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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Tacoma, WASH, Sept. 80. The steam
er ldzumi Maru brings news of terri
BILE conflicts in progress near Canton
China, between the imperial troops and
Kwang Tung rebels. In three pitched
battles the rebels have defeated Vice
roy Tan's soldiers, and hundreds have
been killed on both sides. The rebels
are largely composed Of West river
pirates, who have succeeded in laying
whole districts under tribute.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
A Missouri Corn Yield.

Parkville, No., Sept. l.-John Mar.
tin, who owns fine river bottom farm
seven miles above here, has gathered
and weighed several samples Of this
years crop Of corn, and the result
shows the astonishing yield Of SS9
bushels per acre, The size of the field
is not given,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

San Francisco, Sept sl.-There are
three well-developed cases Of smallpox
and IA suspected cases in the quaran.
tine hospital at the Preside. The Of
ficials are using the most strenuous
efforts to prevent an epidemic. The
developed cases and the suspects are
all from the Thirty-frst regiment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept s5.-Two trains
gu the Allegheny valley railroad col
lided head-on at Parker, Pa, totally
wrecking both engines, demolishing
eight freight cars, badly wrecking
Two passenger coaches and injuring
nearly score Of people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
ll.kuown Pass eneer Agent Dead,

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Sept. %. james
Morton, general passenger agent for
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North
ern railroad, died here from paralysis.
He returned from Europe recently and
was stricken with paralysis on the
steamship. He was widely known in
railroad and masonic circles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Washington, Sept s5.-The post
master general to-day issued an order
extending the postage rates of the
United States to Porto Rico. Under
the order United States postage stamps
shall be valid for postage in either
direction in addition to those now used
in Porto Rico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Railroad Bridge Gave Way.

Maryville, Mo-, Sept GA bridge
over the Platte river gave way under
an Omaha & st. Louis excursion train
loaded with people returning from the
Omaha exposition last night. Nobody
was injured, but the entire trainload is
still at Conception.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Earthauake In Asia Minor.

constantinople, Sept. as,-The dis
trict of Adm, in Asia Minor, was Wis
tied by an earthquake on September 90
and according to the latest advices over
300 persons persisted. The chief cities
Of the vilayet or province of Adm are
Smyrna Its capital, Maneesa, and
Adm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Southwestern Cattlemen to Organize.

Dodge City, Kan, Sept 2l.-A call
has been issued to the Southwestern
cattle growers to meet in convention
at Dodge City October II, 10 and 10 for
the purpose of organization. The
three-days' convention will end with
grand barbecue and an old-time from
tier ball, while big purses will be hung
up for successful contestants in races
and in broncho breaking and steer
ropinp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Springfield, Mo-, Sept. s5.-The
smallpox agitation here continues.
Most Of the leading doctors Of the city
have made written statements that the
disease has been in Springfield for
several weeks. Already 90 cases have
been Officially reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
CAMPAIGN LITERATURE.
Messrs. johnson and Cook VIII Supply the
Democratic Press with Signed Ar
ticles by Party Leaders,

Chicago, Sept. 26.-The Record to-day
says: Samuel B. Cook, who manages
the ways and means bureau Of the dem
ocratic party, has returned from trip
to Missouri. He said that Executive
Chairman johnson, Of the national
committee, would move the democratic
press bureau from P. j. Devlin's office
when he returned to Chicago, about
October s, and thereafter Mr.. johnson
and himself would supply the demo-
cratic press Of the country with cam
paign literature. When Mr.. johnson
was here recently he notified Mr.. Dew.
lin that his services would be dispensed
with on his return. The bureau will
be established in Mr. Cooks Unity
building office. Next year a special
editor will be appointed Mr.. Cooks
intention is to supply the press with
signed articles from party leaders each
week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Txphoon Raging at Manila.

Washington, Sept. 9l.-The war de.
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Otis at Manila, OF
this date: Typhoon prevailing. Rain.
fall 4S hours, eight and two-tenths
inches. Last "a hours, six and three
tenths. Delay shipment Of volunteers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
An Earthquake Kills Hundreds.

