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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
AN UNUSUAL PLEA.
A Woman Who Signed u Valuable Deed Of
Trust Says She Was Insane.


KANSAS Cry, Mo-, April l4-Most
people charged with being insane not
only vigorously resent the charge, but
declare that they are the only ones in
the world who are sane, everybody else
being crazy. Now comes Appulona s.
knoth and not only contends that she
was insane when she made certain
deed of trust, but sets up this claim as
grounds for demanding that the deed
OF trust be set aside. The property in
volved is claimed to be worth $500
and was sold to Thomas Stinson for
$4,000 under deed OF trust, which the
plaintiff says she was OF unsound mind
when she made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
RECEIVED A REVELATION.

How President Joseph Smith Filled Some
Important Vacancies In the Mormon
Church.
Lamont, Ia, April 14.-President
Joseph Smith, Of the Reorganized
Church Of Latter Day Saints, received
a divine revelation yesterday at the
annual conference at Lamont, la. Ac-
cording to this revelation A. H. Smith,
brother Of the president, was des-
ignated as one Of the presidents,
and Bishop Kelly was Temporal
rily declared the celestial choice
for the other presidential vacancy. j.
W. Wright, l. N. White, Of lndepend-
ence, Mo-, and R. c. Evans, the "boy
preacher" Of Canada, were announced
the divine choice for vacancies in the
supreme council Of the twelve apostles.
Apostle Wright is the son of Lyman
Wright, one of the apostles under the
first Joseph Smith.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
THE NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.

President Mckinley Invited and VIII At
tend with His Cabinet-Wnl Press tho
Button.
WASHINGTON, April IA delegation
representing the Tennessee exposition
called on the president yesterday to
extend to him and his cabinet a formal
invitation I'd be present at the opening
exercises at Nashville May l. The
president expressed his great interest
in the enterprise. He explained that his
engagement to be present at the dedica-
ton Of the Grant memorial in New
York on April 81 might interfere with
his being present at Nashville on the
opening day. In case circumstances
prevent his attending the opening, he
said he would be delighted to attend
later, with the members of the cabinet.
He will announce his decision in o few
days. In the event Of his not being
able to be present on the opening day,
Mckinley will start the machinery in
motion by pressing an electric button
at the white house.
...NSAs DEMOCRATIC EDITORS.
Annual Convention Held at Lawrence-Of.
ficers Chosen-Next Meeting at lola.
LAWRENCE, Kan, April 1.-THE
Kansas democratic editors held their
annual session here yesterday. A reso-
luton on the death Of D. W. Voorhees,
was adopted. A business session was
held in the afternoon, after which the
visitors were taken to the points Of in
terest in the city. 1t was decided to
hold the next annual meetinein April,
1893, at lola. The following officers
were elected: President, L. l. Purcell,
Lakin Index; vice president, v. J.
Lane, Wyandotte Herald; secretary, j.
B. Goshorn, lola Sentinel; treasurer,
]. E. Watrous, Burlington Independent;
executive committee, Warren Knous,
Mcpherson Democrat; W. E. Timmons,
Cottonwood Falls Courant; l. +. Her.
man, Olathe Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
STEVENSON WILL ACCEPT.
Ex-vice President Ready to Serve on the
Blmetallism COmmIssiOn-His Views.

Bimetallism COmmlssiOn-His Views.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, April l4.-Ex-Vice
President Stevenson said yesterday,
when questioned about his appoint
ment on the commission for the pro-
motion of an international agreement;
| appreciate the compliment paid to me by
the president, and will cheerfully render what
assistance can to accomplish the object Of the
mission. lam bimetallist regard the res
toration Of silver to It's proper money
function as the supreme question in our country
and throughout the world. The Importance OF
the question cannot be overstated. In this
country, the increase in the volume Of business
is beyond computation In the light Of these
facts, the rehabilitation Of silver is prime ne
cesslty Should Its decentralization become the
settled policy, the evil days upon which
we have fallen but dlmly foreshadow con-
sequences yet to come. Whatever our views
may be as to the ability Of our government to
maintain the free and unlimited coinage Of sill
yer without the cooperation OF the leading
countries Of Europe, it may be safely assumed
that every friend OF silver in our country will
welcome International bimetalism
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April l4.-The
charred remains of G. W. Roberts, of
Pulaski, Tenn, were taken from the
ruins of the Hotel Knox yesterday.
The search continues and 1t Is expected
that other bodies will be found. In.
quiries have been received for dozen
men who are supposed to have been
burned. OF the 50 people in the house,
only about 40 have been accounted for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April l4.-The state
board OF pharmacy was In session in
st. Joseph yesterday and examined IS
applicants for diplomas. A member of
the board said legal action against all
prescription clerks who are filing DO.
sitions without diplomas would soon
be taken, and this examination was
held to give them an opportunity to
comply with the law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Killed by u branding Iron.

