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Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

England's losses in South Africa, re-
marks The Scientific American, are
large compared with very recent wars
because there has been no great strug-
gle between two civilized nations since
the Franco-German war, and in fight
ing with half civilized peoples the per-
centages of loss have invariably been
all one way-in favor of the modern
equipped armies.
The risks of war have never been
quite so great as the inventors of the
weapons would lead us to believe. The
climate in many wars has been a far
greater enemy than the bullets and
cold steel of the soldiers Recent sta
tistics show that the number of our
soldiers killed in battle in the Philip
pines in the last four months of the
old year was only 3G1 and the number
who died from wounds and accidents
200, while those who died of disease
were 762. In the Cuban campaign the
deadly work of the climate was even
An interesting item of fact is CLEANED
from the Crimean war literature that
is further verified by some of the naval
battles of our recent war. The Russian
forces fired 45,000,0O0 rounds of shots
and killed $4,000 men, or one soldier to
every 910 shots fired.
Since the Crimean war the rapid fir
Ing guns have greatly increased the
efficiency of the artillery and infantry,
and the number of shots that can be
fired in a, given time has multiplied
several times over. But the number
of fatal wounds inflicted by the mod
ern small bullets has decreased. In the
Cuban war about 90 out of every 11S
American soldiers shot made complete
recoveries.
The percentages of loss in the South
African battles have not been very
great, as statistics tend to show. In
the fierce battles of the war of the re-
bellion the percentage of loss Of either
side approached in some instances one
half the total strength of the contend
ing armies. General Hancocks loss at
Fredericksburg was estimated at
about 80 per cent, General Longstreet's
at Gaines Mill at 80 per cent, and in
some half a hundred other battles the
percentage of loss ranged between is
and Is per cent. Few battles in the
worlds history can show heavier losses
or more stubbornly contested conflicts
than the leading engagements of the
rebellion. Even at famous Balaklava
the immortalized Light brigade lost
only 81 per cent, and at Metz the ia
nous Gardeschutzen lost 46 per cent.
Even in the loss of officers the English
in South Africa have not made new
history. In the Franco-German war
the Germans lost at Spicheren, when
they had stormed the French positions,
223 officers and 4,S71 men. In the
Peninsular war, at the siege of Ciudad
Rodrigo, the loss in one desperate
charge was 1000 men and 80 officers,
and when the British assaulted Bada.
joz over 60 officers were lost and a
large number wounded out of a total
lighting force of $1,000.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Lord Kitchener is said to be very
bitter in his denunciation of the Lon
don newspapers. But they come rather
nicely when a military man does
something which entities him to popu-
lar commendation. Perhaps if Lord
Kitchener and other British generals
In South Africa should do something of
which the British people could approve
he would change his miQd about the
newspapers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

The. Count de Castellane's clothes
are attracting considerable attention in
New York. While the countess may be
little exacting in matters of political
ambition, it cannot be denied that she
dresses her husband we'll
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

3
The heart of the public is a curious
thing. 1t is a unity, a multiplicity.
Certain striking events in the course
of the worlds history occur without
appealing to it in any marked degree,
while certain other events not in them
selves more striking evoke a universal
sympathy.
The death of great orator, a great
scientist, a great statesman, as a rule,
affects the sensibilities of only a small
proportion of the worlds people,
whereas the death or downfall of a
great soldier and real patriot invaria-
bly, draws out the sympathy of all
mankind. General Joubert was both,
and as such the news of his death sent
a thrill through all portions Of the
civilized world.
Joubert was the epitome of a true
fighter. He was stern but just, harsh
but gentleman, brave but wise. Com
ing as it does at this critical period in
the affairs of the Transvaal republic,
his death cannot but prove a serious
loss to his people. 1t has been said
that he went into the war with some
thing of premonition of his impend-
ing death. But he was a stranger to
fear, and once the war was started he
threw himself into it heart and soul
and labored with all his might to de-
fend his country against the enemy.
In the heart of the Englishman his
death cannot excite any unseemly sat-
isfaction, while the American most sin
cerely deplores it. Joubert's whole mil
itary career was marked with courte-
BUSINESS. One of the most graceful
things he ever did was the sending Of
a message of coincidence to Lady Sy-
mons after her husbands demise in
the hospital at Dundee. And by this
act alone he merits sympathy in the
hearts of his enemies.
Nor did the gallant side Of the Boer
generals character pass unnoticed by
the British. Only the day before his
death Sir George White, the defender
of Ladysmith, in a speech at Cape
Town paid a willing tribute to his an
tagonist, who, he declared, was "a SOL
dier and gentleman and a brave and
honorable opponent"
General Joubert was above all other
things lover of independence. When
his compatriots conceded their country
to the British, he was an earnest pa
triot, and he was one of the triumvi-
rate who. in 1880, succeeded in gaining
the re-establishment of the Transvaal
as a republic.
The last great act of General Jou-
nert's busy life was the way in which,
Eith consummate skill, he conducted
fhe retreat northward from the Tugela
river to take up fresh defensive posi-
tions at Biggarsberg. Throughout the
war he proved himself a thorn in the
side of the British, but a soldier in ev-
cry way worthy to be foeman of AL
biop's most distinguished military cap
tainS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

