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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Cousin George Dewey is a foxy in
peace as in war. He will not reach
the United States until October 1st,
which will give hero worshipers a
chance to cool off, and not "fester"
him to death.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures
where Others fail. 1t is the leading
Cough Cure, and no home should be
without it. Pleasant to take and
goes right to the spot. Sold by n.
johnson & Go. 16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Catarrh Cured. A clear head and
sweet breath secured with Sbiloh's
Catarrh Remedy; We sell six bottles
for $3 and guarantee an absolute
cure. Sold by N. johnson & Co.
16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

+. NJ. Mead and wife, p. Lynch and
wife and Thos. Parrot started by
wagon Tuesday to make tour OF
the bad lands and Black Hills.
Those who have taken this trip say
it furnishes fine outing.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Genius is not dead by any means,
as Turkish physician proposes to
graft hair upon bald heads. The
boys who sit in the front row should
"get in their graft"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Umayneeda biscuit so absolutely
pure that the children cry for it TO
stop that cough or get rid OF o tired
feeling, but if you don't advertise
your needs or wares how do you ex-
pect anybody to know where to do
business?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Paint Up.

/ haye fine line of paints ready
for your spring work. Am also
agent for the celebrated Monitor
wind mill and pumps. First door
south OF Citizens bank, Miller. If.
GEO. JEFFERY.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

A Kentucky man who has held one
county Office continuously for 30
years should come west and get a
taste OF the varieties of life.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Miller is up to date lii about every
thing that is warm" except tea
saloon. New York has them-a
:" schooner" for u penny.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

A Buffalo county man preparing
to start an Angora goat ranch.
This is "a stock country" all right,
but whether any and all kinds OF
stock will pay remains to be seen.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Rain and sunshine alternating
these days are pushing the crops
along about as well as any one can
wish.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Nor envy thou thy neighbours gifts
He covets thine in vain.
The eagle thro' the azure drifts,
The salmon threads the main.
-DOANE ROBINSON.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

An elegant line OF ladies Spring
capes, suits and skirts just reed at
Coquilletes. tt
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

FILIPINO VENGEANCE.
The Insurgents Cut the Threats Of Seven
Spaniards for Offering to Deliver Up
Artillery to Americans.

Manila, Oct. l9.-Ten former Spanish
soldiers, who were captured by the
Filipinos and for time acted as Off
GERS and members of Filipino artil-
lery regiment located in the vicinity
OF Santa Rosa, in the LaGuna de Bay
district, determined to surrender the
artillery to the Americans. The plot
was discovered by the Filipinos. who
killed seven Of the conspirators, the
other three escaping to Manila. 1t APP
pears that when the surrender was
agreed on the Spaniards delegated one
OF their number to proceed to Manila
and to propose to Gen. Otis to surren-
der after prearranged mock battle.
The delegate left Santa Rosa and, &C.
companied by three Filipinos, entered
the American lines at Calamba. The
Filipinos did not proceed far, deciding
to await his return at a given time.
As the delegate was detained in Ma.
Mia longer than they had expected,
they grew suspicious and returned to
Santa Rosa.
The plot was then revealed and the
remaining Spaniards were attacked.
The gunboat Napidan, coasting near
Santa Rosa, perceived two men on the
beach hurriedly embarkinv in a canoe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
THE PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN.
Gen. Lswton to March to Tarlac-Cablao
Captured ngag cement with lnsur-
Rents-FilipIno Commission.

