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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21
A FIEND C0yFESSES.
Sam Palatka Admits He Caused
the Cahaba Bridge Disaster.
A BRAKEMAN FATALLY WOUNDED.
A Mississippi Negro Lynched-A Negro
Killed by F0otpads-An Earthquake
ut Red Bud, lll.--A Ferry
Boat Sinks,

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. l9.-Sam Palatka
cross-eyed, a fend in expression, re-
voting in countenance, has confessed
to having perpertratcd the great Caha-
ba bridge disaster which occurred
three weeks ago in Alabama. Stolidly,
and with immovablo lines of criminal
harshness on his face, he admits that
single-handed he sent IS persons to u
horrible death and wounded and
MANNED score more. There was no
romantic reason back of the work OF
this courageous coward, man who
dared discovery which in Alabama
meant certain death, to drive n train to
destruction in order to obtain few
dollars. Palatka was arrested in Eat.
onton, Putnam county, in middle
Georgia. He spoke Of the fearful
wreck with no sign of emotion. IL
did it," said Palatka. " wanted
money. It's nobody's business what |
wanted it for. did it. ! found 1t
very easy say this for the benefit
of those who want to wreck trains. 1t
Is Just as easy to wreck a passenger
train as it is TO wreck freight train
There's no money in freight. ] did
not get anything out Of the wreck |
moved a rail, put 1t across the track,
and the whole business seemed to fall.
There were plenty of dead folks with
money-one man had S5OO-but before
| could get at it the live ones got up
and then the crowds came. | skipped
out then"
A BRAKEMAN FATALLY WOUNDED.
GRAFTON, W. Va, Jan. l9.-Frank
Cornwall, aged IS, son of the superin-
tendcnt of public schools Of Taylor
county, shot Tom Ilazlipp, a Baltimore
& Ohio brakeman, about midnight
Young Cornwall found lIazlipp beat
ing another railroader. Interfering,
the boy was knocked down, when,
drawing revolver he fired two shots,
innicting fatal wounds. Cornwall was
arrested.
MISSISSIPPI NEGRO LYNcIiED.
COLUMBUS, Miss, Jan. 19.--0ne day
last week, Peter Henderson, colored,
porter on Pullman car, assaulted
Flagman Griffin with an Ice pick.
After striking him several times, the
negro jumped from the, train and was
not heard from till his body was found
from the bridge. Griffin,
though severely hurt, has recovered.
A NEGRO KILLED by FOOTBALLS.
SOUTH McALEsTER, |. T., Jan. TO-
Sunday Tom Lewis, colored, was found
dead near Anderson with a bullet In his
brain. He had evidently been waylaid
and shot. At night Cash Ellis and Bill
Colbert, both colored, were arrested
and lodged in Jail, charged with the
murder
AN EARTHQUAKE IN ILLINOIS.
RED BUD, ILL.,, Jan. ia very dis
tinct earthquake shock was felt here
at 1923 yesterday evening. 1t was
preceded by roar like thunder and
seemed to come from the east, gradu-
ally dying out to the westward.
A FERRY BOAT SINKS.
LONDON, JAM, ia ferry boat laden
with workmen sank while crossing the
Usk at Newport yesterday and seven out
Of Is persons on board were drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

WASHINGTON, Jan. l9.-Friends Of
Congressman Harmer, Of Philadelphia,
said last night that he is one Of the
certainties Of the Mckinley cabinet.
This information, which is presented
as coming direct from member Of the
family Of Congressman Harmer, Is to
the effect that Mr.. Harmer has received
and has accepted tender Of the posi-
ton Of secretary Of the navy and that
he will occupy that Office during the
Mckinley administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21
WILL BE BIGAMISTS.
Hundreds Of Oklahoma Divorce DEGREES to

Hundreds Of Oklahoma Divorce DEGREES to
BE Cancelled for Non-Payment Of Costs.
GUTHRIE, Ok, Jan. l9.-Hundreds OF
eastern people who secured Oklahoma
divorces slipped out Of the territory
without paying the costs. A section
Of Oklahoma law little known provides
that no divorce granted in the terri
tory shall be valid unless the costs are
all paid. Hundreds Of such DEGREES on
the court records will soon be can
celed. A majority Of the parties have
since been married, and the cancella-
ton will leave them guilty Of bigamy
and liable to criminal prosecution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21
A FlEND'S WORK.


