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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Solomon Sentinel: The ABILENE
REFLECTOR made some remarks last
Saturday in regard to announcements
that meet our hearty approval. We
are. always glad to publish an an
nouncement, or most any other old
thing we get paid for, but we have
no patience with an editor who so
iorgets his manhood as to attempt to
blackmail candidates. Such action
but make political claptrap for no.
toriously unfair papers, and often in
jure good and deserving men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Atchison Globe; Devote your en-
ergies to being comfortable. Moth
ing will aid you so much as simple.
ity. Don't try to follow all the iads
invented by fools. In the first place,
get comfortable place to live. &c,
a good cellar. Get a good cistern.
Fix your water pipes so they won't
freeze. Fix yourself so that you car
be warm in winter and reasonably
cool in summer. Have things handy
around the house. Give up your
membership in literary and card
clubs, and devote your attention tc
your own affairs; il you can't fine
enough to keep You busy, it is a sign
you don't look very closely,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
How Changed a View.

One Of the most remarkable spec
tacles ever seen in this county was
on Saturday afternoon when the par
ty Of reform, the party which has
proclaimed from housetops that it
was the friend Of the farmer and the
believer in justice and "equal rights
to all, deliberately buried its princi-
pies and performed ghost dance on
the grave. One young .man, John
Wilson, a staunch Populist from the
beginning Of the movement, farm.
er, a wide.awake and upright citizen,
was a candidate for the nomination
for county clerk before the conven-
ton. But at the behest Of a few fixers
who simply used the party for a tool
the 80 men therein gathered as the
representatives of the party in this
county said to to Mr.. Wilson: "You
can't even come before us--we are
going to give this office to Demo-
crat who does not believe in our prin.
ciples. Please git" And Mr.. Wilson
got. This is the party Of equal
rights to ALL" you know. 1t was
shown by such authorityoas Walter
Nichols that there was no agreement
to give the office TO the Democrats
but the bosses were not consulting
the farmers and they ordered the &C.
ton taken. Reform is rather expens-
i've when it comes at such a price Of
double back action two-facedness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
Hutchinson Post for Evans.

The Grand Army post Of Hutchin'
son has taken a stand for H. Clay
Evans, Of the pension department.
Department Commander 0. H. Coul-
ter, Of the Kansas G. A. r., recently
issued general order to posts Of
Kansas asking them to pass resolu'
tons expressing their sentiments in
regard to Evans administration. The
resolutions passed by Joe Hooker
post Of that citystrongly indorse Nc.
Kinley, Evans and the administration
Of the department, and condemn the
attacks made upon the department by
pension attorneys. One Of the reso'
lutions reads:
THAT we have faith to believe that
the present commissioner OF pensions,
H. Clay Evans, is friend Of his com.
rades, and that he has not ignored,
nor will he ignore, just and rightful
claims Of soldiers applying for pen
sions; and that, while no office has
ever been nor will ever be so success
fully conducted as to be above crit.
cism by some one, and while some
worthy comrade may be turned down
under the rules governing the admin
istration Of the pension bureau and
while these rules may seem harsh and
detrimental to the speedy termination
Of many claims filed for pensions,
yet we believe that the present com
missioner Of pensions has endeavored
to and does perform the duties Of the
office as provided by law and in the
interest Of pensioners"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Lawrence Journal There is almost
800 millions In the United States treas
ury and it has been put there without
issuing bonds to buy it with. The
Democrats said it couldn't be done
but 1t has been. The Democrats also
said We couldn't have prosperity un-
der a protective tariff and a gold
standard. Yet we have it. The
Democrats said the Republican party
couldn't carry on the government
successfully on their theories. But
we have. As a matter Of fact, the
Democrats have been mistaken in al.
most everything. II there is an ex.
ception to the rule, it has not been
noted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The Republican primaries select delegates to the coun-
ty convention will be held in every precinct in Dickinson
county from to p. m. next Thursday, August II.
1t is the duty Of every Republican to attend and take part
in the selection Of delegates and candidates. strong list
candidates is before the party good ticket certain to be
chosen and that fact credtabe and inspiring the party
Go to the primary in your precinct Send good repre-
sentative men to the convention Give the nominees of the
convention your loyal support And by doing SO you will ad
in securing efficient county officers and in lining Kansas uT
for Mckinley, prosperity and national honor in 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Referring to Ex-senator Ingalls,
fippant story OF the legislator who
wanted $500 for a vote the Ottawa
Herald remarks: "Mr. Ingalls, does
not seem to realize that there is any
thing In his racy little story which
would reflect on his own character.
Surprising Mr.. ingalls, had been
charged with horse stealing, would
be In talking about the incident leave
the question open as to whether or
not he stole the horseP And yet the
penalty for vote buying Is severer
than that for horse stealing"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Lawrence Journal: A queer thing
has happened in Kansas. Down in
the Fort Scott district Judge Simons,
who is candidate for reelection,
and who is a Republican, has been
asked to accept the nomination at the
hands Of the Populists as well as from
the Republicans. The offer is an off,
cial one and Judge Simons has been
assured that il it will not embarrass
him in any way, the Populists will
either endorse him or give him a
straight nomination. This does not
necessarily mean that the millennium
is coming, but 1t points that way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The News referring to the Philip.
pine situation Historically asks; "Will
the REFLECTOR call Gen. Funston a
liarm 1t will not. Gen. Funston
says 81 believe strongly in the JUS
tice Of this war while regretting the
circumstances that made it newt.
able.n The REFLECTOR Is with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
"Honeat" Fusion.

