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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-10-29
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9. 9. q. sllL,Mos, =. =. WALSH,
PRgD q. MokALLv, =. N. 0LovNI.
WILLIAM 0EST, JOHN N. SMvrH
MAURICE RosEMTGIo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
For Early Conventions.

The tendency Of the present politi-
cal season seems to be to hold early
conventions. The Republican state
onvention has been called for March
Q; the First and Seventh congression-
al district conventions have been
csIlled; the Shawnee judicial district
convention has been called and other
conventions will be called this week.
The idea seems to be to get every.
thing on the political slate cleaned
up early except the county tickets
which will Of course not b. named
until later.
The idea is q good one. All state,
congressional and judicial nomina-
tons should be made early. 1t will
save complications and will allow an
open field for the local contests to
come later, as well IS give opportun-
ity for more thorough campaigning
on the part Of candidates with larger
field to cover. Call conventions early
and have it over with.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
A Memorial Of Sentiment.

1.-THE Carnation League Of Amer
ica," instituted as an annual memo
rial to the late President William Nc
Kinley and dedicated to national pa
triotism, Is q fixed institution and
insures perennial observance Of
January 10th. the anniversary Of his
birth. as "McKinley Day" To
wear the late presidents favorits
flower, the carnstion. In the lapel Of
the coat, In the hair, or at the throat,
in silent memory OF departed public
servant. is what Is contemplated BY
this movement, in which the young
and old Of both sexes can have part.
The custom was first observed on
January goth, 1908, with the greatest
unanimity throughout the country,
and by Americans all over the world.
It is a simple, inexpensive act and
iull Oh patriotic sentiment. All
through Mr.. McKinley's life, both
public and private, there ran dis
tinct vein o. sentiment, and memo
rial Of this sort is, therefore, pecu-
liarly appropriate to him.
The custom will undoubtedly be
observed the coming goth day Of jan
uary more universally, II that is pos
sible. than on the initial day, a year
ago.
No expectation is had Of giving tbe
movement the Importance OF local
organizations or annual meetings and
conventions. but in quiet, unob.
strusive way 1t can be made to WELD
and influence for good almost meal
Oulable sad to foster spirit Of true
patriotism worthy Of our country and
81 the man whose memory It Is proud
10 honor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
The PeopIs'e Choioe once.

The present attitude OF e. w. Hosh
who 10 the choice Of three-fourths Of
the Republicans Of Kansas for gov
ernor seems to DO this: He 10 not
hunting the Office, be 10 saving wood
Of home. he will not ask for it-but II
the nomination 10 offered him BY the
state convention be Vill not refuse II.
Then look ont for one Of the cleanest,
most energetic and successful cam
paigns the state ever saw with an old
fashioned Kepr clican majority clear
down the line.
After all wouldn't 1t be o fine thing
for the Republicans to nominate .
candidate for governor once just be-
cause the people want him for q
leader, because the farmers, the labor
ers, the everyday citizens trust him
and desire him for GOVERNOR 1t
would be such q relief from the way
governors are usually nominated in
Kansas by all parties. The process
usually consists Of beating the tom
toms, campaigning, lying, swapping.
trading, and wire pulling for months
before the convention meets. The
Bailey men promised not less than
three prominent state jobs to Dickin-
SON county men two years ago in
order to get delegates--and when the
time came did not give one By the
time Bailey was nominated the ma
chine had probably promised six ap.
poiutments for every one he had to
give. To be sure the placing Of 800
needless "employes" on the legisla.
tive payroll helped some but 1t still
left big list unsatisfed.
How would 1t do once to let Mr..
Hoch stay In Marion and attend to
his paper; for the members Of tho Re-
publican party to hold their conven-
tions. select their delegates and nomi.
Late him as the choice Of the people
and allow him to take his office with
out promise or pledge Of any kind
to anybody-and have real gov.
ernor!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Senator Burton,a Bill.

