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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
CHAFFEE'S DISPATCH.
The Military Situation in China
Described as Satisfactory.
WITHDRAW ALOF TROOPS FROM PEKlN


Washington, Sept. "a very inter
esting dispatch was received yesterday
at the war department from Gen
Chaffee. 1t described the military sit
uation as eminently satisfactory, and
would have been OF greater value but
for the omission common to all OF
the other official dispatches from
China, namely, the date line. How
ever, taking into consideration the
fact that cablegram was received
by the state department yesterday,
dated five days ago, from Mr.. Congcr,
the conclusion was reached that Gen.
Chaffee's dispatch also was sent from
Pekin about August 20 or 80.
Gen. Chaffee asks very important
question as to the withdrawal OF the
American troops. The answer to that
question, It is said, might have been
found in the state departments an
swer to the Russian evacuation prop
0sition. But that answer, or rather
a synopsis OF 1t was not cabled to
Gen. Chaffee until the 30th ultimo, and
II is assumed that, allowing for the
same time in transmttal as was con-
sumed by Gen. Chalfce's dispatch re-
ceived yesterday, the synopsis has just
reached him. When the American an
swer to the Russian proposal was
made public, It was stated here that
Gen. Chatfee had been instructed some
time before by telegraph just what
course to pursue in the matter of re-
firing from Pekin in the event of the
emergency that afterward arose. This
being so, yesterdays application for
Instructions might be regarded as an
indication that he had not received
the original instructions when he sent
his message.
II Is stated that no order has been
sent 10 zen. NnNlIpp 10 lcaNc I'klil us
the result of amy recent development.
In fact, II would seem that the war
department is not able to instruct him
more specifically on this point until
the decision Of the powers relative to
general evacuation is known. II was
stated ut the war department that our
position was unchanged; If Russia
wlthdrnws her troops then Gen.
ChaiYcc will do the same. Meanwhile,
II Is gathered that conditions in China
are still disorderrd and foreign lfo
and property are sin unsafe.
The dispatch received from Minis
ter Conger was gratifying to officials
In Tint II contained the date of pe'dn,
August 30, as an integral pnrt Of the
message, and this part in ciphcr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS SEPTEMBER TwE PAGES

Aside from bringing the information
up TO recent day, it satisfied the of.
fcias that the minister at last had
received the instructions to include
the place and date of each message as
an integral part of it. This promises
to do away with the great confusion
caused thus far in dateless messages.
The text of the Conger dispatch was
not made public, but il was authori-
taiively stated that it did not change
the situation and was devoted some
what TO expressions Of opinion. It
was authoritatively stated in this
connection that Minister Conger will
remain at his post until further or
ders. Up to this time he has ex-
pressed no wish TO be relieved and the
state department holds that since he
has passed through the perilous ordeal
Of siege, he is not likely to desire a
relief under the present more favor.
able conditions.
In view of the statement OF Count
Lansdors, Russian minister of foreign
affairs, in the Official Messenger, that
orders already had been issued to NJ
de Giers and to the army to leave
Pekin, the statement was made at the
state department yesterday that no
such determination had been cOmmu-
nicated to Washington. Probably
nothing short of an official statement
from Pekin to the effect that the Rus
sions had left would be regarded by
our government as sufficient basis for
such important action as the with
drawal of our troops.
In diplomatic quarters Russin's mo-
tive continues to be a fruitful theme.
The theory advanced by NJ. Blowitz in
the London Times that it was an off
set to France for Russia's supposed
nomination of Count Won Wgldersee
Is regarded as purely fanciful. A
much simpler and more reasonable
explanation is advanced by one OF
the diplomatic officials who has taken
an active part in the negotiations. He
says that Russia recognizes the OBJ
vious fact that it is to her advantage
to have weak neighbor, instead of
having partition Of China which
would range n number Of the powers
alongside of Russia. For this reason,
II Is said, Russia's chief aim is to
maintain the present territorial con
ditions.
An official communication received
here through diplomatic channels
makes the rather surprising state
mcnt that ii Hung Chang is at pres
cnt using all his efforts to have one
or more of the powers dissent from
Russia's proposition, believing that
n rupture Of the allies will be of
greater advantage to China than any
agreement, even on the favorable
basis put forward by Russia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06

