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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABtNt KANSAS JULY 8-7WELW PAGES.
Mr.. M'NALL LOST.
The Federal Court Decides Against tb
Kansas Insurance Commissioner.

The Federal Court Decides Against the
Kansas Insurance Commissioner.
Topeka, Kan. June SO.-Judge Fos-
ter, of the United States district court,
granted the application for an injunc-
ton, made by the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Co., Of New York, against
Webb McNall, state superintendent of
insurance, restraining him from in
any manner interfering with the BUSH
ness Of the company, because 1t re-
fused to pay It's share Of the notorious
Hillmon claim. The decision de-
prives the state insurance COM
missioner Of the power he assumed
in preventing large eastern life in
surance companies from doing bust
ness in the state Judge Foster holds
that Commissioner McNall had no
right to revoke companys license un.
less the holder Of the policy has Sc
cured a judgment against the company
and this judgment had remained un-
paid 90 days The judge also
holds that McNall had no right
or power to interfere with the
business Of the company involved in
case pending in court, but that his
duties are purely clerical and not dis
creti0narv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
NO MORE TOY SOLDIERS.
Uniforms to BE Restricted to the Militia 4
fIlInois

Uniforms to BE Restricted to the MILITIA In
Illinois.
CHICAGO, June 30.-The American
Volunteers, Ballington Booths reli-
gious organization, will be compelled
to change their uniforms because OF
the enactment of the military code
OF Illinois by the last legislature; po-
licemen will not be permitted TO
wear overcoats fashioned after those
worn by army officers; the Clan-na-Gael
guards will be disbanded; Capt.
Thomas j. Ford's famous Chicago
zouaves will cease to be, while boys
brigades and semi-military COM
panies throughout the state will
be disbanded or the members
fined and imprisoned. All Of
these things are owing to the
provisions Of article II Of the military
code, now law, having received the
signature OF Gov. Tanner. For o
long time the officers OF the national
guards have been trying to Sc
cure an enactment which should
prevent the indiscriminate wear
ing Of the uniform and the carry
ing Of arms by independent military
organizations. Now that the law has
gone into effect, 1t Is found that 1t is
more sweeping in It's effect than even
Its trainers anticipated. Officers Of
the national guard assert that the uni
form habit has become epidemic in
this city, and has spread SO fast
that secret society officers wear the
overcoats Of major-generals, while it
Is sometimes difficult to tell an
army lieutenant from a police cap
tain when both are wearing their
winter dress. The most striking fea-
ture of the American Volunteers Is
their uniform, which is modelled closely
after that of the army, while the Off
GERS wear the shoulder straps Of the
army In modified form.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
THREE TRAIN WRECKS,


At0tsAVtu Vfuus"so AsNp'i' " hAiViV VI NbtH-
haps to Passenger Trains.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 80. "A dis
patch just received from J. J, Turner,
general manager Of the Vandalia rail
road, dated Terre llaute, contains the
information that one Of the Christian
Endeavor trains has been wrecked
west Of Terre Haute. He says no one
is injured, with the exception Of three
postal clerks, and their injuries are
not serious
CHICAGO, June 3O.'-A passenger train
on the Northwestern road was wrecked
near West Chicago, a station 80 miles
from Chicago, in Du Page county, late
last night No particulars have as yet
been received by officials Of the road
here II Is said, however, that num-
Der Of people were injured.
SALT LAKE Cry, June 80. "A report
has reached here thata passenger train
on the Oregon Short Line road was
wrecked near Glenn's Ferry, Ida, aud
several people injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
DEBS' SCHEME.
Misunderstanding as to the Aims Of
the Social Democracy.
ALCER And The c. A. R. REUNION.
The Secretary Of War Has Accepted the In
vitation to Participate In the FESTIVE.
ties at LeavenwOrth-Ban.
nocks OH the Warpath.

