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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
Limiting the Mortgage Fever.


1t has long been a common Observa-
ton that the Kansas farmer was par=
ticularly prone to mortgage his property.
Real estate seems in the minds of many
settler worthless for anything except
for mortgaging, though the mortgage
is a crop that is seldom raised. The
extreme western part of the state where
land has been pre- empted has heen as
fertile locality for this draft on the
future as any Other, but a disclosure
just made seems likely to put a stop to
some of it,
1t has been common custom for the
pre-emptors to arrange for loans on
their claims prior to final proof to enc
able them to pay the government, and
in many cases to furnish them with the
bare necessities of life. Time has
passed rapidly, and with three years OF
drouth, or at least crop failures, it is
difficult to even raise the Semi-annual
payments of interest. THERE'S stipu-
lation in most mortgages of this CHAR
acter that failure to take up the inter
est coupons regularly is sufficient cause
for foreclosure. In this deplorable con-
dition many frontier claimholder finds
himself this fall.
John G. Hillyer, an unfortunate set
tier. in Stevens county found himself
in the distressing position described
above, and employed the famous Col,
Sam. Wood to defend him. He like
many others, had made the contract
for his loan and, indeed, had the papers
all drawn, before his final proof was
made. According to the ruling of sew
eral judges and the findings of the
courts the transaction was illegal, and
the note and mortgage both illegal, and
the case was so decided by Judge Bot
kin, of the district court of Stevens
county. The decision of the case has
been a revelation to the settlers of the
great southwest, and the attorneys
praises are loudly heralded. Col. Wood
and his assistants have been called on
and have engaged to defend over 200
settlers situated in like positions. If
the attorneys fail to win there is no
charge, but if the case is gained then
the settler pays 25 per cent of the mort
goce. or half his land.
1t is claimed, too, that most of the
mortgages are antedated from six
months to one year and this adds to the
tillegality. Some of the great loan
companies of the nation, all of which
are greatly interested in this disclosure,
profess to laugh at it, but jurists claim
that the decision will hold good. While
it may cause some loss to the mort
gagees it will prove blessing by limit
ing the ability of the settlers to draw
on their future earnings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
british Grain Trade.

LONDON, Oct. 16. The Mark Lane Ex-
press in its weekly review of the British
grain trade says: English wheat is
placed on sale freely though prices are
unsatisfactory. The inquiry is improving
and it is generally expected that prices
will recover from Is to IS during 1889
Foreign wheat is firm and the supply is
small. California is Cd dearer. Amer
leans must be disappointed at the lack of
European inquiry for new red, buyers
preferrinZ Ru ,sian Of which 200, 900 quar-
ters is being shipped weekly and is read
lily absorbed. The demand for -four is
freshening. Qlotati rus are unalter cd,
though Am 'rican and English grades are
in sellers favor. Barley has advanced.
Corn on the small exchanges is firmer,
but the big markets are over full and
weakN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
THE MARITIME CONFERENCE.
Objects of the International Gathering at
Washington.

