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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
THE PITTSBURG & GULF.
The Victory Of the StIiwell Interests Pre-.
sage Extensions and Other Plans Of
Far Reaching Importance.

Chicago, Sept. 22.-The Record says;
kilograms from Mr.. Stilwell and other
members Of the Philadelphia commit
tee announce that majority of the
Pittsburgh & Gulf bonds have been de-
posted, insuring the carrying out of
the reorganization plan. The Guardian
Trust company also received word that
the Philadelphia plan would be de-
clared operative and preliminary steps
be taken to put it into effect. The vic
tory Of the Stlwell interests is said to
presage extensions, alliances and traf-
fc agreements of far reaching impor-
lance. The details of the plan which
has been agreed on have been closely
guarded, but there Is believed to be
ample ground for the prediction that it
will give the Pittsburg & Gulf road
Atlantic and Pacific coast connections
as well as entrance into Chicago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
PROMOTION IN Army.
Vacancies Of Second Lieutenants to
Be Filled from Ranks.
IT IS DEBARRED FROM The NAILS.
Order Made by the Post ONCE Against
Matter Issued by the Ex-slave Mutual
Relief bounty AssOciatiOn-En-
IIstments-Dewey Fund.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The war de-
partment issued a general order in re-
gard to the examination of officers Of
the volunteer army, an.important pro
vision OF which is that vacancies Of
second lieutenants are to be filled by
promotion from the ranks Of the regi'
ments in which they occur. The order,
which has been communicated to the
commanding officers Of all the volun'
teer regiments, says:
Whenever an officer has been given fail
trial and fails to demonstrate his fitness to per-
form the duties OF his rank he will be brought
before board Of officers, to be appointed by
the general commanding separate army OF
the military department in which his regiment
may be serving, on the recommendation OF the
colonel OF the regiment The board will ex-
anime into and report upon the qualifications oil
the officer to discharge the duties OF his once
and Its report will be forwarded with the recon-
mendation OF the commanding general for the
action OF the president.
Promotions In the volunteer regiments Will
be made within each regiment and by seniority.
All vacancies OF second leutenants Will be
filled from the enlisted men Of the regiment on
the recommendation of the commanding officer.
1t is suggested that you organize u class Of nom
commissioned officers in your regiment, in
which those eligible may receive the instruction
that will fit them to perform the duties of com
missiOned officers.
IT Is DEBARRED FROM THE MAILS.
Washington, Sept. 22.-The post
Office department yesterday issued an
order debarring from the mails matter
issued by the Ex-Slave Mutual Relief
Bounty association, with headquarters
at Nashville. The ostensible object OF
the association is to secure pensions
for ex-slaves. The bills providing for
such pensions, which were introduced
in the last congress, were used as a
basis for circulars in which it was rep
resented that the suggested legislation
was far advanced. Meetings were held
in various places, always ending, it is
alleged by post Office officials, in APP
peal for money to advance the work in
hand.
THE ENLISTMENT PROGRESSING,
Washington, Sept. 22.-The enlist
ments for the l2 volunteer regiments
last called out is $3.50 men, of whom
44O were secured Wednesday. The en-
rollment for the colored regiments is
s22 men for the Forty-fourth and lO5
men for the Forty-ninth infantry.
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
Washington, Sept 22.-The amount
of cash received yesterday by Treasurer
Roberts for the Dewey home fund was
S7OS, making total to date of 1871, O65.
The number of subscribers is 1904.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Favor, Compulsory Arbitration.

Washington, Sept. sS.-R. W. Sher-
man, secretary of the Electrical Work.
ers' of America, was the first witness
before the industrial commission Fri
day. Most of the members were line
men. As rule, he said, the workers
had steady employment, The average
pay was about So per day. His or
ganization believed in compulsory arbi-
tration. Compulsory arbitration, in
his opinion, should carry withit power
Of enforcing acceptance of the decree
by both.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Mrs. Craven's Petition Denied.

