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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
MERCHANT MARINE.
Cangress Urged to Strengthen Our
Power Upon the Sea.

Cangress Urged to Strengthen Our
Power Upon the Sea.
The value of an American merchant marine
to the extension of our commercial trade and
invites the immediate action of congress.
Our national development will be one-sded
and unsatisfactory SO long as the remarkable
companied by progress on the seas. There is
no lack of constitutional authority for legis-
lation, which shall give to the country mari
time strength commensurate with it's industrial
achievements and with its rank among the
nations of the earth.t
The past year has recorded exceptional act
ivity in our ship yards and the promises of
continual prosperity in shipbuilding are album
dant. Advanced legislation for the protection
of our seamen has been enacted. Our coast
trade, under regulations wisely framed at the
beginning of the government and since shows
results for the past fiscal year unequaled in
our records or those of any other power. We
shall fail to realize our opportunities, however,
if compacently regard only matters at
home and blind ourselves to the necessity of
securing our share in the valuable carrying
trade of the world. =
smaller share of our exports and imports
than during any former year in all our his
upon foreign shipping was painfully mani.
Tested to our people. Without any choice of
our own, but from necessity. the Departments
of the government charged with military and
naval operations in the East and West In
dies had to obtain from foreign flags mer-
chant vessels essential for those opera tons.
The other great nations have not hesitated
to adopt the required means to develop their
shipping a factor in national defense and
as of the surcst and speaGiest means of
obtaining for their pl oducers share in for
eign markets. Like vigilance and effort on our
which is regarded with humiliation at home
and with surprise abroad Even the seeming
sacrifices, which at the beginning may be in
volved. will be Offset later by more than
equivalent gains.
The expense is as nothing compared to the
advantage to be achieved. The re-establish-
involves
large MEASURE continued industrial prog
ress and the extension of commercial tri
umphs. 1 satisfied the judgment of the
country favors the policy of aid to mer-
chant marine. which will broaden our COM
ing capacity for the a'' products Of agriculture
and manufacture: which, with the increase
of our navy, mean more work and wages to
our countryrnen. well a safeguard to
American interests in every part of the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
DIFFERENCE WITH CANADA
They Are in a Fair Way to BE Adj
ed Amicnhlv.

In my first annual message referred to-.
in respect to the Dominion Of Canada. BY
means Of an executive agreement q joint high
CO had been created for the
the United States and Canada. embracing
twelve subjects among which were the aues-
coast and contiguous inland waters. the Alas
kan kan boundary, the transit Of merchandise in
reciprocity in trade. revision of the agreement
respecting naval vessels in the Great Lakes
boundary provison far the con r OF, Of
criminals, and for wrecking and salvage.
Much has been made by the COM
these questions where it became apparent that
an irreconclable difference Of views was en-
Alaskan boundary. In the failure of an agrees
m mel as to the me meaning of articles and Of
Britain, which defined the boundary between
Alaska and Canada, the American commits
dairy be laid aside ' and md that the remaining
questions guest IN Of difference be proceeded with
being declined bv the British commissioners
an adjournment was taken until the boundary
The subject has been receiving the careful
attention which its Importance demands with
visional demarcations in the region about tho
head of Lynn canal has been agreed upon;
and 1t is hoped that the negotiations now IN
end enc IN an agreement for the establishment and
de!lnltat1on OF a permanent boundary.
Apart from these questions growing out OF
our relationship with northern neghbor,
the most friendly disposition and ready agree
ment have marked the discussion of numerous
matters arising in the vast and intimate in
tercourse Of the United States with Great
Britain.
Neutrality in the Transvanl.
This government has maintained an attitude
of neutrality in the unfortunate contest be-
tween Great Britain and the Boer states of
Africa. We have remained faithful to the
precept of avoiding entangling alliances as to
affairs not of our direct concern. Had cir
cumstances suggested that the parties to the
quarrel would have welcomed any kindly
preston of the hope of the American people
that war might be averted,. good offices would
have been gladly rendered. The United States
representative at Pretoria was early instruct
ed to see that all neutral America interests be
respected by the combattants This has been
an easy task, in view of the positive declara-
tons of both British and Boer authorities that
the personal and property rights of our cit
liens should be observed.
Upon the withdrawal of the British agent
from Pretoria the United States consul was
authorized, upon the request with the British
government and with the consent of the
South African and Orange Free State govern
Of neutral for the care of British interests
In the discharge of this function 1 am happy
TO- say that abundant opportunity has been
afforded to show the impartiality of this gov
eminent toward both the combattants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

