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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

To Miss Helen Gould has been pre-
scented handsome album containing
the autographs of more than 1900
soldiers and sailors as a mark of APP
probation of her services during the
recent war. On the first page are the
names of Major General Shafter and
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, On one
page is the inscriptions
Resolved, That we, men of the army, navy
and volunteer forces of the United States
army who who were on duty during the
Spanish-American war, present to you our
autographs in token of the profound graft
tude with which the name Of Helen Miller
Gould Is held as one of the highest types Of
American womanhood, who did all that lay
in her power to alleviate the nece ssary hard
ships and suferngs incidental to the up
holding of our flag in the time Of war.
In accepting the album Miss Gould
expressed her gratitude and added
that she had done no more than any
other patriotic American woman
would have done who had had the
same opportunity. Miss Gould is as
modest as she is noble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Amendments to the school-land
laws provide that a person who has
resided one year upon school land,
and who has neglected to purchase
torfeits all right or interest 10 the
land; also place school land west of
the 9Sth meridian again subject to
settlement; also, authorize the county
commissioners and county superin-
tendent to lease school lands for agri-
cultural and grazing purposes, at a
rental of not less than $25 per annum
a section, or a proportionate amount
for smaller tracts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Farewell, New PARTY.

The Populist party began nine years
ago. Today there isn't state or a
county, hardly ~ township, where
Populism is strong enough to come
out openly and make an honest cam
paign in the advocacy Of its own
principles, says the Ottawa Herald.
This county was once the stronghold
of the creed, but today such leaders
as P. P. Elder and L. G. Slime are
actually considering the advisability
of doing away with the Populist party
entirely and naming the next fusion
effort reform democracy" Shade Of
Mollie Lease! Shades of Gov. Willetts
and of Ben Clover and Of Frank Me-
Grath and of Rightmire and Of Cy
Corning and of PETER and OF Annie L.
Diggs, and of all the long-haired men
and short-haired women who werel
Can it be possible such gross profan-
alton can be contemplated with COM
placency by the rank and file who
used to carry the banners which read
..Down With Both Old PARTIES"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Company ! had taken few pris-
oners and stopped writes Charles
Bremen, Of Minneapolis, in his ac-
count Of the charge at Calooean.
1.-THE colonel ordered them up into
line time after time, and finally sent
Captain Bishop back to start the Nj.
There occurred the hardest sight |
ever saw, They had four prisoners
and didn't know what to do with
them. They asked Captain Bishop
what to do and he said, You know
the orders, and four natives fell dead.
Then the line moved on through the
city three-quarters Of a mile in adj.
vance, 1t was fine shooting, as it
was open ground and we picked them
of like quail Probably this was all
right but somehow we are glad the
story is not told Of Co. L.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Brother Bryan is shedding great
salty tears for "poor Aguinaldo' ="
lust as he used to shed tears for the
laboring men who were working
a money system that made their
wages worth 100 cents every day The
rascally heather leader needs
about as much sympathy as do the
laboring men under the gold stand
ard-it is the best standard they ever
knew. Aguinaldo deserves no SYM
pathy. Bryan always picks out the
wrong kind Of objects for his weeping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

State Journal: Topeka is just as
bad and "nervy" as the other towns
of the State, if that's what you call
it. II derives a revenue Of w., 200 to
AZ, 800 a month-some months--from
the Joints and doesn't care who knows
it. "We've been to the city and we
amt good no more" Life in the
country's awful slow; we'll never 90
back again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

junction City has a park; Salina
has a park, Abilene had a place for
a park but it is being covered with
corrugated iron blacksmith shops
and ware houses. II this city wants
to do the handsome thing for this
and future generations let it see that
there is start made on park around
the city hall before it is too late. 1t
is doubtful il there can ever be
found another location so well Sit
uated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
A free thought paper comes drift.

A free thought paper comes drift
ing into this office with passage
heavily marked. 1t says that the
REFLECToR's remark that Rev. H. b.
Vennum is good man, is wrong be-
cause he was instrumental in sending
to the courts a man who wrote GER
tain bible verses on postal card, the
charge being sending obscene matter
through the mails. Ii Mr.. Vennum
thereby prevented the increase Of that
sort Of moral idiots who misuse the
scriptures, he stands still higher in
our estimation. II Kansas had a few
hundred more as fearless men as he
it would be better off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Bryan still with u.s. is headline
in Kansas City paper. 1t is base
and unmitigated falsehood. Mr..
Bryan is not still with us; nor is he
still away from US. He is not still
under any circumstances and does not
intend to be until November, 1900.
Then he will get another hint to be
quiet and may take it, But not yet,
not yeti
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Dewey had little fleet that once
was white as snow, and everywhere
that Dewey went that fleet was sure
to 90. Ii went with him to the
Philippines against the Spanish rule;
it made the poor Dons gnash their
teeth to see him act so cool And so
they tried to turn him out, but still
he fingered near, and swiped SPANS
fleet clear of the sea, which made the
Yankees cheer. Exchange.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Bradstreet's estimates that at least
500, 900 men have received new en-
ployment or higher wages in the past
six months because of the better de-
mand for labor, the result Of Repnb-
lican prosperity. Yet we expect the
News to gaze over the nation from its
perch on Cedar street and declare
labor is oppressed and that "some-
thing is wrong"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
The White Mans Chance.

