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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
! An Estimable Burglar.

NZRS. jerks had an economical
UVN tit. She had them occasionally,
Il and when she did she always had
y all Of her old gowns made yer,
whether she needed them or not, and col
lccted her husbands hali-worn boots in
readiness for a rainy day 1t was too bad
that she should have this particular spell
lust at Christmas time, her husband thought,
and when he had made that lucky invest,
ment and wanted to give her and the b1bics
the Christmas Of their lives. lie mentioned
this desire, only to be net with pathetic re-
hinder that if he did such things they must
spend their declining years in the poor
house. She often spoke Of this possibility
when she had the fit, and sometimes she
varied it by picturing them both dead and
the babies in the poorhouse. That always
Thought her husband to terms.
"But we must have some Christmas, he
said "l'm better off than ever this year,
and my prospects,
well, III tell you what, Jeli, dear; II
you must give me present, let it be da
inond," his wife replied, magnanmously
Il could sell that, you know, il we ever got
very poor. Diamonds are always good. And
do let me select the setting, too; am very
particular about settings, and and if the
setting was good it would sell for more if
the bank failed and the bonds ceased to
pay interest and the house burned down :
very true. Then | shall buy the babies
a lot"
mo, indeed, you won't. have gone over
81 their last years toysthey've forgotten
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
ONLY A PRACTICAL COKE"


Liberty, Mo-, Dee. b. A gruesome
joke, which may develop into some.
thing more serious, was played last
night upon Sheriff Hymer and Ernest
Clevenger, prisoner in Jail on the
charge of numbering John Allen and
fatally woundng his cousin, Della
Clevenger, by u mob of $50 men.
The mob invaded the Jail and
told Clevenger to prepare to die.
Clevenger was too frightened to speak.
Instantly dark form was hur'
ried out from the building, while a
voice frantically pleaded for life, say.
ing he committed the crime, but was
drunk A moment more and 1t was
dangling from a limb. Sheriff Hymer
was notified, Not until he cut the sup
posed body down did he discover that
1t was bundle OF rags and straw.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
1885,
c'.~$4x~ TO YOU,
M BROTHER !:


Wherever meath their azure he may be-
We were lads the time speak OF
And now we hear the creak OF
The frost that chills the branches Of life's
tree.
We wandered In the mountains
Ard We played beneath the fountains
That tumbled down the overhargirg steep
Ard We swan amid the driftlngs
or the au,umn's somber siftings,
From the trees OF woodland pastures. neck
deep
Then the winter came, and ilurrles
or The STOW In flights ard scurries
Laid the ermine covers deep upo- the earth;
And the woods and halls were ringing
With our happy shouts and singing,
The echoes Of the seasons JOY and mrth,
But these years succeeding morrows
Brought care. and age. and sorrows.
Ard the struggles life allots 10 earnest
men,
They are mountains that divide us
And The fountains Oft dtrlde US
When W. seek 10 bring dear boyhood back
again.
But the years have come urceasing,
Bringing Joy. and care, Increasing,
And there's compensation. sweet, wthiH
1t all.
For love from loved ones found US
And that fond delight surrounds us,
As a vlne-clad, safe and fower-covered
wall.
So here's to YOU my brother,
Though far from one another.
Let us drain the cup Of good will from the
brim
And thank dear God above US
Tha, around are those who love US
While We sing, again. cheering Christmas
hymn
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT VISSCHER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
AS TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Washington. Dec IA. The govern
ment is giving attention to the adjust
ment of affairs in the Philippines to
meet the new conditions. The present
intentio is to follow as closely as cir
cumstances permit the course pursued
toward the Cubans and Porto Ricans
up to this point. To this end, as in
Santiago and San Juan, the first thing
to be done is to repatriate the Spanish
troops who garrison Manila and the
other towns.
To influence the Filipnos in the
right direction, Gen. Otis, the mill
tary commandant at Manila, will is
sue proclamation advising them OF
the acquisition of the Philippines by
the United States and of the presi-
dents desire to accord them the utmost
liberty of action. The condition, of
course, will be imposed that the peo-
pie prove themselves worthy of the
confidence reposed in them and refrain
from acts of lawlessness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

