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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
TIMBER ON PUBLIC LANDS.


McRaes Bill to Prevent Free Use Reported
from the Committee.
WASHINGTON, Aug. lO.-One of the
most important measures of this con-
gress from the public lands committee
Is Mr.. McRac's bill to prevent
the free use of timber Of
public lands, which that committee
agreed upon yesterday. The bill
repeals the acts of 1891, regulating the
cutting of timber, and that of 1893,
governing prosecutions for violations
of the law, and provides that hereafter
it shall be unlawful to grant permis-
sion to any persons or corporations
to cut timber free of charge Moth
ing in the act is to prevent
the secretary of the interior
from permitting, under proper restric-
tions. the use OF stone and timber free
to bona ide settlers or mineral pros
pectors for firewood, fencing and
building purposes. The committee
struck out the clause revoking all per-
mits already granted by the interior
department,
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ABILENE, Kan, Aug. l0.-A new re-
ligious organization has been born in
Kansas. 1t is called the Gospel taber-
nacle and Abilene young men are at
its head. They were former Methodists,
but became dissatisfied with the church
and Withdrew, forming the Gospel
union. Its principles are not different
from Others except that they lay stress
upon the second coming Of Christ and
verbal inspiration OF the Scriptures
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

JACKSONVILLE, ILL.,, Aug. lo.-The
Washington Denver bicycle relay
passed through this city this morning
at e:37, twenty hours and ten minutes
ahead OF schedule time. The bag con-
tanning the message was brought to
this city by Fred Killus, who rode the
last relay assigned to the Springfield
men, and delivered it to Arthur d.
Black, vice consul Of the Illinois diyis-
Ion and usnagay Q1 thu relay.
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AN AWFUL WRECK.
A Rock Island Express Train
Jumps a Bridge.
PASSENGERS BURNED TO DEATH.
Eight Persons Known TO lie Killed and
Several Others Injured Two Trolley
Cars on an Electric Road
Collide.

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. l0-0ne Of the
worst railroad wrecks ever recorded in
this section occurred shortly after IL
o'clock last night, when the Oklahoma
& Texas Rock Island express, east
bound, due in Omaha at Ia. m., jumped
the overhead bridge over the Union
Pacific, 5 miles south of Lincoln. Eight
people are known TO be killed and sew
eral injured.
The train consisted of an engine,
tender, baggage, smoking car and
coach. The engine and combination
car went over the bridge, leaving the
coach suspended on the trestle. Two
passengers and brakeman of the end
coach were not injured. They managed
to release two others, The known
killed are. Conductor G. D. Standard,
Engineer Ike Depew, fireman, name
unknown. Three travelling men and
two farmers, names unknown, were
also killed. The engineer and fireman
are buried under the engine. Others
are supposed to have been burned to
death. The injured are; +. &. Scott,
expressman; c. D. Sherrer, mail clerk;
O. s. Bell, Lincoln, travelling man.
About twelve others are injured, whose
names are not known.
In response to telephone message
from the state prison in the vicinity Of
the wreck, relief expedition of physi-
clans, police and fire department went
to the scene and rendered all the as
sistance possible. All the cars were
burned.
TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE.
HAzELToN, Pa, Aug, 0-Twenty-
five people were injured, some serious
ly, in collision between two trolley
ears on the electric road near 0akdale
yesterday. When the collision oc-
Cured the cars were going at high
rate of speed in opposite directions.
The passengers in the car bound
for this city, which was an open
one, saw the approaching danger and
jumped for their lives, falling among
the rocks that lined the roads. Tho
cars came together with terrific
crash, throwing those who remained
in them to the floor and splintering
the front Of the cars into kindling.
Not single passenger escaped injury
and doctors were called from Ebervale
to relieve the sufferings Of the wound-
ed Among those who jumped from
the open car and fell on the rocks was
Mrs George Boyle, Of this city. who
carried baby in her arms. Beyond
few bruises mother and child escaped
inirrv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 1l.-A DeKalb
special says about 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon q crowd Of boys and men
met in small prairie miles south Of
town and were playing baseball A
shower came up during the game and
they all ran to a lorgc oak. Light
ming struck the tree and seven were
killed outright. About u dozen others
we're hurt and II Is thought some Of
them will die.
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WORK IN CONGRESS.