PERRY, Ok, April i4,-George p.
Lafncr, rich cattle and horse man,
was killed yesterday while branding
some horses. A vicious horse kicked
the red.hot branding iron from his
hand, the sharp red-hot point striking
Laffler in the eye and going nearly
through his head. He died in great
agony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Loss OF Hogs by Disease.

WASHINGTON, April IA. The govern.
ment report for April on hogs makes
the loss by disease l4.4 per cent,
against 1913 per cent. in the April re-
port for 1885, The present condition
OF hogs is given at COS per cent. The
April condition last year was 1873 per
cent The hogs January were re.
ported as 4O,6OO,OO and l4.4 per cent
OF that number would mean loss by
disease Of 5,si6, 900 hogs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
MRS. WILSON RELEASED.
She Il Not Held for the Murder Of Her Hus'
band at Trenton, Mo.

TRENTON, No., April IA. Mrs. 5. G.
Wilson, who was arrested last Sunday
for being implicated in the murder OF
her late husband, was released yester-
day. Mr.. Wilson was stricken down
with an AK and murdered on the night
of March 30, and Mrs. Wilson and jim
Jones, colored, were arrested for the
crime. She says that she thinks Jones
Is innocent The officers say that she
demanded trial, and as the prosecut-
ing attorney was not ready, she was
released.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
.-s
EnG1and's Attitude.

LONDON, April l4.-Answering aques-
ton regarding the prospects Of the
government sending out invitations to.
bimetallic conference, Mr.. Balfour
reiterated in the house Of commons
yesterday that there was nothing in
the situation which would lead him to
suppose that anything could be gained
by Great Britain taking the initiative
in promoting an international bimetal.
lie conference.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

TRENTON, N. j., April 14.-ln the
municipal elections held throughout
this state reports show the following
mayors elected; Lambertville, Will
liam +. Wagg, republicans; Belvide,
Judge Morrow. democrat; Washington,
William vannatta, republican; Hack
ettstown, Beatty, democrat, reelected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
PRIZE FIGHTS ILLEGAL.
Attorney General Of Missouri Submits an
Opinion to the Governor.


Opinion to the Governor.
ST. LOUIS, April 14.-Attorney-Gen-
eral Grove has set at rest the efforts to
construe the stock breeders bill,
signed by Gov Stephens last week,
to cover boxing matches. The idea
arose from an awkward line in
the bill, which reads: ITO legal
ize contests Of strength and en-
durance between man and horses, ETC."
The Encouragement gave the gov
ernor written opinion that the bill
was intended and could be construed
solely to apply to horse racing, and no.
where does it repeal any existing stat
ute prohibiting sparring matches in
the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
agony

PARSONS, Kan, April i4.-James Nc
Glasson, porter on the Neosho divi.
sion Of the Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas
railroad, shot and killed his wife yes
terday and attempted to take his own
life. lie is under arrest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN.
Kentucky Gold Democratic Legislator
VIII Vote on Senator Hereafter.

FRANKFORT, KY, April 1.-THE gold
democrats, in caucus last night, decid-
ed to break no more quorums in the
balloting for United States senator.
They admit that Hunter Is liable TO be
elected now, but they say that tho
Blackburn men, who refuse to support
Martin, will be responsible for the re-
suit II Hunter is not elected after a
few trials, they will demand that he
retire, They are determined that II
they cannot elect agold democrat they
will help elect gold republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
WERE STEALING FREIGHT.
Three Railroad Men at st. Joseph Arrested
for Systematic Pilfering.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 14.-W M.
Storer, William Nixon and John Hayes,
three employees of the Kansas City, St.
Joseph & Council Bluffs railway freight.
house in this city, were arrested for
systematic and long-continued robbery
Of the merchandise shipments that
passed through their hands. Their
plan was to break open box car, steal
a portion of the contents and reseal it.
They have confessed. Their pecula-
tions will amount to several hundred
dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

