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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
MOONLIGHT.

j. NJ Sheets butchered ten head Of
hogs Tuesday. Rev. Sheets isprepar'
ing for a long winter.
A children's meeting has been or
ganized at the Bethel church and
meets every Monday evening.
John Book and family are visiting
with Rev. d. Breechbill. Mr.. Book
has been one of south Dickinson's
most successful farmers during the
past fifteen years. He and family
will start for Pennsylvania next Tues.
day.
The coat Of paint put on Henry
-Stoecker's new barn helps to beautify
his property.
No bills have yet been presented al
the legislature giving any railway
corporations right of way past Moon
light.
1t is rumored that Ezra Sheets ant
bride may locate in Pennsylvania.
A good county paper like the RE
FLEcroR is the only medium through
which the community can keep post
ed on matrimonially inclined Moon
lighters. Geo. Basehore looks as in
nocent as a lamb.
Mrs. Bert Hart went to Topeka tt
be at the bedside Of her sick father
Mr.. Gray.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
A Substantial Company.

Several Abilene businessmen are
among the directors and leading
stockholders Of the Shawnee Fire In
suranee Co., Of Topeka 1t is a pleas
lre to note that It's 18th annual state
meni, just issued, shows n large and
increasing business with a surplus t'
policy holders Of Sl7l,976.2l and .
net surplus Of s7l,976.2l. The com
pany in thirteen years has paid slsl'
200 IN losses and It's business In 1894
exceeded its business in 1893 b,
nearly 60 per cent. G. c. Wyandt Ii
the agent at Abilene. 236-2ts2c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
THE ALLIANCE LIKES IT,
Endorsement Given to the Sem Sal
ary Bill.

The following resolutions regarding
the Sem salary bill have been receiv-
ed by the REFLECTOR for publication:
WHEREAS, The county officials Of
Dickinson county have been elected
with the understanding that they
were to receive salaries as fixed by
the Dickinson county salary bill, and
WHEREAS, Such officers have de-
termined to test the consttutionality
OF said bill, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the county alliance Of
Dickinson county at their meeting
February 2, 1896:
First, that we are in full sympathy
with the bill as it passed the legisla-
ture.
Second, that II said bill be defective
in any Of its minor details that such
defects be remedied and the bill again
passed without delay.
Third, that copies Of the resolu-
tions be sent to our senator and re-
preventative and be published in the
Abilene papers.
5, GOLDSMITH, j. II. TAYLOR,
President. Secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
OSBORN GETS EIGHT YEARS.
He Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced
Other Court News.
From Wednesdays Daily.]