The year 1900 will offer consider
able range of choice to persons inter-
ested in anniversaries pertaining to
literary men whose claim to remem-
brance is indisputable. Scholars will
have the five hundredth anniversary
Of the death of Chaucer in mind, and
will repair with fresh delight to that
well of English undefyled." Richard
Hooker, the English divine, will have
been dead three centuries. His dis
tinction had the added felicity of win
ming Izak Walton's pen to record its
fullness The centenary of CoWper's
death is to be numbered with the
notable days in the new year. Many
to whom his works may not otherwise
appeal will be grateful for the
spiritual ,refreshment which they owe
fol1is devotional writing. On the other
hand, the centenary of Macaulay's
birth will be commemorated. at least by
special recollection, by the large COM
pany who are his debtors because when
he wrote history, the poets imagina-
tion kept dullness at a distance, There
will be. other days and names for end
of-the-century mention which good
readers and good listeners will not
forget. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

1t is announced from London that
DeWolf Hopper was introduced to the
prince of Wales the other day; that
the prince told joke to Mr.. Hopper,
and that the actor laughed heartily.
1t the princes joke was of the really
English order, it at once becomes man
fest that Mr.. Hopper showed rare tact
and an exquisite sense of comedy in
nis laughter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Importance of the Project Is Again
Urged by the President

An insurrectionary movement, under Gen
Reyes broke out at Bluefelds in February
last, and for time exercised actual control
pi omptly sent thither for the protection Of
American interests. After a few weeks I :,
Reyes government renowned the conflict Civ
Ing place to the restored supremacy of
Nicaragua. During the interregnum certain
public dues accruing under Nicaraguan law
the authorities for the time being in effective
administrative control. Upon the titular gov
eminent regaining power d second payment of
these dues was demanded. Controversy arose
touching the validity of the original payment
OF the debt to tho defacto regent of the terri
tory. An arrangement was effected In April
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

Masked highwaymen in Greater New
York climbed aboard trolley car the
other morning, robbed the conductor
and left the motorman tied to a tree
in a lonely patch of woods Possibly
the Englishmen who came over expect
ing to chase buffalo along the New
Brooklyn were not so far astray in
their reckonings after ALL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

Notwithstanding the walls of wrath
that 'irreconcilable" French newspa-
pers are pouring on 'pertiGious AL
bion' over the Boer war in order to
avenge Fashoda," Partisan exouisites
still persist in having their collars and
cuffs got up" in London. Before such
shameless treachery the patriotism of
the boulevards is helpless.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

London correspondents state that
after twenty-five years of bankruptcy
Americas first colony, Liberia, is now
rehabilitated, the interest on it's pub
lie debt being paid. In 1871 Liberia
foated a loan of 100000 chiefly in
England, but three years later the lit
tie republic failed to meet the interest,
and this condition of affairs has Pre-
vailed ever since, until now Liberals
fiscal agents in London have an
nounced that the government is once
more able to meet it's obligations. This
step was rendered feasible by new
source of revenue derived from rubber,
and the interest which the bondnolders
despaired of getting is now being paid
from the royalties turned into the gov
eminent of the republic by the Lii
berian rubber syndicate, an essentially
English concern. The development Of
the rubber industry in Liberia has at
tracted considerable attention, which
has not confined itself to the CONNER
cial aspect, and there is likely to be
in the near future diplomatic activity
in relation to the status Ut Liberia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

Sir Thomas Upton was banqueted
He had certainly done as we'll as could
have been expected, considering the
circumstances.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

A firm at Sycamore, ILL.,, has started
turtle farm on the banks of the Kish
Waukee river. Both before and after
death it appears that the festive turtle
is to be in the swim.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
CABLE TO MANILA.
Its Necessity Is Pointed Out by the
President.

