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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
The Non Partisan Humbug.

As we said last week, the News Is for the
best interests Of Abilene. Abilene first and
party afterward News.
The beaten and somewhat broken
hearted Populist and Fusion Demo.
cratic parties are announced to be
willing to drop their names at the APP
preaching spring election. The offer
is strictly limited to the city boun-
diaries and to this one contest. In the
four wards OF Abilene the members OF
those parties will consent to oe called
"non-partisans" until after Apri. 4
and no longer. Elsewhere in the
county and in the State they will be
Populists, Democrats or Fuslonists
with all the hostility to the Republic
can administrations at Washington
and at Topeka that week by week
SINNERS in the abusive columns OF
the News.
The reason for this is not hard to
find. McKinlev's majority in Abilene
was lol; Stanley's majority was 10;
Calderheads was 200. The Republic
cans won sweeping victory two
years ago and the management OF the
city's affairs has been in their hands.
The city is Republican in sympathy,
it believes in Mckinley and Stanley,
in Republican principles and progress.
Consequently the News speaking for
the Populists and Fusionists within
the lines Of the municipality, but no.
where else, comes forward with re.
markable proposition to support a so.
called 'non-partisan" ticket to be
made up chiefly Of anti-Republicans
and calculated to throw the manage
ment Of the city's affairs out Of the
hands Of the Republican party.
One Of the elements the News in
vites to join the movement is that
which holds all existing parties to be
failures and equally to be condemned.
Some Democrats and the Populists OF
Abilene may be ready to accept this
dictum. The Republicans are not.
II is an essential article OF faith with
Republicans that their party is the
most useful and efficient political or
ganization In the country or the city;
that it is in its vigorous prime and
not in decay; that 1t has never been
tried and found wanting; that its pol
icies have been Of incalculable benefit
to the nation; that it is the party OF
enlightened action, patriotic ad'
vancement and certain prosperity.
Why the members OF other parties
should wish to be non partisan Is in
telligible; but for Republican to de-
sert his lines to make common cause
with fusionists to his party's detri.
ment would be so absurd as to war
rant the opinion that he had never
been Republican at all II to hold
one party in higher esteem than an
other constitutes partisan then Re-
publicans are partisans, and they fail
to see anything in the non-partisan
idea except a trick of politicians OF
the News stripe
II will take about 600 votes to elect
a ticket IN Abilene. The "non-parti-
sans" expect to gather this large
number of votes without calling
themselves a party. They will be
merely an aggregation, or perhaps
temporary trust. A party, they as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

III VIII Jake uDOul UVu NOVuo w o'ooo
a ticket IN Abilene. The ''non-parti-
sans" expect to gather this large
number of votes without calling
themselves party. They will be
merely an aggregation, or perhaps a
temporary trust. A party, they as
sumo, consists Of a name and not OF
numbers. The party is supposed to
vanish when it terms itself non-part-
isan, or bipartisan, or demi-partisan'
or multi-partisan. The can't and hum
bug Of the whole business is palpable.
The party whose stock in trade is to
call itself no party is transparent
fraud. Parties are good, bad and in
Indifferent, and the tttest survive.
survive. When a ship goes into ac'
ton its first preliminary is to run up
its flag. Parties must do the same.
Skulking is not in favor with the
American voters. In the spring cleo
ton there will be a clean-cut Repub-
lican ticket, and 1t will be a good one.
The opposition may call itself what
it pleases, or assume that 1t Is neces.
sarily virtuous because nameless.
The result will be the same. Repub-
licans will stand where they always
stand, and that is not as allies OF the
Populist-Fusion push.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05

