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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
The President Urges Action on the Sub
ject and a Meeting Of Recalci-
trants Is Held.

Washington, June 3. Senator's
Proctor, Nelson, Gamble and Kit
fridge called at the white house yes.
terday afternoon, on invitation, and
had conference with the president
in regard to pending legislation.
The subjects discussed were the Gu
Uan Ieglsnuon at this session. The
object of the conference was to urge
upon the senators the necessity for
unanimity of action and the real me-
cessity for legislation on these SUBJ
jects at this session.
One result of the conferences that
have been held at the white house
was meeting in the committee room
Of Senator Elkins, where those SEN
ators who are opposed to granting
concessions to Cuba, or who oppose
the straight reduction plan of the
majority, assembled to consider diff
ferent propositions. These are for
a fiat appropriation to the Cuban
treasury, or a rebate on duties col
lected upon Cuban imports to be paid
into the Cuban treasury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
This Is Kickers' Week.

lfye have kicks to kick, prepare to
kick them now. This refers to kicks
on your assessment. The county
commissioners are in session as q
board Of equalization, to 60 over the
reports Of the various precincts and
change them about so the rate Of tax
alton will be about the same. 1t will
take several days to 60 over the re-
turns and discover il some assessors
are higher than others, but when it
is done the commissioners will lump
the total property found, estimate the
amount Of revenue needed and e:-
tablish thu rate Of taxation. II your
valuation was too high or too low,
now is the time to register your
kick, or forever hold your peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
Rev. John Ehrsam Dead.

Rev. John Ehrsam, father OF j. b.
Ehrsam Of Enterprise, and a minister
OF the West German conference Of the
NJ. Z. church, died at the home Of
his sister, Mrs. Buechel, at Wichita,
Kas., on the 3Oth Of May, 1902, and
was buried at Clay Center, Kas., on
the 3lst
Rev. Ehrsam was admitted into
the conference In 1876 and his first
appointment was Junction City, Kas.
He labored successfully at Lawrence,
Eudora, Oregon, Mo-, and Enterprise,
Kas., at the latter place for five
years. His health failing, he moved
to Clay Center to rest, but his condi.
ton grew worse from year to year.
The death Of bis loving wife q num-
Der Of years ago was a severe blow to
the aging and feeble man, and de.
spite the good care be received at his
daughters home he grew weaker
from day to day. Death and sickness
entering bis daughters home be was
taken to his sisters about two years
ago, where be was kindly cared for,
but death came at last and ended bis
long and severe suferings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

Ottawa, Ont, June 2.-The peace
news from South Africa was greeted
here by demonstrations Of joy. The
bell in the city hall was rung for ten
minutes. The mayor has arranged
for q demonstration to-day to cele-
brate the ending Of the war. Flags
will be hoisted on public and pri.
yste buildings; a royal salute will be
fred at noon and the school children
will be given a half holiday. At
night there will be display Of fire.
wsrks and . military parade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

