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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 24-It develops
here that some quiet work is being
done to boom Congressman Case Brod-
erick. OF Holton, for the republican
nomination for governor OF Kansas.
The friends OF Congressman Charles
Curtis are back of the movement, and
1t is said that Mr. Frederick Is not
averse TO the. idea.
Special Master Clark, who heard the
testimony in the Kansas City stock
yards case, submitted his report to
United States Judge Foster at Topeka,
Kan, to-day. The report is very vo-
luminous and contains only matters Of
fact. All points Of law are to be dc.
cided by Judge Foster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
SAYS CORN IN PLENTY.
The Topeka Caritais Reports Indicate q
Big Yield In Kansas,

The Topeka Caritars Reports Indicate q
Big Yield In Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. a The Capital
to-day publishes reports from every
county in the state, giving the condi-
ton and probable yield of corn. These
returns show that in only ten counties
will the yield be fourth crop or un-
der. In eight there will be but u
third crop. In 20 there will be
from considerably over a third to
over half crop In 20 the crop
will be three-fourths full, and In
Is the crop will be full, while in
IA the yield will not fall below 80 bush
els to the acre. These returns indi.
cate that the yield will not be far from
three-fourths Of full crop, and posi-
bly, very much more, as the large
acreage of the good counties will out.
weigh much Of the loss in other coun-
ties There is reason for believing
that the yield will not fall short of
100000, 900 bushels, and it may be near
err 200, 900, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

MISSOURI TEXTBOOKS.
The Commission to Meet and Sign Con
tracts-Changes Will he Slow.

Inc N0HiihIssion u mtet anu sigh COn-
tracts-Changes Will he Slow.
JEFFERSON CRY, NO.. Aug. 24.-The
schoolbook commission will meet Sat
urday to complete the work incident
to getting the books adopted into the
schools of the state. All the COM
panies have notified the commission
that the contracts will be returned
signed by that time. As no new books
except the adopted books can be
purchased for use in the schools
after September |, it is necessary that
the books be placed in the hands of
dealers at once. The old books, how
ever, can be used until September /,
1898, and since the new books will not
be on sale in sufficient quantities to
meet the wants of the schools, ex-
changes will not be made in many
schools, the books now In the schools
being used,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Aug. "a. Jockey
"Sandy" Clutter rode to his death in
the second race at Exposition track
yesterday lie was on Dazzle, a strong
favorite, and got caught in a death
trap bunch at the first or stable turn
the scene Of numberless accidents be-
fore. Mulvihill's reckless ride on Billy
Underwood was the prime cause Of the
fatal accident. Mulvihill is new
rider and did not Intentionally cause
the foul.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
A SLUMP IN WHEAT.
Wild Upward Rush Was sharply Checked
PrOtit-raking the Cause.