Without repeating the observations of my
special message of Feb. TO-, 1899, concerning
the necessity of a cable to Manila, 1 respect
fully invite attention to it.
1 recommend that, in case the congress
should not take measures to bring about this
result by direct action of the government, the
postmaster general be authorized to invite
competitive bids for the establishment of a
cable; the company making the best respon-
sible bid to be awarded the contract; the
successful company to give ample bonds to
insure the completion of the work within
reasonable time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

IT'S said there are but few great
women orators; but when it comes to
great talkers-well, that's another
proposition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

insurance companies have been re-admitted
by the superintendent OF insurance in the
state Of New York.
Subsequent to the exchange of our peace
treaty with Spain Germany acquired the
Caroline islands by purchase. paying therefor
$4,000 600. Assurances have been received
from the German government that the rights
of American missionaries and traders there
will be considerably observed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

No woman should ever be allowed
to vote until she is able to sharpen
a lead pencil for the purpose OF
scratching her, ticket.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

Political reform may be all right, but
political corruption has the advantage
Of age and experience.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

The man who is the architect of his
own character often puts UP job no
other man would take off his hands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
Somehow the more you try to be
funny the more people don't laugh.

photographers think favorably of
changing the word politician to pulli-
tician
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
ARBITRATION WITH RUSSIA

An Agreement for the Settlement OF
Claims. ~
Claims growing out of the seizure OF Amer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

THE: MESSAGE
President r1cKinley Adj
dresses the Fifty
Sixth Congress.
Touching Tribute to the
Late, Vice President
Hobart.
Finances of the Country
in a Satisfactory
Condition. r
Currency Reform Legisla=
ton Is Strongly
Advised.
Philippine Question Is Ex-
haustively Dealt
With.
Rebellion rIust First Be
Put Down, the
Future
Government of the Islands
Rests With the
Congress.
Attention of Congress In
vited to rlany lmpor=
tant Matters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
RECEPTION SATURDAY.
ABILENE WILL GIVE COMPANY
L A BANQUET.
Citizens Meeting Selects Saturday as
the Time Of the Greeting No
Medals to Be Given to the Com
pany.

About % citizens attended the
meeting Tuesday night to consider the
reception to Co. l.. Mayor Halleck
presided and F. B. Glimpse was secre-
tary. There was considerable dis
cussion as to time and means.
The committee on medals made a
report reporting progress but after
discussion it was voted to dispense
with local medals, as the State is to
give each member OF the regiment a
medal made from captured cannon.
As to the time several propositions
were considerations that there be q
banquet and reception on Thanksgiv.
ing, one that the company be con-
suited before fixing time, one that
the reception be held on next Satur-
day. The last was carried and the
boys will be gwen banquet on Sat-
urday. 1t is estimated that the en-
tertainment will cost about 5000.
Plates will be prepared for about 100
guests.
NJ. P. Jolley, 5. S. Smith and Geo.
R. Allen were appointed to solicit
subscriptions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
ABOUT PEOPLE.

c. H. Aumack, Of Industry, was in
town.
W. H. Hollinger was up from
Rhinehart.
Mrs. Blake, mother Of j. D. Blake,
went to Wamego.
James Kewish, Of Carlton, was a
visitor to the city.
VIM. NJ. Brilliant, son OF NJ. V.
Brilliant, formerly of this city but
now Of York, Pa, is here visiting
friends.
Mrs. John Russell and Miss Lena
Lifts are visiting in Wilkesbarre, Pa.
The former visited Detroit and Cleve-
land on her way east.
I. c. Whitney was in from Tai
mage. He bought merry.go-round
from c. W. Parker two years ago and
has made big money with it.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chronister, Of
Buckeye, returned from a two months
trip to Pennsylvania and the east.
Mr.. Chronister has been sick and says
it seems good to see the Kansas sun
again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
BURTON KEPT BUSY.
Abilene Orator Is in Demand fol
Campaign Speeches.

j.. R. Burton and wife spent the
morning in the city, coming from
Salina, where MI. Burton addressed a
large audience last night, speaking
on campaign issues. He has been in
demand not only from nearly every
county in Kansas but Nebraska,
Missouri, Colorado and other states.
For about a month he has been speak
ing daily, in a year when most speak
ers are content to rest. But Off
years don't count with Mr.. Burton.
He is wanted everywhere and fulfills
all the engagements possible. His
mining interests at Galena are pro-
crossing iavorably and are promising
well.
1.-The Republicans are going to win
in large majority of counties of the
State" remarked Mr.. Burton. "They
are making campaign on principle
while the opposition is trading off
principle in the hope of getting an
office. The Kansas people are for
Americanism, patriotism, expansion
and prosperity.
Il notice Admiral Dewey is about
to marry am somewhat disappoint-
ed in him. OF course he is privil-
eyed character and entitled to do as
he pleases but it seems too bad to
have him get get tied up in the
j. R. Mclean family. 1t is the only
doubtful action be has taken yet"
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton went to To-
peka at noon, where Mr. Burton will
act on the reception committee to
receive the Goth Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Halloween Was Orderly.

