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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
PUBLIC DEBT.
Figures Showing the Condition Of
the Federal Treasury.
4 LARGE PURCHASE OF SUGAR.
Salt Manufacturers Of the Southwest Ter
ritory Determine to Fight the Free
Salt Clause Of the New
Tariff Bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. s.-The monthly
statement Of the public debt, issued by
the treasury department Saturday,
shows decrease Of the public debt OF
sl,7l3,654, including certificates and
treasury notes Offset by an equal
amount Of cash In the treasury. In
GLIDING the certificates and treasury
notes, the decrease was S9l,S97 On
August 81, 1894, the interest-bearing
debt was $685., $40, an increase for
the month Of $50. The debt on which
interest has ceased since maturity was
1881, $50, a decrease for the month OF
So, 100 The debt bearing no interest
amounted to 1919, s67, 500, a decrease OF
Ss2,s77. Certificates and treasury notes
outstanding Offset by an equal amount
Of cash in the treasury were S6l5.25O,'
572, a decrease for the month Of 81 GEL,
757. The aggregate debt August 81
was 81, G32, O93, 5S5 The several items of
cash in the treasury are given rs fol-
lows: Gold coin and bars, $40, sS5, $50;
silver, s5ls, 1877, $3.50; paper, $3.50, s6O;
bonds and minor coins, Sl7,s30, 1877, ag-
gregating $751;, 7Os, 1857, against which
there are demand liabilities amounting
to 1854, 535, 26O, leaving a cash balance
Of Sl27, 14s,O97 Of which S55,2l6, 300 is
gold reserve. The increase in the cash
during the month was SS,0s2, 745.
LARGE PURCHASE OF SUGAR.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept 3.-0ne Of the
largest importationsof sugar ever made
by retail house south Of New York
has Just been taken out Of customs by
Bernheimer Bros, Of Baltimore. In
defiance of the sugar trust they have
purchased 10000 pounds Of the best
Holland graduated sugar direct
from Amsterdam by the steamship
Ohio. 1t has established precedent
among local retail sugar dealers
which gives the public the best sugar
in the market without having to pay
the heavy prices Of the sugar monopo-
lists. Heretofore they were obliged to
buy for the benefit Of the johbers, but
have now shown themselves independ-
emit Of the sugar capitalists. The sugar
from Holland just imported Is made
from the cane and is acknowledged to
be the best sugar known for preserving
purposes
THE SALT CLAUSE
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Sept. 3.-The salt
manufacturers Of the southwest terri
tory, including the states of Kansas,
Texas and Missouri who were in ses-
sion in this city last Tuesday, have de-
termined to fight the free salt clause
of the new tariff bill, and state they
are assured that they will have no
trouble whatever in defeating 1t. There
is technicality in the bill somewhere
that Is fatal to it, and they will at
once begin action to defeat 1t and
maintain the duty on salt as formerly
In force,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06


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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
NEWS NOTES.

