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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
THE REFORM CLUB DINNER.
Ex-President Cleveland. ex-Secretary Car.
lIsle and Others Respond to TOasta.

Ex-President Cleveland. ey-secretary Car
Isle and Others Respond to TosstA.
New YORK, April 26.-Five hundred
guests sat down to the annual dinner
Of the Reform club at the Waldorf
Saturday night and cheered to the
echo sentiments from the lips Of sound
money and tariff reform democrats.
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed and
long-continued APPLAUSE greeted the ap-
pearance Of ex-President Cleveland,
the first speaker Of the evening, who
responded to the toast present
Problems in lengthy speech. He
said among other things:
On every side we are confronted with popular
depression and complaint These ore largely
due to causes OF natural and certain recurrence,
as the inevitable accompaniment Of all human
endeavor and perhaps they are as largely due
to the work OF agitators and demagogues who
have buslly sowed the seeds OF discomfort in
order that in the harvest they may reap per-
sonal advantage.
Let true democrats meet the passion and Bit
terness OF their former associates who have as
sumed the leadership Of anti-democratic wan
derings with firm expostulations, reminding
them that demOcractiC convictions and DEM
Ocratic conscience cannot be forced to follow
false lights, however held aloft; and let US at
the same time entreat them In the name OF hon.
orable political comradeship and In the mem
DRY Of glorious victories won by united dem
ocracy, to turn from the way that leads to party
defeat and destruction
Ex-Secretary John G. Carlisle re-
sponded to the toast Sound Currency"
saying:
In my opinion the offlcial agitation now going
on In favor Of an International monetary con-
ference Is not merely useless, but harmful In
the highest degree to all great interests
dependent upon permanent and proper
adjustment Of our currency system No
partisan considerations, no vain hope
Of holding together incongruous political ele-
ments or diminishing the demands Of silver
monometallists, can at time like this justify
or even excuse persistence In movement
which the whole world knows Is mere pre-
tense, but which Is nevertheless distinct and
dangerous concession to the theory Of free COIN
age and fiatism, and Is, for that reason II for
no other, injurious to the cause Of sound money
and to all the material interests Of the country.
Ex-Postmaster-General William L.
Wilson, responding to the toast Tariff
Reform" said among other things:
Gentlemen, tariff reform is not q lost cause.
1t can never be dead or minor issue In the
presence Of measure whose certain effect will
be to lessen the productive power Of the Amer
lean people, to make unjust distribution Of the
wealth and prosperity which all labor to
achieve and which each should share In pro-
portion to the effectiveness Of his labor.
W. D. Bynum, Of Indiana, responded
to the toast of "The National Democ-
racy." Senator Caffery, of Louisiana,
and several other leading democrats
also made speeches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
M'NALL's PERSISTENT FIGHT.
He Has Begun War on Fire Insurance Com
panies as Now Conducted In Kansas.

lie has begun war Oh fire lnsurhHct OOm-
panies as Now Conducted In Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 26.-lt is ex-
pected that State Superintendent of
Insurance McNall will issue an order
this week declaring the Clarkson rat
ing and map bureau Of this city trust
maintained and supported by all the
fire insurance companies doing bust.
ness in Kansas. He has written to the
presidents of all companies letter de-
handing that they answer series Of
questions bearing upon Clarkson's in
surance business, which he designates
the fire insurance trust. He said Sat-
urday that he was simply waiting to
hear from the companies.
"You can say for me-" he said, shat
! did not begin this fight for fun, but
to drive out every company that is
violating Kansas laws. II Clarkson is
empowered to fix rates in Kansas and
II his decision on rates and risks is
law with the companies, then the en-
tire lot will have to hunt business in
other states They cannot operate in
Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Lively Times In Cheyenne County, Ok.

Ell RENO, Ok, April 24-During a
little controversy near Arapahoe, Gus
ter county, between L. M. Coots and
son Gus on one side and Bert Atchison
and some friend on the other, the elder
Coots was killed and Gus dangerously
wounded. This is the fourth battle
reported from Cheyenne county, with
a total Of five killed and three wound
cd since Monday last.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
To Build q Miners Hospital.

