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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
The most notab BILE gathering OF WON.

The most notable gathering OF WON.
en- ever held in the country, the fourth
biennial convention of the General
Federation Of Women's clubs, opened at
Denver, COL, on the 22d, Mrs. Ellen
Henrotin, Of Chicago, presiding. There
were over 1900 delegates present from
every section Of the country.
1t was rumored in London that Jo-
seph Chamberlain, secretary of state
for the colonies, will shortly resign
from the ministry in order to assume
the leadership of large number of
unionists In the house OF commons
who are disconnected with the foreign
policy Of the government
Democrats, populists and free silver
republicans Of Michigan, in state. con.
vention, nominated fusion tickle.
headed by ex-Conkressman Whiting, o
democrat for governor. At the re.
quest Of the populists, plank was in.
serted In the democratic platform
fsvoring the initiative and referendum
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
CARLOS "
PROSPERINA

day. That related entlrely 10 tne
management of the telegraph and con-
tanned no news as to the movements
of the military. Therefore, it is as
sumed at the department that Gen.
Shafter is simply carrying forward
his plans OF bringing forward his
troops from the seacoast and concen-
trating them at points of vantage on
the heights surrounding Santiago.
His army is not to give battle until
every precaution that prudence can
suggest has been taken to assure the
success of the movement, for no one
better than Gen. Shafter appreciated
the tremendous moral advantage that
would accrue to Spain from even a
temporary check of American arms at
this time,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Speeches In the Senate ON the Annexation
OF Hswaii-Distrlct of Columbia Busi.
ness In the House.

WASHINGTON, June 28.-At II o'clock
yesterday morning the senate con.
vened and a few minutes afterward
adopted the resolution Of Senator
Davis, chairman Of the foreign rela.
lions committee, providing that here.
after, until further action shall be
taken, the senate convene daily at II
q. m.
Consideration Of the Hawaiian an.
nexation resolution was resumed and
during the session Senators Clay, of
Georgia; Roach, Of North Dakota, and
Caffery, Of Louisiana, addressed the
senate In opposition to them. Senator
Gallery had not concluded his speech
when the senate adjourned
The house considered District OF Co.
lumbia business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Sunday Murder In Kansas Citv.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, June 27.-Yester-
day afternoon William Ewing, a
painter living at IS West Fifth street,
was shot down and killed in his own
home, with his family gathered about
him, by Michael Nuccio, a young tough
who is well known to the police as an
all around bad man. Two minutes
after the crime was committed the
murderer was arrested. The men had
quarreled over Nellie johnson, a mar.
ried daughter of Ewing, to whom
Nuccio had been paying attention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Taken Into the CourtA

ATCHIsoN, Kan, June 2S-The act
Of the populist state convention and
Of Gov. Leedy in setting aside the
metropolitan police law has been at.
lacked at last Ernest u. urlmn. DO.
lice judge, of Atchison, filed petition
In the district court praying for an in
junction to restrain Mayor Donald and
the city council from appointing a DO.
lice Judge to succeed him on July l,
1gnQ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

JuRAauA, June 81, via Kingston,
Jamaica, June 2S. Gen. Calixto Garcia,
with 5000 Cuban insurgents from the
mountains west of Santiago de Cuba,
was landed here yesterday. The Cuban
troops were brought here on board the
American transports. Fully 5000 in.
surgents, nearly the entire available
lighting force of the insurgents in the
southern part of Santiago province,
are now concentrated at or near Jura.
gua.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Heat Warped . sectlon Ram

JEFFERSON City, Mo-, June 95 The
limited express eastbound on the Mis-.
souri, Pacific was delayed az hours
eight miles west Of Jefferson City yes.
terday afternoon by the intense heat
of the sun linking" rail The rail
was twisted and drawn out Of line to
such an extent that II . section fore.
man had not discovered it In time to
flag the express disaster would sure
ly have followed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

TOPEKA, Kan, June 2S. The execu.
tive committee OF the Kansas State
Dairymen's association Yesterday
adopted resolution protesting
against the use OF oleomargarine at
the various state charitable institu.
TONS The resolutions were sent to
the state board Of charities and a COPY
forwarded to Gov. Leedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Kansans Buying War Bonds.

