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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Hobart's Successor.

In case the serious illness OF Vice
President Hobart should result fatally,
as seems likely, he will be the sixth
person elected to that office since the
adoption Of the Constitution to die
before his term expired. Both Of the
vice presidents who we're elected for
President Madison's two terms died
In harness, Geo. Clinton In 1912, and
Elbridge Gerry in 1914. William R.
King, who was elected with President
Pierce, died in 1888; Henry Wilson,
who was elected when Grant got his
second term, died in 1875, and Thorn
as A. Hendricks, who was elected
with President Cleveland In 1884,
died In 1885. In case Of a fatal termi.
nation TO Mr.. Hobart's illness, Sena-
tor Frye Of Maine would by virtue Of
bis position as president pro tenn Of
the senate, discharge the duties Of the
vice president, though he would not
be known as vice president nor would
he succeed to the presidency!lshoul
President Mckinley die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
A Fool Text. Book.

According to Supt. Nelson the
mails are burdened with protests
against the text book on American
history forced upon all the public
schools Of the State by the obnoxious
Pop text book law and commission
and now used in the Abilene schools.
The Capital says Of its fool features:
This so-called history is partisan
screed full Of prejudice and error. In
the history Of the civil war General
Thomas name Is nowhere mentioned,
nor Is the name OF Admiral Farragut
or Of Admiral Porter. The chief
naval campaign Of that war is not
mentioned. In treating Of Mckinley
in the last presidential campaign the
book remarks that lit seems not a
little strange that his views on the
supreme question Of the campaign
were unknown at the time Of his
nomination" Think OF that sort Of
rot In a Kansas school text book on
American history! This book was
originally prepared for the school Of
St. Louis and was kicked out as
worthless, after which the Pops Of
Kansas foisted 1t on the schools Of
this State. The iniamies Of Populism
In this State have never been ade-
quately stigmatized in Republican
papers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
The Country's Vote.

The result OF the elections through
out the county affords satisfaction to
every loyal American citizen. In
those states where the campaign was
conducted on national issues the Re-
publican ticket has been triumphant.
This shows that when the issue is
presented 10 the people Of this coun-
try whether they shall stand by the
government when it is assailed by an
armed foe or give aid and comfort to
its enemies a great majority Of the
people are always loyal to the flag
The result OF the election in Ohio and
Kentucky and throughout the country
places the denomination Of Mckinley
by reclamation beyond peradventure,
and 1t makes the denomination OF
Bryan extremely doubtful. The re-
suit also makes it very problemati-
cal whether the Democrat party will
place an anti-expansion plankin their
next national platform. But these
elections plainly indicate that who
ever the Democrats may nominate,
and whatever their platform may be-
they are doomed to ignominious de-
feat in 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Good Times Make Honesty.

The Chicago Tribune quotes the
statistics Of embezzlement during the
last three months as one Of the most
significant and uncomfortable proofs
Of the good times in this land. En-
bezzlements always flourish in fnan-
cially hard times and when business
is at a low ebb, as the record for sew
eral years past demonstrates. The
embellishments for August last were
$S4,96S; for September, $5S,92S; and
for October. to date, $7O,49O, which
is the smallest record for any three
months in the last twenty years. The
total for 1897 was $ll,248,0S4. In
1898 it fell to $5,S2l,26S. Barely
two months Of 1899 remain and the
total is only sl,ss6,26l. Another
significant feature Of the record is its
bearing upon the administration Of
savings and loan associations. Last
year they suffered a loss Of &S49,SOO
by embezzlement. This year but
one case has been reported and this
involves a loss Of but $2,l45, show
ing that the weak and rotten COM
panies have been welded out and only
the strong ones survive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
COMPANION Stories for 1900.

The stories published in The
Youths Companion portray the man
ly and womanly virtues with no sac
rifce Of interest or vitality, and they
appeal to the sympathies Of old and
young alike. During 1900 The Com
panion will offer special series Of
stories-among them being stories Of
former political campaigns and ad-
ventures Of linemen.
Besides these there will be score
Of stories for girls by such writers as
Sarah Orne Jewett, Mary E. wilkins,
Margaret Deland, Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin
and Margaret Sangster. There will
be four serial stories-"A Prairie In
ianta," by Eva Wilder Brodhead;
Running a Merry-go-round," by
Charles Adams; 1.-The Schoolhouse
Farthest West" by c. A. Stephens
and Gushing Brothers," by Ray
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Tho lInnnA;on MIR IIn;a.