Bill for the Removal Of Political Dlsablli-
ties Of Mexican War veterans--A Ques-
tion Of Personal Privilege.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1O.-The house
bill modifying and partly repeating the
revised statutes requiring proof of sub
sequent loyalty before pensions or
bounty lands are granted to Mexican
war veterans, was discussed in the sem
ate yesterday morning.
Mr.. Hill asked if the bill was to re-
move the last vestige Of political dis
ability against these veterans, and was
answered in the affirmative by Mr..
George.
Mr.. platt opposed the bill on the
ground that there were thousands Of
these old claims and suggested that
as the democrats complained Of the
present pension list, this would be a
good time to call halt The matter
went over without action.
In the house yesterday Mr.. Boutelle
(rep.) speaking to a question OF per-
sonal privilege, denied published i'm
putation that he had introduced for
political purposes resolutions recog-
nizing the new Hawaiian republic.
lie denounced the conduct of the adj
ministration in the Hawaiian affair as
peanut politics"
The speaker here decided that Mr..
Boutelle had gone outside the question
of personal privilege and as he would
not desist ordered him to take his seat
In the morning hour, Mr.. Meyer
dem again called up the bill to pro-
mote the efficiency of the militia.
Mr.. Fithian ldem.) denounced the
government for sending troops into
Illinois without receiving a request
from the governor.
Mr.. Meyer (dem.), and Mr.. Cannon
(rep.l, defended his action, declaring
that the president had done his duty.
The morning expired without action
on the bill, and at 9:li p. m, under the
special order, the remainder of the day
was devoted to business reported from
the committee on claims.
In the course of two and a half hours
six relief bills were passed by the
house. Then, at 4:50 p. m., the house
adiournp1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

West PLAINS, Mo-, Aug. lO.--By saw
ing off several steel bars and tunneling
through brick wall four prisoners es
capped from the Howell county Jail last
night. They are William Patrick
grand larceny; James Lockhart, assault;
William Morgan, colored, grand lar
ceny; Henderson wanted in Calcasieu
parish, La, for stealing eighty head of
cattle. Four prisoners refused TO es-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
TENT BLOWN OVER.


Ons Man Killed and Several Persons In.
Iured ut u Temperance Meeting.
LEEsDuRo, Va, Aug ll.~-A heavy
windstorm which blew over I.oudoun
county, Va, yesterday evening struck
big tent at Purcellville, near here, in
which several thousand people were
attending temperance meeting and
caused 1t to crash down on the people
John Nichols, young man of Phllo-
mont, Va, was struck by the big cen
ter pole and instantly killed. c. W.
Scholey, 10 years old, Of Norfolk; Mrs
Dunbar Mrs Pembroke and Airs. Sam
uel Leslie were seriously injured, and
a number Of other persons were In
jured by the tent, but their condition
is not serious,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Aug. ll.-The
grand lodge of American Protective
association concluded It's session yes
terday. The following officers were
elected: Grand master, William G.
lIowells, Scranton, Pa; X. V. G. NJ.
William Mayer, Camden, n. j.; secrc-
tary William Nichol, Pennsylvania;
assistant secretary, William 7. fhcgcn,
Trenton, N. j.; treasurer 4. q. Brown,
Philadelphia; chaplain, Rev, A. Sloan,
Philadelphia conductor, D. W. Rces,
Plymouth, Pa; assistant conductors
L. W. Ernot Of Kentucky; h. W Tyler,
$. G. Stewart, Of Lansforl, Pa, guard,
II. P. Jones, Trenton, N. J. Cincinnati
was chosen as the place for holding the
next convention,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

