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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Our Immigrants.

There is an increasing cry going up
from the press of the nation that the
United States is fast becoming more
and more a dumping ground for the
Old Worlds surplus population and
that the time has come-and passed
for us to draw the line of restriction.
And now England herself is discuss
ing the matter. The Tribune says: "a
note of alarm is sounded by The Ian
Get, of London, at the increasing emf
grafton from the British Isles. Nearly
100000 persons are annually leaving
the mother country for the Colonies or
for alien lands. But the quantity of
this flood is not less pOrtentiOus than
its quality. The emigrants are really
the elite of the population, the strong
bodied, clear-brained and enterprising.
The weakly ones perforce remain at
home. This constant drainage of the
best blood of the nation must in time
make itself felt on The physique of the
nation. Indeed says The Lancet,
we must be already suffering the con-
sequences; and these will 60 on in
creasing on the principle of compound
interest. Undoubtedly an emil
grafton society that could find employ
ment and send abroad a number of
comparatively weak persons would rem
der by far the greatest service, both
from a patriotic and humanitarian
point of view.' Undoubtedly. But let
it he sure to send them to BIitain's
own colonies. With all our regard for
humanitarian principles, this country
must no longer be made dumping
ground for the asylums and almshouses
of the Old World"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

AS will be seen on our local page,
Mr.. David MattesOn has decided to be-
come a candidate for the position Of
mayor. While Mr.. M. is in every re-
spect an honorable gentleman and one
worthy of the position to which he as
pires. we think he is making mistake
in attempting the race at this time.
1t is scarcely probable that he will re-
ceiVe more than scattering vote at
the election, and we think he will re-
gret bis present action.-[Daily Re-
FLECTOR, March 5, 1889.
The REFLECTOR made the above OBJ
servation about MIR. MatteSon twenty
eight days before the election. That
our prediction came true is only another
of the many evidences that the Re-
FLECToR reflects the will of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
THE SANTA FE.

British Capitalists Reported Ready to See
the Road Out of Its Difficulties.
BOSTON, April a-Despite the fact that
the Atchison arrangements mouthpiece
yesterday virtually admitted that the
company has no funds wherewith to meet
its July interests, the stock fell of only,
y per cent, closing at 4Ok, and better
feeling was manifested on the street
This change in the situation is due to a
we'll grounded idea that the Earrings
will take hold and help the road
out of its difficulties. The Earrings
and Peabody, Kidder s. Co. are
supposed to hold some so, 900, 900 of Atch-
ison bonds and the idea is that rather
than see Gould in control and debating
the rate of interest which they shall re-
ceive they will in connection with other
heavy capitalists advance funds enough
to carry the company through until it
shall regain its feet. The Earrings are re-
ported to favor friendly receivership for
the purpose oflopping off several unprofit-
able branches, such as the Sonora and
the Gulf, Colorado g. Santa Fe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The dispatches just now are full of
tales of love-lorn maidens killing them
selves because they have quarreled
with their lovers and spooney youths
taking their own life because some
girl has ''gone back on them" There
are many kinds of fools in this world
and many people who are fools in many
different ways, but the above-men-
toned classes rather take the premium.
However, if the lads and lassies will be
content to shuttle off this mortal coil
without taking anybody else with them
the world can well spare their presence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
GRAND AND THRILLING.

Beautiful Meteoric Display Seen at Port
land, Ore.
PORTLAND, Ore, April 3-Sunday night
about nine o'clock the heavens were illu-
minated by one of the most brilliant me-
teors ever seen in this city. The meteor
was seen at point about 20 degrees from
zenith, in the northeastern part of the
heavens. 1t travelled in a northwesterly
direction. passed through the handle of
the dipper and lost itself at point within
10 degrees from the horizon. The head of
the meteor was elongated in the shape of
a spike. 1t reached its greatest brilliancy
at point 20 degrees below the North star,
where it seemed to break near the center,
one portion following the other with some
4 or 5 degrees intervening. While the
meteor was at it's brightest myriads of
little stars in red, yellow, blue, green and
all colors were whirled off on both sides
with great rapidity, making the most
beautiful display of celestial fireworks.
The main body of the meteor appeared to
be about 20 degrees in length, while the
tail, which grew more fiji my with distance
from the head, extended across the whole
sky. There is some difference in opinion
regarding the length OF time the meteor
was visible. 1t estimates a range ali the
way from five to twenty seconds. The
sight was grand and thrilling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
The Frisco Dividend,

