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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
A REIGN OF TERROR.
Ex-Vice Consul Widman Describes
the Philippine Situation.

Ex-VlCC SOnSu1 VllUIudU bSSSIlpCS
the Philippine Situation.
New York, May S.-Edwin Wildman,
eX-Nice Consul at Hong Kong, con
tributes an article on "A Reign of
Terror in the Philippines" to Leslie's
Weekly. of which the following is an
abstract
Although General Otis would have
us believe that the war in the Philip
pines is over, | learn from private
sources of information of the highest
authority that there exists a veritable
reign of terror in most parts of the
archipelago within a gunshot from our
army posts. Either General Otis is
blind to the situation or is keeping
the real facts from the American,
people. Aguinaldo's forces have scat
tered into marauding bands, and,
leaguing themselves with the noun
tain Tulisanes and Ladrones, terrorize
the country and effectually check the
cultivation of crops and the sale of
marketable products.
"The few ports that have been open
ed have shipped away what little sup
ply they contained, and the tons upon
tons of hemp, sugar and rice that are
stored in the interior are beyond the
reach of buyers. The money paid for
the thousands of bales of hemp ship
ped from garrison ports has found it's
way into the insurgent Golfers, and
the revolutionary juntas at Hong
Kong and Singapore are making ex-
tensive purchases of arms, prepara-
tory to renewed season of filibuster-
ing and general hostilities as soon as
the rainy season is over. Our army
are busy protecting their posts, while
the insurgents carry on their opera
tions in the interior and paralyze ag
riculture and trade.
"If we ever hope to put an end to
this Indian warfare we must send ad-
ditional forces to the islands. Our
present corps is totally inadequate
to cope with the war to close. The
islands, commercially or otherwise,
will be utterly useless until life and
property are made safe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
GEN. ROBERTS PUSHES ON
His Army Is Fighting Its Way
Through the Beers,
SHARP ARTILLERY DUELS
Gen. Hamilton Wins Victory at Win.
burg-Gen. Roberts Crosses the Vet
River Under Heavy Fire--Boers
Right Flank Turned.

London, May S.-The troops which
General Roberts led out from their
pleasant quarters around Bloemfon.
tein a few days ago have taken great
spring forward, which brought them
almost at a single bound within strik-
ing distance of Winburg. The Beers
were forced to evacuate their posi-
tions at Brandfort without making a
serious effort to hold them. On Sat
urday evening General Roberts reach
ed the Vet river, few miles to the
southwest of Winburg, on the main
road from Bloemfontein. The passage
was stoutly contested for some hours.
but towards dusk General Hutton and
his mounted infantry turned the right
flank and forced n way across the
river in the face of heavy fire.
In the meantime, sharp fighting had
been going on along practically the
whole of the British widely extended
front. Colonel Hamilton, who. it will
be remembered, fought his way north
from Thaba N'Chu and thrust himself
between the two Boer commanders,
which were endeavoring to join forces
with the Household Cavalry and
Twelfth Lancers and Kitchener's
Horse, had golden opportunity in
which they had long waited for charg-
ing a body of Beers in the open.
Such chances have been few this
campaign, for the Beers who survived
ha Grcf s,, rho on1r ,,f
with British cavalry broke and fed.
leaving number dead and wounded
on the ground Colonel Hamilton was
ible to push on toward the drift of
Little Vet river, which is described
by Roberts as difficult feat. 1t is
Gear that this force is acting 90 All
extreme right wing of the British arm
McDonald's brigade, which is also act
ing on the right, dislodged the Beers
from a group of kopies under cover
of the naval guns.
OF equal interest is the news which
comes from General Hunters opera
tions on the extreme left. He crossed
the Vaal river at Windsorton on Fri
day, and, pushing ahead, he found the
Beers in strength near Ruidam. The
brunt of the fighting fell on Barton's s
Union Brigade. The Fusiliers carried
ridge after ridge over the front four
miles. and drove the Beers before
them to the north. The Imperial Yeo-
manry chased the Beers for some
miles While at Warrenton yester-
day Paget's brigade moved to force
the passage of the Vaal. Additional
Importance centres in these opera.
tions because it is hoped that the OBJ
jective of Hunters division is none
other than Mafeking itself and to the
safety Of that heroic garrison
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
president" Cheer Ignored by Dewey

