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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
TROUBLESOME UTES.
The Indians Are Threatening to
Pillage and Murder.
GOV. ADAMS TALKS WITH Gen. OTIS.
4 Dispatch Received That the Utes Lett 10
Utah Are Rushing Eastward 10 Aid
Their Brethren--Tr0uble
May Soon Fad.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Col, Oct 30-A
courier has just arrived here, bringing
message from Game Warden Wilcox
to Sheriff Nieman for help. The In
dians have burned Thompson's ranch,
near Cross mountain, and have killed
one Gable, a messenger sent out by
Wilcox. The latter tried to arrest the
Indians for violating the game law.
They resisted and began to fight.
Five Indians were killed and
Sub.Chief Star mortally wounded.
The Indians had stacks OF green
deer hides in their possession and were
Strengthening on all sides The fight
occurred 90 miles west Of Steamboat
SPRINGS, In Routt county. One hun.
dred determined men are now on their
way to the aid Of the sheriff. Settlers
are gathering on Vaughn's ranch and
al Law, Col. The Indians are threat
ening TO pillage and murder. Squaws
have been sent back to the reservation
and achievements are coming.
GOV. ADAMS TALKS WITH GEN. OTIS.
Denver, Col, Oct 3O.--The game
wardcn's office yesterday received the
following dispatch. dated October IS,
from Game Warden Little, at Meeker:
"lndians reported gathering in large
numbers ON the Colorado side of the
Blue mountains. Settlers greatly
alarmed. Affairs look very threaten
ing Immediately upon the receipt
OF the dispatch, Gov. Adams called
upon Gen. Otis and held consul
tation on what to do in the emer-
gency. From the tenor Of the dis
patch 1t appears that the Utes left
In Utah are rushing eastward TO the
assistance Of their brethren. At first
the accounts received from the Ute
outbreak were confusing and tended
to show that the wardens were fired
upon by the Indians. Later develop.
ments, however, 60 to show that the
game wardens were the aggressorA
Brig. Gen. Otis received from the
commanding officer at Fort Du-
chesne the following report from
Capt Wright, who Is in charge Of
the cavalry sent in pursuit Of the
Indians. dated Jansen, Utah, October
rs. Frank Pariel, Uintah Indian,
states that Ave Indians we're In party
attacked by Is game wardcns near
Bear river four days ago. Two bucks
were killed; two squaws wounded.
Wardens caught one Indian little
distance from camp and told him they
were going to kill him. Indians did
not understand English. Wardens at
tackled them Ia camp. Think one war
den killed. The commanding officer
at Fort Duchesne further reports that
there Is no excitement on the reserva'
ton. Gen. Otis says the trouble In
Routt county will soon end, as the
troops will escort the Indians back ia
their reservation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
BENEFlEL IN TROUBLE.
Of the Kansas Legislature Ar
rested for Alleged Violation Of Quarantine

Ex-Member Of the Kansas Legislature Ar
rsstsd for Alleged Violation Of Quarantine
Law.
C0FFEyvILLE, Kan, Oct S0.--The
state line stock sanitary board has
taken up % head Of cattle belonging
se Sro M Rsn essr s Of oG apsysns wh Ss
contrary to law. They have been
taken out Of his possession and placed
in an enclosure in charge Of a man
hired by the board, and the expenses
will be taxed up against the owner, In
addition Mr.. Benefel will probably be
prosecuted. Mr., Beneflel was men,
Der Of the legislature Of 1898 and 1906,
and on both occasions was member
OF the live stock committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
OUT FOR LYNCHING,
Deception Saves the Murderer OF
Sheriff Lard from Death.
ROBBED IN SIGHT OF HIS HONE.
HIghwaymen Mortally Wound Farmer-A
Buffalo Elevator burned urder ON
. House R0of-Fatal Train
Collision In Montana.

