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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
General Anderson Retired.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Brig General
Thomas NJ. Anderson, commander of
the department of the lakes, was re-
Ieved from active duty under the law
which requires army officers to retire
at the age of GA.
General Anderson is a nephew of
Major Anderson of Fort Sumpter fame
and led the first United States forces
to land in the Philippines. He entered
the army as a private in the Sixth Ohio
infantry and served throughout the
rebellion receiving a captains commits
sion in May, 1861. He was made a
brigadier general in the regular army
March 80. 1899.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
More Troops From Canada.

London, Jan. 23.-Lord Lens .owne,
secretary of state for war, accepted the
offer of Lord Strathcona, Canadian
high commissioner in London. to pro-
vide, distinct from the Canadian con-
tingents, a force of at least 400 mount
ed men from Manitoba, Northwest
Territory and British Columbia, and to
arm, equip and convey them to South
Africa at his own expense. All will be
expert marksmen. rough riders and
scouts. 1t is estimated that the offer
VIII involve an expenditure of e20o, ooo
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Kansas Penitentiary ouarantined.

Wichita, Jan. 2O.-Just after officers
had started with the three bank rob-
the penitentiary, the following message
reached the Sherif's Office: ''To all
Sheriffs of Kansas and Oklahoma:
Gent1emen-I have placed the Kansas
state penitentiary under strict quanan-
tine rules and therefore will receive no
more prisoners until further notice.
Please govern yourselves accordingly.
j. B. Tomlinson, warden
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Amerfcan Frufts ReceIved.

Washington, Jan 22.-United States
Minister Leishman, at Berne, Switzer-
land, has cabled to the state depart
ment that the Swiss government has
revoked former decision and gives
general authorization for the importa-
ton of American dried fruits 1t also
authorizes the importation OF fresh
fruits, providing they are examined at
Basic and found to be exempt from
scale and other parasites This REQ
pens a profitable market to American
fruitprodueerz
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Another Disappointment.

81 came mighty near tryin' to enlist
In de Transvaal army" said Meander-
ing Mike.
You might have ter work." said
Flooding Pete.
Fur minute was willin' ter take
de chance. l was deceived by a typo
graphical error. De paper said de
Transvaal was chock full o. Beers, an
1 had ter read half column before
got convinced dat it only meant
Beers. Washington Star.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Too Honest

Hes a very bright young man."
said the mother.
=''Oh, 1 know that" returned the
daughter. In fact, he's too honest
''Impossiblei" cried the mother A
young man can't be too honest
''Oh, yes, he cam" returned the
daughter. "Of course a young man
should be honest enough not to steal
the spoons, or resort to prevarication,
but when he's too honest to steal a
kiss he's altogether too upright to be
successful in love. Chicago Post.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Had No Objections,

eve have come" said the spokes-
man of the delegation, Ito ask you to
permit the use of your name at the
convention we expect to hold next
week to nominate a candidate for al
derman."
You are welcome to use my name,
gentlemen" replied Mr.. Pzhchtouzan-
ski, the influential Polish citizen, eff
you think you can."-Chicago Trib-
une
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
To Check Grumbling,

Chicago, Jan. 19.-Trading in puts
and calls or the payment of any money
In connection Herewith will hereafter
ried on in the exchange room of the
board of trade. That much was de-
cided by the adoption Of resolution
at the first meeting held by the new
directors of the board.
This is the first action in the reform
movement which carried the new of
hcers and five new directors into
Office
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
spanish Prisoners arrive.

Barcelona, Jan. 2O.-The Spanish
transatlantic steamer Leo XIII has
arrived here from the Philippines with
former Spanish prisoness and their
families. A majority of them are in a
1Amentable plight. The town authori-
ties and the Red Cross agents met them
and gave assistance to the sufferers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Nax YORK Heathan.

New York, Jan. 2O.-Miss Helen F.
Clark, addressing Methodist preach
er's meeting, on 1.-The Religious Condi-
ton of New York." said that as a
heather city New York can beat Toxic;
that here there are 1900. 900 people
without any religious affliation at all,
which number is 1000. GOO more than
Toxic, the second largest heather city
IN the world There are more nom
Christians in New York city than IN
the entire western half OF the coun-
try.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Industry and Luck.

