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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-18
THE sprLL or TuE MisrLEroE.

Among the Celtic natiuns the mistle-
toe was an object of veneration, and at
the festival of the winter solstice the
Prince OF the Druds himself cut
bough Of IT, The people were assem-
bled and then were led to the woods BY
~e priests. who drove in advance OF
the company two snow white bullocks.
when the oak tree was found which
bore the mistletoe. the plant was cut
with golden sickle. and the bnllocks
were sacrificed.
At present u Is the CUSTOM for the
young men Go carry out the doctrine
taught by the Scandinavian myth anc
print "A srnacking kiss ON the lips OF any
maiden ,thoughiless enough. 30 stapd
beneath the suspended mis- uetoe boueh.
But for every such kiss one of the
white berries OF the mistletoe mast be
removed. and when al the berries have
been kissed away the spell IL broken. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-18

The remains OF al the wars Of Rus
sia since Peter the Great lie in q memo
ual chapel built on one of the islands
oC The NotA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-18

The oldest existing church in New
Hampshire II the CONGREGATIONAL a.
Hampton. which was organized N Au~'
gust, i65S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
The Anti's Whoa. !"

The following comprehensive and
expressive resolutions were adopted
by the Jefferson county Republicans:
Resolved, That we have no occasion
to ''view with alarm" as the Dem.
ocracy is so prone to do, the financial
and industrial conditions OF our coun.
try, all the doleful predictions Of
financial, moral and social ruin hay-
ing come to naught, and Republic
can administration, headed by the
advance agent Of prosperity, William
Mckinley, having brought about such
a marvellous and happy change in af-
fairs, that we are enabled to "point
with pride" to the resultant effects of
wise policies and restored confidence,
and rejoice that our currency is not
debased; our national credit is unim.
paired; that plentiful and ever-in.
creaslng quantities Of gold circulate
side by side with an abundance Of
silver dollars made as good as gold
The world over; that the furnace doors
are open and the mill wheels flying,
while the products Of field and pas
ture are in demand at remunerative
prices, and the "yast army OF the I'M
employed" has either rolled up its
sleeves and gone to work or is hiding
out for fear Of striking job.
Resolved, That as the various par
ties and odds and ends Of parties in
opposition to the Republican party
are chasing from pillar to post in the
effort to find an issue upon which to
60 before the people with some faint
show Of success we recommend that
they come together as one, call them
selves the Anli-Republican party, re-
solve that they are against anything
and everything that has been done,
is being done and will be done and
adopt as their platform the one ex-
pressive and comprehensive word,
"Whoanl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Kansas Stands High.

The New York Evening Post, which
has always been severe critic OF the
West on financial matters, sees good
things in Kansas. 1t says: Western
farm mortgages have a bad name
with some easter investors, who put
their money into them without max
ing proper investigation as to the
character Of the security. The great
trouble in almost ali such cases was
gross recklessnes on the part Of those
furnishing the eastern capital, ag-
gravsied in some instances by dis
honesty, as well as recklessness, on
the part Of those who placed the
money in the West. But shrewd
in the upper Mississippi
valley region know that there is no
safer investment for money than
on farms in the best agri-
cultural districts Of such. states as
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa,
eastern Kansas and eastern
Nebraska. We have heard one case
where a fortune Of two million dol
ars, made in manufacturing in
western state, has for years been in
rested almost exclusively in a host Of
mortgages upon farms in such dis
riots as we have mentioned, and
here has never been single foreclos.
ire, while delay in the payment Of in.
crest occurs in only an infnitesimal
Of cases. The chief COM
liant Of the holder Of these mort.
ages is that the rate Of interest is
teadily falling, and that the farmers
re paying off the principal too fast.
indeed, the farmers in that part OF
he country are coming to insist upon
clause in the contract by which
800, or any multiple thereof
lay be paid when the interest falls
ne annually, so that they may clear
P the obligation, If all goes well and
ley feel disposed, in a comparative.
short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
MURDERED AT LOWELL, KAN.
Two Young Men Camped for the Night
and One Ia Robbed and Kiiled--Hls
Companion Arrested.