Take up the bright REFLECTOR
Read all the local news
Its hoard OF information
You can't afford to lose.
A dollar buys 1t weekly
1t beats sixteen to one,
And as for advertisements,
It's never been outdone.
IL Just sets out to tell you
The things you want to know
There's snap and ginger in II
And lots Of push and go.
You cant afford TO stop it
When once you've started In,
And II you've never had 1t
You'd better now begin.
Then search your t'other trousers
Go find an hundred cents
Two score and twelve REfLgCTORs
Walt on your move-ml-ents,
We'll send them through the Summer;
You'll get them In the Fall;
They'll moderate the Winter
When billiards have the call.
Take up the Wise Mans Paper
Don't borrow from a friend:
It's less than tuppence weekly
A bagatelle to spend
And when you've read your copy,
Eds, ads and items through
You'll know a heap sight more than
Than men less wise than you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Delicate compliment from Topeka
Capital: For their actions at the re-
cent Windsor fire, Miss Helen Gould
expressed her thanks to the tiremen
one thousand dollars worth. The
more the country hears of Miss Helen
Gould the more convinced it is that
Mrs. Jaw Gould must have been Il
most remarkably fine woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABLENt KANSAS APRIL co. 89a-WEvE PAGES
Those Brilliant Nutmeg People.

The remarkable news comes from
Hartford, Connecticut, that the legis-
lature of that state is considering SER
iously a bill to prohibit savings banks
from buying Kansas bonds The as
sarance also comes from Topeka that
if such a law is passed the insurance
department Of this State will bar all
Connecticut insurance companies
from doing business in Kansas, 1t
will be unfortunate if such retaliation
becomes necessary but it will be ever
lastingly right. II the Nutmeg state
proposes to make consummate
chump Of itself it should be treated
as such and all its institutions with
it.
With extremely bad grace does
Connecticut propose to injure Kansas
on the plea that some Of their capt.
talists who inherited their money and
don't know how to keep 1t lost on
some investments in Kansas. A state
that has invested several hundred
thousand dollars in green cheese pro-
ect to extract gold from sea water
scheme promoted by a New Eng
lander now in Europe with his swag
gathered from suckers-has no license
to throw rocks at Kansas. Some OF
the Nutmeg state investors propaply
did lose money on Kansas boom prop
crty. They invested in it thinking
they could double their money and
make handsome profit out OF some
one else. The other fellow was too
sharp for them and they get left But
we notice that Connecticut corpora
tions continue list that Kansas prop
perty in their assets at boom values
to fool their creditors though they
well know that 1t is worth only a
traction Of the figures set opposite 1t.
Kansas bonds don't have to 60 to
Connecticut for buyers There are a
score Of purchasers for every bond IS
sued. Such securities are as good as
gold. The bonds Of this county are
exactly as sound as a government
bond. Kansas asks no odds OF Con-
nccticut but it does hate to DO BUSH
ness with narrow-minded,' hide
bound, unprogressive and opinion
ated customer. II Connecticut wants
to be orncry let it take its doll
rags and 90 home, Kansas don't
care. We will see which common.
wealth can stand it better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

A correspondent of the REFLECTOR
seems troubled because the dispatches
stated that the late Mrs. Buchan was
Struggled aboard transport in order
to accompany her husband to Manila.
1t was so reported from San Francisco
at the time and even il true would
have been no disgrace. A woman
who loved her husband enough to do
that would deserve the praise of ev-
eryone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

When the state federation of wom-
EMS clubs meets in junction next
month IL will be in handsome club
house presented by Captain Bertrand
Rockwell. Too bad more towns have
not men like Mr.. Rockwell to make
worthy use Of their money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

1t is now officially announced that it will
require 1OO,00O,O0 men to bring the insurgents
into subsection. abilene News.
Since the News editor attended the
insurgent banquet at Topeka he sees
snakes on all sides. Wonder il he eX-
poets to make his readers believe in
anti-expansion, back-number petit
Jogging politics by such statements
as the above.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
Time IA Money.