MILWAUKEE, June 3O.-The Debs col
onization scheme has not been aban-
doned, as has been reported. Victor
|. Berger, editor Of the Vorwaerts, OF
this city, who attended the confer
ence of the leaders of the social democ-
racy at Chicago recently, says the
whole matter has been misunderstood.
He says it is the intention of the social
democracy all over the country to go
on organizing, in the hope that
eventually they will get into power
and revolutionize the social sys-
TEN of the United States. Mean
while, as fast as they get means, they
intend to send unemployed people from
the cities to point in the west still
to be selected, where they may have a
chance to make livelihood. The
colonization scheme is only side issue
with the social democracy, but Mr..
Berger says the press of the country
has made 1t the main plan. Mr.. Debs
is in full accord with the plan outlined
by Mr.. Berger. The latter says there
are 5000, 900 unemployed in the coun-
try and he will consider his party
lucky if it can raise money enough to
transport only 10000 to the west.
There was never any intention of
forming a vast army to invade the
west in search Of homes and a liveli-
hood.
ALGER AND THE @. A. R. REUNION.
WASHINGTON, June 30.-Col. j. Fl.
Fitzpatrick, of Leavenworth, called on
the secretary of war yesterday, accom-
panied by Senators Harris and Baker,
and invited him to attend the Grand
Army reunion of the state which will
be held at Leavenworth from October
II to IS, inclusive. Secretary Alger
has accepted the invitation, and will
participate in the festivities. Not only
will he be present in person, but he will
order the troops at Fort Riley to join
those of Fort Leavenworth to take part
in the reunion demonstration as well
as the usual autumn maneuvers Con-
ditionally the troops at Fort Crook
will also be ordered to Leavenworth
for the occasion. This will undoubt-
eddy have the effect of drawing larg-
er crowd to Leavenworth than has at
tended any reunion of the Grand Army
since 1890, when the reunion was held
at Topeka and President Harrison was
in attendance. The Kansans are de-
lighted over the readiness with which
Secretary Alger agreed to contribute
to the success of the reunion.
BANNoCKs ON THE wARPATH.
WASHINGTON, June 80. Secretary
Of War Alger received dispatch last
night from Gov. Steunenberg, of Idaho,
declaring that the 800 Bannocks who
have been ghost dancing near Haley
had gone on the warpath. The gov
ernor declared that the situation was
serious and asked that settlers be pro-
tected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
M'LEAN AND SILVER.
Ohio Democratic Hosts Almost Unanimous
The GubernatOrial Contest Hot.

Ohio Democratic Hosts Almost Unanimous
The GubernatOrial Contest Hot.
COLUMBUS, O., June 30.-The prelimi-
nary work Of the democratic state con-
vention showed that it was almost
unanimous for free silver and for J. R.
Mclean, the Cincinnati editor, for
senator. There was, however, con-
tinuation Of the contest for the differ
ent places upon the state ticket and for
positions upon the committees. Robert
T. Hough is the favorite for gov
ernor and is regarded as the Mclean
man, but the field made a bitter
fight on him, especially the friends Of
ex-Congressman Paul j. Sorg. The
fact that Sorg voted for the issue of
gold bonds while in congress was used
by the radical silver men strongly
against him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Rubbed with Ivy by Tramps.

ST. LOUIS, June 3O.-Wheeling alone
between Belleville and Alton, ILL.,,
James Ellis, aged 80, of this city, was
stopped by tramps, who demanded his
money. On his refusal they searched
him and, finding only few dollars,
rubbed his face, head and neck with
poison ivy. The more he resisted the
worse they used him, and 1t was over
an hour before they let him CO. He
rode as fast as he could to Alton,
where a physician bathed him with
cooling oils, but his condition is pitt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
BAIL FOR GODDARD.


The Slayer Of Laundryman jackson Out Of
Jail-Mrs. jackson Arrested.
KANSAS CITY, NO., June 3O.-Dr. JEFF
ferson D. Goddard, the slayer Of Fred
Jackson. will be allowed his freedom
to-day, having been admitted to $4,000
bail by Judge Wotford, Of the criminal
court, yesterday, after hearing por-
ton Of the evidence. The proceeding
is a very unusual one, and there has
been but one case of its kind in the
history of this county.
Mrs. jackson, widow Of the MUIR
dered man, was arrested as an ac-
cessory before the fact to the murder.
Then came charges of bribery to get
witnesses out of the way, made by a
brother of the dead man. Mrs. jack
sons bond was fixed at $4,000, which
she furnished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
THE RUSH BEGINS.