..voreu Tue annexuJivn OF necessary vUntigu.
Ous territory on The North American CONT.
nent, but he was opposed to wars of conquest
and expressly condemned the acquiring Of re.
mote territory
When asked how the colonial policy
could be prevented Co.. Bryan said:
Some think that the fight should be made
against ratification Of the treaty. but would
prefer another plan II the treaty is rejected
negotiations must be renewed and instead Of
settling the question according to our ideas we
must settle it by diplomacy with the posi-
billty Of international complications 1t will
be easier think, to end the war at once by
ratifytng the treaty and then deal with the sub
ject In our own way. The issue can be presented
directly by resolution o! congress declaring
the policy Of the nation upon this subject The
president, in his message, says that our only
purpose in taking possession Of Cuba Is to es-
tab!ish stable government and then turn that
government over to the people Of Cuba Con-
gress could re-a1irm thi, purpose in regard to
Cuba and assert the same purpose in regard to
the Philippine islands and Porto Rico
Such solution would make clear cut Is
sue between the doctrine OF self-government
and the doctrine Of Imperialism We should
reserve harbor and c0aling station In Porto
Rico and the Philippines in return for services
rendered and l think we would be justified in
asking the same concession from Cuba
In the case Of Porto Rico, where the people
have as yet expressed no desire for an indie
pendent government, we might with pr0priety
declare our willingness to annex the island II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

them by now-and mended them up, nnd
have dressed two small dolls which will do
quite nicely. Now, don't look that way,
Jeff, dear! The poor little McCarthys
around the corner will have nothing al all.
Ii we died in the poorhouse the babies"
Eyes, yes her husband broke in, hasti-
E. "All right, then"
He had another lucky stroke in the in
ttrval before Christmas, and on Christmas
eve he could stand it no longer He went
out and bought reckessly, determined to
give his children Christmas which would
demolish their infantile standards.
1t was II o'clock when he let himself soft
" in and slipped huge package into the
dark and quiet parlor. Then he went into
the sttingroom. His wife was there, with
the children's toys spread out. There was
anxiety in her eyes, but size strove to be
calm
"1hey do look sort of poor, don't they!
Il meant it for the best, and the little Nc
Carthys-"
"M-yes," her husband replied. Say,
Ethel, Pm hungry. | think III go down
and investigate the pantry. Hullo! that's
Daddles crying, isn't til"
1t was, and If her parents had ever found
any weakness in her lungs it was dispelled
now.
When Mrs. jerks came downstairs, IL
minutes later, her husband was hunting
rather nervously, in the potato bin. IL
was looking for piece Of cold chicken" he
said, but"
Il think you will be more likely to find
i, in the pantry" his wife replied. JEFF
| believe | felt draught as came past
the sitting-room door. Did you open the
Window No! Then it must be burg Iars
Quick, hide in the coal cellar! Maybe"
and the babies?"
Mrs. jerks was upstairs almost before
her husband, though somehow he got into
the sittingroom first,
'lll stay out here and protect the babies
she groaned.
The window was up and everything save
the toys was untouched-they had van
lshed.
Mrs. jerks began to cry. "0h-h my pool
labies.' she cried. mo Christmas at all
any more than the little McCarthys. W why
didn't let you get something for them
Goodness me, forgot cried her hus
hand "l'he fact is, that | did get few
things for them to-day and he brodgh
them out.
"0h, jeff, all these If we end in TIN
poorhouse-"
"The babies will a. least have something
to brag about to the other poor children"
well, I'm glad, anyhow" said Mrs
jerks, "and maybe we will recover the 9th
| ers, too
Perhaps so' said her husband, quietly.
After the toys were all laid out he put Of
Lis best hat. Guess III step over to til
police station and tell them to keep an ey
IN the house., he said.
When he got outside he executed wa
dance on the pavement. Then he slippe
around to the rear and got a basket whic
was hidden under the back steps. In tn
morning Mrs, Mccarthy found basket el
actly like it filled with toys at her dool
She announced that the angels had sen
it; only Mr.. jerks could have proved tina
they had nothing to do with it--and h
didn't dare! ELISA ARMSTRONG.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

,ed hin into using his employers
money. Knowing that his shortage
with the insurance company was liable
to be discovered at any moment, he
fled the city at the hour his bride ex.
pected to be married to MIN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
In His Fathers Fuotstens.

milan, Mo-, Dec. o. John Green,
aged 10 was arrested here on the
charge OF burglary and larceny. His
father is serving . three-year term in
the Missouri ucnitentiary for horse
stealing having been sent up from
Linn ccunty last May,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
A Brute's Suggestion.