Senator Burton has introduced /
bill for the purpose Of pensioning oil
soldiers, sailors and marines In tht
service Of the United States from 1851
to '65 who were prisoners Of war two
months or longer. The rate Is sl2 !
month and 81 additional for every
month that the pensioner was held
q prisoner. the aggregate not to ex'
coed $50 q month. and the pension
not to DO payable to the heirs Of this
class Of pensioners. The only cyl.
dence required shall be the pension.
er's record. now on Gle in the Office Of
the war department, and identified
tion BY two reputable witnesses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Over in Illinois . new movement Il
aioot. The town fathers Of Hopes
ton have started In to break up the
practice Of going down 70 see the
trains come IN" They hold that the
tOwH has grown too large and that
The people there should refrain from
lettering around the station unless
they have business there. This
week eight warrants we're issued for
The arrest Of young men and boys
and they viii b finsd % rapidly ~
oaptursd. Il Il also said that war
ants VIII Be sworn our Tor The arrest
Of . nunbsr Of girls Il thsy DO not
taks The HAT This q Bsvsrs blow
b Ne youtA q chr Land asd Abilsns
youlg l0lks hsPs Ne crusade woat
oons vest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

He has been in public life for years,
During bis entire public career he
has been In the same school Of poll
tics with this barbarian" and among
bis closest companions has been thil
same man whom the Nationalist ssyl
has wrecked the Republican party,
Heretofore the meanest Of his prede.
cessors has had abilities sufficient TO
give color to their defiance Of the
wishes Of their party. ButMr. Bailey
neither addresses himself to the pas
sions. NOR the understanding, but
simply asks evil the measure pro-
mote the interests oithe machlneP"
or in case Of an applicant for appoint
ment, "Was he for me at WichitaP''
II 10 remarkable that he never should
have been acquainted with the Ian.
guage Of political honesty and fair
dealing towards those who elected
him until he heard 1t In the COM
plaints Of the people. 1t is not that
he has done wrong by design, but
that be should never do right even
by mistake that has caused the dis
trust Of the people.
It Is idle for the Nationalist OF
any other apologist for Mr.. Bailey to
talk about his becoming "freed from
Q few membranes like this" Has
he ever shown the least disposition
to free himself from their domination
What indication has the governor
given that he contemplateS or intends
to break with the gang Of political
pirates that has dominated his every
act for the past twelve monthsE
What has the Nationalist observed
that makes 1t say that 1t expects to
see q more liberal spirit manifested
ct the end" Of two months than has
existed in the pastP The Nationalist
will please excuse US for repeating
that great truism Of Patriot Henry,
II know Of no way Of Judging the
future but by the past"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Americans will be glad to enjoy the
unique experience Of heartily agreeing
with the editor Of the Springfield Re-
publican. In . recent address on
journalism he included this delight.
fully expressed truth: "No char.
acterization OF Mr.. Hearst Is called
for. although 1t may be briefly said
that he represents most of the quail
ties that. from the standpoint Of the
public interest, one would wish to
have q leading American journalist
wholly lack"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Fifth District Agent.

J. F. Grote, special agent OF the
postofice department, who was re-
turned to the Fifth congressional
district the first Of the year, has es-
tablishsd headquarters at junction
City and will make all points In this
district from there. There are four
special agents in Kansas and they will
make an effort to investigate the $50
applications for free rural delivery
that are now pending from Kansas BY
October /. Congressman Caldsrhead
has the promise Of q county system
In Marshall county, which will be put
in operation In few weeks. Assis-
tant Postmaster 7. N. Jones was At
junction yesterday consulting with
Mr.. Grots over = new rOuts TO In
dustry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
This Suits Kansas.