New YORK, April 3-The st. Louis &
San Francisco directors have declared a
dividend of one per cent on the preferred
stock. The last dividend on the preferred
stock was 2H per cent. and was paid in
October. The dividend is payable out of
the total surplus account Heretofore the
dividends have been paid semi annually,
but resolution was passed to make the
future payments on this stock four per
cent. per annum, payable quarterly in
January, April, July and October, instead
of semi-annually in April and October at
the rate of five per cent. The officers state
that they expect the net earnings for the
first three months of this year to show an
increase of twenty-eight per cent over
those of last year The company has no
floating debt and no outstanding contracts
for construction or improyement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
The City Election.

This is government of the people,
for the people and by the people.
The 'tpeople" of this city took an un-
usual interest in yesterdays election.
While there was no great or serious
issue that ought to come before the
people" yet the infammatory and
malicious libels published by the News
led the ''people" to believe that any
man supported by the News ought to
be carefully scrutinized before receiy-
ing any great amount of support from
the ''people."
The result was that the wide-awake,
law-abiding, progressive people, y in
Guiding about three-fourths of the
ladies of the city, went to work and
elected Mr.. Lebold mayor by an over
whelming majority. And the same
people elected city council that will
aid and assist Mayor Lebold in carry
ing the city onward and upward to that
degree of prosperity which the city de-
serves. The council will be composed
of substantial business men, who know
how to conduct their own affairs, and
consequently will be safe men in whose
hands to entrust the affairs of the
public.
The REFLECTOR, with all other good
citizens, rejoices ovel the triumphant
victory achieved by the friends of the
city.
The election of Mr.. Lebold and such
council is a guaranty that during the
incoming administration there will be
no backward steps.
While we expect conservative ad-
ministration, the people demand that
no false notion of picayunish economy
shall prevent the most diligent and
earnest effort to construct and main
tain all public Improvements necessary
to continue our city at tie head and
front of the cities of Central Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

General Mcconnell Takes His Life at To-
peka, In Consequence of the Usage City
Scandal.
TOPEKA. Kan, April 3.-General b. Z.
Mcconnell, one of the most prominent at
torneys of Usage City, committed suicide
yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock in his
room in the Fifth Avenue Hotel by shoot
self in the head with a pistol When dis
covered he was sitting in chair and at
his feet was the revolver with which he
shot himself. About two months ago
General Mcconnell figured in a sensa-
tional shooting affair at Usage City,
which resulted in the suicide yesterday.
James McNames, a WELL known contractor,
came home unexpectedly and found Nc
Connell with his wife. Mcconnell at
tempted to escape but was shot twice by
McNames and seriously wounded He
had about recovered, however, and came
to this city on legal business. McConnell's
wife has been Frustrated ever since the
shooting, and it is this, it is said, which
caused Mcconnell to commit suicide Nc
ConneI was prominent in G. A. r. circles,
and was an influential politician. Hewas
a Brigadier-General in the army of the
Potomac,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The new number of the Eclectic now
before us has an attractive table of
contents, interesting subjects and dis
tinguished writer's. Prof. Huxley's
opening lpaper on "Agnosticism" has
attracted much attention and contro-
versy in Europe and is written with all
his well-knOwn skill as a dialectician.
Nine. Olga Novikoff, the weu-known
representative of Russia in England,
contributes racy article under the
quaint name "A CaSk Full of Honey
with Spoonful of Tar" Mrs. Hum
phry Ward, the much talked of author
of Robert Elsmere," gives US clever
and scholarly talk on 1.-The New Ref
ormation." a continuation of the sub
ject of the celebrated novel in dialogue
form. There are number of poems
and short articles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Trial of Elizabeth Beechler.