Thanks to an efficient police man.
agement the town had aquiet Hallow-
cen. Several hundred young folks
were out but no serious damage was
done. The marshal caught one gang
hauling a spring wagon toward the
creek. All escaped but one young
man who had to draw the vehicle back
to its place.
1t is worth good deal to have a
marshal like John Favor in town.
Those who recall the depredations OF
a few years ago realize what it means
to have the town regulated right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
COMPANY L COMES FRIDAY.
Home Boys Will Be Here at 800
Friday.
Special to the Reflector,
TOPEKA, Nov. COMPANY L will
come home by the Union Pacific Fri
day, leaving Topeka at noon and
reaching Abilene at 1920 p. m.
ARRESTED HIS AUNT.
vigilant Cop on the North Side Wins
Glory.

A vlgilant cop on north side did
himself proud Tuesday night. His aunt
also lives on north side and she owns a
spring wagon. Her yard is some
what exposed and she decided to take
it to neighbours. She was crossing
the street with ii when the special
police heard the vehicle rattle and
with visions Of promotion and Pink
erton star In bis mind he made a
dash and captured the Halloween
violator Of the ordinance--as he sup.
posed. The experience when he ar
rested his relative is said to have
given him severe attack Of heart
failure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Another Rock Island Plug.

1t is probable that the Rock Island
will in the near future inaugurate a
plug service between Wichita and
Kansas City. The train will leave
Wichita early in the morning and
reach Kansas City before noon. Re-
turning, it will leave Kansas City
early in the afternoon. The matter
is still undecided and the time of the
departure of the trains has not been
definitely settled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
MANY FLEET Dogs
C0URSING MEET ATTRACTS WIS.,
ITORs TO THE CITY.
Lively Sport for All and Plenty OF
Jacks to Make 1t Interesting
Finals to Be Run on Friday.

Over 200 attended the opening day
Of the Central Kansas coursing meet
on the prairles northwest of Abilene
and through the cold north wind en-
ioyed the sport. DR.. G. Irwin Royce
Of Cannon Falls, Mimi, was Judge,
Paul Hurd clerk. The jackrabbits
we're plenty, over 40 being scared up
during the day and many being reused
by the crowd in buggies and carriages.
Today the crowd was much larger
THE ENTRIES.
Hoffman and Jackson, Enterprise
Capitola, Romo Kelt, Hortense Jane,
Little Egypt, Toledo Girl, Kragjorg'
ensen, Glen Elder.
Green, junction City-Miss Glenn,
High Cleaver, Sir Ralph.
Carter Bros, Cottonwood Falls
Tippie Tyler, Joe farrell, Tottle e.
Trevellian, High Jinks, Marion.
D, Hill, Abilene-Princess Hill,
Pete H. Lorna Doone.
Paul Hurd, Abilene-Boy Blue.
Ehrsam, Enterprise = Turquoise,
Wild Oats, Pity Me.
Hardness, Delevan-Star Pointer,
Coda.
Penquoit, Herington Rita.
Raglan, Utica, Neb.-Gretchen.
Whitehair, Chapman-Can't Tell,
Tuck.
Henitz, Cottonwood Falls--Rustic
Beauty, Phoeba.
Dudley and Weiberg, Clay Center
Hugo, Luneta, Fireball, Fleeta, An
tenna, Lord VanDike.
Dederick, Enterprise-Belle Ill.
Henchard, Abilene-White.
Huffman, Wichita-Shyness.
Richter, Wichita-Rex, Patsy.
FIRST DAYS RECORDS.
In the all age stake Capitola beat
Bounce 30; Tippie Tyler beat High
Cleaver 1870; Miss Glenn beat Joe
farrell 80; Star Pointer beat Sir
Ralph $50; Romo Kelt beat Tuck 5-2i
Fleeta beat Coda 80; Tottie G beat
Hortense Jane 6-2 Antenna beat
Richter's Rex 1873; Phoeba beat Lord
yanDyke 1919; Little Egypt beat
Richter's Patsy 4 /; Luneta ran bye.
Today the races were run in this
order; Capitola VS.. Tippie Tyler;
Miss Glenn VS.. Star Pointer; Romo
Kelt VS.. Fleeta; Tottie c VS.. Antenna;
Phoeba VS.. Luneta.
The puppy stake was not COM
pleted, entries were so numerous.
Rita beat Toledo Girl 81; Gretchen
beat Trevellian IA; High Jinks beat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02