In view of the wild demonstrations
of joy which have followed certain an
nouncements from South Africa it
would be interesting to know what
London would do if the British troops
should win real battle, in which the
contending forces were evenly match
ed, man for man AMI gun for gun.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

A New Jersey paper reports that a
terrifying snakelike monster with a
scaly body and four claws has been
seen by man in the woods near Per-
ryville. 1t will be recalled that New
Jersey is the home of applejack, and
there is no accounting for what man
will see under it's seductive influence.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

One of the novelties of the prevail
ing war epidemic is presented by Mex
leo in the spectacle of band of Yaqui
Indians manipulating Maxim gun be-
hind fortifications.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

France has recently made big loan
to Portugal. This would appear to
look as though the Frenchmen were
not yet fully prepared to recognize
Great Britain's right of way through
all Africa.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Syndicate" Miller, who agreed to
pay interest at the rate of $40 per cent
a year, admits that he had the names
of 1900 depositors on his books when
he was forced to put up the shutters.
Centuries come and go, but human
credulity goes on forever and main
tains steady average.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Now the Duke of Veragua, descend
ant of Christopher Columbus, declares
that we are not gentlemen. Doubtless
he is sorry he ever allowed his distin.
guished ancestor to discover us.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Minister WI Ting Fang advises the
Americans not to try to be too sharp
in dealing with the Chinese. There is
a certain old poem by Bret Harte
which suggests that the caution might
be mutual.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Railroad earnings show an increase
of 20 per cent over February of 1899
greater volume of business has been
carried and at better rates. There is
probably not company in the coun-
try that is not making money.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Doubtless Miss Nethersole thought
they were carrying the advertising
dodge little too far when the police
actually stopped the production of ''Sa-
pho"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

The Washington Post announces that
surplus public documents are to be
sent to insane asylums for the use of
inmates. This Is a new application
OF the doctrine of "similia similibus
curantur."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Uncle Sam seems to prefer country
boys for naval recruits. Let the city
boy roll this fact in his little square
or rice paper and smoke it.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Whenever John Bull starts to slide
down the slope of kopje Dom Paul
appears to have everything well greas-
ed for the occasion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

If General Butler had so much trou-
bic in crossing little thing like the
Tugela, how in the world will he man
age to cross the Langwatchs spruit?
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

A Philadelphia man has been sent to
Jail for year for selling copies of
Daudet's story of "Sapho." Nothing
appears to have been done to the fools
who bought the books
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

The man who invented ice cream
soda died the other day, and presuma-
bly, he will meet many of his victims
on the other side.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

Perjury is said to be one of the most
common of crimes in Cuba, nor is it
quite uncommon in the United States.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1900-04-19

A good many people are of the opin-
ION that there is nothing small about
Mr.. Littlefeld.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-23
SPEECHES FOR FUsIoNIsTS.
Hoffman, Little and Atwood Make
Addresses.

After the close Of tho conventions
Saturday evening a meeting was held
in the court room for speech making
c. S. Crawford presided.
G. b. Hoffman made the opening
address, discussing issues Of the cam
paign in his usual forcible style.
Col. Little followed, making his
first speech Of the campaign-for as
matter OF fact he made no speech at
Fl. Scott, not being in the building
when called for. Mr.. Little devoted
his remarks to the Philippine ques'
ton, telling Of the intelligence Of the
Filipinos and submitting the propo-
sition that as this government was
able to make treaties with the Sulus
and some other tribes it should have
done so with all the tribes Of the
archipelago and so given them local
government and avoided fighting.
j. H. Atwood, the brilliant Leaven-
worth attorney, made The principal
address in the evening, being intro.
duced by Col. Little. He had a fine
audience, the court room being
crowded. There are few better
speakers in the nation than Mr.. At
wood and he held the close attention
OF his hearers. His speech was de.
voted to national matters wholly.
The trusts we're discussed at length.
The money question came next and
the present administration was criti-
czed for passing the new currency
law, establishing the gold standard
and for the power given the national
banks in issuing currency. The for
eign policy Of the administration was
the closing topic with bursts Of elo-
quence in behalf Of Aguinaldo and
the Beers.
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ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.. 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK.
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ATWOOD ON INGALLS,.
Eloquent Tribute From the Leaven.
worth LAWYER.