frofit-Taking the Cause.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2+-Speculative mar.
kets on the board of trade yesterday
succumbed to protit-taking sales and
registered the first declines of moment
in a fortnight. During the first Is
minutes of the session fluctuations
were the most violent in many years,
covering, as they did, a range Of FIVE
cents. The bears took fresh courage
and pounded the market on every
bulge, only letting up after establish
ing net decline of 81 cents for the
day in September wheat, half a cent. in
September corn and tive-eighths Of q
cent. in September oats
ST. Louis, Aug. s4-Wheat made an
other record yesterday, December and
September touching Sl.O5 and May
$l.O7, but this did not stand long,
a slump of fully five cents in
the active months resulting in
ohS hiSe lew HlnutcS. Inc grain
pit was crowded, and the first
bid of $l.05 caused a wild rush to
realize. This price was az cents high
er for December than the closing on
Saturday, but the heavy offers to sell
at that figure resulted in a break Of
five cents. The market then reacted
three cents, lost that. and finally closed
at $l.OOss, which was three-eighths Of
a cent above the bottom and 2 \ cents
below Saturdays finals.
KANSAS CITY, NO., Aug. 94.-Only
about 25 per cent. OF the wheat re-
ceived yesterday was sold. Buyers
were cautious and holders of wheat un-
willing to sell on declining market.
A few early sales were made at de-
cline of two cents a bushel, and at the
close No. hard was off four cents.
Even this price was maintained only
under the antipathv of holders to sell.
Had wheat been forced upon the local
market the decline would have been
more marked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
Race Track Fellows Ahead.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. o4-ln the
game of gamblers against gamblers,
the race track faction won yesterday
with long odds. The police, county
marshal and all other officers were re-
strained by Judge Henry from inter-
fering with the bookmakers at the
race track. The downtown pool room
proprietors who are under arrest conf
IDENTIFY expected that another raid
would be made upon the race track
during the afternoon, but the injunc-
ton prevented it.
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FAILED TO AGREE.
Operators and Strike Leaders Hold
a Conference.
TO FORCE A SYMPATHETIC STRIKE.
A Movement to Involve the Railroad En-.
plOyes of the East and West-The
Shooting ARRAY Miners Fam
lilies Destitute.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 94.-Miners to re.
sumo work at the 5i-cent rate pending
decision of the board of arbitration.
Miners to resume work at an interme.
diate rate between the rate demanded
and the one paid before the suspen.
sion, pending decision of board OF
arbitration. Miners to resume worl,
without price named, pending a de.
cision of d board of arbitration. These
three propositions were submitted by
the special committee of railroad coal
operators of the Pittsburgh district at
a conference held last night Miners
to resume work at 69-cent rate, pend.
ing the decision of board of arbitra.
ton. This proposition, submitted by
officers of the miners to the special
committee. The propositions were
talked over in an informal manner by
both sides when an adjournment was
taken until ten o'clock to-day.
~ r'"'h 81 mrAihhino SHINE
KANSAS olrf, NO. aug A'-under
'he direction OF urand Master work
man Sovereign, who is helping in the
coai miners strlke IN the east, the
hnights OF LABOR are planning a move
meht tnat Is intended to compllcate
the strike situation and involve the
railroad employees OF the east and west
10 such an extent that trouble VIII en-
sue anu 'he men Will unite with the
coal miners IN common nght The
pan Is 10 DC worked quietly until the
great conference OF labor leaders and
deiegates AZ 81 Louis on the Soth'
when IL Is proposed 10 get, II possible,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
A Child swIms the Tennessee River.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. "a
Lizzie IIagan, a bright girl, nine years
of age yesterday swan the Tennessee
river at point which required her to
be in the water nearly half an hour,
the distance traversed being three
quarters of a mile. The feat was ac-
complished without resting and almost
entirely by forward swimming, she
floating very little during the trip
The test was made on wager Of the
father, who followed in her wake with
a skiff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. A.-Attor-
ney-General Grow has filed in the cir
cult court an application for writ Of
quo warranto against the National
School Of Osteopathy for forfeiture OF
its charter. The petition declares that
the officers and directors Of the insti-
tuition have abused the powers Of their
charter by selling diploma to G. IL.
b. Stewart for $3.50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. M.-Attorney A.
r. Smith, Of some standing in Omaha,
is in Jail, an acknowledged forger, BIZ
cycle thief and all-round associate of
dangerous crooks For year Smith
has been leading dual life, and none
of his numerous associates in respect
able circles suspected him. 1t has
been ascertained that within year
he has stolen n bicycles. Smith con-
fessed all when arrested. He came
here year ago from Doylestown, Pa,
where he is highly connected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Topeka, Kan, Aug. A-The police
authorities have issued an order for
bidding the Salvation army and the
American Volunteers from obstruct-
ing Kansas avenue, the principal street,
by holding meetings. The armies
threatened at first to disobey the order,
but they finally decided to hold their
meetings on side streets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
Petition In senorlta CIsneros' Behal.

New YORK, Aug. M.-NearIy 10000
signatures have been received to the
petition urging the queen regent Of
Spain to release Senorita Cisneros. In
addition, personal messages have been
cabled by many prominent American
men and women to the queen, calling
her attention to the facts in the case
and the injustice of the girls detention
in prison. Messages also have been
sent to the pope, who is not without
influence at the Spanish court, solicit
ing his corporation in having Senorita
Cisneros promptly released.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
A POLITICAL QUARREL.
Two Prominent Kentuckinns Are Dead ~
keauit Of Partisan AninOsltieA.

