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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
COL. H. c. LINDSAY TALKS.


Probably the worst JOLT Gov. Leedy
and other populist orators who have
been abusing President Mckinley and
Secretary of War Alger have received
is the one administered by Col. Hank
C. Lindsay, of the Twenty-second
Kansas regiment Col. Lindsay was
appointed colonel by Gov. Leedy. His
regiment was stationed at Camp Alger.
He is, therefore, in II better position
to Judge of the condition of the camp
and the treatment Of the soldiers by
the national administration than is the
governor who has not been further
east, since the war broke out, than
Kansas City. In an interview pub
lished at Topeka Col. Lindsay says:
am democrat, but am Mckinley and
Alger man with all my might ! say that ID
does not make one bit Of difference who the
democrats nominate for president in 10 10. Me-
Kinley Is sure 10 get nine out of every ten so-
der votes
McKnlcy's management Of the war has been
mastery. 1t has never been surpassed In the
history Of the nation It never will be sur
passed And It's the same way with Alger No
better men than Mckinley and Alger could
have occupied their respective positions
1t may be that there has been some msman-
apement in this campaign but 1t has been by
men far below Mckinley and Alper. | don't
want to reflect on any Of my superior officers,
because am still In the army. But II there
has been any lack Of food or necessary supplies
II Is due to the incompetence and chlcancry OF
minor officials
The ratons which the men In my com mand
had were GOOD enough for anyone While In
camp every man had loaf Of bread every day,
besides potatoes bacon. beef every third day
and beans When on the march or travelling
we were issued the regulation travelling RAJ
tions, consisting Of bareback canned beef and
canned beans The mon complained about the
canned beef and myself don't think II was
any too good but they were only Obliged TO eat
II two or three times during our enlistment
The bread which was furnished them In camp
was just as good as any bakers bread in To-
peka and the loaves were Of ~ nerous size
Recruits cannot make their rations 20 as far
as experienced men. They don't know how to
take care Of what IL given them. Ladies used
10 call at the camp, and the boys would give
them bareback by the bushcl for souvenirs and
then there would be 10 roar when the bareback
ran out and there was nothing TO eat
But the boys who have been serving In the
Kansas regiments had better not complain
about their treatment to the old soldiers They
won't get much sympathy | served for four
years In the civil war, and know what am
talking about The recruits for the war with
Spain don't know anything about har dshps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
FAVOR MORE PENSIONS.


Louisville, KY, Sept A.-The Ma
tional Mexican War Veterans associa-
ton passed resolutions advising the
retention OF the Philippines the es.
tablishment Of republican form Of
government in Cuba and the building
OF the Nicaragua canal by the govern
ment The pension committee submit
ted report stating that in view Of the
great extension Of territory and untold
added wealth derived by the United
States as result of the Mexican war,
the veterans feel that 1t would be but
common justice for the government to
place every surviving soldier and his
widow on the pension rolls at the rate
of 81 per day during the remainder Of
their life. The report was unanimous.
ly adopted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
Try Aliens Foot. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
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walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions Of
all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
SKATERS SPEECH.
The General Briefly Describes the
Campaign at Santiago.
SECRETARY ALCER At CHICKAMAUCA
The War Secretary Thinks the Press Has
Been DispOsed to Exaggerate the
Condition OF Some Of the
Camps.

