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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
UNCLE SAM INTERVIEWS.

United States Demands u Civil Trial for
Two More Competitor FilibustsrM
HAVANA, May IA The United
States has interviewed In behalf Of two
more OF the men OF the schooner Com.
petitor. The mems names are Charles
Barnett and William Leavltt They
were brought here from 'adia Honda,
having been captured In Pinar del Rio,
after they landed. They are citizens
OF the United States, and so notified
Consul General Williams. They also
informed the consul general that they
were unarmed when captured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
A NEW BOOK ON KANSAS.

The Information and Immigration Asso-
citation Hard ut Work
Topeka, Kan, May IA. The Kansas
immigration and Information associs-
ton is preparing an edition Of $4,000
copies Of a volume setting forth the
advantages of It's state as place for
persons seeking homes. The eharae-
teristics Of the state will be told in
print by 80 Of its leading men. Presi-
dent Edwards and Secretary Taylor Of
the association speak confdentally Of
the work as means of advancing the
material interests of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
ROASTED THE MILITIA.
would Bs Soldiers At Emporla, Kan, Given
tina Riot Act.

W0uld-Bs Soldiers At Emporia, Kan, Given
ths Riot Act.
EMPoRIA, Kan May IA. AT the semi.
annual inspection Of company X, First
regiment, Kansas national guard, by
Col. Charles McCrum. OF Garnett, not
half OF the company was present, and
those who were presented anything
but soldierly appearance. Not q
pair OF shoes In the ranks were black
sned, some coats were minus buttons,
and many Of the guns were unfit for
service. The colonel gave the com.
psny roast" and informed them
that unless much improvement was
made In attendance on drills and In
general soldierliks appearance, the
company would be disbanded, and
their place supplied from some other
IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
ELECTION CASES.
The Senate and House Each Decide
a Contested Seat
THE INDIAN TERRITORY COURTS,
Slim Prospect for the Rsaolutloa Passing
TO Investigate the Leavsuworth Sol.
disrs' Home-1o Close the Csp.
itol BalO0n-Other ltemA

WARRINGTON, May by q vote Of
81 to so the senate determined yester-
day that Henry A. Dupont was not en-.
titled to seat In the senate from the
state OF Delaware. There had been
some question IS to the direction Of
Mr. Stewards vote, but it went with
those Of the democrats and populists,
and was the decisive vote in declaring
that Mr.. Dupont was not entitled to q
seat Earlier in the day Mr.. Bacon
dem. J. Of Georgia spoke against the
issue of bonds without authority OF
congress A resolution was agreed to
for an inquiry by the finance commit.
tee relative to the competition of
Oriental products with those Of this
country. Mr.. Gallinger (rep.), of New
Hampshire, followed with another in.
teresting resolution. as follows:
Resolved. That the widespread business de-
preston and the rapid increase OF the public
debt demonstrates thet the existing tariff law
does not produce sufficient revenue and that
revision Of the law is imperatively demanded
In the interest OF the people Of the United
o's.es' ~ -,
WI '",''nRe, ""nou''oo '""s h'
would address the senate on this reso-
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THE INDIAN TERRITORY COUNTS
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
A DEADLY CYCLONE.
Terrible Loss Of Life and Property
IN the Lone Star State.
OVER FORTY KILLED At SHERMAN.
The Number Of Injured VIII Run Into the
Hundreds Places Report Many
Fatalities and Nuch Proper.
ty Destroyed.

