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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
DoNNELLy's FoReBooINos
The Minnesota Populist Leader Says Fusior
Means His Party's Death.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 2.-Ignatius Donnel-
ly, who is arranging for q meeting Of
populist leaders here next month, said
he hoped that the fusion and radical
elements Of the party could get to-
gether, preparatory to the state con-
vention, because such internal dissen-
sion had, said he, practically wiped
out the party in Virginia, Kentucky
and elsewhere. His own views are
strict and he believes that fusion
means the death Of populism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. s7.-Susie
Greenleaf, aged ten, Of Rockland, went
to the schoolroom get her books and,
the door being locked, crawled in at
the window. As she was going out,
the sash fell, striking her on the back
Of the neck. She was choked to death
before assistance reached her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
LOVE is YET WARM.

Robert Lincoln's El0ping Daughter Pre-.
sents Her Husband with = $1,000 Bill.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Ia, Dec. T.-Misi
Jessie Lincoln, who recently, despite
parental Introduction, eloped and mar
ried Warren W. Beckwith, Of this city,
has shown that her love has not grown
cold. Friday night she appeared in
the role Of Santa Claus. Taking q crisp
United States note Of the denomina'
ton of $1,000, she placed it in an en-.
velope and put it in the spacious stock
ing of her husband as 1t hung by the
mantel,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
TEN PEOPLE BURNED
A Mother and Her Nine Children
Lose Their Lives
4 CARRIAGE STRUCK BY 4 1RllI.
Traiss Ccllids-nany Persons Hurt IN -
Explosion-Fsll Into the Fire skaters
Drowned-Run Over BY Train
Crushed Under . Lead.

LONDON, Lee M-Mrs JARVIS ana
ner nine chilaren' the youngesta baby,
were burned 70 death at fve o'clock
yesterday morning IN . four-room cot
1age occupied by the Jarvis and two
oener iamiiies IN flfe street. Bethnal
ureen' honoon. Inc unfortunate lam
ny occupied the upper floor. BY .
s'range coincidence Mr. jarvis the
1851 A1'oonu' "nv nau oooa s.'-
lo'1ns Aol consunp''ol' a'eu IN sno
"vlAnvuSe lnnrnary ~ .nS ai.ernoon
w., ".sAoI' nss'us nosfu VI 'ne ul,ss'el:
~ %,s. 10. Ssss's essn1u s0an! nvennooo
" no a,, n",0a ooAos' anu ner locms
"''o n'leu wiz" l"na'n'na0'o maNf's.
CARRIAGE STRUCK BY A TRAIN
SobL1svlLLE' ma DeC. VA rata!
acclaen' occurred ~ iernune. . small
'owu nor.n~es. u 'n's city, saturday
n,sn@ W.T. anu Mrs' 'onn moore ana
miss olara Dra''ain were returning
lrom ohris'mas entei'ainment' wnen
noi 'A'ounu iae'eh' 'raih on INC
monon s'rucK tneir carriage miss
nra''ains shuil was fractured ana sne
u'eu ~ in,unign' MIS- Moore cannon
,ecoser' Mr' Moore was sllgh'iy IN
lursu Mr. anu MRS moore were mar
sieu On inursoay ana 1nis was inc
nrs' 'lme ,ney nao oeen away from
NOME 'oge'ner
TRAINS COLLIDE IN VIRGINIA
PULASKI Va Dec. VA westbound
Nor1olk q western freight train and
an eastoound passenger train collided
~ "ygals orluge' Iour miles west OF
mere capt. hives Thurman, postal
CLERK was Killed; IL. u Meredith,
another postal clerk, was BADLY scalded
and otherwise injured, and Collins, the
fireman jumped and one leg was bro
ken. NO passengers were hurt The
accident is supposed to have been due
to mistake OF the engineer Of the
passenger train.
MANY HURT BY AN EXPLOSION.
AsHEvILLE, N. G., Dec. 91-While .
Christmas salute was being fred from
an old cannon here Joseph Finch care
lessly brought can containing 80
pounds OF gunpowder into contact with
the heated gun. The explosion dis
figured, perhaps blinded, Finch, and
knocked down between 30 and 40 OF
the lOO or more spectators. All VINO
were felled received more than slight
hurts, and some were injured as badly
as Finch.
FELL INTO THE FIRE.
FRANKLIN, Pa, Dec %-Grace and
Annie Nelson, whose parents live near
here, were left alone in their home
Saturday evening" The former fell
into tne CRATE nre ana her clotnlng
was ignited' She was burned to death.
In trying to save the lie OF her sister,
Annie was also oadly burned and ~ 10
believed she cannot recover,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Dec. s7.-It 10
authoritatively stated that the Santa
Fe Railway company will spend 81, 900,
900 in the improvement Of Its tracks in
New Mexico, Arizona and California
during the coming year. The improve
ment will consist of the laying Of new
65.pound steel rail, and the construe-
ton Of substantial iron and masonry
bridges to replace the present wooden
structures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
wEpoED ON THE PILOT.
Two Women Carried 100 Feet by an En-.
gine-A Child Instantly Killed.

