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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
MAY BE GENERAL STRIKE.

St Etienne, Aug 3.-The National Miners federation has sent circular to all it's members proposing general strike in France for November 1, un- less the government and the mining companies have previously given the miners satisfaction in regard to the proposals for eight hours work per day and a pension of 2 francs per day after 25 years work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Therapoa, Turkey, Aug 3.-John c. A. Leishman, the United States min- ister to Turkey, and Mrs Leishman, celebrated their daughters birthday yesterday evening with most success full dance at the summer palace hotel here. There was a large attendance of diplomats and members of society.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
SEVENTY STARTERS.

New York, Aug 3.-There were over seventy starters in the open golf handi- cap at Shinecock HilHlS this morning. This handicap wound up the annual tournament of the Shinnecock Hills Golf club. The sky was overcast and the air was slightly chilly. An early start was made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
TWO BLADES BROKEN.

London, Aug 3.-The North German Lloyd steamer Grosser Kurfurst, Cap tain Reimkasten from New York, July 9, for Southampton and Bremen, pass ed the Lizard at s o'clock this morning and signalled that two of her port screw blades were broken
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
THE END IS NEAR.

Berlin, Aug 3.-The Lokal Anzeiger says the end of the Dowager En- press Frederick is expected at any moment. Professor Renzer, who was suddenly caller, has arrived at Fried sichshoff.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
KRUGER NOT COMING.

St Petersburg, Aug 3.-Dr Leyds, the diplomatic agent of the Transvaal, he describes as private business" says there is no foundation for the re- port that MT Kruger is coming to St Petersburg.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
Ann1ies to Men only.

Men are born with two eyes and only one tongue in order that they should see twice as much as they speak. Of course, this does not apply to women. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
The Ants ef CounciI nIufrs.

A curious menace to brick street paving has come to light in Council Bluffs, Ia. Numerous ants began burrowing into the sand beneath the bricks and removed so much of it to other and unknown quarters that the city engineer was called in to re- pair the damages. One street was made unfit for travel for several blocks. While investigati ting what was going on, the officials witnessed a battle between an army of red and black ants. The latter were in trenched in their home, when the for mer made raid upon them, routing and driving them out. The reds swarmed across the street and moved in solid array some 50 feet down the avenue, there attacked the enemy, broke into their home, and carried off a large number of eggs. The battle was sanguinary, and lasted fully half an hour.=N. r. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
WILL NOT ATTEND FESTIVITIES.
Owing to the Sickness of Dowager
 Empress Frederick.

Berlin, Aug 3.-In consequence of unsatisfactory intelligence regarding the condition of Dowager Empress Frederick, Emperor William has aban- doned his intention of attending the festivities at Emden. Cuxhaven, Ham burg and WiIhelmshaven- His majes- ty will probably be represented by the crown prince, Frederick William.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03

Hamburg, Aug 3.-Emperor William has telegraphed from Bergen, Norway. to the senate here. announcing the abandonment of his proposed visit to Hamburg on account of the news re- 1arding his mothers condition, adding that he has charged the crown prince 10 represent him at the reception to Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee, oh his return from China. and thank ine Hamburg for tse extensive prepa- rafIous made by the city which has al- wnvz been foremost in demonstrating German Datriotism
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03
KRUGER SAYS FIGHT II OUT.
His Peace Offer of Some Time
 Ago Was Refused.

Money is All Boers Will Give for
 Independence-They Are Willing to
 Pay Any Price for That-As Eng
 land Wants Unconditional Surrender
 There is No End of the War in
 Sight = President Steyn's Cousin
 Killed at Ficksburg.
 London, Aug 3.-A dispatch from Standerton, Transvaal, dated July ,, which has just been stopped by the censor, has just been received here. It reads: 'Walter Kitchener met Louis Botha and his secretary, De Wet by appointment, near Plat Rand, a few days ago. They brought Kruger's re- ply to Botha's surrender proposal. It was: 'Botha, De Wet, De Larey, Steyn: Continue fighting. Alleviation will be sent when needed. Enough for the present"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03

