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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
The Campaign Of 1900.


At the Lincoln day celebration in
Pratt, Vim. Wallace, formerly grand
master workman OF the A. 0. U. w..
made a rating good speech. He said
concerning the coming campaign:
1.-The campaign Of 1900 will be
made upon full stomach. 1t will be
made with clear conscience and
every promise fulfilled. 1t will be
made with more children going to
school, wearing better clothes and
more In their dinner buckets than
ever before. 1t will be made with
less mortgages on our homes, more
money in our pockets aud more in
the banks, more business, better
prices, better farmers. better merch-
ants, more employment at better
wages, happier men with less care in
their faces, and handsomer women
with more ribbon in their hair than
ever before. 1t will be made under
the gold standard. Some attempt
will be made by the opposition to
talk the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver at the ratio Of 16 to /, but it
will be made with the courage OF the
proyerbial boy who whistles as he
passes the graveyard at night, for it
Is as dead as the remains that lie in
those graves and as cold and ghost
like as the marble slabs that mark
their last resting place. 1t is dead.
1t is buried. Dead for the want OF
norrishment. Dead because it was
born an invalid and could not with
stand the atmosphere Of prosperity.
Buried beneath an avalanche Of facts
Buried beneath the weight of its own
direful and unfulfilled prophesies; in
tered beneath the overwhelming and
stupendous weight OF prosperity Its
pallbearers are taking off their
bandages and the followers of its re-
mains are dispensing to their homes
to take up the joy Of life, which
under the rule Of the Republican
party and William Mckinley, have
made these United States the freest.
the greatest, the most prosperous and
humane nation under the light Of the
SUM-"
II the Seventh district sends Wal
lace to congress it will have mighty
good representative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

A few days ago the REFLECTOR sug-
gested that 100000 English troops
were need in the Boer war. The war
office in London has evidently heard
Of it and approved for the dispatches
say: "l.ord Lansdowne announces
estimates exceeding f6l, OOO,O 900 and
rather startled the public by unfold
ing the program of the war office to
send out, in addition to the $4,000
troops now ahoat, $4,000 fresh sol
diers. LorL Roberts will ultimately
have force Of quarter OF a mil
lion" II the Powers will just read
this great moral and religious illumi-
nator carefully they will have no
trouble in managing their affairs sue
cessiully, Now is the time to sub
scribe,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Complete moving outfit, consisting
of one set four-wheel trucks, one set
two-wheel trucks, two sets timbers,
one set 80 feet long, planks. ropes,
pulley blocks, II iackscrews, 1000
feet rope and many other things. In
quire Of or address, Benz. Fsrney,
Abilene. Kas. 27.tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

j. W. Robson, Of Eldorado, Butler
county, owns and controls the biggest
farm in Kansas. He employs from 60
to rs men all the year round. and
farms on a bigger scale than any
other man in the State. His farm
comprises 10,50l acres, all Of which
Us in Butler and Sedgwick counties
principally in Butler. Mr.. Robson
himself works $500 acres and 5000
acres OF his farm are rented. In 1882
he began in Butler county with 100
acres. He has added to this every
year and expects to continue to in
crease his landed possessions as long
as farming is profitable. sin my
fifteen years residence in Kansas"
said Mr.. Robson, II have never
known year that | did not make
money. | stand ready to say that at
all times that no man who enjoys
good health and who farms intelli-
gently and faithfully can help but
make good living out Of l6O acres
of average Kansas land" Mr. Robi-
son raises thousands Of bushels Of
corn, but he never sells it unless the
market is unusually high. He says
he can always make money out of his
corn by feeding it to cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The insurance field was rich pick
ing for Webb McNall, his "road
agents" and other favored Populists
under the Populist administration, ac-
cording to sworn reports now coming
into the Office Of the insurance super
intendent. Although not all Of the
companies have reported, the aggre.
gate amount shown to have been
been paid by those reporting to "road
agents" for alleged examinations ioots
up over S25, No wonder Webb
want the job again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

