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The oasis., 1902-05-03

THE speech of Senator Beveridge at the republican state convention at Indianapolis last week was a masterpiece, and will hold in his tory an enduring place with the utterances upon national policy of the early seers and prophets of the party - Lincoln, Seward, Chase, and others of the great leaders in the youth of the party. His open ing sentence was reminder that the gathering was the first con vention of the Twentieth Century, and the entire speech was the key note of the policy of the party in that century-progress and ex- pansion.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
ported.

TIE thought seems to have never suggested itself to Messrs Bryan, Watterson X Co. that adoption of policy of suppression of the trusts would be that very system of paternalism in government which they have always decried. Of course trusts will be controlled and subjected to the will of the people, but the work will be done by the party of constructive states manship-and that is the repub- lican party.
The oasis., 1902-05-03

THE OASIS is in receipt of the twenty-first annual report of the Geological survey, relating to hydrography, a great volumn of 800 pages, profusely illustr ated with half tone engravings and col ored Autographs, descriptive of the river drainage systems of the country, irrigation systems, etc. It is very interesting and valu- able work. Citizens desirous of inspecting the work are invited to cali at TIE OASIS office.
The oasis., 1902-05-03

IN MEXICO the tanning business is great and growing industry. In Sonora two big tanneries are now in operation and third is about ready to start. In Nuevo Ceon there is another big one. Elsewhere throughout the republic are other establishments of the kind. This interest Is bringing to bear upon the federal govern ment heavy pressure to impose an export duty upon hides, caus- ing their retention at home for manufacture. The leather is ex- ported.
The oasis., 1902-05-03

Born General Miles and Gen eral Funston might take example from Grant and Sherman, the two great heroes of the great war of 1S61-5. Nobody ever heard of their rushing into print or to pub lie feeds to air their grievances. Yet they had real ones. Both Miles and Funston talk too much.
The oasis., 1902-05-03
NO ONE IS SCARED.

In his recent Washington speech, Colonel Henry Watterson, of the Louisville Courier Journal, coined a phrase that has been, and de serves to be, ponde red by every thoughtful American. He referred to the present marked tendency in National politics towards domestic imperialism as the tendency to "Mexicanize the government" The phrase is so apt, finding so ready lodgment in the memory, and hitting off the truth so exact lv, with the force of good carlca- ture, that it is no small wonder that partisan republicans have been made uncomfortable by 1t. The galled fades have winced and there has arisen a mighty whin- nying-Yuma Sun.
 No one in the United States is scared by the phrase making Of Henry Watterson, Mir. IL. J.. Bryan ct id omne genus. Every one at all familiar with affairs in Mexico recognizes that there are many features in the administra- tion of affairs in the great repub- lie to the south which could be we'll emulated by the American government. Life and property are much more safe and secure there than in the United States, while train robbers and highway robbery are unknown. The gov ernment is progressive and lntelll- gent and admirably adapted to the wants and needs of the Mexican people. The laws governing the investment of foreign capital are far more liberal than in the United States, and those desiring to in- vest in the country are not sub iected to the restrictions and pro hibitions put upon similar invest ments in the territories by the congress of the United States. Public education Is fostered and encouraged, and a far larger DOT tion of the revenues of the various states is devoted to the support of public schools than in the United States. With the advance of edu- cation there Is steady advance in the condition of the people. The power exercised by the federal gov ernment is along lines of develop ment and progress. There Is nothing in the condition of Mex ico to be used as a hogy to frighten timid "anti-imperialists" in the United States.
The oasis., 1902-05-03

THE threatened glut in gold of which so much has been lately said, don't seem to have raised the price of silver to any perceptible degree.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
CONVICTED AN INNOCENT MAN


