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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-28
A BRYAN LETTER.
The Presidential Aspirant Writes AbouC
the Rights OF the Cubaas and
the FilipnOs

Knoxville, Tenn, June 23.--The Sem
tinel prints Letter addressed to it
by Col. W. j. Bryan, in which he ex-
presses his views upon the relations
of the Filipinos and the Cubans and
their rights. 1t is as follows; 81 be-
lieve that the rights Of the Filipinos
and the rights of the Cubans are
Identical. The recognition of the
rights of the Cubans by resolution
did not create those rights; they ex-
listed before. II the Filipinos have q
right to their independence the fact
that they fought for it does not
justify us in carrying on a war Of
conquest. 1t is no more humiliating
for nation to recognize the rights
Of an opponent than for an individual
to do SO.
1--WE would have had the same trou-
BILE in Cuba if we had treated the Gu
bans Che same as we have the Fill
pinos. We would have had no trouble
in the Philippine islands if we had
treated the Filipinosas we have treat
ed the Cubans. II we are going to
give the Filipinos their independence
we ought to say so at once and thus
avoid further bloodshed. How can we
justify the sacrifice of American sol
diers and the killing of Filipinos mere
ly to show that we can whip them?
"The Bacon resolution received the
support of nearly every democratic
senator and was adopted by demo-
cratic caucus in the house. This reso-
luton promised independence. If it
had been accepted and acted upon
when it was first introduced there
would have been no Filipino war;.
II it had been adopted at the time
the vote was taken 1t would have
stopped the war;" -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-28

London, June 22.--The United
States gunboat Monocacy was two
miles up the Pei-Ho river when the
international fleet began the bonn
bardment of the Taku forts. Accord
ing to the Shanghai correspondent OF
the Daily Express she was shot
through the bows. The correspondent
says that the Chinese rihemen on both
banks of the river attacked her but
unsuccessfully.
The scantiness of authentic news
with reference to the situation con-
tinues. Admiral Kempff's dispatch to
the United States navy department
announcing that Tien Tsin is being
bombarded vas prominently used by
the London papers and commented
upon as indicating change for the
worse.
The British admiralty does not be.
lieve the report of the death of Adj
miral Seymour, commander of the
international relief column, and
semi-otiicial assurances are given that
there seems to be not the slightest
evidence to back up such report.
II is pointed oui thai Admiral Sey-
mour had sufficient supplies to enable
him to get to Pekin or to get back.
1--WE are hopeful says the semi-ofii-
cial announcement, "that, since he has
not done the latter, he has done the
former"
A dispatch to the Associated press
from Shanghai, dated yesterday, says:
"The consuls met to-day to consider
the situation, which, in the absence of
news from Pekin, is looked upon as
particularly threatening. Grave fears
still exist as to the safety Of the Eu-
ropeans in Pekin. II was agreed to
wire the senior consul at Che Foo to
communicate with the senior officers
at Taku asking for immediate assist
ance in communicating direct with
Pekin, which they believe can be
brought about through Sheng, direct
or of telegraphs. They advise that
Sheng be asked to explain the inter-
ruptions of communications"
The stoppage Of trade has thrown
10000 coolies out Of work at Shanp-
hal. All the English ladies' at Tien
Tsin left there Saturday by a train
for Taku. Shanghai wires that they
had some exciting experiences and
would not have gotten through ex-
cept for the assistance Of the Chinese |
troops. The Bowers made several des- |
perate attempts to attack the train.
Taking advantage Of the political |
disorders, bands Of robbers are pill
laying in the vicinity Of Sam Chun. |
The Chinese authorities are sower- |
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FARM LOANS.

Inc Union Central stands ready make farm Dickinson county
on the most favorable There nearly OF Union
money now loaned this county and the business increasing rapidly
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UPRISING IN CHINA.
The Legations In Pekin Said to
Be Safe.
rebellion SPREADING FAR AID WIDE
Report That the Emperor Has Been Nh,
dered and the Empress Dowag~r Has
Committed suiclde-Mls.ionai In Box
ers' Handa-SeymOur ut Pekin.