An Abilene boy away at college
writes; "Tbe boys get thirty differ
emit weeklies from their various homes
but Of them all the REFLECTOR is the
largest and best" This ratio Of 80
to is the measure the REFLECTOR
strives to maintain and the Abilene
boy has Judged it rightly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
The Sheldon management Of the

The Sheldon management Of the
Topeka Capital has caused such
rush Of business that the postoffice
department has sent for extra clerical
help to handle the money orders and
letters sent to the Capital, while the
81 perintendent Of mails has announc.
ed that be will be compelled to make
detail Of experts at the expense Of
the government, to help out the mail.
ing clerks Of that paper. Besides all
this, the Capital announces that sub
scriptions by the five hundred lots
are pouring in from unknown out.ot.
the-way places so unremittingly that
the bulk Of the daily editions will
have to be printed upon the metro
politan fast perfscting presses OF Chi
cago, New York and elsewhere. The
money order business OF the Capital,
SO at least that paper declares, equals
that Of the entire city of Topeka.
The scheme is daisy and a farmer
originated it. Some man up in Wau-
baunsee county wrote to the Topeka
State Journal suggesting that Shell
don be given that paper for week to
run as Jesus would do. The owner,
Frank MacLennan, did not think
much of it but spoke to Topeka news
papermen OF the letter he had received
and the Capital business manager,
Dell Keller, heard OF it. He jumped
at the chance and hurried out to
Sheldon's house to clinch the matter.
1t is the best advertising scheme OF
the century. The Capital will make
$25,000 out Of it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The Republican party has kept
faith with the country. 1t pledged
itself to revise the tariff on protec-
ton lines and to pass bill establish
ing the gold standard. 1t has done
both, and in addition it has added an
imperial domain to the territory Of
the United States, has waged a sue
cessful war. and has taken the first
steps towards building the Near
aguan canal, to say nothing about
the boundless prosperity it has
thrown in for good measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1900
Republican County Convention

A delegate convention OF the Republicans
OF Dickinson county Will be held In the
Court House In the city OF Abilene Kansas,
on Saturday, March 10, at D. m, for the pur-
pose Of selecting delegates to conventions as
follows
Republican State convention at Topeka May
10, IL delegates.
Republican Congressional convention,
Fifth district at Manhattan March Is, 10 del
egates.
Republican Senatorial convention = dele
gates.
Primaries for the selection Of delegates to
said county convention will be held from 4
to8 M In the several voting precincts on
Thursday, March ..
The basis OF representation shall be one
delegate for each 70 votes or fraction OF 10
votes and over cast for the Republican can
dldate for secretary Of state at the fall cleo
ton OF 1893, and one delegate at large for
each precinct, emitting the several precincts
Ia the following representatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

With three-quarters of million
dollars in bank as as a nest egg, their
mortgages decreasing every month,
their real estate growing more valu-
able and their crops more certain,
there does not seem to be any good
and valid reason why Dickinson's
%, 900 people should not be happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The Rev. G. A. Swensson OF Linds.
borg will not be a candidate for dele
gate to the Republican national con-
yention. The Swedish Lutheran
church will hold its conference at the
time of the convention, and he feels
that his duty is in that direction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Republican Senatorial Convention.

There will be delegate convention of the
Republicans OF the Twenty-secOnd senator
ial district held ut Industry on Wednesday,
June q, at II o'clock a. m, for the purpose Of
nominating candidate for state senator
from said district Dickinson and Clay
counties shall each be entitled to nine D)
delegates and nine CO alternates to be Sc
lected at such time, place and in such man
ner as the county Republican central com
mittees Of said counties may determine
BY order OF Republican senatorial com
mlttee, e, NJ. srRArroN.
RICHARD WARlNG, Chairman.
Secretary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
This Il Reform.

