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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
THE KETcHAM MYSTERY.
Hrs. Wslkup May Have Married the Butlsl
lnatead of Ketchsm.

Blfe. WeIkup may have mafrIe0 tho bQtlo9
Inatesd Of Ketchsm.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.-Additionsl mys-
terry is thrown about the case Of John
B. Ketcham, with every development
brought forth by the police in their
efforts to ascertain the facts surround
ing his death at the home Of Mrs.
Minnie Wallace Walkup, or Ketcham.
Joseph Keller, the butler at the home
of the woman who now claims to be
the widow Of Mr.. Ketcham, disap-
peared Tuesday evening, after having
been held for some time by Police
Lieutenant Creighton, under cross ex-
animation of the most severe char
acter, regarding the circumstances of
the alleged marriage of Mrs. Walkup
to Ketcham last September The sus-
picion has been growing upon the po-
lice, as tle result of rumors which
started in Milwaukee, that Keller APP
peared in the role of bridegroom at the
wedding and that he, and not Ketcham,
stood before the minister with his face
concealed under the folds OF scarf.
As the result of this suspicion, he was
yesterday driven away in charge of
an officer. He is now held by the po-
lice, who are able to produce him at
any time he may be needed. Relatives
of Ketcham will contest his will, if
such an instrument is in existence, on
the ground that he was not only Of un-
sound mind at the time he may have
signed it, but for ten months previous
Ketcham's two brothers and two sis
ters will also deny that their brother
was legally married to Minnie Wallace
Nj
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 1S.-There will
be a battle royal between the bankers
of Kansas and the various express COM
panies at the next session of the legis-
lature. The bankers claim that in
their business transactions with the
express companies they are getting the
worst of it, and they will appeal to
the legislature to come to their assist
apaa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9.-The secre-
tary Of the treasury has issued circu-
lar to its employees to the effect that
clerks receiving stated salary who
neglect to pay their debts contracted
Tor the necessary support of them
selves and their families, without pre-
senting satisfactory reasons therefor,
will not be retained in office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. ls.-The grand
lodge Of Sons of Hermann, of Kansas,
elected the following grand officers for
the year: President. John Schramm.
Frontenac; secretary, Christian States,
Topeka; treasurer August Holm,
Maiysyille. This is an organization
patterned after the Turner society,
and its membership is composed Of
Germans.
Miss Annie Hammer, the Red Oak, Ia,
music teacher, convicted Of passing a
forged note for SIS or the Bank of e.
lott, was sentenced to six months in
the penitentiary and to pay 3 fine of
$50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
A Negro strung Up BY vIgllantes.

BRYAN, Tex. Nov. l9.-Last night al
the Allen farm, near here, while gam.
bling for pecans a negro named Gen.
Chatham was stabbed twice and killed.
Another negro, Tom Sweat, was ar
rested for the crime and while being
conveyed to Millican by posse was
taken from his guards and strung up
TO the limb of tree. The vigilantes
are said to have been negroes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
WILL THEY SUPPORT HANNAH
It Is Now Claimed That He VIII Get Fusion
Votes from Cincinnati.

~ 40 ANpW SiutiuOu AhoU AAo VIVA wv 4 uohoh
Votes from Cincinnati.
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. IL. The friends
of Senator Hanna who are here look.
ing after his interests in the senatorial
election are very happy over the classi-
fcation as to politics which the five
fusion republicans in the Hamilton
county delegation make of them.
selves in the general assembly roster,
which is just completed. The four
members of the house have regis
tered as republicans, and The senator,
Mr.. Voight, as an independent repub.
lican. From this, and from other as
surances that they have from this
hitherto unknown quantity in the new
legislature, Mr.. lIanna's friends feel
warranted in stating that all five of
these fusion republican votes will be
cast for Mr.. Hanna for United States
senator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov 22.-Forty-
eight men from the interior of Aus
tria, who were arrested in the swamps
of Mississippi on the charge Of violat.
ing the nlien labor contract law, were
brought here to-day and will be sent
back 10 Bremen on the first ship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Fargo VIII Leave Liberty,

LIBERTY, Mo-, Nov. 2O.-Silas Fargo,
the arson suspect who was visited by
u mob Wednesday night and who,
after being roughly handled was shot,
sent word to the sheriff to-day that he
would leave town as soon as he was
physically able, to avoid further trou-
ble People regret that the shooting
occurred, but they firmly believe Fargo
burned Gaw's building and do not
want him here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
NEED NOT PAY INCOME TAX.



WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-The issue us
to whether state or municipality can
levy an income tax on the salary or
compensation Of postmaster, u sub.
ject of broad interest to the federal
service generally was decided by Act
ing Assistant Attorney General Bar
rett for the post Office department.
Mr.. Barrett said;
The government Of the United States is SUI
premc within Its sphere Of action and any act
OF state or municipality which attempts to tax
the emoluments paid to the officers Of the gov.
eminent Is unconstitutional and void. II the
power existed In state to tax the officers OF
agents Of the government, II could thereby i'm.
pair the power OF the United States in the cxe.
cution Of It's sovereignty
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
THEY ARE AFTER ROACH.
The Inspector General Has Lost Standing
Among Missouri Militiamen.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Nov. Is. "A petit
ton to Gov. Stephens is now bsing cir
culated asking for the removal Of Capt.
George II. Roach, inspector general of
the Missouri national guards, and
the appointment in his stead Of
First Lieutenant Frank d. Webster,
now stationed at Fort Leavenworth.
Roach appears to have lost standing
in the military circles of Missouri
and Lieut.. Webster, a resident Of
Rolla and West Point graduate,
seems to have a strong backing in this
part Of the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Killed Himself While In Bed.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Nov. 49, While his
wife lay asleep beside him early yes
terday morning William 0rth, of 1915
Thule street, shot himself in the head.
Death resulted instantaneously. The
only reason assigned for the suicide is
dependency due to inability to obtain
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Kansas Fiscal Agency In New York.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov 2O.-Gov. Leedy,
State Auditor Morris and Secretary
Bush, comprising the board designated
for that purpose, have selected the Ma.
tional bank of the Republic Of New
York as the fiscal agency for Kansas.
This bank pays the state two per cent.
on daily balances which the state
treasurer may have there. This is the
best bargain OF the kind ever scared
by the state from the New York agency.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

FRANKFORT, KY, Nov. IA confer
snce of silver democratic leaders will
oe held in Louisville tonight Will
liam J. Bryan and Senator James X.
Iones, of the democratic national COM
mittee, will be present to meet about
20 leading politicians Of this state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Terrible Panic Mt a Menagerie

LONDON, Nov. l9.-While recent
performance of wild beasts and their
tanner was in progress at avillage near
Kovono, Poland, the lion tanner was
killed by lion, A fearful panic en-
sued in the audience, and eight persons
were crushed to death, many others
being seriously injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
CONVICT LABOR PROBLEM.
New York Has solvsd the Question Of How
to Prevent Com petition.

70 EEovsus Oo@ posithOus
ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 10. The prob
lem Of how state convicts shall be kept
at work without competing with free
labor has seemingly been solved by the
law which went into effect January I
last This provided that all institu.
tions, departments and political d.
visions should purchase all OF their
supplies and articles Of equipment
from the prisons II such could be man
ufactured there. Since the law went
into operation acquisitions have
been received for over $3.50, 900 worth
Of goods, which guarantees the
continuous employment Of convicts. As
it costs but 100000 annually to main
tain the prisons they are made self
under the new system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
FOR MARRYING A NEGRO.
Miss Le0ns barnes, Of Carr0llton, Ala,
Given Two Years In State Prison,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. l9.-At Car
rollton yesterday, Miss Leona Barnes,
an 1S.year-old white girl Of proposes
sing appearance, was convicted on the
charge of miscegenation after trial
of two days, and was given a two
years term in the penitentiary. Last
March Miss Barnes eloped with Andy
Beard, negro laborer on her fathers
farm. The affair created big sensa-
ton and mob pursued the couple for
week, finally overhauling them while
they were making for Mississippi.
Beard was tied to a tree and shot to
death in sight of the girl, who pleaded
with the lynchers to spare his life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

New YORK, Nov. Heterogeneous
for the first payment to the govern
ment on account of the Union Pacific
railroad debt have been practically
completed by the reorganization COM
mittee and the syndicate. The first
payment will be made next Monday
and will amount to about SIS, 800, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Fousid Dead In a Field.

