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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
THE ARMY MEASURE
Senator Haley Introduces the Bill
in the Senate.
The ANTI.SCALPlNG BILL PASSED.
The Measure Geis Through the House by 4
Vote Of 110 tn 1Ol After n spirited
Debate-A Another Army
Bill.
The ANTI.SCALPlNC BILL PASSE

Washington, Dec. s AT the open.
Ing OF the senate's session Yesterday
Senator Haley, Of Connecticut, chair.
man of the military affairs committee,
introduced bill for the reorganiza.
ton Of the regular army.
Senator Hoar, OF Massachusetts, Sc
cured the adoption OF resolution that
committee Of seven senators be ap.
pointed to whom shall be referred
that part Of the presidents message
which relates to the celebration of the
centennial OF the city of Washington
as the capital OF the United States
At 1910 p. m, on motion OF Senator
Lodge the senate went into executive
session
The senate had long debate in ex-
ecutve session upon the subject OF
confirmation OF the Hawaiian commits.
sioners. The debate was started by
Senator Hoar, who made vigorous
protest against the practice OF appoint
ing senators upon such commission.
He said these senators were, when ap-
pointed, acting under the direction OF
and became the duv-authorized agents
Of the president, to carry out his ideas
and wishes. What became Of their
functions as senator's he asked, when
the report they make, as in the case
of the Hawaiian commission, came be.
fore the senate, coordinate branch
Of the government?
The method Of appointing senators
on commissions was defended by Sem
ators Morgan and Platt Of Connecti.
cut who claimed there was nothing
inconsistent In doing so. After 2H
hours OF discussion the question was
referred to the judiciary committee
with instructions to investigate and
report upon the nomination Of the
commissioners The appointment Of
Hon. John Hay as secretary Of state
was confirmed.
At 2:l5 p m. the senate resumed
business In open session. Communities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

lions were received IRON the mouse OF
representatives announcing the death
during the recess OF Representative
Stephen A. Northway, Of Ohio, and
Representative William II. Love, Of
. Mississippi. On motion Of Mr. Foraker,
OF Ohio, as u mark Of respect to the
deceased, the SENATE at 2:2O p. m. adj
jonrned.
HOUSE PASSES THE ANTI.sCALPING BILL.
Washington, Dec. 4. The house yes
terday passed the anti-ticket scalping
bill by u vote Of ll9 to iOl. This &C.
ton is the elimination Of ten years
struggle on the part Of the railroads
TO put an end TO the business Of ticket
scalping. The interstate commerce
commission first called attention to
the subject in its report Of 1858, and
it has been before congress ever
since in one form or another. The de-
bate yesterday lasted four hours and
was spirited upon both sides. None Of
the amendments offered were adopted
and the bill passed as reported by the
committee.
The bill to carry into effect the
re recommendations Of the international
American conference, by the incorpor-
alton OF the International American
bank, at the last session, had been
made special order for yesterday,
but in the absence Of Mr.. Hill, Of Con-
necticut, who had charge Of the meas
ure, Mr.. Walker, Of Massachusetts,,
chairman OF the committee on bank.
ing and currency, asked that 1t 60 over
for one week without prejudice.
There was no objection and 1t was so
ordered
Mr.. Hull, chairman Of the house
committee on military affairs, intro
duced q bill increasing the regular
army to approximately 100000 men.
The bill was framed at the war de-
partment and has the approval OF the
secretary Of war. 1t is not the bill
framed by Gen. Miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Sedalia, Mo-, Dec. 10. "A negro con.
Wet, en- route to the penitentiary, with
six others, sent up from Greene county,
jumped from Missouri Pacific train
and escaped, one mile west Of Isabel.
Sheriff Owens took two Of the prison.
ers to the water cooler to get them q
drink when the negro opened the car
door, kicked his shackles off and
Jumped from the train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Degree Of Honor Officers.