Paris, Aug 3.-In the course of the interview with MT Kruger, published in the Figaro to-day, the ex-president of the Transvaal said: We have al- ready once proposed peace directly to Great Britain, and we will not renew the propositions. All we are willing to give for peace is money, if Great Britain asks it; and no price is too dear to obtain independence and the right to live as a free nation"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-03

Bloemfontein, Aug 3.-Commandant Haermanus Steyn, a cousin of Presi- dent Steyn, was killed on Aug 1 while fighting at Ficksburg.
 Boers and rebels are re-entering the Barkley West district of Cape Colony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
FORAKER'S OPINION.


New York, May Ex-senator For
aker was seen last night at the Wal
dorf-Astoria and made the following
statement concerning the decision:
There seems to be some confusion In
the newspaper reports of the decisions
rendered by the supreme court In the
insular cases, owing to the fact that a
number of cases were considered and
disposed Of at the same time, each ono
raising different question and alto
gether supposed to cover the various
questions that have been raised with re-
spect to the constitutional power Of con-
gress to legislate for the new acquisi.
lions
What the court decided was that while
we were occupying Porto Rico prior to
the ratification Of the treaty Of peace 1t
was foreign territory and our occupa-
tion and government was military and
all that was done was In the nature OF
a military necessity and valid on their
account; that from and after the ratif-
tion Of the treaty Of peace 1t was no
longer foreign territory, but domestic
territory within the meaning OF our tar
IN law, according TO which tariff duties
can be collected only on importations
from foreign countries and that conse.
quently the duties collected on imports
from Porto Rico after the ratification of
the treaty Of peace and prior to April 70,
1900, when congress first legislated, were
Illegally collected - illegally collected,
however. not because congress was with
out constitutional power to impose such
duties on importatlons from Porto Rico,
because during that period congress had
not 80 legislated.
The third proposition decided by the
court and the one Of supreme impor-
lance was that Porto Rico being ter
ritory Of the United States. is not part
OF the United Stetes, but that It Is there
fore within the constitutional power Of
congress to SO leglslate with respect to
II, Including the imposition Of tariff du-
ties, as It may see fit. and the congress
having so legislated on the 18th day of
April, 1900, the provisions Of that law are
valid and to be upheld and enforced; in
other words, the effect Of the decision Is
that the constitution does not follow the
flag and that congress has plenary power
under the constitution to govern our In
sular acquisitions according to their sew
eral necessities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
Why Not An Abileneltel

The Democratic papers Of the state
are listing up possible candidates for
the Democratic state ticket In 1902.
Some able and clever gentlemen are
mentioned but not an Abileneite
among them. There is some good
material In this town, notably B. l..
Strother Of the News, who ought to
have q chance at the job Of secretary
Of state. Mr.. Strother has been for
over 20 years running a Democratic
newspaper that is among the best
papers Of that faith in Kansas. To
be sure we don't agree with its poll
tics but that does not change the
fact that II has made a steady fight
for It's belief. This Of itself is worth
something. He has also been one Of
the leaders In Filth district politics
and is president Of the Democratic
State Editorial association. The
brethren should put Mr.. Strother on
their slate for secretary Of state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

The experience Of Abilene during
the past ten days raises the interest.
ing question Of the necessity OF so
many meetings. The town has had
practically no evening meetings Of
any kind during that time and has
cut off several dozen daytime gather
ings, yet it seems about as well off
ps ever 1t is probable that lodge
night ONE a month would do more
good and be more appreciated than
six lodge nights a week-often with
barely quorum present. 1t is
doubtful il all the varied and numer-
Gus kinds Of meetings are needed any
how. 1t will do people good to get
out Of the habit Of trotting to a meet
ing Of some kind every time some one
rings a bell or puts a notice in the
paper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
Why Not in Abilene2

