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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
A DAY OF HONOR.
MEMORIAL EXERCISES WERE
IMPRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL.
Abundance Of Flowers and Sunshine
Large Attendances on the Ser
vices Everywhere.

Memorial day was perfect in sun
shine and blessed with an abundance
Of flowers. Never in all the history
Of the silent city on the hills north Of
Abilene were there more gracious
conditions for the day or more
beautiful rememb rance. Not only
were the graves of veterans decora.
ted but on nearly every mound were
roses heaped high.
The procession that marched to the
cemetery started at l0'a. m. from the
city hall and was led by the Abilene
Military band. 1t included the g. A.
R., the W. R. c., the Fire department,
the Modern Woodmen and large
number Of citizens in carriages. At
the cemetery came this program:
Decoration Of the graves,
Assemble at the mound.
Song
Address So .................pos Commander
Prayer. ............,........Chapl
Lincolns Gettysburg address.
Song-"America."
At 2:30 the opera house was well
filled to listen to the formal address
and services. The program was;
Music. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Anthem
Prayer.
Song. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Quartette
Grafton ...............,...R. T. Cline, Of Hope
Song. Observation-Disclosures. ,Quartette
Mr.. Cline gave an eloquent and in.
teresting address, paying a high
tribute to the patriotism Of the vet
Grams Of the American army and pre-
dieting glorious future for America.
The music was furnished by the
Modoc quartette, Messrs. Towner,
Newman, Shaffer, M. H. Malott and
was much appreciated.
AT CHAPMAN.
CHAPMAN, May Sl.-Memoral day
services we're observed by the G. A.
r. and citizens. The members Of
the post divided in two squads, one
going to the Catholic cemetery and
and the other to Indian Hill cemetery,
where the graves Of dead soldiers
we're decorated with flags and flowers.
In the afternoon the first thing on
the program was the unwilling of the
memorial window, Private VIM. Ru-
mold made the presentation speech,
and l.. G. Humbarger received the
window in the name of the County
High School board.
j. R. McNary, Of Topeka, delivered
the Memorial address to large and
appreciative audience.
The Chorus Glass rendered several
fine selections.
The base ball game played in the af-
ternoon between junction City and |
Chapman resulted in defeat for the
home team with a score OF 10 to 8.
AT DETROIT.
DETROIT, May 91.--Memorial day
was observed by our citizens by a
short program at the church at 2 p.
m. with speeches by Rev. Nichols and
Rev. Knerr. procession was formed
and marched to the cemetery, the
young people bearing quantities of
flowers with which they decorated the
graves OF friends and relatives.
AT SOLOMON.
SOLOMON, May 31.-A large attend
ance was present at Memorial ser.
vices. Col. Z. C. Little made an elo-
quent address and was listened to
with much interest.
Margason Case Continued
The case against VIM. Margason of
Hope, accused failing to remit for a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Silk Mitts.

We can furnish cheap cool handcoverngs for the hot
weather.
Our line Of silk Mtts and summer Gloves never was move At
tractve. See the values at 25c per pair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Card Of Thanks

The Forester team Of Camp 1859, NJ.
W. A., wish to extend their thanks 10
the friends and neighbors who assisted
in the entertainment last evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
New Belts.

We just received line Of the "Dxsy belts for ladies'
an article that is just out and sells "on sight"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Parasols.
Umbrellas.
Laces.

We have special jobs in Imitation Torchon Lace at and
10c yard that good value when the widths consider
ed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Silk Sale.

We place sale entire line of fancy waist Silks at uni
form discount of SO l-3 per cent
These all this seasons purchase and make such
Sweeping reduction merely because we have too many silks
ParasOls.
This promises to be vevy great Paraso We show
nice line from 1926 up to $500 apiece
Umbrellas.
Special values in and rain Umbrellas from 800 up. We
have extra good values at 75c $50 and $l25
Mems steel rod Umbrella only 59c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Summer Underwear.

Ladies sleeveless gauze Vests 40 or for lOc.
Ladies' bleached Vests, extra value 90,
Ladies tape neck bleached vests l0c
Mems good babriggan Shirts and Drawers 25c
Mems fine balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, &c.
You can keep cool at very small expense by trading here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Shirt Waists.

