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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
For Killing Her Husband,

LAWRENCE, Kan, Nov. 9.--Mrs Anna
Beurman is on trial here for the muir
der OF her husband. On the evening
of December II, 1896, Mrs. Beurman
deliberately shot her husband, August
Beurman, at their home near Lake
view, four miles northwest OF this city.
Beurman was prominent farmer.
The coroner's jury exonerated the wife
on the ground Of insanity, but later
she was arrested on the charge Of muir
der. Officers say Mrs. Beurman loved
another man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
M'NALL SUSTAINED.
Harrison ClarksOn Loses In His Attempt to
Enjoin the State Insurance superlntend-

Harrison Clarkson Loses In His Attempt to
Enjoin the State Insurance Superintend-
ent
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov, 9.-District
Judge Hezen to-day refused Harrison
Clarkson's application for an injunc.
ton against Insurance Commissioner
McNall to restrain him from Interior
ing with his (Clarkson's) business, max
ing rate books covering Kansas for the
various fire insurance companies. The
Judge also refused the application to
legalize Clarksons business and held
that such business is in violation Of
the antitrust law. He declared that
McNall had right to exclude any
company entering the Clarkson com.
bine. Sixty.one companies were par.
ties to the suit, and by reason Of the
decision will be compelled to do bust
ness independently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

PARKERsBuRG, W. Va, Nov. S.-John
T. Morgan was convicted at Ripley,
Jackson county, OF the murder OF Mrs
Green, a widow, James Green, her son,
and Miss Matilda Post The principal
witness for the prosecution was Miss
Alice Post, whom Morgan failed to
kill. Morgans story, in which he
claimed self-defense. was lame, but he
maintained a remarkable stoical de-
meanor, even after the verdict had
been announced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Nov. Sd. W.
Orr, foreman Of a Maple Leaf switch
ing crew, was run over and instantly
killed by the cars near the crossing OF
Central avenue and Second street yes
terday morning. He wore long over
coat and the tail Of his coat was caught
by the wheels Of the car as he was
making the coupling and drew him
under the car.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Greenback History Repeats Itself.

The Indianapolis Journal (rep.)
feels certain that the sixteen to one free
silver heresy cannot survive the coun-
try's renewed prosperity, but asks:
with the free silver question dead and
the tariff question settled for some
years to come, the question recurs;
What will the democratic party do in
1902" A possible answer to the ques-
ton, it says, is suggested by the party's
course after its defeat in 1872, and 1t
adds. 1.-THE Greeleyites came back into
the fold, just as the Bryanites will have
to do in 1900. The democratic platform
Of 1876 made no reference to the flasco
Of 1872, nor will that Of 1900 to the
Aasco Of 1906"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
THEODORE DuRRANT.

Durrant, under sentence Of death for
the murder of Blanche Lamont in San
Francisco in April, 1895. The case has
attracted attention throughout the
whole Of the United States and to-
days decision permits the law to take
Its course with the condemned man.
Chief Justice Fuller announced the
courts decision but made no remarks
in doing SO, save to cite few authori-
ties on which the court based its de-
risiOp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
MAY GET THEIR OLD PLACES
Removed Kansas Revenue Collectors Sus.
tained by the Civil Service.

Removed Kansas Revenue Collectors Sus.
tained by the Civil Service.
FORT SCoTT, Kan., Nov. 9.-Some of
the deputy revenue collectors Of Kan
sas who were removed by the new
administration have undertaken to
have themselves reinstated by the
civil service commission. John E.
Watrous, of Burlington, and W. H.
Swatzel, Of Parsons, ex-deputies, came
here to present to Collector Sutton a
communication from the civil service
sustaining them in the claim that they
are in the classified list. II such should
prove to be the case all deputies under
the Cleveland administration who have
been removed by the Mckinley collect
ors will be reinstated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. s.-A compare.
tive statement showing the condition
Of Kansas banks in October OF each
year for seven years was prepared by
R. II. semple, assistant to Bank Com.
missioner Breidenthal, yesterday 1t
shows that the banks have $1,000, 900
less In loans outstanding and above
s6,OOO,oO more in deposits than they
had six years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

PITTsBuRe, Kan, Nov. 9,-The min
ers Of the Empire Coal & Mining com
pany are out on q strike because Of the
refusal of the company to pay their
men twice month. The strike has
been on since November and the
men declare they will not 60 to work
until the company consents to pay
twice month,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
SEQUEL TO A LIBEL SUIT.
Young Man Of lola, Kan, Indicted for
Sending n Postal Card to Himself.