MrppLEsBoRo, KY, Aug. At is re-
ported here that G. II. Steel, ex-sheriff,
and Sam Young, deputy sheriff, Of Les
lie county, were both killed in com
bat at Hyden yesterday Both men
fought to desperation with pistols
and both fell dead in the fifth round.
Both were prominent. Steel was q
democratic leader and Young repub-
lican and they quarreled over politics.
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UNIFORM STATE LAWS.
Branch Of the National bar Association nj
Work OH u system.

Work on u System.
CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 24.-One branch
of the National Bar association, the
annual convention of which begins on
Wednesday, went into session yester.
day 1t is the commission on law uni
formity, the object of which is to har.
monte in important particulars the
statutes Of the different states. The
commission has been at work for sew
eral years, and while it has already at
tanned valuable results, it is laying
foundation broad and deep The com
mission is now at work upon the task
of having the states adopt uniform
law upon negotiable papers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Passenger rates
between st. Paul and Chicago are in a
very critical condition. The market
is largely in the hands Of the brokers
and they are making rates TO suit
themselves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The following persons were injured
in a runaway accident at Glasgow, Mo-:
Mrs. r. Marion Colvin, Of Forest Green,
conclusion of the brain, will probably
die Mrs. Elizabeth Veatch, Of Keytes-
vile, compound fracture of the leg and
internal injuries; Miss May veatch, Of
Keytesville, side of head cut; Charlie
veatch, of Keytesville, slightly wound
ed and thumb broken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
NEARLY 1000 CARS.
Mondays Wheat Receipts ut Kansas City
Surpnsses All Previous RecOrtia,

Mondays Wheat Receipts ut Kansas City
Surpasaes All Previous Records.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Aug. 94.-Kansas
City made another new record in wheat
receipts. Nine hundred and fifty
three cars, or SIC, 900 bushels, arrived.
This Is l22 cars more than the receipts
of the previous big day, Augusta Ex-
cept for lack of cars Mondays arrivals
might have been 1000 cars. Dollar
wheat is evidently Fastening the influx
of grain from Kansas, Oklahoma and
Nebraska, although II Is said that many
farmers are holding on in the hope Of
still higher prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
A WAR ON QUACkS.
Kansas Medical Organizations, Usually at
Outs, NAV Join Hands,


Topeka, Kan, Aug. 24.--The Kansas
State Medical society has called a meet
ing for September ss, in which the
presidents Of all the allopathic, homeo-
pathic and eclectic medical organizs-
tions and schools in Kansas will be
invited to participate. 1t is the
announced purpose Of these So
cieties, which so often fight
among themselves, to join hands In
an effort to clear the state Of ire
sponsible persons not regularly gradu-
ated physicians and drive the travel
ing pill peddlers and the Indian medi-
cine shownen beyond the Jurisdiction
Of Kansas A lively meeting is pre-
licted by physicians,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
BASEBALL STANDING.


Western league--Kansas City 0,
Columbus 3; indianapolis 3, Milwau-
kee 1, Grand Rapids 7, ST. Paul 3.
National league-Boston 40, Louis
vile l-3; New York !, Cleveland 4;
Brooklyn l2-1, Pittsburgh 60
Western association Dubuque 8,
Burlington 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
MADE A BIG HAUL.

burglars Rob a Merchant Of McCracken.
KAN, Of $1,000 Cash and $1,000 In
Notes.
McCRAcKEN, Kan, Aug. 24-This
morning about three o'clock j.. M.
Hastings store was broken into, the
safe blown open and $1,000 In notes
and securities belonging TOD. M. Hast
ings and about $1,000 wheat money Of
H. ). Haags taken. Riders have been
started to Ness City TO head off the rob
bers, who are supposed to be tramps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
RUSHING WHEAT TO MARKET.
Western Kansas Farmers In Scramble to
Secure Prevailing High Prices.

