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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
ENTERED INTO REST.
Mr.. l, 4. Lifts Passes Away at Her
Home in Newbern.

At her home in Newbern township
at ll:45 last Wednesday Mrs. Lewis H.
Lifts passed away from earth after
lingering illness. Her life was one Of
true Christian worth and she died as
a Christian should, in calm peace and
hope.
Sarah M. Beemer was born in Sus.
sex county, N. j., April, 1917; was
married to l.. H. Lifts Feb. Is, 1910.
They commenced housekeeping in
Luzerne county, Pa. and moved to
Abilene in 1878. Here they celebrat-
ed their golden wedding Feb. ID,
1890. Agar and half later MIR.
Lifts died, and the wife and mother
has since resided here. Mrs. Lifts
was faithful and consistent member
Of the Presbyterian church for over
so years and leaves q memory blessed
alike to her children and to every 'ac-
quaintance. There are four children;
Henry Lifts Of this city, Mrs. +. L.
Russell OF Newbern, Mrs. W. S. Harley
Of Missouri who has been with her
mother for some weeks, and Mrs.
Kate L. Miller Of Detroit, Mich. To
them will be extended sincere sympa-
thy.
Funeral services were held Friday at
the home in Newborn and at the
Presbyterian church, Rev. DR.. Blay.
ney officiating. The pallbearers were
the same as those for Mr.. Litts-A.
W. Rice, R. M. White, c. c. Wyandt,
P. H. Halleck, j. A. Wilkie, R. +.
Russell. Interment was in Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
AR7BSAN WATER.
REMARKABLE WELL FOUND IN
SOUTH DICKINSON.
Water Comes to the Surface Of . 81
Foot Well With Great Force Only
Well Of the Kind Known Here.

A remarkable well was discovered
on the farm Of A. Bohannon OF Ridge
township, twelve miles south and
three miles east Of Abilene, Friday.
Mr.. Bohannon haG had some difficulty
In securing good water supply and
sent for professional from Elmo to
bore well on his farm. The work
went on until Friday when the drill
was down about "a feet. Then
a vein of water was struck and rose
so fast in the well that the tools were
removed and in a few minutes the
water had reached the surface and
was bubbling out inch stream, a
veritable artesian well, the first one
ever known in this county or in GEN.
trail Kansas.
Mr.. Bohannon tried to contine the
water but the force was so great that
1t spurted high in the air and the at
tempt was abandoned. He is arrang-
ing to utilize the flow and will prob
ably have an artesian lake near his
house with the clear cold water from
the well also forced through pipes
into all his buildings. 1t is a re-
markable find and attracts much at
tention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Will Arrange for a Picnic.

The county log-rolling committee
of the Modern Woodmen OF America
will have meeting Monday night to
arrange for picnic which will prob
ably take place about the latter part
of September. The Woodmen repre-
sent about 1000 families in this
county -and together with their
friends will probably bring nearly
5000 people Abilene to attend the
picnic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
PATTON WON'T STAND IT.
One Populist Quits the Democratic
Ticket.

The ruetion in the great catch-as.
catch-can Demo.Pop fusion deal has
begun. One of the candidates has
sized up the situation and told the
Democrats to Ego to-"
J. H. Patton, Populist, says he will
not be candidate for high school
trustee on the Democratic ticket and
has handed in bis withdrawal from
the same to the secretary of the DEM
ocratic central committee.
The present indications are that
the Pops will vote for the Pops and
the Democrats for the Democrats and
each faction stick the other fellows.
IT'S glorious reform!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
4 Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like 1t, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys, Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as a stimulant to
the Liver and Kidneys, is blood
purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness and Melancholy.
1t is purely vegetable, a mild laxa-
tive, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only SOC bottle at ]. NJ.
Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
CARNIVAL ENVELOPES.
Committee viii Raise Money by .
UNIQUE Plan.