INDEPENDENCE, Kan, June 24.-The
three national banks and the post Of
fee and express Office here have sold
new war bonds amounting to about
$1,000. Many farmers have made ar
fragments to take bonds as soon as
they put their wheat on the market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
A Bloody Fight Imminent at Sanh-
ago de Cuba.
The SPAyIARDS WELL lN1RENCHED,
More Artillery Thought Necessary for Our
Troops Bes"re nm Assault on the Span.
ish Works IA Made-NO Word
from Gen. Shaftsr.

advance forca ~ tho Amor,oor or,,u
rests nm ,h;s s,roar ,v,,h tha ,,,u -,
SANTIAGO Az mi,os wos,word II IN; H.
,ight mo outloo,, ho." 10 .h..p.an
! inc Evarvhodn ha,,ono. = ..oa. I..
tle il imminsnt Win ths Sr. n , y
and American sdv.noa nost. a,mns.
close anouoh ~ 500 ~ ,, t y, a.oh
others .vss a collision NOV ooour -.
anv momsnt SUNDAY n;nh, Tho ort'
nosts consist,na - 40 ao,.nan;.s ~,
The sevanth ;,tantru nnaa. NJ.
COOLIDGE occuried nos;t,ons ~ ,iaht
anol.s ~ tha rpad rua d. ,hs 49,. 49,
inc ~ m,las hsrona Sah;ns,, INV , uo''
The throo rac, non.. =, o. $3.50
division IN mad ,ha E;rst Eourth o ond =
Saventosnth tha E;.h.h ~ S '" aa
and Twer,v.sooond M.ssoohmso..s
with tho rongh r;dars TantS oan.I.,,
and nort;ors ~ sara,o, oth.r 49,;
mants woro strrrn ont hoh;na rs s
toward Jurooro Ahou. en- r,h.m.
undar Gsn Gor,olas ,vous =" .saos
around can Tow,on,s hoad,na..ass
hut ,ess ,h.r so ~ a. a;a -. 49,
sunday n;oht
Don Whoa,or ros..rdor NTH ~.
First sooord onj Tanth a,u.,~ ~
rough riders with dun, m,.o ,ns
moved nm IN wboro nor T.w,o,,s o,,t
nests woro Srndau Ill. ~ sou-S.t
tar,es ~ tbo Th,rd ort,lioru I'D tow.
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las H. a sho, ,uos asoa .ua., r.
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tbe front ~ ths Amor;oon I,rs ,nasn IS.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Fatal sunstroks Al A.. ,Io.enb.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, June 2A-Ther-
mometers here yesterday registered
as high as 1903 degrees There was
great suffering from the heat James
Kennard, q well.known citizen, sue
cumbed to sunstroke and died soon
after.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

CINCINNATI, June 2S.--The local com.
nitttee on arrangements for the con.
'ention of the national association o.
,locutionists, which meets here June
" TO July | inclusive, reports that
'ully 800 delegates will attend and
make the convention the most impor
.ant in Its history.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Hobson and His Companions Well

WASHINGTON, June %. The navy de.
partment has just received the follow
ing cablegram:
Playa del Este, June &-From a flag Of truce
learned to-day that Lieut. Hobson and his
companions are oil we'll They are confined In
the city Of Santiago, four miles from Moro
SANpsON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

WASHINGTON, June 25.-It Is said at
the navy depar tment that Admiral
Dewey is the supreme authority at
Manila. II troops, marines or sailors
are landed at that place from any
neutral men-of-war it will be with his
permission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
Heavy storms In Eastern Kansas.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, June q. ACCORD.
ing to reports received at the railroad
Offices here there was a heavy rain
storm through portion of eastern
Kansas yesterday. 1t was so heavy
near Garnett, that it made it neces-
sary for the trains on the Santa Fe
and Missouri Pacific to travel by
circuitous route. The track will be
replaced and the lines opened to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

June "a was Swedish.American day
at the Omaha exposition. Among the
speakers was Prof. Carl Swenson, Of
rsndsborR. Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

Broom corn around Angola, ILL.,, 10
suffering severely from the ravages Of
the Army Of ehiAeh bugA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
A Mhrdefsr nangsd

ST. LOUIS, June 2a-John Thomas
shuetz was hanged in the city Jail at 6:l5
= m. He was strangled to death. The
crime for which he died was the shoot.
ing OF his sweetheart, Annie Rausch.
aged Is, on April 8, 1897. Her lover
was shiftless, irresponsible sort Of
fellow, while she was thrifty, He
wanted to marry her, but because Of
aer refusal he shot the girl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

A violent wind and rainstorm visited
Mendon, Mo-, blowing down small
buildings and badly damaging the
wheat crop. John Long, farmer,
had seven horses killed by lightning,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
rienty or OainioS ior IN. .,.

WARRINGTON, June rs. - Through
the foresight Of Surgeon General
Sternberg, Of the army, the troops
which have gone to Santiago, Is we'll
y the insurgents who may Join the
army, will be well supplied with oui.
n 1. 30 necessary tOhsslth In tropical
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

LONDON, June 2S.-The Washington
correspondent Of the Daily Chronicle
says: Spain is to be frightened into
making peace. That is the meaning
Of the theatrical announcement that
an American squadron is going to
Spain-an announcement for which the
navy department, contrary to custom,
has sought the widest publicity. Pres.
ident Mckinley sincerely hopes the
feet will never sail"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
Report From Wheeler.