FoRr SCOTT, Kan, Nov S.-John H.
Carmain, of lola, a young dry goods
clerk, has been indicted by the federal
grand jury here for having sent to
himself an improper postal card
through the mails. He recently sued
his former employer, George W. Steph-
enson, q merchant of Moran, Kan, for
slanderand depended upon postal card
which he claimed Mr.. Stephenson had
written to him for judgment. The
jury gave him a verdict OF 81. Mr..
Stephenson denied having written the
card and interested post office in
spector in it, Carmain's arrest is the
result.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
DURRANT MUST HANG.

Supreme Court Overrulss Appeal for the
Convicted San Francisco Murderer.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9-The United
States supreme court to-day affirmed
the decision of the circuit court for
California, refusing a writ Of habeas
corpus to William Henry Theodore
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
ANOTHER SEDALlA OUTRAGE
Miss Judn Burke Dragged Block and As
sauited BY "A White Man.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Nov. 9.-Juda Burke,
IS years old, was the victim last night
of a most brutal outrage. She was on
her way home about seven o'clock
from a shopping trip AID was over
taken by an unknown white man, who
followed her from Broadway. Stepping
behind Miss Burke he threw one arm
around her waist and threatening to
cut her throat if she gave an alarm he
dragged her for block to an alley,
where he assaulted her Miss Burke
can furnish only poor description Of
her assailant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

VIENNA, Ill, Nov. s.-News has just
reached here Of terrible accident
which occurred TO Bud Dooley, a farm
er living southwest Of here three
miles. His house fell down, killing
himself, a man named Parks and all Of
his children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Y. N. G. A. CONVENTION.
Officers Elected for the Missouri state As
ISOLATION.


BRooKFlELD, Mo-, Nov. S.-Yesterday
was denominated business mems day
at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton convention. Permanent officers
were elected, as follows: President,
W. H. Reed, Kansas City; vice presi-
dents, DR.. R. II. Jesse, Of the state uni
versity, and M, c. Powell, Of st. Joseph;
secretaries, J. D. Neiland, Of Drury
college, and Charles L. Knaur, Gala.
tin. Last night was railroad night"
and addresses were delivered by G. L.
Gates, field secretary Of the interna.
tional committee, and by George H.
Winslow, Of Kansas City. Following
the night session reception was Civ
en- the delegates in Yancy's hall by the
United Young Peoples society Of the
CITY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Sold HIs Wheat Too Soon.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 9,-Henry Wright,
a farmer, living near Falkland, com
mitted suicide by cutting his throat
with piece Of glass He became de-
spondent because he sold his wheat
two months ago for so cents bushel.
He leaves wife and ~ children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

SEDALrA, Mo-, Nov. 81. West Good
win has received sl0s.75 from the
school children Of Missouri for the pur-
pose Of erecting monument to the
memory Of Eugene Field, the children's
poet, on the Missouri state university
campus at Columbia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
RESULT OF JEALOUSY.
Oklahoma Youth Tries to XIII His Cousin
Then Commits suicide.

ARDMoRE, |. T., Nov. S.-Last night,
five miles northwest Of this place,
Charles Reinard cut the throat OF his
cousin, Miss May Reese, and then cut
his own throat The young lady will
recover but Reinard will die. Rein
ard lives at Shawnee, Ok. He was
in love with Miss Rees and be-
cause of her refusal TO go to
Oklahoma with him, made the attempt
on her There was strong sentiment
in favor of ending the career OF Reinard
with rope, but cooler counsel pre-
vailed. He is in charge of the officers
Miss Rees is highly respectable
young lady, lG years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 9.-The gov
ernor has been informed that the state
board of charities has been paying II
cents per pound for soap which Is be.
ing used at the state charitable insti-
tutions, when on the open market the
same brand Of soap sells for three cents
per pound
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
GENUINE FEVER CASE.
Man Ut Malta Bend, Mo-, Stricken with the
Southern Plague.


