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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
BIMETALLISM PLANS
The Proposals Made by the United
States Monetary Commission.
FRANCE WILLING TO COOPERATE.
The British Government, However, Says 1t
VIII Not Agree to Open Its Mints to
the Unlimited Coinage Of
Silver.

LONDON, Oct. 23.-The correspond
ence in regard to the bimetallic pro
posals OF the United States monetary
commission was issued by the British
foreign office yesterday evening. The
following account Of the negotiations
is taken from the offica. publication;
At the conference held at the foreign
office on July 10, on the invitation OF
the British premier Senator Wolcott
explained that the object Of the mis-
sion was to ascertain, in advance of an
international conference, the views OF
the government, and the ENJOYS had
determined TO ascertain the views Of
the French, British and German gov
eminent on the question Of reaching
an international bimetallic agreement
They had been TO France, where they
reached complete and satisfactory
understanding with the French gov
eminent, and the ENJOYS would have
the cooperation in this matter Of the
French ambassador in London.
The senator then explained that the
success of the mission depended upon
the attitude Great Britain would take,
and he requested Great Britain to
agree to open the English minis, as its
contribution to the attempt to restore
international bimetallsm, with France
and the United States cooperating to.
getner in an attempt to that end. The
marquis OF Salisbury asked If France
was ready to open her mints to free
coinage and Senator Wolcott replied.
"Yes." The premier thereupon in
quired at what ratio France would
open her mints. Senator Wolcott said
at l5h, adding that the American en-
voys had accepted this ratio.
At second conference, held on the
18th, the French ambassador was in
vited to declare the position Of the
French government, and he said
France was ready to reopen her mints
TO the coinage Of silver II the CONNER
cial nations adopted the same course,
and he advocated at great length the
ratio Of 1914. But, he explained, France
would not consider the reopening Of
the minis Of India alone as being sufii-
cient guarantee to permit the French
government to reopen the French
mints to the free coinage Of silver.
Sir Michael Hicks-Bea then an.
nounced definitely that Great Britain
would not agree to open the English
minis to the unlimited coinage of sill
YER and that, whatever views he and
his colleagues might separately hold
regarding bimetallism, he could say
that they were united on this point
Since this conference the British gov
eminent has been considering the pro-
posals and finally made the reply
handed the United States ambassador
and published a few days ago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
CHEROKEES BITTER.
Preparations to Resist Changing
Their Tribal Government.
THE DAWES COMMISSION A FAILURE.
The Rejection OF the Agreement by the
Creek Legislature Viewed with Concern
by the Washington Authorities
Seminole Council Convened.

FORT SMITH, Ark, Oct 2?.-It has
just leaked out here that the full-blood
Cherokees have been secretly arming
themselves and securing large quaint.
ties Of ammunition for several weeks,
but it has been especially brisk since
the return OF the attorney sent to
Washington to enjoin the Dawes com.
mission from proceeding to make the
citizenship rolls. The majority Of the
Cherokees are opposed to the
treaty, but the most bitter feel
ing is among the full-bloods.
They are prepared to resist any
attempt to change their tribal govern.
ment. Several leading advocates Of
allotment who have been treating with
the Dawes commission have been
warned to cease their negotiations or
their lives will be taken. As the In
dams are great sportsmen and use
large quantities Of firearms and am.
munition, they have been able to Sc
crete all the weapons they want with.
out attracting unusual attention. A
prominent man who enjoys the conf.
dence of all the full-blood leaders, ar
rived here yesterday and sounded the
note of warning. He says his life
would not be worth one cent on bis re-
turn to the nation if it became known
that he made public the securing Of
arms. No immediate outbreak is an
ticipated, but great deal depends
upon the action Of the council next
month.
THE DAWES COMMISSION A FAILURE.
WASHINGTON, Dec, 22.-The rejection
by the Creek Legislature Wednesday
of the Dawes commission agreement
for the rehabilitation Of the tribe is
viewed with much concern by the in
terror department authorities They
regard it as OF great significance as
affecting other tribes with whom the
commission has to deal, and comedies
that it is not unlikely to result in fail
ure to reach an understanding with
any Of them. So far none OF the agree
ments made by the commission
with representatives Of the tribes
has been ratified, ar the negotiations
now on with the Chero,ees are not
progressing satisfactorily. Advices
reached here some days ago that ennis
saries Of the full-blood eleman. OF the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
GILBERT. AGAIN WINS.
]. A. X. Elliott Meets His Second Defeat at
the Hands of the Iowa Man.

