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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
THE POSTAL FRAUDS.
Inspectors Now on Their Way to
Cuba to Investigate Them.
CUBAN MAYORS IN The ELECTIONS.


Washington, May 14.-The post Of.
flee inspectors appointed by Postmas-
ter General Smith to make an inves-
tigation into the postal frauds in
Cuba are now on their way to Havana.
They are expected to arrive there on
Tuesday and as soon as necessary ar
engagements can be made will proceed
to make an exhaustive inquiry into
the condition of affairs affecting the
postal service existing on the island.
Before leaving the city yesterday the
inspectors had conference with the
postmaster general, at which they re-
ceived their final instructions and
were put in possession of all late
information received bearing on the
case. They are directed to make their
investigation as complete and as thor
ough as possible and to exert every
effort possible to ascertain the extent
OF the frauds and the names of the
guilty parties. Postmaster General
Emory Smith said last night that
aside from this conference there had
been no fresh developments in the
matter. There had not been any
news of Importance received from the
island.
Gen. Woods requisition for the ex-
tradition of Charles +. Nicely, the
chief OF the finance division of the
post office department Of the island,
who is charged with defrauding the
revenues and is now out on bail, has
been sent to District A:tsrnay Bur.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
whipping Pos, Revived in New Jersey.

New York, May 14.-Not long ago
several women, by order Of the magis-
trate, thrashed their incorrigible sohs
in New Jersey court room and now
the whipping post has been formally
revived in that state for the punish
ment of young offenders. The first Of
fender under the new order was pun
ished Saturday. Ten-year-old James
Murphy, of Jersey City, received 20
lashes in the Hoboken court room.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Augusta, Ga, May 14--Aleck Whit
ney, aged s5, a society leader and pop
ular young man. was shot and killed
on street ear here yesterday by Gus
Wilson, negro. The shooting was
the result of trouble over seat in
the car.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
Prostrations by Heat In Chicago.

Chicago, May 15.-0ne death and
four prostrations were caused by the
heat yesterday. The maximum tenn
perature was IS. This was the wealth.
er Office record but thermometers on
the street level were three or four de-
grees higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Reports received last night are to
the effect that the rain has extin-
guished the forest fires almost every
where In Wisconsin and there are no
fears of further damage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

The federal supreme court Monday
decided the inheritance tax law to
be constitutional and valid, but held
that it applied 10 the amount of the
legacy and not Of the estate as
whole.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Omaha, Neb., May 14.-Mrs. Lena
Anderson and Mary 0leson, an eight
year-old girl, were killed by an explo-
sion at South Omaha Saturday night.
Christ 0lesoll, little boy, was dan
gerously burned. Corn cobs were
used to build the kitchen fire. Case
line, mistaken for coal oil, was poured
upon the cobs, and when a match was
applied an explosion occurred, and the
flames spread quickly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Havana, May 1.-THE United States
transport, sedgwick, still defes all
efforts to get her adoat at Cienfue.
Cos. An additional tug will soon
reach there and at high tide three
tugs will attempt to draw her off
the bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Fire started in the old City hotel
at Everest, Kan, and destroyed IA
store buildings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

nett, of New York, by Attorney Cen
eral Griggs. As soon as practicable
District Attorney Burnett will lay the
case before Gov. Roosevelt and ask
that the extradition be granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
Nicely Wanted ut Havana.

Havana, May l4.-There are no fresh
developments In connection with the
postal frauds, but light will be thrown
upon the whole situation as soon as
it is possible to get c. +. W. Nicely
here for trial. The military authori-
ties do not wish to disclose the eyi.
dence in their possession until the is.
sues come before the courts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
Cuban Mayors In the Elections.

