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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Thu Vests Friendliness.

One day in the latter part Of No.
vember, about fifty farmers gathered
by agreement at the home Of a widow
In this county. They brought their
teams and employees and without
word began the gathering Of the
crops and that had stood unharvested
through the long autumn weeks.
While some husked the corn from the
stalks in the field, others hauled the
straw to the barns and put the stock
yards in good order for the cattle. A
small machine was set up and the
kaffir corn which the widows young
sons had raised was threshed out and
the grain placed in the empty gran
airy ready for the market. Then the
party went home.
This was not an isolated instance.
In the spring on another farm, moi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Tho Building Up Of Abilene

The past year has marked distinct
advance in the business interests ana
standing Of Abilene. The city has
gained in population, in wealth, IN
esteem but it has gained as we'll IN
other things. There has been in
twelve months a notable and worthy
improvement in the conditions OF tne
town as regards the attitude Of Its
people toward it as a residence place.
The time is not long distant in the
past when none wished to own prop
erty here. Those who owned homes
were rather pitied and the renters
were many. 1t is different now
Fully 50 good homes that y months
ago we're occupied under lease are
now the dwelling places OF new own
ers who have expended considerable
sums upon them. They take a pride
in their property and are improving
and ornamenting the lawnsand build
ings. The renter is having a hard
time of it. He can get no settled
lease and no sooner is fixed in his
supposed security than sale is made
and he must move on. Mighty few
| good houses can be found to rent in
Abilene and the fact that so much
building has been going on indicates
that the day is past when the people
Of this city can get "snaps" in resi-
dence property. Men are every DAY
bewailing the fact that they neglected
, their .chauces" and allowed Others tt
} take the opportunity The principal
, thing, however, is that somebody
took the chances and the fact is re
. bounding to the city's credit Tit
$ coming year is going to be a goo'
!. time in Abilene. 1t is going to mar
continuance Of the prosperity ina
is with the city now and is sure to b
ia time Of stitfening values and bette
prices for realty. Fresh paint vii
continue to be In evidence and me-
buildings are projected Those VIII
:. have pinned their faith to Abilen
have no reason to regret it-thos
= who follow its career for another |
months will be more glad than eve
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
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Next Christmas.

To the inhabitants Of the United
States at large Christmas Of 1899 was
a day long to DO remembered. All
advance in wages in almost all indus
tries or a promise Of advance sure OF
realization, gave to this Christmas q
peculiar spirit Of great good cheer
The trouble that fell upon many
through the smash Of speculative
values in Wall street was swallowed
up in the good fortune Of the millions
who benefited by the mistaken indus
trial prosperity.
While the recent festival Is now
but pleasant memory, it behooyes
US to prepare to make the anniver-
sary Of it to come year hence no
less satisfactory.
The way to do it will be, so Tar as
human foresight can provide to vote
next November for the presidential
candidates Of the party now in charge
Of the government.
This is not say that our prosperity
is all Of Republican creation but NJ
shock to it conceivable could equal
in the existing state Of politics. tn
result Of changing the national gov
eminent from Republican to Demo
cratic. - New York Sum-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Crop Prices and Labor Prices.

Lawrence journal: The Kansas
CITY Times admits that skilled labor
has advanced to 10 per cent under
Republican rule, but it whines be-
cause the laborers have to pay more
for what they buy. viii the Times
which is very decent kind Of a
paper now, have the kindness to ex-
plain how the farmer can get more
for his hogs and cattle and his corn
and his wheat without the consumer
pays more for themP Is it not TACT
that every time an article OF any
kind advances in price that some one
must pay that advanced And is II
not a rule that Is almost with excep'
ton that prices in all lines advance
or decline in sympathy And is II
not fact that under Democratic
rule the laborer got less wages
the farmer lower prices and the man
uiacturer less for his goods than the,
get under a Republican administra
ton and a protective tariff How
can the esteemed Times demand I
big price for the crops for the farmer
and then consistently complain be-
cause the consumer Is compelled t
psy the increasep II some one doesn'
pay 1t, how Is the farmer to get 1t
Lei the Times stand up and answer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
What Fusion Hath Profted.

