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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

A CONVENTION SPLIT.


That Was the Oufonmo 81 the Texas n.
pubiicsn CoIvsntion.
AUSTIN, Tex, March 27.-The repub-
licsn convention, which has been In
session In this city since Tuesday, 3D.
journed sine die yesterday afternoon,
after having enjoyed the distinction Of
narrowly escaping funeral and hav.
ing the not unusual thing nowadays in
Texas Of split convention. The first
work Of the convention was the receive
ing and adoption Of the credentials
committee report. Its introduction
Immediately precipitated row,
and while the Mckinley faction
made q determined fight, the Reed
and Allison men were in the ma
jority and organized the convention.
The convention then elected the fol-
lowing delegs es to the St. Louis con.
vention: N. W. Quincy. an Allison man;
W. R. Makemson, Reed man; c. H.
Ferguson, a Reed man. Hardly had
the vote on the selection Of delegates
been announced when the long antici-
pated row was in force. As the
chair declared the men elected,
wild whoop from the very
center OF the Mckinley delegation
proclaimed that the trouble had
begun. One burly negro came pillow.
ing through the jam, pushing men in
front Of him as II they were SO much
chaff, and In his wake came half hun
dred excited followers, wild with ex.
element In an instant the platform
was scene OF wild confusion. Ex-
cited negroes swayed TO and fro in
battle for 20 minutes before an armed
force Of policemen could quell the riot
1t was then discovered that no one was
dangerously hurt, although one or two
Of the white delegates, as well as q
negro or two. were bruised consider
ably. As soon as order could be OBJ
lained, the convention, after disposing
II few minor matters, adjourned sine
lie without issuing any instructions to
delegates to st. Louis.
The Mckinley forces then took
,harge Of the hall and elected con.
esting delegation to st. Louis, In
'tructing the delegates elected to vote
or Mckinley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

CHICAGO, March 2S-The Hamilton
club has added the name of colored
man to the list Of its members. 1t Is
the first of the leading mems organiza.
tions in Chicago to abolish the color
line This especial honor was con-
ferred upon Adelbert H. Roberts, .
lawyer. The name passed the test Of
posting, and the directors we're unani-
nous in his favor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
PAY FULL FARE OR WALK.
Only Railroad EMPLOYEES tan Ride on Half
Rate Tickets

O"'S @s"sAavsu A]supiVsUH MA NbU0 Ou o0tt
Rate Tickets
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, March 27.-All of
the railroads which are members Of
the Kansas City Passenger association
nave entered into an iron-clad agree.
ment to issue no more half rate tickets
in this territory except to actual rail.
road employees In the past half rate
tickets have been given out promiscu-
ously to passengers for Chicago, Oms-
ha, St. Louis, Denver, Topeka and all
other points in this territory. Shippers
politicians and others with real or i'm.
aginsry influence have systematically
worked" the Kansas City lines for
half rate tickets for themselves and
their friends 1t Is claimed that the
privilege has been greatly abused and
that as result many who are amply
able to pay tariff rates have been trav.
cling to Chicago, st. Louis ETC., on
half fare tickets As q result the rail-
roads have been needlessly deprived Of
q considerable revenue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
GOV. ALToELD INDICTED.

Neglected "a University Regent to Comply
strictly with the Law.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, March 27.-Gov. Alt.
geld and the entire board OF trustees
of the University Of Illinois were in.
dicted by the Champaign county grand
jury for alleged neglect or refusal to
comply with the laws requiring that
the American flag be displayed over
the state university buildings The
flag has been displayed from the flag
pole in front Of the military hall, but
not from the separate buildings
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A MOB IN CONTROL.
Negroes Not Allowed IN n Louis ANA Paris
-Four \ en- kjlled

Negroes Not allowed IN n Louis ana Parish
-Four \ en- kiiird
NEW ORLEANS, March Especial
dispatches report that 3OO armed men
held possession Of the town of Palmet.
to, St Landro parish, Saturday. Their
presence was to prevent the negroes
from registering Register Swords ad.
vertised that he would open the regis
tration office there Saturday. He kept
1t open all day, but not one negro reg.
istered. They were thoroughly over.
awed by the presence OF the armed
men. A mob attacked the house OF
colored man, who retaliated by firing.
Other shots were fred and four ne.
groes were killed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
AGAINST: MEXICAN CATTLE.