While in the city j. II. Atwood, Of
Leavenworth, was the guest Of local
Democrats. He is prominent
Mason, having been last year at the
head Of the Mystic Shrine. MIR. At
wood greatly admired ex-senator
John j. ingalls,. When asked for his
views OF the dead statesman, Mr.. At
wood saidf
"Ingalls is dead. A star that for
thirty years has bazed above the
Kansas horizon, has sunk beneath Its
rim. He knew language as the de-
vout Moslem knows his Koran. All
the deeps and shadows Of the sea OF
words have been sounded and sur
veyei by him and duly marked upon
the chart Of his great mentality. In
the presence Of an audience he was q
magician like those of Egypt; under
the power Of his magic syllables be-
came scorpions-an infection became
an indictment; and with words he
builded temples Of thought that ex-
cited at first the wonder and at all
times the admiration Of the world OF
literature and craftsmanship. He
was emperor in the realm Of express
sion. The English speaking people
will listen long before again they
hear the harmony born Of that per-
feet fitting Of phrase to thought that
marked the utterances OF John j.
Ingalls,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-23
Fine Seed Wheat and Oats for Sale

70 The TURNER'S Of Central Kansas:
II you wish to change your seed
wheat and oats now is your chance
| am selling new cross-bred varieties
Of wheat and oats, thoroughly tested
in Dickinson and adjoining counties,
every bushel guaranteed, have always
given entire satisfaction. Fly does
not injure this wheat so badly as
common wheat; have three kinds
that will not rust. Mr.. Madison oil
Dickinson county says: at is the
best wheat ever brought here, stands
straight and will yield S5 to 40 bush
els, while old varieties fall down
badly" Farmers, call on me or send
a card and | will call on you.
s1-No agents in Dickinson county
q. W. YATES,
Agent for central Kansas
449 Woodbine, Kas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-23
Herington's Festival.

Bills have been received for the
Heringtop fall festival. The days
will be:
Sept. 6-Political day with speeches
by orators Of both parties.
Sept. lodge day for M. W. A.
and A. 0. U. W. Prizes for drills,
parade and speaking.
Sept. S-Farmers' day, parade, bas-
ket picnic and speaking.
On Sept. 6. and 7 gun shoots; con-
cert every evening; $5OOin premiums
for drills and contests; $500 in prizes
for products, etc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-23
Died at the Jail.

The wife Of a mover bound for
Nebraska became very III with ty-
phoid pneumonia and was taken to
the jail last night. Sheriff and Mrs.
Baker did all in theiF power for her
but she died this afternoon. The
funeral will be from the jail.
The case was pitiful one as she
was not more than IS years old. She
had been sick for two weeks. Herself
and husband we're very poor and were
at the old fair grounds when found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-08-23
Fusion Ticket Named for the Anti.
Republican Forces Speeches, Res
olutions and Routine Business
The Proceedings.
POPULIST CONVENTION.

The Populist county convention
was held today in the court room,
delegates having been chosen at the
primaries Thursday afternoon and
evening.
The convention met at 1890 and
was called to order by Chairman
Humbargar. About 40 we're present.
+. D. Carman Of Herington was
selected for chairman; G. W. Merillat
Of Enterprise, secretary.
Committees were named as follows:
Resolutions-O. l.. Bates, G. F.
Livingston, 7. J. Galbreath.
Permanent organization-C. S.
Crawford, M. P. Kelley, A. H. Fair.
Order Of business-A. l.. Russell, F.
V. Close, M. Bryson.
Conference with Democrats-M. P.
Kelly, F. M. Dahlstrom, Jerry Crute.
While the committees were delib-
Grating Thos. Perry Of northeast
Dickinson addressed the convention.
Mr.. Perry left the Republican party
about three years ago because be was
not given pension, though three
pension boards declared on oath that
he was not entitled to it. He has also
left it "a different times since and
took occasion to make this the S5th.
His address was mostly devoted to
declarations that the Republicans had
not carried ont a single pledge msAo
in 1896, to a recital of his own brave
deeds in the Civil war and complaint
because he does not get a pension,
with abuse of the Republican news.
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papers on the side.

