Of compromising on
his most cherished desire. 1t may be
possible that all the principal con-
tests will be settled in caucus to the
glory and satisfaction OF the district
without the surrender Of a principle
anywhere. We believe SO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12


The nomination OF J. y. BowersOck
Of Lawrence Tor congress BY the Re-
publicans Of the Second district was
somewhat unexpected but none the
less satisfactory As an outcome OF the
contest. MIR. BOwersock IS a good
type OF the successful business man
in Kansas. He has been identified
with Legitimate business lines and
has made money by bis wise and care
full managementof hisenterprises. He
stands among the foremost citizens OF
Lawrence in philanthropy and efforts
to advance the city's interests, conse-
quently having The confidence and
respect of his fellow townsmen. Mr..
Bowersock will make candidate
whom the Republicans of the district
can support with pride and who may
be Deepen ed on to take rank among
the most level headed advisers Of the
lower house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Some Populist Resolutions.

We do not wish to dictate 10 the
Populists Of this county but 1t may
aid their committee on resolutions II
they can see some Of the resolutions
that are being passed by the Populists
Of other counties. For instance, the
Populists Of Shawnee county In con-
vention assembled the other day said
this:
1.-The delegates are instructed to
use all honorable means to defeat
John W. Leedy for denomination
Then the Populists Of Leavenworth
county Saturday adopted this: -
We not only think 1t would be un-
wise to renominate the present exec
utive but such action on the part OF
our convention would endanger the
success OF the balance Of the State
ticket as well as that Of many Of the
county candidates throughout the
State.
His appointment Of many men,
totally unit, to positions OF honor
and trust has brought disgrace on the
party.
His efforts through the power Of
patronage to build up a personal fol-
lowing and install himself as a party
"boss" regardless Of the effect such n
course would have on the reform
movement, Is deserving Of the most
severe censure and should be resent.
ed by all Populists.
We deplore the condition confront
ing us as a party, as the other State
officers have so conducted themselves
as to win the admiration Of good citi-
zens, irrespective Of politics, and the
executive Office is the only one that
can be criticised.
With new man to lead our forces,
one who has a record for honesty, fair
ability and good, common sense, we
can win, otherwise success will be
doubtful, II not impossible.
Resolved, That we. the members Of
the Populist club deem it unwise for
the Peoples party Of Kansas to again
nominate Governor Leedy, because be
could not carry the vote Of our party,
and could not make new acquisitions
to our party and principles, and in
our judgment he could not again be
elected.
These last were the resolutions Of
the Populist club Of Leavenwor'h'
The party here ought not to be behind
! the other counties OF the State but
should speak its real feelings concern
ing the man who is laundering around
in the governors chair at Topeka
When YOU elect a tizzle be brave
enough to denounce him, boys. Leedy
is the deadest OF all dead candidates
and you may as well acknowledge II
the others are doing so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

In the fall Of 1896 j. X. Burton
stood on the rostrum In this city and
said that II Republican president
were elected there would be a good
price for the farmers products. He
added that the farmers need not be
surprised II with Republican ad-
ministration they might get one dol
lar for their wheat. How the Pops
did laugh and jeer! With the Demo.
cratic prices of 40 cents they could
not see how change could take
place. Did not their beloved Bryan
say that the price would 90 lower
than it was then II free silver did not
winp But in fourteen months from
the date Of the beginning Of the Re-
publican administration wheat is sell
ing in Abilene for over dollar. the
highest price in 20 years. There is
always safety in predicting thata Re-
publican administration will bring
good times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
George Got His wheel.

George had wanted bicycle for a
long time. Last year his birthday
was embittered by the fact that he
did not get the much-coveted wheel
and so he awaited the day this time
with much anxiety.
During the week before he regu-
larly and earnestly resorted to pray
er that he might have his desire
granted. His parents really feared
for his faith should he again be dis
appointed. Therefore, on the morn.
ing of his birthday he found awaiting
him by his bedside beautiful new
wheel.
When his mother entered the room
she found him delightedly gazing
upon 1t. u
"Well," he called out, cheerfully, y
thought the Lord wouldn't have the
nerve to refuse me this me."-Nev
York Evening World.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The people Of this city are glad to
welcome the members OF the State
Sunday school association to Abilene,
The visitors will find here one OF the
most beautiful and orderly towns OF
the West and one that takes pride in
large number Of its Sunday schools
and the large attendance that's given
to each. The Sunday school is to the
church what the recruiting station is
to the army and its influence on the
after life Of the members cannot be
over-estimated. The Sunday schools
Of Kansas rank high in interest and
in the intelligence Of the leaders. II
is good thing to have the convention
meet in this city and Abilene is glad
to have the visitors here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