Among the big attractions announced
for appearance in this city the musical
Farce sAt Gay .Coney island is the nrst.
coming forward next Wednesday bearing
the honor of having been selected as a
snecial attraction. Under the direction Of
Miller and Freeman. this organization has
enioved three seasons Of uninterrupted
prosperity. and has been seen in every
Iaree city in the country. II Is regarded
as a departure in the line of farce comedy,
from the fact that il deals with a theme
heretofore untouched upon by the play
wright. II u surprisingt. bu nevertheless
a fact. that the ubiquitous builder Of So
called farce comedy has neglected n"ld
80 prolific OF humorous phases The
scenes are laid in New York. and. Of
course. at It's famous Sunday playground
C'onev Island. and the production i given
i'm a scenic inveStiture of 80 complete
nature that not one line or wing OF the
theatres scenic equipment is required.
All the chief points Of interest familiar
IN visitors to Coney Island are reproduced
with great fidelity. even to that popular
snort which originated a. this place
shooting the chu,es A massive structure
Is required to faithfully adapt this novel
feature to stage uses. but the manage
ncut has prepared the entire QUITS and
four boats occupied ny saIy dressed men
and women are nightly seen INDUCING in
the pastime as though it weer the genu-
inc. The new company eneas ed in the in
ter-pretation 81 this fr0lic X declared -
include number Of recruits from the
Broadway music halls who have never be-
fore been seen in the west. but whose
fame in the metropolis Is not Of hate sc-
qt!isition. Two young comedians Of the
r.snid-fire variety have charge n the DTin-
cipal roles. and in them the management
believes il has discovered a team ef what
the sporting fraternity calls "comerS."
They are original in method and refined I'm
manner and have already established
themselves as capable farceurs-
Miss May Wentworth. an accomplished
soprano Of graceful personality IS the
dsshinS Della Ware az this seasons COM
pany and Miss Matte T.ockette. the ''pus-
svfe-I-' soubrette. the mischievoUs Daisy
Kid,ier. Name KeiSo. the first lady 20
adopt the title u female baritone s
seen 10 advantage IN III performance:
Nettie De Coursey. a dainty soprano. in
%
execute no les than i've Kaleidoscope
changes % costume in an incredibly short
time. accompan yinE each wiki an aapro-
PIRATE song or dance.
james II. Bradbury. an actor OF many
years experience has charge - the stage
and his haRdiw0rk = conspicuous in the
smoothness o. the T--vformaace- AZ HoIt.
4 recently developed NeN York tavorite
comes wesf Tor the first time and EXHIBITS
MS skill a. an iniIajor q birds and beasts
& every description Tony Hart i tho
Dutch grocer. and his b-o-her Marx the
Irisa sheriff. These young men come hon
eStly nv their comedy talent being sons
7f me ismented Tony ~ Harri-an q FEa--
fame Florence Beartisley. Title TlyIo~
and Haze Tenp,e. three California *
csics. look sweet sing well and dress stxl-
iShly There i also chorus % merit and
the musical numbers are rev and varied
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
LEWIS ACADEMY.

