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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
EXIT LEGITIME.

The President of Hayti Seeks Refuge on .
French GunbOat.
BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. PA special to
the Sun from Port au Prince says: Leg
itime abdicated Thursday and embarked
on French gunboat. Temporary fort
has been found. The Northern or Hip
polyte's army was to enter Port au Prince
Friday. Peace probe BILE. The United
States steamer Kearsarge has moved
nearer the city. Admiral Gherardi is
master of the situation.
THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Acting Secre-
tary Walker has received the following
cablegram from Rear Admiral Gherardi,
commanding the naval force in the North
Atlantic station, dated at st. Nicholas
Mole: "Legitime accepted terms Of
fered and embarked Thursday after
noon aboard French corvette. 1t is
not known where he will go. Hippolyte's
forces occupied town Friday morning We
fear riot / have notified the dip! omatic
corps that will do ali / can to prevent
riot. French and English Captains will
act under my orders. 1t is very important
that the new Minister should be sent inn
mediately."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
No Bids Accented.

Department yesterday bids were opened
for five new cruisers. The Bath iron
works Of Maine proposed to build three
2 900 ton vessels for $3.50 COO each, but with
the addition of six months to the adver-
tised time 1.-TWO years). while Cramp &
Son, of Philadelphia. proposed to build
the same vessels for 1915, 900 each and two
3.OO0 ton vessels at 81. 225, COO each. As the
appropriation is limited by act OF Con-
gress to S700, coo each in the case Of the
1000 ton vessels and 81, 900 for each Of
the 3, 900 ton vessels, none of the bids can
be accepted, and the next move will be to
readvertise. but not much confidence is
felt in the result.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

mISCELLANEOUS.
ROBERT MARVEL, after fasting sixty
seven days at Indianapolis, Ind, died re-
Gently.
THREE prominent ladies of Portland,
Ore, became separated from party with
whom they were ascending Mount Hood
and spent the night above the snow line
They were in constant danger from wolves
and panthers.
THE oil refinery at Allegheny City, Pa,
was burned recently. Loss, $225, 900. The
fire started with an explosion.
GEORGE F. COLE & Co., printers and
stationers. of Chicago, were burned out
the other night. Loss. $40 600; well in
sured.
BY collision on the Erie road near Ell
mira, N Y, recently two trainmen were
badly scalded and much damage was
done. Several passengers were slig ltly
injured.
The recent storm in Minnesota caused
a washout near Rush City and the wreck
ing of twelve cars. Two tramps were
badly hurt.
The United States steamer Ossipee is
anchored in Hampton roads. The Ossipee
has just returned from Hayti.
ABE JONES, colored, wanted at Conway,
Ark, for selling liquor without license
committed suicide by drowning in order
to escape arrest.
BY an explosion of fire. damp in colliery
No. of the Delaware & Hudson Canal
Company at Scranton, Pa, the other day
five men who were repairing the damage
done by a cave-in were fearfully burned.
THE alleged uprising of Flathead In
dians near Demersville, OAK, was un-
founded. The trouble was caused by
whisky and the whites were in no danger.
Late reports stated that every thing was
quiet
HoN. LYMAN F. WISNER, the wealthiest
and most prominent citizen of Hardin
County, Iowa, was accidentally shot and
instantly killed by his only son the other
day while they were out hunting to-
gether.
YASKToN COUNTY (Dak.) stock raisers
are excited over the outbreak of a con-
tagion among their herds. Over 500 head
of cattle have died within two days. as
have $50 hogs that have fed on the carcas-
ses of the cattle.
Two arrests have been made at Berne
Switzerland, in connection with the re-
cent Anarchist circular attacking the
Bundesrath.
IT is thought the leather firm of W. F.
Johnson q Co., of Boston, which failed
recently, will be able to pay so cents on
the dollar.
The cotton raisers of Florida have
started the project of selling their cotton
at Jacksonville instead of sending it to
other places.
UNITED STATES DEPUTY MARSHAL SAM
UEL HUGHES, OF South Pittsburgh, Tenn,
was shot by an outlaw liquor seller re-
Gently, but day book in his pocket saved
mis- life.
AT the annual meeting of the Calumet
d Hecla Mining Company in Boston, all
the old directors were reelected, and
President Agassiz presented a plan for
tunneling to Lake Superior for water.
THE wives of the striking miners of
Spring Valley, Ill, have appeared in ad-
joining towns begging for bread for their
families.
TIE Wauregan cotton mills Of Rhode
Island, have suspended. The mills were
capitalized at 500, coo. The liabilities were
Sl,OOGOC0 with assets, according to the
company. of 50 OO0, 600
ABOUT 400 cigarmakers of Jacksonville,
Fla, struck recently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
Nothing Like Leather.

