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Evening star., 1898-11-19

which was the lesspn taught ONCE for all to
the Scots of dhe loflands upon the stricken
field of the Red Harlaw,
The marshal fell heavily and lay still for
he was an Old man and the weight Of his
armor very great.
''Slay him. Slay him." yelled the people.
stu furious at what, not without reason,
they considered rank treachery.
Sholto recovered himself and reached his
master only in time to find Ponthou bend
ing over Earl lDouglas with a dagger in his
hand. -,
With a wild yell he lashed out at the
Breton squire, and his ak striking fair on
his steel cap. Ponthou fell senseless across
the body of Douglas.
We'll done, Shoito MacKim-well done.
lad came from all the barriers, and even
N1nfan Halliburton cried: ''Ye snail hae
silken doublet for that: then, recollecting
himself, he added: "At little mair than cost
price!'
God is heeven, 'tis bonny fechtin.'' cried
the man from Mannigaff. "Oh, if / could
dirk the fause hound l wad dee happy!
And the hilman danced on the toes of
the baiiie of Dumfries and shook the bar
riers with his hand till he received a rap
over the knuckies from the handle of
partisan, directed by the stout arms of An
dro the Penman
riaud back there, heathen-besom." cried
the archer: gin ye want ever again to
taste braXy,"
Over the rest of the field the fortune of
war had been somewhat various. William
of Douglas had unhorsed his brother Hugh
at the first shock, but Immediately forego-
Ing MS advantage win the most chivalrous
courtesy, he leaped from his own horse and
drew his sword.
On the right Alan Fleming, being by the
marshals action suddenly deprived of his
opponent, had wheeled his charger and borne
down sideways upon James of Douglas, and
that doughty champion, not having fully
recovered from the shock of his encounter
with the earl. and being taken from an
expected quarter, went down as much to
his own surprise to that of the people at
the barriers, who had looked upon him as
the strongest champion on the fieled.
1t was evident however, that in spite of
the loss Of their leader, the earl's party
Evening star., 1898-11-19

debt. I'll no deny that ye gied me FRIGHT.
For hae I no this day delivered to the bur-
sar O the castle O. Thrieves sax bales O.
pepper and three O the best spice, besides
much cumming, alum, ginger, seatwell,
almonds, rice, figs, raisns and other sic
things? Moreover, there is owing to me
for wine and vinegar mair than two hunder
pound. Was that no enough to gar me TAX
turn when ye spoke o the great mobiles
no payin'"'
Il would that all our outlying moneys
were as safe" said Semple, "but here come
the knights and squires forth from their
tents. Tell me. Ninian, which O. the lads
are your sisters sons
There is but one of them that is Barbara
Hallfburton's son. answered Halliburton,
the fther is her ain mainland a great ram
stam unbiddable unhallowed deevil he is
Guid forbid that should say as muckle to
his FACET
Evening star., 1898-11-19

In Victoria, Australia, the bill giving fun
parliamentary suffrage to women, which
passed the house Of representatives about
two to one, has just been defeated in the
upper house by majority of three votes
The upper chamber, whose members are
appointed, not elected, has several times
prevented the passage of an equal suffrage
bill. This time, however, the majority for
1t in the popular branch Of the legislature
was so large and the majority against Il in
the upper house so narrow that the end Is
evidently near at hand.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns OF The
Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR NOTES

(To be continuedD
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
A SpANIARD ON MANILA.
Tho United states, HI says, Need Have Lit.
tie Trouble In Controlling the Phil
ippine Insurgents.

