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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
SWIFT PIGEONS.


More Than Mile Made a Minute IN
Recent Trial.
Aided by u southerly wind and per-
fectly clear sky, the first test OF the
pigeons which IRE to represent the first
Chicago Homing club in the National
federation races this year was most
notable success, says the Chicago Chron-
icle. The trial was remarkable in more
than one feature. Two hundred and
eighty-one birds. the largest number
which the club has ever liberated from
one racing station. made the trip, and
Of that number every bird was reposing
peacefully in It's loft by one o'clock in
the afternoon. The time made by the
first birds to arrive home was the fast
est ever made over the course, and rep
resents n speed of more than mile n
minute.
The birds were liberated at Monec,
AZ miles away from the nearest loft,
at 1880 o'clock, and White Wings, owned
by L. verschueren, stepped back in Its
loft Mt STAY. White Wings was closely
followed by nearly half the flock. and so
arrivals were reported between S:l5and
SIT. Tnasmuch as every bird spent at
least as much as five minutes in circkng
before starting on line for home, the
speed shown Is materially more than
a mile In each GO seconds,
As IN Illustration Of how little even
the best fanciers are able to Judge of
the merits Of their own pets, 1t Is in
teresting to note that White Wings had
been considered almost worthless. Only
month ago he was flown from Sixty
first street. a distance of eight miles,
to his loft. and took 16 days to make the
journey. That was his first trial, and
he was sent to Monee Saturday quite
as much in the hope that he would be
lost as for any other reason.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
DOG BURlES A CAT.


A Little Psychological Speculation Con-
ccrnlng tho Incident
A dog and cat, belonging to the same
master, were the best friends in the
world, and spent their time in frolicking
together. One day, while playing as
usual, the cat died suddenly, falling at
the dogs feet. The latter, at first, did
not realize what had happened, but
continued his play, pulling, pushing
and caressing his companion, but with
evident establishment at her inertness.
After some time he appeared to under
stand the situation, and his grief found
vent in prolonged bowls. Presently he
was seized with the idea Of burying the
cat. He pulled her into the garden,
where he soon dug hole with his paws,
and put in the body Of his former COM
panion. He then refilled the hole with
dirt, and, stretching himself out on the
grave, resumed his mournful bowling.
The idea Of burying the cat was ex-
traordinary. Whence came the thought
fulness? Could II be imitation, or,
which is a better explanation, did the
dog have a vague idea Of concealing the
event which might be imputed to him?
But then II would seem unreasonable
for him to call attention to the fact
by installing himself on the grave and
bowling. However, even human GRIM
inals are sometimes equally incon-
sistent. 1t Is difficult to form IN exact
idea Of what gave rise to the dogs con-
duct in this case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
MISSOURI PACIFIC WRECK.