Washington, August 23.-The War De-
partment tonight posted the following
dispatch from General Wheeler, at Camp
Wikoff, Montauk Point, l.. L.:
August %, 1898.
~ have labored necessarily inspecting
and organizing and am able to say that
the command is improving in health and
spirits There has been but twenty deaths
since camp was organized. The change in
conditions for the better in the past four
days has been marked Am just sending
a report by mail lave labored to get out
regular tri-monthly report for the twen-
tisth, which l hope to send tomorrow.
Donated supplies are arriving this morn
ing which will give change
of diet to the feeble who are with their
regiments. Everything is inspected
twice day by officers, who are directed
to Immediately correct irregularities and
sanitary defects"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.
w. B. BEvILL,
Gen, Pass, Agt.

Thomas Price, tried at Farmville for
killing Hall Carter, has been. convicted of
murder in the first degree,
The health of Rev. DR.. J. w. Lupton,
pastor fthe Presbyterian church, Lees
burg, is such that he has suspended his
services.
At Barboursville, Orange county, Fri-
day last, pr. Thomas H, Ellis was thrown
from horse and received injuries which
it is feared will prove fatal.
VIM. B. Taylor, well known citizen ol
Petersburg, died Saturday. He was for
some years in the service of the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad company in that city
1t is said that capitalists are looking fol
a site at Norfolk to be used as landing
for line of steamers from Norfolk t(
Americas new West Indian possessions.
The Medical Society Of Virginia vii
meet in annual session at the Princess
Anne Hotel, Virginia Beach, on Augusl
80. and the meeting will be continued
three days,
The Washington correspondent of th'
Richmond Dispatch says; "Hon. ]. G
Pitcher, of Fauquier, member of the Vir
ginia legislature, is in this city. He In
tends to deliver series of lectures il
Wyoming on the subject of irrigation"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
VS.. Same, Same VS.. John Smoot. These
cases were continued until the next term.
Death of a Venerable Lady.

On Friday afternoon at three O'Clock
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Yost, widow of w.
0. Yost, deceased, departed this life at her
home in this town. She had been in ill
health for several years, but her death
was rather sudden and occasioned by some
heart trouble
Mrs. Yost was the daughter of John and
Naomi Whitman, and was born in this
town Oct, DIST, 1927. On November 9rd,
1S45, she was united in marriage to w. o.
Yost, Esq. Her husband died on May
oath, 1890 and she continued to reside at
the home they had occupied for many
years until her death. Many years ago
Mrs. Yost became member of the Meth
odist church, and was esteemed by all
who knew her as a most excellent woman.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. L. L.
Whitley and Mrs. j. H. Whitley; two
brothers, Messrs. James P, and w. ..
Whitman -four sons, Messrs. John c., VIM.
W., Robert and Geo. W. Yost; and one
daughter, Mrs. J. E. Warden.
On Sunday morning at II O'Clock fu-
neral services were held in the Methodist
church, conducted by Rev. l.. X. Haynes,
assisted by Revs. l. P. Martin and w. w.
Ruff. Rev. Haynes preached very i'm
pressiye Sermon from the text: Gas in
Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all
be made alive. III Cor. Is. %.
At the conclusion of the services the re-
mains were taken to the East End Gene
terry and buried. The following gentle
men acted as pail bearers. w, 7. Witten,
E. V. Spots, 0. G. Emschwiller, w. P.
Barnett, Geo. H. Landon and Jas. B.
Hankins.
A large congregation attended the SER
vices at the church and many friends and
relatives accompanied the remains to the
cemetery.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
THE PROCLAMATION READ.

Minister Sewall read proclamation
stating that President Mckinley directs
that the civil, judicial and military powers
Of the government shall continue to be
exercised by the officers of the republic of
Hawaii. All such officers will be re-
quired to take an oath of allegiance to the
United States and renew their bonds to
the United States government.
Following the reading of the proclama-
ton, Minister Sewal made an address
congratulating the residents of Hawaii
upon the accomplishment of annexation.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25

and the national ensign of Hawaii came
slowly down until it reached the ground,
never to 60 up again.
There was a short pause, and then the
admiral nodded to Lieutenant Winter
halter, who gave the order.
"Colors, roll off," the fagship's band
struck up the well known strains of "The
Star Spangled Banner" and as the stars
and stripes slowly assembled there was
breathless suspense.
But as it reached the top cheers broke
forth from the crowds below and salutes
of twenty-one guns were again fired by
the Hawaiian battery and the Philadel
phia.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
THOSE CHARITY PARTIES.
The Old Gentleman Had His Say and
Paid the Bill.

