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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

the Philippines and elsewhere. When
these regiments are mustered out the
officers, or such Of those as desire to
remain in the service, will be appoint
ed in the recognized army.
Bankruptcy B'h Postponed.
Washington, Dee. l7.-The senate
and house committees on judiciary
have reat he'd an agreement to post
pone consideration Of the Ray bill
for the amendment Of the bankruptcy
law until the next congress. The Dill
was drawn on the recommendation
Of the National Association Of Ref
ereecs, the members OF which were
present under the terms OF the bill.
II provides for defects in the law so
far as they have come TO the surface,
bat there are now bankruptcy mat
tiers before the United States supreme
court, the decision OF which may
make necessary other amendments
.Az.I
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FIRE ut Norfolk Navy Yard.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 1.-THE building
occupied by the construction depart
ment at the Norfolk navy yard was
destroyed by fire Jast night. The
building contained all the important
papers, models and plans Of the con-
struction department. Over 1000
drawings and 100000 worth Of live
oak timber we're destroyed. Total
loss, over 100000. Origin Of the fire
unknown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
pouers Asree To Note,

London, Dec. 13.-The Pekin CORE
spondcnt Of the Daily Mail, confirming
the reports Of the agreement as To
the collective note, says that a CON-
mittee Of representatives Of the pow.
ers has been chosen TO regulate the
conferences with the Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
= Rfport ~ Missouri state Geologist.

Jefferson City. NO., Dec. 1.-THE
regular report Of the state geologist
for this biennial period is now almost
completed. Besides showing the list
Of publications. expenditures and the
regular routine work Of the depart
ment for the last two years, il gives
a very brief and interesting sum
mary of the work done along the line
Of investigation of economic products
and scientific questions relating to
the geology Of the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
A DOUBLE LYNcHING.

Two Negroes Strung Up By m Excited Mob
Of 1000 Persons for the Murder
Of White Barber.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
The Boers surround and Capture 12O Of
Brah arr. Horse In n Dph,s- British
Defeat the Boers At VrvhsId.

London. Dee. 1.-THE following dis
patch has heen received by the war
Office from Lord Kitchener, dated at
Pretoria, the 18th: Five officers and
316 men, Magaliesberg prisoners, have
been released. The Beers surrounded
and captured 100 of Brabant's horse
in a defle in the Zastron district.
Col. Bomfeld, moving on Vryheid, de-
feated the Beers with heavy loss, driv-
ing them from Scheeper's mex and
capturing quantity of arms. The
Scheeper's mex movement occurred
December 10.
"The Beers who attacked Vryheid
December 10 lost 100 killed and
wounded before they retired. The
fighting lasted all day, the enemy
drawing off at 1870 p. m. The British
loss was six killed. 10 wounded and
30 missing. Our casualties include
two officers, who died OF their
wounds.
The colonial Office announces its de-
cision to enlist 5000 men instead OF
the 1000 previously asked to be re-
crnited in Great Britain for Gen.
Baden-powells constabulary, which
shows that recruiting in South Africa
is less active than had been antici-
pated.
Dtnalchcs from Lourenzo Marques
assert that all the Boer forces are
plentfully supplied with ammunition,
but terribly in want of food and
clothing,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Michigan'a Election Returns.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. IA special
10 the Free Press says the canvass OF
the election returns has been COM
pIeted and shows that Mckinley re-
ceiyed lO4,5s4 plurality in the state.
The populist candidate for president
received 1893; the prohibition candi-
date, 1889; social democrat, 9,sS6,
and the socialist labor, o03. The plu-
rslity Of Gov. Bliss was 1884.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Iuh IHOHP BHRRPBlVU.
THE BOOB INQUIRY.
The Taking Of TeatimOny In tho CA,e
Of the Decea,ed West Point
Cadet Begun.

