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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The De LONE incident is not with
out parallel in United States diplo-
macy. A similar incident occurred
in Venezuela some years ago during
the reign Of that uncrowned king,
Guzman Blanco. Thomas Russell, OF
Boston, our minister at Caracas, was
instructed by Secretary Evarts to de-
mand sthe immediate payment Of a
claim for damages which had been
made by citizen Of the United States
against the government Of Venezuela.
Mr.. Russell responded that there were
only two ways to secure payment.
One was to send q fleet Of gunboats
and threaten the bombardment Of La
Guayra; the other was to offer Presi-
dent Blanco fair share Of the money.
By the carelessness Of one Of the clerks
Of the state department, Mr.. Russell's
letter was given to the Associated
Press and appeared in nearly all the
newspapers Of the country. The
Venezuelan minister at Washington
Immediately sent copy to bis gov
eminent, whereupon Guzman Blanco
sent Mr.. Russell his passport with or
ders to leave the country at once, and
the minister and bis family were es-
corted by lieutenant and q squad Of
soldiers 70 steamer Of the Red D
line, which lay in the harbor Of Ia
Gpayra.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Wish to Be Governor.
John E. HESSIN.

The only candidate in the Fifth dis
trict for the Republican nomination
for governor is Senator John 4. Hes
sin, Of Manhattan. He was born in
Columbiana county, Ohio, and is now
fifty years Of age. He attended the
public schools in bis native town un-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
II Is reported that Insurance c

Il Is reported that Insurance Com
missioner McNall and other Populist
state officials are preparing to start a
life insurance company with head
quarters at Topeka. 1t is thought
that this company will be able to do
business in the State, certificate or no
certificate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

1t is very appropriate that the first
meeting Of the Kansas Cattlemen's
association should be in Abilene
whose fame as the end Of the Texas
trail in the old cattle days is world.
wide. Every old timer will want to
revisit the scenes Of the glory Of
1871 and there will be one Of the
liveliest gatherings on record. 1t
will not be possible to have Wild Bill
back again and the old saloons and
dance houses on southside have pass.
ed away but the mayor Of cowboy
days, Joe Mccoy, will return and a
great meeting is in prospect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The money received by the farmers
Of the country for their farm products
in the past year will exceed by hum
dreds Of millions Of dollars that re-
ceived in the preceding year. The
excess in the value Of their exporta-
tions alone during the seven months
Just ended is, in round numbers, $780,
100000, and, as the expectations are
but small proportion Of their total
sales, 1t is evident that their gain in
money received for their products
during the year will reach into the
hundreds Of millions Of dollars p
compared With that received in the
preceding year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

1t probably be a little embarrassing
to the Democratic stump orators who
expected to use their 1896 speeches in
the campaign Of 1898, to know that
the money in circulation in the
United States at the beginning Of the
present month was s22S,55s,2S2 in
excess Of the amount in circulation at
the date Of adoption Of the Demo-
cratic platform Of 1896, which is be-
made the basis Of Democratic opera
tions in the campaign this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Tennessee's new law against flirting
Ia to be tested at once, young man
having been committed for trial for at
tracing the attention Of young wom-
an in the street, contrary to the known
objection Of the damsel's parents. The
declaration that the two young people
had been sweethearts for two years
had no effect upon the commitment
proceedings, and as the father Of tho
girl has expressed regret that he did
not settle the case with shotgun an
exciting trial is expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

A Southern Kansas man named Nc.
Kinley has named his boy major
William" The Capital remarks that
II Is cute now but will be embarrass-
ing when the boy grows up. The
Capital probably recalls the dull
thuds with which "Governor" Teats
OF Abilene used to strike bottom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

When man who has not been in
town for over year and had not
read a newspaper since reading Coins
Financial School, dropped into a
Western Kansas town and began
arguing that wheat and silver always
travel together, the coroner's jury re-
turned verdict Of justifable homi-
eide and there were four ex-Populists
on the jury. medicine Lodge Cresset.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The Boothbay (Me,) Register reports
. most prosaic ending to very roman
tic courtship. A westport young man
and a young woman spending the sum.
mer there had been utilizing q wood.
pecker's nest as q letter box, and every
thing was going on lovely when a rival
found the nest, distracted the lovers
note, and walked of with the girl when
she came to seek 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
Over Anxious Warriors.