minutes hafors ave vsxtcrdav after.
noon a cyclone not exceeding two
blocks in width Int CARVING wide
snread destruction and death IN its
wake swent throuuh the wes,ern hall
~ the civ travelling almost directlv
north The annroaci, n the terrific
whirlw,nd was announcsd nv a deem
rumhlino noi.a not rrl;Le reyarherst.
inn thunder 4 aerca.nd driving rain
accomnar,.d,t Ia,a,a.t r,yht n was
roror,ad ~, Al r.onls NOD hssr L,ll.d
.or,h - tom, l. .ld,,,or - ~. o;tv,s
d..,h list m. numhar ~ n.rsopx
woundsd w,l, rsach not lesv than ,oO
and /, wi,, h. .avsra, dovs hsior. ths
a,a,, rr,h H., - f.,.,;,,a. o.r ho
oivsn ma m.nv rarsons and e.nac;a,lv
ch,ldr.n ~. r,ss,,c .rd m.,r ~ ths
,r,rr.a 80 Il .roh .r,,,o.l .n.na nat
a score INV dis hat,,rs nnrr,ru
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s.caninr mt a trae ~ .hruh l.it stand.
inc an fenco. .ra core Tbo iron
hria,a =, uors,on s,rsot IL oonr,s,s,v
wrael,.d o,,.r ,otw;th.,and;n. t.
huna.a1s - ,h.ms.a,. - .u.a. -
st.ol ami ma,or,.l
Tha crsatest npm bsro fatalities n ro
renor,sl from ,ba colorod se,,lamant
along Past Oakland and L;pcoln
streets l,e,ween Curry and lost streets
wbe,s sey.ral naonls vsro Lillad az.
ricbt Very few Of the persons in the
d.nolished houses ara able to tell inst
how the s,o,,n burs. unon than md
onlv in ona ~ two instan.as ,vera
narties able IN ret M, NJ It's deadly
nath
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clone and the creeks NJ. nil ont Of
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water but eould mt be reached Ths
off, ,ers nre maxim, ev,rv nrenaration
no.sihle n dredcs all Tho oreel,s in tho
vicir;,v ,o.l.v 7, IL ro,narl,o HI. in.
cident that IN .vprv cas. WHARF tbere
ware ds.tb. tho hodjes fro, tho houvav
DESTROYED were found from i'm to ia
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wns movinv Tbs storm ,yas mov;nv
north w.rd ana IN avery ;n.tonc. tho
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

SHANGHAI May II -Auli-m!.-ionarv
riots broke m at Kan Yin vester-
day The b. i,t mission was looted
and burned rhe missionary escaped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21
COVERED
WITH
HUMOR

When I was thirteen years old began to have
sore eyes aud ears, and from my ears humor
spread. ! doctored with five different skiIful
DOCTOR, but they did me no good. My disease
was Eczema, BY this time II had gone all uyer
my head, face, and body. Nobody thought
would live, and would not have hut for CurIcuEA
REMEDIES. l used four boxes Of CurIcuRA,
five cakes Of CuTIcuRA Soar, and three bottles
Of CurIcuRA REsoLvENr. Ny hair all came ont
at that time, but now II is so thick can hardly
comb II. ! am sixteen years old, weigh $50
pounds, and am perfectly well.
Miss IREAN dRANDEL, Clayton, N. Y.
epnEDr GUS TaRArxEsr. Warm baths with Gu.
f1cuRA soAr, gentle applications Of CurIcuRA Joint
nent), and mild doses Of CUrIcuRA RksoLvkxr greatest
ofhumot cures.
Sold throughout the world. Price, CurrcpRA, &c.,,
toAr, &c kHs0LvKEf, Soc. and a. PorrKR DRua
ABD CHEN. CoRp, Sole Props., Boston,,
- How to Cure Every Skin Humor," mailed free,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-05-21

HURON. Ind, May a. Walter Pierce
was married here Saturday and Tues
day night crowd of young people as
sen. lied to charivari the couple. Pierce
fired what he supposed to be blank
cartridge in the crowd. but it was a
bal and his young brother was killed
ipstant'u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
4 MYSTIC RELIC From PONPETI.

There IL in the National Museum at Naples. Italy.
curious relic Go. lG99ss). possibly Masonic GER
iainy mystic which Ia thus described in S. Russell
Forbess "Rarnbles in Naples:
"Dunng explorations In Pompe!i In 1874. there was
found "A most beautiful piece OF Masonic work.
which from liz wonderful and unique formation and
workmanship has caused much excitement. 1t IS A
mosaic table OF square shape. and little more than
a foot square. fixed in a strong wooden frame. 1t
served as the top OF the pedestal in the Masonic
.o1ge at Pompcii. The ground is OF gray-grecn
stone in the middle Of which is human skull.
made OF white. gray and black colors In appear
ancc the skull is quite natural. ana the beauty OF
It's execution such 10 render II a model Of
ana iomcal precision and truthfulncsa Above the
skull Is seen rvel OF coloIed wood. the pon6 be-
ing Of brass. and from the top point. by white
thread is suspended plumb line Below the skull
is n wheel with six spokes and on the upper rim
OF the wheel IL butterfly. with wings OF red color.
edged with yellow. the eyes being blue The outline
OF me entire piece Is symmetrical that the skull
wings and wheel. through the protraction OF the
numb line become halyed. Looking sideways. the
objects correspond with each other. On the left II
an upright spear. the bottom OF which II OF iron.
Testing on the ground from this there hangs, at
tached "a golden cord. garment OF scarlet. also "A
purple robe Evidently this work of art In mystical
ence 10 the Royal Craft The antiquity Of the broth
erhood and It's fellowship with the ancient myster-
Jos becomes certified by this wondrous piece Of
ntngg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08