schalk-Berger and Mr.. Steyn in
formed Lord Kitchener that the
burghers assembled at Vereeniging
had empowered a commission to ne
gotiate peace terms, subject to rati-
flcation at Vereeniging. Lord Mil
ner, Lord Kitchener and the Boer
commission met May 10. The latter
offered 70 surrender the indepcnd-
encs OF the republics as regards for
eign relations; to surrender part of
their territory and retain self-gov-
ernment under British supervision.
These proposals were forthwith re-
jectcd. The same day Lord Miner,
Gen. SHUTS and Judge Hertzog drew
up a form Of agreement to be sub
mitted to the conference at vereenig-
ing for yea and no vote. This was
very similar to the final agreement,
and, with few alterations. was ap-
proved by Mr.. Chamberlain, who, in
giving notice Of his approval, told
Lord Miner he must inform the
Beers that unless it was accepted
within fixed limit of time the con-
ference would be considered ended
and his majesty's government would
not be bound in any way by the pres
ent declarations. The Beers asked
to be allowed until Saturday night
to give an answer and the result was
seen In the termination OF the war.
The terms Of peace are as follows:
The burgher forces lay down their
arms and hand over all their rifles,
guns and munitions of war in their
possession or under their control.
All prisoners are to be brought
back as soon as possible to South
Africa, without loss of liberty or
property.
Dutch Is to be taught in the
schools, II desired by the parents,
and used in the courts, il necessary.
No action to be taken against pris-
oners except where they are guilty
OF breaches OF the rules OF war.
Rifles are allowed for protection.
Military occupation Is to be with
drawn as soon as possible and self
government substituted.
There is to be no tax on the Trans
vaal to pay the cost Of the war.
The sum Of G3,O00,OoO sterling is to
be provided for restocking the Beers
farms.
Rebels are liable to trial, according
to the law Of the colony TO which
they belong. The rank and file will
be disfranchsed for life. The Dutch
penalty will not be inflicted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
JUNCTION CITY OBJECTS.
Don't Like to Pay tho Smallpox Pa.
tient Bill.

Junction City has sent back the
bill Of 800 Tor care Of the smallpox
patient that came here from that
town. The claim is made that this
county cannot have a bill against
Junction, but that the individual who
cared for the sick man might present
a bill. Junction admits that the
health officer saw the man and knew
he had smallpox, but says that while
the health officer went to hunt place
for him the man boarded the
train and came to Abilene. juno
tion says Abilene should have sent
him back-which would have been
fine thing to do with man broken
out with smallpox! The man himself
said policeman put him aboard the
train. The matter Is not ended yet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
B0ER PEACE TERMS.
The Announcement Made BY Mr..
Balfour In the Commons.
INPaSSIvENESS OF IRISH MEMBERS.
The Reference to Beers Acknowledging
King Edward ~ Their Sovereign Made
y AHit-ParIlamentary Paper Giving
the Correspondence.

London, June 3.-Not in years has
the house OF commons been SO
thronged with such q brilliant and
enthusiastic audience as when the
first lord of the treasury and govern
ment leader in the house, A. j. Bal
four, announced yesterday afternoon
the peace terms concluded with the
Beers. The reference to the Beers
acknowledging King Edward as their
sovereign made the hit of the day.
As the liberality of the terms grew
palmer the cheers on the government
side Of the house diminished, while
the opposition's satisfaction was pro-
portionately increased.
Through all this the Irish members
sat impassive, though earlier in the
afternoon they had startled the
house by demonstration which at
first was thought to be in honor OF
peace, but which, it was soon dis
covered, was caused by the reappear-
ance in the house Of William Red
mond, who has just returned from
the United States.
The tension was over and when
Mr.. Balfour's statement was con
cluded every one seemed glad of the
opportunity for hearty laugh,
caused by the government leaders
humorous quashing Of the suggestion
that the commons adjourn in honor
Of peace. Then the house, in which
even members could not find seats,
was emptied and diplomats, Indian
rajahs in gorgeous robes, peers and
peeresses and commoners and their
guests trooped into the lobby, where
general congratulations followed.
Various objections to the peace
terms were expressed, but they did
not appear to be very serious. The
Irish view point was that the gov
ernment has given up practically
everything and that the regulations
affecting the Cape rebels will be done
away with in consequence Of the
kings amnesty proclamation.
A parliamentary paper issued yes
terday evening gives the correspond
ence preceding the peace agreement.
From this it appears that Gen,
Schalk- Burger (acting president of
the TransvaaD Informed Lord Kitch-
ener, May l2, that he was prepared
to make peace proposals. A month
later the Beers delegates submitted
propositions. On April 13 the war
secretary, Mr.. Brodrick, refused to
entertain any proposition based on
the independence Of the republics.
Subsequently President Steyn, Of the
Orange Free State, and Gems. Schalk.
Berger and Botha declared that the
surrender Of independence must be
submitted to the burghers in the
field. The British government ex-
pressed surprise at this attitude, but
announced its willingness to accept
the Beers surrender on the same
terms that Lord Kitchener had pre-
viously offered Gen. Rotha and to
give facilities for . consultation Of
the Boer commands. On May II Gen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
Exercises at Topeka.

