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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
three Sailor. ,uroed To Death.

VALLEJO. Cal, Dec .a.-Thc Old Phila-
dephia House, known rs n sailors house,
eurhed and Jack Finn, John Bell and
Hieofs' JOsslyn were burned to death.
iyn was quartcrnastcr on the United
HLltyst scamer Independence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
TRIAL FORTREASON
French Officer on the Court
Martial Rack.
GAVE INFORMATION TO GERMANY.

Kaiser Billy's Goyernmen. Puts in . Pro-
of the Case-Prospect Of . Season Of
Dramatic Events Collision In the Eng
fish Channel with No Fatalities-Japan
and China.
PARIS, Dec. 22.-The court martial of
Captain Dreyfus for high treason has as
sumed the proportions of grave political
event. The trial involves not only the
late of portion of the cabinet but also
serious diplomatic consequences. The
trial Is secret, on account of the German
governments protest against the use of
the evidence which was stolen from the
desk OF the German embassy. The prose-
cution hopes to conceal the fact whether
this evidence was presented to the court.
Unsigned and Undated.
This evidence consists of u single sheet
OF note paper, unsigned and undated.
Here it is:
SIR: According to our agreement, ]
send you U a design of the new artillery
brake recently experimental with Mt
Bourges; (2), the effect of Madagascar
expedition corps; 81, the number of troops
and fun description now guarding the
eastern frontier; az, the manual for artil.
lery practice just issued in limited mum.
Der of proofs
The prosecution asserts that there is nc
doubt that this note is in Dreyfus' hand.
writing. The crisis in the political situa-
tion is accentuated by the election of the
Radical, NJ. Brisson, to the presidency OF
the chamber. The conviction has become
general that n series of dramatic events
in French political affairs is close al
hnnd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
No .oieo' sold I'm Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 22-As result OF
Justice Harlan's recent decision sustain
In the Massachusetts, law pertaining to
the sale uf olconargarinc, Armour & Co.,
who We're perhaps the largest dealers in
hutterinc In the state, have decided to
discontinue handling the article in Mary
hhd. Al of the other wholesale dealers
"a UleOuargurinc have also closed up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

Frobably the meanest thief ever
."asht is Louis Bourgard Of Paris, who
l'c ntly, while riding in a cab, ripped
zen tine cushions. tied the horsehair
ln'o a parcel. sold it while the cab
waited for him and with the money pro-
.ared from selling his ''plunder" paid
u'e cabman his fare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaran-
teed to cure piles and constipation
or money refunded. Fifty cents per
box. Send stamp for circular and
free sample to Martin Rudy. Lancas
ter. Pa. For sale by T. H. Thomas
and Hartz & Bahnsen, druggists,
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
Storm in the Black Hills.

OMAHA, Dec. ga terrific rain and
snow storm prevails in northwestern Ne
brasl>a and the Black Hills. All tele-
graphic facilities within the hills are cut
off in this direction and no wires are work
ing in Nebraska west of Chadron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

. albuquerque. N. NJ, was named by
,no Spanish from town Of the same
I,'ne % III Spain, which took its title from
niphonso Albuquerque, o famous Por-
usuese soldier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
The Iope Asks for Aid.

ROME, Dec. 22.-The pope has addressed
a confidential message to tho cabinets of
the several European powers, calling at
tention to the troubles in Italy and invit-
ing the support of the powers in the event
of comDlications
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
saicitie Of u Young Lady.

CLINTON, Ia, Dec 22.-Miss Wanny
Markell, highly respected young lady Of
Clinton, jumped from the Clinton and
Illinois high bridge into the Mississippi
rver She was dead when the body was
discovered No cause is known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
Engineer and Fireman Hurt.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 22.-The
north bound Cannon Ball was wrecked ut
Walnut Ridge. Engineer Stansbury and
Fireman Trcndley were caught in the
wreck and severely though not fatally
hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
.Periurrd Himself Like a Gentleman"

HANOVER, Dec. 22.-Herr Leuss, MEM
ber of the rcichstag, was convicted OF per-
jury in denying charges Of adultery in the
divorce proceedings brought by DIR.
Schautz. Herr Leuss was sentenced to
three years penal servitude and five years
deprivation of his civil rights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
Fire at sIarshaIl,owu, La.

