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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

Arthur Storey and His Wife FATAL
ly Shot by a Boarder.
4 FATHER KILLED BY MISTAKE
A Negro Hanged by an InfurIated Mob ~
M0orevlllr, Tex.--A Doctor Killed by
Ills Farm Misunderstanding
In q Chicago Hotel.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S. Arthur Storey and
his wife were shot and probably fa-
tally injured at their apartments last
night by II. c. bunker, barber, who
had boarded with the couple for sew
eral years. Last night bunker accom-
panied Mrs. Storey to the theater. On
returning home they found Storey
awaiting them. A violent quarrel en-
sued. bunker drew a revolver and
fred two shots. The first bullet en-
tered storey's groin. The second lodged
in Mrs. Storeys spine. The wounded
couple were removed to hospital.
There is but little hope for their re-
covery.
A FATHER KILLED ny MISTAKE
ARDMoRE, |. T., Aug. 2s.-Near Paul's
Valley, G. W. jackson was shot and
instantly killed by his l6-year-old son,
Albert. Jackson had been absent from
home several days, and at one o'clock
at night Mrs. Jackson heard footsteps.
She aroused the boy, who armed him
self. A man was discovered looking
through the window. The boy fred,
and the man fell, corpse. 1t was his
father.
TEXAS NEGRO LyNCHED.
ROSEBUD, Tex, Aug. rs. - News
reached here by telephone yesterday
from Mooreville, 20 miles from here,
that Wiley Johnson, negro, was
hanged there by an Infatuated mob
Thursday night for attempted criminal
assault on Mrs. Clunly, respectable
white woman. who was cooking for
the family Of Capt. McCulloch.
A DOCTOR KILLED BY HIS TENANT
DASvILLE, Va, Aug. 2s.-Dr. John
R. Cabell, a prominent citizen OF Dan
vile, was killed at his country home
near Callands, % miles from here, by
Edward Hawkins. his tenant. Cabell
had refused TO rent Hawkins the farm
for another year and Hawkins had re.
fused to move away.
SHOOTING IN A CHICAGO HOTEL.
CHICAGO, Aug. 2s.-Noel Whitehead,
assistant cashier Of the First national
bank at Vienna, H., shot and danger.
ously wounded John J. Manahan, a
cabman, In the Saratoga hotel last
night Whitehead claims that the
cabman had robbed him In his room
and was endeavoring TO escape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

figure and of medium stature, whose
face bore an expression Of WEAKNESS.
He was carelessly dressed, and his uni-
form coat was unbuttoned and thrown
back from his chest He held lighted
cigar In his mouth, and sat in stOop-
ing posture, with his head bent slightly
forward. His clothes were wet, and his
trousers and top-boots were spattered
with mud. Gen. Thomas approached
this officer, and, turning to me and
mentioning me by name. said: "lwant
to present you to Gen. Grant" There
upon the officer seated in the chair,
without changing his position, glanced
up, extended his arm 10 It's full length,
shook hands, and said in low voice and
speaking slowly; slow do you do?"
This was my first meeting with the man
with whom was destined afterward to
spend so many of the most interesting
years of my life.
The strange officers present wero
members Of Gen. Grants staff. Charles
A. Dana, assistant secretary Of war, who
had been for some time with the army
of the Cumberland. had also entered The
room. The next morning he sent d dis
patch to the war department, beginning
with the words: "Grant arrived last
night, wet, dirty and wcll.'-Gen. Hor-
ace Porter, In Century.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
NOT USED TO IT.


A "Reminiscences Of the West Polna Days
of = Brave Union Soldier.
Capt, George l.. Prescott, OF Concord.
Mass, commanded the men Of bis town
In the battle Of Bull Run, and YVES leading
an advance on the enemy's center when
the right wing Of the army was OUT
Aanked by Gen. Kirby Smith and the
union forces were obliged to retreat
His colonel owned that Prescott's sd-
vance was magnificent sight 70 see,
and that 1t made an impression on him
Is very evident, for he was himself
wounded, and in the fever and delirum
Of the next few days, he says 10 could
hear nothing but Prescott saying:
STEADY, men, steady" to the soldiers
The author OF Concord Thirty Years
Ago" describes Capt. Prescott as hand
some man with a commanding figure
and frank and resolute countenance.
lie was typical American OF the best
sort, with a cordial frnnkness and in
dependence Of manner. One Of the best
things to be remembered about him Ii
story connected with his first days in
camp on the Potomac.
A cadet, freshly graduated from West
Point. had been directed by Gen. Nc
Dowell to drill the companies Of the reg
lment in succession. The young fellow
had the West Pointers contempt for
volunteer soldiers, and emphasized his
orders with an unceasng flow Of pro-
fame language. When the turn Of the
Concord company came Capt Prescott
approached the newly-hedged officer
and said to him:
81 must request you, sir, to give your
orders in the plain terms Of the military
code, for my men do not like profanity.
II you do otherwise ] shall march them
of the grounds, and they will obey me,
and not you"
The drill officer was brought to terms.
He did not offend again.-Youth's Com
panion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
A BANK LOOTED.
Three Robbers Raid the Peoples
Exchange Bank at Elmdale.
CITIZENS AROUSED BY EXPLOSIONS.
The Bank Ia Surrounded but the Robbers
Manage to Escape--The Amount
Taken Was $500 In Cash
and o7OO In Drafts.

