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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
SATURDAYS HOUSE.
Mr.. Towns speaks for Free Silver ana Mr.
all for "sound Money"

MI. Towns speaks for Free Silver and Mr.
all for "sound Money"
WASHINGTON, Feb lo-The debate
on the free coinage substitute for the
house bond bill was very spirited Sat-
urday. Mr.. Towne, Of Minnesota, a
republican, claimed the attention OF
the house and galleries for over an
hour with an eloquent effort on behalf
Of free coinage.
Mr.. Hall, u democrat from Missouri,
announced his conversion 10 sound
money" in rather sensational speech,
In which he charged that eight SEN
ators who voted for free coinage, &C.
cordng to ''creditable information"
had privately said that they believed
free coinage would bring upon this
country national and individual bank
ruptcy and ruin. He declared that a
high officer OF the administration had
said that the silver agitation had al
ready cost the government s209, OO0, OOO
In bond issues and In the course OF the
next 10 months the bond issue would
increase to 81, 0O0,0 0O, 900.
Mr.. Corliss favored the passage OF a
bill TO secure international bimetallism
by an agreement with other nations
than Great Britain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
CAMPBELL ExONE RATED.

II Was shown THAT lie Acted on the Adj
Vice of Attorney -uenerai Dawes.
WICHITA, Kan. Feb. lO.-Assistant
Attorney.General W. P. Campbell was
exonerated from the charge OF wilful
misconduct as an attorney. In dis
missing the disbarment proceedings,
Judge Dale stated that the action Of
the assistant Encouragement in &C.
cepting fees for Diminishing cases against
violators OF the prohibitory liquor law
was wholly without warrant OF law
and IN otfense deserving OF punish
mcnt Had the assistant attorney
general collected these illegal fees
without having consulted his superior
officer, Attorney.General Dawes, he
would have to suffer the penalty, but
the evidence showed that the attorney
general expressly advised Campbell to
adopt this course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
THE FORECAST.
what business n Likely to No Done u
congress tho coming Week.

what business II Likely to Ne Done u
Congress- the Coming Week.
WAsHrysroS, Feb l0-The first bus
OF importance before the senate to-day
will be the vote on Senator Quay's RES
olution for the recommitment OF the
revenue tariff bill to the committee on
finance. Senator Smith was TO make
a speech on the Monroe doctrine to-day
and Senator Blanchard on the same
subject on Tuesday. The Hsnsbroush
resolution in regard to tho distribution
Of seed by the agricultural department
will by agreement be taken up early
In the week, and II 10 the purpose OF
tho committee Of appropriations to get
the appropriation bills up In rapid sue
cession and out Of the way as soon as
possible. Senators incline TO the belief
that In no event can the tarif.silver
bill be disposed Of within less than q
months time.
The general debate on the free coin
age substitute for the bond bill which
was discussed day and night for four
DAYS In the house last week, closed to-
day. It's the general expectation that
q vote will be reached some time to-
morrow. Az to the result, there Is no
sort Of doubt Mr.. Dingley's motion
10 non concur and insist on the house
bill will carry by vast majority The
resolution to censure Mr.. Bayard can
be presented at any time during the
week, but II may be withheld until the
pending appropriation bills, the agri'
cultural, army and District OF Column
bis, are out OF the way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

Stock and Passenger Trains COL
Tide Near Hannibal, Mo.
A TRAIN BLOWN FROM The TRACK.
PIve Persons Hurt by an Accident ut
Georgetown, COLA Passenger Coach
thrown Down IN Embankment
and the Car Fired.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Feb, l0.-Fifteen
persons were more or less seriously
hurt, and one cannot recover, as the
result Of collision ut 1910 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, between an east.
bound Wabash stock train and ST.
Louis, Keokuk & Northwestern pas
senger train coming south. The COLI
sion occurred near atunnel, one mile
north of this city. The stock train,
which had Just emerged from the tun-
mel, struck the passenger train, crush
ing In the side of the ladies' coach and
throwing it over an embankment,
almost into the Mississippi river.
There were IL passengers in the coach,
and that none was killed Is o miracu-
lous fact. All were more or less bruised,
but only the following were hurt seri-
ously: II. +. Hudwell, OF St. Paul,
Mimi, arm crushed; Miss Eva Petit,
Hannibal, Mo-, eyebrow badly cut;
Miss NJ. Whitley, Quincy, ILL.,, hip
fractured, recovery doubtful; j.. l.
Cohen, stockman, Minneapolis, head
cut; Mrs Iriester and son, Hannibal
both cut about the head; u 7. Web
ster, engineer Wabash train, knee In
1ured'
The injured were sent to st. Louis
). e Peaslee, vice president TOT the Bur
lington system and family were in the
special car "Lycoming," at the rear OF
the passenger train. fhey returned to
Quincy Responsibility for the col
lision is ALE eyed to rest with the engi'
neer OF the wabash train lie did not
stop, as the law ana instructions re-
qulre, oeiore approaching the crossing.
lie stated his air brakes falled' but II
was found that his engine was not re-
versed' The damage will approximate
$4,000.
A TRAIN BLOWN FROM THE TRACK.
GEoRohrowN, COL, Feb. TO- The reg
MAR passenger train which left Denver
at eight o'clock yesterday morning
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
SEEK FOREIGN SOIL.
Insurance Men, Forbidden to Meet In Kan
san, Gather ut Kansas City, Mo.

Insurance Men, Forbidden to Meet In Kan
sas, Gather ut Kansas city, Mo.
KANSAS Cry, NO., Fob. 10-The
Kansas Field club, the latest associa-
ton OF FIRE insurance agents, who,
under the stringent insurance laws Of
Kansas, cannot meet In that state to
manipulate rates and risks, convened
In this city to-day. Ono Of the ques.
lions to be discussed by the club
will be risks In Oklahoma terri
tory. There Is almost absolutely
no protection from fire In the terri.
tory and the insurance companies are
seriously considering the proposition
to issue no more policies there. They
claim that, II fire starts, total de.
struction Of the property Is unavoid-
nhla
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
BLOW At RAILROADS.


Oklahomaus Adopt . Novel Msthod Thst
NAV solve the rransportstisR Problem.
WICHITA, Kan, Feb S-The people
of Oklahoma have advanced new idea
that will, in a measure, solve the grain
transportation question. Yesterday
the county commissioners Of Grant
county passed a resolution exempting
feed cattle from taxation. This was
done for the purpose Of inducing Texas
cattlemen to bring their cattle there
to eat up the surplus grain Of that
county, and thus avoid its shipment to
eastern points and giving the railroads
the profits Of raising it Other Okla
bona counties will do the same thing
in the interest Of the home market
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
BREAKING OF A DAM.


Part Of Morristown, n. j., Flooded, but Nc
One Was Drowned.
MoRRIsrowN, N. j., Feb. a.-Ths resi-
dents OF the lower section OF this towr
were kept in state Of terror all night
by the floods, caused by the breaking
Of the Pocahontas lake dam,
in the upper end Of Morris.
town. The water rushed into the
valley, sweeping everything before 1t.
The people had to take to the upper
stories Of their homes and remain
there until they could be removed In
boats. The water in the streets rose
to q depth Of from seven 10 ten feet
No lives were lost
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

VESTS ATTACK ON MORTON.

Alleged to be the Result Of a N0ts from
tho sccratary Kehecting on Missourlans.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.--The attack OF
Senator Vest upon Secretary Morton
is alleged to have been brought about
by personal event. Some time ago
the senator sought the secretary to
send seed out to some Of his constit'
uents in Sedalia and Carthage. This
was promised, but instead the senator
in response to his inquiries wa.
informed that the money for seed
had been expended and that did Mis-
souri, farmers go about planting seed
corn and wheat instead of silver di'
does they would not have to call upon
the government" This was too much
for Senator Vest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
CREATED ILL FEELING.
St, Louis Priests object to Visit from
SufalIl NnrInr Lent.

st. Louis Priests Ohlsct to u Visit from
Satoill During Lent.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. s.-Thirty-seven
priests of this diocese out Of 50 present
at the recent conference of the clergy
In Kenrick seminary, called by Arch
bishop Kahn for the purpose of
making arrangements for the re-
ception Of Cardinal Satolli in st. Louis,
strenuously opposed his visit during
the Lenten season. When banquet
was proposed as one Of the features of
the entertainment very large minor
ity voted against It. 1t is said the
archbishop has now decided to cut the
banquet down to Lenten dinner and
in other ways modify the whole affair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Oh,shoms Cattle Men to Protest.

WICHITA, Kan, Feb. 10. Tho cattle
men Of Oklahoma will enter a strong
protest against the new cattle quaran-
tine boundaries established by the sec.
rotary Of agriculture. From February
10 to November Is cattle raisers will
now find 1t impossible to ship stock
proatably. The aggregate loss, owing
to this cause, will amount to many
thousands OF dollars
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
TEXAS OFFICIALS ALERT.


The Rangers Ordered Nearer I'll Paao to BE
Ready for Instant service.
AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. Sit is learned
unofficially here that Adjt.- Zen. Mabry
has ordered the Texas rangers to move
nearer I'll Paso, SO as to be in readiness
for instant service In case the prize
fighters attempt to pull their
fight off on Texas soil. Tho Off.
cial family are reticent on this
subject, but 1t is known that the ad.
jutant.general has been informed pri'
vately that the fighters would attempt
to fight In the woods near 81 Paso, on
Texas soil, and he now intends to
thwart any movement by having the
rangers on the ground,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 10 The
story comes from Jefferson City that
Lon v. Stephens will not be candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for governor, but will throw his
strength to J. NJ. Seibsrt The agree
ment Is said to have been made Friday
night by the politicians at the state
capital. Stephens is state treasurer
and Seibert auditor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

LONDON, Feb. Am editorial In the
Times says. I'VE are enabled to make
the important announcement that ar
engagements concerning the affairs OF
the Chartered South African Co, have
been Professionally settled. Hon. Cecil
Rhodes will return Immediately and
take up his residence In Rhodsis.
Further details Of the settlement are
understandable at the present."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
The Discovery Saved His Life

Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist
Besverville, ILL.,, says ITO Dr.
Kings New Discovery ! owe my lite,
Was taken with Ia grippe and tried all
the physicians for miles about, but o,
no avail and was given up and told
could not live. Having Dr. Kings
New Discovery In my store sent toI
a began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again.
It il worth It's weight in gold. We
won't keep store or house withoutit,'
Get . free trial At J. N. 6leissner's
drugstore
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
REPUBLICAN, SENATE CAUCUS.

Candidates for Secretary, sergeant-at-
Arms and Assistant Doorkeeper Named.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s.--The republic
an senators in caucus nominated A. ].
Shaw, Of Spokane, Wash, for secretary
Of the senate; II. L. Grant. OF North
Carolina, for sergeant-at-arms, and
Alonzo Stewart, of Iowa, to succeed
the late Capt. Bassett as assistant door
keeper 1t was decided TO make no
change in the Office Of chaplain. The
nomination Of Mr.. Shaw was made by
reclamation. and the decision to retain
Rev W. Il. Milburn as chaplain was
unanimous
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
tIesen Million. rrsmInn,.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ll.-A statement
prepared at the treasury department
under the direction Of Assistant Score.
tary Curtis shows that the government
will realize from the new loan SILL.
s7s,ss6e7. The average rate therefore
paid for each 500 Il sllia7ss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

lNpEpEN DEScE, Kan, Feb. l0-It Is
stated upon good authority that s. @.
Isett, . prominent business man OF
Chanute, at present travelling for some
eastern firm, is DESTROYS Of running for
governor this year on the democratic
or q fusion ticket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
FIVE YEARS FOR COlEAN.
EmbezxlIng Cashier Of the Fort Scott state
Bank sent, need.

EmUuAAuuk VI thV WV ttOtt bt"sV
Bank sent. need.
Fort ScoTT Kan, Feb. lO-J. r.
Colean, who a few days ago pleaded
guilty to the embezslement of $4,000
from the State bank, although his
shortage amounts to $1,000, was sem
fenced to five years at hard labor in
the penitentiary. Before receiving his
sentence he made his first statement
since being arrested. He said that al
though some believed that no had some
Of his stealings hidden, it was not so,
and that he was pennilesa He then
broke down and soobed piteously, al.
though his wife tried to comfort him.
While delivering the sentence Judge
Walter L. Simons took occasion to con-
denim vigorously the inequality of the
present state law which places the
maximum penalty for embezzlement
at five years, while the maximum pen.
atty for burglary Is ten years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
WILL Be ovERsHADowEp.
Mr.. Troutman Thinks Prohibition VIII Cat
Little Figure.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb 1O.-Lieut Gov
Troutman, who is one Of the prohibi
ton leaders Of Kansas, said in re-
Spouse to a question as to the probs'
bility Of resubmission cutting large
figure in the coming state cam.
paign: " do not think that the
prohibitory question will cut any
greater figure in our state cam
paign this year than II has here
tofore. There are so many questions
to come up during this campaign that
prohibition will be overshadowed. Tho
national campaign, with the election
OF president and members Of the state
legislature, who are to elect q United
States senator, are matters which will
absorb the chief interest"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
No Kansas blue pook This Year.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 10 Heretofore
Kansas has published biennially blue
book, which gave the list Of all off,
Gals and employees in the service
OF the state, together with the
salary each received The book
has become well-nieh indispensable
to the politicians and Office seekers,
but under the present admin istraticr
its publication will be dispensed with,
as the attorney-general has decided
that 1t cannot properly be regarded n
state printing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
BooDLERS INDICTED.
Contractors OF Columbus, D., Charged with
Getting Away with $4,000.

Contractors Of Columbus, o., Charged with
Getting Away with $4,000.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. s--The grand
Jury returned indictments against Ma
than B. Abbott and Henry g. Hall
wood, Of Columbus; Orville Townsend,
of GAINESVILLE, and Robert Adams, OF
Peoria, Ill.,, on account Of alleged cor
ruption as contractors in the construc-
ton of main west sewer Josiah
Kennear, the city civil engineer, was
also indicted in the same connection.
A city council committee investigation
reported that $4,000 had been over
drawn or improperly accounted for in
this sewer work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
NO MORE LIQUOR GASES.
Judge Dale, Of Wichita, Weary Of the I'm
xaryine Failure to Convict.

Judge Dale, Of Wichita, Weary Of the I'm
VARYING Failure to Convict.
WICHITA, Kan, Feb S-Judge Dale,
Of the district court has made the an.
nouncement that under no circumstan.
ces would he try any more liquor cases
under the prohibitory law. This prac-
tically means the abandonment Of the
liquor prosecutions His action was
prompted by the fact that juries inva.
riably return verdicts Of acquittal, In
some instances without leaving the
box. Only one jury this term has been
more than six minutes returning YER
dat Of scouittal In whisky cass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 10 james
Iendry, "A years old, stabbed and
killed his older sister, Sallie, at Green
vile. The boy became angry because
she would not prepare his supper
quick enough, and plunged a knife into
har abdomen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

ST. Louis, Feb IA prominent
democrat OF St Louis has received q
letter from Senator Vestin which Vest
authorizes the announcement that he
Is not aud will not be a candidate for
delegate at large to the national dem.
ocratic convention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
WILL EMU ATE UNCLE SAM.

Mexican Ofiicials Determined That No
Prize Fight shall he Pulled on There.
MEXICO CITY, Mex, Feb. s--The fed
eral authorities say that President
Clevelands action In signing the anti
prize Aght bill meets their approba.
ton, and that they will not allow the
fight on Mexican soil. Gov. Ahumada,
Of chihuahua, reatnrms his determine.
tion TO prevent the fight by force II
necessary. Sporting men here say the
ilght will come of on Mexican soil by
evading the vigilance OF the troops
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

Inc republican congressional con.
ventlon OF the Seventh Texas district
elected Wilbur +. Crawford, Of Cam.
eron, and Ben Wallace (colored), Of
Waco, delegates to tho national con-
vention and Endorsed Reed for presi.
dent
The Kansas executive council has re.
elected Samuel T. Howe, Of Topeka,
chairman Of the state board Of com.
missiouers for three-year term. The
term Of Commissioner Joseph @. Lowe
will expire In 1897 and that Of Commits.
siouer James N. Simpson will expire
Ia leoe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

New YORK, Feb. ga special from
Boston says; President Cleveland has
selected to act as instructor to his
children, Ruth and Esther, Miss Frieda
NJ, Bethmann, a kindergarten instruc'
tor In the public schools Of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Castoria.

