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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
DIR. DUNCAN ARRESTED.
Ranking Captain of the Twenty second
Kansas In Grave Trouble for Permitting
Dissertation Of Mai. Dukes Grave.

Manassas, Va, Aug. l2..-Assistant
Surgeon Louis c. Duncan, ranking
captain Of the Twenty-second Kansas
volunteers, is under arrest guarded by
two soldiers, charged with having per-
mitted the dissertation Of the grave Of
Maj. J. T., Duke, c. ). A., by privates
in his command, who were In search
Of gruesome relics, and having counte-
nanced by his presence the outrage.
The Judge advocate will lay the case
before the war department to-day,
when IT will be decided when he will
be tried by courtmartial. Additional
evidence was collected, some Of which
tends to show the accused even more
actively guilty than as charged. One
soldier saw him with shovel actively
engaged In the work Of vandalism.
None Of his accomplices have as yet
been identified, but an effort will be
made to have them arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
The Hawaiian Islands to Be Surveyed.

Washington, Aug. 1l.-Prof. Pritch.
ett the superintendent Of the coast
and geodetic survey, acting under in
structions from the president and the
secretary OF the treasury, sailed from
San Francisco for Honolulu to-day, in
company with the Hawaiian commits.
sioners. The Hawaiian islands being
now part Of the coast of the United
States their survey is by law intrusted
to the coast and geodetic survey and
the superintendent Of that service Is
authorized to arrange for this work on
plan consistent with the surveys Of
the other coasts Of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18

lose the Philippines altogether than
submit to American tutelage."
The other papers discuss the proba-
bility Of the abolition of the colonial
office, declaring that total loss of the
Philippines would be preferable to
American partnership or control"
Ell Parcial, Ell Heraldo and Ell Lib
eral find fault with clause four be.
cause it limits the action Of the mixed
commissioners to the West Indies, in
reference to the details of the evacua.
ton, whereas most Spaniards expect
ed that most of them would be decided
upon before the sailing Of the commits
SONS.
All the adversaries Of the present
cabinet find fault with the protocol be-
cause the fifth clause allows until Oc-
tober for the meeting Of the peace
commissioners, and stipulates that
when definite treaty Is concluded 1t
shall be ratified according to the
rules Of each country, thus furnishing
Sagasta with plausible pretext for
adjourning the convocation of the
cortes until he has treaty Of peace 10
put before it.
Ell Correo (minsterial) suggests that
America herself, from motives of in.
ternal policy or national considera-
tions, has not yet formed definite
conclusion on the Philippine question.
Public opinion attaches great inn
portance to the Spanish commission in
Paris making resolute stand in de-
tense of Spain's territorial rights in
the Philippines The government,
therefore, wants to send a strong, COM
petent body of delegates.
FL Pals prints the text of the proto-
col signed by the United States and
Spain with mourning borders and says:
"Spain without colonies is reduced to
the role of third rate power"
Ell Parcial says: peace will not
bring to Spain even the rest she so
much needs after 81 years of war"
FL Nacion says, bitterly; If Spain
had at least been vaDqushed only
after furious and heroic struggle
she could resign herself. Peace with
the United States will only be mo.
mentary respite from our misfor-
tunes.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18

Madrid, Aug. 1.-THE impartial says
to-day, in regard to the political stu.
alton: The political and military per-
sonages who have conferred with
Senior Sagasta are generally Of the
opinion that new cabinet should me-
gotiate peace. Senior Sagasta, having
declared war, would find difficulties In
negotiating peace. The impartial de-
mands that the cortes be summoned
and that the suspension OF the consti
tuition be ended, in order that the press
may freely express public opinion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
kilograms from Gen. Miles.