l u kVAA WV1NSoAoy 0o|yt
The petit jurors drawn for this term
Of the district court were present at
the opening Of court this morning.
Some Of them had a cold drive to get
here.
John F. Osborn, charged with an
attempt to kill Ira Shepherd, having
shot him when south Of Enterprise
last fall, pleaded guilty. His attor-
dey, c. E. Rugh, made statement
for the defense, asking the courts
mercy. ], M. Shepherd, father Of Ira
Shepherd, was allowed to make a
statement, after which Judge Humph-
rey sentenced Osborn to the peniten-
tiary for eight years and to pay the
costs Of action.
J. G. Wood, the Hope jointist,
pleaded guilty on one count to liquor
selling and was sentenced to 80 days
in Jail and 800 fine and costs, to
stand committed until paid.
In the matter Of the case Of State
vs.. Harry Cundiif, the suit brought to
forfeit the bond OF $1,000 signed by
Cundiff's father, Judgment was rem.
dered for $1,000 and costs against the
bondsmen, the bond being forfeited
by young Cnndiif's disappearing.
County Attorney S. $. Smith re-
ceiyed many compliments for having
conducted all the cases without sub
poenaing any witnesses or making
any expense to the county He is not
only looking after the county's legal
affairs ably but his administration is
economical and praiseworthy.
The jury was discharged this after
noon until Monday. The afternoon
was devoted to arguing motions and
routine business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at public sale on
scciion2, In township IL, range east, miles
east and " miles south Of Navarro and
miles north Of Hope, on Wednesday. Feb. ~,
layJ commencing III 10 0 clock the following
property, to-wlt, 2span OF Mules from 10
) years old and well broke, 10 head OF good
aoek Horses from 10 u years old, Colt
year old, OTIS q years old, and Colt
years old, ~ head VI iuilch Cows u number
Of which will b. fresh by time Of sale 2head
OF Y year Old Steers head OF year old
Steers, u steer Calves, yearllng Leiers,
hplfnr galye4, Thoroughbred Poland thlDa
Roar, brooi SONS mud u head Of shuAis, q
nn s.F Wag1nsJ HegHy ne@, Z spring Nag'
Uns ! new, j Little Yankee gang plo@, j
Littiu Yankee riding PlDw Walking PiV%,
Milwaukee Binder ne8fly new Farmers
Friend Drills one hoe one 10 ioe nearly new,
/ corn Planter with dill attachment nearly
nsw | Champion blower. hay Rake, cul-
tsHl0rs llrrpWs M.inch die llnrfow
q ron stalk Cutter, Corn Gutter, ! Boss
iveu Grinder, corn sheliof, 2lhay Racks.
birthstone. Forks. kakes, shoyels. Hdllefs
etc. Also sets double wagon Harness, set
lynets, 40 bushels OF Oats, u tons OF wheat
and oats straw, Y tens OF Hay 100 shocks NJ
Rocking Chair, y dozen chairs, ? Dedsteads,
fable heating Stove and other things loo
numerous 10 mention. TEl.Msi sums Of v
ana under cash. al sums over y nine
months ilinl yiil De given on notes VIII ap.
uOFd stqlllty Without Interest II paid
when duo, II not pHlu Whpr due n per cent
will be charged from date, Oh LOT cash.
slIoCKEy & FRY. Props
], n. BURTON Auctloneer.
], Il, AissLEr, CLERK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
persisted OF THE COLD.
An Aged Woman Found Dead in Hel
Lonely Home.

New BASEL, Feb. 5.--Mrs. Bernard
Rufner, living one and a half miles
east '0f New Basel, was found dead
yesterday At her home where she
lived alone. It is supposed that she
died Of old age and the effects Of cold.
She had probably been dead three or
four days when the neighbors'
suspicious were aroused by the
deserted appearance Of her house and
found her. She had lived alone
several years.
Levi Hofman's four children are
sick with scarlet fever.
A. 7. Witwer is the new president
Of the literary society.
Rev. Bowman, late pastor Of the
German Reformed church, but lately
from Oregon is stopping with old
friends in this vicinity. Rev. Bow
man is on his way east,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07

In Tim rIrcuit t,ourt ~ the JTnIisd stair, for
- .,,,',.,s,',v.
tbe u'str'cto' ns"'"'
The Holland Trust
Company,
Complainant,
vs. Ma roos 7, ub.rcaro
The City Water and '''' 'V''' :" '''"'s'''
Light Company Of
Abilene,
Defendant,
publlc n,ilc. ia hnrebv vlvon TINT undor
and no ,ir,,,e ~ derroe ~ ,hn crrnl, rn,rt
~, M rniiod staio. for thu diutrIrt 81 KIM
sae rondnred in thp nbovr entitled suii
Viii nm T,iduv the sth dnv n Mnrri, 4 n
LII, nj IN ocork n M n sai1 day oiycr NJ
' Nh s,,o y, ameIon md adj Il" tLn hiebs
n pu,y and nns, hIddrr Ia c,sh in hand nj fhe
srnn, Jonr NJ tLn ronrt bnuse al the rnuntv
~ m,s LIN in tJn iii . ~ Milan. coumty
~ III ,icninso" 'l' and dis,rlct ~ kensas
thn fnllnwlng described roll estate nnds
and teunnrnta VIZ,
Xii MA sinvnlar thn en,ira nrnnnrtv of
ciiv Water ,nd LiuLt lonnnny III AbIieue
nei.,dI',, III rl,Lts un,var, hi sll.ves ana
,na,,all'aa ,l'idl, ,n,,y hav. h.pu am, lad Ia
n,,ou sa}d NV Wustauo iiobt
~ ~ SRlnn" ,,y liz et,te ~ IlInois
ia l,aass 81 iiausus ~ conniv ~ nictin.
a 'me nr a. riiv ~ Ahilene in ths state Of
I'm ~, VIZ n y6jch mlgbt tharsa ft.r he co
''san,ad a. ennsarrad tosathsr Win ali
sian,. a,S a. nreoar,v resl na,sana or mixsI
t than ama p mlet ,haraa f,sr he no.
a sngn NV hv said NV Wal"r and Iisht Com
nnnv III Ahllpnp sIiunted ia or near the
XIV XIV u, biInua in III conn,y Of f1lcEiuson
e"3 II ~ i,ansps' and m erectlons and
hnildlnss Mi machinery engines. lsseryolrs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07

