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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS.


Massachusetts Democrats Name Him for
Governor and lndorse the Chicago Plat
form.
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 80, -George
Fred Williams was nominated for gov.
ernor of Massachusetts by the demo.
cratic state convention on a platform
that squarely indorses that adopted by
the national convention at Chicago
last summer The convention was so
disorderly at times as almost to
require the Intervention of the
police, George Fred Williams was
the principal figure. There was no
opposition to his nomination for gov
ernor, but his insistence on the turn
Ing down of old party leaders who
were lukewarm in support of himself
and Bryan last fall created a tumult at
the outset before permanent organiza.
ton had been effected
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
KILLED BY HlGHWAYMEN.
j. X. Barnett Shot In stage Hold. Up Near
ukiAh, Cal

UKIAn, Cal, Sept. 99.-Two masked
highwaymen held up the bonneville
stage yesterday afternoon and J. Z.
Barnett, passenger was shot and
instantly killed by one of the rob-
bers. As the stage was pass
ing through heavily-wooded part
of the road, seven miles from
here, the bandits suddenly appeared
and ordered the driver to stop Bar
nett heard the order and plunged his
hand into his pocket to secrete his
purse The highwayman thought that
Barnett was about to draw his pistol
and fred the charge striking Barnett
in the neck, killing him instantly. The
robbers then secured three express
boxes and disappeared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 20. -West-
port wants to become part of Kansas
City, The people of the old town ex-
pressed themselves by ballot yesterday
and the sentiment was overwhelmingly
in favor of annexation. Westport has
for many years been practically part
of Kansas City. The voters of West
port are Kansas City business men and
they showed by their votes yesterday
that they are anxious TO have their
homes in the city in which they do
business, Before the union can be
consummated it will be necessary for
Kansas City to vote on the matter,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
SAYS IT is A TRUST.



sociated Press Violates the Law.
JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, Sept. a0,-Man.
damus proceedings have been com.
mcnced in the supreme court by ex.
Gov William j, Stone, MS attorney for
the st, Louis Star, to compel the Asso.
ciated press to furnish that paper with
its daily news service. The applica-
ton sets ont that the Associated press
refuses to sell to the Star member.
ship in the association. or give it serv-
Ice, ON the ground that it supplies
news to other papers published in st,
Louis, This, the petition alleges, is a
combination, and, therefore, viola
ton Of the Missouri ANTITRUST law.
Back of this is said to be movement
to start new democratic morning
dailyin st. Louis, at the head of which
will be Col Charles H. Jones.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
FIGHTING BATTLES OVER,
First Annual KeunlDn of the Emitted Con-
federate Veterans of Missouri.

federate Veterans of Missouri.
MoBERIy, Mo-, Sept. 80. The first
annual encampment Of the United
Confederate Veterans of Missouri
brought large number of delegates
to Moberly and thousands Of visitors,
among them many OF the most dis
tinguished men of the state. Twenty.
eight camps are already represented,
and delegates are still coming. The
programme yesterday included
prayer by Rev. j. X. IIitner, one of
Stonewall Jackson's men; speech of
welcome by Mayor Cave, address of
welcome to the Daughters Of the Con-
federacy by Mrs. L. NJ. Mckinney, and
able addresses by Hon. N. +. Benton
and Senator H. M, Cockrel. At a
caucus of the delegates OF the Second
regiment western brigade. the follow
ing officers were elected: Colonel, James
Il. Payne, Kansas City; lieutenant-col-
onel, Ryland Todhunter, lIigginsville;
major, William A. Page, Odessa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

MEXICO, Mo. sept 30 "A fierce fire
did bad work on a block of Mexico's
finest business buildings last night.
The fire started in the brick livery sta.
bles' and before they could be removed
% fine horses were burned, together
with a large number of fine buggies
and carriages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

WASHINGTON, Sept 80. Secretary
Wilson, Of the agricultural depart
ment, has secured an order from the
post office department permitting the
agents of the agricultural department
to attach the department frank to
packages of sugar beet seed to be sent
from growers to the experiment sta
tions throughout the country for anal
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

Nav YORK, Sept ss.-A dispatch
from Pensacola, Fla, says: 1t is now
known here that the steamer Sommers
n. Smith landed at least three expedi-
tions Of men, arms and ammunition in
Cuba during her 20 days voyage from
Mobile to this port. Her expeditions
were without serious mishap, although
she was once nearly captured by the
gunboat Helena
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
Cant. ouinton Campbell Dead.