In an interview Representative
Stubbs gives these reasons for Mr..
Hoch's election as governor. I'll
Hoch is elected he will not be COM
peeled to consult q bunch OF political
managers before he shall perform the
routine duties Of his Office. II there
shall come great calamity from food
or fire, there will be no unnecessary
delay of from three to four weeks in
calling o special session Of the legis-
lature-a delay for the purpose Of de-
termining the exact political effect Of
such proceeding. IiHoch Is elected
there will be no Pringleized legisla.
ture. There will be no names on the
pay roll where no service 10 rendered
to the state. There will be an honest
tax law that will equally distribute
the burdens Of taxation. There will
DO . fair and equitable redistricting
Of the state In congressional districts.
The state printers bills will be cut
down to the actual requirements Of
the state. and the public funds will
DO left In the county banks, to be
drawn pro rata, as they are needed
for state use. Bailey Republicans and
Hoch Republicans viii be accorded
exactly the same treatment. There
win be no punishments msted out, or
factional lines drawn, on account Of
the Wichita convention. And II Hoch
10 elected there will be economy all
along the line, with . corresponding
decrease In the rate Of taxation"
That program suits Kansas. Let's
make 1t Hoch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Even down in old South Car'lIny
there is full realisation Of the great
mess Of Kansas. The Columbia Stste
WAKES up and remarks; Kansas
raised sl,OoO.O 900 bushels Of whsa,
thIs ysar-nOrs than = bushsl for
every man, woman and child In the
United States and her InSular poe
sessions. This is enough 70 iced
thsm on breadstuas . month. Kan
n.s has always bosn noisd for hsr
products. She has raised cans, EhsaL
corn. MAEy Less. aunaowsrA John
BFsuR osiA Joha .. InsAils, torns
dcss. prphfhiilon. bll1d hgsFa buaa-
10, sootios1 SsTy slnPsoa. Fsasl.
cArris Eslios and grns.hopPsrL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Grain can be shipped from Kansas
City to Galveston for is cents per 100,
Grain loaded on the same line Of road
at Wichita, more than 200 miles near
or to the place Of destination. has to
pay . rate Of more than 20 cents. 1t
'ls cheaper for the shipper Of grain At
Wichita to load bis cars, send them
to Kansas City and then bill them
back over the same line to Galveston
than Il lie to ship them from Wichita.
There are some mysteries about the
grain rate thu. no person seems able
70 understand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

The treasury statement issued Jan
uary /, 1904, estimates the population
Of the United States at LIZ, 900 and
the per capita circulation Of money
at $so.Ss. Anybody who is carrying
more than sSO.Ss around in his clothes
has more than his share and should
respond to the first demand Of q friend
for q small loan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Chas. A. Towne, "now an adopted
son Of Tammany Hall, ended the
speaking with q characteristic effort. /"
As no report Of Mr.. TVwne's speech
accompanies the comment. the care.
less western reader may jump at the
conclusion that Mr.. Towue worked of
some OF the rot be used to infiict on
Kansas audiences when he campaigned
for Bryan. But Tammany Hall could
not stand for that.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

The Atchison Globe. q staunch de-
fender Of Bank Commissioner Albaugh.
gives that official this keen rap over
the bare knuokles: The rotten con
dition Of the Bank Of Highland was
discovered not BY the bank examiner.
bat by private investors In Atchison.
II bank examiner can sxamins q
bank, and not discover that The cashier
has stolen more than the deposits
amount 10. what IL The use Of having
such an Oaieiali The Globe does not
wish 70 Be unjust, but really What Il
The uss Of paying such an ofRoIL 4
bis sxanination is WORTHLESS. as e
Has In The osss Of The Bank Of HIeh.
Iandi- The Globs srpsois 700 nah
q NJ. Alhahsh- o. nan sunnsi
. n.ohiss and a b.hk coz,-
oas q tie luns uns
md Do both successfully.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Koch Der Hcchl

Topskaovsr 800 representing amo every
" amachn meeting They denounced
Bsys administration and the Pngsed legislature and de-
enthusiastically Roosevelt president and for E. W. oc
governor. Mr. Hoch letter In which he said:
"Concnng the governorshp have sought desired It,
especially under the unhappy condition Of things political in this
In saying this do not dsparage the office Of
position
people this great commonwealth honor which
audaby should compelled loyal ci
zen should decline. Cordially yours. E. W. Hoch"
was with s. Smith Fifth district
Of the Hoch Ed Hoch will
governor OF Kansas M
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Mr.. Bailsy's Reformation u


