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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
pOpULIsT MEETING.
The National COMMITTEES ut Lincoln, Neb /,
to Decide on Place and Date for
National Convention

lincoln, Neb, Feb 10. Not to ex-
coed 40 of the expected attendance of
! $50 members of the pQpulist national
committee had reached the city last
night for the meeting to-day to de-
eide ION a place and date for the next
national convention. Senator Marion
Butler, chairman of the committee,
with Senator Allen, of Nebraska, ar
rived in the early evening from Wash.
ington and Secretary Edgerton, Of
Denver, came on night train. The
committee will meet this afternoon in
representative hall in the state capt.
tOl. Three cities Cincinnati. Kan
sas City and Sioux Falls, S. Dare
working for the convention. Chair
man Butler said last night that he
believed the committee would com
plete it's work to-day. There are
only two things to be DONE" said
the senator, name Il date and place,
and that should not take long. As
to the convention that is purely a
matter OF finance, Whichever candi-
date makes the best guarantee, nat
urally will be awarded the meeting"
Then the populists will go ahead
independent of the demands and the
propositions for fusion with W. J.
Bryan?" was asked,
Senator Butler said he could not
speak for the whole committee on its
probable action. He admitted there
was possibility that the committee
would name no date, but would en-
power him rs chairman to name both
date and place, following the decis-
ion of the democrats.
He said IL was well known there
were differences among the commit
teemen as to the question of fusion.
but he declined to express his ind-
vidual opinion or forecast the out
come. Members OF the mildIe-of
the-road committee declare that
Bryan is the logical candidate of both
parties, but they prefer to first name
him anil let the democrats follow II
they wish. The name OF Judge Cald-
well. OF Little Rock, Ark, as 4 vice
presidential possibility. was frequent-
ly and ravorably mentioned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

Lincoln. Neb., Feb. l1.-fank G.
Simmons. postmaster at Seward, Neb.
was arrested and brought to Lincoln
yesterday evening, charged with a
shortage OF S3,so0.3s. Simmons adj
mitted his shortage. David Figard,
one of simmons bondsmen, when
informed of the shortage and asked
to take charge of the Office, dropped
dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
CROyJE SURROUNDED
The Boer General Said TO Be il a
Tight Place.
The CAPTURE OF 4 BRITISH CONVOY



London Feb. 20. \ member of the
cabinet told II. ". Lucy last night
that the war office had received
telegram announcing that Gen Cronje
was hopelessly surrounded.
The situation as disclosed by cor
respondents over the Free State Dor
der is tantalizing to the public ex-
pectalion. The elementary facts are
that the Beers are trekking eastward
toward Bloemfontein, with slow mov-
ing baggage trains and that they are
pursued by Lord Kitchener, with Gen.
kelly-kenny's division. Gen. MELON
aid, with the Highlanders made
forced march to kOOd0osrand ford
and on Sunday pushed 20 miles east
ward. Gen. French left Kimberley
Saturday. going along the Modder
river. Lord Kitchener is trying 10
ontmarcb and to Outtlank the Beers.
thus checking their retreat, if posi-
BILE. and driving them back into the
hands Of Macdonald and French
A Daily Mail correspondent. who
was with the British convoy attacked
by the Beers at Riet river ford, saws:
ultimately the British abandoned
the convoy in order not to check the
advance. Thus 200 wagons and 500
tons of stores fall into the hands of
the Beers, though it is doubtful ii
they will be able to carry them away"
Gen. Butler has achieved Il real sue
cess seemingly in capturing the
range hills south OF the Tugela. It
makes more feasible another attempt
to relieve Ladysmith
DR.. leyds, at Brussels, says the
Free State troops who were besieging
Ladysmith have withdrawn in order
to defend their homes. In this way
he accounts for Gen. Buffers success
against the weakened forces. He
will forego his projected trip to Rome,
he says, because OF decisive events
now taking place in the lheater of
war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

