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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
GEN. BLAIR DEAD.
A Widely Known Old Time Kansan Dies
In Californla--TheG General Had
Been Ill for Year.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 2i.-Gen.
Charles W. Blair, widely known old
time Kansan, whose personal history
has beer, intimately interviewed in that
Of his state for the past 40 years, died
at Coronado Beach. near San Diego,
CAL, yesterday. He had been i'll for a
year and his journey to California was
made six weeks ago in the hope OF re-
covering his health. On account Of
his advancing years, however, he was
unable to thrown off the disease
and he gradually sank until death
came. lie was 70 years old, and for
several years prior to his death was
connected with the legal department
Of the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf
railroad in Kansas City, although he
always insisted that his home was In
Kansas and that he would hold allegi-
ance to that state until his death.
Since the territorial days OF Kansas
Gen. Blair has been not only conspic-
uous figure, but an active participant
in all that pertained to the states
splendid historical, political and in
dustrial growth. Previous to his com
ing to Kansas City his home was in
Leavenworth, where he was distin-
guished citizen. Before going to Leav-
euworth Gen. Blair lived in Fort Scott,
where he held many political offices.
OF late years he was seen very little in
public and thousands of his friends
had lost track of him. He leaves a
family of four married daughters,
among whom is the wife of Ford Har-
vey, Son of the manager Of the Santa
Fe eating houses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
A. +. stIlwell and the Gulf Road,

Boston, Aug. GA local paper says:
1t is stated on good authority that A.
E. Stilwell has regained control of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad,
that he will be president of the reor-
ganization company and John W.
Gates, president of the American Steel
and Wire company, will be chairman
Of the board Of directors. Mr.. Still
well regained control by the purchase
Of bonds made both in the open market
and privately. These purchases were
made by Mr.. Stilwell, John W. Gates
and associates and by q Philadelphia
syndicate, all acting in harmony, un-
I'll more than q majority Of the first
mortgage issue had been ACQUIRED.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
nun Over nv n Train.

Emporia, Kan, Aug. sl.-Red
Schmidt Of Grand Rapids, Mich, was
run over by train at Emporia june.
ton last evening and died several
hours later from the shock. Schmidt
was beating his way to Dodge City
and attempted to board the freight
train and was thrown under He wa
70 years old and single
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
Schurman to Go to Plattshnrr.

Washington, Aug. l7.-President
schurman, of the Philippine commits.
sion, has not communicated with the
state department since he arrived in
San Francisco and 1t is expected that he
will communicate directly with the
president and go to Plattsburr to make
a personal report instead Of coming
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
Serious Break In tho Erie Canal.

Syracuse, N. Y, Aug. s1.-A serious
break occurred in the Erie canal here
yesterday. The under part Of the parti-
ton between the two sections Of Lock
40 was washed away and 1t will be nee
essary to draw off the water from the
tve-mile level. 1t will take three or
four days to make repairs. About 300
boats will be delayed by the break.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

Pierre, s. D., Aug, sl.--Some time
last night Mrs. Jennie Weston drowned
herself and her four-year-old son Berthe
In cistern at the family home. There
was no one else at home except a
daughter about II years old and the
deed was not known until the young
lady Weakened this morning. Family
troubles are supposed to be the cause
Of the tragedy, the mother having sew
eral times threatened to commit sui.
49,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
Surplus shipment Map.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. al.-State
Labor Commissioner Thomas P. Rixey
has just completed the tabulation Of
the matter for the bureaus annual
surplus shipment map and will have
the same ready for distribution by Sep
TENDER 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

Manila, Aug. IS. Eight hundred in.
surgents attacked Angeles this morn.
ing, but the Twelfth regiment drove
them into the mountains. Three
ditched locomotives were captured.
None Of the American troops was in.
jured. The insurgent loss is not
known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

At Brautley, Ala, Charles Hurt, Q
negro who attempted to assault Mrs.
Stephen Battle, a widow, was taken
from the Brantley Jail by mob of lOC
men and shot to death in the woods
half mile away.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

coal miners at Dawson, Ill, resumed
work on the 18th. the operators agree.
ing not to ship any more coal into the
districts in Missouri and Kansas WHERE
non-union labor Is employed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

Madrid, Aug. 2l.-It is reported here
that case Of the plague has developed
at Figueira, Portugal, and there is ru-
NOR Of a death at Barcelona. 1t is
feared that the epidemic is spread
ing. Several quarantine stations have
been established on the frontier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
INDIANS GET UGLY.
The Threatened Danger from Nava-
joes Quoted Down by Soldiers.
MODS CHASING BRUTAL NEGROES.
Posses Securing Kentucky, Tennessee and
Georgia for Colored Men Who Have
day Closing Question at Omaha.