The sale we have had Shirt Waists been unusual Such
values as we offer at 800 5O c and the only reason
we can give for such phenomenal selling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
w ash Goods.

Several lines Of goods being offered much less
than their value
japanese Cnke Cloth that should be ready seller at 5c
lSc now only 10c.
Foulardnes, fine sheer cloth in handsome coor l5c.
Big line of new, stylish Ginghams, only l2c yard
''Toe Du Nord' Ginghams spring styles l0C yard
Fine silk stripe 'Indenne tissue, most desirable summer
fabric zoe yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
AT SOLOMON.

SOLOMON, May 31.-A large attend
ance was present at Memorial ser.
vices. Col. L. c. Little made an elo-
quent address and was listened to
with much interest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-31
Hammocks.

just the season to enjoy outdoor life and nothing adds
much to summer comfort good hammock swung cool
shady place
Our line from 7c has all the advantages make and
style as well as being on low basis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
The Night Air Superstition.

], is stated in some "reminiscences of
Emerson, in one of the current magazines
that on one occasion he, with a party If
was proposed that the party should go
up into grove and camp out for the ght
The friends dem lrred with horror. They
said 1t would never do to lie out in the
night air, for Mr.. Emerson might catch
cold In vain their host, a practiced
woodsman explained that nobody had
ever heard Of such a thing as catching
cold in Sierra camp; as he says. the
house habit was too strong" and the party
slept under roof.
One of the most hopeful signs OF prog
ress in the present age of the world is the
general disposition to demand pure air
1t is hard to realize that less than fifty
years ago not only ignorant and uncleanly
people, but the intelligent and cultivated,
were possessed with a deadly fear OF
might air" They would not sit out of
doors in the evening, except when embold-
ened by the recklessness of youth; they
would not even sleep with windows open,
to say nothing OF lying out under the stars.
rolled up in a blanket. When they went
travelling they were muffied in shawls and
shut up in coaches with closed doors and
windows. 1t is no wonder that some old
houses smell musty and uncomfortable
even to this day. They probably never
were thoroughly aired during the first
fifty years OF their existence. 1t was not
so bad SO long as the open fire had to be
used for heating and cooking, for when
there is a fireplace in the room 1t makes
a draft every time anyone opens
door. But when the range and the air
tight stove came in, and the windows We're
shut, and vestibules and storm doors pre-
vented The ingress of the cutter air, the
atmosphere Of rooms thus hermeticalIy
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
The Kentucky situation.

Affairs in the Bluegrass State are
nearing a crisis. The Court Of Appeals.
two OF the three Republican judges on
the bench concurring has decided that Mr.
Beckham is the legal Governor of the
State. That ought to end the matter and
cause all non criminal persons 10 cease
resistance TO constitutional authority.
Whether it will or not we shall be better
able TO judge within day or two
Coincidently with he decision of the
tribunal of last resort. the State has al
lowed the public to learn something of lis
case against the persons who are charged
with conspiring TO murder Governor Goe-
bel. Although it is evident that much is
reserved, the facts given out are calcu-
lated to show that the authorities have a
very complete chain of evidence against
the guilty men. Three independent con-
fessions corroborate each other in all es-
sential particulars. and are further sup
ported by knowledge obtained on the
strength of them. 1t seems to be under
stood that the murderous shot was fired by
a bandit, who agreed to commit the crime
in consideration of a large cash payment
ceived just before the assassination. and
of a pardon to be issued by Taylor for
murder previously committed and for
which he was under Indictment.
All the circumstances are alleged to i'm
plcate the former de facto Governor in
the plot. and it will be strange, indeed, il
We do not hear of his arrest. unless he
should manage to escape into Indiana be-
fore it can be effected. 1t is altogether
probable that, within another week, We
shall have full story of the assassination
conspiracy with all of its hideous details.
A history OF that kind would be instruc
tive as showing 10 what lengths the prac-
iice of good politics and sound bust
ness methods will cause a political party
10 go when 1t has abandoned respect for
law and the Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Senior Narons ArrniRns His Country
men for Seinshuess.

