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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
ILLINOIS HONORgD.
That state secures the Presidents ~ B0th
the WOmaa'a Relief Corps and the
LAdi~. NJ the q. A. X.

Cincinnati, O.. Sept 10. The Wom-
ems Relief corps Yesterday installed
the FLOWING newly-elected officers:
Mrs. F,o Jam.son Miller. Monticello.
H.. national president; Mrs. Mary c.
Werzeli. Cincinnati. senior We. rresl-
dent; Mrs Ellen I. Daniels, West Vlr-
GINA. junior vice president. Mr., lsa-
bella I. Bagley, GAINESVILLE, treasurer
Mrs. Mary A, Tull, chairman executive
board.
The following officers were elected
b. the Ladies OF the q. A. R.. Presl'
dent, Mrs. Agnes Winslow, Chicago;
senior wee president, Mrs N. 7. Ca
hoon, Z yria, O.; junior vice president
Mrs. Pauline Willis, San Francisco,
CAL; treasurer, Mrs. Eta Toby. Lo'
gansporl. Int; chaplain. Mrs. Mar
garet >trvrns. Newark. n. j.; coun.
selor. Mrs. Fora NJ. Davey, Duluth,
Mimi; conucliof administration, Mrs.
Annie Lincoln. Duluth Mimi; Mrs
Emma Wall Lawrence, Kan; Mrs.
Aurilla sherman, keokuk. la. These
officers were installed by Mrs. Francis
N Wood. Of Topeka, Kan. President
WIn,low will appoint secretary and
other officers at some time in the near
future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
WILL BE A STRONGHOLD.
tia Haze for American Operations
In the Pacific ocean.

Washington, Sept. S-Possibilities
OF international complications in both
the Philippines and Samoa have led
the administration to evolve a new
plan for using part of the volunteer
army. Hawaii is to be utilized as a
mid-Pacifc mobilization point for
United States troops. There the
government will send in the near
future not less than 5000 and
probably as many as 10000 men.
They will be permanently stationed
In Honolulu and there drilled, organ
lied and kept in high state Of dis
cipline. For the reason that Hawaii
is within comparatively easy distance
OF Manila and the Samoan islands,
and that transports enough to carry
this small army to either point can be
cheaply and safely kept in the excel.
lent harbors there, plans for the move.
ment will be based on the idea of per-
manencY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Gasoline Stove EXPLOSION Responsible for
the Complete Destruction OF jerome,
Ariz.-LOss Over 81, 100000.

Prescott, A. t., Sept. IL. The. town
Of Jerome, near here, was completely
wiped out yesterday by fire, entailing
a loss of over Sl,OOO,OOO in property.
Eleven bodies have so far been recov-
cred, while score or more are said to
be in the ruins or missing. The fire
originated from gasoline stove in a
cabin, and spread so rapidly and
tiercely that it was impossible to save
even the clothing The area Of the
ire was confined to narrow gulch
and ravines leading to it, in which
were located substantial wooden and
stone buildings, the latter melting as
rapidly before the flames as PASTE
hoard. Over 1850 residences averaging
in value $4,000; % general merchan.
disc and other stores, saloons, etc, Of
all kinds, are wiped out; in short, not
a single business house remains. The
only building to escape was the Meth
odist church. The numbar OF people
who are homeless is placed at 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

nected with an expedition under In
structions to study the situation and
conditions here and report concerning
the advsability of the Americans re-
tanning the islands has formed these
conclusions from personal investiga-
ton and conversation with leading
Filipinos, both of the insurgents and
those not allied with them; Spanish
officials, army, naval and civil; Span
ish business men, Spanish prisoners
and foreigners of all nationalities in
terested here:
The enormous wealth and undeveloped re-
sources OF the islands are undisputed The
people are docile and easily managed, and
would readily submit to any government that
would control them firmly and protect and d.
rect them without the oppression and injus-
tice they suffered under the Spanish. These
people are absolutely untitled for citizenship
as the term is understood In America
The Filipinos would be unable to main
tain on independent government, even In
the island Of Luzon, II they could estab-
fish it The Spanish would be utterly unable
at any time in the near future to discharge the
duty OF government toward life and property
In the island Of Luzon. The form Of govern
ment In the American territories prior to their
admission to statehood would be impracticable
here.
This gentleman, an officer, has rem.
dered report embodying these con.
illusions, which undoubtedly express
the consensus of opinion Of the men
best informed here and best able to
analyze the situation
PAWNING OF PENSIONS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
FIFTH AND THIRD MISSOURI
Tho iwo Regiment. Reach x ,n.xs city tn
Ne Mrs cred Out-Citix us Give Them
n lsis Feed At Fairm"u.t fsrx.