Denver, Col, Aug. 2S.-Gen. Merriam,
commanding this department, has re-
ceived telegram from Col. Fuller,
commanding Fort Wingate, stating
that white man had been killed and
an Indian wounded at Navajo'Springs
Is miles west of Wingate and that dan
ger might be expected from the red
skins. Lieut.. McNamee and detach-
ment of the Ninth cavalry were sent
out and advices received at headquar-
tiers during the day indicate quiet has
been restored. The lieutenant reported
that the Navajos were paid at Santa
Fe and got drunk. They shot and
killed gambler named Lambeth, who
had been supplying whisky to the In
dams. One of the latter was wounded
in the arm by Landreth and immedi-
ately a crowd of 25 Indians attacked
him and planted a dozen bullets in his
body. The sheriff attempted to arrest
the ringleaders, but the redskins made
a. ,n'o oelnons'ra'ioh anu general az
s'eN' asserting W ''1e oiii,er s,hessage'
seen'u imminent. me s,ierii llnal.y
~, iou' "l'os's anu 'ne quar'e.'e
trial.
c, nons ohAsiNd 10 BRUTAL NseFoEs'
onioseo' aug SS'-A special 70 'he
neIoru iroh LouisV'iie, N.Y. says
MUS are chasing negroes IN hen'ucky'
Aonnossee anu ueorg,a ior assauit.ng
W. monon' nv fui'oa' n.y. ma''hew MY
r" .,,. neeroe' a'.ehP'eo W assault
nm. oi"pp, ageu iour years. ne es'
oaPeu anu 'ie ci''Aens are securing the
'oun'ry ~, hlih n weii-arihea posse
Vi i"rine's III sullivan county, lenhes-
sce' are ciose On 'he 'rail Oh an un,
Known negro VINO mas Deen followed
ron near I''e halnle' OF r'ney flats 70
pom, III 'he mountains near the hen-
lucky me Inc negro attempted an
assault ol hpher o'iiaiiihgs uaughter.
'nhAine' ,he ia.ner' ID ieauing tne
,noo, az 'he'pyVii'e' "'o ray colorea'
mas veeh alres'eo rhargeu WIN ASSAULT
ing mary Mays nc was guarded tnere
al nigh, W posse Vi omcers' Inc
sher'ii siippeo nun out yesterday ana
Is going toward Lewlsonrg ana the
,aoo 's 'ollow,hg, henora oipen' agea
Io' was assaulted On one Oh the primer
Pa' s'reess .. Chattanooga oy ION
Towns ,hysiclahs say ner recovery
Is uouo'i"'' ,"'ior NICK nush arres'eo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24

William J. Bryan will speak at Tip
ton, Mo-, August %, in the afternoon,
in the interest Of Judge Shackleford,
the democratic nominee for congress-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-24
CAVALRY HORSES ON BOARD.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 21.-The trans
port Garone has sailed for Manila with
400 horses belonging to the Third cav
airy on board.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
WILL SILVER BE sIDE-TRAoKED:

WILL SILVER BE SIDE-TRACkEDs
The meeting of The Democratic national
committee IN Chicago is the occasion for
a great deal Of speculation as to whether
OF not the silver issue viii occupy a prom
inent place IN the Democratic national
platform next year
Among the Eastern Democrats the be
lief prevails that the party cannot elect
the next President unless the silver issue
Is practically dropped. II as said that they
are willing that Mr.. Bryan shah be the
party's nominee for President, provided he
viii accept a nomination on platform in
which silver VIII have very Insignificant
place, and some of Mr.. Bryan's friends are
of The opinion that he is willing 10 abide by
the action Of the Democratic national con-
vention, whatever it may be.
How is the convention likely to stand on
silver? That is a very important ques-
ton, and win continue 10 be an important
one until the platform is made and the
ticket nominated The New York World
has published some estimates on this sub
jet which, it claims, are reliable. 1t as
serts thar they were obtained from author
itauve sources in each of the states and
territories, and that they are as nearly
correct as it is possible for estimates res
pectlng the strength of silver IN the nation
al convention TO be at this time.
According TO these estimates, of the $50
deTeeates of which the convention will be
composed, 4o4 win be for silver and go
against it. II these estimates are correct
or anywhere near so, the prospect that
silver viii have a prominent place in the
platform next year isn't very promising.
But are the estimates correct? The
chances are that they are not. The World
places in the ant-silver column states
which will, IN all probability, send silver
delegations. For instance, il claims that
the Virginia delegation viii be against sill
yer and also the Pennsylvania. on what
ground it claims that the Virginia delega-
ton win be against silver isn't apparent,
except that there are great many Demo-
Gratis in that state who are for gold. 1t is
true of course that Pennsylvania as against
silver. but if the present chairman of the
Democratic committee of that state re-
mains in control of the party machinery,
no safe prediction can be made as to the
kind of a delegation the state win send
TO the national convention. He is a silver
tie and a Bryan man, and may be able to
have an out-and-out silver delegation
chosen. Indiana and Illinois are also placed
in the anti-silver column. There is a very
strong silver sentiment in these states and
1t is doubtful if their delegations to the
national convention will be against silver.
Members of the delegations may be, but it
would not be surprising if the majority of
them should be silverites.
There as no doubt that a strong fight is
going TO be made to prevent silver from
having a prominent Place in the Platform,
but it viii not be possible to definitely de-
termine to what extent it will be success
full before the convention actually assem-
bles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
He Wasn't Joking.

Il had four days growth of beard on
my face when I struck a little town in
Northern Michigan" said the civil engi-
neer, according to the Baltimore Herald
Il found little coop of q barber shop
near the depot, and I entered it to dis
cover the barber sitting on a bench with
his head in his hands. AS he reused up
told him to go to work on me, but after
looking me over, he replied
If 1 shave you you'll have to take
the chances"
What chances?' I asked
We'll, I've been on a drunk for the
last week, and 1 am just on the point
of seeing rats, l may get through with
it all right, and may cut your head
Off
The man had a wild look and was all
a-tremble," continued the engineer, land
though he smiled as he talked, l saw thar
he wasn't joking. 1 went away withour
getting shaved, and for the next two
hours was busy making purchases. AS I
returned to the depot I looked in on the
barber to see how he got along and found
him hanging dead. Just what would have
happened had he started to shave me. I
don't know, but I've always felt much
obliged to the man for putting the case
as plainly as he did"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
BRIGHT BITS.

-Paradoxical.-"Docto said the pa
tent who runs to useless philosophical
contemplations, "ague. it appears TO me,
is one of natures contradictions"
How sou
at gives you the shake and yet 1t stays
right with you."-Detroit Free Press.
Not the Old story-"I suppose" said
the lawyer to whom she had applied for
advice, that it's the old story-married
in haste to repent at leisure"
''Well, that's where you'e wrong" was
the prompt reply. Il married at leisure
to repent in haste. "-Chicago Evening
Post.
TO prove my love-" he cried, desper-
ately, let me tell you during how many
weeks have scarcely closed my eyes In
sleep, during how many days 1 have eaten
only"
Here, with an imperious gesture, she
waved him to silence.
statistics prove nothing she said
Detroit Journal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
Called Her nv Mime.

An old colored woman of Washington
was travelling the other day on the Viz
ginia Midland Railroad, says an exchange.
The trains are nearly all of the accom-
mediation variety and run very slowly.
The conductors personally know every
body who travels on the road, and chill
dren and old people are always confided
TO their care. This was the case with
the old colored woman, and the conduc-
tor was requested to see that she did not
leave The car at the first station reached,
as she was very likely to do unless watch
ed. He sat her down in the end seat of
the car, as it is called, hedged her about
with her parcels, and told her not to bulge
until he called her. The second stop made
was at little station called Vienna. and
just as the conductor was about to sound
the starting bell he saw the old woman
tumbling off the car, spilling her bundles
in all directions in her hurry
Where are you going? Get back on
that car" he shouted. Didn't I tell you
not to get out till I called you?''
Please. mister, you done called me-"
No, l didn't. Get back quick
Deed you did call me, sah," persisted
auntie, as she scrambled aboard You
done call my name twice"
Called your name? What is your
name?" asked the conductor.
My name, please, sab, is Vienna. sah.''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20