The Paola Spirit, Democratic TINS
week says: "Those Democrats VINO
are clamoring to be swallowed again
by the Pops would do well to note
that the chief beneticiaries OF the
rump and fusion Legislature oil 1876
John Martin and +. H. Snow-are to-
day broke and friendless. The one
rot the United States senatorship and
the other became state printer. Tc
John Martin more than any other
man must be ascribed the downfall
and disgrace of the Democratic party
Of Kansas. For brief stay in the
United States senate and two years
clerkship Of the supreme court nt
sold out 10000 Democrats and par
tered his political manhood
In another paragraph Editor sheri
dan takes this shot at tho Populists
THE meeting Of the Populist stat'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

central committee in Topeka this
week is like one Of the msny gather
ings OF the bondsmen Of Sam Lappin,
the defaulting and absconding state
treasurer. There is nothing to dis
cuss only their liabilities and the
chances Of bringing back the Populist
majority that has fled beyond the
jurisdiction Of Kansas and the United
States-gone clean out Of the country
for keeps"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

many miles distant, were a SICK
father and destitute family. There
did the neighbors gather and plow'
harrow and plant until the crops
ready TO grow under the gentle
spring rains.
This is characteristic Of the west
ern people. Amid the vicissitudes
and trials incident to the opening OF
a new country they have learned the
lesson Of helpiulness and it is bear
ing fruit in the broader liOerality and
friendliness that is manifestlng itself
in the life Of the plains.
The West is developing marked
interest in community advancement.
A practical altruism is being worked
out through the means OF mutual as
sistance and combined effort for the
upbuilding Of the unfortunate rev
societies are needed for this sort OIL
effort--it comes from the sympathetic
hear, and the spirit of cheer The
people Of the plains are amused nov
when some well.intentioned contrib
utor Of the east sends boxes of cloth
inc and other charitable reminders
The plains have passed that period o
their development and are able t'
care for themselves. By the earnest
cooperation that is manifested anc
the kindness Of their feelings the!
are building well for the future Suci
acts as those of the neighoorhood'
mentioned knit the society oil th'
community with closer bonds an'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

YEAR in the history OF the plains. The
towns are being transformed from
communities OF tenants to villages OF
boms-owners, glad to be located
permanently and to bring up their
children in their present home. 1t is
q healthy sign and one that means
much for the prairies. 1t means
steady development, permanent pop
ulation and substantial business in.
comes.
Kansas has produced more from its
farms and ranches in 1899 than in
..Gny year in Its history, except one.
lbraska, Oklahoma and the Dakotas
Jaye done the same. There is over
he entire prairie west the dawn OF
better times and better incomes
which is already being reflected in
the cheer and generosity Of the peo-
pie. The are giving more literally
to the churches and colleges; the
school.terms are longer and the
teachers better paid. The famers
are sending their boys to the agricul-
tural colleges to learn the latest and
most scientific methods Of crop and
stock raising. More top buggies have
been sold during the past autumn to
the prairie trade than In two years
previously. The farmers families
are having some Of the luxuries OF
life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
eminent success

The senate should begin the new
year right by passing the houses
financial bill, No one thing it could
do would add 50 much to the pros
perity and permanent advancement
Of the nation. There is no more q
..silver ISSUE so great a proportion
Of the people believe now in the wis
dom Of the gold standard as to hav'
eliminated Mr.. Bryan's pet measure
from the discussion Of sound finance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
elevate the tone Of the thoughts IAN

elevate the tone Of the thoughts and
ambitions.
There are poor houses on the
prairies without an occupant Tor
months together; there are jails ten
antless, and court sessions without
criminal cases. The kindness OF
the people is to a degree responsible
for this condition Of affairs. FrienGli.
ness and confidence are putting all on
honor. as it were, and are making the
fabric Of western society better and
stronger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Salary Law Is Valid.