An Entire Passenger Train Leaves the
Track at Childs, Kan.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-THE
Missouri Pacific passenger train known
as the Colorado express was wrecked
at Childs, Kan, at noon yesterday,
and was three hours late In reaching
the city. Engineer Sheehan had his
back, arms and legs scalded; Coon"
Rhoades, the fireman, had his feet, legs
and back painfully scalded; Baggage
man Barring had his arm hurt and his
head cut, while Express Messenger
Jameson had his collar bone fractured
and was severely bruised. 1t Is not
known what caused the wreck. The
train was running at IS miles per hour,
when, as curve was rounded, the
engine left the track and went
rolling over into the ditch. The
express car followed and every
wheel on the train left the track ex-
cept the rear trucks Of the Pull
man. The engine turned completely
over and the escape Of the engineer
and fireman is considered almost mi
raculous The bacgageman and ex-
pressman were injured by tumbling
packages In the car.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
SULLIVAN QUITS.
The ex-Pugilist Bids Farewell 70
the Stage.
old GLORY WILL Be UyEURLED.
Tho Confederate Reunion at Richmond
va.-Blackweil, Ok, Excited Because
Old Glory Was Not Allowed 10
Be Unfurlsd In . Church.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 16-With tho
disbanding Saturday night Of Parson
Davies "Wicklow Postman" company
John L. Sullivan bids farewell TO the
stage. For the past six months the
ex-champion, in every section Of tho
country, has enlivened each perform
ance with threeround bout with
Paddy Ryan, after the falling OF the
curtain on the play proper, Five
nights out Of six, however, the
ex-champion Of the world has
been so much under the influence
Of liquor that the bout has
been little more than a farce, calcu.
lated to bring out groans, Kisses and
ironical CALCULATIONS from the audi
dence rather than applause. What he
will now do for living he does not
himself know, nor do any Of his erst-
while associates Financially as well
as physically, he is dead broke"
There has been some talk OF setting
him up In the saloon business in Chi
cago, but so far it has not taken on any
definite shape.
OLD GLORY WILL BE UNFURLED.
RICHMOND, Va, June 1.-THE report
that the United States flag would not
be allowed in the parade here at the
great confederate reunion has occa-
stoned some stir. Mr. M. T. Thomp-
son, an official in the navy department
at Washington, wrote here to Gen
Peyton Wise, chairman Of the commit
tee of arrangements, concerning this
rumor Mr.. Thompson is the head Of
the southern veterans In that city,
who, he says, propose to bring fed.
eral flag with them. mot only Is
there no objection toyour people bear
ing the flag Of the common coun.
try in the procession" Gen. Wise wrote
to Thompson, "but we shall bear II
ourselves 1t will be found every.
where in the convention, in the streeth
and In loving contact with the colors
which we bore during the war, and
which we shall bear to-day and al
ways, not in bravado, or disloyalty,
but for sweet memory's sake. Tell
your military organizations who will
bring the flag here they will not fight
tor 1t any quicker than we, when the
safety Of the country is in danger, and
when It's honor is involved"
THE FLAG WAS BARRED IN CHURCH.
PERRY, Ok, June Is. blackwell, Ok,
30 miles northwest Of here, is greatly
excited because members Of the Bap-
fist church would not allow the United
States flag to be unfurled inside the
church during G. A. R. reunion. Tho
G. A. R. post at that place has passed
resolutions denouncing the church
trustees, and all the church people
have come back with hot retort.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
TOOK Her LIFE.
A Young Wife Takes Carbolio Acid
Because of a Quarrel.
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE.
A Man Orders = bank President to Hand
Over 6O,OOV- txrert Thieves Arrest
ed vt 81. i0uis-Milwaukee
htrikers Stubborn.

KANSAS CITY. No June 10. -Despond-
ent over her husbands actions and
desperate because Of a quarrel with
him and hi, threats OF desertion, Clara,
the l6-year-old vile Of Leroy McDon-
aid, clerk in Main street grocery,
took her own life yesterday. Leroy
Mcdonald and Clara Brown, OF Gin.
ton. Mo-. ran away and we're married
last March. According to all accounts
they have not lived ut all happily to-
gether and quarrels have not been
rare. Yesterday about noon Melon.
aid and his pretty girl-wife had another
falinr out and he finally left her, say
ing that lie would return in an hour
and they would talk it over again.
Mrs. Mcdonald then left the house,
saving that she was going TO visit her
grandmother Instead she went TO a
drug store and purchased a bottle OF
carbolic acid. The contents she evil
IDENTIFY swallowed before her return,
which was in about an hour As she
entered her TO ON, she staggered 10 the
bed and messenger was Immediately
dispatched for Mcdonald, who arrived
lust before his wife's death, though
she was unconscious and did not recog-
nize him.
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE
New YORK, June 16 The following
communication was handed to George
H. Wyckoff, president OF the Bank OF
New Amsterdam, Yesterday morning:
1--WE want $4,000. five $1,000 bills, ten
500 bills l will shoot you II you
make q false move. Be careful. My
partner outside also has you covered
and If you give an alarm, within three
minutes after leave, he will throw a
stick of dynamite through the front
entrance. Put the money in an en-
velope. Don't talk" President Wyckof
refused to furnish the money and was
shot twice in the abdomen His assail-
ant, whose name is believed to be
Clarence Clark then shot himself.
Both are unconscious in the hospital.
EXPERT THIEVES ARRESTED.
ST. Louis, June l6-Dora Donegan
and Jennie Monroe, said to be two OF
the most expert thieves in the coun-
try, were arrested just as they were
preparing to enter the Planters hotel
by Detectives Mccarthy, Of Chicago,
and O'Connell, Of St. Louis. The wom-
en- had their baggage with them, and
apparently intended to register. Dora
Donegan was convicted Of stealing
diamonds in Chicago and served term
in the Joliet prison. The police con-
slider them two OF the best captures
made since the convention crowd be.
gan TO gather.
MILWAUKEE, STRIKERS STUBBORN.
MILWAUKEE, June l6-While the
great railway strike Is practically at
an end, the men stubbornly refuse to
call the strike off, and union buses
continue TO traverse the streets. Car
traffic is increased and the business re-
ports show corresponding falling off.
President Mahon, Of the Amalgamated
association, is here. The strikers are
receiving money weekly from the out
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SISTERS OF MERCY SUED.
A Nebraska Woman Asks $4,000 for AL.
legged mhumsn Treatment.

