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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
MISCELLANEOUS,

DESTRUCTIVE forest fires are reported
from Nova Scotia. A Mrs. Manning and
two children were burned to death, also
John Driscoll, at Halls Bay.
MRS. ANNA LEE, of Rochester. n. Y, has
been awarded $500 damages for the death
of her husband in the naphtha explosion in
that ci y last December.
THREE boys were drowned at Baltimore,
Nd, on the l4th, two of them while bath
ing.
THE tenants of the Irish estates of the
Countess OF Kingston have been granted
20 per cent reductions in rent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
TRAIN ROBBERS.

A Train on the NJ. X. & T. Attaeked-The
Robbers Kill Ben Tarver and Wound the
Mail Clerk and Train Boy.
MUsCoGEE, L T., June 1.-THE south
bound express on the Missouri Kansas &
Texas was robbed at Verdigris bridge,
eight miles north of here, at nine o'clock
last night There were seven robbers,
who only got eight dollars out Of the safe.
The robbers shot the mail clerk in the
arm. also the train boy. and one ball fired
iuto the smoker struck Ben Tarver in the
neck, causing instant death. Officers here
are loading their horses on the cars to go to
the scene OF the robbery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

CoMMANDANT HERIoT, proprietor of
POuUrier, of Paris, and warm advO-
cate of the Boulangerist cause, during
Il fit of temporary mental alteration
recently shot his young wife and then
shot himself. Both were in Il critical
condition. 1t is supposed that the mo-
tive for the act was jealousy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

The final session of the Millers' Ma
tional convention was held at Buffalo,
n. Y, on the 14th, when Milwaukee
was selected Us the place for the 1889
meeting, and c. II. Seybt was elected
president for the next term. A resolu-
ton looking toward the control of the
output of the country was adopted
without dissent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

THERE is reason TO believe that the
report crediting Secretary Whitney
with an intention of retiring from the
Cabinet at the close of the present
Presidential term is not altogether un-
founded. When asked about it re-
Gently the Secretary would neither af-
firm nor denv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

INDIAN COMMISSIONER ATKINS has
rendered his resignation. to take effect
at the pleasure of the President, and
has left Washington for his home at
Paris, Tenn, to enter upon an active
canvass for election to the United
States Senate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

ALIGHT. silicious earth is found in
France and Germany from which are
made bricks that will float in water.
Such bricks are mentioned by Pliny;
they were also made in Tuscany in the
eighteenth century.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
a Gladstone Gain.

LONDON, June 1.-THE election in the
Ayr borough yesterday to fill the vacancy
in the House of Commons caused by the
death of Mr.. Richard Campbell resulted in
the return of Captain Sinclair, Gladsto-
nian. by a majority of 63 Captain Sinclair
received 2,33l votes against 2,26S cast for
his opponent Mr.. Eveiya Ashley. Liberal
Unionist. At the previous elec ion Mr..
Campbell, who was Liberal -UniOnist, was
re urn~d by a majority of l,l7a The dis
trict thus shows a Gladstonian gain of
L l2S votes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

WILLIAM WINTHROP ALLEN. of Med
field. Mass, is now the oldest living
Ilumnus of Harvard. He was born
January 26, 1894, and was n member
of the class of 1917. of which Hon.
George Bancroft and Samuel E. Scwell,
the well-known lawyer of Boston, are
the only other surviving members.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
I'm a .Tuukef.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June I2-At $50 this
morning the members OF the International
Typographical Union boarded a special
train on the Missouri Pacific for Leav-
enworth, where the day was spent in mer-
ry-making with the Union printers OF
Leayenworth and the soldiers at the fort
The Soldiers Home was also visited, The
party returned in time to hold business
session in the evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
ADeep Water Convention Called.