danger Is the learned president Of the
country, Gen Joaquin 9n@po, who y
himself tireless in his vigilance. He
has despatched IN enissary 70 New
York with insiruclionsto purchase war
vessels aud munitions for the protcc-
ton tof the country's important scat
ports and the custom houses, which are
one OF It's main sources OF revenue,
The movement against Crcspo Is said
to be controlled by political exles in
New York, Paris and the Island Of
Curacoa and Trinidad, whose feeling
against him is very bitter The revo-
luton It is thought will only be post
poned until the gathering Of the coffee
crop, whose sale will supply some Of
the necessary funds
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
The QUEENS SPEECH.

Tho English Parliament Opens aud the
Queens speech Ia Dellvsred-~A synopsis
Of 1t.
LONDON. Feb. G. The queens speech
on the opening Of parliament said that
British relations with foreign powers
remained friendly; that no opportunity
would be lost for promoting peace be-
tween China and japan; that dele-
gates d the powers would accompany
the Turk h commission TO investigate
the Armenian outrages; that oifen,cs
against the law had dwindled in Ire
land and that bills for the disestab-
lishment Of the church IN Wales, for
controlling the liquor traffic and for
Cancellation In trade disputes would De
nrneputpd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
A PRETTY MESS OF WEATHER
Kansas Did Its Meanest and 1ts
Worst.
From Wednesdays Daily,]

lFrom wednesday Duly
There is one great satisfaction after
a day like this--it can't be any worse.
From 5 O'Clock there has ragged a
north wind complicated with most OF
the real estate Of Clay and Washing
ton counties, snow storm and
freezing temperature. The sky has
been dull, brassy mass OF dust and
it has been as difficult to breathe out
of doors as to keep the dust out of
the houses. Kansas did its worst in
the way Of mean weather and even
the most accomplished linguists in
town failed to do the subject justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
tx.oov. ANTHONY APPOINTED,

Gov. NORTH Sends His Name IN the senate
for tnnsas Insurance Commissioners
TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. G.--Uov, Morrill,
this morning sent to the senate for
confirmation the name OF ex-Gov.
George 7. Anthony for state superln'
tendent OF insurance. to succeed 5. ii.
snider
Explaining bis action this afternoon
Gov Morrill, sail that there were
twenty-five applicant, Tor the position,
and the contest bad asRmel sueti a
condition that new man was the best
solution Of u, lie therefore lad taken
up ANTHONY, both because Anthony
was well iaaorsfi aaA ieeaasc his
strength Of character would add 10 the
growth OF confidence a Kansas nov
manifested in eastern financial circles
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
The RACKET
Alexander & Edison.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