ave want" said Mister Mike
Kelley Of Chapman in the Saturday
convention in the court house in the
course Of his remarks advising the
Populists to be the tail Of the Demo-
cratic kite, "we want honest fusion. :"
II Mr.. Kelley were to demand a
white blackbird be might be accom-
modated but to ask for "honest"
fusion is to petition for something
that does not exist.
Fusion as conducted in this county
at the present time is simply politi-
cal trust in which the parties thereto
undertake to compel their followers
to accept men who do not believe as
they do in order to catch problem.
atical number Of offices.
1t bears about AZ much relation to
the principles Of honest politics as
does the Filipino junta to a prayer
meeting. 1t is not and can never be
honest; it Is q reversal Of everything
that the average citizen considers
conducive to honesty in politics.
The majority Of the American peo-
pie want fair dealing: they want q
party to have principle that it be-
lieves is right and then work for it.
When the Democratic party, with its
belief in states rights, its record for
tariff for revenue and its Jefferson
and Jackson, asks its members to
vote for men Of party that believe
in public ownership Of utilities, in
irredeemable paper money, in wild
cat fnanciering, it is insulting every
man to whom it addresses itself.
The is no such thing as ''honest"
fusion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
GEO. s. UPSHAw.
EMBALMER.
General Kings Reply.

The letter to the REFLECTOR from
Brigadier General Charles King pub
lished today is an important contri-
button to the records OF the goth
Kansas. The "interview'' from San
Francisco published last June was SO
unlike the brave soldier who has en-.
deared himself to the western people
nc less by his valor on the battlefield
than by his prominence as a most
charming writer, that it was general
ly considered as fake. Lieut.. De-
ford's caustic open letter, consisting
chiefly of abuse Of Gen. King rather
than Of argument, did Col. Little
more harm than good. 1t was un-
necessary for Gen. King to submit
any written testimony as to his army
record-his distinguished services as
an officer are familiar to the Ameri-
can people and his place among the
nations heroes is secure. Col, Little
was fortunate in having the aid and
friendship Of such a man and it is
probable that even Mr.. Little himself
after ID months experience as a SOL
der would now find no fault with
General Kings position on the ethics
Of interference with superior
officers recommendations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
ABILENE WEEKLY REFECOR ABILENE KANSAS AUGUST TO- TWE PAGES
held now that the American flag can.