FIT. WORTH, Tex, June 13.-The Board Of
Trade at a meeting last evening issued
formal letters TO trade organizations, munic-
ipalities and people If Texas, Colorado, Kan
sas and New Mexico, to send delegates to
an Interstate deep water convention to be
held here July 10, for the purpose Of me-
morialzing Congress und devising means
for the establishment Of deep water port
on the coast of Texas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

JAY GoTLD returned to New York on
fhc 18th by special train over the
Pennsylvania road. He stepped briskly
from the car in Jersey City and as he
walked rapidly down the platform he
seemed in his ordinary health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

Mr. GLADSTONE has issued mani
festo to the Ayr electors in the form OF
an open letter to Lord Harrington re-
calling the pledges made by the Liberal
Unionists and showing how in every
instance they had been violated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
THE proposed departure OF Comm

The proposed departure OF Commits
sioner Fink on European vacation is
looked upon in Wall street as of de-
cided Importance to railroad circles.
His departure, it was thought, would
be followed by an extensive cutting OF
rates. The strain between the New
York Central and the Pennsylvania
was likely to end in hostilities at any
,,nnrnnnt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

The court martial in the case of
Captain Thomas o. Selfridge, United
States navy, found that the evidence
submitted did not sustain the charge
of negligence. but the President has
disapproved the finding of the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

ACCORDING to the police census the
population of Baltimore, Md, num-
bers 416, 800. of whom 64,509 are col
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
CURRENT COMMENT.

THE Mullan tunnel on the Northern
Pacific has been repaired and trains
now run through.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
o,,.c,,on. to Knute NeIsou,

ST.. PAUL, MINI, June 13-AfIer twenty
four ballots the Republican convention TO
nominate a successor TO Hon. Knute Mel
son in the Fifth district yesterday adj
,ourned witholt reaching result
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21
Town Burned.

VERMILLIoN, I.l.. June 1.-THE business
part Of this town was destroyed by fire
early this morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-06-21

& Rio Grande Rai!r a Company. Route,
fr IN Pratt to Ell Paso, Tex, through Pratt,
B rber, Ccmanche, Clark, Meade and
Seward Countles; estimated length 60O
miles; capital, SG,0O1.0C0.
The other morning Frank Loveland.
eighteen years of age, was found dead in
his bed at Granville. He worked hard all
day on The day before and complained of
pain in his heart before going to bed.
MARVIN is to have a bank.
EDWARD DOoTZ recently attempted to
board a freighi train at Roscdale for the
purpose Of stealing a ride when he fell
under the wheels and had both his leg =,
crushed, causing his death two days later
He had been attending an inquest on the
bodies of two men who had been killed by
the cars at Kansas City the day before
while walking on the track with him.
MRS. L a. SEYMOUR, OF New York, has
brgun suit in the United States Circuit
Court against the county of Leavenworth
/ for - S166 interest due on bonds 10 the
amount of S360l0, issued by thai county in
1861 and made payable to the Leavenworth
& N ssouri Pacific Railway Company.
1HE city 'reasurer of Leavenworth
threatens TO resign because the Council re-
fused to prov de for an assistant
THE following new post-offices were lately
established in Kansas: Bison, Rush County,
Samuel Rothiveiler, postmaster; Fern,
Sherman County, Augustus L. Holbrook,
postmaster; White Water, Butler County,
Isaac 81. Neiman, postmaster.
SENATOR PLUMB has introduced bill In
the Senate authorizing the counties of
Platte and Clay, Mo-, and Wyandotte, Kan.,
TO construct free bridge across the MIS-
sour river at the most accessible point at
or near the mou OF the Kansas river.
j. E DAVIDSON, switchuan whose
family resides at Topeka, was recently
run over and killed by cars in the Missouri
Pacific yard at Kansas City, Mo.
A ROSTER Of all the ex-Ohio ULion sol.
diers living in Kansas Is soon TO be ISSUED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
RABY'S Skin and Scalp preserved ana oeauuneo
CUTiCURA INDICATED SOAP.
ppOB1B1y FATAL s1ABBING CASE.
A CHRISTMAS DINNER DISTURBED By QUAR-
PEI AMONG VISITORS TO THE SERVANTS