h. P. Rice, Of the Butler Paper Co.,
was in town.
J. N. Burton, the popular Hope
auctioneer, was in town.
Thos. Dever, Junction City attor-
ney, is here attending court.
Rev. H. A. Koogle Of Banner was a
caller at the REFLECTOR sanctum.
Miss Matte Coggeshall, one Of
Garaeld's bright teachers, was in at
tending the teachers meeting.
0. c. Billings, Of Hope, was in
town. We are sorry to learn that he
contemplates returning to Marion,
bis former home.
j. r. Vanvoorst, OF Sherman, &C.
companiei by Mrs. S. B. Cromer,
left at noon for three weeks trip to
Monticello, Indiana.
H. r. Little, of Hope, one Of the
brightest young Republicans Of south
Dickinson, is in the city the guest Of
his cousin, Edward G. Little.
W. s. Stambaugh, A. W. Rice and
T. H. Malott returned from Kansas
City where they were try the Baker
sheep case. The case went to the
jury last night.
Mrs. 0. l.. Moore returned home
from Topeka where she went as a
member Of the committee Of the
W. R. c. to labor with the legislature
In behalf of larger appropriations for
the Soldiers Home at Dodge City.
Charles Kubach, general manager
Of the National Fence Machine Co.,
left last night for Oswego and
Missouri on business for the company.
which will operate in Missouri for the
next few months. His family will
accompany him and his absence may
be prolonged several weeks.
Miss Lydia Davidson, daughter Of
Elder H. Davidson, left for Chicago
where she will enter the mission
recently established by the River
Brethren. Miss Davidson has been
widely known for her charitable deeds
and her earnest, Christian spirit; and
in giving her life to the cause Of bene-
fitting humanity both in its spiritual
and physical needs, she is doing a
noble werk.
T. N. Miller left for Kansas City,
where he will locate an agency fol
the Geiser threshers and engines. HI
will be followed by Albert Davidson
and the two young men will in part
nership look after the business. The,
are among Abilene's most lrustworth,
and energetic young business mel
and their many friends will wisl
them abundant success in their ney
location.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
Public Sale.

will soil at public sale VI my farm vi
Tuesday February IL, 1876, commencing Al
IL O'clock sharp the following property w
cows and helfcrs consisting Of 70 choice
mich cows, nearly MI Of which will DO fresh
by day Of sale; lO.Ane helfers coming3 years
old, Terms. credit Of II months will be
given IN notes with approved security, with.
out interest II paid when due; Il not paid
when due 10 por cent Interest will By charged
from date. ], N. SHEETS.
J. N. BURTor, Auctonesr
j, II, DAuNBArGH, Clerk,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07

KAssAs 9IrY, No. Feb. Cone hun.
dred German mer bers OF the Knights
NJ Pgthias in this city have withdrawn
FROM The order and organized Ger.
mania lodge No i, 81 the Improved
Order Knights Of Fythia-- The swed-
ishand Danish mem ersof the knights
Of pytlias are preparing also to or.
ganize lodges independent Of the old
order
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Dust, cold, wind. snow,
lfyou some strong remarks should throw,
Don't fear the Recording Angel. No,
He viii forgive them when they 90
For such mixture hore below
A. dust, cold, wind, snow,
%. i. Fair continues TO improve
rapidly in health
The two children OF c. II. Patti
son Gre III with what Is thought to be
scarlet fever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
Bell.Logan.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Glen Bell, one Of southwest
Dickinson's leading farmers, and Miss
Anna Logan, daughter Of W. H..
Logan. Their many friends will wish
them much joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
COURT IN SESSION.
The February Term Begins Business
on Time.
rV,run Nwn.A vsa rAtlv
Iron TuopdAy's Daily.l


The February term Of district court
commenced operations on time today,
converting after the arrival Of the 2:l7
train. Judge James Humphrey ar
rived on that train and Immediately
called court. The term promises to
be Of little general interest outside Of
the anticipated actions Of the grand
jury which will begin its sessions on
Monday.
The docket was called and notice
was given that the defendants in the
criminal cases except vanDoren will
plead guilty tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07

