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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
NEWS NOTES.

The g-Reynolds company, whole
sale grocers at Indianapolis, Ind.s have
failed. Liabilities, sSbO,OOO; assets,
s4O0, 900.
The A. Corbin, Jr., syndicate has
bought three-fourths interest in the
North Empire mine, near Galena, Kan,
for $4,000.
The Chillicothe Constitution, the old
est democratic newspaper in northern
Missouri, was sold to Sherman M.
Smith for $4,000.
Charles Martin, Of Salina, Kan, has
been appointed clerk in the pension
office at Topeka in place Of Charles
Osborn, recently discharged.
The greenhouses Of John Schneider,
located at Sixty-Ninth street and
Troost avenue Kansas City, Mo-, were
completely destroyed by fire. The loss
is $40, 900, with insurance.
The colored ministers Of Wichita,
Kan, have entered protest against
the proposed Interstate Cakewalk,"
10 be held at that place New Years
eve, saying that such things are q relic
Of slavery times and not for intelligent
people.
President Mckinley has declared his
intention to appoint W. D. Stinson
postmaster at Augusta, Me. Stinson
is q nephew Of the late James G.
Blaine, and the appointment will be
made out Of Difference to Mrs Blaine's
wishes.
At Msscoutah, Ill, George II. WASH
ington, . wealthy negro II years Of
age, was married to Maggie Wade.
aged ~ Sixteen years ago Washing
ton saved the bride from drowning,
and was then promised her hand in
marriage By her psrenta
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
BY A MARROW MARGIN.
Reapportionment BILL Passes IiiinoIs Houi
Amid the Widest C0afu.ion.

disappointment bill Passes Iiilnois House
Amid the Widest Coafu.ion.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Dec A.-Amid
scenes OF riotous disorder anu intense
excitement the house passed the re-
publican senatorial apportionment bill
by vote Of 70 yeas to 81 nays. There
were but two votes to spare. 1t was
hair-breath escape from defest for the
republican managers Representative
Patrick Meany, Of Chicago, saved the
bill for the republican organization.
He furnished the nth vote necessary
to pass the measure and when he
ended q speech with the words, II vote
yea" State Treasurer Henry Hertx,
q republican leader, who stood at
his side, trembling with axiety and
excitement. flung his arms about
Meany's neck and Rugged him as
though he were long-lost son. Repre-
sentatives Funk and Scrogin, the Nc
Lean county kickers, then voted for
the bill, making 70 in all. 1t was .
dramatic end Of the apportionment
fight in the house. The demo
Gratis shouted and jeered and
did their best TO make 80
much noise that business could
not be transacted. The bill provides
for reapportionment Of the legisla-
tive districts OF the state. According
to the democrats, the reapportion-
ment is gerrymander The republic
ans assert that the changes simply cor
rect the outrages alleged to have been
perpetrated in the SO called democratic
gerymander Of the state. So clever
was the democratic map-making that
under existing conditions it Is neces-
sary, Gov. Tanner (rep) declares, for
the republicans to carry Illinois by lat
least $4,000 majority if the republican
party is to control the legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
NO AGREEMENT REACHED.
Vt. Clair (do.) Judges Want More Time to
Consider Railroad BOnd Compromise.

". Clair (NIo.) Judges Want More Time to
Consider Railroad Bond Compromise.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 9S.-For two
hours yesterday the three judges Of
the county court Of St. Clair county
sat in the chambers Of the federal
court here and discussed with Judge
Philips the question Of q compromise
with the holders Of the railroad bond
judgments against the, county. The
sum now due amounts to 81, 900,
which Is one.third the assessed valua-
ton Of the county. The county has
been fighting for s5 years and has
lost The holders Of the claims are
willing to accept compromise, the
court wants the compromise accepted
and 80 do the judges, but the taxpay-
srs Of st. Clair county are hostile to
any compromise. The three county
Judges asked for more time to confer
with their constituents about the mat
ter, and Judge Philips continued the
case until January "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Dec, sS.-The
county court yesterday adopted union
rules for governing the staff of engi-
neers, plumbers and janitors employed
at the county courthouse. The new
order goes into effect January 1, after
which date the employees will be re.
quired to work but eight hours, con-
siderably less than now, and will be
paid union wages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
A BOY PHYSICIAN.


