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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
THE BATTLESHIP MAINE.


Meriden, Conn, Nov. 6.-The follow
ing cable from Havana, Cuba, was re-
ceived here from Francis Atwater,
financial secretary of the Red Cross in
Cuba
have just learned from well know detect
i've that he is hot on the trail Of the villains who
blew up the battleship Maine in Havana harbor,
the wreck Of which | can see as | send this dis
patch. One Of the SC oundrels according to my
information, claims he has not been treated
riaht. He offers now to turn state'sevidence il
he Is paid $1,000 to 10000, so that he can live
in seclusion in some foreign country the re-
malnder Of his life, as he well knows that in
Cuba or the United States he never would be
allowed to live an hour when 1t Is known that
he is one Of the dastardly towards who caused
the loss Of so many lives. He claims there
were seven or eight in the plot, some of them
now being In the United States and the Others
here.-Francis Atwater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
The Iowa TroOps DELAYED.

Denver, COL, Nov. 6.-The first two
sections bearing eastward from the
coast the Fifty-frst Iowa volunteers
arrived here yesterday m orning over
the Union Pacific from Cheyenne, Wyo.
The report that the third section had
been wrecked near Evanston, Wyo.,
proves to have been incorrect. How
ever, train carrying a contingent
from the Forty-second United States
volunteer infantry, en- route to the
Philippines, was derailed near Echo
canyon over the Wyoming line in Utah.
This wreck was encountered by the
third section of the Iowa volunteers,
compelling them to return to Ogden,
Utah, in order to take another route
into Denver. This delay will lay out
the Iowa troops from Is to 30 hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
THE IOWA VOLUNTEERS.
The Fifty-Firs Regiment Receives a Warm
Welcome at Council Biuffs-The
Parade and Banquet.

Council Bluffs Ia Nov 1.-THE
Fifty-6rst Iowa volunteers returned IN
their native state Yesterday after serv.
Ice in the Philippines and received n
welcome in this city that warmed their
hearts. A crowd Of fully & 900 people
flocked hither from all parts Of the
state IN ioin in tBe oroet;nn no erst
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Prediction About the Ohio Election.

Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-The most signifl-
cant development in the Ohio campaign
is the prediction made by ex-Gov.
Charles Foster, who has been speaking
throughout the state for the republican
ticket. He estimates the total vote of
the state at $4,000, of which Nash
(rep.) will get not less than 485, 900,
Mclean dem. not more that 100000
and Jones (non-partisan) and all others
will divide the remainder. But after
giving the above figures on Nash and
Mclean, Mr.. Foster said there was a
strong probability that Jones would
cut down this estimate on the leading
candidates, but if he did three-fourths
of the cutting would be on the Mclean
vote,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Ludlow Coming from Havana,

Washington, Nov. 6.-Brig. Gen.
Ludlow, governor of the city Of Ha.
vana, cabled to-day to the war depart
ment, stating that he would leave for
Washington to-day, and asked that ar.
rangements be made to avoid detention
in quarantine in New York. The com.
ing of Gen. Ludlow at this time is un-
derstood to involve more than usual
interest and is likely to have consider.
able bearing on the question of ap.
pointing civil governor for Cuba, or
successor to Gen. Brooke as military
governor,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
The Crock Warrant Case

Muskogee, |. T., Nov. THE Creek
warrant case, representing a S95, 900
steal, was taken up yesterday in the
United States court at this place by
the trying of W. H. Warth, ex-cashier
of the First National bank, and in
which steal there has already been sent
to the penitentiary James Egan, a mer-
chant, and Ellis B. Childers, ex-treas-
urer of the Creek nation. +. NJ. Davis,
q wealthy merchant, and s. B. Gala
han are also to be tried. These are
very important cases and thousands of
dollars have been spent in the prose-
cution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
l., A, w, Consul Mt Paris,

New York, Nov. 6.-Paul 0eker, o,
Paris, who is on his way of California
has accepted the Office of l.. A. W. con
sui for France. Mr.. Oeker will make
arrangements for visiting American
wheelmen to the Paris exposition next
year. Permanent quarters will be
made at the International club build
ing, where its members visiting Paris
will be given every convenience. Mr..
0eker will establish bureau Of CORE
spondence and will supply information
to those who contemplate making the
trip next year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
The LaM Rail Laid.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. "A special to
the Bee from Fort Dodge, Ia, says: The
last rail on the Fort Dodge & Omaha
railway was laid yesterday morning
near Wall Lake and the main line Of
the road running from this city to
Council Bluffs is now complete. No
ceremony attended the laying Of the
rail, but the feat was heralded with de-
light by all concerned. Trains are
now running from Fort Dodge to Rock
well City and from Council Bluffs to
Denison and it is thought that by the
end Of the week freight service will be
inaugurated between here and Omaha
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
OUR SICK SOLDIERS.