Topeka, Kan, May 3l.-Congress-
man Charles Curtis delivered the ad-
dress at the Decoration day exer-
cises here yesterday afternoon.
Congressman J. VI. Miller read Lin
coins Gettysburg grafton. A large
number Of people attended the exer-
cises. In the morning the soldiers
graves in all the cemeteries Of the
city were decorated with appropriate
ceremonies and flowers were scat
tered on the water in the Kansas
river in memory Of the sailor dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
Allen Will Catch It.

Geo. Allen, who is in Jail at lola on
charge Of bigamy, will 60 to the
penitentiary. The court called the
two women whom he had misused be-
fore him Thursday evening rhe
first Mrs. Allen, daughter Of S. S.
Walck Of this city, he gave divorce.
For the second Mrs. Allen he ex-
pressed sympathy. Allen will be
sentenced this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

Washington, June 3.-Secretary
Moody has been informed of the find
ings Of the court Of inquiry which
investigated the conduct Of the Off
GERS Of the Chicago who were in
,olved in the trouble at Venice some
weeks ago. This came in the shape
of cablegram from Admiral Crown
inshield at Castellamare, where the
European squadron is now lying. In
view Of the clemency extended by
the king Of Italy to the imprisoned
officers, it is not regarded as politic
now to publish any conclusions BY
the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

Parkyille, Mo-, June 3.-Harry
Young, the l3-year-old son Of George
Young, a grocer Of this place, was
drowned In the Missouri river yester-
day. With some other boys he was
playing on fsherman's boat to
which was attached several boxes Of
live fish floating in the water. While
attempting to pull one Of these out
of the water he lost his balance and
fell in. Efforts were made to rescue
him. but the water carried him away
and his bsdy has NOT rat hes. s>..A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
Car d Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lloyd wish
to express their thanks to the many
friends who assisted them in their
bereavement, the death Of their
daughter Lillian. She passed away
Saturday aged . months and was laid
to rest in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

Marshalltown, Ia, June BIN a
wreck Of eastbound train No. on
the Chicago & Northwestern railroad,
near Otis, ten persons were serious
~ injured, one Of whom, Capt. Cook,
of San Francisco, is not expected to
survive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
ABILENE, KANSAS THURSDAY MORNING. JUNE s. 1902
BOW NEWS WAS RECEIVED
The Boer Prisoners Intoxicated with Joy
Kruger and Others Disapp0inted-Re-
joicings In All British Colonies,

Hanllton, beTmuua, JUNE o'-1Ho
news of peace in South Africa was
communicated to the Boer prisoners
in the enclosure on Hawkins island
last night. The prisoners were
delighted and received the news with
great enthusiasm, shouting, singing
and hurrahing. Some Of them rushed
wildly about, embracing every Eng
lish soldier they met and said: eyes
terday we were foes, but to-day we
are friends" Drinks were served out
to the Beers on Hawkins island and
the rejoicing there continued until
late hour.
The Beers on fuckers island also
received the news with great joy.
When the fact of peace was communi-
Gated to them the prisoners went
fairly wild, shouting and singing the
folkslied and other hymns until one
o'clock in the morning. AT Reville
the band of the Warwick regiment
moved up to the Tucker island en-
closure and played "Auld Lang Syne,"
"Old Hundred" and "God Save the
King" and in all of these airs the,
prisoners joined most heartily. The
peace news was received by the Boer
prisoners on the other islands here
with similar manifestations Of joy.
Kruger and Others Disappointed.
Amsterdam, June 3.-Since the
news was received here that peace
had been concluded in South Africa
Mr.. Kruger has declined to receive
visitors or express an opinion on
the subject. The other Boer dele
gates here are disappointed at the
outcome and are not inclined to dis
cuss the matter. The Dutch news
papers declare that Great Britain
will gain nothing from this unjust
war" and that her difficulties In
South Africa are now beginning. The
papers generally express admiration
for the courage Of the Beers and re-
gret that the sacrifices have proved
to be in vain.
Reiolcinga in All British Colonies.
London, June 3.-While London
went temporarily mad in saturnalia
Of rejoicing over the news from
South Africa, the telegraphic nerve
system of the empire throbbed re-
sponsively. From Canada and Ja-
maica in the west and from India
and Australia in the east came mes
sages of congratulation and reports
of local rejoicings. Gibraltar, Malta,
Cairo, Bombay and Melbourne eath
in turn recorded the enthusiasm with
which the news of peace was re-
ceiyed.
A Day Of Thanksgiving Appointed,
Cape Town, June 3.-The announce
ment of peace was made public in
St. Georges cathedral here yester-
day morning and has been hailed
everywhere with the greatest relief.
The entire town has been decorated
with union lacks June Is has been
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
poARD OF EDUCATION HOLDS
ITS MEETING.
Most Of tho Old Teaching Force Il
Again Chosen Some Were Not Ap'
plicants Age Of Admission Il
Raised.

