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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
WOULD BURN THE SHIP.
Three Sailors on q Whaling Bark Wore
Anxious to Go to klOndike.

Three Sailors on q Whaling Bark Wore
Anxious to Go to klOndike.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.-The whsl.
ing bark John N. Winthrop arrived
yesterday from Behring sea. She re-
ports catch Of seven whales, which
yielded 10000 pounds Of bone and 900
barrels of oil Early in July the Win
throp spoke the whaler Gayhead and for
the first time heard Of the klondike
gold discoveries. The crew became
greatly excited and three Of the sail
ors, ]. A. Kruger, 0. W. Dingman and
H. j. Jones, formed plan to destroy
the vessel and make their way to the
Alaskan coast, with view Of ulti-
mately reaching the gold fields The
men stole tar and turpentine from the
ships stores and with other inaam-
mable material started a fire in the
forehold. Fortunately the flames were
extinguished before much damage was
done. The three conspirators were at
once placed in irons.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. Alt was report
ed here yesterday that ex-President
Cleveland has made personal request
of Mr.. Mckinley, asking him to let AS
sociate Justice John c. Tarsney for
merly Of Kansas City, remain in undis-
turbed possession Of his place as In.
disn territory Judge until the expira-
ton of his term.
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HAMMoND's SENTENCE.
Gen. Brooke Cuts Down the Punishment
Imposed by Court Martial.


Imposed by Court Martial.
CHICAGO, Nov 4.-Private Charles
Hammond, who was dragged by his
heels before summary court-martial
at Fort Sheridan, four weeks ago, on
the orders Of Capt Lowering, to answer
charge Of desertion, will serve but
half the sentence imposed on him then.
He was sentenced 70 60 to prison for q
year at hard labor, and to forfeit all
pay Tor this period. In addition,
the verdict provides for the
dishonorable discharge Of the pri.
vate. Gen. Brooke, however, has re.
viewed the verdict, criticised 1t and
cut down the punishment As miti.
gated by Gen. Brooke, the sentence
compels Hammond to serve in prison
only six months. His pay is reduced
to $40 month and there Is no provi-
sion for the dishonorable discharge,
that being deemed too severe by the
commander.
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HIS WIFE HELPED HIM.
Woman Set to Watch Her Husband Flu
uishpd Him Menus to Commit Suicide

Woman Set to Watch Her Husband Fur
nished Him Means to Commit suicide.
La PORTE, Ind, Nov S-Charles
Pinkerton, under sentence of life i'm
prisonment for the murder Of his
nephew and son.in-law, cut his throat
In the county Jail yesterday. Death
was almost instantaneous. Mrs. Pink
erton was an inmate Of the same cell
with her husband, this precaution be.
ing taken to prevent the prisoner from
carrying out threats Of suicide, but
there is evidence that she furnished
the knife with which her husband
killed himself.
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GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. s.-The Okla
bona supreme court has handed down
several decisions Of Importance. The
46 per cent, raise in valuation, as made
by the territorial equalization board,
was knocked out thus, saving to tax
PAYERS $500, 900.
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COUGHS UP A GEM.
Racy Story from Michigan About Negro
and q Pearl.


NILES, Mich, Nov. S.-Twenty years
ago Abraham johnson, a colored man,
came to Galesburg, Mich, from Balti'
more. At the time it was thought he
was suffering from consumption, as he
was afflicted witha constant hacking
cough. Yesterday he had an attack
which threatened strangulation
and by a supreme effort released
something from his throat, which
proved to be beautiful pear-shaped
pearl. The wonder ceased when John
son explained that during his resi-
dence on the eastern shores of Mary
land his diet was mostly oysters. The
gem found Judgment in his throat
and retained its position until released
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Another Place to be FILLED.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-Cris Madsen,
office deputy under United States Mar
shall Crenshaw, of Kansas City, has re-
signed, to take effect December 81.
The position pays SlOO per month, and
will be filed under the civil service
rules, either by transfer or promotion,
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WARRENsBrRe, Mo-, Nov. GA IS
year-old daughter of Mrs. Tom Ban
non, of Simpson township, died under
peculiar circumstances. Her death Is
supposed to have resulted from poison
contained In helogaa sausage she had
eaten aad s-alea was purchased IN
Warrensbarg.
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KANSAS CITY, NO., Nov. 4.-The visit
to this city yesterday Of Michael
cudahy, the great Chicago packer, re-
vived the rumor that he would join
forces with the Reed brothers and erect
in this city packing-house that would
eclipse any OF the immense establish.
ments already In operation here.
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FLORIDA HOTEL BURNED.
The San Marco, st. Augustine. Destroyed
by Ipccndiary Fire-LOss, 925O,OOO.