1
San Francisco, Nov 6.-The Ex-
aminer says that the most sensational
report Of military board of inquiry
ever sent to the war department from
this city was forwarded to Washington
from the headquarters of Maj. Gen.
Shafter a few days ago. The docu-
ment consists Of nearly 100 typewriter
pages and contains the severest kind
of criticism of the methods employed
by officers in charge of the sick soldiers
who returned from the Philippines on
the transports Tartar and Newport on
October 10.
Upon Maj. Rafter, the surgeon of the
Twentieth Kansas volunteers, who
came back on the Tartar, the heaviest
censure is laid. Col. Metcalf, Of the
same regiment, who commanded the
troop ship, Gen. Funston being only
passenger, is indirectly referred to-
Many other officers are given hard
measure Of criticism, but their names
are being withheld until the war de-
partment sees fit to make known the
details of the report.
The board Of inquiry which has so
severely arraigned the transport serv-
ice was appointed by Gen. Shafter two
weeks ago at the suggestion Of Col.
Alfred G. Girard, chief surgeon in the
general hospital at the Preside. Col
Girard's desire for an investigation was
occasioned by the deplorable condition
in which he found the sick men from
the transports Tartar and Newport.
There were about 40 of them and near
ly all were suffering from dysentery.
Three men who came on these trans
ports died a few days after arrival.
They were John Fabisak and John A.
Logan, of the Fourth cavalry, and
George W. Mills, of the Twentieth
Kansas
THE REPLY OF MAI. RAFTER
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 6.--ln reference
TO the charges of the San Francisco Elk,
aminer of the ill-treatmeht of soldiers
returning home on transports Tartar
and Newport as told in Saturdays As
ISOLATED press dispatch from San
Francisco, Maj. Rafter, surgeon gen.
eral of the Twentieth, telephones the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
A Municipal Psvn,hon.

chicago Nov. IA municipal pawn.
shop, operating under law passed nv
the last legislature, was opened here
yesterday and judging from the mum.
Der OF applications for loans will be a
success The institution is operated
under state charter and loans money
at one per cent per month, instead Of
the customary five TO ten per cent. and
upwards charged by pawnbrokers
The first and chief object Of the so.
ciety as announced is 10 protect the
small chattels w
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
A Trust to Fight a Trust,

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. GA secre,
conference of window-glass manufac
turers outside Of the combine was held
here yesterday to consider the advisa'
bility of forming an independent or
ganization. 1t was practically decided
to combine their interests and capital.
ize the concern at $4,000, 900. Eight
hundred pots were represented at the
conference
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Topeka, Kan, Nov. To-day the
elections for county officers will be
held over Kansas. They bid fair to
be the quietest in years. They will
close campaign which has been prac-
tically devoid of interest, except where
local issues have been made. Morton
Albaugh, chairman of the state COM
mittee, in an interview makes a pre-
diction for republican gains basing his
statement on the general prosperous
conditions prevailing and satisfaction
with the policy of the national admin
istration. Incorporation party leaders
have made no statement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Anti-Roberts Resolutions Adoptsd

Cleveland, O., Nov. 9,--Strong anti
Roberts resolutions were adopted yes
terday by the Methodist Women's For.
eign Missionary society at the closing
session Of It's national convention. The
officers for the ensuing year are Mrs,
G. D. Foss, of Philadelphia, president,
Mrs J. I. Gracey, Of Rochester, re.
cording secretary, and Mrs II. D,
Skidmore, ef New York city, treasurer.
Appropriations were made for each Of
the II missionary districts in the United
States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Wheeler VIII Resume His Scat,

Louisville, KY, Nov. GA special 20
the Times from Nashville, Tenn, says;
Judge W. ]. Wood, Of Florence. Ala,
has received letter from Gen. Joseph
Wheeler who states that he will resume
his seat in congress when that body
meets. Gen. Wheeler does not say
when he will return from the Philip.
pines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Kanas City, Mo-, Nov. GA banquet
in honor of Gen. Funston, Gen. Met.
calf, Col. Little and other commits.
stoned officers of the Twentieth Kan.
sas regiment will be given next Friday
night by the Knife and Fork club.
Funston, Metcalf and Little promised
last night to attend. Theodore Roose.
welt, governor of New York, has been
invited as a guest and his acceptance
is confidently looked for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 7.-Gov. Tan
ner yesterday appointed W. L. Kesler
Of Kansas, trustee Of the Eastern lii
nois normal school to succeed A. H,
Jones, of Robinson, president Of the
board, who resigned to accept the posi-
ton Of pure food commissioner, made
vacant by the declination Of Theodore
8. Chapman to accept the place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Boston, Nov. There is no reason
to expect anything but the customary
republican victory. Not since 1882
have the democrats carried the state,
and last night the election of W. Muir.
ray Crane, the republican candidate
for governor, was conceded beyond the
possibility of a doubt. The legislature
also will be republican by the usual
majority, only the manufacturing cen.
ters and this city contributing to the
minority in that body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Chinese Crossing into the United States.