A class Of papers that is best repre-
sented in this part Of the United
States by the Kansas City Times is
very wroth at the president because
OF the fact that he refuses to become
excited by the news from Cuba and is
not rushing about the streets OF
Washington bowling against Spain.
They want war declared at once,
cause or no cause. They are doing
their best to bring about feeling
that there is the most conclusive
proof Of the agency Of Spain in the
destruction OF the Maine. They want
the United States to compel Spain to
prove that it is innocent in the mat.
ter, iorgetful Of the fact that in no
court under the sun is the accused re-
quired to prove his innocence-it is
the duty Of the accuser to prove his
guilt. 1t may be demonstrated that
the ship was destroyed by means out
side Of itself. II 80, there is yet an
other question for the government to
settle--was it the work Of the Spanish
government, deliberately planned and
tiendishly carried out, or was it the
work Of some fanatic who thought
that thus he would do the United
States a grave injuryP II the Span
ish government is guilty, it, ofcourse,
means trouble and it ought to do so.
II the ship was blown up by Span
lard, not by the orders Of the govern
ment or Of those in authority, how
could there be a more complete re-
pudiation OF his act than has been ex.
pressed by Spain through the execu-
tive officers Of the government, her
queen regent, her governor in Cuba,
and his colleague, the admiral in
Cuban waters, by the Alcade and cit.
izens Of Havana, and by the press Of
both Spain and CubsP Only by the
deepest fraud, Of which the burden Of
proof would be upon us, could Spain,
In the light Of common sense, beOheld
responsible for that grave disaster,
save, Of course, in damages.
II the act Of Ia private person, un-
authorized and unaccepted by the Ma
ton itself, were cause Of war, the
United States, whose citizens have un-
doubleday supplied Cuban insurgents
with arms and munitions Of war, can
scarcely claim with clean hands to be
heard on the plea Of provocation.
Neither have we clean hands when
1t comes to the matter Of incendiary
talk. II the Spaniards have circulate
ed papers that bore abuse Of the
United States it may also be noted
that there are mighty few words Of
abuse that the papers Of this country
have not used regarding Spain.
If the ship was blown up by our
own seamen's carelessness, it is diff
cult to see how the United States can
hold the government of Spain guilty.
The investigation will doubtless
settle it and until the verdict is rem
dered 1t is the duty Of good citizens
to keep cool. War means the death
Of a great many good men, the spend
ing Of a great deal Of money. 1t is
not thing to be desired and we do
not believe the people of this country
as a whole desire it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

A peach tree near St. Louis of the
EARLY Crawford" variety bore a fine
early crop Of peaches. Without making
any blossoms it went to work and pro-
duced another crop Of peaches, not
quite as large, but Of excellent quality,
and perfect peach except that the
seed is smooth and has no kernel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Three Of the speakers at the Ma
ticnal Creamery convention are from
Dickinson county or were brought up
hare. This is proper. Dickinson is
the greatest creamery county west Of
the Mississippi.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
"What we need is an Abraham Ii

"What we need is an Abraham Lin
coin In the White House." snorted an
Abilene Populist yesterday as he
TUNED about the warship disaster.
Eyes" replied q meek man on the
edge Of the sidewalk, ''and when we
had an Abe Lincoln In the White
House and he called for troops to save
the country, where did you goP Over
% Canada for . four years. vacation!''
The eminent Populist did not wait for
farther discussion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

J. A. Davis, Topeka Pop, has
volunteered to lead 1000 men to the
front. Few men want an Office as
badly as Davis. He has been after
one through two administrations and
two parties. This may be his op-
uortunity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Foreign investors are saying nice
things about this country and sending
back here for investment that money
they withdrew In the close times Of
Clsveland's administration. 1t pays
70 have the right kind Of managers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