The San Marco, st. Augustine. Destroyed
by Inccndiary Fire-Loss, S260.OOO.
ST.. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Nov. S.-The
San Marco one Of the finest and most
commodious hotel properties in this
city, was burned to the ground yester-
day morning, entailing a loss OF about
$780, 1000, with less than $4,000 insur-
ance. The fire was discovered at three
o'clock, and Marshal Highch and OH
Ger Benet were soon on the scene and
after firing their pistols an alarm was
sounded. 1t was found that incen-
diaries had cut the fire bell rope, and
steam whistles had TO be resorted to.
The citizens Of the city have offered
$500 reward for the capture OF the in
cendiaries.
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wealthy Man Refused q Pardon,

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. S.-Although
besieged by capitalists, business men,
citizens and church people Of Emporia,
Gov. Leedy has announced that he will
not pardon Ben Weldon, druggist and
society leader, from 6O'days' Jail SEN
tence for violations Of the prohibitory
lou
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rewsr Yellow Fever Cases.

New ORLEANS, Nov. S.--There has
been a decrease in the number OF yell
low fever cases since Saturday and the
situation is further improved. Very
few places are now quarantined against
New Orleans and there has been a gen
eral revival in business.
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Mas Edna whitney Again.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. S.-Miss
Edna Whitney, of Chillicothe, arrived
here yesterday with her mother. She
will appear at one Of the chrysanthe.
mum shows every night this week and
sell flowers from one Of the booths.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

WEBB CITY, Mo-, Nov. S.--George
Patten, well-known young man OF
this city, was assassinated yesterday
morning by being shot through the
right breast, causing instant death.
The coroner is holding an inquest and
several suspects are held pending the
verdict,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Big Montana Gold Strike.

BUTTE, Mont, Nov $. "A great gold
strike has been made on Upper Sage
creek. A ledge running for many
miles and the quartz running 500 to
the ton has been discovered and the
people in that part of the state are
wild with excitement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11

While temporarily insane as result
of an attack of fever Hiram L. Holden
~ years old, cashier Of the Central ma
tional bank of Pueblo, COL, committed
suicide. His accounts were straight
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Notice to Taxpayers
DICKINSON COUNTY.

In pursuance Of law, hereby notify the
taxpayers Of Dickinson county, Kansas,
that the rates Of taxation for the year los'
are correctly stated in the following table,
showing the amount Of taxes levied on each
10000 valuations
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hereby certify that, the above is true
and correct report, to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief, G. G. STERL,
City Treasurer,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, no.
tary public, this 9th day of Nov, A, d, 1877
[sEALl A. W. LlViNdsroN'
Notary Public.
NV commission expires March "a, 1900
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GAMBLING LAW UPHELD.
Kansas Supreme Court AfIirms . Crawford
County Test Case.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov S.-By law
passed by the legislature Of 1896, main
tanning gambling house is made q
felony in Kansas, punishable by
imprisonment in the penitentiary
not to exceed five years. David
Williamson, of Crawford county,
was sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary for running a gam
bling house and appealed to the SUI
preme court. The court affirmed the
decision and ordered Williamson COM
mitted to the penitentiary.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and correct list Of the bills allowed at
the meeting Of the city council Of the city Of
Abilene, state OF Kansas, at Its meeting In
said city on Friday, Nov B. 1897.
CO. WYANDT,
IsgALl City Clerk.
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Fred, the eight-year-old sob Of Rev
W. S. Trader, of Warrensburg, Mo-
has been sent to the Nevada insane
asylum, being the youngest insane
person in the asylum.
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BILLS ALLOWED
BY the City Council of Abilene Kansas
at a Regular Meeting
Nov. 5, 1897.