LITTLE FALLS, N. j., Dec. ga
sleigh containing seven people return
ing from Christmas entertainment
was struck by the Lake Shore limited
at the Central crossing at St. Johns
vile. Nine-year-old Nellie Place was
killed instantly, and Ave Others were
seriously injured. A Mrs. Smith and
her daughter were wedged on the pilot
Of the engine and carried 100 feet
They were painfully injured, but will
recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
UNPROFlTABLE MURDERS.


TWahty-Ohe FhrIb KII1IhKs F101uou Uh1y
$40 Each-Every Murderer Guillotined.
LONDON, Dec. 81. Paris police sta
tistics just published etfectually prove
murder does not pay from financial
point Of view. They enumerate 81
murders by which The assassins aver
aged $40, and all the criminals were
guillotined. The statistics also cite
cases Of over 100 more or less famous
murders yielding in many cases but
few cents The biggest haul was sos,
although in many cases large sums
were overlooked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Bride Is Worth Twenty Million 4.

CHICAGO, Dec. GA special from
Richmond, Ind, says the engagement
is announced Of Miss Margaret Ogden,
Of New York, and Frank McNutt, Of
this city. Miss Ogden is said to be
worth SsO,OOO,OOO. Mr., McNutt was q
member Of the American legation of
Rome under Minister Albert G. Porter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
MAY RESULT FATALLY.
A Debauch at Springfield, Mo-, In Which
Two Women Are Mixed Up.

SPRINGFIELD, NO., Dec. 27.-Yester-
day afternoon A. ]. Smith and wife
and Hattie Brown and Bern McPher.
son were having Christmas debauch
and, after emptying several bottles Of
whisky, ageneral fight followed. Hattie
Brown, a ha ndsome young woman, who
until recently was employed in one Of
the leading dry goods stores Of this
city, drew q revolver and shot Mrs
Smith in the right lung. 1t is thought
the wound will prove fatal. Hattie
Brown and young Mcpherson are in
iail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
westminster's Prssldsnt Resigns.

FULTON, Mo-, Dec. 2I-Dr. e. G
Gordon, president Of Westminster coll
lege, has resigned, to take effect at the
end Of the present term, January "a
Dr. Gordon has accepted q call to
preach for the Presbyterian church at
Lexington, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
REWARDED FOR A FORGERY.


CHICAGO, Dec. ga thousand dol
lars was promised as q Christmas gift
to Miss Lyme Fernald, Sanger Pull
mans former fiancee, by her father II
she could successfully forge his name
to check for that sum. The paying
teller gave her the money without
question. Fernald claimed that 81, 900
for which he had never signed, had
been paid from his account, and he
and his friends had much fun with the
man until the latter was mercifully
let into the joke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

HIAwATHA, Kan, Dec 27.-Miss Fem
ton, q teacher in the Capioma school,
refused tocontinue the school until her
room was thoroughly cleaned. She
held out six days, when the board and
school patrons met and DISCHARGED her.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
No Indemnity Claimed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s7.-Secretary of
State Sherman was seen regarding q
story cabled from Madrid to the effect
that the United States had demanded
Of Spain $4,000, 900 indemnity to Amer
lean traders for damages sustained
through the rebellion in Cuba The
secretary stated that II any such de.
mand had been made he had not heard
II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
A Cblld Sets q Baby on Fire.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Dec. 27.-The four
year-old child of Edward Piles, col
ored, set fire to the clothes Of Piles
baby, inficting injuries from which
death resulted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The gold re-
serve is now $3.50, 267, 46S. This Is the
highest point which 1t has reached
since September, 1890, just after the
passage Of the Sherman silver purchase
act
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Mrs. 0. S. Kashishain, Of Kansas
City. Mo-, was perhaps fatally injured
by being thrown from her buggy by q
run away horse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Ninety-three arrests were made BY
the police Of Kansas City, Kan, On
Christmas day and the day following.
OF this number Is were for drunken
uesa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Emmit Hedley, wanted at Marsh
field, Mo-, for criminally assaulting .
young woman, was arrested ct Nus
kogee, L 7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