MARSHALL, Mo-. Nov "a genuine
case Of yellow fever is reported at the
residence OF Sherman Huston, near
Malta Bend, this county. The patient,
A. M, Irwin, resident Of Memphis,
Tenn, left that place about ten days
ago on account Of the plague. AtKan-
sas City he became suddenly Ill and
sought admission to the hospitals at
that city, but was refused. On reach
ing the home Of his brother-in-law,
Mr.. Huston, the disease had fully de-
veloped. Owing to severe frosts lately
there Is no fear Of the disease spread
ing In the community.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. "a terrible
famine is raging in the province Of
Archangel, government Of European
Russia Many have died Of starvation.
The people wander about reduced al.
most to skeletons, their heads swollen
to the size Of baskets. Tea Is the only
means OF subsistence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
BIG SPORTING SCHEME.
Brady Said to Have Formed syndicate for
Various Sports.

New YORK, Nov. s.--According to
Fred Bert, representative of William
A Brady, a sporting syndicate is now
being organized in Chicago with cap
ital of 100000. 1t is the purpose of
those interested in the venture to hold
outdoor and indoor sporting events.
The attractions will consist Of bicycle
races, athletic contests and boxing
bouts, which will be given in the lead
ing cities of the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

LONDON, Nov 9.-According to q spe-
cial dispatch from Shanghai the en-
peror Of China and the board Of reve.
nue. have approved memorial pre-
scented in favor Of establishing gold
standard and prohibiting the export
Of gold. 1t is doubtful, however,
whether this will have any practical
re- .nlt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Girls Accuse of .ConspIrscy.-

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Give young
women from the ranks Of the striking
shirtmakers were arrested, charged
by the manufacturers with conspiracy
TO injure their business and with as
saulting girls who desire to continue
tyork
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 9.-The condi-
ton Of Benjamin Butterworth, COM
missioner Of patents, who is critically
i'll of pneumonia, shows no improve.
ment. His physician says he has only
@ fighting chance for life,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
INVESTORS CHARGE FRAUD.
Sensational suit Agsinst the kanaas In
vestment Company for 012B,OOO.

buhhbttVuht Tuts - hh'ush ssh" As""""o Ass7
veatment Company for $4,000.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov 9-Attorneys
commenced proceedings In the federal
court here for the tish-American
Investment company Of London,
against the Kansas Investment COM
pany and I. B. Sweet for S125, 900. The
suit is over the outgrowth OF invest
ments aggregating $3.50, 900, made by
the London company through the
Kansas Loan X Trust company in the
sos The petition borders on the SEN
sational for the Scottish Investment
company claims they were "defrauded
and deceived" in the investments made
for them by the Kansas Loan & Trust
nomnanv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
THE LAW MAY FAIL.
Tho Assistant Attorney General Thinks the
Kansas Antitrust Law Too Far REACH

Ing.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov, s.-George r.
Smelling, assistant attorney general,
who conducted the investigation at
Chanute to obtain information about
trusts, believes there is some question
whether the law is not too sweeping
to be enforced. II have been accused
Of saying 1t is weak" he said. at Is
not weak; It's only defect Is that
it spreads out and tries to do too
much. The title is so broad that it
covers everything and the law II strict
ly enforced would be oppressive, For
that reason 1t would not surprise me
very much If the supreme court should
decide that it cannot be enforced"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
To Zine Foofhall Players.

ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 9--The repre-
sentatives passed bill to-day, 70 to 10,
making it misdemeanor to play foot
ball In this state and imposing a fine
for violation Of the statute.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

SToNEBoRo. Pa. Nov. 9-The boilers
at the Mercer Iron & Coal company's
works exploded at noon while the men
were at lunch, Three men were killed
and seven injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

The Irwin building, Harrison street
an Wabash avenue, Chicago, was par
italy destroyed by fire. The loss on
bai.,ing and contents is estimated at
sltO, 900. fully insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

The president on the sth nominated
Hon. Godfrey Hunter, Of Kentucky, to
be ministe to Guatemala and Hon
Guras.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

Ed and win McFadden are under
arrest for the murder Of Thomas
Davidson. q miner. at Scammon. Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
WILL GET THE FRISCO.
Guthrie Citizens Raise Cash Bonus {
$4,000 for the Extension.

