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Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

ExCEEsloR SPRINGS Mo-, Dec, 26,-
Dr. @. W. Frsker gave his friends and
ths community q sort Of Christmas
Welcome by coming into the city, He
aaya he will ut once open up an office
here and 20 TO practicing medicine
He expresses himself as having no
fears that he will be acquitted when
his trial comes up next February at
Richmond.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
cuRIAIl NJ PASSES.
Representative. OF hansas Railroads Meet
tn Isnuas thu Iiraa LlAt

Representatives OF hansas Railroads Meet
to iscus. the free Lit
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Dec. 2s. What
railroud men call the pass nuisance
was the SUBJECT Of consultation yes
terday between representatives of the
Rock Island, Union Pacific, Missouri
Pacific, Santa Fe and Kansas City,,
Fort Scott Il Memphis railways. AL
though the resolution offered to shut
off passes in Kansas to politicians here
after was not adopted 1t is believed
that such action will ultimately pre-
vail. The pass nuisance in Kansas
has grown 10 proportions which alarm
the railway managers and talk has
been goinr on for some time to reduce
the number Of passes
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
A SNUG SALARY.

The Late Receiver Wilson dot $50, 900 for
TWO Years Service for the Santa o.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 2S j. B. John
son, special master in chancery in the
Santa Fe foreclosure case, has received
check for $4,000 in settlement Of the
unpaid balance due to the estate Of the
late Joseph c. Wilson for services as
receiver. Judge johnson declined to
state the full amount of the Wilson al.
lowance, but It is believed that it was
$4,000 for the two years Of the receiv.
ership.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
The New ond synaIcatc.

New York, Dec. 26.-rhe Evening
Sun says il is reported that the syndi-
cate to take the new issue Of gold
bonds will consist Of J. pierpont Nor
gan & Co, August Belmont & Co,
Speyer 4 Co., and other associated
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

GUTHRIE, Ok, Dec. ss.-The first ter.
ritorial oratorical and declamatory
contest was held here last night with
large attendance and great enthusi.
Asm. Miss Maud Decou, Of the terri.
torial university, secured the gold
medal for oratory, appearing against
young men from other colleveA and
Mez Mand Walker, d the oklahome
GIty high school. took The metal foF
dtelametion ovbr lhsee youny ledIsl
f1Qn otn1 I'LL 56kdIl1 s
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. s7-Tne prohi.
bition state committee met here yes
terday and called u delegate conven.
tion for May sS in this city to nomi-
nate candidates for state officers.
Fifty delegates were named to repre-.
sent Kansas al the national conven-
ton in Pittsburgh, Pa, July Is.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
AWFUL DEATH LIST.

Steamers Collide Mt the Entrance to the
IIarbOr of lgiers-rhirty Drowned.
ALGIERs, Dec. ~. - The British
steamer Bellerophon and the French
steamer Emile lielose collided at the
entrance to the harbor this morning
and the IIeloise sank, carrying down
with it 80 OF the passengers, including
25 natives,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

NoRros, Kan, Dec, 20. --Itis reported
here that John J, Grier proprietor oi
the Rock Island hotels between Norton
and Colorado Springs, has become a
millionaire by rich strike in the
Cripple Creek gold mines He has
owned considerable mining property
II Cripple Creek for some time.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.--'rhe house
committee on foreign affairs took up
the case of ex-Consul Waller yester-
day. and the resolution OF Miller, of
Kansas, asking the state department
for records Of the 'riel ard all eorre-
sponieuee with ihe French govern
,nent, will be repnrlei 10 he house.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

Clearing house returns for the prin.
cipal cities In the United States for the
week ended December ~ showed an
avera re increase as compared with the
corresponding week last year Of So 8; In
New York the increase was SO. 5; outside
New York the increase was 1874
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

PLEAsANroN, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Yester-
day the Marlas DIES Cygne river reached
the highest mark known since 1888.
Between La Cygne and here the river
and back water is six miles wide. The
high water has done thousands OF dol
lars worth Of damage between Paola
and the state line
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