Dickinson county officers will be
interested in the news that in the
district court at Kingman Judge
(,illett declared constitutional the
fec and salary law passed by the leg
islature of 1897. 1t cut the income
Of county officers, The decision was
in the case Of Kingman county vs. q
B. Harden, register Of deeds
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

1t is proposed to refund the entire
debt Of the United States in long
time 2 per cent bonds and 1t IS claim.
ed that the banks Of the nation would
be clad to use such bonds as their
reserve. Uncle Sans credit Is get
ting pretty solid under the gold
ntnrdnrd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
AB ENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS JANUARY 90-wtLvt otS
For the New Year.

a Moments Halt-a momcntary taste
OF Being from the Well Amid the waste
And Lo.-the phantom Caravan mas
reachd
The Nothing II set out from-Oh, make
haste
The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon
Turns ashes or it prospers, and anon.
Like Snow upon the Deserts dusty Face
Lighting little hour or two-is gone.
An. make the most Of what we yet may
spend,
Before we into the dust descend,
Dust unto dust, and under Dust to lie
Sans Wine, Sans Song, Sans singer anu
sans End
Whether 1T Naishapur or Babylon
Whether the Cup with sweet or bitter rum
The Wine OF Life keeps oozlng drop pl
drop
The Leaves of Life keep falling one by one
Come, MI the Cup and in the Fire OF spring
Your winter garment Of Repentance ming
The Bird Of Time has but little way
To nutter-and the Bird is on the wing
-lOmar Khayam
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Many Kansas town are planning
new ways to win trade. Probably
none will improve on the old fashion
ed methods Of living good value for
purchasers money and advertising
well In the newspapers the bargains
offered. Abilene is sticking to it with
eminent success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Abilene enters 1900 with a fairer
prospect than ever in its history. 1t
has more people, more new improve
ments, more wealth and less debts
than on any New Year since itsfound-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

A happy New Year to the rresl'
dent Of this United States, q dominion
on which the sun never sets. Among
the pleasant things 1900 holds for
him IL a reelection to the high office
be has filled so well. t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

One more Christmas In the 18th
century--ior 1t has been officially de-
cided that the new century cant be-
Gin until the old one ends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

The century does not begin Tor an
other year but that need not prevent
the new year being a very Jolly ana
successful one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Pacific express money orders paya-
ule everywhere. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
Waiting For Support.

Masillon Item: Ray L. Markell, man
ager of the Massillon base ball team,
has chosen his players for the coming
season. That is he has arranged his
batting order and has the men all ready
to move to this city when he gives the
word. He can't give the word until he
knows what the town will do toward
supporting his team and therefore base
ball matters are pretty much the same
as they were some time ago with the
exception of Mr.. Markell having decided
who his players will be If he has team
at all. Prospects are said to be very
good for liberal support by the citizens
and the batting order may therefore be
published.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
OUT FOR The ADMIRAL.
Columbus Paper Advocates
Dewey's Candidacy, and The
Editor Resigns.

Columbus. April 5.-Under the caption
dewey for President" the Press Post,
the Democratic paper of the city, yes
terday published the following. an
nouncing It's intention to support Dewey
for the nomination in opposition to
Bryan:
"The announcement that Admiral
Dewey will be a candidate for the pres
idency clears the political atmosphere
for the Democratic party. With no re-
Election upon Mr., Bryan. 1t may truth
fully be laid that II Dewey ia nominated
at Kansas City he will certainly be the
next president-a certainty that does
not appear from Mr.. Bryan's candi-
dacy, however great or popular he may
be. t
1.-THE Press-Post will henceforth urge
the nomination Of Dewey for the sake
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
THIRTY THOUSAND
WOrkingmen Strike In One Day
For Fewer. Hours and
More Pay.