Smyrna. Asia Minor, Sept. 2i.-Ther,
was disastrous earthquake this morn
ing at Adm, town on the Member. 81
miles southeast of this place. Hun.
dreds Of persons were killed in the val.
ley Of Menderez
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Loss Of Life Through a Boiler bursting

Pottsboro, Tex, Sept. 26.-The boiler
at Henderson and Mangus' gin, blew
up yesterday afternoon, demolishing
the building and killing Engineer
Grant Corder, Pressman Num- Steele
and boy named Jones. Miss Jones,
sister OF the boy, had both feet blown
off and a thigh broken in two places
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Cleveland, o., Sept %. "A committee
from the Street Railway Mems union
called upon Senator Hanna, who is the
president of the Cleveland City Rail-
way company. The conference was
secret. At its conclusion the men said
they had been received very courteous
ly by the senator, who admitted that
the strikers on the Big Consolidated
lines had grievances which should have
been adjusted, and would have been
adjusted if they had worked for his
company. 1t was denied that demand
had been made for the recognition Of
the union on the senator's road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

The annual reunion Of the United
Confederate Veterans Of Missouri will
open at Clinton September IS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Fatal Collision.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. Elm a
collision at Colfax, Ind, at $50 o'clock
last night, Daniel Campbell, Big Four
fireman, and g. W. Draa, brakeman
on the same train, both Of this city,
were killed outright. Engineer Ryan
jumped in time to save his life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

A dozen of the leading druggists Of
Kansas City, Mo-, were arrested for
selling liquor without the county IL
cense.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

tions in steam and electrical power. Now San Francisco and Puget Sound can communicate with Washington more readily than could Baltimore in the first third of the present century. And for all all practical purposes of govern ment thsy are nearer the capital thanwas the monumental city before Morse's distance annihilating ;n- vention; and Manila is nearer than New York then was. Now re- presentative from Puget Sound reaches congress quicker than could one from Massachusetts Bay and his every vote is known y his con stitutents within a few hours after 1t was cast, while the early repre- sentatives of New Engllnc cast their official ballot upon mates ot which their constituents were ignorant for week or more after ward. In the great republic now the public servant IS more closely under he eye of the people than in the small republics of ancient times. Consequently subversion of the lib critics of the people is impossible, and the central government yields safely, naturally aud justly de gree ol power which the founders of the republic thought utterly impossible without absolute ruin to democratic institutions.
 But there are a few people who echo the old cry of danger to the republic. Whatever reason there fore one hund ed years ago, such reason no longer exists.
The oasis., 1899-11-04
WHO IS AT FAuLrs

The following from the Demo- crat of Woodland, Sal contains 50 many grains Of truth that it is worthy of a place in the columns ot every country newspaper: When newspaper or anybody connected with it is in need of a sack of flour, a box oi fruit or any article to be found in a dry goods or hardware store, they buy 1t at pl ices fixe l by the local dealer and without any effort to dicker for special rates People would ridi- cule them il they were to invite sealed bids When measlv little job ol printing is to he done there are some people who think that the newspapers ought to be required to bid against each other for it. They hold to these views not with standing the fact that the material evidence is before them that the newspapers do more effective work for the communities, distribute more money among the trades people and receive less return for the money invested than any other business in the country. "-Globe Belt.
 Who is at fault9 Why some of the printers themselves. We have known publishing printers who would go around and ask "a chance to put in bid" when they knew a small job of work was con- templated. It is this continual cheapening of themselves which causes printers and newspaper men'to receive so little considera- ton.
 If the newspaper men and print CTS of Arizona would get together, adopt fair scale of prices and live up to it. they would have more weight and influence, and make more money. Eut they ca mot do it; because so many of them have been backed into business by Jim Grow politicians, to wreck out spite upon someone else.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