WASHINGTON, Dee, 20. = Secretary
Herbert has practically concluded to
award the contract for the construc.
tion OF battleships Ave and six to the
Newport News Dry Dock and Ship.
building Co., Of Virginia, at their bid
Of s., $50 QUO for each ship.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

DALLAS, Tex, rs The English loan
companies doing business in Dallas.
and representing hundreds Of millions
Of dollars have called their agents to
discontinue loanlng money In Texas
The fear Of war with the United States
Is said TO be the cause.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

LONDON, Dec. 26 The English gov
srnment has hitherto refralned from
adding single ship to the Atlantic
station. II IL understood that there
Il no probability Of Its taking any
such steps for the present. Further,
Sir Julian Pauncefote, at Wash
inRton, has not communicated with
the foreign office for some time past.
This may be taken as an indication of
the ESSENTIALLY passive and pacific atti-
tuds Of Lord Salisbury's cabinet
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2s Mr. Curtis, of
the IopeNa district, has introduced a
bill for the purpose here described
IAN act supplementlng the act of
1890, 50 rs TO make more secure the
pensions enjoyed by pensioners here
under. An act to extend the benefits
of all the pension laws to include with
In their s cope hlnte mililinmen.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

The Colorado Springs, COL, city
council decided to award a contract for
tunnel. ~ niles long, through the
solid grnnle If Fixes peak, at an alti'
lude 4 II, $50 feet, in order to secure a
waller SUNNY.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
SIXTY MEN MISSING.

The Chinese ruiser hwsn-Plng, Captured
bv japan, SUNK on u Reef.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 27.-The cruiser
Kwan-png, one of the warships cap
tured from China by the Japanese dur
ing the recent war, has been wrecked
on the pescadore islands. Nearly all
her deck officers and go men are miss
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

LONDON, Dec. 20 The heavy gale
has continued oil around the coast Of
Great Britain and ireland aud many
ANAL wrecks have occurred within
sight and hearing Of those on
shore, and besides much wreck
40 haa been stranded, telling of fur.
ther disasters OF which details are not
vet known. The greatest anxiety is
lelt for I'll the vessels due and unre-
ported, Or that are known to be at sea
II che neigh boring waters
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
A YEAR OF CONVENTIONS.
Before the Next Campaign rnds Kansas
VIII tiave Hold 1854.

VIII tiave Hold 1854.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 97.-There will
be political conventions galore in Kan
sas In 1906. Four parties-democratic,
republican, populist and prohibition
have regular organizations In the
state, and there will be q presidential
campaign next year, it is likely that
each will make an effort to show as
much strength as possible by nominal.
Ing a candidate for every office in
sight. This would mean l,564 conven-
tions, not counting judicial, municipal
and township conventions.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Dec. 2s *. b.
Ringle, cattleman In this city and
one Of the wealthest young men in
the county, was stricken with apoplexy
yesterday and is in precarious condi'
ttnp
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

TorExA, Kan, Dec. 20, "A revolver
u the hip pocket Of Herman Traut'
nap. youth Of 20, went OIL on d
0uVded stroet car In this city. The
Sall,t lodssd Ii Trantnau's ler. III.
6ledIne 1 dangerous wound. The ex-
ldll e!1sted ; pane and seseral
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. ss.--
George uilber, superintendent of the
Cole county poor farm, was instantly
killed by being kicked by Il mule. lie
was curryins the animal when It
kicked him. His neck was broken.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02
BOYS FIGHT SAvA0ELY.
An Old tirudge Settled at toifey Vile, KAN,
with Fatal Results

with Fatal Results
CoFFEYvILLE, Kan, Dec. 97.-A prob.
able murder occurred in this city last
night Sanford Jones, colored II
years old, and Frank Redmon, white
boy about the same age, engaged in a
fight over an old difficulty. Jones
struck the Redmon boy over The head
with stone, crushing in hts skull.
lie was carried to his home in an un-
conscious condition and physicians say
he cannot recover. Jones escaped, but
officers are in pursuit
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