Philadelphia, Dec. ls.-The taking
Of testimony in the case OF Oscar Il.
BOol, the West Point cadet, who died
two weeks ngo from injuries which
his parents allege were inflicted ut
The West Point military academy, was
begun yesterday by the board OF in
quiry appointed by the secretary OF
war. Three sessions were held dur
Ing the day, two at Bristol, the home
Of the l,ooz family, and short ses-
sion in this city in the later after
noon. The witnesses called were Viii
liam II. I,ooz, father; Mrs. Sarah
BoOz, mother; Nellie Booz, sister OF
the young man; Rev. DR.. Alison DR..
Weaver, a Bristol physician who at
tended Oscar Booz, and several others.
Little Of their testimony was new.
After hearing all the Bristol wit.
ncssts the board made flying visit to
this city where it took the testimony
Of DR.. Soils Cohen, throat special-
ist, who had Oscar under treatment,
and $. s, Albert, a former classmate
Of Oscar IIooz. The board left for
New York last night and will sit at
West Point this afternoon,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Rockport. Ind. Dec. 1.-Two me-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Washington, Dec. 17.-In anticipa.
ton Of the passage Of the bill re0r-
ganizing the army on liberal basis
as to officers and men, the rush for
appointments has already begun at
the white house and war department.
The scramble for lleutenaDcies, In
what promises to be large perma-
nent army, is not to be postponed
until the bill is passed Every young
man with army aspirations is induc-
ing his senator or representative TO
act early in his behalf. Several sen
ators and representatives saw the
president Saturday and asked regard
ing places. The president made no
promises, merely saying that the APP
plicaiions would be given consdera-
tion in due time. Mr.. Mckinley has
laid down general rule as to army
appointments in the future. That
rule is preference for those who are
serving and have served in the Phil
ippines. The probability is that the
vast majority Of the appointments in
the new army will he Of men row
serving IN the volunteer regiments In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
AGAINST INCREASE.
Census Committee Favors Leaving
House Membership as at Present.
A RUSH FOR ARMY APPOINTMENTS.


Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
committee on census began It's CON
sideraton Of the reapportionment
bill and by vote OF six to five ex-
pressed u preference for leaving the
representation Of the house OF repre-
sentaii,es ut 3ji, as at present rms
vote was not considered fnaity,
however, as several members were not
present but was taken mainly as a
preliminary test Of the sentiment OF
members. There are number Of bills
before the committee, but the main
discussion turned on the Hopkins bin,
keeping the total Of the house as at
present, and the Burleigh bill, In
creasing the total The vote was
taken on this issue between leaving
the house as at present or increasing
without reference to any particular
bill. The advocates OF increasing the
membership of the house DO not con-
slider the vote Of Saturday as In any
way decisive, as one of the absent
members was quoted at the meeting
as favorable to an increase, and tho
other absent member is said to BIO
doubtful, but rather inclined TO an
increase. After the vote had been
taken those seeking an increase moved
an adjournment, in order to postpone
final action until the absentees wers
present
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21

And q Rasor Eiash Enlivened the
Meeting Of the Credentials Conn

W
And = Rasor Fiash Enlivened III
Meeting Of the Credentials Conn
mitfee.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.-The
committee on credentials, after an all
night session adjourned at s "a. m. hav-
ing completed all its business.
A lively fist fight between two Texas
delegates occurred at 4:30 o'clock. just
after the committee had listened to ar
gument from contesting delegates in
that State.
As the delegates were leaving the
committee room, ". H. Love, a delegate
from Mckinney, Texas, accused Walter
Burns of having made a statement in
the committee DON which were not
true. Burns denied that he had made
any such statements and Love called
him a liar. Burns promptly planted his
fist in Loves face with a violence that
would have laid Love on the floor had
not some ~by-standers caught him.
Burns after striking the blow stood
quietly watching Love who was max
ing desperate efforts to break away
from the men who were holding him.
Love had a knife partly drawn from his
pocket.
I'm through" said Burns. unless he
starts it again"
Love was finally hustled down the
stairs and taken away by his friends.
Immediately after this row, two col
ored delegates began to make violent
threats and warlike demonstrations at
each other. This trouble also involved
a question of veracity. They were
dragged apart without difficulty.
In the Tennessee contest, the Brown
low people Won a clean victory wei the
Evans faction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
Worsted the Train Crew.