Havana, May 14.-Senor Nunez, civil
governor of Havana, has applied to
Gen. Wood for permission to attend
to urgent private affairs for the next
six weeks. Gen. Wood replied that
there was no objection to this, pro-
vided arrangements were made for
carrying on the routine work of the
province. Recently a disposition has
been manifested on the part of GER
tain officials to evade responsibility
for the duties of several important Of
fees during the elections, the fear be-
ing that in some places there will be
trouble between the partisans or rival
candidates and the officials in ques-
ton not being DESTROYS to use the ru-
raj guards or to ask for United States
troops. Senior Nunez says he has re-
ceived complaints from many small
towns in the province with reference
to the course of the mayors in antici-
patton, of the elections. The COM
plants, which are virtually the same,
allege that the mayors are making an
illegal use of their positions with O
view to securing reelection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Lutneran pulplt ol thls CITY LOT tne
next two Sundays, is a younger
brother Of DR.. E. Bergstresser, Of
Abilene and the youngest son Of the
Rev. P. Bergstresser, D. D., one Of
the fathers of the general synod. He
does not come as a candidate but at
the earnest request Of the church
committee on the vacancy.
The Kansas grand lodge, Knights
Of Pythias, will meet at lola May A..
This meeting will be only for the pur-
pose of comforting the grand lodge
rank upon all qualified past chancel-
Tors. On the day following the TWEEN.
ty-ninth annual regular session of the
grand lodge will be held at the same
place. 1t is expected that this meet
ing will be largely attended by Kan.
sas knights, as well as by many mem
bers from other states.
The twenty-sixth annual meeting
OF the Ancient Arabic Order, Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine, will be held in
Washington May 22 to "a. Abilene
and other central Kansas towns will
be represented. Owing to the scare
ity Of camels and the length Of the
pilgrimage, Imperial Potentate John
H. Atwood has arranged for a special
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
Concerted Movement
To Destroy The FL
lipinO Insurgents
Failed.

4 despatch from Manila says
Cayite province is the hotLed Of the
insurrection, but it is fully garrisoned.
Thesciyil government will be orga-
nized promptly. Peace is assured
if the troops are not withdrawn.
The attempted concerted move
ment Of Generals Bates and SchWan
to surround and destroy the insurg-
ents failed. owing to Colonel Berkh-
elmer causing the Filipinos to make
general retreat south by bis. brilli-
ant killing fight at Cavit6 Viejo.
General Schwan could not move
over the long distance quickly
enough, owing to the bad roads,
from the lake to the bay, to intercept
the enemy. Two thousand insurg
ents fled along the Western trails
into Batangas province.
Regrets are expressed that troops
were not landed on the western
coast, which would havesassnred the
success Of the concerted movement.
The enemy is supposed now to Be ID
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
Prince Victor Napoleon Open
ly Repudiantes The Anti
Semitic Doctrines.

A considerable sensation has been
caused by a schism among the Bo-
napartistS in Paris.
Some months ago M. Cun6o d'
Ornano, the chief editor of the Petit
Caporal, was the victim of railway
accident. Since then Deputy Lasies
has taken his place and turned the
journal into an anti-Semitic organ.
This has evidently given offence to
Prince Victor, and an article was
published accepting NJ. Lasies' re-
signatiOn.
M. Cuneo fOrnano declares M.
Lasies took advantage of his tempo
rary editorship to give an anti-Semi-
tic color to the Petit Caporal, which
is contrary to the spirit of Bonapar-
tism, which only aspires to govern
France by a pleDlScite. LIZ therefore
discOuntenances anything which sows
the seeds Of hatred among the vario-
us classes of citizens.
In a recent manifesto, declares M.
Cun6o d'Ornano, Prince Napoleon
said
II earnestly look forward to the
hour of national reconciliation. Tho
Sc Who work for this are faith Ill to
the traditions of the First Consul,
traditions which the Emperor left as
legacy to his family In mainta-
ining these intact ! accomplish the
act Of a good Frenchman."
1t is therefore clear that Prince
Victor has broken with the anti
Semitic party.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
WATSON.

No explanation of the, reason for
Ensign Wurtzbaugh's action as CO.
me from Admiral Watson, and the
officials, of the Navy Department
said that no instruction to take pos
session of the island were sent from
Washington. Some surprise has
been caused, therefore, BY the flag
raising, as Sibuto is chearly outside
the limits of the Philippines terrific
ry ceded by Spain to the United
States. The general impression in
officials circles, however, is that Ad-
miral Watson must have satisfied
himself that Sibuto was embraced
within SPANS eastern possessions,
and the Government holds that all
former Spanish territory in or adj
jacent to the Philippine archipelago,
whether or not included within the
boundaries prescribed by the peace
treaty, reverted to the United States
on the ratification of the agreement,
Spain having morally bound herself
to surrender all territory in the ar
chipielago over which she had ciai-
med jurisdiction.
Sibuta is near the coast Of British
Borneo, and about ten miles outside
the nea est boundary described Sin
the Peace Treaty. 1t will not create
surprise here if Great Britain ..raises
a claim to the island on the conte-
tion that it is part Of the territory Of
Borneo, or had been considered as a
British possession.
Casual mention Wasmade at, the Ca
binet meeting of Admiral Watson's
despatch about Sihutu Island. The
officials concerned will look into the
boundary matter and endeayor to
ascertain whether Sibutu was for
merry under Spanish jurisdiction.
The fact that the isl md is wishin the
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
News OF The Island.