Margaret Of Parma was large,
mentally and physically. Her features
were strong and coarse, her voice mas
culire, and she had hairy upper lip
and chin. One Of her contemporaries
calls her "a man in petticoats. She
cursed and swore like man, and final.
ly died Of gout.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-01-02

money. But his lordship did not be-
lieve in giving way at once. Doubtless
a lesser sum would be accepted, and
while negotiations were In progress
and there was chance Of the ransom
being ultimately paid, he did not think
his son would be in any danger. So he
sent an offer Of two thousand pounds
sterling. The reply to this WAS q curt
refusal, and a postscript added In Rob
ert Spenceley's handwriting was:
Father, send soon; feel sure they will
not take less" But still Lord Meth.
wick would not give In without effort
to reduce the amount, and he increased
his offer to two thousand five hundred
pounds sterling.
The day came when Giuseppe's
reply was due, but 1t did not ar
rive, and pent-up anxiety caused
his lordship two sleepless nights and
two miserable. irritable days On
the third morning. amongst the con-
tents OF the post Tag was small par.
eel, the handwriting of the address Of
which was Immediately recognized.
With trembling fingers Lord Mcthwick
tore open the package, and there lay
disclosed the bold brigand's staggering
replv--a cardboard boz containing n
mans ear packed in sawdust, and in.
side the lid these words were scrawled:
mo less than four thousand. Part
Of his excellency ID sent free 20 tha,
he may hear your decide which was
final. =
In nfser years that day slwsys n.
manned Impressed with startling vivid.
~ % hl1 luFdahip's msmory Wha1
NltA - ~ eentlsall f6lall11 A..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
a Sad Accident.

Yesterday morning Master Joe Smith,
| son of Sheriff William Smith while
working al a join;ing machine i'm the
steam engineering department of the
| naVy-yard, got his hand caught in the
machinery and cut off all four of his
., fingers and portion OF his thumb. He
was carried To the yard dispensary.
Dr.. Height. from the Franklin. was
summoned and amputated IL portion OF
w" hand. In the meantime Sheriff
smith had been notified ot the accident
and went - The yard with Drs. Hope.
l!atton and l}iisoly. but before they
arrived DR.. Height hal dressed the
wound. so their services were not need
ed Young Smith is, about ~ years of
age and is an apprentice in the patent
shop In the steam engineering depart
ment, and is bellied by all the men who
ala all they could for him. He is n
youth with considerable nerve, having
stood the entire operation without
iiinching. The accident will. no dnuht,
keep him from finishing his trade. as he
VII! only have one hand. His many
friends. as well as those of his fathers.
extend to him their deepest sympathy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
The nctty.BaiIey Nup,iats.

The following is taken from the
Lynchburg Advance of the 14th instant:
Court Street NJ. f. Church was crowd
cd TO its doors at 3 o'clock, the hour set
Tor the marriage OF Rev. l.. b. Betty and
Miss Lula G.. Bailey. The fact that the
groom was for four years the popular
pastor of that church. and popular
ny OF his pretty bride. added interest to
the happy occasion. The pulpit and its
surroundings were handsomely Gecornt-
eu with palms. autumn leaves and
shaded lamps, and the scene presented
was very attractive.
me bridal party entered the church 10
the strains of n wedding march ex-
quisitely performed by Prof VIM. s.
Adams. The bride entered on the arm
OF her brother, Mr.. j. William Bailey.
ana the groom with his best man. Rev.
ernest Stevens, ana were preceded up
the aisles by the ushers. Mkssrs. James
Il. Gregory, John Fl. Seay. John Turner
Il. Pollard, LAME Jack and II. C. Snead
The ceremony was impressivcly per
formed by the pastor. Rev. A. Coke
Smith. D. D., assisted by Rev. Thomas
Early.
The pretty bride was atiired in Il
handsome travelling costume OF green
changes Die novelty cloth and carried y
bouquet Of Brides roses.
ffter receiving the congratulations OF
many friends the happy couple left ON
the Southern train for an extended
Northern tour.
In the marriage of Mr.. Betty and Miss
Baiiey lynchburg loses one Of it's most
charming young ladies. Miss Bailey.
now Mrs. Betty. has been for several
years principal Of Floyd Street Public
School. aud has been conspicuous i'm Iii
erarS and musical entertainments in tho
section Of the city where she has re-
sided. Her charming disposition won
her friends among Ill classes She has
always taken an active par; in churcl,
aifairs, and Rev. Mr.. Betty is to be con
graduated upon winning such a bride
lhc groom, who is wcl!-known rs
one of the ablest divines in the Metho-
dist Conference, is now pastor of Monu-
mental Church AT Portsmouth, Va. He
mas also & host of friends in Lynchburg
happy life.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
The Democratic RALLY,