M Hynes, washing blankets. ........S sW
Emory Rowland, special police SER
vice..........., ....'s,..t.,.''''''''
Reflector Publishing Co, placards
and advertisement. .......,..''.''
D L Pisle, supplies. .,...,.......'.'', W
w n n,1os ooal ... 325
@ B Robson burying d0g,.......'". 70
E B Kane, special night watch',',. 10y
M witt, city hall repairs. 10 ~
The Chronicle, notice ADVERTISE
ment. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
+ G Lemaster special night watch W
W P Gulick, supplies, zoo
United States Water and supply
Company supplies .....",...,..... 10
] Lancaster, special police and
night watch. ........,...s.....''''''' w
L Worley hose repairs W
| C O spangler, street sprinkling 60
! J B Favor, fees in city cases.....". 40
salary as city marshal
and feeding prisoners ...,......." 80 %
| II Folk, salary as night watch 1910
| @ Z Rugh, salary as city attorney, 10 W
G wyandt, salary as city clerk.,. III @
John Powell, salary as street COM
| missioner, .................,,'..'..t W W
Badger Lumber Co, lumber,........ @ W
s Hallam, lumber.",.... ....,...." "A 3
lG G sterl, interest advanced on
bonds ................,........,. ~ "
John NJ Peterson salary as SEX
Il ~ w
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Inch of Ice Formed in Iowa.

BELLE PLANE, Ia, Nov. s.-The sud-
den change in the weather sent the
temperature down to 70 degrees above
zero here yesterday. One inch OF ice
formed during the night
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Only the interference Of friends at
Niles, Mich, prevented the marriage
Of Kelly, q white deaf mute, and Miss
Lottie Haggard, colored, also deaf and
dumb.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
WILL EMi0RATE TO MEXICO.
The Choctaws and Chicknsaws Decide 4
Get Out of Thi. Country.


The Chociaw. and Chickasaws Decide to
Get Out Of This Country.
Kansas City. Nov. 3O.-A special 10
the Journal from Muskogcc, Indian
Territory. says:
The Chocktnws and ChickasIw In.
dians. who have been In session ut Ant.
lcrs. Indian Territory. for the past
week. have determined to organize u
colony and cmigratc to Mexico. 1t is
understood that the Mexican govern.
ment will sell them large tracts OF land
very cheap. The question OF a leader
to conduct them TO the promised land
was suggested. but no one could In
agreed upon who belonged to either
tribe. United States Indian Agent wis.
dom OF this place was finally selected
as the Moses to lead them and they
have written to know II he would nc.
ccpt. Agent Wilson states that the In.
tlinns propose to sell their lands In this
country to the United States and with
the proceeds purchase homes In Mexi.
co.
Under the treaties. said Agent Wis.
dom. they could not sell to any other
party or parties. lie saw no reason
why they could not sell out the lands
OF the five tribes. just as the Chcrokccs
sold the Cherokee outlet. In fact. said
he. the Dawes commission II author.
lied to negotiate FOR the Indian coun.
try. When asked whether or not he
would accept the offer. Agen; Wisdom
stated that he had not fully decided the
matter. hut that II he did. he would
not take forty years in getting to the
promised land as Moses did.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

He stopped. looked ut her curiously.
stopped down TO look ut her more
closely, and demanded her business
there. The woman stirred, but did
not rise, and the child, which she held
clasped closely to her. uttered feeble
cry. The gendarme paused moment.
then he bent down. took her by the
shoulder, and gave her n vigorous
shake.
This time the woman rose. wearily
and slowly. like one in physical pain:
and the child clung to her skirts, and
cried again. She lifted him In her
arms. and passed with n slow. totter-
ing step down the street.
She was but poorly clad for such
weather. Her garments were thread
bare. and here and there they hung in
rags about her. 80 she shivered and
shrank before every touch Of the frosty
wind. The streets were dark and al
most deserted, save for the gendarmes
who paced with their measured tread
up and down the silent streets. They
looked at her as she went by, and
thought Of her no more. She passed
along until she came to the Champs
Eylsees: then she turned aside. and.
hiding herself among the trees. lay
down on one of the seats.
A faint cry awakened the woman In
the morning. She opened her eyes,
and as she did SO she saw the pale.
pinched face OF her child turned toward
her. and heard him feebly crying for
bread. With moan she threw her
hands into the air and cried:
Bread. my child; have no bread.
and you arc starving!"
The ground was frozen and snow
was falling: her hands and feet were
benumbed and her face was pinchej
with hunger. She spoke to her little
boy IN French. and not one of those
who had known her In earlier days
would have recognized Marjorie An
nan. Yet It was Marjorie-a starving
woman looking at her starving child.
Two months had passed since she
had left Caussidiere. and ever since
that day her troubles had increased.
Until now there seemed nothing left
to her but to beg or starve.
II was now broad daylight and troops
OF workingmen were passing along to
thcir days labor. women were passing
along with heavy burdens. pretty
aeamstresses tripping along 10 the
shops where they served all day; and
in the open road stream Of country
carts. laden with produce. was flowing
in from the town gate.
No one noticed Marjorie, those VINO
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
MRS. OLlPHANT.