Galena, Kan, July 15.-Another hor.
rible murder occurred at Shoal creek
last night, near Lowell three miles
southeast of this city. John b. Pervis
and a companion named Nose Locke,
with a team and wagon, started late
yesterday evening to Miami, |. T., and
camped at Lowell for the night.
About u O'Clock Locke walked back
to Galena, hunted up the officials and
told them that he had been awakened
by shots and the groaning Of his COM
panion. He claimed that two ne
groes committed the murder and
robbed Pervis Of S1s all he possessed,
and that they had robbed him of $3.50
while he was sleeping. When the
officials arrived at the scene they found
Pervis dead with a bullet hole in the
corner Of the left eye, one in the fore
head, one to the right Of the navel and
one in the left breast, in the region of
his heart. Both horses were found
loose in Galena. There is a great diff
ference in opinion regarding the muir
der, and many believe Locke to be the
guilty one, from recent evidence. He
was arrested and is being held for the
charge. No clew as yet to the negroes
has been obtained,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
WILL MAKE NO SPEECHES.
Friends Of the President Say That In 1909
He VIII Adhere to the Plan Fol-
Lowed by Him In 1896.

Washington, July lS.-Friends of the
president are already quietly discussing
plans of the campaign next year. They
agree in the opinion that Mr.. Mckinley
VIZ make no speeches. In 1896 the ma
tional committee had some experience
with the presidents ideas of the pro-
prieties of campaigning. When Bryan
began his tour Of the country and
seemed to be arousing the most intense
enthusiasm the republican executive
committee held meeting and visited
Canton in body for the purpose of in
ducing Maj. Mckinley, if possible, to
take the stump. The candidate lis
tened to the statements and arguments
and then decided emphatically in the
negative. Nothing could make him
change his decision, and SO the dele
cations were brought to him, After
he has been renominated next year IL
is said that the president will not de-
liver single political speech or travel
in any direction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
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A Tribute to Kansas,

The American, published at Manila
May 20, pays the following tribute to
the Kansas regiment:
"No regiment has rendered more
conspicuous and gallant servicein the
campaign, beginning February 4th,
than the now famous Twentieth Kan.
sas volunteer infantry. Continuously
on the firing line since the opening Of
hostilities the regiment is now in the
thickest Of the fray at San Fernando.
The details Of the wonderful work OF
the volunteers from the sunhower
state needs no repetition at this time.
The charge Of the three hundred Feb.
9TH, the brilliant advance against
C2loocan, the series OF severe engage
ments in the advance of Maldlos, the
glorious exploit at Calumpit where
Colonel Funston led a band across
the Rio Grande river and made posi-
Bile the taking Of the strongest posi-
ton yet encountered, the march to
San Fernando, all has been told with
infinite credit to the Kansans and
their gallant leaders. Side by side
with the Third artillery and 4th
Montana, the Kansas regiment has
fought Its way into the hearts Of the
American people and earned a con-
spicuous place in the country's his
tory. The promotion Of Colonel Fun
ton was deserving tribute to gal
liant, fearless and capable leader
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
DEWEY ARRIVES AT SUEz.
The United States Cruiser Olympia Quar-
antined at the Cunal--Admiral
Dewey In Good Health.

Suez, July lS.-The United States
cruiser Olympia, with Admiral Dewey
on board, has arrived here. The ad-
miral said he was in very good health
and he appeared to be in excellent con-
dition, which was also the case with
his officers and men. Most of them
have suffered with malarial fever, but
have now quite recovered. The Olym-
pia has been quarantined, no direct
communication with the shore being
allowed. Consequently the representa-
tive here Of the Associated press was
only able to converse with the admiral
from launch alongside the cruiser.
After passing through the canal the
Olympia will call at Trieste. There
after the admirals plans are uncertain.
Possibly he will go to Gibraltar and
thence to New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1899.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
-
For Judge Eighth Judicial District,
0. L, MOORE
Of Dickinson county.
Republican County Convention.