Objects of the International Gathering at
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct I6-DaIegates 10 the
international nj Iri,iIn confer ence which
opens here tod ~ have arrived !. The
gathering embraces about fifty members,
representing twenty-thrse of the more
important maritime nations that furnish,
serhaps 80 per cent. of the tonnage of the
world In fact no maritime country of
any importance is without representa-
tion, except Portugal. The conference
expires by limitation on the 31St of Jauu-
airy, next and even then 1t is doubtful if
the members will have finished the work
laid out for them
The chief object of the conferences is to
secure agreement upon an improved code
ofmarine signals with q view to increase
safety of navigation The subjects to be
discussed fall un Ter the following heads:
Marine signals to indicate the course of
vessels in foy, mist, snow. and at night
together With rules of the road to prevent
collisions; regulation to determine sea-
worthiness of vessels; the proper load
line of vessels; the proper marking line
of vessels; the saving of life and property
from shipwreck; tests of the efficiency Of
officers and seamsn; the laying out OF
lanes for steamers in frequ snted waters;
night signals for communicating informa-
ton; warnings of approaching storms;
reporting and destroying abandoned YES
se.s; notices Of danger from rocks and
changes of lights, buoys etc; the devils
ing Of uniform system Of buoys and the
establishment of a maritime commission.
The function would be to gather and diff
fuse information of value to navigation.
Foremost among the subjects TO be
brought forward is the adoption of new
and more exact means to show in a fog
what direc ion q vessel is moving.
A number of American naval officers
have conducted experiments on this SUBJ
ject and their reports will be of great
value to the congress. The lights now
used by sailing vessels are declared
by naval experts to be practically
worthless for The prevention of COL
lisiens, Eavy officers here take great
interest in the coming conference
about the Importance of which
they say there can be no question. Herr
Schviking. a noted authority on maritime
law, will be the leading German delegate
at the conference. He has been instructed
to ask the congress to extend its pro-
gramme beyond the technical questions
and consider International maritime laws
of Importance 10 principles relating to the
settlement of disputes about the RehFing
sea fisheries. Owing to the present limits
of the programme Herr Schviking will
propsse subsC quent special conference
on excluded questions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
NEWS NOTES

Ex-Governor E. A Perry, Of Florida,
died recently in Texas
The Brotherhood of Railroad Braksmsn
Il in session at St Paul, MINI.
The American Forestry Congress met In
convention at Philadelphia on the 18th.
Congressman Newton A Nutting died
at his home in Oswego, n. Y, on thu 18th.
Indianapolis and Cleveland have de.
elarsd in favor of Chicago for the World's
Fair.
General Hartranft's health was some
what improved on the 18th but he was
still very low.
Sir Daniel Gooch. the noted British civil
engineer, died in London recently aged
ssventy-four
The new British Minister, accompanied
by Lady Pauncefote, arrived at Washing.
ton on the 18th
The condition Of the King of Portugal 10
officially declared critical, his whole body
being paralyzsd
b 8 Wicker has resigned the position
OF general traffic manager Of the Chicago
g. Northwestern railroad.
By the upsetting Of the schooner Laura
In the East river, of New York the other
morning. three of the crew were drowned
The Farmers Alliance of Georgia has
decided to build a huge warehouse at At.
lanta to handle the products Of the farmers
Of the State.
The President has signiied his intention
10 be present at the laying Of the corner
stone Of the new Catholic University -
Brooks Station, Md.
The Republican caucus at Pierre, 8. D.,
selected Frank Pettigrew, of Sioux Falls,
and Judge G. c. Moody. of Deadwood, for
United States Senator'S
Edward Bennett employed In the pow.
der mills at Schaghticoke, N. Y, was
killed by an explosion the other day. He
was the only man in the building.
The Commissioner OF Patents has decid-
ed that abandoned applications for pat
ents are not public property and can not
be examined by patent attorneys
Leasing, Solomon & Rosenthal Q large
dry goods firm of WGcI Texas, have as
signed. Notes and accounts to the
amount of $3.50 900 have been turned over
to trustee.
The United States Government officers
have seized the distillery of Frsiburg &
Werkum, at Lynchburg. O., on a charge
ofdefrauding the United States by equal
iEing shortages in packages before che
gauger measured the content&
1t is understood that the Iowa Indians
are willing to take their lands in severalty.
The Indian Commission will shortly visit
the Kickapoos and the Sac and Fox, Other
tribes in the Indian Territory, to induce
them to accede to the terms Of the act
Sir William MacGregor, Administrator
Of New Guinea, with q party of twenty.
two men, was attacked by natives on the
island of Demarara. The natives were
repulsed, leaving eleven killed and
wounded. Several Of the whites were
wounded.
The first general assembly of Demo-
cratic societies Of Pennsylvania met In
the Thalia Theater, Philadelphia, on the
night of the Is b. A letter commenting
the object Of the meeting from ex-P resi-
dent Cleveland was received with vocifer-
Gus cheering
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
CRISP AND THE POPE,
The italian Prime Minister Delivers I
important Speech.

