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Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
The Sheldon Capital.

The first two issues Of the Topeka
CAPITAL conducted this week by Rev
C. M. Sheldon according to his idea
of what Jesus would do are out. The
paper is in many ways changed and
it is tolerably certain that were its
publication on this Sheldon plan con-
tinued after the end of the week it
would not only lose the great circula-
ton gained through curiosity but a
large portion of the subscribers who
have been regular patrons. While 1t
is an altogether moral and clean
journal the man of affairs who want
ed to keep up with times would be
compelled to subscribe for another
paper also in order to get the news
A daily paper is not a magazine but
Mr.. Sheldon's paper devotes nearly
half its news space to magazine
articles which might have been
printed three years ago as well as
now.
Three Jokes are printed in the first
issue. One OF them Is about mon
keys Of the forest being educated be-
cause they were trained "in the high
or branches. This has the true
flavor Of the beginning Of the Chris
tian era and probably did appear in
the funny papers Of the year A. D. l.
The advertising pages have been
also edited by Mr.. Sheldon. He gave
it out that no corsets would be adver-
tised because he does not believe in
women's wearing them yet the larg-
est advertisement, half Of the outside
page, 10 devoted to Featherbone an
article used for corsets almost exclu-
sively. 1t is worded carefully not
mentioning corsets but every woman
knows what it means. Patent medi-
cines to cure a cough are cut out but
patent preparation for sore feet is
there. Is not sore bronchial tube or
lung is important as a foot hurt by
wearing tight shoesP
As an experiment, as a money
maker, as an advertiser, the issues
are interesting. As presaging a
change in the daily paper they are a
failure. This would be a stupid
world with only Sheldon Capitals to
road
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Henry Honey, editor Of the ManRato Adyo-
cate, recently received an electmtype adyer-
tisement for Montgomery, Ward Co After
examining the tax rolls OF jewell county,
Mr.. Honey found that these gentlemen did
not pay any taxes In that county and at once
refused the proposition, Minneapolis Mes
seuger.
The same advertisement has been
refused by the REFLECTOR 1t is run
ming, however, in other Abilene pa
pers which seem to forget that 1t is
directly opposed to the best interests
Of the merchants OF Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Kansas is to have one OF the two
big siege guns, the only two in the
United States and The largest in the
world. The monster is at the WASH
ington barracks where it has been
since the establishment Of the organi-
zation known as Siege Battery 0. 1t
will 90 to Fl. Riley, where there are
better facilities to maneuver, 1t will
be bic task to move the leviathan,
and whole train Of especially de-
signed cars will be employed,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
The state highway commissioner Of


The state highway commissioner OF
Connecticut has made q computation
in which, to show the Importance OF
highway improvement, he fixes the
annual loss by bad roads in the state
at ~, 1884, 500. He estimates the an
nual depreciation on horses at $780,
600, excessive horse power required
at $1,O29,000, cost of support OF
horses while roads are impossible at
$3.50, 1000, useless repair of roads at
1888, 900, and loss by lawsuits caused
by bad roads at $4,000. The esti-
mate is based on $4,000 miles Of high
ways in the state and $4,000 horses.
Connecticut ought to follow Dickin-
sons example and hold Good Roads
convention.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

With all due respect to the adver'
tising arising from having men who
do not understand the newspaper
business going around editing other
peoples papers, we wish to announce
that If anybody besides the present
owners wishes to run the REFLECTOR
be will have to buy the paper first,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15


The Republicans OF Dickinson coun'
ty did well to encourage the Good
Roads movement. Getting right
down to brass tacks it is worth more
to this county to have good roads
than to enact treaty with Beloochis-
tan and the party that is going to be
greatest in this nation is the one that
in grasping the broad principles Of
craftsmanship does not forget to look
after the happenings close to the peo-
ple's homes. The Republican party
is the only organization qualified by
training or ability to do this.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Congressman Calderhead will be
renominated unanimously at Manbat-
tan this week; be will have W. ID.
Vincent as an opponent in Novemberi
he will beat Mr.. Vincent so badly
that the latter gentleman will not
know where he is at. These predic.
tions are made by the 7tb son OF a
7th son and can be relied upon.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15


