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The herald., 1896-04-20
STRUCK BY A HEAVY SOUALL
A Gloucester Fishing Schooner Goes
to the Bottom
NINE ssilors' Wives VIII Wait iu vain
Seven Hen Are Saved BY the
Frsakish Wind

NEW YORK, April 20.-A special to
tne Press from New Bedford, Mass.
says:
Mine Gloucester fishermen were lost
OH Long island on Friday night while
the nshing schooner G. w. Campbell Of
gloucester was sunk in a souail. The
seven survivors arrived here tonight Tn
tell the story. They were brought into
port by the Norman, from the schooner
Which picked them up after they had
spent an entire night and cay in a omen
boat without food. The names of those
lost are:
Captain Robert Smith.
John MCGUIRE.
Frank Sylvia.
Thomas Rogers.
George Ella.
William McAllister.
William Corey
George Graham.
Charles D 'herty.
All the alb 3ve are from Gloucester.
The sinkt ig Of the Campbell was re-
markable II several respects. The fatal
squall was one of the most sudden and
terrific in the memory of the surviving
seanen. 1t was All over in about a
minute. 1t happened so quickly and
there was so little warning that there
was no time to avert the calamity and
provide for escape 1t seems remark
able that there was single survivor.
The escape seems but a trick Of fate.
When the squall struck her the vessel
carreened under the terrible blow and
all realized that their lives were in dan
ger. Seven of the sixteen sailors quick
ly clambered up the masts No sooner
had they done so than a second and
more powerful gust of wind seized the
craft and seemed to lift it bodily out of
the sea. Then, as If in a mighty grasp,
the vessel was wrenched and given a
sudden twist with such violence that the
mastS snapped off even with the deck
and were hurled far away from the
reach of the vortex made by the ship
as she fell back into the water and
sank like piece Of lead.
This is the story as told by the sur
vivors:
They left New York at o'clock Fri
day night and the squall struck them
soon afterwards. There was not the
slightest warning. The wind was blow
ing only about two knots and every
thing seemed favorable for a smooth
trip. After the squall had subsided the
moon came out, and by it's light the
seven survivors who still clung to the
masts in spite of the awful shock of be-
ing thrown through the air and strik-
ing the water as they did. were able to
find dory, in which they got after bail
ing 1t out. All night and all the next
day they drifted helplessly about the
sound without food or water. Then
they were picked up by the schooner
Norman and later were transferred to
the tug Gladiator. which brought them
to this port. They lost everything ex-
cept the clothes on their backs. They
will be sent to their homes tomorrow.
The herald., 1896-04-20
A STEAMER WRECKED
The Point Arena Strikes the Rocks-Passen.
gets Saved

POINT ARENA. Cal, April 19-The
steamer Point Arena struck on the
rocks this morning and knocked a big
hole in her bottom. She had just land
ed her passengers and freight here
and started for Mendocino. The pro-
peller fouled a line OF the steamer
Witesboro in the harbor. The Point
Arena became unmanageable and was
washed onto the rocks south OF the
point. The Witesboro rendered valu-
able assistance, succeeding in putting
the disabled steamer into deep water,
The freight was transferred to the
Witesboro and the passengers were
safely landed here in boats.
The steamer South Coast was sig
nailed and took in tow the Point Arena
for San Francisco. but abandoned her
a. few miles south of here on account Of
the water. Capt. Johnson says she VIZ
float but fears are entertained. as sh~
is nearly all under water. The crew
are on the South Coast.
The herald., 1896-04-20
CHARGED With Count terfcitinp

WORCESTER, Mass, April H.
Thomas F. Gsffney, a brother Of John
H. Gaffney, the wei known baseball
umpire, was arrested in this city for
counterfeiting and held in $4,000 for ex-
animation before United states Com
missioner Aldrich. He was arrested
for drunkenness Saturday and in his
pocket was found two copper moulds,
one for making nickels and the other
for silver half dollars. The moulds are
of excellent workmanship. Gaffney
claims he has never passed any money
made in the mOulds.
The herald., 1896-04-20
Egyptian Warfare

LONDON. April 19-The Times has a
dispatch from Cairo which says that a
London firm has contracted with the
Egyptian government to supply rail-.
and materials for light railway 112
miles from Akasheh. Akasheh is the
southern outpost to be held at present
by the Egyptian troops. 1t is less than
a hundred miles south of Wady Halfa.
and a light railroad between Wady
Halfa and Akasheh is being put In con-
dition for the proposed campaign. The
extension Of the railroad liz miles fur
ther south will take 1t to Abu Fatunh,
which is above the third cataract. The
Egyptian soldiers Will construct The
railroad, . ;. s. Z. j
The herald., 1896-04-20
ALunatlc's Suicide