Total No. men on strike. ..29,S
In nine states Monday, 10000 men, fol-
lowing ten trades, struck work. In al
most every case the strikers asked for a
lowering of the working day to eight or
nine hours and an increase of pay rang
ing from ten to 20 per cent.
The largest body of workers to throw
down their tools were the coal miners
of the Pittsburg and Irwin districts.
These numbered $4,000 men.
$4,000 COAL MINERS.
Pittsburg, April 5.-From $4,000 to
IL, 900 coal miners in the Pittsburg dis
trict and 5000 in the Irwin district
struck unexpectedly Monday--in the
Pittsburg district because Of dissatis-
faction over the dead work scale and of
the indianapolis agreement and in the
Irwin district for an advance of five
cents per ton.
At Altoona the new scale for the min
ing of bituminous coal went into effect
and from now on $1,000 miners will re-
ceive the highest wages in thirty years.
BUILDING TRADES MEN DEMAND
HIGHER PAY.
st, Louis, April 1.-TWO thousand car
penters and $500 painters In St. Louis
and East st. Louis struck Monday, the
carpenters for an advance from 35 to Al
cents an hour and the painters for an
advance from $3.50 to $500 per day.
| HOUSEWORKERS WANT AN AD-
VANCE OF so CENTS A DAY.
| Cleveland, April 5.-Three hundred
journeyman plumbers have struck fol
an advance from $500 day to $3.50; also
125 lathers quit work, asking for $500
day instead of $3.50. AS result OF the
lathers strike 300 plasters are thrown
out of work. There are indications that
strike of plasterers will be ordered.
GRANITE CUTTERS AND SHOE
FACTORY employees STRIKE.
Boston, April 5.-Granite cutters num-
bering 175 have struck asking fol
$500 for eight hours work.
Trades union delegates who comprise
the Boston Central Labor union have
declared for subway built by unior
labor and owned by the city and for Q
three cent fare on the Boston Elevated
railway.
At Haverhill 100 turned" workmer
struck for an advance Of ten per cent.
At WOODBURY., Mass. the union buff
fers and leather workers to the number
of sixty struck for anincrease In wages
At Westerly, r. l.. about 100 carpen
ters have struck for a nine hour day.
300 CARPENTERS IDLE.
Indianapolis, April 5.-Three hundred
] union carpenters quit work pending ne
gouations between the unions and con
tractors.
WORKMEN IN NEW YORK STRIKE
Buffalo, April 5.-Two hundred anC
fifty teamsters quit work because thei
wages were not increased.
At Watertown 400 men at the work.
of the New York Airbrake compan!
struck.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
County Bills Allowed.

VIM. Machau, work on Kocher ditch
$50.
Milton G. Frank, transcript, $3.50.
j. A. Wielandt, transcript, $375.
John Trump, guard at workhouse, $50
Geo. Jacobs, guard at workh, use, $50
Frank Milhof, guard at workhouse
$50.
c. A. Kreighbaum, engineer at work
house, $50.
w. H. Reed. guard at workhouse
s26.67.
Robert II. Day, salary as prosecutor
$421.
B. f. Critics, burial of poor. $40.
A. B. Love, workhouse secretary, $50
J. II. Putt, guard at workhouse, $50.
Maggie Yarger, typewriter at work
house, $5.
Andrew Kintz. cook at workhouse
$40.
Ida Rice, housekeeper at workhouse
$1Z34.
John e. Yarger, superintendent al
workhouse, s75.
w. S. Rank, guard at workhouse
$50.
Caroline Yarger, matron at work
house, slS.75.
VIM. Crubaugh, engineer at work
house, s45.
Shilling & Son, burial of poor, 500.
Repository Printing Co., $500 en-
velopes, $40.
e. M. Stark, hauling paupers, 81.
DR.. r. Il. Williams, attending poor
$3.50.
Canton Bindery Co., supplies for cour
house, s69.93.
M. M. Hardgrove, infirmary director
! $47.50.
A. ], Smith, nursing Myers family
SAL.
VIM. Lichtenwalter, blank books, Sc.
DR.. Ricksecker attending poor, $2S. II
Andrew Reese, infirmary director, SAC
McCrea & Arnold, burying poor, $24.
Electric light company, light for cour
house, $165.94
s. Higerd & Co., burial of poor, $40.
Jas. Blechele soap company, soap 70
children's home, $17.16.
]. M. Howenstine, infirmary director
! $50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
COXEY STEEL
CASTING PLANT
Will Accept Inducement:: And
Locate In Mt. Vernon Ohio.
THE BOARD OF TRADE
or That City Held Out inducements which
Proved Too Alluring To
withstand-Msssillo
,pecial to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
Massillon, April 5.--There is a well
grounded feeling of chagrin in this city
on account of the Coxey steel casting
plant which goes to Mt. Vernon. The
board of trade canvasing committee had
Just secured what they deemed was
necessary to secure the plant when word
came that the board of trade of Mt.
Vernon had agreed to pay Mr. Coxey
$4,000 as a bonus. The Dime Savings
bank of the same town then came for
ward and agreed to issue 100000 bonds
at per cent for periods of three, four,
five and six years, the bonds to be
secured by first mortgage on the big
steel plant. Mr.. Coxey, speaking OF
his acceptance of the offer, said:
"I am sorry that 1 am forced to give
up my intention of locating the plant
at Massillon. 1 much preferred to To-
cate here but the inducements held out
to me at Mt. Vernon were too strong to
refuse and have decided to accept the
offer of that city"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06
CANTON BILLS
AT COLUMBUS.
City Solicitor Smith Makes m
quiries While There.
CHANGE IN MUNICIPAL CODE.
May Yet Result In the Passage of That
Measure IS the solicitor Finds
1t Has Friends Saw "a
Big Blaze.