New MexicO Onlcials Bar $500 Head from
Crossing tho Lima.
Ell PAso. Tex. March 2S.-The live
stock sanitary board Of New Mexico
has quarantined against Mexican cat
tie, leaving $500 head Of Mexican cat.
tie on the line at Palomis, opposite
Deming. These cattle were be-
ing inspected for importation when
the quarantine shut them out The
New Mexican board charges that the
Mexican cattle have Texas fever and
importers have been burning such as
died with the fever to prevent detec.
ton OF the presence OF the disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

TOPEKA, Kan, March 27.-The Joint
debate between representatives OF
Drury college, Of Springfield, Mo, and
Washburn college, Topeka, resulted in
victory for Drury The question de-
bated was: That The Monroe Doctrine
Applies to the Venezuelan Contro.
versy." Drury had the affirmative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26.-Pastor
Brown, OF the First Presbyterian
church, was called rs a witness this
morning In the case OF Mrs. Mary A.
Davidson, whom he accused OF extort-
ing $500 from him. lie testified that il
was not fear Of her that caused him to
pay the money. The Judge thereupon
said there had been no extortion and
ordered the jury to acquit her, which
they did at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
BROTHERS FIGHT WclousLY.
CHARLES Wehrle Cut Ottn In 20 Places
" 0unded Man VIII Die

~""h'u7 WeH''e Out Vtt' III W P1NCeN-
Wounded Man VIII Die
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 80. Charles
Wehrle, aged s5 years, and Otto Wehrle,
his brother aged 30 years, became In.
volved in quarrel at a corner grocery
Saturday night, resulting in a fight
that lasted over half an hour. Otto
was cut in 20 different places. He was
taken to the hospital. lie will die.
When arrested Charles had the vicious
looking knife in his hand, red with his
brothers blood, and it took three hard
blows from the policeman's club to
knock the knife from his hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
DEFlES A MOB.
A Brutal Tramp Dar.s Indignant CHE, ns

A Brutal Tramp Dar"s Indignant CITE .ns
10 Harm i'm
EMpoRIA, Kan, March 20. "A tramp
assaulted Mrs. e. Dlley, who lives five
N les west Of Madison, beating her
With n club until her cries at
trTc'ea her son and her husband. who
captured the man after fierce fl hit.
Mrs. l)illey Is dangerously hurt and
her husband is badly cut. There Is
talk Of lynching, but the prisoner
dares the crowd around the country
town calaboose TO act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

CARACAS, Venezuela, March GA
Venezuelan warship, which had arrived
from La Guayra, was burned In the vi
entity Of Marguerite and eight men met
their deaths. 1t is rumored that Cuban
refugees attempted to bride the crew
to seize the ship, and the fire Is there.
fore regarded as suspicious.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
Union Railroad | mployes.

ERIE, Pa, March IA big meeting
Of union railroad employees began in
this city yesterday. Fully 900 dele
gates are here. The orders represented
met in executive session yesterday 1t
is stated the question Of federation of
the orders for purposes Of mutual pro-
lection occupied the entire time of the
delegates. Grand Master Sargent said
that there was no doubt an arrange
ment to that end would be effected at
the present meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

The defeat of Senator Davis presl.
dental aspirations in Minnesota is at
tributed to the labor organizations,
who are bitter against the senator on
account of his radical stand against
the strike Of two years ago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
BADLY BURNED.
Weston, W. Va, Loses Half IT.
Business Portion by Fire
4 LEDGE OF ROCK BREAKS LOOSE.