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept S.--The
Fifth Missouri regiment arrived at In.
dependence last night and spent the
night on board the cars. It was moved
to Paramount park early this morning
when the work of laying out the camp
was begun. When the members of
the Fifth regiment arrived at the park
preparatory to entering camp, they
found an appetizing luncheon await
ing them. 1t consisted of hot coffee,
rolls and the like, and was followed at
l! o'clock by substantial breakfast
served by the patriotic women Of Kan
sas City.
Scarcely had the Fifth regiment got
settled before the boys of the Thru
began to arrive from Camp Meade
The first section Of the train arrived
at the park shortly after ten o'clock
this morning and the Others followed
within intervals of an hour. The boys
OF the Third will receive the same
cordial treatment as was accorded the
Fifth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
ALL EUROPE SHOCKED.
Assassination Of Empress Ellz ,beth Causes
Deep Gloom Observation-Disclosures
to Wipe tut Anarchy.

Vienna. Sept. !2-The plans for the
funeral of the late Empress Elizabeth,
who was assassinated by an anarchist
Saturday at Geneva, contemplate
bringing the remains to Vienna next
Thursday, lying in state on Friday
and the obsequies OF interment on
Saturday. Every flag in the city is
at half-mast and the thea tiers, races
and other amusements are sus-
pended indefinitely. The emperor's
fortitude is the topic OF univer'
sal admiration. He is bearing up
manfully, despite the terrible shock,
which, in view Of his age, had inspired
the gravest apprehension. Although
at first stunned and then slightly
hysterical, he soon repained his self
control and displayed remarkable
calmness Occasionally, however, COM
pletely overpowered by his grief, he
moaned piteously, repeatedly sobbing
the name of the empress.
Many Of the prominent European
journals are again urging interns-
tional action against anarchists. They
recall that both the late NJ. Carnot, pres
dent Of the French republic, and the
late Senior Canovas del Castillo, the
Spanish prime minister, were victims
of Italian anarchists The terrible
news has thrilled Europe from end to
end, and everywhere but one question
is asked, how can society protect
itself against anarchism? Special dis
patches from every capital describe
the effect produced, and newspaper
comments that palpitate with bitter
Indignation that defenseless woman,
who Stunned politics and did nothing
but good, should be selected at
the moment Of the approaching
Jubilee for the assassin's kife. Per-
haps the most poignant grief is dis
played in Italy, because the public mind
there is touched with shame that so
many political crimes have been COM
mitted BY Italians A dispatch from
Geneva said ten friends and acquaint-
unces of the assassin had been arrest.
ed. The assassin still maintains de-
fant attitude.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
THEY APPEAL TO M'KINLEY.
National W. G. r. U. OHicera Persist In
Their Efforts to Have the Battlesh,p
Illinois Christened with Water

Chicago, Sept Il. The National W.
c. I. U. sent the following letter to
President Mckinley:
On behalf OF the 800 900 women OF the Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union Of the United
States we respectfully call your attention to
the many object lessons in temperance which
the late war has brought forth and we earnest
~ request that another signal one may be added
TO the list In the christening Of the battleshtp
Illinois Wehad already asked Miss Letter tou e
water instead OF wine before the fact was
brought to our notice That, under the war
power, the federal government must decide
how the battleship sholld be christened We
earnestly request you to give the weight Of
your honored name and power to this object
lesson for temperance and righteousness
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
QUICK RE7RIBUTI0y.
A Mob at Liberty, Mo-, Hangs q
Man Seventy Years Old,
HAD ASSAULTED A YOUNG GIRL.
Taken from jail At Midnight nv Lees Than
One Hundred Masked Msn and Swung
Up IN the Portic0 Of the clay
County Courthouse.