JOPLIN, Mo-, April ga miners
hospital is to be built in Joplin. A
movement looking to this end has
been inaugurated and q large tract Of
land has been donated for the hospital
and grounds. A number Of local cap
italists are behind this enterprise,
which is to be cooperative and will be
conducted on the same basis as the
railroad hospitals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Leedy viii Not Pardon Sells.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 20. The state
board Of pardons has recommended to
Gov. Leedy that William Sells, the
Neosho county boy murderer, be par
doned from the state penitentiary. The
people Of Neosho county made strong
protest against the pardon and II is
said Gov. Leedy will not extend elem.
ency in this case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
A FATHERS CRIME.
lsadore Weber Shoots His Daugh-
tor and Then Suicides.
A POLICEMAN COMMITS BURGLARY.
4 Big Elevator Burned at Peoria, Ill
Swept Over Dam-Slashed with .
Razor-Stabbed In Quarrel
Impending Strike.

New YORK, April 27.-lsadore Weber
shot his four-year-old daughter, Josie,
yesterday, killing her, and then killed
himself with the same weapon, falling
beside his child. Weber was q hard
drinker. He used his wife lily, and
she was obliged to turn him out Of
doors. Yesterday he returned and,
finding Josie about to start for school,
offered to accompany her there. As
they left the house Weber drew his
pistol and committed the murder and
suicide.
A POLICEMAN COMMITS BURGLARY.
WASHINGTON, April PA queer
complication Of burglaries developed
here yesterday, when Police man James
E. Pierce, of the Metropolitan force,
was arrested for robbing two houses
on his beat. The families were away
at the time, and Pierce improved the
opportunity to carry away q large
amount of glass, clothing, porcelain
and other portable valuables. Detect
ives searched his house and yesterday
recovered about 81, 500 worth Of plum
der.
A BIG ELEVATOR BURNED.
PEORIA, ILL.,, April 27.-A fire which
started at $50 last night completely
destroyed the Iowa elevator, the prop
erty of the Iowa Elevator Co., entail
ing loss of nearly 100000. The ele-
vator had capacity of 400, 900 bushels,
and cost $4,000. 1t was insured for
$4,000. About 100000 bushels Of
grain, valued at $4,000 and fully in
sured, was destroyed. About 80 box
cars were burned. The origin Of the
fire is unknown.
FOUR PERSONS SWEPT OVER A DAM.
CUMBERLAND FALLS, KY, April 81
News was brought here from Parks
mills, ten miles distant in the noun
tains, of the drowning of four young
people who were out skiff riding
Matt Mckee and John Davis and
Misses Maggie and Minnie Shepard
are the names of those who are report
ed to have lost their lives. They ven-
tured too near the mill and the cur
rent swept them over.
sIAsHED BY A RAZOR.
MENA, Ark, April ETA difficulty
occurred at negro dance near Hora-
ito, and in the fight negro by the
name of Burton Coulter drew a razor
and slashed John Moore and Abe Dich-
OTIS across their threats, inhicting
wounds which may prove fatal. Coul-
ter was lodged it Jail awaiting the re-
suits of the injuries inflicted.
STABBED IN A QUARREL.
MusKoGEE, |. T., April 27.-Joe Robi-
son and Will Murphy, two young men
associates became involved in trouble
over trivial matter when the latter
drew knife and stabbed Robson in
the back, inficting dangerous if not
mortal wound Robison's parents re-
side at Melbourne, Ark.
STRIKE IN SIGHT AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, April s7.-Five unions in
the building trades have declared in
favor Of general strike on May 1.
They are: The Derrick Mems union,
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers,
Journeymen Steamftters' union, Hold
Carriers and Building Laborers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
WAR ON BIG STORES
A Great Demonstration Planned BY
Chicago Business Men.
RACE war IN ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Connecticut House Passes q Bill to Prohibit
- All sunday Labor and sport-No
Negroes Left at Davis, I. t.
Gypsy Queen Crowned.