Chicago, Sept 20. "A special dis
patch from Constantine, Mich, gives
the following speech, made by Gen.
Shafter at that place, where he went
to attend the reunion of the Nine
teenth Michigan regiment, of which
he was colonel during the civil war.
He said that when the fleet first left
Tampa it was intended to land 1t %
miles from Havana and march on that
city. When, however, the feet put back
because of the reported proximity OF a
Spanish squadron. word was received
from Admiral Sampson that Santiago
could be taken in "a hours and the
army sailed for that point. Gen.
Shafter then described in a character
stc manner the campaign at Santi-
ago. After reaching the point in his
story where the spanish general Of
fered to surrender, Gen. Shafter con.
cluded as follows:
said Toral might march out salute his flag
before taking 1t down and fire guns and any
other ceremonies he pleased and ! would OBJ
serve what forms pleased So they took down
their fla fred their guns and Santiago was
surrendered 1t was beautiful and dramatic
When we raised our flag the officers took on
their hats and our guns saluted.
A lot has been said about lack OF sup
plies Men who go TO war expect TO be
short ratoned some time You old SOL
diers here have often had much less to eat
than the soldiers ever did at Santiago My
command during the civil war often drew corn
in the co for a meal 1t was not "a question OF
having the supplies when II we had had
thousand wagons the fearful roads would not
have let me take them 10 the front But the
men had coffee. bread and meat Sometimes
they had to pound the coffee in the rag but
you all did that Some Of the men complained,
but they are good soldiers in spite Of that and
fought Ne heroes when called on A large
number Of men died
Tents could not be put up because the men
were In the trenches and tents could not be
pitched on the firing line We stayed longer
than we expected after the surrender, but had
TO stay-the honor Of our government demand
ed II and we stayed. Five hundred men came
down every day with sickness and some days
800 But we had brought the war to close
The capture Of the feet prevented fresh troops
from being brought over, but 1t did not stop the
war The surrender OF Toral's army did stop II
People say we should not have made that
campaign In summer What else could be
donei We had to end the war and end II quick.
ly There was less loss Of lie by 100 per cent
than any similar invasion. Napoleon returned
from Egypt with only remnant Of his army.
OF 5000 men England sent to this country at
the war OF the revolution, II, 900 laid their bones
down TO bleach in the soil Of the country
against which they fought Our campaign
would have been irightfully disastrous II II had
been long.
SECRETARY ALGEK AT cHIcKAMAUGA.
Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept 2S.-Secre.
tary Alger, who arrived here Wednes-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
THE TRUTH ABOUT M'NALL.
After Eighteen Months Of Talking He Has
Succeeded In Keeping Rates Down
to Where They Were

Having heartily endorsed Webb Nc
Nails fight on the insurance compa-
nies because their exorbitant rates
ought to have been reduced long Ego,
! hoped to see him succeed. But am
beginning TO doubt his sincerity or his
ability. He has been In over N years
and the insurance rates are still just
as high as before he took charge. In
fact where they are not st the old
schedule they are higher.
Last month / had 10 renew several
policies, two In town and one on farm
buildings and the premiums were lust
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
Shifting Soil,
Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracterl
EP Hawkins to j B Frost part of blk
70 Chapman 5000.
Travellers ms Co to Joseph Bossler
Its 9 blk 3 X & H add, 1925.
Hannah Currie to Myrtle Currie Its
III l19 4th st Solomon, 81.
Missionary Society of the Wesleyan
Methodist Connection of America to
Eliza Bombrick Its p "a 4th st
Solomon, $3.50.
JE Shadinger to Eliza Gibson 1t 81
WI 1t IS 7 Il Nc add, $1,000.
AC Van Dyke to Louis Martin W! 1t
5 blk 4 Abilene, $3.50.
Charles Trew to Julottie Tate It 3 blk
SIX & H add, $780,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
OUT AGAINST LEEDY.

Chauncey Flora, sheriff Of Leaven-
worth county, two terms, and one Of the
democratic leaders Of that part OF Kan
sas, announced that he was opposed to
the reelection Of Governor Leedy and
fusion. Mr.. Flora could have had
fusion nomination for the Legislature
but he declined to permit the use Of his
name. When asked about 1t he said:
~ would not allow myself to be nomi-
mated because it would imply an In
dorsement Of Leedy, and that l should
vote for him for governor l don't
believe that Leedy is either . dem
ocrst or populist He is for Leedy,
and no one else. | believe that he
sold every appointment In his gift It
Is my opinion that he will not begin
10 carry the state"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
uuy u1gnr, was asT1r early yesterday.
About nine o'clock the secretary and
Surgeon General Stern berg. ACCOM-