The Junction City Union accuses
the REFLECTOR Of shooting it into
Junction City" over the Co. L recep.
ton. We were under the impression
that we said nice things about it,
Perhaps the communication to this
paper from a member Of the TT. Riley
band is referred to. 1t would seem
to be the manly course to explain the
treatment alleged to have been given
the band. 1t is functions play
Abilene is not in the game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Cedar St., Opp. P. o., Abilene.

Stannard Baker. In addition there
will be two hundred other short
stories by the most gifted Of American
writer's Of fiction.
All new subscribers will receive The
Companion for the remaining weeks
Of 1899 free from the time Of sub.
scription, and then for a full year,
flfty.two weeks, TO January /, 1901;
also the Companions new Calendar
for 1900, suitable as an ornament for
the prottiest room in the house.
Illustrated Announcement Number
containing q full prospectus Of the
volume for 1900 will be sent free to
any address.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
20S Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
About That Naughty Sultan.

One OF the chief bugaboos OF the
Fusionists is the Sultan Of Sulu. The
Topeka Capital has taken pains to ex'
pose its innocuousness. 1t says: The
prove how uniounded and reckless
the assertions Of Mr.. Bryan have
been regarding the so'called treaty
between this government and the
Sultan Of Sulu, the full text Of the
agreement negotiated by General
Bates, for General Otis, and the Sui
tan has been published. 1t appears
that Mr.. Bryan has wholly misunder'
stood the document. 1t Is not Q
treaty, since the treaty power Of the
United States includes the senate.
Bryan refers to 1t as a treaty, but 1t
is a provisional military agreement
between the Sultan and General Otis
and ceases to be binding when Gen
ersl Otis campaign closes, when the
president and the senate will deal
with the Sulu islands.
The agreement makes the United
States guarantee protection to the
government Of the Sultan as 1t now
exists, pays the Sultan salary and
gives him certain rights Of freedom
Of trade with this country. In re-
turn the Sultan promises to maintain
respect for American sovereignty,
not to sell, dispose Of or lease any
part Of the archipelago over which he
rules to any foreign power without
the consent OF the United States. 1t
is further stipulated that slaves may
purchase their freedom. This clause
Of the agreement is as follows;
4. The United States agrees to the
preservation OF existing social condi.
tions on condition that every person
held in bondage or ownership under
grant Of the sultan, or by individual
purchase, shall be entitled to his lib.
erty upon the payment Of $40, Amer
lean money, to the crown.
This is what Bryan calls recognize
ing the existence Of slavery The
existence Of slavery, being a fact,
must be recognized. 1t will be OBJ
served, however, that q peaceable
method Of putting an end to slavery
In the Sulu archipelago has been pro.
posed in this agreement, since any
slave who can get possession Of 500
can purchase his liberty. II Mr..
Bryan insists on the Republican party
as the party in power assuming the
for this agreement
negotiated by General Bates, the Re.
publican party will not object. The
agreement is so ably put together
that 1t bears the essential earmarks
Of Republican document.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09


The Y. M. c. A, state convention
to be held at Ottawa November 1919
promises to be one Of exceptional
strength and interest. Some Of the
speakers announced are: Hon. W,
+. Stanley, Governor; Major R. W.
McClaughry, Fort Leavenworth; G. c.
Michenei, New York; George D. Mo.
Dill, New York; H. W. Rose, New
York; DR.. Charles Bradt, Wichita;
Dr.. D. N. Fisk. Topeka, and Engineer
Mcclure Of Emoria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Department Denies It.

A dispatch to the X. G. Star from
Washington says that the war depart
ment denies that Capt. Watson has
permission to organize and equip a
battery Of light artillery. Capt.
Watson told the REFLECTOR Of the
details Of the organization and seem.
ed positive that he had government
permission in the matter. He is al
present In Iowa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Dress Goods.

We are making prices all Dress Goods that will in
teres everyone. Our line of Serges, Henrietas all wool
Sugs and high grade Novelties is the best we have ever
shown and our prices for November are the Clearing sale"
kind. Your purchases here this month the BEST
VALUES you have ever bought
See us for Shoes, school Tablets, caps and Gloves.
Wemake the right price in all lines,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Brave General King.