The steamship Ponce Capt.
Dyer arrived yesterday from New
York. The passenger list is as fo-
lows: Mr.. Chas. Adams, Master
Hy. f. Adams, Mr. Chas. a. Adams
Mr.. William B rker, Mrs. William
Barker, Mise Florence Barron, Mr..
John Bates, Mr.. L. r. Brine, Mrs.
George Benedict, Miss Mabel A.
Benedict, Mr.. f. A. Bowen, Mrs.
F. A. Bowen, Mr.. L. Broadmeadow,
NJ. Hy. r Broad. Mr.. George B.
Buckley, Mr.. w. Z. Cushinan, Mr..
L. Daussa, Mrs. L. Daussa, Master
L. Daussa, Mr.. f. A. DilIugham,
NJ. E. w. Dckerman, Mr.. Miguel
Emmanuel, Mr. A. M. Fullen, Mr..
Joseph Fisch, Mr.. B. B. Gottsber-
ger, Mr.. 9. NJ. Grifing, Mr.. A. A.
Heller, Mr. j. Ell. Hannaford, Mr..
Thomas Hodge, Mr.. Robert 3. Ir-
win, Mr.. B. Joachim, Mr.. G. E. Jo-
mes, Mr.. j. S. Kinball, Mr.. George
A. Kent, Mr.. Frank Kurka, Mrs.
Frank Kuraa, Mr.. J. s. Lawrence,
Mr.. VIM. Logan, Mr.. Randolp @.
Liebricht, Mr.. NJ. J. Levy, Mr.. d.
Mclean, Mrs. D. Mclean, Mr.. A.
f. Odlin, Mrs A. r. Odlin, Miss.
Evelyn Odlin, Mr.. Geo Il. Platt.
Insular Policemen, Enrique An
tonsanti and Francisco Ortiz rem
dered very valuable service when
they arrested and carried to Ponce
VictorianO Rosado, and Lucas Ri
vera, the principal authors Of the
assault and robbery committed in
the house of Mr.. Miguel Rosich in
the road connecting Ponce and Adj
juntas.
Doctor Guzman Rodriguez arri~
we'd at Mayaguez.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
ACablegram

territory nOminaly ruled over by the
Sultan of Jolo has no particular
bearing on the case, as the Sultan,
in addition to recognizes the au-
thority and sovereignty of the Uni
ted States over the Sulu aIchiplela-
go, which geographically includes
Sibuto, also recognizes the sover-
ignty of Great Britain over his no.
minal territory of North BOrneO,
adjacent to Sibuto. He received an
annuity from Great Britain and the
United States for securing the ad-
herence of his subjects to British
and American rule in, the Sulu
group and North Borneo.
The information apparently to be
ascertained to determine the ques-
tion OF Ensign Wurtzbaugh's right
to raise the Stars and Stripes over
Sibuto is, whether Spain, up to the
time of the ratification of the Peace
Treaty, claimed jurisdiction over the
island, and if not, whether the island
is so to be considered a part Of the
territory. 1t is held by this Gov
ernment that if Spain did not for
mtrly claim sovereignty in Sibuto,
the island is an American possession
unless it was clearly recognized as
British territory or is so close to the
Borneo mainland as to be practica
lily part Of that country.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19