Madrid, Dec. 2O-0ne OF the best In.
formed men in Spain on the subject Of
the Philippine archipelago, having
lived in the Philippines for a long
time and personally acquainted with
the leaders Of the present instruction,
thinks the Americans will not meet
with much difficulty in establishing
their dominion over the archipelago.
In regard to the monks, OF whom he
spoke without luminosity, he thought
they constituted power in the coun-
try which could be utilized. but their
spere OF action, he thought, should be
limited to purely religious and moral
functions. Speaking further, he said:
Spain has not lost much in losing the Philip
pines Instead OF Spanish colony 1t was u
monastic colony the enormous profits Of which
went TO Rome and into the hands Of the chiefs
Of various orders exploiting the archipelago
There are many who think that the origin Of oil
the Instructions Of the Tagaos was the crea-
ton OF the monks Of universities OF Manila
Every year they distributed great quantity Of
diplomas to the natives, who thus regarded
themselves young literary men, but had more
arrogance than knowledge. The monks filled
the empty heads Of the Tagalos with the theory
Of Roman law and the philosophy Of st. Au-
austine and St Thomas Masonic lodges and
Spanish liberal democratic newspapers quickly
transformed this kind OF LEARNING intO revolu-
tlonary aspirations and protests against on In
supportable theocratic domination 1t Is very
probable that few schools Of the arts and
crafts or agriculture would have produced alb
solutely the contrary results
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
WAR HEROES AT KANSAS CITY
Lieut.. H0bson and Gen. A. X. ChafRee, Who
Won Fame at ant ago and ri Caney,
Quests o the Com merciai Club

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 20. Two men
who won distinction in the war with
Spain are the guests of Kansas City.
They are Lieut. Richmond Pearson
Hobson, U. $. N, who sank the steam.
ship Merrimac at the mouth OF San
tiago harbor under the guns Of the
Spanish forts, and Maj Gen. Adna r.
Chaffee, who led to victory the Third
brigade Of United States regulars In
the bloody assault on Ell Caney. A
great number Of the women OF Kansas
City who desired to see Hobson, called
at the Coates hotel between four and
five o'clock yesterday afternoon, where
he held reception. Last night the an
nual banquet Of the Commercial club
was held, with lIobson and Chaffee as
guests of honor, The toasts were as
follows:
"The State of Kansas Attorney General L.
C. Boyle. 1.-THE State Of MisSouri"-L C.
Krauthon 1.-THE Fifth Army Corps in Cuba
Mai Gen Adna K ChaGee "A Message from
the Country Charles Gleed BE Not Weary
in Well Dolng'-A r Meyer THE American
Navy"-l.iout Richmond Pearson Hobson
Commerce and the Church Dr.
Cameron Mann Make Kansas City u Good
Place to Live ln"-Frank A Faxon. "ThC
Constitution and the Philippines "-Judgc JOIN
H. Phillips
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those FOREIGN LOANS.
japan asd Rusala Anxlous To tast Moaey
Asss-Uacls San Msy Become
BAKER fer the World.

Washington, Dec. 2o.-There are
seers who predict Uncle sam will be.
come the banker for the world. The
old.world governmental, Russia and
Japan, have turned their faces TO the
United States In search Of loans Rus.
STA At least, has had agents sound
American Ananciers. This Is the first
time foreign nations have sought to
float great national loans In America,
and the wise men think 1t Is the
beginning Of new era. In diplomatic
circles 1t Is suspected that Japan Is
preparing herself for an ultimate
struggle with Russia, and has been
hurried by the activity OF Russia In
borrowing 55,5oo,oOo to replace her
artillery with rspid.Are guns 1t
was learned at one Of the legations
that this loan, recently made In
France. Is only one.fourth Of what
Russia actually needs and that Russia
has come to this country for assistance
because she failed to get all she wished
from France. 1t is presumed that
Japan and Russia between them will
want s4oO, OOO, 900. A prominent banker.
speaking on this subject, said:
1t Is rs sure TO come as Tomorrow that Amer
leu will become great money-lendlng nation,
like England nd the greater nations Of the old
world The United States is accommodating
wealth twice as fast as any other country II
would occasion no surprise should II be report
ed that Russia was seeking loan In England
report that Russia may seek loan In America
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

rHs KANSAS EXTRA SESSION.
Popsiists win Agree ~ . RsIlrsat Bill n
Caueas. IL ID saia- Eisht Additional
0sssrai Bills N ~ lstrod coed.