HAVANA. April 6.-Senor Varona. Sec
rotary OF the Treasury. has written a Ions
disquisition 10 fsiend which is published
in today's papers, concerning reforms in
the municipal treasures He tells his
countrymen some plain and unpleasant
truths about themselves He holds that
many who are preoecupied with political
reforms and the nature OF the future Re
public are within their right, but he him
self holds that there is greater necessity
for social reforms.
He would uplift the common people.
raise their standard Of living and tighten
their burdens in each little community in
order that by their increased we'll being
and economic condition all classes might
be improved He complains OF the lack
of proper civic virtues among the people
of the higher classes. and their utter dis
regard of the wants and needs Of the
common people. which, he says, reacts 10
the detriment of the whole.
The county he adds. Is selfish. and the
prey to class prejudices. Endeavors should
be made TO cheaper life for the poor by
lowering the customs and levytug direct
taxes which would be the best system be-
cause the. least harmful TO them Every
one wanted everybody but himself TO be
taxed
Senior NarvSa recently publicly stated
that he was opposed to large sugar planta-
tons, and urged the Introduction Of small
holdings because great estates led to the
perpetuatiou of class prejudices. which are
detrimental 10 the spirit OF the Republic
which the Cubans are trying to form The
sugar aristocracy attacked him for his po-
sition, but he has not changed his de
termination to air his views uuainchitrJv
General Wood is determined to smash
the meat monopoly that now controls the
slaughter house. There is a difference OF
leo per cent between Wholesale and retail
prices. The slaughter house concession will
be denounced and the abattoirs thrown
open to the public. This will result in the
cutting of prices in two
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

sealed grew to be one of those things
which can better be imagined than de-
scribed.
The trouble with most people who say
that they cannot endure drafts is that
they do not have enough fresh air to as
simulate it when they get it. They are
under the impression that because one
small current of cold wind, coming into
an overheated room. and striking a deli
cate person on the back of the neck,
causes pneumonia, a great deal of fresh
air, taken under proper conditions, will be
many times more deadly. This is not so.
If person were brought up from baby
hood never to take anything but warm
drinks and shun cold water as if it were
strychnine the result OF a first drink OF
any iced beverage would probably be Sc
rious. The same effects would be pro-
duced by a meal of uncooked fruit eaten
by a person who had never before tasted
any. Yet, as all physicians will admit
cold water and fruit are two of the most
healthful things in the world when one
is accustomed to them. Fresh air and
sunshine abundantly supplied under the
right conditions, will strengthen almost
any constitution; and the strongest man
can be made an invalid by the want of
them.
The idea that night air is peculiarly del
eterious in its effects is, happily. passing
away. Since there is nothing else to
breathe at night and the out-of-door at
mosphere at that time has in it nothing
worse than a little clean, pure dew, it
would seem that one might as well breathe
that, especially as the alternative is
compound of dust. germs, odors, and per
haps furnace and sewer gas. In every
well-regulated household the ventilation
should be so perfect that on entering the
house one will perceive no difference be-
tween the air within and that out Of doors,
except that the former is heated during
the winter and pleasantly cool during the
dog DAYS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

means of victory. in proposing the use
bombs loaded with hydrocyanic acid and
other noxious gas-producing substances
which, exploding within an enemy's lines,
would render their abandonment impera-
tive. Ages ago this same device, in prin-
ciple, was in vogue among the Chinese,
whose famous "stinkpot swivel may still
be remembered by some of the older of
ficers of the Navy
Then, Mr. Maxim insists that IT is quite
feasible TO throw shells charged with the
material for creating a dense but innocu-
Gus smoke in front of an enemy, in order
10 cover rush against his position. He tells
us OF bombs that would explode and light
up the enemy's works 10 assist night opcr-
atoms and OF various other things which
would tend TO make the chemist the domi-
mating factor in the life OF the army, as
he is in the brewery today. Mr.. Maxim ad-
mijs the objection which exists TO the
use Of projcetlcs CARRYING poisonous mes,
in International law and the general opin-
ion Of the hour. bus fails 10 see why 1t
is more unohristiau and cruel to smoke
foe ont OF hole than it is TO blow him
into several hundred scraps Of neat and
bone splinter by exploding a lyddite or
guEcotton shell under him. Nevertheless.
We rather incline to sympathize with the
cult opposed TO the gases. at least in
moderate degree. There is much TO be
said on both sides of the question. Per-
haps the straightforward and humane view
of the matter would suggest that, as far
as the United States is concerned. we
should protest vigorously against the adop-
ton OF such paralyzing agencies as Mr..
Hudson Maxim advocates, until We our
selves get involved in war. and then use
them. This, We believe, has been the con-
sistent policy of our British relatives from
time immemorial. and it has seemed to
work advantageously in their case. Why
might it not in ours?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
THE sEABoARD WINS AGAIN.
Court Of Appeals Anirns Decision in
the Ryan Case.