LARNED, Kan, Aug. "a. Farmers
throughout central and western Kan
sas are using every means possible to
get their wheat on the market at the
present high prices. Teams block the
streets of every town in this vicinity
and mills and elevators are crowded
to their utmost capacity. The situa-
ton is the same in other towns, the
shipments were never before so large.
As a result Of this phenomenal boom
in wheat several large sales Of farm
property have been made, and holders
have increased values 25 per cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The annual Missouri state elocution
airy contest. under the management OF
Centenary Epworth league, will begin
to-day at Nevada, continuing In SEES.
sion four days. A number of contest
ants from different parts Of Missouri
are on hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Sam Carey, Of Emporia, Kan, was
buried under six feet Of dirt while dig
ging an excavation. His injuries are
fatal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug 94.-Superin-
tendent Of Insurance McNall notified
the Masonic Aid society of Westfeld,
Mass, to get out Of Kansas and quit
transacting business in the state. 1t
claimed to be. a mutual life insurance
company and McNall says it would not
pay Its LOSSES
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

I. L. Nicolay. agent for the badger
Lumber Co. at Anthony, Kan, is an
embezzler and fugitive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
WILL NOT WALK OUT.

Union Coal Miners Of the West Not to Quit
Work Just Yet
KANSAS CRY. No.. Aug. 24-The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The Webb city MO- Sentinel has
been sold by I. ]. Shelton to II. D.
RoutzonQ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

The old-fashioned fair at st. Joseph,
Mo-, opened with a big attendance.
The attractions are pure food show,
horticultural exhibits, Dr. Carver's IA
nous driving horses, a wild west show
and splendid racing programme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26
Boy Burglars at Newton. Kan.

NEWTON, Kan, Aug. s4.-Two young
boys George Fite and Clarence Meyers,
were arrested yeste rday for burglary.
While their parents were out Of the
city the boys entered and ransacked
five houses near their homes. The
houses were turned upside down and
work was done as neatly as profession
ais could do
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-26

Sale at 10 a. m. Lunch at | o'clock.
If stormy sale will be held under cover.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

Arizona's development and growth in population depends, to a great ex. tent, upon the building of more rail roads. Agricultural centers like the Salt river valley cannot expect to ship their products abroad and compete with California or the more populous states of tue east. They must look for markets to the mining districts in Arizona, and the mining communities can only become large consumers by the construction of railroads, connect ing them directly with the sources of supply. Competition between the railroads will solve the problem of cheaper freights aud fares. aud the railroads will not only develop the re- sources of the territory but will con tribute largely to the maintenance of territorial and county government. At the present time in several of the coun- ties the taxes derived from the rail- roads comprise their principal revenue. Drastic legislation against tue railroads would be grave mistake.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14
THE COPPER INDUSTRY.

The past year was on the whole a satisfactory one to the copper industry. It was marked by great activity in mining and large increase in produc. tion, amounting to CT, 459, 750 pounds, the figures given by the Engineering and Mining Journal The steady growth cf output by tho leading mines and the depression of the copper trade in the United States caused apprehen- sion of n break in the market, but the tre- mendons export demand prevented the accumulation of stocks, and the price of copper wsls we'll sustained through the year, the average price being l0.S8, which is higher than for any year since 1892.
 The increased production came from the Montana mines chiefly. The com plete figures for Arizona have not been given, but copper mining in our terri tory shows healthy growth, and tue large companies have made improve ments and additions to their plants which iusnres much larger output during 1897. The United Verde Com pany has made the greatest advance, and Is now producing over 2,000, 0U0 pounds of fine copper monthly. The Copper Queen is close second, while the Clifton mines have maintained their output. The Globe mines did not figure prominently in the produc tion of 1896, although, under the cir cumstances, the Old Dominion made a creditable showing, and during 1897 will undoubtedly surpass its best rec ord. The United Globe Mines, too, will enter the list of producers this year.
 The outlook for the copper indus try Is certainly encouraging. The immediate plans of England and Euro pean nations contemplate vast expen- ditnres in the building of warsbips, and army and navy equIpment, and there appears to be no limit to the ex- pausion of electrical construction. In fact, there Is great activity in all the copper consuming industries iu Europe. h the United States we may confidently look for a revival in the manufacturing industries and core spending increase in the consumption of copper.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