Here is a description from the
Hiawatha World Of the floral adorn-
ments Of the Brown county court
house lawn. The county and the
city OF Hiawatha divide the expenses
"There are two round beds near
the north gate. They are filed with
cannas, saliva and coleus. Down in
the northwest corner Of the yard Is a
large diamond-shaped bed which the
Park committee expects the band
boys to have filled with choice
flowers. Near the center Of the yard
is a crescent-shaped bed Of tulips.
The tulips will net bloom again until
next year, but the bed will be green
all summer. Near the northwest
corner OF the court house there IS a
small bed Of pretty hyacinths. There
are two century plants on the north
side, one Of them being over 40 years
old. As these plants bloom only
once century 1t is probable that the
present generation will not yet to
see the flowers. In shady place on
the north side Of the building is a
fine bed OF ferns. There Is also q
beautiful HIBISCUS plant on that side.
A pink oleander tree in the yard Is
surrounded by a bed Of coleus. In
the northeast corner Of the park is
the mound. The base, which Is 60
feet In circumference, is filled with
solid red geraniums, l64 feet in all.
The first OF the mound is planted
with So white geraniums. On the
top are a number Of dwarf caladiums,
surrounded by cannas.
"a bed 40 feet In length on the
east side is planted with red cannas
and white sweet alyssum. 1t is very
prettily designed. The large star on
the east side is filled with red and
green alternathera plants. There
are 800 IN the bed. A fine rose bush
Is also on the east side. II was there
last year and was much admired.
There isl big bed Of ssters on the
same side. 1t is bordered with sweet
alyssum. In the southeast COT er Of
the park Is q circle Of castor bean
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
FOR CREED REVISION
Presbyterian General Assembly Dis
poses Of Momentous Question.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.


Philadelphia, May 2S.-By unani-
nous vote the Presbyterian general
assembly yesterday adopted the re-
port of the special committee on the
revision of the confession Of faith.
The debate on this important ques-
ton had extended into the fourth day
and to Rev. DR.. James D. Moffat is
due the credit of having brought the
commissioners to such a harmonious
conclusion. When recommendation B
was on Saturday adopted by COM
paratively small majority DR.. Moffat
announced that in view of the d.
vergency of opinion he would offer
an amendment which he hoped would
meet with the approval of the entire
assembly. When he presented this
amendment yesterday it was instant
ly accepted by the commissioners and
the adoption of the report as a whole
followed with but little delay.
A viva voce vote was taken and,
when $40 ayes responded to the ques-
ton, the commissioners, as result,
sang "Praise God, from Whom all
blessings flow" which was followed
by prayer of thanksgiving by Mod
orator Minton.
The momentous question Of creed
revision having been disposed of, the
assembly proceeded to the considera-
ton of unfinished business. The re-
port of the special committee on judi
cial commissions was first in order
and was adopted after a brief discus
sion. This report recommended the
establishment Of permanent judicial
committee to which shall be referred
all judicial cases which the general
assembly does not elect to try before
the whole body. There will be no
appeal from the decisions of this
committee.
During the afternoon sessions re-
ports of various special committees
were considered and adopted, among
them supplemental report of the
committee on theological seminaries,
which recommended the consolda-
tion of the Louisville & Danville semi
naries.
New York was selected as the meet
ing place for the next general assem-
bly,
In commenting on the action of
the assembly on the question of re-
vision, Moderator Minton said "The
discussion has developed and dis
played far more clearly the agree
ment of the whole assembly upon the
question of revision than any divi-
sion or discord. The decision reached
is victory for no one, but for ALL
Rev. DR.. c. A. Dickey. chairman of
the committee on revision, said
"The church may expect peace and
progress during the coming year.
The action of the assembly mani
tested mutual confidence. Without
dissent the assembly determined to
90 forward and distinctly marked out
the way for the forward movement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