Washington, Aug ls.-The war de.
partment has received two dispatches
from Gen. Miles under date Of Ponce.
One gives the list of wounded in the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiment in
the skirmish beyond Coamo, August Q,
and the other stating that he had es.
tablished Geographic communication
with Gen. Brooke, who reported that
in a skirmish on the sth with the en-
envy about three miles north Of Guaya-
ma Gen. Haines forced the enemy to
retreat The Fourth Ohio wounded
list was given and the statement made
that none were killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
SAMPSON WILL BE FIRST.
xnd schley Admirals, hut the Former
VIII Outrank the Latter.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE presi-
dent has determined to recommend to
congress that Acting Rear Admiral
Sampson be advanced eight numbers
and Commodore Schley six numbers.
This will result in making each a
rear admiral, but with Commodore
Schley ranking Immediately below
Admiral Sampson. Capt Clark, of
the Oregon, will be recommended for
an advance Of six numbers In the cap
tains' grade and Lieutenant Com
mander Wainwright will 90 up eight
numbers Other promotions through
out the feet will be recommended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18

PERIL OF A TRANSPORT.


New York, Aug. ia dispatch
to the World from Manila bay August
4, via Hong Kong, says: The third
Philippine expedition is here, % days
out from Honolulu. Never did an ex-
petition encounter more dangers or
endure more perils. On the voyage
six men and one officer died and 30
more were taken sick. Typhoid and
meningitis played havoc on the trans
ports. Two firemen went insane and
leaped overheard. But fire was the
worst peril Of all. The feet Of trans
ports and their convoy, the mon
itor Monterey, were three days
out from Hawaii when fire was
discovered aboard the transport
Morgan City. One Of the crew
reported to Capt Dillon that
there was blaze in the coal bunkers.
Night and day the heroic crew fought
the fire, but with little success.
And still the troops aboard did
not know that fire was burning
beneath their feet. The Morgan City
fell off in speed and the whole fleet
was delayed. Capt. Dillon did not sig.
nal the flagship. He kept his men at
work fighting the flames in the bun
kers while the troops went about on
deck all unconscious of their peril.
The bunkers were still burning when
the Morgan City arrived here Then
for the first time the troops learned OF
their danger. The flames were ex-
tinguished after the ship had been in
port few hours. On board the Nor
gan City were 900 men OF the Idaho
volunteers and detachment Of Ne.
braska volunteers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
CERVERA MAY STAY HERE.
spain Refuses the Offer Of the United
States to Surrender the Admiral
and His 1900 Men.

Washington, Aug. l2.-Spain has re-
fused the offer Of the United States to
surrender to her Admiral Cervera and
all the naval prisoners at Annapolis,
Portsm outh, N. H., and the naval hos
pital at Norfolk. The reason given
for this refusal is that the Spanish
government did not consent to the ac-
ceptance Of the paroles Of Admiral
Cervera and the officers Of the Spanish
fleet The real reason for the refusal
is believed to be Spanish unwilling.
ness or liability at this time to pay for
the transportation Of the 1000 officers
and sailors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18

Washington, Aug. il.-1tis stated in
official circles that some Of the ves-
sells of the eastern squadron would go
to Manila to reinforce Admiral Dewey,
even though peace should be declared,
as 1t Is the intention Of the admins
tration 10 give the admiral sufficient
force TO meet any emergency that
might arise
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
Carried Everything within Its Reach.

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. ia ter
rible cloudburst, in which at least 30
lives were sacrificed, visited the COM
munity at Beach creek, about Is miles
north Of Rogersville, Tenn. The tor
rent Of water fell in the vicinity Of the
home Of William Figan, a well-to.do
farmer, and his entire family, wife
and five children, was drowned and
washed away in the flood. Figan,
however, escaped. The deluge Of
water carried with 1t every other hui
man within its reach.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
TOUGH STORIES ON KANSANS,
Charged That several soldiers Of the Twen-
ty.HecOnd Desecrated = COnfederate's
Grave vt Hull Run.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. ia Star
special from Washington says:
most astounding story reached here from
the volunteer army at Manassas Va, which
consists Of part Of the Camp Alger troops now
seeking new camp 1t Is asserted that while
the Twenty second Kansas was encamped at
Bull Run, on the site Of the historic battle
field, some Of the soldiers Of that regiment
came upon the marked grave Of Maj j. T. Duke,
Alabama, c. S A. 1t Is charged that they
proceeded to open the grave, dig up the
body. cut of the shoulder straps pull out
the gold filled teeth and break the skull to
pieces. passing the bits around for mementoes.
The matter came out through the complaint Of
citizens, and 1t Is said that Surgeon Duncan,
who Is alleged to have OF least seen the out
rage, has been arrested by provost guard and
that he and others will be court-martlaled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
The shariff Had No Choice.