Topeka Kan, Dec so.-At least
sight general bills were TO be submit
ted Of the frat day st the fusion caucuA
They are:
To repeal the metropolitan police law
To abolish the board Of psrdon&
To abolish the ONCE Of election commits
sioner 10 cities Of the FIRST class
To abolish the live stock sanitary commits
sion and have Its duties devolve upon one state
veterinar
To tax insurance companies one per cent Of
their gross premiums In Kansas This would
yield 100. 000 annually.
To place the state charitable institutions
under civil service
To sbolislA the state militia and have the
ONCE Of sdiutant general merged with that Of
executive cerk.
In addition q resolution for consti.
tutional convention will be offered, but
IS . two.thirds vote Is necessary 1t
stands no possible show Of adoption.
Instead Of introducing many rail.
road bills and having long contest
In the selection Of one OF them the fu.
sion caucus will specify just what
kind Of q railroad law II wants. The
attorney general will then be called
upon to frame . law in conformity
with the specifications furnished. At
torney General Boyle will be author.
lied TO call in advisers in the prepara-
ton Of the law, and he will probably
summon Associate Justice Allen. OF
the supreme court, and ex.Chief JUS
tice David Martin. They will prepare
a bill, embracing all the features de.
clared for by the caucus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
JAILED FOR CONTEMPT.
John p. Dunning, Husband OF One Of Mra
Botkin's Allege Victims, Refuses to
Answer nome Qusatioua

San Francisco, Dec. 20.-The trial of
Mrs. Cordelis Botkin, the alleged poi
soner, was resumed yesterday. John P.
Cunning, husband Of one Of the vic.
Tins Of the tragedy, was called to the
stand. He testified as to his relations
with Mrs. Botkin, and described with
some degree OF detail their affairs up
to the time he left this city for Cuba,
where he was to do newspaper work.
He said that he had received many let
ters from Mrs Botkin, but had de.
stroyed them as fast as they came. He
had told Mrs Botkin on one occasion
that his wife was psssionately fond of
candy. He identified the anonymous let
ters, the address on the box Of candy
and the inclosed note as being in the
handwriting Of Mrs. Botkin. On cross
examination Attorney knight asked
Dunning II he had been intimate with
other women. On replying in the at.
frmative he was asked to name them.
This he refused to do. Knight insisted
on reply and Judge Cook instructed
him to answer. He again refused,
whereupon the judge committed him
for contempt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Bland After River Appropriations.

Washington, Dec, 30. congressman
Bland will go before the house com.
mttee on rivers and harbors to urge
liberal appropriations for improving
the Usage, Gasconade and Missouri
rivers. MIR, Bland very much desires
that the old law respecting improve.
ment of the Missouri by lOO-mile
reaches shall be re-enacted. He thinks
this is the only practical and econom-
ical method Of improving this river.
lie was instrumental in securing legis-
lation to this effect originally, and 1t
was continued in operation until the
Fifty.fourth congress, when it was re.
pealed.
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rEsTIFIES FOR HER BROTHER
Miss Grace Collins Placed on the stand In
the Famous Murder Trial-Created
Favorable Impression.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 20.--If the unex.
pected should happen and John Henry
Collins should be acquitted he will owe
his freedom more largely to his sister
Grace than to any other witness.
Grace Collins, . pretty girl Of 10
years, dressed in deep mourning, took
the stand yesterday and swore that
John did not murder their father.
She was awakened by the shots,
she said, and as she jumped from
the bed she heard her brother John
get up In his room, across the hall.
And as she left her room she testified
to having heard soft footsteps at the
futher end OF the hall in the direction
Of the only window in the house that
was found to be unlocked. Miss Col
Inns told this story in subdued tone,
but in straightforward and modest
manner and made favorable impress
sim.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
TIE TREATY OF PEACE
Dsdss nav s.ya Il VIM Probab,v ~ ~
iiversa - the President About
December ~.

Southampton, Eng. Dec. ,s.-To the
interviewers who besieged the Ameri-
can peace commissioners here Saturday
before they sailed for New York on
board the American line steamer st.
Louis the commissioners said they
could not discuss the terms Of tho
treaty OF peace with Spain. Judge
Day said the treaty Of peace would
probably be delivered to President
Mckinley on December "a, but he
added, 1t was impossible to say
whether 1t would be presented to the
present senate or to that which comes
into Office In March next This the
judge added, is q matter which the
president will decide.
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NO BIG SALARIES.
Statement That Each One 0f the Peace
Commissioners VIII Receive Only Fair
Com ,ensatiOn for services.