Memphis. Tenn. May s. When Ad-
miral Dewey's train pulled into the
station about one half of the popula.
tion of the city was there to greet him
At Belleville and Cairo, Ill, and l'ct-
tleton. Ky, a number of cheers We're
heard 70, Dewey for President
Dewey declined TO respond to them,
insisting that he was travelling as the
Admiral of the Navy One of the rail.
road men with him said that the dis
cussion of politics was absolutely
barred on the train.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Democrats and Republicans

In fact it matters not with what
political party you are affiliated, you
should be Protectionist in one re-
spect. That is to say you should
protect yourselves against loss by
the destruction of your property by
fire: and what is still more essential,
protect your families against the loss
of their support by the death of the
person who produces that support
the husband the father. This latter
protection can be obtained practical
ly without expense, since it is pos
sible, and in fact compulsory, for the
life insurance company to safely in
vest the funds paid into their hands,
and, after term of years, return
same with profits to policy holders,
if living, on demand.
This matter should command your seri-
GUS attention. Delay is dangerous
and expensive. You will therefore
dO well to consult the agent in regard
to the merits of the Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Phila-
delphia, which is justly reputed to
be the most conservative and the
most economical as we'll as the most
liberal and equitable in its dealings
with policy holders.
1t is no experiment or adventure
but by all odds the safest and best
investment you can make, besides
furnishing protection to your family.
The Penn Mutual is already over
SO years old and has over 200, 900, 600
of insurance in force, several hun
dred thousand dollars of which is in
Sullivan county.
You may obtain all desired infor-
nation by addressing
NJ. A. SCUREMAN, Special Agent,
Dushore, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Number. |
MANY F|uP|NOS ARE SLAIN
They Planned a Surprise, But
Were Routed.
OUR BOYS ARE PREPARED

The Fight Lasted All Day-None of
Our Soldiers Were Hurt But They
Buried 12o of the insurgents Dead
An Ambush.
Manila, May S.-News of a terrible
slaughter of Filipinos in battle by Il
detachment of the Forty-third Infan-
try has just reached her from Java,
on the Island of Leyte.
Lieutenant Estes, with garrison of
twenty-five men, occupied the town,
He received a warning that the in.
surgents were planning an attack in
force, relying on their number and u
surprise to crush the Americans.
The lieutenant acted with all
promptness. He posted sixteen men
to defend headquarters. Then, with
a sergeant and eight men, he planned
an ambush for the Filipinos He d.
yided this force into two parts hidden
behind walls. so as to command the
road over which the attacking force
must advance just at the time the at.
tack was to be made.
The attack on the garrison began at
daylight There We're 500 Filipinos
armed with bolos and thirty with
rifles.
The fight lasted all day, and finally
the insurgents were routed
The Americans buried 120 Filipinos.
They captured cannon, silken ban
ncr and a large quantity of equip.
ments and food.
Mono of the Americans We're hurt
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
OTIS SAILS FOR HOME.
Worked TirelessIy Untits the Last
Warships Fire a Salute.

Manila, May 'S.-The United States
transport Meade sailed forlthe united
States yesterday with Major General
Otis and his two aides.de-camp on
board. The warships in port fired a
Major Generals salute as the steamer
raised her anchor.
The Governors launch left the Pal
ace at IL o'clock, carrying General
Otis's and General MacArthur's staffs
to the Meade. The Twentieth and
Fourteenth Infantry, drawn up ashore
in front of the city wall, presented
arms, and the bands played "Auld
Lang Syne," while a shore battery
saluted. e, "a 4
During the morning the Supreme
Court Judges and many officers called
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
GETAWAYS RELIEF FUND.
The Total is Now Well Over the
100000 Mark.