Special to the Register.
TORONTO, O., June 20.-A fight oc-
Cured just above here late last night
on the Cleveland and Pittsburg train
known as the growler," in which the
train crew were worsted. A crowd of
Empire men boarded the train here. A
disagreement arose between one of the
men and conductor. Thomas Leith, over
a fare. The brakemen interfered and
was knocked out completely. A rail-
road detective also came to the rescue.
but other Empire people Joined in and
the railroad people were overpowered
and the mar who claimed he paid his
fare and his friends left the train when
they got ready. No arrests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
THE N MINISTER

And His Young Son In Philadelphia,
to See the Conventional Chat
With the Reporters.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.-An in
teresting side incident in connection
with the convention occurred this
morning when the Chinese minister.
WI Ting Fang made his appearance
in the city and announced that he had
come to see the convention. He was
accompanied by his young son and
they pressed their way through the
dense throng gathered in the lobby Of
the hotel Walton in style truly Demo-
cratic. He encountered a crowd of
Newspaper men in front of the New
York headquarters and was immed-
lately b~eseiged. The interview was
quite barren of results. 1t was as fol-
lows:
"What brought you to Philadelphia
at this timer" the correspondents in
quired bluntly and in chorus.
Il came to see you," was the ready,
if evasive response.
Whats the news?" he added, turn
ing interviewer.
That's it," responded the newspa-
per people; give us something on the
situation at Pekin."
"Pekin! Pekin! is this Pekin? /
thought this was Philadelphia. We
want the situation here. What's on?
Who'll be nominated"
Some reckless man responded that
Gov. Roosevelt was on the eve of being
nominated for first place.
ooh, you are bluffing me-" replied
the minister and retired while the
crowd laughed at the expense of the
reporter who had been worsted in his
attempt at ~repartee with the distirg-
uished Chinese statesman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
BALTIMORE q OHIO RAILROAD.

Excursion to City, Cape May,
Sea Isle City and Ocean City. n. j.,
Ocean City, Nd, and hehoboth
Beach Del, at Very Low Rates.
Thursdays, June %, July IL and26,
Augus D and q
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad have
arranged a series of Popular Seashore
Excursions, to be run on Thursdays,
June 2Sth, July 18th and 26th, August
9th and Esd, to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. N.
j., Ocean City, Nd, and Rehoboth
Beach, Del. Tickets will be good six
teen Q6) days, including date of sale.
Stop-overs will be allowed on the re-
turn trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington on tickets sold to New
Jersey resorts, and at Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold to Ocean
City. Nd, and Rehoboth Beach, Del.
For tickets, time of trains, sleeping
and parlor car accommodations, call
on or address T. c. Burke, passenger
and ticket agent, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEES SALE.

