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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
Honor far Colon.I John uov.

London, Sept. 1.-The National Re-
view, referring to the recall of the
United States Ambassador, Colonel
John Hay,to become Secretary of State,
says it considers Colonel Hay to be the
best Ambassador accredited here in re-
cent years. adding:
He has spoken we'll and not too Of
ten; he has abstalned from being
more British than the British; he has
refrained from fulsome fattery, nor
has he INDUCED in postprandal gush,
but he has missed no fair opportunity
of promoting friendly Anglo-American
relations and has been emphatically
the right man at the psychological mo-
ment"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE.
The Car Proposes a Congress of the Ma
tions to Discuss 1t.

The Car Proposes q Congress of the Na-
tions to Discuss 1t.
st. Petersburg, Sept l.-Bv order
of Emperor Nicholas. Count Marayieff.
the Foreign Minister. on the oath inst
handed to the foreign diplomats at st.
Petersburg note declaring that the
maintenance Of peace and the reduc-
tion of the excessive ornaments now
crushing all nations is the ideal for
which all governments ought to strive.
The Gar considers the present mo-
ment favorable for the Inauguration of
a movement looking to this end, and
invites the powers to take part in an
international conference as a means CT
thus assuring real and lasting peace
and terminating the progressive in
crease of ornaments.
The Cars proposition is likely to
produce a sensation throughout ELL
rope, and, coming from such quarter
and with such evident sincerity of
purpose, 1t is likely to have important
effects. There is no doubt that with
Russia taking the lead in such a step
Germany, France and the other nations
will be ready to follow.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
THE MILES INTERVIEW.
President Mckinley WIN Order an In
vestigation.

President Mckinley VIII Order an In
vestlgation.
Washington, Sept. 1.-Oficials of the
War Department are convinced that
the outcome of the controversy be-
tween General Miles on one side and
Secretary Alger and General Corbin
on the other, either will be a court mar
tial ordered by the President or court
of inquiry requested by General Miles.
1t may be announced with authority
that the President is much irritated by
the unfortunate situation. When he
left Washington he had in contempla-
tion an investigation of the whole af-
fair. His subsequent action will de-
pend on what General Miles says about
the interview when he returns to this
country. If the General denies its au-
thenticity and does not himself ask
for court of inquiry, the case will
drop. But General Miles is not likely
to deny the interview. Otherwise it Is
almost certain to be ventilated in an
official investigation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Oswego, N. Y. Sept 1.-Andrew
Gardiner, trooper of the First volun-
teer Cavalry, who was in the fight be-
fore Santiago, is now prisoner In the
county Jail here. While awaiting trial
prior to the breaking out of the war,
on indictments charging him with burg
larry and grand larceny, he escaped from
Jail, and letter from Montauk Point to
a relative revealed his whereabouts.
He was brought here to-day by Deputy
Sheriff Murphy
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
ALGER DEFENDS HIS WORK.
He Says There Will Be No
Investigation as 1t Is
Unnecessary.
PRAISES THE OFFICIALS.
All OF the Bureaus in the War De-
partment Have Acquitted Them
selves Magnificently.