ELDoRADo SPRINGS, Mo-, Aug. H.
The Veterans Association of South
west Missouri, composed Of Bates,
Cedar, st. Clair and Vernon counties,
will hold their first reunion at Fair
Haven Springs, August Is, IS and H..
There will be a large gathering Of the
boys in blue. On the last day they
will have an army supper, composed OF
pork, beans and black coffee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
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MISS RANDALL'S DEATH,


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. ll,-A hor-
rible tragedy was witnessed by large
crowd of spectators at Glendale park,
near this city yesterday afternoon
about o'clock Miss Lulu Randall, OF
Detroit, Mich, who has for some time
past been making balloon ascensions
was almost instantly killed. She
assembled safely to about 100 feet. and
when the signal wasglven cut the para
chute loose,
1t opened and she descended safely
until she was about 20 feet from the
ground when the parachute drlfted
into tree with such force that she
WAS thrown against limb and her
hold broken loose She fell to the
ground and though physicians were
summoned died soon after the fall, The
remains will he sent TO Detroit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

0rTUMwA, Ia, Aug. 9.-In fl Of
jealousy Wid Jenkins, Burlington
baggageman at Charlton, Ia, yesterday
shot Mrs. Eliza Murphy his landlady,
and her two daughters, and then killed
himself. lie was enamored Of the
younger daughter and jealous of an
other man. In words with her mother
he became enraged, shot her, hunted
up his sweetheart, killed her instantly,
fatally shot her sister Johanna, who
was with her, and then shot himself.
All will die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

CRY OF Mexico, Aug. ll.-.In a duel
with pistols last evening Senior Jose
vrestngui, chief Of the government
stamp department, was killed by Fran
cisco Romero, well known congress-
man. The duel was the Jesuit Of a
quarrel over a woman. On the first
fire vrestagui fell with ball through
the heart and the body was taken to
the nolice station.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

ARKANSAS Cry, Kan, Aug. ll.-James
Mannihan, Santa Fe brakeman on the
southeren division, attempted to eject
a tramp from his train miles out Of
this city yesterday. The tramp showed
him off the top Of the car while the
train was moving at rate Of 25 miles
an hour, and escaped. Mannihan Is
badly hurt, but will probably recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.
Camp Reno at Hutchinson In Shape fo
Kansas q. A. X.

Ouiuv hCuU NJ phhpc ioA
Kansas q. A. X.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. Aug. l0.-Camp
Reno is already assuming the proper
tions of tented city. Electric lights
have been plentifully placed in the
grounds, and everything now points
to larger crowd, more success
full time and better entertainment
for visitors than ever before
Commander Campbell has just inspect
ed the camp, and pronounces every
thing complete. Hutchinson will have
on her holiday attire next week, and
her people are ready to entertain
everybody present and make this re-
union the grandest in the history Of
the G. A. r. in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

WASHINGTON, Aug. ll.-About sixty
Coxeyites who have been in camp al
Roslyn, Va, started last evening over
the Baltimore & Potomac railroad for
their homes in California. The men
had been furnished transportation it
Is understood, by members Of the Met
ropolitan Methodist church In this
city. Sixty more of the men will start
home to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

WASHINGTON. Aug. II. - Senator
Chandler, in the senate yesterday, Of
fered resolution directing the com
mittee on privileges and elections to in
vestigate the recent election in Ala-
bama and ascertain II frauds were com
mitted. At Mr.. Hills request the reso-
luton went over until to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