ELMDALE, Kan, Aug. SO.-Thrce dar-
ing robbers broke into the Peoples
Exchange bank at an early hour yes
terday morning, blew open the safe,
after three loud explosions, and,
though the building was surrounded
by hastily-awakened citizens fully
armed, escaped with nearly $1,000 in
cash in their possession. The cracks
men used nitro-glycerine in gaining
entrance to the vault, and blew open
the safe and the money drawer within
it. There were three distinct explo-
sions as the robbers forced their way
to the banks treasure. Although they
were heard by hundreds of people and
the bank was soon surrounded by an
excited throng, the safe-crackers
escaped and are still at liberty. The
third charge was exploded even while
the street in front was thronged with
people bent on capturing the daring
men within.
The first explosion stopped the clock
at exactly los II. IN. A woman across
the street heard the explosion and
awakened her husband. While he was
busy discrediting what she thought
of the matter the second explosion &C.
Cured. The husband then put on his
shoes and trousers and ran to the house
of Cashier E. N. Jeffreys, block
away. While Mr.. Jeffreys was dress
ing, other neighbors were awakened,
and all OF them armed with what guns
could be gathered, ran down to the
depot and aroused the agent, who had
in his possession a revolver and shot
gun. They then surrounded the bank.
and just as they did so, the third ex-
plosion occurred.
This alarmed the good citizens and
they all ran ont on the street and COM
menced shooting wildly, greatly en-
dangering the lives Of each other. In
the darkness all turned toward what
they thought was the bank and began
firing at it. The building proved To
be the house next to the bank. twas
occupied by a family, but luckily no
one was injured. The robbers ran out
the back door Of the bank in the ex-
element and escaped in safety.
About an hour after the escape three
men in a buggy who had their horses
on dead run, passed camp eight
miles west, and they are supposed to
be the robbers. Saturday shortly be-
fore dark, three men in a buggy drove
into town and were still there when
the people went to bed. They had
their team hitched in an alley near the
bank, but they did nothing to arouse
the suspicious Of the people. The citi-
zens have good description Of the
men, which may lead to their arrest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
IN HARD LUCK.


Hundreds Of Klondlkers Blockaded at
SSaguay and Dyea-Outfits for y song.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Aug. IS
Andrew WATSON, banker and ex-col-
lector of customs, who left with a
party of seven for the Klondike, has
written his wife from Skaguay as fol-
lows.
There are here about 1900 men and l,b0O
horses, making up the most forlorn lot |
ever saw About half Of them have given
up and the other half either curse or cry.
Taking 1t altogether ] never saw such q
condition Of affairs AT Dyea there are near
ly as many as here, and am told they are
in the same condition. God only knows what
will become Of those headed this way, for none
but those who have horses will get through. l
do not believe that one in hundred will get
through Many have started out but just as
many have returned footsore anddisheartened
Outfits can be bought here for song The au-
thorities should stop the tide Of immigration
that N coming this way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
PLANS FOR Ex.SLAvES.
COlored Men In Convention Discuss the
Home at st. Joseph.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Aug. %. The ma
tional convention of colored men,
which has been in session in this city
in the interests of home for depend
ent ex-slaves, adjourned yesterday.
Over 500 delegates were in attendance.
A plan was adopted by the con-
vention which, it is believed, will
insure the erection and mainten-
ance of the home at cost of
$4,000 1t was decided to continue
the present method of soliciting funds
by sending out cards; to set apart Sep
TENDER 90 as "ex-slaves day" through
out the country for the purpose of rails
ing funds, and to appoint local agents
in every village, town and city in the
United States. The convention recon-
mended also that an effort be made to
secure the names of all ex-slavesin the
country together with their former
owners
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

