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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
A CHASTITY PRESENT.
Heads OF - Ri6 Pirates Collected In Q
Basket and Given to the Sultan
OF Morocco.

MALAGA, Spain, June "details
have been received here as to the pun
ishment recently inflicted on Riff
pirates by the Shereefan troops at
Alhucemas q small island prison
settlement belonging TO Spain in
the Mediterranean, off the coast Of
Morocco near Cape Morocco It ap-
pears that the Bocoy and Kabyle tribes
we're assembled TO pay q fine Of 5000
when suddenly, at the sound of
trumpet, the troops attacked the men,
slaughtering many. Twenty-Five heads
were collected in basket for present.
alton to the sultan OF Morocco.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
OREGON GOES REPUBLICAN.
Geer Elected by Plurality Exceeding s.
900 and q Majority Of the Legisla-
ture Ia Republican.

PORTLAND, Ore, June THE state
election resulted in victory for the
entire republican state ticket 7. 7.
Geer, republican, for governor, will
have a plurality Of at least 5000 and
it may be larger. The republicans
have elected majority Of the legisla-
ture, which will insure the election Of
a republican senator TO fill the vacancy
now existing from this state. M. A.
Moody is elected congressman from
the Second district and the indications
are that 7. Fl. Tongue will be elected
from the First
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Ask Cougress for Relief.

HAzLEToN, Pa, June 6-The dull
ness of the anthracite coal trade, re-
sulting in distress throughout this re-
gion, was the important feature dis
cussed at the session Of the United
Mine Workers union here last night.
Thirty-seven locals, representing TO-
900 anthracite miners petitioned con-
gress for an appropriation To deliver
the people In need, and asking the
government to use anthracite coal
wherever practicable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Mohican Sails for Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6-The United
States sloop Of war Mohican sailed at
1890 yesterday for Honolulu. 1t is
understood that she will remain on
duty at that port replacing the Ben
nington, ordered to join Admiral
Dewey's feet at Manila. The coast
defense vessel Monterey and the big
collier Brutus, which is to tow her
from the Hawaiian islands to the
Philippines, will leave probably to-
dau
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Funston Leaves for Ais Regiment.

TAMPA, Fla, June 7.-Col. Fred Fun
ston left here yesterday evening for
San Francisco, where he will join his
regiment, the Twentieth Kansas He
has been here some days in conference
with Gen. Miles concerning Cuban
matters. His information was Of great
value in giving positive intelligence
concerning affairs In Cuba
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
To Recruit Their Companies.

CAMP ALaER, Va, June 7.-Orders
were yesterday issued to the colonies
commanding the regiments in camp
here instructing them to recruit their
companies TO lO6 enlisted men each.
Col. Gross, commanding the Third
Missouri volunteers, in accordance
with his instructions, Immediately de-
tailed commissioned officer and four
meu from each battalion to return TO
Kansas City and establish recruiting
offices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Missouri Soldier Dies

WASHINGTON, June o. Another
death occurred in Camp Alger yester'
day. Private C P. Kinsey Of the
Fourth Missouri, died from the effects
Of an operation for appendicitis Nc
disposition will be made Of the body
until word has been received from the
family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Gov. Atkinson's wife Again Indicted.

CHENILLE, W. Va, June 6-The
grand jury brought In indictments
charging forgery against Gov. Atkin.
sons wife. Mrs Atkinson was in.
dicted once before but when her case
came to trial she was released on a
technicality. A strong effort was
made to have the charge against her
dismissed but the prosecutor objected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

HUTCHINSON, Kan, June a-The
Kansas republican state convention
will assemble here Wednesday TO
name a candidate for governor and
other state officers There will be s12
delegates and much interest Is at
tached In the outcome, as there will
be contest over every office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Hospital Train Rented.