BY virtue of a deed of trust made by
John J. Kenney and Mary A. Kenney, his
wife, to the undersigned trustee, dated
the oath day of August, 1898. and recorded
in the clerks office of the County Court
of Ohio county. West Virginia. in Deed
of Trust Book No. SS. folio 1853. l Will, on
Saturday, July 21st, 1900,
beginning at ten o'clock a. m. OF sail
day, sell at the north front door of thu
Court House of said Ohio county, the
following described real estate. situated
in the city of Wheeling, in the county of
Ohio, and State of West Virginia, that is
to say: Lot numbered one hundred and
twelve CLot No. I12) or the east side of
of Wheeling known as the Old Town of
Wheeling. together with all the buildings
and improvements erected upon the above
named lot.
The above property Is a fully equipped
ale and porter brewery. and said brewery
and the other buildings on said lot will
be sold hereunder.
Terms of Sale:-One-third of the pur-
chase money, and as much more as the
purchaser may elect TO pay. In cash on
day of sale. and the residue In two equal
annual installments from the day of sale,
with interest on the deferred INSTALL
ments of said purchase money from the
day Of sale until paid, the purchaser 10
give his negotiable notes for said deferred
instalIments and interest witt security 10
be approved by the undersigned trustee,
given the title of said real estate shall be
retained until the purchase money and
interest are paid in full,
JAMES p. ROGERS, Trustee.
J. C. HERVEY, Auctioneer.
ju1Setojy2l
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
Plat Not III.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 90
The rumors circulated to the effect that
Senator Plat, of New York, was seri-
ously i'll are u~nfounded. The Senator
was seen by a reporter for the Asso-
ciated Press this morning. He said
that he was feeling well and intended
20 go to the convention hall, and that
stories TO the contrary are untrue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
NOTICES.
NOTICE
Of the Drawing for Redemption of
Main street Bridge Bonds of the
City of WheeIfng.

OF the Drawing for Redemption of
Main street Bridge Bonds of the
City of Wheeling.
Notice is hereby given by the Commits
sioners of the Main Street Bridge Loan
of the City of Wheeling, that on June
18th, 1900, pursuant to the requirements OF
the ordinance of said city, passed March
18th, 1890. entitled An ordinance to pro-
vide for the issue and sale of bonds of
the City of Wheeling, to be known as
the Main Street Bridge Bonds, n for
the redemption and payment thereof, the
following described bonds issued under
said ordinance were duly determined by
lot by said Commissioners for redemp-
ton and payment on the first day of
July, 1900, to-wit:
No. One hundred and One OFF,. $500
No. One Hundred and Twenty-Five for. 500
Said bonds, so determined. will be re-
deemed and paid at the Bank of the Ohio
Valley, in the city of Wheeling, West
Virginia, on and after said first day OF
July, 1900, and said bonds. so determined.
will cease to bear interest from the last
named day and date
j. A. MILLER.
L. Il. SANDS.
B. w. PETERSON.
Commissioner Main st. Bridge Loan.
eje16to30
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SneciaI Low Rates.

To Ann Arbor. Mich, June 18th to
22nd. Kansas City, Mo-, July LIST, End
and 3rd, Lake Side, Ohio. every day.
Des Moines, Iowa, June 18th to 21st,
Chicago, H., June 26th and 9th. Low
tourist rates to the various lake re-
sorts on sale daily.
For rates, tickets and particulars,
call at c., L. & w. City Ticket Office,
corner Twelfth and Market streets.
Telephone No. 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
HOTELS.
WINCHESTER INN.

This elegant hotel, situated upon the
outskirts OF the city OF Winchester. va,
will be formally opened June 10,
II cost over $685. 0, and
$50 guests, is modern In all appointments
richly furnished and conducted upon a
high plane of excellence.
The city of Winchester. made famous
by song and story. rich In historic remin-
SCIENCES. is located in the heart OF the
Shenandoah Valley. It's elevation Is over
l.100 feet. the atmosphere cool and dry.
The Inn Is located upon the hillside west
ward OF the town, and a cool. bracing air
fans II at all times.
The many places Of interest In this
beautiful valley appeal strongly 10 the
tourist and those seeking summer rest.
A visit TO the old battleaelds Is Interest,"
ing.
Beautiful shaded grounds surround the
hotel. a chance for the children TO
romp: no signs Keep of the grass" cx-
cellent highways. saddle riding cycling,
tennis, fishing, bathing, etc., AFFORD
means OF enjoyment. An excellent or
chestra during the entire season. Rates
from $3.50 to 81 each per week for single
rooms; s25 10 $40 for double rooms.
Rooms en- suite with bath. Write for
booklet.
CHARLES ST. JOHN. winchester. Va
ju16tu. thu. sat.qu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