While at Columbus on Wednesday,
the city solicitor received information
respecting a number of bills in course
of passage which will directly or indi-
rectly affect this city. The first was
with reference to the bill levying
vehicle tax. The solicitor stated that
this bill had passed the house and is
now in the senate for consideration.
Inquiry was made as to the course Of
the municipal code, and he learned that
the bill was before the senate for at
by the house, 1t would no doubt be pass
ed as the representatives generally
favor it's passage. But before the SEN
ate passes upon the bill, it is believed
that eliminations will be made of the
merit system and the bipartisan sys-
tenn Of preparing candidates for elec-
tion. The merit system, If passed as
contained in the bill, will cause expen-
sive examinations to be conducted by
officers appointed by the governor, of
those candidates who desire to stand for
election. This feature of the bill has
met with the disfavor on the part of
some of the senators and representa-
tives as well, and it's elimination is to be
made by the senate. The solicitor
stated that the bill will no doubt be
passed this session.
In substance the bill does away with
the water works trustees, the board of
health, gives the mayor the veto power
to measures of municipal legislation,
and the president of the city council is
elected by the people, he acting as
mayor eX-officio in the absence of that
official; and on the death of the mayor
or his resignation, the president of the
council will act as mayor until a sue
cessor is appointed to fill that office.
The various heads of the departments
will be appointed by the mayor, and
these in turn will appoint subordinate
officers, who shall conduct the affairs
of the department. Only the heads of
the departments shall come under the
supervision of the mayor, while the
work done by the subordinates, or their
appointment or discharges shall rest
with the heads of the department.
The council will consist Of only seven
members, three to be elected at large
and four by the districts.
The solicitor also stated that he wit
messed the fire at the penitentiary Tues
day night, through which property
amounting to about 100000 was de-
stroyed, the state losing about $4,000.
The fire started in the workshops of the
pen and spread quickly. He said a
wagon load Of police were hastily
hauled to the scene Of the conhagra-
ton, so that the place could be properly
guarded. Extra guards were also
placed about the doors of the various
buildings in which the prisoners were
, confined
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-04-06

as smooth as Sir Walter Raleigh and
Carman No. Q, but not rough enough to
impair its market value.
GREEN BAY TRIUMPH-A white
skinned variety of the same shape as
Bliss Triumph, and rlpening at the
same time. 1t has been tested here one
season only, but gave a higher yield
than any other of it's class. 1t Is a
clearer white than the White Bliss
Triumph and is worthy of commenda-
tion.
LIVINGSTON-A white variety with
pink eyes. 1t has given uniformly good
yields here, and is generally satisfac-
tory.
PINGREE-An early white variety
with occasional markings. 1t has been
on trial here two seasons only. 1t has
given satisfactory yields, but does not
keep as well as most other early va
rieties.
UNCLE SAM-A late white variety
which has uniformly given good yields
here. 1t Is one of the best for late
spring use that has been tried here
1t gives about the same yields as Car
man No. 8 but is not as smooth.
WHITE MOUNTAIN-A late white
variety which has been on trial here
two seasons, and has given good yields
standing near the head of the list in
this respect.
WHITON'S WHITE MAMMOTH
Another late white sort, of unusual
merit. One years experience with it in.
dicates that 1t Is a good cropper. The
tubers are smooth, uniform in size and
nearly all marketable.