Barlow, Fla, Aug. i1.-Sheriff Tillis
went TO Lakeland for negro charged
with selling liquor. He arrested his
man and while waiting for the train
to pull out 2s or 80 of the Tenth cav
airy Ia negro regiment walked into
the car and demanded that the sheriff
release his prisoner. This he refused
to do and in moment he was looking
down % or 80 revolver barrels. The
soldiers then took the prisoner from
the sheriff and walked off with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
The Tariff Dntles Of portn Rioo.

Washington, Aug, IA telegram
was sent to Gen. Miles to-day giving
him directions as to tariff and other
charges in the island Of Porto Rico.
The new duties will be similar in gen.
eral outline to those put in force pre-
liminarily at Santiago. A regular
tariff schedule for Porto Rico will be
prepared soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
Tho Wilsou Creek Reun,on.

Republic, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE reun.
ion of the gray and blue at the cele-
brated Wilson Creek battle grounds,
four miles east Of here, began yester.
day and continues for three days.
Several popular speakers will each
day add TO the success OF an otherwise
interesting programme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
relephone. for Missouri Towns,

Marshall, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE new
telephone line from Kansas City to
this place was completed yesterday.
The line will be continued as far east
as Cooper county, then through SOUTH
west Missouri, and finally to St
Louis through Sedalia, jefferson City
and towns along the Missouri Pacific
railroad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
The Pope Anxiou. About Catholics,

Rome, Aug. 1.-THE vatican is In
constant communication with ARCH
bishop Ireland and Mgr Martinelli,
apostolic delegate in the United States,
endeavoring to secure clauses in the
treaty Of peace that will safeguard the
religious interests Of Catholic resi-.
dents In countries to be coded BY Spain
to the United States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-08-18
New chief Of the Chocta ws.

Ardmore, |. T., Aug. ll.-ln the
election for governor Of the Choctaw
nation Dug johnson defeated II. H.
Burriss by majority Of 1888 out Of S79
votes W. I. Ward was elected attor.
ney general and A. Il. Colbert Dave
Zeeley and 0. Pecusubby represents
tiveA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
NAVAL RESERVES TO THE FRONT
The Entire Michigan Division NJ
Norfoik-War Spirit in that State.

detachment Of Michigan naval re-
serves, four in number, in charge or
boatswain's mate, passed through Rich
mond on a Chesapeake and Ohio train
Yesterday morning. en- route for the Nor
folk navy-yard. TO join about 100 OF their
comrades, embracing the entire state
battalion Of three divisions, who reacheJ
there Saturday over the Norfolk ana
Western railway.
They were a sturdy quartette, and all
were eager to get aboard one of Uncle
sans fighters and see the fighting.
one of the men said the war spirit In
Michigan is indescribable. Thirty thou
sand people were at Saginaw on Friday
afternoon when the division of reserves
boarded the train for Detroit, from which
Mace they were to start on the long tflp
70 the sea to fight for Old Glory.
at was the grandest sight you ever
saw" he said. with enthusiasm, that
immense crowd of men and women cheer
ing and waving flags and handkerchieis'
Thy blocked the tracks from / O'Clock,
when the train was TO have LETT until
half-past 2, all the time yelling, singing
Yankee Doodle THE Star-Spansleu
Banner and every other patriotic song
YOU can think of. ] tell you II there were
any of us faint-hearted, or OF H4ihu "
turn back, the enthusiasm OF that crowd
would have nerved us up to go anywhere.
The marine who was quite an intelE-
gent fellow, says the same spirit is mani
tested all over the State, and that Gov
ernor Pingree says 1t would be much
easier for him TO furnish five times the
number of troops asked for than to select
the comparatively few necessary TO make
up the States quota. Governor Pingree
told the reserves, when they leftp that II
any of them wanted TO come home when
they got 10 Norfolk. and before they had
enlisted in the national service, they
could DO so. making the return trip in q
Pullman car at the expense of the State
of Michigan.
The larger number OF the Michigan re-
serves will serve aboard the Yosemite.
an auxiliary cruiser now receiving H.,
armament at Newport News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
CoMMoDoRE DEwEY's VICTORY.