CHEROKEE CITY, |. T., Aug. So.--A
poll of the newly-elected Cherokee
legislature shows that body to be
overwhelmingly opposed to allotment.
With the exception Of 70 members OF
the lower house and FIVE Of the senate,
1t is also opposed even TO treating with
the Dawes commission under any con-
Alteration,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

TROY, Mo-, Aug, 3o.--Charles Jones.
aged 20 years, living near Louisville,
this county, shot and instantly killed
his i6-year-old sister, Katie. He claims
the killing to be accidental, but the
coroner's jury held him for murder.
The parties are highly respected and
great excitement prevails in the
neighborhOod.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

When Gen. Grant became president
Of the United States, many people were
apprehensive, knowing how taciturn
and unaccustomed to civic functions he
was. as to the way he would conduct
himself in his new and bewildering ex-
allied Office, and especially on occasions
which required oratory.
Accordingly one Of his friends, who
was not able TO attend the Inauguration
ceremonies, hailed with intense curios-
ity another friend who had been pres
ent.
swell, WE'LL" said the first, breath
lessly show did he act?"
Just as he should"
"And wasn't he nervous?"
"Nervous! No. he was just as cool
and collected as if--as IT."
"As IL he had been on the field Of
battle!" said the generals friend. sup.
plying the comparison that the other
was seeking.
"That's II exactly."-Youth's Com
panion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
Flred Up His shortage.

HARPER, Kan, Aug %. T. N. Nicho'
lay, who disappeared last week from
the Badger lumber yards at Anthony,
has been heard from at Abilene. His
father has been to Anthony and fixed
up all the affairs Mental dcrange-
mant ia alleged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Aug. 3O.--The
body Of Christian Blossom, veteran
Of the soldiers home, was found In
ravine in the Whitechapel district.
There were marks Of violence on his
neck and head. showing that he had
met death by choking. A saloonkeeper
named Strumski and his wife have
been arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
DEADLY TIDAL WAVE.

Hundreds OF People Drowned bv Floods In
Japan and China.
TACOMA, WASH, Aug. sO.-The Japan
steamer just in brings news of severe
earthquakes in Japan on August s, fol-
lowed by tidal wave and great floods.
A thousand houses were inundated
and 200 persons were killed and in
jured. Sixty.fve Chinese villages
were also inundated and many people
drowned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
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WILLIAM CRAFTY DEAD.
He Helped 5000 Slaves 10 Freedom by tn
underground Railroad"

CHICAGO, Aug. 9s.-William Crafty,
who before the civil war was one Of
the most notable conductors Of the
underground railroad" for the assist.
ance Of runaway slaves, died near Ma
ryville, o., last night, Of old age. Mr..
Crafty, it is said, helped over 5000
slaves to escape to Canada, and at one
time reward Of $1,000 was offered to
anyone who would deliver him, dead
or alive, south of Mason and Dixons
line. He was % years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

WONDERFUL EXPLOSIVE.
Chicago Men Invent = Composition This
May KevOlutiOniae Marine Warfare.

Chicago Men Invent = Composition That
May Kevolutioniae Marine Warfare.
CHICAGO. Aug. asa small brass pro.
iectile, measuring 4xl4 inches, was
thrown in the lake of Van Buren,
street from the government pier, and
at depth of five feet it exploded. A
volume of water shot up IS feet in the
air and dead fish bobbed up to the SUR
face and hoated about, mute testimo-
mails to the destructiveness of the ex-
plosive. The name Of this new explo-
sive, which is the discovery Of two Chi.
cago men, is mirex. From recent ex-
periments its inventors claim IT is not
a wild statement to say that mirex will
olutionize modern marine warfare.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02
GRANT AND PORTER.
The Lattcr's First Meeting with Hls SUB
sequent Chief.

