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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
PEACE CONFERENCE.
The Meeting at Washington for In.
ternational Arbitration Closed.
President Eliot, Of Harvard, Severely Ar
rAlgna lt-.Cari Srhurx GU the United
StAtea - Great Naval Power
--Resolutions Adopted.

WASHINGTON, April s4.-The confer
ence for international arbitration,
which has been very harmonious
one, closed last night with mass
meeting at Aliens opera house, in the
course Of which President Eliot, Of
Harvard. severely arraigned the policy
OF President Cleveland and Secretary
Olney. The country had been sur.
prised and discouraged at the immense
war spirit 1t had encountered, he said,
and continued: "Ony four months
ago we saw by the message OF Presi-
dent Cleveland that compulsory arbi-
tration was to be entered into by two
other nations We learned that
months before the secretary OF state
had issued from this capital papers Of
most remarkable tenor, which. be.
tween individuals, would have seemed
at least exasperating. These papers
took thousands of American citizens
by surprise, surprise unintended. per-
haps, but inevitable. Then when grave
propositions were laid before the legis.
lative branch OF the government that
we thought might be depended on TO
consider them deliberately we IRE pain
fully surprised to see that such delib.
GRAFTON could no longer be depended
upon" lie spoke also Of the increased
infammability Of multitudnous popu-
lations because OF the press.
Carl Schurz, Of New York, commended
that II the United States was To be .
great sea power, 1t must establish
navy as large as those OF any two
European powers "Are YOU ready for
that, gentlemenT he asked and was
answered by cries OF NO" The United
States should carry its own ideas, It's
civilization to all parts Of the globe,
but not its guns. The following reso-
buttons were adopted
That in the judgment Of this conference re-
llgion, humanity and Justice as we'll as tho
material interests Of civilized society demand
the immediate establishment between the
United States and Great Britain OF a per-
manent system Of arbitration
That II Is earnestly recommended TO our
government so soon as It il assured Of corre-
spending disposition on the part Of the British
government TO negotiate treaty providing for
the widest practicable application Of the
method Of arbitration TO international contro-
versies
That committee OF this conference be up
pointed to prepare ind present to the president
OF the United States memorial respectfully
urging the taking OF such steps on the part OF
the United States rs will best conduce to the
end In view,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
MOONLIGHT.

The heavy rains Of Friday WASHED
out many fences and farmers have
been busy repairing them.
Mother Stoner is visiting friends If
this vicinity.
Jesse Brechbill and Alice Englt
came up from Chapman to spend Sun
day and Monday at home.
The Moonlight creamery has put III
a new Limited States" separator and
Ezra looks happy.
The Oakdale Creamery Co., com.
posed Of Messrs. Strickland, Sheets,
Engle and Wright, has bought the
Chapman creamery.
We are glad to note that Miss Lot
tie Duffy is again able to be around.
Mrs. Louise Ausman and child were
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
valsteadt, Saturday and Sunday.
Services at Bethel Sunday were
conducted by Elder Zook and an able
discourse given.
Z. Lopez, our popular merchant,
has been offered position in Okla
boma, for which point be expects to
start soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
SOLOMON.

H. Bannon is having very painful
time with rheumatism in his hand
and arm.
The company owning the SHEEP
have shipped all OF them to Kansas
City.
Mary 4. Quincy went to Salina
Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs.
White.
Howard Bannon is up after an at
tack Of scarlet fever.
Miss Fleming has been teaching in
the high school during the illness Of
Miss Scarf.
". 7. Shane is up from Junction
City on business.
The fire department is organizing a
team to take part in races on the
Fourth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
DONEGAL.

Geo. L. Stautfer, of Kuhnbrook
spent Sunday with friends here.
H. G. Hoffman Of Talmage wal
visiting with his parents Sunday.
A large congregation attended ser
vices at the River Brethren church
and then drove to Turkey creek t,
witness the administration Of baptism
last Sunday. Elder Jesse Engle con
Quoted the services, which wcr,
very impressive.
fridays rain and hail storm was
the heaviest the settlers have ever
Witnessed. The hail were large and
did much damage to unprotected
window glass, fruit and growing
crops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
NAVARRO.