A PORTION of the press of Mex ico continue to hound Vice-presi- dent Mariscal for his compliment ary speech in response to q toast at the recent banquet in his honor at Chicago, ill which he expressed an honest sentiment with regard to the attitude, and it's effect, of the American republic at the time of the French intervention. Even had Sefor Mariscal strained the truth a bit his critics should con cede him some latitude. and omit the fuss they are making at his having gracefully done a graceful act.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

BRITISH victories ill South Africa are turning ont like General Me Clellan's victories when ne fought the Army of the Potomac against General Iee-dearly bought and of no account when won.
The oasis., 1899-11-04
HOW worlp Yor DO Ire yonse

The self appointed republican Redeemer of Nogales, like the To Yly Nazarine, is being crucified to the cross with a thief on either hand. Phoenix Gazette.
 How would you cruelty one, John, except upon a cross' Would you do it in frying pam
The oasis., 1899-11-04

THE Arizona Gazette seems to bave someone or more in Nogales written down in its s. A. book. Is it the crowd who took Dunbar for a sucker and tried to give him the Vidette, with cash bonus beside?
The oasis., 1899-11-04

WHEN all order for any kind of machinery has to wait from six weeks to six months for the machine shop aud foundry to turn it out, with all hands working over time, times must be pretty good, work abundant and wages high. Did such a condition of affairs ever occur under a demo cratic administration?
The oasis., 1899-11-04

THE Associated Press cores pondent at Austin, Texas, more han one thousand miles distant from the scene of hostilities, con tinucs 10 grind out news of the Yaqui war. He has a brilliant imagi.....lion.
The oasis., 1899-11-04
A GENTLEMAN well posted upon

A GENTLEMAN well posted upon the situation at Naco-a well known business man has informed THE OASIS that in his belief much of the trouble over there is due 10 the carelessness of the principal cattle owners in the selection of their vaqueros. The gentleman quoted says that tough citizens Of all nationalities Mexicans, Amer jeans and others-are given em- ployment without question, when instead good, law abiding men can be secured, who would do the work just as we'll and would not be con tinually precipitating difficulties. If that is where the responsibility lies the gentlemen primarily at fault should take note and correct their policy.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

IN THE war with the Boers Great Britain has not "bit off more than she can chew" but she has taken to masticate in a very large and tough "quid.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

PERHAPS MT Spald-ng - the assistant secretary of the treasury made his recently published ruling about people wearing cloth ing across the line and evading dnty upon an ex parte and falsi- fed statement of facts.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

THE man who mixed abalone shell filings with the sugar he sold had no idea it would be charged against him so far away and after so many years.
The oasis., 1899-11-04

ExcELI.ENcE of the Nogales schools has already caused several families to make their homes in Nogales, and THE OASIS knows more of them.
The oasis., 1899-11-04
OFFICIAL PAPER OF NodALEs, ARIZONA,

THE Shamrock has gone home, and the ardent hopes of her owner are as badly shattered as had his yacht sunk on real ock.
The oasis., 1899-11-04
DON'T fail to read THE OASIS

DON'T fail to read THE OASIS next week, as some very intere,t- ing reading will appear in its col
 umns. To say anything more now would be d violation of con hdeuce, which is inadmissable, however we are at liberty to state that the long drawn agony in public matters at Nogales is approaching an end, and that truth, right and justice wilt prevail
The oasis., 1899-11-04
AN OLD AND WORN OUT CRY.