Kansas City, Sept. 4.-Sales by SAM
pie on track. Wheat-No. hard, $50
6tc; No. hard, 6sls@65c; No, 2 red,
7Oa7lc; No. 8 red, 67q69iac Corn-No 2
mixed, 37%mSSiAc; No. mixed, S71sc; No.
Q white, 3S@SSAc; No. white, SIC. Oats
No. mixed, 22d2lc; No. 3 mixed, 2l0
22lsc; No white 26l9c: No. white,
2ilsc. Rye, No. 2, 45c. Hay--Tim-
othy, sOO@9,5O prairie, s550d7OO. EGGS,
l2c per doz Poultry-Hens, live SIC
per ID; ROSTERS, 15c each; turkeys, sac;
ducks, 5d6iac; geese, 4d5c; pigeons,
75e per doz. Butter-Creamery extra fan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06

Bath, Me-, Sept. j.-'rhc physicians
attending Arthur ScwaI state that
he continues to grow weaker. The
Indications were that he would not
live out the night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live Stock.

Kansas City, Sept, i-Cattle-Market
generally steady; shipping and dressed
beef steers, sl50156l; western steers,
$S.6On47O native cows, S7Dul25 native
feeders, $39oa465; native stockers, 5000
4.65. Hogs Market 2is to 7lac higher at
S375m5.30, Sheep-Market strong to &c
higher; sheep, s26od5555, lambs 5000
500,
Chicago, Sept. 4--Cattle-Good to prime
steers, S.6061O; stockers and feeders,
$S.S5d4SO; Texas fed steers, A25d5.OO
Hogs-Nlxed and butchers, S0Oa5.5O
Sheep-Good to choice wethers $500
$40; western sheep, s3i0aSIO native
lambs, A25d565,
ST. Louis, Sept. 4.-Cattle-Natiye
steers, A2Od575; stockers and feeders,
50. 15atSO Texas and Indian steers, $3.50
45O. Hogs-Packers. $5.25055, butchers,
$.3Oa5i5 Sheep-Native muttons, $3.50
400; lambs, aOOd525.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
nector September 8, 1901
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court Of the United states for
the First District of Kansas, In Bank
ruptcy.
In the Matter OF
A. W. Hargraves, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the creditors OF A. W, Hargraves, OF ABB
lene in the county Of Dickinson, within
the district aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 9rd day
of September, 1900, the said A. W. Harsrayes
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting Of his creditors win be held at
the referees office in sallna, In the county OF
Saline and state Of Kansas, on the llth DAY
OF September, 1900, at 90 clock In the forenoon
AT which time the said creditors may attend,
proye their claims, appoint trustee, exam
Inc the bankrupt and transact such otnei
business as may properly come 9etore saio
meeting. z. @. MILLlklN,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
SALIVA, Kansas, September 3, 1900
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06

The viccroy of India cables to Lon.
don that the total number of persons
receiving relief is 4,Sl0,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-09-06
Davis Shoes q
+. q Davis Shoes

Less than two weeks more and the school
bell will ring and the Children must be got
in readiness to start to school. One of the
very necessary features of the start to school
is good footwear such as you will find at our
store.
Any school child will tell you that we sell
the best school shoes made. For instance,
we quote few prices that will interest YOU
A line of Kangaroo Calf, lace and button
good heavy soles, a Shoe to stand the knocks.
size II l-2to2,
Sl.25 and $780,
Same as above in kid skin, good durable
soles, nice, pretty style, sizes II IL to z,
Price Sl.5O.
We have some Special Bargains in La
dies and Chdrens Tan Shoes. You can
save from SOC to $.OO on these goods ana
they are the same quality as theblack.
That big, romping boy Of yours we can fit
with pair Of Shoes that will give him tus-
sic to wear out.
Parents have long since found out that
ours is the most comprehensive stock IN the
city and our prices the lowest.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
MANILA NEWS NOTES.

MIR. and Mrs. Miller and son Neil OF
Charter Oak are visiting relatives in
town this week
Miss Hattie Slagg went to Denison
Saturday to visit friends.
Miss Mamie Freelove of Manning is
visiting her sister, Mrs Geo. Dowler
Miss Nanny Bayles who has been at.
tending holiness meetings at Buck
Grove returned home Wednesday eve.
ming.
G. L. Dobson delivered republican
speech Monday evening in the Ger.
mania opera house.
The Germania Verein dedicated
their new hall last Friday, and great
number from surrounding towns were
present. The parade was not what
they intended it to be-, on account Of
the muddy roads, but all had an enjoy.
able time.
Herbert G.. Saunders, who is attend.
ing school in Iowa City, came home
Saturday evening TO vote.
Cash Crakes has sold his residence
property to Geo. Fluit, the considera.
tion being $500.
E. J. Trobridge 1arrived Saturday
from Los Angeles, California, and is
visiting at the home of G. w. Bum.
phrey. He is an old resident of this
vicinity and will be we'll remembered
by his many friends here.
Mrs. Morton of Earling visited her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Offineer,
Friday.
Miss Angie Stewart came down from
Charter Oak Friday evening to attend
the German ball given in the new opera
house.
The grand celebration and dedication
hold by the Germania Verein at this
place Friday of last week was grand
success in every way. The day was
fine overhead but very muddy and dis.
agreeable undefoot. which no doubt de.
tered many from attending. Never
theless, the attendance was very large.
The parade was a long one and we'll ar
ranged and the program at the hall
was very interesting, while the ball in
the evening was largely attended and
a general good time was enjoyed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
CHARTER OAK CHATS,