The d. Of H. elected the following
officers last evening;
Ada lands, c Of H; Lena Suffer,
L Of H; Mary Lands, c Of c; G W
Gulick, recorder; Rose C Rice, +;
Flora Herr, receiver; Mrs John Herr
man, usher; L Harding, | W; D f
Crebbs, o W; Mrs W H Hoon, trustee;
Drs. Steelsmith and Conklin, medical
examiners; Mrs J B Favor, delegate;
Mrs Crebbs, alternate; j B Favor, cap
tain OF team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Stole His Gun.

l.. Brownie, Of Fremont, Neb., who
has just purchased shooting gallery
OF G. W. Parker is mourning the loss
of an $50 hammerless, Remington No.
y shotgun. He left it in his covered
wagon in the southside livery stable
but some miscreant entered the barn
and took it out last Friday night. 1t
is a serious loss to him and he would
give much to locate the thief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
The Finest Candies

To be found in the city are those al
Brenizer's candy store and restaurant.
Hand made creams, fresh home made
taffy and creams, handsome novelties
in candy Of every description. Our
candy is warranted pure and Of the
highest quality, yet our prices are
reasonable. Call and see our large
stock. t&c j. M. BREN1zER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Alarmed over p,ub,h.r,. r,,dsm,c.

Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. IL. An cpl
demic Of diphtheria in most virulent
form is reported at Garland, 70 miles
south Of here 1t affects old and young
alike, and six fatalities arc reported "a
have occurred in the past few days,
while new cases are developing daily.
The schools are closed and the people
are much alarmed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Manila, Dec. H. The Isla de Cuba,
one Of the cruisers sunk by Admiral
Dewey in the battle OF Manila on May
l last, and which he subsequently
caused to be raised, started for Hong
Kong yesterday under her own steam.
She is Of l,O3o tons displacement and
1900 indicated horse power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

st. Louis, Dec. iS. DR.. Suffer, super
intendent of the city hospital, to-day
furnished an almost conclusive piece
Of evidence, showing that Elliott l.
Duckworth, who was mysteriously
killed in Forest Park in June. 1897,
was shot by another than himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Had lin n Station Agent.

South McAlester, |. T.. Dec. TO-
Last night three masked men with
drawn Winchesters and revolvers held
up the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf sta
ton agent at McLoud. The robbers
secured about 500 in money and sew.
eral express packages
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

We have always made special ef'
fort to have latest and best perfumes
put up in small individual packages
for the holiday trade. This year our
line is larger and the styles are more
beautiful than ever.
JOHN M. GLEIssNER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Topeka, Kan, Dec. l3. Assistant
United States Attorney Bone received
petition signed by the mayor and
about 200 other people Of Empire City,
Kan, asking him to drop the case
against Miss Ada Ross, of that city,
for sending obscene matter through
the mails The petitioners claim that
she is a poor young woman, unable to
employ counsel to defend her, and
that it would be cruel TO prosecute
hpr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
A B Allen to DR. 4 Allen Its 5 5 blk 81
Herington, 5000.
H W Mitsch to Sm'l Mitsch nwl SO.
14-4, IL.
WE Hopkins to A L Reese Its 2s 80
80 W 20 IT "a 9th st Solomon, 81.
David Taylor to Agricultural Land Co
WI mel 95-l2-3, e25.
s H Mccullough to J Harmon nj mel
swi net S-l4-S, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Arlene WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS DECEMBER 8sMEEN PAGES
WHAT ELECTION COST.
Dickinson Pay IS Cents per Capita
fol Balloting.

The cost Of an election is consid.
cradle. Deputy County Clerk Nc.
MILAN has just made a schedule Of
the entire expense Of the last election
and apportionet it among the town
ships, each beaing its share accord
ing to the number OF votes cast. The
summary is:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
A Snap.

553 acres best land in the county
adjoining Abilene, at $50 per acre.
"a. 2t&2c H. E. ELLISON,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Our latch string is always out but
no one will tease you to buy if you
come in. BEARCE, The Clothier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Make Christmas Merry

By leaving your order at Snider's
for poultry, dressed or alive, fresh
oysters, cranberries, oranges, ba-
nanas, apples, candies, nuts, etc.
We have them fresh and the best in
the market, expressly for Christmas.
Give us your order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Great goodness in clothing and al
very little prices.
BEARCE, The Clothier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

We have quite line Of celluloid
novelties consisting of almost every
thing made in this line.
JOHN M. GLEIssNER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

There were 4,SD votes cast, max.
ing the cost per Tote l6 81 cents.
The townships exp ense is:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