imperialists' as they are pleased to call themselves, make a great cry over the danger to republican in- stitutions which they assent will ensue from system by which the government at Washington shall control far distant dependencies. They are but repeating an old and worn out cry which has been raised at every advance in authority and responsibility made by the general government since the constitution was framed.
 At the time the constitution was drafted by the convention which gave it shape and form, the creators of the republic were entering upon a new experiment in civil govern ment There had been other re- publics in other lands and centur- ies but they had invariably term mated in monarchies-save Tn one or two isolated cases where tue ter ritory governed was small and pop ulation limited. In the great re- publics, as they waxed ill strength and power, and yielded to the natural tendency of growth and ex- pansion, there had always come a time when the central government was so far removed from the people that public servants ceased to feel their responsibility to those they represented and felt more quickly the influence ot authority above them. Tn such situations those who reached power were enabled to retain it permanently before the the people were aware ot what was tIanspiring. With those fatal ex- amples ol the earlier republics be- fore them the fathers set about the problem ol framing a republic which should be shielded from any su, dangers. Their plan vas to make the central government weak and the states strong. They pre- ferred small republic, with weak powers to z great one which would inevitably drift into despotlsm. Hence they opposed strenuously every effort to expand the con i sequence and power Of the general government; and every expansion of territory was bitterly opposed by party taking its inspiration from the theorists who recalled with continued alarm the fates of the Grecian and Roman republics. h spite of those theorists the country did expand and the power and authority of the general govern have increased beyond pont which the most earnest advocates of loose construction of the of the constitution would have dared to ask to go; and yet the liberties of the people are jus, as cure, and there is no nor danger of despotism than there was i'll the time ol Jefferson.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06
DEATH OF
THOMSON
Pennsylvania Railroad President a
Victim of Indigestion,
HIS DEATH WHOLLY UNEXPECTED

He Had Been Confined to HIS Bed since
His Recent Tour OF fInspection-Near-
ly Forty Years I'm the Pennsylvania
Railroad Service.
Philadelphia, June 6.-Frank Thom-
son, president Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, died at 1880 o'clock
last evening at his home at Merton,
few miles out OF the city. Mr.. Thorn
son had been IN about two weeks. He
returned to his home on May 20 from
a tour Of inspection, which he, with
other officials Of the company, had
made over the main and leased lines
of the Pennsylvania railroad system.
The trip had occupied about a week.
Upon his return home he was suffer
ing from acute indigestion, and at once
took to his bed and placed himself in
the hands of his physician. Mr.. Thorn
son had enjoyed extraordinary good
health and his relatives and friends
believed he would soon rally and re-
cover from his indisposition. His death
was rather sudden and was wholly un-
expected. Mr.. Thomson was 5S years
OF age, and since he reached the age
of 16 years had been in the service
Of the great railroad company of which
he had been the head during the last
two years of his life, he having sue
ceeded to the presidency in 1897, upon
the death of George B. Roberts.
In the early years of his service pro-
motions came rapidly to Frank Thom-
son, and as responsibilities became
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06
Foreman burned by Gas.

George W. Thomas, inside foreman of the
Gilberton cOlliery, was severely burned about
the hands and less severely about the neck
and face by an explosion of gas in the mines
at about noon yesterday. A number of
miners were engaged in robbing pillars be-
tween the second and third lifts when there
were rushes of air which made
them fearful that an explosion had
occurred somewhere in the mines. They
quit work. Thomas went in the workings to
investigate and returned along the gangway
when an explosion occurred. Thomas threw
himself into the ditch and probably saved
himself from fatal burns. After the force of
the explosion had subsided Thomas regained
his feet and hurried to the bottom of the
shaft. 1t is believed that gas accumulated in
old workings where air currents were cut of
by falls. The explosion occurred quite dis
tance beyond the point where Thomas was
burned, and he received what miners call
the tail end of it,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

A birthday party was rendered Mabel
Reese, at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mis-. F. G. Reese last evening, in honor of
her eighth anniversary. Numerous presents
were presented the little hostess who returned
the compliments by serving refreshments to
the guests. Those present were Eva, Harry,
Howard, Eddie and Tamson Book, Jennie
and David Reeves, Berdella Anstock, Carrie
Bees, Lydie Parrott, Eleanore and Gertie
Miles, Ruth Davis. Mamie Whitman, Helen
and Ralph Sherman, Anna. Willie and Archie
Straughn. Helen Davis, Ellen Brown, Mamie
and Joe Raytkiewicz, Mabel, Sadie, James,
Harold ana John Reese, Grace Hess, John
and Charles Humble, Rue Frances, ofShamO-
kin Willie Davis, Algy Brown, Bert.
Wildes, Harry Harmon and Harry Keithan
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