Mrs. j. P. Thompson returned from
Hebron, Nebraska, Friday.
|. A. Mains transacted business at
Manning the last of the week.
Mrs M. Riddle of Ute visited friends
here Saturday.
Mrs. ]. Baber of Piszah visited the
last OF the week with her daughter
Mrs. r. c Ronp
Mrs. VIM. Miller and Miss Angie
Stewart returned from Manila Satur-
day.
VIM. Kevan of Dow City was an Oak
caller Saturday
Mrs. Dryer returned Saturday from
visit with friends at Elliot.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. Brazell of Armour,
S. D., visited friends here the last of
the week
j. Harker of Ute was an Oak caller
Friday.
VIM. Wilson transacted business at
Sioux City the last of the week.
John Healy of Kenwood loaded car
OF old iron here Saturday.
Rufus Roup and Frank Yeager visit
ed at Denison Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Bertha Romans went to Wood
bine Saturday for short visit.
Misses Minnie Kelley and Edna Rom
ans visited over Sunday with friends
at Denison.
Miss Anna Book returned from West
Side and is again with Mrs. DR.. Nc
Williams.
r.. A. Romans of Denison was here
on business the first of the week.
Mrs. d. Glau returned Monday from
iGlenwood where she had been to see
her little daughter
Joe Mills of Denison was looking after
business here Monday.
T. D. McMahon,D. o. johnson and j.
Bolieu drove to Schleswig Monday ana
brought Gov. Shaw to this place.
nc AAieo VI Ddapufy maze
short visit here the first of the week.
Miss Amanda Peters of Carroll is WIS.,
iting at the Barnholdt home.
Miss Marie Barrett of Dunlap and
friend Miss India BARLEY are guests of
Ella Mcmahon.
Mrs o. Criswell came from Denison
Monday-the body of her brother Jas.
Hart who died from Injuries received
in wreck, near Kestwick, CAL. will
be taken Ca nanche for interment by
the side of his father.
Mrs. F. H. Gillett returned to her
home in Denison last Saturday after
several weeks visit with relatives here.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
An Opportunity to Trave
West Very Cheaply. Re-
duction Approximating
20 per cent In Passen-
ger Fares To Minne-
sofa, Manitoba, the
Dakotas, Montan-
a, Washington,
and OREGON.

% Il
The travelling public, and those de
string to change location, will be in.
terested in the announcement which
comes from the Northern Pacific R'y.
OF a big reduction in one way and
round trip rates to the west. These
low rates are made particularly to at
tract additional settlement and apply
to all points in Minnesota, Manitoba,
North Dakota, Montana, Washington
and Oregon and tickets may be pur-
chased at St. Paul or Minneapolis on
the following datess:
Nov. 6, ID, 20 and 27, 1900: Feb. IL, 10
and 26: March S. II, 10 and 26: April 2.
9. l6, % and 30, 1901. One way tickets
will be pood for continuous passage
commencing on date of sale
Round trip tickets will be good to
commence trip on date of sale only and
will be limited to 20 days going. contin-
uous passage returning, with final linn
it OF 30 days. Stopover will be allowed
goin within the transit limit at and
west of Little Falls and Aitkin, Mlnn.
Never before has such an opportunity
been given to the intending settler to
reach his new home SO cheaply.
For further information apply to your
local ticket agent or to G. P. Ragen.
SOB Locust St, Des Moines. Ia
Chas. S. Fee.
G. P. & T. A., N. p. R'v.
St. Paul, MINI.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
THE KIRON CHRONICLE