Sometime ago Lieut.. Deford who
seems to have ended his military
career without going to war attacked
General Charles King in an interview.
1t is interesting to note that the effect
has been rather more serious on De.
ford than on General King. Maj.
Gen. H. W. Lawton, who after the
departure 'of Gen. 7. NJ. Anderson
from the Philippines was in command
OF division Of the Eighth corps
the first brigade Of which Gen. Charles
King commanded, has written to the
Milwaukee general thanking him for
the loyal support that he gave him as
brigade commander and for the eff
cient work OF his brigade. The letter
is frank, open hearted one, and is
just such a one as would be imagined
Of such a soldier as Gen. Lawton.
The following is an excerpt from
the letter:
II was very glad indeed to hear Of
your safe arrival in the United States
and Of the grand receptions you are
receiving all along the line. | trust
that you may soon recover your usual
good health and that no serious re.
suits will follow your illness here.
~ cannot express to you how much
Iregret the necessity for your return
to the United States at the time you
did. want to say to you that you
are the only general officer whom |
know who possesses that peculiar
faculty or that magnetism which at
tracts men to him; you are the only
one Of all the general officers who has
excited among the men Of his com.
mand any great amount Of enthusi-
asm. remember when you left your
launch to come aboard the gunboat
Just before the attack at Santa Cruz,
cheer went up from all the men in
the transports and you seem to pos.
sess that peculiar dash and spirit
which carries men who follow you
along with you with enthusiasm.
affairs in the island are progress
ing just the same as when you left
here and we are occupying practically
the same lines although our advance
has been pushed little further out.
l cannot say that there has been any
material change since you went away.
Yours very truly,
"(Signed) H. W. LAwroN,
"Major General Volunteers"
General King writes to AN Abilene
man: 81 had hoped and planned to
come to Kansas to join In the welcome
to my old friends and comrades Of the
Twentieth Kansas but business mat
ters have prevented. The president
did the right thing in choosing Funs.
ton for further service as a brigadier
and am delighted with 1t and the
news that he and Metcalf are to re-
ceive brevets."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The Atchison Globe thinks it is a
good deal Of a prophet. The Globe
predicted some time ago that some
widow would get Admiral Dewey
when the flags and bunting got a little
water soaked and the brass bands
went home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The Kansas City Star remarks that
Kansas can get up more excitement
over county election than any other
state over presidential contest.
Well, II 1t didn't the Kansas City
newspapers would have a mighty
hard time to exist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Lent. Murphy an Expansionist.

Lieut.. j. c. Murphy Of Co. j re-
turns from the Philippines a strong
expansionist. He Is brother Of Z.
Z. Murphy Of Leavenworth and was
made End lieutenant OF Co. l. last
May when Capt. Fry was promoted
for bravery. Lieutenant Murphy has
been Democrat all his life, but an
nounces himself emphatically for ex-
pansion and for holding the islands.
Lieut.. Murphy, who is Catholic, de-
nounces the report that General Funs-
ton looted any churches and tells OF
his protecting church property. When
asked for his views on expansion
Lieut.. Murphy replied;
81 have always been Democrat,
but on the question Of holding the
Philippine islands | favor expansion
The resources OF the islands are
abundant and as far as we have gone
we found signs Of mineral wealth.
I'VE often secured gold nuggets that
the natives brought from the interior
The soil is productive and needs only
cultivation and American farming
methods. There would be a great
opening for sugar refneries and other
manufactures. In my opinion many
OF the volunteer soldiers will 60 back
to the islands in a short time.
III the American troops were with
drawn the natives would be fighting
each other with bolos within a week.
Some faction would be on top for .
time, but there would be more revo.
lutions than in q South American re.
public. Aguinaldo is pretty shrewd
and he has bis tribe dreaming but
they will soon wake up. They do not
know what independence or liberty
Is. The greater portion Of Aguin-
sldo's men do not know what they are
fighting for.
1--WE soldiers think General Otis is
all right. He has labored under great
difficulties In conducting this cam
paign, owing to the lack Of transport
alton and the requisite number OF
troops. He Is one Of the hardest
worked men on the island. You
never hear Of any Of the younger Off.
GERS clamoring to get on General
Otis's staff, because they are worked
SO hard. He is at headquarters from
7 in the morning until in the after.
noon. Those are long hours in the
Philippines. Now that the force has
been increased the backbone OF Agui-
naldo's army will soon be broken.
General Funston was one OF the
hardest workers on the island. One
Of the wise moves Of the administra-
ton is in sending him back. He has
been accused Of looting churches |
know to my personal knowledge that
be ordered the camp followers out OF
a church at Caloocan on February II,
the day after the city had been taken
All the loot that General Funston
brought home you can stick in your
hat"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The anti-expansionists threaten too
refuse to recognize the the presidents
Thanksgiving proclamation and will
appoint day for groaning on their
own hook,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The presidents Thanksgiving proc
lamation was longer than Mr.. Cleve-
lands, but then we have so much
more to be thankful for under q Re-
publican administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The new serial, "Molly Donahue,"
by the author OF "Mr. Dooley," Is an
nounced to begin in the Christmas
Ladies' Home journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