The central committees and all the
candidates but two have filed state
ments Of their election expenses.
Expenses were:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

During the remainder Of December will cut and sa
everything in line We have everything that's good to
they are and you will come and goods and
make and t and the make and fit of other lines WE HAV
we can sell for little money fyou want shoddy goods don
reliable Clothing always 60 to G. G. Ster Co., the recogn
See few Of our very low prices making for De
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
NOW FOR EoLID

andW stylish
and 90 stylish Hat
Holiday Silk Initial Handkerchief appropriate
everything line We will positively everything
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
KANSAS STATE TAXES.
Beard Of Equalization Completes the Wort
Of EquaiIsinG Assessments In tho
Various Counties.

Topeka, Kan. Aug. 9.-The state
board Of equalization has completed
the work Of equalizing the assessment
as returned by the various county
clerks In the state, for state taxation
purposes. The assessment, In the ag-
gregate. Gas raised %, 800. 1851. IN 81
counties the assessment was increased.
Wyandotte was hit the hardest. tho
board raising Its assessment 81, 900, 755.
Atchison, Butler. Waubaunscc, Usage,
Nemaha, Marshall, jefferson, Douglas,
Cowley and Brown were touched up
for increases ranging from $4,000 to
ssa5, 900. The board decreased the u.s.
sessment In AZ counties Ellis was
favored with the largest decrease
and Thomas next Shawnee was third.
Seven counties enjoyed q decrease
Of over $500, 900 each. The assessment
as certified by the county clerks In
these counties was allowed to stand
unchanged: Barber, Barton, Chase,
Cloud. Coffey, Kingman, Leavenworth,
Lincoln, Montgomery, Neosho. Ness,
Norton, Reno. Russell, Sumner, WASH
ington, Wichita. Wilson, Woodson,
Clark, Decatur, Finney, Linn, Marion,
Phillips, Rice, Trego, Bourbon and
Elk. The following shows the amount
Of increase or decrease OF assessment
OF the various counties affected:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

IT is learned on excellent authority
that the president proposes to appoint
o Philippine commission. 1t will be in
the nature of board Of inquiry, and
will have for its purpose the learning
OF everything concerning the Philip
pines from the social, fiscal and politi.
cal standpoints. This body Is to be en-.
tirely distinct from the peace commits
sion. 1t twill report to the president as
to whether or not the United States
rants all the Philippine islands for u
colony. It's the presidents purpose to
delay action on the peace negotiations
until he has received report from the
Philippine body.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
MARSHALL AND VALIANT.
Tho Two 81. Louis Men Garry on Supreme
Court JudGsship Nominations In the
Democratic Convention.

Springfield, Mo-, Aug. ii.-Judge
Marshall was nominated for supreme
Judge, long term, and Leroy B. VAL
liant for the short term, on the arst
ballot taken last night In the DEM
ocratic state convention. Marshall re-
ceived one vote more than Valiant
and, when the result was announced,
Chairman Benton declared the nomina-
tions rs stated and put motion to
make the nominations unanimous.
There were rs many nays Numbered a.
ayes, but the chairman. amid an up
roar, declared the motion carried, and
In the same way declared Q motion to
adjourn until nine o'clock to-day car.
ried. The vote on supreme judges
was rs follows: Marshall, S741f; VAL
liant 37s,f; Ramey, BAT; Givan, $685.;
Halliburton, 231K.
The platform committee was not
ready TO report last night 1t Is ru-
mored that majority Of the commit
tee agreed to report favorably ex-Gov.
Stones plank favoring territorial ex-
pansion. There was opposition In the
committee TO specific Endorsement OF
Gov. Stephens, but It is probable that
the convention will adopt resolution
of Endorsement
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

Lincoln, Nsb., Aug. 1i.-Nebraska
republicans made q record for indus
try yesterday In their state conven'
ton, concluding with degree Of -har-
mony perhaps uncqualed in the his
tory Of the party In the last ten years.
Judge N. L Hayward, Of Nebraska,
was named for governor by unani'
nous vote. The other nominees are;
Lieutenaht governor, George A. Muir
phy; secretary Of state. Cenek Duras;
auditor, I. /. Matthew's attorney
general, N. D. jackson; state school
superintendent J. F. saylor; commits
s:oner Of public lands. A. w. Williams
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
SAMPSON WILL BE FIRST.
The President VIII Make Both sampsoH
and schley Admirais. but the Former
WIN Outrank the Latter.

