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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Lexington, KY Nov 2o.--Capt.
Peter Everett, who served as captain
under Gen, John Morgan in the civil
war and rivaled that confederate in
deeds of daring and bravery, is dying
OF erysipelas in the insane asylum
here, He has been in the asylum since
1874, He is a relative of Senator.elect
Blackburn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
five Men Washed Overheard and Drowued

Newberry, Mich, Nov. 2O.-Word
has been received here by d. II. Nc
Leod, hmberman, that one of his
scows' used in transporting freight
from Sault Ste, Marie to Deer park
where he has number of lumber
camps was caught in a storm on Lake
superior Sunday morning off Deer
park and five of the six men on board
were washed overheard and drowned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 21,-Attorney
General 4. A. GODDARD yesterday trans
mitted to the governor voluminous
report of his department The re-
port contains all the opinions written
by the attorney general and his as
sistants in two years. There also are
numerous suggestions of needed legis-
lation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
The Troop. in the Pblljppines.

Washington, Nov. 21.-lt was an.
nounced yesterday morning by a high
official of the war department after
conference with the president that
no troops will be permitted to leave
the Philippines until July /, 1901.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Mild PUNISHMENTS.
The Sentences Imposed on the Chi.
nese officials Ridiculous.
Ay7I.CHRIS1IAy RIOTS IN KIANG-SI.


London, Nov. 20.-Dr. Morrison,
wiring to the Times from Pekin,
says; in communicating the pun
ishment edict, dated Sian Flu, Novem-
Der 10, to the foreign ENJOYS, Ii
Hung Chang submits it as the final
punishment the court is able to in
fict and repeats the stereotyped plea
OF all Chinese plenipotentiaries, name
~, that the emperor threatens him
self and Prince Ching with severe
punishment il they fail to induce the
representatives Of the powers to ac-
cept the compromise, The mildness
of the sentences excites 1licule and
strengthens the ministers in their de-
termination to demand the death pen
atty. The punishments are illusory.
Prince Tuan is merely banished to
his own home and others undergo a
merely nominal lowering of rank.
Perpetual Imprisonment means
life of honored retirement"
According to the Shanghai CORE
spondent of the Times it is asserted
on good authority in Tien Tsin that
there are still some missionaries sur
viying at Tai Yuen Flu under the pro-
lection of the mandarins.
Anti Christian Riots In Kisng.sl.
Canton, Nov. 20.--Refugees who
have arrived here report that anti
Christian riots have broken out in the
province of Kiang-Si, The non-Chris-
tians are wearing badges and all per-
sons not so decorated are in danger
of death. The viceroy of the province
has appointed deputy to settle the
disturbance and French gunboats will
accompany the latter with the view
of enforcing his orders.
Catholic Converts still Prosecuted.
London, Nov. 20.--The French con-
sui here reports, says the Shanghai
correspondent of the Daily News, that
severe prosecutions of Catholic con-
verts continues in the province of
Kian-Si. Mr. Goodnow, United States
consul, hears that the Professionals in
the province of Che Khan are similarly
prosecuted. The governor of both
provinces are Manchus and violently
anti-foreign.
Allies Control Two Passes.
London, Nov. 2O.-"A Chinese Off
cial reports" says the Shanghai cor
respondent of the Standard, that
the allies have captured two passes
leading from Chi Ii into Shan ST.
Herr knappe, the German consul, has
returned from Nanllin. He reports
that he asked the viceroy to permit
foreign troops to ascend the Yantse
klang and to stop sending supplies
to Sian Flu,
International Troops Occupying Tombs.
Paris, Nov. 20.-Official advices from
Gen. Noyron, commander of the
French troops in China, announce
that international columns are occu-
pying the tombs east and southwest |
of Pekin. He reports small engage
ment with the boxers, in which they |
OSt 200 killed the fnreinn trnnns rnc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Chicago and st. Louis Cash Grain,

Chicago, Nov sO.-Cash Wheat--No. I
red. 72ha73hc; No. 3, 6SlsG7iiac. No. Q
hard winter esiau7Oisc; No. 3, 6'i5m7oc;
No. northern spring, 7oiAa7sisc No 2,
7oIs@7slsc No, 8, 65d72. corn-No. :, i2e;
No. 3. 4lc. oats-No. q 2aa22lse; No 3
2liad22c.
st. Louis, Nov. 20,-Wheat-No. 2 red
cash, elevator. 7oNc; track, 7llsQI2lac; No.
hard, eSiiQ69c. corn-No. . cash, S5c;
track, %%ds6c. Oats--No. cash. &c;
track, asassiac; No. white, 2ec.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
Kerens slated for Cabinet Position.

