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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
THE COLUMBIA WON.


New York, Oct. 1.-THE cup which
the old schooner America won so COM
mandingly against all corners over the
course around the Isle of Wight in
1891 and brought back across the seas,
will probably remain here another
year, defiance to the world. In glo-
rious breeze, over a windward and lee
ward course of 30 miles, the Columbia
scored against the Shamrock yesterday
in the first race of the 1899 series for
the trophy. She bounded across the
finish line fully ~ miles ahead of the
challenger, defeating her by lO:l4
actual time, or 1913 corrected time
after allowing the six seconds handi-
cap which Columbia must concnde to
the challenger on account of her longer
water line. 1t was a decisive contest,
magnificent race, magni6cently sailed
and magnifcently won. Opinion as to
the merits of the two boats had been
somewhats divided as result OF the
hukes during the past two weeks. AL
though the preponderance of expert
opinion never wavered in its loyalty to
the wonderful speed aud ability of the
white flyer, no nautical sharp expected
that the Shamrock would be SO over
whelmingly vanquished as she was in
yesterdays royal struggle. The Yam
kee boat outgeneraled her at the
start, beat her hopelessly in windward
work to the outer mark and gained %
seconds in the run home before the
wind. 1t is undoubtedly bitter blow,
because the English hopes Of lifting
the cup have never been higher since
the Thistle met the Volunteer in 1887.
Sir Thomas Upton took his defeat
with the spirit of true sportsman.
1T was fair and square race" said
he to an Associated press representa-
tive who saw him on board the Erin.
"We were beaten fairly. No two boats
ever sailed better race, and they were
equally well handled as far as could
see."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
FILIPINO PLANS.
Letters Say the Insurgents Expect to At
tack the Suburbs OF Ilollo and Slaugh-
ter the Americans.

Manila, Oct. l7.-Letters from lloilo
say the insurgents expect to gather
$4,000 men and 5000 or 1000 rifles near
there. Gen. Magbanna, according TIC
letters, plans TO attack the suburbs OF
lloilo with this force, carry the city
and slaughter the Americans.
There is great tension between the
Visayans and Tagals, growing out OF
the Tagals holding Araneta, leader Of
the Vsayans, a prisoner since the
threatened Visayan revolt against
Tagal domination month ago. The
Visayans are incensed to the point OF
rebellion. While the Tagals nominally
control only the military organization
of the so-called Filipino republic, they
have crowded out the Visayans from
the civil branch.
A body of Tagals, estimated to number
between 800 and 1000, recently crossed
from Santa Barbara to Escalante, on
the island of Negroes, for the purpose
of aiding lntepapaiAos bandits l.
keeping under the inhabitants who ar.
friendly TO the Americans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
JUBILEE CONVENTION.
Sessions Of the Foreign Christian Mission
ary sOciety-A Few Statistics-Musicat
Programme at Night.

Cincinnati, Oct. l7.-The sessions OF
the Woman's Board Of Missions, of the
Christian church, at their joint jubilee
conventions have been completed and
the sessions of the Foreign Christian
Missionary society began yesterday.
They will conclude at noon to-day and
in the afternoon the sessions of the
American Christian Missionary society
will begin. After an Introductory adj
dress by ]. W. McGarvy, the annual
reports Of officers were presented and
the appointment of committees fol-
lowed.
The receipts for the year amounted to $780,
III, gain Of S2l, sol; the churches, as churches
gave, $j6,78l, gain of Sll,l3l; the contributing
churches numbered 3O,l, gain of IA; the
Sunday schools gave $39,O7l, gain Of S,7S6;
the contributing Sunday schools numbered g.
1880, gain OF Z; the Sunday schools that reach
their full apportlonment numbered lOos; nearly
l2,500 children raised VI or more each, a gain Of
1922; there were rs requests amounting to
$780, the society received on the annuity
plan, s22,l5.
Two missionaries were sent to Africa, one to
India, two to Japan, one to China and four to
Cuba The great need Of the society is men ts>
serve as evangelists There is no lack of young
ladies; ten offer where one can be sent
AS soon as the war is over the society expects
to send some men to begin work In the Philip
pines, and also expect to begin work in the
Hawaiian islands very soon.
In China missionaries number % and the ma
tive helpers 10. There are nine churches with
combined membership of 400.
Addresses were made in the afternoon
and at night musical programme was
given with over 900 voices. Overflow
meetings were addressed at different
churches in the CITY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
List Of Wounded.