J. A. r. Elliott Meets His Second Defeat at
the Hands of the Iowa Man.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct 23.-Prob-
ably the most exciting live bird race
known to trap shooters was shot at
the baseball park yesterday afternoon,
and by winning 1t Fred Gilbert, Of
Spirit Lake, Ia, established beyond q
doubt his claim to the title Of "cham.
pion wing shot Of America" He al.
ready holds the championship at
targets. J. A. R. Elliott, who
yesterday met his second defeat
at the hands Of the clever young
man from Iowa, is probably Gill
bert's equal, and he may win back his
honors, but for the once he must take
off his hat to the victor. 1t was the
first time in the memory Of the Oldest
among the sportsmen when two men
tied in q 100 live bird race. Gilbert 81,
Elliott on, was the score when the last
bird went to grass, and it was shot off
at Is birds. Gilbert got all Of his but
Elliott lost his Gath bird dead out Of
bounds
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

Cherokee nation had gone to the Creek
tribe. Now 1t is stated that there is q
probability that whatever action is
taken for the purpose Of making the
members Of the tribe citizens, and the
incident preliminaries, will have to be
taken by congress, and an interesting
debate on this question, involving the
power of congress to enact legislation
on this line, Is expected early in the
coming session.
THE SEMINOLE COUNCIL CONVENED.
CHELSEA, l. t., Oct. 22.-The Semi
mole council convened in regular ses-
sion at Wewooka, the capital, yester-
day. The purpose Of the session is to
appoint a commission looking to the
allotment of their lands and the disso-
luton Of tribal government. Wewooks
is the only town in the territory where
white man can get fee simple title
to property, and on this account 1t is
quite city, and towers above the av-
erage for its American ways. The
Seminoles are nearly white in color.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
NEWS NOTES.

Heavy rains fell over southeastern
Kansas on the 2ist.
The yellow fever situation at New
Orleans and elsewhere in the south
was considerably improved on the 2lst
The early coming Of frost is expected
to effectually stamp out the plague,
The twin sons Of the late George N.
Pullman have been disinherited, II Is
said. The story Is 70 the effect that
the strokes Of Mr.. Pullman's pen that
made barrier between his sons and
his money were made only ten days
before his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
VIII Not Cite McNall,

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 93.-After several
consultations attorneys for the Mutual
Life Insurance company Of New York
have decided not to have State Insur-
ance Commissioner McNall cited before
Judge Williams for contempt of court
McNall refused to issue this company
license in obedience to an order Of
Judge Williams The company will
continue to do business in Kansas as
usual. The decision of Judge Williams
provided that it could do business
without license.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Locked In a bath Room.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-William W, Broad
we'll, a young board Of trade broker,
seeking to avoid service of warrant
for embezzlement, locked himself in
the bath room adjoining his parents
room at the Palmer house, and was
not arrested until detective had a
pitched battle with the young mans
father and then had to burst the bath
room door. Young Broadwell is the
son of M. M. Broadwell, of Kansas
City, and has moved in good society
here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

GREATEST IN THE WORLD.

Charles T. Yerkes Presents University Of
Chicago with Magnificent Telescope.
WILLIAMS BAY, Wis, Oct. o.
Charles T. Yerkes' splendid gift is now
in the possession Of the University Of
Chicago. Yesterday Mr.. Yerkes form.
ally presented to President Harper
the keys Of the observatory which con-
tains the Yerkes telescope. The cere-
monies covered two hours, and the
greatest refracting telescope in the
world, having 4o-inch lens, is dedi.
Gated and ready to be used by astron-
omers from every part Of the globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
PEOPLE PANlC.STRlCKEN.
Forest Fires In Pennsylvania Still Raginl
and Loss Of Property ID Great.