Kane Lodge opened wide rs doors 10 receive JUS
own members as we'll visitors laht TUESDAY even
ING m. third degree on the tr"siehDafi. an!
Vas gwen vita precision and care ioF al! me dfiai
In the ceremony. W. George WHITFIELD Brown. the
Master presided. surrounded By Past Masters
Joseph Norris Ward. Thomsr T. stewart Hoiin VI
Morgan ANA oiiers .; visitors there was 'hrsr
number preseni Lodges from nearly an inc S''''
IN the Union were represented VINO came - witness
the solemn ceremony as given In X ne Lo9c" Tie
Master conferred the entire fcsrce IN fG foiin ana
gave very interesting and novel lecture IN the ina'
function. explaining the drama the ceremony nhi
IFS deem moral mcanin; ia the fullest Gct4l, pf' -
senflug the DID, Oh truth IN new language, ana Win
ca.sic and modern calculation. The lecture was at
fcuflyov listened 70 by the Large audience ana Bro
IroVu was sincerely congratulated by the brethren
The meeting was "a great success and Is the begin
Ming of a seric. OF Ike gatherings IN Kane Lodge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Zet,and Chapter conferred the Mark dsgrssse y +"
Kalph Mayer and other Royal Arch taien'.
Manhattan Chapter gave the Mark Desree s, ,D in
ernl candidates f. Decker the H.. r pres Ii,n
The East and r. T.. =. l.. Davis OF Soutn 40" lea
in the West NJ E's Lindemeyer ana No's''' 49,"
assisted in the good work -.
Jerusalem Chapter No s gave the marx desaeo
Friday night f. Comp. Tw.ss. the H. - s SUI, .e,,
darei tho gave to the scribe. Companion ME
who conferred tho degree In fine FORM 7. H. ! .
I.lverrnore and HOXe assisted.
Nj Ncboh Chapter conferred the r, A ~ up, upp:'
several brethren well known in lodge circles VI; :,
Simon Fry gave the historical. portion OF W M
gree ~ T.. David McKe.sey assisted as J. = anu
NJ. T. Philip Tobias az r. A. C. .
Empire Chapter conferred the Royal Arcn III, ulUn
two classes I It's last cOnvocaton r., " l,''',
IIcvenor the u. -. vas assisted py u, f. ~ -,
Muehsam. O. NJ First Val! and vell-iralnea cor I
q officers as well as brilliant array OF slas al
,alent 4 Get Of beautiful banners was pres.n,sI
- the chapter and accepted on behalf OF thI mn ~
hers by the H. I. II is pleasure to visit Imp
f. Chautfr at any time: the work Is dohe III 49,
lent manner every officer Is promptly in his pos,.o'
and all are thoroughly posted in tncir SEVERN I''
Ernpire is IN a most fourshing condition
Anitv chapter No 1GO received The g. NJ a. r
George e w Siivers and the Grand Caapter ov C y,
vb All the fclai Amify is capable OF. ana WIN M
the honors these Crandees deserve mere Wa
york 60 that the entire evening could De u'No'''
r. he entertainment Of the distinguishes Eu'S nj
~ y 4 l. Newton presided In the chapter anI
Il :. Z F. Barnes p. G. ". y. did TIE nohors Oh
tho BANQUET table acting POSTMASTER Inc toaS'
and soaeches we're OF the eloquent humorous dnI
intores. ng sort. ana we're mucA app'aun'u anu
greatly appreciated ~ the asseinb cI c'Hpi"o"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
SING SING MASONIC ITEMS.