Washington, Nov. 2O.--The WASH
ington Times says Col. Kerens may
succeed Hitchcock as secretary Of the
interior.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Washington, Nov. 2l.-The Chinese
situation was the main topic under
consideration at yesterdays cabinet
meeting. The administration is not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. ls.-The re.
turns of the recent election will not
be opened before tomorrow The
clerk of Boniteau county wired he
could not get his returns in before
tuesday, and hence, even il the 9th.
e e, come in, none will be opened until
then. 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22

Martin Irons, who was once leader
OF The union labor organizations and
VINO directed the great Missouri Pa
clnc strike in the SOS, died Saturday
at Bruceyille. Tex.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-22
International Troops Occupying Tombs.

Paris, Nov. 20.-Oflicial advices from
Gen. Noyron, commander of the
French troops in China, announce
that international columns are occu-
pying the tombs east and southwest
OF Pekin. He reports a small engage
ment with the boxers, in which they
lost 300 killed, the foreign troops sus-
timing no casualties.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
THE PORTO RICAN BILL.
senator Nelson Proposes an Amend
mcnt to the Tariff section.

Senator Nelson yesterday proposed the
following as a substitute for the tariff sec
tion of the pendiiy Porto Rican bill:
That the laws OF the United States re-
lating to customs and duties. including
those relating 10 the punishment for Grim
in connection with the enforcement Of said
laws, are hereby extended to and over the
island of Porto Rico, and all adjacent ISL
ands and waters of the island ceded to the
United States by the Government OF Spain
by treaty concluded april IL, 1899. so far
as such laws are applicable.
There shall be in the ceded island one
customs collection district as follows:
The district of Porto Rico. to comprise all
the islands ceded as aforesaid, in which
San Juan shall be the port of entry, and
Ponce, Mayaguez, Areoibo, Aguadilla, Ar
royo, and Ilmocoa sub ports Of entry; and
there shall be In said collection district
collector of customs who shall reside at
San Juan and shall receive an annual sal
ary of $4,000.
Customs officers shall be stationed at
said supports with authority to enter and
clear vessels, receive duties, fees. and other
moneys. and to perform such other service
as is provided by law, and they shall re-
ceive such compensation as the Secretary
of the Treasury shall deem just and rea-
sonable"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07

shall determine from time 10 time to be
fitting and proper for maintaining govern
ment thereof and therein. and for protect
ing the inhabitants OF said islands in the
full. fair. and free enjoyment OF their lib
erty. property. and religion"
This is along the same lines as the bill
introduced by Senator Spooner. which was
fayorably reported by the Philippines Com
mittee on Monday.
Mr. Scott gave notice that he would
submit some remarks on his resolution
next Friday.
Mr. Pettus gave notice Of his intention
to address the Senate on the Porto Rican
bill next Thursday
4 bill appropriatnE 500 600 for n public
building in Natchez Miss. was passed.
An evening session was ordered for to-
night for the purpose Of the formal read
ing OF the bill 10 provide a civil code for
Alaska
The Senate passed the following bills;
Authorizing the President Of the United
States TO invite the Government OF Great
Britain 90 join In the formation OF an in
ternational commission to examine and
report upon the different waters that are
the boundaries OF the two countries.
Appropriatng s15o0 Geo for enlargiug the
public building al Dallas Tex
Approprietng $500. 600 for a public build
ing al Spokane. Wash.
Appropriatins SI50000 for public build
ing az Takoma. Wash.
To ratify an agreement between the
Commission Of the Five Civilized Tribes
and the Seminole Tribe OF Indians.
For the relief Of the Globe Iron Works,
of Boston. Mass.
After a short executive session. the Sem
ate at 5:i5, adjourned until today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
THE IDAHO MINING TROUBLES.
John u. Sovereign n Witness Before
the House Committee.