The Missouri state textbook com.
mission met at Jefferson City on the
18th for organization, but pending an
opinion from the attorney general as
to when the law becomes operative, an
adjournment was taken until June 81,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

KANSAS CITY, April l4-Cattle- Receipts,
l,l57; calves 264; market steady to lower ship.
ping and dressed beef steers, S375d6OO; Texas
and Indian steers. A.0004 10; cows and heifers,
&250A25; stockers and feeders, s365QA75.
Hogs-Receipts, 1891; market steady at ~ GOA
400 Sheep-Receipts, 9,266; market strong and
active; sheep, &2.75d14s5; lambs. $4350ai0
CHICAGO, April H-Cattle-Receipts, 1900;
market steady to strong; beeves, $2S595 20;
cows and heifers, sa0OG44O; Texas steers,
&25G440; stockers and feeders, $3 1904 40.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900 market closed quiet;
light, sae5G4l7h; mixed, s395042O; heavy,
S2sO042O; rough, &3sO0aeO Sheep-Receipts,
1000; market steady and higher; native sheep,
saOO0aiO; westerns, &aS0GalO lambs, &O00
6l0
ST. LOUIS, April -Cattle-Receipts, 1900;
market active and steady; fancy export steers,
&25; fair to choice native shipping steers, $425
@6O0; light steers, sa5OG425 stockers and
feeders, sa0O045O; cows and mixed, $l.50a60O;
Texas and Indian steers, S265G44O cows and
heifers. $2O09375 Hogs-Receipts, 5000; mar
ket to l0c lower; light, s3s5G4O0; mixed, $40
G405; heavy sa6O04l0 Sheep-Receipts. g..
900; market steady to strong; native muttons,
80 5O045O; lambs, A60GA0O; Texas sheep, &O0
(l4b
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
"--artment Store Eaila.

FRANKFORT, Kan, April 14.-W. L.
Sanders Trade Palace" one of the
largest department houses in northern
Kansas, is in the hands Of creditors.
Claims aggregating between $3.50
and 100000 have already been present.
ed, with more to follow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Grain and Provisions.

KANSAS CITY, April A-Receipts Of wheat,
q cars year ago II cars Sales by car lots: No.
2hard, 77Gs0c; No 8 hard, 7a97Sc; No. 4 hard,
60086c No. red, 03c No. 8 red S5(19lc; No.
AIRED, 700sOc spring Nc. 2, 76077ic; No s. 74hA
700 Receipts Of corn, 81 cars; year ago, 27:cars
No. 2mixed, 20d2oAc; No. 8 mixed, lp1s@2OLo,
No 4 mixed, ls39lsc; No. 2 white. 2l@eikc,
No. 3, 20d2lc; No. 4, lsHGl9c Receipts Of oats.
| car year ago, cars; No mixed, lie;
No mixed. &c., No. 4 mixed, ibdi5nc:
No 2 white, eod2lc; No. 8 white, ls4c Re.
ceipts of hay, q cars; timothy choice, 300,
No. /, ssO0as'0; choice prairie, $500. Eggs.
nc per doz Poultry, hens. 8 per h.. springs.
&c; broilers, s25Dd4O per doz turkeys, 7a9c;
ducks, SIC; geese, Sc; pigeons, zoe per doz
Butter extra fancy, isc; dairy, fancy i4ct
fair lOc; store packed. &c. Potatoes, Csc per
bu sweet potatoes, 25G35c per bu. Apples.
eating stock, i5965c per bu winter varieties.
$1,000 rs per Dbl
CHICAGO. April H-wheat-April, 67xa
May, 66aa6iSc; July. 68xd67te Corn-Mav.
sSS0silsc; July, 2SIsGe5Hc: September. ps.a
&c 0ats-April. l6c; May, ls4alexc; July.
l7Hdr4c. Pork-April ss32.; MAY HS,a
s52x; July, @-i5GS6,i. Lard-April,s a %; NAV.
Aeod4ss; July, A3Oa4&H. Short ribs.
April AeHi May, koaHal7o; July, tiosa
ATx.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

New YORK, April l4-The wife Of
Commander Booth.Tucker, Of the Sal
walton army, gave birth to son yes
terday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Majestic Ranges
THE GREATEST OF ALL STEEL AND
MALLEABlE IRON RANGES.