A Nebraska editor visited the. vii.
lage school and was greatly Impress
ed with the schoolma On reach
ing his sanctum he penned the fol-
lowing of her: "She is the pride Of
the town, the star Of the west, the
mother of invention and a jewel Of
rare brilliancy. She drew picture
Of an iceberg on the blackboard. It
was 80 natural that the thermometer
froze up solid. With rare presence of
mind she seized crayon and drew q
fire place on the opposite wall. The
prompt action saved the school, but
they all caught cold from the sudden
change. Fond du Lac wis., Re-
porter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
"Exclusive" News.

The eastern papers are not getting
all the horrors Of this war. The fol-
lowing from the Belleville Telescope
Of last Thursday is a piece OF news
that is worth Of wide attention:
Just as we 60 to press THURSDAY
noon) news comes that another great
naval battle had been fought resulting
in the destruction Of a Spanish fleet.
Five weeks ago the American battle
ship Oregon was ordered home from
South America. Since that time the
Spaniards have been laying for her
with the hope Of overhauling and
destroying her. They found her, and
with a large number Of vessels
made the attempt. The result is, two
Of their greatest battleships went to
bottom OF the sea and another Is being
towed to port by the victorious Ore
gon; and thus is the Maine being
rapidly avenged"
The Emporia Republican Of Satur-
dav had Its share Of the news OF the
day and added this remarkable tele.
gram;
Sampson sunk two Spanish ships al
Porto Rico and killed 700 Of the
enemy.
The eastern editors should get a
hustle on them II they wish to keeE
up with Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

While Bryan was making his speech
about free silver at Peabody the other
day some cruel individual brought
ont from garnet a banner that the
Pops carried in the 1896 campaign.
Il read: "VOTE FOR M'KINLEY
AND GET 25 CENTS FOR YOUR
WHEAT" Over on the other side OF
the street was a wheat buyer paying
tl.O6 a bushel. 1t is no wonder that
the reports say that Mr.. Bryan "was
very weary at the end Of the day."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

We call attention Of the Monitor to
a piece Of news which it seems to
have missed this week. 1t is the
action Of the Shawnee county Popu.
lists Saturday. Their convention or
ganized by the selection Of John W
Breidenthal as chairman and j. U,
Hughes secretary. Breidenthal was
also made chairman Of a delegation tt
the State convention instructed tt
use all honorable means to defeat tn,
denomination OF Governor I.eedy
Our Populist friends ought not tt
forget these interesting bits Of politi
cal information.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Only Three Days More.

The REYLEcroK's arrangement with
the Kansas City Journal is such that
no more free subscriptions will be
given after May ID, next Saturday.
Subscribers will please take notice
that advance subscriptions must be
sent US before Saturday night to re-
ceive the Journal free one year. Read
the offer on first page.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The adoption Of the rule to pay Tor
all the entertainment given is good
one on the part Of the State Sunday
School convention. 1t ought to be
adopted by every association in the
State. Editorial conventions are the
worst sinners Of all in this respect.
The members want everything free
and think something is wrong II they
do not get it. The way to be indie
pendent is to pay your bills. People
do entertain convention visitors free
hut they always think that those who
have time enough to- go to conventions
ought to have enough money to pay
for their meals. The Sunday school
folks are setting good example.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Governor Leedy Of Kansas has seized an
other opportunity to make a fool Of himself,
list. Paul Dispatch.
Why, thou damnable box Of envy,
thou; what meanest thou to curse
thusP The Hon. John W. Leedy
doesn't seize opportunity. Opportun-
ity seizes him. What can the man
doP 1t is against his principles to
apply for an injunction. He has to
submit. Thus is his temperament
tremendously developed by opportun-
ity, and bis consistency maintained.
IN. \. Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Manhattan Nationalist: The repub-
lican papers Of the Fifth district could
serve their party in no better way
than by republishlng the following
editorial The Power Of Unity. from
the Abilene REFLECTOR. 1t is not
only good sense and good politics this
year but applies equally as strong
every year. A divided vote in the
Fifth this year means retaliation and
similar defeat in coming years. 1t is
human nature to stand byyour friends
and remember them when in after
years they ask for unity. We COM
mend every word Of the REFLEcToR's
article and trust that every republic
can paper in the district will take up
the refrain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
What 1t Meant.