LEES SUMMIT, No., Nov. 1s.-Walter
Smith, 90 years of age, was found dead
on the farm ef John r. Blackwell, six
miles east of here. The indications
seem to be that he had had his neck
broken by fall from his pony while
he was herding cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

CHICAGO. Nov. i9.-Two policemen
have been detailed to guard the resi-
lence Of P. d. Armour The reason
for the precaution is a rumor from
Minneapolis that Spectator who lost
money in wheat has gone insane, and
left Minneapolis with the avowed pur
r ose of killing Armour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
rnf a Uniform OnarantIrle.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. ls.-The Inter.
state association of Live Stock SAM.
tary Boards will meet at St Louis De.
oember ., when steps will be taken to
secure uniform quarantine regulations
between all of the states Of the union
and the federal government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Died Protesting Hope of Salvation.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 1S.-Robert
Sims, colored, was hanged at Jones'
boro yesterday. Sims shot and killed
Walter Galloway July Q last and was
convicted Of murder in the first degree.
He recently made confession and
died protesting hope of salvation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
rrl-state Editorial Meeting.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, Nov. ls,-All
the officials of the state press associa-
tons of Missouri, Kansas and Arkan-
sas met in conference here and finally
adopted the proposed plan to hold a
joint meeting of all three states here,
Nav 25. 26 and 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Awful Tragedy at saginaw, Mich.

SAGINAW, Mich, Nov. 1S.--Julius
Eggert shot and killed his father,
Joachim Eggert, and then shot him
self in the temple. The elder Eggert
kept saloon and julius acted as bar
tender. Trouble arose over some
trifing matter and the young man,
who had a furious temper, poured
three shots from revolver into the
father, killing him instantly, after
ward turning the weapon on himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
MEMPHIS TRAIN WRECKED.
Accident Near Williford, Ark, Resulting
In One Death and Many Injuries.

In One Death and Many Injuries.
THAYER, Mo-, Nov. l9.-Train No. 2
on the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Men,
phis, bound for Kansas City from Bir-
mingham, Ala, was wrecked near
Williford, Ark, 80 miles south Of
Thayer early yesterday morning.
The sleeper, chair car and day coach
were derailed, probably owing to the
breaking Of truck on the chair car,
and were overturned and thrown into
the Spring river. The chair car caught
fire and was consumed by the flames.
As far as known, only one passenger.
a man named Hoover, whose home is
in Pleasant Hill, NO., was fatally in
jured. Twenty-one were more or less
seriously hurt, and several are now in
the hospital at Thayer, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Has neen in Trouble BEFORE

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. is.-llarry
Fowler, travelling man, last night cut
the throat Of William Trater, in a
quarrel over woman. The victim will
likely die. Trater has been in trouble
many times
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Every Man Must Serve.

HAVANA, Nov 1s.-It is officially
stated that the Spanish government
considers it necessary that all Spanish
residents in Cuba from the ages of IA
to 40 should enlist as volunteers on
behalf of the government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

JOPLIN. Mo-, Nov. ls.-0il rock has
been discovered on the farm of J. J. G.
Armitage, eight miles northwest Of
Carthage. 1t smells strongly of coal
oil and burns brightly if placed in a
hot stove.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Church Floor ColInpses.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 22.-By the col
lapsing of the floor of the Cory Metho-
dist chapel on Central avenue 500 col
ored worshipers were precipitated to
the ground, distance of seven feet
A panic ensued, but only three persons
were hurt and they not seriously.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
LONG TERMS FOR BANDITS.
Two Train Robbers Get Sentences Of 45
and 80 Years.

AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. 90 In the dis
trict court here |. W. Fisher and Felix
Wolff pleaded guilty to robbing the
international & Great Northern train
at Mcneil, l2 miles above here, 0cto-
Der IL, and were sentenced to so and Al
years, respectively, in the state peni-
Tertiary. They were expecting very
light sentences If they plead guilty,
which actuated them to do so. There
were four charges against them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
MURDERER HANGED.
A Colored Man Expiates His Crime on the
l,nllnMH at st. LnuIs.