Manila, Oct. 20. Gen. Lawton and
Gen. Young are at Arayat with force
Of nearly 5000 men. Extensive prep
arations have been progressing for sew
eral days and the expedition, whose
objective point is Tarlac, is expected TO
start at once.
Maj. Baldwin's battalion of the
Twenty second infantry and Capt. Bat
son S Maccabee scouts crossed the Pam
panga river in the morning and march
ing eight miles in the direction OF San
Isidro, captured the town OF Cabiao.
Capt. Batsons two companies OF
Macca bees had the livelest kind Of an
engagement with the insurgents, who
were intrenched at San Mateo. The
took a Filipino captain and lieutenan
prisoners and captured rs Mauser
rifles
Spaniards and prominent Filipinos
prophesy an early visit to Gen. Otis of
the ablest commission the Insurgents
have yet sent, who will have the broad.
est powers to conduct negotiations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Two TRIBES At WAR
Delawares and Cherokees Arrayed
Against Each Other in Court
DELAW ARES FIGHT FOR THEIR HOMES
CherOkees Battle for the Valuable Deposits
Of OIL, Coal and Other Minerals
That Underlie the Delaware
Homes.

Wauhinrton tOot 90 Piohard C.
A.,
n""ine' WIZ 10 VI '"o e''S ''P'''e "''"e
the Delaware Indians, says
The vast majority Of the American people are
not aware of II, but " Is nevertheless true thnt
an Indian war Of important proportions is now In
progress in their country. The tomahawk and
the scalping kiife, the bow and arrow, the war
club and the Winchester are not the weapons
but the struggle Is none the less animated de-
spite It's bloodessness,
The tribes arrayed against each other are the
Delnwares and the Cherokee, and as allies the
latter have powerful corporations OF various
phases, who will eventually get MI the spoils In
case their side Is victorious The Delawares are
lighting for their homes. Their opponents are
battling Tor the valuable deposits of oil. coal
and other minerals that underlle these homes
The preliminary sRirmishes are going on In the
United States court Of claims and the interior
department, but the battle royal will be fought
in congress, The only treaty made with the
Delawares which was faithfully kept was the
one made between them ind William Penn, III
years ago
Under an agreement made between the Della
wares and Cherokees in 1851 II was provided
that the Delawares should purchase from the
Cherokees for their occupancy, at 81 an acre,
such quantity OF land situated east OF the
nlnety-sxth degree west longitude as they
might select, in the aggregate amounting to 1850
acres for each individual Of the Delaware tribe
II was further agreed that the Delaware, should
also pay TO the Cherokees sum of money
which should sustain tho game nronOri ion to the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
GREAT COURSING MEET.
Jack Chasers Will Have a Big Time
Nov. | and Q.

The coursing meet to be held Nov
Il and 2 will be hummer. 1t will be
in Kings pasture six miles northwest
Of town commencing at $50 a. m.
each day. No dogs will be allowed
on the grounds and all attending as
slghtseers should leave their dogs at
home.
DR.. G. Irwin Royce, OF Cannon
Falls, Mimi, will Judge the Abilene
coursing meet Nov. l and g. Mr.
Royce is the foremost Judge in the
United States, having devoted the
last IA years to greyhounds' He
stops over on his return from Dallas.
The Abilene Coursing club will
offer 5000 in stake money, divided as
follows: All age stake, $50 to win
ner, $50 to runner up, $40 each to
next two; puppy stake, $50 to winner
$50 to runner up, $40 each to next
two. Entries will close Oct. 28 and
drawing will take place at the Pacific
hotel at 9 p. m. Oct; 2S. Entrance fec
in each stake is $3.50. The all age il
unlimited; the puppy stake limited tc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
CHUNKS OF GOLD ORE.
Many Of the South Dakota Volunteers Have
Specimens Showing the Philippines to
BE Rich In Precious Metals