CHICAGO, April 26.-Ex-Presidents
Cleveland and Harrison. William Jen.
nings Bryan, and Senator William E.
Mason have been invited to be present
ut an anti-department store demon
stration at Electric park May 20. The
Cook County Business Mems associa-
ton intend grand demonstration on
that day. The date was set and the
general scope OF the programme ar
ranged at meeting Of the executive
committee Of the association Saturday
night The details will be planned
later, the committee In charge wishing
to take plenty Of time in order to make
a big showing. In addition to getting
together great gathering for the pur-
pose Of arousing sentiment against the
department stores the originators Of
the scheme expect to realize goodly
sum with which to defray the expenseI
Of carrying on their crusade. 1t II
expected that $1,000 tickets Of admis
sion to the park at 95 cents each will
be sold and 200 men will be started out
with the tickets this week.
RACE WAR IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WASHINGTON April 20. : Reports
reached here from Alexandria that a
mob Of negroes had attacked the
whites and police on guard at the La
cey house. 1t Is reported that shots
were exchanged and one policeman
killed. At $3.50 a. IN, the fire depart
ment was ordered out and the trucks
were being used to transport troops
and citizen guards from one point to
another rs the negroes had formed in
small bands throughout the town. The
city Is picketed by armed citizens and
the militia. Firing is frequent, and
while there are reports Of several per-
sons being wounded, no details can be
learned The race war is caused by the
lynching of negro.
AGAINST SUNDAY LABOR OR SPORT
New HAVEN, Conn, April 20. "A bill
passed the house Saturday by large
majority vote prohibiting all Sunday
labor or sport The bills original pro-
vision was that no labor or sport be al
lowed to take place in the state be-
tween sunrise and sunset, except such
as was necessary, There was some
trouble In fixing the penalty, which
was placed ut $50 fine, The bill, If its
provisions IRE strictly construed, would
stop the electric cars and stages and
would make 1t unlawful to ride out In
carriages or on bicycles or to go boat-
ing, fishing or swimming
NO NEGROES LEFT AT DAVIS, l. t.
ARDMoRE, !. T., April 26.-As a re-
suit of the warning of the vigilance
committee, not one colored man is left
at the town Of Davis The grand jury
adjourned Saturday night after sum
moning small army of witnesses be-
fore them in regard to the matter. 1t
failed to identify or indict any vigi.
lants who waited on the Davis negroes,
! CORONATION OF A GYPSY QUEEN.
ST. Louis, April 26.-The gypsies Of
the United States have a new queen.
Her name is Sophie Boswell, and she
was crowned Saturday in an open field,
half a mile north Of Gross park, East
st. Louis, in the presence of several
hundred gypsies and large number
Of visitors who do not belong to their
tribes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
For killing Her Husband.

SALT LAKE CITY, April 9A-The
coroner's jury in the case Of John H.
Hamilton rendered a verdict In which
Mrs. Lou Hamilton, the wife Of the
dead man, Is held for murder, and
Thomas P. Seldom, the brother.in.law
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton, is held as
an accessory. Both are held without
bail
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
KILLED HIS FATHER.
Clinton Hawk Becomes Enraged at Seeing

clinton Hawk Becomes Enrageu AT seeing
His Parent In Disreputable House.
TOLEDO, O., April 22.-Frank Hawk,
Fannie Watkins and Jack Sage, of
Lima, O., were shot by Clinton Hawk,
the son of Frank Hawk. The two men
were sitting on the doorstep of the
house of Fannie Watkins, a notorious
character. The son came up, and, see
ing his father there, drew revolver
and shot five times His father was
struck in the side and is mortally
wounded. Miss Watkins was shot in
the head and is in serious condition.
Sage was shot through the hand.
Young Hawk gave himself up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

TOPEKA, Kan, April 26.-The bribery
investigation committee will resume
operations here Tuesday. An effort
will be made to complete the inyesti.
cation this week. Senator Lewelling
will be one Of the witnesses II Is
said that he will explain the story told
by Warden Lands and deny the story
told by Senator Titus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Mack Murder Suspects Arrested.

MusKoeEE, |, T., April s9-John Ok.
ford and his 14-year-old brother-in.
law, Howard Hobbs, accused Of the
brutal murder Of Joe Mack, were
lodged in Jail here Tuesday night
They were committed without bail
0xford's wife is also thought to 10
connected with the crime.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April GAS the
trial of the Blue cut train robbery
case advances the web Of evidence
seems to be drawing closer and closer
about the accused John F. Kennedy.
All the states witnesses have told their
stories in a frank, straightforward
way, and the cross-examination by
Maj. Woodson, Kennedy's lawyer, In.
stead of weakening their accounts,
have bolstered them and brought out
details and facts which had been over
looked in the examination in chief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