CHICAGO, Sept. 80. Capt, Quinton
Campbell, the veteran newspaper man
of Chicago Kansas City and the south
west who was stricken by paralysis in
the street Friday night, died last even
ing. His grandfather, Chief Justice
Todd, was one of the most noted ju-
rists of the west. His mothers sister
was Abraham Lincoln's wife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
Never Needed a Doctor.

ST. JOSEPH, No., Sept. 80. j. J. Over
ton, of this city, a veteran of three
wars, will be 100 years old October 5,
and his friends are making arrange
ments to celebrate his birthday in an
appropriate manner, Until four months
ago Mr.. Overton never used spectacles.
He has never required the services of a
physician in his life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept 90.-Attornev-
General Boyle has received petition
from Pawnee county asking for the
appointment of an assistant attorney.
general for that county for the pur.
pose OF enforcing the prohibtorv law.
The petition alleges that Mr.. T. II.
Rogers, the county attorney, is failing
to do his duty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
Blocker STILL LIVES.
The Slayer of His Family Lingering Be-
tween Life and Death,

CARROLL, la, Sept. so.-Iohn Boeck-
er, the murderer of his wife and five
children, still lives, though his re-.
coyery is impossible. The son, Henry,
shows signs of returning strength, but
physicians say his wound is fatal. 1t
is now known that Blocker bought a
supply of chloroform at Breda last
week, ostensibly to doctor hogs for
cholera. With this he threw the family
into their final sleep and was enabled
to commit the murders without resist.
ance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

KANSAS Crry, Mo-, Sept 29.-The
council last night passed the ordinance
repeating that section of the license
ordinance licensing pool rooms. The
charter gives the council power to
license both pool halls and pool rooms.
II is expected that the ordinance will
pass the council
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
ACT or 4 FEM.


An Enraged Engineer wantJaiy Murders .
Negro Lad.
TALLAHAssEE, / la. Sept. %. Reports
from Apaluchicola say there was se':.
Gus rioting there yesterday. A white
engineer sent a negro boy TO shos.
maker for his shoes. The shoemaker
told the boy he could not get the shoes
without the money. When the boy gave
the message to the engineer he at
tackled the lad with knife. cutting his
throat The boy was dead in a few
minutes. The negroes became terribly
excited. They gathered in large num-
bers and tried to lynch the engineer.
The Franklin county guards were Or
dered out and with the assistance of
citizens a lynching was prevented AID
order restored
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
NO FEMALE JURORS.
Fort Scott Women Willing to Serve, hut the
Law Held Against Them

FoRT SCOTT, Kan, Sept 29,---The five
women who were drawn on the district
court jury and are the first women
ever called for such service in Kansas
responded to the summons to-day and
all but one expressed willingness to
serve. The question of their eligibil-
ity was raised by Judge Biddle, who
cited a Washington supreme court
opinion to show that they were not
competent, and Judge Simons found
that under the constitution and SUI
preme court decisions a qualified
elector must be a male
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
A Heavy Fog Causes Three Deaths.