The corn carnival committee ex-
poets to raise considerable money for
the show by selling envelopes to mer-
chants. The advertising committee
will prepare an official design to be
used by everybody and will take or.
ders for envelopes that will pay the
committee a profit. 1t is expected
that every merchant in town will use
these envelopes until October 70. The
design is not yet prepared and the
committee hopes that no orders will
be given for carnival envelopes except
through them. All should pull to.
gether for the carnival fund. No
official design has been arranged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
COUNCIL GROVE NEXT.
Epworth League Elects 0ficers-1n
teresting Program.
From Thursdays Daily.]

lrrOm lHursuay baiy'J
rhe Epworth League convention
last week reelected c. B. Zook
president and G. F. Turner secretary.
W, 5. Heusner Of Clay Center was
chosen treasurer. The next meeting
will be at Council Grove.
This afternoon Miss Taggart OF
White City and j. B. Baker Of Strong
City spoke on education and Prof. 5.
A. Tough Of Baker lectured on the
same topic.
Last evening Rev. Pendleton
preached a revival sermon. Rev.
Veazie conducted the sunrise meet
ing. The morning session was de-
voted to department essays and dis
cussions and a report Of the national
convention by c. B. zook.
The convention closes with a re-
vivalsermon by Prof. Tough tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Drink Grain.Q

after you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not
a medicine but doctors order it, be-
cause it is beautiful. invigoratlng and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and tastes like the finest grades
Of coffee and costs about as much,
Children thrive on 1t because it is a
genuine food driak containing moth.
ing but nourishment. Is and 25c at
grocers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
GA 3 TOR Z A.
b..,, tbs hTha Kind You Have Always B0ugl
''', q NM2zM
TRY Aliens Foot. Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily, II you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen, sweating feet, ingrcwing
nails, blisters and callous spots. Re-
lieves corns and bunions Of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t
today. Sold by druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen s. 0lmsted, lie Roy,
N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
IT WAS LIGHTNING
But the Loss Was a Remarkable One
SAY the Adjusters.

Insurance adjusters were here
and settled the damage to the aue in
G. A. Hodges residence, the cost of
an entire new hue being the estimate
Of the damage. They said there is
doubt but that lightning caused the
strange injury, though they had new
er seen or heard Of a similar case. A
small cloud was probably over the
house at the time. 1t has been dis
covered since that several telephones
we're burned out by an electric dis.
turbance the same night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
The Highest Broad Guage Line

in the world. The Colorado Midland
railway reaches many famous tourist
resorts: Manitou, Green Mt. Falls,
Cascade Canon, Glenwood. Only line
running directly by Pixies Peak Two
through trains daily each way. Write
W. +. Bailey, General Passenger
Agent, Denver, for descriptive pam.
phlet. II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
EARLY DICKINSON CHURCH.
Members Of It in 1851 Assist at Cor
ner Stone Laying.

On last Sunday occurred the corner
stone laying of the new Evangelical
Lutheran St. John church building,
four miles northwest Of Harrington.
By 10 o'clock, says the Herington
Times, about 800 Germans had as
sembled at the old church building
which is in close proximity to the
foundation Of the new building, and
the interesting services Of the day
we're begun.
The old church building has a seat
ing capacity Of 25O people and every
seat was occupied and many were
compelled to remain outside.
Promptly at 10 o'clock, with MIR.
Henry W. Kandt Sr. presiding at the
organ, the services were begun by a
familiar German hymn which was
heartily joined in by the entire con-
gregation. Rev. Otto Mencke then
read the scripture lesson and after
prayer and another song preached a
practical sermon.
At the close OF the sermon the his
tory OF the local church was read and
found to contain many interesting
points. The original members OF this
organization up to the year 1861 we're
composed Of Messrs. Carl Brehmer
ST., John Poerich, John Kandt, Henry
Krause, Fred Krause and William
Ziebell, four Of whom are now living
and able to worship with the present
congregation. John Poerich and
Fred Krause are the ones who have
passed away but have left their good
deeds behind them. After the SER
vices the corner stone OF the new
church which will cost nearly $4,000
was laid. The dedication will be in
November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
GAS TO n Z A.
Bears tn. Hlhs Kind You Have Always Bong
''', s IM2zM
Time Is Mon ey.

When you are travelling, due con-
sideration should be given to the
amount Of time spent in making your
journey. The Union Pacific Is the
best line and makes the fastest time
by many hours to Salt Lake City,
Portland and California points.
For time tables, folders, illustrated
books, pamphlets descriptive Of the
territory traversed, call on
M. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Bought the Postofiice Block.

Mrs. W. E. Gleissner has purchased
Of the German Insurance Co. the
postoflice block. 1t includes the
room occupied by Whitlaw, that Of
the postoflice except north entrance,
and rear half Of Pinkham's room and
is three stories. 1t is fine building.
The price is reported to have been
&c. 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
The Lake Shore Limited to Boston.