BAN FRANCISCO Aug. 24-From the
State University at Berkely comes a re-
port of a discovery made by one of the
professors Of the institution which, il
true, will result in rsvolutionizing the
leather industry. The claim is made that
experiments have determined that certain
combinations Of fat and oils with sulphur
compounds when used for tanning have
the effect of rendering leather impervious
to water and so pliable as to render it all
most indestructible. The assertion is made
that boots and shoes manufactured OF
leather thus prepared will last five times
as long as the foot wear now on the mar.
ket with no additional cost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
WEALTH OF KANSAS.

The Assessed Valuation OF the state for
the Past Year Shows an Increase Of Over
Seven Million Dollars Comparative
Statement by Counties-School Fund Ap-
portIonment.
The State Board of Equalization has
completed its work and the final summing
up of results has been reached. Follow
'ng are the figures:
Total valuation Of taxable lands .sI7s, S01, ,Of0
Total valuation of town lots. 76, ,S30,67I
Total valuation OF personal property. 53 1881
Total valuation Of railroad property. 57,494, s49
Total valuation as fixed by State
Board Of Equalization .............. 60S15O5y
The total increased valuation over 1888
5 S7,517 750 90 Increase in railroad prop
erty, 81 665, 1S5 o.
Below is given a comparison of the total
assessed valuation of the State by coun-
ties, as fixed by the State Board of Equal
ization for the years 1888 and 1889:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

SUPERINTENDENT OF CENSUS PORTER
has appointed William C. Day a
special agent of the eleventh census to
collect the statistics relating to the
structural materials throughout the
United States. The superintendent
has also appointed Captain Joseph W.
Collins and Charles w. Smiley as
special agent to collect the fishery
statistics of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

MICHAEL j. LEONARD. a contractor
OF Maytield, KY. recently discovered
seventy-five acres of land near Ripley.
Tenn, upon which were rich deposits
of yellow ochre and told his friend. !.
II. Bell, publisher of the Catholic Ad-
vocate. of Louisville. Ky. Bell bought
the place at the ordinary value OF land
in that region and will give up his
business to bring the ochre 10 market.
There are only eight other beds of
ochre in this country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE Earl of Dunraven. owner of the
Valkyrie, has written a long letter in
which he explains that confusion was
caused by the cablegrams that passed
between the Royal Yacht Club and the
New York Yacht Club. and these
cablegrams occasioned an erroneous
impression regarding his action in the
matter of the challenge. The New
York Club, it appears, misunderstood
his letter of June 24. The Earl saws
he never suggested that the New York
Club offer prize. but he hopes that n
race with the Valkyrie will be ar
ranged for in 1890.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

The Princess Louise is the plainest Of
the three daughters of the Prince OF
Wales, and that is saying a good deal
She is dull and heavy looking, with loose,
thick lips, and usually goes about with
her mouth open in a vacant sort of way.
/ saw her lately at the grand opera in
Paris wi her two sisters and her mother.
All four ladies were dressed in white, the
three girls in simple but tasteful toilet OF
white sura ah and the Princess of Wales in
whiIe satin trimmed in lace and positively
the charming mother looked scarcely
older than her daughters. and infinite-
ly prettier. The Princess Maud. the
youngest of the three girls, has a
bright. animated countenance. and is
much more attractive than her sisters.
She is the favorite sister Of her younger
brother, Prince George, whom she much
resembles in character and disposition.
She is spirited girl, with a will Of her
own, and when the time comes for bestow-
ing her hand in marriage she will have
something to say, undoubtedly. concern
ing her choice of a bridegroom In the
days before the princesses had been in
troduced into society she was the only one
of the three who used to fight vigorously.
though vainly, against the peculiar y
hideous garments, the cotton gowns and
bear-skin capes, which the Princess of
Wales used to infiict upon her daughters
The second daughter, the Princess Victo-
ria, is plain and stupid looking, like her
elder sister.-London Letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