WHEELING, W. Va. March 80 The
fire which broke out 10 the business
portion Of Weston, this state, shortly
after midnight yesterday, destroyed
property TO the value Of $3.50, 600, only
about one-third Of which Is covered by
insurance. The property burned was
about half the business portion Of the
town, which is the seat Of the state
hospital for the insane. During the
fire suspension bridge which spans
the West Fork river, connecting the
hospital with the town, gave way with
crowd OF people and q number OF
persons were injured in the fall. Wes-
ton has no fire depar tment, and II was
due to heavy rain coming up that the
fire was finally gotten under control
by the bucket brigade.
A LEDGE OF ROCK BREAKS LOOSE
HINTON, W. Va, March 30.-Jim and
Frank Tillman and Lucky Law were
Instantly killed by rock crashing
through the house where they were
sleeping at Echo, a station 40 miles
west OF here, yesterday morning. Two
other members Of the family were seri-
ously injured. The house was situated
at the foot Of the mountain on the
banks Of q river. An enormous ledge
OF rock broke loose on the mountain
side, passing over coke ovens and tear.
ing up the track Of the Chesapeake 4
Ohio railroad and breaking through
the house with the above results.
MoNGOLIANs BLOWN TO ATOMS
SAN FRANCISCO. March SO-Three
hundred Chinese were blown TO atoms
by the explosion Of magazine at.
tached to the fort at Kiangy, In China, |
on February ~. The disaster, accord
Ing to the mail advices received BY
steamer, was the work Of mutinous
soldiers, who were preparing to Join
secret society rebels In an attack on |
The adjacent town. but whether
through carelessness or by intention is |
not known.
A HOUSE BURIED IN DEBRIS.
CLEVELAND. O., March 80 -During q
late last night the wall of |
building recently destroyed by fire
'ell upon the house Of II. A. Vaughn, |
VI 745 Cedar avenue Tons Of brick
crashed through the roof carrying
Town portion of the upper floor Mrs.
:, O bradford, sister Of Mrs Vaughn,
vas killed In her bed and Miss Emma
)ietrichs, q domestic, was badly in.
ured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
GIRLS ON A STRIKE.

One Hundred Employees Of ST. Joseph
Shirt Waist Factory Walk Out.
ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, March ga small
strike occurred in the shirt waist de-
partment of Tootle. Wheeler & Mot
ter's factory. About 100 Of the girls
walked out, claiming that they were
not securing wages sufficient for their
labor Agitators arc at work endeav-
oring to secure the cooperation Of the
other employees Of the factory to bring
about general strike. There are over
TOO girls employed in the factory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

TOPEKA, Kan, March 97.-Frank
Nevis, convicted here last week Of the
murder Of Mrs. Matson, in December,
1894, died here last night OF consump.
ton, in his cell at the county Jail. He
had been troubled for some time and
three days ago began to decline rapid.
ly. His sentence had not yet been
passed. He was about 30 years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
SPEAKER REED PRAISED.

National W. Q. 7. U. Expresses Gratitude
for Tine Act with Hops for Another.
CHICAGO, March 97.-The general
officers Of the National W. G. 7. U.
have addressed a letter to Speak
er Reed at Washington, expressing
their gratitude for the speakers
action in enforcing the rule against
smoking in the house Of representa-
tives The letter also expresses the
hope that at no distant day the sale Of
liquor will also be banished from the
national capitol.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Topeka, Kan, March s7.-The Trout.
man boom for governor will be
launched next Monday night by mass
meeting Of his friends in one Of the city
halls The meeting is called for the
purpose of organizing Troutman club
and opening his campaign over the
state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Senator herman Attacked Mt Madrid.
MADRID, March 3l.-A violent attack
upon Senator Sherman is published in
the impartial, which calls him a
former slave trader, and asserts that
he wants the Cuban rebellion to sue.
coed in order to re.establish slavery in
Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

DEXTER, NO., March 81. Judge R. W.
Thompson, probate Judge Of Stoddard
county, who so mysteriously disap-
peared from Cairo few days ago, has
notified his friends here that he is In
Paducah, KY, without money. He
had Sl,2o0 when he disappeared, and it
is presumed be was robbed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

At London on the Goth Charles
Richie, an English merchant of great
renown, in q speech said he favored a
permanent board Of arbitration be.
tween Great Britain ard lie United
States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
MIssoURFs POLITICAL VOTE.

NJ. Louis Paper Thinks tho Complexion
Of the state Has Not Materially hanged.
ST. LOUIS, March 26.-The Republic
has asked from the circuit clerks OF the
Missouri counties estimates upon the
increased vote In their respective coun.
ties over that cast at the presidential
election in 1899. The clerks OF 30
counties have made estimates The
others did not feel able TO do NO. In
the 30 counties the total increase In
The vote over 1899 aggregates, accord
ing to the estimates returned, IL. 0S2,
u which So per cent. Is republican, "a
per cent democratic, and ~ per cent.
populist. II the average In population
and growth for the 50 counties holds
rood for the entire state, all the coun.
ties In Missouri. not including
buchanan and jackson, and the city
vt St. Louis, would show an increase
OF about 1880 repu leans, 5000 dem.
ocrats and $500 populists This would
give the republicans outside the larger
cities nctpain of about 1000 over the
democrats since 1892. This, OF course,
does not take into account the changes
in political beliefs. but means that
about 5000 more republicans than
democrats have either moved into the
stn'e, or have arrived ut u voting ace
since lsDs,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02