A delegate convention Of the Republican
Of Dickinson county will be held In tn,
Court House in the city OF Abilene, Kansas
on Saturday, August IL, ut p, m, for tn,
purpose Of nominating u candidate for eacl
OF the following offices to be filled at thu
November election, 1890.
One candidate for Sheriff
One candidate for Treasurer
One candidate for County Clerk
One candidate for Register of Deeds.
One candidate for Surveyor.
Ono candidate for Coroner.
Two Trustees county high school,
County Commissioner, First district.
Primaries for the selection OF delegates tc
said county convention will be held from 4
to 0 p, m, In the several voting precincts on
Thursday, August n,
The basis of representation shall be one
delegate for each 70 votes or fraction Of 1O
votes and over Gust for the Republican can
ddato for secretary Of state at the fal cleo.
ton Of 1893, and one delegate at large fol
each precinct, emitting the several precincts
to the following representatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

"The West, when she was poor,
mortgaged.ridden and panic-stricken
few years ago, started the agitation
in behalf Of a deprecated currency"
premises the Macon (Ga) Telegraph
Dem.). "The South was doing
pretty well then, but she joined hands
with the West. A mighty effort was
made in 1896 and a great disappoint.
ment befell them. Two years later
what did we seeP The West going
back and dividing again upon old
lines, returning to the senate Re.
publican majority such as has not
been known since reconstruction
days. The South alone is standing
with Mr.. Bryan for a theory repud-
lated by the section that warmed it
into life" In other words the Join.
ing hands talk was all buncomb, Just
as the Republican papers Of the north
said it was.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Says the Minneapolis Messenger
"The next issue will be for the gov
eminent or against the government,
and on that issue q whole lot of Pop
ulists will vote with the Republicans
to sustain the government. There
are hundreds Of Populists in Dickinson
county Who will do that very thing.
They have voted the Populist ticket
because they honestly believed that
some wrongs Of government could be
righted by that party but when it
comes to a direct question Of national
honor they are with the stars and
stripes every time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
Before the Republican county

Before the Republican county con-
vention in Atchison county Congress.
man Bailey laid down his platform in
a speech as follows: 81 am going
down to Washington to vote to uphold
the hands Of President Mckinley in
defending the American flag wher-
ever it has been placed. The peo-
pie Of Kansas made no mistake when
they elected Mr.. Bailey as congress
.at.large.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
The Kansas Volunteers.

On, Kansas is the country
Under Plenty's teeming horn,
Where they raise the finest apples
And they raise the finest corn.
And the people raise Gehenna,
And the cyclone raises steers,
But the choicest OF her raisin's
Are the Kansas Volunteers.
Though the tropics may be thirsty,
And the heat be fierce as hate.
Still they're nothing to the rigors
Ola prohibition state;
And cyclone or a torrent
Or a scrimmage has no fears
For the sons Of squatter Soy'reigns
Like the Kansas Volunteers.
In the face Of rebel volleys,
With their rifles on their logs,
Sure they swan the Marialo
Like the school Of Kansas frogs;
Then they crossed the Rio 0rande
And they caught EN- by the ears,
Twenty rivers couldn't stop EN-
Not the Kansas Volunteers.
So we doff our hats to Kansas,
For we know her heart Is right;
She has fifty ways OF voting,
But a single way to fight.
And her boys have won the honors,
So well give them treble cheers:
Three times three for little Funston
And his Kansas Volunteers.
IN. Y Times
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

One by one the truly great men Of
our country pass away. Mr.. James
Bradt, Of Mendon, the champion pie
eater Of Michigan, passed away Satur-
day evening and Captain Nichols Of
Kentucky, who proudly boasts that
be has been drunk for forty years, is
reported to be in extremis. Fortu-
nately, however, ex-senator William
Alfred PETER, the great American
whiskered statesman, is in fairly good
health, albeit somewhat enfeebled bs
his diversified party-jumping in the
past six months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20


We hope Boston, the reputed CEN
ter Of learning and culture, will ap-
preciate the donation Of $1,000 by a
Kansas Popalist's wife, Mrs. c. B.
Hoffman, to found college in that
city. Downtrodden and serfs though
we are out here In Kansas 1--WE know
we are downtrodden and serfs because
Mrs. Hoffman's husband has frequent
ly told us SO in his speeches) yet we
are willing to assist the etfete east
toward the light. When Boston gets
its education it may thank Kansas
for it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
-. - -
Promotions In Twentieth Kansaa,