Teacher-"What is the difference be-
tween industry and 1uck?"
Boy-"One door,"
"Humph! How do you explain.
THAR"
Industry IS what you has yourself.
Luck is what your neighbors has,
Chicago Evening Post.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Her Flestine Regret.

Don't bother, Henry, because I
won't marry you," said she. There
are just as good fish in the sea as ever
were caught
Better" said he, shortly, as he rose
to depart, and for once she wished she
had consented to marry him so that
she might make him suffer for his hor-
rid remark.-Harper's Bazaar.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
4 HumbIa Rennest.

Humble Request.
Ma, may I go out to play7"
No; you must sit still where you
are
Pause.
Ma, may go down into the kitch-
emp
No. I want you to sit perfectly
quiet
Pause.
Ma. mayn't I sit on the floor and
play marbles?'
Il have told you twice that I want
you to sit just where you are and be
quiet, and mean exactly what say
Pause.
Ma, may I ?"-Collier's Week
"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
CAUSEDAB IGSCANDAL
SUIT OF GRISSoM AGAINST HIS
FATHER-IN-LAW.

Wants Hundred Thousand DoIlars-AI-
lesIng That Doctor Woods Anensted
His Wife's A1ectIons-Seqrel to So
ciaI Sensation That Occurred In 1895.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL.
AND SELECTED.

A Variety Of QuIps, GIbes and IronIss.
to Cause = Smile = FIOtssm and
Jetsam from the Tide of Humor-
Witty Sayings
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Unnecessary.

Sister-No~ when you divide an
apple with Willie, ask him to have
the largest piece.
Tommy-What's the use Of askin'
him?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
DefauItlne Cashier surrender.

Charles Kendrick, the alleged de-
fauIting cashier OF the Citizens bank,
Sioux City, Iowa, has returned to that
town and surrendered.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27

A ffteen-year-oId English girl tried
to drown herself in a Wimbledon pond
because her mother Insisted on her
wearing coraets.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
Chickasaw Incompetents' Fund.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Assistant At
torney General VanDeventer, of the in
terror department, has rendered de-
cision which was approved by Secretary
of the Interior Hitchcock, upon the act
passed by the Chickasaw council for the
distribution per capita of what is known
as the ''Incompetents' fund" of the
Chickasaw nation. In the original
treaty between the United States and
the Chickasaws it was provided that
certain lands should be sold to create
the fund for the inco.npetents of the
nation. This fund amounts now to
6216, 900. Under the decision just ap-
proved, the incompetents or their de-
soendants, if they can be found and
Identified, are entitled to the interest
on the original amount set aside, and
the remainder of the fund can be dis
tributed by the Chickasaw nation.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO.
Much Damage to Property---Some
Loss of Life.
FROM PACIFIC TO THE GULF.

City of Mexico, Jan. 23.-News is ar
irving from the interior points affected
by the earthquake Friday night and
Saturday morning. Much damage was
done to property in Guadalajara and
the City of Colima was the scene of
terrific experiences, accompanied with
loss OF life. The City of Mexico came
off comparatively unscathed in the
quake, few accidents occurring here or
in the suburbs, although some adobe
huts in the suburbs fell in and one
bridge was partly wrecked. The sub
terranean electric light installation
was not harmed. The Church of the
Three Kings at Atzechazalco, in the
suburbs, was cracked and will be
closed for repairs.
Colima, Mex, Jan. 23.-An earth
quake shock began here at quarter
before midnight Friday and assumed
serious proportions at Tenimata, many
houses being badly injured and some
of light construction were wrecked.
There was great CONSERVATION and
people rushed into the streets, some
barely escaping with their lives. Seven
people were killed outright and sixty
were wounded.
Guadalajara, Mex, Jan. 23.-At mid
night Friday an earthquake shock
cracked the arches and staircase of the
palace and the porticos of the Univer-
sity and the De Gallado theater, the
latter one of the most massive struc-
lures here. The churches of San Fran
cisco and San Jose were damaged. The
former is one of the handsomest edi-
fees on the continent, and is locally
known as the golden cup, from the
magnificence of its interior. The gov
eminent has closed Sagracio church,
fearing the dome will fall. News from
ZapatIan and Zarula state that several
houses were demolished. The shock
was felt severely at San Bias, on the
Pacific, and noises underground were
heard, resembling the hoarse rumbling
of a heavy sea dashing on shore.
Vera Cruz, Mex, Jan. 23.-The
earthquake travelled across the coun-
try, reaching here just after midnight
Saturday morning. The shock was
comparatively light here
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-01-27
KANSAS ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Stockton has young lady real estate
agent, Miss Bessie Dunaway, who closed
up SO, 100 real estate deal last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