CHICAGO, June THE government
has rented from the Pullman company
q hospital train composed Of two din
ing cars and ten tourist cars The
train left for Tampa last night It is
TO be used for transporting the wound
ed from Cuba 10 northern hospitals
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Western Grain Dealers to Meet

TOPEKA, Kan, June 6.-The grain
dealers associations Of Kansas, Ne
braska. Missouri and Iowa will hold
joint meeting at Omaha June Is 16
and II. The formation Of an inter.
state association of grain dealers is
one Of the probable results F. D. Co.
burn, secretary OF the Kansas board
of agriculture, has been invited to ad-
dress the convention
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Large shops at Cleburne Nan.

TOPEKA, Kan. June 7.-The Santa
Fe company proposes to spend sl25, 900
this season In the erection Of railroad
shops at Cleburne, Kan. Ground was
broken yesterday for improvements
When completed the shops will cover
three acres
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Grsdley's Body May BE Cremated

WARRINGTON, June IA private dis.
patch from Mrs Gridley, widow Of the
late commander Of the cruiser Olympia,
wss brought to the department yester-
day. She asks that the remains be
cremseed OF Yokohoma II there are
facilities there for this disposition.
Otherwise, she wishes TO have the re.
mains embalmed and sent 10 this coun-
tru
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
Steamer from Japan Breaks All Records.

Steamer from japan Breaks All Records.
TACOMA, WASH, June 6.-The North
ern Pacific liner Victoria from China
and Japan, has arrived. On her pres.
ent voyage she broke all records be.
tween Japan and the west coast Of the
United States, having made the run
from Yokohama, q distance Of 1900
miles, in 70 days and II hours, main.
tanning an average speed Of IA knots
an hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

Al Wheeling, ". Va, Oscar Gardner
added another to his long string Of
victories when he put Jerry, Marshall,
OF Australia, out In Is rounds
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

Near Mcpherson, Kan, John Wet.
tangle, German farmer. killed his
wife and then committed suicide.
Domestic trouble led TO the tragedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

Georgia democrats have nominated
Allen D. Chandler for governor. The
II democratic congressman were re-
nominated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09

The president on the 9th nominated
Richard Waring for postmaster Of
Abilene, Kan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-09
suNDRY CIVIL BILL.

WASHINGTON, June THE report Of
the conference committee on the sun
dry civil appropriation bill was made
to the two houses yesterday and &C
cepted by the senate. The house has
disagreement on the more important
Of the senate. amendments and concur.
renee In majority OF the others by
the house conferees
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13
THE GATHERING STORM.

The prophets of peace on earth,
good will to men have a thankless
task before them for some time to
come unless indications fail utter
w. Our own war trouble obscur-
ed for the time the long foretold
struggle Of giants for power in the
Orient, but now as the smoke
of battle clears away portentous
situation deyelopes in the far off
East, and Russia and England are
revealed in a more threatening
aspect than ever before since
European greed began the dis
memberment of China.
In this case the causelof quarrel
is palmer than is generally the
case in such disputes, and iii is hard
to see how a struggle is to be
avoided unless one of the great
beasts relinquishes its grasp and
retires before the other. Russia
claims that certain section OF
northern China is her ''sphere OF
| influence, in which no other
mower has rIght TO Interfere
with her projects. China has
granted to Great Britain a conces-
sion to build a railroad which
leads directly through the said
''sphere. Russia declares that
England shall not build this rail
road. England is equally deter
mined that it shall be done. 1t
is said that China, in her desire tc
conciliate both her powerful
"protectors," has granted to each
of them concessions which conflict.
The probability is that if England
commences to build the road,
Russia will attack China for breach
of faith. England will immediate
/ " come to China's assistance, and
the greatest war of the country
will follow. China. of course,
will be the victim. Her doom is
sealed, whatever may be the event.
1t is a question whether or not
America is so far enmeshed in
/ Just such an ''entangling alliance"
as was feared by our fathers that
she cannot escape participation in
the mighty death struggle be-
tween the Slav and Anglo-Saxon.
American Intervention on the side
of England means of course i'm
mediate confederation of all the
nations OF Europe in the cause of
Russia, and the event of such a
conflict as that is beyond human
conjecture. We are in the midst
of one Of the most marvellous his
tory making epochs of the human
race.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13
TURN ON THE LIGHT.
EDrroR TIMES;