A number OF Kansas editors are
vigorously discussing McKinley's
ability to have economic thoughts. :"
Are the aforesaid editors sure that
they could recognize an economic
thought II they met it in the midst
Of Kansas prairie with nothing else
In sight? .u-,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

plants surrounded by climbing
uasturtiums. A SNOWFALL bush Is on
the south side but 1t Is not bearing
very well. Near the south gate are
two round beds. One is filed with
petunias OF all colors, and the other
with phlox and portulacas, assorted
colors.
"Tbe triangle between the walks
Just west Of the court house is the
prettiest bed OF all. 1t Is the big
thing Of all the flower displays. The
triangle 10 80 feet on each side. In
each corner is bed Of $50 yellow
coleus. In the center are so cannas
bordered with 80 red coleus. Be.
tween the corners and the center Of
the bed are planted $50 matted
coleus."
Why should not the block Of ground
that makes up Dickinson's court
house grounds be similarly beauti-
fed? 1t seems too bad that with
such possibilities it should be only
stretch Of plain sod with the grass
cut about twice month and an iron
pipe fence compelling everybody to
keep away and turn square corners
to get to the court house. Dickinson
county is not living upto her asthetic
possibilities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

1t Is to be hoped that the Presby-
terlan assembly, now that it has d.
cided to revise the creed, will not
neglect before adjourning to take re-
lief action for the non'elect infants
who have during the centuries past
been having more or less trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

The fact that Tennessee COW
stopped the presidents train little
while ago need not be accepted by the
New England hens as an endorse
ment Of their continued cackling
against "The March Of Imperialism. "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Lawrence Journal: Senator Burton
is having his residence painted. 1t
will be noticed by the senator's
enemies, II he has any, that it is paint,
not whitewash, that is being put on.
Nothing Mr. Burton has needs to be
whitewashed. --
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

The Kansas City son.in-law who
received horsewhipping at the
hands Of his iather-in-law for abusing
bis wife got off easier than he de-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
A Pointer for Kansas.

While not perhaps very elegantly
expressed the following remarks BY
Mr.. Loagsdon Of Westmoreland have
q good deal Of horse sense packed
into them:
III there is any place on earth that
can OUTFLOW Kantas, ! do not know,
as the congressman said, "Where is
1t at" | do not mean the air that
we breathe, so much as the newspa'
per and the oratorical blow. II !
should designate good place to bore
for gas, l should say the average
newspaper for the gusher. The
stump orators are all gushers, when
they get around to Kansas. But 1t is
variety Of the article that initiates
some, to their hurt, while 1t disgusts
others. | have in mind more par
ticularly, that unprecedented
wheat crop that is assured Every
practical farmer who has observed
the eccentricities OF crop conditions
in Kansas, knows that a wheat crop
il not assured till 1t Is, at least turn
Ing yellow. Any time before it Is
in that stage, drouth and hot winds,
with their accompaniment. Of bugs,
will play havoc with the crop. The
oat grain may begin to turn yellow,
and then, by showers, followed by
hot sun, rust and ruin. Corn may
begin to ear, with favorable pros
poets, and by drought and bugs, be
hardly lit to cut up for cattle feed.
But, some will say: You should not
discourage immigration. We want
people to come and help develop the
state. Howp Wherep Whatp The
farms are so full now that men hunt
the country over every year for farms
to rent, and much Of the land Is
plowed that ought to be left to Its
native grass Are the factories
short OF handsP Do the mines need
more helpP Who wants to employ
more menp What will the immigra.
ton do for livingP I'll tell you.
Some will displace others, and some
will be disappointed and 60 back to
their wiie's people, and give US an
evil report. No, 1t is not more men
that we want 1t Is more business
first; and that will bring men to
operate it.
"You are talking about another
wooden factory in Topeka. Let it
come. And another, and still another.
Let cotton factories be established,
md shoe factories. Why should Kan.
las ship farm machinery from distant
'itiesP Why not put up an immense
actory for the production Of the ma
'hinery Of which Kansa, uses more
han almost any other state in this
zig United States?
Establish business all over the
tate and you may have my head II
men don't come In sufficient numbers
o operate it. Men here have said:
Why don't you go to building houses
nd make something Of the town.
louses will not make a town; and
ouses will not make the state. Bus.
ness. Business. Business"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