Deadwood S. D., Oct 2S.-Evidences
Of the richness Of the Philippine islands
in the precious metals have been shown
in this town since the return Of the
volunteer companies which served a
year In the islands. The Black hills
boys, many Of them, have had practical
experience in mining for gold and sill
yer ores and they have been watchful
of the Philippines for indications Of ore
deposits. Chunks of gold ore have been
exhibited on the streets Of Deadwood
by some Of the returned soldiers which
bristled with gold threads, flakes and
nuggets and 1t would be taken for
Black hills ore by the most experienced
mining man. Many Of the Black hills
boys have remained in the Philippines
for the purpose of being on the ground
ready for the gold fields as soon as
order is restored in the islands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Gen. Miles to he Omaha's Guest.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 24.--Gen. Nelson
A. Miles will be the guest Of Omaha
to-day. On his arrival he will be es-
corted to the Willard hotel, where q
reception will be held for an hour. He
will then be driven to the exposition
grounds where formal welcome will
be rendered, a battalion Of the Tenth
infantry stationed at Fort Crook act
ing as escort AT four o'clock the gen.
eral and party will leave over the Bur-
lington for Billings, Mont, and Red
Lodge, Buffalo Bill's ranch in Big
Horn county, where he will spend
some time hunting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

Connellsville, Pa, Oct pa -Connells-
Vile Is blinded with the terrific for
est fires which are raging without any
interruption all along the crest and
sides of Chestnut Ridge. The situation
is really serious, 50 extensive and wide
Is the area of flames. The air is so
laden with the binding blue smoke
that the citizens of Connellsville can.
not see across the Youghioghany river
into New Haven and every house Is
filled with the haze. The fires have
crept down and are drifting their burn.
ing embers over South Connellsville.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
w. w. DAVIS,
Blue Front. Cedar Street Shoe Man
ABOUT PEOPLE.

z. Wise and wife, Of Manchester,
were in town.
Miss Lulu Hallam went to Kansas
City for visit,
John Krapf was up from Enter.
prise on business.
F. w. Morse, of Manchester, was a
visitor to the city.
E. J. Thisler, Of Bergin, Kentucky,
is here visiting friends.
Miss Rachel Malott went to New.
port, Tenn, for a visit.
DR.. J. W. Neptune, of Chapman,
was in the city on business.
7. J. Foley, the wide.awake Chap.
man politician, was in the city.
Mrs. VIM. Schultz, OF Wheatladd,
spent Saturday in the city shopping.
D. L. Book and wife, of Custer
county, Okla, are here visiting
friends.
Mrs. Taylor left for Belleville after
a visit at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. I. Prendergast.
Alex. Long, formerly Of Ridge
township but now Of Custer county,
Okla, is here to help take care of the
big corn crop.
E. Gibson has returned from the
Baptist association which convened
at Simpson last Friday.
Miss Rugo Sterl, Of Rutland, VT, a
sister Of William and Oscar Sterl, is
a guest at the home of her uncle, G..
C. Sterl.
M. B. Fulton left Sunday for Ell
Paso where he will probably locate,
believing that the climate will bene.
fit his health.
Judge Moore returned from juno
ton City. The entire term Of court
took just two days in Geary. Good
people down there.
D. H. Metzger came in last night
after six weeks visit with relatives
in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.
Mrs. Metzger remained in St. Joseph
with her daughter, Mrs. De Beau.
mont.
Mrs. G. X. Gilluly has returned
from Simpson where she has been at
tending the Baptist association. She
was appointed director Of the Wom-
ems Baptist Home Mission society.
Rev. Gilluly went on to Osborne to
engage in meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

Cedar Rapids, la, Oct. .4.--The min
isterial union, comprising upwards Of
~ ministers and representing II de-
nominations, unanimously passed reso.
lutions yesterday declaring they had
carefully investigated the circulars
published by the Bohemian Brother
hood league, claiming that the Bohe-
milan fratcrnal societies taught infdel-
ity, and found the figures and statistics
relative TO suicides in the societies had
been quoted from official records and
are absolutely correct,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

London, Oct. A.-Late yesterday
evening it was announced that sem
sational burglary had taken place at
the Savoy hotel, London, where the
room of Mrs. Stockwell, of New York,
widow Of a New York jeweler, was en-
tered and robbed, It is understood, Of
jewelry valued at 100000 and bank
notes and other negotiable currency to
the amount of IS, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
The Newest
Thing Out.
AN OIL
PORTRAIT
OF yourself, wife, child or best girl.
Actual size. Absolutely given to our
customers free Of charge. Call and
get particulars.
@Are you making GOOD Butter'
II you are, we want it. We also want
your Eggs, either TOR cash or trade.
Cash Paid for All Produce.
N. N. VHIPLAV.
GILLETT FAMILY's HARD LUCK
!. W. Gillett's Safe Robbed doe
Reeds House Burned.