Forest fires were reported on the Sd
to be doing much destruction in Penn.
sylvania.
Point au Pic, an annex Of Murray
bay, the well-known summer resort
about 10 miles below Quebec, was de.
stroyed by fire at loss Of $4,000.
A party Of twenty-seven pleasure
seekers from Burnley were overturned
into the water Of Merciamb bay by the
capsizing Of a boat they had hired OF
this number only seven were saved.
Four bodies have been recovered.
W. W. Moore died at Madison, Miss.
from eating boiled custard served at q
wedding near Fannin, Rankin county
Three children have died In Rankin
county and brother Of Moore was re-
ported Ill, with little prospect Of re-
covery. All who partook Of the Gus
tard were taken violently III.
Reports from Wisconsin about the
forest fires said that the destruction Of
Baronette was complete. One lone
building was left Of city Of 700 inhab
itants. One man was burned. The
total loss Is s25o,OOO. Shell Lake had
fifty-two dwellings burned, with los'
of $75,OOO Three hundred and sixty
people are homeless and many are
without dollar Of insurance.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin said thai
an imperial edict had been issued re
warding Gen. Yeh and 700 Chinese Off
GERS for their victory over the Japan
ese at Ping Yang on August II. Gen
Yeh reported that the Japanese lost
5000 men in the engagement at Ping
Yang during the day, when the Chinese
were in pursuit of the enemy, while
the casualties Of the Chinese were small
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Sept. 3,-Frank G..
Weaver, one Of the cowboys attached
to DR.. Carver's Wild West show at
Paramount park, was the victim of an
accident Saturday afternoon during
the show that will probably cost him
his life. Weaver Is one Of the most ex.
pert riders in the company, and was
giving an exhibition Of picking articles
off the ground while his horse was run
ming. To do this he had to lean over
in his saddle and in riding on the race
track he leaned over so far that his
horse could not keep on its feet and
fell Weaver struck the ground with
great force and suffered long fracture
ut the base Of his skull.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
LABOR TAKES A REST.
Celebrations In Honor OF Labor Day were
Held In Many Cities Of the Union.

Celebrations In Honor OF LABOR DAY Wers
Held in Many cities Of the Union.
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. Fifty thou
sand people participated in the Labor
day celebration In Omaha yesterday.
Hundreds from all over the state were
present Thirty thousand representa-
tives Of Nebraska labor unions were in
the procession. The city was In holt
day attire and the demonstration con-
cluded with picnic, with local speak
ers, at Syndicate park. The city
statesmen and trades display formed the
finishing touch to the parade in way
which demonstrated the extent and
strength Of their forces All sorts OF
wagons, floats, carriages and vehicles
were in line, representing almost every
imaginable article Of domestic con-
sumption. There were fully 500 We
hicles driven in this division.
GREAT DISPLAY AT TOPEKA.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 4.-The Labor
day celebration here yesterday was
the largest in point Of attendance
and the most elaborate in dis
play that Topeka has ever known.
The parade representing the various
industries Of the city was nearly
2 miles long and were observed by a
crowd that filed Kansas avenue for
blocks. The exercises were held at
Garfield park and consisted Of the
usual sports. Special political addresses
were made by David 0vermyer for the
democrats, J. G. Caldwell for the re-
publicans, Frank Doster for the popu,
lists, Laura NJ. Johns for the suffrag-
lists and l. 0. Pickering for the prohi-
bitionists.
MONSTER PARADE AT KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS Cry, Kan, Sept A mon.
strous parade was held in Kansas City,
Kan, in honor Of Labor day, yesterday
morning. 1t was the largest and
grandest ever held in this city. The
day was observed in perfect holiday
style and all those who did not partici-
pate in the parade were out on the
streets and applauded the laboring
men as they marched on. The
parade was in charge Of the Trades
assembly, of this city, and the manner
in which II was controlled reflects
great credit on that organization. Gov.
l4ewelling and Mrs. Anna Dlggs rode
at the head Of the procession and at
tracted great deal Of attention. At
Kerr's park addresses were made by
Mayor Barnes, Gov. Lewelling and
Mrs. Diggs.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION IN NEW YORK.
New York, Sept labor day made
an imposing demonstration here yes
terday. The weather was favorable
for marching, the sun being obscured
by haze, while cool breeze from the
east made the air braeing. Not far
from 10000 men, representing nearly
all the trades, were In line, and here
and there in the procession were bands
of women from the various assemblies,
such as the cloakmaiers, of organized
feminine labor. Cooper Union was the
focus about which the bodies gathered
for the parade,
l M n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