| EDITOR TINES
Your correspondent desires to
ask Il few questions concerning the
late action of the Leyee Board, a
matter in which he and all the pub
lie are vitality interested, and re-
garding which they have right
to demand the fullest information.
Its currently reported, and in
decd is matter of general public
belief, that Mr.. +. KeIner, an eX-
pert accountant, was paid by the
ILevee Board the sum Of 1850 of
public money to make N examina-
| ton of the books of thu Secretary
and Treasurer of the hoard.
That Mr.. KelIner discovered in
those books certain errors amount
| ing to 81, 7O3.19,
That Mr.. Kellner vas requested
to withhold the report just before
| the board met, and that an examl-
nation of the books showed abso-
lutte incompetence, and that they
are kept IN such a manner that no
book-keeper can make up a state
ment from them.
In the published minutes of the
last meeting of the board there is
no reference whatever to the mat
ter, and the only recognition or
| the fact that there was shortage
or an examination of the books is
found in the report of Major
| Montgomery himself, in which he
says that the expert has called his
attention to errors to the extent OF
81. 703.19. This amount Major
Montgomery promptly charges
himself with, and includes in re-
port of cash on hand. The Finance
Committee report that the Treas
Iurer has added to the cash balance
the amount claimed as error by
the expert
Your correspondent, yoicing a
public demand, believes that the
report of the expert should be
published. If the mistakes are
too trivial to affect the reelection
of the Secretary and Treasurer inn
mediately after their discovery, il
is due not only to the public, but
every member of the board
especially the Secretary and Treas
urer, Major Montgomery, and hi
brother Capt. j. NJ. Montgomery
the member for Washington coun
ty, that they should be given tt
the people.
Yours truly,
SITBSCRIBER
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

THE London Spectator accounts
for the hideous tragedy OF The
Bourgogne ON the startling ground
that the brutality of the Storage
passengers and sailors was not the
result of panic terror, but Of social
hatred and envy Of the advantage
which money and position gave
them. It says; "Maddened. not
by fear, but by envy, they attack
ed those who they fancied were
being treated as their superiors.
They cursed them and bIudgeoned
them with boat hooks, and stabbed
them and drowned them out eff
sheer hate and dread Of their so-
cial advantage" Is this one more
straw to show the blowing of the
storm that is rising all over the
earth-one of those periodical
tempests that have swept mankind
ever since Froissart chronicled The
uprising of the Jacquerie
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13
Yours truly,
SUBSCRIBER.

THE TINES agrees with its cor
respondent that the report of Mr..
Kellner should be published. 1t
is Justice, not only to the taxpay-
ers of the district, but to the
gentlemen of the board-especial-
ly due to major Montgomery and
his brother, the member for
Washington county. The innu-
merable reports, surmises and
coniectures produced by the fact
that an expert examination has
been made, errors discovered,
and the report withheld from
public knowledge make the publ
cation of the report necessary to
the credit of the board and the
satisfaction of the people.
In its issue of July IS, the
Greenville Democrat explains that
Major Montgomery was compelled
to leave much Of his work to others
during the high water of 1897,
while he was absent under care of
an oculist. During this time the
errors are claimed to have occurr-
ed. "NIaior Montgomery, says
the Democrat, without waiting
to see if the expert was correct,
proceeded to make good every
error charged and insisted that the
proceedings of the board should
show the action taken, that the
taxpayers might know every de
tail of the work of the board.
Major Montgomery deserves
special praise for his open and
honorable and manly course"
Immediately after the the ex-
pert examination and report, Ma
ior Montgomery was reelected to
the important position of Sec
rotary and Treasurer of the board,
apparently without question or
hesitation. If the mistakes claim
ed by the expert were too trivial
to make the Secretary and Treas
urer ineligible to the high position
he fills, it should be demonstrated
to the satisfaction of the people of
whose funds he is custodian.
In the belief of the writer any
error Or oversight by Major Mont
gomery could only occur because
of physical infrmity or possible
unfamiliarity with the intricacies
of the work he is called upon to
perform. However this may be.
infrmity or inexperience, while
exciting the sympathy and forbear-
ance of friends, can hardly enter
into consideration in the question
of eligibility for an Office of pub
lie trust.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