The Gillett family is having all
kinds Of hard luck. On Tuesday
night the safe in j. W. Gillett's store
at Woodbine was blown open and
robbed Of $3.50. Last night Jos.
Reeds house near Woodbine caught
fire and burned to the ground with
all its contents. Mrs. Reed is in
Mexico nursing her brother, G. G.
Gillett who is i'll with supposed
smallpox.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
DENVER, Colo, Jan. 18th, 1899.

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 18th, 1899.
To whonl ii may concern:
! have given DeHuy's Balmoline a
thorough test on cuts, wounds, gals,
ETC., on my own and several Of the
City's Fire Department horses and
have invariably found it to give entire
satisfaction. consider Balmoline ar
exceptionally good healing salve, and
can honestly recommend it.
W. E. ROBERTS,
Chief Of Fire Department,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

Washington, Oct. l9,-Collections o.
internal revenue for the three months
Of the present fiscal year aggregate
$76, 956, 1888 an increase over the CORE
spending period Of 1898 Of S64, 1855, 1893
and for the fiscal year to date Of Octo-
Der II, Sls,6li,O39 The receipts are
now averaging more than $1,000, O0t
from internal revenue for each bust
ness day,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
sl,7oo FOR INJURIES.
Solomon Boy Collects From the Rock
Island as Damages.

SOLOMON, Oct. 25.-Charles Webb,
a former Solomon boy now clerk on
the Kansas City & Caldwell received
$1,70O from the Rock Island last
week. He was severely injured in a
wreck two years ago and has just re-
ceived damages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
County Clerk ReIman implicated.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. ia warrant
was issued for the arrest Of E. f
Reiman, county clerk Of Meade county
who is charged with completely in {
shortage Of So, 800 Of county funds. Il
will be remembered that George W
Wiley, state fish commissioner, was re
Gently arrested on the charge of hav
ing embezzled this sum while treasurer
of Meade county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
viii Oct an Orphans College.

Denver, Col, Oct. 2i.-The will Of
the late George W. Clayton, who be-
queathed $l,OOO,OOO to the city Of Dem
yer for an orphans college, was ad-
mitted to probate yesterday in the
county court. The contest of the will
which was threatened by a brother
and other heirs Of the deceased has
been abandoned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
THE DATE CHANGED.
The Twentieth Kansas Regiment viii Be
Mustered Out on October rs In.
stead Of November 8.

San Francisco, Oct. 19.-An impera-
tive order was received yesterday from
the secretary Of war changing the date
ofmuster-out for the Twentieth Kansas
from November.S to October 2S. This
will necessitate day and night work
until that date. The regiment will
then reach Topeka about November l.,
giving the men sufficient time to 60
home to vote, Under the other plan
they would have reached Topeka on
election day, November Z
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Pathetic Death of an Old Couple.

Greenlake, Wis, Oct. l9.--Terrace
Beach Casino large hotel owned by W..
A. Meyer, burned at an early hour to-
day. A pathetic incident in connection
with the disaster was the burning to
death of Mr.. and Mrs. jerks, parents
of Mrs. Meyer. Mr.. jerks was lying
very i'll in bed. Mrs. jerks made an
heroic attempt to save him, but before
she could rescue him the flames cut of
all escape and the old couple persisted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Charles Leckron Thinks He Hal
Been Injured That Much.