Washington, Dec. sO.-lnquiry was
made at the state department in re-
gard to the report that Judge Day and
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid are each to receive
SlOO, 900 for their services as members
Of the Spanish peace commission, and
that the officers of the commission are
to receive compensation on the same
liberal scale. At the state department
it was stated in the most positive
terms that the question Of the
compensation for the members and
officers Of the peace commission
is entirely in the hands Of the presi-
dent of the United States and so far he
had not indicated to anybody his plans
in the matter. Although disclaiming
any knowledge on the subject, the
opinion is expressed that it is exceed
ingly improbable any member of the
commission will receive anything ap-
preaching 100000 for his services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Now 1t IL . Lead Trust.
MIrnculuu. Escape FROM DEATH.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 90. "A. j. Nc
Cullough. laborer, dropped through
so feet of space from his room on the
fourth floor of the building at the
northeast corner OF Fourth and Main
streets at an early hour Monday,
and remarkable to relate escaped with
a few slight bruises He was drunk at
the time He mistook an open window
for the door and walked out
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Congressman Lewis on Expansiop.

Chicago, Dec 10, = Congressman
Lewis (dem,) of Washington, while in
the city yesterday en- route to the ma
tional capital, sad. 81 am a democrat,
but do not feel | can act with my
party II 1t places itself in opposition
to the policy OF expansion on which
this country has embarked. But | dc
not believe a majority of the demo
cratic members of the house can be
whipped into line to oppose this
policv."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

New York, Dec. 10. "A Washington
dispatch TO the journal says; "Ex-
Secretary Day and Whitelaw Reid will
receive at least 500, 900 each for assist
ing in the peace negotiations in Paris.
james Bassett Moore, secretary Of the
peace commission, will receive $50, 900
for his services in Paris. Senators
Davis, Frye and Gray, under .he law,
cannot draw two salaries, and they
will have only their expenses paid in
addition to their senatorial salaries,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Springfield, Mo-, Dec. l9.-Frank
Bray, who has been on trial at Ozark
for the killing of his fatier-in-law,
Robert Russell. was adjudged insane
and will be sent to the Nevada asylum.
The defense proved that insanity is
hereditary in the Bray family, one
brother and sister having been in the
asylum. The sister, who returned
from the asylum some three months
ago, again became insane during the
trial of her brother and will be taken
back with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
They Got Him Anyhow.

DeKalb, Ark, Dec. l9.-Newt. Gaines
negro, against whom there were two
charges of assault, was shot to death
BY mob of Is men from Red River
county here The negro was in wait
ing room with two officers when the
mob appeared and demanded the pris-
oner. The officers refused to grant
the demand and the mob fred from
the outside.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Gov stephens Pardons a Woman.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Dec so.-Gov.
Stephens pardoned Ida Copeland, the
negro woman of St. Joseph, whose
sentence OF two years in the peniten-
tiary for stealing several turkeys was
recently affirmed BY the supreme court
The pardon was granted upon request
of three members OF the supreme court,
who said the sentence was excessive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
An Oscu,atOrv Field Day.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 20-Lieut
Richmond P. Hobson, the hero Of San
tiago, was kissed to q standstill by the
women of Kansas City yesterday at
the Coates house. The Chicago record
Of less than 200 was smashed, All Kan
sas City women ''paying the penalty
which the young hero Of the Merrimac
exacts from every woman he meets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Lexington Bridge scheme Revived

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Cock.
rell in the senate and Mr.. Cowherd in
the house presented bills asking for
the construction of highway bridge
across the Missouri river at Lexington,
Mo- The project has been under con-
sideration for some time, but every
bill thus far introduced has failed in
one house or the other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

New York, Dec. 10. The American
Missionary association has appointed
one of its secretaries, Rev. AT Beard,
d. D., and Hon. Lucien NJ. Warner, of
Bridgeport Conn, as special delega-
ton to visit Porto Rico, and investi.
gate concerning the initiation of re.
ligious work there in behalf of the as
ISOLATION which represents the cougre-
gational churches of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Washington, Dec. 19.-President Nc.
Kinley has under advisement a mum.
Der Of suggestions in regard to the
establishment Of legal holiday. on
which the people of the United States
can properly celebrate the inaugura.
ton Of the new policy Of American ex
mansion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec aO-0n &C.
count OF having been member OF the
Knights of Pythias the remains of
Richard O'Brien were refused burial
from the St Patrick's Catholic church
yesterday by Rev. Father Lillis. The
services were held from the family
home, 1902 Oak street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Millions Lost by Fire.

