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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26
WATTS STRIKES A sEAe.
The Webster Comfy Democrat" Instruct
with u RESOLUTION with string to II.
Judge Hcnnett scores One.

The Webster Comfy Democrats Instruct
with u Revolution with string TO II.
Judge Bcnnett scores One.
spcclal Dispatch to the IntollIgencer.
BJRNsVILLE, W. Va, May 25,--
The Democrats Of Webster county held
their convention to select delegates to
the several conventions at Addison on
the esd inst. Only about sixty OF the
faithful attended. The Charleston
bosses and hog combine were repre-
seuted there by some OF its high kick
crs and platform dancers, viz: G. c.
Watts and John Anderson. Messrs,
Watts and Anderson were there for the
purpose Of securing instructions for the
farmer for governor, but their mission
struck snag which may prove fatal
10 MIR. Watts inflated boom. The reso-
luton iastructIng for Watts provided
he would declare hiuFelf for free and
unlimited coinage OF Silver. This action
OF the convention, OF course, took Mr..
Watts breath and he was called to the
platform to acknowledge the compl-
ment. He refused 10 pledge himself to
support such a declaration. Anderson
attempted 10 improve the situation and
tickle the free silver advocates OF Web
gtcr In his speech. Among other things
n, said that he was sorry he ever voted
FOR Cleveland Mr.. Anderson attempted
to snap up Webster for his tavorlte, but
did not succeed.
Judge Bennett was present In person
and proceeded 20 stick knife into the
Watls-AldCrson scheme to steal Web
stcr from him. The proYIso lncHe1 10
the resolutions OF instruction Tor Watts
is regarded scoop trick for Bennett
and is regarded as the straw that Will
break the back Of the Watts boom. and
may cause Watts to lose the district
att0rHcyshp under GnyuE.
The scoop Bennett has made is the
rriuelpal topic OF conversation along
the West Virginia & Pittsburgh Rail
road and from this on until tho Demo-
cratic state convention the Judge will
I,a .Fays,y Ysspyb ly1 u
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 2j.--Passen-
gers on a train from the north tonight
say that from twenty-five 10 thirty per-
sons have been drowned at North Nc
GFegoE. Among the dead are a man
named Moloney. his wife. child and
grandchild and families named Burke
and Meyers. wiped out, leaving no trace.
Eighteen are said to have been drowned
in these three families alone. A number
OF tramPs are also known TO have been
HAFT
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

WASHINGTON. May 25,--Thc PresI-
dent to-day began consideration Of the
river and harbor appropriation bill,
which reached the white house Saturday
night. AS 1t Is figured at the white
house the President may act upon the
bill any time up 10 and including We'd
nesday, June 3rd. II a veto is 10 be sent
in, 1t is believed that Il will be forward
ed TO Congress about the end OF this
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26
BROOKE REPUBLICANS.
The County Ticket Nominated Is Strong
One.

The County Ticket Nominated Is strong
One.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntcliiscnceF.
WELLsBURG, W. Va, May 25.-The
Republican primaries for Brooke coun-
ty were held Saturday and nonLna-
tlons were made as follows:
For house Of delegates. Henry G. Her
yey: for sheriff, George W. McCleary;
for clerk county court. George W. Nc
Cord; for clerk circuit court, II. W.
Lindsay; for prosecuting attorney Il.
II. Cotton; for assessor, Ed. NJ. Smith'
for county commissioner, w. q NC
Wreath.
The Henry C. Hervey nominated for
ftouse of delegates Is not Hon. Fl. G:
Hervey, who is prominently mentioned
for the nomination for circuit court
Judge, but Is one OF Brooke countyb
most substantial farmer citizens
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

G.aLENA, Ills, May 25.-Tho storm
last night eabSsd a property loss of
Sl6o, 40 Ia GslaAa. The river swelled
,rGpitli. ~ linHi RtVCral Streets ~ -NIps
the heavlest IAN OF rain ever known
here. Not a train Is moving on any OF
the four railway systems entering the
city. Telegraph and telephone service
is impaired. One fatality Is reported.
Mrs. Il. D. Strickland, who was drowned
In her home,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

ed the printer that they are scarcely re-
cognized by those who assisted IN their
passage.
Some OF the omissions have led TO no
little bitter feeling and number OF the
country Democrats openly charge the
bosses here in town with overriding the
will Of the party and attempting 70 olc-
tate TO the entire organization.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

MT. CLEMENTS, Mich, May 25.-A
cyclone struck this city Mt s o'clock to-
night. Thirty houses were utterly de-
rnoifsiied and many others partially de-
stroyed. SO far none have been found to
be seriously hurt, except Mrs. Point. and
three sons, who are not expected TO
aurytye the night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