william Gwin, = Marvel In Medicine and
surgery, Il Only Five Years Old.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Willie Gwin, Of
Chicago, is the only child who holds q
certificate Of proficiency in anatomy
from professors Of recognized medical
colleges. Though scarcely five years
Of age, and no taller than table, this
little tot is perfectly familiar with
the human skeleton and the work
of the dissecting room. In fact, he
has witnessed nearly every capital
operation known to the surgery in the
New York, Louisville, New Orleans and
Chicago hospitals The youngster is a
marvel Of precoclty, and knows every
bone in the human body as well AS
does a medical student at his final ex-
animation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
TRAGEDY OVER A WOMAN.
Fred Tolsted, q Lee County Qll) Farmer,
Killed by Directory Solicitor.

Fred Tolsted, q Lee County Qll) Farmer,
5 Killed by Directory Solicitor.
DIXON, ILL.,, Dec. 2s.-Fred Tolsted
was shot and killed at his home near
Steward, Lee county, by E. J. Wenker,
of Watertown, Wis, Wepker has been
working on city directory in Dixon
for three weeks He came here
from Tolsted's farm, where he
had been employed under the
name of E. J. Brown. He claims
Tolsted had connected him un-
pleasantly with the woman who was
housekeeper on the farm. Wenker
went to the farm to make Tolsted re-
tract and fight ensued.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
: A NEW PENSION RULE.
Claims for an Increase VIII Not BE COnsid-
cred Within Year from Last Action.

Claims for an Increase VIII Not BE Consid-
cred Within Year from Last Action.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ga new order,
the enforcement of which it is believed
will expedite the disposition Of pension
claims now pending, has been issued
by Commissioner Evans Of the pension
office. 1t is as follows: thereafter
claims for increase Of pension will not
be considered within 70 months from
the last action-allowancc or rejec-
tion."
THE necessity for the new order"
said an official Of the pension bureau
to-day, "grows largely out of the calls
made on the Office for statement of
the status Of pending cases by mem
bers Of congress. These calls have to
be answered to the exclusion Of other
claims pending which should be taken
up in their order 1t is only fair to
those cases which have not had any
consideration that they should be TAX
en- up as promptly as possible"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. est now
looks as If Frank Novak, convicted Of
the murder of Edward Murray, would
not secure the $4,000 bonds on which
he is held pending an appeal to the SUI
preme court. The limit expires to-day,
and at six o'clock last night no bond
had been filed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-John 7. Shayne,
chairman of the subcommittee of the
Commercial association. is planning to
give Chicago the grandest exposition
building and botanical garden that the
world ever saw. 1t will take the place
of the Coliseum building which burned
down recently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
MCCOY ISSUES A CHALLENGE.
Tho Conqueror Of Creedon Anxious to Meet
Fitx-Ample Financial Backing.

Tho Conquer0r Of Creedon Anxious to Meet
Fitx-Ample Financial Backing.
New YORK, Dec. 2S.-"Kid" Mccoy,
the conqueror Of Creedon, issued
challenge to Fitzsimmons to-day for a
finish fight for the middleweigbt
championship Of the world. The
young middleweight announced that
he has backing for $4,000 and
will post forfeit as soon as
called upon to do so. He desires to
meet the present champion for purse
and side stake of at least $500 Nc
Coy at once communicated with Dan
Stuart, the promoter of the Carson
fight last spring, and offered to take
Corbett's place in case the Californian
fails to sign articles with Fitz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
r,rht Hundred ChrlstIans Murdered.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 2s.-Yakob Sargis,
now in this city giving talks on Persia
and Armenia, has Just received a letter
from friends in his Persian home In
forming him that band Of raiders
from Koordestan had massacred oil
the inhabitants Of a Persian Christian
town, 800 souls, near Salinas, Persia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
Hotel Quest Loses aa,sns.