position tfor which he had beer
slated ut the formation of the new
board to Mr. c, W, Dudley, il
his hrother-m-nw, Mr., c, IL,
West, could he elected chief engl
neer. Whether this generosity
was dictated by disinterested ailec.
/ ton for his mother-in-law, or by
the fact that Mr. Delaney was and
has since been large leyoe con
tractor under the supervision of
the engineer Is an interesting ques-
ton for public consideration,
Presumably the sole ground for
getting rid of Major Startling Is
| that he is not in political sympa-
| thy with the board, or bound to it
by any domesticties, and has never
bowed down nj the shrine of Me
Laurinism, of which great evil the
board is the chief exponent in the
Delta,
An engineer Of national reputa-
ton and unbIemished character,
endeared to the people bylong and
distinguished service and the high
est personal qualities, sacrificed to
make place for theunknown broth
er-in-law of an influential member
of the board. A secretary and
treasurer retained in face of a
shortage of over 81, 700 and known
physical disability because he is
the brother of one member and
brother-in-law to another. The
whole transaction is an example Of
McLaurinism in its worst form.
The resistance to the men and
methods of the administration in
the Delta has been most stubborn
and determined. This the arch
priest of McLaurinism foresaw,
and bent all his efforts to its con-
quest through the levee board, its
most important institution. How
well he has succeeded becomes
daily more evident. From the
first appointment two years age
the plan of campaign has beer
mapped out. Itcardinal principle
was ruthless sacrifice of the inter,
ests of the people to reward the
family and followers of the gov.
ernor.
We are treated as a conquered
people; but whatever wrongs The
administration has inflicted on 9th
er districts in the State sink into
insignifcance in comparison will
the harm wrought us by making
the most momentous interests o
the Delta subservient to the pur
poses Of the clan.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

THE contest for the supreme
iudgship in st. Louis has been q
subject Of much interest in Green
vile, one of the candidates being
Judge Leroy B. Valiant former
ly Of GreenviIIe, and brother-in-
law to three of Washington com-
ty's most prominent people
Judge L NJ. Worthington, Mrs.
NJ. K. Valiant, and Mr.. Ihos.
Worthingtou. Judge Valiant
was appointed to the short term,
his opponent, W, G. Marshall, for
merry Of Vicksbwg, receiving the
nomination for the long term.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

The majority Of the Third
Mississippi Regiment are Chica-
goans and Catholics, Ii has been
claimed that they were chiefly
hoodlums and riff raft, but they
are moving heaven and earth to
get chaplain, and, in defer
ence to their creed and desire,
Catholic will be appointed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

IT transpires that the famous
refusal of the Mississippi troops
to salute negro paymaster Lynch
comes mainly from the Chicago
men. 1t has been thought that
money had a magic to level all dis
tinctions, but it appears that even
tits not potent enough to blot out
the color line.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

THE Board must by some means
give the TINES a piece of pie 10
hush its quacklng: twill be ruined
if this sheet continues to assault
it.-Bolivar Democratic News.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1898-08-13

Mss Jessie Schley is now hay
ing her picture published, and try
ing to explain her freakishness by
claiming to be an impulsiTe young
guyl. Jessie is older than Chief
Engineer West of the Ieyee board,
and ought to know better Some
times forty comes, but wisdom
lingers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-27
Geo, [, Wylys, RETIRING Clerk.