Advance Guard Of Christian Endeav0r Ex-
cursions Passes Through Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 3O.-A big
crowd thronged the Union depot to-
day-such crowd as has not been
seen there for many day. Hundreds
Of men, women and children moved
restlessly about and jostled each other.
And nine out of every ten of them
wore little pins on which &c. E."
was inscribed. To estimate how
many Christian Endeavorers left
and passed through Kansas City
to-day bound for the inter-
national convention in San Francisco
next week would be well nigh impos-
sible. Extra sleepers, crowded to the
platform, were attached to every train
which came in from Chicago, st. Louis
and the east.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.



KANSAS CITY, June 0-Cattle-Receipts
$50, calves, 295; market steady to strong;
shipping and dressed beef steers, S39jQ4D0;
Texas and Indian steers, none; cows and
heifers, s2.25l40) stockers and feeders, 49, 400
425 ogs-Recelpts, 1862; market lower at
2i5G347a. Sheep-Receipts, Abs; market
steady to strong sheep 25Oa35O lambs, $aS5.
ST. LOUIS, June 30 Cattle-Recelpts, $500;
market active and strong shipping steers,
A40049O light steers, a33514 20; stockers
and feeders, s255Q4l5; cows and hefeYs, 81. rs
@460; Texas and Indian steers. grass, s2 500
$40; cows and heifers, s2OOaS2S Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 1000; market Sc higher; light, 1898
GAS; Mixed sa2Oa34O; heavy, s3lOa32a
Sheep-Receipts, 45OO market barely steady;
native muttons 70 OO13s5; Texas sheep $50
@36O; lambs, sS0O050l
CHICAGO. June 80 Cattle Receipts, 1000;
market steady to firm; beeves, s39095O0;
cows and helfers, SL750425; Texas steers $50
0425; stockers and feeders, saS5G430 Hogs
Receipts, 2l,000; market active and to 100
higher; light, &.45@S82h; mixed, So 45Q26O;
heavy, &2O0a57h; rough, 50. sOG335 Sheep
Receipts 1900; market steady; native sheep,
&.2504lO; western $aO1G39O lambs, aaOOA
s00
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
DEBATE ON LEAD.
The Senate Disposes of the Para
graph Relating to Lead.
FOR The CONTROL OF TRUSTS.
An Amendment TO the Tariff Bill to Make
Monopoly Of Protected Articles =
Crlme-ssnatOr Pettigrew
Well Again.

