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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
NO STOCK YARDS ACTION.
Tho Missouri House Committees Report
viii Recommend Nothing.

Tho Missouri House Committees Report
viii Recommend Nothing.
JEFFERSON CITY, NO., Feb. 28.-The
committee appointed to investigate the
stock yards companies reported yes
terday afternoon, entirely without
recommendation. 1t shows that in
Kansas City about 10000 persons are
engaged in industries connected with
the live stock industry, that no agree
ment was reached with the Kansas com
mittee and that Illinois did not send a
committee to confer with this com
mittee. The report roasts the meat
combine and says that the Missouri
stock yards are in no way con-
nected with the big Four" 1t goes
into figures and reviews the condi-
ton of the stock yards business. 1t
declares that in Kansas City divi-
dends are not above six per cent, while
in other towns the stock yards are weak
and struggling
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
A NOVEL PROPOSITION.
Kansas Pupils Wish to Graduate In Missouri
Because Of u Negro.


Because Of Negro.
NEosHo, Mo-, Feb. 20. The school
board and others connected with the
school Of this place are greatly worked
up over an application from the senior
class Of the Columbus, KAN, public
schools asking permission to bring
their grades and come to Neosho and
graduate with the class of ~ OF the
Neosho public schools. The cause for
this singular request is that negro is
in the class and the white members do
not want to graduate with him. The
request is signed by 0. i. Houston and
Is well-written letter.
The board here say they cannot re-
ceive them, because they have only
three-year course and because it would
set precedent in the matter where
the laws Of two states conflict, and
might cause serious trouble. This is
the first case of the kind known along
the border of the state, and when it
becomes circulated will cause a great
deal of comment among educators and
others,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
AMERICANS IN DANGER.
They Flock to Havana for Safety from All
Parts Of the Island.

HAVANA, Feb. 26.-Americans are
focking in from the country The
position of our citizens is most crit
ical The rumor, whether true or
false, has gone abroad that the
American government would not inter-
vene so long as the trade interests of
the country are not interfered with. I'm
less something firm and decided and
strongly American is done by our gov
eminent in Washington Americans are
in danger of their lives. The murder
of Ruiz and the demand for the release
OF Scott are the sole topics of CONVEX
sation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
STEAMER LONG OVERDUE.



II Left London.
New YORK, Feb. 96.-The big new
four-masted twin screw passenger
steamer Cambrian, the crack vessel of
the newly amalgamated Wilson-Fur-
ness-Leyland lines fleet, bound from
London with a full cargo and many
passengers for this port, is now seven
days overdue, and because of the pro-
tracted spell of violent weather at sea
recently and the presence of vast and
dangerous icebergs in the track of
transatlantic vessels, those interested
fear that some serious mishap has be-
fallen her. Another fact that is re-
garded as significant is that, though
the Cambrian has been at sea now
nearly three weeks, no tidings of her
have been received since the day she
steamed down the Thames.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26,-The immigra-
ton bill has been returned to the pres
ident by Secretary Carlisle, to whom 1t
was submitted for examination and re-
port. 1t is understood that the secre-
tary has recommended adverse action
and the president consequently is ex-
pected to veto the measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

JEFFERSON Cry, NO., Feb. 26. Gov.
Stephens sent to the senate the names
Of Mrs. Mary E. Myrick, of Carrollton;
Mrs. Slack, of Chillicothe, and c. w.
Green, Of Brookfeld, for members Of
the board of managers for the Chilli
Gothic reform school for girls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

LONDON, Feb s6.--lt is reported on
good authority that the sultan of
Turkey has ordered II divisions of the
army modified for the purpose Of
enabling him, with the irregulars, to
put 100000 men in the field, $4,000 each
against Greece and Bulgaria, the re-
mainder as a reserve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

Boise, Ida, Feb. %, -Representative
JONES has made an affidavit, setting
forth that he was bribed to vote for
Henry lleitdeld for United States sem
ator, 1t is said afidavits of similar
character have been made by two
other members.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

HAVANA, Feb. 26.-The correspond
ent Of La Lucha at Puerto Principe
telegraphs his paper that 1t is reported
that the president Of the Cuban repub-
lie, Salvador Cisneros, marquis Of Santa
Lucia died recently hom ScknssA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
WRITING A CONFESSION.
Scott jackson win Tell All About the MUIR
der of Pearl NryAn.