The board Of education met in reg
ulsr session Monday with full at
tendance.
Minutes we're approved and the
usual bills allowed.
Teachers and janitors were elected
as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

The American congress Of tuber-
culssis began Its third annual meet
ing at New York yesterday in joint
session with the Medico-Legal So
ciety.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
NEW TEACHERS.


Several Of the old teachers were
not applicants for reelection hence
several new names appear. Miss
Shane Of the high school is daughter
Of J. B. Shane, formerly Of Abilene,
but now Of Lawrence, and is q gradu.
ate Of the State University. In add.
ing a teacher to the high school it is
expected that music will be taught
in every room Of the city schools at
least one hour week, Miss Noble OF
the high school giving half Of her
time to this work.
Miss Ethel Giles graduates at the
State University this month. Miss
Alice Fiddock is a daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. }. A. Fiddock, Of this city,
recently Of Emporia, where she grad
uated at the State Normal. Miss
Bosley graduated at the State Normal
this year. Miss Humble, Miss
Woolverton and Miss Herr are Abb
lene high school graduates who have
had experience in the county schools.
The entire corps Of teachers is worthy
Of commentator and insures sue
cessful year.
The age Of admission to the schools
was raised from years to 6 years.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
A proposition was received from
the Library association regarding the
school boards assumption Of owner
ship Of books and property. The
association wishes the board to furnish
room, heat and light and $40 a month
toward librarians salary;also appoint
Z directors. Of whom 3 shall be named
by Library association, this board to
have absolute power in expending
money and buying books. The as
sociation has 500 books, furniture
and 81, 900 cash. The board referred
the matter to committee to report
at the July meeting.
1t was voted to refund two bonds
Of $500 each, coming due this year.
OTHER BUSINESS.
1t was agreed to begin at once ar
rsngements for another lecture course
to be held next winter.
The annual report Of Supt. Niesley
told Of a very prosperous year. 1t
showed: Enrolled S55; average at
tendance 79SS;per cent Of attendance
92.5; tardies 1872. The per cent Of at
tendance is the highest in the schools
history. No month has fallen below
81 per cent and the enrolment is 85
per cent OF the whole number en-.
rolled during the year. Seven pupils
were suspended during the year and
FIVE Of these reinstated. Supt. Mes
ley notes an increased interest on the
part Of the teachers and q healthiul
cooperation Of patrons with the teach.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
RejolcingA In All British Colonies.


Cape Town, June 3.--The announce
ment of peace was made public in
St. Georges cathedral here yester-
day morning and has been hailed
everywhere with the greatest relief.
The entire town has been decorated
with union Jacks June Is has been
appointed day Of Thanksgiving in
the churches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05
ABlLEDES CORPS OF new TEACHERS,
POPULATION FIGURES.
Dickinson countys Showing By
Townships and Cities.