WASHINGTON, Ind, Sept. Am in
sanity inquest was held on Mrs. Melitil
Morrison yesterday. She imagine,
that the second coming Of Christ is a
hand, and has tried several times e
kill her family. A few nights ago hel
husband heard noise in the kitchen
He found his infant child lying upon
its back upon the table, and by its side
stood the mother with huge butcher
knife in her hand. lie snatched the
baby from the table and ran. After
ward his wife said she wanted to ole,
u ~ . saoriAos to Goa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Sept S.--AIrs. Adam
Wuchter, of White Hall, has been prae
tically fasting since four years ago las'
Good Friday. She Is able to mas
ticate only certain kinds Of solid'
placed in her mouth. Her body has
been reduced almost to a shadow. Mrs
Wuchter Is able to converse In low
tone, and her faith in God, which, as
she says, has kept her all through her
sutferings, is as strong as ever Mrs
Wuchter has not been regularly at
tended by . physician for . year,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Sept. "A tele
gram from Pueblo, COL, received las,
night brought the news of the death
in that city Of L. N. Duffy, one of the
best known printers in the west. He
was found dead in his bed at the Far
IRISH hotel, Pueblo. The appearances
were that he had been dead several
hours, and had died from apoplexy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
SUICIDE OUT or SPITE.
Mrs. Miles, Whose Afiianced Hanged Him
self, Brings an Unique Suit.

self, Brings an Unique Suit
E,rpoRIA, Kan, Sept. 3.-John H.
Wilson, a wealthy farmer Of this coun-
ty, recently secured license to marry
Mrs. Sarah =. Miles. The following
morning some neighbors found his
dead body hanging in his barn.
Saturday Mrs Miles sued the estate
for IS, 900 damages and for the large
farm on breach Of marriage contract
caused by the suicide. The petition
sets forth that Wilson contracted to
marry her and in order to induce her
to consent represented himself as well
provided with worldly goods and
agreed to settle on her 16O-acre val.
liable farm in Elmdaro township, and
that In order to deceive plaintiff and
defraud her Of the property Wilson
committed suicide,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
PLENTY OF APPLES.
Tho Western Fruit Growers Association
Makes Estimates of the Crop.

The western Frplt drOWerb AbbOcibuOh
Makes Estimates of the Crop.
KANSAS Cry, Kan, Sept. About
thirty-fve members Of the Western
Fruit Growers association met yester-
day afternoon. The secretary was in
structed to apply for charter under
the name Of the Wyandotte County
Fruit Growers association. The meet
ing was primarily for the purpose Of
securing data to form an estimate OF
this years crops. The report
Of the members present showed
that they expected q yield
of $4,000 bushels. Adding to this the
crop represented by the members moi
present, the association estimated the
Wyandotte county crop Of merchant
able apples at 100000 bushels. The
object OF the association Is not to bull
the market, but merely to further the
collective interests Of the fruit growers
Of the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

topeka, Kan, Sept 4.-The Kan
sas Free Thinkers association will hold
Its fourth annual convention In Topeka
beginning September 0, and continu-
ing four days The call is issued by
Mrs. Eta B. Semple, Of Ottawa.
Among the speakers announced to be
present are W. A. I. Wakefield OF
Lawrence; Rev. ]. II. Lathrop and
John Radford, Of Topeka; ]. Pontius,
Of Washington; G. b. Hoffman, Of
Enterprise, and W. $. Bell, Of Chicago.
Ex-uov. Doyu was nominated Ior
congress by the democrats Of the SEQ
ond Nebraska district.
The king Of Siam Is not dead, as re-
ported, but simply under the influence
OF cholera.
Greek soldiers wrecked u newspaper
office at Athens owing to Its criticisms
Of the army. Twenty soldiers have
been arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06
A reign Of terror has prevailed at

A reign Of terror has prevailed at
Seneca Falls, N. Y, owing to the in
cendiary fires. Many people were
afraid to go to bed, thinking they
might be burned to death. Three men
have been arrested against whom there
seems to be strong evidence. Lynch
ing was much talked OF.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-09-06

WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 3.-Burglars
entered the Rock Island depot here al
noon yesterday, cracked the safe and
stole It's contents, amounting to $500
The depot is almost in the center Of
the citv,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-08
ONE MAJORITY AGAINST REPEAL.