The italian Prime Minister Delivers an
Important Speech.
RoMF, Oct ia banquet was given to
Prime Minister Crispi at Palermo last
night Sigpor Crispi delivered an address.
He touched upon the reforms necessary in
the educational system and promised
measures for the education of the poor.
Crispi declared that it was necessary to
combat all persons high or low who were
seeking to undermine the political ediflce
Of Italy, The temporal power of the Pope,
although it had existed for centuries.
had been only a transition period.
Rome existed before it and would
continue to exist without it Complaints
or threats, either from home or
abroad, would have no effect After as
sorting that the Pope possessed perfect
religious liberty and was only restricted,
and less harshly than in other Catholic
states, from encroaching upon the sphere
of National right which is the right of
reason, Signor Crispi exclaimedl LET
the Church, now free, endeavoF to brighten
Pronetheus with The thunderbolts of
Heaven. Our task is to fight in the cause
of EeaS AM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
Santa Fe Rumors,

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 16.-The rumor is
current hat Auditor H. C. Clements, Of
the Santa Fe, is to be succeeded by c. s..
Sutton, at present auditor of the Chicago
extension of the system Sutton was
in Topeka, and was shown some
of the interior workings of Clements
Office There are about 200 employees in
the auditors department and they are on
the anxious seat Clements said last
evening that he had received no notifica-
ton of his retirement. 1t is also rumored
that the Chicago line will be consolidated
with the main system and b. operated
under one mana cement, the general offices
to be in Topeka. Tue general office build
ing is being refitted in fine style, and yes
terday the contract was let for lighting it
with electricity. The building will be fit
for occupancy soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
Nehraska.s New ConI Rates.

LINCOLN, Neb, Oct. 16 The final order
was made by the State Board of Trans
portation yesterday in the coal rate ques-
ton which reduces the rates from 40 to 90
per cent; gives 80 cents per ton arbitrary
for initial and terminal charges and adds
cent per mile for the first fifty miles; 8
mills per ton per mile for the second fifty
miles; mills per ton per mile for the Sec
ond hundred miles; 5 mills per ton per
mile for the third hundred miles. and
mills per ton per mile for distance over
300 miles. The several roads are required
to adopt this schedule within thirty days
of the receipt of the order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

LESS than three weeks are left be-
fore election. There will be but two
tickets in the field, the republican and
democratic. With two exceptions, the
treasurer and the commissioner, no
effort is being made to elect the men on
the latter aid even in those instances
the attempt is CHASTITY performance.
Everything points to a success similar
to that of last year when the republican
ticket from top to bottom was elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
The Montana Crisis.

HELENA. Mont, Oct 16 There has been
no new developments III the Silver Bow
contest to-day, save that instead of the
Republicans getting in their entire legis-
lative delegation, they only get in
six members. but that number is
sufficient to overcome the DEM
ocratic majority which showed
on the face of The returns. The general
opinion among lawyers is that the Silver
Bow canvassers had no authority to go
back of the returns and that the court
will decide in favor of the counting of the
ballots as returned by the judges of cleo
ton. The Democrats are very outspoken
in denouncing the action of the canvas
sarS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
DIR. O'ReiIIy Denies REPORTS.

NEW YORK, Oct 6-Dr. O'Reilly has
arrived here and will sail on the Teutonic
with Colonel Atkinson and the latter's
two sons. He denied the report that he
was going to Europe in response 10 a
cablegSam from London and added that
not only had he his Bishops permission
but all of his friends in Detroit were
made aware of his trip He would take
the ocean voyage, he said, for much need
ed rest and for his health aud would be
absent about six weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
More Norwegian Mormons.