New York, Feb. l9.-During the
storm here Saturday John MulIin, /,
years OF age, of Cincinnati, picked up
an empty bottle and sent ii crashing
through the heavy plate-glass win.
dows of the Postal Telegraph build.
ing lie was promptly arrested and
explained that he was starving, that
he was without food or lodging and
that he had used this means TO at.
tract attention to his condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

not TO do this, he must raise the siege
Of Kimberley and retreat to point
where he would prefer to fight This
retirement could be a long detOur
around the head of the British adj
vance TO Bloemf0ntein, or, as seems
10 military students more practicable,
he could withdraw to the north. using
the railroad for his guns and heavy
baggage. moving 10 Fourteen Streams
station and thence into the Transvaal
territory.
The Beers have made no prepare
,ions 10 defend I'loemfontein and
there is no particular reason why
Gen. Cronje should risk a battle to
protect the capital Of the Free State.
Operations elsewhere are apparently
suspended.
\ correspondent writing from
ChieveIy, February 10, says: I'VE are
still hopeful of relieving Ladysmith."
No word has been received regard
ing Gen. Gatacre's 10000 men at
StorInberg. The impression is that
these forces are on the way to Lord
Roberts,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
A MILITARY RESERVE
Secretary Roots Plan for Available
Men for Army Increase.
COMMISSIONER Of PATENTS REPORT
Gov. Merriam Answers Complaints About
Census Mining Statistics Tide Lands Of
Alaska Not Public Lands
Offices In Cuba, \

Washington, Feb, 20. - Secretary
Root has turned over to Gen. Ludlow
his plan TO secure the creation of a
reserve list OF persons in civil life who
are fully equipped for instant military
service, Gen. Ludlow has been in
structed to work out the details of
the plan in order that the war depart
ment may be enabled to submit
tangible operative scheme for the APP
proNal of congress- which body must
supply certain legislation. The secre-
tarys purpose is TO have the military
schools and colleges of the country
brought into close touch with the
regular army and track kept of them
when they go into civil life, especially
if they join the national guard. Pres
ident Wheeler, of the University OF
California, was at the war department
yesterday and talked over the college
phase of the project with Secretary
Root Tbe result is exnected tot be
that in time of war mr. emergency
necessitatinp the sudden increase of
fine army there will be long roll of
available men for appointment
tomm,,,,ou,r Of pstsnt. Report.
Washington Feb. sO.--Tbe annual
rsnort of tbe commissioner of nat.
ants issued including designs and re-
1900 sbows that the total receiDts
of tho ot,;ce amounted tn Al. 325 457. a
,nm but twice exceede,l since 1896
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

London, Feb. 1.-THE Daily Nail
has the following dispatch from To-
reno Marques, dated Wednesday: "A
prominent Pretoria citizen, just from
Iadysmith, informs me that the Beers
are rapidly damming Kip river. Two
thousand Kaffirs are employed in the
work and they have deposited 10000
sandbags already They are only able
to work at night, as they would be
under British fire. This citizen, how.
ever, believes that the operation will
be futile
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
British Retire to Arundel.

London, Feb. l6.--1he Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle,
telegraphing Wednesday, says: 1T
is reported here that the British have
evacuated Rensburg and retired to
Arundel"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

sneak thieves yesterday stole $1,000
:" cash from Campbell's saloon at
Armourdale, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

Chcago, Feb. II Toefel Wagner, a
city sewer aborer, was killed and
hive others overcome by gas while at
work in u sewer at Pullman and ful-
ton streets yesterday, II is said the
remaining five may not recover.
Fatally Wounded bv y Blacksmith.
Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. l9.-Peter
Jones, a young blacksmith, of SPRING
field, last night shot and fatally
wounded William Mooney, a machin-
list of jacksonville. Jones claims he
fired on Mooney in self-defense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22
A Rig Battle Expected