KANSAS Cry, NO., Dec. &c. De
vlieger, Jr., commercial traveller and
novelist, was robbed Of 81, $50 In cash
and certified checks in room sS5 at the
Midland hotel early Christmas morn
ing. The matter had been kept quiet
with the hope Of capturing the thief.
De Vlieger lives at Battle Creek, Mich.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. ss.-Dr. J.
D. Goddard, under sentence Of 10 years
for the murder Of F. J. Jackson, was
admitted to bail Of s1S,5Oo by Special
Judge Longan. He furnished 1t and
was released. Goddard has taken an
appeal to the supreme court
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 2S. State Super
intendent Stryker advocates the es-
tablishment of an educational paper in
each county in the state. The paper
is to be devoted to educational mat
tiers exclusively, and to contain per-
sonal items from each district school
in the county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

PERRY, Ok, Dec. ss.-W. W. Wait, a
travelling salesman Of Eureka, KAN,
took 80 grains Of morphine here and
died in a few hours He wrote letter
to his wife, milliner at Eureka, that
he was out Of money and was too proud
To beg and preferred death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
WANT THE LAWS CHANGED.

Nanufacturera' Association Of ct. Louis to
Wage War Against Taxes on Corpora
tl0ns
ST. Louis, Dec. 49, Committees have
been appointed by the Manufacturers
association to carry out lines OF work
Of interest and benefit, not only to To-
cal but to foreign manufacturers. A
move to defeat the tax upon corpora
tons In other states is the most i'm.
portant work. There are ~ states
which have Objectionable laws relative
to corporations located In other states
1t is the object Of the committee to
test these laws and have the supreme
courts determine their constitutional
ity. 1t is believed by eminent legal
talent that many of the laws are un-
constitutional, being in direct conflict
with the United States constitution
and contrary to the provisions Of the
interstate commerce law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Mary Ander.
son and her two daughters Edith and
Myrtle, aged eight and FIVE years,
were fatally asphyxiated BY illuminat-
ing gas in their home at Of johnson
avenue. 1t is supposed Mrs Anderson
committed the act while temporarily
insane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
A Midget Fatally Hurt.

CHICAGO, Dec. sS. -Chiquita, the
Cuban midget who has been on exhibi-
ton in the leading cities for some
time, was probably fatally injured at
the Zoo" She was riding bicycle
in the ring, when she collided with q
burro. was thrown to the ground and
received several kicks in the breast.
Chiquita is only 20 inches high and
weighs 159l pounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Ell PAso, Tex, Dec ss-Harry Eng
fish, q prisoner in Jail at Ysleta was
burned to death Of that place yester.
day. He attempted TO burn his way
out Of the jail and the wooden struc-
ture was burned up before he could b
rescued.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
DASHED TO DEATH.
A Car Falls $50 Feet Down Pennsylvania
Coal Shaft with Two Men In 1t.


Coal Shaft with Two Men In 1t.
W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, Dec. 2S.-John
Agnew and Thomas Kennedy met
horrible death to-day in the Alden
shaft. They had been sent down the
shaft to cut the ice which prevented
the carriage from running. They cut
away the ice until the car had de-
scendcd 200 feet, when it stuck. The
men could not signal the engineer and
the rope continued to coil on top of
the bonnet of the car until its weight
forced the carriage beyond the ice
formation. The car descended swiftly
until the rope broke, when it fell $50
feet. The men were dashed to pieces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