AAI.sHALLTowS, H., Dec. 22.-Thc dry
house OF the Firninich glucose plant was
9ufncd with its contents. Adjoining
uIiidiags We're badly damaged. The loss
H.'i WI probably reach $4,000; insurance,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The St. James Ga
zette learns that Lord Randolph Churchill
is returning home by way of Egypt and
Marseilles. The condition of his health is
very serious, and his friends are fearful
that he cannot recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

SHANGHAI, Dec. eat is reported on
good authority that direct peace negotia-
tions are proceeding between Pekin and
Toxic. The Japanese fleet has left Port
Arthur and steamed southwark. Its des-
tination is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
Ch,c.eo PolIoe Invcstigntion.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Attorney A. ..
Trude has been asked and will accept the
position of examining counsel Tor the
sub-committee of the police committee OF
the city council that will investigate the
Chicago police department In much the
same manner as the Lex ow committee In
New York has operated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
B.shop Joseph Thompson Dead.

NEwBUEG, n. Y, Dec. 22.-Bishop
so-"ph Thompson. d. d.. NJ. d., Of the
A'ucln Methodist Episcopal Zion church,
: q here, aged 73 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22
THE MARKETS.
New York Financial.

New YORK, Dec. 81.
Money on call easy at seILs per cent. Prime
mercantile paper 2AGfa per cent. Sterling
exchange dull, with actual business in
4s.le1is734 for sixty days; posted rates 4ssla q
4s9 and is9la g4yO; commercial bills 4s6la 0
4s6I.
Silver certificates 81 bid; no sales; bar sill
yer 61Ss. Mexican dollars 30.
United States government bonds SIS regular,
lis; 5s coupons lisa; As regular III: As
coupons ll5I4: rs regular %; Pacif; Is Of
'95, leo.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO. Dec. 81.
Following were the quotations on the Board
of Trade today: Wheat-Decembsr. opened
531sc, closed 53i1c; May, opened 5sIes. closed
5sc; July, opened 5elsc closed 59ts;. Corn
December, opened 4jlsc, closed 45c; Janu-
ary, opened 46s. closed 4,lsc; May. oprned
49c, closed 4Sl4c. Oats-Deccmber, opened
29c. closed :slsc; January opened a9Isc,
closed 2sA; May, opened a.c. closed 3lSsc.
Pork-January, opened SLID. closed sll.5sls;
May. opened sl2U5. closed slL95. Lard
January. opened S6s0, closed 81. ia
Prodlce: Butter-Extra creamery, &c per
lb; extra dairy, s0c: packing stock, iOGllc
Eggs-Fresh st Ick. 2lc per d0z, sson Live
poul:ry-Chickens, 51f@7c per Id: turkeys,
76sc; ducks. .eDslsc; geese, s5.OOd60) per
dcz. Potatoes-Burbauks, EG5Oc per bu:
Hebrons, 3G4Sc; early ruse. 43GiSc. Sweet
potatoes-Illinois, u.:sG1-D Crsnberries-
fancy, $6.60G9.75. Honey-White clover, J. b
sections, new stock. l3lxGl4c; broken comb
l0lJl2c; dark comb. poor packages, Sc: straine
California, 5G6c per Id.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICa AGO. Dec. a.
Live stock-Prices at the Union Stock Va rds
today ranged as follows Hogs-Estimated
receipts far the day. $500: sales ranged at
So 40G4.O0 pigs, $3s5lcA.35 light, $+.UG4-0
rough packing, $4.OO04.55 mixed. and $3.50
L75 heavy packing and shipping lots.
Ca.tle-Receipts for the day 5.5)l: quota
ticns ranged at $3.50 u 6l0 Christmas
ping steers, si.4005Oo good to choice do.
s. 6jGi.35 fair to good, $3.l5g,3.6) common to
medium, do. s.. s5Gb359 butchers steers. g. 10
Gt3OO stockers. x.os0340 feeders Sl.25G2.0
cows, S2.3OGo3 30 heifers. si.5Ott35J bulls, 81.
Q3l0 Texas steers, S2.s5lt4.s5 western rangers,
and $2.O0G5.5O veal calves
Sheep-Estimated receipts for the day.
5000; sales ranged at ss.0oG3.5o westerns
sLs5lo2.90 Texans, <l.40l3.7U natives. aad SCI
| Q4.35 lambs.
Cioslng Quotations.
CHICAGO. Dec. -. - whest, steady. Dec. 1885,
| May bsis:. Corn, lower, Dec. 44ic. May i6c
Oats. easy, Dec. nominal. Pork easy. Jan
sl1.75 j ard. easy. Jan. 500. r bs, steady
Jan. $3.50.
| Chicago Stock
| CHICAGO, Dec. y - Hogs, receipts isco'
SC lower Cattle receipts, 800; I'M hanged shcel
receipts 2000; firm.
| New York Money Closing.
. NEW YORK, Dec. E-koney on call. easy q
1X0s per cent; prime mercantile paper. ~ D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec. ss. - Rogs, receipts is.co':
SC lower Cattle receipts, 800; un hanged sheep
receipts 20OO; firm.
New York Money Closing.
New YORK. Dec. x-kouey on call. easy Ut
1h02 per cent; prime mercantile paper, ~ -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 3. 5.-Temple
lot, the sacred piece of Mormon soil in
Independence, Mo-, for which the Re-
organized Church Of Jesus Christ Of
Latter Day Saints and the lndepend-
ence faction of the Mormon church have
been lighting in the courts for four
years was decided by Judge Philips
to be the property OF the Reorganized
church. The Independence faction Of
the Mormons is by the opinion en-
Joined from asserting title to the prop
erty, the cloud is removed and full pos
session allotted TO the plaintiff. The
successful organization has its head
quarters at Lamont, la. Its following
numbers 25, 900 souls and its president
is Joseph Smith, Jr., a son of Prophet
Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormon
lam
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
THE PENSION BILL.
The Hsuss Debated IL and Passed severI
Private Pension Bills.