r. W. W. u. Getty, y. H. g. NJ. made his Official
visit to Westminster Lodge No. lS0 OF Sing sing
Besides the members OF the local lodge who turned
out in fan numbers. there was large attendance
from ncghbor.ng c.tcs and villages. including dele
pa,,one from White Plains Lodge. OF the county
scat. Diamond Lodge. OF Dobbs Ferry; Copestone
Iodle New-York city; Rising Star Lodge. Nonke!s'
IN all about one hundred visitors attending. AT III"
conclusion OF the exercises IN the lodgcroom the
brethren repaired TO the Hotel Keennn. where "A
guprcr was spread ana enjoyed by all. with the con-
comtanis OF II wisdom and genial companlonship
Last Friday evening a concinve OF Wesichester
Co.nmanGery no -. X. r. wa held In the Asylum
Masonic Hail. Sing Sing. Eminent Sir Arthur Mac
Arthur q. c. .: the Grand Comrnandery OF the
State. made official visit on the occaHicn and
was greeted by a lnrge Attendance OF ST. Knights
from the local and neighbvrins coinmanderi's $.
Among Others the T.. c's q: Palestine and Occur lie
Lion Communicates Of Nt~-fork CITY were psescht:
A hne banquet. served by Chef Emanuel Papino. OF
the river steamboat Ncw-Yerk. brought the exet-
cises Of the evening 10 satisfactory conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
TIE NiSTER.

Light Is the aim o. al the Masons. the great de-
sdera.um for which the soul yearns, and for which
TIE la5crs CT the craft constantly directed and
ceaselcssy maintained. ], Is the topic OF every leci
ure and TIE fruitful theme Of Masons' discourse.
Light emanated from the East the W. Masters
Gation and hence ne candidate and the brethren
look to the East for light. for ation and for
Masonic knowledge
One W. Master may exec! in memory. another IN
tocution another in work OF charity and good
deeds but all should ever bear In mind the i'm
porant post they hold N the lodge and in the fra
ternty BE sure 10 seek In his own self that
point, that trait in his character, which he can
make most useful and most beneficial 10 his lodge
and 10 the craft the brethren look TO the East for
Ugh. ard should not be allowed to look in vain
Surely the brother who has accepted the honored
post Of Master must feel the responsibility OF tina;
station and return at least in some measure 70 iAe
bsethre. some talent. some labor Tor the honor
they have conferred upon him .
We cannot all be orators. we cannot all be TI-ua !
sts but we each can DO share OF the great work
assigned TO US by brethren. and, above all ~ Is
the Masters duty 10 study the best interests OF his
lodge and the welfare OF his brethren 10 guce inca
IN ali their laudabie undertakings. TO be Light
unto them in thcr Masonic WORKS. ana be ever
ready 10 serve the craft. serve ms icuge ana lll9
xethren, who have called him 10 be thelT master
Tor the time being. Let the Master appreciate me
honor conferred and mis- best endeavoIs 70 M
tie chair with all the ability al his command ne -
sarnest and sincere In this. whatever may be his
sAortcomIngs will be reacny overlooKed Ny "'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
PACIFIC LODGE.

Pacific Lodge had the honor Of receiving many
DISTINGUISHED craftsmen within It's portals 'aSt
Thursday night II the occasion OF the oHcla'
VISIT OF r. ". william ". Miller. r.. VINO WIS "'-
corapancd iy the entire district W SoutHricN IL .
herd received them all In a pleasing anu 'o'u'''
manner The Official visitor IN his address re-
nled tho brethren Of their duty no; only 10 IA
cinc Lodge. but TO the craft at large He spoke OF
the many acis u charity performed by Paclhc' anu
also spoke OF the Shelter Fund Of ihc Board OF He-
lcf AMI fervent words asked The assistance OF a.'
R V jane y Gllic spoke for his pet scheme.
he Jovce children Fund and Pacific promptly
,5o,cI IN. limited sum 0l5l for the fund Among
others present. were W. Folsom and bnse OF IN
~ Trrnrl,r. Nailaday and Trecher, II Hope Or =
ner o. Exeeisor Wh:nGy Acr ana ,in'',,
Isr.y Van Mind, =. Neoncr and '.1roEan. lie
Grst degree was conferred 81. fine form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
WHIT Is EASTR