HUTCHINSON, Kan, Jan. l9.-Last
night while Mary Wire, young lady,
was sitting alone in the house Of Mrs.
Newberry, she heard a knock at the
door, and when she opened it amasked
man seized her by the throat and
threatened to kill her II she made a
noise. He then placed gag in her
mouth and bound her hands with Q
towel. The young lady made
desperate fight but the man
surely would have accomplished the
design Of his assault had he mot been
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

WARBESsBuBG, Mo-, Jan. 19.-Mrs
Lewis Hayes and baby were badly
burned at their home in this city. Mrs.
Hayes clothes caught fire from a cook
Ing stove. She rushed from her home
TO the nearest neighbor, but left her
baby, and when 1t was rescued 1t was
also badly burned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21
GRESHAM INITIATED 1T.



ence Dates Back to 1898.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The p, esident
yesterday furnished the senate with
the correspondence between our gov
eminent and Great Britain, resulting
in the general arbitration treaty now
awaiting the approval Of the senate.
All of this correspondence has been
previously published in the newspapers.
Some of the facts that appear in the
correspondence that was submitted are
that the late Secretary Gresham, in the
spring of 1895, initiated the correspond.
ence with Great Britain, looking to a
general arbitration treaty, but for
some reason its consideration was
dropped for time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21
= sloat Fa,.ett for the Cabinet,

New YORK, Jan. 19.-The Press says:
J. Sloat Fassett, in all probability, will
be recommended by the republican
state organization as New Yorks repre-
sentative in the cabinet. This has
been decided practically by leaders
who recently have been in conferences
with Thomas c. Platt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

LONDON, Jan. l9.-The Pail Mall
Gazette, in a long leading article,
warns the Roman Catholic church in
Canada that unless it abandons its ar
rogant assumptions of governmental
powers and clerical interference in pol
tiles 1t will endanger its existence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

r.lgnteneu away by'a womdn who was
passing the house. As the man left he
jerked the gag from her mouth and
struck her blow on the forehead
which rendered her unconscious for
over two hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

II Is said that France is meditating
the negotiation Of treaty Of arbitra-
ton with the United States similar to
the Auqlo-American.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-21

A serious fire at the Newcastle tin
mills, Newcastle, Pa, the largest in
the world, caused loss Of $4,000 and
will throw 500 men ont Of employment
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
THE MINERS
INVESTIGATION
Leading Mine Operator Declares the
Workmen Overpaid.
WITNESSES IN WORDY WARFARE /
President Dearmitt, Of the New York and
Cleveland Gas Company Has Tits
with Operator schluerderberg
and Labor Leader Warner.

Plttsburg. April Yesterdays ses-
sion of the legislative committee ap-
pointed to investigate the condition OF
the miners in this district was deyoted
to hearing the operators. w. p. Dear
nit, president Of the New York and
Cleveland Gas company, said the
miners were getting 54 cents per ton
and were paid for all coal mined. As
regards wages the miner, he said, was
getting more than his share. As an
illustration, the company, on a 81, 600 900
investment had a profit Of less than 1
per cent last year
Mr.. Dearmitt created a sensation by
asking that the officials of the United
Mine Workers, whom he charged with
being largely responsible for the con-
dition of the miners. be investigated.
G. w. Schluerderberg, general man
ager and a stockholder in the f. L.
Robbins Coal company, was called. Mr..
Schluerderberg was a member of the
subcommittee which worked among
the operators in the Pan Handle dis
trict regarding uniformity, and during
the course of his testimony he stated
that If Mr.. Dearmitt branded as a lie
the report of the committee he, as a
iii~iAAhNA "a lAAell NDAlllllllAttg BAduQeu
Dearmitt as a liar.
Mr.. Dearmitt said: Il merely state
that the report of the committee,
which claimed that 30 per cent of the
operators of the district were in favor
of uniformity in 1895, reported an in
fernal lie."
THE gentleman don't know what
he's talking about" replied Schluer-
derberg, "forhe was not over the ground
himself I don't have to lie, and you
utter lie yourself when you say it"
The two men approached each other
in a threatening maner and the great
est excitement reigned for a time. Just
before the close of the meeting Mr.
Dearmitt in hot words assailed VIII
lam Warner secretary OF the United
MinewOrkers, winding up in a most
dramatic manner with the statement
that this man does not contribute to
the state either by capital or sinew.
but makes his living by sucking the
very blood out of the lives of miners"
Secretary Warner was about to re-
ply to this statement when Chairman
saylor declared the meeting adjourned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
FIRST BLOOD FOR PA1LL1Es.
Won the Opening Came oftbe Nau1onai
League Championship Series.