Private Pension Bills.
WAsHINoToN, March BIN the house
Saturday two private bills were passed
by unanimous consent, one, on motion
of Mr.. Richardson, OF Tennessee, to
pension Fannie L. Norman. and the
other, on motion OF Mr.. Curtis, OF Kan
sas, TO Andrew Franklin. a captain In
Capt Armstrong; company in the war
Of 1912.
Mr.. Bryan, of Nebraska, asked unan-
imous consent for the consideration Of
a bill appropriating $4,000 TO reim-
burse the state of Nebraska for expenses
incurred in repelling a threatened in
vasion and raid by the Sioux Indians
In 1890 and 1891, on the occasion OF the
Messiah craze, which eliminated In
the Wounded Knee fight Mr. Sayers
objected.
Mr. Hagher, of Wisconsin, asked
unanimous consent for the considera-
ton OF u bill authorizing the Duluth &
Superior Bridge CO. to construct a
bridge across the ST. Louis river be-
tween Wisconsin and Minnesota. OBJ
lection was made.
The house then went into committee
OF the whole for further consideration
OF the pension bill Mr.. Pickler, of
South Dakota, took the floor and made
a vigorous speech in behalf Of a liberal
pension policy. The old soldier, his
widow, his children and his grand
children should have justice, he said.
Gen. Black, Of Illinois, ex-commis-
sioner Of pensions followed Mr.. Pick
Ter. lie stated the democratic party
believed every law enacted in behalf OF
pensioners should be faithfully admin
istered, but II insisted, as it ought to,
that the roll of honor should not be
stained by the payment of pensions Ia
those who do not deserve them.
Mr.. Waugh (rep.l, of Indiana, de-
clared no pension bill, general or pri-
vate, had ever been rejected by u re-
publican vote. At the conclusion OF
Mr.. Waugh's speech the committee rose,
On motion of Mr.. Cogswell, of Massa'
chusetts, a bill to pension Hannah
Lisle was passed, and then at 1855 the
/ house adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
FIAT MONEY.
Congressman Davis Proposes to Have One
Hundred MIillons Issued Yearly.

Congressman Davis Proposes to Have One
Hundred MILLIONS Issued Yearly.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Congress-
man Davis, Of Kansas, has introduced a
bill prohibiting the issue Of bonds here
after without special authorization.
lie primarily wishes congress TO direct
Mr. Carlisle TO issue ESQ, 600, 900 Of legal
tenders "of the usual high style OF
art" TO replace the estimated de-
struction aud waste OF United
States notes since 1873. Then Mr..
Carlisle In 20 he further directed
to issue $3.50, 900, 900 of other legal ten
ders 10 replace retired national bank
currency; and ms fast as such national
bank currency is retired Mr. Carlisle is
TO make II good In such fashion.
Furthermore the secretary Is directed
10 issue annually 500, 600, 900 of legal
tenders "in order 10 create and pre-
serve an increasing and equitable vol
ume of currency in accordance with
the needs Of the increasing population
and volume Of business Of this country"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
GLADSTONE RESIGNS.