London, June 21.--The reports Of
Admiral Seymour's arrival at Pekir
and of the safety of the foreign lega.
tons, originating from Chinese
sources and cabled to this city from
Shanghai, are still unverifed. How.
ever, the Italian consul at Shanghai
has wired to the Italian foreign min.
lister, Marquis Visconti Venosta, that
the legations are safe.
The rebellion is spreading far and
wide. There is an impression in diplo-
matte circles here and on the CONT
nent that the allies have not yet
grappled with the situation effectively
and that even $4,000 troops would be
powerless to do much to control L.
/ 100000 square miles.
The latest story sent out by the
Shanghai gossips is that Prince Tuan,
president Of the Tsung-li-yamen, has
burned the imperial palace at Pekin
and murdered the emperor and that
the empress dowager has committed
suicide.
The effect Of the bombardment of
the Taku forts, as described by the
Shanghai correspondents, was CORY
in the extreme, nothing less than
"rivers of blood" and "mutilated
corpses piled up inside the forts"
The Russians guarding Tien Tsin,
according to another report, fired ar
tillery and rifles June Is at a range
of so yards into the dense crowds
of attacking Boxers and killed 300.
Japan, according to dispatch to
the Daily Mail, from Yokohama, in
tends to land an expedition at Foo
Chow.
Mission stations In Boxers' Hands.
Shanghai, June 21.-Telegrams from
Ticn Tsin, dated June Is, and for
warded by post, say that the foreign
missionaries at Pao Ting Flu are safe,
being guarded by the troops of Gen.
Mich. Twenty-Five Americans, with
a Calling gun, have arrived. In the
foreign settlement the chapels have
been burned and the mission stations
OF the American board of foreign mis-
sions of the Methodist Episcopal
church and of the London Missionary
society are practically in the hands
OF the Boxers. The local authorities
are paralyzed. The United States
gunboat Monocacy, the Russian bat
tleship Navarin and the French
cruiser Pascal have arrived The Ger
man protected cruiser Kaiserin Au-
gusta has departed for Taku."
Seymour Forced HIs Way to Pek,n.
London, June 2l.-A dispatch from
dated June 20, says: aft
er an arduous march and frequent
fighting with the Chinese, Vice Ad-
mlral Seymour arrived at Pekin Sun
Hay afternoon On five occasions the
Chinese attacked the column in
great force. There were many |
men among the Chinese, but |
most of the natives were badly armed. |
At times they fought with admirable
courage and bravery. The losses of
The Chinese during the march are es-
at 500 killed. The losses of
The foreigners were trihing.'
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The wife of a Berlin mechanic
named Heinrich Sokloweck yesterday
threw her four children from a fourth
story window and then leaped after
them. The children are dead and the
mother will die.
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
Lowest rates given either on farm or city property

accident business has grown large proportions All claims ha,
oeen promptly settled The best companies represented only
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BONDS.

represent the Fidelity and Deposit Co.. Baltimore which issues Al
lions Of trust. To r
c. c. WYANDT, Agent all Forms Insurance,
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-28
c. c. WyANDT, Agent
UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
OF CINCINNATI OHIO.