League Championship Series.
Boston April 20.-The clubs Of the
National Baseball league will all play
on Thursday, weather permitting, but
there was only one game yesterday
that between Philadelphia and Boston,
the visitors winning by one run About
14,500 people crowded into the cramped
grounds, several hundred not being
able to obtain seats All the Boston
players were given a hearty reception,
the greatest ovation being accorded
Bobby Lowe. Captain Duffy was
presented with O gold watch and chain
by the players and friends when he
went to bat, and Billy Nash, formerly
captain of the home team, was given
a huge basket of beautiful flowers.
The first half Of the game was bat
tie between Orth and Nichols The
former was practically invincible until
the last inning, when the local players
fell on him and almost tied the score,
Nichols was hit safely in the fifth
when the Quakers were able to score
twice, and again in the ninth, when
they really won the game. Both
pitchers were we'll supported generally.
Score tW inningsl
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
ROBBED AND BEATEN.
An Old Mans Unpleasant Experience witt
Three Women.


An old man named William NJ Davis
yesterday went into house on West Lloyd
street, and got into the company Of Mrs
Annie Rice, Mrs. Sinkawicz and Mrs
Adamawicz, Polish women. He gave one Of
the women ten cents to purchase can of
beer Another Of the women became coquett-
ish and rifed his pockets of twenty cents
all the money he had left At about the
same time a man who purported to be the
husband of one of the women appeared and
demanded an explanation Of Davis presence.
The latter evidently failed to comply with
the demand, for he was set upon by the
crowd and severely beaten. At the same
time he was robbed of his silver watch
He received an ugly cut on the head from a
blow administered with broom stick. Last
night Davis appeared before Justice Lawlor
and charged Mrs. Rice as being one of the
assailants She was committed to the lookup
on charge of assault and battery and lar
ceny and is still there pending other arrests.
This morning Constable Matt. Giblon
searched the house of Mrs. Snkawicz and
found Davis watch secreted between bed
mattresses.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

Royal, infant son of Rev W. H. Zweizig,
of Gilberton, died last evening from pneu-
monia, aged year and 10 days. Funeral
will take place on Thursday. e2nd inst, at 2
p. M. Intement in Odd Fellows cemetery,
Shenandoah.
Mrs. Mary A. Wilkinson died this morning,
at 1870 o'clock, at the home Of her SON. L..
J. Wilkinson, on North Main street, from
pneumonia The deceased was 81 years of
age and was lady held in high esteem
She was born in England and came to this
country n years ago. Her husband, Will
lam T. Wilkinson died at Mahanoy City
nineteen years ago. There are but two sur
viving children, l.. ]. Wilkinson, the North
Main street dry goods merchant, and DR..
Alfred d. Wilkinson, who is assistant chief
in one of the pension departments at Wash
ington, d. G. Announcement Of the funeral
arrangements will be made tomorrow.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
Judge Lectured the ConstabIes.

Lancaster Pa, April 20.-At the
opening of the April term of quarter
sessions court yesterday Judge Bru-
baker created no little CONSERVATION,
especially among the city constables.
Term after term they report to court
that there are no violations of the
liquor laws in their respective districts,
and did so as usual yesterday. The
Judge gave them a severe lecture, stat
ing that he had private information of
speakeasies and bogus clubs, and com
cluded by giving them until Saturday
to discover these places and report
them, and in default threatened to
have the constables themselves indict-
ed He spoke to the country consta-
bles In a similar way,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
ItalIan Invnders Mnssncred.

Paris, April 2O.-The Temps publish
es story saying that an Italian expe-
dition under Major Bottego has been
annihilated in southern Abyssinia. The
Ethiopian general commanding at Baro
requested Major Bottego to halt until
the expedition was authorized by the
Negus to proceed. The Italians there
upon fred on and killed the messen-
gers bearing the flag of truce. In the
fight between the Abyssinians and
Italians which followed only two of
the latter succeeded ln escaping.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
WINDOW SHADES
A BURST OF BARGAIN SUNLIGHT.