Topeka, Kan, July IS. Col. Metcalf,
of the Twentieth Kansas at Manila,
has cabled Gov. Stanley recommends
lions for the following promotions;
Charles !. Martin, to be major, vice
William II. Bishop; Edgar Frey, cap
tain, vice Martin; Robert Parker,
first lieutenant, vice Frey; John Dem
ing, second lieutenant, vice Parker;
Harry Shidler, captain, vice Oscar
Craig; John Hirsch, second lieutenant,
vice Fred r. Dodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Wichita Eagle: One Of the stories
Coghlan told at Winfield is a jewel
Dewey sailed into Manila harbor,
fought his battle and then cut the
cable. The English admiral wanted
to help him, but didn't dare. But he
thought that Dewey might take a
hint. So the English admiral sailed
over to Dewey and said "Ah, | see
you have cut cable" "Yes,' an
swered Dewey. (Which onepn asked
the innocent English admiral. And
then Dewey, knowing for the first
time that there were two cables,
rustled back, grappled for the second
cable and cut ID also.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The Democrats and Pop conference
committee Of Saline county Saturday
agreed on a fusion Of forces for the
fall campaign. The Pops get out Of
the deal, treasurer, county clerk and
sheriff. The Democrats get register
Of deeds and commissioner. The
county convention (delegate) is to be
held Sept. 2S, and the primaries Sept.
Is. Such is "reform" in Saline!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

There is man up in the Sixth dis
trict, says the lola Register, who is a
Republican but who has always been
against a. H. Ellis for congress. The
man was witness once in a case in
which Ellis was counsel for the other
side. The question at issue was
whether certain sheep were scabby
and the man testified that they we're.
When asked how he knew they were
he said he had examined them through
a telescope. In his very oilest and
most deferential voice Mr.. Ellis sug.
gested, "You mean telephone, do
you notp" "Oh, Of course, excuse
me-" the man replied. Somebody
guyed him after court adjourned and
be has never liked Ellis very well
since.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
RAILWAY STATISTICS
Interesting Report Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
BANKS MUST STOP AFFIXING STAMPS
Commissioner Wilson Says That Draw ers
Of Checks Must affix the War Revenue
Stamp-Protection for Veterans
Total Enlistments Up to Date.

Washington, July 15.-The report oil
railway statistics for the year 1895
compiled by the interstate commerce
commission and made public yesterday
shows that Ii roads went into the
hands of receivers, against 45 taken
out, while the mileage of receiver
ship roads was reduced by 6,ll6 miles
operated and 5, 1873 miles owned There
was decrease in the capital stock
Of the roads in receivers hands of,$22l,
ss7,239. The aggregate mileage of rail
ways on June 30, 1898, was 241, $50 an
increase Of 4,0Ss miles. The total num-
Der OF railway corporations in the
United States was 2,047 The total of
railway employees was S74, 55s. an in
crease Of 81, Osa. An interesting feature
is wage summary compiled from over
80 per cent. of the total employees
They were paid in wages S495, O55, 61S
an increase for the year Of S29, 454, 031
This sum represented 6o.52 per cent. Of
the total operating expenses.
The total number of passengers car
ried was sol, OG6, 6Sl, an increase OF H.
GEL, 43S. The total number of tons of
freight carried one mile, per mile of
line, was 617,SlO, which was greater by
1913 tons than the previous year The
total number of casualties for the year
was 47,741. The aggregate killed was
$3.50, and injured 4O,sSs. OF railway
employees 95s were killed and sri, 76l
injured. The passengers killed were
I'll, and injured 2,945. The total num-
Der of persons killed other than pas
sengers and employees was 1850, and
injured 6,176, This incIldes persons
classed as trespassers, tramps and the
like. One passenger was killed for
every 2,267, 270 carried, and one in
jured for every no. al. One out of
every AL employees was killed, and one
out OF every "a was injured.
BANKS MUST STOP Affirming STAMPS.
Washington, July l5.-Commissioner
Wilson, Of the internal revenue depart
ment, has issued circular absolutely
prohibiting banks from aitxing stamps
to checks unstamped when presented
and requiring them to return the same
to the drawers. This action was taken
upon information that certain banks
had adopted the practice of not reouir-
ing stamps, as an advertisement to Sc
cure patronage as against rival banks.
PROTECTION FOR VETERANS.
Washington, July l5.-In accordance
with instructions from the postmaster
general circular letter has been sent
to postmasters Of the first and second
classes directing that whenever action
is contemplated looking to the removal
of sailor or soldier of the civil or
Spanish war, all the facts in the case
are to be communicated to Washington
before action is taken. This is in ac-
cordance with the direction of the
president.
TOTAL ENLIsrMENrs UP TO DATE.
Washington, July l5.-The reports
from the recruiting stations show that
SlS men were enlisted for the new regi-
ments Thursday, making total Of
LIZA since the recruiting began.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The Colorado City Chronicle tells
the truth about that illumination Of
Pixies Peak "The illumination OF
Pixies Peak on last Monday evening
was not what it had been cracked up
to be. Its failure to illuminate the
heavens as the people had anticipated
was probably no fault Of the promot-
ers Of the scheme, as everything was
done that had been previously plan
ned for the occasion. Those who
stayed awake to witness the display
could occasionally see a dim light
peering from the summit Of the IA
nous peak and pronounced it fail
ure, but those in charge and on top
say 1t was grand success. The
heavy clouds that Rugged the peak
all that evening were responsible for
the poor display. Another attempt
at illumination will be made IN the
near future"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