About the most ridiculous and far.
fetched machine-made political doc
ument recently appearing 10 this from
the Manhattan Nationalist:
Mr.. Bailey has undoubtedly suffered
by reason OF the obligation which he
has felt towards certain Of his adj
visors. The thing for Republicans
to do OF the next state convention 10
to speak their mind with regard to
the men who, to use Hoch's words.
have brought the skull and CROSS
bones into politics. We do not at the
present time see any good reason for
keeping Morton Albaugh OF the head
Of the state central committee. His
work during the past year has done
the party more harm than bis sue.
cessor, however faithful, can undo In
five years. He has learned too studi-
ously OF the barbarian, Leland.
Freed from Q few membranes like
this, Bailey's administration would
have progressed smoothly. for Bailey
went into Office intending to make o
proud name for himself. He has
partly failed In this through the mis-
take Of listening to advice that was
politically bad. Much OF the criti-
cism directed at him, however, has
been vicious and unjust. In the next
two months there 10 time for o lot Of
sober second thought and we expect
to see q more liberal spirit manifest
at the end Of that time.
There are biologists for the ma
chine-apologists for the whole ma
chine-apologists for the individual
parts Of the machine. The foregoing
from the Nationalist 10 an attempted
apology Tor the hub in the principal
wheel Of the machine. The apology
which the Nationalist offers for the
unfortunate disgrace which has at
tached to Mr.. Bailey's administration
Is that the governor went into office
intending to make proud name for
himself" and that he has failed 10
doing so because Of bis "mistake In
listening to advice that was politically
bad, /" and because be has called around
him for his advisors political "bar-
barian." 9 party wrecker. and those
who have brought the "skull and
crossbones" into politics. This is
certainly very deplorable condition
out Of which the Nationalist proposes
to extricate the governor Of this great
state BY means Of apology.
Mr.. Bailey has certainly had every
opportunity to snake proud name
for himself" Over l5s. 200 Republic
cans Of Kansas elevated him to the
commanding position Of chief execu-
tive Of one Of the best and most pros.
porous, happy and contentsd states Of
the Union. He was chosen with the
expectation that he would not only
make proud name for himself"
but that his administration would add
to the glory Of the entire common
wealth. The road which led to re-
spect and honor was wide open to his
view. He could not lose 1t by mis-
take, and he had no temptation to
depart from It except BY design. II
the governor has ikllen into the hands
Of political vagabonds, It is either
because he desired that kind Of COM
pany, or because he Is mentally and
morally too weak to withstand their
seductive Influences. He cannot make
the excuse Of inexperience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Hsps Dispatch, 1t now develops
that Hoch viii mot announce himself
. candidate for governor. but win
aoosps the nomination II given him.
Well. We accept the proposition.
Many Of our prominent local RsPubli.
cans have declared that they would
BOT vote Cor Bailey undsr any cir
cunItAnoss. and We have isll good
deal Ihai way ourtsiL We hrmly
bslisrs hat % nominate Bailey for
ths second term means he dsIsai Of
tks party. and W are opposed 10 d.
Testing he party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Circuit Attorney Folk has turned
down an offer Of $4,000 for q series
of lectures. Mr.. Folk simply ex-
planned that he had other work to do,
and could not consider the PROPOSE
ton o. this time. Mr.. Folks claim
70 fame is growing rapidly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

ITO thoughtful people the prosti.
tuition Of the judiciary to the selfish
purposes Of petty politicians Is q go
rious omen Of III to government.
When judicial appointments are
peddled on ihe open market like eggs,
and eggs Of q questionable character,
at that, II Is time for serious people
to become alarmed. re. W. Hoch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