Fargo, N. D., Nov, 3.--United States
Marshal Haggart received word last
night that 65 more Chinese had crossed
into the United States at Portal and he
left for that place this morning to bring
them to Fargo to appear before United
States Judge Amidon. The celestials
are Of the same party of which Is came
over some time ago, IA of whom were
admitted. Another batch of nine are
now in the United States Jail here
awaiting a hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Warrensburg, NO., Nov III. L.
Huff was shot and instantly killed by
Robert Wan, about eight o'clock yes
teraay morning, at the residence Of the
latter, five miles west Of Chilhowee, in
this county. Both are prominent and
well.to-do farmers. They had not been
on good terms for some time. Wall al
leges self-defense. He came to this
city and gave himself up. He will be
examined at Holden to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Missouri rressur, statement.

Jefferson City, NO., Nov. Estate
Treasurer Pitts statement for the
month Of October shows the following:
Balance on hand September 80, 81, 54s,-
71s; receipts during the month, $751;
764 IS; disbursements during the month,
S3O5, S3o.ss; balance on hand October
81, 81, 1856, 64I So
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Fatal Explosion Of Liquid Cement.

st. Louis, Nov. IAN explosion Of
liquid cement In the basement Of the
builiing at 1901 and 1908 Washington
avenue yesterday mortally burned
four men employed BY the Roberts,
johnson 4 Rand Shoe company. The
victims are: Joe Mulconny, James
Braid, Elmer Conley and Ellis Bigger.
staff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Usage City, Kan, Nov 6-Sydney
McPhail, unmarried, aged Is years, was
accidentally killed yesterday afternoon
by No. 8, eastbound Santa Fe train.
The accident occurred within the yard
limits. He was sober and industrious.
He was employed as farm hand near
the CITY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
statement by Mayor Jouss' Manager

Toledo, o., Nov. 7..-William Cowell,
manager Of Mayor Jones' campaign,
yesterday made the following state
ment: 81 have no reason to change
the figures | have already made on the
election. We will carry the state and
elect Mayor Jones governor by plur.
atty Of $4,000 and there is no telling
how much more"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
IonlIn Minsrs short of Coal

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 6.-The prolonged
labor troubles in the Kansas coal fields
have materially affected the lead and
zinc mines Of this district. Several
mines have been unable to secure fuel
to operate the past week and the COM
ing week promises no relief. The rail-
roads have also felt the scarcity Of coal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Frost Kills Yellow Fever.

New Orleans, Nov 1.-THE report Of
frost throughout the country con.
tiguous to New Orleans has practically
wound up the fever situation in Louisi.
ana for the present season. Ice and
frost and temperature as low as % de.
grees was general along all the railroad
lines running into this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Mclean. View Abou. ohlo's Election.

Cincinnati, Nov. 6.-Mr. John R. Nc
Lean, the democratic candidate for
governor of Ohio, gave out an address
10 voters to the Associated press yester-
day. He believes the democratic ticket
willreceive many thousand more votes
than the republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
An Accident To a Lor Train.

Georgetown, S. c., Nov. IA log
train of the Atlantic Coast Lumber
company running on the Georgetown
& Western railway struck COW yes.
terday and six cars were overturned.
The great logs rolled over and ground
three men to pulp. Three others
were perhaps fatally injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
No Change In Hobart. Cond,t,o,,

Paterson, N. J. Nov. s.-No apparent
change is reported in the condition Of
Vice President Hobart. He retired
early last night and shortly after one
o'clock this morning Hobart futile
said he was sleeping quietly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Chicago, Nov4-Five hundred pound,
Of dynamite exploded in the mixing
house Of the Aetna Powder works al
Aetna, Ind, yesterday, resulting in the
death Of two employees The shock was
felt at Valparaiso, Ind, and in towns
more distant from the scene Of the dis
Aatar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
The President win Vote.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The president
will 60 to Ohio to vote. He will leave
this evening, arriving at Canton
about noon and probably will leave
Canton for the return journey the same
evening, reaching Washington wednes-
dav noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Youth Killed with . Ball Bat