Mrs. J. A. Thompson is visiting
parents at Little River, Kas.
S. S. Maughermcr came in from
alma where he had been selling the
INKS stock feeder.
Mis-. Frank Diehl of Abilene Is
ma king her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
X. Bassler, a two weeks visit.
Navarro accepts Moodbine's chal-
lenge for a one mile bicycle race pro-
vided it is run on Abilane's track.
The rainfall last Friday was the
heaviest for several years. Much
corn will be relisted. Damage by
hail was mostly to gardens and win
dow lights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
GRANTS STATUE UNVEILED.


Union leasue tub Of Brooklyn Has Erect
I'd Beauty.
BROOKLYN. April 27-The fine eques-
trian statue OF Gen. Ulysses s. Grant,
which the Union League club, Of
Brooklyn, bought for presents ton to
this city, was unveiled here with i'm.
posing ceremonies The veil was lift
ed from the statue by the hand OF lit.
tie Ulysses Grant, grandchild OF the
general and third son Of Col. Fred
Grant, OF New York. The statue, re-.
puted judges say, is beauty OF its
kind. 1t is Of heroic size, IS
feet high, made Of bronze and
weighs ITO tons William Ordway
Partridge was the sculptor Its
base is square granite block
20 tons in weight, supporting three
similar blockA The general is repre-
seuted In soldier dress, his slouch hat
drawn we'll on his head and overcoat
on. The horse stands with his four
feet firmly planted on the pedestal,
head up, ears alert Aside from the
unwilling the great feature OF the cele.
bration was the military parade, about
5000 men being in line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
REPORTED BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
CHAPMAN.

Lena Jackman left for Lawrence
last Friday.
The rhetorical contest comes off
Friday night. A large crowd is ex-
pected.
Rev. j. Winslow returned Mon
day IRON Russell where he preached
Sunday.
Rev. E. .. Taylor lectured in the
Assembly hall last Saturday night;
Sunday morning in the Congregation
church; and Sunday evening in the
high school. The lectures were we'll
received.
Clarence Jackman left last week to
attend high school in Lawrence. He
intends taking a course Of music in
the University.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
GREAT CHINESE RAILROAD.


Limo from Pektn tn tmnk0w Author cad by
imperial EtiiCt
PEKIN, April a7.-An imperial edict
authorizes the building Of a railroad
from Pekin TO Hankow. This is 10 be
q grand trunk line, and the emperor
says that as the distance is great and
the cost immense, he grants the
privilege Of constructing 1t to wealthy
men in the various provinces who can
show capital Of at least 10000, 900
taels. Government officials are ordered
not to interfere with the gains or
losses Of the company, and the pro.
moters are promised tokens Of i'm perial
appreciation II they are successful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 49, In adj
aition to the loan Of Ss,OOO,00O that
Corea has been negotiating for Russia,
giving Hong Kong, the northern prov
ince OF Corea as security, the Corean
envoy has been instructed to request
that Russian troops be detailed to
''uard the Corean palace and also that
Russia appoint advisers to the Corean
government and military instructors
for the Corean army.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
MIR. Cnrbett still Talking.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 27-In an
interview here Pugilist Corbett said:
III tell you what I'm going to do.
My season closes here this week, you
know, and as soon as am through I'm
going to Hot Springs and rest up for
three weeks. shall then go to Cali
fornia for short trip. And then I'm
going after that fellow Fitzsimmons.
If he can be made to fight, Pm going
to make him fight me. If he is in Lon
don | shall go there and l will make
him fight or leave the country"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
ThR Refleltor's County News.
PREACHERS CLOTHES STOLEN.
Sacritegtous Scamp In Indiana tttsnis .
bMpti.lug to steal