Ottawa, Que, May S.-Premier Sed-
don, of New Zealand, has sent cable
to Sir Wilfrid Laurier informing him
that the New Zealand Government
has contributed $25,000 to the relief
of the Ottawa fire sufferers.
Among the most interesting gifts re-
ceived so far towards the relief fund
is one from the school children of De-
troit, accompanied bw letter from
Mayor May ,ry, of that city. There
were 700 cL ldren who attended
May Day fes, ival in that city, and
each sends a penny. Besides this,
Mayor Maybury enclosed draft for
$500, and intends to send many more
until such time as the needs of the
people are fully satisfied. The relief
fund is now well over the 100000
mark.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
GOV. amer Facing Death.

st. Louis, Mo-, May S.-John r.
Tanner. Governor of Illinois, is pre-
pairing to die. He has passed through
an X-ray examination. and has been
notified by his physicians to prepare
for a surgical operation that is held
to be so serious that the Governor has
been engaged for several days in put
ting his earthly affairs in order.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Porch Climbers.

Chicago, May 7.-Porch climbers, in
q raid upon the home of M. NJ. Mum
ster, diamond broker. secured plum
der valued at nearly $4,000. The
booty consisted of jewelry and money.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10
Trinle Alliance.

London, May S.--Cermany and Aus
tria want to renew the Triple Alliance
without delay. but Italy wants com.
mercial treaties settled first.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-10

Seattle, May AFTER robbing five
Messengers on Northern Pacific local
freight train. near North Yakima, Fri
day night, six highwaymen compelled
their victims to jump of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
FARMERS ARE HUSTLING.
Northwest Kansas Is Getting to the
Front Now.

As a result Of high prices for corn,
most of the cattle and hog feeders
have been Fastening their stock to
market throughout northwestern Kan
sas recently. The corn crop rails
ed last year was large, and
practically no corn was shipped
out but large numbers Of sheep and
cattle were brought in for feeding
during the winter, making 1t neces-
sary for feeders to ship quite guam
tity OF corn within the past two
months.
Farmers are pushing spring work
rapidly since the recent heavy rains.
A larger acreage Of corn than has
ever been planted will be put in this
year. Cane, Kailir corn and millet
will be planted in large quantities.
Small grain is looking unusually
well, while alfalfa will soon be ready
for the first cutting
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Will Sell Sand Springs Water.

The Abilene Drug company
closed a contract with the Abilene
Water company by which they become
the exclusive agents for shipping
Sand Springs water outside Of the
city. The marvellous purity Of the
Abilene water has attracted wide at
tention. 1t has not only brought
people here to reside but it is shipped
to many people in other towns.
The company and Its agents will try
to build up the business and II the
splendid qualities Of the water be.
come known they will reap a fortune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
CANE NEAR TO DEATH.
Frank Powell Jumping From Train
Receives q Fearful Injury.

Frank Powell, aged about II, son
Of Mrs. ]. F. Beighley living on South
Fourth street, met a terrible accident
last week, the result Of jumping from
the Solomon branch Santa Fe passen-
ger train. He had been at Solomon
and coming home on the branch
train did not wait for the train to
reach the depot before alighting. His
home is a short distance east Of the
Mud creek bridge and as the train
passed he jumped off. In some man.
ner he slipped and his legs were
thrown under the wheels. His left
leg was crushed nearly to the knee
and a wheel ran over the right foot.
1t was an exceedingly painful injury
and the wonder is that he was not
not killed.
The left leg was amputated below
the knee today but the right foot
though badly crushed will be saved.
A score Of young boys make a
practice Of jumping on and off trains
every evening and the wonder is that
more Of them are not crippled or
killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
TRIED FIRE AGAIN.
Gish's Market Is Once More Set on
Fire.

