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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

One year, $l.00; three years, SO 90.
New rate--One years, Is cents; three
years, $3.50; five years, $3.50.
The old rate on barns, granaries
and out buildings, when not insured
in connection with dwelling was as
follows.
Old rate-0ne year, Sl.00; three
years, $500; five years, $500. New
rate-One year, 60 cents; three years,
1928; five years, $500.
The old rate on brick and stone
dwellings with metal roofs was;
Old rate-One year, SO cents; three
years, 81, %; five years, $500. New
rate-One year, 40 cents; three years,
so cents; five years, $l.90.
Under the old rate it cost per 800
to insure country churches and school
houses;
Old rate-One year, $l.0o; three
years. $500; five years, $780, New
rate-One year, So cents; three years,
$l.70; five years, $2.75.
II the News wants to find some in
surance reductions now is its chance
only McNall and the Pops are not
responsible for them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The editor Of the Forest, o., Re-
view, in Hardin county, dunned
subscriber named Andrews sharply
and the latter took umbrage. He
writes that he is saving up money
enough to take him to Forest on the
Fourth Of July and whip the editor
publicly. He wants the affair to
come off as a part Of the holiday dem.
onstrations, asking that a ring be
staked off in Main street. The editor
has replied that he is not a fighter
but thinks he can whip one delin'
quent subscriber. Andrews is ID
earnest, his acquaintances say, and
the editor is well known for his grit
The outcome will settle a great prin
ciple in journalism, viz, the right o.
delinquent subscribers to lick the ed
itor when dunned, and the confess
will be watched with widespread in
terest We are betting on the editor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

have seen that Maxim go out OF BUSH
ness when our fellows turned loose
on it. If the chap who worked that
murderous machine had kept his
nerve better there would not have
been a dozen Of us got out OF the
thing alive.
'.On general principles, | am not
an expansionist, but | believe that
since we were, by an unfortunate
train OF circumstances, thrown into
this thing, we should stay with it to
the bitter end, and rawhide these
bullet.headed Asiatic ruffians until
they yell for mercy. And after the
war, | want a job Of professor Of
American history in Luzon Universe.
ty when they build it. And I'll war.
want that the new generation OF
Filipinos will know better than to get
in the way Of the bandwagon OF An
glo.Saxon progress and decency'
"Metcalf, the new colonel OF the
Twentieth, IS a brave and efficient
officer, and will keep the regiment up
to its old standard. Most OF the off
GERS OF the regiment have shown up
splendidly. Governor Stanley has
done nobly by us, following every
one Of my recommendations, although
several times under very severe
pressure to do otherwise. He appre-
ciated that a colonel's power over a
regiment depends greatly on his rec
concentrations for promotion taking
precedence over any social or polit-
ical pull. ! hope my friends and
those Of the regiment will take az
count OF this fact at the next state
convention, though | do not antici-
pate that the governor will have any
special need Of help"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Judge Philips of Kansas City in a
decision in the case Of Rosa B. Jar
man against the Knights Templars
and Masons' Life Indemnity company
has held, first, that, under the stat
ute governing assessment insurance
companies it was no defense against
the payment of the policy that the
insured committed suicide unless it
was shown that he contemplated
suicide at the time he was insured;
aud, second, that changes in the
rules of the company made after the
policy was taken out would not affect
the payment of the policy. This de-
cision is OF great Importance to in
surance men. Lawyers have estim-
ated that this ruling will cost assess
ment companies at once about half a
million dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
n TR0TT ABILENE, KANSAS, i'm. !
" nv u, porter breeder and shin.
per Of the famous Duroc Jerseys and PolansI
Chinas. Stock for sale cheap Write, s5-iv
First Published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector June %, $780,
Publication Notice,
To John Cairns, Nellie Cairns and Elizabeth