Forest Fires 10 Pennsylvania Still Raging
and Loss OF Property ID Great.
GREENsBURe, Pa, Oct. 26.-The fire
In the mountainous region in the vicin.
ity Of Laurelville is still raging. The
people living along the course Of the
fire are panic-stricken. On Saturday
night 1t was believed that the worst
had passed, and even then many thou
sand acres Of timber had been burned.
A terrific wind Sunday evening start
ed the fire anew, and now the loss is
estimated at $4,000 There are still
several thousands Of acres of the most
valuable timber on a Line with the fire,
besides several houses and barns.
These, 1t is believed, will have to go.
The hillsides along both sides of the
Youghioghepy river for long distance
are burning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
HENRY GEORGE BITTER.
He Publicly Declares "That the Peniten
tiary Yawna for Croker"

He Publicly Declares "That the Peniten'
tIary Yawns for Croker"
New YORK, Oct. ~ Henry George
and ex-Postmaster Dayton spoke last
night at u Thomas JEFFERSON mass meet.
ing In the borough OF the Bronx The
candidates were enthusiastically re.
ceived. Henry George was greeted
with deafening applause. The first
part Of his speech was an explanation
Of the principles on which he expected
TO be elected. Then he said:
Isay nothing against the personal character
Of any man. II Croker got his palaces and
race horses honestly let him remain here II
they were procured by robbery Of the people,
by the misuse Of power he usurped let him 90
to England II have the power the penltcn-
tiary yawns for him II have the power the
iate Of Boss Tweed and John Y. McKane
will DO his | make no threats, but o great
crime has been committed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Grand Legion OF Knights, A. o. U. W.

PARSONS, Kan, Oct. ~. The Grand
Legion Of Knights Of the A. 0. U. W.
closed three days session in this city.
The following officers were elected:
Ben D. Lillard, Ottawa, grand COM
mander; $, W. Kincaid, Beloit, vice
commander; L. NJ. Forde, Emporia, re.
corder; T. II. Nettleton, Ottawa, treas.
urer; D. w. McKeen, Russell, medical
examiner; G. W. Reed, Topeka; Z. M.
Forde, Emporia, and G. M Leake,
Leavenworth, supreme representa-
tives. The next meeting place will be
Leavenworth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Mr.. Pullman,s Biz Estate.

CHICAGO, Oct &C. The disposition Of
the estimated s5O,ooo,OOo left by the
late George M. Pullman will not be
known with certainty for at least an
other day. The property left is SO
vast that 1t may take several days to
estimate its value, as the law required
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
VIII Leave the Church.

PRINCETON, Nj, Oct. 26. Prof. Charles
W. Shields, Of Princeton university,
authorizes the announcement that he
will without delay withdraw from the
Presbyterian church because Of severe
criticism by several Presbyterian
bodies of his action in granting Q
licence TO the Princeton inn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Death List NUMBER Nineteen.

GARRISON, N. Y, Oct. s6.-The com.
plete list Of the killed in the New
York Central & Hudson River railroad
wreck, Hist which the railroad officials
believe includes all Of those who could
possibly have been lost. is 10 instead Of
IS, the number at first reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Paint, OH and varnish Men.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Oct 26.-The Ma.
tional Paint, Oil and Varnish associa-
ton convened at the Coates house this
morning and will continue its business
session for three days, The business
session of the association will be ex-
ecutive. Officers will be elected and
the place of holding the next meeting
selected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

Fort SCorr, Kan, Oct, 22.-The clos
ing day of the Southwest Kansas
Shooting tournament here attracted
many people, Sixty dozen live birds
were released. r. A. Hornaday, Of
this city, took the amateur champion
ship of Kansas and Missouri from W.
G. Sargenat, Of Joplin, in 2o-bird
shoot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Kansans Buy Many Cattle.