Her Indomitabic Courage and saving
[ sense of Mumor-A Pretty Woman.
One day In the last week of her life
Mrs. Oliphant said: MANY times
have come TO corner which I could
see no way around. but each time a
way has been found for me-" The way
was often found by the strengthening
of her own indomitable courage, which
as long as her children were left to
her never seemed TO flag: II was the
courage OF perfect love. says the Fort
nightly Review. But 1t Is certain that
II she had no moral qualities except
courage she could not have toiled on as
she did: a saving sense Of humor.
great capacity to enjoy what was really
comic and everything that was beau
tiful. made life easier for her, and 'the
great joy OF kindnesses'' was one never
absent from her. So that whatever
suffering might be lying in wait to
seize upon her solitary hours there was
almost always a pleasant welcome and
talk OF the very best to be found In her
modest drawing room. II the visitors
were congenial her charm OF manner
awoke. her simple fitness OF speech
clothed every subject with life and
grace. her beautiful eyes shone uhey
never sparkled). and the. spell of her
exquisite womanliness made charm
cd circle around her. She was never
beautiful woman at any time Of her
life. though for many years she was
very pretty one, but she had, as fam
lily inheritance. lovely hands. which
were constantly busy, in what she
called her idle time. with some dainty
sewing or knitting: she had those Won
derful eyes which kept their beauty
to the last minute of her life, and she
had a most exquisite daintiness in all
her ways and in the very atmosphere
about her which was pure womanly."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
CHAPTER XXX.-Coy1INUEpD

CHAPTER RNXX.-(CoNTINUEp.)
She had little money about her,
a small check received from Miss Heth-
erington on the previous day; this
would enable her to ward OFF starva-
tion at least for time. In the mean
time she must seek work, and by that
means sustain herself and her hoy.
She collected together a few things
which were necessary for their conf
fort, and when her preparations were
made, she knelt by the couch and
woke the child The little fellow
stared at her for moment, and then
he seemed to remember what had pass
ed. and he clung to her in fear.
Where is papa?" he asked.
Papa is gone, my darling!'
He looked at her again for mo-
ment. then his little arms stole round
her neck. and he laid his cheek against
hers.
Poor mammal" he said.
Marjorie clasped him to her breast
and sobbed convulsively.
"Ah. Leon she murmured. you are
all that is left to me now: and yet per-
haps 1t would be better for you to die!"
She continued her preparations. and
when all was done, she still fingered in
the house. ny II fearing to face the
world.
At length she remembered Suther-
land. remembered the pledge to him
and she resolved to keep 1t.
She would go to him. tell him part.
II not all her story. and ask his ad-
vice.
She took little Leon by the hand and
left the house, passing hurriedly
through the streets, until she came to
Sutherland's lodgings.
She inquired for him. and found to
her dismay that he was already gone.
lie had left the rooms on the previous
night and returned to Scotland.
When she first heard the news. Mar
torie felt rs II her last hope had gone
indeed. and she m wed away trembling
and almost In tears: but after n mo-
nent's reflection she acknowledged to
herself that perhaps. after all, 1t was
for the best.
What possible good could have re-
suited from an interview with Suther-
land? She would in all probability
have brought trouble upon him by
telling him her own and she had work.
ed mischief enough already to all her
kin. No: she would trouble them no
more, but. with little Leon to comfort
her. she would remain as one dead.
buried In the great city where she had
not even one friend.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

the Castle, the other was John suth-
erland.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02