To John Cairns Nellie Cairns and Elizabeth
Fosgate:
You and each Of you are hereby notified
that you have been sued in the district court
OF Dickinson county and state OF Kansas, In
an action wherein William W. Walker is
plaintiff: and you and each Of you together
with Robert Cairns, Edward A. Cairns, Hem
ny NJ Cairns, Florence Cairns, Katie Preston.
Hubert Preston, Justice CAIRNS Ellen Cairns.
Carrie Lloyd, Silas Lloyd, Mary Bell, Jay G,
Ball, iona Cairns, Charlie Cairns, Minnie
Cairns, ]. NJ. Jones, James Jones, Arminda
Jones, Daniel L. Jones, Earl Jones, Bertha
Jones and Sarah Jones are defendants that
tiff on or before the 9th day of July. A, d.
1899, the same will be taken as true and
judgment rendered against said defendants
for the sum of 1850, together with interest
thereon from March LIST, $685. and for costs,
and further Judgment fOreclosing mort
gage upon the following described real es-
tate situated In Dickinson county, and state
of Kansas, to-wit. the southwest quarter
OF the southeast quarter and the southeast
quarter OF the southwest quarter Of section
twenty t2O), township eleven az SOUTH of
range three 90 east Of the Sixth principal
meridian, ordering the sale OF said real es-
tate and thereupon barring you and each OF
you and said defendants and each OF them
and all persons claiming or to claim under.
through or by you or either OF you and un-
der, through or by the said defendants or
either OF them. from all right, title, interest
and equity OF redemption Ia and to said real
estate or any part thereof.
STAMBAUGH & HURD,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
A Sidewalk Decision.

A court ruling Of interest to every
property owner has just been made
by a high court. Judge Phillips in
the United States circuit court has
rendered a decision declaring illegal
the present method Of assessing prop
erty for street improvements in cities
throughout Missouri and in many
other states. II upheld, the decision
will invalidate hundreds Of thousands
Of dollars worth Of tax bills in the
state Of Missouri.
Judge Phillips holds that the Mis-
souri, statute authorizing cities and
towns to assess the cost Of opening,
paving or repaving streets against
the owners Of AUDITING property ap'
portioning the whole cost on the
number of front feet, is in violation
Of the Fourteenth amendment to the
federal constitution, which prevents
the taking Of private property for
public use without just compensation,
Judge Phillips holds that unless all
the benefits Of such improvements re-
bounds to abutting property owners
as distinguished from the city at
large, this statute is unfair. tie
holds, too, that property in one loca-
ton may be benefited more than
property in another location on the
same street, and that to be in har'
mony with the clause OF the constltu'
ton cited assessments must be levied
in proportion to the benefit derived
The decision was rendered in paw
ing case brought in the federal court
at Springfield, Mo. The case will be
carried to the supreme court.
Street paving in Kansas towns has
gone forward under law similar tt
the Missouri statute that Judge Phil
lips has held to be unconstitutional
If the decision is upheld in the United
States supreme court, paving tax ollls
in this state will Of course be inval'
idated the same as those in Missouri
The decision applies to sidewalks as
well asto paving and under it a city
cannot compel a property owner TIC
put down a walk or to pay for ont
put down by the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
The Filipino Sympathizers.

The longer the Philippine cam
paign continues the more despicable
and reasonable appears the conduct
Of the Filipino sympathizers in this
country who organized to defeat the
peace treaty with Spain and encour-
aged the followers Of Aguinaldo to re-
volt and fire on American troops.
After having refused to recog-
nize the insurgent government
Of Cuba, so.called, although it was
much more Of an actually than the
insurgent government Of the dictator,
Aguinaldo, who never received the
endorsement OF the inhabitants OF the
Philippines, it was foolish to expect
that the administration would recog-
nize Aguinaldo's government. Yet
the Hoars, Masons, organs, Atkin.
sons and others we're cheek by jowl
with Aguinaldo's emissary at Wash
ington and encouraged him in the false
hope that by making an attack on
American troops, the Filipinos would
bluff this nation out OF the islands
and would defeat the treaty. 1t is
history that what saved the treaty
and secured a majority for it in the
senate was'that very night attack on
the American army. After sharp
engagement last Tuesday between
linus and Das Marinas the Filipinos
mutilated the remains Of American
soldiers. They have never neglected
opportunities of firing on the ambu-
lances. Knowing nothing of civilized
warfare, they know nothing Of civil
ization and are unfit to rule the Phil
ippines and control the various
tribes and nationalities living there.
The losses the nation has sustained
in the camgaign are to be contributed
largely to the sympatbizers with
Aguinaldo, adventurer and boodler,
who encouraged his ill.adyised re-
volt -[Capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
THURSDAY, JUNE 80, 1899.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Judge Eighth Judicial District,
o. l., MOORE,
OF Dickinson county.
Republican County Convention