An eastern court has decided that
1t Is not proiane to say damn"
This ought to lit great load off
some peoples minds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Most women are too clever TO do
"any work that man can do" They
are even clever enough to make him
do the work and give them the pro.
ceeds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

No more stamps on checks, money
orders, mortgages, notes, telegraph
messages, chewing gum, medicines,
or periumery after July LIST, Allah be
praised!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Tilsonburg, Ont, May 2s.-Two
boys named Harley Mann and ]. B.
Adams were playing in barn loft
yesterday when the hay became ig-
nited and both were burned to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

The fight between the Millers' trust
and the Farmers trust promises to
make things lively for the newspa.
rara
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

The esteemed Commoner wants
Democracy and Plutocracy 10 fight 1t
out. The trouble Is that as soon as
Democracy succeeds, 1t changes into
Plutocracy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Aguinaldo will probably be turned
loose before long. His fangs were
drawn long ago, and he is now little
more than a has been.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Lincoln, Neb., May 2s.-Mr. Bryan's
only comment on the decision in the
insular cases was that it seemed to
uphold the contention of the repub-
licans in some respects and that Of the
democrats in others. He said he
would not commit himself further
on the effect of the opinion until he
had read the full text. He hoped the
constitution would follow the flag.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Dickinson county was named after
Daniel s. Dickinson, U. s. senator
from New York, 18l4-1851.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

Western League.


Emporia, Kan, May 2s.-The first
work on grading Of the Orient road
in Lyon county began yesterday aft
ernoon at two o'clock. Miss Mae Mad
den, daughter of John Madden, at
torney, was elected by popular vote
to throw the first dirt. ]. E. Evans,
president of the Emporia Business
Mems association, talked. Engineer
J. W. Reagan, who has charge Of the
construction between Emporia and
Kansas City and Emporia and Wich-
tia, says he will begin laying rails in
Emporia July 4. He expects to push
construction from Kansas City to
Wichita at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30

London, May 2s.-Wiring to the
Times from Pekin yesterday DR.. Nor
rison, confirming assertions of the
probable acceptance of the British in
demnity proposal, says: 1.-THE powers
will agree to begin the evacuation on
the issues of an imperial edict ad-
hitting that China's Indebtedness is
s45O,OOO,OOO taels, plus interest, and
that China will willingly comply"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30
Mother and son burned to Death.

HALEY, Ida, May 2S.-Yesterday
morning fire in the residence Of Rev.
|. 7. Osborn, two miles north Of
HALEY, resulted In the death Of Mrs
Osborn and her young son.
The Home Products exposition
opened at Kansas City, Mo-, yester-
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-30


in substance: "The civil government
of the United States cannot extend
Immediately, and of its own force,
over territory acquired by war. Such
territory must necessarily, in the
first instance, be governed by the mill
tary power under the control of the
president as commander-in-chief.
Civil government cannot take effect
as soon as possession is acquired IN
der military authority, or even as
soon as that possession is confirmed
by treaty. It can be put in operation
only by the action of the appropriate
political department of the govern
ment, at such time and in such de-
gree as that department may deter
mine. There must Of necessity be a
transition period. So long as con-
gress has not incorporated the terri
tory into the United States, neither
military occupation nor cession by
treaty makes the conquered territory
domestic territory in the sense of rev.
enue laws. But those laws concern
ing foreign countries remain appli-
cable to the conquered territory I'M
til changed by congress-
The chief dissenting opinion in the
pownes case was announced BY Chief
Justice Fuller, Justices Harlan, Brew
er and Peckham joining in the dis
sent. He said the majority, though
widely differing in their reasoning,
seemed to concur In the view that
Porto Rico belongs to the United
States, but nevertheless is not part
Of the United States subject to the
provisions Of the constitution in re.
spect to taxea ,e