sacritegious scamp In Indiana Attends
baptistng to steal
RUsHvILLE, Ind. April 2k-Thc
meanest man has just left traces OF his
work at Arlington. village near this
place, and as consequence Elder Sell.
lers is going about in his old clothes
Yesterday the good man went to
Arlington to baptize half dozen con-
verts in the Little Blue river He
went into Farmer Houston's barn and
exchanged his best Sunday clothes for
a less pretentious outfit. While he
was in the water wrestling with tho
converts some unmitigated scamp took
the minister's clothes from fence post
where they were hanging and escaped.
In the clothes were found a fine gold
watch, a sum Of money and other val.
uables. Elder Sellers believes there is
a great field for evangelists in this
section OF the state, but suggests that
they carry portable wardrobe, Sc.
cured by time and burglar proof
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

ST. LOUIS, April 49, THE court Of
appeals has affirmed the ease Of Mrs.
Emelia Zspp against the grand lodge
of the Ancient Order OF United Work.
men. Tho trial court granted Mrs.
Zepp judgment for Ne, ono and interest
on benefit certificate taken out by
her husband. the late Philip II. Zepp,
for many years circuit clerk. The de-
Tense was TINT Zepp, contrary to the
terms Of his application for insurance,
bought an interest in saloon, after he
had joined the order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
MICHIGAN FOR SILVER.

democratic 0unty Conventions s,ready
Held Indicate Such u Result.
DETROIT, Mich, April "a. 1T appears
a foregone conclusion that the Michi-
gan democratic convent on to b. ED
Tuesday will declare for free silver
and elect silver delegates-at-large 10
the national convention. OF the s.
counties 80 have Thus far elected dele.
gates to the state convention. OF the Sc
1858 are instructed for free silver and
ia for gold; 221 are uninstructed.
George p Hum DER, chairman Of tho
state democratic free silver commits
tee, claims that OF the e2l uninstructed
delegates 1875 will vote for free silver,
and also claims 70 OF the l20 delegates
yet to lie elected. 1t requires Al votes
for majority of the convention. and
1t is conceded that the silver men will
have at least 500 votes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
JACKSON NEAR THE END.

In the Five days Of His Trial Fiftv-Two
Witnesses Have Been fxamined.
CINCINNATI, April 97.-The trial Of
Scott Jackson ut Newport, KY, has
consumed five days. Fifty.two wit
nesses have been examined. The pros
ecution has about II more to examine.
Among these are the negro, George H.
jackson, who claims to have driven
the cab that took the murderers to the
spot where Pearl Bryans body was
found. Chester Mullen, the man who
rented the cab that was gone all night
Of Friday, January 81, will be another
witness
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

ST. Louis. April % between two
and four o'clock this morning the large
brick barracks building, 800 feet long
at jefferson barracks, was totally de-
stroyed by fire considerable guam
tity Of furniture and clothing was
also consumed and 10000 cartridges
exploded. The soldiers also lost most
of their personal effects. The total
loss is about $4,000 The fire depart
ment at South st. Louis went to the
barracks, but when the hremen ar.
rived II was too late to save the build
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
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GREAT SECRECY PREVAILED.
Blll Taylor In Visited by Relatives and
HOlds n Quiet Interview.

Blll Taylor Ia Visited BY Relatives and
Holds n Quiet Interview.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April 2a.-Bill
Taylor's wife and mother came to
Kansas City last evening and went to
the Jail at eight o'clock this morning
and spent the entire forenoon with
him. The two women were dressed In
black. They sat close together In
chairs facing each other outside the
bars Of Bills cell, When they were
first shown up to the cell each kissed
Bill through the lars. No tears were
shed. The women then sat down and
for four hours talked to Bill In whis.
pers. Two deputy mnrshals, who stood
one on each side Of the women all
through the interview, did not hear a
word that was spoken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

New York, April % Nicola Tesla,
the electrician and inventor, In com
mnnication TO the Electrical Review,
announces that by the use Of a new
type Of Huorescent screen, devised in
his laboratory, he has been able to
greatly increase the sharpness OF the
outlines in shadow on the screen and
to actually see the human heart.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