MANHATTAN, Kan, Oct 2S.-One
hundred masked and armed men as
sembled in the outskirts Of this city at
one o'clock yesterday morning for the
purpose Of lynching Ike Warren, muir
derer Of Sheriff Lard. They did not
proceed, because they were informed
by q messenger that the jail was
guarded by two companies Of soldiers.
The mob expected achievements Of
200 men, and intended to proceed with
the lynching, but on account Of the
heavy rain their men failed TO arrive
and they quietly departed. They had
been the victims Of q clever ruse BY
the officers, as no troops were ct the
Jail and only three men we're on watch.
The soldiers were camped near town
on their way to Fort Riley from the
Leavenworth reunion.
ROBBED IN SIGHT OF HIS HOME.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Oct. rs. Henry Gal.
loway, farmer living near Clifton,
nine miles south Of this city, was held
up within sight Of his home by two
white men Tuesday night, robbed OF
his valuables and deliberately shot
with a shotgun. He had been to
Springfield, sold load Of corn, started
with his team for home and was halt
ed within 100 yards Of his home by the
two masked men, who demanded his
money. Because he was not quick
they emptied the contents Of o shot
gun into his chest. The shot aroused
the neighborhood, and a posse soon
organized and went hunting the woods
for the murderers Galloway is prob
ably mortally wounded.
AN ELEVATOR BURNED.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct, ss.-The Tur.
gis elevator, owned by the Buffalo Ele.
waiting company, was totally destroyed
by fire yesterday afternoon. There
were In the elevator at the time OF the
FIRE 10000 bushels Of wheat 10000
bushels Of corn and 100000 bushels Of
pats. The grain was valued at $780,
700 and insured for $4,000. The loss
on the building and machinery is $780,
900; insurance, $4,000.
MURDER ON A HOUSE ROOF.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. IS. Ferdinand
Beard and Tom Needy quarreled while
repairing the roof Of house here yes
tarday afternoon. and Naadv struck
Beard on the head with Ratchet,
iracturing his skull. Beard died few
hours later. Needy was arrested and
claims self-defense.
FATAL TRAIN COLLISION IN MONTANA.
GLASGOW, Mont, Oct. 2S-Two Great
Northern freight trains came into col
lision near here yesterday with fatal
results. The engineer and fireman
were killed and three other men were
badly injured. Twenty cars were con.
sumed by fire which followed the
wreck.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

Topeka, Kan, is the home of the only
colored female lawyer on earth. Her
name is Edna Lytle, daughter Of ]. R.
Lytle, colored barber. Miss Lyle
graduated recently from the law depart
ment Of the colored university at Nash
vile, Tenn. She is preparing for a lee
ture tour Of six months. She hopes to
make enough money lecturing to fit up
a law office with library. Next year
she expects to enter the practice of law
in Topeka,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
one curious result of the bicycle tax

one curious result of the bicycle tax
imposed by a Chicago ordinance Is q
sort Of retaliation on the part Of towns
and villages in the neighborhood, i'm
posing tax upon all bicycle riders on
the roads within their limits. The effect
of the Chicago ordinance was to compel
persons from out Of the city wishing
to ride to Chicago and through its
streets to pay the tax, purchasing a
tag, which alone would make them
free from the danger ofarrest TWAS
rot unnatural that some of the village
boards turned about and adopted meas
ures for collecting revenue from the
city cyclists who use their roads. In
the meantime the Chicago ordinanceis
not enforced, pending final decision BY
The courts as to its validity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
SUIT AGAINST CORPORATIONS.

Missouri Dellnquents Reported to Prose-
cutting Attorneys by the Secretary Of
State.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct, 2S.--Secre-
tary of State Lesueur has certified to
the prosecuting attorneys Of the state
the names Of business corporations
that have failed to comply with the
laws requiring an annual report and
antitrust affidavit. 1t now becomes
the duty of these officers to
prosecute the defaulting com.
panies, the penalty being heavy
fines and revocation Of charters
Out Of nearly 1000 corporations sub
ject to the laws, only s44 are delin-
quent, and Of these, AL are in st.
Louis, s0l in Kansas City, 40 in Buch.
anan county, 90 in Jasper county and
Is in Greene county. The other de.
linquents are scattered over about 90
counties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
BORDER TOWNS WARMED.

A Deputy Marshal Declares That Territory
Despcradoes Are Planning Raids.
JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, Oct. IS. State
Senator James E. HAZEL, Of California,
has sent q letter to Gov. Stephens say.
Ing that he had received from Heck
Thomas, United States deputy mar
shall Of Oklahoma, q letter with the
following warning:
fyou have any friends in the banking BUST
ness along the borders OF Arkansas. Missouri
and the Indian territory you can tell them say
to look out Dynamite Dicks" gang and the
Jennings gang, the bank and train robbers, are
out on o raid and they are going to have money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

A Kentucky exchange draws the line
on snakes below the regulation length
by saying; Each succeeding black
snake that turns up its toes through
mans relentless warfare continues to
increase in size. Hereafter until fu.
ture notice, no serpent under 'steen
feet in length will be considered in good
standing. or be entitled to have itsmem'
DRY embalmed in history via our obitu'
AIRY columns"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

A woman recently returned from the
Klondike says she received 80 offers Of
marriage before she was 50 miles up the
Yukon. But she waited until she
reached the mines and married a man
who was panning out S5o.OOo month.
Declining score Of proposals a day
in Alaska must be almos, as trying as
the mosquitoes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

The little cemetery at North Elba,
N. Y, where John Brown is buried, Is
now the property Of the state and in
the care of state custodian. Brown Sc
lected the site Of his grave at the foot
Of an immense glacial bowlder which
now forms his tombstone. Near by is
the tombstone OF his grandfather, an
other John Brown, which was brought
from Connecticut many years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

New YORK, Oct. 29.-Fritz Meyer,
who killed Policeman Smith in the
Roman Catholic Church of the Re-
deemer, was yesterday indicted for
murder in the first degree. On the
way to the criminal court building
q crowd Of 1000 men followed the
squad of police having him in charge.
Shouts Of Lynch hiin!" were raised,
and but for the precautions taken it is
probable that Meyer would have been
mobbed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
a, . Evangelist" In Disgrace.

MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. 2s,--W II. Long,
vino calls himself an evangelist, for
merly with Sam Small was arrested
and jailed here, charged with obtain
ing board under false pretenses. He
was unable to give q s25 bond. He
was advertised to hold a religious re-
vival in the opera house here in a few
dnvs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

CHICAGO, Oct ss.-According to Mrs.
Louise Humpel, her husbands dead
body, which was among FIVE corpses
stolen from the county morgue at Dun
ming few nights ago, was taken to
conceal crime. She declares It to be
her belief that he died the same way
rs other unfortunates in the county
insane asylum, where 1t is charged
they have been mauled TO death by st.
PENDANTS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
wal,a ronaku viii Die November g.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 30.-Walla
Tonaka, or William Going, as he is
called in English. the full-blooded
Choctaw Indian who played ball with
Others Of his tribe at Paramount park
August IA, will be shot in Eagle county,
|. T., November s. The supreme Choc-
taw council has affirmed the sentence
Of the lower court, which said that
Walla Tonaka was guilty of murder
in the first degree. The case Of Walla
Tonaka has created interest and com
ment all over the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

Recently small boy ate buttercups
and as result died. Since then there
has been published list Of poisonous
wild flowers, popularity considered
harmless, but certain to be fatal If eat
en- by careless person or ignorant
child. These flowers are buttercups,
celandine. wood anemone, daffodils,
narcissus, lily, snowdrop, jonquil. wild
hyacinth, monks hood, foxglove, night
shade, briony. mezerone, and henbane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

1t does not necessarily lake god Il
arouse people to energetic activity Il
q new country. The peore who naG'
up the first rush 10 fae az ahamn corn
try only a short time age gathered lie
one day 1000 bushels OF NUNS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

A Smith college girl who was awak'
ened by the cry of "fre!" eoolly donned
her clothes and after mature reflection
took a list of books from her writing
desk and left the house. II am so
glad saved it." she explained to a
synpathizing friend, "for II l had lost
II could not tell what books read
asst year."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

The first regular train service in Eng
land commenced on the Liverpool q
Manchester railway on Friday, Sep
TENDER II. 1890. two days after tht
opening Of the line. Il was tot on !
very ambitious scale; three trains eacl
way on week days and two un Suada,
were deemed quite sufficient
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

A physician of note declares that talk
ing is conducive to longevity. and shows
that the arguments Of lawyers and the
speeches Of politicians enable them to
live without taking the exercise re-
quired by other people. He advocates
talking. shouting. crying and swearing.
II need he.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

In South Vernon. VI. monument is
to be at once put in place marking the
spot where the three states Of Massa-
chusetts. Vermont and New Hampshire
join. The monument is block OF Wind
sor green granite. ten feet six inches
long. two feet square, and will stand
six feet above the ground. g.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
A SEALING AGREEMENT.

Ccjut,pn ofa Very vex,n. Question Seems
how ~ Sight.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 29-In reliable
quarters it is said that the conference
between Russia, Japan and the United
States proceeding here, in refer
ence to sealing in the Behring sea and
the North Pacific, has advanced to an
important stage, and that PROPOSE.
ton has been reduced TO writing,
which, ii accepted, will bring about a
complete change in the sealing ques.
ton. The proposition is said TO be &C.
ceptable to the United States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
Earthquake In Missouri,


CARUrHERsvILLE, Mo-, Oct. co..
About three o'clock yesterday morning
distinct earthquake shock was felt.
it was very short and produced o roll
Jag sensation. Shortly afterward On.
pther shock was felt, but 1t was less
perceptible. No damage was done
MORGAN Carries of Honors.
JOPLIN, Mo-, Oct. oS.-City Marshal
Morgan won the gold medal and live
bird championship Of southwest Mis-
souri, and southwest Kansas by some
remarkably good shooting at the Mis-
souri-Kansas amateur tournament here
yesterday, killing l45 straight birds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

WASHINGTON, Oct est is an.
nounced that President Mckinley will
appoint ]. II. Burford to be chief
justice Of Oklahoma, but the announce.
ment will be delayed until the presi-
dent returns from Ohio.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
gankers Discuss business.