Liberty, No., Sept. !s.-Benjamin
Jones, IN old man of 70 years, was
lynched just before midnight last
night for the alleged assault asst Sat
urday Of Anna Montgomery, ten
year.old girl. Between II and I!
o'clock about Is masked men rode into
the town from all directions. They
went Immediately to the Jail and bat
tered down the heavy iron door They
went in and, finding their man, escort
ed him TO the front door on the south
side OF the courthouse There, on the
portico Of the Clay county courthouse,
BENJAMIN Jones forfeited his life for
one OF the foulest crimes ever commit
ted In Clay county.
On Saturday morning Jones was
asked to escort Anna, the ten-year.old
daughter of James Montgomery, OF
Randolph, to the Clay county fair
Jones brought the girl to Liberty in a
big wagon. He took care Of her oil
day, taking her shopping in the morn.
ing and out to the fair In the after
noon. After the fair was over, they
started on the return trip to Randolph.
During the trip, the crime for which
Jones was lynched was committed.
When the news OF the crime became
public, the Indignation Of the Clay
county people knew no bounds Ben
jamin Jones was brought to Liberty
and placed in the Clay county Jail Sun.
day morning. All day groups Of men
and boys could be seen standing
around on the square and side streets
talking in low tones. Horses were
mitchell at every convenient hitching
post The male population had de.
termined looks on their faces and any,
one with an experienced eye could see
that something was to happen that
would cause a sensation in the little
town OF Liberty
Shortly after Ii o'clock the electric
lights were put out and the sound Of
horses feet was soon heard gathering
over the stony streets. leading to the
square. They surrounded the court.
house and it seemed that there were
nearly 100 masked men in the moi.
Blows dealt by strong arm did tell.
ing work on the Jail door and few
minutes afterward enjamin lone,
was lead forth TO face the avengers of
the foul crime that had been com
mitted on the person Of little Anna
Montgomery.
A rope was thrown over the railing
on the top Of the stairway, and The
moose placed around Jones neck.
Willing hands grasped the ends Of the
rope and Jones was suspended in the
air. A few gurgles, one pistol shot
rang out convulsive shudder, and
oil was still. The lynchers dispersed
~ quietly as they had come and Clay
county had at least succeeded in aveng.
ing one more Of the foul crimes which
have darkened her history.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Want. y Home for Journallsts.

Denver, COL, Sept S.-Miss Mary
ODonohue, Of the Internationa
League Of Press clubs, appeared be
fore the convention OF the Nationa
Editorial association and made brie'
talk, urging the establishment of q
home for journalists. Walter Williams
of Columbia, Mo-, read paper on
The Country Editor" in which the
delegates were greatly entertained.
H. E. Robinson, OF the Republican,
Maryville, Mo-, discussed Advantages
OF Publishing Historical Matter in
Newspapers"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Chicago, Sept lO.--A. ]. Hahn, ship.
ping clerk for the Webster Manufac.
turing company, was crossing the Ash.
land avenue bridge on bicycle carry
ing S629 intended for the weekly pay
roll. As he reached the south end he
was attacked by three men, who
knocked him from his bicycle, dragged
him into freight yard, ripped open
the valise containing the money and
made their escape without interior.
ence. Hahn was beaten over the head
with revolver until insensible. His
skull is fractured and he may die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Fusion Effected In Iowa.

Marshalltown, Ia, Sept S.-The
state conventions Of the democrats,
populists and free silver republicans
agreed on ticket. headed by Claude
Porter, Of Centerville, for secretary of
state. The conventions were not
largely attended, the former being
the smallest since the silver issue was
taken up three years ago. The plat
form declares unequivocally for the
Chicago platform and sixteen to one,
as the radical wing won in the district
caucuses and captured a majority Of
the committee OF resolutions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
To Revive sunday schoo, work.

Philadelphia, Sept o.-The Sabbath
school department of the Presby terian
board Of publication has invited the
Sunday schools of the Presbyterian
church to make Sunday, September 25,
great rallying day for the inaugura.
ton Of an aggressive movement to be
known as the twentieth century move
ment for bringing $4,000 new scholars
into the Sunday schools Of the denom-
nation by the beginning of tbs new
century.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Scandal In the German Army.