We have 6 dozen Mems
and Boys heavy wool
Caps ranging in price
from 43c to Csc which
we have put in one lot
and give you your choice
for 25c. If you want a
Cap this is your chance.
We have a few pair of
Felt Boots, the best,
which we will close out
at 75c.
A full line best grade
Rubber Boots at $50 a
pair, This is the best
value we have ever
offered. Look at them
before you buy. We
have just received the
best line Of Boys Hose
manufactured. Ask to
see "The Leather Stock
ing" 1t is double heel
and knee, just the thing
for a boy. Come and
examine them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07

POPLAR nLrrF, No. FEB 0,--Tha
i-year.oll laug tter Off. II. Thompklus,
farmer living miles north OF Fisk,
was burned to death yesterlty morn
ing while Mrs Thompkins was visiting
. neighbor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
THE EASTERN WAR.
Japanese Meeting with Increasing
Difficulty in Their Advance.
A Reconciliation Being Arranged nctweoA
the Princes, tnIonna and Her llus-
band--Nicxlco and Guatemala
Conspiracy in iira2lL

Hong Kong says letters have been re-
ceived there from New Chang dated
January 20, which report that the Jap
ancse are meeting with increasing dill
Guilty In their advance. The Japanese
sustained slight reverse between Hal
Chang and Lao Yang at the hands OF
1900 followers Of rebel sqnattcr
named Han. A Manchurian battalion,
failing to give support to the Chinese,
its commander was promptly bcheaded
for cowardice. The cold is intense,
registering IS degrees below zero.
A dispatch from Peltln says that the
capture OF Teng-Chou (Wei-liai-WeD
has made a deeper impression upon the
Chinese than the fall Of Port Arthur
The dispatch adds that the reported re-
fusal of Japan to treat with the Chinese
ENJOYS confirms the belief expressed in
Pekin that The japanese are not will
ing to name their terms OF peace.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN NORWAY,
CnRIsrIANIA, Norway. Feb. 6.--Dis-
patches received here from Molde'
Aalsund, Bergen and Christiansund re-
port at all these places earthquakes
were experienced between l9;l5 and
l2:45 yesterday morning The shocks
ran In the direction Of southeast to
northwest No damage was done.
Eleven persons were killed by the 'ali
OF an avalanche at kavanagen.
4 RECONCILIATION BEING ARRANGED
SAN Francisco, Feb. 6.-The Bullc.
tin states on authority OF friends Of
John W. Mackay that reconciliation
between the Princess and Prince
Collonna Is being arranged by Mrs.
Mackay, the princess mother In ex-
PLANTATION 1t Is added that the princes
exchequer needs replenlshment and
that the princess will consent to a re-
union for the sake OF her children
MEXICO AND GUATEMALA.
MEXICO CITY, Mex, Feb 6-Minister
De Leon stated last night that he was
awaiting important letters from HI,
I...4...s,I, al IA, Ia. tl.nurht
country uua'e""'', "n'on ~ 49, n...'s ~
would settle inc controversy between
Mexico ana ouatemaia over 'ne pounu,
airy question MS conversation was
OF nature 10 lead one 70 Tue 'e''e' .
that ne had gwen up 'he 'as' u war
altogether
a coNsr'nAei IN n"H !, .,.a
that con~niracv If peixoloIsts a,,ainst
,he government has been discovered
and hat martial law will 10 pro.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-07
We refer to Annual February Sale Of WHITE Goods EN-
BRoIDER1Es TABLE LINENS, TOWELS NAPKINS, Etc

We showed such handsome line ofNew Embroidere
purchased exclusively for this sae have sale Better
values for less money than any previous
Early purchases give you choice Of an entire line
Give you time to make your goods.
Give you liberal discount price
tainy will be greatly your interest to and examine
Jour NEW STOCK
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-13
SHE HAD THREE HUSBANDS
New Developments in the
Murder Case at Crown
Point, Ind.
Two Men Arrested on a Charge OF
melting the Killing of
Their Sister.