fhe committees from Portsmouth and
Norfolk county having in hand the mat
ter OF the Democratic rally ut the base
ball park next Thursday. October o2d.
met at the ST. Elmo Hotel yesterday
AFTERNOON. The soliciting committee
made D very favorable report. and the
following gentlemen were added To il:
From the Coumiy-James Stafford. $.
w. Gary. j. W. Hiagood. w. Il. Hough-
ton, :. X. Haynes. John Thompson and
John w. King.
From The Ciiy-John Bright, e. A..
Wood and Joshua DENLY.
Col. John Faw, Of Bristol, was invited
TO be one of the speakers
the grand stand will be reserved for
ladies.
y committee OF two was appointed TO
attend to the cooking of meats and other
catables.
TIE soliciting committee Will report a;
o'clock next Tuesday al the ST. Elmo
Hotel.
Borjes' Band was engaged Ia furnish
music. and There will be an all day
feHst of music, oratory and eating
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guc' is doing he says that its chief work
~ TO see that their vote is counted and
'niS " the way the gold men will proceed:
VIII be asked whom he intends TO vote for.
After he leaves the voting booth IL, will
be asked TO sign an affidavit that he has
ihnt every man who has voted for Mcrlin-
icy VIII he willing to sign an AFFIDAVIT TO
submitted to the state board that cnn
vases votes If the returns do not cores
pond TO the afiidavi,s the sound money
committee VIII nllcgc fraud and t.aman nd
corrections! If that is denied they Will
appeal To the United States courts ard
ASK Tor an Injunction restraining the gov
crnor from issuing certificates 10 electors
VINO are shown TO have been fraudulently
elected. Both the governor and the sec
rotary OF state will recognize and ohey
such an INJUNCTION and the electoral vote
of Virginia Will not be sent to Congress.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
Town OF SUFFOLK

Jay Miss Sallie r. Hart was mar
RED 10 Mr.. l.. l.: Icdmonds. of Wash
,nElor -. G., by Rev. Gilbert Dabbs.
MISS Julia Parker was maid of honor.
anu IA. q. Edmonds filed the best man
KNOT UNTIED-Judre prcntis has
granted decree OF absolute divorce To
iteDecca Vaughan from her husband.
'eter r.. Vaughan. The plea named was
ueseItion and abandonment There was
i'u u.iense made. The plaintim is ex-
ultant over the decree.
ms admirers were glad to see Alex
Srod!c. Suffolit's second bnseman. I'm
town to-day. Brodie is as debonair nv
ever.
Owing to II typographical error ~,
omission the author OF the letter I'm to-
DAYS Eirginian. withdrawing from the
Mckinley and Hobart Club was left Off
1T should have been signed c. II. eau
Scy. Jr
Isaac January has purchased tho
clothing stock OF his brother, II. Janu-
AIRY, ut No. s Main street.
a GREAT RALLY--'rhc BRYAN and
Sewall Club had glorious raj
~ Tonight. Following an ap-
propriate address by j. Clifton Bats.
OF no. i"ik. Hon John 81. u. Porter OF
portsmouth. delivered Il beautiful and
powerful argument OF more than sixty
minutes. Mr.. por;or's speech was clio.
Iucni ana repletc with forciblc logic.
ne audience was most enthusiastic. and
me speaker was frequently interrupted
by applause which lasted several min
n-es a. me conclusion. Ills plea for
Democracy convinced several undecided
voter..
Miss Maud Hayes. of Sunbury. ". C..
was inns morning married in that town
~ ":. arthur Mitchell, of Raleigh They
passed through Suffolk en- route To Raj
elsh. where the groom has a Govern
ment position.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
HARMONY m NOT UNION.
The seaboard VIII. mt Lea.t, Not Fight
the Southern,