A Big Battle Expected,
London, Feb. 2O.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Lorenzo Marques,
dated Monday, says: According to
adNres from Pretoria the Beers are
expecting big battle on the Tugela.
They claim that 70 of the Wjltshires
were killed at Colesberg and that 80
wagons with forage and provisions
were captured, but no ammunition.
They thus describe the fighting at
Kimberley: British came through
Blaunbank and attacked in two col
umns. While the Beers were busily
engaged with Lord Roberts, Gen.
French, with 1000 cavalry and six
guns, succeeded in breaking through
the Boer lines. The Beers did not
seriously oppose Gen. French's adj
vance, but confined their efforts to
preventing the provisions getting
through. In this they succeeded.
capturing 1000 head Of cattle, 100
wagons of provisions and 100 men,"
Spencer Wilkinson's Review.
London, Feb. 2O,-Spencer Wilkin-
son reviewing the military situation
in the Morning Post, dwells upon the
Importance of the operations of Sir
Redvers Butler and says: Now is
Gen. Ruller's great chance. Now is
the time to throw himself with all
his might into the task before him
and to hit hard without counting
losses too closely, He will then
probably defeat the Beers and re-
lieve l.adysmith this week. Failing
that he will at any rate prevent them
from sending achievements to the
Free State"
HlaHEwane Mn Taken by British.
London, Feb. s0.--The Chievely cor
respondent of the Daily News, tele-
graphing yesterday, says: I'VE now
occupy all the hills to the right of
CoIenso, on this side of the Tugela,
including Hlangwane, which the Beers
evacuated last night Sunday. This
capture of lllangwane hill is of great
strategicai Importance, as the hill
commands the flank OF the Boer de-
lenses at Coens0 A successful ad-
vance and the recapture of the rail
way may be expected"
Boera Retreat from Monte ChrIato.
Chievely, Feb. 20.-1he Beers line
of fortresses is broken The British
have achieved decided success in
capturing the enemy's position on
Monte Christie. The Beers, however,
effectively executed retreat, remov.
ing their guns ana eun'v, v-.~--.
The British had comparatively few
casualties.
Methuen's Force Arrives At Kimberley.
London, Feb, 20.-rhe Cape Town
correspondent OF the Daily News, tel
egraphing Sunday. says: Lord Me-
thnen's force. | learn. has arrived at
Kimberley, having got through from
=
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

London, Feb. ia dispatch from
the Swaziland border, dated Friday,
February IL, says: "rhe Boer agent
at Bremersdorp, Swaziland, has been
maintaining regular communication
with Delagoa bay, via Swaziland. Two
coolie carriers have been bearing
sacks supposed to contain salt,
through Tongaland. On examination
1t was found that the sacks contained
gunpowder,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-02-22

London, Feb, l5.-'rhe total British
casualty returns up to last night are.
Officers killed, l52; wounded, $50;
missing, liz; men killed, LAT:
wounded, 1850; missing, 2,Tsl. other
fatalities reported, j63. Grand total,
10.515.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
COLORED LODGES.

This month, and especially this
week, the most of the leading
lodges among colored people IN
Iowa will have held their annual
state meetings, and in general it
shows that lodges are on the in
crease in number and in finance.
They are becoming to pay more
attention to the real duty they
owe to the lodge, and act more in
conformitory to the true principle
it enunciates, and we hope that
hereafter they will seek for good
material rather than numbers.
If they will adhere to this there
will be a marked Improvement
over former years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Muchakinock Cornet Band, followed by
the Household of Ruth they marched tt
the Modern Woodman Hall on the corner
of 9th and Locust SITS. Then they dis
rersed for dinner. After noon the parade
was somewhat delayed on account of a
shower of rain, but the sky was sool
clear again and at o'clock the parade
formed on 9th and Locust as follows:
Platoon of Police.
. Muchakinock Band and Evans Lodge.
@S @ upperlight Lodge of Oskaloosa.
Alliance Lodge, Keokuk.
" Household Ruth, in Carriages.
Past Grand Masters Council, in Carriages.
M District Officers, in Carriages
Mayor Hartenbower and City Officials.
Most Venerable Patriarchs.
The line of March was from Sixth ave-
nue. to Locust. thence west to Ninth,
south Oil Ninth to Walnut cast on Wal
nut to East Sixth, north on East Sixth to
Locust, west on Locust to West Seventh
and south on Seventh to street car wait
ing room, thence north to the hall ON 9th
& Locust.
A banquet and public installation was
given i'll the evening where fully 500
guests and visitors was present. The
parade was mile long and was one of
the grandest ever held in Des Moines by
colored people. The excellent music by
the fine Muchakinock band was the spe-
cial feature of the meeting 1t was a
gathering which will benefit our race in
the estimation of all considerate intelli-
gent people. The dance commenced at
about | 80 and continued to early in the
morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
COLORED PROBLEM,