WASHINGTON, April s0--,lames H.
Richmond, of Kansas, who was re-
moved from the interior department
watch force early in the last admins
tration was reinstated by Secretary
Bliss under the old. soldier clause Of
the civil service rules, Wiley Britton,
of Kansas, has been reinstated in his
old position as special examiner in the
pension Office, from which he was re-
moved by Secretary lloke Smith nearly
four wears ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Indianapolis Takes the First.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April s2.-The
Western Baseball league season of '97
opened in this city yesterday. The
Grand Rapids men could not touch
Pitcher Phillips and were shut out.
The features of the game were the
pitching of Phillips and the field work
of the home team. Three thousand
five hundred witnessed the contest.
The score was 10 to in favor of In
dianapois.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

EuFAuLA, l. T., April CA series Of
cloudbursts, heavy wind and rain.
storms occurred in and around Eufaula
all of Saturday night and extended
over about 100 square miles Of territory.
The rain fell in torrents, and was the
heaviest for so years. Farm houses,
fences and crops were washed away to
an extent amounting to q calamity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Dchoe Nominated for Senator.

FRANKFORT, Ky, April s4.-The re-
publican joint Legislative caucus NOM
mated William J. DeBoe about mid.
night last night. Baird, the gold dem
ocrat was present, and there were
some paired absentees. Baird was
ruled out in the count necessary to
elect, but they allowed him TO vote
nevertheless. 1t was predicted that
DeBoe would be elected to-day TO sue
coed Senator Blackburn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
70 "eQUALIzE" JUSTICE.
Gov. Leedy, Of Kansas, Says the Law 10
More Severe on Petty Offenders Than Big

Gov Leedy, Of Kansas, Says the Law 10
More Severe on Petty Offenders Than Big
Ones.
Topeka, Kan, April 24.-Gov. John
W. Leedy is out with brand new re-
form. He says that the criminal laws
Of Kansas are discriminative; that the
penalty for trivial offenses often is
more severe than for great crimes;
that the unfortunate who steals to
prevent starvation often is given q
harder sentence than is the man who
robs whole communities as a bank
cashier lie proposes as a remedy to
examine the records Of the prisoners in
the state penitentiary, and by the ex-
ercise Of the pardoning power to make
the punishment fit the crime" The
governor left for Lansing yesterday
for this purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
WORK OF FIENDS FRUSTRATED.
The Hunt Brothers Try to Drown Man
but Are Balked In Their Purpose.

Dut Are Baked IN Iheir purpose.
PERRY, Ok, April 20. John and Sam
uel Hunt, two brothers in Washita
county, attempted to drown Charlie
Goodall, who was working for them, by
binding him securely to horse, then
tying a rock to the hore's neck and push
Ing them both over the bluff into a deep
hole Of waterin the Washita river. They
had bound the man to the horse and
were fixing the rock when he slipped
the bride of the horse and made
dash for liberty. The men fred sew
eral shots at the fleeing man and gave
chase on horseback, but he succeeded
in getting to farm house near by and
gave the alarm. The community In
which the parties live is very much
wrought up over the matter, and If the
parties are caught they will probably
be lynched,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
A PREACHERS DOWNFALL.
Rev. II. G. Farrar Expelled from the Meth.
OdIst Church.

SCHENECTADY, N, Y, April s4,-Rev.
DR.. II. G. Farrar, ex-pastor of ST. Luke's
church, Albany, was yesterday ex
PEELED from the Methodist Episcopal
church and the ministry at the Troy
conference, The accusation against
DR.. Farrar was adultery. He was for
merly president of the state Sunday
school association, held high rank
among the Methodist preachers of the
state and is grandfather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Soldiers Home Changes.

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, April 26.-Gen.
A. J. Smith, governor of the soldiers
home here, has received telegram
from Washington that he had been
transferred to the home at Santa Mon
lea, CAL, and that Col. Rowland, gov
ernor Of the Santa Monica home, would
be made governor of the Leavenworth
home. Cyrus Townsend, of this city,
has also been elected to succeed Treas
urer Shockley, Of the Leavenworth
home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
DARING UTAH ROBBERY.
Two Men Hold Up Paymaster and Relieve
Him of 81 800.


SALT LAKE CITY, April "A daring
robbery took place at noon at Castle
Gate, Utah, on the line Of the Rio
Grande Western railway. E. L. Car
penter, Of this city, paymaster Of the
Pleasant Valley Coal Co., went down
with $500 to pay off the men at the
mine When he reached Castle Gate
and was going over to the company's
Office he was met by two mounted men,
heavily armed, who held him up, re-
lieved him of his cash and then rode
off in the direction Of Helper. The
men cut the telegraph wires to pre-.
vent call for assistance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
USED A "STRAW" MAN.