81. Louis, Nov. 10. Henry Clay John
son, colored, was hanged at 6:49 a. m.
for the murder Of William Amend, a
newsboy, whom he shot on the night
of August 1, 1896. lie died gamely.
The murder was the result of a game
of craps which was being played in
"Newsboys' alley" by a number Of
newsboys and Johnson, who had a
bootblack' stand near by. Amend was
not playing, but johnson, for some
unknown reason, claimed he was cheat
ing and shot him dead. Amend was
IN inoffensive boy and his murderer
was known as bully among the news
boys and bootblacks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
Is HE FOR AUTONOMY
A New York Paper Says Mckinley Will
Tacitlv Approve II.

New York, Nov 2O.-The World
makes the following statement.
The World is able to say on very high author
ity that President Mckinley will tacity ap-
prove the programme for autonomy or home
rule for Cuba which Spain now promises
Second-That the president will express the
hope that the Cubans will not proong their
war for complete independence, but will accept,
instead q form Of autonomy.
Third-That II the Cubans do not heed his I'D
vice, Spain will be given more time without In
reference from the United States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
REED ENTERS DENIAL.
Says There Ia No Truth In Report That He
WIN Go to New York.

WIN Go to New York.
New YORK, Nov. 10.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Portland, Me-, says:
Speaker Reed was asked II there was
any truth In the reports printed in New
York to the effect that he contemplated
going to that city to live and to prac-
tice law. 81 don't know anything
about these reports myself" he said,
"but there is no truth in them, Re-
ports like this have been started sew
eral times of late. You can set them
down as ridiculous"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
WADE CREATES A SCENE.
The Convicted Murderer Scores His Law.
yers for Not Clearing Him.

yers for Not Clearing Him.
LIBERTY, Mo-, Nov. l0.-Francis A.
Wade was given verdict of 30 years
in the penitcntiary by a jury to-day
for the killing of Alex Schammel near
Excelsior Springs, last September.
Wade arose and created a sensation by
asking permission to speak. He scored
his lawyers for introducing no testi-
mony except his own. lie claimed he
has testimony that would have cleared
him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25
BIG WHEAT AREA.
Farmers Of Northwest Kansas Almost Wild
Over the Subject

Over the Subject
OBERLIN, Kan, Nov. l9.-Many men
in this county raised much more wheat
this year than would pay for the farms
on which it was grown. Having this
in mind, every farmer who can do so is
putting in large acreage, some drill
ing it in with one-horse drill, some
sowing 1t broadcast and some cult.
waiting it in, as fast as the corn is gath
cred. 1t seems that the farmers Of
western Kansas are almost wild over
the subject of wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Nov. l9.-Presi.
dent A. Z. Stilwell, Of the Pittsburg &
Gulf railroad, has closed contract by
which line of steamers is TO be estab-
'shed between Port Arthur and Euro
oean ports. The company will be
known as the Port Arthur Transat-
lantic Steamship company. The first
steamer will leave Port Arthur on
Christmas day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-25

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov l9.-1opeka
school teachers have declared a boy
colt on onions. Pupils of the public
schools who eat onions for breakfast
and dinner after this will be sent home
to give their breaths a chance to
weaken. The teachers claim that the
smell is very offensive to the rest OF
the school, and that under a rule OF
the board of education a teacher has a
right to expel pupil who is offensive
in any way.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-04-04
An Act or Bad Faith.

Tho New York Times hits the nail
on the head when it says: II Presi-
dent McKinley's message and Mr..
Dingley's Tariff bill had been put
before the people three days before
the election OF last November they
would have put the sound-monry
cause i'll the gravest peril. The Dem.
ocratic votes which elected Mr.. Nc
kinley were won and kept by false
pretenses. He was elected to defend
the financial stability OF the country,
and he has no defensive measures to
propose. He wa not elected to re-
wise the tariff, but his first act is to
force upon the country a tariff that is
iagrant i'll its protective atrocities.
An administration which starts of
with an act OF bad faith toward the
whole people has made Il poor begin.
ming.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-04-04
Ordination at -. Fzuis.