KANSAS CITY, No., Oct. 26.-For the
week ended October %, J. G. Mccoy, live
stock inspector for the state Of Kansas
at the stock yards, says he issued per-
mits to ship il, Isl head and to drive
500 head, making total of l4,741 head
of cattle shipped and driven from the
stock wards into Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

KANSAS City, Mo-, Oct rs. "A special
committee of the Missouri State Press
association met here yesterday and
prepared programme for the winter
meeting Of the association, which will
be held in Kansas City January 30 and
81. The committee is composed Of
George W. Trigg, R. M. White, H. j..
Groves and W. R. Painter. The editors
will be handsomely entertained by
citizens Of Kansas City and a big at
tendance is expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
UNIvERSALISTS' NEW CREED.
w leicester Plan No Longer Test Of Eel
lOwshlp In the Church.

lOwshlp In the Church.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20. The Boston min
isters' plan, drawn upby the Ministers
alliance Of Boston, was adopted by the
Universalist general convention by an
overwhelming majority. If the action
of the present body is ratified by the
convention Of 1899, acceptance of the
Winchester creed will no longer be
condition Of fellowship in the church.
The new conditions of fellowship, as
slightly modified, are: The acceptance
of the essential principles Of the Uni
versalist faith, to-wit:
First-The universal fa.herhool Of God
Second-The spiritual authority and leader
ship Of his son, Jesus Christ
Third-The trustwortaincss OF the Bible as
containing revelation from God,
Fourth-The certainty OF just rctrlbution for
sim
Fifth-The final harmony Of oil souls with
God
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Gov, Stephens COmmutes a Sentence.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Oct 92.-Gov.
Stephens has committed the sentence
Of James NJ Frazier to one year.
Frazier came to the prison some
months ago from Platte county under
sentence Of ten years for murder In
the second degree. Four OF the Jurors
who tried him and many citizens signed
a petition to the governor declaring
that Frazier was unjustly convicted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Oppose the PRINCETON Inn.

GALEsBuRe, ILL.,, Oct. s2-The Pres.
byterian synod of Illinois adopted res
olutions denouncing Princeton univer-
sity for allowing the use Of wine at
banquets, and scoring the faculty for
permitting the sale of liquor at Prince
ton inn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Big shipment of Cottopseed OH.

SHERMAN, Tex, Oct. GA local oil
mill yesterday shipped to Europe the
largest consignment of cottonseed oil
ever sent from q Texas point In any
one day, 1t consisted of 1000 barrels,
and will 60 as far as Galveston us o
solid train Of 20 cars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Sensational Pittsbnrg & Gulf story

New YORK. Oct. 26.-The Commercial
Advertiser publishes sensational Wall
street article in which 1t accuses the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf officials
with deception, illegal manipulation
of quotations on the New York Stock
exchange and untruthful statements
regarding conditions at Port Arthur.
Officials of the Pittsburg 4 Gulf brand
the stories as false.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
WINDS AND HIGH TIDES.
The Storm Now Raging on the Atlanti,
Coat Causes Great DAMAGE.

Auo St"hm NoW hhkiuk On tue AtlhntlC
Coat Causes Great Damage.
New YORK, Oct s0.--High tides and
higher winds that drove the sea inland
have caused an immense amount Of
damage along the New Jersey and
Long Island coast during the past "a
hours. Many buildings erected on the
sand ct the summer resorts were
knocked TO pieces and carried out to
sea, and coast line railroads have suf-
fered much loss and delay by wind
which blew at the rate Of from S5 to 90
miles On hour. When the high water
reaches its maximum, even greater
damage is expected, unless the gale
subsidies. From down the Long Island
coast the heaviest damage Is reported.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
DOGS FOR THE KLONDlkE.
Chicago Pound Drawn Upon for Animals to
Draw Sleds Across Passes.