II There Has Been Any Lack of Supplies,
Food, Medicines or Clothing 1t Has Boon
Due to the Officers or to Unavoidable Cir
cumstances-The Plans of tho War De-
partment for mastering Out Troops.
Washington, Sept 1.-Secretary of
War Alger gave to the public a very
elaborate explanation of some of the
features of the conduct of the War
Department during the entire war, and
emphatically declared that there would
be no investigation of any branch of
the service; that no investigation was
necessary, and that there was nothing
to investigate.
THE statement that there will be
any investigation of the Quartermaster-
Generals Department, the Commits
sary-General's Department or of the
Surgeon-General's Department is alb
solutely untrue" said the Secretary.
"All of them have acquitted themselves
magnificently throughout the whole
war; and there is no fault to be found
with them. II there has been any
lack of supplies, food, medicine or
clothing in any of the camps 1t has
been due to the officers in command or
to unavoidable circumstances. Food,
clothing and medicines have been ev-
erywhere provided in abundance, and
there has not been a reQuisition for
anything that has not been promptly
filled. All an officer had to do was to
notify the department what he needed
and 1t was Immediately sent to him.
OF course, in many instances, supplies
were allowed to get short before other
supplies were ordered. This is due
partly to the fact that no one had an
adequate idea of the immense amount
of stuff that would be needed
In speaking of the plans Of the de-
partment for mastering out the troops,
the Secretary said that every soldier
who had been to Santiago would be
mustered out as rapidly as possible,
and that 100000 to 100000 men would
be mustered out before fall In the
case of the men at Montauk it would
be necessary to detain them in camp
until all danger of yellow fever was
passed. They would then be sent to
their States by regiments and there
mustered out. Each man would receive
sixty-day furlough when mustered
out. which would give him an oppor-
tunity to rest and to look about for
work. In the case of the sick they
were being furloughed as fast as they
were able to leave the hospitals and
transportation given them to their
homes.
Everything that could be done for
the comfort and future welfare of the
soldiers was being done by the War
Department. and 1t was felt that after
putting the men in good condition and
giving them sixty-days' furlough the
Government had done all 1t could pos
sibly do.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Washington, Sept. Madrid ad-
vices received in Washington to-day
say that the Count De Las Infantas,
said to be one of the descendants of
Christopher Columbus, has held a con-
ference with Senior Sagasta. begging
him that the body of the illustrious
navigator be Immediately transported
from Havana to Spain and reinterred
In the royal chapel at Madrid with the
full honors of an admiral of the royal
Spanish navy, the highest rank held by
Columbus.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Vicksburg, Miss, Sept. Charles A.
Scott, editor of the Bolivar County
Democrat, and Captain c. e. Wright of
the Vicksburg Dispatch, met on the
field of honor to-day and exchanged
two shots each.
The duelists were lined for a third
shot when officers appeared on the
scene and stopped the battle. The diff
ficulty grew out of an editorial con-
troversy on the failure of the Rosedale
Bank.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
Con. Wheeler Cuts Rcd Tame.

Camp Wikoff, M, n,auk, L. l., Sept
l.--General Joseph Wheeler has sent
out to cut some more of the red tape
that has been responsible for the mis-
cry in Camp Wikoff He began to-dly
by calling down the surgeons who have
been letting men die because they
would not or could not get medicines.
AS result Of his vigorous methods
the general hospital is in better shape
to-day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

New York, Sept 1.-That the Cor
bett-McCoy fight will come off on Oct
1, the new date agreed on a few days
ago, is a fact not now questioned by
many sporting men. Just after the
tragic death of the former champion
parents 1t looked as il the whole affair
were off.
Corbett is on his way East from San
Francisco, and is expected to reach As
bury Park by the middle of this week.
kid" Mccoy is at Saratoga md will
resume active training at once.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

thus give him a place that he can ac-
cept without being subjected to the ne
cessity of confirmation by the Senate.
The President originally had IL in mind
to appoint Mr.. Reid Ambassador to
England to succeed John Hay, but was
led to change this determination by
Il opposition of prominent republi-
cans. who made it clear to him that
the appointment would meet with se-
we're criticism and that the nomination
would probably be rejected by the Sen
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

the President notified the Cabinet Of
the receipt of long telegram from
Justice White, in which he pointed out
reasons why he though 1t best to de-
cline. The President and all the Cab
met Joined in a telegram to the Justice,
a sort of round robin, making light of
his objections, and urging him to ac-
cept. He therefore did so.
The President has been led to select
Mr.. Reid for the reason that he can
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
Ccrrera viii ,e Horored.