ATLANTIC, Ia, Dec. 2s.-John G.
Palmer of Oakland, deaf mute, shot
and killed Mrs. P. D. Lenhart, in
whose home he had been guest since
Thursday. He then put the revolver
to his forehead and fred, falling dead
at her feet. A coroner's inquest was
held, but no cause for the deed was
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Dec. 2S.-Harry
and Willie Kunkleman, aged 10 and IA
years, of 9i5 Argentine boulevard, with
their cousin, Charlie Kerns, ten years
old, went skating yesterday afternoon
and as they had not returned home,
their parents believe they have been,
drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec. IS William J. Bryan
and Senator ]. X. Jones are the free
silver leaders who are expected to
make the second annual banquet Of
the Bryan league the biggest kind Of
a demonstration. The banquet will
be held January s at the fremont house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec, 49, Joe Walcott and
Tom Tracey met last night for six
rounds In the Winter Circus building.
The decision Of the referee was draw,
the decision being accepted as emf
nently q fair one by the crowd. George
Siler was referee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, Dec. 2S. Over
four hundred teachers have arrived to
attend the State Teachers convention,
and as many more are expected. The
teachers in the city last night attended
a round table in the Office Of State
Superintendent Kirk and discussed
school libraries. Most Of the teachers
emphasized the fact that more and
better libraries were needed, especially
in the country schools. Gov. Stephens
will deliver an address this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

LEAvENwoBTH, Kan, Dec. 2S.-Oli-
YER s. Hiatt received word from WASH
ington that he had been granted trad
ers' license for Pawhuska, the Usage
reservation. The leadership is one Of
the best, and it is estimated to be
worth &c., or $4,000 net annually.
Senator Baker and Congressman Brod-
erick and Curtis Endorsed Hiatt Cyrus
Leland is said to have intended the
place for George Findley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

Aunt Judith Moore, the hrst colored
woman admitted to membership In
henry Ward Beecher's church, is dead
q her home In Brooklyn, aged u years
she was one Of the original member
Of the Christian Endeavor society.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. sa-Attorney
General Boyle will soon flle suit against
the Leavenworth Coal company for
about $780, which is alleged to b
due the state on account Of the COM
pany having mined coal under ststs
isndA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. ss.-The
0verman Wheel company, Of Chicopee
Falls, with agencies in all the princi-
pal cities Of the country, made an as.
signment yesterday. Liabilities, $780,.
900; assets, Sl,31S,O00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

HAMILTON, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-Mrs John
Cox publicly horsewhipped "Buck'
Dunkle on Main street here yesterday
evening. Mrs. Cox alleges that Dunkle
has been too intimate with her daugh-
ter, Ola.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

W. D. Driver, prominent negro
politician and editor Of Kansas died
at Cofeyville.
At Central City, Mo-, Chicago syn.
dictate bought so acres Of lead and sinc
land for $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
In sSth Annual Session.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 2S.-The S5th
annual convention OF the Kansas State
Teachers association will convene in
Representative hall at eight o'clock
tonight. A. W. Dana, Of Topeka, will
deliver the address Of welcome and l.
D. Ellis, Of Burlington, will respond.
State President J. E. PEARS, of Law
renee, will then read his annual ad-
dress
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-The Missouri
Electric Light & Power company, and
the Edison Electrical company, two Of
the largest concerns Of their kind in
the city, have consolidated. The new
concern will, 1t is stated, issue $4,000,
300 OF golG bearing bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-Horace G. Burt,
at present third vice president Of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway, has
been named for the presidency Of the
Union Pacific railway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

To Walk on the Ocean.

New YORK, Dec. sS-Capt William
C. Oldrieve, Of Boston, has planned to
walk across the Atlantic ocean. He
will begin his journey July 4, accom-
panied by Capt. Andrews, famous by
reason Of his voyage across the At
lantic in small boat. 1t is nothing
new for Capt Oldrieve to promenade
the waves. That has been his pleasure
and profit these ten years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

LAWRENCE, Kan, Dec. ss.-Mrs. Lu-
Gle A. Wood, sister Of Prof. W, Il. Car
ruth, Of Kansas university, died Of ty-
phoid fever. She was treated by Chris
tian science, and q regular physician
was only called . couple Of times after
she got very low.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