4 'nsn may Sand
Udsr'the running Slip
nsoee Of death and not
ssalise II Diseases, 70.
~ b both body and
1gnln, LIKE nefvous pros
1zll3ca and exhaustion,
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
CECIL RHODES FULL OF FIGHT.
SENSATIONAL. REVELATIONS EXPECTED AT HIS
EXAMINATION

EXAMINATION.
London. Jan 30.--The amendment made on Thurs
day In the House OF Commons by Mr.. Maclean to
the motion OF Mr. Chamberlain FOR the reappoint-
ment Of the Commission 10 inquire into the affairs
of the British South Africa Company Is indicative
of the feeling that prevails In influential quarters
regarding any investigation Of South African mat
ters. Mr.. Maclean's amendment was to the effect
that the troubles in South Africa had been
settled peaceably. and as the leaders OF the raid
into tho Transvaal had been punished, 1t was
needless to appoint a committee to reopen the
matter This amendment was seconded by Sir John
Lubbock and had the support OF other Influential
members. Although Mr.. Chamberlans motion was
finally adopted. the debate showed that Cecil
Rhodes and the British South Africa Company. In
which he is the moving spirit. were not without
strong friends in Parliament. Mr.. Maclean is the
proprietor of THE Western Mail,' one OF the most
influential newspapers in Wales. and his attempt to
head off investigation of the affairs Of the
chartered company had the support OF other news
papers throughout the Kingdom.
There Is denying the fact that II the Com
mission attempts to probe too deeply into the
companys affairs persons high in society and po-
cal life will be hurt. and for that reason II Is the
opinion OF many persons that the proposed investi
cation will prove farce. II has been said that
the company. In its lavish use OF money TO attain
Its ends did not overlook the press. and that Its
support by some OF the most influential news
papers of London ard elsewhere Is due solely to
the fact that these papers practically bribed
for that purpose. Many aristOcrats connected
with the company. and 1t Will be to their interest
TO put every possible obstacle In the way OF thor
ough investigation.
MIR Rhodes. who has come from South Africa
to testify before the Commission Is in fine fghting
fetlc. and does not appear to be the least worried
TO the outlook His testimony Is looked forward
to with much interest. as It is generally believed
that II he should be pressed too hard he will make
revelations that VIII prove great shock to what
he has termed the "unctuous rectitude" OF some
British statesmen.
one OF Mr.. Chamberlan's objects In insisting
upon the inquiry H. to clear himself OF the charge
that he had knowledge previous to the raid that
the attempt TO be made 10 violate the territory
Of the Transvaal that the plan had his tacit
tion, and that he expressed his disapproval only
when the expedition gave promise OF failure. Col
umns have been written Of the story of the raid
but II is thought that. despite the appointment of
n Parliamentary commission, the full history OF the
attempt to seize the Transvaal Will not be told for
many years TO come. II ever. unless Mr.. Rhodes
should be baited beyond forbearance
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
IRISH QUESTIONS IN PARLIA MENT.
A BLuNDER WHICH GAVE A TACTICAL ADvAN-
TAGE TO TILE GOVERNMENT

A BLrNDER WHICH GAVE A TACTICAL ADvAN-
TAGE TO TIE GOVERNMENT
London Jan. 3O.-Snce the Irish members Of the
House OF Commons withdrew their amendment, to
the address In reply to the Queens Speech which
amendment referred to the financial relations be-
tween Great Britain and ireland. It is seen that
equivalent to allowing Mr. Balfour. the Government
leader In the House. to spike their guns A prompt
and energetic opposition to the suspension OF the
financial question might have been effective In
carrying the votes Of the Irish UnIonists but now
IT VIII be useless 10 oppose the Commission which
will be supported by all the Unionists and "A number
OF Scottish and English Liberals The question in
stead OF bearing solely on the financial relations
between Great Britain and Ireland Will develop in
10 an inquiry into the financial relations between
the different parts of the United Kingdom The
Scotch and Welsh members OF the House insist that
their respective claims shall be considered and the
Enshsh tadlcals demand an inquiry into the mat
ter OF the taxation Of the various classes In the
Kingdom " ~
Nevertheless. the session will not be barren for
irish pVate t es"on from TO- rasieF t ne
lin takes the form of a bill. The tenor OF the Irish
section OF the Queens Speech and the Govern
ance OF such a measure doubtful. but IT would un-
doubtedy pass II the Government should submit
H.. All the Irish members eager for such a
bill; foresecing that II would transfer much power
and the expenditure OF much money to Dublin.
The Dillon faction Of The Irish party are un
as may prevent them from keeping their fun
strength in the House throughout the session.
Some twenty-four Dionites require aid from the
sion About fourteen of Mr. Healys supporters re-
quire similar help but the Healy supplies pro-
portlonately greater than those under Mr.. Dillons
control. No contributions of any consequence now
come from America
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
TO ENTERTAIN THE NANSENS.