There wns Il very Interesting SER
vice at st, Pauis Episcopal church
this morning. The Rev. W. II. Stew
ard OK Austin was ordained to the
Priesthood. The services began with
a sermon by Bishop Leonard. who
took for his text st John IL. verses
2l-2o. lie spoke OF the threefold min
istry which had always existed i'll the
church. Under the old testament
d~ispeusation the ministry consisted
OF the High Priests, Priests and
Sceibes, each having a separate and
distinct function, In the Apo
to!ie age there wee Apostles
Bishops or Elders and Dcscous, and
Apostles passed away the ministry sin
&C has existed il three orders, Bishops
Priests and Deacons. lie then dwelt
upon the Priesthood, showing its
functions, as I teaching office especial
ly. but also e existing for the purpose
OF administering the Sacramento,
which Christ ordained, and lastly
upon the high regard with which
they should be esteemed. The Rev.
Mr.. Dawson presented the candi date,
and with he and Mr.. Mercer. joined
the Bishop in the solemn laying on
OF hands.
The entire service was interesting
and a large congregation WIS in at
tendance. These ordinations are
usually held in large cities, but the
Bishop appointed this one in Elko for
the convenience OF Mr.. Stewart, md
in order that III people mi yht wit
less it. Those who were present to-
day will not soon forget the solemn
Gene. The music was most excellent
in every respect and added greatly to
the interest OF the occasion.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart Was for some
years a Deacon, supporting himself
the meanwhile in New York in con-
nection with the n. Y. Central K. Il.
lie came to Bishop Leonard's juris-
dIction a year ago and Is most highly
esteemed by his people.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-04-04
Howell Wins Ills tns-.

Eugene Howell. Secretary Of State
and Ex-Olicio Clerk OF the Supreme
Court, claimed in addition 10
his salary Of s2,i00 per aDnum AZ
Secretary OF State, sGCO per annum
M Clerk OF tho Supreme Court and
reporter OF the Supreme Court decis.
ions. Controller LaGrayc. upon Ia.
advice of the Attorney General who
held That $1,000 per nnnum WIS in
full FOR all services of the Secretary
ot State aud cx-OGlicio Clerk OF the
Supreme Court, refused to draw n
warrant in favor oi Mr.. Howell. The
latter petitioncd the Supreme Court
for Il writ ~ mandate 10 compel tho
Controller 10 draw his warrant for
tl'2OO for the years 1895 md 1896.
Tho matter was submitted to the Court
on briefs, T~Orrcyson & Symmetrical
ac'ing as counsel for The petitioner
anu Attorney General Judge as
counsel for respondent. Tho Court
yesterday granted the writ and Mr..
Howell now gets 5000 a year, max
ing his Office or Offices worth COCO "a
year moro than any other State Of
iicer except the Governor and the
President OF the state University,
both OF whom receive Il salary Of ST..
OOO u ycar.-RonoJoutnnl
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1897-04-04
A Tax Levy Complication.

A complication has arisen Ill Storey
county over the tax rate for this year.
A statute limits the tax for ell pur-
poses to g per 800 valuation. II
il also provided by law that the tax
rate shall be fixed on the first Non
day in March. The Chronicle Gays
that before the new law. raising tho
tax for stale needs to 81 cents, was
passed, the commissioners Of Storey
county, acting undor the latter two
laws and the old law fixing the state
tax at 90 cents. made the levy Of taxes
for 1897. The levy fixed the state tax
at 80 cents aud tho total tax at 50. the
limit for all purposes. Now comes
the hitch that is creating the discus
sion.
Tie raise III the state tax mRd0 by
the new law Lifts the total tax in that
county to 60 o., two cents in excess
OF the limit. The questions pre-
scented are: Can the 10 O.: be col
lected? Have the commissioners
power to change the levy aud bring
it within the q limitH Does the new
law supercede the law limiting the
total tax, and how are all parties in
terosted assessors, Taxpayers and
collectors-to proceed? An opinion
from the attorney general will prob.
ably be secured by the the county Of
ficials.