EMroRIA- Kan, Aug. l0.-A sensa-
tional suicide occurred here last even
ing. Mrs. Evan Evans, the wife of a
well-known blacksmith, while talking
to a neighbor on the sidewalk in front
of her door, abruptly exclaimed Good
by, | am going to kill myself No at
tention was paid to the remark as she
had been in the habit of making such
talk. A few moments after, however,
the neighbors were called in TO find
that she had made her threat good by
swallowing bottle of morphine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. ll.-Quite
sensation was caused in this city last
night when II was learned that A, j
Meyer, son Of a proprietor of a saloon
had elopcd with Miss Rachel Berkey
Is years old. Miss Berkey is one Of st.
Paul's 400, and grand daughter Of Peter
Berkey, the millionaire. Miss Berkey
is under the age Of consent, and
Meyers ofiensc Is criminal one under
the statutes. II Is understood, how
ever, that there will be no prosecution
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

EMpoRIA, Kan, Aug. l0.--J. II. Will
son, one Of the most prominent farm
ers Of Lyon county, yesterday after
noon procured a license here to marry
Mrs. Sarah L. Miles. This morning
some neighbors found his body hang
ing by rope in the barn on his farm
southeast Of this city. He was to have
been married to-day. He was not
known to have had any trouble and
the cause Of the suicide is deep mys-
terry. lie was &c years old and the
father of six children. lie leaves an
extensive estate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
THE HAWAIIAN REPUBLIC.
II Ia Onicially Recognized by President
Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l0.-A letter of
personal congratulation and greeting
from President Cleveland, in the name
Of the citizens of the United States, is
on the way from Washington to Presi-
dent Dole, of the Hawaiian republic.
The recognition of the new republic
was finally decided upon this week and
the message was framed und mailed on
yesterday through the regular chan
nels.
With the letter of greeting to Presi-
dent Dole, which of course passes
through the hands of Minister Willis
was inclosed letter to Mr.. Willis rati-
flying his action in Professionally ex-
tending the usual recognition to the
rennhlir
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

HAgRIsoSvILLE, Mo-, Aug l0.-Clar-
ence Smith and Winifred Henry, two
young farmers living west Of Pleasant
Hill, NO.. were bound over yesterday
to appear at the next term OF the cir
cult court in bonds Of 5000 each for
criminal assault on Miss Jessie Chep.
ley, a girl under IA years Of age, who
lives near the same place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

DENVER, Col, Aug ll.-A special
from Los Angeles announces the forma.
ton of a new secret political order.
The name Of the order Is the United
Sons Of America and It's emblem is the
stars and stripes and the letters U.
=
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

DEs MolNEs, Ia, Aug. 1.-THE long
drought was partially broken in Iowa
yesterday. Reports from other parts
Of the state indicate that the rain was
general. From present indications II
will be sufficient to revive the crops
PARTIALLY at least
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

PERU, ILL.,, Aug ll.-Mayor Rausch,
Of this city, was arrested and locked
up Thursday night for disorderly con.
duct. His resignation was rendered
yesterday and accepted at a special
meeting OF the council last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

CLINTON, Mo-, Aug. 1o.-A house Of
refuge for erring girls has been estab-
lished in this city for the W, c. 7. U.
and the A. $. A., the two temperance
organizations Of the town, the efforts
being ably seconded by many of the
leading church workers Of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
EARTHQUAKE AT MEMPHIS.
Three Distinct Shocks Felt There This
Mnrnlng.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug lO.-Three
distinct shocks Of earthquake were
felt here at 1929 o'clock this friday
morning. The vibrations were from
southwest to northwest, and were of
ten seconds duration. Tall buildings
swayed and windows ratified but no
damage was done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
abilene $ Fraternal Societies.

A +. AND A. A.-Benevolent Lodge, No.
n. W, meets first and third Monday eve.
nings In each month at Masonic hall, corner
Third and Cedar. John N Gleissner, W, M;
]. l. worley, secretary visiting brethren
welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
NJ Abilene Post No. W, meets at the ODD
Fellows hall, second and fourth Monday
evenings Of each month. All comrades are
invited to meet with us. d. II. Metzger, r.
CIV. 3. Anderson, Adjutant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

GUTHRIE, Ok, Aug. ll.-A charter
was yesterday granted the Lexington
& South Canadian Railway Co., capital
stock, sl,oOo,OOo, and headquarters at
lexington, Ok.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