A ROYAL WELCOME WILL BE GIVEN TO THE
EXPLORER AND HIS WIFE IN LONDON.
London Jan 30-Dr. Nansen, the well-knowh
Arctic explorer, and Mrs. Nansen are expected 10
arrive in London on Tuesday. DR.. Nansen Will be
received by delegates from the Royal Geographicai
Society the Royal Society and other ORGANIZATIONS
On Wednesday he will dine with Sir George Baden
Powell, NJ p at the latter's home. No. ia Eaton
Square. where he will probably meet the DUKE OF
York. His first public appearance VIII be made al
Albert Hall on February s. on February 6 ban
quet will be given In his honor by the savage Clup;
an organization devoted to literature science ana
art. Society here Will make a lion or him, ana
there will he keen competition to secure his at
tendance at dinners and receptions
Mrs Nansen Will also find easy entrance into
the most exclusive London society. She Is the
daughter of the late Professor Sars. who was
wel-known zoologst. The Queen. having heard or
her splendid voice has invited her TO sing at Wind
sor Castle. and this fact, aside from the renected
greatness OF her husband. VIII tend TO make her
society much sought for.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
CLEMENCY FOR LADY SCOTT REFUSED.

London. Jan Cot Is evident that there will be
no Communication OF the sentence Of eight months
imprisonment imposed on Lady Scott for libcng
her son-in-law. Earl Russell. Earl Cadogan and
other OF her friends have sought TO obtain her
release. but they have failed to shake the Home
Secretarys decision not TO set her at liberty. Her
friends vainIy offered to guarantee that she would
never again meddlc with Earl Russell. but the
Home Secretary remained obdurate and Lady
Scott must pay the full penalty. The London pa
pers uphold tho Home Secretary. and argue that It
would be against public policy to set the prisoner
free or make any reduction in her term OF i'm
prisonment. Every acco nmodaton is furnished
for her in the Jail. her room having been specially
fitted up for her by wc-known London firm.
and her meals being furnished by an outside
caterer The only punishment she indergoes Is be-
ing deprived OF her liberty.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
NEW BISHOP or LONDON ENTHRONED.

THE SPECTACLE IN ST. PAUL's CATHEDRAL, NOT
so IMPOSING AS HAD BEEN EXPECTED.
London. Jan. 3o.-The formal enthronement OF
the Right Hon. and Right Rev. MandelI Creighton
as Bishop Of London. TO succeed the Right Hon
and Right Rev Frederick Temple who was cle-
waited to the Archbishopric Of Canterbury and
Prmacy Of All England. took place In ST. Paurs
Cathedral to-day and. contrary to expectations It
was not an imposing spectacle. The Cathedral
was only about half filed with spectators and
there was only a fair attendance OF the London
clergy. The actual enthronement took place I'm
the choir. out Of sight OF the majority of the peo-
pie present.
Tor the enthronement of the Bishop of Lon
don was delivered by the Right Rev. George Rod
ney Eden Bishop of Dover, and the dean OF ST
paus cathedrs the Very Rev Robert Gregory.
communion was celebrated by bishop Crcighton
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31

THE STAR OF HOPE.

Il had lost all hope and
gone TO my fathers to die, /"
said Mrs. MoLIE EVANS, Of
Wonnd, CoryeN Co., Te.ras.
II gave birth to a baby a year
ago, the 5th Of June last, " she
adds, "and seemed to do very
we'll for 8 or 9 days, and then
! began to feel very bad, my
feet began TO swell, my stom-
ach was all wrong and l
seemed TO suffer with every
thing that could be borne. I
was in beds months and there
was not day that it seemed
l could live. We had the best
doctors that our country az
forded. l was a skeleton.
Every one that saw me
thought that would never
get we'll. had palpitation
and pain in the heart, terrible
pain in my right side just
under the ribs, terrible head
aches all the time I; . bearing
down sensation {; a distressed
feeling in my stomach all the
time ; could hardly eat any
thing and it looked as II I
would starve. All the time I
would take such weak trem-
bling smells and II aeemed AZ
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31