Here is a good yarn, which an exchange
says comes from Cedar Lake, Ind: ia
bez Perkins and Joel Hardness had one
of the most exciting experiences Of their
lives while fishing in Cedar lake last Sun
day. The fish were ravenous and seemed
numberless. The sport was exciting, and
the bottom OF the boat was soon Houn-
dering splashing mass. Suddenly Perkins
struck what was apparently the king Of
the tribe, and a desperate fight began.
After a half hours work a big five-pound-
er was hauled 10 the side of the boat,
and Hardness reached out with the land
ing net 10 capture him. The bass made
a last furious struggle, and the men could
see the hook was nearly torn loose. Hark-
ness, in his haste to get the bass. leaned
out too far and capsized the boat. In
the miX-up the bag of frogs used as bait
caught on Perkins belt and hung there as
the men chung to the keel All at once
Perkins uttered a cry of pain and dashed
his hand into the water toward his leg.
They're biting me- he cried. Then the
anglers discovered they were surrounded
by a tremendous school of bass, attracted
by the frogs chat were kicking and jump
ing in the bag The fish seemed to have
not the slightest fear of the men, and
plunged and darted around them, making
efforts to climb on the boat or right the
vessel futile. Hundreds of bass, big and
little cut the water around the nearly
submerged fishermen, dashiug against
them, biting and fighting. For fully if
teen minutes the men were in the water
endeavoring to drive away their torment
ors and yelling Justify in the meantime
Another fishing party heard the cries and
came 10 the rescue just in time. Both
Perkins and Hardness were severely
scratched and lacerated, but were able
TO work the next day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
THE MANILA GROUND ROBIN"

The President has decided to take no no.
tice of the complaint made by the CORE
spondents at Manila, namely, that they
are not permitted to send what they think
they ought to send to their papers in this
country in order that the American peo-
pie may have an unbiased statement of
the actual condition of affairs in the Phil
ippines. 1t is doubtful If very much has
been withheld from the people. If the
correspondents were permitted to cable
their views, it is safe to say they would
differ as widely as the correspondents now
differ with Gen. Otis.
What they want to cable and what they
are not permitted TO cable, are their opin-
ions But what is TO hinder them from
sending by way of Hong Kong whatever
they want TO send? Their dispatches
wouldn't be more than three or four days
old when they reached this country; they
would still be fresh and interesting. And
if not permitted 10 cable from Hong Kong
what is to hinder them from using the
mails TO get their views of men and
things before the American public?
No doubt Cen OTIS censor cuts the
meat out of many dispatches. but it is
worthy of notice that no very important
news j. bong brought home by the re-
turning volunteer troops. This shows that
the country has been pretty well informed
OF every important happening.
There is no doubt that Gen. Otis has to
be careful 10 keep the news away from the
THipinos that would have the effect of
encouraging them. They have the idea
that there is a great party in the United
States which is ready TO lend them a help
ing hand, and will help them if they
hold out litle while longer. II the cor
respondents were allowed full swing they
would get into circulation many things
which would encourage the Filipinos. The
censorship therefore is not TO be con-
demned If it is administered with judy
ment and liberality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20

Only the other day, says the Manila cor
respondence Of Leslie's Weekly, the Kan
sas volunteers got under a fire so heavy
that, after spreading -out in line of skir-
mishers, the order was given to lie down.
One unfortunate soldier Topped squarelv
into an ant-hill. Thousands of the little
pests swarmed angrily over him, biting
with the peculiar penetration of Filipino
ants In second the soldier jumped up
swearing and almost screaming with the
pain.
Lie down, my man." shouted his cap
tain.
"Al right, sir" and down Topped the
unhappy soldier. He could stand it only
a few seconds, when ne leaped once more
to his feet.
Lie down, I tell you" insisted the cap
tain.
"Blanety-blank captain, I cant!' pro-
tested the poor fellow.
Just then sheet of Mauser bullets flew
past him, at ali nights, from his shins
to his head. 1 t was marvellous that the
standing soldier was not hit in a dozen
places. But he changed his mind swift
ly about the possibility of lying down.
Down he went, regardless of ants, shout
ing to his commander:
Yes, l can, captain! By the holy smoke
yes, l can, sir"
And he remained down until the order
came 10 rise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
His Idea of Equal Division