Denver, COL, Aug. Son his death
bed William Thompson, of Villas,
Baca county, has confessed that he
killed his son, Benjamin, aged 10, and
that Zeb Nicholson, who was con-
victed of having murdered the boy
and is serving a sentence Of ten to 20
years in the penitentiary, is entirely
innocent. A petition for Nicholson's
pardon was filed with the state board
Of pardons yesterday. From docu-
ments accompanying the petition it
appears that Nicholson got into q
fight on the range in February, 1901,
and that while they were engaged
in hand-to-hand struggle gun in
Thompsoh's hands was discharged
Nicholson was accused of murder and
his conviction, it is said, was secured
on perjured testimony. 1t is alleged
that Thompson wanted to put Mich
olson out of the way because he had
knowledge Of two murders said to
have been committed by Thompson
in Kansas. Thompson has already
served about a year of his term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
An Old Bachelor Found Murdered.

Devils Lake, N. D., Aug. 5.-The
body Of Nick Natchtsheim, an old
bachelor who lived alone, was found
h the cellar Of his cottage late Sun
AAy night. His head was severed
from his shoulders and there was .
ballet hole in its crown. As the
body was in q bad state Of decompo-
eftion 1t is evident the crime was
committed several days ago and the
absence OF bloodstains shows the
man was killed outside and his body
placed in the cellar. The tragedy Is
shrouded in mystery and the only
motive apparent is robbery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
A Mob Gives a Farmer a whipping

Greensboro, Ky, Aug. 5.-William
Dodwell, farmer living near yell
vington, in this county, was taken
from his home at midnight Sunday
night, bound to tree and beaten
with blacksnake whip until he was
almost unconscious from loss Of
blood. Over rs lashes were admins
tered. The bark was worn from the
tree where the ropes which bound the
unfortunate man touched it, and the
ship left marks on the tree. bod
well's wife and daughter attempted
20 go to his rescue, but were pre-
vented by the mob. The cause for
the whipping Is not known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Attempt to Destroy an Opera House.

Salt Lake City, Aug. "a special
to the Tribune from Ritchfield, Utah,
says that an attempt was made Sun
day night to destroy the Christensen
opera house in that city with dyna-
mite. Peter Christensen, owner OF
the building, happened to enter tho
theater late in the evening and no.
ticed the odor Of coal oil, and hasty
search resulted in the finding Of
burning fuse leading to key of giant
powder in the midst Of large pile
of oil-soaked papers. The theater
is situated in the center of the prin-
cipal business block and the discov-
cry of the burning fuse averted a
disastrous fire. There is strong talk
of lynching if the would-be incendiary
Is caught.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
THE VATICAN AND FRANCE.


Rome, Aug. 5.-The vatican re-
CARDS the present situation in
France, arising from the closing
of unauthorized congregational
schools, as most grave, as it is now
believed to be the intention of NJ.
Combs, the French premier, to de-
nounce the concordat. 1t is reported
that Cardinal Rampallo, papal secre-
tary of state, is still in favor Of tenn
porizing with France, fearing that the
hostile attitude of the vatican toward
that country would lead to graver
complications. Some of the cardi-
nails advocate an entire rupture with
France, thus anticipating that repub-
lie and prevent the passage there of
further anti-clerical laws.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
AN ANGRY CROWD.
Mexican Laborers Make Threatening Dem.
enstrsti0ns Against Train Crew for
Accidentally killing = Boy.

Los Angeles, CAL, Aug. Sin the
yards Of the Southern Pacific shops
ct Los Angeles the life Of 14-year.
old Joseph Miranda was accidentally
crushed out by the wheels of car.
Acting on the impulse Of the moment
800 Mexican laborers made u rush
on the train crew, whose engine had
caused the accident, and with spades,
shovels and picks pursued them
across the river fats and ravines al
most to the east side police station,
where the trainmen fled for protec.
lion. A switch engine was called out
and with couple of box cars started
for the scene Of the accident with a
squad Of policemen and number Of
trainmen armed with shotguns, pick
handles and other weapons. On
reaching the stock yards 1t was found
that the mob had subsidized and there
Was no further demonstration,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
KANSAS CORN ASSURED.
Owing to the Good Start the Crop OBJ
tained the Hot Weather Is Not Like
" to Hurt 1t Much.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.-All heat
records for this year were broken
yesterday afternoon when the gov
eminent thermometer registered 100
degrees. Other thermometers regis
tered as much as 1903. A hot wind
was blowing all day, but corn was
not injured on account Of the good
start it obtained before the hot
weather set in. Reports of small
rains are received from the western
and northern portions of the state.
but the precipitation has kept down
TO the minimum. 1t is understood
that the corn is practically assured
now, even should the weather be I'M
favorable from this time on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
JAMES F. LEGATE DIES.
The Veteran Politician Of Kansas Suc-
cumbs to Paralysis In His Seventy
Fourth Year,

Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 5.-James
+. Legate, a veteran politician OF
Kansas, died at his home here last
night Of paralysis. He was "A years
Of age. Mr.. Legate was born in
Leominster, Mass, in 1928 and
studied law In that city in the Of
fee Of Ben Butler. He was promi-
nent in the early days Of Kansas,
coming here in 1854. He was ap-
pointed governor of Washington ter
ritory in 1872 by President Grant,
but owing to the political collapse
of Senator Pomeroy was never con-
Armed. In the early days he was SUI
perintendent of the mail service in
Nebraska, New Mexico, Colorado and
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
SITUATION IN CUBA.
Discouraging Reports About the
Young Republics Finances.
ANNEXATION LIKELY IN NEAR FUTURE
Some of the Most Important Reforms In.
augurated BY the United States In the
Island Being Onset for Want
of Funds.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The persist
emit and discouraging reports that
reach Washington concerning finan-
cial and business conditions in Cuba
are tending to strengthen the feel
ing referred to in dispatches imme-
diately after the return of Gen. Wood
that the new republic cannot long
be maintained md the people of the
island will seek annexation within
a year. Official figures received show
that the customs receipts of Ha-
vana, which amounted to an average
of more than $4,000 a day during
the American occupation, have
dropped to less than $4,000 day,
and have occasionally been as low as
$4,000.
The reduction of the revenues has
compelled the Cuban government to
curtail its expenditures. In doing
that it is otfsetting some of the most
important reforms inaugurated by
the United States while in control.
1t is neglecting the sanitary meas
ures inaugurated by Gen. Wood in
Havana and Santiago. Already there
has been fear Of an outbreak of vel
low fever in those cities. Should such
danger appear it would be incum.
bent on this government to inquire
why the sanitary measures had been
abandoned after the Cuban consti-
tutional convention had adopted the
Platt amendment. That amendment
provided that Cuba should execute
plans to be mutually agreed on for
the sanitation of the island to pre-
vent the recurrence of epidemics and
infectious diseases. Without any de-
sire to embarrass the Cuban govern
ment, the United States government
must insist on the continuance OF
these plans Of sanitation as means
Of protecting the country from yell
low fever. The surgeon generals OF
the army and navy are watching the
situation with concern. The whole
situation is said to be most embar-
RAISING to President Palma in this
experiment Of plotting Cuba as an in
dependent government with expen-
sive governmental machinery and q
reduced income. The whole Cuban
people may be driven to seek annex
alton before congress meets in De-
cember, unless relief comes from
some quarter.
The state department has received
a cablegram from Minister Squires
that the house has passed a bill au-
thorizing a loan of $35,OOO,OOO. I'm.
der the Platt amendment the United
States is bound to take cognizance
Of every action Of the Cuban govern
ment relating to loans.
The Cuban senate has also ap.
proved in part the raising of loan
Of 100000 for the benefit of the
sugar cane growers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 5.-A Fort
Benton, Mont, special TO the Dis
patch says: Saturday night, in .
quarrel over a card game, John
Allen, a sheepherder, shot and prob
sbly fatally wounded John Reavis in
the Office of the Overland hotel at
this place. Before Reavis fell he
Knocked Allen down, took his gun
sway from him and beat his head TO
. Jelly with the butt Of 1t. Aliens
slull is crushed in and 1t is likely
that he will also die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

Helena, Mont, Aug. 5.-An earth
quake visited Missoula county Sun
day evening, causing slight damage.
II lasted about two seconds, the Vi.
bration being. quick. and short.
Ray Posley, ased 70, ana ueorse
Level, aged Is, were drowned in the
Kaw river at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
More Ip,unetions Ovsr July Oats.