der OF Pearl Bryan.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 96.-Scott jackson,
who with Walling, will hang in March
for numbering Pearl Bryan, is writing
confession which, it is reported, will
be forthcoming in two weeks. He will
sell it to the highest bidder and ex-
poets $4,000 it. A Cincinnati news.
paper, 1t is said, has already offered
$1,000 for Jackson's confession, telling
where Pearl Bryans head is and how
and where she met her death. 1t is
stated that Jackson has some one on
the outside who has power to make a
deal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.--Mrs. Letitia
Green Stevenson, wife Of the retiring
vice president Of the United States,
was reelected presidentgeneral Of
the Daughters Of the American Rev.
..lrt,nn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

OSHKOSH, Wis, Feb. a6,-lt is said
here that Col. John Hicks, of this city,
has received assurances that he will re.
ceive the appointment as minister to
Peru and that Richard Guenther will
be sent TO Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 26.-Russis,
through the Russian minister at Ath.
ems N. K. 0nou, has called upon Greece
TO withdraw her troops and the neet
from Crsts within three daya
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OHIO RIVER FLOOD.
Water at Cincinnati still Rising Thousands
of Men Thrown Out OF Work.


CINCINNATI, Feb. 26.--For hours the
river has been rising lalf an inch
hourly. Its midnignc stage was 80
feet 1ol1 inches, and still rising
half an inch per hour. 1t is bare
ly possible that the 61-foot mark
may be touched. 1t is estimated
that 5000 workmen in Cincinnati
and the Kentucky towns and cities
opposite have been thrown out Of
employment by the stoppage of mum
dated factories, to say nothing of those
kept from work by inundated homes.
The factories stopped by flood in Gin
cinnati are most numerous in Mill
Creek valley They are mostly found
ries, machine shops and carriage fac
tories.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

~ WViS pSAiNNt ShV Win
woman would gain flesh the stout one
would lose It, This Is why Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery builds up
strength in both stout and thin people.
It empowers the blood-making organs
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which builds up solid, healthy flesh to
the normal standard, but above that point
reduces and carries away habby fat. It
hrings you into condition." imparts
nerve force and stamina; rounds out
sunken faces and meagre forms; smoothes
sway wrinkles; puts color in the cheeks
and sparkle in the eyes, Its nutritive
properties far exceed those Of any malt
extract or vile emulsion
d.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser Is the most popular medical work In
the English language, II contains thou-
sand and eight.pages and over three hun
dred illustrations. II Is a great store-hou
Of valuable information. A copy strongly
paper bound will be sent free on receipt of
u cents in one cent stamps to pay the cost
Of mailing only. Address, Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, Y.
II handsome, cloth-bound, stamped bind.
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cents In ally to pay extra cost Of this hand
some and better binding.
Stomach and liver trouble with slug.
gish action Of the bowels is overcome
speedily and permanently by DR.. Pierce's
U1an.a U>tIe<s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
EDMUNDS IN THE TOLLS.


LuuthNHiV nuhiHtSH WAN ATTchttu ut Sts
Louis for Fraud.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb a. Sterling
Il. Edmunds was arrested in st. Louis
yesterday on a warrant sworn out by
United States District ATTORNEY Smith.
The warrant was based on an indict-
ment, which was returned Thursday
and kept secret against Edmunds,
charging him with conspiring to misap-
propriate and misappropriating nation
al bank funds. Edmunds for years has
been prominent figure in Louisville
politics, and is expected to reveal the
facts regarding the municipal scandals
and the connection Herewith of Bank
err J. NJ. Mcknight, who is now under
arrest, charged with wrecking the
German national bank. Mcknight
came here from Kansas.
Blg Sale of Cattle.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Feb. 26.-One Of
the largest sales Of ranch cattle made
at the Kansas City stock yards for
many years was concluded yesterday
when Zeb +. Crider 4 Co. bought for
7. c, Shoemaker the entire lot of
steers branded on the T. II. $. ranch
for the years OF 1904, 1895, 1896. 1t is
believed there will be something more
than $1,000 cattle transferred and they
will represent value of more than
one-third of Il million dollars
Thlrty-Threc Gamblers Arrested.
VINlrA, |. T., Feb. ~. Deputy
United States marshals raided n large
gambling tent at Hayden, |, T., the
place of payment of Cherokee freed
men, and captured SO men and
brought them to Vinita. The tent
contained something near 100 men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
j. H. BRIGHAM CHOSEN.