New York, June kid Mccoy add.
ed another to his long list of veto.
ries at the Broadway Athletic club last
night by defeating Jack Bonner, Of
Summit, Pa, in the thirteenth round
of what was to have been a 25-round
bout at 15S pounds. 1t took all OF
McCoy's cleverness and hard hitting
capabilities to bring the big miner
down. 1t was a fast and clever box.
ing exhibition in which both men did
some good work. Both pugilists were
in good condition for the fight. The
betting odds were two to one in Nc.
Coy's favor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
A DEMOCRATIC MANIFESTO.
President Hearst Urges Democrats to
Make q Demonstration on the
Fourth Of July.

Washington, May 31.-Mr. William
r. Hearst, president of the National
Association of Democratic clubs, had
a formal conference with the principal
democratic leaders in Washington at
the Metropolitan hotel yesterday re-
garding the plan of campaign to be
followed in the approaching presi-
dental struggle. At the close of the
conference President Hearst issued
the following to the democratic clubs
and societies of the United States:
"Recent events in the history of the
United States point to the approach
ing anniversary Of the birthday of
the nation as the day that should be
celebrated with special favor this
year, There are those in the nation
who seek to create the impression
that the American people have out
grown their love for the Just prin-
ciples of government expressed in
the declaration of independence and
are ready to surrender their moral
leadership among nations in order to
crafty a newly-born instinct for inn
perial power, founded on colonial
system, All the democratic clubs and
societies are earnestly requested to
assemble on the 4th of July, and all
patriotic citizens, regardless of past
party affiliations, are urged to join
with them in a new pledge of fidelity
to the republic as the fathers made
it. Let the people of the United
States unite in their various cities,
towns and villages in demonstration
of the confidence they feel in the form
OF government under which the ma
ton has grown to its present great
uess. The danger which threatens
the country is real and imminent. 1t
seems appropriate, therefore, that cit
liens who believe that the declaration
document should meet together on
this day and give voice to the nation
al sentiment that all men are created
free and equal and that there must
he no subject colonies under the
American flag"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
Americans in Danger.

New York, June LIN American
mission circles it is said that the in
terests chiefly concerned in the dis
turbed districts of China are Ameri-
can. It is pointed out that several
important American mission stations,
with women among the members Of
their stats, are at Pao-Ting-Fit,
where the missionaries are reported
to be cut off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Topeka, Kan, June 1.-The Kansas
Academy of Science will soon come
into possession Of another fine collec-
ton. A gentleman who does not
wish his name printed until the state
finally accepts the gift has offered
the academy $500 collection OF
shells. 1t is said that the collection
is one of the finest in the country
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
FILIPINOS DEFEATED.
A Scouting Parry Of Americans Engage
Insurgents and Capture Valuable Docu-
ments-Yubi Burned BY scouts

Manila, May 31.--Lieut. Jens E,
Stedje, of company L, Forty-seventh
volunteers, commanding a scouting
party in the southern part of Albay
province, had several engagements
with the insurgents, in which II of
the enemy were killed and %, includ-
ing captain, were captured. Six
explosive bombs and a number of val
liable insurgent documents also fell
into the hands of the Americans. The
scouts burned the town of Yubi, the
headquarters Of the rebels. Sergt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Lincoln, Neb., June III. II. Ed
mission, acting chairman Of the pop
ulist nationa! committee, yesterday
issued a call for meeting of the
national committee at Kansas City,
Mo-, JulyE.
The chemical laboratory of the
state agricultural college at Manhat-
tan, Ran. was destroyed by fire yes
terday. The loss is roughly estimated
ut $4,000.
The Epworth League Of Kansas will
scld its state convention at Topeka
June 1921.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Washington, June 1.-The report on
the Grout oleomargarine bill was filed
yesterday by the majority of the
house committee on agriculture, the
minority also filing an adverse report.
The former favors taxing the product
to death and the latter makes a pro-
test against crushing out the indus
fry
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
Forest Fires In New Brunswick,