The list of officers and privates
wounded in the Philippines and the
dates they received their wounds are
reported by the colonel of the regiment
to Adjt Gen. $. NJ, Fox, of the Kansas
national guard, follows.
Thad. G. Alderman private, Co, II, March 90
William @ Albright, captain CO. C, Mayg,
Alvir Allison, private Co. X, March 70.
Fred Atchlson, private Co G, March9
Elmer II. Ashcraft private, Co, II, May "a
John H. Ballou, private Co, l, March 20.
George H. Battersby, private, Co M, Feb. B.
James H. Bennett private, Go. D, February g.
Charles Bennett, private, Co. M, February H.
William G. Barker, private, Coz February 10
Trolando Blesh, private, Co. l., February 49,
Samuel F. Barton, private, Co. Il, March "a.
james H. Bryant, private, Co, II, March Go.
Collin II. Ball, second lieutenant, Co. T. April q.
William H. Bishop, captain, Co M, April %.
Charles NJ Christy, captain, Co. h. Feb. 10
Raymond Clark, private, Co, D, Februaryb.
W, "A. Callahan, first lieutenant Co. l., Feb u
Daniel Conway, private, Co \, February4
Fred Carter. private, Co. u, March 70,
Edward Crane, private, Co. b, March 20.
Ernest Crlss, corporal, Co II, March ~.
Adna g. Clarke, captain, Co, H. March %.
George H. Cravens, private, Co. Il, March u.
Chris Clapp, private, Co, l. March 70.
Ben Couchman, musician, March %.
Daniel Conway, private, Co. \, Februaryb.
II. H. Clark private Co, II, February 49,
George b. Daley, private, Co, X, March 20
~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
GEN. SKATER.
Retired as Brlgadier General of the Army
but Remains In Command as q Vol.
unteer General.

San Francisco, Oct. 17.-Maj. Gen.
Shafter received the following tele-
gram yesterday:
War Department, Washington, Oct. lo-By
direction of the president, Maj. Gen. William
II. Shafter, United States volunteers (brigadiel
general Z. S. Az is retired from active service
October 49, 1899, as brigadier general Of the
United States army only, under the provisions
Of the act Of congress approved June 30, 1893
He will remain in command OF the department.
Of California and the Columbia, under his com.
mission as major general of the United State.
volunteers until further orders.-Elihu Root.
Gen. Shafter will probably be de.
tanned in the service until the work OF
sending the last army of volunteers ia
Manila has been accomplished and
perhaps longer. The law relating tc
the volunteer officers of the Spanish
American war, who remained in the
service after the close of that war
provides that they retain their com
..ssions until July, 1901.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
JONES HAS A CONFERENCE.
Meeting of the Democratic National Com
mittee on Finance-PubIicatiOn Of
Signed Articles--List OF Issues.

st. Louis Oct. Ex-senator Jones,
chairman of the national democratic
committee, held meeting here yester.
day with Vice Chairman Stone and
others of the committee. The confer
ence was confined exclusively to
finance.
Between this date and the beginning
OF the year, arrangements have been
made for the publication in weekly
newspapers of signed articles by well
known party leaders, who will pre-.
sent issues as they may be finally
formulated at the national convention.
Imperialism, trusts, expansion and
free silver, according to Chairman
Jones and Vice Chairman Stone, will
be the leading topics for discussion and
in the order named. Chairman Jones
says there is no lack of interest in the
silver question, "but Imperialism and
expansion are questions that are press.
ing for solution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Severe Storm at Hardy. Nah.