New YORK, Dec. as.-An extraordi-
nary story comes from Japan that Sir
Edward Arnolds book, "Japonica," is
almost wholly stolen from the writings
of fellow Orientalists,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 2S.-The Retail
Grocers' association and the Coal Deal
ers association, Of Topeka, federated
for the purpose Of stimulating the COM
mercial interests of the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30

The Wholesale grocery house Of Lew
Is Hubbard 4 Co., Charleston, W. Va,
was destroyed by fire. Loss, slso, 900;
insurance, SS5,00O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
NO JOKE, AFTER ALL.

4 HSis0ner m New Jersey Who would
Brighten Hh Keepers Il Found Dssd
NEW YORK, Dec. sS.-Two prisoner,
Frank Barbain, an Italian, and Harry
McCallum, colored, attempted suicide
at about the same time in the peniten-
tiary at Caldwell, N. j., yesterday.
McCallum. who attempted suicide Is
joke, is dead. Barbain. who has been
i'll and respondent for some time past,
fastened strap to the bars Of his cell
and hanged himself, but was discov-
cred by keeper before life was en-
tinct and resuscitated. McCallum an
nounced to his prison mates that he
would play a joke on his keepers A
few moments later, q convict in cell
adjoining McCallum's heard the lat
ter's cell door rattle, followed by low
groan. McCallum was found hanging
from the door. He showed no signs Of
life when the keepers reached his side,
though he had not been hanging more
than couple Of minutes. A physician
worked hard over McCallum, but could
not save his life. The doctor said that
the strap must have pressed against
the mans jugular vein in such way
as to render him unconscious almost
instantly.
Joha Donaldson Dead.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec 2&-John Dom
aldson, the well-known sporting man,
died here after brief illness Hewas
once in the ring, having stood up for
ten rounds before John L. Sullivan at
Cincinnati in $780, Donaldson was best
known, however, as J. J. Corbett's'
sparring partner and trainer. He put
Corbett in condition for his fights with
Mitchell, Jackson and Sullivan, and
was in Corbett's corner at the Fitzsim-
mons fight at Carson City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
AN ELECTION DECISION.
Missouri Supreme Court Says Irregularities
Ina Precinct Are Not Fatal.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. 24.-The
supreme court rendered an opinion in an
election contest in which he holds that
the failure Of the Judges to be sworn
by a proper officers, the fact that the
judges are not evenly divided politi-
cally, or the fact that only four judges
conducted the election in certain pre-
cinct, does not make the election void
as to that precinct, If no ones interest
WAS preiudiced by such failure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-30
TESLA'S LATEST FEAT.


The Great Inventor Declares He Can Make
the sun Work at His Command.
New YORK, Dec. sS.-Nicola Tesla
has at last achieved his greatest ambi-
tion and has succeeded in Harvesting
the energy Of the sun. 1t is declared
that he can make II work at his COM
mand. 1t was only few months ago
that Tesla announced that he had per-
fected an invention by which cleo
tricity could DO transmitted over the
whole earth and be made to work
at the will Of man. It was said
that the great magician could not Sc
cure the power which would make
this possible except at an incalculable
expense. Now is asserted that Tesla
has discovered the power necessary.
He says that the sun can be made to
drive every wheel that revolves, make
the night as brilliant as day and give
warmth ms we'll
MURDERED IN A CELL
Enraged Man at Ressemer, Ala, Quickly
Avcnges Alleged Insults to Hia Wife
BEssEMER, Ala, Dec. IS. Tom Col
Inns, Of this city, shot and instantly
killed D. L. Howell, Of Browns, Ala,
while the latter was in cell in the
CITY prison. Howell was arrested on
complaint by Mrs Collins, who said
Howell had been following her and
her daughter around the streets
When Collins heard Of the affair he
went to the city prison, gained sdmis'
sion and killed Howell in his cell,
shooting him through the heart