"This thing Of being engaged to half a
dozen girls isn't what it's cracked up to be,
this time of year,"
why noty'
Because you have to make each an expen-
sive gift
Nonsense! Give each a trihe, and tell
her that the more you save, the sooner you
can get married. Puck.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
Good for the Kid.

1t Is plain to see by the large amount
OF presents received by the kid,
That Santa Claus never kept strict account
OF half the things that he did
N. " Truth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
nnhh,,. Improxement.

Now, Bobby, you write a list Of the toys
YOU want, and we will send it up the chin
hey to dear old Santa Claus
"0h, no, mamma; let me send him d list
of the things don't ant."-Detroit Free
Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
lie Knew.

Wille-Santa Claus only brings presents
to good little boys,
Tom tconfdentiallyl-Yes; but he's eas
liz fooled.-N Y. Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
A GOOD SUIT Of CLOTHES

Is not only desirable present but also a
sensible and profitable one when you con-
slider our goods and prices, At the prices we
are now quoting on the best class of goods
you can afford to give yourself present,
make good investment and save some
money at the same time.
You can get heavy weight Sawyer Che
viots, heavy black Clay Worsteds, blue and
black Undressed Worsteds at $3.50.
$1,000 buys Fancy Cheviots, new and
choice weaves fine heavy black Clays and
superior steel.
Gray Worsteds at $780,
Overcoats and listers great variety
prices the lowest.
Our assortment of Furnishings is now at
it's best.
Keep US in mind in selecting Christmas
Gifts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
CHRISTMAS
AT Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year"

Ifthere is ever time when one wants
the right kind Of goods it is certainly at
Christmas time when selecting articles suit
able for presents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
The Pronortions.

It Is a rule. somewhat severe.
But true as Deuteronomy;
There's Just one month Of Christmas cheer,
And eleven OF economy.
-Washlngton Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15

Brown-You mustn't feel disappointed
this Christmas, Johnnie These are ter,
hible times we're having.
Little Johnnie-They must be pretty hard,
dad, when Santa Claus takes the trouble to
drag my old sled out Of the garnet and give
il new coat of paint.--N. \. World.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
STORY OF JENKINS DEATH.
Drowned Because He Permitted His
Comrades 10 Excnpc

WASHINGTON, Feb 26.-Wuuam Gar
treH the only surviving fireman az tn
oatueship N3ire. las written two letters
nome 20 his brother. George Gartref!. OF
this city. II hts description of the ex-
lloSi2n CartreN gives an account Of the
death Of Lieut.. jenkins and he deecrihos
N graphic manner the way IN which
the lieutenant met his death
About $40 o'clock" he SAID. Il was
crossing the third lower deck and was
preparing % turn ~. when 81 . sudden q
terrific explosion occurred. and when 7
staggered 20 my feet ! found myself fir
the dark There was one Light in the dis
tance. ana I made toward that
On the way met Lieut.. Jenkins and
soldier narned Garnet
We made FOR the ladder as he ship MS
-&FfoiN filling with water We reached
he hatch hole and the water was gaining
on as fast. Garrett said Were lost and
seemed aoout % give Up. til Lieut. Jen-
ktns. VINO was the las. nan 10 reach thu
ladder ana wao Was following, sat3. Go
ahead ana dent give mp Garrett
squeezed through ard pG,led me after aim
As I saA aQon tha deck l heard Lieut.. Jen-
k'ns cry My God. I'm Drowning and /
Ft1nenler nothing r.ore.
A wardroou Roy named Mccain saw
ne wing there. ana. picking ne u2. th-ey
ne overheard. Tse water revived me
an2 I swan ashore"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
cUSSELL SAGE SAYS
(. II IS TIME FOR ACTION,
The stock Market Must Take Care of
IfseIf-rhc Honor of the Gov
ernment Comes First.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-Russeil Sage gave
out the following authorized interview to-
Say:
From all the information received there
little doubt in my mind that our war
Ship was blown up by outside agencies.
md II the naval commission SO reports the
tine Tor action has come There should be
DO wavering. This government must de-
mand the fullest reparatlon. and that Inn
nedlatey. Whatever action. war or other
wise, President Mckinley may take. ne
should and viii have the fullest support
rom both rich and poor Republicans and
Democrats. There is no question as 70
where the rich man stands. In the civil
var. when IL broke ost. bought govcrFs--
meat bonds. and l did the same IN 1854
50 did other rich men. &c had confidence
b our government II the necessity arises
aow. will DO the same again generously.
and SO Will other rich men that | know OF.
am an American first and last, and pro-
pose 20 stand by the flag
Party lines viii h. dropped. As 10 the
etock market. that has got 20 take care
OF Itself for the present. Tho ticker Is
now secondary consideration. The
honor 81 the government comes first.
speak not only my own views on this
poln', hlt those of other moneyed men
with whom have talked. Another thing.
The families ard dependents of every
sAilor killed on the Maine must be taken
care of. That Is bin Spain must settle.
The citizens " this country enlist 20
j efend oar fag and ali that Il means. we
re In duty bound 70 SEQ that their fam
hes are provided for II they are killed.
VITA nat understood ny the people
mare VIII be no lack 81 soldiers or sail
oFs when the need arises l think the
PRESIDENT has been cautious in this mat
yer bur am confident that hc viii now
ad promptly IN the Maine matter"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
FIFTY noDIEs IN THE WRECK
Capt. siGsbee ships "a Number Of
Anrn.ns KY