EVANSVILLE, o., Sept 30 Heavy fog
obscured the track so that hand car
was struck about three miles out by
the inspection train of the Muskingum
Valley officers early to-day and three
men were killed and two injured.
They were section men coming into
the citv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
Crowd Numbers Thousands,

NEVADA, Mo-, Sept. so-The second
annual log-rolling of the Woodmen of
the World was held here yesterday
Five engines and go coaches brought
delegations from Kansas City, Boon
willie, Cotfeyville, Parsons Joplin,
Oswego and intermediate points The
crowd was estimated at fully $4,000
nnnnlr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
A HORRIBLE DEATH.


myn Mine, Near Rendham.
SCRANTON, Pa, Sept 80 --Five men
yesterday met horrible death from
BLACK damp the REORGANIZATION
of a fire, in the Jermyn No. mine
near Rendham. Since last Tuesday
the fire had been raging in the mine
The men who lost their lives repre-
scented one shift They went on
duty at three o'clock in the afternoon
and nobody knew of their death until
the discovery of the lifeless bodies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
THE TCfEkA FESTIVAL.
Fifteen thousand People Witnessed the
Great Parade and Drill by Firempn.

Great Parade and Drill by Firemen.
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept %. Tuesday
was iiremen's day at the Topeka fall
festival, and $4,000 visitors were in
town. Fire departments from all over
Kansas, and Chief Hale and delega-
ton from Kansas City were present.
The parade was more than mile long
and presented u pride-inspring APP
pearance All the vehicles were deco
rated and the boys were dressed at
their best. The delegation from Kan.
'aS CITY gave an exhibition of how
people are rescued from burning build
ings and 1000 people cheered until
they were hoarse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
ARTILLERYMEN INJURED.
A Maneuver OF Light Battery at Topeka
Results In u Mishap,

Results In Mishap,
TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. 29.--As battery
i, Fourth artillery of the United
States army at Fort Riley, was giving
an exhibition drill at the fair grounds
before a large crowd Of people, it
crossed the race course at a gallop and,
when the bugle signaled to counter
march, turned suddenly and started
back. One Of the caissons was upset
and six men thrown to the ground.
Privates Brooks and Flum were picked
up unconscious but it is thought they
will recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

ARpMoRE, l. r., Sept. Is. Gov. Har.
ris has suspended Ed Colbert, Judge of
Pickens county, for a shortage in his
accounts. The Indian government
charges SIS for marriage license fee.
Colbert. it is alleged, is short sl,5Oo
in marriage fees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
A Kansas Lieutenant Honorei.

LINCOLN CESrER, Kan, Sept. 2S.-
Second Lieut., A. ?. Berry, of the Tenth
United States infantry, formerly OF
this county, has been made adiutant
and recruiting officer at Fort Sill, Ok,
and beef cattle inspector for the cattle
issued to the Indians at the Kiowa
au,npv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
AN EXTRA SESSION.


TOPEKA, KAN, Sept. 29-It is as
serted by those hostand close to Gov.
Leedy that Judge Williams decision
yesterday in the insurance case makes
it practically certain that special
session of the Legislature will be called.
The governor, it is said, has no conf
dence in the supreme court and be-
lieves it will sustain Judge Williams.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

ALMA, Neb., Sept. a9.-The farm
house of A. L. Gordon, five miles from
here, burned last night Three chill
dren, aged $, 10 and IL, who were alone
in the house, persisted in the flames.
The origin of the fire is uncertain, but
it is thought that lamp exploded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
Three Football Teams scored.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Sept ga meeting
of university students was held at the
university chapel last night to discuss
football prospects DR.. Jesse scored
the teams of Chicago, Michigan and
Kansas universities Tor their unpro-
fessional conduct last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept 80. Chandler
Hale. son of United States Senator
Hale, of Maine, and Miss Rachel Cam.
eron, youngest daughter of ex-United
States senator j. Donald Cameron,
were married at noon at the Cameron
country place near Harrisburg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
A BATTLE OF EXPERTS.
Defense VIII Now Present Its Medical
Wise Men in Luetgert Trial.