Washington, Sept News received
in this city from Cadiz shows that by
order of the Secretary of the Spanish
Navy flying squadron of Spanish
ships is making preparations to go to
Southampton, England, to await tho
coming of Admiral Cervera and the Of
ficers under his command, whom they
think will be released soon
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

ate. Not wishing to bring on fight of
this kind within the party, the Presi-
dent gave up the idea of sending Mr..
Reid to England and has given HIM a
place on the Peace Commission.
Now, however, 1t is calculated that
the work of the Peace Commission will
have been concluded and Justice White
returned to Washington before the date
when it will be necessary for the other
members of the court to reach Paris.
Justice Whites familiarity with the
historical and legal facts of the Lou
isiana purchase. his knowledge of the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Rochester, Sept 1.-Raymond Ca'k-
ins, II years of ago. in fit of anger,
put muriatic acid in his mothers cof-
fee jar. Mrs. Calkins drank some Of
the coffee, but detected the bad taste
before any harm had been done When
found the boy was led to confess that
he put the poison In che coffee to get
even with his mother for having pun
ished him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
scbiey WIN Fly His Two-star Flag.

Washington, Sept. IAN order was
issued at the Navy Department to-day
detaching Rear Admiral w. S. Schley
from command of the second squadron
of the North Atlantic feet and ordering
him to Porto Rico as a member of the
Evacuation Commission. during which
time he is authorized to fly his flag Oh
the cruiser New Orleans, which will re-
main in Porto Rican waters until the
commission is ready to return to the
United States.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Tacoma, Sept. 1.-The Hong Kong
Daily Press is authority for the state.
ment that 900 Spaniards, including six
teen priests. lost Their lives several
weeks ago when the Spanish gunboat
Leyte was captured by vessel belong
ing to Rear Admiral Dewey's squadron.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
" oman Eiopes with nov Of Twelve.

Binghamton, Sept. 1.-The arrest of
a Delaware woman for clipping with a
boy of IL has caused a sensation at
Delhi. The woman is Mrs. Mary Brow
nell. wife of Delaware e. Ulster Rail-
road conductor. She is the mother of
several children. The boy is Gus Stew
art, son of Robert Stewart, of Delhi.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

a member Of the Peace Commission
This completes the list, and the full
membership will soon be officially an
nounced, as follows: William r. Day,
Cushman X. Davis, William P. Frye,
Whitelaw Reid, and Edward D. White.
The place was offered Mr.. Reid yester-
day, and was accepted in telegram
which was laid before the Cabinet meet
ing this morning. At the same time
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Washington, Sept. l.-Chief Wilkie.
Of the United States Secret Service. has
been notified Of the arrest at Texar.
kama, Ark, of J. H. McQuirk and James
Gown, alias Capeiton, and the capture
of S3.G10 in counterfeit sl0 silver GER
tifcates.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
surgeon-GrnoraI Terry. Illness

Albany. Sep. L. Surgeon-G General
Terry, of Gov. nlack's staff, is i'll in the
Homoeop'' t" Hospital in Utica, as n
result of his .Tspection Of the United
States military camps in the South
He arrived in that city last evening.
his condition necessitating the aban-
donment of his contemplated tour of
the camps In company with Gov. Black.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Madrid, Sept. l.-Senor Iglesias, ed
itor of FL Pals. has been condemned
to two years and four months impris-
onment and also to pay fine for pub
fishing an article two months ago at
tacking Senior CASTELAR,.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Madrid, Sept. 1.-The police are
making domicillary visits here. The
public gambling houses have been
closed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

The condnct of the American troops NJ,
Manila has bccn admirable. The town ha,
been wonderfully free from disturbance,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Copenhagen. Sept. 1.-The Queen of
Denmark is suffering from dropsy. The
disease is extending, and her condition
is serious.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

Moscow. Sept. 1.-Vast crowds have
assembled here to witness the Car
and Czarina unveil monument to AL
exander H., the Cars father.
The monument is in the Kremlin.
The streets are lined with troops, and
the decorations and illuminations are
gorgeous.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

One Fare, G.. A. r., Cincinnati.
Via Lehigh Valley, September 3 and 4
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

had weight with the President In de-
Gliding to appoint him.
A meeting of the full commission will
be held early next month, and the COM
mission will sail for Paris about Sept.
10.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

London. Sept. IA despatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says that in an
interview to-day Senor Romero Rob
ledo said that he would energetically
oppose Prime Minister Sagasta's inten-
tion to prevent debates in the Cortes.
He added that if the Government re-
fuses to furnish official documents for
purposes of debate the House would
use the uncontradicted press reports.
The members of the opposition are not
inclined to accept Senor Sagasta's de-
cision. The session promises to be
stormy one.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01

legal customs growing out of the prac-
tice of the Napoleonic code in Louisi-
language, and the fact that he is the
candidate whose appointment has been
urged by Bishop Ireland, representing
the Catholic church. were facts that
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-09-01
FROM ACROSS THE SEA.