Lawrence Journal: A writer in the
Arena says that New York and llli-
nois each has more fool laws of a
socialistic nature than Kansas has,
Notwithstanding we have had Pop
governors and Pop legislatures. The
fact is that the Pop bark is worse
than his bite. Although the party
threatened to do all kinds Of things
to existing laws when they got the
power, yet when they had the power
they got afraid Of themselves and did
not dare carry their fool ideas into
effect. The State would have been
ruined long ago had they passed all
the laws they promised to pass. They
talk big about what they will do, but
it is mostly bluff.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Mr., Croker seems to have discov-
cred promising pupil in Senator
Hill. The latter gentleman has an
nounced his intention to be present at
the Democratic convention this sum
mer--as he could not be without Mr.,
Mr.. Croker's consent.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

II anyone wants to know what
Ladysmith and Kimberley were like
during the siege, all they will have to
do will be to go to Kansas City during
the coming Democratic convention
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Some one has proposed that Grover
Clcvelands picture be added to the
decorations Of the Convention hall at
Kansas City. The proposer must be
one of those people who always want
a last chapter to tell what becomes Of
o,o,vbodu
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

1t is reported that Mr.. Sheldon has
refused an offer Of $751; year for a
column article each week in the New
York World. Maybe it's glory in
stead of cash that he wants.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
The Porto Rico Question.

II the government has power 10 im'
pose or remit duties in the Philip
pine Islands on goods imported from
this and other countries, 1t must
have the same with respect to Puerto
Rico, says the New York Tribune.
II it has that power, then Of necessity
it has also power to fix the duty
which shall be imposed on imports
from all these islands into the United
States. And while it may be wise to
fix such duties low enough to give
great encouragement to the inhabi'
tants OF new possessions who are
struggling to rebuild their industry
after war and the destructive lorna
do, yet it would be grave mistake
to take any step calculated to
strengthen the hands Of those who
deny the right and power OF the
United States to fix duties on COM
mercc between its own ports and
those Of the island possessions. For
while that power cannot be denied
with reason, in the light Of the past
practice Of the government and the
decisions OF its courts, as respects
the time prior to any action BY con-
gress on the subject, neither can 1t
be denied that congress can by legls-
lation admit any Of the exterior pos
sessions within the United States, so
that duties on traffic either way can
no longer be imposed.
That step would mean, as to the
Philippines, abolition of oil duties on
imports from this country, and also
Spain and other countries to which
"open door" privileges extend. The
power of the United States to collect
revenue for government oil the Islands
would thus be crippled, and it is not
yet possible to say what burdens
such a decision might impose upon
the inhabitants. Exports from the
islands to this and all other countries
would also be made free Of duty, cut
ting off another material source Of
revenue. But this Is all matter ol
little consequence compared with the
grave question whether or not all the
savage or half savage inhabitants Of
these Islands must be granted fulI
privilege Of citizenship, with pros
pective share in the government oI
this Nation. The only safe and logi'
cal position, it must surely be con-
ceded Is that The outlying possessions
are not within the meaning OF the
constitution parts OF the unllec
States, but property to be held anc
governed until fully prepared fol
self-govcrnment. Enemies OF tht
American National policy can easily
find reason for opposing the position
but it is hard to see how friends O
that policy can object, unless through
mistake regarding the import and
effect OF measures proposed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

The Republicans Of Hutchinson coun'
ty showed by the enthusiasm and
harmony Of their convention that
they have begun the campaign with
a determination to win.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Who are the "SiIver Republicans"
that are to have place on the fusion
ticketp II they are Silver" they are
not Republicans; II they are Republi-
cans the, are not for silver.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
Degree Of Rebecca.