The Worcester Gazette tells Of an argu-
ment about socialism between an English
woman and an Irishman.
80 you'd have all the money in the
world divided equally would YEP" said the
woman.
'Signs on il 1 would" said the man. with
a slight taste of brogue which emphasized
his earnestness. Il would that. Every
man would have the same amount of
money"
And what would you do" asked the
woman. with a bit OF fun in her eve, when
you'd drunk up all your fortune?''
The mans excitment did not abate. and
he replied without a moments hesitation:
why. then, by heavens we'd have to level
it off once more, dye see, and divide over
again"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
PERSON AL.

Senior Trentanove, the sculptor, has
commenced work on a bust of Nelson
Dingley.
One of Gov. Roosevelt's admirers has
presented him with rare old Damascus
blade supposed to be that carried by
Gen. Butcher at Waterloo,
Senator w. B. Bate of Tennessee has
fallen a prey to the bicycle habit, and
spends his vacations awheel through the
picturesque portions of his state.
The Queen of Portugal is engaged in
the work of transating Hamlet into
Portuguese. She is a good English schol-
ar and a great admirer of Shakespeare.
The Pope has sent a full length por-
trait of himself, with a dedication and
signature, to DR.. Mazzoni, who attended
him in his recent illness. He has also APP
pointed DR.. Mazzoni his consulting sur
geOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-20
CASHIER VALENTINES DEFALCA-
VION

The newspapers of New York and other
Eastern cities have been giving a good
deal of space to the defalcation of Cashier
Valentine of the Perth Amboy, New Jer-
sey, Bank. In their comments they can
attention to the sorrow he has brought
on his wife and children and on his aged
parents, and to the wrecking of his own
life. All of these things have been said
time and time again in respect 10 other
defaulters, and, doubtless, they will be
said again. as soon as the occasion for
them arises
What is wanted, however, is something
more practical The depositors and stock
holders of the wrecked bank are the ones
who are entitled to public sympathy, and
who are most concerned in knowing how
the entire capital stock and surplus of the
bank could have been stolen by the CASH
Ter without the knowledge of any other
officer of the institution, and without the
suspicion of any director being aroused
1t turns out that Cashier Valentine didn't
waste his stealings in speculations in Wall
street, as at first given out. He was, if
the report is correct, an inveterate gam
bier, and the money of the bank was lost
at the gambling table.
And If that be the case, it is evident
that the money wasn't all lost in one
night, nor in a half dozen nights. Val
entine had been gambling so long that he
was known as a thigh roller" in the
"Tenderloin' district OF New York city
1t follows, therefore, that he had been
stealing from the bank and gambling for
a long time. That being the case, what
has the bank examiner to say for him
self? What have the president and direct
ors of the bank to say? Are they prepared
to say that they did their duty? 1t is
safe to assume that no one of them did
his duty. The president ought to have
known the habits of his cashier. 1t is the
duty of every bank president to know the
kind of life every employee of the institu-
ton entrusted to his care leads.
Bank presidents and bank directors, as
a general thing, depend too much upon
their subordinates. They assume that ev-
erything is all right, and when they reach
that condition of mind the opportunity
of the thief of the bank comes. He knows
the situation fully, and. being sure that
detection is very remote. because of the
Indifference of the president and the d.
rectors TO their duties he keeps putting
his hand deeper and deeper into the bank 5
cash box until finally the crash comes.
Then the president and directors express
the greatest establishment that anything
could have happened under the careful
business system prevailing IN the bank.
when, as a matter of fact not one of
them but had been neglectful of the trust
reposed in him.
What is needed and needed badly Is a
law that will hold bank presidents and
directors to a stricter accountability.
When the employees of banks are more
carefully looked after and their manner
of living is fully known to bank presl-
dents and directors, there will be a re-
markable falling off in the number of
bank defalcations.