All Of the luxuries and conveniences
of this famous train are at the dis
posal Of Boston and New England
passengers without extra charge
Write for Book of Trains and other
printed matter Of interest, to repre-
sentatives named below: B. P. Hum
phrey, 7. P. A., Kansas City, Mo-, or
F. M. Byron, G. ". A. Chicago. A.
j. Smith, G. p. A., Cleveland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in The world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
ulles, or no pay required, 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
Pox. For Sale by j. M Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
MISSOURI PAolTIo-AT HERINGTos,
WEST BOUND
ABlLENE'S SOCIETIES.

A r. AND A. M.-Benevolent Lodge, No
"a %, meets first and third Monday EVEN
lngsin each month at Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar. j. E.Johntz, W. Mil. L,
Worley, secretary visiting brethren well
come.
MODERN wooDMEN OF AMERICA
lVl Camp No. $780, meets every Monday
1lght OF each month In Odd Fellows hall.
Visiting nelghbors welcome David Hill,
v o. 81. Murphy, clerk.
A NCIENT ORDER UNITED W0RKMEN
"A Abilene Lodge, No. $751; meets every
Thursday evening In the A. o. u. W.
hall John Taylor, NJ. WI O. y. Rugh,
yETOMAN's RELIEF CORPS = No. n,
wv meets alternate Wednesday after
moons at $3.50 o'clock In X, Of P, hall. Mrs
Sarah f. Dyer, presidents Mrs Olive ].
Peters secretary,
DOYAL ARCH MAsONs--Cyrus Chapter.
No. @, meets In Masonic hall on the Soc
md and fourth Fridays OF each month.
j. p. Johntz, II. p; Arthur Edson secretary,
INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOwo
Western Home Lodge, No. 90, meets
evrey Tuesday evening In odd Fellows hall.
Officers: Noble Grand, James Bolster; Sec-
,etary, L. Lips. Visiting brethren welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Wants $4,000 Damages.

Enterprise journal: The widow of
George Vance, who was killed at a
Rock Island crossing in this town a
couple years ago, has brought suit in
Butler equity for $4,000. Her attor-
neys were in town hunting up evil
dpnce
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
The Great Rock Island Route

Is placing interchangeable Mileage
books on sale at all coupon offices
west OF Missouri river. These books
are good on 81 different railroads and
will be q great advantage to CONNER.
cial men and travellers. The net rate
is ~ cents per mile in Kansas, Mis-
souri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Indian
Territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
woRKMEN DONE UP.
Woodmen Team Gives Them a Hot
Game.

The Workmen ball team which has
been Dragging long and loud went
down to defeat before the Woodmen
last week, score 10 to 7. Strother
was too easy for Harry Lifts sluggers
and John Favor who has been boast
ing so much about the Workmen lies
very low. Niesley even was knocked
out. 1t Is said that the Woodmen
talk Of challenging the X. q. Blues.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
NEXT YEAR AT ABILENE.
State Tennis Tournament to Be
Held Here.

The State Tennis association at To-
peks Friday elected W. A. Matte
son secretary and treasurer; c. H.
Forney and DR.. Blayney on executive
committee. Next years meeting is
to be at Abilene the last week in
August. Contests were completed
Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Brought a Car Of Machinery.

G. W. Parker returned from Chi
cago last week accompanied by L. D.
Toliver. They brought car load of
machinery for Mr.. Parker's new de-
partments Of his mandatory and
more is on the way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
CATTLE SKY HIGH.
A Choice Lot Of Steers Sold at $500
Hundred.

nuuuICu,
Cattle prices have been gradually
climbing skyward at Kansas City for
the past month, and, Friday, the
highest price for nearly two years
was recorded. A choice lot Of Mis-
souri, and Kansas steers brought $6
a 100 at the stock yards. This was the
highest price paid for cattlcfn whole
sale lots in that city since 1897. Good
fat cattle are hard to obtain even at
these high prices. Commission men
are unable to account for the scarcity
Of firstclass cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
CASToRIA
For Infants and Children.
I'M S Nm. Wan Have Always Bought
Signature Of NxZ1M

Egyptian Hair Tonic cures dan
druif, invigorates the scalp, promotes
a healthy growth, prepared by W. A..
Landes at City barber shop, Abilene,
Kansas. 2l6-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
WERE $1,000 AHEAD.
Wheat Boom Gave Abilene Dealers a
Boost.