St. John, N. B., May 3i.-Forest
fires have ragged in the woods about
this city yesterday in every direction
and reports arriving late last night
show that serious damage has been
done. The heaviest damage is re-
ported from st. Martins, 80 miles
from here, There a spark from an
engine on the Central railway started
a fire which destroyed 65 buildings
and two-thirds of the village. The
damage there is estimated at S6j,000
and insurance at $4,000. Sussex re-
ports the burning Of the Titusville
mills, the Perry Point mills and a
church at Hastings. Unless rain falls
there will be tale of terrible damage
from southern New Brunswick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Fridays session of the Reformed
Presbyterian synod of North Amer
lea at cedarsille, o., was taken up with
reports.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

i,ricIS1ey was killed during a slight en-
gagement near Higao, province of AL
bay, Tuesday Scouts of the Thirty
sixth and Thrty-fourth regiments
have captured 80 rifles and $500
rounds of ammunition in the Pam
gasinin province.
Tuesday insurgents rushed into San
Miguel, province of Bulacan, Lu-
zon, garrsoned by three companies of
the Thirty-ffth volunteer infantry.
They swept through the surprised
town, shooting right and left, killing
five Americans and wounding seven.
Capt. Charles D. Roberts and two
privates are missing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Washington, June 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt at the
close of business May 81, 1900 the
debt less cash in the treasury,
amounted to SIZE, GeS,sll, decrease
for the month of $9,l93,274, which is
accounted for by the redemption of
honds
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
Ennmerator at the white House.


Washington, June Our minister
at Picking reported to the state de-
partment yesterday that the arrival
of $50 guards for the legations of Rus
STA, France, Great Britain, Italy,
Japan and the United States had the
effect of improving the situation. He
said that Picking is much quieter, but
that the Boxers are still active in
the surroundings country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
c. c. WYANDT, Agent
UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
OF CINCINNATI OHIO.

Below is the statement of the company for the year
ending December 81, 1892
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07
ASSETS.

ASSETS.
Cash on hand and in banks .............S 509,2l II
First mortgage loans real estate ,... H,497,723 50
Home office and other real estate ........ 576,24G IS
Cash loans on company's policies. .,.. 2330,429 q
United States bonds-market value 90. 49,. 397, 937 so
Premium notes and loans policies in force 9SS,619 o.
Agents balances and cash obligations .. 2lS,1l5 "a
Net deferred and unreported premiums 420,770 %
Interest and rents due and accrued. ..... H11S OF
Gross assets December 81 1899 ....,. So
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-06-07

Washington, June 1.-THE monthly
statement OF the director of the mint
shows the total coinage at the mints
of the United States during May, 1900,
to have been $l1.j69,063, as follows:
Gold, Ss,252,OOO; silver, $3,17i,00O;
minor coins, Sli6,06s.
The sun., 1900-12-24
STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Samuel G. Fisher, of Glendale, has
been appointed to a position in the Agri-
cultural Department at Washington.
Sheriff Robert Short and family will
next week remove from the jail to the
Gardiner III. Wright farm near George
town. Sheriff-elect Hart will then oc.
cupy the Jail and John III. Truitt will
take Nh. Hart's place as proprietor of
the Brick Hotel.
The members of the Women's Home
Missionary Society of Wesley M. e.
Church of Dover have just finished
packing @ barrel Of clothing, valued ut
$76, which they sent to a school of that
society in Alabama.
During the cold weather Of last week
Edward Haman, a well-known mer-
chant Of Dover, succeeded in harvesting
about two tons Of ice three inches thick.
This is unusual for this season of the
year.
During the Inauguration celebration on
Tuesday, January Is, the women of
Wesley M. %. Church, Dover, will furn-
ish lunch at Benson's cafe on Locker
man street. This will be great accom-
modation to the crowds of people in
Dover on that day.
Miss Mary Baker, daughter of Presid-
ing Elder g. S. Baker, has been confined
to her home at Dover with a lame foot.
Miss Baker struck her foot against
three large splinters, which penetrated
her foot to the bone and broke off.
The sun., 1900-12-24
Dockstader's Theatre.