A delegate convention Of the Republicans
of Dickinson county will be held in the
Court House in the city of Abilene, Kansas,
on Saturday, August II, at p, IN, for the
purpose Of nomnatnga candidate for each
Of the following Offices to be filled at the
November election, 1899,
One candidate for Sheriff
One candidate for Treasurer
One candidate for County Clerk.
One candidate for Register Of Deeds.
One candidate for Surveyor.
One candidate for Coroner
Two Trustees county high school,
County Commissioner, First district.
Primaries for the selection of delegates to
said county convention viii be held from !
to D. m. In the several voting precincts on
Thursday August H.
The basis of representation shall be one
delegate for each 20 votes or fraction OF 10
votes and over cast for the Republican can
didate for secretary Of state at the fall cleo
tIon OF lSOS and one delegate at large for
each precinct, emitting the several precincts
to the following representatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
Manly Retraction by Next Speaker.

Manly Retraction by Next Speaker.
The emotional nature Of Gen. Hen
dersons judgments, and his credita-
Bile readiness to retract them when
they are wrong, are both illustrated
in the subjoined passage from a
speech delivered by him last week at
Dubuque:
"Here in my home state, in my
home district, in the city love so
well, and among people ! love SO
well, from this platform from which
| have spoken to you SO often, | want
to publicly acknowledge the great
wrong | have done H. Clay Evans.
Boys, he is your friend and the friend
Of the old soldiers everywhere. Let
US give him at least Justice
The Hon. Henry Clay Evans is the
+ commissioner Of pensions under the
present administration. In that office
he has striven to do his duty not only
to the veterans justly entitled to pen
sions, but also to the government in
the matter Of the prevention Of frauds
and the protection Of the treasury.
The courageous performance of his
duty to the government and the peo-
pie has brought Commissioner Evans
into conflict with the greed of some
Of the pension attorneys. 1t has ex-
asperated some of those congressman
whose main care in regard to pensions
is to push through the private pen
sion bills in which their constituents
are interested. Mr.. Evans has been
attacked violently for doing his duty.
His policy and his attitude have been
shamefully misrepresented. Because
he has set his face against loose prac-
tees and wholesale fraud, he has been
exhibited as an obstacle to the right
eous execution Of the pension laws,
and he has been denounced as an en-
envy of the old soldier.
Among the most violent and APP
parently unreasonable of Commits
sionpr Evans assailants has been the
Hon. David Bremner Henderson, who
now publicly confesses at Dubuque
"the great wrong have done H.
Clay Evans"
Everybody will think better of Gen.
Henderson because Of this manly &C.
acknowledgement Of error and injustice.
The confession shows that his heart
is right, although probably nobody
has ever doubted the generosity Of
his impulses.
Moreover, it encouraging to know
that the next Speaker is not afraid tc
say that his judgment has been
wrong as soon as he perceives thai
such is the case, New York Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Clay Center Times; II the same
political conditions existed in the
Fifth that are said to exist down in
the First where Bailey says Curtis
did and where Curtis says he did not
and neither did he do so by his next
friend; why, under those circum-
stances, up here, the people would
take hold and more than likely both
would be set aside and the people
would choose unembarrassed in the
slightest whether such promises were
made or not. The people up here
nominate and elect "who they durn
please"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Capt. W. H. Fletcher has been rec
commended for postmaster of Clay
Center. He is one Of the Wheel
horses Of Fifth district Republicanism.