Madrid. Sent In an interview
to-day Prime Minister Sagasta said that
as soon as the Cortes meets he will
submit bill authorizing the peace ne
gotiations.
The House would not discuss the
question of peace or war. The Depu-
ties were completely lacking the ma
terials necessary. Such information,
based on concrete positive facts had
not arrived yet.
He did not believe there would be
discussion of the surrender of Santi-
ago and Manila. A discussion of the
destruction of Admiral Cervera' squad
ron would not be permissible. That
was a matter that was before the Su-
preme Council of War.
The nations were merely in state
Of suspension in order that the nego-
tiations may be successful, but it might
happen that hostilities would be re-
commenced.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
WHEAT RAISERS HAPPY.
General Rain Gives the County q
Good Soaking.

The rain which commenced last
= Friday kept up its downpour until
Sunday today, giving the county
thorough soaking. Every part re-
ceived it and the wheatfelds will be
greatly benefited. Sowing has been
somewhat hindered by the dry wealth
er and now can 60 on, The acreage
will be fully as large as last year.
Previous to the rain the Smoky Hill
and Solomon were lower than they
have been in years. The rainfall up
to noon was about one inch.
Snow fell last week at Goodland on
the line Of the Rock Island road and
from Goodland west to the Colorado
line. Today the weather in that part
Of the State is reported very cold for
this time Of year. There was also
snow on the line OF the Rock Island
in Colorado as far as Limon. 1t is
the coolest weather for this date in
years.
The rainfall Sunday evening and in
morning was l.44 inches, making
total fall in the three rain days Of 2!
inches.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
Predicted the War.

NAVARRO, Sept. l2.-ln the spring
Of 1897 | publicly announced it and
wrote it down and posted in Hope
that in April, 1898, the world would
cross line and take new turn at the
Wheel. Proclamation of war was is.
sued in April, 1898; and just notice
the tremendous whirl public senti-
ment has taken from the late war.
The whole world Of nations have
changed their ideas and started out
on new lines-the United States lead
ing. W. A. REDDING.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
About Infectious Disease.

The people of Abilene will be in
terested in reading the following
statute on duties Of boards Of health:
Any local board Of health or health
officer having knowledge Of the exist
ence Of contagious or infectious dis
ease, or Of a death from such disease,
within their jurisdiction, shall i'm
mediately exercise and maintain a
supervision over such case or cases
during their continuance, seeing that
the provisions Of these rules and Of
the duties Of the local boards
Of health and health officers in
such cases, as to isolation, re-
striction Of communication, placard-
ing, etc., shall be duly fulfilled. The
health officer shall communicate
without delay such information as to
existing conditions as he possesses to
the State Board Of Health. He will
confer personally, II practicable,
otherwise by letter, with the physician
in attendance upon the case. as to its
future management and control, and
with the authorities Of the place as to
their duties in the premises.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
DEATH CAME AT LAST.
Charles Moore Is Called by the
Father.

After severe and prolonged suffer-
ing the angel Of death came to the
relief of Charles Moore Sunday morn
ing at 2 80 o'clock. He has been afflict.
ed with stomach trouble and no hopes
have been entertained for his recov-
cry for some time. Mr.. Moore and
family moved last spring to Abilene
from Industry where he was engaged
in the mercantile business for some
years and had hosts Of friends.
Mr.. Moore was 56 years old and
leaves wife, son and daughter to
mourn the departure Of loving hus-
band and indulgent father.
He was a member OF the G. A. r
and Masons and the funeral services
which were held Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock at the Methodist church we're
conducted by the latter order. rhe
sermon was preached by Rev. Craw-
ford and the intermtnt was in the
Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
LITTLE'S SOLEMN PREDICTION.
Not a Single Item Of 1t Came True,
Either.