The state central committee OF the
Populist, Democratic and Silver Re-
publican organizations we're in secret
session at Topeka Saturday night
until a late hour in an endeavor to
agree upon terms under which a COM
plete union OF the three parties may
be formed for the coming state and
national campaigns. The differences
were mainly as to division OF the
Offices. The keynote OF the Demo-
cratic claims was given by State
Chairman j. Mack Love, who re-
viewed the history Of fusion in Kan
sas and insisted that it was the time
for somebody besides the Democrats
to concede something. The Demo-
Gratis first asked for six Of the fourteen
places on the ticket but the Populists
claimed that this was out OF proper
ton to the Democratic vote.
Shortly before midnight it was
finally agreed that the POpulists are
to have governor, Lieutenant COVER
nor, auditor, attorney general, state
superintendent, congressman'al-large
and one Justice Of the court OF VISTA
ton. The Democrats are to have as
sociate Justice, secretary OF state
treasurer, solicitor and one Judge OF
the court Of visitation. The Free
Silver Republicans are to have insur-
ance superintendent and one Judge OF
the court Of visitation. The electoral
ticket is to be divided between the
Democrats and Populsts equally.
This, ladies' and gentlemen Of the
commonwealth Of Kansas, is Reform
as expouuded by fusionism in these
latter days. Sweet spectacle for
those who think there is such thing
as principle in politics, now isn't itF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
We notice that according to news

We notice that according to news.
paper article now going the rounds Of
the papers that Col. s, &. Cooke Of
Harrington has sneezed another bullet
out of his nose II he has preserved
the different pieces of lead the papers
have reported as being elected from
his proboscis he must by this time
have enough Of those interesting
relics to equip regiment for the
next war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The Olathe Mirror has lts memory
logged by the painful position of the
Democratic party, and is reminded
that there is no new condition. Years
ago Petroleum V. Nasty saw the sit
uation and attempted to remedy 1t
with the following resolution; "Re-
solved, That every dictate Nv pater-
ism requires that, in the tuif fight we
hov before us, the good Dimocrisy
shod present unbroken 'front.' and
thereof, ez differences may arise, US,
the general commity Shell from time
to time, inform the country commit
tvs wat the people is expected 2 be-
lieve, that we may talk alike in all
parts Nv the country"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Harrington has organized Calder
head club to work for the present
congressman's denomination. As
Mr., Calderhead has no opposition
and will be renominated by acclama-
ton the Herington club is sure to be
IN TIM swim
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

lola Register; The ABILENE Re-
FLEcroR calls the notice of the State
Historical society to the fact that the
first capitol Of the State is crumbling
to ruins out on the prairie east Of Fl.
Riley. IL would be most fitting
thing to preserve this token Of an
humble past 'lest we forget, lest we
forget"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The Atchison Champion is to be
run next week as His Satanic Males
ty would run paper. However it
ceased to be Republican paper sew
eral months ago and there is nothing
particularly startling in the an
nounCement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The subject for the first annual de-
bate between the state universities Of
Kansas and Missouri has been an
nounced as follows Resolved, That
the Philippine Islands should be re-
tanned as permanent colonial pos
session of the United States. The
debate will take place at Lawrence on
April IS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

J.C. Republican: LEAF by leaf
the roses fall" The United States
Milling company, generally known as
the flour trust, went to pieces last
Saturday and the property is now in
the hands OF the receivers. 1t is said
the collapse Of this company was due
to inability to float its securities up
on the open market. Surely il these
trusts were the money breeders that
some people would have us believe
there would have been no trouble on
that score with q "sure thing" like a
flour trust. Our opinion is that this
trust business is something after the
pattern of the late Kansas "boom."
1t will die out in time and the worst
hurt people will be those who are DO
ing the specializing,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

The senior class OF the University
Of Kansas this year numbers 22S
members. The various schools are
represented as follows; Arts, "a;
Law, So; Engineering, IA; Pharmacy,
81: Fine Arts. 7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
Total.