uuy u1gnu, was asrlr early yesterday.
About nine o'clock the secretary and
Surgeon General Sternberg, accom-
panied by Brig. Gen. Boynton, left for
Chickamauga park, where they spent
the day in critical inspection of the
hospitals over which there has been so
much controversy. Before leaving
Chattanooga, Gen. Alger said to re-
porter:
The press has been disposed to exaggerate
the condition Of some Of the camps and things
have been charged against the war department
which were untrue and unwarranted want
the facts and all the facts to come out, and
have nothing TO withhold from the public The
great trouble has been that the people have
not appreciated the immense problem Of form
ing an army Of $50 QUO volunteers, without arms
and without the necessary equipments The
Spanish war came on us almost like a bolt
from a clear Sky, and 1t found every branch Of
the war department unprepared for task Of
equipping and handling such a vast number Of
unframed men,
For time there was difficulty In furnishing
supplies and equipments for the troops. but
that was to be expected The department had
only limited supply Of tents and 1t had prac-
tically no wagons nor ambuIances TO start with
There were q thousand and more details to look
inter, and fairly disposed public will under
stand the disadvantages with which the war
department worked for many weeks As fast
as possible supplies and equipments were sent
to the several camps, and II there had been
lack OF medicines and necessaries OF life the
fault is with commanding officers OF the camps
There may have been some incompetent
generals and colonies In charge Of some Of the
camps, and II such is found to be tine case
they will be held strictly to account for their
msdeeds II there are any commanding on
GERS who ore now incompetent, or who fai TO put
their camps In first-class condition and keep
them that way, propose that they shall be re-.
placed by men who are competent and who
will see that perfect sanitary conditions are
established and maintained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
A New Cabinet Omcer Probable.

Washington, Sept PA new cabi.
net officer is likely to grow out OF the
war with Spain. President Mckinley
will not formulate the organization Of
the new department until the peace
commission has determined the final
disposition Of the Philippines, but IL
Is probable that he will recommend
the creation OF q minister for the col.
onies In accordance with the practice
Of leading European governments
having foreign dependencies
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
We win Not Get Columhus

Havana, Sept. "a Capt. Gen. Blan.
co, in view Of the governments de.
csion to transfer the remains OF CO.
lumbus to Spain, has issued an order
directing that the monument contain.
ing the remains shall be removed from
its mounting, leaving as it now is the
base upon which 1t rests, and 1t shall
be properly packed for shipment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29
Returneds to His old PARTY

Anaconda, Mont, Sept. 23.-In 1898
Robert B. Smith was elected governor
as populist In the recent populst
state convention he was a delegate.
When the democratic state convention
met yesterday, however, the governor
appeared on the platform and renounc.
ing allegiance to the populists, was
taken back into the democratic party.
The populists and democrats failed to
fuse on state officers, each nominating
separate tickets
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

In asking that they be thoroughly
Investigated by q competent and un-
biased commission the officials Of
the war department are not acting
like men who know themselves 10 be
guilty Of criminal conduct or criminal
negligence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

NOTHING is more important this fall
than the election Of good working
majority in congress favorable to the
administration Of William Mckinley.
Kansas will do It's part by sending TO
Washington, from present prospects,
about eight republican representa-.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

Interstate G. A. K. reunion of Kan.
sas and Nebraska at Superior, Neb.,
one and one.third fare (s3.SW for
round trip. Tickets on sale, Sept
1S to "a, inclusive. Final return
limit, Sept. 26. via Santa Fe route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

IT ABSOLU TELY HAS NO EQUAL
and all others who claim theirs is as
good as BEGGS' GERMAN SALVE are
imitators. A fair trial will convince
any one that there is no preparation
vet discovered, that stands even an
equal in allaying pain and in its heal
ing qualities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