CROWN POINT, IND, April 12-What
at first appeared to be rather ordinary
bungling murder, committed by drunken
husband at Crown Point, Ind, promises to
develop into a sensational and peculiar
case.
Instead of being practically unknown
Bohemian woman the victim turns out to
be the sister-in-law of ex-County Commits
sioner Michael Wasserman of Chicago,
and the wife (undivorced) of three men.
Her husband, is either a fugitive from
Justice or has himself been MUIR
dered, while the woman's two brothers are
locked up, practically charged with incit-
ing her husband to murder their sister
a letter written by Ralph Bechtel of
Philadelphia was found near the body of
the murdered woman. The writer reveals
that the woman has been married twice
before and offers to help her in case she
should get into trouble over her mar
riages, first to Mr.. Gregg and then to
Elwanger.
There are plenty of people who believe
that the missing husband, Otto Elwanger,
did not murder his wife and as many
more who think he himself has been muir
dered He bears the reputation of a par
ticularly peaceable man. There are evil
dences that more men than one went to
the Elwanger farm Tuesday morning. The
police have offered a reward for Elwanger' S
apprehension.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-13
TO Be SOLD At AUCTION.
Fate Of the Omaha and ST
Louis Railroad Com
pany.
Failing to Pay Its Debts, an Extern
SiVe Mortgage Is Fore
closed.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, April 12.-
Judge Woolson has rendered a decree in
the United States Circuit Court in Council
Bluffs, under date of April g. in the case
of the United States Trust Company VS..
the Omaha and st. Louis Railway Com
pany and others, foreclosing the mortgage
of the plaintiff and ordering that the road
and its appurtenances be sold at public
auction by the master in chancery, Hon.
L. w. Ross.
The decree recites the company's default
in the payment of the interest on its mort
gage bonds from 1891, which default. I'M
der the conditions of the bonds, made the
principal and interest at once due. The
amount of the Indebtedness of the Omaha
and ST. Louis Railway Company on the
principal of its bonds is $2,717, 900 and ac-
crued interest amounts to $685., 002 76, rails
ing the total Indebtedness on the bonds to
1892, 002 &c. The sale will be held at noon
on date to be fixed.
The conditions of the sale are that the
bidder must deposit with the master in
chancery either cash or certified check to
the amount of $50 1000, and the remainder
of the purchase price is to be paid either
in cash or in first mortgage bonds of the
defendant company. Mr.. Ross cannot act
in the case until April Is, ten days from
the date of the decree, and the date of the
sale cannot be less than six weeks later
than that.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-13
FOUR OF THEM KILLED.
Sloan Springs, Arkansas, the
Scene of a Terrible
ARRAY.
AN OFFICER INTERPOsED.
But During the Battle He Did Some
Shooting in SeIf-De-
tense.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April I'm riot be-
tween native and foreign railroad laborers
at Sloan Springs, Ark, last night many
shots were exchanged and four men were
killed and others seriously hurt. For some
months there has been trouble among the
men employed upon the railroad construc-
ton works near the springs, they being
made up of foreign born and native citi-
zens. Two weeks ago there was a row
which for time threatened bloodshed.
After supper last night two men, Glen
dening and Fleming, got into a quarrel
about some trivial affair and in no manner
connected with the past trouble. They
drew pistols and before they could be re-
strained fired several shots at each other,
both being fatally wounded.
The encounter drew together all the men
in the camp, and when the disputants fell
to the ground the pent-up excitement
burst, precipitating a riot, the men fight
ing each other like tigers. Shot after shot
was fired and knives, clubs and stones
were used.
Deputy United States Marshal Proctor
fastened to the scene and ordered the
men to disperse. He was attacked by
three or four persons, and in self-defense
was compelled to kill two of his assail-
ants. He was wounded seriously, but his
action stopped she fight and fury and pre-
vented further bloodshed. Several arrests
were made.