had spoken; the old lady. looking fully
twenty years older than when we last
beheld her, lay back among the cush.
ions Of the carriage, and fixed her eye.
upon letter which she held In hei
hand. For about the tenth time tha.
night she raised the paper, and read
the words which were hastily scrawiod
thereon:
Dear Mother-I am In great trouble
! am in sore need. Will you help me
I do not mind for myself, but to see M,
little child in want breaks my heart.
MARJORIE"
She read 1t through: then with I,
moan she let 1t fall again upon he
lap.
"Marjorie!" she cried. my BARN, m,
bairn!"
From his corner OF the carriage
Sutherland watched In silence. H.
was utterly in the dark as to what /:
all meant. He only knew that they
were travelling to Paris and to Mar.
jorie.
On the day before. as he had beer
quietly working at his pictures at home
his father having partially recovered
Miss Hetherington. whom he believed
to be In Edinburgh. had suddenly ap
peared like a specter before him, and
without word OF explanation had com.
manded aim to return with her t,
Paris.
On fastening with her to the Castle
he found that stormy scene had beer
enacted there; that Miss Hetherington
beside herself with rage, had actuall,
struck her old attendant in the face
1t was all about nobody seemed tc
know. and after one glance into Miss
Hetherington's wild eyes Sutherland
knew that he had better not inquire.
So he quietly obeyed her orders, and
the two started together by the night
mail for the south. But although Suth-
erlard had been silent he had been
none the less curious: and now. seeing
that Miss Hetherington's wild excite
ment was passing away. he ventured
to speak:
Miss Hetheringtonw cried Johnnie
Sutherland. "Is that letter from Mar
jorie?"
"Ay. from Marjorie"
She held forth her thin white hand.
which now was trembling violently.
and as Sutherland took the letter she
first time that night her tears began to
fall.
Sutherland read tho letter. then he
looked at the date. and exclaimed:
October! why. it's more than four
weeks old"
"Ay. more than four wceks!" she
moaned: then suddenly sitting erect.
and looking fxedly into his face. she
added: Johnnie Sutherland. what has
happened to her now?"
God knows: but maybe after all we
are In time; but how did 1t chance to
be so long In coming to you?"
at went to the Castle, Johnnie. and
Mysie kept 1t there. When l came
home from Edinburgh yesterday !
found 1t lying on my desk waiting for
me. It had been waiting for me for n
month. you sec.'
Sutherland was silent. He was more
troubled than he cared to say. A
month! All! he thought. what nigh;
not happen In that time to a woman
and child penniless and alone In the
streets OF Paris?
He returned the letter with sigh
and did all he could to rouse and cheer
his companion, who. now that her ex-
element was over. suffered with n
frightfui reaction, and trembled and
cried like child.
(Io NE coSrIHUEp)
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
Nebraska Embczzicr Convicted.

Lincoln. Ncb., Nov. 3O.-Eugenc
Moore. cN-auditor OF state. charged
with embczzlement Of S23.OOO. was this
afternoon declared guilty as charged.
Moore and his attorneys admitted the
shortage. but contcnded that II was
not cnibezzlenIcnt. inasmucli ms the
money taken. consisting Of Insurance
fees. should have been paid according
to law. 10 the state treasurer. instead
bic only to the insurance companies
Judge Cornish ovcrruled this technical
defense and will sentence the prisoner
to morrow,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
CHAPTER XXXI.

N + b lite rly cold
night early In the
month of Novem-
ber. the sendarmc
whose duty It was
to patrol the Rue
Caumartin sudden
ly cspied n woman
with n child In her
arms crouching for
shelter in a door,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
RABslTpAYArLAMARD DEc.,e-,7
Grand Annual Carnival Of sport-Jacs
Rabbit. Thicker Than Ever ON the Plains.

Round-trip excursion tickets via the
Santa Fc Route will bc sold Dcccm.
Der 18th. good for return until Dcccm.
Der 10Th. ut rate of $500. Tourist
slccpers will leave Denver at y. M.
December 18th and remain ut Lamar
until after the hunt. Rate for double
berth. S1.O0 per night. Convcyanccs
to and from the hunting grounds will
he furnished free by the citizens of
Lamar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

II don't know what l would have
done IL It hadn't been for you!" ex-
claimed the discharged prisoner. well,
you probably would have done time
said the proud lawyer.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02
THE LARGEST MELON

Ever grown In the Rocky Ford coun-
try. Grown by George Todd. Jr..
Rocky Ford. The camera shows the
melon to be about five feet. long. The
melon was not weighed. but II melon
of the size shown is estimated to weigh
about $50 pounds. Tie features OF
Senator Swink. who stands beside he
melon, will he recognized all over the
state. - ~.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-02

Chicago paper tells of bicycle
crank who reads all the coal strike dis
patches that have Wheeling date line
to them.