A Degree of Rebecca, an auxiliary
of the the |. 0. 0. F., for ladies will
soon be organized here. The lodge
discussed Nthe matter favorablv at
last nights meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
THURSDAY, MARCH "A, 1900

The people Of Kentucky are 1t is
reported, about to present loving
cup to Prof Atwater who declared
that alcohol was food.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

1t is too bad. In addition to all
her other troubles, Queen Victoria
has been notified that the Shah OF
Persia is coming to visit her with
5000 attendants.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

In the opinion Of Hon. William V.
Allen, United States senator from
Nebraska. the essential elements Of
the Populist platform for 1900 will be
the same as those that characterized
the output OF 1896. This announce
ment is more interesting than impor-
tant. 1t indicates that the Populists
are disposed to hold ownership over
the principles that distinguish them
and refuse TO surrender them perma-
nently to the Democrats. There is
intimation of suspicion on their part
that Democracy intends after swal-
lowing Populism, policy and person.
uel, to turn again to the gods Of its
earlier days, leaving the Populist
party mere wayside wreck.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15

Now is your time to buy rubbers
and arctics. You can get them at a
reduction at Theo. Nuszs.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re.
ilector, March Is, A. D. 1890,
SNERlFF'S SALE.
Case No. 1885,
Ella NJ Shane, Plaintiff,

vs..
Maggie Lloyd; Mary Moninger; Anna Warner;
Lou Armstrong; Frank Lloyd: Matte
schroder Grace Lloyd; Garfield Lloyd,
minor Ethel Reaugh, minor; and
Ralph Reaugh a minor. defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order OF sale is
sued by the clerk Of the district court OF the
sth judicial district, within and for Dlckin-
son county, state Of Kansas, In the above
entitled case and to me directed aud deliv-
ered will on
Monday, April l6, A. D. 1900,
al 10 O'Clock a, m., Of said day at the front
door Of the court house In the city OF Abb
lene, Dickinson county, state OF Kansas,
without appraisement, sell to the highest
bidder for cash In hand the following real
estate tO-wit
The northwest quarter tn, W. " Of section
eighteen ns), township sixteen 1G, range
two ~ east Of the tth principal meridian In
Dickinson county state OF Kansas.
The said real estate will be sold pursuant
TO the Judgment OF the court In said cause
recited In said order Of sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF March,
1890 J, W. BAKER,
Sheriff OF Dickinson county, Kansas.
By HERB BROWN, Under Sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.

been before the people since he came
into public life.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
1898 head Of Cattle.

all bred pedged bulls 10 old grade Shorhorn
grade Shorthon bull year DID, 81 year old he 26
year old steers 81 yearng hefers l6 yearng 10 calves
her These cattle been bred 1916 Shorth
the finest offered for sale in Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1900-03-15
ll8 head Of Hogs,
Sixty small pigs, IS brood sows.
Farm Implements

All sic and under cash. all $40 credit of months
will be given purchaser giving with approved security 10
interest," paid when due only interest will be charged per
No property be removed until aed for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
JEFFERSON PROUD OF THE JOB,
Saw, the President. Not He. II the Traitor
Doesn't Fear Arrest.

Dr. Montague II. Ieverson, the author Of
the letter 10 Aguinaldo. capturcdin the Philip
pines by Gen. Funston and given out by the
War Department, in which the writer refers
10 American soldiers a. pirates aud advises
Aguinaldo to capture an officer and try him
for the crime OF piracy. was found yesterday
at his home at Ninety-Scvcnth street and the
Shore Road. Fort Hamilton. lie seemed To
enjoy the notoriety that had suddenly come to
him and expressed no surprise at the capture
of the letter and its publication. When a copy
of the letter was shown TO him he read it care
fully aud then remarked;
Yes, | wrote that In addition TO a lot Of other
letters. of course ! see n lot ~ inaccuracies
n n result of the two TRANSACTIONS, and some
omissions which ! think are the fault Of the
War Department"
Dr. Lcverson was sitting in his library. The
table beside him was piled with auti-imperial-
i,tic literature. For handy reference were
"open letters from FlipinoS In different
PARTS Of the world put up in pamphlet form
by the Anti-Imperialist League. Speeches
In the same form by Carl schurz. Edward Akin
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
POWERS TRIAL SPEECHES.
Points brought on Both sides in the Conten.
ton Before the Jurors.