held now that the American flag can
not fy above . province procured
legally and honorably without the
consent Of a band Of cutthroats and
robbers. "
But In 1864 the great American
people arose in their might, they up.
held the stars and stripes, they lifted
the hands Of the Martyr President
and they wiped of the political earth
the snarling band Of conservatives, v
lag-furlers and "anti's" Of all de-
scriptions. The hope Of the Filipino
rebels against this nation lies in the
success Of Democracy and Populism,
Its hope Is fed on the utterances Of
those parties in conventions. Agui.
naldo stakes the safety Of his worth.
less yellow hide upon the victory Of
bis friends" in this country, the con-
tingent that is endeavoring to tear
down their own governments
strength and 10 weaken the force OF
its armies.
Let the Democratic and Populist
conventions 90 on with their flag.
lowering resolutions! The slumber.
ing spirit Of American patriotism is
about to awaken, and then we shall
see the small souls seeking safety in
flight. They may as well under.
stand that now as always the Amer.
lean people love their country and
their flag first and woe be to him who
attempts to degrade the one or to
bedraggle to other.
As is 1864 SO in 1899 the spirit Of
Americanism will show Its power and
will sweep from its path all who
would do ought to hinder its progress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The Canadian Pacific has refused to
haul the Kansas editors on a free ex-
curslon after inviting the boys to 60.
Messly old Manitoba is probably so
poor in comparison with Kansas that
the road was ashamed to show It to
the boys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

While fusion is opposed by good men on
both sides and Is not calculated to cement
the silver forces as union under one banner
would 1t is better than a fight Views.
In other words, union for spoils
only is better in the opinion Of the
modern reiOrmer than any unfolding
Of principle. True patriots are the
fusionists!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The Republicans have been In complete
charge Of lstatel affairs since last January.
News.
Have theyP Was there not some
thing said about one George Hanna
and about 80 other Populist senators
having something to do with passing
appropriation laws last winterP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

Edward Little says he wants no
sword and adds. "a soldier does
not wear sword in time Of war, and
he surely would not want one in
time Of peace" Admiral Dewey will
please take notice when that $4,000
sword is presented to him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The Star is right and we are glad
to learn that Dickinson county has
mighty few districts where as small
wages as s25a month is paid. In no
expenditure 20 the people get so
much for their money as in the
schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The heroism Of Mr.. Bass OF McPher-
son county in refusing the Populist
nomination for the 1921 Office Of sur
veyOr Is something admirable. 1t
takes true bravery to do thing like
that. Mr.. Bass is no fish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

One trust that is needed; An agree
ment among the farmers to allow no
corn to go out of the county in its
natural state. 1t should all be turn
ed into beef and pork first.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

For Sale-A fine home and good
business for sale. Inquire Of J. H.
Koch, windmill and pump dealer,
Hope, Kansas. Sl-2mos
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

The fake interviews with Funston
will still be used by the Pop papers
in preference'his signed letter saying
the Philippine war is just,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10

A cyclone in New Jersey this week
did $500 worth Of damage. Jersey
papers will please throw no more
slurs at Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Judge Eighth judicial District,
.. L, MOORE,
ofDickinson county,
Announcements.
SHERIFF.

HHEHIFF,
lam candidate for the office Of sheriff of
Dickinson County subject to the decision Of
the Republican county convention.
s. A. COOPER.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for sheriff Of Dickinson county, subject to
he decision OF the Republican county con-
vention r. A. Brown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-10
War Resolutions 1894. 1899.

War Resolutions 1894 1899.
Gloomy and sad was the spirit that
pervaded the twin: conventions In
Abilene Saturday when national
topics we're mentioned. Disappoint-
ment brooded over the gatherings and
patriotism seemed .unwillingto show
her head. b WE
Over in the court house went up
this wall from the Populist brethren :
ave deplore the utter incompe.
tency OF the administration and its
advisors in the management Of those
wars spanish and Philippins]."
The facts are to be sure, that the ad.
ministration did I mighty quick and
clean.cut job In licking Spain. The
war lasted only four months. In that
time Spain did not win battle, it
suffered the loss OF almost its entire
navy and was defeated in two Of the
century's greatest sea.fghts-Manila
bay and Santiago. Butthe Dickinson
county Populists seem to have got
the idea that Spain was victorious
and that American colors were drag
ged in the dust. That is what comes
Of reading anti.expansion, hag-furl-
ing papers.
The Democrats over in the Office
room on Cedar street knew better.
They did not mention .'the Spanish
campaigns but. they did put on this
record:
1--WE condemn the present admins
tration for the course pursued in the
Philippine islands.
That sounds familiar. A Democrat
always thinks he sees rats, he is al
ways condemning and denouncing
and viewing with alarm. No Demo-
cratic platform ever had CHEEKY
hopeful sentiment in 1t. Should such
an expression be struggled in the
party would expel the smuggler for
treason. To be sure the Democrats
Of Dickinson county have not sug-
gested any better way to manage
Filipino affairs than the present sys-
tenn, nor have the Democrats OF the
nation for that matter, but what's the
OddsP Condemn things anyhow.
These anti.government, complain
Ing, fault.fnding groans are not new.
In 1864 the Democratic party was
seeking in every way to impede the
national administration in its efforts
to put down the Southern rebellion.
In most Of the northern states the
small conventions Of the party met
and resolved that the war was fail.
ure. The harsh notes notes now be-
ing sounded against President McKin.
ley are as nothing when compared to
the malevolence OF the attacks on
Abraham Lincoln. Within his own
party Lincoln was being harassed by
the radicals and fanatics because be
did not more sweepingly enforce their
extreme opinions. Many distinguish.
ed Republicans and Abolitionists
whose advice had been rejected by
the president opposed HIM bitterly,
and at last there came an organized
Republican opposition to his renomi'
nation. Selling upon what they mis-
took to be great popular clamol
against his war policy, the Demo
Gratis in national convention assem-.
bled resolved as follows.
THAT this convention does ex
plictly declare, as the sense of the
American people, that after loul
years Of failure to restore the Union
by the experiment Of war, during
which, under the pretenso Of a mill
tary necessity or war.power higher
I J..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16
Green Bone For Chickens.

Whether Confined in pens or run
ming at large, there is no time in the
year when green ground bone viii not
be found an excellent and cheap food
for laying hens and growing chicks.
Ground bone is rich in phosphate Of
lime, and this fact alone should prove
its worth for fowls in both winter and
summer.
Fowls are very fond Of bone, and
will leave almost any other food for it,
and considering the cheapness OF it,
we can see no good reason why every
one who keeps even few hens should
not own a bone mill.
Butchers will gladly sell bones,
many pieces Of which are covered with
lean meat, for one, or ut most two.
cents pound. In fact, in many local
tiles where there are no fertilizer fac
tories, they will give them away. The
modern bone mill will quickly grind
them, and as food they are cheap OF
three cents q pound.
OF course green bone must be fed
in moderation. An ounce to hen
every other day and nothing else at
that time will be about right. But,
by all meaus, see that only fresh bones
| are used. Tainted meat should not,
under any circumstances. be given.
| There is no other food that will make
hens lay ike ground bone.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16
0.Mi.s HaTEins. I've Leen that

"'Miss Hawkins, I've been that
troubled with o tooth all night, I
conldn't sleep. Would you please see
IL there il hole in ity Certainly,
said Miss Hawkins, an thea felt
pleased. She had to come mp close,
an she couldn't hide what was on her
arm. ] was go disappointed when I
did see it that conld have cried. I
never did like Miss Hawkins anyway.
/ didnI believe In interfering Will,
other peoples affairs in the least. Nos
me! But l do like ncighborly people
nm amt been able TO do.a stroke OF
work to-day thinking Of it. You'd
never guess what Miss Hawkins was
a-cGrryiDg, an you would still be
gnessin' il you'd seen it. That's what
bothers me. I like TO be snre OF
things. What'd she have? Well, OF
all things! She was carryin' two
quart pail-with a.cover- omit. There,
j knew I'd surprise you. I'm that
weak to-day that l must go home an
ge. little ten. People in this neigh
borhood say drink too much tea, but
then they ere too curious. Yes, it was
n two.quart pa-with-the -cover-on"--
New York Sun.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16