WASHINGTON. April 19.-Henry A.
Anderson, an insane Swede who arriv-
ed here from Chicago Friday evening
to tell President Cleveland how to save
the country, committed suicide by stran-
gulation this morning in a prison cell.
He had been arrested Friday night while
to the White House. The police tele-
graphed to Mrs. Anderson at Chicago,
asking what disposition to make of the
body, and received a reply to have it en-
balnled
The herald., 1896-04-20
THE WORLDS PEACE
A National Arbitration Conference to Begin
on Wednesday

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The ma
tional arbitration conference will hold
a two days session in this city during
the comip week. beginning Wednes-
day. Betw, q three and four hundred
written acct 'ences of the invitations
to attend THE conference have been re-
ferred from governors of states. judges.
9ublicists, lawyers. leading business
men, ministers OF religion, philanthro-
pists, educators and other eminent citi-
zens. They represent in all thirty-eight
states. IL is expected that ex-senator
Edmunds of Vermont will be the per-
manent president of the conference.
Among the speakers of the first day
VIII De Hon. John w. Fotser of Wash
ington. D. c.. ex-secretary Of state: az
senator Edmunds. President Angel of
the University of Michigan, Mr.. Edward
atkinson of Massachusetts and Hon.
Carl Schurz. o'''
The herald., 1896-04-20
Canadian Floods

sHERBROOKE, Que. April 19.-The
disastrous flood in the St Frances river
valley which has caused immense
damage in this city and Richmond has
receded, and the streets of East Sher-
brooke are in terrible condition. Hun
dreds of drift logs, all kinds of lun1-
ber, debris and dead animals obstruct
the thoroughfares. Men have been
at work all day clearing the roadways.
The furniture in the homes of the poor
er classes is mixed unfortunately
with all kinds of debris. 1t is hard to
estimate the damage.
The herald., 1896-04-20
Saw n SmeIter

KANSAS CITY, April ia party of
snielter arrived from the east in a special
car yesterday and spent the day inspect
ing the smelter. They were Walter Hun
newell, Charles Francis ADAMS and s. Alb
York: They are going to Colorado and Old
Mexico. The party left for Colorado trip
and after spending two weeks in Colorado
will go to Mexico.
The herald., 1896-04-20
Killed bys Bomb

LONDON. April 20--A dispatch from
Lisbon to the Times says that wealthy
manufacturer named Domingo, while
returning in his carriage from his fac
tory to the Alhambra station, was kill
ed. together with his coachman, b4 a
bomb made Of dynamite and nails,
The herald., 1896-04-20

vious record holder. The Detroit aver
aged about nineteen knots an hour.
The United States vessels Petrol and
Concord have sailed for home via Homo
lulu. The Petrol left Yokohama March
% and the Concord March 80. The Pet
rel has been in Chinese waters for many
years, and this will probably be her last
sea voyage.
The herald., 1896-04-20
Santa Barbara

flagship Philadelphia left this morning
for San Pedro, where she will remain
during the Los Angeles Fiesta. The AL
batross sails tomorrow for the same
port
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
MOONLIGHT.

Farmers are busy husking corn.
Mr.. Lands has five wagons in his
field.
Rev. Wolf Of Detroit is holding
protracted meeting at the Comfortable
school house.
Evangelist Irwin who has been
stopping at Rev. D. H. Brechbill's
has gone to his home in Nebraska.
He is expected back during the holt
days.
Harvey Brechbill is down with
scarletina. Jacob Hoover's children
are also sick with the same disease.
Hoover and Snively are threshing
Kaflir corn in this vicinity.
Jacob Order found lady's hat
Monday morning one mile west of
Moonlight. The hat is at }. 5.
Baumbaugh's and any one proving
property and giving satisfactory
explanation as to how 1t was lost can
get the hat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
DILLON.

F. E. Nottorf and family Of Abilene
visited friends and relatives in
Dillon the last Of the week.
H. +. Brinkman our rustling hard
ware man has gone to Colorado on a
business and pleasure trip.
Dillon was flooded with book agents
last week.
The stucco mill boys came down
from Longford to vote and went back
Wednesday evening.
Morris Jolley brought down load
Of furniture from Abilene for his
brother. We guess the doctor will
get the rest mot furniture.
Dillon will have fine cheese
factory in the near future. Work
was begun Monday morning.
Dillon is on the boom again. 1t
has new barber shop and may have
another stucco mill in the near
future.
VIM. Davis came in from Colorado
Saturday on visit.
Ulrick Gantenbine who was shot
last Sunday is improving rapidly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
DETROIT.

