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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
THE SPO0yER BILL.
The Senate Discusses a Measure on
the Philippine Islands.
SUyDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL,
The House Considered the Alaskan Civil
Government Bill and Favorably Acted
ON 100 Private Pension B,lls-The
Case Of Mis- Force.

Washington, May 26.-Discussion OF
the Spooner Philippine bill was con-
tinued in the senate yesterday by
Senator Morgan, of Alabama. On the
general question of the ownership and
government by the United States of
the Philippine islands he was in ac-
cord with Senators Spooner and
Lodge, but he regarded the pending
bill as unwise and dangerous legis-
lation, because of the great power it
placed in the hands of the president.
He was satisfied, however, that the
measure would not be passed by this
congress and declared that it was be-
ing used as foil to thrust aside the
Nicaragua canal bill. Much of his
speech was devoted to the canal bill
and to denunciaton of the efforts to
prevent its enactment at this ses-
sion.
Senator Allison then called up the
sundry civil appropriation bill, which
carries S65,S12,93O, or over $4,OoO,OOO
more than the bill as it passed the
house. Sixty-tive of the ISL pages of
the bill were disposed of. Some dis
cussion was precipitated over COM
mittee amendment providing that the
secretary of the treasury should pre-
scribe rules and regulations for the
enforcement of the contract labor
law and the Chinese exclusion act.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, Of
fered an amendment providing that
the commissioner general of immi-
grafton should prepare the rules and
regulations and they should be en-
forced after the secretary of the
treasury had approved them.
Senator Allen, of Nebraska, opposed
the amendment of the committee,
maintaining that it was a practical
notification of the Chinese exclusion
act and the contract labor law. The
whole matter, he declared, was left
to the caprice of the secretary and
this, too, while railroads were hurry
ing into the country thousands of
Japanese contract laborers. Without
action upon the amendment the bill
was laid aside until to-day
Speeches in memory of Daniel En-
mentrout, late preventative from
Pennsylvania, closed the day, the
senate adjourning at five p. m.
House Acts on Private Pension Bills.
Washington, May 26.-The house
devoted two hours yesterday to the
consideration of the Alaskan civil
government bill without completing
it. The session from noon until adj
iournment was devoted under the
rule to private pension bills. Mr..
Talbert, of South Carolina, who
abandoned obstructive tactics a few
weeks ago, was again in evidence yes
terday. After 100 bills had been ia
vorably acted upon by the commit
tee of the whole Mr.. Talbert blocked
their passage in the house with the
point of no quorum. Among the
bills favorably acted upon to-day were
the senate bills to pension the widow
of the late Capt, Gridley, who COM
manded the Olympia in the battle of
Manila, to $50 per month; the widow
of the late Commodore w. NJ. Meade
at $40 per month, and the widow of
the late Gen. NJ. F. Force, of Ohio, at
$50 per month.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
TRADE REPORT.


New York, May 8.-Bradstreet's
to-day says: Trade is, il anything,
quieter and prices are lower than a
week ago, while efforts toward a re-
adjustment of productive capacity to
present conditions are noted in sew
eral lines of industry, notably iron
and steel and lumber Unsettled CON
diti0nS in the cotton trade and a
large failure, due mainly to over
staying the bull side of this staple,
has tended to weaken quotations in
several lines of speculative business
Rather better crop reports and the
backward demand for cotton goods
are of course partly responsible for
the sharp break, but statistically the
staple remains very strong. Crop re-
ports are, as whole good, except for
wheat. AS regards the latter it may
be said that in the northwest some
much-needed rains have fallen, but the
claim is made that more moisture is
needed. Winter wheat prospects in
the southwest remain good, but for
eign inquiry has been on a reduced
scale. Practically the entire corn crop
has been planted under favorable con-
ditions and reports from the oats
crop are likewise good, but slight
shading of quotations, due to back
ward export business, is to be re-
ported for these cereals.
Business failures for the week num-
bered 167 in the United States as COM
pared with 155 last week, 15s in this
week a year ago, 23l in 1898, 257 in
1857, and 227 in 1896.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
BOXERS IN China.
The United States Takes a Hand
in Their Suppression.
The TROUBLESOME SOCIETY STRONG.