BALTIMORE, April 6.-The Maryland
Court of Appeals has confirmed the de-
cision of the lower court in the proceed
ings instituted by Thomas Ryan against
Louis McLane and others. composing the
committee with which a majority of the
stock of the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail
road was pooled. Mr. Ryan purchased Ger
tiiicates representing stock pooled with the
committee for a specified time. The agree
ment under which the stock was pooled
specified that the committee should exer-
else absolute control over the stock. the
purpose being to secure the highest mar
ket price for the shares.
Mr. Ryan demanded the return of the
stock represented by the certificates. He
met with refusal, and brought suit 10 en-
force the delivery. The lower court de-
cided in favor of the committee and Mr..
Ryan appealed, and the higher court has
confirmed the original decision. This is an
other defeat in Mr.. Ryan's effort TO pre-
vent the consolidation of the various lines
composing he Seaboard Air Line system.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
MAJOR KIRKMAN's DISMISSAL.
Three other Officers Said to Have
shared His Fate.


Under the final jurisdiction conferred by
the articles of war on a general command
ing the field. Major General Otis has d.
rected the dismissal from the military
service of Major George w. Kirkman. OF
the Forty ninth Volunteer Infantry; cap
tain Twenty third Infantry. and three Of
iicers of volunteer regiments. The War De-
partment declines TO make public the
names of the other officers until the order
of their dismissal has been received by
mail from Manila. 1t was stated officially
at the department yesterday that the &C
tion of General Otis is final, and no appeal
to the President will be of any avail.
The fact that Major Kirkman had been
sentenced to dismissal by court martial
in the Philippines became known several
days ago, when telegram came to that
effect from General Otis. 1t was learned
yesterday the names of three officers were
contained in the same telegram, and that
General Otis notified the War Department
that he had exercised the prerogative as
the final authority in such cases by APPROX
ing the sentences.
Enquiry made yesterday on the SUPPOSE
ton that all the officers dismissed were in
the Forty ninth Regiment. elected an in
timatiOn that this superstition was not cor
rect. IL is understood that one of the Of
ficers was lieutenant in Major Kirkman 8
regiment. The Forty ninth is negro or
ganization. and the only white officers are
the colonel the lieutenant colonel. and the
three majors, all of whom are officers of
the Regular Army.
Major Kirkman's dismissal from the vol
unteer service carries with II his dismissal
from the regular establishment. He was
appointed to the Military Academy from
Illinois. in June, 1854, was commissioned
second lieutenant in the First Infantry In
1889. became first lieutenant in the Eighth
Infantry in 1886. and a captain in the
Twenty third Infantry In 1899. In Septem-
Der, 1899. he was appointed the junior
major in the Forty ninth Volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
Women in the Boer Trenches.