II there shall come war, the gov
srnment can raise all the money 1t
wants to carry 1t on, something that
would have been difficult two years
ago when Cleveland was losing money
Oh bonds sold In times Of peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

A Kansas City woman's application
was fled at Washington for a position
as post Office inspectress." This Is
reminder Of a business note recently
sent by customer to the young woman
In charge of branch telegraph Office.
1t was directed to "The Lady Tele-
prapheress."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

From an exchange we learn that in
Delaware two brothers lived for 40
years within eight miles Of each other,
attended the same church and frequent
ly traded with each other without
knowing they were related. II their
parents had left any property they
would have become acquainted sooner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The Populists are very wroth that
Mckinley does not have an army in
the field. Let 'em form one Of their
own. II regiment Of able-bodied
Pops headed by that valiant warrior
B. c. Cranston would leave Dickinson
county for . campaign Of say nine
months II would meet with our en-.
tire appreciation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The sale OF the Kansas Paclfic now
completed has been a victory for
President Mckinley. The Democrats
had arranged to sacrifice the whole
Pacific railroad interest Of the govern
ment for As, 900, 900, the anti-Repub-
lican orators used to declare that the
loss would be $50, 900, 900 on the in
vestment. They proclaimed at that
time that the capital Of the roads was
mostly water, that the original con-
structors built the property out OF
government bonds and made millions
OF private profits out Of the transac'
ton, that the roads could be dupli-
Gated at $4,000 to 100000 a mile.
They were just the people who said
the governments mortgages for
which it has now received sixty-fve
million dollars, were worth nothing.
The Kansas Pacific road is 1914 miles
long. What is known as the Denver
extension Is necessary outlet, and
this belongs to the organization COM
mittee and is entirely beyond the
control Of the government. The syn
dictate which bought the Union Pacific
found it could parallel the Kansas
Pacific for about 100000. The
first mortgage debt is about that
amount itself. 10 rid themselves OF
a possible dangerous rival the syndi-
cate offered $2,500,00O for the gov
eminent lien. This was the upset
price fixed by the court,
When pressure was applied the
syndicate raised Its bid for the
government claim OF 100000 to
about $4,5OO,OOO. This would have
made the road cost them something
over $12, 900, 900, or about 100000
more than they could build new
line for, and this extra sum was
taken to represent the value to the
syndicate Of wiping out competing
road.
The government mortgage did not
cover any Of the branch lines nor the
Denver extension. Neither the Alton
nor the Burlington, which are feeders
for the Kansas Pacific, could be In.
duccd to bid at any price, because
they saw the road was isolated and
had Its outlet only through the Den
YER extension. Prominent railroad
men who had no possible interest in
the line were consulted and said that
II the government secured the princi-
pal Of its loan, which is 100000, it
would be doing exceedingly well.
The sale Of both the Pacific railroad
lines should be considered together.
The syndicate arranged to sell them
under the Cleveland administration
| for $45, 10000 There was secured
! $65, 100000, thus saving the govern
ment $2O,OOO,OOO.
The president gave congress every
opportunity to act and made the
deposit SO as to bid in the Kansas Pa.
cifc II necessary. On the composite
transaction the government therefore
loses only $6,OOO,OO0 which is com.
paratively small sum in view Of the
fact that the total involved was over
80, 900, 000.~ M IN ou ,t
|
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The government employee who stole
ok million government envelopes was
evidently friend Of the country
printer who sees the town job work
which ought to go to his office sent to
Washington. We hope the thief will
be set at liberty. ,s"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Judge W. 3. Hutchinson holds more terms
Of district court In more counties, makes
more public speeches, attends more lodge
meetings and knows more people than any
other Judge In the world Hutchinson
News.
Very remarkable, but who on earth
ID Judge Hutchinson
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