When you are travelling, due con-
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
journey. The Union Pacific Is the
best line and makes the fastest time
by many hours to Salt Lake CITY.
Portland and California points.
For time tables, folders, illustrated
books pamphlets descriptive Of the
territory traversed, call on
M. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
300 North Broadway.

to the fact that a brother editor was
beaten for mayor by Is votes and
brags; "That's nothing. When we
ran for office last fall we were beaten
more than 600 votes. That's some
thing to be proud of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

A telegram from Hartford says that
the sovereign state OF Connecticut
has decided to allow Kansas bonds as
investments for its capitalists. We are
glad that the Nutmeg legislature has
some sense after all. 1t ought to
have had enought to prevent consld-
ering the bill at all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The reason we sell Devoe
Ready Paint is, we think it
the best of its kind.
If we knew Of a better one
we'd sell that instead of
Devoe.
When we can, we sell De-
voc Ready Paint instead Of
white lead and oil, because
it's better for outside or in
side work than lead and oil;
spreads better; lasts longer.
We have the lead and oil for
those who don't agree with
us; guaranteed strictly pure;
you buy it at your own risk.
The best thing about De-
voc paint is the makers guar
anty which authorizes us to
make good at their expense
any defect in the result.
Sort Standardization in
surance; what more do you
WANT Sold by
r. |. WOODS,
Druggist, Abilene, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The story Of the Abilene man who
was sued for divorce because he was
guilty of conduct "umbecoming a
brute" would be interesting If true,
but it is not true. 1t was for brutal
conduct.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The governor Of Nebraska has APP
appointed ex-senator Allen district
Judge. If his sentences are built on
the same principle as his senatorial
speeches heaven help the poor crimi-
nails convicted in his court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The movement to save Democracy
by grating it onto Dewey has proved
a failure, Dewey says, Il am a sail
or" and, to change the metaphor, he
knows too much to take passage on a
sinking political vessel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

An authority on public speaking
said to class the other day: 1.-The
three rules for successful speaking
are: Have something to say; say it;
stop" Would that public speakers
would mem0rize them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

John Collins has had a palmist read
his hand and the verdict is that he is
is not guilty. That wont make any
difference in the length Of his term in
the pen. The evidence of the trial
was the other way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

When Mckinley goes over the
country he receives ovations such as
were excelled by those given no other
president. There is but one guess on
the result Of the next election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

There is in the Divine Book an ad-
against allowing one hand
to know what the other doeth in CIV
ing aims. What would be said of
him who paradeth his charity with a
brass bandp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The Kansas City journal refers to
the Abilene flour distributor as a
benevolent bettor.n II should re.
member that there is a political
string to that benevolence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Already the farmers are talking that
the wheat scare is overestimated
There are always several scares to the
bushel before the grain is harvested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The charges against Mr. Hoffman
and Mr.. Limbocker as regents of the
State Agricultural college have been
amended to the extent of two columns
of fine type,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Abilene boasts Of the number Of
new books it buys; Salina is proud Of
the fact one Of its saloons was
written up in the Police Gazette re.
Gently. Each town to its choice Of
ideals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

A Kansas City palmist says that
Gilbert, the Industry murderer, has a
"murderer's crook in his hand. He
also has one in his brain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

II is entirely Unnecessary for the
government to send the Kansas boys
a request to stay at the Philippines
after their term expires The Kan
sas troops enlisted for the war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

81 am for Bryan for the Democratic
nomination for president, said a
leading Missouri politician 1.-TWO
defeats will kill him off, Then we
can nominate a real Democrat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

A junction City paper warns its
readers that most "bitters' are sim
ply disguised liquor, junction does
not want its leading industries in.
iured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

II the Abilene council-wants to get
in the swim now is the time to invite
Dewey and Mckinley to visit the
town. Bryan is coming and who else
do we want besides these threep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The zinc mining craze has struck
southeastern Kansas hard. There
was an oil craze in this section once,
YOU remember.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Geary county is to have new
$50, 900 court house. Junction City
is not SO liberal as Abilene and will
make the county pay for il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Geary county evidently feels that it
cannot get along without a Dickinson
county man for superintendent 1t
has the second che now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

The statement of Gen. Otis that
Manila is no place for women seems
to need no argument.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1899.