GEORGETOWN. Ky. Aug. lS.-Ex-Congress.
man John X. Hendrick for the prosecution
spoke to-day in the Powers trial for the murder
Of Goebel. Judge George Denny spoke for the
defence this afternoon and said the killing Of
Goebcl could not affect Powers's contest for
Secretary of state as Goebels contest was
before the Legislature and Powers's was before
the State Election Board. That being 80 Powers
could not possibly have any motive In removing
Goebel.
He referred 10 the fact that after Burton talked
about using cartridges to settle the contest.
Powers made a speech in the meeting saying he
would abandon his Office. the honor and every
thing and return Ia his humble mountain homo
rather than have any bloodshed; He concluded
by comparing Powers with Golden and said.
II had rather take the word OF Caleb Powers
than n thousand Wharton Goldens who expect
TO get a reward for each CONVICTION"
Victor Bradley spoke, an hour Tor the prose
utlon and his contention was that. Poweis.S
own statement that he locked and holted his
door leading 70 the NEXT office on the inside
before he left on Jan. 81. was conclusive that
he wanted no one of his clerks who had a key
to be able TO get In that day and interfere with
the plans Of Yotsay, who had n key TO the door
leading 10 the main hall.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16

( W executions would have a good effect, was
also wholly MANUFACTURED.
Father Stenman said that the United States
authorities had rendered every courtesy 10
Archbish Of Chapelle and AT no time had there
been the slightest friction on any matter. He
had given his views on The subject Of education
and church property 10 the Philippine Com
mission and II was expected that the commtS-
sion would issue Il report thereon in November.
The condition Of affairs in the Philippines
have greatly improved Of late, and there are
now 2O.ODO persons employed in the manu-
faCturc of tobacco and cigars, where there were
only a few hundred Fix months ago. Church
affairs have also improved. Inul lately a
number q! IN" Bishops had been Cooped up
in Manila, IL being dangerous for them TO 60
Ia their dioCeses because of the insurrection,
Bishop Garcia has gone 10 tehu, Bishop Herra
10 Nigau and Bishop FerTar1 10 Jaro.
Father Steumqn- brought over a number
Of Filipino boys who are being educated Mt the
Jesuit college ct Santa Clara, Cal, Tint col
lnce contains a large number OF Filipino youth
who have been coming over ever since tho
islands have baen occupied. Several Filipinoa
came over to study civil engineering at tho
University of Michigan. Several Of the New
Orleans PRIESTS who went with Archbishop
Chauelle 70. Manila have been appointed to
philipuinp churches.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
CaTHOLICs IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Father Secretary to Archbishop
Chapeiir, Returns-The Religious situation.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Aug. lj.-The Rev.
Father Stcamans, Secretary TO Archbishop
Chapelle, Apostolic Delegate TO the Philip
hines. has reached home after an absence Of
nine months. He says that Archbishop Chapcllc
will leave Manila in November, going direct
TO Rome. where he will lay before the Pope
the exact condition Of ecclesiastical affairs
in the Philippines. From Rome no will 90
20 France aud thence to Cuba and Porto Rico.
making no stop in the United States. He will
not come 10 this country until Easter. when
he will visit his diocese Of New Orleans,
Archbishop Chapelle has warmly supported
the cause Of the Friars In tho Philippines, and
believes that the islands cannot do without
them and that TO them Is due all the civilization
and education which the natives possess.
Father StentaanS corrected n number Of stories
that had been sent out about the Archbishop.
The latter had nothing To dolNiib the court
martial of Major kirkman, and had made No
charge against that officer for insulting him.
II was purely an army affair. and the charge
against Major kirkman of beng drunk had been
made 10y a brother officer. The interview pub
iished with Archbishop Chapelle. in which
he was made 10 say that the Americans should
deal more severely with the rebels and that a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
Calumet and necla to Keep Up 1t. Corporation

Boston. Aug. l5.-The stockholders OF the
Calumet and HeCla Mining Company at the
annual meeting to-day voted to continue the
existence Of the organization for another thirty
years. The company was organized on April
"A, 1871. for a period Of thirty years. Under
the laws Of Michigan. therefore, II no action
were taken its existence as the present cor
pornte body would end on April IL. 1901. but
the same laws say that II a vote representing
two-thirds Of all the capital invested desire the
continuance Of the company II may do so Tor
a period Of not more than thirty. years. The
7l,it3 votes were unanimously In favor OF con-
timing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
DEWEY DID NOT RESPOND.
Chicago G. A. n. Committee Hasn't Heard
whether He viii Attend the E~ncampment.