Royal personages almost Invariably
marry young. The queen was not quite
81 when she married Prince Albert; the
prince OF Wales was not 90 when he
welded Princess Alexandra: the late
car OF Russia was only 80 when he
married Princess Dagmar, sister of the
princess OF Wales, who was 20: King
Humbert OF Italy was "a when he mar
ried the 17-year-old Margherita. and
the emperor OF Austria was % when he
welded the lovely Princess Elizabeth,
who was only 16. The king OF the Bel
gians was first married at the age OF
IS; the late king OF Spain was married
first at the age Of 10, and had a second
wife when he was %, and the German
emperor was only % when he married
the Princess Augustus Victoria OF
Schleswig Holstein Augustenburg. -
Tft-pito
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16
ve,tS Htfe IN His Mn.

One Of Richard Crok'r's duties rs
party leader II Go listen TO all sorts OF
visionary promises of support 80 -lcc-
lion time. says the New fcrI "Nog q.
When. early In September. 49,. Mr.
Croker. was returning - TIE Intir1
States for the municipal c&mp2iGi.
there were lots 81 wou'd-S- pblit-cs -
Of board the New York WITH him. Tne
same ridiculous offers ~ .Esctanse
were made 10 l IN On the steamer. onc
man, Who said his name was Gross.
told the Tammany boss that he con-
trolled TO Jess than TO- 0J yof O IN New
York City.
Il have them right here In the palm
Of my hand" he said. They are al
yours for the mere ASKING" Nr. CO
k.r cravely thanked the man.
Wi. you Ike y those ln.eoo votes IA
mind" persisted Gross.
Yes" replied Mr.. Croker. with
twinkle Of his eye ami wink II "a
friend, I'm have those iocre votes In
my mind. just whore you have them
ROW."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
The South.

Rev. d.. John T. Chalmers O. Caar
lotte. y. C, has been elected president
OF the Erskine college by the Associ-
ate Reformed Presbyterian Synod o.
the South. He has long been one IF
the most prominent ministers In tho
denomination. He las not yet decid-
ed whether he will accept or not.
Ten leading naval stores men IN the
South have organized the West Coast
Naval Stores Company. at Pensacola
Fla, with $4,000 capital.
Thomas Wright was hanged d: Ste
phensvilie. Texas, for the murder of
John Adams. whom be believed had
caused him 70 be sent TO the peniten.
t!ary.
As the official returns OF the Ken
lucky election are being received the
prospects that Taylor. Republican, IS
elected governor are increasing.
Cotton bolls from Mississippi! will
be exhibited by plantation negroes at
the Paris exposition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16

Here 10 . Joke which eorzss fresh
from the Erin eis Thomas L,ysors
y1cSt Samo1s we.e E!vea 20 TIE
writer. bat they are SUPPRESSED fer oe-
vtous reaSons. relates tie Ph.ia3Sl-
phia Cali
A young woman o. the Ella whsle
every cne VAS uaitins Cor wind
asked.
what sIans expression which ycu
have In America picaS-- n pursy CAT
The listeners all gave u Up. Of coUrs'.
Why. rubber neck" WAS the reply
One Of Sir Thomas British fri-ud =
heard II. ard thought u SAs 50 good
tina; ~ called n friend cp to hear the
conurdrun- The one summoned cam :
all expectancy. The enthusiastic al
nirer % the story could net wait for
the young woman who had originally
sprung the Joke 20 repeat ~. but start
ell 10 tell IL himself.
What slang expression waich you
have In America pleas,s puS cat7
he asked.
why. smooth her hack" was the
ply. and the answer brought ru; 4
greater roar than had greet. ne
original story
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-11-16
! FARM TOPICS
Ties For binding Corn.

Whenever rye and corn are grown
OF, the same farm, it is common
practice Of farmers. to. save some OF
the rye in bundles and thresh them
ont with fail. The rye straw thus
secured make excellent bands to bind
the tops of corn when it is put up in a
stack But the rye straw is also in
demand for other uses. A few square
rods set with osier willow will furnish
stronger and better ties than can
be otherwise procured and a. very
little expense. The green corn stalks
commonly used for binding corn are
always brittle aud commonly break
before the stack is finished, thus ex-
posing grain and fodder to injury
from storms,