San Francisco Sept. %. The first Of
the many petitions filed by Mrs. Nettie
r. Craven in her renewed attack upon
the estate of James G, Fair was denied
by Superior Judge Trout yesterday.
1t was the petition whereby the alleged
contract wife of Senator Fair sought
to set aside the decree of partial distri-
button to the children made in open
court in April l3, 1897. In deciding
against Mrs. Craven's claim Judge
Trout deemed it unnecessary to file a
written opinion, Mrs. Craven's petition
being barred by the statute OF limita-
tons,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Ardmore, |. T., Sept. 2s.-The Chick
asaw Legislature issued notice yester-
day to the Chickasaw Indians that
President Mckinley disapproves Of the
bill appropriating Ssos,OOO in the ma
tional treasury at Washington to be
paid out per capita to the Chickasaws.
The bill passed the last legislature.
The full-bloods protested against pay
ing the money per capita, claiming
that the funds did not belong to the
general Chickasaws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
TemptIng Offer to Dreyfus.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. ga Toron-
to capitalist and W. r. jackson, one of
the proprietors of the Slavery theater
in this city, are trying to get Dreyfus
to lecture in Europe and America for
$1,000 aday. jackson yesterday cabled
Dreyfus as follows: II respectfully
offer you f2oO per day and expenses for
one year to lecture in Europe and
America. Bonds to your satisfaction
given. Reference French consul here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Denver, COL, Sept, 2S.-About S75
settlers on the Maxwell land grant are
TO be evicted by orders from the land
department at Washington. They have
occupied land which, it has been de.
cided by the courts, belongs to the
Maxwell Land company, Twelve
United States marshals have been de.
tailed to evict the squatters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

New York, Sept. 2S.-Richard Croker
has been selected as one Of the special
committee of six who will have charge
of Admiral Dewey from the moment
the Olympia comes into port next
Thursday afternoon until he is turned
over to the Washington celebration
committee at noon on Monday, October
9. Two other men chosen to act with
Mr.. Croker are st. Clair McKelway and
William McAdee, former assistant Sec
rotary Of the navy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Admiral Monte,o Condemned,

Madrid, Sept ss.-Rear Admiral
Montejo, who commanded the Spanish
naval forces in the battle Of Manila
bay and who has been on trial before
the supreme court, has been con lemned
to retirement without the right Of
promotion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Senator Foraker delivered an address
at the Emancipation celebration on the
Butler county (0,) fair grounds He
declared for expansion and made an ex-
haustive argument on the trust ques-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28

Chicago, Sept, -. = Congressman
Babcock, a member of the republican
caucus financial committee, says that
the bill they have agreed upon to in
troduce at the next session of congress
provides for formal declaration in
favor of the gold standard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Elllo,t Defeat. zwelrleln In a Shoot.

Philadelphia, Sept. sa.-J. A. r. Eli
oft, OF Kansas City, Mo-, the champion
wingshot, yesterday defeated Charles
Zweirlein in match Of 100 live birds ut
Yardville, N. J. Elliott killed 95 birds
while his opponent disposed of 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
s. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

entirely different way from potash and mercuryt forces the
poison system and gets rid of entirely Hence the
disease while other remedies only shut the poison where turks forever
men places within Of ALL We give all necessary medical d
charge and the patient the embarrassment Of publicity
Write for full information to Swift Specific Co., Atlanta Ga
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
Beware Of The Doctors
Patchwork; You Can
Cure Yourself at Home.

MT. n. L. myers, IOU MuIU6rry oC NtWHrK, NJ J say
hundred dollars with the DOCTORS when realized that
they could do me no good had large spots all over my
body and these soon broke out into running and
endured all the suffering which this vile disease pro-
duces decided to try s S. s. as last resort, and was
soon greatly improved followed closely your Direc-
tions for Self Treatment and the large spoches my
chest began to grow paler and smaller and before long
disappeared entirely. cured perfectly and my
skin has been as clear glass ever since. cured my
self at home after the doctors had failed completely"
1t is valuable time thrown away to expect the doctors
to cure Contagious Blood Poison for the disease is be-
yond their skill Swifts Specific
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
HOME CURE
FORBL0ODPO|SON.