According to the returns from Ohio
and Nebraska Mr.. Mckinley is
still in the race. Might as well
hold the convention now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Some Kansas farmers are complain
ing that their potatoes grew SO big
this year that they have no little ones
to feed to the pigs. This will make
q good argument for the Populists
next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Miscellaneous Articles,

German knitting yarn 17c skein.
gleisher's knitting yarn 22c skein.
Imported Saxony yarn &c a sken.
Domestic Saxony yarn Be skein
Coates Thread 43c dozen.
Clarke's Thread, large numbers, 3Oc Dozen
Crochet Spool Silk Sc each.
Cortcell Skein Silk 2 for &c.
Hand rolled Cotton Bats for 25c.
t~Buy your Clothing now while you can get it at
wholesale prices
Boys wool Undershirts sizes 80 ITO 80, at 3Oc gar
ment.
Best knitting cotton all colors, 6 for 25c.
Fine assortment Of Hoods and Fascnators at wholesale
prices
In buying fine wooden Blankets you must see them to
get the correct idea Of their value and for that reason we
do not quote prices here but will make satisfactory prices
when you call to examine our large assortment You will
save on your Blanket purchases here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The Democrats seem to have been
playing horse with the Pcpulists
again and in the language Of B. L.
Strother, "they we're the horse"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The way Messrs. Ross and Murray
we're slaughtered by the Populists
was caution. The Democrats seem
to have been 'it."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

In selecting B. D. Fry as commits
sioner the people Of the First district
have chosen well, He will make a
model officer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Mr.. Bryan's efforts in Kentucky
and Ohio indicate that he Is better
fitted for making money than making
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Judge Moore's unanimous re-elec-
ton was high compliment to bis
excellent record on the bench.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The Democrats picked three men
on the fusion ticket-Ross, Murray
and Kandt. The Pops didn't do a
thing to 'em.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Mr.. Kane's speech in the Pop con.
vention that the Populists did not
want Ross seems to have been very
prophetic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Those two temperance candidates"
did not exactly strike the popular
pulse on high school trustee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Mcphsrson Il All RiRht.

McPHERsoN, Nov. S.-The entire
Republican county ticket was elected
by large majorities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
For Sale or Exchange.

S0-acre farm in eastern Kansas,
would take Abilene property. For
particulars, address P. 0. box 2s4,
Talmags, Kansas. 64.tsc.u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The Democrats went into deal
with the Populists-how do they
like ite
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Mr.. Jacobs seems to have q very
hearty endorsement Of his compe'
tency as clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1899.

Send word to Aguinaldo. He may
as well surrender right now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The prices we make throughoutou our entire
|stock this month are the lowest everlnade on
first qualities. In the face of advances on all
merchandise we quote lower prices this
month than ever before.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Coroner Sheppard seems likely to
lose his fat Office for keeps this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The kind Of politics being bred in
old Kentucky nowadays is all right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

McKinley's administration and ex'
pansion have received a glorious en-
dorsement all over the nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Mr.. Van Voorst's efficient record
has met with general approval.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Mems Wear.
[ALL CLOTHING AT COST

Best wool deeced Underwear SOC a garment.
Extra fine wool Underwear 1926 suit.
Finest lambs wool Underwear sizes run to 49, for 200
suit.
Heavy wool union Suits 75c suit
Extra quality cloth Caps Csc each.
Fine plush Caps SOC each.
Felts and overs 1.75 pair
Best Overshoes 100 pair.
Navy blue worsted suits 800 suit.
Ulster Overcoats $50 each.
Fine laundried white Shirts at 40, go and 7Oc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Ladies' Wear.

Good wooden Mittens loo pair.
Fine silk Mittens 36c pair.
Heavy ribbed Vests 22c each.
Finest Jersey, fleece lined Underwear 48c garment.
Fine Outing Gowns, full sizes and we'll made at 40,
So, 70, 80 and 00c each.
GTDon't forget the cost sale on Clothing.