prominent banker of Baltimore,
writing TO Washington friend. says
concerning the Seaboard and Roanake
deal: Although there appears to be
a doubt In the minds ofssome people as
10 the sale of Il controllable interest
IN the Seaboard system 1 am informed
by one whose information can be de-
pended upon as authentic that the own
erS or the 1000 shares of pooled stock
nave signed contract to deliver the
same TO the purchasers ut u fixed price.
ana that the only condition is that the
property shall upon examination prove
ITO be in the condition as set forth by
the management.
The financial statements issued by
the management state that during the
months of August and September the
Seaboard earned $4,000 more than dur
nS the previous two months, and these
and other statements will have to he
borne out by an examination of the
DOCKS, which will also show just how
the properey stands.
THE movement inauyuratcd Inv Cen
eral John iii. Prcsidnn; OF the Mercnn-
tile Trust Company. for the purchase OF
Seaboard stock at pnr. is still in force,
and Will not be withdrawn for various
reasons. and 1t is believed that the
transfer of the controlling interest as
secured by the Ryan syndicate. will be
completed before the end of this month
This 1900 shares. together with tho
stock controlled by General Gill, carries
with 1T the control. and il may he as
serted that the management of the com
pany will change hands as contem-
plated.
Whether or not the management OF
the Southern Railway Company is in
tercStcd in the Scaboard purchase. the
property, if the deal is carried out will
1T is believed. he in harmony with the
former company. our home people ar.
largely interested in Southern as well
as Scaboard securities, and will welcome
parics to take advantage Of the larg,
tr1i,ic nov Offering.
THE railroads of the South are doing
an especially good business. and with
fair rates can make good returns to tho
owners OF the several properties.
hope that the rate-cutting and throat
cutting war is permanently closed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
PORTSMOUTH NEWS

and If they refuse TO purchase one then
ne VIII be relieved of all responsibility
If loss of life should occur.
me remains of Mr.. Joseph Hargrove
day and were inferred i'm Oak Grove
Cemetery.
me remains Of Mr.. Charles Boush did
not arrive yesterday. they having been
n ne AIMED IN Washington. but they will
ne mere this morning and will be in
TERED In Cedar Grove Cemetery.
for some time Messrs Hitch & Co.
nave been trying to get the water com
panF TO run their pipes down TO their
iiiil' put the water company does not
seem 10 be in much of a hurry about
doing so.
Mr.. James Moore has accepted a posi-
tion with a Baltimore firm and will
ieaVe here October 3lst for that city He
mas been In the employ of Roundtrce
d. Co., cotton merchants in Norfolk. for
six years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-16
SATISFIED WITH M.KyNLEY.
Cievcinnd VIII Not Vote for Film.
However.
lNVasllington Postl


The old man Is feeling pretty cocIiy."
In such language Il distinguished
memeher Of the Cleveland admin.stra-
ton answered the question:: How
does President Cleveland feel over the
political situation?"
The official had just come from a
long talk with the Chief Executive
The campaign was pretty thoroughly
discussed during the talk, and undoubt-
cdly created the impression on his mind
that the President has no doubt of
i'ryans defeat. This official continued:
The President has kept a close watch
on the campaign He has followed 1t
etcp by step. He Is well posted on the
situation in every state. His familiar
Ivy with the local phases of the cam
paign I'm remote States is surprising. II
would be surprising even If "a candidate
himself. 1t is all the more surprising
III one who Is not candidate. and has
been away from the scene of action
enjoying himself after his own fashion,
fishing"
Has the President felt confident of
Bryan'S defeat very long,"
Since the Chicago Convention. With
the adoption of the Chicago platform
ana the nomination Of Bryan and Sc
wall came to him the conviction that de-
feat waited for the platform and ticket
at the other end OF the campaign"
What makes him so cOnident?"
HIS firm belief in the sound common
sense of the American people. coupled
WIN his knowledge of the whole polit-
zeal situation"
He wants to see Mckinley clected?"
lie wants to see sound money iri-
umph or course ne would prefer the
election or Palmer and Buckner. But
az mat Is out of the question he VIII he.
satisfied with the election OF McKin-
ley"
Hell not make any speeches?"
NO"
"VOte?"
No"
why note"
81 don't know"