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. 2O.-The
worst fire in the history Of Terre
Haute took place last night, causing a
loss Of nearly $1,000, 1000. The follow
ing firms are losers: Ravens & Geddes,
$500, 900 on stock and 100000 on build
ing; Breinig & Miller $4,000; Pixley
& Co, 500, 900; Terre Haute Shoe COM
pany, sl5O,ooo; Albrecht & Co, $3.50, 900
United States Banking company, $780,
900; Thorman & Schloss, $50, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

ST. Joseph, Mo-. Dec. 90. Marion f.
Bliss, laborer, was found dead yes.
terday in the tent where he lived with
his wife and three children. Bliss was
poor unto the verge of starvation. lie
often dined on crusts, more often not
at all. Sunday he received an invita-.
ton TO dine with former friend. lie
ate his first square meal of the winter.
The inquest divulged that overeating
killed him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Washington Dec. 1.-THE new army
bill, providing for the entire reorgani,
cation and enlargement of the regular
army, is to be reported to the house
Wednesday. There will be no impor
tant changes from the bill as formu'
lated by Secretary Algcr and Adjt
Gen. Corbin. Not single feature Of
Gen. Miles bill will be adopted.
Illicit Distillery Raided.
Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 20. deputy
Revenue Collector McCampbell has re-
turned from successful raid on moon.
sinners in Cass county. He discovered
fake stands, mash tubs and mash and
arrested three men who we re taken
to jefferson and bound over to await
federal grand jury action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Havana, Dec 19.-Gen. Lee came to
town from camp and for the first time
since the war had breakfast at his old
hotel, the Inglaterra He went to his
old table and took his accustomed seat
near window. Residents Of Havana,
recognizing him, cheered Justify as his
familiar figure was seen In the street
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. 90. w. E. Grub,
an attorney Of this county, Is dead.
His wife committed suicide and three
Of his children met tragic end, being
drowned in creek. The husband
took to drink and it killed him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
"Rat,ty First and Fight Afterwards

Washington, Dec. l9.'-Aside from
the auti.imperialistic opposition there
is now a marked change Of sentiment
apparent in the senate end Of the cap
itol toward the Paris peace treaty since
the publication Of COL Bryan's advice
to anti.expansionists to ratify FIRST and
fight afterwards. 1t is said that those
who oppose expansion have become
convinced that the best wsv to avoid
an Improbable fight is to offer little
or no opposition to the ratification as
soon as the treaty Is submitted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
The Lsfswioh Children Go Frss

Gallatin, Mo-, Dec. 19.-The case Of
the state against Austin and Maria
Lettwich, charged with numbering
their father, Gus Leftwich, In this
city, by poisoning, on the lsth Of last
February, was nolle prosecuted In the
Daviess county circuit court In dis.
missing the case Judge E. ]. Broaddus
declared that the evidence, which he
had carefully examined, did not war
rant the prosecution, and had convic.
ton been secured he would not have
let II stand one minute. He believes
the poisoning was accidental.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Twentieth to Leave New Years bay.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec 10. Col.
McCaskey, Of the Twentieth United
States infantry, has received tele-
gram from the department stating
that the transport Scandal, which is
to take the regiment to Manila, will
leave San Francisco January 5. The
orders are to prepare everything so as
to leave San Francisco on that date.
1t is the intention to start from here
January i.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Kansas City, NO., Dec ls.-Lieut
Richmond P. Hobson will be the guest
Of the Commercial club at its annual
banquet tonight, representing the
United States navy, now so firmly in.
trenched In the hearts Of the people,
while the United States army. equally
popular, will be represented by the
hero Of Ell Caney, Gen. Chaffee. At
torney General Boyle will speak on
"Ksnsas" and L. c. Krauthoff on
Missouri" United States Judge
Philips will respond to the toast, 1.-THE
constitution and the Philippines"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. 10. -Four cases Of
smallpox have been discovered at
Stroud Trains are olonger stopping
there and house to house vaccination
has been ordered. An order is in force
that all school children and all teachers
in Lincoln county must have certif-
cate of vaccination before attending
school. A pest house has been built
az Stroud