II Is recommended that the secretary OF
the different county conventions forward to
the secretary OF this committee at Manhat-
tan, the names OF the delegates and alter
mates elected to attend this convention so
that the roll of the convention can be made
prior to the meeting Of the same,
J, h, ToMIINsON Chairman
X, ]. BROCK, Secretary,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

4 One thing seems to be definitely
fixed in Parson Sbeldon's mind
Jesus wouldn't ride on a merry 20.
round, He turned down an Abilene
mans advertisement Of one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08
With the Abilene News roaring

With the Abilene News roaring at
flames" R. Burton and the Topeka
Capital eulogizlng John" R. Burton
this is a very peaceable and unpre,
tentious time for Abilene's well
known orator Joseph Ralph Burton
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Fame is queer thing. Since he
got in line for place on the State
Pop ticket l.. G. Humbargar is going
crashing down the aisles Of time in
the newspapers as "Prof Umbargcr, "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Committeeman of the several precincts are
requested TO send to the secretary Of the
central committee credentials for delegates
selected Immediately after the primaries In
order to facilitate the business of the con-
ventlon,
BY order Of central committee.
il, r. ELLISON, j b CASE,
Secretary Chairman,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Government bonds which COM
manded four per cent premium under
Cleveland now command thirty-seven
and a half per cent premium. This
is another item, says the Marion Rec
ord, you will not see in any opposi'
inn punar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

This is not original, but it is good;
There is one town in Kansas that is
not afraid Of the smallpox. It's
Haddam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

win not the influence Of the Fourth
Of July shame the Democratic con-
vention into failing to adopt an anti.
expansion PLATFORM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-03-08

Our agents will call every farmer, Please give them
few moments Of your time to explain plan, and Judge
for yourself it is business proposition to take out ap
plcation on your crops in your Home Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-24
CHURCH NOTICES.

Baptist church. Exchange street-11
a. m, sermon by the pastor on THE
Challenge OF Faith" p. m, subject,
Endurance"
Methodist church. Duane street-1l
a. m. sermon by the pastor on I'm
that day there shall be upon the bells
of the horses holiness unto the Lord. .
p. M, subject, "a Man That Astoria
Needs"
Presbyterian church, Ninth street-11
a. M, special address to members by
the pastor; p. IN, subject. Beautiful
Living"
Congregational church, Exchange St.
Ill a. m. and p. m, preaching by
Rev. C. F. Clapp.
Episcopal church. Franklin evenue-
II a. M, confirmation service conduct
ed by the Right Rev. B. w. Morris,
Bishop of Oregon; $3.50 p. M, confrma-
ton service at Holy Innocents' chapel
Uppertown.
Swedish Lutheran Church, Franklin
Avenue-10;45 a. m, nigh mass in the
Swedish language; 1:45 p. M, sermon
in English, on The Family of God"
Norwegian Lutheran Church-1O:S0 a.
M, confirmation service in English; 8
p. M, communion service in English.
Salvation Army Hall, Commercial
Street-Services at and p. m. today
and at 5 each evening except Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-24
F1sHERMEN's LOSSES.
Rot and Decay Of Boats and Nets I'm
pairs ProhSs.

Avenarius carbolineum treatment
prevents this and saves hard earned.
much needed dollars.
THE loss from rot and decay OF boats
and tackle cuts a mighty big hole In
our hard earned profits every year"
said an intelligent fisherman 10 a rep
resentative Of the Astorian while dis
cussing the advantages and dIsad-
yantages Of HIS calling, and the truth
fulness Of his statement Is youched
for by every fisherman and canner
on the river.
Salt water and the swarms Of ocean
vermin. such as barnacles and tere-
does. arc no respectors Of wood or
cordage and the destruction wrought
by them on sturdy ship bottoms and
gill nets means the price OF many
chinooks and steel heads. which other
wise would be placed on the profit side
Of the ledger.
For years our fishermen have borne
their burden uncomplalningly. They
should do 80 no longer. A remedy for
their Ills has been found in the celebrat-
ed wood and cordage preservative. .Aven-
arlus Carbollneum. as Is proved by
testimonials from the leading fishing
grounds OF Europe and the Atlantic
coast states. Water cannot penetrate
articles treated with this preparation
and. the cause being removed. rot and
decay Of ship bottoms and gill-nets is
eifectually stopped.
Ayenarius Carbolinsum lmpregnates
wood with a continuing effect, so to
speak. and ship bottoms thoroughly
coated are impregnable for years
against the assaults OF marine enemies.
The compound penetrates 70 the ships
vitals thus rendering 1t far superior
TO copper paint, mere surface coating
easily rubbed of and at best a weak
protector Nets and sails require oc-
caslonal treatment each season by the
simple process Of dipping. Thus treat
ed. they remain soft and pliable retain
ing their usefulness for years Instead
OF being prenaturely relegated to the
"gill-net graveyard" as an Eastern
fisherman aptly termed the outlying
Astoria docks last winter when inspect
ing the wreckage. II word to the
wise is sufficient. our fishermen will
profit by the experience Of other sec
tions and by using a few gallons Of
Avenarius Carbolineum. save a big
leakage In their pocket-books.
Editors Note.-It has been ascertain
ed in the interest OF fishermen deslr-
Gus Of trying Avenarius Carbolineum
that this preparation can be bought in
Astoria OF Fisher Bros. Foard & Stokes
and B. F. Allen and Son.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-24
PARIS FAIR.