large numbers in the southern Sec
tion of the province.
Foreign capitalists are anxious to
have the ports oponed.
Reports from the movements Of
the American commanders south of
Manila show that General Bates and
General Wheaton are at Perez das
Marinas and General SchWan at
Silang, all awaiting the arrival of
provision wagons.
Nolan's squadron of the Eleventh
cavalry last night drove a body of
insurgents from Maig. One Anne
rican was killed and two were Woun
ded. Thirteen dead Filipinos were
found. The movement largely res
embles General Schwan's experien-
ces in the same country, except that
the towns are now being garrisoned
and the insurgents refuse to fight,
retreating southwark and dividing
into small bands, with the apparent
intention of reassembling later.
1t is asserted on high authority
that Archbishop Nozaleda contends
in his interviews with Mgr. Chapelle,
the Papal Delegate, that the titles
to all property held. by the Church
and the brotherhoods in tie Philip
pines should be recognized; that the
Roman catechism should be taught
in the primary schools, and the
Church administer its own affairs
without State interference. He spe-
axis in favor of European clergy, the
establishment of a new college for
the instruction of native priests and
the continuation of indirect contri-
buttons for the maintenance cf chur-
ches and clergy, and upon the expe-
diency of maintaining the system of
parochial fees, including revenues
from births, marriages, funerals, dis
pensations and apostolic indulgen-
ceS.
In addition, Archbishop Nozaleda
advocates the continuation of the
Church's control of pasnshops and
certain designated hospitals and
schools.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
Advocates Revision OF Civil
And Criminal Codes.
Retirement OF Spanish Currency.
Prohibition OF Lotteries.
Obligatory Education.

New York, January 10Th, 1900
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19

ted
He stated only that it was necessary retire
possible all the Spanish silver II Puerto Rico
Speaking of the lottery Mr.. Carroll said that it was
most immoral game and that it cannot be tolerated
He finally added that it is necessary to establish in
the Island by wise measures the obligatory system of ed
cation.
The above cabegams belong the BoIETIN MERoANT it
reproduction in any form will fifty dollars each cable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19

New I0rK, january TyTh, IyO0
Doctor Carroll has also recommended the establishment
Puerto Rico Of territorial form Of Government
He stated that is necessary revise the established
civil and criminal codes of Puerto Rico
The main object If this revision ms be chat Of har
monizng rauch possible the Spanish legislation now in
rue in the Island to that Of the United States
Doctor Carroll spoke also the most important sub
jec relating b the currency exchange without however
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
Manila. January 5.

Wurtzbaugh, commanding the Al
bay, hoisted the flag on Sibuto Island
and Chief Dato provided and raised
pole. Natives and North Borneo
authorities plased.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
American Flag Rails
ed On SibutO Is
land.
The erritory Not Included
In The Peace Treaty
With Spain.

The Secretary of the Navy in
Washington received few days ago
the following despatch from Rear
Admiral Watson
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
Condensed News.

The netU doctorate, instituted by
the University Of Paris in 1897 for
the benetit Of foreigners, vas conferred
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
DT. Carroll Reports
To President Nc. Kinley.
Recommends Constitutional Laws OF The
United States To Be Extended To
Puerto Rico.
New York, January 10Th, 1900.

DR. Carroll who was specially commissioned by Presi-
dent Nc Kney report the situation of the Island has
recommended tc extend Puerto REQ the constitutional
laws of the United States.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19

FOlkmar, former lecturer in socio-
logy at the University of Chicago,
and now professor of anthropology at
the new University of Brussels.
Nine. Melba made a sensatio-
nal concert appearance in Wen
ma a few days ago. The Australian
prima donna's crystalline voice,
with it's remarkable range; her as
founding vocal virtousity and exec
llent style aroused such scenes of
enthusiasm in the crowded house as
have rarely been equalled in Wen
ma, where the public is so acoustic
med to hear the greatest singers
that it is almost blase.
Nine. Melba'S triumph is conse-
quently all the more complete. She
has been requested to sing Violetta
i'll "TraYiatan on the 18th inst. at
the Imperial Opera House.
Nine. Melba has accepted this
iattering invitation, though the re-
presentation has not yet been Off
cially announced.
Louise Masset, the French gov
erness who was convicted of the MUIR
der of her illegitimate three-year-old
son, was hanged at NeWgate. 1t is
said the existence of the child was
an obstacle to marriage she had in
view.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-01-19
The AnglO=African
War.
Losses By The British.