Omaha, Neb., Oct IA storm Of
unusual violence, particularly for this
time of the year, visited the country in
the vicinity Of Hardy, Neb., late yes.
terday afternoon. The wind had been
high all day and near night assumed
the proportions Of tornado. A Large
amount of damage was done TO small
buildings and several large ones were
unroofed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Daniei >. hewitt, private, Go. A. February
Charles Hammond, private,Co +, February 5
James u. listed artlhcer Co. d, March "a.
James Hammersby, corporal, Co. G, March ~
Edward r, Hook, private, Co. H. March Is.
Joseph II. Helm private, Co. Il. March g.
Arthur c. Howe, private, Co. c, March II.
Walter A. Hubbard, private Co. X, April IS.
Edward II. Harris, private, Co. X. April q.
Arthur Holingshead private, Co. n, May "a.
Harry l.. johnson, private, Co. C. March ~
Charles A. Kelson, artificer Co. Is, February
Ira Ketnley, sergeant Co. D, February II.
Harvey g. Kuhns corporal, Co L, March 20
Walter Kemp private, Co. +, March 20.
Lyle l. Knox, private Co, l. April a.
James W, Kershner, sergeant Co. A, April a.
Ernest Klncaid, corporal Co. X, April q.
Il. G. Little, lieutenant colonel (accldentaD.
William Loudenschlager, private Co. G.
Sidney Morrison, private Co NJ, February H.
W. T.. Milton, private, Co, +, February5
Alex Mitchell, private, Co. b, February II.
John o. Morse, sergeant, Co. X, February 10.
James s. Mills, private, Co. H. February 10.
Joseph w. Murray, sergeant, Co. L, March ~.
W. S. Metcalf, colonel regiment. March 70.
-. r,
wesley !. MalhewS' pr'va'e,.o ", maioh d.
George Meyer, private, Co, X, March o.
Arthur NJ moore private, W. H. May T.
william Mcpouea', private, 70 y,
William McGrcw private, w. !, reoruury =
W'il'ahl a, Ne'son' pflvn'e, ~ =, roprualyn
GeorRoo' Nlchois' so'Rua", " y, mA'oh %
oscar Ncspl., private ~ y, Ap''' a.
BENJAMIN OLIVER private Co H.
ira rayne' p''Va" w. =, February 10,
orVllie Parker private 20 y, marVi ~
charies M fcase' pIlvaw, W, D. marcn ~
Lawrence rye pr's"W ,, W. y, "al' w., 20
ROBERT raiher, seo'nu ile"I ~, ~ way ~
Johh ~ Mlley, pIlSac, w. y, -, rc9'ua'y a.
WIN, M hun''oy' eo,por"', " l. mar0" '''
freu hcNol, co'p9ru'' 70 "a, "non -,
Heury haueiln' private ~ = MARIN :"
LOUIS y. ROUSE private .' D,
james a. noo'so'i sulE'an'' w. ~
james r, nee private 20, " marcn ~
Herbert , nus, corpora' 20 y. february %
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
A New Cabinet Office.

Springfield, O., Oct. IA movement
is on foot to establish a new office in
the cabinet of the United States to be
known as the portfolio of commerce,
The idea is by no means new one, it
having been taken up by congress some
months ago. Then there came the war
excitement, and II was lost sight Of.
Senator Hanna is i'd to be strongly IN
favor OF the movement. N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Chicago, Oct IA special to the
Chronicle from New Orleans says Will
son, La, little town on the Yazoo 4
Mississippi Valley railroad, 1875 miles
above this city, was the scene Of a
lynching Sunday. j. L. Smith, white,
u former resident Of this place, but
late of the Buffalo Creek neighborhood
in Wilkinson county, Miss, was strung
up to a limb of . pine tree by posse
of citizens. Smith was charged with
being the leader of a gang of cattle
thieves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
In Memory Of win snow.

San Francisco, Oct. l7.-Memorial
services were held in the Press club
Sunday afternoon for win Snow Of
the San Francisco Chronicle staff who
was swept overheard from newspaper
launch just inside the Golden Gate,
Tuesday night. The services were
largely attended by friends of the dead
journalist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE Matin says that
the general amnesty to be proclaimed
for those involved in the recent troubles
will not affect the trials OF lola OF
Joseph Reinach nor will 1t reinstate
Dreyfus. Reinach, a Paris editor, Is
being sued by the widow of Col. Henry
for libeling her husband. The zols
case comes in November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Killed in n COllisIOn.

st. Louis, Oct IA Special to the
Post-Dispatch from Cheyenne, Wyo.,
says: A rear-end collision occurred al
one a. m. to-day near Granite Canon
station, on the Union Pacific railroad,
between stock train and an eastbound
fast mail, killing two men and injuring
three others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

barracks and post accommodation for
troops at various stations. The ex-
ploration work of troops in Alaska is
dismissed with the mere statement that
certain companies were detailed to
this duty. Regarding the labor trou-
bles in the Ceur d'Alene he merely
mentions the fact that, in response to
the call Of Gen. Merriam, department
of Colorado, detachments of troops
from the Columbia were sent to Idaho,
but soon returned and are now on duty
at their home posts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Defeated In Three Rounds.

