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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
HARRIS RAILROAD BILL.

Il Passes the Senate with the Maximum
Rate Knocked Out--Against Normal
Schools.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 25.-The senate
yesterday, after one-sided fight last
Ing over five hours, passed the Harris
freight railroad bill with the maxi
mum freight rate schedule knocked
out. There was desperate effort
made by small proportion OF the pop
ulist senators to add a maximum sched-
ule to the measure, but every amend
ment was voted down as soon as it was
offered, and when the bill came up for
final passage the little band of fighters
lay down and voted for IL. The vote
stood 40 for passage and none against
The house in committee OF the
whole, killed Senator Hanna's anti
oleomargarine bill byavote of 81 to 30.
When the bill was called up Representa-
tive Taylor, of Wyandotte, moved that
when the committee rise 1t report the
bill back to the house with the recon-
mendation that the enacting clause DC
stricken out. The house then INDUCED
mi season Of oratory, which lasted till
midnight. A lengthy petition from
packing-house employees at Kansas City,
Kan, that the bill be not passed was
presented IT seemed 10 DC herce
fight between the packlng-honses ana
the creamery industry vote was
taken and Taylor's motion 10 s'rike
out the enactlng clause prevailed %
members voting in the affirmative ana
~ in the negative,
me Householder Dill regulating
charitable institutions ana placing
Them under ciVll service rules was
Killed IN snort order IN the mousse IL
had just been reau through when
smith, OF sherman moved 10 KNOCK
out the enactlng clause Inc ho'loh
carried BY oig majority Inc se'la,e
spent whole oay considering INC piii
ana passed H.
Inc mousse ny a vote Oh % 10 'o'
voted 10 reconsider lts vote by whlch
the senate resolution 10 appoint II COM
mittee to confer win okiahoma ana
Texas committees on tne suDJect OF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
CATTLE INSPECTION REVIVED.
The Kansas State Sanitary Commission Re-
news the Roles Of Last Year.

The Kansas State Sanitary Commission Re-
news the Roles Of Last Year.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb 27.-The state
live stock sanitary commission has re-
stored the two cent inspection fee
which caused such protest by cattle
men Il year ago that it was abrogated.
This rule prescribes that there shall be
appointed at the Kansas City stock
yards an inspector, who shall be paid
500 month by the stock yards com
pany, and that there shall also be ap-
pointed an inspector to be stationed in
Texas and one in New Mexico, whose
duty it shall be to inspect all southern
cattle at two cents per head before
they shall be permitted to enter Kan
sas, the fee to be paid by the shippers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Sill After Mai. Hnds0n.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 27-Attorney-
General Boyle yesterday commenced a
suit in the supreme court to enjoin
State Treasurer Hef1 ebower from pay
ing any more money to j. X. Hudson
for state printing A temporary re-
straining order was issued. Boyle
claims that Hudson Is not the legally
elected state printer, and is not, there
fore, entitled to pay. The state is now
~, 900 behind with Hudson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 1.-The
Switchman's Union of North America
concluded its session in Kansas City
by the election of grand officers for the
ensuing year. These officers were Sc
lected: Grand master, NJ. J. Naughton,
Cleveland, o.; vice grand master, Will
liam Hern, La Cross, Wis; grand sec
rotary and treasurer, NJ. R. Gonlin, Kan
sas CITY, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
RELIEF FOR KANSAS INSANE,
Asylums Inadequate to Take Care Of the
states Unfortunate.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 26,--The house
ways and means committee is laboring
with four bills for the relief Of the in.
sane of the state. The asylums at To-
peka and Osawatomie are unable to
accommodate the insane, and the state
has to pay out large sum of money
annually for their support in the coun-
ty poorhouses. The bills before the
committee are for the appropriation of
money to establish asylums at Yelling
ton, Clay Center and Lyons, and to
build an addition to the Topeka insti-
tution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
No Completing the state House.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 1.-The joint
committee on ways and means will re-
fuse levy for the completion of the
state house. A quarter of mill was
asked. The levy will be refused ut the
request of Gov. Leedy and State Treas
urer Heflebower. The state architect
had prepared estimates calling for $780,
900, which, he says, would be sufficient
to complete the rotunda and dome aud
all Of the rooms below the fourth floor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

WASHINGTON, Feb 97.-The question
of newspaper publications of prize
fights was discussed by the house COM
mittee on commerce and the commit
tee directed Representative Aldrich, OF
Illinois, to report bill to prohibit the
transportation of pictures or descrip.
tions Of prize fights by mail or inter-
state commerce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
A CRAZY MAN WITH GUNS.