CLINTON, Mo-, Oct. s9.-Group nine,
of the Missouri Bankers association
met here yesterday. President Calfee,
of Windsor, read paper against postal
savings banks. G. B. Harrison, of
Glasgow, advocated shipment Of cur
rency, by registered mail, insured, in
stead OF by express.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

WICHITA, Kan, Oct sS.-A duel be-
tween cowboys took place seven miles
northeast Of Curtis, Ok, in which A.
J. Chapman and Vernon Wilkinson,
cattlemen, were participants Wilkin.
son was killed and Chapman wounded.
They quarreled over a pasture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

Who would have supposed that the
feminine hats Of this country cost ST.
100000 day, in addition TO the mil.
liners bill? The, editor Of Garden and
Fores, says the destruction of birdi
Tor their plumage causes that immense
.uss 10 the agricultural interests Of
The United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
A Colorado blizzard Victim.

ELBERT, Col, Oct. 20.-Word has
reached here Of the death by freezing
during the recent blizzard Of Mrs
Laura Hunter, ten miles east Of here.
She had left her home to visit neigh
Dor half a mile distant and lost her
way, Her body was found only 800
Yards from home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct 29.-Ex-Gov. l..
U. Humphrey is dark horse candi.
date for United States marshal Hum
phrey has been in Topeka for the past
three days, comforting with some OF
his old political friends about the ap-
pointment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

MEXICO, NO., Oct est transpires
that W. L. Martin, who was reported
murdered near Stoutsville, is still liv-
Ing. 1t Is alleged he is responsible for
the report Of his murder, doing 1t to
create sympathy for himself from his
wife, from whom he Is now separated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. Is Yesterday
Judge sanborn granted the motions Of
Gov. Hondley and Gen. Cowen for the
postponement Of the sale Of the Kan
sas branch Of the Union Pacific syy EN-
from November to December ID
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 20.-The an-
nual meeting Of the Kansas City, Pitts.
burg & Gulf railroad was held yester'
day in this city. The old board of d.
rectors was reelected. A, Z. Stilwell
was chosen president and E. L. Martin
vice president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Oct 20. w. L.
Trumbull, OF Topeka, Kan, was run
over and instantly killed last night by
the Chicago limited passenger train
No. 4, Of the Santa Fe. His neck am
lower jaw were broken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
youpr Girl Copfe,ses to Theft

LAWRENCE, Kan, Oct 2S.-Lizzie
Simons, aged IA years, was arrested
for stealing two watches from resi-.
dence. The girls parents are highly
respectable and in good circumstances.
She confessed the thefts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Oct IS jefferson
Talbot and D. II. Null, prominent
men Of Mercer. Mo, engaged in a duel
last night, and botn were found some
time after unconscious and beliey ed
to be dying Knives were used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Oct 90.-The
Springfield board OF health has decided
to quarantine all trains from Mem.
phis. This action was due TO the fact
that many refugees from the fever ter
ritory were coming here for security.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2S.-The following
appointments in the Indian school
service have been made. Miss Mary H,
Baird, Kansas, teacher at Cheyenne
River, $. D., 5000 per annum, Miss
Sarah Z. LOOMS, Missouri, teacher al
Shawnee, Ok, $780,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

WASHINGTON. Oct IS. The following
were aprointed' railway mail clerks
Yesterday; LLOYD NJ. Howe, Wood
River NIB; huge B. tridley, Mayday,
Kan: e. v-u \. Gwnn. Sitter, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
HARRISON AND HIS BRAVES.
Chicago'a Mayor and 500 Democrats Go ia
New York to Aid Tammany.

CHICAGO, Oct as.-Mayor Harrison,
accompanied by his cabinet and nearly
800 members of the Cook county dem.
ocracy, all wearing silk hats and
smiles Of various degrees Of breadth,
left here for a three days stamping
tour Of Greater New York. "Hurrah
for Tammany and to blazes with
George" was the sentiment Of the
leaders Of the delegation. Nearly
every prominent democratic politician
Of Chicago was In the party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

At Nashville, Tenn, on the eth
John R. Gentry beat Robert ]. in a
mile pacing race, winning two heats
in 2:O7IS and a:o5a.. The attempt to
drive the pair against the double team
record failed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04

WtyIVt 70 LtHNV H"f t"-O'V
HAVANA. Oct 20. Gen. Weyler will
:eave Havana to-day. He will be ac'
.ompanied only by his general staff
officers and aides-de-camp. There will
be no other passengers on the steamer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
Unique Way Of Getting Money.

MARoA, ILL.,, Oct. ss.-Rev. Walker
Gray, aged 10, son Of William Gray, Of
this place, has been arrested on the
eve of his marriage to Miss Lelah vii.
liams, an estimable young lady Of Ken.
needy, ILL.,, on the charge Of forging
post office money orders to get money
to pay his wedding expenses.