CHICAGO, April g. james gilbert.
son, az ex-city employe, last night
shot and killed his wife and then sent
q bullet into his own breast lie is In
the hospital and will die The couple
have lived unhappily and Mrs. Cul.
bertson left her husband some time
ago lie had repeatedly threatened
to kill her because, as he said, she
made SO much trouble" Culbertson
came from hambersburg, Pa, and his
wife, who was an extremely pretty
woman, was, before her marriage,
Lillian Mccormick, OF Junction City,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

W. Z. whitney hO~n department COM
mander-',ther Officers
BELoIT, Kan, April 20 The Grand
Army Of the Republic encanpment
practically completed its labors last
night by electing officers as follows:
Department commander, W. G. Whit
ney; senior vice commander, ed H.
Jones; junior vice commander, D. $.
Elliott The following presidents
we're elected; Ladies' Aid society, May
Olmstead: Sons of Veterans, &. W. Her.
rington; Woman's Relief corps, Julia
Chase In the encampment Past De-
partment Commander Campbell at
tackled the outgoing administration be.
cause Of uniavorable comparison with
his administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
AFTER PACKING HOUSES.

The State Accountant Of Kansa. saws They
Are Not Taxed Enough.
TOPEKA, Kan, April "a. "A local pa
per says that State Accountant Chal-
Tenor is going to look into the matter
Of the assessed valuation Of property
at Kansas City, Kan, and especially
packing property. Challenor believes
that the packing houses are not pay
Ing their share Of the taxes, hence the
investigation. He is In Kansas City
now. and will begin his work at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

GREESvILLE, Miss, April "a A let
ter was received here from Congress.
man Catchinps, announcing that he
will vote for the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver at the ratio OF sixteen
to one II the democratic convention
which meets here on May IS renomi-
mates him
4 Gala fveut for ropesa.
TorgKA, Kan, April 2i.-The dates
for the Kansas G. A. X. state reunion
and Topekas autumnal festivities are
the last three days Of September and
the first three days Of October The
committee has raised about 5000 for
expenses and more is coming in daily.
The scheme is to have bicycle, freme n ,
athletic, shooting and other tourna-
ments, horse racing, band contests. a
sham battle, and parade every night.
The negro state convention of Mis-
souri, will be held at jefferson City
May instead Of Sedalia, as at first re.
ported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
NO HOPE FOR BILL TAYLOR.


The Murderer Las lSeen Advised by lila
Counsel m to HIS slim nance.
KANSAS CRY, Mo- April I'm an
interview to-day Bill Taylor scredted
with saying: IAN this discussion
about whether | will be hanged Thurs
day is pure guesswork. don't know;
my lawyers don't know; the news
paper reporters don't know, and the
public don't know what will be the
decision OF the United States supreme
court judge whom my lawyer hns gone
to see." 1t Is believed by the marshal
and his deputies that Bill Tnylor's
lawyers told him yesterday that his
chances for respite hung by such q
slender thread that 1t was folly for
him to hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

TIE new Transcontinental Freight
association, II Is announced, has gone
to smash. There Is row among the
lines parties to the agreement over the
rates, and 1t is said there is practically
no chance OF settlement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
Trouble May Follow the cars Coronation

Trouble May Follow the cars Corona tton.
LONDON, April All signs point to
revival Of the European war scare
with renewed force after the fctes at
tending the coronation of the ear are
over. Another coup d'etat is believed
to be preparing in Bulgaria, and, by
general consent, the intention of
taking the initiative is ascribed to
Russia. Hence the undoubted anxiety
in England to get the Venezuelan
question settled before the continental
complications begin
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30
VICTIM OF TOBACCO.
A Boy Afflicted with Acute Mania from
Chewing the NOxIOus Weed.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April a-Homer
Strickland, l6-year-old boy, was yes
terday given into the care Of Humane
Agent Greenman by his parents.
Young Strickland has acute mania,
brought about BY the excessive use OF
chewing tobacco. Agent Greenman
ordered him removed to the city hos
pital, where it is thought restraint
from the use Of the narcotic will re-
store his mind. He was prior to his
misfortune, very bright boy and of
an exceedingly happy turn OF mind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