The Burlington Republican recalls
a remarkable meeting Of two years
ago in that city. There was a rally
at the Morris house and Ed Little,
Joe Waters and Others made speeches.
Little's speech was notable for mem
orable prophecy he made. He seemed
greatly in earnest. He told the crowd
to listen, repeating the admonition
three times He was very solemn and
impressive. He told them that this
was his prophecy and he wanted all
to listen attentively and remember it.
He said that II Mckinley was elected
and the gold standard continued,
wheat would 90 down, down, down 10
% cents, hogs and fat cattle to cent
and half and cows would be so cheap
that farmers conldntgive them away.
Mckinley was elected, the gold stand
ard was retained, and what was the
result. Everybody knows. Wheat
has since b. en- worth from $l.50 to
81 and is much higher now than it
was then. Pork and beef have gone
up and cows and young cattle have
not for many years been worth as
much as they are now.
Incidentally, Joe Waters said the
other day that the silver issue is dead.
1t would be interesting to know what
Ed thinks about it.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
A Household Necessity.

J. A. Lowry, formerly leading
teacher Of this county who has a fine
position in the city schools Of Helena,
Montana, writes for the "home paper
Of Dickinson county" and says: 81
have been reading the REFLECTOR for
years and seem lost now without it,.
Although am out here in Montana,
yet ! am always pleased to hear from
my home county. The REFLECTOR !
consider THE PAPER Of Dickinson
county"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
How About Coroner!

The Herington Times arises to in
quire about the election OF coroner.
1t says: cdr. Ketchersid was duly
elected to that Office last year but re.
fused to qualify, therefore the present
coroner, j. M. Shepherd, held over.
The question is whether or not there
isa vacancy caused thereby and If
there is why are we not entitled to
elect one this fall to hold until the
next regular election comes aroundP"
There is no question but that the
county should elect a coroner this
fall. Who wants to runP
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
Must Be a Mistake.

The Emporia Gazette says: "A
letter has been received stating Gil
lett's band got chilly reception on
their arrival home after having taken
first prize here. 1t seems the band
left Woodbine on the quiet. When
they arrived home they expected TO
be given glad hand, but no one was
there to meet them and they were
obliged to hire a lumber wagon to
ride home. When they arrived at
the ranch, several were discharged
for leaving without permission" The
letter is probably in error. Wood
bne is proud Of its band and glad to
see it win honors.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-09-15
NEED NOT BE FRIGHTENED.
Farmers Driven Away by Bassless
Disease Reports.

Considerable indignation is ex.
pressed by the merchants of the city
at the impression conveyed by a SEN
sational paper Of town as to contagi.
ous diseases here. 1t whooped and
roared last week to such an extent
that the people Of the surrounding
country have gained the impression
that all sorts OF contagious diseases
are rampant here, that there is no at
tempted to control the same and that
it is positively unsafe to enter the
city limits. As result trade is
driven away and the town is stunned
by those who ordinarily come here
but can easily 60 elsewhere.
For the benefit Of such the Re-
FLEcTOR wishes to state that no such
condition exists that there are but a
few cases Of measles and in a very
mild form and one or two light cases
OF diphtheria; that all cases have
been promptly quarantined are cared
for and no danger whatever exists.
What motive has prompted the
sensational paper in its wild and
baseless attacks on the physicians
and its exaggeration Of conditions is
unknown but it is certain that it has
been a bad thing for the town. 1t is
understood that it has lost nearly
half its small list Of subscribers be.
cause Of Its abuse Of leading pro-
fessional firm and its injury to the
merchants. This is not the end
either-legal redress will probably be
asked in the courts by the profession
al men attacked.
County people need not be fright
ened. Come to Abilene-vou will
find the town as healthy and well
conducted as ever.