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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08

WINNIPEG, Oct. loving to the
strike on the Canadian Pacific railway,
only main line passenger trains are
moving though two freights got out
yesterday. The company is receiving
no perishabe freight and a fruit
famine is imminent. The grain rush
should be on and dealers are kicking.
GUTHRIE Ok, Oct, 3.-Near Rush,
Ok, Johnnie Clark aged ten, shot and
killed Samuel Clark, aged L. The
boys were playing with guns, and
Johnnie pointed his un at the older
brother, not knowing it was loaded.
The gun was fred, filing the heart of
the boy with shot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
Census Work Completed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Carroll D.
Wright, commissioner of labor who
has had charge of the work Of closing
the 18th census, says in his annual re-
port to the secretary of the interior
that the clerical work OF the census
office is now substantially completed
and that the tables are in the hands of
the printers lie says he will be ready
to report to congress by December a
plan for permanent census bureau.
He SAYS he has been in correspondence
with s,atisticians relative to uniform
census of the civilized nations of the
world in 1900 and expects to submit a
report to congress at the coming ses-
sion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Oct ar. A. Falk
and wife were the victims Of a bur-
glary early yesterday morning. Chloro-
form was used and as result Mr.. and
Mrs. Falk are still feeling the effects
Of the drug. The house was ransacked.
and S25 and some silverware stolen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
THEIR FAITH UNSHAKEN.
Colorado Republicans Beplore Action o
Party, but Bow to Its VIII.

Colorado Republicans Deplore Action OF
Party, but Bow to Its VIII.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COL, Oct l.
Seven hundred delegates were in at
tendance when Chairman Hodge called
the republican state convention to or
der The convention was harmonious
and the ticket was nominated through
out by unanimous vote. The report
Of the committee on resolutions, which
was unanimouly adopted, after declar-
ing for a judicious restriction of i'm.
migration and the passage of a law au-
thorizing the creation Of state board
Of arbitration to settle strikes and la
hor orre.'n-s save.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08

POINT PLEASANT, W. Va, Oct. a.
While Senator Wiley was attending
the Bryan meeting here, his wife COM
mitted suicide by cutting her throat.
Her mind had been affected for some
time. She sent her Nurse to get her
glass of water and while the young
woman was gone she took her life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
Sham Battle with Gattling Guns.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Oct 3.-The state fair
is the greatest event since the opening
of Oklahoma. Yesterday $4,000 people
were present A brisk feature of yes
terday's programme was sham battle
between 700 lnilitiamen and 800 old
veterans, who held fort. Two Cat
limo puns were used
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08


stout than too thin; but either extreme
shows lack of healthy condition.
If you are not physically up to the mark,
appetite uncertain, digestion poor and .
general sense of weakness and incapacity,
you will find the robust health and energy
YOU need in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. II renews the blood with the
vital life, giving red corpuscles which drive
out all morbid elements, and create new
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force.
II gives color to the cheeks and frmness
to the form, without adding one ounce Of
Aabby fat above the normal standard Of
health. Taken alternately with DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription for distinctively femi-
nine troubles, 1t constitutes a scientific and
marvelously successful course Of treatment
for delicate women.
Mrs. Ella Howell, Of Derby, Perry Co.. Ind,
writes: In the year Of 1874 ] was taken with
stomach trouble-nervous dyspepsia. There was
a coldness In my stomach, and weight which
seemed like rock. Everything that ate gave
me great pain had bearing down sensation
was swelied across my stomach had a ridge
around my right side, and In short time was
bloated. was treated by three Of our best ply.
scians but got no relief Then Or. Pierces
Golden Medical discovery was recommended TO
ME and got II, and commenced the use Of It.
began to see change for the better. was 80
weak could not walk across the loom without
assistance. took Dr. Perce's Golden Medical
Discovery and his Favorite Prescription and
one bottle of the Pleasant Pellets ] began TO
improve very fast after the use Of few bottles
The physicians who attended me said had
'dropsy' and that my disease was leading into
pulmonary consumption. had quite cough.
and the home physicians gave me up to DIE !
thank God that my cure Is permanent. do not
feel any symptoms Of my old disease. cannot
The medicines come the nearest to raising the
dead OF any have ever known about. They
are worth their weight in gold
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate the
liver, stomach and bowels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct S.-Twenty bands
participated in the state contest here
Yesterday Manifold's band of Beloit
won first prize of $500 cash in the
first-class contest In the second-class
the Alpine band of Emporia was first
and Holmes boy band of Cottonwood
Falls was second.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
The Amount In Circulation 1898, 55@,030,
u Big Increase for the Year.


II Big Increase for the Year.
WASHINGTON. Oct S.-The monthly
statement Of the comptroller Of the
currency shows the amount of nation
al bank notes in circulation Septem-
Der 30 was S233, 552, 1880, an increase for
the month of "a, O95,5Sl aud for the IL
months $50, 7s9, 703 The circulation
based on the United States bonds was
S2l4, s67, O94, an increase for the month
of 81, 374, 100, and for the year 26,07O,-
Sl7. The circulation secured by law
full money amounted to sls,Ss4, 336,
which is decrease for the month of
S64s, $50, and for the year 1921, 024
The amount Of United States regis
tered bonds on deposit to secure circu-
lating notes was $23s, 773,9o0 and to
secure public deposits $l5,S7s, ZOO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
JmprIsOn Turks, Hang ArmenIans.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Oct. 1.-The extra
ordinary tribunal yesterday convicted
the first Mussulmans for the murder
of Armenians, and sentenced them to
ID years imprisonment. At the same
time, however. long list Of Armenians
suspected Of being implicated in the
outbreak were condemned to death.
The mission Of Artin Pasha to recon-
cile the Armenians is not making any
progress
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
Fell from a Scanold.

MARSHALL, NO., Oct "A fatal acct
dent happened here to Joseph Land, a
boss carpenter, aged 2S. A SO-foot
scaffold fell with him and Frank
Heskett. Land fell on his head. He
broke his limbs and was injured inter-
nallv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
CANNON IN The AIR.
New Feat Brings Death to Ventureson,e
Aeronaut at Paola, Kan.

PAOLA, Kan, Oct. Alt the Miami
county far here yesterday George An
derson, the ueronaut. who was shot
from cannon suspended from bal
loon, missed the parachute and was
killed in i.50O-foot fall. Anderson
was employed by Prof. Bozart, and st.
Louis was his home. Ten thousand
people witnessed the awful accident.
Anderson refused to put on the safety
belt with rope attachment, and relied
only on cotton clothes-line cord tied
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08
Touches the Spot,

3 does Johnson's Belladonna Plaster;
>-every spot where there is weakness, }
? pain or any aching Glow warming, Z
I how soothing, how quieting, how 4
strengthening it u.s." say those who (
have felt II on their sore muscles, or {
on any place where external relief is
& possible. II even cures sea.sickness.
It Is clean, safe and speedy. On the =
= face Of the genuine see the Red Cross.
( JOHNSON q JOHNSON, 3
& Manufacturing Chemists, New York. Z
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-08

THE people have no patience with
those who would violate the plighted
faith OF the nation, and stamp its OBJ
legations with dishonor. Tremendous
applause.l They will not tolerate re-
pudiation Of public law or private deal
ings. They will not countenance the
clipping Of the coins OF tie csIat.y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Art Club Entertainment.

The entertainment given by the Art
Club in their rooms last Friday evening,
proved most delightful. the informal
character OF the event being one of its
chief charms. Before the members arrived
the Executive Board held their regular
monthly meeting. electing a number OF
new members and disposing of club bust
ness in reference 10 the coming exhibit
ton.
The rooms weye tastefully decorated
with pink roses and ferns. Several vo-
cal selections were delightfully."- rendered
by Miss Nellie Rogers and Miss Maude
Porter. and instrumental music skilfully
performed by Miss louie Williams. Mr..
o. Summers Morton fairly transported his
audience to several European countries
with his interesting stereopucon Views.
The marine views Were especially beau
tiful, and a revelation in photograph
effects. The exhibition was followed by
a humorous song by Mr.. w. G. Noland,
which created great mertiment Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward V. Valentine. Colonel and
Mrs. James Lyons, DIR. and Mrs. George
Ben. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry VIII
liams. Mrs. Malvern Patterson. Mrs.
Bentley, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Parker
Dashiell Misses Katharine Halves
Adele Williams, Loulie Williams, Cally
Ryland, Alice Lancaster. Marion Robins,
Belle Perkins, Bessie Catlin. Edyth Bey-
eridge; Messrs. Horace Halves. William
C. holland, Robert A. Lancaster, Jr., "A.
b. Jones. Edgar u. Brown, w. II. Haz-
zard. Captain Dimmock. Cornelius
Hankins. Littleton Fitzgerald, Carter
Berkley. and others
The announcement was made that en-
tries for the clubs first annual exhibit
ton close this week-Wednesday, May
6th-thus giving the committee time TO
arrange the exhibit for the private view
and entertainment of the club members
Saturday evening, May 9Th The members
are earnestly requested. each and every
one. to send at least a representative
sketch. The exhibition will be open 20
the public from the 1lth to the 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
DEATH OF THE SHAH.
1T MAY HASTEN ANGLo-RtssihN
CONFLICT IN PERSIA.
A secret Convention Giving huss'"
the Right to occupy
pcrst.-Grent Britain Has COPY
of It..

LONDON. May 2--Ofcial opinion he''
,esards the death OF he Shah with grave
APPREHENSION, as It is feared that II WI,
hasten a collision between British anu
Russian interests in Persia The foreis"
Office holds a copy OF secret CONVENE"
sioned by the deceased Shah conceuihs
20 Russla the right to occupy Northern
Persia in the event OF foreign me''ii"s
a British attack, or international u'So0'c
menaclng his reign, or the succession "
the Crown Prince. Muzaffir-ed-Dih' Inc
Shah himself communicated the cohVen-
ton 20 the British Minister. expiaihins
that he dil not doubt the friendship Oh
England. but submitted the conVeh'lo"
as helping to foil the Russian plan LOT
the annexation Of the provinces OF hho-
rassan and Mazandeman. Prince Muzaihr-
ed-Din's-fnow.edge of this treaty lea 70
tis adhesion 10 Russia. Through MIN Rus
sian agents obtained special privileges
including the concession Tor the oon
structlon Of o railroad which is no" "p-
preaching the Persian Gulf.
II may not be a groundless Suspicion
that his adherents we're concerned In the
assassination Of the Shah. Recently
hitter feud existed between the Shan ana
Muzafflr-ed-Din over the misuse or the
taxes collected in the provinces ruied over
nv tho Prince. This trouble led the Shah
10 threaten TO nominate his second SON.
Massul Mirzza, as his successor, though
Prince Massul suffers from glaucoma. lie
was operated upon by an occulist IN PARIS
last year. He IS Of weak physical condi-
ton. If not intellect. He has fve sons
and a numerous following supporting ms
claims to the throne.
In the event Of a dynastic war Russia
will certainly seize .he northern provinces
under the convention, and this VIII cause
international complication, as the BRUSH
Government is determined to bar RUSSIA
way to the PERSIAN Gulf. and VIII inter-
vene in Southern Persia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
ASSASSINATION OF THE SHAH.
Details of the Shocking Occurrence
Muzafiir Succeeds.

TEHERAN, May 2.-The following de-
tails Of the assassination OF the Shah yes
terday were obtained through official
sources this morning. The Shah, accom-
named by Grand Vizier Asghar ans a
number OF attendants, paid Visit 10 the
shrine of Shah Abdul Aim. His Ma
iesty traversed the outer court Of the
shrine. where he stopped and gave
bank-note TO an Arab, and spoke lew
kind words TO a water-carrier. Two
chains barred the way 10 the inner court
of the shrine The Shah had just passed
the first chain when the assassin APP
preached him, and when within rev
feet of him fired a revolver, the bullet
from which struck the Shah near the
heart. His Majesty fell forward upon
his knees. but rose TO his feet and walked
a few PAGES, when he fell again
The assassin was Immediately seized
and hurried away. The Shah at once pc
came unconscious and was Immediately
taken to his carriage and conveyed TO
the naIace at Teheran, whittier doctors
were summoned as quickly as possible.
when the physicians arrived at the
naIace they found the Shah dead, ana
certified that his death had been caused
nv a bullet lodged in the perlcdrdhI re-
gion. between the sixth and seventh rlos.
MuzafTlr-Ed-Din, the dead monarch
second son. and heir to the throne, has
been proclaimed Shah.
QUEEN VICTORIA'S SYMPATHY.
LONDON, May 1.-The Queen, through
Premier Salisbury, has sent dispatch
10 NuZaffir-ed-Di the new Shan OF GeF-
sia. expressing profound sympathy az lne
tragi. death of his father. the late Shan
The Queen congratulates the people OF
Persia in having in the present Shah a
worthy and illustrious successor to the
late Nazr-ed-Din.
The Persian legation here announce
that IL is now definitely established that
the assassin Of the late Shah was mem
Der of the secret society known as the
Babi. composed Of religious fanatics
which organization the Shah tried to sup
UreSs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
An Elephant Rescucs n Child from a
Hear.
Chicago Daily Tribune.)

Bessie Rooney, the l0-year-old sister Oh
Michael Rooney. the bareback rider, was
about to be Rugged TO death by pear
yesterday morning at Tattersaiis ;, "heh
babylon. one OF Ringing Brothers big
elephants, knocked the brute down anu
saved the child's life.
The bear. known as "Growler." has
vicious temper. He was chained near the
elephants. The little girl Is rlend 10 the
elephants. and was romping with some
OF them when GROWER seized her and
closed his paws around her slender form.
Babylon, who had been an interested spec
tator. brought his trunk down with crush
ing force on Growers head. The bear was
stunned by the blow and released the
child, who had tainted. The elephant
then picked her up and placed her where
the bear could not reach her. Attendants
who heard Besses screams ran to her
assistance, but arrived too late to rob
Babylon OF the honor Of saving a human
life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

both full-blooded Irish. and I'm his early
youth received only meagre educational
advantages Hicks has always been OF
religious turn OF mind. and while attend
ing a protracted meeting at Rock Lick
Missionary Baptist church. in the back
woods OF Pulaski county, years ago. be
came converted. and connected himself
with that congregation. He then COM
menced the close and intense study OF
the Bible. which has resulted in his ex-
traordlnary requirements in that particu-
lar.
Mr.. Hicks claims, and can satisfy any
one OF the truthfulness OF his aiiega-
lions. that he can repeat absolutely
every chapter In the New Testament. and
all OF the old Testament. with the ex-
ception OF the Psalms. He can begin at
the first chapter and go through with
every one OF the books, In correct con-
secutive order. or can commence at the
last chapter and repeat them backward
without missing single sentence. skip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
The Official Route to Southern Bap-
list Convention, Chattanooga,
Tenn, via senbOard AIr-Line.

The Seaboard Airline has been Sc
lected by the Virginia, North and South
Carolina delegates as the official route 70
Chattanooga, Tenn, 10 the Southern
Baptist Convention. 1.-THE Baptist Spe-
cial' will leave Richmond at 905 A. NJ
Wednesday, May 9Th, arriving Chatta-
nooga next morning at 10 o'clock. The
Richmond and Petersburg delegates will
be Joined at Weldon, n. c., by delegates
from Norfolk, and Eastern Carolina
points. For further information. apply 70
II. NJ. BOYKIN,
Passenger Agent,
sec east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
NEW ENTERPRISE FOR RICHMOND.
ACQUISITION TO Our Manufactures IN
the shane of a "Sheep DIP"


NIessrs. j. Thompson Brown d GO.
leased last week. for term OF years To-
a frm from Glasgow, Scotland tMessrs'
Iaidlaw Mackill & Coz, the large bricK
four-story factory belonging to Dir. Emah-
uel Raab, on Twenty-hrst street between
Main and Cary streets, lately occupied by
E,del. Page az Co, for the purpose OF
maoufac curing sheep-diD, COMMODITY
extensively used IN foreign countries IN
the manipulation of wool, shearing o.
sheen. &c. The entire product of the rae
tory here is sold 20 Australia ana Soulh
America. ,
Laidlaw Mackill & Co. is a large ana
weu-known firm in Glasgow, with a capi'
tai OF several million dollars. 1t manu-
features sheep-dip there in large quahu-
ties and also had branch factory III
Rrooklyn. n y, but on q recent WISH
mere they were shown around by Messrs'
Brown d CO., and their attention was
called to the Raab property, ana they
were so Impressed by the superior adVan-
taages Of Richmond for their purpose, the
abundance OF raw material TO be mad
here. and the command of cheap LABOR,
that they at once determined TO locate In
Richmond. and will remove the Brooklyn
plant 10 this city.
This change will doubtless not only
prove profitable TO them, but Will also
benefit this city by the introduction or
foreign capital. Tobaccopists Will also
dsrive some of the benefits, as the article
Is made principally from tobacco-stems-
enormous quantities being used by this
firm. Most Of their labor will be en-
ployed here, but some. together with their
managers and families, will be brought
from Brooklyn.
Messrs. j. Thompson Brown & Co. also
sold last week two other large manu-
featuring SITES upon which large and
valuable improvements will be at once
erected, but for good reasons they did
not feel at liberty TO give particulars at
preSeut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Circulation. s21.G5 Per Capita.

WASHINGTON, May THE Treasury
official circulation statement Issued To-
day gives all the kinds or money IN
circulation at N.5iOoW,oS2, or S,cloWO less
than May LIST. 1895. The per capita cir
culation based on a population OF T.l36,00O
Is stated at S2i.G. The increase IN the
money In circulation during April Is
placed at 81. 3776l9. ard the decrease Of
money I'm the Treasury. during tho month
is stated at S6572, GIG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
oIrEEN yICToRIA'S SYMPATHY.
For the Beneft OF seamen.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 2.-In the
Senate to-day Mr.. Frye submitted a
report on the bill which has for its pur-
pose the amelioration of the condition
of American merchant seamen, and is de-
signed as substitute for twenty-one bills
pending in Congress. The report SAYS
that, while many Of the complaints or
seamen are exaggerated, still there u
sufficient ground to warrant improvement
I'm the laws, and bring them into con-
formi,y with the progressive legislation
of other maritime nations. The report
saws the bill has the support OF ship
owners and In many respects goes fur
Their than the suggestions Of seaIren's
organizations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Twentieth Anniversary of Profess
sor Smiths COLLEGE. Lexington, Ky.

a grand reunion Of thousands OF gradu-
ates OF tho Commercial College, Of Ken
lucky University. will occur al an early
date at Lexington. Ky, This college
has been under the presidency Of Pro-
fessor W. r Smith for the past twenty
years. Among the thousands Of his
graduates. 100 are in banks, 100 officials,
and 100 who are managing commercial
departments Five hundred OF his gra6u-
ates are located in Virginia and West
Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
KNOWS THE BIBLE by HEART
The Rev. Mr.. Hicks Can Repeat from
Nemory All Except the Psalms.

A Danville (Ky) special says; The Kew
william Cullan Hicks is conducting
series OF religious services in Columbia
the capital OF Adair county, and Is Gre
ating something of sensation in church
circles. not only ION account OF his pne-
nomenal familiarity with the Scriptures
but also because Of his unique and singu-
iarly forcible style OF preaching. I'M
mense crowds flock TO hear him. and no
building in the town is large enough 10
contain his congregations.
Mr.. Hicks is only q years OF age, hav-
ing been born on December p. 1851, but
he has had varied experience for one
OF his years. He was born In the hills OF
Pulaski county. KY. o. humble parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Special Train for Delegates and
visitors Attending Southern Bap-
tist Convention, Chattanooga,
nenn NIaN Sfh- Ilfh. IsDu.

For the above occasion the Southern
railway will sell tickets May 9TH 20 Sth.
at one fare, good for the round-trip. and
will run special train, leaving Sails
bury. n. c., s:20 A. NJ. May 9Th; arriving
in Chattanooga $40 p. VI. Train leaving
Richmond with sleeping-car attached May
5th will connect with this train at Sails
bury. For further information. apply to
c. W. CECIL,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
go east Main street. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

The Southern Express Company have
established branch Office for the sale
Of their money orders and the reception
Of freight packages at T. A Millers
pharmacy, No. 5l9 east Broad street
This will be quite a convenience 20 the
merchants and others doing h"siress on
BROAD street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

astonishing Discoveries In the Holy
Scriptures" THE Most Heartless Wo-
man In the World" "The Funniest Book
That Ever Was Written" Around
New York in a Horseless Carriage
THE Two Most Conspicuous Americans
I'm England" and many other interest
ing and exclusive features in to-day
great NEW YORK SUNDAY JOURNAL.
order early from y. Leonard, east Main
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
seven Picknici.ers shot.

ATLANTA, GA, May "A special 20
the Constitution from Gainesville says
that seven persons were shot at picnic
al Stilesboro', in Barlow county. to-day.
No one, however. was fatally wounded
Some OF the picnickers were drunk, and
from dancing went TO fighting. Twenty
one shots were fired. The sheriff and
charlie Jones. a brother OF Evangelist
sans. walked into the crowd. and sup
pressed the lighting.