Chicago, Aug. 5.--Judge Chetlain
yesterday issued 20 more iniunctions
~ q result Of the legal battle that is
being waged over the recent corner
= July oats. AT the request Of
Waite, Thorburn a Co., the complain
!. ants in the former injunction suits,
,, - bills were issued against the Bank
~ Montreal, restraining its officers
usom paying over margins to as many
Aoard Of trade Arms to whom the
ssnplainants had made short sales
- July oats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
The BEEF COMBINE.
The Defendants File Demurrers to
the Governments Suit.
STOCKMEy WATCHING The PACKERS.


Chicago, Aug. 5.-The government
suit against the alleged beef trust
was sent a step forward here yester'
day by the filing in the United States
court Of demurrers OF the defend
ants, both as individuals and as cor
porations. The demurrers set up al
considerable length that the com.
plant on which an injunction IL
asked is insufficient. It Is maintained
that the suit is multifarious and, II
allowed to stand, would tend to- con-
gest the business Of the court. In
specific terms, the demurrers assert,
that $50 much Of the bill OF COM
plant as asks a discovery" Of the
several interests Of the defendants
and their business methods, has not
stated such o case as would entitle
the complainant to the relief prayed
for" The effect Of the filing OF the
demurrers Is technically to admit all
the allegations charged in the bill Of
complaint. The argument advanced
in support Of the packers position
Is that, admitting the truth of the
charge, no sufficient ground has been
shown for the issuance of the petit
ton In the writ. The instrument was
signed by John W. Miller, counsel
for all the packers.
II the demurrers are sustained by
the court the original complaint may
be amended, and if overruled, the de-
PENDANTS have the privilege Of an
swering. It Is not expected that any
further steps will be taken in the
case by either side until about Octo.
Der /, when the federal judges re-
turn from their vacations.
stockmen Watching the Big Packers.
Denver, COL, Aug. 5.-John W.
Springer, president Of the National
Live Stock Association Of the United
States, in answer to q question con-
corning the formation Of q beef COM
bine, answered.:
"Our great organization is watch
ing every move Of the big packers,
fully realizing the ruin which would
ensue If the contemplated combine
Is effected. The packers have indi-
Mdually denied any intention OF COM
bining into a merger Of packing in
terests. If they are attempting to
deceive the stockmen and the public,
they will incur the opposition of
every live stock producer in the
union. Such combine would be
more disastrous than any other
which could be formed, for then one
man would arbitrarily fix the price
to the consumer of meats. 1t would
be against public policy and result
in the greatest commercial warfare
ever waged in this continent, and in
the end the packers combine would
go to the wall. If the packers are
wise, as | give them credit for, they
will let well enough alone. If they
deceive us as to their intentions, then
| give notice now that it will be a
fight of every producer of live stock,
aided by the consumers of this coun-
try, against the most uncalled for
combine or trust ever organized.
Let the packing interests beware
they may as well understandable
limit has been reached in their grasp
ing strenuosity."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Panic-strieken,
500 guests at the Sir William hotel,
70 Randolph street, raced through
the Railways and down stairways
last night seeking escape from fire
which resulted in serious injury to
four persons. The fire, which was
caused by escaping gas, was extin-
guished without serious loss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
The MINERS STRIKE
Funeral Of Joseph Bsddsll Passes
Off Quietly at Shenandoah.
no RESUMPTION YET BY OPERATORS
Strikers Watching Galleries Very Closely
and Also Men Who Go In and Out Of
the Works-Strikers Asking for
Aid at Sham0kin.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 5.-While
the situation in this region is calm,
the troops encamped here showed
more activity yesterday than they
have on any day since they were Or
dered to Shenandoah. The greater
part of this vigilance was due to the
fact that the funeral Of Joseph Bed
dali, who died as a result Of injuries
received in Wednesday nights riot,
took place yesterday. Beddall was
a brother Of Deputy Sheriff Thomas
Beddall, who was one Of the prin-
cipal figures in the fight, and .
nephew Of Sheriff S. Il. Beddall.
These men attended the funeral, and
in consequence there were many ru-
mors afoat that they would be at
tackled. These stories reached bri-
gade headquarters and Gen. Goblin de-
cided to take every precaution pos
sible to prevent any untoward incl
dents while the funeral was being
held, without too great display of
military force. A platoon of the
governors troop was stationed on
one of the towns principal streets
near headquarters and one battalion
of infantry Of the Twelfth regi-
ment was held in readiness in camp
to march on short notice. Provost
Marshal Farquhar also kept watch
full eye on matters with detail of
men. Nothing occurred to disturb
the funeral and after it was over the
platoon Of cavalry was withdrawn
from the town.
Rumors Of resumption Of work in
this territory are still in circulation,
but there is nothing to indicate that
these reports have any foundation
whatever.
No Resumption Yet by Operators.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 5.--Yester-
day having passed without resump-
ton of mining in the strike region,
there was rejoicing at President
MitchelPs headquarters. There was
some fears that work might be start
ed at the Woodward colliery of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
company, near Plymouth, yesterday,
and a large number of strikers and
their sympathizers were stationed
in the vicinity, but when it.-became
known for certainty that the mine
would not resume the strikers re-
turned to their homes.
At the Offices of the coal companies
the only information that would be
given out was that when the opera
tors got ready to resume work they
would do so, but more than that he
would not say. The strikers are
watching the collieries very closely,
and also the movements of all men
who 90 in and out of the works.
Strikers Asking for Aid.
Shamoldn, Pa, Aug. 5.-The head
quarters of the Ninth district United
Mine Workers were visited yester-
day by hundreds of men asking for
aid. They were accompanied by
wives and children. Orders on stores
for provisions were issued only to
strikers in good standing in the
United order. A number of appli-
cants who have worked in the mines
for years tried to obtain aid, but
were refused, whereupon they threat
ened to 60 to work as non-union
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