With s ecretary Coburn, Governor
Leedy, j. R. Burton, Joe Mccoy and
other attractions, not to mention the
Cowboy band, Abilene will have a hot
time at Cattlemen's meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Clafin University Washington is the
classic name given to negro boy at
0rangeburg, s. c. That boy has the
rudiments Of an education right at the
start. There is always something In .
name
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

New advantages Of living in Kansas
are being discovered every day. This
10 the safest place in the Union, no
matter from which direction the
Spanish war vessels shoot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

Some people are hard TO satisfy. A
New York woman went 70 . hospital 70
sci relied from N mcpAlps hhl&
A. soon = ~ W. cured ~ odd 81
~ By taking stsyshniA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

The visitors at the National cream.
cry association meeting at Topeka
will find that Kansas bread is butter
ID on both sides this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1898.

Kansas share Of the possible army
ID 100000 men and it can be consider
ID certain that II there is trouble they
will all be on hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-24

No whites need apply is the motto Of
. Wyandotte county (Kan.) photog.
rapher, who takes the pictures Of ~
Rroes only.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
HAWAII ANNEXED,

Washington, July 6.-TLe
senate this evening passed tne
Hawiian annexation resolution
The vote stood 81 against AZ fol
it. Just exactly two-thirds vote
which would have been necessa'
ry to ratify the treaty which
had been before the body.
There was a surprise at the vote,
as no one thought that annexa
ton was so strong in that body
1t is now believed that congress
will adjourn this week. There
is nothing more for it to do, lis
the last appropriation bill WAS
agreed to by both bodies to-day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
RESTING ON THEIR ARMS
.nau,ards Reported Bitterly Determl''-
ed to Fight It Out at SsntlaeO-Wiii
Die But WIN Not Surrender.

Santiago de Cuba, July g.
Not a shot has been exchanged
between the opposing armies
since yesterday noon.
At the request of the foreign
consuls In Santiago de Cuba,
Glen. s5hafttr extended until to-
morrow the period in which
Gen. Linares may agree to sur
render his forces. under the
threat that the town will be
bombarded.
The Spanish generals deci-
sion is doubtful.
1t is undoubtedly true that
the anniIIlatiun of Admiral
Ceryera's fleet was a staggering
blow to him; but Mr.. Rams
den, the British consul. says
Gen. Pando has reinforced
Gen. Linares with 5000 troops
and that the Spaniards are bit
terly determined to fight it out.
He said that so intense was
the feeling among the Spanish
subaltern officers that Gen.
Linares would probably be shot
| if he surrendered. Their atti-
tude was expressed in Gen.
Linares' reply to Gen. Shaft"r
yesterday:
This garrison dies, bat neN-
er surrenders. "
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS.

President Mckinley has re
ceived a dispatch indicating
that Santiago is about to sur
render. If Linares does not
give up, Santiago will be at,
tackled on three sides.
Sampson and Shafter have
conferred and agreed on the at
tack on Santiago.
Schley will be made rear adj
mlral for destroying Cervera's
fleet.
Commodore Watson will sail
direct for Admiral Camara's
fleet and destroy it.
Camara. between Watson and
Dewey, can not escape.
Spain has paused to await the
effect of the destruction of Ger
vera's squadron upon the Span
ish people.
Spaniards attempted to sink
the Reina Mercedes alongside
the Merrimac. with a view to
blockading the entrance To San
tiago harbor.
Senate by vote of 2 to l
passed the resolutions annexing
rhe Hawaiian islands to the
United States.
Spain is said to have ordered
Camara to return to Spain.
Pope has ordered the nuncios
at every court in Europe to APP
peal to the sovereigns to join in
an effort to secure peace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
POPE APPEALS FOR PEACE.