Ahpuh0hcc OHucT VoEhou ~ ONNr
an Alleged swindle.
KANSAS Cry, NO., April se.-For
some time past there has been trouble
in the Fraternal Aid association,
benefit insurance order that has q
membership Of between 10000 and H..
900 In Missouri and Kansas, over an
alleged attempt Of one fits officers to
compel the payment Of death benefit
OF 81, 900 upon ''straw" man. A local
paper five or six weeks ago contained
an account Of the trouble that had
resulted in the order from the presen.
tation Of the claim. Since then the
trouble has increased, and the United
States authorities In Kansas have been
asked to thoroughly investigate the
charges and bring the guilty parties
to justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Boy Killed BY Machinery.

LAWRENCE, Kan, April es.-While
crawling under the wire mill in order
to FISH in the river Lee Howell, 49,
year old boy, who lived with his grant,
father, 3. W. Baker, was caught in
shafting leading from the power house
and killed.
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A CARELESS BOY.
lie Turns Coal Car Loose and Two Men
Are Killed as % Result.

WEBB City, Mo-, April 24.-A hor-
rible accident occurred late last even
ing at the Duenweg mines, six miles
northeast of here, causing the instant
death of William Mckinley and iniur-
ing Arson knight so he died to-day.
A boy recklessly turned car loose,
which fell down the shaft onto the
men. Mckinley resided at Aurora and
leaves a wife and five children. knight
resided at Duenweg and leaves awidow
and three children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
CROPS BADLY DAMAGED.
Estimates OF the Storm Near Newton, Kan,
Being Constantly Increased.


NEWTON, Kan, April 24-As addi-
tional townships and sections OF this
QIarvey) county are heard from, the
estimates of the havoc wrought by
Thursday nights storm are being con-
stantly increased, and there are many
conservative people who say that 500
900 will not meet the total damage
from wind and hail. Mrs. John
Veins can hardly live, and her
husbands recovery is not probable.
They were caught in the debris of their
ruined house, and pinioned in agony
for hours. A piece of stove lid was
found imbedded in the flesh of the left
side of the woman's body. She had
sought refuge in the cellar, and the
heavy kitchen range fell on her body
crushing il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
KANSAS LAD KILLED.
Tornado Sweeps Wabaunsee County,
Wrecking the Home Of Henry Miller.

TOrnAdO sweeps WAbHuhBbe county,
wrecking the Home OF Henry Miller.
WAMEeo, Kan, April 24.--Last night
about nine o'clock a tornado passed
eight miles south of here in Wabaun-
see county. Four miles north of Nc
Farland it completely demolished the
house of Henry Miller, killing his boy,
ten years old breaking Miller's leg,
and bruising more or less the Other
members of the family No further
injuries TO persons have been reported
A heavy rain and hailstorm accom-
panied the wind
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Murdered While KneelIng in Prayer

ARpMoRE, l. T., April 2e.-Henry
Roberts, negro, was found guilty Of
the murder Of Mrs Lissie Waites near
Berwyn last October. Roberts shot
Mrs Waites as she knelt BY her bed.
side in prayer He was sentenced to
life Imprisonment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Earthouake Felt nj Cairo. Ill.

CAIRO, Ill, April pa severe earth
quake was felt here at ten o'clock last
night II lasted about 20 seconds. The
largest structures were shaken with a
swaying motion and people rushed In
terror out on the streets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
Kentucky Republicans stlll wransllur

heneuVky HoPuDacsHs otr1 WTanKInKs
FRANKFORT, KY, April 2S.-The ad-
journed republican caucus TO nominate
candidate for United States senator,
vice Hunter, resigned, was held last
night but adjournment was again
taken, after many fruitless ballots and
no little wrsngling,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

St. Louis capitalists will erect four.
story brick and stone brewery at Sc
dalia, NO., to cost $4,000, with o o.
pacity Of 5000 barrels annually.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29

ALBANY, N. Y, April ss.-The senate
has passed the bill taxing inheritancea
The assembly has already passed the
bill, and it is understood that Gov.
Black will sign Il