WASHINGTON, Oc- 16 Consul Gade of
Christiana, Norway, reports to the State
Department that there is likely to be an
increased emigration Of Mormons from
Norway to the United States during the
coming year. The Mormons have nine
stations and large number OF workers in
Norway, and since 1852 have sent 5000
NorWepians to Utah.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
laid Across the Track.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Oct 16-J. B. Nc
Daniel printer by trade, suicided near
this city yesterday morning. He was
walking along the Gulf railroad, and, see
ing train approaching, threw himself
across the track, and his head was severed
from his body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
Banker st. Johns Views.

NEW YORK, Oct 16.-President W. ?. st.
John. of the Mercantile National Bank,
has addressed to Secretary Window let
ter incorporating the views expressed in
the writer's address before recent bank
er's convention at Kansas City, in favor
of doubling the coinage of silver, and re-
firing an amount of United States legal
tender notes equal to the extra coinage OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

AMOS J. CUMMINGS is prominently
mentioned as a successor for S. S. Cox.
Mr.. Cummings is newspaper man OF
marked ability and has done much
work for the leading journals of the
country
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
became a Democrat.

BosToS, Oct is -President Eliot Of Har-
ward is now full q dyed Democrat. Last
week at the Bay State Club dinner he
stood up with such solid Democrats as
General Collins, ex-Mayor O'Brieu, WILL
lam AspinwslI and Viii inn E Russell,
the candidate for Governor, and. in q
noteworthy speech, said he was hence
forth Democrat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
The Era of Good Feeling.

ST. PEIEBsBUEe Oct 16.-The Crash
DAMN says: The long conferences be-
tween the Car and PIiIc3 Bismarck JUS
tify the belief that the visit of the Gar
will tend 10 ErIng on al era of more favor.
able re aIioSs Let1een Russia and Ger
many,D
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE spectacle of the ocean grey
hound, the magnificent steamer, the
CITY Of New York, being stuck in the
mud in New York harbor is remark
able example of the frailties of human
n0Wpr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE horrible slaughter Caused by
the electric light wires in New York
should move the officials to order them
down at once. Human lives are more
valuable than stocks in light companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE star spaDgled banner flies over
every school house in Detroit, Mich.
What city of Kansas will be first to
adopt this patriotic and beautiful
manner of adjoining its educational
huiIdinps?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE succeeding three months will be
the newspapers harvest. The adver-
tssers will demand their space and
readers must be content with what is
left. The REFLECTOR's harvest is all
the year round but it confesses to hay-
ing an unusual burden of ads to handle
inst ONw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

KANSAS CITY does not know how to
entertain the South American junk
eters as it is asserted that banquets are
stale. A novel scheme would be to
show them train robbery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
An Appeal for Johnstown.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct 16-At yester-
days meeting Of the Lutheran Evangel-
ical General Council Rev. Paul GLEASON,
of Johnstown, delivered a pathetic state
ment of the condition Of his parishioners.
A resolution was adopted commencing
the Lutherans of Johnstown to the liber-
atty OF the congregations throughout the
n0unfry
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE dome of the capitol at Topeka
is being constructed and in two years
the building will approximate the pict-
ures of it that have been in existence
since 1875. Kansas always gets there
sooner or later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

GOVERNOR HUMPHREY has not yet
bounced Insurance Commissioner Wild
or but it is noticeable that Wilder has
Theoretically shut his mouth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE latest gibe is that an Indiana
man read a newspaper headline, The
Situation at Washington" and he tel
egraphed to Harrison for 1T at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE Eiffel tower has earned over one
million dollars since June LIST. The
French seem to know how to capture
the masses cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

The fLueral services of the late
Bishop Vail were attended by persons
from all parts of the state. lie was
one of the most widely known and
loved men in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

THE Gladstonians are forging ahead
in England. The grand old man seems
likely to still more impress the world
before he dies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

ACCORDING to General Garrison
there are more democrats than repubii-
cans holding postoLices. Kansas isn't 10
blame foI it; she is willin' to change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

HERBERT A. HEATH, publisher OF
the Kansas Farmer at Topeka, has
been designated special agent of the
department of agriculture for the in
spection of live stock in Kansas. The
appointment is a good one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
That Graxe Dissertation.