The Administration Measure is Voted
Down by the House Committee.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2-The
effort to repeal the tax Oh state bank
circulation was beaten in the committee
on banking to-day By a vote of 8 yeas to
8 nays. The vote was taken on the bill of
Representative Cox Dem, Tenn. (which
relieves state banks from any tax on
their circulation but does not extend
the relief to circulation issued by private
individuals or corporations. The vote in
detail was as follows:
For the bill-Cox (Tenn), Cobb (Ala.),
Hall (Mo:), Ellis (Ky.), Johnson CO.,, Cobb
(Mo.), Black (Ga.), Culberson (Iex.) all
Democrats.
Against the bill-Springcr 1ll.), Sperry
Comm, Warner q. ", Democrats; and
(lass.) Rnssell Comm, Henderson Gll.),
Haugen, (Wis.), Republicans.
The favorable votes Of Johnson, of
Ohio, and Cobb, of Missouri, were given
with the reservation that they would
vote against the bill on the floor of the
House. 4 second vote was taken ON
motion to reconsider the motion to lay
on the table. This time the lines were
differently drawn, although the result
was the same--9 to s.
Ayes-Sperry, Culbertson, Walker, Brosi-
Us, Henderson, Russell, Haugen, job nson
Qnd.), Springer.
Nays--Cox, Cobb (Mo>, Cobb (Ala.), FL
lis, Warner, Johnson CO.,, Black, Hall
(Mo).
Mr.. Warner says that his new bill will
be designed to secure repeal speedily,
and With itan elastic currency. Several
other bills to secure the repeal Of state
bank tax with various limitations are
before the committee, but may not
be taken up. Chairman Springer, of
the committee, said concerning the
vote: II do not regard it as finally dis
posing of the state bank question. 1t
will get before the House in one form
M, anot hor -
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-08
DESTRUCTIVE CHICAGO BLAZE
Large Warehouse Burned, Two Cottages
Crushed and Two Men Injured.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 1.-Fire broke out
this morning in the warehouse Of Felix
& Marston, the oldest willow and
woodenware house in the West. The
building is located on Canal Street at the
intersection of Henry Street, and is
about 100x125 feet in area, extending
back TO the Pennsylvania Company's
tracks. Within an hour and q half
after the discovery of the blaze the
stock was a total loss and the building
badly damaged. The total loss is $780,
600, the damage to stock being $50
600 and to the building $4,000.
About twenty-five employees were
in the building when the fire
started, and the flames spread SO rapidly
that escape by means of the elevators
was cut off and the men were rescued
with difficulty. Two of the employees
were badly burned and seriously cut in
making their escape through window.
They are:
WILLIAM SHOCKS, burned and injured in
ternally; may die.
FRED SMITH, burned and badly cut; will
probably recover.
One of the walls in falling buried two
frame dwellings, crushing them beneath
the bricks and burning timbers. The
occupants Of the cottages narrowly
escaped with their lives, and their
household effects are total loss
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-08
BIDS ALL IN FOR BONDS.
The Time for Submitting Proposals Expired
at N00lI