The New MEXICAN is a Republican
paper and some of its esteemed contem-
poraries accuse it of being a h%ide-bound
and bitter organ in politics, and of never
having a good word to say for a Dem
ocrat. The New MEXICAN will not stop
now to argue this matter, life is too
short. 1t pleads guilty to being a strong
Republican paper, of course, but when
it m to being ~hide-bound, ETC., that
is a horse of another color. Be that as
it may, the NEW MEXICAN takes pleas
ure in saying that the retiring clerk Of
the Territorial Supreme court, Mr..
George L. WHY'S, appointed by a Demo-
cratic court and who himself is a con-
sistent and loyal Democrat, made a very
good official; that during his three years
incumbency Of that office he performed
its duties very acceptably, having been
courteous, gentlemanly, painstaking,
careful and honest in every particular.
The New MEXICAN, while it regrets that
70 good q man al Mr., Wyllys is not a
Republican, wishes him a full measure
Of success In his future career and is
sorry to lose Mr.. Wyllys, who retires
from office with an excellent record, as
. resident Of Santa Fe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-27
Peace Negotiations.

The intelligence sent ont from Wash
ington yesterday, that Spain had began
negotiations for peace through the
friendly offices of the French ambas-
sador, was welcome news to the coun-
try. 1t is true the war has not yet last
ed six months, but the American people
do not care to carry on a losing transac-
ton any longer than they are compelled
to. If Spain has been shown the error
of her way in the Cuban and Maine
matters, and is ready to do what is
right by the United States for teaching
that lesson, all well and good, but if she
is going to play the high and mighty
hand in diplomacy. then the sooner hard
fighting follows the better.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-07-27
THE SUN SHINES more hours in

by them for shipment and to affix a
stamp, and a penalty is prescribed for
failure to do SO.
Mere local operators for the delivery
of packages. baggage and such like,
within the limits of the same town or
city are not required to give bills OF
lading, although such operators may
give a receipt for articles to be deliv-
cred, such receipt is not required to be
stamped.
A Geographic dispatch or message is
required to be stamped by the person
who makes, signs or issues it.
Bonds required in legal proceedings
are exempt from stamp tax. They are
such as are required in litigation in
either civil or criminal cases such as
prosecution bonas, injunction bonds,
bonds to stay proceedings, bonds upon
appeal, writS of error, bonds for costs
and the like; and in criminal cases,
recognizances, bond for appearance,
bail bonds, and also bonds in criminal
cases upon appeal and writs OF error,
supersedeas bonds, etc. Bonds given by
persons appointed by the court, condi-
toned for the faithful performance Of
the duties of their office or position,
such as receivers, assignees, executors,
administrators. and guardians are not
exempt, and the stamp tax must be paid
thereon.
The exemption granted to cO-operat-
i've building and loan associations, etc,
is confined to the stock and bonds issued
| by the associations therein mentioned
and, therefore, does not relieve them
from other stamp taxes.
The ordinary notary's iurat is not re-
quired to be stamped.
Deeds signed, acknowledged, and
fully executed in June do not require
stamps, though delivered in July, UNI
less, by state law, registration is neces-
sary to pass title.
As to mortgages, it is the general
principle that a mortgage is not valid
as such until it is admitted to registra-
ton. A mortgage, no matter what the
date, should not be admitted to regis
tration when presented on or after July
l., 1898, unless there is attached and
Cancelled the proper revenue stamp.
In cases where the consideration in a
deed is nominal, the actual value of the
property conveyed should govern the
amount of the stamp required.
Original lease requires a stamp. No
stamp is required on copy executed by
the parties at the time of the original
lease.
In regard to the cancellation Of in
ternal revenue adhesive stamps, which
the law requires to be by writing or
stamping the initials of the persons
using the same, and the date upon
which the stamp shall be attached or
used, it is held that the initials and the
year alone will be sufficient. This can
collation. may be by writing or imprint
ing with a hand stamp.
Old stamps issued under repealed acts
cannot be used in lieu of stamps re-
quired by the present law.