Can't Tell 10; Turquoise beat Cora
Badford g.; Boy Blue beat Wild Oats
1853. Today were run Pity Me VS..
Princess Hill; White VS.. Rustic
Beauty; Shyness vs.. Marion; Pete H
VS.. Hugo; Lorna Doone vs.. Belle III;
Kragjorgensen VS.. Manila Girl; Sur.
prise vs.. Glen Elder.
Finals will be run tomorrow. The
array of dogs is the largest at a Kan
sas meet in years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Tho Columbian Reyojnt,on.

Colon, Columbia, Nov. 1.-Two armed
government steamers destroyed seven
insurgent vessels, one of the latter
sinking, 1t is rumored, with 200 sol.
diers. The government troops were
victorious in a pitched battle with the
insurgents near Bucaramanga. 1t Is
now believed that the revolution is
endin1.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02

Saltwater, Mimi, Oct. rs. Warden
Wolfer has received letters from j. 4.
Ward, city attorney Of 0sawatomie,
Kan, and j. G. bort, county attorney,
Pawnee City, Neb., in which they state
they are preparing to begin criminal
proceedings against Jesse G. Mcbride,
the confessed murderer, upon his re-
lease from the penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
PAID FOR STOLEN CORN.
]. R. Burton Receives q Dollar on
Conscience Fund.

J. R. Burton had surprise today.
He received a letter from a former
employe now in Pennsylvania inclos-
ing one dollar. He said that years
ago be took from Mr.. Burton's corn
crib on farm in this county some
corn and now as be felt that he should
make restitution he sent what he con-
sidered was its fair value and hoped
Mr.. Burton would forgive him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Paw Your Taxes.

Twice year the bugbear of the
owner comes out ofits quar-
tiers and asks for taxes. Wednesday
the books opened for the taxes Of '99.
The time for the payment Of the '99
tax is from November l to December
81. The county treasurer's office
force has been busy for some time
making preparations for the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02

NO. nuru WINTER, orGooc; NO. northern
spring, 7O172c No 2 northern spring, 80D72c;
No. 3 northern spring 6i01o. Corn-Cash, No.
., 394c; No. 8, 3iAG82c Oats-Cash, No. 3
2sGs34c; No. 3, 224c.
St Louis, Oct 81, Wheat-.Cash No. 2 red
elevator, zoe, track ylp7lkc No. hard,
07@eSc. Corn-Cash, No. .. Sl4e, track, S2Ao
Oats-No' cash. 2S1e, track, ait No. whits,
28kc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Death Of Mrs. Slough.

Mrs. Amanda Slough, wife Of A. E.
Slough residing on North Buckeye,
died Tuesday night aged 50 years.
She was a kind wife and mother and
her MANY friends will sincerely
mourn her decease and extend sym.
pathy. Funeral at 10 a. m. Friday,
at Evangelical church; burial in Abb.
lene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Two Men Hlown Overheard.

Toledo, O., Oct. 3O.-The schooner
W. II. Rounds from Buffalo arrived
here yesterday and reported the loss of
two men, James Crockett and James
Mckenzie, of Buffalo, who in an at
tempt to go aloft during storm off
"Old Point" were blown overheard.
Neither body was recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02
Trichle. GassWint,

Justice Davidson last Wednesday
married Chas. D. Gasswint OF Man.
chester and Miss Katie Trichle OF
Longiord.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02

Boston, Oct. 80, "A great meeting in
the Boston theater last night well
coined Daniel Talon, lord mayor of
Dublin, and John Il. Redmond, M. p,
who are raising funds for the Parnell
monument. A collection was taken up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-02

Prendergast has new shipment Of
puggies. You can't find better or
cheaper anywhere on earth.