A CHRISTMAS DINNER DISTURBED BIZ QUAR-
REL AMONG VISITORS TO THE SERVANTS
While the family Of Louis D. Beusse, reured
merchant were dining last evening, at their home,
No 40 West Nineteenth-st., a probable murder TOOK
place In the basement. John Burke STABBED
Michael Moore, deckhand on FAN RIVER
steamer I'm the abdomen, inncung
a wound which is likely to cause his death John
Burke two weeks ago secretly married Annie Herr.
the cbambermald in Mr. Beusse's mousse
He called at the house yesterday afternoon
and was admitted by his wife He drank considerable
shortly after O'Clock Moore TO visit his cousi
Julia Keyes the waitress. Burke and Moore
went TO have christmas drink They remained
away about an hour, during which they had dis
pute.
According to Mary Burke, who was the COOK for
Mr. Beusse her brother returned with his face covered
with blood While she washing the blood on his
face Moore entered struggle took place between
Moore and Burke, during which the former received
his stab wound In trying 10 get the Knife away
from her brother. Mary received severe cut on the
hard The noise Of fall startled the diners
who rushed down stairs. They found
from a stab wound The wounded man was taken 10
condition, Burke, accompanied by his wife, ran
away and escaped Moore is tlrty-one years old and
was employed IN Doran's furniture house, In west
EOur hist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
EXCELLENT SINGING IN THE CHURCHES.
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS AND IMPRESSIVE
SERVICES.

The musical services in the churches were
on moro extensive scale than usual More
churches than ever before celebrated the day with
music in a more or less elaborate manner There
was a universal recognition Of the day in the way
of decorations too, although In less extensive
manner than last year. The best music for some
years was heard in the churches, and in some OF
the places Of worship the music was notable The
already efficient choirs were supplemented by new
voices and In some instances by whole orchestras,
and in others by several lnstrumentallsts Two new
masses were heard at two Of the Catholic churches
The decorations we're generally simple and yet
pleasing In some instances beautiful roses or other
lowers were placed on the affairs, but as a rule
the decorations confined TO festoons Of cedars and
laurels which were twiDed around the pillars and
shrubs which were placed in the windows or near
the doors.
The most important programmes and the lead
Ing numbers Of many other programmes have al
ready been printed in The Tribune These pro
grammcs were given printed, with a few unim
portant changes. But several Of the most striking
programmes should be again mentioned. There was
A large attendance at ST. Thomas's Church, where
an especially good musical service was given George
" warren. the director had Madame Marie Gramm,
Miss Emily Winant, Clinton Elder aud William Il.
Squire for quartet the assistance by chorus OF over
forty voices; william X, MacFarlane, the assistant
organst, and a harper and vi0linst There was an
carry CoHihluloh scINIOc VII" e"i"i'' Siu a. -
ibis programme was given Professional, Angels From
the Realms Of Glory" Warren, Venite plain song,
Eighth Gregorian tone: TIE Deum Laudamus, COM
posed for this choir by Richard Hoffman Bcnedctus
In fiat, Warren IntrOt Sing, o, Heaven Will
lam Jackson, with soprano solo. arranged by W. II.
Waiter; Kyre and Gloria Tbi, arranged from MOzart's
Twelfth Mass Adeste Iidees"; sermon ABSORPTION
Glory 10 God In the Highest Gloria from the
Twelfth Mass. Mozart ofertory, Hark the Hosts
| OF Heaven arc Singing" Charles GounOd, arranged
BY MI Warren for quartet, VIOLIN harp and organ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
KINrER At SAR4NAC LAKE,.

Sarapac Lake, y. Y, Dec. 23.-The winter season
has opened under tho most favorable circumstances
About fifteen inches of snow covers the ground on
the level and the sleighng and other sports are as
good as could be desired. A toboggan slide has Just
bssn completed from In front Of " Tho Anpersand'
TO the shore Of the lake making hno run on leo like
glass In the past insufficient accommodations az
this season Of tho year have deferred many who
wished to visit the Adirondac!s and look upon them
in their mantle OF white. and inhale this fine, dry,
cold bracng air and enjoy the sleighns, skat NJ,
snowshoelDg and tobogganing. But now one can find
every comfort that could DO wished for.
a Signal Service Station has been established here
ty the Government during the past month Tho
citizens have voted to appropriate $4,000 10 be
Used in building Town Hall for enterta .nments ana
business purposes Since the completion OF the
Chatcaugay Railroad the growth has been very last
and buildings arc being put up all over town.
Among the latest arr walls arc Dr. f. l.. Trndeau and
family, Mrs j. 4. Webb, IT, OF Madison. y. j.;
Mrs. T. Packard Miss Packard Of Spring
field, Mass; the Misses Folgcr, daugh
ters OF the late Secretary Iolger Mrs.
Russell smith, Miss smith, OF Cuba N Y; Charles
n. Church, OF Troy. N. Y; J. j. Gray AMI +. a..
Smith of Boston. Mass. Mrs. Eugene Flshel. Of
New-l ork; Lawrence Aspnwall, OF New-York; James
2. Mills, Hastings upon Hudson Mrs. 7. Harrison
Garrett and family, OF Baltimore, Nd John j. DullOs
y: George C. Cooper, the Misses Cooper William q.
Young W. O. owen, Mrs Mason. II. 5. Wilson. Mrs
A. L. poon, F.. A. Hoffman, IT,, George BANKS. f.
Weston a. j. Weston u. W. knevals. II. L. HOtchblss,
wife. Mrs. l. C. Tautor and family. all OF New-York
City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
CHINAMEN HAVING A GOOD TINE.
r1RYcRAcKERs AND MILD JOY IN MoTTsT