Washington, May 26.-The United
States government has taken q hand
in the suppression of the Boxers"
in China. Minister Conger has been
instructed by the state department to
inform the Chinese government that
the government of the United States
expects it to stamp out promptly and
thoroughly this society and to pro-
vide proper guarantees for the main
tenance of peace and order and the
protection of the life and property of
Americans in China, all now threat
ened by the operation of the Boxers
There is no indication in the instruc-
tions as to the course that will be
pursued by the United States in case
the Chinese government fails to OBJ
serve the warning conveyed in this
communication. Mr.. Conger is acting
on parallel lines with the representa-
tives of every European power at the
Chinese court, but has not joined in
any concert Of action. 1t is realized
here that the Chinese government in
dealing with the Boxers will en-
counter much difficulty, as the society
claims to be purely patriotic in pur-
pose. Its contention is that the
teachings of the Christians are in
their results absolutely destructive
of the Chinese system of government.
The Naval Appropriation B,ll.
Washington, May 26.-The conferees
of the two houses on the naval appro-
priation bill yesterday decided to re-
port a disagreement on the armor
rlate amendment of the senate and
also on the senate amendments relat-
ing to the terms of Annapolis cadets
and ocean and lake surveys. An
agreement has been reached on all
other items of the bill.
The Creek and Cherokee Agreement.
Washington, May 26.-Representa-
tive Curtis, of Kansas, yesterday re-
ported from the committee on Indian
affairs the bills to ratify the Creek
and Cherokee agreements. Amend
ments are made only in the townsite
and mineral lease sections. The re-
ports are similar on both agreements
Bill TO Increase Army Efficiency.
Washington, May 26.-Chairman
Hull, of the house committee on mil
itary affairs, yesterday stated definitely
that owing to the lateness of the ses-
sion it would be impossible to con-
slider the bill to increase the eff
cheney of the army.
POttRwatomies May Move.
Washington, May ga report was
made yesterday in the house on the
bill to allow the prairie band of Pot
towatomie Indians of Kansas to pur-
chase lands in Wisconsin. The COM
mittee reports in favor of the propo-
sition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31

Washington, May 2j.-According to
information received from Havana.
the authorities there are making prog
ress in unearthing the frauds against
the postal revenues. A report has
been received from Special Agents
Seybolt and Williams in which they
charge Nicely with not accounting for
stamps, moneys property, etc, aggre-
eating more than S65,O0O There are
five counts in the charge against
Nicely.
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s2S,7OS,l74 SO
LIABILITIES.

Gross surplus four per cent. standard. S3y245S7S 90
GAINS IN 1899.
Gain in Assets . minimum so, 654,976 O6
Gain in Income. ---..-.---.----~ 57O,338 O5
Gain in Premium Receipts 442,O35 80
Gain in Interest Receipts l28,3O2 Sc
Gain in Surplus -~~..~. ~---...---.. 423.467 76
Gain in Membership ~~~.~.-..~.-- 7,949
Gain in Amountof Insurance Sic, 583, 1903 90
Gain in Amount Of New Bust
ness Written. ..~~-.... ~.- $274,O05 90
There many companies striving for business but for many
the Union Central justly entitled the support Abilene
nd Dickinson county than any its competitors Note the following
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY.
Onexceled in the superior quality Of its investments.
NO huctuaing stocks, bonds, or other securities.
Interest rate for years the highest Of any company
Ony company making gains all points annually 1s9Sl9OO
Now has assets and 49, 900 surplus
CONSTANTLY increasing dividends and decreasing expenses
Economical energetic progressive and management
No restrictions conditions regard to residence or travel
reats policy holders with the fairness and iberaly
hatio Of death losses for years the any company
annual examinations made by Ohio Insurance Commissioner
Largest dividends padup and extended Insurance.
The Union Central has placed on the lives Of Dickinson
comfy men to the nearly sooooo All has been written
since 1895 when the Abilene agency established Union Central nocv
holders are SATISFIED policy holders
Good management and good results wacwod Of the Union
Central officers
contemplating nug your you cannot afford do so without
first consutingus
UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
FARM LOANS.
The Union Central ready make farm loads in Dickinson county
on the most favorable There nearly 100000 of Union Central
money now loaned this county, and the business increasing rapidly
FIRE INSURANCE.
represent six the strongest companies doing business Kansas
Shawnee,
German,
Hartford,
Springfield F. and NJ
Spring Garden,
German American,
Lowest rates given either farm or city property
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
My accident business has grown large proportions All claims have
been promptly settled The best companies represented only
BONDS.
represent the Fidelity and Deposit Co.. Of Baltimore which issues all
forms judicial bonds guaranteeing the honesty occupying posi-
tons otrust -
c. c. WYANDT, Agent all Forms Insurance.
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ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS MAY 81 ooTwELW PAGES
c. c. WYANDT, Agent
UNl0NCENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
OF CINCINNATI OHIO.