Chas. Larson. of Charlie Oak, visi
ted friends in and around Kiron the
latter part of the week and over Sun
day.
E. E. Clauson and A. G. Sjogren at
tended meeting at Denison, Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Anderson left for Linds.
berg, Kansas, Monday, where she ex.
poets to remain for some time
Mrs. r. M. Getman and daughter,
Matte, went to Ida Grove, Monday
morning, where Mrs. G's mother re
sides and who is not expected to live.
Messrs. Aubrey Pomeroy and Her.
bert Ward spent Sunday last at Deni-
son.
While walking in the road several
miles north of Klron, Edwin Eckstrom
was hit by bullet fired in. the hands
of some party, who has not as yet been
ascertained. The bullet entered below
the left eye. Luckily it missed his eye.
The bullet has not yet been found.
This happened late Sunday evening
and it being dark Edwin was unable to
see anyone.
A company of seven arrived in Kiron
from Quimby, Ia, their last place of
operation, Saturday evening, to remain
for some time and open feather
renovating business.
A new time card went into effect
Monday morning. Mail and passenger
train No. 5ls goes west at S:35 in the
morning returning at 1916. Freight
81, goes west at $3.50 and goes east at
6:55.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
HAPPENINGS OF VAIL.

Frank Barnett of the Observer Office
went to his home at Macedonia Toes
day to help swell the vote for McKin-
ley.
P. E. G Lally of Denison was legal
business visitor here Monday.
Carl Mundt and family of Grey spent
Sunday with Hans Voss and wife.
Hans Arenkiel was county seat Wis
itor Monday.
Attorney Jas. Barrett of Denison vis-
tied Sunday at the Devett home.
Ina Quirk was West Side visitor
Wednesday evening
Miss Anna Considine visited at Den
ison last Friday.
Mrs i. j. Hoffman returned Friday
from two weeks visit at Des Moines.
The moving picture entertainment
was quite we'll attended Friday night
and the ladies realized neat sum for
their undertaking
w 80 A'AS~e@hey dCtC NlSlUluS lis DID,.
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Jas mccarthy.
P. Garvin shipped cars of stock to
Chicago Sunday.
A new walk has been laid in front of
Chamberlin & Sons general store.
Messers ALT. Wright of benson and
VIM. Miller of Weed two genial Green
Bay Lumber men visited Vail friends
Sunday.
A score or more young people drove
to the Smutney home Thursday night
to attend hallow 'en party, postponed
on account of rain from the night be-
fore. All enjoyed themselves imencely
with games and refreshments were
served.
Ed. Casey was up Sunday from Deni-
son.
Miss Margaret Kelley of Denison Wis
tied over Sunday at the M. j. Keane
home.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
JOHNSONVILLE NEWS.

Mr.. Charley Larson, of Charter Oak,
visited with, Johnsonville friends last
Friday.
Reuben johnson arrived home last
Thursday from his trip to the north,
having been so far as 300 miles off.
His friends are glad to see him back
again.
The recent rains put the roads in a
very bad shape, so the road supervisors
have been kept busy forrsome days and
will continue to be so for while.
Mrs. Conrad Lindgren and Miss
Pearly Hedstrom came down from Ida
last Friday for an over Sunday visit
with relatives.
F, L johnson went to Charter Oak
last Saturday for an over Sunday visit,
arriving home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodine. of Denison,
were up attending the morning service
and communion in the Baptist church
last Sunday.
Julius johnson attended the shaw
speech in neloit last Monday.
Joseph johnson transacted business
at the county seat last Monday.
Reuben johnson, Mrs. D. L johnson
Mrs. G. W. Lindgren and Miss Pearly
Hedstrom were Denison callers last
Saturday.
Chicken thiefs are around. We are
Informed that Nels Larsons chicken
house was visited recently, only four
chickens were left in the morning. So
be sure to unchain your dog and keep
your shot gun loaded.
The Ladies Sewing Society meets at
the home of Mrs. N. A. Larson next
Friday.
Mr.. John Larson and family of Otter
creek, visited with Julius johnson and
family last Sunday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA.
Crawford County.

In the District Court of Crawford
county, Iowa, at the Dec. term A. D.
1900, Katie Herman, plaintitf, VS.. AL
vine Herman, defendant.
To Alvine Herman, defendant.
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file petition filed by said
plaintiff, Katie Herman, in the Office
of the clerk of the District Court of
Crawford county. Iowa, claiming of you
a divorce from the bonds OF matrimony
heretofore existing on the grounds of
desertion, and the care and custody of
the child, John And that unless you
appear thereto and defend before noon
of the I'd day of the next term of said
Court commencing at Denison, Iowa,
the 10th day of December, A. D. 1900,
default will be entered against you and
judgment rendered thereon.
Dated this 9Th day of Nov, 1900.
KATE HERMAN,
Plaintiff.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
NEWS ABOUT DELOIT