Below is the statement of the company for the yea
ending December 81, 1899:
ASSETS
Cash hand and in banks .............$ 5O9214 II
First mortgage loans real estate 17497723 65
Home office and other real estate. 576,246 IS
Cash loans companys policies -. ...... 29SO,i2 ~
United States bonds-marke value i. 397, 1887 80
Premium notes and loans policies in 9Ss,619 o.
Agents balances and cash obligations Ns,ll5 81
Net deferred and unrepoted premiums $50. 420,77O %
Interest and rents due and accrued. GALS
Gross assets December 81, 1899 ...... s237sl4 81
LIABILITIES.
Reserve fund, per cent. actuaries. 2O29l1 90
Policy claims in process Of adjustment. 1O01S4 90
Unpaid dividends and premiums paid in
advance. ...........,..... .......... 953l3,29
All other obligations, including commits
sl0ns not due. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1898 OF
Total liabilities ............,. s2o4572 s6 So
Gross surplus, per cent. standard . s3245 07a m
GAINS IN 1899.
Gain in Assets .~-.-~-~ So, 654,976 06
Gain in Income 57O,338 O5
Gain in Premium Receipts 442,O35 80
Gain in Interest Receipts l28,3O2 Sc
Gain in Surplus . ---- 423, 467 rs
Gain in Membership 7,949
Gain in Amountof Insurance sic, $3.50, 1903 90
Gain in Amount of New Bust
ness Written ----~. $274,o25 90
There companies striving business many reasons
the Union Central Justly receive the support Of Abilene
and Dickinson county than its competitors Note the following
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY.
Onexceled in the superior quality OF its investments
NO hucuatng stocks bonds other securities
Interest rate for years the highest of any company.
Ony company making gains all points annually s9s.soo
Now has $685. OOO 900 assets and 49, OOo 900 surplus
Oonanty increasing dividends and decreasing expenses
Economical energetic progressive and conservative management
NO restrictions conditions regard residence or travel
treats policy holders with the fairness and lberaity
Aato Of death losses for years the any company
Annual examinations made by the Ohio Insurance Commissioner
Largest dividends cash loans paid.up and extended insurance
The Union Central has placed insurance on the lives Of Dickinson
county men the amount nearly has been written
nce 1895 when the Abilene agency Union Central policy
olders are SATISFIED policy holders.
Good management and good are the wacwods Of the nion
Central officers
contemplating nsung your life you afford to do without
first consulting u.s.
UN|ON CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
FARM LOANS.
The Union Central stands ready make Dickinson county
on the most favorable terms There is nearly 100000 Union Central
money now loaned this county and the increasing rapidly
FIRE INSURANCE.
represent six the strongest companies doing business in Kansas AZ
follows: % ' 10
Shawnee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-28

Below is the statement of the company for the year
ending December 81, 1899:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-28
BLOOD POISON.

some cases the external signs Contagious Blood are 30 spht tina
Mm nry within the grasp the monster before the the M
IN other cases the blood quickly filled with pous virus and
The sun., 1900-08-30

making State question out of the
comfy primaries.
We hold therefore that the true idea
of "one ticket for Republicans to vote
in this State demands the adoption Of a
rule in the selection of candidates that
is applicable to the whole State. That
is the Union Republican position. The
Union Republicans are in favor of zone
ticket" from top to bottom, that is
chosen at common primaries without re-
gard to the senatorial question. They
will win where they can, and accept de-
feat where they must. but contend
that the conditions of the fight shall be
equally fair in all the counties and dis
tricts of the State.
Is the Morning News in favor of zone
ticket" made in this way?
The sun., 1900-08-30
THE SAUNTERER
A Bad Omen.

There are some superstitious persons
in the Board Of Education" said a well
known citizen to the Saunterer last
night. "and" he continued "they are
much worried just at present over an
incident which Occurred at the special
meeting of the Board held on Friday
last 10 take action on the death of
Superintendent Harlan. The board was
late in meeting on account of the storm
Shortly before the meeting began, a
sparrow flew into the room and soon
perched over the portrait of Mr.. Harlan
which hangs on the wall of the meet
ing room. This led one superstitious
member to remark to another member
that it was an omen and that it would
be necessary before long to hold another
special meeting to take action on an
officers or members death.
The incident caused considerable
comment and members not present at
the special meeting have since heard of
it. From conversations which have
been overheard: there is apparently some
very superstitious members in the Board.
Ono said he would not have had the in
cident happen for anything, could he
have prevented it in any way. He vain
ly tried to keep it away from Mr.. IIal'-
lan's portrait"
The sun., 1900-08-30
PYTH1ANs on PARADE.
Gorgeous Pageant Witnessed OF
BeIIe Isle, Near Detroit.