Mr.. Howard C. Hillegas, the author and
journalist now in South Africa, makes the
positive statement in the New York
World" that at least a thousand Boer
women are with the troops which invested
Ladysmith and which are now threatening
Bloemfontein. They are there not as cooks
or nurses, but as soldiers. They go into
the trenches. reload the mems rifles, and
use firearms on their own account Al
though there have been rumOrs of women
in the Boer armies serving as soldiers, no
detailed account has been given of this
feature of the war until Mr.. Hillegas
story appeared.
Instances Of the valor and devotion OF
these women are numerous. At Spion Kop
fourteen men. with their wives, held
position against a large force of British.
Finally fifty British soldiers charged the
earthwork. The Boer men tried with the
butts of their rifles to hammer back the
assailants, while the women began firing.
The men were killed. but the women would
not surrender and were finally shot in
their turn. Mr.. Hillegas met a bride and
groom going TO war on their honeymoon;
and found a girl of nineteen, whose twin
sister had been killed by a sharpshooter,
and whose father and five brothers were.
like herself in the field
The British censors have allowed few
reports of this phase of the war to reach
the outer world. This is not surprising.
and there is no real reason why they
should be blamed for il. Among the anti
English faction such incidents would be
used with telling effect, and British SOL
diers would be accused OF the barbarous
murder of women, contrary to the tradi-
lions of civilized warfare. However, there
seems TO be nothing else for them to do
under the circumstances. They cannot
in firing a volley. arrange ii SO that the
bullets will kill only men. nor can they
dictate the precise effect of cannon balls
and shells. Even in case like that OF
the women who helped to defend the posi-
tion at Spion Kop the only alternative 10
offer them seems to be surrender or death.
No soldier on earth, however brave or
powerful, can capture and disarm woman
who knows how to use her rife as well
as a man and has plenty of ammunition,
and it could hardly be expected that the
soldiers in this case would retire and al
low the women to shoot them as they ran.
The action OF the Beers in this respect
places the British in a position which is,
all things considered, exceedingly difficult.
1t proves, however, that the Boer farm
ers are doing precisely what they declared
they would do. They are fighting for
their homes. and are willing to die rather
than surrender. The fact that in these
circumstances women are TO be found in
the armies, is explainable. The grand
mothers of these women helped to repel
savage invasions in the early years Of the
century. They have been trained to the
use of the rifle, and are hardy, strong, and
accustomed to rough out-of- door life To
such women it would be infinitely easier
to GO into the trenches and die beside
their fathers, brothers, and husbands than
to stay at home and wait for news.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07

From the Philadelphia Press. }

(From Inc PblIadeIphia Press.)
In the coal mining, the iron and steel and coke
making districts OF Pennsylvania, and in what
arc called the sums OF Philadelphia or of any
Of the large cities OF the country. the democrat
izing effects OF an unrestricted, unreguIated i'm.
migration are pcTcepthle in the Ignorance
soIaIor. p4nury. and vice which abound
The inpour OF immigrants OF 4 most undesirable
kind TO our originally and comparatively pure
stream of American life has mudded the whole.
some waters: it has been too great in volume to
he absorbed and the process Of absorption is con-
stantIy hindersd or prevented by the different ma
fionsiitjes herding by themselves in colonies
or quarters in the great centres OF population
and resisting assimilation with the domestic pop
ulation.
That crime increases under existing conditions
is natural 1t will go on increasing proportiona te-
ly with that increasing immigration which is SO
largely representative of the worst social elements
Of European population.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
Ohio,


prom the Chicago Chronicie)
At one Presidential campaign after another ever
since the war the Democrats have been caioled
into putting something in the platform or have
been coaxed to do something about candidates
that would capture Ohio. 1t has all been de
fusion and snare. Ohio is as safe Republican
State as Vermont, and Democrats should leave it
alone It is joined to its idols. Let something be
done about platform candidates that will re
claim the full Democratic vote Of New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut. Delaware, Maryland, West
Virginia, and Kentucky; that is the road to
,icu9l victory
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-07
VACATION FOR OTIS.
IL Is Rumorcd That He VIII Sinri for
America in June.

Unless something unforeseen arises In
the Philippine situation. General Otis will
be given a leave of absence during the
coming summer. This was stated at the
War Department. yesterday. General Otis
will not be relieved of the command Of the
army in the Philippines permanently. but
will be succe eded temporarily during the
summer months, probably by Majcr Gen
eral Macarthur.
In the fall General Otis IS expected to
return and again assume the duties Of his
command 1t is expected that General Otis
will start for home about June Is Tire
Philippine Commission is expected 20 reach
Manila about May IL, thus giving General
OTIS and the members of the commission
a month in which to confer
General Otis is said TO have been weak
ened in health. and the prospective yaca-
tion is regarded as being necessary.