There is not the slightest doubt that the
doctors do more harm than good in treating
Contagious Blood Poison many victims Of
this loathsome disease would be much better
of to-day if they had never allowed them
selves to be dosed on mercury and potash, the
only remedies which the doctors ever give for
blood poison.
The doctors are wholly unable to get rid Of
mpt to heal up the outward appearance Of the
IS. This they do by driving the poison into the
It shut in with their constant doses Of potash
throat and other delicate parts then break out
inued indefinitely, the drugs doing the system
itself.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20


The same telegraph wires that carry the
commendation by the Kentucky Republi-
cans of the Mckinley method of conduct
ing the Philippine war, bring the uncen-
sored, but authentic, report OF the deplor-
able pass to which our brave army has
been brought. The regiments are reduced
to mere detaehments with a large per-
centsge killed and still greater percentage
disabled by wounds and disease; and
those who are well are weakened by the
extraordinary labors put upon them by
blind faulty Of General Otis and the
administration.
How the administration is TO be com
mended for any such conduct or result as
this. passes the ken of any other than a
leck -spitlle politician who displays the
reason for bis commentator by the further
praise of the spois sytem inangurated by
the same administration. Give as the
Offices and we will praise you without
stint" is the cry of the Kentucky RepubIi-
cans to be taken up by the rest of the pack
as they scent out the game 10 State con-
Yentions. True American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
ALGER'S RESIGNATION
Is Now in the Hands of President
Mckinley.
IT WILL BE PROMPTLY ACCEPTED

Assistant Secretary MeikIejohn Will
BE in Temporary Control of the War
Department.. and Is Mentioned
Among the Possible Successors.
Washington, July Secretary AL
ger yesterday rendered to the president
his resignation of the war portfolio.
The resignation will become effective
Aug. 1, though it was rendered "at the
pleasure of the president" Gossip has
begun already as to his successor, but
is entirely speculative. for; notwith-
standing the reports that Mr.. Alger
would not long continue at the head
of the war department, his actual resig-
nation came suddenly and unexpected
ly That it would come by the end of
the year was generally believed. but so
little was it expected at this time that
some of the cabinet officers, when the
news first became public, were in
clined to regard the announcement as
premature, the announcement that it
was actually in hand coming to them
in the nature of surprise. Formal ac-
ceptance of the resignation has not yet
been made by the president, but will
be in a letter to be written within the
next day or two.
No official statement as to the cause
of the resignation was procurable
either trem the president or from Sec
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
W ANAMAkER'S.

fDhadeiphla, Mcndsy July II, loS9.
Suppose you decided to buy
Piano. Where would you 60 to
ret it?
There is very general idea that
prices on pianos are extravagant-
20 high as to make really fine in
ltrument 'out Of the question. 4" To
be sure, there is the other extreme
pianos very low in price and
that is all you know about them.
We thought over this matter for
several years, and concluded that we
could be as helpful at piano selling
as with other merchandise for
pianos, diamonds, silks and shoes
are merchandise after all.
We have experts in charge of the
business, to select, to help you to
proper selection as well. But right
down to the business of it. you buy
from John Wanamaker-at absolute
Iy fair price-and with that whole
souled guarantee that stops at moth
ing short of your satisfaction.
1t is new era in piano buying.
Chickering, Vose, Krell, Royal
choose.
Of the Chickering Piano. sold
since 1923, DR.. Won Bulow says:
"Bs fore coming over here I was
two months on the Isle of Wight,
Almost in solitary confinement, with
a Chickering Piano which was sent
to me. / say, as an artist. without
prejudice, that they are the best
pianos in the world, taking every
thing into consideration. We have
pianos in Germany of splendid tone,
but the action is not perfect. In
certain movements like this I cannot
play as would like to on the Ger
man piano. On those pianos have
to play as the piano permits. On
the Chickering play Just as I
wish. ("
Vose Pianos are time-tried, too.
They've been friend-making since
1851. They cost less than the
Chickering- they magnihcently meet
many demands.
We have seif-playing instruments,
as well, and the Angelus-a con-
trivance that, pushed over the piano
keyboard, plays any music you put
into it. The music comes in rolls
perforated, like the 'tunes" we used
to see for the almost-plaything or
gazette. These, though, are made
with precision. and one can get al
most all the classic, grave and gay
music generally heard. The Angelus
isn't SO very cheap, but it is fine.
Hereafter, think of Wanamaker S
as being a piano store, alone with
the rest.
John .Wanamaker.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
THE SCRIDES PROTEST
Against tae Suppression Of News
From the Philippines.
GREATER LIBERALITY PROMISED