Topeka, Kan, March "A crazy
man caused considerable commotion in
the governors Office yesterday. He
'ushed in and, running up to Execu-
tive Clerk Fleeharty, exclaimed: They
nave taken my Winchester away from
ne, but am still armed.' The clerk
;ook in the situation at a glance and
made friends with the man at once.
When asked If he had any firearms he
,aid he had, and drew out two large
,ix-shooters. He went at 1t in such
reckless way as to drive all the WIS.,
tors out of the room in double quick
lime. But Fleeharty stayed with him
Until the police arrived and took charge
If him. The man is an entire stranger
md refuses to give his name. He had
nothing on his person by which he
Ould be identified.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
ACCUSED OF ARSON.
A Fort Scott Bankrupt and His Wife Ac-
cused Of Various Grimes.

cused Of Various Crimes.
FoRT ScorT, Kan, Feb. 27.-Eugene
II. Mikesell and his wife Maggie H.,
who recently failed in business here
and at Arcadia, were arrested to-day
charged with having set fire to their
dwelling hare. Mikesell is in Jail and
his wife is under guard at hotel.
The house was burned on the
night of February Is, while the
two were away from home. The
arrests are u primary step to
detect alleged fraud in the failure Of
their business They conducted
clothing store in Arcadia last Deem
Der, and 30 days after they opened they
failed. A number of wholesale mer.
chants who had sold them goods on 80
days time claimed to have been swim.
died out of about 81, 900 worth Of goods.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Hanged Himself with a Wire.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March l.-Abner T.
Kneeland, one OF the old residents of
this county, committed suicide by
hanging. lie had been missing from
the house and relatives supposed he
was downtown until his body was
found In the hay loft. Kneeland used
wire instead Of rope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
DUAL OFFICE.



Detroit Thrown Out OF Court.
DETROIT, Mich, March 1.-The suit
brought by d. W. Ii. Moreland IA mem
Der of the board of public works, to
GUST Mayor pingree from office was de-
cided in favor of the governor
mayor Saturday by the circuit
court on technicality. More
lands contention was that when Pin
gree became governor he vacated the
office of mayor. The court did not
touch upon this point, but held that
Moreland, as private citizen, had no
right in court and should have brought
his suit in the name of the attorney
general. The case will be taken to the
supreme court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Santa Fe PhysIcIan Removed.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 26.-Dr. G. W.
Hogeboom was relieved Of the position
OF chief surgeon of the Santa Fe hos
pital by the directors of that institu-
ton. No reason is given for such ac-
ton, but from a reliable source it is
learned that it was due to his permit
ting DR.. Pitcher to perform certain
operation there a few nights ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Harris Tenders Ills Resignation.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. a6. United
States Senator-elect W. A. Harris yes
terday rendered his resignation as a
member of the state senate to Gov
Leedy, to take effect February 27. The
resignation was accepted. Senator
Harris will leave for Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Sanguilly Leaves Cuba,

HAVANA, March Julio Sanguilly,
released from prison after two years
confinement yesterday, spent last even
ing at home with friends and left to-
day for Key West. lie said the first
news of his pardon reached him
through cable from Secretary Olney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
rarar wreck on lne Alton.