The two fair daughters of a Warren
avenue household were discussing the en-
tertainment they proposed giving for the
benefit of little work of charity in which
thev were interested, and, as matter of
course the old gentleman had to have his
say.
"It's an Internal nuisance, " he declared.
'The house will be in commoton for q
week, nothing will be thought of but your
party, aud everything will be disarranged.
That night we will be awake till well
toward morning, and the next day, those
who are not sick will go about snarling and
half sleep. call it nothing but TOM
foolery."
Papa" said the eldest, "don't you un-
derstand that we are going to help some of
the poor and that every cent We make will
provide them with some comfort? What
you should do is to encourage U.s."
"Don't talk silly. It's a good deal you
girls care about the charitable feature of
tins social combination you're in. It's
the boys and girls and cards and dancing
you want. No use trying to pull the wool
over my eyes.
every well Well try to do our duty,
even if you do make it hard. We, at least,
have some sympathy for the afflicted
ooh, you have? Sweetly disinterested
aren't you? How much did you take in
at the last blowout p
"Just $780," proudly.
"Well, III give you just 5000 for the
cause if you'll not infict your co-workers
OH us. Now, how's your charity?"
Mamma, wish to the land you'd
come down here. Papa's acting perfectly
awful, " and she founced out of the room
while he laughed sardonically. Detroit
Free Press.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
County Court Proceedings.

At the August term Of the county court
which was begun on Tuesday, the 18th,
inst. and concluded on Saturday, the Goth,
inst, the following business was trans
acted:
A special Grand Jury was summoned
for the term which was composed Of D, J.
Gillespie, as foreman, William Yost, NJ.
A. Waldron, A. Lilly, Ham Carbaugh, j.
Ed Peery and A. g. Kiser.
The last will and testament of Anthony
Christian was presented to the court, and
proved on motion of j. c. Christian, he
was appointed administrator, with the will
annexed, of Anthony Christian, decd
The last will and testament of Harvey
Anderson was produced in court and
proved.
On motion of Marthy Higginbotham
SpAie court appointed A. Higginbotham
guardian of James Haskins.
The estate of w. V. Wilson, former
citizen of this county, was committed to
Jno. w. Crockett, sheriff Of Tazewell
county for administration.
Commonwealth VS.. 6. w. Hoops, upon
Indictment for assault, continued on his
motion.
Commonwealth vs.. Chas. Jackson, con-
tinued till September term.
W. L. Ball qualified to celebrate the
rites of matrimony.
The grand jury made indictments fol
seven felonies and one mlsdemeanor.
On motion g. P. Greever qualified as
constable for Clear Fork District.
Commonwealth VS.. r. +. Whit, OF
charge Of horse stealing, was tried, con
yicted, motion made to set aside verdict
and overruled, sentenced to confinement
in penitentiary for three years, but judge
ment suspended for Is days to enable coun
sci for prisoner to apply to circuit cour
for writ Of error.
Commonwealth vs. Oscar Hoops, for es
sault, appeal from Justices Judgment
tried, Judgment and fine of $500 and th'
costs.
Commonwealth vs.. Edward Blow, fol
breaking INFO storehouse of Daniel &John
son. Tried, convicted and sentenced t.
two years in penitentiary.
Commonwealth vs., Sol Turley, appeal
from Justice of Peace-Continued.
Commonwealth vs.. Gus Hoops, on in
dictment for felony, tried, found guilty o
assault, and fined 5000 and costs.
{ Commonwealth VS.. j. w. steelman
2 The defendant is the man who killec
Thomas NJ. Carter a few weeks ago a
Falls Mills. On motion of defendant tn
trial of this case was continued until the
9ext term.
Commonwealth vs. John Gibson, Sam
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-08-25
Testimonial.

Mr.. Philip Johnson, Tazewell, Va,
Dear Sir:-I can recommend an excel
lent teacher to you, and am sure she would
be just the one for the place-Mss Edith
Correll, of Philadelphia, Pa. She is a
good musician, has had excellent training
under Boston teachers both in artistic solo
work as we'll as the theoretical branches of
music. She ls brilliant pianiste. l have
attended several other public performance
and can truly say that her playing always
won great applause among critical audi
ences. Miss Correll and l both teach ac,
cording to the Leschititzky method. 1t is
the one Paderewski uses.
Miss Correll is amiable, kind and very
industrious; she is also very conscientious
in all she attempts to do.
Very sincerely,
HERNINE BoPP.
Boston, Mass.