The machine appears to be pretty
thoroughly scared. 1t 10 now sending
out fake interviews with Mr.. Hoch In
the hope Of stopping the boom that
sweeps the prairies. :.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Grant Gillett will komma och uppgora med
sina kreditorer.-- [Lindsborg- Posten.
Vat 10 hail will do kreditorer goin
to don. He vent to Kansas City and
dc Gilleth dond kom.-[Herington
Eun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

1t Is said that Of the possible Demo.
cratic candidates for the presidential
nomination, Mr.. Hearst is the only
one who has an organization already
in the field. But suppose Mr.. Hearst
should quit writing checksP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

The fellows who are playing horse with I'd
Hoch are the same fellows who were calling
him traitor and coward last week.-lEm'
poria Gazette.
And the machine papers which ars
now telling what sun.crowned,
glory-tinted srchangsl Mr.. Hoch ID
were, . few days sgo. abusing him
for Q horsethiei and pickpocket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

ut is the law Of American politics
that no man can make himself q
candidate for governor, and no man
can prevent himself from being .
candidate for governor. From q
statement made BY the late James G.
Blaine with some adaptation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Some Wyoming cowboys hsve pre-
sented the president with two fine
cinches. That makes three alto.
oether,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

T. D. Fitzpatrick has decided not
to iun for congress. Mr.. Calderhead
seems to have q clear field for next
lal MY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
THURSDAY. JAN. IA. 1904.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

thereby announce myself as q candidate
for state senator for the 2snd district, subject
10 the action Of the Republican district con-
vention. J. NJ. BREWER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

One Of the things to be thankful for
is six weeks Of perfect winter weather.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-22
THE FUN OF A HITCHING PARTY

contestants are encased from the waist
uo"h' or, II the sacks are long enough,
from the neck down. Thus prepared,
they are given certain distance tn on
ana are prepared to cover the distance
IN any way they can quickest. as for
example, jumping or rolling A potato
race, or an egg race, is yet anOthe,
game which will furnish great amuea-
ment. In these there is laid out on tho
Dafh Hoor a row of potatoes or eggs
for each contestant, and these must b
carried one at time and deposited in
basket or box. In case of eggs beine
used the breaking of one of them loses
the race. The boys will also eniov
pig race. For the purpose a pig for
each boy should be released in a room
in the barn. and the boys be given
each a designated pig to- catch II
may be hard on the pigs, but it will he
great sport for the boys and the audi
ence.
Christmas night in the house is the
gayest time of all the holiday season.
Grandmother has prepared for if and
the last trace of embarrassment has
worn away from the shyest of the
youngsters. Bob apple" is a good be-
ginning for the evening. Place a num-
Der of apples in a bowl of water ana
let each have a try at catching one of
them by the stem with their teeth
Wet faces and soiled dresses will he
fully compensated for in the amount
OF fun that is had. Later, a hunt
through grandomther's garret will
provide the necessaries for Christmas
mummers, in which old Father Christ
mas leads the jewellers, composed of
such characters as Dame Plum Pud
ding, Sir Loin of Beef, Miss Pumpkin
Pie, etc. Charades and shadow shows
follow in rapid succession, and then.
as climax, comes a Virginia reel, in
which old and young participate Then
the singing of a Christmas carol. apd
the happy guests are off to bed and
pleasant dreams.
When grandfather's big sled carries
them back to the trains that are to dis
tribute them to their far-away homes
they will vote this the merriest
Christmas of ali they have had. and
grandfather and grandmother will
wish that Christmas might last
throughout all the year.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-22
To Thaw Frozen Green's.

1t often happens that Christmas
greens are frozen in transit. In such
cases put them at once into a very
cool, dark cellar where they can thaw
out very gradually. The temperature
should not be allowed to- exceed As de-
grees Fahrenheit. Frozen holly is
very little damaged if intelligently
treated, but a single night in warm
express car may cause it to turn black.
Mistletoe and wild smilax arc much
more susceptible to frost injury. The
California holly is not a member of
the holly, but of the rose family. 1t
is not hardy in New England, but is
worth cultivating in all parts of the
south.