WASHINGTON. Feb 26.-The navy de-
pariment today received the following dis
patch from Capt. Sigsbee:
Havana, Feb &C.
Have succeeded in making arrange
ments by which the bodies may he sent
TO Key West in harmetically sealed zinc
cases. Refer TO FOrsythe for burial in
Key West. Probable that bodies here
after cannot be recognized. Probable tha.
bodies will not remain intact. Condition
Of bodies requires immediate action
Jenkins and Merritt may be recognized by
uniforms Can secure health permit at
Key West 70 land the bodies there
Divers cannot get down aft after bodies
this morning. Much debris. VIII clear II
away. Wainwright placed in charge OF
wrecking matter. "SIGSBEE"
The following reply was sent:
washington Feb. 2s
ITO Sgsbee. Havana: Referring to your
telegram Of this date send bodies that
may hereafter he recovered to Key West
for burial Send by Bache. LONG"
To Key West a dispatch was forwarded
as follows:
Washington. Feb. 2s.
ITO Naval Station. Key West Sigsbee
ordered TO send bodies that may hereafter
be recovered 10 Key West for temporary
burial VIII arrive in hermetically sealed
zinc cases. Make necessary ARRANGEMENTS.
Bodies will arrive by Bache. LONG"
II is believed at the department that
there are probably in the neighborhood O!
ffty bodies remaining 70 be discovered and
extricated from the wreck.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
FATHER WEBER ASKED
TO LEAVE THE DIOCESE.
Some Crank sends Hin, an Internal
Machine, hut II IL stopped by
Postal Authorities.

NEW YORK. FEB. 26-Father Weber.
whose recent declaration a. Rondout that
IN case Of war between the United States
and Spain It would become the duty OF
Roman Catholics 20 fight on the side of
Spain. has been officially requested TO
leave the diocese. This fact was given out
Archbishop corrigan. who explained that
had Father Weber belonged in this diocese.
instead OF In the West. from whence he
came. he would have been subjected to
sharp discipline.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27

Cuban Junta Declare. Mines Were
Laid in Havana.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2G-At the head
quarters o. the Caban junta in this city
today the alleged existence 81 mines in the
harbor OF Havana was the subject OF
free discussion. In support OF the al
legations that such mines were laid a
local paper OF November 1895. was pro
duood in which II was asserted that a
shipment OF six tons of dynamite was
made from this port and that the steam
e. C.uIad Cunda. which saGe1 about No
vcmbor -. refused 20 take passengers be-
cause IL carried a large CONSIGNMENT Of
dynamite Tor Gen. Weyler Il was also
alleged IN the newspaper flies shown that
about the same time "a =. Louis firm
was 70 make tender en- ten IONS u d.
namite fer immediate shipment 70 Cuba
WASHINGTON. Fe5. &-The official
uicd turned to-day to an analysis o, ire
Spanish statement. made with nsare or
less degree OF of47lal sanction. respecting
tire to;al aas-Gee q submarine mines fron
Havana haToor- AID * vas regarded hy
The navy department. as uegatiy.ng the
mae iheoy o. external cause for the ex-
p.osicn. j0st As the recent letters ~, an
ena 70 - exaia 0g BY boiler theory as
al Internal cause for TIE disaster.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27