Misses Lucy Wagner and Brownie
Tilton spent Sunday evening at John
Wagner'S.
Miss Ina Nichols spent Sunday
evening with the Misses Merillat.
Mr.. McVickers Of MACPHERSON visited
with the Misses Nichols Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Nettie Gay was in Abilene
Saturday.
Joseph Wagner started to school
Monday. His schoolmates are very
glad to have him with them again.
Miss Della Kelley visited with her
cousins near Abilene Sunday.
Mr.. Rabb's vocal music class is
progressing rapidly.
Miss Nellie Cross spent Sunday in
Chapman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
EAST NEWBERN:

Miss Niles and Miss Gertrude Huff
man, Of Abilene, were visiting at Her
bert Huffman's last Sunday.
There will be box social at Eureka
school house, Wednesday evening,
November 18th, for the benefit Of the
M. E. church at that place. Every
body invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Watkins, Of
Enterprise, were the guests of c. l..
Murphy last Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Yuhl, who met with a Sc
rious accident some time ago, is i'm
proving nicely.
Daniel Schaffer will leave next FRI
day for Quincy, ILL.,, to attend COM
mercial school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
CARLTON.

A ball will be given in the city hall
on Thanksgiving evening when when
a gold ring will be presented to the
best lady waltzer.
The Southwest Dickinson Teachers
reading circle meets at this place
next Saturday. A good program has
been prepared.
The delegates appointed by the
Christian Endeavor society Of this
place to attend the convention at st.
James church on Nov. IA are as fol-
lows: Misses Edna Marlatt, Della
Phillips, Mary Medley and Mr.. L. W.
Shriver and Jno. Mitchell.
The Methodists held quarterly meet
ing here last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Sexton and Rev. Webb were
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
wooDB1NE.

Rev. Miller preached in the Baptist
church Sunday, Monday morning and
in the M. Z. church in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shoup were in Her
ington Saturday.
+. W. volkman and family enjoyed
a visit from Abilene friends the last
Of the week.
Miss Agnes Smith was home satur-
day.
Ruth Rough came from Solomon
Saturday and is visiting Woodoine
relatives.
J. S. Baumbaugh was in town Sum
day.
Albert Teigs went to Abilene Mon
day.
]. A. Gillett went to Abilene Tues
day morning as witness in the
Thresher case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
NEWBERN.

J.C Kaufman and wife spent Sat-
urday and Sunday visiting their son
Jacob at New Cambria.
S. Markley did business in Abilene
Saturday.
John Miermaster and family have
returned from Wisconsin. They will
reside in Chris. Tischhauser's house
until spring, when they will again
move on their own farm.
John Engle is the possessor of a
new buggy.
Supt. D. F. Shirk was in this COM
munity last Friday.
Miss Bessie Lifts spent last week
visiting friends in Abilene.
Wheat is looking better this fall
than it has for several years.
The annual county convention Of
the Christian Endeavor will be held
at St. James church five miles south
of Abilene on Nov. II.
VIM. Brouton and family have
moved to their new home in Morris
county.
Miss Eyer, Of Brown county, is
visiting friends in this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Herr spent Sat-
urday and Sunday visiting friends in
Morris county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
SOLOMON.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Simon
Stein were held at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday at II o'clock, Rev.
Rankin officiating. A large number
Of friends and neighbors were present.
The remains were inferred in Prairie
Mound cemetery.
John Stein, OF Mexico, Charles
Stein, of Kansas City, George Stein,
Of Central America, and Leonard
Stein, of Pennsylvania, came home
called by the death Of their mother.
Joe Neil's reliable old bus team be-
came frightened at the sudden escap-
ing Of steam from Rock Island en-
CINE Saturday evening and ran away.
They came in contact with the Rock
Island elevator and smashed the bus
to pieces. 1t will take about 800 to
repair it.
Mr.. Chandler after q short visit
here left for Indianapolis, Ind, Tues
day. His daughter, Mrs. M. S.
Crooks, accompanied him as far as
Kansas City where she will visit her
son and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Z.
Crooks.
Mr.. G. A. Streeter, Of Junction
City, has opened photograph gal
lery here.
Miss Maud Beck, of lola, Kas., is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. l.. H. Wish
ard.
Mrs. j. +. Baird, of Junction City,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. G. Happen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
SR}&H$xlz