Wise Men in Luetgert Trial.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20. The battle be-
tween the experts has begun. and
from now on there will be denials
thrown at the evidence of the medical
and chemical wise men who testi-
fed for the state in the Luet-
CERT case. The defense put its
first witness in the expert line
on the stand yesterday, and he will
be followed by long string of others.
The witness was DR.. B. L, Reise, who
boiled two bodies in caustic potash in
the vat in Luetgert's sausage factory
and obtained results different from
those who boiled bodies in caustic
potash in behalf of the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
WANT A FREE SILVER PLANK.
Big Row Ensues In the National Labor Con-
vention vt Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept. 99.--When the report
OF the committee on resolutions of the
national labor convention was pre-
sented yesterday big row ensued. A
resolution was handed in Monday ap-
proving Of the free coinage of silver at
the ratio of sixteen to one, and the free
silver element in the convention felt
sure that the resolution would be en-
bodied in the committees report.
When 1t was returned, however, it said
nothing about free coinage, but in
stead had this clause:
We favor the issue Of u stable legal tender by
the government, direct and the establishment
Of government savings banks
1t was finally voted to have the reso-
lutions accepted and printed and
when they come up for final passage
a lively time is anticipated, as the sill
yer men declare they will make every
effort to have free silver plank in
serted,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

OMAHA, Neb., sept 29-Late this
afternoon telegram was received
from Master-in-Chancery Cornish. now
in New York, fixing November as
the date for the sale Of the Union
Pacific
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Sept. %. Hon. J.
L. Grider died at hospital in this city
last night of congestion of the brain,
aged 80. He was formerly prosecuting
attorney of Sumner county, Kan, and
well known throughout southern Kan
SaS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
STILLS ABDUCTION CASE.
Defendants Were Discharged on Ground Of
Mira. Stills Alleged Bad Character

LECTION, Mo-, Sept. 29.-The prelim-
mary trial of the three young men
charged with abducting Mrs. Stills, a
young married woman, resulted in the
discharge of the defendants, the justice
holding that Mrs. Stills character was
not good. The defense presented sew
eral citizens of Benton county who
swore Stills and his wife had a bad
reputation in that county, and fol-
lowed this by proof that Mrs. Stills
went with the defendants of her own
free will,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
ouinine as a Cure FOR whisucr,ny.

HOLDEN, Mo-, Sept, %. "A good deal
of criticism is being given two public
school-tcachers at this place who have
been administering soda, salt and qui.
nine to their pupils as a mode of pun.
Ishment for whispering. The board
will investigate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
TWO FAST MILES.
star Pointer and Joe ratchen 10 Some
Good Going at Terre laute.

TERRE llAurE, Ind, Sept. 2o.-The
Two fastest miles ever paced over a
track in one day and the fastest quar-
ter ever paced were made here vester.
day, and yet the worlds pacing record
stands as Star Pointer made it at Read.
vile. The results in the patchen and
Pointer events We're as follows:
star Pointer to beat l;5Qt,. Time. .3Iii.
l:OlA l:99a, .Co,
doe Palehcu to beat s.On. Time, :Sl4 40,
1881. s0lN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

LAWRENCE, Kan. Sept. 29.-UDited
States Senator William Il. Mason, of
Illinois, will be here on Thursday Of
next week to deliver an address at the
Douglas county fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

VIENNA, Sept. a9.-SiXteen persons
were killed and several injured by the
explosion of a boiler in a sugar factory
at Botialu, in Hungary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30
TRACEY NAMED FOR MAYOR.
Republicans Of Greater New York N0mi-
nate the ex-Seeretary.

nate the ex'Secretary.
NEW YORK. Sept. 80. Zen. Benjamin
+. Tracey, former secretary of the
navy, was last night nominated by the
convention of the regular republican
organization for mayor Of Greater
New York. Seth Low, the nominee
of the Citizens union, got less
than 50 of the 34s votes cast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-09-30

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 29.-Gen. Neil
Dow, the veteran prohibitionist, is at
the point of death at his home in this
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-07
SHOT BY HIS UNTHRIFTY GUEST.
AFTER SLIGHT QUARREL j. BfEC
PAYNE OF KENTUCKY. WOUNDS
PERCY sTACKHOUsE.