WASHINGTON, d. C.. May 25.-The
general deficiency appropriation olll'
the last Of the supply bills, was before
the senate throughout the day and was
passed Just before adjournment II
temporarily displaced the bill 10 pro
hlhit the issue OF bonds, As passed the
bIIt carries about Si9,b00,0Op an IN
crease OF S6.00O,0O0 over the house bill.
The most important amcndment
orrS..d 10 IN to . o'clock was that Of
81. 5fg978 to the S0utherR Pacific, for
transportation OF mails.
Al 9 o'clock the bond bill was for
mally laid before the senate and Mr..
Prttchnrd tReP., n. CO. was rccoE-
niZrd, but after some discussion, the
bond bill was informally laid aside
and the consideration OF the deficiency
bill continued.
All the committee amendments were
agreed to. An amendment by MT; Nit
chcn (Rcp.. Orc). TO pay the claim OF
John Roach, the ship-6hilder. was
ruled out on point OF order.
Me Warren iRep.. Wyo). offered an
amendment apprOprlntinE N,O2I,OOO,
covering S4l French spolintion claims
reported from the court Of claims,
on a point Of order which tho chair
submitted to the senate, 1t was decided
that the Claims were proper as an
amendment. % to a.
Mr.. Harris Dcm.. Tenn). offered mn
amendment to the amendment, nppto-
priatlng $5iS, 900 to 325 claimants under
the Bowman act
10th series OF Of claims, French
spollatlnn and Bowman act, were
agreed 10.
Further amendments were made np-
prDpriniIng $4,000 to pay the Chnu-
tcnu claim. arising out OF the building
OF . battery In 1864; providing COM
ponantion to the Mexican boundary
commission: nppproprinting $4,000 to
the Portland company for the con,
et,urtion Of tho boats Agnwnn and
paulusst; approprinting $4,000 TO ".
s. Grant Tor supplies furnished In 1860
and 'Gl
The deficiency bill, as thus amended,
was paHscd.
The conference report on the sundry
civil hill waG presented and then, ut
$50, tho senate adjourned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

GUTHRIE, o. T., May 25.--A cyclone
was reported to-day in the Seminole
reservation, where several people were
killed and many thousands OF dollars
damage was done by the wind and ac-
coupnnyIng flood
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26

gntcInl Dlgpatch 20 thn InIcTTlEcnNcF'
NEW CUMBERLAND, w. va, May
j,-rolIowlug IS the ticket nominated
nj tho Hancock county Republican prl-
rarfcg saturday, nl which a very IarE"
vote was ppled.
For gApFiW IS. T. Wilkina: for clcrh
,f rIrrnlt court. +. r, bradley; for
ciark af county conrl. A. $. COOPER for
alfcHFor. John H. Logan. Tho ticket
Is regarded az an exceptionally strong
one,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26
DEADLY CYCLONE.
Many Towns Almost Wiped Out
OF Existence.
LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY

va, Very Great In the Stricken Dlntrie'.
over Forty Persons Perish = seven
members OF One Family Foundd DsNd
IN Their Itoms-DeHtt ana DestrRetiOn
brought by a BOttie-sh"ped ClOud-Tho
Terrible spectacle Presented.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26
FREE ALCOHOL.
The Debate on the Bill to Repeal
the Present Act.
POLICY OF REPUBLICAN PARTY

To Foster tho industries and Arts OF tho
Co"ntry Con'iAtsnt with the PrOpOsi.
uOn-Why tie Mckinley Bnl Did Not
Provide for Free Alcohol for the Arts
and Sctences-Th Division Not On Party
Lines Altogether.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-26
A BITTER FIGHT,
Which May End In Split Of the
Prohibition Party.
TIE TWO FINANCIAL FACTIONS

III the National Convention to Meet TO-
norrow-Ths Working Element Of the
Party will Holt, II Free silver I'n't
Adopted, AMI Let the National Ticket
Take Care Of Itsefr- Each Side Confident
ofWInnIng Out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
DROWNED IN LAMINE RIVER
A GROWING BODY.