Master Of the National Grange to BE As
sistant Secretary Of Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-It is stated
that j. II. Brigham, of Delta, O., mas
ter Of the National Grange, has been
offered and has accepted the office
Of assistant secretary of agriculture,
to succeed c. W. Dabney, Of Tennessee.
The latter is ready to retire at any
time to resume his duties as president
Of the university Of Tennessee, an Of
fee which has been held open for him
through this administration.
PRESIDENT Mckinley was able to take
. carriage drive with his wits on the
ssth. He will leave Canton for the M.
tisoal csPitsl nsss Monday morning a
sigbt Seleek
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

Dr. }. ". Dillard, county coroner
was held up and robbed of SIS by high
waymen near Perry, Ok.
Kansas City grain men will send two
car loads of wheat and corn to the fam
ine-stricken natives of India.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04
Equal Suffrage in Washington.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 26.-The SEN
ate passed Hills bill for an amend
ment to the constitution comforting
elective franchise on women, the ques-
ton to be submitted in the next gen.
eral election, in November, 1885, As a
bill of similar purport has already
passed the house there is every reason
to believe that this bill will be agreed
to by the house without serious oppo-
sition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

Mrs. Laura Z. Minis, Of Smithville, Ca.
says: "A small pimple Of a strawberry
color appeared on my cheek; It soon
began to grow rapidly, notwithstand.
ing all efforts to check II. My
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-04

4 The Arch.
. Duchess Of Aus
M tria, it is said,
hold a grown
Sman in air with
one hand. Wo-
men generally do not
care to be athletic to
such a degree, but most
women desire physi-
cal strength, power
and energy.
Too thin women and
over-stout women, are
both tout Of condi.
tom they both lack
the best sort Of physi.
cal development. If
their digestive and as
similative functions
The record-union., 1897-11-23
DIR. JULIUS A. sK1LToN DEAD.
Performed Distinguished Services
as a Surgeon During the War.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Dr. Julius A.
Skilton is dead at his home in Brooklyn,
aged GA years. He performed distin-
guished service as surgeon during the
war, later as a war correspondent and
as nsul-General in Mexico.
DR.. Skilton in 1865 was sent BIZ the
New York Herald to Vera Cruz, where
the French army was besieged by the
Mexicans. After the war he was made
medical officer of the escort which took
General Juarez and his family to Mexi-
co, and restored him to power. He act
ed as a newspaper correspondent until
General Grants election as President.
when he was appointed Consul-General
in the City of Mexico. acting also in
special matters for England, France and
Austria.
II was DR.. Skilton who exhumed the
body of the unfortunate Emperor Max
imiIlian and sent it to Austria at the
request of the ruler of that country, and
it was he who obtained the release of
Maximillian's former Prime Minister,
receiving as a token of gratitude the
custody of the personal effects of the
dead Emperor.
While in Mexico DR.. Skilton made ex-
tensiye archaeological discoveries, and
his collection is now in Yale University
Museum. At the close of the second
term he remained in Mexico to engage
in railroad and mining enterprises until
twelve Years ago, when he came to New
York, where he has been interested m
electrical and other contracting work in
Mexico. the West Indies and South
America.
The record-union., 1897-11-23
FIRE ON THE OREGON.
Flames Break Out in the Coal
Bunkers of the Batt1eship.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-The
''CalP' says: The coal bunkers in the
United States battleship Oregon caught
fire Sunday evening from spontaneous
combustion, and for over eight hours
the crew worked with a vengeance to
smother what looked like a costly blaze
There were over 250 tons of coal in
the vessel, and prompt action alone
saved the ship and fuel
The fire is supposed to have started
from water leaking into the coal bunk
ers. This would eventually cause "A
terrific heat from accommodating gases.
Luckily the fire was discovered before
il had gained much headway. An
alarm was Immediately given, and ord
erS We're issued to remove the coal
from the vessel to the wharf Steam
pipes were attached and connected
with the lower part of the vessel, in an
attempt TO smother what fire might
have been in other parts of the ship
The men went TO work with a will,
but the task was larger than had at
first been supposed. The work was
done with difficulty, as the smoke him
dered the men in their attempts TO
quickly put out the fire.
Doring the whole night after the fire
had been discovered the entire crew
labored in removing the smoking and
blazing coal, and it was not until day
break that the men were allowed 20
leave their work
The warship viii be drydocked with
In few days and properly righted,
after which she will be coaled and her
ammunition placed on board after
which the vessel will be ready for
action
The record-union., 1897-11-23
An Unusual
Shoe Event.

Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes, retail
ed at unusual prices. The secret
is, we bought eNtire lines and
several of them from a Chicago
manufacturer of fine footwear,
at unusual low prices; bought
them for cash, and that was
what he wanted in his business,
is why we got them SO low. The
wet weather is coming on, and
you need new shoes and good
shoes; your old ones will not
keep out the wet, and you can
not afford to risk your health at
any price. Good shoes, fine
shoes, the kind you need, is
what we are going to give you
this week at the price usually
asked for poor shoes which will
not keep your feet dry-not
cheap shoes, but good shoes
cheap is what you'll find priced
81 Is. 81 20, 81 As, 81 95 and
So Is. These prices represent
ing about one-half their actual
value.
The record-union., 1897-11-23
ARBITRATION.
No Negotiations Pending for
Treaty. With Great Britain.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-It is stat
ed from an authoritative source that
no recent negotiations have occurred
between Secretary Sherman and SIT
Julian Pauncefote, the British Empas-
sador, concerning a new arbitration
treaty between the United States ana
Great Britain: that no exchange OF
notes has occurred between Mr.. Sher-
man and Lord Salisbury on this SUD-
ject, and that Sir Julian has not spoken
Of the matter since he returned to
Washington some weeks ago from
London.
These explicit explanations were call
ed out by detailed reports recently pub
lished, one Of them being sent from
Washington to London newspaper, to
the effect that negotiations on the new
treaty had progressed to the hnal
stage; that it would be an emasculated
version of the former Olney-Paunce-
fote treaty, and that it was now so
far along that it would be submitted to
the Senate soon after it assembled.
The record-union., 1897-11-23
PROVING VERY POPULAR.
interchangeable Mileage Tickets
Issued by Western Roads.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The new form
of interchangeable mileage ticket is
sued by the Western roads is proving
very popular. The Sebastian ticke t
was placed on sale November 10Th, and
10000 tickets We're printed, as it was
thought that this would be sufficient
for the demand that would be made.
This number is exhausted, however,
and another %, 900 has been ordered
The Western roads declare that they
will reduce still further the rates be-
tween Chicago and Colorado points if
1T should prove necessary to maintain
their traffic against the competition at
the Gulf of Mexico ports. 1t has be-
come serious matter for some of the
roads. and they have seen during the
last three months very large amount
of tonnage go through the Gulf of Mex
leo which otherwise they would have
handled.
The record-union., 1897-11-23
F.S. Stratton, the Author of the Act, Will
Combat Gators Objections.
Flames Break Out in the Coal
Bunkers Of the Battleship Ore
gon, the Crew of the Vessel Be-
ing Forced to Work All Night to
Remove the Smoking and Blaz-
ing Coal.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-When
the new primary election law comes
before the Supreme Court to be tested
as to it's constitutionality there Will be
no lack of legal talent to defend 1t
from the proposed attack by L. V. Ca
tor. the representative of the Populst
party Major Frank Mclaughlin,
Chairman of the Republican State Com
mittee, has requested f. S. Stratton,
author of the law, to appear before the
court and represent the party, and
combat any and all objections to its
provisions which Mr. Gator or anybody
else may raise. Other interested par
ties, including several prominent attor-
neys, have recently called upon MIR.
Stratton and expressed their hope that
the case would be contested with yigor.
Mr.. Stratton said to-day that he had
the greatest confidence in the coneti-
tutionality of the law 'While I was
preparing the law to be presented to
the Legislature 1 took the greatest care
to see that nothing got into it which
would be in violation with the Consti-
tuition. 1 not only gave the matter
great deal of study myself, but 1 sub
mitted copies of the Act to at least
100 persons who I knew would be in
teTested, and whose opinions were
worth having. l looked into all the OBJ
jections raised, and where L consid-
cred they had any force l made changes
TO obviate possible difficulties.
Il think / am thoroughly prepared
now to so into court and argue the
matter You know, 1 presume, that in
order to have a law declared unconsti-
tutional by the Supreme Court it is
necessary to show the court that it is
plainly in violation of the Constitu-
ton In this case, for instance it does
not devolve on us to show that it is
constitutional, but on them to show
that it clearly is not / don't think
that they can show it to be in conflict
with the Constitution
The record-union., 1897-11-23
BADEN HOTEL TRAGEDY.
Raymond Makes a Confession I'm
plicating an Ex-Convict.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-Ray-
mond, alias Moore, one OF the desper-
ate robbers, who shot two men in the
Grand Hotel at Baden at an early hour
Wednesday morning. has made con-
fession. He accuses George Willis.
alias Willett. a well-known criminal. of
having planned the robbery.
Both men are ex-convicts. Willis, or
Wnlett, was convicted of robbery in
the southern part of the State in 1888.
and sent to Folsom for ten years. While
in the penitentiary he met Raymond,
who was also undergoing a sentence for
robbery committed in this city.
In his confession. Raymond states
that they were hard up and deter
mined TO rob the Baden hotel. They
entered the house late at night, and
tried TO induce the proprietor to come
The record-union., 1897-11-23
Big Magnets for Hosting Iron.