OMAHA, Neb., April 3.-The trial of
Elizabeth Beechler, who pleaded not guilty
under the name of Mrs. 81. W. King, Jr.,
to killing Henry King in the Paxton
Hotel in this city on November II, last,
came up yesterday morning before the
district court, Judge Croft on the
bench. The defendant, dressed in
black, was brought into court by
the sheriff. Notwithstanding her
long confinement, she looked the
picture of health. Several times during
the forenoon session she gave way to
tears. The court room was crowded and
much interest is manifested, the sympathy
of the people being almost entirely with
the defendant. Miss Beechler is defended
by General Cowan, who will interpose the
plea of INSANITY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The caucus nominees got there in
every instance, a fact which should
teach the lesson that the time and
place to make ones desires known is in
the caucus. Staying away and allow
ing your opponents to carry the meet
ing and afterward trying to make up
lost ground is not good political tactics.
Before the caucus is the time to work
and in the caucus the place to act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The apital-Commonwealth puts the
case strongly and puts it well when il
remarks that Laying aside all ques-
tons of party and politics, the case of
Murat Halstead, editor of the Com
neDcial Gazette, is the cass of every
editor In the land and it ought to be
made a common cause among them.
The press of the country cannot afford
TO kneel before any tribunal. 1t is the
most powerful agency among the civil
ling forces Of the time; it is ceamon
and continuing educator; and be-
sides, while it is a continuous dissent
nator of news, it is persistent >adver-
tiser of men. How many well known
characters would be in oblivion were it
net that they have flown with news
paper wings"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Knocked From the Train.

NATION, ILL.,, April "a poultry buyer
named Snyder, from Nokomis, ILL.,, was
knocked from west bound train on the
Indianapolis & st. Louis road by stand
pipe at Charleston at noon yesterday and
very seriously, if not fatally, injured.
Grund Paugh, Of this city, was also
knocked from the train, but his injuries
are slight. The wounded man is cared for
at the Naples Hotel in Charleston. A
woman jumped from the train before it
stopped at the station, but was not Sc
rinnslY hurt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

Speaking of the weather, the New
York Herald's farmers almanac editor
remarks: I'VE shall probably have the
periodic cold spell from May 10 to Is.
and some chilly weather in the first
half of April. But there is no reason
to apprehend that the tide of high tenn
perature, which has been running in
one direction for six months, will soon
be reversed -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

Lippincott's for April contains the
lOng-looked-for new novel by Amelie
Rives. That it will make as great a
sensation as 1.-The Quick or the Dead''
is not probable but it will be eagerly
sought for. Besides this story, 1.-The
Witness of the Sum-" the number con-
tains the usual large amount of excel
lent literary reading-stories, sketches,
ESSAYS. etc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
DIES MONIES RIVER LANDS.
Evictions Resumed and Hostilities Threat
ened.


ened.
FORT DODGE, Iowa, April 3-The old ex-
element among the river land settlers has
been revived by the resumption of evic-
tions. At an early hour yesterday morn
ing large number of river Hand settlers,
fully equipped with machinery and seed,
started to plant crops on the farms from
which settlers had been evicted last lfall.
This action is in keeping with the threat
made at the time, to the effect that they
would repossess themselves of all lands
from which they were then evicted.
The farm of Charles Pigman, from
which William Spainhower was evicted
twice last fall, was first visited, during
Mr.. Pigman's absence on business. When
he returned few hours later he found all
his fields alive with men, sowing crops for
the evicted settler Spainhower. Pigman
came to this city at once and filed infor-
nation against as many of the settlers as
he knew, and warrants will be issued for
their arrest. The settlers announce that
it is their intention to farm lands from
which evictions were made, and the Off
Gals will be defied if necessary. Such
action will precipitate greater trouble than
ever before known in the overland circles,
and there is much excitement in conse-
uuence
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
OHIO ELECTIONS.
Mixed Results of the Municipal Elections
in Ohio.