The expected has happened this time.
The first real grappIe 10 the death in
our war with Spain, and the first test of
the prowess of our modern navy, and the
efficiency of our modern naval fighting
machines came off yesterday. And grand
ly, gloriously, and trumphantly we
passed through the ordeal.
The squadron of Commodore Dewey met
the Spanish squadron in the waters of
the Philippines. and victory perched upon
the American flag.
At this writing the details of the battle
are meagre, and such as are before US
have been sifted at Madrid 1t follows,
therefore that the extent of the disaster
TO Spain is minimized.
But enough is told-enough is confessed
after the process of sifting-to leave
hardly shadow of doubt that the Spa
nards suffered crushing defeat. In
deed. this deduction is fully sustained
by British opinion, based on the same
advices.
The reports as to damage sustained by
the American squadron must be heavily
discounted until Commodore Dewey can be
communicated with, as these reports are
also colored by the Spanish authorities.
Nor have we as yet any means Of know
ing whether our squadron is In condition
at present to renew the attack, which
seems TO have been a superb piece OF
daring. But certainly there is every rea-
son to suppose that the Spanish naval
force In the East is practically destroyed
In short. everything considered, there
is, as a London cablegram puts it, q
suspicious frankness' about the MadriC
dispatches that indicates so complete
triumph of Commodore Dewey's squadron
as 10 leave us. as against Spain, master
Of the eastern waters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
MARIETTA AND OREGON.
IONDON MONEY MARKET.
yyor Thus Far Apparently Not Taken
Seriously Abroad.

LONDON. May 1.-The money market
was considerably easier, the Americans
demand for gold having ceased. and gold
eowine in from all quarters. The Bank
81 Ensland's stock OF gold Is estimated al
eSs 100 900. and the fact that the bank bid
77s Aid. for African gold has given the
,,onression that 1t anticipates a heavy
drain later.
Business on the Stock Exchange I'M
proved practically in every department
the exception being the collapse OF the
Bottomley group of West Australian min
ing shares. which resulted in nine failures
II is not unlikely that other defaicauohs
NAV be declared on Tuesday.
Consols led the rise of gilt-edged secu-
rites.
The war thus far. does not appear 10
have been taken seriously on this side OF
tho Atlantic. American and Canadian
railroads show distinct Improvement. All
international securities recovered, except
spauish as, which were l 3-f lower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
THE TOPEKA AT NEW YORK.
she Had a Rough Passasc--saw NO
Warships.

NEW YORK. May 1.-The United states
cruiser Topeka, formerly the Dioeenes'
commanded by Lieutenant J. D. Knapp
which sailed from Falmouth, Eng. April
10th. arrived safely in port at O'CLOCK
this morning, after a rough passage Oh
twelve days, and proceeded to the man.
of-war anchorage off Tompkinsville.
The cruisers deck is entirely bare OF
guns. all her equipment being slowed In
the hold.
Lieutenant Knapp reported having eX-
perienced a very rough passage. but the
Topeka behaved well throughout and
sustained but trifling damage about the
decks The cruiser carries a crew OF
forty-six men, all told.
Lieutenant Knapp, when asked whether
he had sighted any war-vesseis during
the voyage, replied that he had not and
was not anxious to meet any. owing TO
his small crew, and the fact that the
Topeka's guns were not mounted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
ru,s SyrrK IN CONGRESS.
senate Programme With Respect 10
war-Revenuc Bill.