Tho Grand old Man Finally Lays Down the
Cares of Omce-Hls Plans for the Fu-
ture.
LONDON, March 5.-William Ewart
Gladstone has retired from the pre-
miership OF Great Britain for the last
time and Lord Rosebery has been sum
moned to Windsor castle by Sir Henry
Ponsonby, Queen Victoria's private sec
rctary, TO take up the reins OF govern.
ment laid down by the great com
moner.
Mr.. Gladstone will spend his last
days as n commoner OF England lie
refused yesterday, as he has done sew
eral times before, the offer OF the queen
OF elevation 10 the peerage.
Official announcement Of the retire
ment Of the grand old man from active
public life has not yet been made, but
the fact that Lord Rosebery was sum
moned by Sir Henry Ponsonby at 4
o'clock Saturday makes II positive
that the venerable leader has laid
down his work forever Official an-
nouncement is not expected before
to-day.
II is said that when Mr.. Gladstone
rendered his resignation formally to
the queen Saturday the scene was very
pathetic. lie explained his physical
incapacity TO continue his public work
longer and the queen replied In feeling
terms She urged the venerable states
man TO accept a peerage, but he firmly
declined.
After Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone and
the cabinet ministers had left Windsor
II became known that the queen had
sent her private secretary, Rt Hon.
Sir Henry Ponsonby to London, sum
moning Lord Rosobery to Windsor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
REBEL SHIP SUNK.
The Sinking of the Venus Fully
Confirmed.
EVERY PERSON on BOARD LOST.
The Vessel Is struck by n Shot from the
shore Batteries and n Terrific EI-
ploslon Occurs-The Boat
Takes Fire.

RIO JANEIRo, Feb. % (via Montevideo,
March 3. The reports of the loss Of
the rebel transport Venus has been con-
firmed, but the details OF the loss are
yet meager On Friday morning the
armed rebel transports Jupiter, Marie
and Venus, which were lying off Porto
Mandama, took up positions and
opened a bombardment against the
government batteries The guns in
the batteries responded quickly and
quite lively fire was exchanged. Sud
denly there was terrific roar heard
above the booming OF the guns, and II
was at once thought an explosion had
occurred. At first IL was thought dis
aster had befallen the transport Marte.
Immediately after tn. sound Of the
explosion was heard the men in the
batteries and elsewhere along the
shore saw a huge column of brown
smoke ascending and spread out to
wide dimensions as IL arose. IL was
seen as the smoke cleared away the ex-
plosion had occurred on the Venus
The vessel had been torn in half, and
almost Immediately afterward the stern
half of the deck sank The bow half
was on fire and In few minutes the
flames were raging furiously. This
portion OF the Venus fioated for half
an hour and then went down.
The Venus was commanded by Capt
Vasconcellous. He, with three officers
and twenty-nine men, made up the
complement of the vessel Every soul
on board OF her was lost. Some officers
could be seen for a time on the forward
part Of the vessel as II drifted help
lessly burning, and efforts were made
to rescue them, but the boats dis
patched on this work were slow in
reaching the scene and by the time
they arrived the men on the wreck were
forced by fire into the water. Appar-
emily they could not swim, and before
the boats could reach them they sank
Many theories are current as TO the
cause Of the disaster The most prob
able is u shot from the shore batteries
struck the Venus amidships and plowed
Its way through the hull and boilers
IL is certain the magazine did not ex-
plode, for the smoke was Of a reddish
brown color, whereas the smo Ike OF
powder is gray. At any rate, what
ever the cause OF the explosion, its
force must have been terrific as the
vessel was blown into halves as though
made of cardboard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
LORD ROSEBERY.
The New Prime Minister Holds
His First Cabinet Council
NAMES OF MOST OF The MEMBERS.
The German silver Commission-The RE-
suit Of Its Deliberations Awaited
with the Greatest of
Anxiety.