Wants $4,000 for cling Called a Thief.
FoRT SCOTT, Kan, March 81. -John
Schmitz well known farmer resid-
ing near Mapleton, has filed suit in the
District court for $1,000 DAMAGES
against +. D. Myrick, OF Linn county,
whom the plaintiff charges with call.
ing him ''hog thief"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A REED ESTIMATE.


n
10 the q vsn i"n ,nd.
WASHINGTON, March 2d Joseph II.
Marley, Of Maine. WHO'S managing
Speaker Reeds canraign for the re-.
publican presidential nomination, sent
the following to Gov. Cleaves. of
Maine. last night:
Ny Dear Governor; Including elections reid
to-day, there have been but ~ delegates
elected to the republican national convention
There are 80 contested cases. which nre not
given TO any candidate. because 1t Is unfair 10
assume that these case, will be decided either
by the national committee or the convention
OF the 81 delegates elected. 1 are for McKIn-
ley. provided YOU concede him 20 from Indiana
and Is from Minnesota. The TEST are divided
Us follows: Morton. W Quay, 10 Cullom. ~.
Allison, "A Reed, As. Mr.. Rec will gain from
now on until the convention. Yours truly, j.
II. Marley.
There was more earnest comforting
yesterday by the friends OF Reed and
Allison. The withdrawal OF Cushman
X. Davis, made necessary ~ the Nc.
Kinley capture Of the Minnesota con-
ventlon, was severe blow to the
other candidates. 1t caused much ex.
element Friends Of Allison and Reed
express the fear that Senator Cullom
would be forced to take similar action
just before the Illinois convention
meets The Mckinley men are conf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE.

Ottumwa, Ia, Man Cix,ms to ,'Hvs Solved
the vexing Problem.
OTTuMwA, Ia, Mar oh 20 What has
been looked upon for week as faks
Is now intensely exciting 0ttumwas
scientific men who have had some OF
the principles Of Oscar Won Holiz.
schulerr's discovery OF perpetual mo
tion divulged to them by that gentle.
man, They say they believe he
has really found what inventors agree
they have been unable to discov.
err the secret OF applying the
power of attraction Of pravtaton in
such manner as to run machinery.
To everyones surprise he now has
model Of 1t working iu turning the
wheel Of bicycle. To prove his good
faith he says he will put up 81, 900 II
the machine does not run by the at.
traction of eravitation. acting on a
weight which oscillates about the
center Of the wheel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A HOUSE BURIED IN DEBRIS.
MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE.

The Coliseum, Headquarters for the Demo-
cratic Convention, VIII He Model Build
| Ing. 4a
CHICAGO, March 80. Chicago will
provide for the democratic national
convention the most perfect assem- bly,
hall ever constructed. The comple-
ton Of the Coliseum will finally estab-
lish Chicavo's claim of being great
convention city. The building will
sent $4,000 people This is as large a
body as can hear the strong-lnnged
orator, and, while ten times that mum.
her clamor for admission, 1t has been
deemed polite to place the limit near
the $4,000 mark.
The Coliseum occupies tx acres OF
ground between Sixty-Second and
Sixty-Third streets, and Is bounded on
the east by Grace avenue and on the
west by the tracks of the Illinois Cen.
trail railroad. The Illinois Central has
q station at Sixty-Third street, and
will luild special Coliseum station
at Sixty-Second street, with steps lead
ing directly into one OF the main en-.
frances Every foot Of the 1855, 900
square feet Of the building will be de-
voted to the uses Of the democratic ma.
tional convention. and those experts
who have examined the plans pro.
nounce them perfect and predict that
they will stand the model for all COM
Ing conventions
The Coliseum is easily the largest
building under a single roof In the
world. The trusses span 2l5 feet at
their base, and at their apex are nearly
100 feet from the floor. Every piece Of
metal has been thoroughly inspected
and tested. The building Is all steel,
iron and glass, with the exception Of
the floor. and is as nearly freproof as
modern science can make It. A large
force Of men Ia now hard at work and
pEppETiIAI AnrtnM AANuiMr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23
HIS EXPIRATION BEGINS
Charles W. Jenkins, the DefauItlng Teller
Is Taken to the State Penlteniiary.
AN AFFECTING PARTING AT THE DEPOT
An Exciting RunawaS-J. =. Gray's
MISUNDERSTANDING Shade Trees
Property C~enveyed-A Two Fold
Mission Postponed New Year,
Hop Tomorrow NighL