The House Committee on Military Affairs
in executive session yesterday declined to
grant Representative Lentz's request that
the President be required to turn over to
the committee affidavits from Idaho citi-
zens to the effect that martial law was
unnecessary in the Coeur d'Alene mining
troubles.
A. j. Devlin, a miner. was the first wit
ness. He said the grievance against the
Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine was that
miners belonging to the union were dis
charged from employment The mine paid
union wages.
John r. Sovereign, formerly Master
Workman OF the knights Of Labor, testified
at the afternoon session. He said he was
editing a newspaper at Wallace Idaho, be-
fore and during the trouble. He was pres
ent at the destruction of the concentrator
OF the Bunker Hill-Sullivan mine, but took
no part in il. He gave a graphic descrip
tion Of the march Of the men on the mine,
the placing Of the dynamite under the con-
centrator, and its discharge.
Representative Lentz attempted TO prove
by the witness that a reign Of terror ex-
listed under military rule. lie tried to bring
out that the negro soldiers took advantage
OF the confinement of the miners In the
bull pen" to attempt assaults upon their
wives. Witness knew nothing OF such as
sauits personally. but said there was much
less law and order after the military ar
rived than before. Gambling of all kinds
nourished apparently under military pro-
factfon
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
THE RoBBINs-ALDRICH CASE.
Debate in the House on the Commit
tees Report.

The entire time of the House yesterday
was occupied with the Aldrich- Robbins
contested election case from the Fourth
Alabama district. Mr. Robbins spoke in
his own behalf. He made the point that
the case should be determined judicially
and not arbitrarily, that the record should
be purged of all irrelevant testimony, and
the judgment rendered upon the law and
the facts thus disclosed.
He was followed by Mr.. Burkett Of Ne
braska. who asserted that the evidence be-
fore the committee fully justified the ma
Jority in making the finding 1t did.
MIR. Glynn OF New York was the next
speaker, opposing the report of the COM
mittee. He said that the true reason why
certain precincts were selected by the COM
mittee to be thrown out was because in
them Robbins got more votes than Aldrich.
While Mr.. De Almond of Missouri was
speaking in favor of Robbins retaining his
seat. the Secretary of the Senate an
nounced the adoption of the conference re-
port on the Financial bill.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. De Almonds
speech the House. at - 55 o'clock, ad-
journed until today
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
PRICE OF ARMoR PLATE.
Action Taken by the House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs.

tee on Naval Affairs.
The discussion in the House Committee
on Naval Affairs over the price to be paid
for armor plate resulted yesterday after
noon in the adoption of a resolution pro-
viding that the armOr plate companies
shall be notified that the committee is Of
the opinion that the price demanded by
them for Krupp armor. Sj45 per ton. is ex-
tortionate, and that the committee con-
templates inserting in the Naval Appro-
priation bill a section for the establish
ment Of a Government armor- plate factory
The companies are, therefore, requested
to submit the lowest terms on which they
will consent to furnish armOr plate to the
Government.
In case they decline to furnish It at less
than the price now demanded. they are In
vited to submit to the committee any
statement which they may desire to lay be-
fore Congress as to the reasons why armOr
plate cannot be furnished at lower rate
with a fair margain of profit such state
ment to give the details OF the cost OF
manufacture etc The committee has had
this subject under consideration for some
weeks
The sentiment of the committee has been
strongly against submitting TO the demands
OF the arTnOr plate companies any HOle
than absolutely necessary. but no agree
ment could be reached as to what plan
was most feasible for bringing the manu-
faeturers Of armOr plate to what the COM
mittee considered fairer terms. 1t was be-
lieved that a proposition establishing
Government plate mill could not be carried
through Congress. but It was desired that
such an issue should be presented to the
House. Certain members Of the commit
tee have denounced the course Of the ar
NOR plate companies and have insisted
that the time has arrived when the Govern
ment should be no longer dependent on
the product of the plate factories. Several
members favored an appropriation Of SUI
fcient money to purchase the best armor
for ships under construction. Others in
sisted that if such an appropriation was
to be made 1t should be coupled with pro-
vision that an armor plate factory shall
be established at once. A proposition was
made that S54j per ton should be allowed
for the armor purchased for the ships
awaiting it. amounting to about 10000
tons. and this was pending yesterday af-
ternoon when Representative Mudd made
the motion that the armor plate companies
be called upon to speak for themselves.
This was in the nature OF compromise.
and it was adopted because the committee
thought it no more than fair to give the
companies an opportunity to present their
side Of the case before the committee took
action.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
A COLLECTOR OF FINES.
New District omciaI Proposed In n
House Bill.