The Lattcr's First Meeting with Hla ssb-
sequent Chief.
While sitting in my quarters in the
little town of Chattanooga, Tenn. about
an hour after nightfall Oh the evening Of
Friday, October %. 1863. an orderly
brought me message from ten. GEORGE
II. Thomas, commander Of the army Of
the Cumberland. on whose staff IVES
serving, sumlnoning me to headquas-
ters. A storm had been raging for two
days, and chilling rain was still fall
ing. A few minutes walk brought me
t0the plain wooden. one-story dwelling
occupied by the commander, which was
situated on Walnut street. near Fourth,
and upon my arrival l found him in the
front room on the left side OF the hall,
with three members Of his stat and
several strange officers.
In an armchair facing the fireplace
was seated general officer. slight In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

Biscuit once meant simply to bake
twice, ea-bread being prepared for
keeping during long voyages by doubs
baking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-02

Rogers Park.
Its 81 % Blk 3; 1t 10 bk 20 II 26 bk %; 1t p blk
26; Its Q 10 II blk q.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-13
ARBITRATION DEFEATED.
rho United states Senate Opposed to tn,
Treaty Inaugurated by Secretary Olney.

The United states Senate Opposed to the
Treaty Inaugurated by Secretary OIney.
| WAsHINGTCS, May q. The senate yes
terday by the vote OF as TO 26 refused
to ratify the general arbitration treaty
between the United States and Great
Britain negotiated by Secretary Olney
and Sir Julian Pauncefote. The rules
Of the senate require majority of
two-thirds for the ratification of
treaties. Hence four more affirmative
votes would have been required to Sc
cure a favorable result. The vote was
preceded by short, spirited debate,
introduced by Senator Mills, of Texas,
who made strong appeal to the senate
against ratifying the agreement. lie
asserted that as amended the docu-
ment was most Objectionable, not to
say contradictory. in terms. He
pointed out especially the provisions
Tor the settlement of controversies in
regard to territorial claims, and as
serted that whereas the amendment
adopted by the senate to the first article
of the treaty declared against their in
clusion, the sixth and eighth articles
made provision for them. He held that
changed England justly could claim
that questions of territorial rights
were still included within the scope of
the treaty Under such circumstances,
he asked, what was to prevent En-
gland from purchasing the island of
Cuba or any other American territory,
and in case of objection on the part of
the United States insisting upon the
reference of the dispute to arbitration.
He spoke of the conduct of England in
connection with the Grmco-Turkish
war and implored the senate to pro
tect the United States against the pro-
posed alliance. The speech made a
visible impression and the opinion was
general that the treaty should be
amended. so as to remedy the incon-
sistency explained. Senator Tillman
asked that time be given for such
amendment. Owing, however, to the
fact that the senate was under agree.
ment to vote at four o'clock there
could be no postponement except by
unanimous consent.
Senator Davis, chairman of the com.
mittee on foreign relations. declined
to express an opinion for publication,
but talked freely with his friends. To
them he attributed the defeat to the
feeling of dissatisfaction at Englands
course in the struggle of the Greeks TO
liberate the island of Crete from Otto
man dominion, and the Armenian
massacres, and with the evident" de-
sign of Great Britain upon the Trans
vaal. At the conclusion of the pro
ceedings, all of which were in execu-
tive session, the senate refused to
authorize the publication of the de.
tails.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-13
HUNTING FOR THE HUNTS
Rank Charges Against Two Residents of
Mills County, % T.

Mangum special; 1t is reported
here that the Hunt boys, of Mills coun-
ty. attempted last week to drown boy
to whom they were owing some money,
10 get rid of the debt The boy had
helped them drive a bunch of cattle from
Arkansas and they owed him some SIS,
which stlll remained unpaid While the
three were riding along talking they
came TO large hole OF water, when one
of the Hunt boys drew a gun on the boy
ana the other Hunt began to tie rocks
10 the horse prepara;o tory to throwing
them In the water and sinking them
Tachling a roc!, which was too heavy
for him, the other lowered his gun TO
assist him and the boy put spurs TO the
horse and left them. They followed him.
shooting at him several times, till the
boys horse in jumping a ditch, fell and
broke the boys leg. one OF Hunts horses
falling at the came time. The boy
scrambled on his horse and went on, the
Hunts stlll following till they came near
. house, where they gave up the chase.
The father of the Hunts offered the boy
$50 and horse to keep mum. Officers
are searching for the Hunts.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-13
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned BY Telegraph and Mail.
PERsoNAL AND POLITICAL.