The population Of the county is
2l.849 divided thus:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-05

Several Of the old teachers were
not applicants for reelection hence
several new names appear. Miss
Shane Of the high school is a daughter
Of J. B. Shane, formerly Of Abilene,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-17

confidence in their army and many
know what war is; and the Reaction
mas not been sluggish.
Ihat the army performed itq duties
wen, bore It's hardships uncomplalnlnR.
~ Is well known TO an who have kent
IN touch with II since the opening of the
Philippine instruction. In fact II has
done only the things which we expeot
OF IL and which we viii continue TO ex-
pect of American soldiers.
"The crying need Of the soldiers now
IN the Philippines Is quarters and moth
ing VIII add to the discipline. 10 The
efficiency Of officers and men serving I'm
that division more than the construc-
ton rapidly as possible OF commodious
quarters and barracks for our troops.
on sites which will afford ample room
for the proper instruction Of large bod
les Of men In drill and target practice"
Discussing the American troops and
the Flllpnos. Gen, Breckenridge says:
There has been a good deal Of dis
cussion I'm the public press and else
where concerning the treatment of the
native Filipinos by the American troops
ana some rather serious charges have
been brought against the army, which
charges have not been suhstantiated.
The conditions OF war In the Philip
piH's have been unusual, perhaps and
from reasons arising from the conduct
Of iro filiuinos themselves who, as the
authorities agree are sometimes eX-
tremoly cruel and treacherous. on the
conduct of the American army toward
them the exercise Of uNcvnmpled pa
thence Is claimed and the humanity Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-17
ARMOUR PLANT BURNED.
The One at Sioux City WAS Totally Destroyed
By Fire.
Lossis Seven Hundred thousand Dol
lars Immense Amount Of Beef
And Pork Was Lost


Sioux City. Ia. Nov. 16-Armour 4
Co.'S packing plant which occupied
four acres of the stockyards and was
valued at 100000, was totally des-
troyed early this morning by fire
which started on the second floor of the
fertilizer building, and Is thought by
Manager Lennon to have been due eth
or to spontaneous combustion or TO an
imperfect dryer. The loss is partly
covered by 1921 900 insurance. Five
hundred men are thrown out Of employ
ment by the fire.
Within an hour after the fire was
discovered by Waterman, six streams
of water were being thrown upon the
names. which were cutting the fertil-
izer building, 100 by so feet, and four
stories high, but the pressure was In
adequate. The floor and contents Of the
building burned like chaff, The roof
soon fel and the fire burst through in
to the beef-killlng house, At the same
time the cattle chute ignited and In five
minutes fell with a crash
once N the beef-killlng house the
flames began TO dance madly. From
this house to the oleomargarine build
ing was only a step, and when the oils
started to burn the fire presented most
spectacular appearance, The big beef
house, containing 500 carcases, next
caught fire and the whole plant, except
the hoghouse, was a lake Of fire. The
roar was terrible, The country for miles
around was lighted up. Suddenly there
was terrific defamation, followed
quickly by another, then another.
Twenty-four drums of 100 pounds OF
ammonia each exploded before the re-
serve supply In the ammonia clstern
was reached. That explosion almost
razed the entire plant. The flames were
blown through, the fire wall which sep
arated the hoghouse from the other
buildings. The h0siOuse contained $500
dressed hogs and 100000 pounds Of
pork products Steadily the FIRE crept
against the wind and through the office
building. Not scrap OF paper was
saved
When the last Of the ammonia
drums was going off, a burning chute
fell upon bunch of live hogs and their
squeals were added to the appalling
chorus.
After the fire got good Roadway In
the hoghouse, the shops. chicken pack
Ing plant, icehouses and ice runaways
and smaller department houses were
consumed in quick succession. The ter
rible roaring continued undated, the
high, brick walls crumbled and crashed
one by one, and the conflagration grad