Especial cable to the BotB-
TIN MERcANTIL from the "As
sociated Press"
New York, January 10Th 1860
The department of War has
p1blished in London a state
nent of the losses suffered by
the British forces in the South
African war. The total ca
sualties number 1887.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-24

Paterson, n. j., Aug. 24.-One of the
Sisters of Charity on school excursion
from West Hoboken to Idlewild Park
near this city, was rescued from drown
ing in the Passaic river by Father
Aloysius of the Passionist order and
stationed at the monastery in West Ho-
boken. -Four priests and four Sisters
Of Charity accompanied the school chill
dren on the outing, which reached here
by trolley. During the day the sisters
expressed Il desire to take row ON the
river, and Father Aloysius volunteered
to do the rowing. After they had left
the shore one of the sisters stood up to
change her seat. She lost her balance
and fell overheard. The priest jumped
into the river and succeeded in getting
her to the shore, where the sister faint
ed. She was attended by Mrs. Atherton,
the caretaker of the place. and the other
sisters, who soon resuscitated her.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-24
QUIET IN AKRON.
Twelve Companies of Militia Are on
Guard.

Guard.
Akron, o., Aug. 24.-Nine companies
Of the Fourth regiment, o. n. g., and
three companies of the Eighth regiment,
D. N. g., patrolled the streets last night
to prevent Il repetition of Wednesday
nights rioting, in which two lives were
lost, score of persons injured and sew
eral city buildings destroyed by fire and
dynamite
Martial law has gone into effect, and
the city is quiet.
Crowds are not allowed to gather the
soldiers dispensing them as fast as they
form.
The Fourth regiment arrived yester-
day morning from Columbus, O., where
it was In camp. Mayor Young appealed
to Governor Nash for protection, and the
governor Immediately ordered the Fourth
regiment and Company G of the Eighth
here, while Companies B and Il of this
city are under arms.
Altogether 625 soldiers are now on
guard in Akron.
Many of the rioters are known, and
wholesale arrests will follow.
Tina Mas, the 6-year-old victim of
the negro Peck, whom the mob wanted
to lynch, is reported to be in serious
condition. Peck is still in the Cleveland
jail.
Prosecutor Wanamaker will not say
what he intends to do about bringing
Peck back for trial.
AS result of the strain he underwent
Wednesday night Chief of Police Har.
rison became mentally deranged and fed
from the city. Later he was found in
Cleveland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-24
BEE BUZZES.

One advantage in favor of the black
bees is that in Gaping their honey they
use heavy Gaping.
The cause of clustering is usually an
overfull hive. While bees are clustered
work is in measure suspended.
Colonies having defective queens are
always the foundation of trouble and
never fail to come to naught il neglected.
Heavy foundation, running four square
feet to the pound, will produce when
drawn out nearly comb with full sized
cells.
The supply of drones depends entirely
npon the amount of drone comb furnish
ed, and care must be taken not to over
do it.
Hives with thick walls made of some
porous material that is good noncon-
ductor of heat as well as an absorbent of
moisture have decided advantages over
hives made of single thickness of
boards.
Bees build two distinct, regular sizes
of cells-drone and worker cells. The
worker comb measures nearly five cells
to an inch, while the drone comb meas
ures about four cells to an inch. But
the bees are less particular about the
size of drone cells than they are about
that of the worker cells.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-24
Justices Not to Blame.

There is a periodical outcry in Lu-
zerne and other counties against the
overcrowding of the courts with petty
cases which should never pass beyond
the Offices of the justices of the peace or
aldermen who try them, and the lament
usually ends with a criticism of the
motives of the magistrate. The matter
is one which deserves all the indigna-
tion 1t arouses, nevertheless when a
remedy is sought it is not so easily found.
Nine-tenths of the cases tried before
squires and aldermen ought to end
there, but, since the law gives to the
defeated party the privilege to appeal
the case to court, there is no option but
to send the ''squabble," be it ever so
insignificant, to the district attorney
for presentation to the grand jury.
Again, in many cases, the justice is not
permitted by law to give binding de-
cision, and the case must 90 to court,
even though all parties at interest are
satisfied to settle their differences with
out further law.
The state laws are faulty in that they
fail to give justices power to announce
final decisions in the class of cases
which cause so much annoyance to the
county courts. The justices have moth
ing to gain by sending cases to higher
tribunals, and the outcry against them
for doing their duty merely betrays the
ignorance of those who endeavor tC
place the blame on them.