Below is the statement of the company for the year
ending December 3D. 1897
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31

Athens, O., May 25.-At midnight o
mob attacked the Jail where Richard
Gardner. the negro rapist, is confined
but Sheriff Porter outwitted the mob
and spirited the negro away in car
riagc. The mob understood that it
had been foiled and dispersed. There
were about 500 men in the mob, which
came from the western part of the
town and surrounded the Jail quickly
While the crowd was battering the
barred doors of the Jail, Judge Wood
pushed his way through It and in a
voice that could be heard above the
din urged the mob to allow the law
TO take its course. He assured them
that Gardner was not in the jail. A
committee of five then stepped for
ward and asked to be shown through
the Jail, which was done and they
we're convinced Gardner was not
there
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ASSETS.
Cash on hand and in banks ..............$ 09,24 n
First mortgage loans real estate ..... H49172S 65
Home office and other real estate ........ 576,246 IS
Cash loans on companys policies 1880, i29 N
United States bonds-market value 49,. 80. 397,937 30
Premium notes and loans policies in force 9SS6l9 04
Agents balances and cash obligations 2lSll5 "a
Net deferred and unreported premums.... 42077O %
Interest and rents due and accrued. ..... GALS OF
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Pottawatomies May Move.

Washington, May ga report was
made yesterday in the house on the
bill to allow the prairie band of Pot
towatomie Indians of Kansas to pur-
chase lands in Wisconsin. The COM
mittee reports in favor of the propo-
sition.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
TownyiIle Topics.

TowNVILLE, January 22.-Tho hcaltl,
at this writing. Townvillc seems to be
healthy place any way. We think this
would be Il good place for II health re-
sort. Most Of the visitors that come
hero speak we'll of our little hamlet. All
that is needed to make us prosper is the
Black Diamond.
Our little town owes to Mr.. j. w. Shir-
ley the credit for setting out so many
nice water oaks on Main street. 1t is
reported that there will be more good
work done on the streets. 1t is badly
needed
Mr.. Ben Buford, who has a position
with the Scaboard Air Line railroad at
Calhoun Falls, $. c., is spending several
days here with his uncle, Mr.. j. w.
Shirley.
Miss Annie Compton, of near here,
spent last week with Miss I.cstia Moore,
Of Tokccna.
Misses Susie and Emma Campbell, of
Elbcrton, Ga, spent last week with
Miss Lucy Harris, near here.
"rhe Eldorado Reading Club" did not
have their regular meeting Friday even
ing on account of tho bad weather.
Mr.. Henry Harris, who is attending
tho High School here, spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. b. Harris, at pcndlcton.
Mr. Stcphcr and family, Of Anderson,
have moved here and are occupying the
ligon building. We welcome this
family to our little town.
Miss Mamie SpcarGS spent last week
with her cousin, Miss Lizzie Brace, lust
over in OcOncc.
1T seems that some Of our political
men in Oconce are cuSsing and discuss
ing the road law quite extensively. 1t
doesn't make much difference to us
what kind of law they have, for we gene
rally 90 path through the woods. But
we think that if McsSrS Werner and
Cook get another 'Suck" at "Ncd Todd''
he wont have enough blood left in him
to fill thimblc.
Rev. James Williams preached an in
structive sermon to a large congregation
at the Baptist church Sunday morning,
NALkiNG-STIcK.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
Millions Given AyyGy.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in tho land who
arc not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The rroprictors of
Dir. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this
great medicine, and have the satisfaction
of knowing it has absolutely cured thou
sands OF hopeless cases. Asthma, brOn-
chitiS, hoarscncss and all diseases of the
thront, chest and lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on i'll druggists in the county
and get a bottle free. Regular size SOC.
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed o.
price refunded.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
Doings at Tabcr.