WASHINGTON. May i.--Interest In the
Senate now centres in the war revenue
huu 7, will be referred at once TO the
Committee on Finance, and probably VIII
be reported back Wednesday or Thurs
dov. a meeting Of that committee has
hosn called for Monday. with a view on
the part OF the Republican members 20
having a consideration OF the bill begun
formally. They have even intimated tnat
they may ask that vote be taken AZ
this meeting. with view 10 reporting
the bill as soon as II Is referred.
The Democratic members OF the COM
mittee will oppose this programme as
they desire opportunity TO have various
amendments considered. 1t is now pc
lieved that they will offer a provision LOT
n tax on all producing industries. an
other for an inheritance tax, and third
for Misunderstanding Treasury notes.
II Is also probable that an amendment
will be suggested for the issuance or
NOO.OO0O0n in greenbacks. TO take the
Mace Of those outstanding, which are
supposed TO have been destroyed. they
will seek TO have the bond provision OF
the bill eliminated entirely, on the plea
that time has not yet arrived for bond
issue.
REPUBLICAN DISSATISFACTION.
There is a possibility that the Republi-
can members of the committee may
amend the bond provision, as there Is
more or less dissatisfaction among Re-
nublican senators. One of the changes
suggested is a reduction OF the amount
OF the bonds.
When the bin reaches the Senate the
onrosition will insist upon having time
TO state the reasons for their position
and It is now predicted that two weeks
will be required for debate. While they
will insist upon the elimination Oh tne
bond. they all state that they will vote
for bonds later. If the war shouiu pe
prolonged sufficiently to require thelr Is
suance.
Tbe programme Of the Senate. under
the revenue bill as reported, is uncertain.
The post office appropriation Dill VIII
probably be passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-There is no
business Of great importance TO come De
fore the House during the week. unless
tho Anpropriation Committee brings IN
an emergency war appropriation mea-
sure I, was the intention OF Chairman
Cannon, 10 make the emergency appro-
nriation a part Of the general deficiency
hin but as that might be delayed some
time. he may bring in separate mea-
sure, Several appropriation bills are
stilI in conference, but reports are ex-
nscted during the week. The Alaska
land hill remains TO be disposed OF, ana
there are a number of minor matters
that may be taken up for consloeratioh'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02

Changes continue to be made by the
War Department In the acquisitions made
on the various States for troops under
the Presidents proclamation OF April ed
BY far the most important variation IS
that announced to-day in Pennsylvania s
quota That State is to be allowed TO
send fifteen infantry regiments to the
front instead OF ten, but TO keep the
number OF troops furnished within the
States quota the regiments will 90 into
the field each with strength far below
that required under the provisions Of the
Hull battalion bill. This far-reach-
Ing concession is likely to be resented
by the militia authorities OF other States
and TO reopen the fight for a general re-
vision of the terms of the volunteer call -
Washington Correspondence OF the New
York Tribune.
This news is important II true" II
indicates the purpose OF the sovernman,
10 relax the rules with respect IN ,he
volunteers and make cnlistIng much more
popular than 1t is at present. we do M,
see how the concession that has boen
made to Pennsylvania can be denied any
other State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
SPANISH STEAMER CAPTURED.
4 Number of Spanish Ohcers on
BOARD Made Prisoners.

MADRID. May Ito T. Mine gov
eminent has received cablegram from
General Blanco, saying the American
warship blockadng Cienfuegos has cap
tured a Spanish merchant steamer. A
colonel, a surgeon, six officers and three
non-commissioned officers who were on
board the steamer were detained as
nrisoners of war, but the civilian pas
sengers were liberated.
AMERICANS FORCED TO WITHDRAW
LONDON, May 1.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mall telegraph
ing Sunday, says: 1.-THE Americans were
plotting a steamer seized off Cienfuegos
and carrying off a quantity OF arms and
ammunition, when three Spanish gun
boats went out and compelled them to
withdraw"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-02
THEIR PEOPLE, THEIR BLOOD.

The Staunton News says that the man.
ner In which the young men of the coun-
try have answered the call for volun-
teers is a grand outburst of patriotism.
which should excite pleasurable emotions
In every breast.
True. and this outburst of patriotism
should evoke a responsive echo in every
breast and silence all unbecoming talk
regarding the war. II should inspire
those who have not volunteered 10 pa
triotism of thought and speech.
1t should cause thoughtless takers to
remember that the young men who are
ready 10 go forth and lay down their
lives for the preservation of the honor
and the prestige of their country are OF
their people and their blood.