During The next month Professor Scott
will deliver temperance lectures, At Clear
water. Freeport and Conway Springs.
Three high school pupiS who irsive been
studying elocution under Professor Scott
are now finishing the course in theoreticai
eioculion
DR.. Canon. pastor o West Side: Mr.. T.
r Mead. Mr. Homestead. Miss Helen Tsy-
Tor and Mr Smith Of Douglas were among
visitors last week
Mr. Bruce Miller. former student Of the
academy. re-entercd school last week Miss
Spencer. Miss Sandusky and Mr.. Cook also
enrolled a. new students last week.
Seniors and Juniors are busi.y preparing
for the mid-winter contest. Those who
have entered the contest will soon he ready
10 drill with Professor Scot; on delivery
Of their orations.
MI Frank Carmel ri. Tow al Washing
ton and jefferson. has charge of tho Y.
VI. c. \. Of that university. Last week
Mr. CARMEL sent several interesting tracts
pertaining 10 the work Done in the organi-
cation.
New classes which were organized ~ the
first OF last week'for the work Of the latter
half 1f the school year are already well
in shape and doing excellent work
The seniors chose class co'o~s last week
Hack and gold were those decided upon
7, was also decided n purchase class pins
These viii he gold with black enamel. and
gold lettering.
Mise Deans class IN penms nshio has
increased in membership 10 such an extent
5lrinc the past few DAYS that &, has be-
come necessary 10 Dus ia several extra
desks To accommodate the new pupils
Professor Scott was -ast week reelected
pastor Of the Valley Center Christian
church for the ensuing year. Professor
SCOTT now enters gpon the fifth year 4
his co1r ectton with that church Pro
te~~-r Scott has obtained mary students
for Lewis academy from Valley Center
each yea- "A large delegation from that
place ATTENDING
clinton Fszer and Edgar Dve vc-e ex-
perimenrins i1 the Laboratory recentIy. a.
TER Ms Brov1 and the class nad gone
u7S-7irs Tn-y put bsriam carbonate and
ay5r1ehiartc scld in bottle and corked
it up and Their enjoyed seeing sh@ stopper
blown aut- on one occasion Mr.. Dye ne 4
ccfk Il about tt.s only aar- - ne so1s--
si0s which nov survives 70 bear witness
20 rHe -3Ie
uest enjoyable reception xas given ire
senior class Friday uizh. by re junior
class az the residence ~ Colonel Lewis
Miss Lucy Lewis ~ received. zx=ss-a-4
oy 1e- ON aer and Miss Eiid4 Back jursar
class president The early part % the
evening w4> pleasantly spent =. croklaa7e
and otHe- 1arlor ganes Later ev=-~or-
vas given q psper with 1a- questions.
''Wh3 are you-- When do vag ,ov.
BEST What l. yoU7 fad wha- Do
yau think u yourself7 A. x-rs u se
answered los wo7lS beginning 7ith the
persons Initials Miss B-es Aer -
and NJ Walter Red - surce--<ses Ia
giving me mosr original and amusing an
-w~-s ard received q oox = esra- ard
vali>e tag, respectively - a-iz=s For
partners to- supper nc girls aeavsly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05

yelled from head 10 foot in sheets, were
auctioned of 20 the highest bidder. Re
freshments We're elaborate and daintiiy
served The dining room was draped in
the academy colors, yellow and white. and
tea roses and fern leaves were arran-ed
in elegant profusion upon the table, which
stood in the center of the room After
refreshments Mr. Alfred Lewis. %. took
severa, fashlight pictures. Knots OF class
colors were much in evidence with both
juniors and seniors The faculty wore
academy colors- Notwithstanding the bad
night, nearly all OF both classes attended
and thoroughly enjoyable time was had
The seniors will. in a short time. give a
reception in return TO the junior class.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The most brilliant light opera engage
ment Of the season in this city Will be at
the Crawford Grand Opera house next
Saturday. matinee and evening, when the
famous Dorothy Morton Opera company
VIII make its initial appearance in this
city, and when they appear for the Elks'
annual benefit.
Miss Morton is a western girl, the only
child of a ST. Louis family. with both Of
her parents living although her father l.
an invalid. AT home. she is Dorothy Nor
ton McCarty. She had an early love for
music, as child, that made her favor
tie participant in every local entertain
ment. While yet in pinafOres she was IA
miliar with the stage. Her parents were
active members of the church choir. and
the little daughter. because of her talents.
was pressed into frequent service. Rarely
was there an Entertainment without her
name on the biIs.
When she began her music it was as a
student of the piano, and she was given
every advantage 10 make of herself orll-
liant player She had no thought of sing
ing. but nature suddenly discovered her
gifts for her and II was not long before
she found her way to the stage as d
means of livelihood.
After Later On which only served as
introduction 10 the life of the stage. she
became associated with "Bluebeard. Jr."
Christopher then the Whitney produc-
ton of the Algerian"
Next the Fencing Master Dorothy
Morton was working her way Upward. and
Marie Tempest. whom she repes tedly fol-
lowed and succeeded, learned that there
was a new singer al her back The Ca
sino production of Frank Daniels Wiz
ard of the Nile" found Dorothy Morton
in the place Adele Richie occupied for a
time.
Then there were experiments a. grand
opera with Tavary, when Marguerite
and Santuza were idols of the hour. By
and-by came Days "Geisha." When il
was imported from England there was
only Dorothy Morton who could success
fully fill the role Marie Tempest 50 be-
comingly adorned, and to Miss Morton
fell the honor of creating Mimosa Sen in
America That was a long and profitable
experience
As for her training. II was WnoliE nat
ural NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ural until four years ago. She had the
voice and she could use 1t, bur she went
TO Murio-CeHi. the friend Of Patti. teach
er Of Maria E,ngel, and Emma Juch. and
she emerged a signer of promising aoili-
" for grand opera.
The operas selected for the engagement
here are "Griofe~Griofla" for the matinee
and THE Beggar Student for the night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05