MARSHALL, No., March THE Chica-
go & Atoms fast meat train, east
bound, was wrecked at point two
miles east of this city, resulting in the
death of Engineer G. G. Eherit and
Head Brakeman Charles Reymal. The
train was running at about 30 miles an
hour, and was turning sharp curve
down the grade when the engine
jumped the track, turning completely
over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
The Dispensary system Favored.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 1.-The senate
committee Of temperance has recon-
mended for passage Senator Dan Harris
bill to provide for state dispensary
system in the sale of Intoxicating
liquors. The bill is very similar to the
South Carolina system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
NEW OKLAHOMA RAILROADS.
Several Branches TO he Built In the Terri
tory This Spring.


GUTHRIE, Ok, March There will
be considerable railroad bnilding in
the Indian territory and Oklahoma the
coming season-the prospective road
from Memphis, Tenn, to Wister in the
Indian territory, station on the Choc-
taw & Gulf, the survey line from Enid
to Tahlequah, and the one now having
franchise from southwest Missouri on
through the territory to Oklahoma.
Now the Missouri Pacific will atan early
day begin the construction Of road
from Wagner, |. IT,, to Arkansas City,
KAN, over the route which the old X. Il
A. A. had franchise, and which went
to the Missouri Pacific in its abs orp-
ton of the road from Fort Smith, Ark,
to Coffeyville, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
TOPEKA'S PUBLIC BUILDING.
sundry Civil Bill Carries the Coveted APP
propriatlon,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The sundry
civil bill reported from the senate COM
mittee yesterday carries 100000 for
the purchase of additional ground and
an extention Of the public building at
Topeka--S25,O 900 for the ground and
s7elooO for the building. Italso carries
$1,000 for n quartermaster's building at
the Leavenworth Soldiers home, So, 900
for one additional barrack. and sll.50O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
VIII Extend the Session.

TOPEKA, Kan. Feb. 26.-The 50 days
prescribed for the Legislative session
expire next Tuesday, March 2. The
legislators, however, expect to remain
for at least ten days longer, and an ad-
iournment is not expected before
March r.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
BAKER UNIVERSITY FIRST.
Result OF the Annual Kansas Intercollegiate
Contest at Topeka.

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. 2T.-Willlam Adj
Olson Brown, Of Baker university, car
ried off first honors at the l4th annual
contest of the Intercollegiate Orator
ical Association of Kansas, held in this
city last night. His Grafton was on
"The Kingliness Of Man. W. H.
Foulkes, representing the College Of
Emporia. won second place. with
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Bryan Invited Tn Sneak

DOVER, DEL, March The Delaware
legislature to-day adopted resolution
inviting William J. Bryan to address
the general assembly on the subject of
finance and taxation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

Congressman-elect Cowherd, of the
Fifth Missouri district, has appointed
Isaac Neale, of the Lexington mo. In
telligencsr, to be his private secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

for steam boilers. Inc subsistence
item of the home is increased from
S2S3, 800 to 1925, 100.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
PEACE TREATY.
Senator Sherman Gives Up the Contest to
Get 1t Ratified This Session.

Senator Sherman Gives Up the Contest to
Get 1t Ratified This Session.
WASHINGTON, Feb. s7.-Recognizing
the futility Of continuing the contest
for the general arbitration treaty
against a determined minority, which
is strengthened by the fact that very
few days remain Of the life Of the
Fifty-Fourth congress. Senator Sher-
man and those who have sustained the
treaty have given up the contest for
this session, but will renew 1t during
the extra session of the senate, which
will be convened Immediately upon
the dissolution Of the present congress
next Thursday. Mr.. Sherman, who,
by reason of the fact that he will be at
the head Of the state department after
March 4, speaks with the authority of
the incoming administration, strongly
intimates that the new president will
urge ratification, and expresses the be-
lief that at the approaching extra ses-
sion that result will be accomplished.
TOO EARLY FOR "TIPS."
Fistic Critics at Carson Not Yet Ready to
Pick the Pugilistic Winner.
CARSON, New. Feb. 27.-As the time
for the big fight approaches the news
paper representatives here are being
flooded with kilograms from all parts
of the country asking tips and opinions
about the merits of the men. For the
present at least but one answer
can be given to theses queries
Until both Corbett and Fitzsimmons
have shown the effects Of the steady
training they are just starting on all
prophecies will be valueless. Corbett's
friends stay with him steadily, and are
as enthusiastic as ever about his
chances, while the admirers of Fitz-
simmons seem to be on.the increase, q
change brought about no doubt by
the excellent appearance OF the Aus
tralian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
WILL sEcEDE.
League of American wheelmen VIII
Be Divided