Mountain View, No., Nov. 6.--while
playing ball Avery Smith struck George
Humphrey in the head three times with
bat Humphrey died. Smith has
been arrested. Both were about le
years Of age
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
Largo Cotton Warehou.e Burned,

jackson, Misa, Nov 6-The large
cotton warehouse at Crystal Springs
burned yesterday with 100 bales Of COT
ton. Loss e6ol,ooo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

The timers at St. Joseph, Mo-, struck
because too many apprentices were en-
ployed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Ex-Congressmen Daniel D. Burnes
died at his home at st. Joseph, Mo-,
Yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09

Our control means to the inhabitants OF the
s--'"~.''-~a '"'s.~e ~aaaa ond ordar . auaran-
p-c againf iorcSn aggression ana against the
dismemberment OF their country commercial
and industrial prosperity and as large ashare
Of the affairs Of government as they shall prove
ut TO take. When peace and prosperity shall
have been established throughout the archipel.
ago, when education shall have become general,
then. in the language Of a leading Filipino, his
people will, under our guidance become more
American than the Americans themselves"
The report is signed by J. G. Schur.
man, George Dewey, Charles DENLY
and Dean c. Worcester.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-21

was SO h-mpered bv such tactics as the Mississippi congressman Is employing dur ing our second war with Great Britain and our war with Mexico will stoop so low as to eonnlVe at disaster to the AmeriSan soldiers9 This is the party that claimed the immortal Jefferson, the creator oi Amerlea's greatness, because of h's being the author of expsn, Ion, as lts progenltoT' How the mighty hath fallenl lt onlv re- eulres a Hartford convention and dem ocraey will be laid aside In the political sepulehre with the remains of the almost traltorOus federal party and the unpro- grrSSlve whigS.
 ln the interest of patriotism. and in the interest of an honorable history. 1t Is hoped the conference of democratic leaders, the result of which was the aetl>n of Mr. Williams, was not representative of the | party
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-21
nn,.nln LIternry Notes.

The Binville Literary club has gone to the seashore for It's annual oath'
 Our literary department Is absent from the paper this week. the editor ot 1t having iaken a contract to grade a railroad.
 Major Jones new novel Will be out by the lst of September. In fact the major says it will be SGO out.
 The Bllvrle Lecture bureau has been quiet this week. All the women are at the seashore.
 A literary supper for the beneht or the town hall will be given one night next week. Barbecued lamb will DC the feature of the evening.
 While one of our leading literary men was peacefully blowing in his field last week some miscreant stole his shirt and his entire library the latter consisting of Bunyan's "Pl' grlm's Progress" and two bound vol umes of The Congressional Record.- Atlanta Constitution.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-21

and broken his tin sword and devoured his colored candies the little French Canadian begins to wonder what he will get from his belated Santa Claus, who does not make bis appearance fin Quebec province, it must be remember ed. until the first day of the new year.
 The diminutive habitant also does pot use the word Santa Claus nor hear rtories of a sleigh pulled by reindeera and loaded with toys. The tradition that goes from mother to child is that all these New Year etrennes or gifts come from le petit Jesu. tradition to which the Quebec child clings with faith that is beautiful in it's undertaking constancy. In the larger cities how ever the influence of English surround ings and English traditions has made itself felt, and today in some French households both Santa Claus and le petit Jesu bring gifts to the children on their respective gift making days.
 On tho first day of the new year, too, the feasting is repeated, the family gatherings take place again, much to the delight of these children of divided faith, but undisturbed appetites.
 But the circumstance that makes the French Canadian Christmas celebration SO different from that of all other peo- ple is tho size of the habitant family. A case is on record of a French Cana dian being accompanied by his 20 broth- CTS and sisters when he went to church Q short time ago to have his thirtieth baby christened, and families of 20 are by no means uncommon. It stands to reason tha. where Santa Claus has to remember two dozen expectant children ] tu p7 v'o's>s'-A---sfAa-ara not likely
 But these unpampered country chil. dren are easily made happy, a pair of rod wooden mittens or little bright oolored print or a cheap doll filling theiv hearts with childish joy. They enter most deyoutly into the religious part of the festivities and listen with rapt attention to the Christmas music fin the churches.
 In the old Notre Dame church of the city of Montreal the midnight mass on Christmas eve is a magnificent affair, and the faithful for miles around flock in and all the body and galleries of the huge old edifice, which is always dec oratod and illuminated in a manner suitable tu the occasion. Notre Dame is capable of holding some 12, 900 persous. anl each Christmas eve, from II until