the world. The question involved in the
recent trial of Christian Scientists. as TO
just how far the state has a right to in
terfere with personal beliefs or practices,
is an interesting one.
Saturday evening being generally con-
ceded to be a family evening, perhaps it
will not be amiss to tell of a very small
club-of a dozen or so members-wllich
meets on that evening. at our own home,
chiefly for the entertainment of the elderly
mother but incidentally for the instruction
of it's members.
Since Uncle Sam has been making not
only history, but geography. it has dawned
upon us that none of US were absolute
encyclopedias of exact information in re-
gard to our new domains; and as most of
us feel nowadays that the only way to do
anything is 10 do it in club, We at once
organized a Geography club" Each
member adopts a certain line of research.
extending from location and mes of
transportation on down or up. to music
and art, literature and folklore. With
access 10 the many libraries here, and that
crowning glory OF all. the new national
library, 10 draw from, with one member
WIo mas circled the globe thirteen times
with his eyes open; another who has met
people from nearly all parts Of the earth:
a third who is recognized authority on
history; and the log-book of an old sea
captain TO supply queer incidents and GUS
toms from most out-Of-the-way corners
OF the world. We ought 10 gain some infor-
nation during The season. and We have
already spent some pleasant evenings.
l might write you Of fifty different clubs
here. or tell you of the City Federation.
which is here the District Federation, but
/ believe / would be better employed in
telling them, here, about the great things
which you accomplish in the Sunfiower
state. and indeed you may rest assured
that never lose an opportunity to do So
With kindest regards 70 all club friends,
and earnest wishes for the continued sue
cess of the work in Kansas l am, as ever,
cordially yours.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05

But Three Shall Live in History.
o. all the states, but three shall live in
story:
Old Massachusetts win her Plymouth
Rock,
And old Virginia with her noble stock,
And Sunny Kansas with her noble glory.
These three shall live in song and story,
While all the others with their idle claims
VIII only be remembered as mere names.
e. F. Ware.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
Seeking wanderers from life's highway,
Cheering each heart with a VOW,
Pointing all TO hfe's CITY of God
Where industry gems each brow.

The club year OF the State Federation
is entering its last quarter, and committees
are already looking after their work md
reports, and the annual program is taking
FORM Vice presidents of districts are re-
ouested TO prepare reports OF the general
work Of their respective districts and to
retain club individuality. Presidents Of
clubs are requested to render three minute
reports of their work. A presidents
round table will be one of the features of
the program where CLUB methods and club
topics will be discussed.
Helen Winslow says the banding together
of the hundreds of thousands of women
for various purposes directly dealing with
the worlds advancement along the lines
OF education. temperance, philanthropy,
political affairs and good government, en-
phasizes new phase Of this old world
history.
When things Go not go to suit you in the
club, repeat to your secret soul these
words: Faith hope and charity; and
the greatest of these is charity"
The Federation library bill has been pre-
scented 10 the legislature. and many letters
Of Endorsement and offers Of its support
have been received
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
FRANK o. DAVIDSON.

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List sour property vIth me. have ne
tuFers Choice property al oveT fhe e.y
81 barga uz. Write FIRE Tornado Aee.-
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05

AIRS. ]. NJ. Miller, Council Grove
Treasurer. Mrs. Hill P. Wilson, Lawrence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
Dread Institute.