Berlin, Sept s.--A painful scandal
has arisen in one OF the regiments Of
the dragon guards, where the officers
have been playing baccarat for high
stakes of late. Prince Albert of Sake.
Coburg, lost SIS, 600 and Lieut. Goet1
his entire fortune at one sitting. The
colonel OF the regiment reported the
matter TO the emperor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. s.--Unofi.
cial election returns show that the
populist party has become almost ex.
tinct In Arkansas. 1t appears that
they have lost Nevada, White, Cleve.
land and Polk counties, heretofore con.
sidered their strongholds, and have
elected but one member Of the legisla.
tire, that member being elected in
Cleburne county. About 100000 votes
were cast In the state, Of which the
republicans polled about $1,000 and
populists and prohibitionists perhaps
$4,000 Gov. Jones ran far behind the
democratic ticket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Protestant Services In Manila,

Manila, Sept. TO- The United States
consul here, &. +. Williams, in behalf
Of Capt Dyer, of the Baltimore, has
returned to Gen. Miranda the sword
which the latter surrendered to the
American officer at the capture of Cor
regidor island, at the entrance Of the
bay Of Manila. The general replied
that he was overwhelmed by the gen.
crosby of Capt. Dyer. The American
army chaplains have instituted Prot
estant services in private buildings
Such services have never previously
been held in the history of the Philip.
pine islands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Gov. Tanner VIII Decide.

Chicago, Sept 10. Gov. Tanner may
be called upon to decide whether the
battleship Illinois will be christened
with water or champagne. Joseph
Letter declares that his sister, Miss
Letter, would engage in no contro.
versy over the matter with the w. C.
7. U. or any other organization, but
would be guided in the matter by Gov.
Tanner, who appointed her to do the
christening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, L. l.,
Sept. ST. II. Wheeler, son of Gen.
Joseph Wheeler. and Second Lieut.,
Newton D. Kirkpatrick. First cavalry,
were drowned while bathing here.
Young Wheeler was a naval cadet In
his second year. He he'd been acting
on his fathers staff for some time past.
He was II years of age.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
For I.rayerx at santiago.

Washington, Sept. 5. The president
has made the following promotions fol
distinguished services at Santiago; Tt
be major generals OF volunteers-Brig.
Gen. William Ludlow and Brig. Gen.
$. s. Sumner To be brigadler gener.
als-Col. Richard II. Combs, Fifth in.
fantry, and Lieut.. Col. Joseph J. Has
kell, Seventeenth infantry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Must Not Publish FOrgeries,

Paris, Sept. lO.-Count Munster, the
German ambassador informed NJ. Del.
casse, minister Of foreign affairs, that
II the French government presumed to
show in the Dreyfus revision letters
alleged to be from Emperor William
he was instructed to demand his pass.
ports and leave Paris, as such letters
are fofperies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Rhea Ia Dying OF Cancer,

New York, Sept lO.--A private ca.
blegram received in this city says that
Rhea, the celebrated tragedienne, is
dying from cancer at her chateau In
Montmorency France. Ten weeks
ago her physicians announced that she
would never be able to appear on the
stage again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

San Juan, Sept lathe Alfonso
KILL arrived yesterday from BARGE.
Iona, bringing instructions for the
Spanish commissioners, with mail and
passengers The Alfonso XIII. steamed
into the harbor amid the booming of
the forts and shore batteries The
American commissioners will hold
their meeting in building in San
Jose street. rented by the provincial
government and used as a senate
chamber
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept S.-The
promoters of the movement for bring.
ing about the annexation of Jamaica
to the United States having failed to
secure popular support, because Of the
color prejudice, are now agitating for
admission into the Canadian dominion.
Their efforts in this direction promise
to prove more successful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Pekin, Sept $, Lii Hung Chang has
been dismissed from power 1t is pre-
sumed 1t was done in accordance with
the demand which, it was rumo ed,
the British minister was instructed Ia
make on account OF the alleged gen.
eral Partially Of the great Chinaman
70 Russia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Pension Claimant. from the Late War O

Washington, Sept. S. No new leg.
islation will be required to authorize
the payment of pensions to the sol.
diers who were disabled in the Spanish
war, and the widows of those who fell
victims to bullets or fever. Commits.
sioner Evans OF the pension office, has
had prepared statement, showing
that up to September2, there has been
fled with his office a total of BAG
claims for pension on account of this
war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Another Rumor Regarding Aru,naldo

Washington, Sept. s.-The president,
it is stated on authority, yesterday re.
ceived dispatch from Gen. Otis, in
charge of the United States forces at
Manila, stating that he had given
Aguinaldo, the rebel leader. "a hours
in which to evacuate the suburbs Of
the city under penalty of being fred
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

The silver party Of Nevada met at
Reno and nominated R. Sadler for
governor aud renominated Francis G.
Newlauds for congress. The. demo.
cratic state convention rejected offers
Of fusion and will nominate a straight
ticket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
shatter to Return to San Franci.co.