"AIIEE sAMEE LIKE MEXICAN MAN"
There WAC vague rumor ahoat early yesterday
morning that there were 10 be high festivities Ia inc
halls ~ m. MoDtezumas in Mottst The sallow-
skinned almond eyed sons Of the orient were out
in full force before the sun had popped INTO inc lar
row street Evidently something Of importance was
going Oh. What II was, was question: Inc sHce'
was alive with blue shirts, round crowned lelt ha's'
and a frightful ughtninglike streak of consonants.
crowd of interested, inqustive people gathereu ao
m. head Of the street carly bous 10 see what
Was co,nr TO be done The JOSS house was going TO
he moved from Chatham Square TO No. 10 Mottst',
some one said. Nc all the Cinnamon had determined
10 observe Christmas said another; while third de
clared in wise manner that Chinaman was a
Chlnaman, and why he CID Things no one hhe"' no'
even Chinaman himself
The cause of IN. stir and endless bubble was ex-
planned by Chlnaman in something like the follow
inc manner: Mclean have good time: China
man have good time. Alice samee to Chinaman; he
Ikco good time same like Mclean man. Mclean
man have Cllstmas, Chnaman have Clsimas'
When asked what Chinaman called having good
time he replied in the mixture of liquids and
consonants. "Chinamsn alice like Mclean. he IN
sisted. however that the ioss-house was not TO be
moved for some days. not until the middle Of Janu-
arv perhaps when the Chinese New Year began.
Then there would be a demonstration, heap big
times that would put tho Mclean Clistmas' to
shame
The reporter went into several houses in Mottst
10 see If any could give any definite informa-
lion about the josshouse or the Christmas celebra-
ton. There great deal of punk" on all sides,
sending out odors far into the street Tie shops
were doing business. every was dressed in ho
day attire but could explain why these feSvi-
ties were going "Chinaman alice samee like
Mclean man" they all said AS evening drew on
Of them brought out frecrackers and set them
popping. ~,
He takes dozen more punches OF them, strings
them together, hangs them up somewhere and then
watches the popping streak fash up the hne. He Is
apathetc through IL all When the last. cracker goes
OIL he turns away quietly and goes off, with as much
expression on his face the mummy-like features
of Chinaman wear Beyond the setting on OF
crackers and the endless chatter of the yellow
Inhabitants OF the New York Chinatown. there was no
other celebration. But there was no doubt that the
Chnaman alice samce Like Mclean man." was having
a good time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
MARBLEHEAD IN FLAMES.
HELP SUMMONED FROM NEIGHBoR1NG PLACES

TIE FIRE VISIBLE TWENTY MILES AWAY
Boston, Dec. 90, IL 40 a. ma conhagrauon Is
raging in Marbchead the larger part OF the town neihs
on fire. Help has been sent from Salem, Lynn ana
other nlaces but the firemen seem unable 10
check the flames. Salem reports that all
telephone wires to Marblehead are down. and that
nothing can be obtained from there by telephone.
The western Union Office at Marbehead Is burned
out and tho operator is endeavoring TO open cou'-
munlcatlon by establishing temporary once IN
field some distance outside the village. 1t has been
impossible as yet to obtain any details. Inc names
arc visible for twenty miles around
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
GENERAL HARRISONS HOLIDAY.
CHRISTMAS SPENT QUIETLY AT HOME WITH
HIS FAMILY.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT COLLECTING MATERIAL
FOR HIS INAUGURAL ADDREss-sENA-
TOR sPooNER's VISIT.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBUSE.l