"Castoria Is SO well adapted to children thaS
recommend II Is superior toany prescription
known to me-"
II. A. AnoHsn, Y. D.,
iliSo. Oxford st., Brooklyn, NY.
"Our physicians In The chlldren's depart
mens have spoken highly Of thslr sxpsri.
encs In their outside p- Htics with CastoFia,
and although No valy have among our
medical supplies what d known ~ regular
products, yet No arc free TO confess That ~
merits Of CAstofia has Non " b look via
favor upon IL"
UNITED HosprzAL AND D1sPusAlY,
Boston, xAsk
ALLEN 9. SsuTa, Pres,
nrray Street, New York City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

"Castoria d tie bes, remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. Ihope the day 10 not
far distant when mothers wIllconader there
interest Of their children, and us Caatofia In
stead Of the various quack nostrums which AZ
destroying their loved ones, By forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down thsir throatR thereby sending
thsm 70 premature graves"
On. ]. ]. XmMnos,
Conway, Ark.
The Csntaur Company, II ]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

LINDsBoRo, Kan, Feb io.-The
bethany college people and the citi.
sens Of Lindsborr are jubilant over the
gift Of a fine 5000 three.manuel pipe
organ, donated by the well.known NJ.
p. Moller, Of Hagerstown, Md.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
Castoria.

"Castoris Is an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good eject upon their children"
DR. q. 9. Osooop,
Lowell, Mass.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

Woman suffragists Of Topeka, Kan,
will oppose the appointment Of Mra
Laura NJ Johns, ex-president Of tho
Kansas Woman Suffrage association,
as national organizer.
Hans Hansen, the wealthy citizen Of
Kansas City, Kan. who mysteriously
disappeared several weeks ago, Is In .
hospital at St Louis undergoing trsst.
ment for softenine Of the brain.
1t Is said the contest for the republic.
an nomination for congress in the Sec.
ond Kansas district will be between Q.
II. Funston, Of Allen; ]. D. Bowersoek,
of Lawrence, and W. J. Buchsn, Of
Kansas City. =.
Gov Morrill,, Of Kansas, says be has
carefully examined the statutes rslst
ing to the states apportionmsnt needs,
and he finds there is no law which
authorizes or demands an extra lseis-
lative session this year to reapportion
the AtAte-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. l0-Paddy Pur.
tell and W. R. johnson, who were some
time ago sentenced to one year each In
the penitentiary for engaging In q
prize fight, were granted new trial
by the supreme court, to which they
had appealed. Retrial was granted on
the ground that trial court erred In In.
structing the jury that all physical
contests are prize fights within the
meaning Of the law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13
KANSAS HANGING LAW.
The Governors Warrant Decided to
Neceesary for Executions.

The Governors Warrant Decided to b
Necessary for Executions.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 1o.-The supreme
court has decided that no court has
the power to fix the time for the execu-
ton Of death sentence before the
governor has named day for carry.
ing 1t into effect when he refuses TO
issue . warrant for that purpose"
This finally disposes OF q much dia.
cussed Edwards county case, wherein
it was sought to take Arnold and
Harvey, the murdersrs Of Mayor
Marsh, Of Kinsley, from tho peniten.
tiary and execute them without the
warrants, which the governor refused
to issue. The opinion Of the court IL
positive that there is no way Of carry.
ing out sentence Of death without
the warrant Of the governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-02-13

The Csntaur Company n Murray Street, New York CITY.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-10-16

Registration In Kansas City for tn,
presidential election, just completed
shows a total Of $3.50 names of voter,
on the books, as against 1880 In IN,
spring election.
Col stahl, republican Congressman
from the York, Pa, district. who failed
through a split in the district confer
ence 10 obtain a denomination, Is out In
a letter Withdrawing as an independent
candidate. This leaves Frank S. T..
IloIlar, republican, and Charles A.
Hawkins, gold democrat, IN the field.
Judge Mcpherson Of Harrisburg, Pa,
handed down an opinion holding that
c l.. Magee OF Piitsburg. Is the regular
democratic candidate for the senate In
the thirty.third district, and deciding
against the certificate OF James E.o'Don.
mel, who claimed the nomination In.
stead. This makes Magee the republl-
can and democratic nominee and leaves
him without opposition.