Mrs. j. D. Newcom went Tuesday OF
last week to Fremont, Nebr, to visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dale New
com, returning Saturday morning.
Mrs. Stanley Browne commenced a
four months school in Schleswig, Mon
day morning.
Elder 9. ]. Hunt occupied the pulpit
at Dow City, Sunday, and c. E. Butter.
worth of Dow City the L. d. S. pulpit
at Deloit. Saturday evening and twice
on Sunday
Mr.. G. r. Anthony and wife have
been entertaining his brother a few
dayssthe past week.
SaEHorr,J. Morley and Abraham G al
land shave been erecting new, barns re-
Gently.
What might have proven very bad
fire Thursday evening occurred in
Elmer Langherv's store, He had
wrapped the standard of his gasoline
lamps that day with fringed tissue
paper which caught fire from the globe
blaze.of the lamp and soon caught into
the ceiling overhead, but was quickly
distinguished by the timely use of a
pailtof water
Mr.. Lynch received a visit from his
two little boys and neice of Ft. Dodge
last week.
Miss Nancy Wilcox, of Storm Lake.
is visiting relatives and friends at
Deloit
Miss Matte Dobson has accepted a
six months term of school at Armour.
South Dakota, beginning last Monday.
Gov. Shaws speech at Deloit was
we'll attended Monday, regardless of
the busy times.
Miss Ernie Albright began attend
ing school at the Normal last week.
Invitations are out to about eighteen
couple OF Deloit young people to at
tend d party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. a. G. Myers, Tuesday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
ARION NEWS LETTER.

| - :
Arion band went to Manillal on Mon
day evening to play for the Republican
Speech and Rally. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
McHenry and Mrs. j. v. McHenry were
among the out of town people who came
to hear the speeches on Monday.
Don Talcott is home from Iowa City
to vote.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. McHenry were
calling on relatives in town Sunday.
Miss Susie Scott spent Sunday with
Arion friends
Miss Nettie Kelly was in town on
Saturday
! Mrs. L G. Butler returned on Sun
day from Ger visit to eastern Iowa.
| The democratic speech on Thursday
evening was we'll attended but not a
great deal of interest SCENE. to be man
ifest. To prove that the present times
are not prosperous the speaker said
there. had been twice as many bank and
other failures this year as last. He
said also that the intention of the pres
ent administration was to levy tribute
upon all our outlying provinces and
finally to lnaugurate an empire with
VIM. Mckinley as its uncrowned king.
Claimed that Aguinaldo and the Phili-
pinos rendered our army great service
in defeating the spanish after which
Mckinley changed his plans and shot
them down.
VIM. and BARLEY Healey of Kenwood
were in town Sunday.
AL. Talcott Sundayed at home.
c. w. Underhill came home Sunday
to stay and vote for Mckinley & Roose-
welt.
Milo Kelley expects to go to Dakota
Tuesday to look after his land.
Our band boys we're at Denison and
played for the democratic speech on
Saturday night. They report the speech
as being good.
Miss Nettie Green is home, suffering
from neuralgia
Miss Corey and Miss Chas Scott were
Dow City visitors Saturday.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Pat Henry on
Thursday evening, o fine ii lib girl
Pat says they'll keep her.
Mr.. j. w. Blackstone is on the sick
list.
Will Healey departed on Tuesday for
Aurora, Nebraska. where he has Sc
cured position with the Burlington
road
The event of the season, was the two
speeches on Monday afternoon. Mr..
Summers. U. S. Attorney for Nebraska.
Both speeches were listened to by a
good audience and to say that they we're
appreciated is putting it too mildly.
Botn gentlemen are speakers of the
| highest intelligence and ability and
either political party could we'll be
proudof such men to represent them.
Long live Dobson and long live the
gentlemanly Nebraskan Mr.. Summers.
Mr. t. w. Bittle of Manila republic
can candidate for county attorney was
in attendance at the speaking on Mon
day evening
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06

A fine. sheltered and watered ranch
with 100 acres of fine timber, on the
Missouri river for sale cheap. Address
+. S. Beaumont, Mannhaven, Mercer
county, N. Oak.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06
HOWElL'S Chilly Fall even
- ~ T ings breed coughs
III MI nvlIH and severe colds
AIVIon dwI One hardly go to
ldtstu uASavvu church for fear OF

Its worse than crying baby. No need of ii
at all Antl-kawf cures it every time. Only
25c a bottle at the drug stores.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-11-06

DR.. G. S. Leech, New Den
fist, over Bank Of Denison.
Special attention to Grown
and Bridge work