CHICAGO. Aug. l5.-Neither an acceptance
nor an expression Of regret has been received
from Admiral Dewey by the g.. 4. r. Encamp-
ment Committee. although the Admiral was
invited M The same time the President and
other notables received invitations. Why tho
Admiral has not observed the custom OF for
maliv declining If he does nor Intend TO be
present II a matter for speculation on the part
OF Col. Harper and other members OF the COM
,tt ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
SET AFIRE ny WHISKEY FUMES.
Clerk Had n Lighted Candle while FniinE
B~ottIes-Ran Ablaxe In the Street.

james I.inger of 3I2 West Thirty-seventh
street. a clerk In Abraham Wolfe's liquor store
AT 500 Eighth avenue, went into the cellar last
night 10 all a number Of bottles from a barrel of
whiskey. The fumes of the Liquor were ignited
from the flame OF a lighted candle he was carry
ing and there was an explosion. Linger ran
upstairs and into the street with. his clothing
ahre. Pedestrians took hold Of him. and put
out the flames. but by that time he had been
seriously burned on the back and about the BODY.
He Is in Roosevelt Hospital and his condition Is
serious. The FIRE In the cellar was put out by
the fremeu. The damage was slight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
Apprentice Roy on the New York Killed.

NEWPORT. II. l., AUG. l5,-First-class Appren-
ticc Arthur Giroux of tn" flagship New York
was buried here this afternoon. having been
killed yesterday while eating the anchor at
Portland. The cat head block carried sway
and Giroux was caught In the fall rs was another
apprentice. GirouN suffered a fractured skull,
Thigh and leg, resulting in death by shock. Gil
rouN was 10 years old and Il native OF Detroit,
Mich
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
Union church Services In Brooklyn.

Seven churches of Brooklyn in the Eastern
District will hold union church services during
the rest of the summer, They are the First
Reformed, 81. Johns NJ f.. Lee Avenue and
New England Congregational. First Baptist
and First Free Baptist and Ross street Presby-
terrain churches, The services are held In the
First Reformed Church. Bedford avenue and
Civmer street. The Rev. Or. Macl aurin. who
The past two summers is the preacher for the
month Of August.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-08-16
Cas-FueI
EASY TO MAKE A FIRE.

EASY TO MAKE a FIRE.
Light a match, torn a key. and you
have Immediately foil flame and
heat.
EASY TO REGULATE
Turn the key Up or down, and you
increas e or decrease the gas flow
accordingly, and fix the temperature
where you will.
EASY TO PUT OUT.
Turn It off. No trouble to light it
again. Don't have to keep a little
fire for a starter.
Moaps Comfort and Eropomy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-30
TAKE BOTH.
Rock Island Club Loses Its First
Two Games of Base
ball.
PRETTY EXHIBITIONS ARE GIVEN
Fine Turnout at the Twelfth
Street Park Yester-
day.

The Rock Island independent base
ball club inaugurated its season with
| a pair of defeats at the hands of the
Nebraska Indians. Saturday the
score was 10 to D. and Sunday ir was
l6 ID 4. 1t is not TO the discredit of
the local aggregation. however. that
it lost both games to such worthy
foemen. for it is not to be doubted the
copperskins are fast on the diamond.
A. it was. it is not believed they
played their best, although they put
up two pretty exhibitions. as both
games, despite the fact they were
one-sided. were interesting and at
times exciting.
The crowd that turned out yester-
day packed the bleachers and nearly
filled the grandstand-furn
proof that Rock Island still loves the
old game and would give good sup
port to a professional team. There is
already talk of putting in first-class
club here next season. In the mean
time. the independent team can be re-
lied upon to provide satisfactory ar
ticle of ball. The boys, for the little
practice they have had. do exceedingly
well. and give the assurance they will
hold up their end in some warm con-
tests during the summer. The story
of Yesterdays game: