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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
A BIG FAILURE.
Columbus Buggy Co. Wakes an Assignment
on Account OF Business Depression.


on Account Of Business Depression.
COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 3--The Colu m
bus Buggy Co., the largest in the world,
assigned Saturday nj hit, the result Of
general business depression. The esti-
mated assets are 81, $1,000, and the liza
bilities are OF the class known as con.
tingent. 1t is believed that the nu-
merous branch establishments operated
by the Columbus concern will be
closed and the factory here run
by the assiqnees. The crash
was not unlocked for us the
trade had fallen off largely in the
last few years, and three years ago
there was financial trouble which
threatened to force the concern 10 the
wall. The pay rolls carried 1000 men,
and there were nearly dozen branch
houses in various cities east and west.
The branch house at Kansas City, NO.,
which was reported prosperous, was
closed Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06

GREENvILLE, ILL.,, Aug. IA dog
belonging to the poultry firm of Jor-
dan & Co. had an attack of hydropho-
bia yesterday and after biting three
persons, st. Clair Leidel, Thomas Glib
son and Leander McCasland, the ami.
NAL was killed. A number Of animals
bitten by the dog were also killed.
Ledel was taken to Roodhouse for an
application of maidstone belonging
10 II. E. Todd. Gibson and McCasland
are under physicians care.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06

ST. Louis, Aug. 1.-The red shirts
md poke bonnets of Salvation army
lads and hallelujah lassies took prece-
dence over the usual array Of bicycle
suits and boomers in Forest park last
night. 1t was the opening night of
the great annual Salvation army camp
meeting, and the deep boom Of the big
bass drum awoke the sylvan echoes Of
the mark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
One Fare to Texas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July So-The
roads in the Western Passenger asso-
citation have made a one-fare rate for
the round trip to the meeting OF the
sovereign grand lodge Of the |. O. O. f.,
which will be held at Dallas, Tex,
September 81 to 2s. Tickets will be
sold from all points east of Colorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06

TYLER, Tex, Aug. |. = Henrietta
Webb, colorcd. was arrested near
Omen, this county. and placed in Jail
here yesterday for having beaten to
death two of her children, aged two
and three years. The children were
missed several days. She had con-
cealed the bodies. The mother shows
strong evidences of insanity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06

FORT DoDeE, Ia, Aug. 1.-The depre.
dations Of the army worm in. this vi
entity the past two days have alarmed
the farmers. The worms have at
tackled the oats in shocks and are in
vading the corn fields They travel in
srmies Of millions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
FUSION IN IOWA.


An Understanding as TO Electors and state
Offices Reached.
Dies MONIES, Ia, Aug. A secret
conference was held Sunday night be-
tween National Committeeman Walsh,
democratic, and the leaders of the
state popuists. Judge G. c. Cole. J. B.
Weaver, Thomas Meredith and others
represented the populists. The confer
ence was to arrange basis of fusion
for the two parties for the state and
electoral ticket Unofficially it is re-
ported that the populists will receive
two places of Importance on the state
ticket, ard three on the electoral
ticket. The bimetallists will receive
one electoral ticket. Those present
felt no doubt Of their ability to carry
out the agreement. Gen. Weaver went
to Waterloo last night to see Boies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
GOLD STANDARD DEMOCRATS.


CHICAGO, Aug. 3.--The executive ma
tional committee Of the god standard
democratic conference, which meets in
Indianapolis next Friday having in
charge the arrangements for the pre-
liminaries for the conference, make
the announcement that 81 states
will participate in that meet
ing, The announcement was
made after going over the re-
sponses to the address recently issued
as the result Of the gathering at the
Auditorium, where Gen. Bragg and
Senator Villas differed as to the policy
OF an immediate call for a national
convention. Chicago is favored for the
convention, but Detroit, Indianapolis
and Minneapolis are candidates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
A British Resort Fire Swept.

LONDON, July 3O.-A dispatch from
Ilfracombe, the bathing resort on the
north COAST of Devonshire, announces
that half the business portion was
burned this morning, involving loss.
estimated to amount to $500, 900. There
was no less Of life
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
A NEBRASKA TRAGEDY.
Trouble Over school Election Results In =
Murderous Assault.

lrUuDle Ottr ScHOOi EltctIOn Nebultb III n
Murderous Assault.
ELKH0RN, Neb., Aug. 3. AS result
Ut the recent school election here, Will
liam Clark was probably fatally in.
jured by being struck with an AK in
the hands Of George Frost. Both are
wealthy farmers AS Clark was pass.
ing Frost's place, he was hailed by
Frost and commanded to retract
statement he made at the school meet
ing or abide the consequences Clark
refused and was struck on the right
side of the head with an ak. Besides
q bad wound near his right eye, Clark
is injured internally. Frost is a school
director and Clark accused Frost OF
classifying the school records
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
ByNUM IN FAVOR.


LApoRrE, Ind, Aug. la move
ment has had its inception among the
sound money democrats in northern
Indiana to present the name Of ex-Con-
gresham William D. Bynum, Of this
state, as a presidential candidate be-
fore the forthcom ng gold convention.
Conservative leaders estimate that
there are $4,000 democrats in Indiana
who would vote for him, and the senti-
ment may be said to be rapidly crystal.
LIKING for his nomination as the leader
of the democratic sound money force.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
DOOLlN UNJUSTLY ACCUSED.
The Outlaw Did Not Rob the Stage Coach
Between Okeene and Lacy.


Between Okeene and Lacy.
PERRY, Ok, Aug. 3-Several days
ago the mail stage letween 0keene
and Lacy was robbed of registered let.
tiers containing large sums of money,
and the report was given out that the
mail carrier, Hempmeyer, also was
robbed of big sum. The driver de.
scribed the robbers as Bill Doolin
and Dynamite Dick, two Of the
most desperate men that ever
operated in Oklahoma. Officers and
citizens went in pursuit. The actions
Of Stage Driver Hempmeyer were
rather suspicious. He Is only 10 years
old, but he handled large quantities of
money He was arrested and placed
In Jail on suspicion Of being his own
robber' He confessed yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06
PRoHlBITIoNlsTs AND MORRILL,
The Old Fight on the Governor Renewed
Petitions In Circulation.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 3.--The prohi-
bitionists have renewed their fight on
Gov. Morrill,, and now hope to prevent
his denomination by raising the fear
in the republican mind that large
element Of the party would refuse to
support him at the polls. To this end
they are circulating petitions in the
rural districts to be presented to the
state convention, protesting against
his nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-06

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 3.-The fight for
delegates between the Harris and the
Lewelling factions of the peoples
party ended with the county conven-
ton held Saturday, and interest will
now center at Abilene until after the
state nominating convention to be
held there this week. The friends Of
W. A. Harris express the utmost con.
tidence that he will be the nominee for
governor, while the other side is equal
" confident that Lewelling will sue
coed.
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 5.-Ihe national
silver party of Nebraska has opened
headquarters at the Lincoln hotel 1t
is in charge of ex-Conyressman Gilbert
L. Laws. A vast quantity Of litera-
ture is being prepared for circulation
and all details for vigorous campaign
arranged. 1t will be conducted In
harmony with the democratic mana
gers, but separately and distinct.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

where the blind artist recognizes the
voice OF the runaway wife and de.
nounCez her In the rretence OF their
son. Edwards, as the blind artist, was
particularly strong, playing with his
utual care. Wyngste, as tho soD,
was n favorite In part well suited to
him, and ono in which he was the
original in this piece when played by
Mckee Rankin. Edeson and Blake
more were up TO the merits OF their
respective parts, while Simpson as o
farm hand with only few lines to the
part, givts a clean cut piece OF acting
which 10 refreshing. The balance OF
the support wss ill that was required,
Mamie DIpont being PARTICULARLY
breezy 40 the niece. The play went OF
smoothly and should draw well the
balance OF the week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
A GREASY TRICK.
A Man On Trial for Stealing Four
Barrels Of TallOw.

The man Wright, Rice or Mitchell,
whichever his proper name may be,
who was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Thomas for stealing tsllow, had 8
hearing before Justice Wenger today,
the charge being burglary.
The first witn,ss placed on the stand
was Charles M. Heimsns. He is the
man from whom the tallow was stolen
aud he testified to having been robbed
OF four barrels OF the stuff, the came
having been taken from his premises
over the Jordan river come time Oh
Friday night.
Simon Bath, foreman ut the Grant
Soap factory, testified that his com
uany bought four barrels OF tallow
from defendant on Saturday morn.
ing. The defendant saiU that be
had brought 1t In from HE ranch al
GrantsvIIle. He was paid SiJ.35 ior
the grease ana gave the name OF A.
Mitchell when selling IT.
George Williams, another employe
Of the factory, testified to having seen
the defendant there on the morning In
question:. The price psiI Tor the stun
was "a cents n pound.
AS Wrighps attorney, Mr.. J. NJ.
Hamilton, was not present, the case
was held over until tomorrow Mt 10
O'Clock in order to allow the defendant
u chance TO show up his ti1e OF the
matter. Meanwhile, the alleged grease
thief languishes III Inc county jail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
BIG BATH HOUSE BURNED.
Que OF he Beck's Hot Springs Build.
ings Destroyed Last Night.

The principal bath building At
Beck's Hot Springs was destroyed by
fire last night. A defective fiue was
the cause. The flames broke forth In
the sweat room near the northwest
corner OF the big open air plunge and
spread rapidly.
A stifi breeze blew from the north
aud that fact together with the vigil.
Hnce OF tho men on the ground pre-
vented the destruction OF the hotel.
The bath house was entirely of
frame aud yielded readily to
the flames that consumed 1t in ltst
than an hour. The loss, which will
probably reach $4,000, is partially
covered by Insurance, though inquiry
IT Mr.. Beck's office to-day failed to
elicit to what extent. The Insurance
aojusters visited the springs this alter
noon on a special train, and report
will doubtless he forth o ming this even
lug. 1t Is not known yet whether the
structure will be rebuilt coon. 1t ia
certain, however, that new bulldog,
probably a much larger AMI more ex-
pensive one, will DO reared where the
old one stood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

BLooMER. WIS, Nov. 27.-rhc rain
that has been falling fof weight
houre has ov.rtlowe1 Duncan CTelk.
The wster is flowing over the dam ON
both ends and nss started to wash out
the west end. The whole structure il
liable to go. The bridge near the dam
Is In n critical condition. The WAFER
reached the streets in many places,
buildings between the street and
creek are standing In water. In the
cigar factory OF o. l.. Johnson, the
water Is nearly to the h3ois and SONS
OF his tobacco IL spoilel. In dwelling
houses near the bridge tine water IL
above the fret floor. All trains are
delayed. The flood threatens to DC
great damage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
Representative, OF Contra, America.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-A dispa,ch
to the Herald from Panama Gays;
The diet OF the Greater Republic Of
Central America has cancelled tine
exequators OF sll consuls abroaJ repre-
senting Salvador. Honduras and Mica
ragua and appointed one In each place
to represent the three states.
These appointments have Ibeen au-
nounCeu:
Freder,cc Boyd. consul Geueyal to
Panama: Nicanor BoleI Pergzo, con.
sui general to New York, Victor Batta,
consul to New Orleans and En-
storgio Cslderon, consul general to san
Francisco.
The Herald correspondent in Guays.
gull, Ecuador, telegisphs tnat tnst
government has connolIusted its debt
I'll he Bsnco Ecuador under IA al.
raogement by which 1t releases its
custom receipts.
The correspondent SAYS that Preei-
dent Aiiaro has left for Quito.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

borne out by the nature OF the prep
arations MAZE for this voaae. No
stop will be maas on the way down,
though 1t lie usual for wArships bound
to South America to recoal at Panama.
In anticipation of the long voyage,
1900 tons OF coal has buen put aboard
the cruiser and every inch OF available
space ID being eoOnomizeu, encroach-
ments even being made on the officers'
qusrters.
The polished floor OF the wardroom
has been taken up and n coal chute
passes through the apartment. The
Philadelphia has all the coal she can
carry and tomorrow has been set US the
sailing date.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
STATE NEWS.