CONCORD, Mass, Oct 16.-No part OF
Emerson's remains was taken. The Sc
iectmen have voted reward of 500 for
the arrest and conviction Of the desecra-
tors of the grave.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

CHICAGO admits that New York has
a site for the worlds fair, but claims
that she will never get a sight OF the
fair itself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17
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dis re r., u'liysa Congressional con.
v."t,on h. u ,i-srt ]. Laws, ui Harlan
IoanIv, Ws~ u. minated 10 succeed the
IaIe James LairI.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-17

The Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
yineers Is in session at Denver, Col
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
The ThcaterS Next Week.

Authorizations farewell performances by
Salvin, the last that the eminent artist can give
III Washington. are announced at Albaugh' 8
next week, the series beginning on Monday
night with Othello. Three OF the stars most
famous portrayals are to be SEEN The Moor.
which is associated with his NAME Samson and
the Gladiator. On Wednesday Salyini is to
offer for the first time i'll this city the Biblical
play written for HIM by Hippolyte D'Aste. and
presented III many countries. All the original
scenic effects will be utilized in this play. The
Gladiator will be given on Friday night and
Otiieilo at the Saturday matinee. Salvini the
younger Is to appear on Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings and Wednesday afternoon in "A
Child of Naples" playing the part OF a Neapoli-
tan lazzarone. The play has been specially
arranged for young SaIvini, who speaks in
English.
BIJoU.-'La Belle Russo will open a weeks
engagement at Harris Bijou theater Monday
night. The play is well known as one of the
best efforts of Mr.. David Belasco. the author of
The Strangers of Paris, May Blossom" and
numerous other successful works The practice
which the management inaugurated last week
of admitting all children under twelve years old
for fifteen cents at matinee performances will
be maintained during this and subsequent en-
gagements.
kERNAN's.-The New York Star Specially
company will be the attraction at Kernan's all
next week. This organization is one sot the
famous speciality companies of the country,
containing such artists as Ed Kendall Charley
Banks and Lille Western.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD.
Murder In the Second Degrce-Onered
an Onice-A Forger Surrenders, Etc.
of TIE EVENING STAR.

SOrFespOnoence OF lhE ENENfSG STAR.
HAGERsTowN, December Is
Michael zimmerman, young man who has
hardly attained his majority. was convicted in
the circuit court here today Of murder in the
second degree for killing Robert Slick, a man
OF family, AT Leitersburg, on the Sd of August
last IN drunken brawL The penalty is con-
fnement in the penitentiary not less than i've
nor more than eighteen years.
Mr.. Andrew onderdonk, son of the principal
of ST. James college has been rendered the
position OF assistant engineer Of the Panama
railroad at a salary of 1000 year
The barn of ex-County Commissioner John
Heffiebower on his farm near WeaS erton was
destroyed at an early hour yesterday morning
by an incendiary fire. The barn was well filed
with hay, grain and farming implements, all Of
which were burned, entailIng a loss of about
S5,OOO. which is covered by insurance taken
out only few days previous to the fire.
A man named John ). Seiss. living near Blue
Ridge Summit, a summer resort on the Western
Maryland railroad, came into Hagerstown yes
tcrday and surrendered himself 10 Justice J. 4.
Bltner, saying he was wanted on a charge of
forging notes on several Hagerstown banks in
the name OF Mr.. Musselman of Pennsylvania.
DE said he was being pursued by Pennsylvania
officers and that he had concluded to surrender
himself he was committed TO jail for a hear
ing.
MIR. Isaac Dodd, for many years a carpenter
In the employ of the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal company, died on Wednesday at Williams
port, aged eIghty-three wears. Il.