By virtue of a deed OF trust made by
William Schwertfeger and Florence N.
Schwertfeger, his wife, TO me as trustee,
dated the 18th day OF October; A ID, 1891.
and now of record in the office of the
Clerk of the County Court of Ohio Coun-
ty, West Virginia, in Deed OF Trust
Book No. 81. at page 4Szt Will sell az
the Court House of said county, In the
City Of Wheeling. West Virginia. on
Monday, the 23d Day of July, A. H.,
1900,
commencing at ten o'clock a. m. the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated in
the said city. county and state, that Is
TO say: A part Of lot numbered two ~,
in square five 90. in what was formerly
called 'The Lower Town of Wheeling"
fronting thirty feet more or less on the
east side Of Main street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets, and bound
ed as follows: Commencing on the east
side Of Main street at the northwest cor
ner Of the portion of said lot now owned
by George r. Taylor, and running thence
in an easterly direction with Taylor's
north line to the east line of said lot;
thence running In a ~northerly direction
with the east line of said lot thirty 1907
feet, more or less, TO William Graham's
southeast corner; thence running in a
westerly direction with Graham's south
line TO the east line OF Main street. and
thence running in a s%outherly direction
with the east line Of Main street thirty
feet, more or less. to the place OF begin
ming, together with all the buildings and
improvements upon said real estate and
all the privileges and appurtenanees
thereuuto belonging, being the same prop
erty conveyed 10 said William Schwert-
feger by August Schwertfeger and wife
by deed dated May sth, 1882, and now OF
record IN the office of said clerk in Deed
Book No. az, at Dag 357.
This property is very valuable real
estate, with good improvements thereon.
and is fine business property in a splen-
did location.
Terms of SaJe:-One-third Of the pur-
chase money and as much more thereof
as the purchaser shall elect to pay In cash
on day of sale, the balance of the pur-
chase money payable in two equal INSTALL
ments in one and two years respectively
from the day Of sale, with interest from
that day, the purchaser 10 give his notes
with good security for the deferred paw
ments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale as aforesaid. the deferred payments
to be secured. both principal and interest.
BY the retention Of the title until the paw
ment in full of the said deferred pay
ments and interest. or by reserving a Hen
for such deferred payments and interest.
in the deed to the purchaser on mo
property sold. or such deferred PAYMENT
to be secured by a deed OF trust on the
property sold, such deed OF trust 10 he
in form satisfactory to the undersigned.
ALFRED CALDWELL.
1ulSei Trustee.
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THE PERSON AND PROPERTY

of every citizen wherever they are
wrongfully violated or placed in peril.
We congratulate the women of Amer
lea upon their splendid record of public
service in the volunteer aid association
and as nurses in camp and hospital
during the recent campaigns of our
armies in the Eastern and Western
Indies, and we appreciate their faith
full Cooperation in all works of educa-
ton and industry.
President Mckinley has conducted
the foreign affairs of the United States
with distinguished credit to the Amer
lean people. In releasing us from the
~vexatious conditions of a European al
lance for the government of Samoa.
his course is especially to be COM
mended. By securing to our undivided
control the most important island of
the Samoan group and the best harbor
in the Southern Pacific, every Amer
lean interest has been safeguarded.
We approve the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands to the United States.
We commend the part taken by our
government in the peace conference at
The Hague. We assert our ~steadfast
adherence to the policy
Announced in the Monroe Doctrine.
The provisions of The Hague owen
ton were wisely regarded when Presi-
dent Mckinley rendered his friendly
Offices in the interest of peace between
Great Britain and the South African
republics. While the American gov
eminent must continue the policy pre-
scribed by Washington, affirmed by
every succeeding president, and i'm
posed upon us by The Hague treaty,
of non-intervention in European con-
troyersies, the American people earn
estly hope that a way may soon be
found, honorably alike to both con-