There is no paper published on the Pacific Coast that we can more highly commend than the Mining and Scien- tiiic Press, published Ut San Francisco. The Press has recently entered its seventy-fourth volume, and during its long and useful career has been the chief exponent of the mining industry in the West. It is authority on mining matters and devotes considerable space to Arizona mining news. The Press is an admirable publication and we hope to see It circulate more generally in this section of Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

The political prcdiiction of the members of the 18th legislature from Gila county seems to give the Phoenix Herald great concern. The Herald, in it's issue of the 9th inst, asserts dis paragingly that our representatives are both Populists, which, if strictly true, would not be to their discredit, as they are both good men who may be de- pended upon to do their duty as repre- sentatives of the people of Gila county, free from the dictatIoL of any interest, faction or party. MT. Hunt WAS the Democratic nominee, has always been Democrat, and has an honorable record ss legislator to sustain him. Mir. Ikenberry IS Populist, but that fact does not in any degree detract from his reputation as good citizen or impair his usefulness as represen- tative Messrs. Hunt and Ikenberry have the confidence of 6 large majority of the people of Gila county, and the Herald need not trouble itself further sbolt them..
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

By the decision of the court of errors and appeals, reversing the action of the superior court and denying re- count of the votes in Kent county, Delaware, the Democrats gained de- cisive victory that will enable them to elect United States senator. They succeeded in organizing the legislature iu both branches. The Democrats agreed that they would send silver man to the senate, but had not deter mined who he should be
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

If our estimate of President-elect Mckinley IS correct, he will exercise careful judgment in the selection of territorial officials, and will not only scrutinize the character and qualifica- tions of applicants, but will consult the wishes of the people of the terri tory in which appointments are to be made. Therefore, we believe there should be Il free expression of opinion by tine press and influential citizens as to the merits of the several candidates for preferment. Without prejudice to any other aspiraut to the governorship of Arizona, we earnestly favor the can didacy of Burt Dunlap. for the reason that he is well qualified to fill that re- spousible office. Furthermore, he has been citizen of the territory for many years, iB identified with her best interests and is widely known and re- spected. We sincerely hope for the appointment of Mir. Dunlap as governor.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14
The year 1896 was disastrous for

The year 1896 was disastrous for the business world. Bradstreet reports l5, ,1l2 failures for the twelve months, an increase of 16 per cent over the failures of 1895. Total liabilities of these failing in 1896 amounted to S247, ,O00,O ,OoO, 55 per cent more than iu 1895, and 65 per cent more than in the year 1894, being exceeded only by total liabilities in the panic year 1893
 -s4O2, ,000, 900.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

A. F. Banta has changed the name of the Arizona Populist to the Pick aud Drill, and as the new name indi. oates, it ~ill be devoted principally to the mining industry. The change was imperative. No exclusively political paper can succeed in Arizona. Con tinnal harping upon one subject, no matter how meritorious 1t may be, soon grows tiresome. Mir. Banta says: "rhere is necessarily a business end to every institution, aud that is what's the mstter with us as well as Hannah"
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

The Senate, on the 9th inst, passed the House bill, with few minor changes, abolishing the death penalty for all crimes save five, viz, treason, rape, mu-der. and two offenses ap. phcable to the army and navy. If the biil becomes law, which now appears probable, it will annnl the Arizona statute making train robbery capita l offense.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

all acts and parts of acts in conflict with it, and if the law is mandatory, as we think we have proved 1t to be, then the provisions of the act of 1887 in conflict with it are null and void.
Arizona silver belt., 1897-01-14

FULLY ExPLAINEp Visitor at the asylum That nun seems very bad. What caused him to lose bia reason? Guard--H He read the statistics and records of the past year in the news