The American exhibit at the Paris
exposition will be an open volume,
whose lessons OF skillful directed en-
deavor and unfaltering energy may be
read by all. Our government building
is completed. and no effort has been
spared to make 1t worthy to represent
our nation. 1t was by the same Amer
lean perseverance that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. the famous dyspepsia
cure, was first produced. Since that
time-fifty years ago-it has never tail-
ed to cure constipation, indigestion,
biliousness, liver and kidney troubles,
and 1t will make rich red blood. 1t is
an excellent tonic and is regulator
for the bowels that cannot be equalled.
All druggists sell 1t. Do not be talked
into taking something just as good.
There is nothing to equal It.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-24
coMINo rnoM rnN pALLEg.
Large Excursion Party VIII Arrive in
Astoria for the Fourth.


Yesterday the Fourth Of July COM
mlttee received some sample posters
and circulars from the Young Mems
Christian Association OF The Dalles,
setting forth in glowing terms the at
fractions which their Fourth Of July
excursion 20 Astoria offers The cir
cular includes an attractive descrIp-
ton OF Columbia river scenery and an
account OF the many features Of inter-
est which viii be provided, II IL ex-
pected that band from The Dalles will
accompany this excursion. The follow
Ing Is an extract from their dessrip-
tive circular:
THE steamers Of the ID. r. e A. n.
Co. viii leave the Regulator wharf at
A. m. on the morning Of the I'd Of
July 1900, arriving at Portland at 3
IN the afternoon. giving four hours time
Ia Portland. The excursionists will
leave Portland at G;55 .. m. on the
Astoria & Columbia River u. II. on
the evening OF the ID, arriving IN As
toria at 1890 the same night. where VIC
shall be met by special committee
Of Astorians appointed 70 make special
arrangements for the convenience OF
the Y NJ. c. 4. excursiOnists"
A communication has also been re-
cclyed from the Lewis and Clark. stat
Ing that four girls from there are
preparing to compete IN the girls boat
race. Dan Welch has been appointed
chairman Of the COMMITTEES In charge
Of this race. In accordance with the
suggestion OF Lieutenant Cloke. Gov
crnor Geer and Captain Mead. Of the
Philadelphia. win be invited to review
the parade.
The slack wire performers have
agreed to give a double program
including some juggling never seen in
Astoria. The balloon man has con-
tracted 20 make his parachute descent
from a height Of not less than 1000
feet The Maypole, under charge Of
Professor Beggs. will be one II the
NEST attractive features. The greatest
American trick cyclists have contracted
for two performances. The following
schools have selected attendants upon
the goddess OF liberty. as desgnatedi
Goble School, Miss Mabel Foster;
School District. No 5. clatsOp COun.
~. Miss Katie Reith; Deep River. Miss
Ivy Johnson; Stella School, Miss Lau-
ra Brock, chadwell. Miss Gertrude
Abercrombie: Grays River. Miss Muriel
Barr; Knappa. Miss Bertha Banks.