House Bill.
Mr.. O'Grady introduced a bill in the
House yesterday which directs the District
Commissioners to appoint q collector OF
fines, at a salary Of $500 per aunum. The
duty Of the collector shall be TO collect all
fines. penalties. costs, and forfeitures i'm
posed or taxed by the Police Court Of the
District Of Columbia. and TO deposit and
account for the same as hereinafter pro-
vided. The collector OF fines shall on the
first secular day of each week deposit with
the Collector of Taxes the total amount OF
all fines, penalties. costs, and forfeitures
collected by him during the week next
preceding the date of such deposit. TO be
covered into the treasury to the credit OF
the District and shall render an itemized
account of each deposit upon such forms
and in such manner as shall be prescribed
by the Auditor of the District. The Col
lector OF Fines shall give bond to the
United States in the penalty Of SIS 600. con-
ditioned for the faithful performance Of the
duties OF his office.
Il shall be the duty of the Auditor OF
the District Of Columbia to audit the ac-
counts Of the Collector Of Fines at the end
of every quarter and to make prompt report
thereof in writing to the Commissioners.
In order to enable the Auditor Of the Dis
trlct to perform the duty hereby imposed
upon him he shall have free access to all
books. papers, and records OF the Police
Court. All laws or parts Of laws incon-
sistent with this act be and the same are
repealed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
THE PACIFIC CABLE.
Favorable Reports Ordered on senate
and House Bills.

The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs
yesterday voted unanimously to make a
favorable report upon the bill providing
for the construction by the Government Of
a cable to the Philippines by way Of Hon
olulu. Midway Islands, and Guam. The
bill, which will be drawn up by Chairman
Hale. will provide an appropriation for the
immediate construction of a cable from San
Francisco to Honolulu, to be laid under the
direction Of the Navy Department. but it
cOntemplates the ultimate extension Of the
cable to Manila and also to Hongkong
The amount OF the appropriation has not
yet been fixed, but II is estimated that the
cable to Honolulu will cost between
$4,000 600 and $4,000, 600.
The House Committee on Commerce yes
terday ordered a favorable report on the
bill providing for a cable to connect this
country with Hawaii, the Philippines and
Japan. 4 number of hearings have been
held on this subject, and two sessions of
the committee were necessary yesterday
before an agreement was reached by its
members.
The bill to be favorably reported is the
one introduced by Mr.. Sherman, which is
amended in several particulars. This bill
provides for private construction of the
mt Nnt bOhtA AiAitht Bugihb POVusVVV du-
nually for twenty years for the transmits
sion Of messages. The amount of this an
nual payment was the last question de-
cided. The original provision was for
S400. 600 but after extended discussion the
reduction to $500 900 was made. The COM
mittee had previously inserted clause that
the cable shall be Of American make and
that the cable ships shall be under the
American flag. Another provision calls
for the completion Of the line to Honolulu
by January 1. 1902. and to Japan by Jan
uary 1, 1908. 1t was originally estimated
that the cost Of the cable would be 81. O0O,-
600, but recent estimates submitted to the
committee show that the rise in prices will
make the cost about $4,000 600. The Coy
ernments obligation. however. is confined
TO the annual payment of 5000 900
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
THE CASE OF MR.. BYNUM.
4 Favorable Report Made Upon His
Recent Nomination.

\ Nv oEAhlt NoEt Ab'h
Recent Nomination.
The Senate Committee on Finance yes
terday made a favorable report upon the
nomination Of William d. Bynum, Of In
diana, to be a member of the Board OF
General Appraisers of Customs and sta
toned at the port Of New York. The nom
ination was sent to the Senate early in
December. but met the opposition OF the
Democratic members of the committee.
who objected to his appointment as Dem
ocratic member Of the board because OF
his having taken an active part in the
last Presidential campaign as a gold DEM
ocrat.
The committee yesterday heard argu-
ments on the subject and upon vote be-
ing taken the members divided on party
lines and the nomination was ordered re-
ported with a favorable recommendation.
The committee discussed at some length
the question Of the policy TO be pursued
with reference to the French reciprocity
treaty, and informally reached a conclu-
sion 10 support Senator Aldrich's motion
for the reference of the treaty to that
committee before the Senate acts upon Ii.
The committee will ask for an opportunity
to consider the document solely upon the
ground that It deals with the question OF
revenue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
FROM CUBAN REVENUES.
4 Proposition to Reimburse Ihis
Government for War Expenses
Representative Levy yesterday introduced
in the House the following resolution:

ItPl ltocbbdlAft Levy ySstSiudE lulIOuuCtu
in the House the following resolution.
Whereas the Government Of the United States
in prosecuting the with Spain to secure the
freedom Of the Island Of Cuba expended more
than three hundred millions Of dollars. and
Whereas the Government OF the United States
expended the sum OF 50 100000 when the freedom
Of the island was secured to effect the disarma-
ment Of the C,Ibans and
Whereas the Government Of the United States
has maintained, and is maintaining. an armed
force in the Island of Cuba to preserve order and
administer the affairs Of said island for the benefit
Of the Cubahs, and
Whereas it is proper that the Cubans should re-
imburse the Government OF the United States
for the expenditures made on behalf Of the Island
of Cuba.
Resolved, That the Secretary OF War be- and
he is hereby, directed to instruct the collector of
customs for the Island Of Cuba to deduct from
the monthly r~reipts OF said Island Of Cuba %
per cent Of the total amount collected, and 70
transmit said amount TO the Secretary Of the
Treasury Of the United States which amount shall
be placed to the credit OF the Island Of Cuba.
And such monthly transfers Of > per cent of
the receipts Of the Island OF Cuba shall continue
until the total amount expended by the United
States on behalf Of the Island Of Cuba shall have
been paid, or until such other provisions for the
settlement Of the indebtedness Of the Island OF
Cuba to the United States shall have been made
between the Government Of the United States and
the Island Of Cuba
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
CNDERTAkERs.
J. WILLIAM LEE,
Undertaker and Livery.
$50 Penn. Ave. NV. Warrington. D. O
DIED.

CATCHELL-Sudden1y, on March 6, 1900,
CHARLES o. CATCHELL
Funeral from residence Of his brother Dr. w.
+. Gatcheli, 60i T. Street northeast Thursday
Nerch 8, at 250 p. m. Friends and relatives in
yited. Ii
BRADY-At Providence Hospital, MICHAEL
]. BRADY.
Buried from Harvey's Undertaking Establish
nent, Pa. ave-, bet 9th and 10Th sts. NV. Wednes-
day, Feb :. at p. m. Item
POWERS-Funeral services over the remains 1t
the late Z. NJ. (EDDIE) POWERS formerly Of
Company d. Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.
will take place at Lees undertaking rooms, 33i
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, Thursday.
March 5. at 9 p m. InteTInent at Arlington
Cemetery. @. A. r. comrades invited.
Minneapolis papers please notice. mh6-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
GOVERNMENT FOR HAWAII.
The senate Bill Discussed by n House
Committee.

Tlte House Committee on Territories
yesterday discussed the Senate bill pro-
yiding for Territorial form of govern
ment for Hawaii and concluded to substi-
tute the House bill after the enacting
clause Of the Senate measure.
There is practically no difference in the
two bills except as to unimportant minor
details. The provisions as to suffrage. ap-
pointments. etc, are the same in both
bills. The Senate provision extending the
navigation laws to Hawaii was incorpor-
ated in the substitute. with an amendment
that these laws shall not go into effect
for one year. IL is expected that the bill
will be taken up at an early day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07
The Lake Erie and Ohio Shin CanaI

A hearing was given yesterday by the
House Committee on Railroads and Canals
to the people interested in the Lake Erie
and Ohio River Ship Canal. George A..
Kelly. Col. John Z. Shaw. Prof l.. NJ
Haupt Second Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Shallenberger. and Representative
Dalzell of Pennsylvania were present and
argued in favor Of the canal. Il is pro-
posed to connect Lake Erie and the Ohio
by a canal fifteen feet in depth. II was
argued that this depth would be sufficient
for coal barges, but not for ships loaded
with iron ore, and while it was desirable
to transport coal from the Ohio to the
lake it was also desirable TO carry iron
ore from the lake to the river.