NANNY said Pickaninny Jim, IFS
Ewinter be one er desc hypnotizers."
"Whut's demy"
"You look somebody In de eye an
he des nach'ly goes ter Sleep"
swell, don't you 90 was'ln' you'll
time. Dah's sleepfulness nun in dis
here worr an she paused sudden
", and after a moment Of thought add
Cd: Jimmy. does youh imagine you
could do dat to q chickln' Y'-washing-
ton Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Tho Pension Roll Steadily Growing.

Washington, Aug. 5.--Commissioner
Of Pensions Ware yesterday said that
legislation enacted by the last ses-
sion of congress will result in at
least 10000 new pensioners. The
number of pensioners on July OF
this year was 999,446. This shows q
steady growth Of the roll for num-
Der of years. Commissioner Ware
said yesterday that this growth was
accounted for by the constant new
pension legislation by congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.-Congress-
man W. A, Calderhead, Of the Fifth
Kansas district, has announced that
he will be candidate to succeed
W. A. Harris for the United States
senate. Mr.. Calderhead is repub-
lican, living at Marysville. There are
three other announced candidates
Congressman Long, Congressman
Curtis and Gov. Stanley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-08-07
Gov. s.vss. Appoints New Police Board.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 5.-Gov. Savage
late yesterday afternoon appointed
new police board for the city OF
Omaha. The appointments are made
under recent ruling Of the supreme
court, declaring that the appointive
power Is vested in the governor.
Those appointed are: William j.
Broatch and Joseph W. Thomas, re.
publicans, and Carl c. Wright and L.
W. SPARTAN. democrats. All are req