INDEPENDENT ORDER ODD FELLOWS
l Western Home ledge, No, 90, meets every
Tuesday evening In Odd Fellows hall. Om
GERS; Noble Grand. Geo. Etherington; Sec.
retary, Il. Lips. Visiting brethren cordially
welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

BY the falling Of scaffold in New
York city upon which eight men were
at work, two were killed and others
hurt internally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

VKyOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-N0. q,
wv meets alternate Wednesday after.
moons at 2.S0 o'clock In X. Of r. hall. Mrs,
Mary X. Paul, president; Mrs. o. J Peters,
secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

D0YAL ARCH MAsONS-Cyrus Chapter.
No. 2t, meets In Masonic hall on the
second and fourth Fridays Of each month,
R. u. Jacobs, H. r.; J. l.. worley. secre.
tary
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16
Real Estate for Sale.

The following described real estat
IS for sale to-wit: The south half Of
section 7, township IA, Range 4; also
the southwest Of section 5, town
ship IA, range 4. For prices and
terms address, Thomas Browne.
Laurel, Ind, or Cullen & Mcgee,
Rushville, Ind. S9-l2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
lvl Camp No. Sbe, meets every Friday night
OF each month In X. Of r. hall. Visiting
neiighbors welcome. A. L. Russell, v. C.;F
J. Murphy, CLERK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

Judge j. r.. Mcdonald, leading
populist Of Kansas and member OF
the state board Of pardons, Is very sick
OF his home IN Fort Scott -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-civil Service
Commissioner Roosevelt has written o
letter to members Of congress In which
he takes occasion TO deny report that
the commission was especially desirous
Of college-bred men entering the classi-
fed civil service Of the government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-16

ROCK ISLAND.
WEST HOUND.
No. G5-L0cal Freight and accom-, II 10 a. IN.
No. 27-Chicago Mail and Express, 3 10 p. m.
EAST BOUND.
No. @-Mail and Express .........ll II i8 a. m.
No. 80-L0cal Freight and accom-. .b.l9 p. m.
Passenger trains run daily. Freight trains
daily except Sunday.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-06-22
A DESPERATE REMEDY.

Attempt to Cure EIephantiasis by Means
of u mathematics Bite.
Many years ago the count of Cunna
transformed an old Jesuit convent into
a hospital for the especial treatment of
elephantiasis, says a letter from Rio de
Janeiro. 1t was placed under the super
vision of the Irmandade do Santissimo
Sacramento, and to this day remains in
their care. 1t is said that the average
number of patients is one hundred
year, and that at least nine-tenths of
them die Some time ago Rio doctor
claimed to have discovered that the
elephantiasis of Brazil was the identi-
cal disease which the ancient Greeks
cured Gy the bite of n rattlesnal1e. He
awakened public attention to his theory
by publishing several learned disqui-
sitions, and at length was given an op-
portunity of putting it to practical
test. An educated gentleman in the
Sacramento hospital who at the age of
fifty had been afflicted with the disease
six years became anxious to submit
himself to the hazardous experiment.
A day was fixed for it and the physi-
clans and friends assembled to witness
the experiment. The serpent was
brought in cage, and into this the
patient, confident OF a speedy cure,
thrust his hand. AT first the reptile
seemed to shrink from the contact, as
if afraid of contracting the disease, and
when ''stirred up a little, though
rafting loudly, merely licked the hand
without biting it. At length the impa-
tient invalid pinched the serpent hard
and received thrust from his fangs
near the base of the little finger. A few
drops of blood oozed from the wound
and a slight swelling appeared when
the hand was withdrawn from the
cage, but no pain was felt. Moments
of intense anxiety followed while it
remained to be seen what effect this
disagreeable medicine would produce,
| 1t soon became evident that the disease
which had preoccupied the system re
tarded the natural result, but in twenty
; hours the man was dead.