TABEH, January 23.-Finc weather and
plenty Of it.
Some sickness in our district, as fol-
lows:
Gary Higgins, two ycar-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. f. Singleton, is very sick
with pneumonia fever.
Mr. Russell I}allcngcr also has pncu-
monia, and is dangerously i'll at this
writing.
Master Louis Moorhcad is just pulling
through long and severe case of typhoid
fever. His symptoms appear favorable
for recovery.
Mr.. G. S. Knox, of the Southern rail.
railway, was at home and among friends
last week. Claude is looking very well
and says he has Il good job.
Mr. John II. Singleton, junior partner
Of the firm Of j. f.. Singleton Il Bro, is
in Gainesville and Atlanta this week
buying spring and summer goods.
Mr.. Arthur Craig and family, Of Pei
zcr, arc spending a few days with Mr..
Robert Craig, ST., and family.
Mr.. Matthew Hendricks, accompanied
by his wife, left his quiet home, near
Pumpkintown, in pickcns county, to
spend II few days with friends and rcla-
tivcs in our midst last week. lie re-
turned yesterday.
iomr scribe spent last week with
friends t?) in Seneca, Liberty and Easlcy.
Pickcns people seem to be getting on
nicely, especially the tone" we went to
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
THE NEWS FROM SENECA,
Directors Of Cotton Mil EIected-Mass Meet.
Ing-H0rribto Accident.

SENECA, January 24.-As the north
bound vcstibule pulled out from Seneca
last Sunday afternoon, the 1lagman, Ben
Burgess, stood between two coaches. In
some manner he was dashed to the
ground, whore his head hit against
rocks. Blood flowed freely. He was
taken to the Oconco Inu, whore Drs.
Hines and Clay Doyle administered nee
essary medical attention. Tho wife,
mother and father of Mr. Burgess wero
informed Of tho accident and arrived
from their homo at Decatur. Tho young
mans condition is said to have improved.
DIRECTORS ELECTED.
The stockholders of tho proposed cot
ton mill have elected tho following board
of directors: President, l.. w. Jordan;
n. G. Duncan, D. A. p. Jordan, G. w.
Gignilliat, f. NJ. Cary, w. o. Hamilton
and Campbell Courtonay.
MASS MEETING.
meeting Of tho citizons Friday evening,
January 2G, at tho Masonic hall, at s
o'clock. Tho object of tho meeting is
to organize n Library Association. There
will DO talks by number Of tho gontlc-
men of the town. 1t is hoped thore will
ladies Interested in establishing town
library.
OTHER NEWS.
Mr.. Stokes StribliDg has commenced
work on tho Peck lot, whoro he expects
| soon to build n warehouse.
Mrs. w. j. Lunney left Monday fol
ToccOa.
Miss Frances Whitmirc, of Grocnvillc
arrived Saturday, and commenced teach,
ing private school Monday.
DR.. Il. A. Hines spent the first of the
week ut Calhoun.
Miss Annie Reid, of Walhalla, has
bccn the guest of hcr cousin. Miss Stella
Fincannon.
Mrs. Joe Lawrence is visiting hor par
onts Mr. and Mrs. +. l.. Sitton, at Con.
neross
Mrs. w. M. IIol1e and children wore in
town short while Saturday, returning
to Atlanta after visit to Mrs. Hokos
P"leHtS' III. anu MIS- Naruln, aC Hndcr
son.
Major and Mrs. b. +. Sloan arc visiting
relatives at Pickcns.
Mr.. James =. Cary, of Pickcns, was in
town last week.
Rev. w. Il. Capors was unable to fill
his appointment at the Episcopal churcl
Sunday evening, owing to the illness OF
his wife.
At Rev. w. S. IIamitcr's next regular
appointment at the Presbyterian church
tho first Sunday of Fobruary-com
munion will bo administered. Rev. j.
n. II. Summoroil, Of Anderson, is OK,
pcctcd to assist in the preparatory scr
vices. NJ. T.. :.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
January 22d, 1900.
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as woll as women, and all feel
the results i'm loss of appetite, poisons in
tho blood, backacho, nervousness, head
achc and tired, lstlcss, rum down feeling.
But there's no need to feel like that
Listen to j. w. Gardner, ldavillc, Ind
lie says: "Elcctrc Bittcrs arc just the
thing for man when he is all run down,
and don't caro- whether he lives or dies
IL did more to give mo now strength and
good appetite than anything | could
take. can now cat anything and have
a now lease Oh life" Only 80 cents, at
all drugs stores in the county. Every
bottle guaranteed
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
Five Skeletons in a Mountain Cave.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, January 23.-
w. l.. Allison. Of Rising Fawn, Ga,
while prospecting for minerals on the
side of Lookout mountain, discovered
five skeletons in a cave about fifteen
miles from this city. There is differ
once of opinion whether they arc skclc-
tons of Indians or of a party of miners
who disappeared from the orc mines at
Rising Fawn several years ago. Tho
cave is being explored to SEQ whether ol
not it contains more Skeletons
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
Che0hcc Chat.