A fire Of incendiary origin visited
Golden City, NO., and destroyed prop.
erty valued at 5000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

UNDERWEAR
Our line Underwear very large and complete and should
mand attention We ask examine few numbers here
toned, they great bargains and special drives
Chdn union suits, heavy heeced per suit 25 and SOC
Ladies heeed Vests each 5 90 25 80 and 35c
Gentemen's Shirts and Drawers 1eeced each 4Oc
wool heeced each .....,....... :. SOC
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

Reduced rates to St. Louis, Chicago
and points east via Santa Fe route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-09-29

large and leading carpet house an elegant line
Of samples comprising the latest styles in ngn Tpestry Body
Brussels veyets hall and stair Carpets The prices which we offer
them much lower than though carried the carpets stock and
ask examine our line Can fill orders quickly save you
money.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-12-01

ent force at work all winter. The
double compartment shaft on the
Queen is being sunk and the tunnel
from the Blue Jacket, now in 200 feet,
will be pushed on 1000 feet more to tap
the Queen shaft at depth of about
700 feet The completion of this work
will thoroughly develop and open up
the entire group. The Peacock also,
| understand, is about to be devel-
oped in a similar manner | hear
Mr. Aers has got contract to drive
200 feet of tunnel and sink the old
shaft, now down about 20 feet, 100
feet further to connect with IL; Mr..
John Glass, General Manager for
the Northwest Mining Co. has made
his headquarters at,Cuprum and tells
me they expect to put a steam hcist
on the old shaft in the near future to
expedite this work he will also, as
soon as his company secure full con-
troll of that group, move all their
buildings, including the smelter, to
Little Bar, at the foot of tire Klein
schmidt grade. From Ford's camp
in Placer Basin, q car load of ore
was recently shipped, the object be-
ing to find out all values of the ore
and the best process Of saving them,
and with the intention of putting up
mill in the spring suitable for treat
ing these ores He is at present
working II or Is men but that num-
Der will be undoubtedly increased
soon after the steam hoist, which re-
Gently left Weiser, is in place and
working. Taking it altogether the
work being done is that which has
long been needed in the Devils, sys-
tematic development work, such work
as, IN my opinion and before the
SHOWS of another winter fall, will
make that district one of the steady
copper producers of the country
thereby helping and stimulating all
the other interests in the county, mer-
chantile, horticulture and farming.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-12-01
The Boise Statesman Talks With the
Great Operator.
A WELL STUFFED REPORTER.


Last week the Statesman published
rousing interview with Isaac Il.
Blake, who was then at the state cap
ital. AS it may be of interest to
many of our readers, we publish the
language of Mr.. Blake as given by
the Statesman, but we have also TAX
en- the liberty of enclosing in paren-
thesis the thoughts Isaac must have
been thinking, while he was speaking
that which is not in parenthess.
"We expect that dirt will he flying
on q railroad to the Seven Devils in
about three weeks" (Two weeks ago
| promised to have trains ru ming TO
Mineral in sixty days.) awe are 60
ing right ahead now, continued Pres
ident Blake. eve have had some
little difficulty in securing title to our
copper property. (Of course we had
hold of these properties once before,
and on easier terms, but could not
meet the payments as they became
due.) There were great many (tha'
is to say, three, the American Mining
Co, Mr.. Hotter and ex Governor
Hauser,) private interests involved
and these all had to be amalgamated
this required considerable time, anC
until the consolidation was perfected
we could not go ahead with our work
Now everything has been settled, TIN
money for the construction of th
roai has been arranged for (No,
cam t say what has become of Keefe
The railroad contractor, he went eas
to look after the finances and has no
returned;I Il hear he is in Montana Jane
we will push matters as rapidly a
possible. We have inaugurated anC
are prosecuting these enterpr ses OF
their merits. We ask no subsidies
q guess it wouldn't he any use ask
ing for subsidies, | am too wei
known } and are going ahead withou
regard to any particular locality O
localities. (The line as projected will
reach a point 5000 feet below ou
copper properties. My next scheme
will be Tunnel Company, to run ;
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-12-01
Improvement of Public Roads in North
End Of County,
GRATIFYING DEVELOPMENT.
1900 Foot Tunnel on Blue Jacket Will Open
Queen 700 Feet Below Surface,