September wheat which closed
Thursday night at $751; closed Friday
at 7O3. The Abilene dealers had over
So, 900 bushels on the board and their
profits, had they cleared up, would
have been about 81, 900. Most Of it
is held over for another Jump.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

HOODS Sarsaparilla is the One
- True Blood Purifier, Great Nerve
Tonic, Stomach Regulator. To thou.
sands Its great merit 10 KNOWN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
Railway Time fables.
UNION PACIFIC.

HE AT0HIs0N, TOPEKA 4 SANTA n
RAILWAY.
IN Santa Te trains daily except Sunday.
NORTH BOUND.
ioa Passenger daily ..:.........,....6,l2a. N.
100 Accommodation daily, arrives. ITO D, 10,
departs....l;D >. n,
SOUTH BOUND.
SB Passenger daily. l0.B .. n
sS Accommodation daily, arrives, .i.lO b. n
departs ....l,S5 pm
SALIVA BRANCH,
Departs.
S S,o Accommodation.........".",'.e,0a. q
Arrives.
81 81 decomposition. ..."...""...ioiSp =
No. 1888 makes direct connection ut strong
City with fast passenger train westbOund
and fast mall eastbound. II Is due at Strong
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

UKs MEEES
art
C. ure

is sold by all druggists on guarantee
first bottle benefits or money back.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
Dr. Miles Medical Company, Elkhart. Ind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17
ROCK ISLAND.
-~s- wn,,.-.

ROUK ISLAND.
WEST BOUND.
No, d5-Local Freight and accom-. 1918 q. n
10. T-Ohicago Mail and Express, $50 y, u,
EAST BOUND.
10. Small and Express. ll;M q n,
No. 88-L0cal Freight and accom-. ..s.lS .. n.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight tfains
daily except Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-08-17

81 suffered for twenty-five years from
heart trouble, and tried sndless rsme-
dies without relief. | steadily grew
worse and became Unable to lie
down, my heart would palpitate and
f1uttef, and at times il seemed M
though could not get my breath. !
Used three bottles Of Dr.. Miles Heart
Cure, and thank God ! am enjoying
good health as a result. Il cured me.
Mrs. Ella sohlndheIm, Mt. Vernon, la. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-28
WE 2 Err INFORMATION.
E'onr ST mt One Time--AII Kinds
( enther Prevailing

E'onr st mt One Timc--All Kind.
( eather Prevailing.
WASN'T (. January Weather conditions
and gem forecast:
The storm Thursday night In Ontario has
moved TO Newfoundland A second storm
has developed to the north OF Lake SUP sfior.
A third storm has developed in the northern
Rocky mountain region and a fourth storm
center last night in the west gulf has moved
TO the east gulf
Rain has fallen on the gulf coast and snow
In the UPPER Missouri valley and lake region
and 1t has been generally fair elsewhere
The area of high pressure central Thursday
night in North Dakota has moved southwark
aud stretches in ridge OF high pressure
from Texas to New England. The tenpera-
ture has fallen sharply IN this ridge Albany
and Boston reporting fell Of 80 degrees Ia
twenty-four hours.
The temperature has riszn in the middle
and upper Missouri valley and northern Rocky
mountain region, End has remained stationary
on the Pacific coast
Threatening weather may be expected In
the Atlantic States with rain In the South
Atlantic and In Florida: snow in the Rel
river CT the north and middle Missouri val
leys and generally fair weather elsewhere
The temperature VIII rise 10 the uppsr lax
reeicn and the upper Mississippi valley and
Will remain stationary elsewhere, Brisk
westerly winds may be expected on the North
Atlantic coast and brisk to high n3rtheast-
erly winds on the middle and South Atlantic
coast.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-28

Ibc Signs Of Legislative Intent Portend .
Need for Quick Action.
SITUATION is BECOMING MORE TRYING
Important Conferences Have Lately
Bccn Held, which MAY Lend TO an
Important Result shortly.