Denver, Col, February 16.-E. S
Hartwell, treasurer Of the American
has returned from Albany
n. Y, much dissatisfied with the way
things went in the assembly, He held
many consultations with Californians
and W Ith others during the session.
and all agreed that secession was the
best thing
Colorado viii take the initiative. and
in few days the proposition will be
submitted to prominent members Of the
League of American Wheelmen in
every state with a request that they
give their opinion on the same and ex-
press themselves as to their position
ON a division. Replies win be awaited
to ascertain exactly where the greatest
opposition will be, then a convention
will be called and delegates from all
parts of the country invited.
The secession will then be announced
and wheelmen everywhere asked to
join in the movement.
1t is claimed the secession will carry
from the league nearly half Of their
state divisions and thereby one third
of their membership, as all of the West
ern states will swing into line and take
with them the southwest and even some
of the divisions lying east Of the Mis-
sir~ipci.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
HOSTILITIES WILL
COMMENCE AT ONCE
Unless Greece kithdraWs Her Forces
From the Island Of Crete.
THE POWERS MAKE DEMAND
Canca Occupied by the Foreign Fleets
with Consent OF Turkey, Which
Does What She Is Told.

Canea. February ls-(Copyrlght by
A. PJ.-The occupation Of canea was
carried out By the foreign war fleets.
with the consent OF the Turkish Off
Gals, and is not in any way likely TO
add TO the complications at constan-
tlnople. The commander OF the Greek
fieet was also formally notified Of the
JOINT occupation Of this place.
Turkish authorities are in demoral-
lied state and are simply following 10;
the recommendations Of the foreign ad-
miraAs, who are acting In accord and
consult upon every step taken. 1t Is
thought the next departure will be the
establishment OF a provisional Chris
tian government Of Crete. pending the
consent n the powers being siven 20
the annexation Of the island to Greece.
though II does not seem as II that
country was willing 70 walt any Longer
for the necessary permission. and in
{. nds 20 administer all parts Of the Isl
and not occupied by the foreign ma
ines.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
THE LEGISLATURE
WILL ADJOURN
Friday Night the Time Set and No
Senator Mill Be Elected.
MITCHELEs STRENGTH WAVES
Members Wire Bliss. Of New York.
That They Are for Sound
Money and No Eqmvocator.
Special TO the Astorian.

Special TO the Historian.
Salem. Oregon. February 16.-It IL
now said 20 be the plan Of the Mitchell
men to adjourn the legislature sine die
next Friday without the election Of n
United States senator. Hudson, wag-
ner and Vaughan. all Mitchell men. are
sick. which reduces Mitcheil's strength
to 3s. The members of the Mitchell
convention will hold another conferences
tomorrow night and great deal viii
depend upon Its action.
Evidence Of the temper Of the repre-
sentative opposition was given today
when Senator Mckay was asked to
sign a call for conference Of all re-
publicans on the senatorial question
and see If they could not agree on q
candidate. Senator Mckay stated that
he would. for his part. agree 10 support
any condidate. except Mitchell. that
might be named by the majority pres
ent in the Joint assembly. The Mitchell
men say that a majority should rule
and that the opposition should come
in and vote and give Mitchell chance
to show his strength.
The day was unimportant. The ap-
pearance Of Mckinley Mitchell OF Ma
ron. who was absent yesterday. was
the sole feature OF the joint conven-
ton
| A number Of replies have been sent
by members OF the legislature to Cor
nelius " Bliss, Of New York. president
Of the American Protective Tariff
League. who wired the MITCHELL re-
publlcans, Monday, not to fail to elect
a United States senator.
Wire John H. Mitchell 10 withdraw
and we viii elect sound money and
protective tariff. straight republican
United States senator. No equlvocator
viii represent Oregon George w. Rid
die. representative Oregon legislature :
When we elect United States SEN
ator we will have one that we will know
how he stands on money, as well as on
other questions. ]. c. Bayer house Of
representatives.
Perhaps l understand the situation
in congress. know the conditions in
Oregon. am for sound money apA
protection. When did you join me sil-
yer push James N, Davis, represen-
tative Oregon state legislature"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
AN ELEcTRocUTED MOUSE.