On the grand highway that
leads to good fortune; every
purchase made of us is a step
ping stone nearer the goal.
Every transaction is bargain,
therefore money saving in
vestment Hence for bargains
now in Window Shades, we
have the style, quality and as
sortment, and at prices that
will astonish you. All shades
mounted on best spring rollers
from Ioc up to 9oc., compris-
ing shades with and without
fringe, 1aces and lace inserting,
high grade and low prices.
This is what we strive to give
you this is what we do give.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
A Contractor,s confession

Trenton, April 20.-The special com
mission to investigate into the conduct
of the affairs Of Mercer county by the
board of chosen freeholders held a
short session yesterday. Contractor
William Morgan, who built the bridge
over Peddle lake, at Hightstown, which
cost the county double the contract
price, was the principal witness. By
his testimony 1t was shown that he
put in three bids for the contract, one
In his own name and two In the names
of other contractors. It also developed
that ordinary broken stone had been
put in the abutments instead Of dress
ed rockfaced stone, as called for by the
contract.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
The The BEEHIVE
% South Main Street.
Near Post Office.
Minor Court Notes.

In the matter Of Henry Blew, deceased,
court granted a rule on Catharine Blew. ad-
ministratrix, to show cause why the order of
sale of the said real estate should not be re.
voked. Returnable May the 9th, 1897, 10 a.
m. Order of sale to be stayed in the mean
time.
An order for the sale of the old German
Catholic church, at Pottsville, was granted
The bond of w. L. Kissinger, as treasurer
Of Minersyille was approved. The court
added that this order in no way affects the
regularity or validity of the disputed organi-
zation of the Town Council of that place.
Court refused to quash the Indictment
against }. Irwin Steele, charged with libel.
Ihe defendant is proprietor Of the Ashland
Telegram.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
AN INVESTIGATION oRpEREp.
To Determine Whethera Pennsylvania
Legislator Tried Extortion.

Legislator TRIED Extortion.
Harrisburg, April 20.-1n the senate
last evening Congressman Galusha A.
Grow, by resolution, was invited to adj
dress the chamber Mr. Grow made a
few remarks of a general nature, and
the business of the senate was then
taken up Lewis r. Derousse ex-
speaker Of the house of representatives
of New Jersey, was also the guest of
the senate. and he, too, made a brief
speech.
The senate passed over the governor s
veto, by q vote Of SO to 0. the resolu-
tion providing that the legislature at
tend in a body the dedication of the
Grant monument in New York Both
branches of the legislature passed this
resolution, but the house afterwards
asked the governor to withhold his
signature from the resolution. Upon
this ground the governor stated that
he vetoed the resolution
In the house the senate resolution
calling for an inquiry into the charges
that an attempt was made to extort
$4,000 from an insurance company to
defeat the McQuown bill prohibiting
the insuring of children under 16 years,
on motion of Bliss of Delaware, was
concurred in.
Mr. Bliss, of Delaware moved to
amend the resolution to provide that
the investigation be conducted exclu-
sively by a committee Of senators. The
motion failed. Mr. Bliss then moved
that the resolution be amended to pro-
vide that the committee be composed
of five senators and three representa-
tives, instead of three senators and
five representatives. The amendment
was voted down by SO to Sc.
The EllIin bill taxing direct inherit
ances over $4,000 passed finally on a
special order by a vote of 104 to AZ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

Fashions creations in ladies' shirt waists
has reached point where it would seem that
nothing more attractive and beautiful could
be produced. Yet we are adding new lots in
new designs, colorings and fabrics continu-
ally. Fancy lawns and percales. The newest
patterns, detachable collars new style
sleeves. Fancy Foulard silk waists. Remem-
Der, skirt or two and few shirt waists and
you have an entire new wardrobe at very
limited cost
4-l5-tt r. f. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
Vestry Election.