General Otis Agrees to Pass ALI News
Not Detrimental TO the Interests of
the United states-The Administra-
tton Ignores the Protest.
Manila, July II, by way Of Hong
Kong, July 18.-The constantly in
creasing strictness of the censorship
of press dispatches from Manila, which
has prevented the cabling to the United
States of anything that did not reflect
official views of important events and
conditions, has resulted in united
effort on the part of correspondents
here to secure an abatement of the
rigor of censorship. The initiative in
this direction was taken month ago.
and resulted in the framing of state
ment which was presented on Sunday,
July 9, to Major General Otis, with a
request for permission to telegraph it
to the United States.
The correspondents also asked that
they be allowed to cable to their re-
spective papers all facts and the diff
ferent phases of events. The CORE
spondents had two long interviews
with General Otis, in the course of
which they complained that the eyi-
dent purpose of the censorship was not
to keep information from the enemy.
but to keep from the public knowl-
edge of the real condition of affairs
here. 1t was also asserted that news
papers printed in Manila, which reach
the enemy quickly, are permitted to
publish statements similar to those
which correspondents are forbidden to
cable 1t was made clear to General
Otis that the objection was to the sys-
tenn and not to the censor.
General Otis finally promised greater
liberality, agreeing to pass all news
that he might consider not detrimental
to the interests of the United States.
General Otis appointed Captain Green,
of his staff, censor.
The statement of the correspondents
declares:
I'VE believe that, owing to official
dispatches from Manila made public
in Washington, the people of the Uni
ted States have not received a correct
impression of the situation in the
Philippines, but that these dispatches
have presented an ultra, optimistic view
that is not shared by the general Off
GERS in the field.
I'VE believe the dispatches ineor-
rectly represent the existing conditions
among the Filipinos in respect to
dissension and Generalization result
ing from the American campaign and
to the brigand character of their army.
I'VE believe the dispatches err in the
declaration that the situation is well
in hand and in the assumption that the
insurrection can be speedily ended
without a greatly increased force.
1--WE think the tenacity of the Fill
Pine purpose has been underestimate
and that the statements are unfound-
ed that volunteers are willing to en-
gage in further service.
1.-THE censorship has compelled us
to participate in this Misrepresentation
by exercising or altering uncontrovert-
ed statements of facts on the plea, as
General Otis stated, that they would
alarm the people at home.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
ALMONESSON.