Charles H. Leckron, farmer liv.
ing east Of town, has brought suit
against B. F. Lands for $4,000 dam
ages, claiming that Lands said things
about him which damaged his char
acter to that extent. The petition
explains at length the nature Of these
alleged assertions all Of which reflect
on Leckron quite severely. He denies
their truth in every particular.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

Des Moines, Ia, Oct s4.--The state
auditor yesterday received u dispatch
from Bank Examiner Bennett giving
the details of the deialcations of Cash
Ter Jerry Kendrick, Of the Citizens
State bank Of Sioux Center, who alb
seconded Friday afternoon. The loss
will amount to 1900. Ten thousand
dollars Of this sum will be borne by the
American Surety company only and II
will not affect the financial standing
of the bank. The security company Is
making strenuous efforts to capture
Kendrick but so far as is known no
clew exists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Awful Crime OF a Missouri Youth.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Oct l9.-0liver
Thomas, Is years old, was stabbed and
killed last night near Frazier by Ben
Riddle, 70 years old. The boys were
returning home from church on horse
back and in dispute that arose tht
Riddle boy struck Thomas with q
knife, cutting him to the heart. Hc
fell from his horse dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Blue Front.
A TRIO IN TROUBLE.
Three Herington Men Arc Arrested
and Give Bond.

Messrs. M. j. Mullin, Bob Rhodes
and 0. s. Jent, Of Harrington, were
arrested last night on state warrants
charged with violating the prohibi-
tory law Of Kansas and thereby arous-
ing the wrath Of the community in
which they do business. They were
brought here and gave bond for ap.
pearance in district court.
The complaining witness in the
case is Mrs. Trinrilla j. Ely Of Her
ingtOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
NEWS NOTES.

The horse show at Kansas City, Mo-,
opened last night at Convention hall.
The Missouri-Kansas mining district
carnival opened at Joplin yesterday.
Miss Mabel Jackson, daughter Of .
wealthy farmer at Palmyra, NO., com.
mitted suicide. No reason was known
for the act.
John Stevenson and Samuel Woods,
two farmers, while cleaning out . we'll
near Maple City, Kan, were overcome
by gas and killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
SAYS SON IS UNRULY.
Fifty.Year.0ld Boy Makes Trouble
for Father.

James Stewart had his son William
aged 80 years arrested today charged
with disturbing his parents peace
and ripping things up generally
William will have chance to prove
that he was not obstreperous Satur'
day morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Opening D. G. q. 8. Lecture Course.

CHAPMAN, Oct. 25.-The famous
Ottumwa Male Quartette of Chicago,
assisted by Miss Jessie Kleinman, re.
otter, will open the lecture course al
Assembly hall, Chapman, on Saturday
evening, Nov. 4. All lovers OF first
class music should attend. This II
the most costly attraction ever
booked in the county high school
course. t&c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
Missouri Pythlans Elect Officers.

St. Louis, Oct 10. Thomas Mcneil,
of Kansas City, was elected Crane
chancellor Of the Knights of Pythias
grand lodge of Missouri here yesterday
For vice chancellor Z. L. Morse, of Elk
celsior Springs, was elected. Other
officers elected were: W. P. Shelton,
! Slater, grand prelate; John II.
Holmes, grand keeper of records and
seal; Adam Theis, of Hannibal, grand
master of eXcheQuer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

New York, Oct. 25.--Jim Jeffords,
the young California pugilist, made his
debut last night at the new Broadway
Athletic club and was knocked out in
the fifth round by Gus Rubin, the Ar
ron, O., giant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26
RAIN WAS NEEDED.
Beneficial Showers Come to Help thu
Wheat.

A generous rain fell last night and
today over Dickinson county. 1t was
much needed by the wheat, especially
the late fields. The early fields are
in good condition but those late sown
we're hindered by the long continued
drouth.
The rainfall was / / inches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-26

Carthage, Mo-, Oct. 24-Miss Grace
Baldwin, aged 25, died yesterday even
ing from burns caused by an explosion
Of gasoline stove, induced by at
tempting to fill the tank while the
stove was still alight.