Gorgeous Pageant witnessed on
Belle Isle, Near Detroit.
Detroit, Aug 29--Bple Isle was in
yadcd BY the lythian army in full force.
The knights left the cncampment on the
cast, marched across the long bridge,
leading to the island park, and to the
playground commons on the easterly side
of the island. where the biennial inspec-
ton and review of the uniform rank was
held. The weather was clear, but
fresh northwesterly breeze blew down
the river. The long line moved in column
of fours down the boulevard, across the
bridge and through the driveways of the
island.
After a deal of galoping about of staff,
brigade and regimental officers, the in
spection formation was complete. Two
long lines of troops stretched from end
to end of the great field, the brigade and
regimcntal officers grouped to the fore
in their appropriate places, the artillery
and cavalry on the left. The inspection
proceeded, the major general and staff
moving down and up the long lines, their
approach saluted by officers, knights and
numerous bands of music
General Carnahan then took station in
center field, his army wheeled right into
company front and marched in review in
that formation. As the head of each bri-
gade passed the commander in chief, the
brigadier generals and their staffs fell
out and joined the staff of the major gem
eral. The entire command of 5000
knights returned to camp in good spirits
and without special fatigue.
The sun., 1900-08-30
TAKEN.
he British Advance Under Butler
Occupies That Town.
6URGHERS RETIRE NORTH.
DundonnId's Mounted Troops Hns-
ten In Pursuit OF Them, but
Fail to Drive Them From
Strong Positions.

London, Aug 29.-U'nder date of Bel
fast Aug, %, Lord Roberts telegraphs
the war office as follows:
''Bulers advanced troops occupied Ma
chadodorn this afternoon. The enemy
made a very poor stand and retired in a
northerly direction.
"rThcy were followed by Dundonald's
mounted troops. These could not proceed
beyond Helvetia owing to the difficult ma
tule of the country and because the ene-
my was enabled to take up position too
strong to be dislodgod by mounted troops.
"General Butler appears to have had
| few casualties.
"General French continued his move
mont today as far as Eandsfontcin, from
which place he turned out the enemy
without difficulty. The enemy retired
very quickly, leaving quantity Of cook
cd food.
General French is within signaling
communication with General Butler.
a Pretoria dispatch, dated Aug. Is,
says:
',rhc force Of General Baden-Powell
and iIickman's mounted infantry are
holding Warm Baths, 60 miles north Of
Pretoria.
General Ian Hamilton aad Colonel
Mahon have arrived here with their
troops. Colonel Alahon had only two
days rest last month. He made many
long marches and took II prisoners day
on an average.
"General Bruce Hamilton has repulscd
an attack on Winburg and has captured
| General Olivier and his three sons.
"In an action yesterday near Machado-
dorp the Beers lost heavily. Many OF
their dead were left on the field. One
pompon was captured"
The sun., 1900-08-30
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE.

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE.
We assure Chairman Alice of the
Union Republican State Committee,
that he need have no fear of any mis-
apprehension on the part of the Union
Republicans Of New Castle county as to
his loyalty to the Union Republican
ticket. The yarn in which he is repre-
scented as prefprring Colonel du Pont to
DIR. Layton, as Congressional candi-
date is too absurd for even fool to
believe.
we understand Mr.. Allcc's position.
1t agrees with that of every other Union
Republican in the State. Personally
they prefer Dr.. Layton for Congress BE-
cause Of his mswcrving loyalty to the
Republican cause in the State. The ne
cessities of the political situation, how
ever demand that concessions shall be
made for the sake of party unity and
success. The Union Republican party
has offered liberal concessions to the
"Regulais" in the proposition to divide
the State nominations with them and
give them second choice of any candi-
date on the ticket. Who that second
choice candidate is to be is a matter
that the Regulars" must decide, and
whoever they decide to nominate will
be accepted by the Union Republicans
provided, always, that the candidates
selected by the Union Republicans are
supported by the Regulars" The
Union Republicans having chosen DIR
Marshall for Governor in the exercise
of the majoritys right to first choice o.
candidates, he must be, and will re
main their final choice for candidate fol
/ that office.
The conventions Of August 9th ant
23rd, settled that question and fixed til,
Union Republican position for New Cas-
tie county as surely as it did for Ken
and Sussex counties-Marshal for Gov
erIlor and whoever the Regulars
choose for Congress.
The sun., 1900-08-30
CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