Chicago, Oct. l7.-"Kid" Parker, of
Denver, defeated Jack DAILY, of Chi
cago, in three rounds last night. The
bout was to have been for six rounds,
but at the end of the third Days sec
onds threw up the sponge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Washington, Oct l7.-The United
States supreme court to-day granted
the motion made last Monday by Sena.
tor Davis asking leave to file an origi-
nal bill in equity in behalf of the state
of Minnesota against the secretary OF
the interior and the commissioner OF
the general land office. The case in.
volved the public school lands of that
state. To-day's action by the court in.
sured the hearing of the case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
FiliuIno Iusurvent. Attack Angeles,

Manila, Oct. 1.-THE insurgents
made an attack upon Angeles at $3.50
yesterday morning. One American was
killed and seven were wounded. The
Filipipos used artillery, few shells
exploding. The Seventeenth, Ninth
and Thirteenth regiments engaged the
enemy, who retired at $50 a. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
VIII Sign the Protocol.

The Hague, Oct. 17.-Stanford New.
ell, United States minister to the Meth
erlands, will sign the protocol embody.
ing the agreements reached by the
representatives of the powers partici.
pating in the recent peace conference.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Portland, Ore, Oct. 17.-William
Wallace Thayer, formerly governor and
chief justice of Oregon, is dead at his
home near this city of cerebral conges-
ton, aged 70 years. He was born in
Livingston county, New York, and
came to Oregon in 1862.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

Paris, Oct. IA dispatch from
Caracas, Venezuela, says that President
Andrade is preparing to leave the city
and that the insurgent commander,
Gen. Cipriano Castro, is master Of the
situation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
THE FIGHTING TWENTIETH.
concluded from LIST page.l


anu attacked IN rear, taking u prisoners ana
rifles, besides killed and wounded. This platoon
returned and command moved down river, and
crossed at the town of Marilao In time TO par
tcipate in engagement with the insurgents, who
attempted 10 advance, but were driven back
and position taken for the night, just north Of
river. No move was made on the 18th.
April-0n the 3lst Of March, the regiment on
the right Of the brigade line, and west Of the
Manila Dagupan railway advanced upon Ma
lolos. The regmental commander, with small
party from company Il, moved In front of tho
command and was the first 10 enter the public
square Of the city, meeting with little resist
ance. Line was formed about mile north OF
Mal0los, and no further move was made until
April %, when active operations were again re-
sumed, and the command moved. In conjunction
with the First Montana, against the Filipino in
trenchments on the north bank OF the Bagbag
river Line was hnlted about half mile from
same, and after spirited Smelling of the works
by the armoured train, company X advanced to
the river and drove the enemy from their posi-
tiOn after a few minutes fire, Position was
taken for the night on south bank Of river and
on the 10Th the advance was resumed until OPP
posite the town Of Calumpit.
After continuous fire. maintained for the
balance Of the day, portion Of the nth, II was
found impossible TO force the passage ut the
railroad and the regimental commander with
Is men from various companies, crossed the
river about aquarter Of . mile below the bridge
and attacked the enemy in the rear, quickly
driving them from their position. Meanwhile
the balance Of the regiment, together with the
Montana regiment crossed the river on the
railroad bridge and the enemy was rapidly
pressed northward through the town Of Apalit
May The regiment in conjunction with the
First Montana. left Apalit early on the morning
Of May L. marching n0rthward along the Ma
na-Dugupan railway, crossing several streams
BY means of railway bridges until at about 9 100
o, m, the Third battalion, which was leading
the advance, encountered the enemy, who were
intrenChed on the north side OF the Santa Tomas
river, and engaged them. Company II deployed
on the right Of the rallrond and later company
Cdeployed on the right Of company II. After
considerable firing company was ordered 10
relieve company H. whose supply Of ammuhi-
ton was short. Company ID advanced along
the railroad, firing on the enemy to the lett
After about an hours engagement the enemy
retreated To their trenches north OF the santa
Tomas railroad station, where they made
stronger stand companies G and !. having
crossed the bridge, OF which one span mad been
cut and dropped Into the river advanced ana
being reinforced by companies 9 and ~ OF the
Second battalion, charge was mn To, dislodg-
Ing the enemy and driving them from the field. |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
yel,ow Fever situation Improving