Somebody seems to have a grudge
against j. |. Gish. Sunday night a
second attempt was made to burn his
meat market Entrance was gained
through the outside cellar door. Com
ing up from the cellar the frebug
piled papers against the refrigerator
and set them afre. The family up.
stairs heard noise but by the time
an investigation was made the invad-
or was gone and the fire was extin.
guisbed. Probably he heard the
alarm and put 1t out before leaving.
Nothing was stolen this time. This
Is becoming very monotonous to Mr..
Gish and he begins to weary Of 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
STRYKER IS OUT.
Humbargar Has Clear Sailing for
Nomination.


W. M. Stryker, the most unsatis-
factory state superintendent the State
ever had, is TO be sued for libel by G.
G. Clemens for asserting that the lat
ter is in pay of the Republicans
Clemens says:
"Two months before quit the
fusionists, this very same William b.
Stryker and had a conversation in
front of the old city building one
evening. The state committee was
here and said: AS sure as fate the
committee Is going to divide on the
state ticket He replied With warmth
4 won't stand that. II they do that
| will quit them Yet today he is q
candidate for place on fusion state
ticket. said ! would quit and stuck
to it; and Notwithstanding the course
] felt compelled to take, am on the
friendliest terms with all my old asso-
ciates."
Stryker is practically out Of the
race now and l.. &. Humbargar will
have clear sailing. 1t is probable
that Col. Little will present lumbar
gar's name to the convention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
CONTEST AT CHAPMAN.
Dickinson County High School Has
Interesting Exercises.

CHAPMAN, May 7.-On Saturday
evening occurred the regular annual
rhetorical contest at the county high
school. A large and enthusiastic
audience greeted the speakers Of the
occasion. The contest opened with
an grafton, 1.-The Stream Of Liie," by
Winnie Kirk. Will Hassler followed
with description, 1.-THE Boat Race, :"
which was both original and true to
nature. But perhaps no other pro-
ductions Of the evening evidenced
such mature thought and perfect ar.
rangement as did those in debating
the question "Resolved, That the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty should be rat
ified.' Jennie Troxel presented the
affirmative with excellent logic, but
met q defeat in which there was no
disgrace at the hands of her opponent,
Jos. A. Mcclellan, whose persuasive
appeals to American pride and pa
triotsm charmed the audience and
gave him first place.
A description, "a Shipwreck," by
Marjorie Gregg was unique. The
word painting was the work Of a
prospective artist. Clara Day with
an Grafton on the "Gateways Of Life"
gave the last number in the contest.
The excellent thought and compost
ton coupled with pleasing delivery
secured to her second place.
The prizes awarded were ten dol
lars worth Of books to the winner OF
first place and five dollars worth Of
hooks to second. Much credit is due
Miss Anna San born who has charge Of
this department.
Prof. A. E. Lockhart Of Abilene was
one Of the Judges.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
WILL CLIMB EIFFEL TOWER.
VIM. Dewert, Professional Climber
and Painter.

William DeWert, who has just COM
pleted cleaning and painting the in.
side of the standpipe, will go to Paris
soon and assist in painting the Eiffel
tower. He is one Of the half dozen
men in this country who make bus
iness of climbing steeples and Of
painting standpipes.
He swung at the end Of rope in
side the standpipe last week as un.
concerned as if on solid ground and
did splendid job of painting the en-
tire inner wall with a rubberlike
paint that will last for years. He
gets IS day for such commonplace
jobs as this but for gliding the cross
on top Of church or cathedral spire
he gets $50 to 5000 though it may
take but day or two to do it.
There is not much competition in
his business. He risks his life every
day but thinks nothing Of the danger.
While painting the tower at Lawrence
the tower was struck by lightning
and he was stunned for a time but
fortunately he did not fall. The fact
that the paint was Of rubberlike com
position probably saved him from a
severer shock and death. Mr.. De-
Vert goes to Texas to paint tower
this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Have q Musical Union.