Chicago Pound Drawn Upon for Animals to
Draw Sleds Across Passes.
CHICAGO, Oct 26.-Exactly 800 dogs
Of high and low degree, mostly the lat
ter, the property Of W. II. Lewis, a
Seattle lawyer, are on their way to the
Pacific coast from Chicago, and will be
sold to the Klondike miners Lawyer
Lewis hopes TO get from ss5 TO $50
apiece for the CANNES Dogs are said
to be precious animals in Seattle,
where every miner who intends to
enter the newly found gold regions
wants quartette Of ours to haul his
sled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
WILL FIGHT VESTIBULES.
IT, Louis Magnates Decide to Fight the Law
Requiring Such Protection.

ow Louis Nihhhhtor DcCtuc W FikHt tHo Law
Requiring Such Protection.
ST. Louis, Oct. 2s-St. Louis street
cars will not be equipped with vest-
bules after November as required by
the law passed by the last Missouri
legislature. The local magnates have
agreed among themselves that the,
law Is bad one and have combined to
fight it. They contend that it is un-
constitutional, aside from being imprac-
ticable, and that they have the best
legal opinion that the courts will not
sustain it. President Scaulan, of the
Union Depot Railroad company, said
vestibules would be exceedingly dan
gerous in a thickly populated city like
St. Louis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
MISSOURI PYTHIANS.
Grand Lodge Closes Its Session ut Spring
fleld-Next Meeting at Kansas City.

neld--Next Meeting at Kansas City.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Oct. s2.-1he grand
lodge Of the Knights Of Pythias ad-
journed yesterday. No important
changes in the laws of the body were
made. Outside Of st. Louis and Kan
sas City, subordinate lodges may, by q
special dispensation, make the fee Of
membership $40. An effort was made
to abolish the rule Of allowing com
pensation to delegates attending the
grand lodge, but it failed to get much
support. Kansas City was selected as
the place for holding the next grand
lodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
HARDSHlPS OF KLONDIKE.
9. j. Gregory. Of Chicago, Writes Discour.
aging from the White Pass.

aging from the white Pass.
CHICAGO, Oct. ga letter written
to friends by G. J. Gregory, formerly
Of Chicago, who left here for the Alas.
kan gold fields In August, Is clear
portrayal Of the hardships Of the
White pass. He says;
There have been suicides, 8 hangings and
II killings, besides number Of deaths from
exposure 1t costs q to get letter through to
Skaguay, and 10 cents to get 1t mailed. Prices
here are very high. Flour OF Lake Bennett
brings 900 per sack, bacon u per pound, beans
u per pound Horseshoe nails bring 50 cents
each. A pair Of shoes will bring any price you
want to ask, and nyeralls bring ~ quick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28

During family quarrel at Law.
renceville, H., Joseph Meyers was
killed by his brother.in.law, Simon
GlasA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
II. Z. Dudley, of Corsica

H. E. Dudley, Of Corsica, Morrow
county, o.. on March II, last, consult
ed a physician who found that his
heart beat only 30 times minute, 40
less than normal. Since then the rate
has been decreasing and at present 1t
is only II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-28
Hoiler Exploslon Kills Four.

BRADFORD, Ark. Oct 26.-Stephen
Scroggins, a young man who lived four
miles in the interior, has been killed,
with three other men. near Weiner,
Ark, by boiler explos ion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-05-13

Ex-senator Corbett fguratively
comes daily knocking at the senate
door and inquiring why his Gre
dentials Of appointment from the
governor Of Oregon are not good
enough to let him in on. How
ever, the objection to this prevails,
that of delay to the tariff bill, for
if the republicans should once enter
upon the attempt to seat the Oregon
senator it would be goodbye to any
consideration of the tariff bill at
this session.-Washington Post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-05-13

Some people are always on the
lookout to save money. An eX-
change gives a couple OF instances
of how a great saving was made by
some of its people: One saw an
advertisement in a San Francisco
paper offering six yards of fine
silk for 81. A remittance OF this
amount brought small spool,
around which was wrapped six
yards of fine silk thread. Another
economist paid 81 to learn how to
save one-half of her grocery bill,
and was advised to paste it in her
scrap book after cutting it in two.