Key West, Fla. Oct 1I.-Fifteen
new cases of yellow fever were reported
yesterday and no deaths. The situa-
tion is rapidly improving owing to the
cooler weather.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

the years 1879 to .S9S, inclusive, has just
heen issued as q blue book. The average
strength of the army in England, Scotland.
ireland and abroad during 1898 was 225.-
027 of whom 1872 S25 were serving abroad
The average effective strength OF each as~
was as follows: Household cavalry ls05.
cavalry OF the line l7S4S, horse artillery
1909, field artillery 1882, mountain artil-
iery 1898. garrison artillery 1926, royal
engineers, 1860, foot guards $685. infantry
of the line 1S8,O33 colonial corps 63l2.
army service corps 1913, army ordnance
corps 1879 royal army medical corps 2S35,
army pay corps $50. The effective strength
on January I. 1899, was 231 .S51 of all ranks,
consisting of S537 officers. al warrant Of
/ fcers. 14,769 sergeants. 1927 trumpeters,
/ drummers and buglers, and 2O4,OH rank
and file. the net increase of the non-com-
/ missioned officers and men during 1888
! being $3.50.
The total number of courts martial held
during 1898 was 9676 t5463 at home and
4213 abroad the total number of offenses
for which the men were tried being IA ,04A
(S276 at home and $3.50 abroad). Sentences
were passed in 1892 cases. and 2S4 prison
ers were acquitted.
AS to nationality 165.03S non commits
stoned officers and men were English, H.
2S5 Scotch, 2S,35S Irish, 1905 were borr
in India or the colonies. 81 were foreign"
ers, and the country of birth of 1850 were
not reported
The total enrollend strength of the army
reserve (class u was 1878, and 4202 O
all ranks We're wanting to complete the es-
tahlishment, the number enrolled in class
II ii was Al; the total number of all ranks IL
the militia was 1899, in the yeomanr,
TO- 07 and in the volunteers 230, SIS, making
! a general total Of A33, 1G3.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10

seem as II the doctor had actually been
sucessful in carrying his theory to its log
ical import Before several scientists and
Journalists he has made blind men see aud
he has even securely blindfolded men with
perfect sight and has made them see i'm
ages that could not be seen before the In
strument was attached 10 their temples
Not only has he succeeded in doing this
but he has enabled his visitors to see OBJ
iects that were in another room in his
house objects that were behind solid par
titions. of the existence of which the sub
iects of the experiments had no knowledge.
OF course it is not surprising, considering
the Importance of such discovery that
one should be inclined 10 be sl1eptical in
regard to its practicability but We have
witnessed so many marvels during the past
half century that even this achievement
should not be branded as impossible until
we have had an opportunity by actual test
/ to prove its failure. 1t may be trickery,
but If such is the fact the trickery is al
most as mastery as the achievement it.
| self. j. w. Jordan, NJ. D.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-10
TO HAVE A PLUMP NECK.
simple Exercises That Are Gunran
tccd to Fiji Troublesome HOIiows.

sImpIe Exercises That Are Gu.aran-
tccd to FIJI troublesome HoIioyys.
TO fill the troublesome holows on each
side OF the collarbone system of deep
breathing is invaluable. Take deep
breath hold it as long as possible. and
then exhalc 1t very slowly. Repeat this
ten times Do this twice a day
AS it is absolutely essential that tho
muscles should be developed, the follw-
ing exercises must become part of ones
daily routine:
/. Slowly bend the head forward tin
the chin touches the neck. Then raise 1t
very gradually.
Q Slowly bend the head backwards ana
raise Ii again.
3. Bend sideways to right and left.
All these movements should be repeated
ten or fifteen times; and when you have
done this you win feel that every muscls
in your throat and neck IS aching. Tn n
battle The throat and neck In hot water
Dry thoroughly and well massage in an.
/ good cold cream, rubbing it in with th'
tips of the fingers TIL the skin has alb
sorbed II all and your neck Is in glow
4 With a soft rag or towel Wipe off an.
cream that may remain. The massagini
should be done with rotary motion.
4 Now dampen a soft rag or sponge, mois
ten the throat and neck with benzoln an
rosewater which is skin tonic AMI help
to close the pores, and so prevents dir
from entering
In the morning wash with warm waite
and a good soap or almond meal, rinsin
and thoroughly bathing afterwards vii
the very coolest water you can get, II
also well 10 add lavender water or toile
vinegar to the water.
Then. before finishing dressing, g
thraugh the exercise in the same way yo
did the previous evening.
Eat plain and nonrishing food, avoidin
pastry, cake and highly seasoned foo,
: Drink plenty OF hot water. II clears th
blood and improves the complexion.
|, Make compact with yourself that 20
will follow this treatment for six weeS
BY this time You will be SO pleased wit
the Improvement that you will have n
temptation 10 abandon It.
Marion Depew.