A Nebraska woman ASKS wlU,UUO IOr al.
legged Innumsn Treatment.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, June l6-Mrs
Mary Smith Haywood, of Chadron,
Neb., began suit in the United States
circuit court yesterday against the Sis
ters Of Mercy, who are in charge of st.
Bernard's hospital, asking $4,000 dam
ages for wrongful detention, cruel
treatment and resulting physical
injuries and damage to her bust
ness The plaintiff alleges she at
tempted to escape and was thrown
into q cell. Soon after she attempt.
ed TO attract the attention OF passers.
by, believing her life was in danger
Five or six attendants, she states,
rushed into her cell, threw her upon
the bed and placed strait jacket upon
her, and she was kept piDioned for 80
hours without food or attention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
POPULIST LEADERS KILLED.
Alabamans Engage In Deadly Fight with
Knife and Revolver.

AIabamans Engage In a Deadly Fight with
Knife and Revolver.
HARTzELLE, Ala. June 16 Last night
Monroe Jackson was in the saloon of
J. W. Vest with companion. All
three were populist leaders. A quar-
rel followed, provoked by Vest, who
was drinking, and wound up in his or.
dering the men out of his place. On the
street the quarrel was renewed. jack
son drew knife and Vest his pistol, and
the two began fighting. Jackson was
shot through the body, at the thigh
and in the right breast and the back
bone. Vest was cut in the body in
several places. Both men finally fell
to the ground exhausted from loss Of
blood and died an hour afterward.
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LEGITIMATE ADVERTISING.


Joint TrAiYic Passenger Linss VIII Use Only
Newspapers or Periodicals.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June l6-Adver-
Using in trade price lists, amusement
programmes or any Of the numerous
kinds Of publications Of that nature
has been prohibited by the board OF
managers Of the Joint Traffic associa-
ton. They have made law that
from July no road may publish or
participate in advertising in such pub.
locations. Advertising must be confined
to regular published standard news
papers or periodicals. OF general cir
culation, published at regular inter-
vals. Transportation issued on &C.
count Of such advertising must be con-
fined to the bona fide proprietors, pub
fishers, editors, officers, employees or
attaches of such authorized publica'
tions and members Of their immediate
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Squeezed to Death in a stump.

George Bennett, of Eden, Ont, met
with a horrible death the other evening.
He was assisting in the operation of
splitting large stumps with jack
screw and had one nearly split, when
he stepped into the opening. Suddenly
the jackscrew sprung out, the stump
closed like shot, catching Bennett, and
he was slowly squeezed to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Green Goods Men Arrested.

NEosHo, Mo-, June l2-G r. Bell,
7. A. Robins and NJ. A. McGinnis were
arrested here last night charged with
attempting to sell green goods and for
using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses. Bell seems to be the leader OF
the gang and represented himself to
be an agent of the government to dis
pose Of Cancelled United States green
H. H..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-The
difficulties existing between the Ar
mour Packing Co and It's tremen are
no nearer a solution than they were at
any time within the past six weeks.
On the contrary all appearances indi-
cate that before the trouble is finally
amicably arranged, there will be a
long, fierce struggle. There is on both
sides Of the situation q strong feeling
that each is right in its views.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
KANSAS SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Tho Thlrty-Flrst Annual Convention Of the
State Held at Ottawa.