The annual election of the yestry of the
All saints church for the ensuing year was
held last evening and resulted as follows
charles Haskins, senior warden; Joseph
links Junior warden. The other ten vestry
men are Messrs. Richard Horrell, Dr. c. NJ.
BoIdner William A. and Frederick Davis,
Ihlllp Holman, Albert Broome, w. j. Jacobs,
william Smith, Thomas Timmins and John
Guldln The organization will be held the
first Wednesday in May.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

AT the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Neiswenter, on North Main street. farewell
party was rendered Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Brecker, who will shortly remove to Ashland
The gathering was a very large one and the
evening was greatly enjoyed. At 1870 D. m.
the guests repaired to the dining room where
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs Breckei
were presented with handsome rocker as a
token Of remembrance by those present, Rev,
John Gruhler making the presentation
speech. Those in attendance were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gruhler, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Gruhler, Mr.. and Mrs Fred Carl
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carl, Mr.. and Mrs j.
Ladwig, Mr.. and Mrs Hess, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Hildenbmndt, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. William Neiswenter Mr.. and Mrs.
Price, Mrs. George Katz, Mrs. II Newman.
Mrs Louis Katz, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Eisen-
hover, Mrs. T. Harrington, Mrs. Warwick
Mrs John Schwindt, Mrs. Schwindt, Mrs. i.
Strutienberger, Mrs. Passer, Mrs. Derr. Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Rowe Mrs Link, Mrs. Con-
way Mrs, Ferguson, Mrs Schrutz, Mrs.
haIsley Mrs Hildenbrand, Mrs. Weidman
Mrs Dornbach, Mrs. J. Bartsch, Mrs. L..
Hatner, Mrs. Sheeler Mrs H. Hoehler Mrs
T. Hoehler, Misses Fannie aud Mary GrubIer
Anna and Mary Kimmel, Mary A. Rassier
Sophia StaniIenberger Ida Dornbach Hannah
Brecker Edna Weidman, Gertrude Neis.
wenter and Clara Harsey.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

Breen's iuato Cafe Free Lunch.
Oyster soup tonight
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Meals at all hours.
Free continuous phonograpn entertainment.
All the latest songs and band marches.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

The case of William P, Williams against b
G, Hess viii be arbitTated at the Office of NJ
NJ Burke, Esq, on April 3Oth, at 2 p M
The case arises out Of a contract for the com.
pletion of bath room and plumbing Of de.
fendants Jardin street properties. The plain
tifI claims the amount Of $3.50, which he says
was the contract price The defendant denies
that there was any fixed price, OF that the
contract has been completed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
RenIgerator Rohhed.

Robbers last night broke into the Rettig
beer refrigerator near the Pennsylvania
depot by breaking the lock Oh the door. and
secured eight kegs Of beer. The agent. VIM.
Chimelewski, has suspicion on several
characters residing in that vicinity. This
is the third time the refrigerator has been
robbed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

A meeting Of the General Relief Committee
will be held in the Council chamber ON Tues
day evening", goth inst, at 1880 o'clock. sbarp
as business Of great Importance is to be trans
acted it is hoped all members of the general
and subcommittee will be in attendance
JOHN L. HAssLER, Chairman.
Il. J. BROUGHALI,. Secretary
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
Turkey Run ResIdent Dead.

MIS- Michael Birmingham, a well known
resident Of Turkey Run, died on Sunday.
deceased was very popular and her death is
mourned by a large circle of friends. The
funeral viii take place ON Thursday. She
was 90 years Of age and leaves a husband
and six children.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
Elite Masquerade.

The Elite club promise all who attend
their masquerade ball at Robbins opera house
next Monday night a gala time. The num-
Der of tickets already sold is large, which
predicts good attendance, A waltzing
contest for a lady's gold watch will be one of
the features Of the evening.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
What Does This Mean ?

fToW oenator COyIe's American.
Major Finney aspires to the position Of
Naval Officer Of the Port of Philadelphis.
and he is making gallant showing for the
honor. There may be as good men as John
r. Flnney aud as good Republicans, but there
are none better
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

DIR. D. J. Langton left town by IN early
P, & r. train this morning for New York
city, and this afternoon sailed from that
place for Savannah, Georgia The doctor
makes the trip with the hope that the ocean
voyage will be beneficial to his health and
expects to return here in about ten days
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20

Mrs, John Simmons, of Yatesville, who
went under operation at the University Of
Pennsylvania last Friday, is reported as
rapidly improving and her complete recovery
is now looked for.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
Argument To-morrow.

The injunction suit of NJ. C. Watson
against the Columbia Brewing Company,
which has been hanging fire for about two
years, viii be argued tomorrow at Pottsyille
before Judge Albright Of Allentown
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-20
New Delivery Wagon.

new delivery wagon, No. 2, has been put
on the road by the Shenandoah Steam
Laundry 1t made its first Appearance this
morning and bears the advertisement Of the
firm in bright and attractive colors. 1t will
be used for special delivery purposes.