The bill which Manager Dockstadel
offers for Christmas week is everything
that the patrons OF high class vaudeville
could wish for. The drama, farce com.
edy, minstrelsy and ''little bit ol
circus" combine to make up bill OF
variety and genuine excellence which is
sure to win the approval of every one
who sees it.
The list is headed by Miss Francis
Curran, one of the best known women
whose name ever appeared on theatre
program. She comes direct from the
Proctor circuit, and will make her in.
itial appearance in Wilmington at to.
days matinee. In all twenty.ei ght peo.
pie contribute to the bill.
AS is usually the custom two matinees
will be given on Christmas day, the
doors being open at 1886 o'clock. The
second performance will follow the first,
and the usual performance will be given
at o'clock at night.
The sun., 1900-12-24
Christmas Fried Chicken.

SINCE the chicken, removing the pin
feathers and oil bag. Divide at the joints
land remove the leg, thigh and breast
bones, being careful to keep the meat in
bod shape. Wipe with clean, wet cloth,
Z fedge with -four which has been season
.sh with salt and pepper. If not well COW
's%ed, dredge again with flour. Fry out
Several slices of fat salt pork and cook
'the chicken carefully in the hot pork fat.
1t should be a uniform brown on each
side, and use fat enough to keep it from
burning. Arrange the chicken on a hot
dish with the legs and side bones at one
end, wings and neck at the other and the
breast in the middle. Serve with gravy.
Pour off the fat that may be left in the
pan, wite out the Drowned crumbs, re-
turn tht clear fat, about one tablespoon
of it, stir in one rounding tablespoon Of
-four and when we'll mixed stir in one cup
of hot milk. Season to taste and when
thick strain it over the meat.
The sun., 1900-12-24
Facts About Christmas.

Christ was born in b. 9.
Christmas means Christ's mass.
The Greek church celebrates Christ
mas on Dec. 25, old style, which is Jan.
6, new style.
The Armenian church celebrates
Christmas on Jan. 16.
Christmas island was discovered by
Captain Cook ON Christmas day in 1777.
In all the states and territories Christ
mas day is observed as a legal holiday.
The cnstom OF giving Christmas gifts
on Christmas day is general among all
Chs .stian nations.
In the Philippines Christmas day Is
( celebrated by mass in the morning and
q cockfight in the afternoon, both serv-
ices being well attended.
The sun., 1900-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Diamond Breaker.

For the past 15 years the Holden Bros.
have been the leading amusement pur-
veyors of this country, always carrying
the best show that time, money and
good judgment can secure. They have
expended over $4,000 in scenery, me-
chanical, electrical effects, etc., this sea,
son, which, together with their large
company of rs clever dramatic and spec
ialty artists furnish the best class of pro.
ductions eyer given by any company at
popular prices.
The company will open their weeks
engagement at the Grand Opera House
tonight in "The Diamond Breaker
ladies being admitted on half tickets if
reserv. d before p. m. There will be
daily matinees beginning tomorrow.
The sun., 1900-12-24
OAK AND MlSTLETOE.
Tree and Plant Were Both Regarded
as Sacred by the Druids.


as Sacred by the Druids.
To the Druids the oak was a sacred
tree and fire holy element. In many
English country households at the pres,
ent time the Yule log is dragged in ON
Christmas eve with song and dancing,
rolled into its proper place at the back
of the great fireplace and fire built in
|, front Of it, just as the custom has been
!. from time ipmemorial in the forests of
AGermany a,a the Scandinavian penin-
Fsula.
To the Druidical priests the mistletoe
!. was sacred plant, vested with many
]. mystic virtues, and by the English, Ger
bmans and Americans today the mistletoe
is regarded with something akin to SUI
aiperstitious reverence.
@ Among the pagan Germans every
neighborhood, every village, had its sa,
cred tree, and at the midwinter festival
a circle of fires was kindled round it, and
the people danced about the holy plant.
Sometimes torches We're fixed to its
branches, and the chief decorated its
limbs with new swords, shields and other
arms &Nd armor for his men and bright
garmeESk for the women; hence the
j Christni% tree, an institution which ante
dates, pMbably by thousands of years,
the date OF the Nativity.