The Thirty-Firs Annual Convention Of the
State Held at Ottawa.
OTTAWA, Kan, June l6-The 3lst
annual convention of the State Sunday
School association ended a four days
session yesterday at Forest park. All
parts Of the state we're represented.
The following officers were chosen;
President, Z. W. Cunningham, Empo-
ria; first vice president, Charles Smith,
Washington; second vice president,
Rev. W. L. Squires, lola; third vice
president, c. E Forney, Maize; record
ing secretary, Miss Anna Foster, To-
peka; treasurer, A. c. Merritt, Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
THE BOND ISSUES.
The Investigating Committee Ex-
amines Secretary Carlisle.
Al ARBITRATION PLANK WANTED.
Railroad Men Forward Resolution to the
1t. Louis Convention Paying sugar
Bounty Claims-SeDator Villas
VIII Not Bolt

WASHINGTON, June 10. Secretary
Carlisle was examined under oath yes-
terday by the senate committee ap-
pointed 70 investigate recent bond
issueA The hearing was held In the
rooms Of the senate committee on
finance. Senators Harris, Vest, Walt
hall, Jones, Of Nevada, and Plat being
present Mr.. Vest began the exam
ination, asking for fuller explanation
Of the first bond contract with the
Morgan syndicate than had been given
in Mr.. Carlisle's written statement
His main purpose, said Secretary Car
isle, was to prevent the shipments
OF gold from this country. Mr. Vest
asked why the contract had been given
70 the syndicate, to which Mr. Carlisle
replied with an explanation OF the
great emergency existing which would
not permit a delay for the usual for.
malitics OF bond sale. There was much
apprehension In financial circles as to
the situation, heightened by visit OF
Mr.. Curtis to New York, which
brought out many newspaper conjec-
lures. II was not, however, until the
Springer bill, so-called, relating to
banking and currency, had been de-
aeosou :" s"o "o'"o 49,
dent that steps must Do takeh W pro-
tect the treasury. The contract was
closed the dav altar the Springer bill
80. d.,.a.od,n ,ha horso
""' 'o.o"'o1 :" "'s
AN AhbrIhAIloN rbhNn "ANiu"
PEORIA, ILL.,, June 10 The railway
brotherhood OF engineers, hremen,
t-o,nman and talaoranh onerators.
49, sa....,,, ,uans5 ,ho;. hoadoror'
80. .s,. H., III. doo;aod ~ al
~. .aar h,,oar ,o,n,nittee m resolu.
.,"ns -. ar .rhi,ra,ion nlank in tho
.,I.,t,rm Tha followinr resolution
~. to.u. .dad - ~ rouis last
", s ~
Nara than s0oOo railway emploves in the
United states majority OF whom are mem
bers Of organised bodies representing their
different osllngs, demand .nas p,anN Do ~,
,rao,s :" rat y arn,rasion ~ dIfsrsnccs
that NAV arise between employees and employ
sss engaged In interstate commerce We be-
We've the public desire ~ we are sure ' ans
9mDlOVO3 ",
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
WEIR CITY WON.


Captured tho Principal Event ~ the SOUTH
western Firemen's Tournament
WEIR CITY, Kan, June ia-The fire.
mems tournament closed here Satur.
day. The principal event OF the three
days tournament was the 200 yard
championship horse race for prizes OF
$3.50, SIS and S25. Weir City won first
money, time TIA. Joplin second, Webb
City third. 0ttawa's time was LEI 2-5;
Columbus, l:2o As. At business
meeting resolutions were passed ask.
ing the directors Of the Southwestern
Firemen association TO call tourna-
ment at Joplin, Mo-, next June, the
same week In which the Missouri state
association meets there.
Four Feet OF Water Fatal
NEVADA, Mo-, June 10, John Nc.
Clenny, aged 10, was drowned In Little
Drywood river while in bathing yester-
day in water not over four feet deep
He was seized with cramps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

LAWRENCE, Kan, June H. = The
board Of regents closed Its meeting
yesterday. Before adjourning the leg
stature was memorialized to erect .
bust of the late Gov. Robinson In Snow
hall Gov Robinson was the first and
in many respects the best friend the
university ever had.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Arrested for Playing Poker.

Fort SCOTT, Kan, June 16-J. O.
Bird, a liveryman at Redfield, west OF
this city, was arrested and brought
here on state warrant charging him
with playing poker. The arrest was
the first made in this county under the
Cubbison anti.gambling law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

LAWRENCE, Kan, June ls.-The
Western Deaf Mutes' association will
have grand celebration in Bismarck
grove in this city on July 4 A mum.
Der of the most prominent men in this
branch of educational work are on the
programme and it is expected that this
celebration will be the most interest.
ing held in Kansas this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Ottawa Cbautauqua Opens.

OTTAWA, Kan, June 16.-The eighth
annual session OF the Ottawa Chautau-
qua assembly opened yesterday with a
grand concert and a short introduc.
tory session Of experimenting.
With perfect June weather Of the
most delightful Kansas stamp, every
condition seems a smiling one for
most enjoyable session. Four hundred
tents are in place and engaged, many
OF them already occupied.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
SILVER COINAGE.