Meeting Of the Southwestern MiilerS Asso
ciafion-Speaker Reed Scored.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, June 10-The
third annual session OF the Southwest
ern Winter Wheat Millers' association
was held in this city yesterday, with
about 90 millers from the principa
milling points in the southwest pres
ent 1t was the most interesting and
important sessions yet held. The or
ganization has grown greatly in mem
bership and power and influence dur
ing the past year and is recognized as
one of the live millers' organizations
of the country. The committee ap'
pointed to visit Washington last
winter TO look after desired legis
islation made a report in
which Speaker Reed was severely
criticised for alleged Indifference and
antagonism to the millers' demands.
The next convention will be held in
this city one year from yesterday. The
following officers were elected: H. II.
Brown, Parsons, Kan, president; Au-
gustine Gallagher, St. Louis, secretary,
and ]. Miller Kansas City, treasurer.
The executive committee is composed
Of the following: c. G. Jones, Okla
homa City, Ok; William Pollock, Mex
leo, Mo-; II. M. Davis, st. Joseph, Mo-,
and A.. L. Johnson, Crete, Neb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
NEWS NOTES.

The annual excursion Of grocery
clerks of Burlington, Ia, on the Mary
Morton boat ended in serious row at
Keithsburg, H., in which several men
were hurt
Near Marshalltown, Ia, officers ar
rested Paris and George Bryant, young
farmers, for counterfeiting. A CON-
plete outfit Of counterfeiters' tools and
several bogus dollars were found.
Five thousand ex-confederates are
expected at Richmond, Va, June &c
and July and 2 to attend the annual
reunion. The jefferson Davis monu'
ment will be dedicated July 2, and U.s.
600 are expected to be in the parade.
The monument cost 100000.
There was an excursion of Bland
democratic clubs from Springfield and
other Missouri towns to Lebanon,
BANDS home to-day. The excursion
was intended as a reception to Mr..
Bland. Hon. David 0vermyer, Of Kan
sas, was present and delivered an adj
dress
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
CONCERNED ABOUT THE PLATFORM.
GOOD CROP REPORTS.
Figures and Estimates by Millers Show o
Good Gain over Last Year.

Figures and Estimates by Millers show o
Good Gain over Last Year.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 10.-The
crop report submitted at the wheat
millers' association convention shows
that the three states bordering on the
Mississippi river on the west will have
n net gain of wheat this year over
last OF $4,000, 900 bushels. The state of
Kansas will show alone $4,000, 900 BUSH
els. Oklahoma reports from 100000
to 100000, which is so per cent more
than the prediction of three months
ago. Nebraska has the heaviest crop
of recent years, which will show up
from IS to 40 bushels to the acre. Ar
kansas has a slight increase and Texas
Is rated at 1, 100000 bushels above the
first estimate. Taking 1t all around,
the millers are well pleased with the
outlook.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
A BARBAROUS FAD.
Prof. Cope Says Victims Of Electrocution
die from POST M0rtems.

Prof. Coops Says Victims Of Electrocution
Die from POST Mortems.
COLUMBUS, O., June 10.-Gov. Bush
mel. has received letter from Prof. d.
D. Coope, Of the department of COM
parative anatomy in the university Of
Pennsylvania, and president for the
Society for the Advancement OF Science,
in which he deprecates the fact that
Ohio is soon to adopt the electric
method Of executing the death sem
tence, which, he says, is fad and a
barbarism. The effect Of the electric
shock is, he says, uncertain, and but
little understood. In many cases per-
sons have suffered severer shocks than
are administered under the New York
law and have recovered He says there
is no doubt in his mind that several OF
the persons electrocuted have really
died from the result of the post-mor-
TEN examinations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
LEWELLING HAS FRIENDS.
The Populist Ex'Governor Has an Enthusl.
astio following In Kansas.

The Populist Ex-Governor Has nm Enthusl-
astio following In Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan, June TO- The popu-
list politicians who are laughing at
Lewelling's candidacy for renomina-
ton for governor, evidently have not
ascertained the force OF his boom.
Nearly all OF dwellings old ap-
pointees are for him, and they have
organized their forces in every county
and are ready to fight for delegates to
the Abilene convention. Several Of
the old state officers also are for him.
Ex-State Oil Inspector Taylor has, 1t is
said, been travelling over the state for
three months, fixing things for Level
ling, and ex.Warden Dick Chase has
been out some In the Wyandotte
county convention the old administra-
ton men controlled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
YOUNG KANSAS CHRISTIANS,
The Ninth ssnaHl Asssion Of the STATE 7. p
%. z C0uveuss ~ Kansas City.