FROM the State University at Berke-
ly, Cal, comes a report of a discov-
cry made by one of the professors of
the institution which, if true, will re-
suit in revolutionizing the leather in
dustry. The claim is made that ex-
periments have determined that GER
tain combinations of fat aud oils with
sulphur compounds when used for
tanning have the effect of rendering
leather inpervious to water and so
pliable as to render it almost indie
structible. The assertion is made that
boots and shoes manufactured of leath-
er thus prepared will last FIVE times
ne as long as the foot wear now on the
-. Set market with no additional cost
Sown as la.
peaches; graz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THERE has been trouble of grave
character in which evictions have
been made, particularly in the vicinity
of Homer, Iowa. During the recent
absence of Mr.. Brock. who lives on n
farm near Homer. purchased from the
Des MOines River Land Company. the
house and barn were fired and en-
tirely consumed and six acres of corn
were cut down and much fence de-
cf-Ouad
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

ENGLISH newspapers were satisfied
with the decision in the Maybrick case.
and praised the Home Secretary for
the manner in which he had discharged
a difficult task. The London Daily
Telegraph urged the necessity for a
court of criminal appeals in order TO
relieve the Minister of such decisions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

The Gar of Russia has sent a tele-
graph message to Anton Rubinstein,
the Russian pianist and composer, con-
graduating him on the approaching
also lead testimonial subscription.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE mine owners of Sierra Nadia
das, Mexico, have resolved to erect a
smelter as a protection against the
increased duty on ores imposed by the
United States Government. A promi-
nent buyer of ore says that his bust
ness has been damaged to the extent
of 35 per cent. since the order for the
collection of the increased duty was
icerad
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE decree of absolute divorce re-
Gently granted to Mary f. Flack from
her husband. James A. Flack, sheriff
of New York. on her petition, has
been annulled. In her affidavit Mrs
Flack stated that she had never ap-
piled for divorce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

MOSES FOWLER. president of the
Fowler National Bank of Lafayette,
Ind, and one of the wealthiest men in
Indiana, died recently, aged SEVENTY
five. He owned $4,000 acres of culti-
waited land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

The grayling, the black spotted
trout, the white fish and the bull trout
are the only fish in the Yellowstone
National Park, in 1,500 square miles
OF which there is not a fish. as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE Pennsylvania railroad is about
to inaugurate scheme for pensioning
its employees in connection with the
relief association. 1t is probable that
the Reading road will do likewise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

GILMAN II. KINBALL, of Middleton,
Mass, died of hydrophobia recently.
His agonies had been subdued by
hYpodermic injections.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE British delegates to the mari
time conference at Washington will
not be empowered to make any engage
ments binding on England.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

DIPHTHERIA is raging at Moscow,
o. Fifty cases have been reported
and there have been many deaths.
State aid has been asked of the State
Health Board. The schools are
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

A DISPATCH from Montenegro says
that famine is threatened, owing to
the failure of the crops, and that cpl
demic disease is now extensively prev
IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

An influential German company
has been organized with a capital of
80, 600, 600 marks. to complete the
Simpldn tunnel, between Italy and
Switzerland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE Turkish Government has de-
cided to increase the forces in Crete
to 80. 600 soldiers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
ABILENE REFLECTOR
CURRENT COMMENT.