The statement Of the condition Of
state and private banks in Kansas on
March IS shows a total deposit of
1928, 049, 050.62. The statement OF
the condition OF national banks in
Kansas on April 5 shows total de-
post Of S24,Ol4,276.S7. Grand total
deposit, state, private and national
banks, $47, 06S, S26.99. This is an in
crease OF s2,5OO,OOO over the grand
total Of year ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Manhattan Nationalist; A few
weeks ago, before the report of the
expert who examined the college
books was filed, fusion editor was
yawplng about what 1t contained.
The report is now on file but for some
reason the opposition preserves o
dnaihlu silpnnn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The management of the Fourth Of
July celebration at Arkansas City
offers 1926 to any mother who will
allow her baby to be sent up in a
balloon and dropped down in a para
chute. 1t does not guarantee any
protection against accidents. Abb
lene thought it was pretty good adj
vertiser but Arkansas, City at the
present time holds the banner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

A Topeka correspondent has
brought out G. A. Clark of junction
City for congress in this district in
1902. There is nothing like speaking
in plenty of time. George would
make wideawake congressman all
right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The st. Joseph News says that
Scion o. Thacher of Lawrence is
credited with the famous college yell,
Crock Chalk, Jay Hawk, X. IT,"
which has been heard around the
world as the war cry of the Twentieth
Kansas, Funston's regiment. 1t was
in the SOS that he delivered a lee.
ture to the law students on Mt. Dread
in which he used the expression.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The Newton Journal excitedly
holds up its hand and wants to have
the both anniversary of Kansas set
Element celebrated in Newton in 1908.
While such historic places as Law
renee and Lecompton remain on
earth Newton's proposal will meet
with an expansive horse laugh from
Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29
ABILENE's FOURTH OF JULY.

This city will have the greatest
celebration in its history nexts Tues
day. Junction City and Salina fire
departments are coming and hum
dreds Of visitors. The Kansas City
ball team will play two games.
Everybody is invited. Come early
and stay for the best fireworks ever
shown in central Kansas. Stores
open until 5p. IN.
JULY 4TH PROGRAM,
10 a. m.-Ball game. Abienes vs. Ferd
Helm team, Kansas City, Mo-, Jesse James
Jr,, captain.
m.-Grand parade Of Fire departments,
bicycles, bands, etc, etc
2p m.--Fremen's races
4p m.-Ball game, Abilene vs. Ferd Helms,
1880 p, m-Band contest
9p. m-Freworks and grand drill of Abb
lcne Flambeau club,
Prizes
Dry hose race 100 yards, lst $50, md Sl5
Hook and ladder racea..s,..l LIST S30, md Slo
Foot Race Flremen only .,,...,,,s..,.,,SbOO
Band contest. =. ............,",lstS $40, End Sl5
SPECIAL PRIZES
Best appearing company OF Firemen in
parade, .......,s..,...1r't'e''.
Best decorated bicycle In parade 1st5, End S
Creased pig observation-disclosures,
Creased Observation-Disclosures
Old mems race, 70 year limit
Horse race running" LIST sl5, md 10
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

1t might do ingalls, good to run for
congress in the First district to get
swiped off the earth as he would de-
serve, The Republicans Of Kansas
will never honor q man who weaken
ed when the party needed supporters
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The astute editor Of the Topeka
Capital commenting on the fight over
the action Of the Chicago park board
in placing nude statues around the
fountains says: 1.-The very idea is
cooling in hot weather" Right there
is where the Capital disagrees with
the anti-naiad advocates They hold
that IL isn't,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

The Rough Riders will have their
reunion in Oklahoma next year.
There is a plan to have the goth Kan.
sas meet with them and see who is
the biggest Teddy or Freddy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

1t will be sad blow to the Popu.
listic-Democratic press if Hanna re.
tires from the management Of the
Republican comittee. They do SO
much enjoy abusing him!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Mr.. Gillett missed rare oppor.
tunity in that interview Of his to
make life burden for people he dis
likes. He was out of the libel line
and could have said what he wished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

After all the discussion about the
.1needs OF Cuba" the plain fact re-
mains that Cuba has just one great
need-annexation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

People who want to have a good
time on tho Fourth fully will please
take notice that there will be no
speaking at Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

Announcements.

SHERIFF
Tam candidate for tho om~ Y VI s"'i'" y,
Dickinson County. subject to Che docls.o''' u
the Republican county conventions
s.A, GoopEn
hereby announce myself as candiopte
for sheriff of Dickinson county, subject to
he decision of the Republican county con-
yentOn, r. A, BROWN,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-29

most,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-08
DREYFUS IS TRANQUIL.
he WILL NOT PUT on HIS UNIFORM UN-
TIL HE LANDS IN FRANCE AGAIN.