THE Chicago News said that IL was
common talk in Chicago society circles
that Marshall Field was engaged TO
the widow of the late Gen. Phil Sheri-
dan and that the wedding would take
place in the near future.
THE election of Deboe in Kentucky
makes the total membership of the
senate at Washington SO. composed of
43 republicans, 33 democrats and 12
populists and silver republicans. With
Kyle the republicans would have -, a
tie, and with the vice president, ma
jority of one. 1t is believed, however,
that in case n party vote was imminent
or probable that an election would oc-
cur in Florida, leaving the senate
standing as before Deboe's election.
A GREAT battle was fought at Veles-
tino between the Turks and Greeks on
the 30th and the Turks were repulsed
with enormous loss.
NOTHING of Importance was discussed
at the cabinet meeting at Washington
on the 30th. Most of the time was
spent in talking about the Grant mon
ument success.
REV. EDWARD FAIRFAx BERKEIY, the
Oldest Episcopal minister in the Mis-
souri, diocese, died at 1t, Louis on the
Sd. He was ~ years of age, 40 Of which
he had passed in the ministry.
ALBERT @. PORTER, ex-governor of
Indiana and minister 10 Italy undc.
the Harrison administration. died at
his home at indianapolis, Ind, on the
3d of paresis, aged "a years. He had
been confined TO his room almost con-
stantly for two years.
The admirals commanding the fleets
of the foreign powers in Cretan waters
had n conference with the insurgent
leaders. The Cretans were promised
autonomy, but the Cretans
cut the discussion short and reiterated
that their motto remained "annexa-
tion to Greece or death"
PRoF. l.. A. ZUENDT died at jefferson
City, Mo, Of general debility. He was
elected poet laureate of the National
of Turner's and was one of
the most accomplished German schol-
ars in the United States. He had also
been connected with the st. Louis
Westliche Post
MAJ. CLARKsoN, commander-in.ch chief
Of the G.. A. r., left Omaha, Neb., on
.he 4th for n two weeks trip to visit
the different departments of his com,
mand,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-13
LEFT his MARK IN GUTHRIE
Good Citizens Mourn the Departure of
Edward Blum,

Good Citizens Mourn the Departure of
Edward Blum
Correspondence: Word has been re-
ceived at Guthrie of the arrest at
Cincinnati of Edward NJ. Blum, who
S wanted here and at Kansas City,
Mo-, on the charge of obi aiming money
on forged checks. Blum. came to Guth-
re about two months ago and repre-
sented himself as agent for Chicago
tailoring establishment. He had hardly
became acclimated before he was maxi
Ing violent love to a pretty young din
inS room girl. a most estima bic young
lady, and after weeks passionate
woolng married her. The day following
their nuptials the young couple left for
Kansas City. representing that they
would return from the wedding trip and
make Guthrie their future home. The
day after Blum's departure there were
number OF urgent callers at his hotel
to collect unpaid bills, and among them
George e. Mundy, who held a worthless
check for $50. which he had obllglngly
endorsed FOR the glib, ,tongued Blum.
The next heard OF Blum was in Kan
sas City, where he worked off another
$50 check by securing the Endorsement
Of Joseph NJ. Patterson, manager Of the
Keystone Manufacturing company.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Patterson
came to Guthrie with an invalid son. On
the train Blum formed theff acquaint-
ance and in Guthrie ne showed Mrs.
Patterson and her son several favors.
and 1t was quite natural that he should
call on the Pattersons when In Kansas
City with his young wife, and it was
also quite natural that Mr.. Patterson
should iAdorse the check of the young
man who had been so kind to HE wife
ana son while soJourning among s.rang-
ers, The following day It was discover
ed that the check was forgery, but
Blum had disappeared when the police
called at his lodging house The police
traced him to Cincinnati. where his ar
rest followed and he will be brought
back to Kansas City for trial
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-13
ORATORS AND pEBATERs
Kansas Wins at Lawrence But FaIIs Down
at Emporia.

Empogla, Kan, May S.-The second
annual oratoricai contest of the Inter-
state League Of Normal Schools attract
ed a big audience tonight at the State
Normal School building. First honors
went 10 Iowa, her representative being
Percy w. Hunt The merits Of the 9th.
er contestants were adjudged as follows,
Second r. Byron Crawford, Missouri:
third, Chester NJ. Echols, Illinois; fourth.
w. II. Kelly, Wisconsin,; ifth, f. NJ.
Mahan, Kansas.
Lawrence, Kan, May The third
annual debate between the State univer-
stiles OF Kansas and Nebraska was held
here tonight in the university auditori-
um. Kansas. which was represented by
Fred Wood. @. M. sharpe, ana w. c.
Coleman, was victorious The contest
ants from Nebraska were r. s. Baker.
Guy NJ. Green and j. Dennison. The
subject was; should It be the policy OF
the United States L. Extend Her Domin.
ions?" Kansas had the negative.