We have been asked TO explain what II meant by
the word East" historically employed. and
whether the Maftcr OF lodge as such may occupy
a geat In any portion OF lodseroom other than that
which s literally East.
According to the philosophy of the ancient Egyp-
ans the the great fecunda tor fbcgctter) 70
nature This power was BY them riDrd to sun
after they mad observed that the light and heat oil!
the sun we're necessary to the ifc and propagation
OF both vegetable and animal life. and The sun
appeared 10 rise in the East. ana was a-powerfu
In nature the East subsequently became known as
the place Of potency ,power). Then the sun. the
East. symbol.caliy and hence Masonlcally is the
pla OF power and control the head ~ the place
u power and control the body. Hence the
EAST is Masonically used designate the head
headquarters or controlling power or pace OF Ma
sonic bodies, therefore we say, THE Grand EAT at
Boston" at New-York, at Washington. etc, wher-
ever the general office or general place of converting
may be liked for Supreme Council governing
body OF Masons Therefore the Master OF Inc lodge
being absolute In power for the time being In him
self the East. that Is, the power. the light and life.
and disperses the lodge at his viii and pleasure pre-
sey az the sun by It's action brings forth the leaves
upo, the trees continues them for time then
rpcne them. and scat;ers them 10 the four winds OF
heaven Thus, IL will be seen that no matter what
portion Of the Lodge room be occupied by the Master
as his seat that portion IL symbolically, and hence
Historically. the East.-CExchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
A PLEASANT TINE IN CATSKILL.

The second annual reception given by Catsk.!
Lodge No. 4e3 held Tuesday evening. Ine
large hall was filed 10 overlooking. Inc long
tables Respondent with china and silver, We're
laden with an abundance of good things that wouia
have g,acdered the heart of epicure.
After prayer by Chaplain W. S. Winans. W. NJ
Henry T. Jones IN q neat and appropriate speech
welcomed the guests He was followed by fast
Master John II. Bagley. who. in his nearly ana
cordial manner extended the hospitality OF tie
'ocge to the ladies present and also spoke prieHy
about Masonry the great good II has accomplished
and its rapid growth in the last fen years me
next thing the programme. a violin solo by Pro-
iessor John Lind. accompanied by Mrs Charles T..
Cofiin we'll rendered, and received hearty ap-
pause. Past Master w. Y. Mcguire, in an e.
sellent speech IN which. IN behalf OF Bro. Il. -.
bates OF Peekskiu. member OF Ca.sk!l Lodge, ne
presented the lodge with beautiful soup tureen,
NTH silver ladle. also one dozen each OF silver
xniyes. forks and spoons and s25 IN gold for The
name Of the lodge. thanked Bro. liaies for his
sleat kindness and generosity Bro Bates respond
20 and delivered an instructive and entertaining
steech concerning Free Masonry.
mich was invoked by the Rev. Andrew Parsons.
ne guests proceeded 10 regac themselves out Of
ns great abundance with which the tables were
This Was one of the most pleasant affairs ever
sea In Catskill Lodge. and that 1t will be sue
SSsded BY many others Is the sincere wish OF all
nose present.
Great credi; is due TO w. r. Post. c. c. Coffin
Sex Wutsc. {. A. Nofie aad i. A. h. Dewaid.
Sao comprise the Entertainment Committee for
~ which they conducted the Affairs Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08

ture generally? And yet this Is done time after
time in Masonic speeches. with the idea or COM
plinentng the lodge the possession or the ar
ticles in question.
Having by such means endeavored TO impress
the brethren with idea OF their superior knowl-
cdse. the speakers suddenly remember the OBJECT
for which they standing up, and acknowledge;
often in well-chosen words, the compliment PAID
them and the other guests. and then resume tnelr
seats hand over the work Of replying to some
Others among those present: II the task was no
Il is for those who follow. There is absolutely
nothing fresh to be said, and yet all are often
expected 10 take their turn with the result that
some prove themselves terrible bores. while others
display great amount of humor and ability. Inc
Mason who could give the visitor some new
topic on which TO dllate would deserve the thanks
Of the who'll OF bis fraternity; but we fear that
long as Free Masonry continues It's present glo-
ricus system of entertaining all Corners, there
will be little chance Of finding subject which mas
not been almost thrcadbare by former genera
lions OF brethrcn.-(ExchanGe.