We have searched unavailingly
through the columns Of our Populist
and Democratic exchanges for news
OF the reduction in insurance rates in
Kansas Of about 20 per cent under
Republican management. This is an
item Of general information that
should not be overlooked by our
usually enterprising contemporaries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Frank McGrath, who was the first
state president Of the Farmers ALI.
ance, wants the Republican nomina.
tion for sheriff in Mitchell county. II
he can count the votes in advance as
well as he could in 1890 he knows
now whetheror not he will be selected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20
Kansas Boys Criticize 0tis,

Abilene, Kan. July Many letters
arrived yesterday from Manila, the first
in six weeks. They were written about
May 2S-2S, and show that the soldiers
were very tired Of being on the firing
line. Much complaint is expressed be-
cause Gen. Otis kept the volunteers in
the field while the regulars remained
in camp, the boys thinking it showed
an unfair discrimination. Most Of the
boys say they are anxious to come
home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The News is Of the opinion that
SANKEY'S administration is a failure
and that dwellings and Leedy's
we're brilliant successes. 1t is hardly
worth while arguing with paper
that has no better Judgment than
TINT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Washington, July is. The United
States district attorney at Jackson
vile, Fla, has been warned from
Washington to beware of filibustering
expeditions from the Florida coast
against Honduras, Nicaragua and
other Central American countries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

Topeka, Kan, July 1S.-Attorney
General GODDARD holds that Dr. W. b.
Swan is the legally elected secretary Of
the state board Of health and instructs
the auditor and treasurer to recognize
him as such officer. This disposes Of
DR.. II. Y. Gill, who is still attempting
to hold office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The millenenial kingdom seems
likely to catch its Dickinson county
prophet unawares and possibly ia
such situation that be cannot put
on bis white robes at short notice
and join the procession skyward.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

With all the arrangements fol-
bringing home the Goth in a body
one grand reception at central point
should not be forgotten, Kansas
wants TO SEES the boys march in one
body before the regiment is dis.
banded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

The report that the l2-toot corn
stalks are spliced in order to make a
good showing is rank and unequiv.
ccal ialsehood invented by the Octo.
pus in order to injure Kansas credit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

In the grand catch as catch can tus.
sic between the government and the
newspaper correspondents the govern
ment likely to win out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

MIR. Bryan's latest joke is that the
road up Pixies Peak is 16 feet TO l..
He should furnish Diagrams it l6
up to ! forward or vice versap Had
he walked he would have declared 1t
the former.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-20

There never yet was war the
management Of which was not better
understood by the newspapers than
the generals. Why not let the cor.
respondents run a campaign some
.;,,,