The gupsrInterdent NJ the Philadelphia
Mint tiives III. Views on Live subject.
WASHINGTON, June IT, Maj. Her.
man Kretz, superintendent OF the
Philadelphia mint, is In Washington.
Speaking on the subject OF silver coin
age, Mr.. Kretz said: 'Since February
last the aggregate coinage at all the
mints OF silver dollars has been about
So, 500, 900 a month. All this silver was
coined to take the place OF Sherman
certificates and was not additional TO
the volume OF currency. The minis
are now unable to supply the demands
for small coin, both silver and copper.
In my judgment the free coinage OF
silver would result in q financial dis
aster. There Is another problem about
1t, too, which does not seem to be con-
sidered. Should free coinage law be
enacted we would have to equip about
dozen new minis. Our present facil-
tiles would not be adequate to coin the
silver now In sight in five years. l
think good way to increase the coin
age OF silver would be to retire all pa
per currency under IS. That would
put millions more Of silver in circula-
tIonn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

PARK, Mo-, June 12-John Stevens
and his two sons have been arrested on
suspicion Of having murdered man
named Nix, a crippled son.in.law OF
Stevens. They were caught burying
his body, and were taken to Vail.
There are threats Of lynching.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
MANY HORSES BURNED.
Animals Worth Hundreds Of Thousands OF
Dollars Cremated.

Dollars CremAted.
New YORK, June l2.-Fire destroyed
the building Of the American Horse
exchange, which occupied nearly the
entire block bounded by Broadway,
Seventh avenue, Fiftleth and Fifty
First streets, last night About $50
valuable horses persisted in the flames
and an unconfirmed rumor has IL that
one man lost his life One hundred
fine carriages also burned. The value
Of the property consumed is estimated
at $780, 600. Among the horses de-
stroyed was Elisha g., very valuable
trotting horse, worth $500, with o
record Of 2:l0T.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

CHILLIcoTHE, Mo-, June 12s-Sam
Jones lectured on 1.-THE Battle Of Life
and How to Win 1t" at the Luella
theater last night and again this morn
ing. He ridiculed the idea that hard
times are due to scarcity of money and
said want of circulation was the trou'
hla
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

OMAHA, Neb., June l6.-August
Myers, Of Jefferson county, Neb., had
an enormous acreage of ripe grain,
and because sufficient help was not in
sight TO harvest 1t, committed suicide.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

SANTA FIX, N. M, June ld-St Vim.
cents sanitsrium, conducted by sisters
Of charity, was burned last night and
the hospital annex damaged. The loss
Is 100000 and the insurance $4,000.
Both were crowded, but no lives were
lost
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18
Dyspepsia

The explanation Is simple. 1t Is found In
that impure blood which Is contin-
ually feeding the nerves upon refuse
instead Of the elements Of strength and
vigor. In such condition opiate and
nerve compounds simply deaden and
do not cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla feeds
the nerves pure, rich, red blood; gives
natural sleep, perfect digestion, Is the
true remedy for all nervous troubles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-18

SURE or A BOLT.


Judge Vincent, Of Chicago. onhdens That
two Democratic Conventions Will Es
Held.
New YORK. June 10 The statement
made by ex-Judge William A. Vincent,
Of Chicago, leader of the sound money
democrats 10 Illinois, that western
members OF the party expect to see
two conventions in Chicago next
month, reveals wide difference OF
opinion between the sound money
democrats in the east and those OF I'LL.
nois and other middle western states
Eastern leaders Of the party look for
no bolt In Chicago Western leaders,
according to Judge Vincent, have al.
ready engaged the Auditorium for q
second convention. Judge Vincent dis.
claimed any intention OF speaking Off
cially for the sound money democrats
OF his state when he SAID:
7 see this marked difference between the
sound money democrats In tbs east and our
own position. We In the west claim that
the men who will constitute majority In
the coming national convention are not DEM
ocrats. We hold that they have deserted the
democratic party and It's principles. There
fore 1t becomes our duty as the only simon
pure democrats, TO take hod OF Affairs and
carry on the party organization Just as II
these free silver men had never been o part
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of it,
good effect upon their children"
d.. G. g. Osaoop,
Lowell, Mass.