''lt is very encouraging to notice
the improvements being made be-
tween Weiser and the Seven Devils
district" said Mr., f. j. French, the
we'll known representative of the
eastern interests developing the Blue
Jacket group Of mines, to SIGNAL
correspondent recently. "New fences,
barns and occasional residences may
be seen all along the line, and while
the road is not all OF it whatit should
be, that part near Council has been
put in perfect condition, the bridge
over Hornet creek has been repaired
and new bridge built at Bear. The
road commissioners are realizing
the necessity and benefits to the com
munity generally Of good roads, and,
l believe, next year will see a per-
feet highway from Weiser to the most
northern parts Of the county," Be
ing asked as to what is being done
by his people and others in the Devils,
Mr., French said: "Well, of course
our first care was to build road ovel
which ore could be hauled. Accord
ingly we continued the road from the
Kleinschmidt grade to Garland, on tc
the vicinity Of our properties, The
Blue Jacket, Arkansas, ETC., and now
have good outlet from our CAM
and tie other properties being de
veloped in its vicinity. Other sub
stantial improvements have beer
made there in the way OF cabins
storehouses, bunkhouses and the GOV
ering in Of the approach to tunnels
and shafts for winter work. Il. G
Jones has built large cabin OF
clearinghouse for the accommoda
tion OF several men, he is working ;
number of claims to the east of tht
Arkansas and DEBORAH, the work OF
which has resulted in extending thu
known copper belt to the summit oi
the divide between Indian and Rea
creeks. Ford has also erected a com
modious cabin and is developing sew
eral fractions. On our own proper
ties we are prepared to keep the pres
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-12-01

w. M. Repipe, editor TisSilwa, Ill,
"Chef." says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
permented with many others. but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in it we
have certain and sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough, etc" 1t is idle
to experiment with other remedies. even II
they are urged upon you MS just as good
us DR.. Kings New Discovery. They are
not as good, because this remedy has u
record of cures and besides is guaranteed.
1t never fails TO satisfy. Trial bottles
free at b. M. Jenncy's drug store. 3
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-12-01
Public Officials.
STATE.


u S. Senate ..... .. George George L l'sli'sp shoup
Member of Congress. ...... James Gunn
Governor. or........ Frank Steunenberg
Lieutenant Governor. George f Moore
Secretary of State. ...... George j Lewis
Attorney General . Robert e Mcfarland
u. s. Marshal. IF. Z. Ramsey
u. S. Dist. Attorney ....... A.N .Crozler
treasurer. UcorSe II 'otorer
Auditor r......... james II Anderson
Inspectorof Mines Benjamin f Hastings
Supt Public Instruction Louis Anderson
Survevor-G General Joseph Perrault
Supt u Assay Office - Cunningham
Supreme Judges w Huston, Chief JUS
tice; Ralph Quarles, N Sullivan.
Judge Sd judicial Dist Geo Stewart
All state officers have their residence at Boise
COUNTY.
Auditor and Recorder E Smith. Weiser
Assessor and Tax CollecJor-Wm Allison,
Weiser.
Sheriff-D II Kerfoot, Weiser
Treasurer-C NJ Hixon. Weiser.
Probate Judge-T M Jelrreys. Weiser.
1st Dst-A b Anderson, Weiser
commls. . I'd Dist-M Hopper, Salubria
S'o"''' 3D. Dist-B w Wilson, Dale
Coroner-Dr Brown, Salubrla.
Regular meetings of the board OF county
commissioners are on second Monday IN
January, April, July and October
The next session of the District Court
will open October 10. 1898.