cen,ases Of the coal produce 70 be Months past
roao S mas ,hat the matter " percentages - sa,is
aricaply adjusted and that each road I'd, ~'l division Of
ned with Its share OF the pusnse,o ~ er cent on a.
snmnt rst Of the recent arrangement sss Wheel
Columbus. Sandusky and iioSkhs ,armer % road OBJ
,nE ana entr,nSe into Toledo the coaoui.. IL. PER
dusky and Hooking demands an he ssl,imOre sn;
ssHass ssd frSm ,U 10 an
to 10 per cent II is believed that . % psr cent are
Columbus Sanduskv ana iioc~'nr, by cutting tm
nnrce",es"s OF two or three OF ine 1," columbus
Compromise will be reached T,i nsltimcre and one
The matter OF appe rtoning the sou, mtes o
different road, win be ,f, to SscS Is co%pssS.
Ing of the association will be held ~ on percent
week. at which the special com"''''''
ages will report.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
ATHENS STUDENTS ~ A RIOT.

THEY SEIZE THE UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS. But
ARE FINALLY COMPELLED TO SURRENDER
London. Jan. Ga dispatch from Athens says
that as a result of dispute between the students
a, the university there and one Of the professors
the students three days ago took possession OF the
buildings and grounds. and prepared to hold them
by force OF arms. Yesterday the water supply was
cut off, and the buildings were surrounded py
troops and no one allowed to enter the
Croundr Bodies OF students then attempted to
place before the King a demand that the oHehdlng
professor be dismissed but they were prevented
from approaching the pala re by the troops, who
fired a volley In the air to intimidatc them In the
disturbance one boy was killed. This afternoon 'he
Students In the university SURRENDERED
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
THE IRISH LEADERSHIP QUESTION.

ARCHBISHOP WALSH FAvORs UNION OF THE
FACTIONS UNDER JOHN REDMOND.
Dublin Jan 3O-The Most Rev. William j. Walsh.
Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Dublin. has written
a letter in which he advises the reference Of the
question OF the leadership OF the Irish National
party TO q small representative committee. whose
decision shall be final. The Archbishop also ex-
presses his approval OF article written by Tlmo-
thv Harrington Member OF Parliament for the
Ua rbor Division Of Dublin, and published in
United Ireland" suggesting the reunion OF the
factions of the party under the leadership OF John
Redmond. -
''The Dublin independent" commenting on Arch,
bishop Walshs letter. declares that Redmond Will
never sit In council with the men who betrayed
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31

II could not stand it, There were six doctors treat
Ing me when commenced taking your medicine.
had lost all hope and gone to my fathers to die
commenced taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery and his Favorite Prescription together and
took them regularly until Mlt as il life was worth
living again"
weigh more than have weighed for ten years
My friends say that look better than they ever saw
The first two bottles did me more good than all
the medicine had taken My stomach has never
hurt me since. ! can eat anything want and as
much as want. If you want to this in favor Of
your medicine, | am living witness 10 testify to n
and viii, to anybody who wants to know further of
NY '''s' pM. no Go-
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
ENGLAND'S CHINESE TRADE MENACED

London Jan. 30-Branches OF the new Russo
Chinese Bank have been opened at Shanghai. Han
kow, Peking and elsewhere in China. Business IL
already diverted 10 the new institution from British
and German houses. and this fact. together with
Great Britains exclusion from sharing In the CON
struction OF new railways In China. is regarded
as marking the doom of English commercial pre-
dominance n that
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
TO SEARCH FOR A MISSING STEAMER.

ST Johns. n. F.. Jan. 30-The steamer Nimrod
sailed tonight In search OF the missing steamer
State Of Georgia. She will be gone about a week
and will cruise through the icenoe In the hope OF
sighting the missing vessel The undertaken is re-
earded as hopeless here the general opinion being
that the State OF Georgia has foundered with ali o,
for Halifax ."
New-York tribune., 1897-01-31
COAL TRAFFIC. ASSOCIATION MEETING

CUfE TfiFFT' 3fNNV' TfTT"' HHHT TT''"'
Washington +. Connor who has returned from
Columbus where ne has been attending the meeting
OF the Ohio Coal Traffic Association said yester-
day
The details OF the agreement will be decided upon
at "a meeting OF the special committee consisting
OF ~ Monsarratt acting president OF the Hooking
Valley; Judge Stevenson Burke. president OF the
Ohio Central lines and w T.. Connor. OF the Wheel
Ing and Lake Erie. 10 be held In New-York on Mon
day night for this purpose The abrogation OF re
contracts with the coal operators Is most radical
and II means that the association IS to begin busi
ness on an entirely new basis. and that rates are 10
be maintained Each road Is pledged TO do this and
a prosperous reason In looked for. The contract Is