Kansas won't be happy till it gets a
few Spanish cannon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

1t would be well II some ant-expan-
sionists would contract their state
mcnts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Kansas is doing well to encourage
the Irvine binder instead Of the spell
binder
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Mr., Matteson has done more for the poor
In our city than any three other men
News.
How do you know 1t is not every
one who distributes aims with a
brass band.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

Nothing like being conscious Of
ones strong points. The editor Of
the Concordia Kansan calls attention
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

BOTH WORK AND PRICE CHAR.
ANTEED TO SUIT EVERY
BODY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

lnents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-04-20

ABILENE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
Alleged Embezzler Vanishes.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. Ga warrant was
sworn out today for Thomas J. Hunter.
formerly auditor of the Atlanta and
West Point Railway and located in At
lanta,. charging embezzlement. Several
days ago shortage in the Union ticket
office at the depot was announced, and
the agent checked up. Mir. Hunter
left the city several days before this, at
the time experts began work on his
books and has not been located. The
amount that Hunter is alleged to have
embezzled is not known, and it may re-
quire an investigation of all of the local
offices of the Atlanta and West Point
and the Western Railway of Alabama
to ascertain, as they made their reports
on ticket sales to the auditors office.
President George c. Smith, of the
Atlanta and West Point declines Ito
make any statement in regard to tine
shortage, nor will he say who swore
out the warrant. Street rlrnors place
the shortage at from $4,000 to 100000.
Mr.. Hunter was prominent socially, and
his home was one of the handsomest
in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
The Captain Carter Case.


Washington, Nov. 6--The first test
case involving the validity of the con-
tracts entered into by former Captain
Oberlin NJ Carter and the A-lartic
Contracting Company. of which Colonel
John f. Gaynor is president, was to
have come before the Court of Claims
today. but was postponed at the request
of the claimants until next Monday
Last spring the Atlantic Contracting
Company filed claim for over $780,
900 alleged to be due the company for
work done at Cumberland Sound and
Savannah barber. About ten days ago
the company filed motion to discon-
tinue the claim, and this is the motion
which was to have come up today. The
Department of Justice will resist the
motion as it intends to file counter
claims to prove that the company owes
money to the Government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
SHAFT OF THE MERRIMAC.
Presented to the Confederate Museum
at Richmond

Richmond, Va, Nov. 6.-This morn
ign at II a. m. meeting OF the regents
of the Confederate Museum was held.
At 1 p. m. the shaft of the iron-clad
Virginia (Merrimac) was presented to
the Confederate Museum.
The presentation addresses were made
by Colonel Aston Ramsey, of Baltimore,
and Mr.. Virginia Newton, of this city.
Colonel Richard Maury introduced
the speakers, and Mrs Archer Anderson
accepted the shaft on behalf of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
1.-THE Confederate Museum).
The Franklin Buchanan Camp, of
Baltimore, contributed a brass tablet
for the shaft in memory of Admiral
Buchanan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
TREASURE TRovE IN A SWAMP.
A Hunter Finds $4,000 in Gold in
an Iron Box.

Jackson Miss, Nov. 6. Hunter John
son. white citizen of Jackson, while
hunting in Pearl river swamp east Of
the city several days ago discovered
box containing nearly $4,000. The
money was encased in an iron case and
is in gold pieces nearly adj of them $50
1t is thought the money
is a war treasure. All of the coins bear
date prior to 1850.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
NOBLE. HEROES.
Nem York Sun.

New York Sun.
Women and children first" yelled the
tiuckman in the gangway of tie Chica-
90 as it sank yesterday morning IN the
North river; while away below Them
was the engineer sticking to his post
with his hand on the lever. until the
water was up to his arms and the fires
went out.
Not Il day passes over the "ar.h,
said Charles Reade but men and wo-
men of no note do great deeds, speak
great words. and suffer noble sorrows F."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07
Brown Ore Fields Sold.

Florence, Ala, Nov 6.-The entire
assets Of the West Point Mining Com
pany, which practically control the
brown ore fields of Northern Alabama
and Southern Tennessee. have been sold
to the United States Iron Company Of
New Jersey, a corporation organized
witha paid up capital of one millisn
dollars.
These properties aggregate about six
thousand acres on which it is estimated
there is 30000,000 tons of brown hem
attic ore worth n conservative estimate
at least 81 100000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-07

Two hundred and twelve creditors of
the Dixie State Fair held in Macon, Ca,
in 1S96-a fair in which the State Agri-
cultural Society assisted but had no
monetary connection with, or partner
ship in, have filed petition at Atlanta,
asking that a receiver be appointed for
the Georgia State Fair Association. 1t
is charged that the present fair manage
ment is a. scheme to cover UP the assets
of the State Agricultural Society and
to eyade judgments said to be outstand-
ing against it. Judge Lumpkin ruled
that the fair association may wind up
the business of the fair now closing.
may collect subscriptions, dues and
claims and pay all premiums, expenses
or liabilities. but must show cause No
venlber 18th why receiver should not
be appointed.