LONDON. March Notwithstanding
the fact that yesterday was nominally
n day OF rest, Lord Rosebery was busily
engaged all day. Mr. Herbert Asquith,
the home secretary, and Earl Spencer,
first lord Of the admiralty, visited him
and remained some time. Afterward
Lord Rosebery called upon the earl Of
Kimberly and offered him the post Of
foreign secretary, made vacant by his
promotion 10 the position OF prime
minister.
Sir william Vernon Harcourt had
long interview with Lord Rosebery
yesterday afternoon which resulted In
the latter consenting TO retain his posi-
tion as chancellor Of the eXchequer
and 10 his accepting the government
leadership in the house Of commons.
Prime Minister Rosebcry held his
first cabinet council ut his residence
yesterday afternoon All the minis
ters were present except MIR Asquith
and MIR Henry Fowler, the president
of the local government board, who
however, will retain their Offices The
council was In session only IA short
time Upon Its conclusion Lord Rose
berry sent n message TO the queen, sub.
mitting, IL is understood, the names OF
the members of the new cabinet lie
will be given an audience by the queen
at Buckingham palace this afternoon.
The new premier has received many
congratulatory letters and dispatches.
Among those were telegraph dispatches
from the prince and princess OF Wales.
The speech from the throne prorogu.
ing parliament has been signed by the
queen. IL is neither long one nor
significant II is the last official docu-
ment prepared by Mr.. Gladstone. II
briefly refers to the protracted and
laborious character of the session.
THE GERMAN SILVER COMMISSION.
BERLIN, March 5-Thc debates of the
silver commission will be chiefly con-
cerned in discussing the following
questions:
[ First Is It probable the gold production OF
the future will sunice 10 cover the dema d for
cOnlrcf Under tn above head special atten.
tion will BE- paid 70 tho Increased demand for
gold resulting from the recent measures
adopted by the Indian government and by the
United States
second Have the lack Of gold and tho gen.
cral depression resulting from It's enhanced
value been noticeable In countries with gold
currency
1hlrd-Wht influence have the silver fuctu.
atoms exercised on the monetary and economic
situation of Germany
Fourth How could tho evils or dangers
caused In Germiny by the present currency be
removed or lesseneif
Throughout Germany and In the
other countries OF Europe great inter
est is taken in the SILVER commission
and iinanciers and others are awaiting
the result of its deliberations with u
great deal of anxiety.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March o. The
will of the late Thomas Corrigan was
offered for probate by C. o. Tichenor,
for years Mr., Corrigan's legal adviser,
The bulk of the estate, estimated TO be
worth about $1,000, 900, is left to Mr..
Corrigan's widow and children. lIe-
quests OF $4,000 each are made to
Bernard and Patrick Corrigan, the
testator's brothers, and Catholic charl-
table institutions of Kansas City were
also handsomely remembered
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
RECOGNIZING GOD.
An Amendment to Place Him In the G,
atifuHInn

An Amendment to Place Him in the Con-
stitution.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The judi.
ciary committee Of the house OF repre-
sentatives met in the committee room
at noon to-day for the purpose Of listen
ing to arguments on the resolution OF
Representative Morse, OF Massachu
sctts, proposing an amendment TO the
preamble OF the constitution OF the
United States, acknowledging the SUI
preme authority Of the just govern.
mcnt Of Almighty God in all the affairs
OF men and nations"
This question has been before con-
grcss at intervals ever since the con-
stitution was adopted OF late the
pressure from those who believe that
such an amendment should be made 10
the constitution has been 80 great that
IL could not be ignored.
The proposition is antagonized by
Representatives OF various societies I
free thinkers, atheists and agnostics
and IL will be supported ten times more
strongly by representatives, Of the
various religious denominations The
hearings will occupy several weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
AT THE CRADLE.


How stili he sleeps The morning sunlight
falls
Upon his downy head A song.blrd calls
Without the window; young, rejoicing leaves,
That garland tho new spring, checkered
shade
Upon the pillow throw. but his bright head is
laid
In sunlight only; each soft check receives
The radiant kiss One loving ray
Lies lightly on his parted lips where play
The frolio graces Of baby's dream
These sporting curls have caught another
CLEAN,
A golden gift Il leaves in every tress
God bless my baby every sweet caress
That leaves o olinging Joy about my heart,
Each loving hope-a loving fear in part
Each whispered prayer. his little bed beside,
Each fond eIultng pulse Of mothers pride,
All he has brought Of peace and guileless Joy
Return In blessings on my darling boy.
Carrie Stern, In Babyhood
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
Frclght Train WrecI,ed.

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, March 6.-Mls-
souri, Pacific train No 1913 was wrecked
at Kickapoo, five miles ont from this
city, Saturday. An accident to the
running-gear was the cause. Eight or
nine cars were badly damaged. but no
one was hurt
WASHINGTON, March .-kepresenta-
tive De Armond, by means OF joint
resolution, hopes to secure change in,
the constitution which will enable the
president TO veto items ia appropria-
tion bills. This Is suggested by the
well-known custom OF the lobby to place
questionable amendments on bills
De Armond is firmly impressed with
the idea that the president should be
empowered TO defeat steals of that kind
placed on appropriation bills, but he is
not at all certain that II will be pos
sible to get it done, for the lobby will
see TO IT that they are not injured IN
vNlM wan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-03-08
shot Through tho Heart.

TorEKA, Kan, March 6,-Howard $,
Shafrer, well-known citizen of To-
pelSu, committed suicide yesterday
morning by shooting himself through
the heart with revolver, lie was
fatally III with Brights disease and 1t
Is supposed that he took his life to end
his misery, knowing that he could not
recover The shooting was done in
bed. The deceased was born in Ohio
In 1887. lie came TO Kansas twenty
five years ago and was one of the first
settlers Of Salina. lie moved to To-
pelSa In 1880 lie leaves family.