Do not buy Of peddlers whom you never
expect to see again.
We can furnish you better range at a
saving of from $40 to $l5.
The Majestic has all the latest improve
ment5
Everything about it is warranted, and if
anything goes wrong you know where to find
us.
We can prove it's superior merits by some
of our most prominent citizens.
When Mr.. Peddler calls upon rou and Of
fers to take your old stove-tell him to call
again after you have had time to sec the
Majestic-he will not trouble you further
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
Death Of Mrs. H. r. Tooley.

The death of Mrs. Julia Tooley, which oc
Cured at the family residence on Wednesday
morning, removes from our midst one of the
noblest women in the city. Her entire life was
one OF beauty and loyeliness In the home cir
Gle, In society," in the active duties Of life wher-
ever called, she did her part with a faithfulness
that made sure her reward in the life to which
she has now gone. Her strong intellect, genial
disposition, noble character all united to make
her one OF the beloved ladies Of the city, and
her death is truly mourned outside the immedi-
ate family circle Mrs. Tooley was born at
Brantford, Conn, March 10, 1880; married to
Hosmer r. Tooley In November 1856; lived in
Connecticut until 1870, when the family came to
Detroit and in 1876 to Owosso Mr.. Tooley, who
has been in poor health for months, and one son,
Harry r. Tooley survives her two daughters
preceded her in death. Her death was caused
by stomach trouble. Mrs. Tooley at an early
age united with the Episcopal church, OF which
she remained devout member to the time OF
her death.
The funeral services were held from the fami-
ly residence at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. e.
w Hunt officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
The Bows in Blue.

The Shiawassee County Battalion held re-
union here yesterday, which was the best Of the
many reunions they have held.
There we're nearly 800 Of the old soldiers in the
city, and everything was done by the local G..
A. II. Post to make their visit happy one.
The exercises were held at the court house,
which was packed to overfowing, while many
we're not able to get into the building
The exercises we're opened with song by
Corunna Double Male Quartet, which was fol-
lowed by prayer by Chaplain King. Mayor
Marshall, on behalf OF the city, In an eloquent
and patriotic address, extended o hearty wei.
come, which was most happily and fittingly re-
sponded to by Col. II. H. Pulver. The splendid
program as printed last week was fully carried
out interspersed with vocal music by the double
male quartette, which completely captivated
the large audience.
| At business meeting the following officers
were elected Colonel, Henry Clark, OF Vernon
lieutenant colonel, ]. G. Thomas, OF Corunna
major, w. r. Smith, Of Owosso quartermaster
Capt. w. e. Cummins, of Corunna
Companies ID and G OF the Sixth Michigan
Cavalry, also held reunion and elected the fol
lowing officers: President, A. l.. Stevens, o.
Perry; vice president, Luther Kanouse, Of Co
hoctah; secretary and treasurer, Geo. Barbour
OF Fenton; historians, Irving Ewing of Perry
o. Williams, OF New Haven, and Lewis sauer
OF Dotroit.-Corunna Journal.
The next reunion will be held in June at Gale
| donia Park.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
New FIGURING Mill,

Since the burning of the Dewey & Stew.
art Touring mill there has been general
demand and desire expressed for new mill
in the city. At times several parties have
figured on erecting mill, but not until Sat
urday last did anything tangible appear,
For several days R. N. ParshalI, of Viii.
liamston, formerly Of Perry, had been look
ing about for a site, finally purchasing the
lot at the corner or Washington street and
Corunna avenue, alongside the ID. & M. Ry
track. Work was commenced Saturday or
the excayating and ia to be pushed rapidly
forward. The building is to be three storie:
high, 32x4s feet, with boiler room at one
side. 1t is hoped that the mill will be ready
for business before January first. THT
TIMES is confident that Mr.. Parshall will
do large and lucrative business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15

THE TIMES extends its heartiest congratula-
tions to both Mr. and Mrs. Hinman and DR.. and
Mrs. Ball, and wishes them many years yet of
happiness.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
Rock Band Concert.