The temporary organization wa
made permanent and the order o
business afterward followed wa
adopted. Adjourned to p. m.
The convention met again at 1880
The committee on credentials re
ported lists Of delegates from all pre-
cincts but Logan, Union and Liberty,
All delegates were, however, not ii
the convention.
The conference committee reported
in favor Of dividing the offices thus
Populists-District clerk, county
superintendent, representative, one
high school trustee, commissioner.
Democrats-Probate Judge, county
attorney, one high school trustee,
coroner.
The report was adopted and nsmi.
nations followed.
For representatives D, Matfsson Of
Abilene was nominated by acclama-
tion, c. 5. Crawford presenting his
name.
For district CLERK, John Wilson OF
Buckeye was nominated by acclama-
tion, K. H.. Kane making the speech.
For county superintendent, An
drew Lockhart Of Abilene was nomi-
mated by reclamation, M. P. Kelly
making the speech. Mr.. Kelly said
that W. H. Phipps who had been in
the field would make his fight for his
old place, meaning position in the
State Agricultural college il the Pop
ulists win in the state.
For high school trustee, F. D. Car.
man Of Herington was named by &C.
clamation, l.. G. Humbargar present.
ing bis name.
The candidates then made short
addresses.
The resolutions in full were:
Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the principles enunciated in the plat
form of the Peoples Party, both state
and national. That we here renew
our allegiance to the Declaration Of
independence and the Constitution.
We believe that our government was
instituted to establish justice, insure
domestic tranquility and to secure
the blessings OF liberty.
We are, therefore, unalterably op-
posed 20 the foreign policy Of the
present administration as being SUBJ
versive Of all that we as a nation
have contended for since our exist
ence. We believe that neither the
president or congress has any power
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not delegated by the constitution tC
to them and that the attempt to, gov
ern Porto Rico and the Philippines
outside of the constitution is revolu.
tionary and will lead to the establish.
ment Of government by military
force and to the destruction Of all
liberty.
1t is alleged that the county COM
missioners have published official re-
ports which are incorrect and mis-
leading. Resolved. That we demand
that committee be appointed to in
vestigate the accounts Of the Dickin.
son county poor farm.
We honor the brave men who rsked
their lives in foreign lands in defense
Of their country's flags and among
those who sacrificed their personal
interests and severed their home ties
that Justice might be done an op-
pressed people and be made free as Of
right they ought to be, we recognize
none as more worthy than our own
ieIlow citizen, Col. Edward c. Little.
In cognition Of his personal worth
and The services which he rendered
his country in the camp and field, we,
The Peoples Party Of Dickinson coun-
ty, Kansas, recommend our represen-
tatives in the Kansas house and SEN
ate to vote for and use all honorable
means to secure his election as United
States senator from Kansas.
A motion was made to transmit the
resolutions to the Democrats for
adoption but G. 5. Crawford made a
speech and said he did not think the
Democrats would care to 60 on record
as endorsing Col. Little for senator
and the motion was killed
Those from the Second commits
sioner district met and nominated j.
J. Kugler for commissioner.
Later the convention endorsed the
Democratic nominations and ad-
journed.
The Populist central committee
elected G. 5. Crawford chairman,
Ralph Hoffman secretary.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democratic county convention
was held Saturday in the band room
in the Hodge block, delegates having
been selected Thursday in some Of
the precincts. From others anyone
who wished came in.
The Democratic convention was
calico to order at 10 O'clock and D. +.
Erwin made chairman, B. L. Strother
secretary.
The following committees were on
motion appointed;
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G. RYAN Is Found,

Charles Ryan, the south Dickinson
farmer, who disappeared two months
ago, Is now at the soldiers home,
Los Angeles, California, well and
happy.
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Subcommittee members include
about 80 names.
SPEECHES CAME NEXT.
After the close OF the conventions
came speeches by G, B. Hoffman, D.
H. Atwood, 4. G. Little and others.
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No other baking powder is
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Many low priced imitation baking powders Al
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marines be despatched to Pekin to
protect the American consulate. The
American cruiser Newark was ordered
to ascend the Pei.Ho river as far as
the Taku forts, the nearest point to
Pekin that can be reached. The
whole country around Pekin is repre-
sented as being in state of insured.
ton and the ranks of the Boxers have
been largely swelled by desertions of
the regular Chinese troops from the
army. The government pretends to
be trying to put stop to the insur.
rection; but there is little reason to
believe that its efforts are sincere.
French, German, British and Russian
marines have been sent to Pekin to
guard the consulates of the respective
governments. 1t looks now as if the
Boxers are not to be put down except
by foreign interference, Russia made
q move on Wednesday to land 10000
troops at Taku from Port Arthur; but
the Chineses government put a stop to
the enterprise. There is every reason
to believe that there is going to be
some serious complications between the
different governments before the insur-
rection is suppressed.