Mt. Pleasant Pyramid: Fairvisw
lost one OF her oldest settlers anu most
highly respected citizens last Thurs.
day in the death OF ii. w. Ssnder.on.
Mr.. Ssnderson had been in feeble
health for a year or more past with
lingering consumption which rendered
MIN DGufast since last spting. He
was a citizen OF true worth, aud the
fact that he hHs raised u large family
OF children all OF whom are held In
highest esteem, Is substantial proof OF
his upright character. He was twice
married aud has perhaps the lsrge,t
family of descendants in Fairview. He
was born In this country and was 10
years OF age at his death. Mr.. Sander
son was one OF the band OF 500 emf.
grants who volunteered from tne train
to fight for the government against
Mexico In 1897, notably known in
Utah history as the Mormo n Battalion,
under command OF Captain Cook.
His comrades will DO grieveu
t. learn Of his departure.......
While Burt Jorgeuson ami vile were
absent at a dance last Saturday even.
ing, some person entered their house
snd rified trunks, turesus, etc.
Nothing IL missing, and II is believed
the Intruder hau knowledge OF the fac
that Mr.. JorgensOn kept home money
In the house. It had been the habit OF
Mr.. aud Mrs. JoTgenson 10 leave the
money at home when going away, buI
fortunately Mrs. Jorgens)n took II
along with her on the last occasion,
Mammoth Records; On Friday even.
ing, while uriviDg from Dragon hollow
to Silver, John Llewellrn OF Goshen,
fell over the dashboard OF his wagon
and received injuries abaut the head.
About O'Clock at night Ben kOle
found him lying by She r0suside ana
took him to neighbours residence
where he was cared Tor lill morning,
when he was taken to his home. Al.
though perhaps rot fatal, this unior.
tunste mans head wss manclod IN
horrible shape nnd inuicsteu that I've
mad either been draggei u consiu erabl
uistauce or had been kicked by Tue
horsrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
Bennett Taken Back.

b. Bennett, the man arrested by
Officer Fiizmsurice last Saturday
evening, on a telegram from Daven.
port, Iowa, and who has been held
here since, was taken back from
whence he came by Chief Murphy OF
that place last night. Reports indi.
cate that the man Is commonly termed
an "honest theii,p Ms he only stole the
$500 when q check for that amount
was sent to him by mistake. The
victim In tile case IL man named
Porterfield, but through the vigilanc
OF The Salt Lake officers 500 OF the
stolen cash was recovered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

KANSAS CIIY, No., Nov. 27.-At
Midnight four men led by Oscar
BrldRes. said 10 be n bridge and para
chute jumper, made an unsuccessIul
attempt to rob an electric car flied
with passengers for Independence.
Bridges was arrested after a desperate
tu.eel with the motUrmsn and brought
here. The other mon escaped but
their names are known. The gang lie
said to be the same that held up a
Chicago & Alton passenger train Just
outside OF Independence about u
month ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27
,'lIerisis, cu, no Increase of the army

tilleiisis, but no Increase of the army
is nskeJ for.
The plsn OF seacosst defenses in
volvee hundred distinct batteries In
over twenty hsrbors.
lnVestigati1n this year has shown
serious deficiency In the atms aud
equipments o. the state militia, when
the ststes furnish the armOries AMI
delrsy all expenses incidental to keep
Ing their forces In training. Secretary
Lsmont suggests that the United
States should provide them with i'm
PIGMENTS which they Will need In &C.
tive service--arms and equipments-ss
the supply on hand ~ totally made.
quate for eerlous AMI prolonged field
operations.
The secretary recommends that the
Springfield rife, cgliber 10, te issued
to state troops, that the sia,us he
allowed TO return 10 the war depart.
meut Obsolete arms and equipments,
TO he sold, and the procseds credited to
the states, and that the states be al
lowed to urchssc from the department
supplies at regular prices.
The report shows that whereas on
the lst OF July, 1893, In our mo iern
defense hut one high.power gun was
mounted, by the lat OF July next we
viii have In position seventy nigh.
power breech leading guns ana ninety
five breecb .loa1ing mortars Of motern
design. and by the following Juiy, on
completion OF work already under way
or provided for, Us guns amt 1913 NOR
tars.
The aggregate Of appropriations 'or
the department unexpenied and
turned back into the general fund OF
the treasury Mt the end OF the last II fcsl
year was 81, 975 0s8 For the wear 1896
II was 81, 765. 457 aud for 1894 1t was
81 1897 ,022, and aggregate Tor three
years OF more than IS 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

WACO, Texas, Nov. a7.-A cyclone
in IA section twenty miles west Of here
yesterday devastated strip mile
wide and eigut miles long. Several
farm houses were demolished in the
vicinity Of Mart, McLsnnon county.
At Reisel the residence Of Buck Doug,
lass was destroyed, his wife severely
hurt snd Que child killed. Five per
suns were injured as Ter as heard from.
Tho ih.rmomeier ranged nearly at
summer heat before the storm. The
cyclone swept the prairie bare Of grRss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

Plots by Earl -Russeii's Motber-in.
Law.


LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Central
criminal court (Old Bailey was not go
crowded as yesterday when the trial
Of Lazy Selma Scott, the mother OF
Countess Russell, and co.defendan ts,
John Cockerton, engineer; Frederi ck
Kasi. groom; and William Aylett,
valet, in the action brought by Earl
Russell for criminal libel was resumed
this morning before Justice Hawkln.
Earl Russell, Te.esamined bv his
counsel, Cir Frank Lockwood, @. c.,
said he informed Lady Scott on the
subject OF his "wild oats" prior to the
marriage OF her daughter. Connsel
for the earl read D letter from Lady
Scott to his client in which she wrote:
az want you always to trust me. sm
thankful 1 know everything. l love
you Jus. the same. Your loving Be. -
Answering further questions put to
him by Sir Frank lockwood, Earl
Russell said the litigation in tho suit by
the countess for the restitution OF her
o1njugal rights, coat hun between
100000 aud el5,000.
George Lane FOw, q cousin OF Earl
Russell, cerrOborated the lattef's evil
dence on the subject OF the yachting
trip and said he warned the earl not TO
marry, as from inquiries he had made,
be considered Lacy Scott u "womsn Of
Infamous reputation"
A bookseller named Cares testified
that mnsseuse was introduced to him
by Lady Scott as her sister. Witness
then proved the printing and distribu.
tion OF tie libels by Lady Scott anu
produced letter from her in which
she said: II want you TO find me rich
American gentlemen TO help me to
bear these expenses with view TO
marriage. l nave had plenty OF good
offers, but / must have riches.
You're truly, l.. s."
"P. S.-KiDdIy have I'LL Tesdy."
The documents were mailed by her
order 10 every paper IN London, some
Paris newspapers, the colonel's Iegi.
meuts OF loot guards, many individuals
nnd clubs aud memDere OF tue House
OF Lords anu House OF Commons. A
document giving list OF persons to
whom the documents were to be- sent
was in the handwriting Of Lady Scott.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 26.-The
thermometer registered 81 degrees
above zero last night, which is one
degree colder than 1t has been In Port
land for twenty-four yeara on or before
this date. In eastern Oregon the wealth
er is alec very cold.
At Ksmeli In the Blue Mountains
the Thermometer registered 10 degrees
below zero last night. 1t IL feared that
much damage to fall grain will result.
Potatoes are also In danger Of fre.zing,
rs many farmers have not had au op.
tunity 10 dig them on account Of the
unpTppilious season.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

New York, Nov. GA dispatch
to the Herald from Buenos Ayres
sayt:
Tho revolution under way in the
Uruguayan republic lie gradually
gathering strength. Its exact proper.
tone ara az yet unknown here, as all
telegraphio companies have been
aeized hy the government anu nothing
is allowed TO come out.
1t is reported, however, that there
have been several hot skiTmishss on the
frontier between the rebels anu the
government troops commanded by
General Mup2I. several houses have
been burned II ia said and several were
silled on each side.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

SAN FRANoIsco, Cal, Nov. 26.--
The battissnlp Oregon returned frum a
short cruise unusrtaken to give board
OF inspt cIion an opportunity of looking
her well over. II WAS given out uD.
officially that the trial hal been great
success anu that the board was highly
pleased with the ship in all her details,
though their real feelings Will not be
made public until they have besn 90 al
TO headquarters in Washington In the
form OF AN official report.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

NEW York, Nov. GA special to
the HERALD ifom Jacksonville, Florida,
sage;
News comes from Havana tonight
that 0ruers nave been Issued doubling
the guards at the Qualifications around
the city, anu ihnt news has reached
the captain general OF the presence OF
large guerilla forces noRr the city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

81. LOUIS, Nov. 27.- Phil Lee,
treasurer OF the local branch OF the
national nod oarriers' union, cla,Gns
that three men held him up at q
pistol's point near Fifteenth street anu
Franklin avenue and robbed him OF
the funds Of the union, which he had
on his person. THIS Is the story he
told to William Rankin, president OF
the union, when a demand was made
upon him for the money.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-11-27

lections is given as the reason for the
failure.
RouIH MoALLIsTER, o. t., Nov. 81.
5. a. Din, proprietor Of South
McAllistet bank, assigned today TO II.
-. Stfutheriorj. The as5ets amount
to SIS, 900; the liabilities 10 s37I geo. No
cause IL gwen.