FIFTEEN Anarchists were recently
expelled from Geneva
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

THE boss bakers of New York and
Brooklyn have formed an association
10 fight the jOurneymen bakers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

Following is the distribution of the
school fund to the several counties of the
State for the August apportiOnment as
made by the State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29

Whole amount apportionsd. $255. 316
school population of the State, 531,
apportionment per capita, Is cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29
State School Fund.

+Unorganized in 1888.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-29


the company for failure to furnish side
track facilities at Atwood. The Board
finds that Atwood is unjustly deprived Of
reasonable station facilities, that the ac-
commodations are inadequate and impose
a hardship on the patrons of the road, and
orders the company to construct suita-
BILE side track for warehouses to be COM
pleted not later than October l.
W. w. MILLER, of Usage City, has been
appointed on the board of trustees for
State charitable institutions. vice Harri-
son Kelley. resigned.
The Attorney General has commenced
proceedings in quo warranto in the Su-
preme Court to dissolve the Kansas Mer-
camille Company, of Kansas City, Kan,
an association which, as the petition sets
forth, ''frauduIently obtained its charter,
and has abused it's corporate franchise
and exercised powers not conferred by
law, and has forfeited its rights and priv
ileges as a corporation" The concern is
said to be lottery run for the lower
classes with branches in various cities OF
the State. i
The Governor has pardoned Warren W.
Leaning, sent to the penitentiary from
Butler County in June, 1888, for perjury, II
having been shown that the prosecution
was malicious and the prisoner innocent.
SAM GOLDEN. a Missouri Pacific brake
man, was killed the other night by the
cars east of Wichita He was on the tor
of a car, and in the darkness did not no.
tice a bridge, which knocked him off.
When picked up he was dead
IT is stated that the regents of the Agri-
cultural College have determined on re-
trenchment They have vacated the chair
Of veterinary science, reduced the salaries
of some of the other professors and
dropped one or two foremen.
IT is claimed that the corn crop OF Kan.
sas will run from fifty to one hundred
bushels per acre this season.
GEORGE TANBELL- an old resident OF
Emporia, was recently drowned while
fishing in the Neosho river.
BARN belonging to John Ramsey, q
farmer living about eight miles south OF
Wichita, was struck by lightning during
recent storm, and set on fire. Three
horses were burned and considerable
grain. No insurance.
Ed. SIMMONS, of Humboldt, has myste-
riously disappeared. He was last seen on
August 4. 1889 He is five feet seven or
eight inches in height. eighteen years old,
dark complexion, dark hair and eyes and
round shouldered.
THE directors of the Topeka Sugar Com
pany have decided to rebuild the works
lately destroyed by fire.
TOPEKA is making great preparation for
the Deep Water Convention to be held in
that city October L
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-01
GERMAN OFFICIALS IN SAMOA.