A countryman wandering about q
churchyard came upon stone hav-
ing the inscription, 'Sic transit gloria
mundi."
what does it mean?" he asked Of
the sexton, who had been explaining
the inscriptions to him.
The sexton peered toward it, and
not wishing to show any ignorance,
replied, well, it means that he was
sick transiently, and went to glory
Monday morning. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Watts Feared The Most.

A Hindu eonvers,ng with mission
AIRY society missionary in India, in
Gasvor to the qa.slsor, Which of all
Ga" .e,-,aots loi fear the most?"
SAID. Why AAo@.l | put a weapon
into IKE han6s OF ne enemy? But l
will tell you. W. - not greatly fear
your schools, for we need not send
our children: we do not fear your
books. for we need not read them;
we do not fear your preaching, for
we need not hear it; but we dread
your women ana your doctors, for
your doctors are winning our hearts
and your women are winning our
homes, and when our hearts and our
homes are won, what is there left
us?"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

In the choice Of Major j. X. Hud-
son for brigadier general it will be
noted that Governor Leedy is not SER
iously considering politics in the or
ganization Of Kansas quota Of volun-
teers.- Monitor.
As President Mckinley is appoint
ing the brigadier generals it is hard
to see where Leedy's credit comes in
Had be a choice he would appoint j.
W. Leedy Of Coffey county. That is
the kind Of non-partisan he is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The News is very indignant at the
Republicans Of this county because
they congratulated the Mckinley adj
ministration on its management o.
the war. Our esteemed but misguided
contemporary seems to be under thu
impression that W. j. Bryan was
elected president. Bless you, he has
not even enlisted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Messrs. Hallam and Matteson lis
tened to Bryan who said that the
price Of wheat and the price Of silver
would 60 hand in hand and that under
the gold standard wheat would be
worth less than ever before. They
sold their 1000 bushels Of wheat for
50 cents. Saturday it was on the
local market $l.05. 1t would be in.
teresting to know what they think Of
Mr.. Bryan's proposition now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Emporia Gazette; Commodore
Dewey Is the best dressed man in
Washington. He has twenty-five
suits Of clothes and changes every
thing from head to foot, three times
day. This is printed for the benefit
Of the Populists who think man who
is particular about his apparel is a
dude and a plutocrat, fit only to De
ieered at. A slouchy man never
amounts to much.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
No sympathy For Him.

MARIA" said the poet to his wife
at looks like war, and ! fear me
shall have to leave you and the muse
in order that / may serve my country
1t is heartrending thought"
81 know it, JOHN she said, but
iust think-we won't have to live OF
air and incense then, for you'll draw
3lS each month Of life!'
"But"-he gasped, If ! should bs
slain"
.srhev'll nension me. john" she re-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Anxious Mother-I think you
should interfere, Edward. There IL
young Stumps sitting for the last
half hour with Mabel, holding her
hand. You know that he's not in .
position to marry!
Father (complacently)-True; but
let him hold her hand, Martha; it
will keep her from the piano!-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Down at Peabody there appeared a
deluded individual Saturday who in
the midst OF the plenty that has come
from the Republican administration
and dollar wheat tried to make a
speech on l6 to /. His name is
Bryan. Leedy was warned not to at
tend the meeting il he wished to re-
tain any Of his support and did not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Frank Grimes is making campaign
that will not only nominate him but
elect him. Whenever he Is on a rail-
road train he works the passengers as
carefully as the newsboy and gets
votes by 1t too.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The law firm Of Martin, Boyle and
Little has dissolved and David Martin
will run the Office alone. Everybody
guessed 1t would come out that way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Running Him Down.