One of the great significance
which point to the proper solu-
tion of the Negro problem is the
Colored Farmers Improvement
society of Texas. 1t was started
in 1891 by R. L. Smith, who was
formerly a teacher in a colored
school in Oakland. The society
formulated four "planks": TO
abolish the credit system by rails
ing supplies at home and by pay
ing cash; to foster an intelligent
interest in improved farming; to
cooperate in purchasing supplies
and in selling products, and to
form a sickness and death benefit
society-this last two draw in
those who could not be reached
otherwise. The society has now
spread to eighty-six different com.
munities in Texas, and represents
the ownership of land and live
stock whose aggregate taxable
valuation is S635,OOO. In Oak
land, the home of the society,
which originated in village inn
provement society, it is claimed
the town is so transformed that
it is impossible to distinguish the
homes of the whites from the
blacks. In his organization of a
National Negro league, Booker
T. Washington will have an able
ally in the Farmers improvement
society of Texas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
OUR MINIS TER TO
CHINA.

If it proves to be a fact that
our much beloved minister, E.
H. Conger, his family and secre-
taries, who represent us in China
have been murdered by the semi
civilized natives, will be indeed a
great crush to his many friends
in our city, and Our government
would be justified to seek veng-
ence in most any manner on the
Boxers in China. We with all his
Iowa friends do earnestly hope
that our Major and his legation
is alive and safe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
DEMOCRATIC
CONTENTION.

Last week the National Demo-
cratic convention convened in
Kansas City to place in nomina-
tion a candidate for president and
vice president and to issue their
platform, upon which they pro-
pose to make the contest on. In
many respects the platform is the
reproduction of the same plati-
tudes issued by the free silverites
in chicago in 1896, except they
added an anti-expansion, imperial
ism and few other isms. Their
declaration of free silver is the
same unqualified 10 to farce, as
it was plainly to be seen by their
committee on resolutions that
they did not really wish to adopt
it, as the vote stood 20 to "a
against, and 1t CrOcker had not
been fighting Mr.. Hill of New
York the minority report would
would have been taken to the
main convention. Therefore it
is plainly to be seen that fully
half of the democrats do not favor
the 10 to l theory The man that
they unanimously nominated for
president is we'll known to the
masses and will add but little
strength, in fact he will be weak
cr in the west then 4 years ago
The vice president they fount
is indeed poor drawing card es
pecially for the colored voters, fo1
it is a we'll known fact that Adj
Stevenson is real typical rebe
of the first school. So with tli
combination we prdict that Mr.
Bryan and Stevenson will b
showed under so deep in the No
vember ballots that we will neve
more here of them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Miss Blanche Winfield Renix enter
tanned thirty eight of her friends at a
lawn party Friday evening, July 7th.,
complimentary to Miss Lula Belle Fine
of Newton. The evening was spent in
music, games and social converse. At
ter dainty repast each departed feel
ing they had spent delightful time
and considered Miss Renix jovial en-
tertainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
DAVENPORT REPORT.

Sunday was Children's day at Third
Baptist church. A very large crowd
was out.
The new road brought an excursion
of ten coaches in Sunday from Sterling
and vicinity. A large crowd of colored
people came on it.
Mrs. Fred Wright of aOas Cherry St..
is confined to her bed, but is some bet
at this writing which we are glad to
say.
HIRAM lodge, A. F. & A. NJ had its
grand public installation in the beauti-
full Hibernian hall, on Broadway street
July 4th. A large crowd assembled
and had pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d, Parker left Mon
day morning over the Great Rock
Island Route for Des Moines to attend
the annual grand session of the Grand
United Order of Odd Fellows, of which
Mr.. Parker is D. G. Secretary.
| The Third Baptist :. S. will have
opoSAoA OACSIAAC SoAo w tonC oAAOu oAeA
their friends to picnic at Prospect park
July 10. The superintendent extends
an invitation to all to come.
Owing to the death of her sister, Mrs.
Jefferson had to cut short her pleasant
visit here and return to Des Moines.
She made many friends while here and
expects to return to our city before
the summer is over.
The cars to the trolley picnic July 10
will leave Second and Brady streets at
9:3O a. m, and 60 around the loop leav-
ing for Prospect park at 1000 a. IN.
Mr.. M. B. Anderson left Tuesday
night July II, to attend the grand ses-
sion of Odd Fellows, at Des Moines, of
which he is member.
The Dunbar literary society will
meet at Mrs. +. Bakers on Iowa street,
and will have lawn social in conjunc-
ton with the programme.
Miss Gertrude Lewis, formerly of
Davenport but now Of Dubuque, is in
the city the guest of Mrs, Bright and
Miss Mary Humphrey. She departed
for Muchakinock Thursday July II.
Mrs. AL. Woods has presented her
with beautiful baby girl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN

Mr.. James Wood, an old resident of
of this city, passed peacefully away after
a lingering illness OF two years, at his
home on Tenth Avenue, last Saturday
evening. The funeral occurred Monday
afternoon from the house, conducted by
Rev. J. Bass. The choir assisted in the
services by singing several appropriate
hymns. He leaves, besides his numerous
friends. wife, two daue ehters, and
host of relatives to mourn his loss.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Farrester, died early last Sunday
morning, after an illness of several
months. The funeral service was con.
conducted by Rev. Bass Monday morn
ing.
David Lewis returned last Friday from
few days visit with bis parents at
Dubuque.
Society was quite active the past week,
owing to brilliant afternoon reception
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hawkins
last Friday, at their oozy residence, in
honor Of Nash and Davis of Galesburg.
and Collins of Chicago. An elegant re-
past was served in the spacious dining
room to the guests numbering about thir-
ty. After lunch they repaired to the par
lors where music and conversation were
indulged in, until eight o'clock, when
they departed for their homes being as
sured that the host and hostess were ex-
cellent entertainers.
The Industrial Circle will meet with
Mrs. Henry Forester of Ninteenth Ave.
nue. this week.
w. II. Milligan it meeting with success
as farmer this year. Your correspond
ent visited his country hcme not long
since, and noticed that everything was in
flourishing condition. He has many hogs
and hundreds OF chickens. His vegata.
bles always find a ready sale.
Mr.. Kibby of Marion was down to the
Hawkins reception last Friday.
Mrs. Louis Forester remains quite
sick at her home on South Seventh Street.
Messrs. Louis Persons, q. B. Claire,
and +. c. Thomas haye greatly improved
the appearance OF their property by lay
ing cement sidewalks in the front. Some
of the Negro citizens of Cedar Rapids
have very neat homes, and they sem 10
be continually improving them which
shows push and erterprise.
Are you ready to subscribe for the
Bystander, fso notify the agent at 1922
s. 7th. street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Those who called at the Bystande'
office Thursday were Miss Susie Wilson,
Mr.. Jno. w. Wilson, Mr.. Ed. Crater,
Rev. Williamson, Mr.. and Mrs. Payton
Reeves of Muchakinock, Mrs. Robert
Hogsette and dauhter Gertrude and son
Walter of Colen, Mrs. Potterfeld of Say.
lor mine, Mesdames Harris and Hamp-
ton of this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

It has been arranged to hold the
Old Settlers annual picnic August 2, at
Union park. All of the old settlers
and their friends are invited to come
early and bring their baskets, and as
sist in making this the best meeting in
the history of the society. Good speak
ing, games and foot racing will be
some of the amusements. By order of
the committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

I You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diar'
rhoea Remedy. All Druggists will re-
fund your money if you are not salts
fed after using it. 1t is everywhere
admitted to be the most successful rem
edy for Bowel complaints and the only
one that never fails. 1t is pleasantsa safe
and reliable.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Those who attended the Grand Lodg
in Ottumwa from Des Moines were j..
F. Blagburn, j. H. Shepard, ]. L.
Thompson, B. j. Holmes, Jefferson
Logan, E. T. Banks and VIM. Coalson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Joseph Williams, member of the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, and Mr..
Thomas Whirley of Marshalltown
made our Office pleasant call Wednes-
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

When in Muchaklnock, Iowa,
stop at MRS, ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals orTshort orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-13

Mrs. U. 8. Jones of Abba, Miss W1lk-
inson of Marshalltown, Miss Walker of
Omaha and Mrs. Harris, recently of
Mexico, Mo-, in company with Mrs. G..
B, Woods called at the Bystander office
this week.