The Ninth ssnawl Aassion Of the state Y. p
40. e Cosv~n~s ~ Kansas city.
KANSAS CfrY, Kan, June i0--The
FIRST session Of the ninth annual state
convention OF the Kansas Christian
Endeavor union was held In this city
last evening. The convention was
called 70 order at the First Presbyter.
Ian church and Ut the Central Christian
church simultaneously at 1850 o'clock.
Both churches were crowded until
there was not standing room. Last
evenings meetings were Of social
nature. Rev. Il Q Denham presided
over the meeting at the First Presby'
terisn church. The meetings at both
the churches opened with . song
service Tho address OF welcome on
behalf Of the EndeAvorers Of Kansas
City, Kan, was delivered at the First
Presbyterian church by c, ". Itch
field. A. P. Nichols, president Of the
Kansas City, Mo-, union, delivered the
greetings to Kansas from the local
unions Of Kansas City,M Rev. James
A. Lawrence, OF Wichita, made the re-
Spouse TO the welcome and greeting.
One Of the principal features Of the
evening was the address OF Rev. R. A.
Torrey, superintendent OF the Moody
Bible institute, of Chicago. The meet
ing at the Central Christian church was
presided over by L. L. Roby,of Topeka.
Rev. Edwin Locke made an address OF
welcome on behalf OF the ministers OF
the city. The greeting to Kansas
from the local union Of Kansas City,
Mo-, was made by Thomas Jones, ex-
president OF the Missouri Christian En-
deavor union. Rev. W. l.. Garges, OF
Newton, Kan, responded TO the well
come and greeting. Then followed
the announcements and the presidents
address, One thousand delegates ar
rived yesterday and more are expected
to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
A SENSATION PROMISED.

Gov. Bradley, Of Kentueky, said 10 he Pre-
pairing = Statement for the Public.
FRANKFORT, KY, June lO.-Gov.
Bradley has again donned his fighting
clothes and an interview, probably
supplemented by some spicy docu-
ments, will be given out for publica.
ton by the Kentucky candidate for
the presidency. The interview Is being
carefully prepared and is expected to
create national colnmotion. 1t will
deal with some correspondence anent
the silver question, that passed be-
tween Bradley and Mckinley two years
AGO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

middle and western states, where the
protection idea is strong among the
masses Of the people. In other words,
If the silver party is to win 1t must
gain votes from the republicans in
Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana and such states, to make up
for the large number Of anti-silver
democrats who are sure to vote for
Mckinley A free trade democrat
could not do this, while Teller's record
as protectionist would stand in good
stead in the effort to proselyte among
the republican voters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

LAWRENCE, Kan, June 1O.-Yesterday
at the home of Mrs. D. G. Haskell, the
widow Of the late Congressman Dudley
c. Haskell, her two daughters were
united in marriage, Miss Edith to A. l..
Burney, a young banker Of Harrison
vile, Mo-, and Miss May to 0. II.
Holmes, a minister Of Cresco, la. The
cermony was performed by Rev. Rich
ard COrdleY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

ST.. LOUIS, June l0-A prominent
Mckinley man stated last night that
he believed 1t generally understood by
Mckinley leaders that they would Sc
lect the vice presidential candidate
from list of names to be submitted
by the friends Of the other candidates
for president In this way 1t was pro-
posed to even up things.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
TO BENEFIT FlREMEN.
The Missouri ass0ciation Adopts Plan OF
Mutual Insurance.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 10.-The
charter, constitution and bylaws for
the Missouri State Firemens associa-
tion, proposed by the committee on
firemens fund, at meeting in st.
Louis Monday, February 10, was unan-
imously adopted at the session OF the
association yesterday. Its adoption
means that each fireman in Missouri
becomes u member OF q beneficiary ASSOC
citation which will provide for himself
and family II he be disabled and pay
$1,000 to his family in case OF death
through injury in the discharge of
duty. Every member Of an organized
fire department, salvage corps, veteran
or exempt firemen's association in the
state OF Missouri Is eligible to member.
ship, which isdivided into three classes,
regular, beneficiary and honorary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
COMMENCEMENT LAWRENCE


lsasvatioa IRersduesd Ia ~ sasaduatise
ExsFoisss-No sssdsnss' tfstioss.
LAWRENCE. Kan. June l0-With the
exercises Of to-day, the alst annual
commencement Of the university OF
Kansas will end For the frst time In
the hintory OF the university, there
will be NO orstions by the gSada-
steA Instead, there will be an
address by DR.. Frank ". Gunssulus.
the noted Chicago divine. There
10 considerable diversity Of opinion ~
10 the wisdom Of tho change, but ~
the students themselves vigorously 70.
quested that this method b. tried, they
cannot consistently complain II their
parents and sdmiring friends do not
come TO ''sse them graduate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
POSITIONS FOR kANSANS.
Several Of Them win Ofiiciate at tho Re-
nuhllcan National COnyentIOn.