The quarter centennial anniversary
Of Methodism in Wichita. KAN. was
celebrated on the 22l. Many repre-.
sentatives from other states were pres.
ent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-30

MARSHALL Mo-, April s4.--Luther,
aged Is, son Of John X. Lewis, south
east of this city. met horrible death
last evening. He was riding one Of q
team Of horses drawing pillow gear,
and fell between them, causing them
to run and dragging and injuring him
so he died In short while.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-12-12
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
CIEVELAND'S VIEWS ON FOREIGN
AFFAIRS.

washington, d. c.. Dec. E-PresIoeu'
CIeveland's last message was presented
r. congress today. Following is that paEt
of the message relating to Turkey anu INC
Armenians and the Cuban SITUATION
no the Congress of the United states
AS representatives of the people III si
legislative branch OF theiI ,',han the
YOU have assembled at a time witch
Strength and excellence OF cur Tree 80
etitntions and the fitness Oh our GU
gems to enjoy popular RUE nave
again made manifest. A political confess
involving momentous cohsequoAo 80
fraught with feverish apprehension "l ~
creatina aggressiveneSs so intense d9 ~
anrroach bitterness and passion, mas peeii
weged throughout our land, ana ueIGl
rnined bv the decree of free ana lIlue.
nendent suffrage without disturbance OIL
our tranquility or the least sign OF "edA-
ness In our national structure
When we consider these incidents anu
oontenn1ate the peaceful obedience ana
submission which have succeeded he01N-
ed clash Of political opinions, we discover
abundant evidence of determination oll
the part of our cOuntrymen 10 aplde NY
every verdict of the popular Will, anu ~
be controlled at all times by an aplulhs
faith in the agencies established Tor the
direction Of the affairs of their govern
ment. Thus our people exhibit patrlotlc
disposition, which entities them to de-
mand of those who undertake to MAKE
and execute their laws such falthful ana
unselfsh service in their behalf as can
only be promoted by a serious apprecla-
ton .. the trust and confidence when
the acceptance Of public duty invites.
In obedience to a constitutional re-
quirement, l hereby submit to congress
certain information concerning national
affairs, with the suggestion of such leg
islation as in my judgment is necessary
and expedient. To secure breVity ana
avoid tiresome narration, I shall omit
many details concerning matters within
federal control which, by no means unlm-
portant, are more profitably discussed IN
departmental reports. l shall also fur
tier curtail this communication by omit
ting a minute recital Of any minor Incl
dents connected with our foreign rela-
lions which have heretofore found a
place in executive messages, but are now
contained in q report of the secretary OF
state, which is herewith submitted.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-12-12

ticination of danger, demanded protectloll
for the nersons and property OF our mis-
eionarv citizens in the localities men
toned and. notwithstanding that strons
evidence exists of the actual compHclty
of Turkish soldiers in the destruction ana
robbery. the facts as they now appear
do not permit us to doubt the justice OF
these claims, and nothing will be omitted
to bring about their prompt settlement.
A number of the Armenans having ar
rived at our ports, an order has lately
been obtained from the Turkish govern
ment permitting the wives and children
of such refugees to bring them here LII
Is hoped that hereafter no obstacle WI
be imposed to prevent those who seek t
avoid the perils which threaten them IN
Turkish dominion.
Our recently appointed consul to Err
zeroun Is at his post and discharging the
duties of his office, though for some I'M
accountable reason his formal exeQuator
from the sultan has not been issued. l do
not believe that the present sombre pros
pect in Turkey will be long permitted 70
offend the sight of ChriStendom. 1t so
mars the humane and enlightened civiliz-
alton that belongs to the close OF the 18th
century that 1t seems hardly possible that
the earnest demand of good people
throughout the Christian world for Its
corrective treatment will remain unan-
swered.