Austin. Texas, january q While ad
dressing the house finance committees to-"
night, Attorney General Smith said that
while ho considered il necessary that an
appropriation he mndo TO enshic the rail
road commission TO employ special counsel
In the Injunction cases, IL WAS possible
that said appropriation might never ea
used. Asked for an explanation OF this
remark, he replied that he was not At lbs
erty to speak more explicitly. but that
what he meant would be made plain In
very few days.
no those who have been watching what
has hccn transpiring during the past week,
Mr. Smiths words Indicate that there Is
probability of tho withdrawal OF the iu-
junction suits under certain conditions.
Tho commission has entertained several r
Important visitors behind closed doors late
is and INDUCED In moro than one exera-
tive session. Representatives OF largs
commercial interests have talked to the
commissioners. ms we'll as to the railroad
lawyers who are here. OF the necessity OF
doing something to relieve the prevailing
uncomfortable rate situation. and talked TO
good effect. too. from what can be learned.
The railroad lawyers realize that day by
day tho situation is becoming more trying
l II
Tor them and are finding 1t difficult to
dodge tho many legislative bricks which
| are daily being thrown in thcir direction,
| SO that they have reached that stage where
they win be willing to concedc great deal
TO secure peace.
Tho proposition TO raise the assessment
Of their property for taxation has aroused
them to an appreciation Of the dangers
they have invited and they may be said TO
he en- the run At all events, important
developments In tho premises may be az
pocted in the near future,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-28
WERE EATEN BY CANNIBALS
SURVIVORS OF a WRECKED SHIP
SUFFER- AWFUL TORTUNEs.
Ucuds of the Victims Cut on ana
Their Survivors Compelled 10 Wifi
ness the Bnrbarous Fcasts.

Vancouver, B. c.. January 21.--After es-
Gaming death by drowning, eleven of the
crew OF the ship Manbare were captured
and eaten by cannibals OF New Guinea
The Manbare was bound for Sydney, Aus
iralia. when 1t was caught in terrible
gale In December. The boat began 10 sink
and the crew of eighteen all told left the
vessel In two boats and soon became sep
arated. One boat containing twelve men
was finally thrown ashore ten miles from
the cape. The sailors were seized by ma
,ivas from the interior and hurried off to
,be village OF the chief. One man, James
Greene, escaped The sailors were stripped
and bound and killed. one each day. A.
Wild orgie was participated In By at least
hundred sayages who had gathered for
tho feast.
In several cases the sailors we're tortured
by the old women and children OF the tribe.
The eyes of one were goused out. The
doomed men stolcally watched the eiabor-
ate preparations for their death. huge
aot filled with boiling water was useo
for the feast, which on the nrst day was
prolonged away into the might
IN most cases the men we're beheaded.
their heads being stuck on poles ana pa
aided before the men who were 10 suner
tho same fate ,
,ramntnr without food day and night
10 coach the coast The scenes OF horror
re Mad witnessed turned his hair snow
u1ffe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-28
pErArnIAr1Ne srASrAnps.
Secretary Aiger SIGNS n Contract for
Their Transportation.

Their psportntion.
Washington. January e7--Arrangements
we're made today by Secretary Alger with
Mr. r. a. C. Smith OF New York for
the repatriation Of about 5000 of the Span
ish troops now in the Philippines.
cnblegram WAS received from Major
General Otis informing him that two Span
ish ships OF the Campanla Transatlant'ca,
one of which is believed to be the Bnencs
Ayres which carried arms and ammuni-
ton TO Iloilo, were at Manila and had
submitted to him proposition TO carry
TO Spain load OF Spanish troops, the
price paid to be determined upon on the
same basis as the bid accepted by the
department for the transportation of the
troops.
Mr.. Il. A. C. Smith was asked to como
to Washington and he has been IN consul
tation with Secretary AlgerS and Major
Bird of the quartermaster's department,
who has charge of these matters. An
agreement was promptly reached, Secre-
tary Alger. TO avoid crowding, directing
that the number proposed to be carried by
each ship be reduced by one third In
structions have been wired TO General
Otis. and 1t is said that the first ship
mcnt OF Spanish soldiers from the Philip
pjes,F vii, sS- shortls spneasSs,} nv GNn-
eraI Otis.
1t is said 1000 men will be carried by
tho vessels now ai Manila. Only 1900
men will remain TO be transported. 1t
20 t,nderatond that ot hpf vaqsoIs of the