CnE"iIEE, 5. g., January 23.-~Wcll, it
will soon be time that all our farmers
should make ready for their crops. We
notice that some are getting Il hustle on
now.
Mr.. John Lee, Of ChcOhcc, made fly
ing trip to Sapphire, \. g., recently.
Rev. l.. NJ. Lydia was the guest at the
home Of MIR. Reuben Lee, ST., on The
second Saturday and Sunday in January.
Ecv. Mr.. LYDIA has many friends here
who are always glad TO meet him at
Chcohrc on his preaching days--thc
second Saturday and Sunday in each
month. Rev. LYDIA is Il young minister
and wc bcSpcalt for him much success.
Miss Rose Alexander, Of Sapphire, has
been on Il pr"tractcd visit to relatives in
and around Chcohcc. This young lady
has many friends here who are always
glad to see him.
We are sorry to learn Of the feeble
condition Of Mrs. W. NJ. Reese. We
hope for her speedy recovery.
y great many Of our Chcohcc people
are leaving and going to the cotton mills
We wish them much success.
The girls up here Sympaihzc with
"Bilic EannStcr' about his best girl
going back on MIN. We glory in her
Spunk. no one knows our joys what.
ever. We can't get one peep at sand
lapprr bachelor but what he fills our
eyes. GHEENIIOKN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25
Death OF Asa Leathors-0ther News.

TuGALOo, January 22.--If tho rain don't
let up pretty soon there will bc no oats
sown this month. Tho ground keeps
too wet to plow. English peas should
be planted now fer an early crop, but
gardens arc too wet to monkey with.
Our community was panied to hear of
tho death of one of our oldest citizens on
last Saturday morning. Mr.. Asa Lcathers
died of paralysis lIo was born Soptcm-
bcr 2l, 1919. lie lived his entire lifo in
the house where he died. Ho joined the
Baptist Church at Old Bothcl whilo in
his twcnty-sixth year. At tho removal
Of Old Bethel to tho present site, ho
bocamc member Zone of tho first) of
South Union, where he continued a
faithful, useful and consistent mombor.
His remains were taken to South Union
Sunday morning, followed by very
largo number of sorrowing relatives and
friends. Tho funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. G. Wardlaw, which were
very appropriate, sympathetic and con-
soling, after which tho body was laid to
rest in Gods Acre to await tho resur-
hSSeioh, "'Ch llC Will w ldkcu up "lln
all who believe on Jesus.
The numerous friends of Mr.. James
Harris are panied to near he had tho
misfortune to be seriously gorod by
vicious bull. His condition was reported
better yesterday.
Miss Fannie Cromer, beautiful young
lady of tho Lono Star State, has been
visiting friends in this county.
Our highly esteemed and handsome
young friend Mr.. j. j. Cromcr, has
retired from mercantile business and
intends making a crop this season. lie
has bran spank now buggy and drives
pair. Says he can sure go down tho
road. Suppose he means toward Town
vile.
Our dear old friend, w. ii. Sheldon,
is quite sick. Has been wrestling with
'"grippc for the past week or two.
Rev. $. l.. Wilson, Of Westminster
preached Il forciblc and cGfying dis
course to largo and very attentive
congregation at South Union yesterday
at , o'clock =. NJ. We heard many
favorable comments. Hope Bro. Will
son will come often.
Mr.. Sheldon is improving and his
friends expect to sec him out in II day or
two. SO mote it be. l..