Guthrie Citizens Raise Cash Bonus OF
$4,000 for the Extension.
GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 9-At a mass
meeting Of citizens last night the full
$4,000 cash bonus for the extension Of
the Frisco railway from Red Fork, |.
T., through the Creek coal fields to
this city, was raised. This will give
Guthrie and all Oklahoma direct con.
nection with st. Louis as we'll as Kan.
sas City, and put coal in here at $3.50
ner ton instead Of $3.50.
?. B. Maxson, ex-railroad commits
sioner, has been appointed by Gov
Leedy as probate Judge Of Lyon coun
ty, Kan, to fill vacancy.
Because her father objected to he,
receiving the attentions Of young men,
le-year-old Cecile Guimares, Of Eas,
Orange, N. j.. committed suicide,
Leonidas Adkins and his two sons
prominent farmers Of Clay county.
Mo-, were arrested for opening a lette,
addressed to Adkins divorced wife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
KANSAS BANK LOOTED.
Burglars Use Dynamite at vermillion AM
Carry Away $4,000.

Garry Away $4,000.
ATcHIsoN, Kan. Nov. 9-The safe in
the State bank at Vermillion, Kan,
was blown open with dynamite be.
tween midnight and dawn, Sunday,
and $4,000 In greenbacks and gold
taken, the balance consisting Of silver
being apparently left because 1t was
too heavy to carry. There is not the
slightest trace Of the thieves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
SOUND DOCTRINE.
IOwa's Candidate for Governor
Simplfes the Money Question.

Talks About Quantity Of MOney-His
Hay Scales llluxtrnti0n-llOw Three
Banks with $0O.0OO Did = Dusiness
Of Many Millious-FavOrs an Open
Field and . Fair Fight for Every
Man.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-10
ADVISED BOTH WAYS.
Water boards Advice About Paying
CITY Assessor

At meeting of the water board held
yesterday claims to the amount Of
$27, 1874 were ordered paid. OF this
amount $4,000 was for interest on
bonds due April /. A committee Of
three was appointed to revise and make
a new rate for the laying of service
pipes and making connections. The
assessment against the board for the
paving Of Fifth street, amounting to
$1574S, as well as the assessment for
street sprinkling, amounting to 1886,
was brought up and discussed.
The board is in receipt of two opin-
ions from the corporation attorneys
office. One given in Oct, 1896, advises
the board not to pay the assessments
and the other of a more recent date
advises that the same be paid 1t has
been the practice of the board to pay
all assessments made on property own
ed by it the same as private property
holders. Recently there has been a
failure on the part of the city to pay
bills for water furnished the various
departments and the board is of the
opinion that if the city owes for water
it might as we'll owe the city for as
seSSTnentS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-10
ZIMMERMAN IT IS
THE FIFTH WARD CENT? EMAN
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD.
TOOK TWO BALLOTS FOR IT.
IL. G. M'NATR REFLECTED VICE
PRESIDENT, BUT DECLINES
THE PLACE,
WHICH FELL TO ANTHONY YoERG.
James p. HeaIeysGOntinues Secretary
for Another Year, With Thomas
NuIianeRA ssistant. -.