Last Monday night dsstardy attempt was
made by some scoundrei to burn the wheel
wright shop of John Simmerman window
pane was knocked out of a back window through
which kerosene YVES poured on some wheel
wright material. and the struck matches found
lying around showed that the miscreant had
tried to light the saturated lumber. Fortunately
the latter was heavy planking too substantial to
ignite from the three flashes of light that were
seen by neighbor, and thus an extensive con-
fagration was averted; for the wind blowing
from the west at the time would have caused
half OF the village to be destr yed. Severest
punishment should be melted out to the culprit If
he is found out.
Nj Henry Maier, of Woodbury., gave dance
here at the Park to the members OF club OF
which he is a member, After the dance grand
cake walk took place, the cake being easily won
by Moses Crocker If there are any more spare
cakes lying around Moses says bring them
along.
The choir of the Gloucester City Baptist church
viii give an entertainment in our church to-
night Thursday. under the auspices of our
Christian Endeavor. The choir, with their
friends. will number about thirty persons, and
will be.aecompanied by the pator of the church
evening of profitable entertainment, will do
well to be present. Services to begin at eight
O'Clock sharp.
To-day's opening of our Park will be great
day. An interesting program has been pre-
pared
Last Saturday afternoon about forty clerks Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company picnicked
at our Park. A game of base ball, boating and
various sports took up the time of the after
noon, after which they sat down to bountiful
repast prepared by proDrietor Schneider.
Mr.. John Kennedy caught nine and a half
pound pike In TunerviIle pond last Thursday.
Mr.. William McBr de and family returned
home last Sunday to Philadelphia after three
weeks stay at the Barber House,
The Brick was full OF boarders last Sunday. A
photographer ia the latest addition TO our Park
Proprietor Schneider wore a smile tast Sunday
at the many arrivals.
Mr.. James Warwick boosts Of the fastest trot
ter in the neighborhood
Mrs NJ. E. Hitzeiberger picked lima beans on
Saturday the 18th.
Dir. and Mrs. Leon r. Schwerin. and two SONS.
are stopping at the Brick for the Summer
Mr.. Isaac Schweren. father of Leon Sehwerin,
after weeks at the Brick, has left for Buffalo.
NY. Mrs. John J. Christian and her beautiful
little daughter. was at the Brick, also ONCE
John Christman, of the Fourth District, Sixt
Ward. Philadelphia
Mrs Mcdowell ard Miss sallie Roberts are
also stopping st the Brick.
George Hitzelberger has entirely recovered
from his recent illness.
Mr.. James Murphy and Miss Bertha Mar <, Mr.
Harry Finch, Miss Ida Nesson. Mr.. Louis valen
tine Miss Jennie schaeffer. Miss Thomas. sister
OF Mrs. Hitzeiberger are all at the Brick The
house is we'll Allied az present
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

The New York Journal of Commerce
which favored the election Of President
Mckinley and has, generally been in
sympathy with his Administration, makes
the following scathiDg criticism -
Except President Garfield, who died
too soon to show what he would do, and
whose Presidency was before the present
law was enacted, we regret to say no man
has entered the White House so firmly
pledged by his public deliverances to
defend and extend the cause of civil
service reform, and no President in twenty
two years has been so subservient TO the
political bosses, the patronage mongers, the
men who can keep themselves 10 power
only by the use of appointments and re-
movals, as the present Chief Executive OF
the United States"
1t cannot be disputed that President
Mckinley has violated both personal
promises and those of toe St. Louis plat
form in regard to civil service reform,
which is sufficient to demonstrate his
untrustworthipess,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

Last week the various recruiting stations
of the country enrolled 1900 names for the
new Philippine army. In war which
the people deemed just, almost every
county in the country would contribute as
many in the same space of time.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

A week ago it was discovered that Cash
Ter Valentine, OF the Middlesex county
bank, of Perth Amboy, State Institution,
had looted the vaults-later the amount
was ascertained to be S2OS,O00. Valentine
plead guilty, and was on Tuesday sentenced
by the county Judge to a term of six
years in State prison. Good behavior will
reduce the period TO four yea 8 confine-
ment His salary was $4,000 per year as
cashier, and under this sentence he pays
off the obligation to the stockholders and
depositors and society at the rate of $50, 600
per year. Oh justice what crimes are
committed in thy name.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

One of President McKinley's methods Of
evadiDg responsibility when he doesn't
know which way the cat is going to jump
is to appoint commissions. He has named
twenty-One commissioners and special
single commissioners since be came into
Office. In this way he has been able to
favor or compliment nearly 100 men, and
they have cost the Government for pay
and expenses over 100000 In some
cases they have cost the country vastly
more-nOtably the Paris Peace Com
mission.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20

The stockholders of the Woodbury.
Heights corporation must feel elated to
read in the Washington D. c., Star, that
Loudenslager insists on an honest dollar.
If he believes what the Star says he be-
lieves they will get not only what the
Court of Errors says he must return, but
all he took. The future of Woodbury.
Heights is bright.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-07-20
A Big Gun For MnnIla

Savannah, Ga, July 2O.-A 14-ton
breaehloading rife was brought up to
the city Tuesday night from Fort
Pulaski, where it had been mounted
during the Spanish war 1t was loaded
on fat car and shipped to San Fran
cisco, whence ii will be forwarded to
Manila. 1t is understood the rife win
be employed in the defenses Of the
Philippine capital.