N eminent local professor of political
ethics, ASKS; why such large cam
iai=n funds| We think this question
coming from such source, is very
funny. or course he does not know
why. Ills life has been spent upon
such elevated moral plains, SO far above
the dirt and filth of the ordinary sinful
levels. that he must necessarily be both
ignorant and innocent of humanity's
common failings. Poor fellow. His ig-
norance is pitiful, His innocense is con-
tcmptable.
Of course he does not know why Re-
publicans need such large campaign
funds. OF course not. He talks a
whole lot about Republican politics, but
don't know anything about it. Why
should he? But if he don't know why
should he talk? Why, that is a poser.
We expect, however, that he talks-or
writcs-because he is paid for it.
In answer to his question we suggest
that generally the generation and con-
centration of forces is generally in oppo-
Sition to like forces elsewhere 1t is true
also, particularly in politics, that evil is
generally richer and more liberal than
good. The desperation of evil-its utter
disregard for law or punishment, makes
it lavish of gifts for its own evil pur-
poses. Now if our professor of politi-
can ethics will just recall that the forces
OF good in politics and of evil in poll
ties are arrayed against each other in
the Republican and Democratic parties,
respectively, he will understand why the
Republican party needs large COM
paign fund-to meet and overcome the
evil of large Democratic campaign
fund. ~.
The sun., 1900-08-30
FOR ONE TICKET.

The Morning News again asserts that
il is for one Republican ticket, and adds
that it always has been for one ticket.
We concede that with this proviso
which the News does not express, but
which we are confident it reserves:
That the News ana its friends lie allow
ed TO name that 'onp ticket
The question at issue, and which
seems to prevent Republican unity, is
not local issue restricted TO any one
political division of the Stat", but one
that includes all the politics, and all of
the State The Zone ticket which the
Republican voters Of the State want,
and for which they viii work, vote and
win Is that Kind Of broad gauge
ticket
1t is true that The selection Of candi-
dates for county Offices is local matter
aud one in which the voters Of The coun-
ty aloue arc competent To act, ana when
the choice Of such candidates is made
without reference To their personal re-
lation to State issues-without relation
to the fact Of their being friend Of
this or that candidate for Governor, or
for United States Senator-there can be
no question as to the fairness of the
choice, or of the binding force of the
nomination on all Republicans. In the
same way the selection of candidates
for membership in the General Assem-
bly, is local matter Each district is
unit of authority able and competent
to choose its own candidate. the choice
of these candidates. and the election of
a General Assembly, however, is a
state question of the first magnitude.
1t is one i'll which the voters of each
district are generally and not locally
interested A Republican in New Cas-
tie county is, if he be rightfuly informed
and interested, as much interested in the
election of a Republican member of the
legislature in Sussex county as he is in
similar election in New Castle county.
The members Of the legislature are not
merely representatives of the district
from which they may have been elected,
but are representatives of all the peo-
pie. Their votes are as potent for or
against the interests of one district rs
of another; as representatives of one
district as of another and Of all as
much as of one district
It follows therefore that the selection
of candidates, i'll the various districts,
for the General Assembly Is a State
question. In this State the Nows and
its friends have made this selection and
election of legislative candidates the
paramount State question. They have
made it a question upon which all otter
questions hang Candidates for any or
all offices are accepted or rejected as
they favor or oppose United States
Senatorial candidate. The idea of COM
mon primaries for the selection of coun-
ty officers, and members of the legisla-
ture. is accepted or rejected as it ap-
pears to favor or oppose United States
Senatorial candidate, In Kent and Sus-
sex the idea is rejected because its ac-
eeptance would obligate those partici-
Dating in them to vote for candidates so
chosen for the legislature. That is