uAS made change in the firm name from
IL Alexander & Edison to Alexander Bros.
Mr.. R. G. Alexander having purchased
MIR. Edson's interest The management re-
mains practically the same as our Mr., T. L.
Alexander has been connected with The
Racket ever since it started three years ago,
giving him thorough knowledge Of the bust
ness and insuring to you that your interests
will be more carefully looked after in the fu-
ture. The Racket's principles Of buying and
selling for cash with fair treatment alike to
all has Justly won for it an enviable reputa-
ton as headquarters for bargains. In the fu-
ture these principles will be strictly adhered
to and with our increased stock and in
creased force Of experienced sales people we
are better prepared than ever to supply your
wants in a manner satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
Our many lines Of goods are very COM
plete and we invite you to look through our
stock before buying, as we guarantee our
goods and prices to be the best.
You Will find only the best things in our
line of Dress Goods, Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Furnishings, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Tin
ware and Notions
We have few dozen of the Men wool
feeced lined Underwear left which you will
do we'll to inspect if you need it. 800 gar
ment.
Watch for our "ad" on Christmas goods.
We will in few days have on display the
largest, neatest and incest line Of Holiday
goods ever shown in Abilene.
We are always pleased to have you in
spect our goods and will be pleased to show
you through at any time.
Yours very truly
ALEXANDER BROS.
TUE QAnkEI-Cadar 81 llnn P O.. Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

present and preached interesting SER
mons.
Mrs. Haley OF Abilene was visiting
her mother at this place last Sunday
She was accompanied by little Oracle
Brewer.
j. A. Patterson had a car of apples
on the track this week.
The Y. P. S. c. 4. was led by Miss
Ella Draffen last Sunday evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
TPq Refleltor's County News,
REPORTED BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Engle,
little girl.
Supt. D. F. Shirk was visiting
schools OF this vicinity Friday. He
also remained for the teachers read
ing circle at Union Valley Saturday.
Mrs. j. Martin and children, of
Hagerstown, Pa, were visiting
friends here last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12


7 Ewards coroners inquest Witness. 80
August Luke coroners inquest witness. 20
G " Kelley. labor Kelley county farm, 4 80
C H Pattison, salary county treasurer . ia 80
Shsdinger Bros, printing. ............., $ 50
c 4 shadinger, printing. ......,.... 800
W W Davis. county farm merchandise, 25
s NJ Root, aid from county ................ Is 90
A C Romig, salary county surveyor 49,, 50 %
Mrs Hoffman, tomatoes county FARM. 2l5
J B Case & Co merchandise county fern 40 81
John Kspp, peaches county fsrm........ 40
+ Grosser. lumber Enterprise bridge on
D Mcdonald merchandise county farm. 6 50
D F Shirk, salary county superintendent 800 %
Missouri 4 Kansas Telephone Co, use of
instrument. Observation-Disclosures. 900
c II Plnkham, merchandise county farm 40
D L Pisle. merchandise poor farm .... rs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
BILLS ALLOWED.

Quarterly Report Of Bills Allowed by
the County Commissioners for the
Quarter Ending September 80,
1895.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12
DONEGAL.

Jefferson township is proud Of her
Mckinley vote.
Considerable sickness is reported
among the children Of this neighbOr-
hood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-11-12

hereby certify that the above Is true
statement Of bills allowed by the County
Commissioners at their September session.
g. d. KIEFFER,
County Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

fred the three shots at Walter Corbett,
n well-Known young man OF Macon, ana
then sought to kin his wife. whose ago
MIXING screams and niteous pleading only
prevented him from doing so.
PhIlpot had been away from home on O.
business errand, and returning on late
train had reached the hotel. and was
passing down the hall leading to his room
when he discovered his wife standing at
the door OF Corbetts room, talking TO
Corbett. At the sight OF this Philpots
fury burst forth. and rushing to the office.
he secured a pistol, and going back he
climbed up and fred three shots at Cor
bett through the transom. missing him
every time. He then turned his attention
10 HIS wife, who had fed to her room.
where her baby was, but he was pre-
vented from doing her harm by her pite-
Gus pleading and the Intervention or those
who had been drawn to the scene.
In extenuation OF her position Mrs. Phil
pot says she was passing down the hall
to her room on an errand when accosted
by Corbett. She stopped to talk TO him,
and was thus found by her husband. No
one believes that she was guilty OF any
indiscretion beyond that OF talking to
Corbett She is the daughter OF Hon. ID.
A. Russell, of cambridge, to whose home
she has gone with her baby. Universal
sympathy follows her to the place Of her
refuge. Corbett was United States Mar
shall under President Harrison's Admin
istration, but Is now travelling inspector
for one of the big New York insurance
companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
Very Good Ball, Hut yo Special Fea-
fuFeS.