. s. 70
The st. Paul board of school inspec-
tors, at its meeting held yesterday
afternoon in the Central High school
building, elected raffieers for the ensu-
ing year as follows:s
President-BernardI Zitnmermann
Vice President-AnthonY Yoerg Jr.
Secretary-James p Healey.
Assistant Secretary1Thomas Mullane.
Superintendent of Repairs-George NJ. Ger
ZACH.
In the election Of president, two bal
lots were necessary, Mr.. zimmerman
receiving but three votes on the first
ballot, while May received one and
Scholle one. After the casting Of the
second ballot, in which he received four
votes, his election was made unani-
nous. Henry c. McNair, the present
vice president of the board, was re-
elected to that position by reclamation,
but declined most emphatically to
serve, stating that he wished to be en-
tirely foot-loose during the coming
year. Mr.. Yoerg" was elected to the
position on the third ballot cast, re-
ceiving four sof the six votes. In the
first two votes Mr.. tY6efg received three
and the others were scattering. After
the election Of Mr.. .Zinnmermann, the
newly elected president assumed his
position and conducted the remaining
elections, which were all unanimous.
He asked the permission of the board
to defer the appointment of the stand
ing committees for a few days, as the
duties he had assumed were all new to
him and he wished to study the matter
carefully before making his selections.
A request from the Ramsey school
district asking for an additional teach
er in that district was referred to Su-
.perintendent Curtis for investigation.
1t was stated that while there are only
100 pupils in the district, all the gram
mar grades are represented and the
work Is too much to expect of the
three teachers now there
Miss Grace B. Whitridge had petit
ton before the .baPfard. asking for the
use of a room in the Van Buren, school
in whichfo .deliYeH a course of lectures
on physical training to the public
school teachers and members Of the
mothers, clubs. bt was decided that
the petition be not granted, as Miss
Whitridge rGalxesaia charge for those
attending her le6euIFs,- and it is not
the intention of the board to allow
the use Of any of-t{le- school buildings
by private .individEalsl who would reap
a pecuniary benefit. r..
The request of several teachers, who
have completed their course in the
training school, that 1they be gradual
ed from that institution, was granted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-10

ne would do If Virginia secede his ron1,
Sitbo VIII help to whip her back again"
e Aatnough 1t looked as though the fury of Sc
twain oU mGuIu surely break the country in
IVAN, ana notwithstanding the fact that the
governor OF his native state called unon ali
enlcieht and worthy Virginians in the army
md 'Lv onl tS states to withdraw therefrom
anu enter the service of Virginia. and NOT
Wlthstandlng the further fact that all his SUI
perlor officers had resigned and cast tbeir
aUI 'ures vain the Confederacy, and that
out OF nlnety-seven Virginians whose names
were on the army register for Jan / 1874
ninety had turned their backs upon the flag
sun Ihomas remained firm, and when asked
now ne felt over the conduct Of his associates
IN abandoning the service and going South
his answer was: II have thought II ali over
and shall stand firm in the service of the
government tten ne t. In this heroic and patriotic
action OF Thomas could be seen the rugged
outlines of the rock Of Chickamauga
He sleeps now, but as victory crowned with
immortality. His dust reposes under a living
Hag-a nag which shall never be unfurled-a
nag that will always have an innumerable
host to bear It, His life and services are
woven into the grandest part of his country's
history. AS Washington was the first great
Vlrglnian OF the last century so history will
record that George H. Thomas was the first
ana the last great Virginian of the nine
teenth century. His patriotism was not cir
cumscr1bed by the narrow limits of his state
but was as broad and catholic as his own
great nature. Virginia, the mother Of states
and statesmen, has been the birthplace Of
many whose fame and virtue are the com
mon heritage Of the republic, but the state
of Washington, of Jefferson, of Madison
and Marshall and Patrick Henry, never
brought forth nobler son, a better citizen
truer soldier. a more unselfsh patriot
than George H. Thomas; and although you
fail to find any recognition Of his glorious
career by the people Of his state, the time
will surely come, and generation will arise
who will confess the truth that George H.
Thomas, when he drew his sword to bar the
pathway Of her secession, loved her as we'll
and served her better than those who fought
under her flag"
Following the paper. there was a
brief and informal discussion Of the
topic prOpOunded in the paper. Judge
j. P. Rea gave several incidents in the
life of Gen. Thomas. Among other
things he said was that the two maiden
lady sisters Of Thomas were always his
warmest admirers.
Capt. Castle introduced a resolution
OF thanks to Judge Torrance for his
very able paper, and the resolution
was seconded by Judge Rea- After the
discussion closed the members of the
order Joined in patriotic songs, under
the leadership Of Rukard Hurd and
William Dixon.