Abilene musicians have formed q
Musical Union. They will equip
their hall with nice furniture, includ.
ing piano. The following members
have been secured. G. W. Miller,
Ralph Monroe. Ira Johntz, H. V. Mil
Ter, 0. l.. Merrifeld, James Johntz,
Geo. W. Fielder, Claude Hilton, B. 4.
Munroe, John Pleiser, Frank X. Smith,
G. M. Raub, John W. Fox, +. l..
Kirsch, A. M. Ward, W. d. Nichols,
G. Z. Murray, c. +. Rinear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
MAs0NS' FINE RECEPTION.
Hundreds Enjoy Visit to the New
Hall

The reception by the Masons at
their hall Saturday evening was ap'
preciated by several hundred people
who enjoyed view Of the very hand
some and artistic decorations and
furnishings. A number Of leading
Masons assisted by ladies Of the East.
ern Star received the guests. Misses
Lena Sutter and Augusta Dewey pre-.
sided at the punch bowl in the hall.
Delightful music was furnished in
the parlor by Mr.. E. Sutter and
daughter and Mr.. W. K. Robertson
and in the balcony by Miller's harp
orchestra. The expenses Of the even
ing we're borne by C. W. Parker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Harvest Is Near-Get Binders and
Mowers Now.

We handle Mccormick binders,
headers, mowers and rakes, Hodge
headers, Continental header binder,
John Deere plows, listers and cult.
vators, Balm, Moline and Lake City
wagons. They are the very best
goods made, everything warranted to
be OF first class material and will give
satisfaction. Be sure and see us and
our goods before buying or giving
your order.
PRENDERGAsT, Hardware.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Catfish Killed Her.

A strange death occurred in Marion
last Friday, that Of the twelve year
old daughter Of Rev. Mr.. Wilkinson,
pastor Of the Free Methodist church.
She died Of blood poison caused by a
wound in the hand pade by the fin Of
a catfish she had caught few days
before.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
His Brother Killed.

J. S. Baumbaugh Of Moonlight re.
ceived message from Greencastle,
Pa, announcing the tragic death Of
his brother John. He attempted to
pass between the cars Of a freight
train that blocked the walk when the
train suddenly started. lie was
dragged 80 yards and fearfully
mangled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
BRICK IN TEN DAYS.
Parksr's Plant Is Turning Out Fine
Product.

The Parker brick plant on Uniyer-
sity Heights is making brick-the
first side walk and paving brick ever
manufactured in Abilene. 1t is Of
good quality, fully equal to that al
ready in use here and in ten days the
brick will be on the market ready for
use. Abilene will use nothing but
homemade brick hereafter. The clay
is proving equal to any in the State
and Mr.. Parker is to be congratulated
on his success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
HIS INJURIES FATAL.
Frank Powell Hurt by the Cars Is
Dead.

Frank Powell, who last week had
one leg cut off as he jumped from a
Santa Fe train died Sunday night from
the effect Of his injuries. He was SO
severely hurt that he never fully
realized his condition. He was born
in Mercer county, Pa, Aug. 10, 1882.
His mother is Mrs. J. D. Belghley and
Mrs. D. Face is his sister. Funeral
services were held from the house on
southside at 8 O'Clock Monday after
noon, Rev. E. R. Brown officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Probably Nothing in II.

The following dispatch is being
published in the Kansas City papers:
Wichita, Kas,, May At is re-
ported that the Sisters school at Abb
lene is going to move to this city and
occupy the Wichita University build
Ing recently purchased by Bishop
Hennessey.
There is probably nothing in II,
rhe college is prospering here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-10
Gone to Cape Nome.

D. W. Howard has received q letter
from his son Charles announcing the
sale Of bis mining interests at Cripple
Greek, Colo, and departure for Cape
Nome, He has joined company Of
Cripple Greek miners who we're at
Cape Nome last year, chartering their
own steamer. Charley's many old
Abilene friends will wish him much
success in his quest for the yellow
metal.