in Ohio.
CINCINNATI, April 3.-Monday's munich
pal election in Ohio had many mixed re-
suits. The Democrats elected a mayor in
Akron. Springfield and GAINESVILLE, and
carried the principal offices in Middle
town, Akron, Norwalk, Bucyrus, Fremont,
Circleville, Chillicothe. Portsmouth, Lam
caster, Wapakoneta, St Mary's, Hamil-
ton, Tiffin, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Kent
Canton and Sidney. The Repub-
licans were entirely or nearly
successful in Logan, Lebanon (where local
option was defeated). Troy, Mount Gilead,
Kenton, Urbana, Piqua, London, Cam
bridge, Ripley. Van Vert, Sandusky,
Wooster and Fostoria. In Kent the issue
of prohibit on was prominent and carried
by one vote. In the election at Cincinnati
Republicans and Democrats divided the
offices, Republican being elected mayor.
Columbus went solidly Democratic. Cleve-
land elected Republicans to all the city
offices but two, which the Democrats COB
bled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
sighted Comet.

RocHEsrER, N. Y, April 2-sPraf. Swift
Of the Warner observatory. has received
telegram from the Lick observatory an.
nouncing the discovery Sunday evening
by Prof. Barnard Of Q new comet. Il Z
faint and has slow motion Southwest
Near ~ 1000 citizens Of Utah have pets.
toned President Harrison to rssppoirt
Charles 8. Zane Chief Justice Of Utah.
The Prince and Prin cess Taksluto and
party, from japan, were presented to the
President on the LIST by Secretary Blaine
The New York German painters have
made demand for increased wages fox
nina hours' work About 900 have struck
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Knocked From the Train.

NATION, Ill, April IA poultry buyer
named Snyder, from Nokomis, ILL.,, was
knocked from west bound train on the
indianapolis & St Louis road by a stand
pipe at Charleston at noon yesterday and
very seriously, if not fatally, injured.
Grund Paugh, of this city, was also
knocked from the train, but his injuries
are slight The wounded man is cared for
at the Naples Hotel in Charleston. A
woman jumped from the train before it
stopped at the station, but was not Sc
riOnsl hurt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
The sslEesher's Friend ,

Not only shortens iatof and lessons
pain attending it, but greatly dimin-
isAss the danger to life of both mother
and child il used few months before
confinement. Write TO the Bradfeld
Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. for further
particulars. Sold by John M. Gleiss
ner, druggist. mar25-Im
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Street Car strike Threatened,

drivers discharged yesterday morning by
the Rochester Street Railway Company,
it is pointed out that six constitute the
entire list of officers of the Drivers, As
sembly. A strike is imminent. The old
agreement on which the company and its
employees have been running expired yes
terday. The men were willing to continue
the old agreement but the company OBJ
jected to certain sections including the
one regulating wages at from $166 to g
nar daY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The Arkansas thugs, not content
with the numbering of John Clayton,
are butchering in cold blood all who at
tempt to prosecute his assassinators
Another man. a detective, was killed
Saturday night; it is but continue
ton of the plot to kill whoever attempts
to bring the hired assassins to Justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
An Advance Wanted.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 3.-The roughers
and catchers in the iron mills in this city
and vicinity ase going to ask for an adj
vance in wages; II fhsy do NOT get it,
they say they will begia a general strike.
Some of the men say the advance to be
asked for will be so per cent They do not
EXPECT to get SO much but think they wiz wiz
be .Ele 10 mssc. compromise. The adj
vance is 10 D. ASKED Ter throacch the ANAL
gamated Association Of frSE aad Steel
Workers at their convention in June. " :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Heavy Guns For the Charleston.

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 3-W. H. Fren-
denthal, of the quartermaster's depart
ment at Washington, yesterday made ar
engagements with General Manager Glenn
ents, of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, for
the delivery of three fiat cars at Annap-
oils, Md, which will be used to transport
ten heavy guns to the navy yard at Mare
Island, Cal. The battery will be placed in
the new cruiser Charleston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Huge Landslide.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, April "a big land
slide occurred out Second avenue at two
O'Clock yesterday morning. A huge mass
of rock and clay slipped down covering
the Baltimore & Ohio tracks and Second
avenue. Nearly half of Bluff street slipped
away and it is thought some of the prop
erty along that thoroughfare is in danger.
There is danger Of another slide. No one
vas injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
New Zealand OYers Assistance.