II suppose you've heard about the
editor who wildly declared that the
stars and stripes were trailed in the
dust of the ocean at Havana haven't
your"
Eyes. l guess he must be the same
fellow who, in referring to the new
editor Of the New York Sun, said he
was a bright young man but would
probably not have head enough to
fill his fathers Shoes"
One advantageous feature Shit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Judging from the number Of cor
respondents who tell Of having been
ION the bridge" with Commander
Dewey there could not have been
much room for any other men on the
hat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

One Of the amusing things in this
world is to see the man who has sold
half OF his wheat for 60 cents worry
about selling the remainder fear the
$l.l5 he Is offered for 1t Ism not the
top price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Dewey is said to be a very reserved
man. He probably will not lecture
nor 60 out with a stereopticon and will
be truly great.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

W. F. Bailey would be a splendid
candidate for congressman-at-large
and his nomination would be the
means Of giving the young men a
chance that would add snap and 60 to
the ticket. He is a worthy and rising
Republican who will 60 to congress
some day anyhow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

G. Wood Davis last September pub
lished prediction that there would
be the greatest boom in wheat prices
in recent years "before next June,
meaning June, 1898. 1t would be in
terestipg to hear from the gentlemen
who made sport Of Mr.. Davis pre-
dictiOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

pied, sweetiy. cur envy nope is war.
In our particular case the sword will
be mightier and more remunerative
than box Of Gillott's pens!"-The
Atlanta Constitution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Three of the crowned heads Of
Europe will celebrate their eightieth
birthday this year-King Christian
TX. Of Denmark, ex-QueeH Marie Of
Hanover, and Grand Duke Karl Alex
sndsr Of SAKE Weimar- Eisepach,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The excitement has got to such a
pitch down on the coast that every
thunder shower appears to be "mys-
FERROUS cannonading."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

eyes, grandma, when ! graduate I
intend following literary career
write for money, you know"
why, Willie, dear, you haven't
done anything else since you have
been at college. Truth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Tommy-Can we play at keeping
store in here, mamma?
Mamma (who has a headache)-
Yes; but you must be very, very
quiet.
Tommy-All right; we'll pretend we
don't advertise.-London Truth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

As the Spauiards kill the command
ers who do not win it is little wonder
that they fight "to the death"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Belief had an awful scare the
other day while out for walk with
Will; we met the minister and viii
asked him to join u.s."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

1t Is pleasing IT, remember that all
Of the Manila fleet is alive to get those
medals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

The size Of the crowd at the bulle-
tin board indicates that the REFLECT
on ID the headquarters for war news.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

1t is has been discovered that
Dewey is red hot Republican. OF
course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Rear admiral is not exactly applic-
able to a man who did not go to the
rear,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

FUN CONthEHbME EN-
1t District. Charles Curtis, Topeka
nd district and. D. Bowersock, Lawrence
IA District. ......S.s 3. Kirkpatrick, Fredonia
IN District Nv. A. Calderhead, Marysville
7th district. |. Long, Medicine Lodge
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

"Admirahle" Dewey was probably
what congress meant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Convention pates.

Republican State convention, Hutchinson,
June g.
Populist State convention, June 10.
P0pullst Fifth district convention, Con.
ccrdia, June l.
Popullst county convention, May'21.
State Sunday School convention, Abilene,
My lila
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

All fancy RECOMMENDATIONS Of Cavite
ought to be shelved for Cavity"
since the Spanish fell into hole there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12

Atchlson Glohe We didn't Dewey
thing to EN-.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-12
Promoting Peace.

"I have here" said the caller, "a
poem advocating peace"
II suppose" asked the editor, that
you honestly and sincerely desire
peAce?"
eyes, Sir"
Then burn the poem. "-Philadel.
phia North American.
Helen-Are you sure God will for
give me for slapping sister if ask
him, Mamma?
Mamma-Certainly, dear.
Helen (refectively)-Then ] wish !
had slapped her harder.-Life.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.


How quickly conscience unravels after
one stitch is dropped.
Friendship. If 1T is OF the real sort,
doubles our joys and divides our sorrows.
Much In this life Is naught but hope.
but without II we would perish utterly.
1t ia always those most indebted 10 us
from whom We receive the least gratitude.
How few women have sense enough to
keep thar own worries to themselves when
a man Is sick, hungry or sleepy.
1t was horrid mean man who said that
the only way to be sure that woman will
keep a secret is to chloroform her.
The bride who is married in low
necked gown can only 90 one step farther
in bad form, and that is to discard the
customary veil.
What small appetites some persons mani
fest when they are eating a la carte, and
what enormous ones when table d'hots
is at their command
Why is 1t that we feel that the telephone
company must have a personal grudge
against us when We can't get in COMMUNE
cation with the person we wish TO speak to.