L 1
constantly heavier he met them and
carried them, and was rewarded with
increasing rewards. AS general man
ager he introduced notable reforms in
the administration, management and
maintenance of the road, and the same
spirit characterized his career as vice
president and president.
He developed the high grade Of dis
cipline which marks the administra-
tion of the Pennsylvania railroad in
every department, and a widely diff
ferent talent was shown in the diplo-
matte and delicate relations with other
trunk lines and systems when he was
second vice president. His many
sidedness" is shown also by his works
left in the superior standard of equip
ment, the adoption of the block sig
nal system and other safety appliances,
the building of picturesque stations,
the standard track and solid roadbed,
Since his youth Mr.. Thomson was
noted for his tact and ability to win
the regard of all with whom he came
in contact. He had always loyal sup
port from his employees and co-work-
ers. During the term of the late Presi-
dent George b. Roberts he was re-
garded as the diplomat of the system,
and trying and vexatious questions
were deftly and satisfactorily settled
by Mr.. Thomson. He had a wide ac-
quaintance among the public men of
this country, and perhaps no other
American was so widely known among
foreign men of affairs.
Mr.. Thomson was one Of the most
popular men of prominence in Phila-
delphia. His social life was the most
attractive side of his peculiarly at
tractive character. He was a lover of
books and patron of art, literature
and music. His beautiful home at
"Conkerhill" was a delightful resort
for his large circle of friends, and con-
tains many choice and valuable paint
ings and other works Of art.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

At o'clock this morning George Good.
head. of West Oak street, met with an
accident at West Shenandoah colliery. He
sustained a fracture of the left arm by a
collar falling upon it, DIR. ]. Pierce Roberts
was summoned to reduce the fracture.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

DIR. Stein yesterday afternoon removed a
tumor from the right side of the neck OF
John Bako with much success. The tumor
was the size Of pigeons egg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

Mstro Toushamiu sustained injuries about
the head and body by being squeezed between
bumper cars on the rock bank of the Maple
Hill colliery yesterday afternoon. DR.. Stein
was summoned to administer treatment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

]. G.. Bierman, who graduated as an
Optioan under DIR. Erkelens, of New York,
can be consulted at No. "a North White
street, Shenandoah, from Tuesday until
Saturday, the 10th inst Examination
free, 6-5-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06
Grasp Your Opportunities

As they fly past in trimmed hats for ladies
and children. Sailor hats in all colOrs. The
profit margin is so small that it does not
touch the value at all. Mrs. j. Hoffman's
millinery, 10 North Main street 6-6-5t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

Inside Foreman ]. w. Ballet, of the ELAN
gowan colliery, has housed new PeasC
piano. 1t is Of the latest colonial design, and
was purchased from the local agent. M
O'Neill.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

For sale. Work single and double, any pur-
pose. Won't shy at cars. Owner has no
further use for them. Apply to Sol. Haak,
ll6 South Main street. 5-3l-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.


Chicken soup, free. tonight. Fish cakes
tomorrow morning
HENTZ's.
Mock turtle soup, free, tonight. Special
lunch tomorrow morning.
WEEKS.
Bean soup, free, tonight. Cold lunch, o 10
IL a. IN.
KENDRICK HOUSE.
Bean soup will be served, free, to all pa.
irons tonight,
POOLER's.
Cold lunch tonight. The largest and cool
est glass of beer in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06
Summer
Underwear.

Gents French Balbriggan
shirts or drawers at 25c.
We also carry Egyptian
Combed Yarn, loose or
glove fitting. Another
nice assortment of silk
summer weight under
wear. Our prices are
popular.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

Orange water ice and vanilla ice cream de-
livered daily. At Scheiders bakery, "a East
Centre street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

Everybody is pleased with our improved
Clipped dry beef At E. c. Brobsts, corner
Jardin and Centre streets. 65-lm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-06-06

Strawberry and chocolate ice cream de-
livered daily. At Scheiders bakery, 27 East
Centre street, If