Fort de France, Island OF Martinique, June 7.
Captain Dreyfus Will only resume his uniform
OF artillery captain on debarkng from the
French cruiser Sfax at Brest
Since the gendarmes under Captain Cacheux.
In the name of the military authority. have ac-
cepted the custody Of the prisoner. the lie du
Diable has been withdrawn from the control OF
the Prison Administration, and. by a decree OF
NJ. Mouttet. Governor OF Cayenne has been de-
clared military territory.
Captain Dreyfus has responded to the tele-
gram Of congratulations from his wife express
soon embrace her their children and the mem
bers Of the Dreyfus family again. This prospect
alone seems 10 concern him. At all events, there
was not a word in the dispatch on the subject
Of the new trial.
His face, after the first manifestations Of Joy
at the moment when he received the notihca
ton of the Judgment of the Court Of Cessation,
resumed an aspect OF tranquility and impas-
svity; nor has he since betrayed any sign OF
either JOY or anxiety
Fort de France. Island Of Martinique. June Z.
Dispatches from Cayenne say all efforts to In
terview Dreyfus have been futile. He is now
under the guard OF Captain Cacheux, OF the
gendarmerie and four gendarmes.
The prisoner is apparently in good health. but
seems to be fatigued The verdict OF the Court
Of Cessation has caused a very favorable i'm
preston here and In French Guiana.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-08

Mazet Committee for opportunity 10 present
testimony In contradiction Of the statements re-
garding the firm made on the witness stand by
John C. Ellis. What do the statements Of Ellis
amount tor" said Mr.. Untermyer. The man is a
notorious crook, and he has said that q clerk in
this office advised him TO lawyer named
Thompson about getting protection. There are
thirty-two clerks in this Office. Ellis did not men
ton the name OF one Of them. and he could not tell
where Thompson might be found. This firm has
no interest In such places Ellis kept, and never
heard OF the Bohemia Club. The story of Ellis
seems to be string of lies. not worth contradict
Ing or noticing. Mr.. Mazet formerly was a clerk
IN this office. He knows that the firm is respect
able"
II has been unofflcally announced at the Dis
trict-Attorney's Office that the Mazet Committee
cannot count upon the aid OF District-Attorney
Gardner in prosecuting recacitrant witnesses The
plan which Major Gardiner is said to have formed
is 10 take a case before judge of the Court OF
GENERAL Sessions and ask for a dismissal OF the
charge on the ground that the Mazet Committee
mas no power TO compel the testimony OF
sion.
The attitude OF the Dstrct-Attorney is said 20 be
uuhoerstood by the counsel for the committee, and
nj MOSES conference with Governor Roosevelt on
tuesday evening is believed by Republican poll
tlcians 10 have had reference TO plans for charges
70 70 aid the committee II has been suggested that
the committee might begin proceedings for the pun
nnin,nent OF recalcitrant witnesses through the
District Attorney OF Kings County. Mr.. Moss has
re1used 10 make his position known to newspaper
men out II Is understood that papers in several
contempt cases have been prepared.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-08
ALASKAN NEGOTIATIONS.
THE OUTLOOK IN LONDON CONSIDERED
GOOD - CREDIT DUE MR..
CHAMBERLAIN

London. June IA high authority Of the
Colonial Office has informed a representative OF
The Associated Press that the negotiations with
reference to the Alaskan question are In the
rosiest possible condition.
After the interview the United States Am
bassador. Joseph H Choate. had yesterday with
the Marquis OF Salisbury. at the Foreign Office
the lines of a prospective settlement and Tor
carrying on the discussion in the High Com
mission were formally submitted by the Secre-
tary OF State for the Colonies. Joseph Cham
berlain. who throughout, has had most potent
irf1uence with the Canadian side. Every ar
rangement in the negotiations here between MI
Choate. Lord Salisbury and Sir Julian Paunce-
fote has gone through him. and the prospective
settlements. in great degree, may be con-
sidered triumph for Mr.. Chamberlains tact
and perseverance.