San Francisco, Sept lO-Mat Gen.
Shafter is expected in San Francisco
in about two weeks. He has applied
to be assigned to his old command, the
department OF California, and it is gen.
orally conceded that his request will
be granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Preacher Named for Cnngreas.

Mexico, Mo-, Sept lO,-The prohibi.
tionists Of the Ninth district met at
Cana, Montgomery county, and nomi.
mated Rev. Hay Bell, of Wellsville, for
congress. This gives Montgomery
county two candidates for congress
Bell, prohibitionist and Shackelford,
re- nh hlicnn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Camp Wikoff, Sept ls.-The general
belief in Camp Wikoff is that great
changes will be seen here before the
present week is over Reports are
circulating freely that Gen. Miles has
assumed the active direction of the
affairs Of the camp. and that he intends
tohave all regular troops removed from
here as soon as possible and sent to
regular army posts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Monterey, Mexico, Sept II. Over
1000 deaths have occurred at Tampico
from yellow fever and the number OF
new cases is increasing daily. A large
number Of American railroad men
have died from the disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
Accused OF q Theft.

Chicago Sept i2.-John 7. Leonard
assistant superintendent of Armour &
Co.'S lard refinery at the stock yards
Is under arrest charged with stealing
$4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15

Four business huls,s aad "A lur-u
hotel at Princeton. Ev.. were .r-
stroyed BY fire, en,al,iag loss OF
$500, 0OO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-15
AN AMERICANS CONCLUSIONS
uuder Instructions to study the Philippine
situation, He reports on the Advis-
ability Of American Control.

Manila. Sept IA gentleman con-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-10-14
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.
FLoUR-Good demand and firmer, being
~, 1nc

Chicago, Oct. 10.
W 10c.
WHEAT-Unsettled. December. 644@
65.4c; May, 65M@661xc.
CORN-Firm. Cash quoted at 3oh63oMc:
December sold at 301s@305sc and 3ONc; May.
a2X@a31sc.
OATs-stronger. No cash. 22Nc; De-
cember, 22q22asc: May, 231s@2sMc.
RYE-In good demand and firm No. 2
cash, 494491kc; No. 3 about 4oc, and No. 4
about 471h@4S1xc. October quotable at 400
l9hc. and May. 471xc.
PORK. LARD AND RIBS-Higher. jan
uary pork at $9.071a. up to 1915. off to So. 10:
January lard at $3.50 to S4.s5Q4. s71s; Janu.
airy ribs at $40 to $4.75.
POTATOES = Easy. Burbanks, 3OQs3c:
Hebron. and Peerless. 3O@s2c; Rose and
early Ohios. 26@2Sc.
EGGS-Firm. Eggs, loss off. cases re-
turned. were sold at 1414c. and recandled
stock, new cases included, 15c.
BUTTER Firm. Extras. 20@2o1bc.
dairies. polio.
LIVE POULTRY-Steady. Turkeys. 10
Sc; Chickens, 4Lz@Sc; Ducks, 61z@sc per
pound; Geese. Sa.00@6.50 per dozen.
New York. Oct. 49,
BUTTER-Firm. Western creamery. II
@a1kc; Elgins, 2lkc; factory. 11A@141kc.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY Large white. szsc:
small do, SC; large colored. S9sc; small do.
&C..
EGGs-Flrm. Western. 17A@1sc
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-10-14
A LITTLE WILD APPLE TREE.

There's a little wild apple tree out in the pas-
ture,
Crooked and stunted and queer in its shape,
And it waves its long arms as the summer
winds sway it,
AS if it We're trying its best to escape.
I have never found fruit on it's gnarled, twist.
ed branches;
Green moss clothes its trunk from its boughs
to its feet,
But it blossoms each spring with the best of
the orchard,
And, oh, but its delicate blossoms are sweet!
On the north by the orchard the pasture is
bounded.
There decorous apple trees stand in straight
rows;
You can see that each tree has been carefully
planted
And feels 1t must carefully heed how 1T
grows
But tits the wild tree that the "high hole" has
chosen;
She found such a beautiful place for her nest.
The orchard is pleasant highly respect it
But the little wild apple tree tits love bestl
Margaret Vandegrift in Youths Companion.