Suffolk, Va, Jan. 22.-(Special)-
Charles w. jenkins. the %defaulting tell
er of tho Farmers Bank. who confessed
his guilt at the last term of Nunse-
mond County Court, and was sentenced
to two years servitudc In the penitcn-
tiary, was this afternoon taken to Rich
mond by Sheriff Baker. For the graft
tlcation of morbid curiosity and to catch
Il glimpse of the person who has furnish
cd such u prolific topic for conversation
3l8 people. of all ages and conditions,
were huddled about the little dapot.
The prisoner was driven from jail to
the depot in IL carriage by Sheriff Baker.
and while-awuiting the trains arrival
many persons crowded around the vehi-
Gle some to shake hands ana express
sentiments of sympathy and coincidence.
The sad parting with friends caused
tears TO spring from Il number of the
latter's eyes. but Tho prisoner was
calm and possessed. and bore up re-
markably well. considering the ordeal.
as the train pulled in the mob made n
break Tor the car doors and it was with
difficulty that jenkins and his custo-
dian pushed through the crowd.
Three colored %convicts. recently con-
victed, were taken on the same train.
deputy X. j. Ballard accompanied the
Sheriff. -
THE LATE j. l.. GRAY'S FUNER-
AI.-The funeral of the late James /.
Gray took place this afternoon from the
Christian Church. at 9 O'Clock. In the
absence of DR.. w. w. Staley. pastor.
Rev. H. IT. Butler and Rev. Daniel Il.
Austin conducted the services. 1t was
the desire Of the deceased that his flu
neral be preached by DIR. Staley. but he
was nrt - the state. and telcgraphic
communication established the fact that
he could not arrive here in time.
The o~hscCuios were attended by Tho
Alasons. knights of Honor and Conrcd-
crate Veterans. each of which took
part in h funeral ceremony. The de-
ceased was CT years of age and was an
uncle of Mr.. w. ]. Gray, proprietor of
n restaurant AMI bar on Riddick street.
me following were pall-hearcrS: DR.. a.
w. ti"H and Mcssrs. ~. II. Culley, X.
w. Rohey, Augustus Williams. Iohn NJ.
Shepherd and Tazewell Saunders.
PLANTING SHADE TREES-Wilis
Taylor. IN old colored man. Is engaged
In planting young elm trees along the
vacant places In Main street. He saws
he has been engaged in rc-setting
trees on the streets for thirty wears
many of tho saplinCs planted by his
hands now being stately shade trees
He is thoroughly skilled in that branch
OF horticulture.
PROPERTY CONVEYED. = These
bargain and sale deeds were to-day nut
on record in the County Clerks Office:
Benjamin +. Jones and wife. Of Ware
county, Ga, to Shcm c.. Holland. n
farm of 200 acres In Holy Neck district.
81 900; Annie NJ. hurley. OF Maryland.
to John Marshall. Sr.. one-halr inter
est I'm lot on east washington street,
s225; S. G. Holland and wife to Job
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-23

Christian century, deeds are daily done
of which one dare hardly think, beside
which Sodom and Ciomorrah were re-
spectacle communities.
Yet Abdul Hamid II seems to sit
firmly on his throne, Secure in the jeal-
ousies of the great powers, unable to
agree upon the division of his King
DOM. One of them will do nothing to
introduce stability or further autonomy
into the Ealkcn peninsula. preferring
to wait till the ripe and rotten fruit
shall drop into her lap, and the hands
OF the Others are thereby paraly@cd.
And ii the Sultan loses heart tor Il mo-
ment in the desperate game he is play
ing, he ear find fresh courage by think
ing, as Professor Grosrenor in his great
book has recently reminded us. that
the British Embassy Stands upon land
presented to England in gratitude for
help against France in 1851: that the
site of The French Embassy was given
10 France in thankfulness for aid
against England in 1907: this the shat,
among the Expresses in the cemetery
ut Sentari commentaries English and
French support against Russia in 1867,
and that another column on the l:os-
phorous tells how Russia saved Nah
moud III his Empire in 1873. You think
us weak" said q Turkish statesman
recently to a foreign Ambassador, but
In truth we are very strong. for our
strength is rooted in your divisions"
HENRY NORMAN.