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 1.-More Of
fers to take the per cent. bonds to be
issued by Secretary Carlisle were re-
ceived at the Treasury Depart
ment to-day. Promptly at noon
the time elapsed at which Of
fers could be received, although
it was said that such as had been mailed
before that time and had not arrived
on account of delayed trains would be
received. The New York mail, in which
it is believed there are number of
offers, was late to-day, and particular
reference to the statement that the de-
layed offers will be received is made.
The subscriptions to the new loan Of
fers received amount to So, sos, 100, at
prices ranging from 117223 to 120.S29.
There was also an offer of 200 for one
bond of $50. There are known to
be on the way additional sub
scriptions amounting to more than
5,0O0,0O0 which. owing to the delay in
the arrival of the mails, will be entitled
to consideration when received. The
following are the names Of the sub
treasures at which the subscriptions
were made: New York, $45, 1885,,
$50; Boston, s5,346, $50; Philadelp hia,
s73l 800; Baltimore, s691 $50; Cincin-
natl, s64,so0; New Orleans, $1,000; St.
Louis, $275, $50; San Francisco, $l1O, 900;
Washington, 1857 $50; Chicago, $22S, $50;
place of payment not stated, $205, POO;
total. $54 .5OS, 100.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-08
BENHAM ASKS ADVICE.
In Doubt Regarding Da Gama's Intention
to BOmbard Rio.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. "a dis
patch in cipher was received a. the
Navy Department this morning from
Admiral Benham. It is request for
instructions as to what course to pursue
in view of Da Canals declaration that
he should lombard Rio when he
pleased and without giving notice
to foreign commanders in Rio Bay.
Admiral Benham probably desires to
know whether he is authorized to de-
mand that Da CANA shall give notice.
This dispatch must have been sent be-
fore the Admiral had received the
message which Secretary Herbert sent
to him yesterday, in which he said,
"Rely upon you tor further exercise of
before the Admiral knew whether
his course during the past week
had been approved. It probably
will not be thought necessary to send
any special instructions on the point
raised, as it is one that must have been
considered before Admiral Benham
was authorized to proceed according to
his own discretion. When he receives
the dispatch sent yesterday he will per-
ceiye that he has sufficient authority
under that and his general instruc-
tons. international law does not
fix upon the period before
commencing bombardment when no.
tlce must be given, but all civilized ma
tons are agreed that previous notice
must be given. The time allowed is
usually forty-eight hours. The opinion
in the Navy Department is that AID
miral Benham and all the other naval
commanders will be united in not al
lowing hombardment Oh shorter no.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-08
LATE NEWS FROM HONOLULU.
Minister Willis Sti Dissatisfied with the
Hawaiian Presidents OongS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2.-The
President to-day transmitted to Con-
gress the Honolulu dispatch received
from Minister Willis on last Saturday.
The letter Of President Dole is not in
Guided for lack of time to transcrlbe 1t
after Mr.. Willis received it. Dispatches
%, 26 and q, which are withheld, are
merely statements of accounts, legation
acquisitions, etc The dispatch OF Mn
lister Willis is as follows:
CONFIDENTIAL.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, HOMO
LULU, II. l., Jan. II, 1S94,-No. 213-Ho on
W. z. Gresham, Secretary Of State-SIR: ON
Yesterday. at $50 P. NJ, | received the hon.
S. b. Dole's answer to my letter OF January
|, requesting him at his earliest conven-
fence 10 give me the specifications con-
tanned in a prior letter His answer is
about fifty pages OF closely-Wrltten ON
cial paper and has been delivered too
late to either copy or reply to III time for
the steamer leaving at : P. NJ. to-day mere
is one extract, however, to which L .thlnk
your attention should be called, wherein 1t
is stated that "this government has been
and noac is subjected to the necessity OF
increased watchiulness and large
additional expense, which but lot
such attitude would have been unneces-
SarV. The emphasis above is NINE. IN d
previous letter of December y Minister
Dole had stated that 1.-The government Of
fees have been placed and still continue IN
a condition OF defense and preparation Tor
siege, and the community has been put into
state Of mind bordering on terrorism"
Some portions of the letters from which
these extracts are made confirm the above
statements. while others seem to negative
them. With this explanation l submit them
to your consideration. The next steamer
leaves here February B. which would place
you in possession of Mr.. Doles letter and
my proposed reply thereto February Is.
Respectfully ALBERT S. WILLIS.
AUCKLAND, n. T., Feb. 1.-The steam
ship Mariposa has arrive here from Ha-
wall, bringing news up to January ~.
When the Mariposa LETT Hawaii people
were restlessly awaiting the decision of
the United States Congress. The report
ed landing of United States marines and
sailors has no foundation in truth, and
it may be said that there is no change
in the situation, pending the arrival of
further advices from the United States
government The newspapers which
support the provisional government
deny the right of the United States to
ractora tho Ouaan