AUCKLAND, N. q, April 3.-The Govern
raent of New Zea land has placed the
steamship Hialomoa at the disposal of
Admiral Kimberly at Samoa The British
cruiser Rapid, mounting twelve guns, has
sailed hence for Samoa One hundred and
twenty men belonging to the German war
ships wrecked at Samoa have arrived here
en- route to GERMANY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
f5ase-Bau FataTYyv-

DETROIT, 4!eh.., April 2-Harold Po.
Bee ypitsd states s army, g. ss.sieuss R 5sSs
died Saturday night Of heaFt disease, So.
perinduced by base: ball playing. The
young man had been advised against ths
game by his physician, but during GEN.
eral and Ms. Poe's absence in Washing
ton ne INDUCED In few turns at the a.
dis death occurred shortly after he retired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

All Ohio man found in his family
bible check on the old Farmers and
Mechanics bank of Steubenville, dated
December 10, 1921. There are many
valuable things in the bible, if its pos
SCISSOR would only search the book.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Explanations Demanded.

ST. PETERSBURG, April a-The Russian
Minister at Bucharest has been instructed
to demand explanations from the. Rou-
manian Government concerning the ex-
pulsions of Russians from Roumania and
the general anti-Russian procedure of the
Roumanian Cabinet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

A boy was killed in Detroit yester-
day by over exercise. how gleefully
the fact will be quoted when the aver
age small boy is requested by his ma
ternal parent to fetch pail of water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Strike Over a DELINQUENT.

PITTS BURGH, Pa, April IA strike was
begun at the Dethrage Company's glass
works in New Brighton yesterday. About
900 men are out The strike is caused by
the firm refusing to discharge workman
who had been expelled from the union for
non paymeut of dues
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
A General Rednction Made

TOPEKA, Kan, April 3.-The Board Of
Railroad Commissioners has made public
its decision in regard to the complaint of
the Leavenworth Coal Company regard
ing excessive rates to the West Ga coal
The Commissioners made general reduc-
ton to all points.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The News record in the two cleo
tions that have taken place since it be-
gan publication strengthens the general
impression that that sheet is destined
to shine as ''hoo-dOO.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
OF Int crest to PIE BItsr..

OMAHA, Neb., April 1.-The Pacific Hot.i
Company, owned by the Uni.a Pacific
49, '''S - 70 the road to buy up
- eaGlng houses on its Kansas division.
Should the scheme succeed W. G. Hstts
will probably be placed in charge
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
An Appeal to the Oas..-

MONTREAL, Can, April 2-The Evaneel.
ical Alliance have prepared petition 70
the Queen, setting forth that the Federal
Government has failed to do its duty In the
Jesuit matter and asking her Majesty IA
interpose In behalf Of the Protsstsnts Of
Canada.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

Our city schools are safe with Dewey,
Baker, King Stoddard, McMaster,
DAVIDSON and Gloss at the helm. They
are all gentlemen of progsessags ideas
and straightforward business-like char
aotsrs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Must Have Pool

WELLsvILLR, Kan, April 2-The
women put up and worked hard for an
,nti.pool hall ticket, but their candidate.
DR. Il. n. Bennett was defeated by C. n.
WertE By q tnajorityo OF ID.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04

The city council with such men as
Hoffman, Keel, Shane, Reed and Hen
bricks added to its number will give
the city Just and careful legislation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-04
Arraiened Ear Trial

PARIS, April Senator Naquet, Depu-
ties La Guerre, Tasanf and TnrQust aad
II. Paul DeRoulsde, leaders Of the Lese1s
OF Patriots. were arraigned for tfiaf be.
fore the correctional tribunal Yesterday