From a Paris Letter.
A surious accident recently occurred
at the power house of the electric light
service at the French Northern Rail-
way station in Paris. With a strong
detonation a short circuit within the
transformer set the infiammahle ma
terial in the transformer box on fire,
and only the presence of mind of the
engineer on duty, who immediately
turned OFF the current, averted serious
disaster He then put out the burning
embers, and at the point where the
short circuit had occurred he found
the carbonized remains of a mouse.
The cause or the short circuit was OBJ
vlous. The mouse, while in contact
with a piece of metal, had gnawed OF
the Insulation ON one of the high-ten-
sion wires, and when the animals
tooth touched the wire it got the full
benefit Of a 5,O00-volt current.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
WHAT TURNER THINKS.

Spokane. February 1s.--The following
expression by senator-eiect Turner
was given to the press today:
II aEn decidedly IN favor Of an amend
ment u The constitution Of the Unihed
States providing for direct election OF
senators by the people. think 1t would
result generally In the election OF better
nan to tiBA., body; men who would more
nearly reflect the views Of the people
than are obtained by the present sys-
TEN. Moreover. II would remove from
the halls Of our state legislatures one
OF the great obstructions to needed leg
tslEuOn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
THE BODY FOUND.
George Beckman Receivers the Remains
OF Henry Palmquist.

At s o'clock yesterday morning Geo.
Becllman discovered the remains OF
Henry Palmquist, the fisherman who
was drowned Monday night, ON the
beach about 100 rods this side OF the
Tongue Point buoy depot.
At the coroner's inquest, held yester-
day, after examination of the remains
DR.. j. A. Fulton testified that there
were bruises on the head Of the de
ceased. over the eyes and ON the left
tomple. He gave 1t as his opinion
that the bruises were inflicted before
deaeh, and that none of them would
have caused DEATH. but that death prob
ably was caused by drowning
Carl Nienderf, another witness, iden-
titled the body as that of Palmquist
and stated that he had known the de
ceased for more than a year; that he
was forty-siX years old, and, to the best
OF his knowledge. was unmarried. He
said that he saw him at O'Clock Mon
day afternoon at the Eagle cannery.
and that the deceased was then in a
perfectly sober condition. Witness
stated that at about 5;45 p. m. on Mon
day he went with the deceased in his
boat, both intending TO so home, on
the other side of Tongue Point, both
being perfectly sober. Palmqutst steered
the boat. and witness was forward look
ing after the sail. II was blowing hard,
and witness said that Palmquist told
him to keep a sharp lookout for The
net racks, and let him know In time
so as to take down sail. Il was for
ward when the sail was lowered, and
Immediately afterwards a squall struck
US. He was hauling in the sheet, but
the sail jibed. and l heard him halle
twice for help. Before could get the
boom In and get to him 1t was too late
did not see him again. Afterwards
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-02-17
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD DINNER.

rhera are essentials for a good din
ncr that money cannot buy. Food hu-
NOR furnishes, good will beauties ana
good feeling gladdens more effectiually
than flowers. handsome china or expen-
slve silver. The finest of viands pail
when the dinner is out of sorts with
the world. and the simplest fare be-
comes a feast when content waits on
apne,ite A lonely meal is a dyspepsia
breeder A meal eaten when anger
stirs the heart is but the ante room
to apoplexy. and all the costly plenish-
ments OF the millionaire's table will not
save him anguish OF body II ne ueiieS
the laws of nature.