They Will Search All Vessels-Tht l Apia Police Under German Control The Arrest of a British Passenger An Interview With Commander ks. IF. Seavy Of the United States Steamer ! Adams.
 1 AUCKLAND, N. Z., Jan. 31.-Advices from 1 Samoa state that the German officials have 1 given notice that all vessels arriving there l will be searched for articles contraband of l war. They have suppressed the Samoan Times. The passenger on the British steamer Walnut, who visited Mataafa's camp, was placed under arrest, but was subsequently, I released in compliance with demand of the British consul. Upon the arrival of the steamer Richmond she was boarded and searched by the Germans. A proclamation has been issued placing the Apia police force under German control.
 Matasfas followers number 6,OO0. They are strongly intrenehed and other Samoans
 are rapidly joining them.
 INTERVIEW WITH COMMANDER sEAvY.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31---Commander R.
 P. Seavy of the United States steamer Adams, which arrived here from Samoa via. Honolulu yesterday, in an interview to-day said: s'There was great deal of eommotion when was at Apia. I went down there with all kinds of orders suited to time of peace, but when war broke out threw the orders to the wind. They would do in time of peace, but were not applicable to the con- dition of affairs then. When I saw Brand eis, the German minister, leading five hun dred in support of Tsmesess, wrote him letter asking him to desist. I said: I am here to protect American citizens and Ameri- can property, and will not wait idly by and see you plunging the country into trouble, when their lives and property may be de- stroyed. If you do not desist I shall take such measures to protect them as I deem the that no Americans, nor American property would be nolested
 In little while though much the same tac- tics were repeated. There was a meeting of consuls aboard the German war ship Adler, and at the meeting I said to the Germans: "Now just let the natives fight it out be- tween themselves"
 Oh, no, they could not do that. They said they had proclaimed Tamasese king, and they could not leave him now to fight alone.
 Then I said I would take hand in this. If you persist in aiding Tanasese and fight ing for him will participate. And pulled the Adams in ahead of the Adler, and would have done my part in the fray if the Ger mans decided they must have it. had made up my mind that the Adams could throw some shells too. At this they eased down and promised that it should be hands off. Notices were then posted by the Germans stating that the bridge over the river at Apia and separating all the back country where the natives were would be taken up. I tore these notices off. I said there should be no demolition of the bridges. Then ordered my carpenters up the next morning and meantime word having got out all around scores of natives came to aid in repairing and maintaining the bridge. I also threw some marines ashore to protect it. It is not neces- sary to say that the bridge was not destroy- ed. The Adams left Samoa Dec. 2 and was not present during the recent battle between
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-01
Friday, February 1, 1889
piece will be produced this and tomorrow evenings with Saturday matinee.

piece will be produced this and tomorrow 1 evenings with Saturday matinee GRAND OPERA HOUSE, The Grand was crowded last night, the at traction being Reilly and Woods big special ty company. There will be matinee to-day. ROBERT NANTELL. The popular young actor, MT. Robert Man tell, begins two nights engagement at the New Haven Opera House this evening in the picturesque heroic drama ''Mombars," in which he afforded the patrons of the drama such artistic treat last season. In the part of the hero MT. Mantell has found an excellent medium wherein to display all those unique qualities that have gained him so much applause, and his rendition of the role is masterpiece of fine acting. MT. Manten will have the assistance of capital company that includes the handsome and talented emotional actress, Miss Charlotte Behrens, and MT. Mark Price, the well known stage villain. There will be a matinee to- morrow.
 HELD BY THE ENEMY.
 Held by the Enemy" Wm. .Gillstte's great play, will be played at the Hyperion Theater next Monday evening. MT. Gillette will ap- pear in his old part of the newspaper report or. The sale of seats begins this morning.
 PROF. BRIsToL's EQUEscURRIcULUM.
 Prof. D. NJ. Bristol's equesourriculum will be the attraction at the Hyperion for four days, beginning next Wednesday. He has thirty horses. ponies and mules, and they give most wonderful exhibition.
 PROF. PHILLIPS.
 Those who were unable to secure seats for the Stoddard lecture course will be pleased to know that the popular lecturer, Philip Phillips, will give 8 course of three lectures on travel and adventure at Loomis' Temple of Music on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings, February 4. and 6, at popu- lar prices.
 Keep Your Eye On the surprises in Loper's window. fl St
 Keep Your Eye On the pastors in Loper's window. Selling something cheaper than the regular price every day. fl St
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-01
Connecticut Prison As.ocIattop.

HARTFORD, Jan. 31.-The annual meeting of the Connecticut Prison association was held this afternoon. The report of the secre- tary showed that of the 261 convicts dis charged from the State prison during the year, 251 were aided in various ways by the society. The following officers were elected President, Hon. Francis Wayland, of New Haven; vice presidents, Hartford county, The Very Rev. James Hughes; New Haven county, Rev. Noah Porter, D. D., L.L. D. New London county, General Edward Har- land; Fairfield county, Henry R. Towne, Esq; Litchfeld county, F. Ratehford Starr; Middlese1 county, Hon. Benjamin Douglass; Windham county, William c. Jilson, Esq. Holland county, Hon. Alfred R. Goodrich. Treasurer, John B. Corning, Hartford; sec- retary, John c. Taylor, Hartford; agent, John c. Taylor, room No. 45 Capitol, Hart ford