Washington. Aug 1.-THE presi-
dent has determined to recommend to
congress that Acting Rear Admiral
Sampson be advanced eight numbers
and Commodore Schley six numbers.
This will result in making each q
rear admiral. but with Commodore
Schley ranking Immediately below
Admiral Sampson. Capt. Clark. OF
the Oregon, will be recommended for
nm advance of six numbers In the cap
tains' grade and Lieutenant Com
mander Wainwright will 60 mp eight
numbers. Other promotions through
out the feet will be recommended.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
BEAUTIFUL HOMES.
The Tendency of the Age u Toward
Mural Decorations.

Probably ut no time In the worlds history
has as much attention been paid to the IN
terror decoration Of homes as at present.
No home, no matter how humble, 10 without
It's handiwork that helps to beautify the
apartments and make the surroundings more
cheerful. The taste Of the American people
has kept pace with the. age. and almost
every day brings forth something new
In the way of picture, a draping, 2
piece Of furniture OF. other form Of mural
decoration. One Of the latest. Of these has
artist, Muville, in series Of four handsome
porcelain game plaques. Not for years has
anything a. handsome in this line been seen.
The subjects represented by these plaques
are American Wild Ducks, American Pleas
ant, American. Quail and English Snipe.
They are handsome paintings and are e.
pecially designed for hanging on dining
room walls, though their richness and beau:
ty entitled them to place in the parlor OF
any home. These original plaques have been
purchased at cost Of $4,000 by ]. 9. Hub
niger Bros. Co., manufacturers OF the cele-
brated Elastic Starch, and in order to enable
sors of these handsome works Of art they
have had them reproduced by Q special
process, in all the rich colors and beauty OF
the original. They are finished on heavy
cardboard, pressed and embossed in the
shape Of plaque and trimmed with heavy
band Of guild. They measure forty inches
in circumference and contain no reading
matter or advertisement whatever.
Until September LIST Messrs. j: c. Hubing.
er Bros. Co. propose TO distribute these
plaques free to their customers. Every pur.
chaser OF three ten.ccnt packages Of Elastic
Starch, hat.iron brand, manufactured by. j..
c. Hubinger Bros. Co., is entitled to receive
one Of these handsome plaques free from
their grocer. Old and new customers alike
are entitled to the benefits Of this offer.
These plaques will not be sent through the
mail, the only way to obtain them being
from your grocer. Every grocer store In the
country has Elastic Starch for sale. Il Ii the
oldest and best laundry starch on the mar.
ket and Is the most perfect cold process
starch ever invented. It is the only starch
made by men who thoroughly understand
Che laundry business. and the only starch
that will not injure the finest fabric. il has
beten the standard for quarter OF century
and as an evidence Of how good It is twenty
two million packages were sold last year:
Ask your dealer to show you the plaques and
tell you about Elastic Starch. Accept no
substitute. Bear in mind that this offer
holds good short time only and should be
taken advantage Of without delay.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

THERE is probability that during
the next congress bill will be pushed
to abolish prize money for the navy.
The bounty law promotes n desire on
the part of each enterprising Ameri'
can seaman to destroy rather than
capture n vessel OF the enemy. The
men who destroyed Cervera's fleet will
be great deal richer for having de-
molished the four first.class armored
cruisers on July 3, but II they could
have been captured instead of being
destroyed the government OF the
United States would have been richer
by four vessels.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
TWO THOUSAND MORE SAIL.
That Many Troops Leave San Franeisco fol
Maniia-Aiger Says 5000 More WIN
Go M Fast ~ They Can he Taken.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE war de-
partment has received dispatch from
San Francisco saying that 1000 troops
started to-day for Manila There are
about 5000 more soldiers now at San
Francisco who will be sent to Manila
rs soon as transports can be obtained.
Secretary Alger cabled Gen. Merritt
to-day asking when the transports
now returning from the Philippines TO
San Francisco should arrive.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