Several Of Them win Oficiate at tho Re-
publican National Convention.
ST, LOUIS, June l0-Sergeant-at-
Arms Tim Byrnes has appointed as as
sistant sergeants-at.arms from Kansas,
upon recommendation Of Cyrus Leland,
Jr., the following; John O Royce, Of
Phillipsburg; A. G, Jordan, of Rice
county, who was sergeant-at-arms Of
the last Kansas house Of representa-.
tives; I. N. Try, OF Fort Scott; G. W.
Benning, of Atchison; James Dawson,
Of Medicine Lodge; c, c. Clevenger Of
Osawatomie; y. Ackley, Of Concordia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June l0.-It was
announced yesterday that during the
convention rates from this city to St.
Louis the railroad companies had is
sued orders to use reduced rates as a
basis rate for the sale of tickets to Chi.
cago, and any other eastern point that
can be reaced via st. Louis and Chi
cago. This makes the reduction one
that can be reached by hundreds OF
travellers who do not care to go to the
convention and are yet anxious to get
reduced rate to their destination,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June l0.-W G.
Chapman, en- route from Yocum, Ark,
to his home in Bearing Mo-, became
unconscious from over.indulgence of
liquor at the Union depot yesterday
morning, and after being in the station
nil day he was removed to the city hos.
pital. He was still unconscious, and 1t
NAV be with some difficulty that he is
restored to his normal condition with
in the next few DAYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

PORTLAND, Ore, June lO-In the
First congressional district, Tongue,
republican, has plurality Of a. &C.
cording to complete returns from all
of the counties in the district In the
Second district, with official returns
from five counties missing, Ellis, re-
publican, has 452 plurality.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live stock.

KANSAS CITY, June l0-Cattle- Receipts,
1884 calves, 3.4 market steady TO lower;
shipping and dressed beef steers, o. 0OD4.05:
Texas and Indian steers, g. bG29i; cows and
heifers, $40 0350; stockers and feeders.
s2.O0dS75. Hogs-Recelpts, l4,S,7 market
lower at $1 0220 Sheep-Receipts, 2,l58:
market strong, sheep, S22SGaS5; lambs, S4.0o
@5.OJ. Horses Receipts, 81; market very dull
CHICAGO, June io.-Wheat-July, 5s1l06Oho;
September, 59a6lhc Corn--June, 27ls g27Hc;
July, 27X G2shc' September, 2S9s lp29Ac. Oats
June, l7ss Di7Ac; July, l'A9lSc: Sep
TENDER, lsh 6ls%c Pork-July, S02nA
7O7h; September, SH.lsa725 Lard-July,
&17n0A2!n; September, H30D437n Short
Ribs-July, SS77MG3Ssn; September, $S.0ah0
397H.
ST LOUIS, June l0.-Cattle- Receipts, 5000:
market steady; native steers, 34OdA2,:
Texas steers, s. 40 o. ". Hogs Receipts, 1900;
market &c lower light, s3 10 aSj; mixed, 500
022O; heavy, s30JG32a Sheep Receipts,
5000 market steady.
CHICAGO. June O-Cattle-Receipts, $500;
market strong; Uest beeves, ss5OG42O stock-
ers and feeders, 500 1915 mixed COWS and
bulls, $40 1906, Texas, g. 750sS) Hogs Rec
ceipts, 10000; market opened steady, closed
steady to and l0c lower. light s3.2MD3 90;
rough packing S29O120j; mixed and butch-
ers. $i0aaiS; heavy packing and shipping.
$500 $40 Sheep Receipts, 1000 market
steady. native, 500 400 Texas, a. i0N25 81;
lambs, s3.sOG355; spring lambs, sS0OG6S5
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

CLINTON, Ia, June lO-W. J. Young,
the lumberman and philanthropist,
who was reputed to be worth from
&c. 900, 900 to SlO,OOO,OOO died here yes
terday. He was born in Belfast, Ire
land, in 1927, came to America in 1858
and built here, in 1860, saw mill
which became the largest in the world.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

TOPEKA, Kan, June lO.-J. L. Lee,
formerly prosperous and respectable
citizen of Manhattan, and for a num-
Der of years probate judge of Riley
county, is in the calaboose in this city
on the verge of delirium tremens.
Strong drink has the upper hand Of
Judge Lee and probably will kill him
In a short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-11

OTTAWA, Kan, June lO.-During
Sells Bros pasade this morning, an
iron awning at Shomo's store, crowded
with people, broke and precipitated
the occupants upon the heads Of others
below. The fall was about "A feet, and
the iron wreckage fell upon the strug-
Cling mass 1t is yet impossible to OBJ.
tain full list Of the injured, but it
will number 80