TOR SpOONER = VISIT
my TELEGRAPH TO THE IkIBUSE.l
Jndianapolis Dec 25-Gencral Harrison's Christ
mas Day was spent in the quiet way he had
PLANNED for There were no pilgrims from out
of town to invade his holiday scclusion, and
only few personal friends came in the afternoon
70 exchange Christmas greetings. The family
dined alone and there were no callers
after dark The General, it is understood,
began to-day to collect his material
for the Inaugural Address, and he will be
kept busy on this and other pressing business
during the few days just now when he can count
on not being Interrupted After the holidays the
tide of political travellers will set this way again.
and there will be as many inevitable distractions
rs the last month or two have brought with them.
Tbis week one distinguished caller is expected,
Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin, who has arranged
70 be in indianapolis on Thursday. The Vir-
ginia delegation will come that day, too. perhaps
and the speculative gossips Of the New Denson
Hotel will find a new and fertile field for Cabinet
conjectures.
One casual remark said to have been made at
the New Dcnison this morning did revive for an
hour or two the tagging interest in politics Of
the Cabinet makers who gather there. The Rev.
Dr. Mcleod, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
a member, was credited with saying that in
his opinion Mr.. Blaine would not be member of
the next Cabinet The Rev. DR.. Mcleod has been
on friendly terms with General Harrison for some
time and was an active supporter of
the Republican ticket during the campaign lie
is not, however, one of the men who are known as
close to General Harrison and his appearance,
as rumor made it out, in the ranks OF the Cabinet
guessers created considerable comment IL was,
in fact the one incident TO relieve the general
dulness of the day
Nathaniel Pratt, who was formerly the United
States Consul in Rio Janeiro, and who is now in
terested in the sugar industry in Louisiana, is in
town, but has not yet called on General Harrison.
lie is an active Republican and talked good
deal today about the Southern question. The
South he thought looked to the Presidcnt-eect for
Il moderate and progressive policy Such
policy, he said, would win the confidence OF the
Southern people He favors educational meas
ures for the benefit of the Southern negroes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
THE REV. JOHN NJ. GRADY.

The Rev. John NJ Grady, one of the most accom-
plished theoog in the junior Catholic priesthood
died at IL O'Clock yesterday morning at the recory
OF ST. Ceca's Church, East One hundred and hfth-St
The cause of his death was pleuro pneumonia which
In its later stage developed into typhoid fever Father
Grady was born on March IL, 1851, and was the son
Of Michael Grady, of this city, and brother of ex-
Senator Thomas F.. Grady. He graduated at Manhat-
tan College in 1859. For the three succeeding
years he acted viceprincipal to Judge Duffy at
Grammar School 90, in Grecnwich-st. Then in 1873
he entered Troy Seminary student of theology,
being ordained to the priesthood on June 10, 1876
In July of that year. he appointed assistant pastor
of the Church Of the Annunciaton I'm this city, and re-
malned In that position until 1887 when, after eleven
years service, he transferred 10 the Church OF
our Lady Mary, at Porchester I'm charge of which he
remained UP 10 the time Of his death
The clergyman took active part In promot
ing the social and moral good of younger Catholics
throughout the city and State. He was president
of the Catholic Young Mems National Union, being
elected to that position by the New-York Convcn-
ton of the Union in May, 1887. and being reapponed
by tho Cincinnati Convention early in the present
year His Immediate predecessor in the office was
Bishop Keane of Richmond For four years Father
Grady was president of the Manhattan College Alumni
the New-York City Jurisdiction to the Grand Council
Of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. On
November 90 he came to New-York to preach the
anniversary for ST. Cecillas Church, and was
almost Immediately seized with the Illness which
epded his life lie funeral Will take place at st..
Patlfcks Cathedral, al - O'Clock on nday morning
The burial Will be at Calvary Cemetery