1t is known that for some time past
electro have been used at
Woolrich for hoisting shells and for
other purposes. 1t appears that these
can be advantageously employed for
handling plates in plate mills. A recent
installation of electromagnetic for this
purpose has proved remarkably sue
cussful. A primary difficulty was en-.
countered in the circumstance of the
magnets picking up too many plates at
one time, as the magnetism was carried
for some distance through the pile. The
difficulty, however, was found to be
readily overcome by a little dexterity
on the part of the operator. After the
magnet has been lowered on to pile
of plates, and several plates have been
taken up together. the operator simply
pulls the switch out, thereby breaking
The record-union., 1897-11-23
OAKLAND WATER FRONT.
Preliminary Steps Taken for 5
Second Trial.

OAKLAND, Nov. 22.-The prelimin-
ary steps for a second trial in the Ala
media County Superior Court of the
Oakland water front case were made
to-day.
William r. Davis, representing the
city, went before Judge Ogden and
moved that the case be set for retrial
The Water Front Company was repre-
sented by Attorney J. C. Martin
The court continued the matter until
tomorrow, but it was suggested that
the trial would probably commence
about January 1st next.
No matter how much expedition
be used,'' said Attorney j. c. Martin,
L do not see much reason to look for
a final decision in this case for couple
of years. 1t looks now very much as
if the year 1900 would open before the
Supreme Court passes final judgment
upon which the city's attorneys could
try to go to the United States Su-
preme Court.
The record-union., 1897-11-23
KETCHAM'S DEATH.
Was Caused From Alcoholism and
Hardening of the Liver.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-Dr. Noel sub
mitted to the Coroner to-day report
on the examination of the stomach and
liver Of John B. Ketcham, the wealthy
club man, whose sudden death under
mysterious circumstances caused SEN
sation. The report states that death
was caused from alcoholism and hard
ening of the liver.
The result exonerates Mrs. Wallace
from suspected culpability in Mr..
Ketcham's death. I'VE found" said
DR.. Noel, "only the slightest trace of
Strychnine, not more than could be
traced from doses of medicine contain
ing that potion in quantities to produce
a tonic or cardiac action"
The record-union., 1897-11-23
WILL BE HELD UNAVAILABLE.
An Order Relating to Second, Third
and Fourth Glass Matter.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Assistant
Postmaster-General Montedth has IS
sued an order that it is not permisslole
to write upon third or fourth-class
mail matter or it's wrapper, to print OF
write upon second-class matter or It's
wrapper, directions relative to delivery.
Consequently directions to deliver TO
some indefinite address, as to drug
gist'' or physician" if the matter be
unbelievable to the addressee, must IN
all cases be disregarded by Post
masters. Postmasters have been In
structed that after March 1. 1898. mat
ters so addressed will be held to De
unmailable.