Dread institute, the development of The
New Era Cooking school," is situated at
Worcester. Mass. and occupies the pic
turesque Cd mansion. with its wings and
towers. built by Eli Thayer more than
half a century ago. and in which he wrote
The Kansas Crusade; It's Friends and
Foes
The plan of the Kansas Emigration
company was conceived and thought out
by Mr. Thayer in his Dread study in this
his private home. Later this home was
made a school for girls. affording advan-
taees for higher education. preceding
Slnith-Wellesley and Eassar colleges. and
with the new year it begins new mis-
sion, that Of educating along different but
no less important lines. and will he known
as Woreesters Scnooi of Domestic Science.
Here persons desiring 10 fiji themselves
for positions as demonstrators or cooks
viii be specially instructed. and when
qualified will receive a certificate and will
be aided in securing positions
An especially interesting fact in con-
nection with the opening Of this school is
state and territory in the Union.
Pc such a person. coming 10 the school by
recommendation and appoin tmeut Of the
governor of the state. tuition. room and
board will be given free. and AT the close
of her course or study she will De aided
il she proves competent and 50 wishes. 10
a position "a d teacher in her home state
o. elsewhere
The attention Of persons interested in
domestic science is Caped 10 this liberal
offer. and should anyone like the position
a recommendation Of the president Of the
State Federation to the governor Of our
state would secure it for her
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
MRS. WILLIS LORD MOORE.

Ladies Literary League Of Lawrence.
The Ladies Literary League of Law
renee is one Of the oldest clubs in the
city: YET age has not tended to abate the
enthusiasm nor diminish the zeal OF this
most progressive club. The season Of 1889
finds the /. L. LIS well equipped. with a
full quota of twenty members. every one
interested. and filing their appointed
places on the regular program.
The course Of study for the year en-
braces early German literature and his
tor with critical studies of al prominent
authors. and reviews Of their principal
work
Every fourth meeting is devoted TO par
liamentary drill and current events.
Roll call is responded to with quotations
upon a given subject.
The critics report is a very valuable
adjunct 10 our literary work.
Promptly at o'clock the social half
hour begins. and the hostess produces from
some mysterious corner teacupS and fra
grant tea. with waters. and these brainy
creatures. who really are striving for mu-
tual Improvement and Intellectual advance
ment, relax into a chatting. reStful crowd.
cementing the bonds of friendship over the
teacups. May Kansas have''msny such
congenial clubs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-05
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The Industrial Associa ton Of Emporia
Believing that philanthropy lies more cs-
pecialIy in helping people to help them
selves. Miss Mary Plumb and other la
dies Of Emporia last year organized an
association and started the Empo-ia In
dustrial school. II has hourished from
the start. and i, is truly an interesting
picture 20 'ook upon when the ruom full
Of interested boys and girls are busil1-
plying needle and thread for MANY
boys are learning 70 sew ~ well a girls
The class in sloyd. which Is really one
department Of carpentry. is in active oper-
alton, under the mana cement and direct
instruction of Prof Abbott. Of the state
Normal school. We feel that We arr espe-
cially fortunate in securing his services
Other departments Of manual abor will be
added a. soon as practicable
The school is open only 70 children whose
parents or guardians are unable n give
them opportunities along the lines taught.
The session on SATURDAY afternoons do
away with the holiday ofteneSt spent on
the streets. where many habits OF thought
and practice are contracted which carry
boys and girls in wronS paths Thus n
negative or preventive good IN one way.
it Is a positive Influence for good in The
opposite direction. Children and yotluz
people not only acquire proficiency in some
honorable method 81 Self->uppo-t but they
are brought in coniac; with many ~ the
very best women Of the community. who
freely give their services as teachers.
bringing with them and unconsciously I'M
parting - their pups. the kindness and
polish Of their home lives. Children nave
a keen appreciation Of manner. and these
side influences have much 10 90 with the
results Of n mission If this kind In the
Industrial school. as in ;he city Scno-c,s.
cleanliness * made an especial point
Children unaccuStounei to regular baths
are here taught that cleanliness i next
- godliness. Those not inclined IL re-
spect the property rights Of their neIghbors
have impressed upon them BY precept and
illustration the fact that honesty Is ,he
best policy"
It : not place where ladies go 10
pose" or 10 air peculiar qualifications.
buJ where the true<t. kindest Christian
women go for the purpose Of
Teaching step 70 ,he MANNED
Opening eyes 70 the light
Uplifting a world OF bitter wrong
4 hairsoresdJh toward the r-ght