THE official map Of the government
Is, by the authority Of the government,
declared to be incorrect and as now
printed perpetuates a..mistake, which Is
being taught in many Of the schools Of
this country, in thatitshows the LOUISE
lana cession to extend beyond the
Rocky mountains and to include what
nre now known rs Washington, Ore.
gon and parts Of Montana, Idaho and
Wyoming. Commissioner General Of
the Land Office Binger Herman, after
an exhaustive examination OF authori.
ties, has recommended that the new
maps make the Louisiana cession end
at the Rocky mountains
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

FULL recognition of ineritorious and
gallant conduct displayed by Amcri.
can officers and men during the exist
ing war is to be given by President
Mckinley. Secretary Long proposes
to appoint q board of ranking officers,
which shall carefully investigate the
numerous cases brought to its attcn.
ton and report the officers and men to
be advanced for heroic services The
instructions under which the board
will act will be carefully drawn. It'll
not intended that 1t shall pass upon
the conduct Of officers of the grade Of
flag rank or captains The president
will determine them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

IT is not the opinion Of the commits
sioner Of pensions that we have ap.
preached the maximum Of amounts to
be paid pensioners While informing
us that 100000 was paid in PEN
sions for the last fiscal year. he says
that he is inclined to the belief that
considerably larger appropriations
will yet be made before the height Of
the annual pension expenditures will
be attained, due TO heavy arrearages
carried with many new claims, and we
may for two or three years witness the
apparently anomalous condition Of
steady reductions In pensioners and In
creases in pension appropriations
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

DIMES have been pouring upon Sec
Rotary Long, Of the navy department.
contributed by patriotic Americans
who want to build o battleship-to re-
place the Maine. Somebody started an
endless chain to this end, and the
secretary has tried his best to break
the chain. To such Of the contributors
rs gave their addresses the money was
returned with q note that he had no
authority under the law to receive 1t,
and that the object seemed to be 9TH
erwise provided for, rs congress has
specifically appropriated money for
the construction OF another battleship
TO be known rs the Maine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
TOLD IN GERMANY.

Germany imports poultry to the
value Of SCI, 900. 900 year.
Seventeen parcels Of ants eggs from
Russia. weighing $50 pounds, were sold
In Berlin recently fOr2o cents a pound
The royal library in Berlin contains
orer !. o00. 900 volumes. the university
library $4,000, that OF the royal statis-
teal bureau $4,000. The war academy
collection conslsit o. 5000 volumes
ihsi Of the general star Of q. 200 and
that Of ne r11Rl phspr,rE 71.coo vol
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

Gen. Bradley 7. johnson, who visited
CUBE some time ago, says the popula-
tIon Of the island will double within
two years after the spsniards are en-
PEELED, and . pr0tectorats restores or
der. 'srhe yellow fever" he saga
twill be abolished; the great mountain
ranges will be cleared and cultivated;
silver, gold and iron viii Be dug out
Of them and Americans win 60 10 The
Island a. they floeksd 70 California and
TexnA
A epsniard win de before be win
tnrfs6dar. hnt b, 4 willing y ''1arltp'
late b>iotl doing ethics
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13

R. s. DoRMAN, formerly Of Denton
county, Tex. but now OF Dawson City
in the Klondike gold region, in letter
to friend said that man brought
into Dawson City q newspaper with
war news 90 days old, that he hired
Tammany hall In that city. charged s.
n head for admittance to hear the news
read and cleared 81, 400.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
I,.u,. sml,h Rs.pou.lbls for sh ,rtaga

San Francisco. Aug. o.-Thc board
Of survey appointed by Gen. King to
report upon the circumstances at
tending the informal issuing OF
blankets, shoes and clothing by First
Lieutenant l. G. Smith, regiInental
uuartermaster of the Twentieth Kan
sas regiment has made Its report
While Lieut Smith Is not held Grim
inally careless in the conduct OF his
Office, yet the responsibility for the
shortage Is fastened upon him and Il
is recommended that he malzn good
the value of the lost supplies, which Is
approximately 500.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-13
Evans Nay 90 into the Cabinet.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE rumor Is
in circulation that II. Clay Evans, PEN
sion commissioner. may possibly be
appointed postmaster general. This
appointment will depend entirely upon
the resignation Of Secretary of State
Day and the appointment OF Postmas'
ter General Smith to succeed him.