The Rock Band Concert to be given at
the M. K. church on Tuesday evening next
by the Till Family, of London, England,
will be we'll worth attending.
The Till Family owe their renowned rep
utation to the fact that they are the only
musical organization who play upon rocks.
Chambers Journal (London) says: "This
is not mere musical curiosity, but ar
effective instrument, producing most de-
lightful music. The very rocks and stones
are unconsciously possessed of latent spiri
of delicate melody, and touched as by the
magic wand of an enchanter emit sounds 81
rich, full and sweet that they leave the eal
and heart literally charmed with power o.
fascination perfectly irresistible"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15

Mr.. Stebbins was well known and highly re-
spected in Owosso, having resided here for sew
eral years. He had been employed for two
years past as one Of the government mail car.
riers. His age was "a years. The heartfelt
sympathy of the com munity will go out TO Mrs.
Stebbins in her affliction. Mr.. Shattuck, ac.
companied by Mrs Stebbins and the children.
arrived in Owosso this morning.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
Sunday Schools to Rally.

The quarterly meeting Of the Sunday
School Superintendents' and Teachers Un-
ion was held in the First M. E. church,
Tuesday evening with good attendance
DR.. B. s. Switzerland presided, aud after a
brief song service and devotional exercises
the general topic of the evening of rallying
the forces for larger Sunday school work
was taken up. The first speaker was G.. T..
Campbell, who gave very practical talk
on "The rally of officers to their respective
duties." He urged upon officers the i'm
portance of being at their posts regularly,
to regard their position as demanding their
best thought and endeavor. Miss Mamie
Shanafelt gave many useful hints In her
paper on "Rally back to the Sunday school
those who have lost interest and dropped
out" The main idea was to make the ses-
sions of the schools so interesting that
scholars would not leave; beside the teacher
had much to do in this line; look up the
scholar IL he is gone two Sundays; invite
the class to your home for an evening; be
In earnest in your work. Rev. l.. W..
Spayd spoke on the subject, "Rally to reach
those outside the church." His method
would be to make strangers feel at home in
the school, assign them to classes where the
welcome would be cordial, get their interest
aroused and the work can be easily done.
He fayors plenty of time for song service on
the program. He stated that so per cent of
the increase in the church membership came
from the Sunday school, and that it was the
great raIlying point for the church.
State Secretary Reynolds stated that he
had found from the reports of the schools
In the city that membership was about
1900, of whom 1900 were of school age.
The school census Of Owosso shows over
$500 pupils of school age, showing that les:
than half the children attended Sunday
school. This statement ought to be suf1
cient to arouse s. s. workers in every schoo
to renewed activity.
In the discussion following many things
of interest were brought out. On motion O.
G. T. Campbell the schools of the city were
urged to observe the last Sunday in the
month as rally day.
The singing during the evening was lei
by Roy Knapp. who also rendered sole
very effectively.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
Women's Christian Union Temperal
Conventions.

The Canadian Convention will take place at
Toronto, October Goth to 22d, and the Worlds
Convention will be held at Toronto immediate
iy after the Canadian Convention, october 23d
to 26th.
have made rate of one fare and q third on the
certificate plan from all points on its lines west
Of the Detroit and st. Clair rivers, and these
rates are also made from oil points in Central
passenger Assn territory via the Grand Trunk
Ry. Tickets and certificates may be had OF any
agent OF the Grand Trunk Ry. System and con-
Meeting lines:
vention will take place at Buffalo, NJ Y, for
tiacate plan is also made.
Attendants to these Conventions should bear
In mind that the Grand Trunk Railway System
are running three trains daily to Toronto with
Pullman parlor cars on day trains and Is the
only line running the celebrated Pullman sleep
ers. via the Lehigh Valley road to Buffalo,
| For further information and reservation oil
berths, apply TO any agent Of the Grand Trunb
Railway System, or TO Ben. Fletcher, Travelling
| Pass. Agent, Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-15
White-Fuller.

Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock Miss
Stella Fuller was joined in wedlock with
Clyde A. White, Of Davidson, at the home
of the BRIDES grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. s. Fuller, In Owosso township.
About seventy-fve friends and relatives
of the contracting parties were present, and
many valuable gifts were presented. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. John
Sweet of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. White left on the six o'clock
train for their future home at Davidson.
Mr.. White is the editor of the Davidson
Index.