a package addressed 10 Father Weber,
containing an internal machine. was re-
ceived at the Kingston postofhce today
one Of the clerks noticed that a black
powder came from the poorly wrapped
package. He carefully opened it. After
the I'd had been removed = box was dis
covered. It was arranged in two com
partsnents Attached 20 the lower portion
81 the box III WAS thick sandpapcr. and
in the upper apartment matches and about
a pound OF powder. which would have
cen lgnI;od by the removal Of the lid
quickly The powder Was between layers
of cotton \ substance thought to be
dynamite was in the bottom OF the box.
The package was sent from Washington.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27

It is reported from Spanish sources that
Capt Eigsbee ana the other officers OF the
Maine who are here viii Be called before
the admiralty court In Havana next Mon
day 10 give their testimony referring to
the loss Of the Maine. This Is the usual
course. ii is gald. and has been expected.
The divers viii continue work on the
wreck next week under the direction o.
Capt. slgshee
Frederick Holzer. after . most sturdy
fight for life. died this afternoon.
Three bodies have been recovered today.
One OF them came TO the surface and the
others were brought Up BY divers. One
has been identified as that OF John w.
Johnson
Senator Proctor also visited Miss Clara
Barton this afternoon. Miss Bartons
staff has been augmented by three nurses
from New York, who came today from the
Mascotte.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
NAMES BIG MAGAZINE
8 Is STILL UNEMPLOYED.
Sylvester scoyeI Reports That Divers
Have Found IL TO BE
Intact.

NEW YORK. Feb. pa special copy
rishtsd cablegram TO the Evening World
from Sylvester Seovei al Havana says:
Divers working forward yesterday found
absolute proof THAI the forward big mag
txne. which could have so damaged the
ship. is surely uuexploded The sides and
floors Of this magazine are practically in
iact, and in such shape as would have
been impossible had an explosion within
occurred. New York divers have so sworn
today 20 the investigating board. IL Is
COW believed that a big torpedo or mine,
/ aided by ~ pounds OF saluting powder In
the reserve magazine next to the big mag
sxine might have produced the actual re-
SUITS found IN the wreck
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27
ZIG Guns FOR THE PRESIDE.
Teu.Inch Ordnance Arrives for the
TortificatfoEs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2d.-Two more
big guns. each ;sn-inch rife. have ar
rived from the East for the Preside
fortifcatiors. These guns will be placed
in position with ali possible speed. in
view OF the disQuieting rumoTs preva-
lent.
During the past six days large quanti-
ties Of ammunition have been stored in
the magazines at the Preside and Lime
point The ammunition sent over TO
lime point is for the three and half inch
guns recently mounted there. In the
new Notifications at the Preside, five
twslve-inch rifles are ready for use, as
well as three ,en-inch rifles, three dyna-
mite guns and sixteen tweive-inch NOR
tars. Additional guns and carriages are
expected TO arrive from the East within
a few days for the new battery a. the
Preside.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-27

The court has the widest latitude for in
q'1iry. and Yet certain general features
viii have TO be observed under the naval
regulations governing inquiries Of this
sort. These were explained today by
capt. Lemley. judge-advocate general Of
he navy. and Lieut.. I-auchhelmer, a vet
eran in the legal arm of the naval service,
md author Of a standard work on courts
1f inquiry. courts-martial etc.
As q general rule, It was explained.
court Of inquiry submits. not only the cvi-
dence taken. but also gives US conclusions
drawn from the evidence. Under rule
20. when courts are requested to find
acts. there Is 20 be reported, not only
recital OF evidence. but ALSO the results
and conclusions Of the court from hearing
the evidence"
In this respect the finding is much more
exact and conclusive on all issues Of fact
than the civil findings OF a jury or Of an
inquest. Usually there is a precept. which
specifies the exact charges on which the
court Is to make a finding. In the pres
ent case. however. the precept sent by
Admiral SiCard was general in terms.
simply directing the court 10 inquire into
and report on the circumstances attend
ing the wreck OF the Maine. This gives
the court wide scope In prosecuting It's
inquiry.
In form. the report VIII be In two parts
first findings Of fact. ana second. the
opinion OF the court. The findings take
up each material question Of fact In
volved. and give the conclusion OF the