NORFOLK. VA, April 1s.-(Speclal)--
When Norfolks boys crossed the river
this afternoon to play the last OF the
series OF games with Portsmouth .here
was enthusiasm and determination mani
festation. but no great amount of con-
fidence. AS matter OF fact, the teams
are very evenly matched. and but for
the wild pitching Of Mailman In the first
inning Portsmouth would have had a
good chance TO win. He not only lost
control of the ball, but lost confidence in
himself. and was retired. Leach was sub
siituted. and covered the box In fine
shape, though the support was not equal
TO that given Schmidt The game was
good ball and greatly enjoyed. The crowd
which numbered about 5000. was en-
thusiastic and good tempered. There
were no special features. beyond the
heavy hitting OF Keenan, and the SUI
perb base running Of five Of Norfolks
best clans. The score is as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
THE WAR IN CUBA.
Mnceo and the Dead-Line-Charxc
Agninst the DiaEes.l

HABANA. via KEW WEST. FLA,
April lS.-The insurgent forces recently
arrived in Habana province from the
Orient, 1t is now found. number over 5000.
Jose Maceo is said 10 be in command.
Antonio Maceo remains encamped west
or the trocha. The government troops
made two attempts 10 dislodge him. but
each time were compelled TO retreat.
Debos's column was crushed In the first
ARRAY. The second resulted In three at
lacking Spanish columns being pursued In
three directions.
The main force OF spanish troops awaits
Maceo on the trocha. but be makes no
attempt to cross.
The affair at Las Panos farm, on the
outskirts of this city, Wednesday night
was a meeting OF Cubans TO plan a rising.
A woman informed the authorities, and
troops raided the house, shooting down
FIVE as they were emerging, killing three.
Five were captured and fifty escaped.
All were unarmed
Rev. Albert Diaz and brother, arrested
the following day and placed I'm COM
municado," are said TO be implicated In
the rising. They are accused OF talking
sympathy with the rebellion.
The three prisoners or war shot In the
Cabanas, yesterday belonged TO the In
surgent army. They were accused or
arson, and shot under the bandit decree.
Others have been ordered shot next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
LYNCHDURG WINS.
She Scores an Easy Victory Over the
Petersburg Farmers.

LYNCHBURG, VA. April 1S.-(Special)
Lynchburg made 1t three straights from
Petersburg to-day, winning with hands
down. by the score of is to g. Kitsen was
first in the box for the visitors. and
proved an easy mark, Lynchburg's heavy
hitters batting him at Will. In the Sc
cond inning Kane was substituted, and
Jared almost as badly as his predecessor.
After the fifth jnning the home boys
by several careless errors allowed their
opponents 10 score 7 runs. Mcfarland
pitched for Lynchburg, aud was steady
as clock During the second inning,
Left-Felder Kelly ran into the diamond.
and abused Umpire Wood. and was or
dered out of the game. He refused TO
obey. and was tufned over TO a policeman,
who started to escort him from the field.
He finally apologized 10 the umpire, and
was allowed to continue in the game.
Following is the score in detail:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
DEAL IN CYPRESS LANDS.
Lumber for MObile-New Process OF
Getting Out Timber.

MOBILE, ALA. April 1S.-There was
completed here to-day a deal In cypress
lands involving about $4,000. which will
result in putting into this market some
100000 feet, board measure, of cypress.
The lands purchased lie between the Mo-
bile and Birmingham railroad. and the
Mobile river, and were sold to McCuen
& Pray, Of New Orleans. by George Fearn
* Son, of this city. McCuen & Pray
propose to take out the timber by a
process which has been in operation in
the Louisiana swamps. and which dis
penses with the services OF freshets and
tow-boats. The scheme was worked up
by J. c. Agnew. OF South Carolina, who
sold out to the parties mentioned. They
will begin on the land June LIST. and
Cameron e. Sons, of this city. have con-
tracted to take the entire output OF
cypress timber from these lands There
are some 100000 feet of pine on the
lands. which will also be developed.