Rome, July 6.-Cardinal
Rampolla, the papal secretal y
of state, acting under the ex-
press instructions of the pol.e,
who is much affected and de
pressed over the news from Sau
tiago, has telegraphed all the
papal nuncios at the European
courts to make earnest efforts
with the powers for their inter
ventions in the direction ol
peace.
His holiness sent a mes
sage to the queen regent in the
form of an urgent appeal to hen
majesty to bring about a cessa
ton of hostilities. The Vatican
journal publishes an articl,
which says the war should npl
be continued.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
MARKET REPORTS.
Rsesived and Corrected Each "a, :.
Wire OF the Arensre
stock Exchosee.
GRAIN AND PRovisIuNs

Chicago, July Wheat: Livs,
pool 3-sd lower for the day. p....
strong, July up rs centimes, dei,rras
futures centimes.
The news from the west was -.
the reapers still show deterio,.,..
condition, and we have adyices a
rect from central part of son,l
Dakota that warm weather has ~
vented filling there. 1t was raj.
south and southwest, and Hicks n.
weather prophet of st. Louns n,.
diets rains for the next four ds,.
Cash wheat was strong, mills reno,.
ing inability to get red wheat q.
milling, there was also a dem.nd
here for milling wheat, but it ia hals
firm at So for No. 2 red and a. -.
No. northern.
Corn: Liverpool opened 1-s biybs,
and the acceptances were light f,or
the country, primary receipts we,.
slightly more than last year. Ma,
ket opened weak with liberal SELLING
On the part of the best buyer, J,
yesterday.
Oats-Were lower with corn a,
crop reports were favorable, and Az.
ceptances by the country were als0
light.
Provisions-Have ruled strong and
higher, and the buying being an
Anglo-Amsrican concern in lard. and
a speculative packer bought ribs.
CHICAGO MARKET.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
COTTON.

New York, July Tin sympathy
with early cables our market open
ed unchanged for old crop months
and two points higher for the new.
There was a moderate amount Of
business on the opening cali, and in
dications of the market being sup
ported for a while, until more de-
cisive advices are received as to
condition of growing crop.
The opinion was expressed that
the movement of new cotton would
likely be quite free at an early day.
Trading was not active, for the total
sales were only 81, 700 bales. and the
last sales were at or about yester-
days final prices.
sPOTS-MIDDLING.
New York, 6 3-I6; sales. none; tone. dull
New Orleans. 5 rs; sales, 1850 tone. quiet
steady.
Liverpool, 7-I6; sales, 5000; tone STEADY.
FUTURES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
Hero HObSOn.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Kingston. July Hero Hch-
son and his men arrived at -
honey Tuesday evening escol
ed by John Jacob Astor AL
his company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07

Billiards. Snow Liniment cures
Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headache,
Sick Headache. Sore Throat, Cuts,
Sprains Bruises, Old Sores, Corns,
and all pains and inflammation
The most penetrating Liniment in
the world. Try it 25 and so cents.
Sold by T. N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
BrOtherIy Love.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Siboney, July THE Amer
leans found $50 dead Spaniards
at Caney and buried them in
trenches dug for Americans.
Our ambulances are CARVING
the Spanish wounded into the
Spanish lines.
Roosevelt will be recommend
ed TO. bravery in leading the
charge last Friday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
nobson and Company-Froe.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, July 7.-Shafter
telegraphed the war depart
ment this morning that Hobson
and his men had been exchanged
and safely received for Spanish
officers, prisoners taken during
the war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, July 7.-Samp-
son reports to the navy depart
ment the sinking of the Reinl
Mercedes at the 1nouth of San
tlago harbor by the Massachu-
setts and the Texas or Tues
day night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
All Want Peace.

special to the Ardmoreite.
London. July 7.-Newspapers
throughout Europe are urging
Spain to sue for peace.
1t is generally recognized
that the Sagasta cabinet will
shortly be suppressed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07
Preparing for Bombardment.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Siboney. Cuba. July T.
Shafter gives up hope of Santi-
ago surrendering without bonn
bardment, and has ordered 81
10-inch mortars brought to the
front by a forced march for use
in the bombardment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-07-07

IT WAS Schley who bottled up
Cervera and it was Schley who
fought and captured Cervera.
Ali honor to the commander of
the Flying Squadron Winfield
Scott Schley.