Lexington Ky June (SpeciaD.-Percy STACK
bouse the well-known trottng-horse trainer ana
driver known on all the Grand Circuit tracks, was
shot at his home In this (Fayette county about noon
to-dav and dangerously wounded by j. Brecknridge
Pavne a member OF Of Kentucky's most as
tinguished families. he being closely related 10 the
Prestons. Wickliffes. Breckinridges and "ooneys'
Pavne was neighbor OF Stackhouse. their farms
adjoining. The Payne estate was sold % pa!
Pavne's debts, and for several months ne mas peeh
making his home with Stackhouse. whose rather the
Rev T. c. Stackhouse. Is widely known Baptlst
minister and breeder OF trottng horses. Percy and
his father are partners IN stable OF trotters now
being prepared for the Grand Circuit.
Percy in order 70 be close 10 his horses. occupies
as a bedroom a small house near his stable. He has
been sharing his bed with Payne who is practically
nenniless This morning Stackhouse and Payne
started in a road cart TO gather Strawberries Payne
objected TO the fast driving OF Stackhouse ana the
latter told him he could walk They had slight
alteration In which Payne knocked Stackhouses
hat off Returning. Payne went into the front room
OF the Stackhouse home and young Stackhouse
came in a few minutes later. What followed Is told
by stackhouse who says that Payne declared he had
insulted him. Upon Stackhouse telling him he could
leave. Payne drew his pistol and Stackhouse pin
his shoulder. one taking efrec, In Stackhouses left
Jaw and coming at the neck. and another strik-
Ing the left hip and shatterlng the top of the bone
producing wound which may prove fatal
Payne surrendered 10 the authorities and was
leased $3.50 bail He has secured Colonel w. c. p
Breckenridge TO defend him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-07
KILLED BY A FIVE-STORY FALL.
THE SECRETARY OF THE vERAsCOPE COMPANY
MEETS A HORRIBLE DEATH WHEN
ALONE IN a BUILDING.

Charles p Scribner ffty-sx years old. Of No. 66
Morton-st fell from the fifth floor down ar ele-
vator shaft in No. pa West Twenty-third-st. yes
terday afternoon and amos; instantly killed.
Mr. Scribner was the secretary and bookkeeper Of
the Veriscope Company. which Is exhibiting
the pictures Of the Corbett-Fizsmmons fight in
the Academy of Music.
For some time the Neriscope Company has had
The entire fifth floor OF the Morton-st. building in
which TO manufacture the verscope outfits. The
demand for the pictures has caused the employees
NJ the company 10 work overtime and Mr. Scrib-
nnr often went to the building on sundays, when
Tho elevator is not supposed 10 run and there Is
no one I'm the building except the Waterman. MT
esr,Tncr 70 save the laborous climb the stairs,
had been in the habit OF being his own elevator
operator When he got 10 the hfth moor ne would
reacb in 70 the ecva rope and send the cage down
again 70 the basement. After his labors were nm
ished he would unlock the screen dooT' reach ior
the rome and raise the elevator .
about TO leave the building, had opened the door
10 the shaft TO bring the elevator up, as ne haa
of,en done before and that the elevator went
faster than he had calculated ana passeu MN.
In ar effort 10 grab the rope and bring y 10 a
standstiii il is supposed that he lost his roofing
afterward found at the top floor. where II @ haa
stepped automatically. Mr. Scribners body was -
found doubled up in the bottom OF tne shai' & Wy
the watchman. II had gaping wouh1 IN .h ,he
back Of the head. and blood was oozing from the
nostrils An ambulance surgeon was summoned
but he found life extinct. s
Mrs Scribner is an invalid. and when the news
of her husbands death was broken TO her she had
a III of hysteria and late last night was In pre-
carious condition.