WASHINGTON, June 3O.-After tedi.
GUS consideration Of the tariff bill yes
terday, the senate wound up with q
half hour Of lively and amusing colo
guy between Senators Tillman, OF
South Carolina, and Chandler, Of New
Hampshire. The former had proposed
an amendment TO the tariff bill, pro
viding 500 head tax on immigrants
and a restriction against all those not
coming to the United States to become
citizens. Mr.. Tillman made an ear
nest speech on the depressed condition
Of labor, but he was soon diverted
from his theme by Mr.. Chandler.
The latter, adopting a style Of
mock gravity, directed the discus
sion toward Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ton. This, in time, brought from Mr.
Tillman vehement criticism of the
late president, while Mr.. Chandler
protested against the assaults on Mr..
Cleveland by a member Of his own
party. The Tillman amendments were
defeated--yeas, 81 nays, As; the three
affirmative votes being cast by Messrs.
Butler, Quay and Tillman. During
the day the senate disposed Of the lead
paragraphs, the committee rate Of ~
cents per pound on lead ore being
agreed to--3O to 20.
Mr.. Vest said this was conflict be-
tween the lead smelters and the lead
mines and both interests were heavily
represented in his state But his vote
would be cast in behalf Of the con-
sumer, and not for either Of these con-
tlicting interests. lfhis state expected
these interests to be defended as
against those of the people, the great
mass Of consumers of lead then some
one must take his place here. He
would not give a vote. even though
two-thirds Of the people of Missouri
were here asking it, II 1t violated his
ideas of justice and equity. Mr.. Vest
said he would move later on to reduce
the duty on lead ore from 4 cents to
X cents a pound, although he would
be glad to 60 further and see it on the
free list. The committee rates were
then agreed to. On pig lead the rate
was increased from cents to ~ cents
a pound, the duty of ~ cents on lead
in sheets, etc, being retained.
FOR THE CONTROL OF TRUSTS
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-The repub-
lican members of the senate commit
tee on judiciary yesterday had under
consideration the form of an amend
ment to be submitted for the control
of trusts. They practically agreed
upon an amendment making it an of
Tense, punishable by fine and impris-
for any person or corporation
to monopolize or conspire with any
other person or corporation to monop-
ollie trade in any article protected by
the tariff bill. The amendment when
completed will prescribe penalties and
supply directions for the detection OF
fraud. The preparation Of the amend
ment has been referred to a sub-com-
mttee consisting of Messrs. Thurston,
Davis and Spooner.
SENATOR PETTlGREw WELL AGAIN.
WASHINGTON, June 30.-Senator Pet
tigrew was on the floor of the senate
Yesterday, and was congratulated by
his colleagues on his speedy recovery
from his recent illness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
No Tan Shoes Allowed.

PEEKsKILL, N. Y, June SO.-When
the Twelfth regiment was drawn up
yesterday for inspection Col. McCoskey
Butt discovered a soldier in russell
shoes, and for a moment stood stupe-
fed. When he could command Ian
guage he told the man that II he was
ever found on inspection again in rus
set shoes he would be seized and taken
to the guardhouse.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
BIMETALLISM.
An Important Statement Made In
the National Review.
INDIAN HINTS MAY Be REOpESED.
Strong Support VIII BE Given to the Object
the United States Has In view-The
News Received with Interest
In Washington.

LONDON, June 30. The next issue OF
the National Review will contain an
article announcing an important BIZ
metallic development at the hands OF
the United States monetary commits
sion, consisting Of Senator Wolcott
former vice president Adlai Steven
son and Gen. Charles jackson Paine,
which will arrive here in few days.
The commission, according to the Ma.
tional Review, twill present TO the
:. British government joint statement
from France and the United States de-
claring their intention to terminate
the disastrous experiments inaugu-
rated in 1878 and claiming our good
will and active concurrence
The National Review adds: "We are
able to announce that England's reply
will be that the government is willing
to reopen the Indian mints, to make a
further substantial contribution to the
rehabilitation Of silver by extending
Its use In England, and by increasing
the legal tender Of silver, making
silver the basis of notes, empowering
the Bank of England to use It's silver
reserve and that material assistance
and strong moral support will be given
to the object the United States and
France have In view"
RECEIVED WITH INTEREST.
WASHINGTON, June SO.--The cable
gram from London yesterday giving
the substance Of an article to appear
In the National Review to the effect
that the United States monetary COM
mission, Of which Senator Wolcott, Of
Colorado, Is the head, had met with
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
MAIL LOOTED.
Thieves We're at Work After the Fatal
Wabash Wreck.

Thieves We're at Work After the Fatal
Wabash Wreck.
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, June 8O,-An OK.
animation Of the mail that was re-
covered from the wreck Oh the Wabash
train last Saturday night shows that
thieves were at work, and that letters
have been robbed of their contents
and Enclosures. The thieving has
aroused much Indignation in postal
circles, and two Of the best in.
spectors at work in this territory
were instructed to go to Missouri City,
investigate the matter thoroughly,
and locate the guilty parties The
opening and stealing from a letter
even found some distance from the
wreck constitutes robbery of the mail,
and Is punishable by severe penalties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
THE LIBERTY PARTY.
Free Silver Pr0hlbitl0nlsts Have = New
Name, but the Same Platform.

Free Silver Prohibitlonlsts Have New
Name, but the Same Platform.
LINCOLN, Neb., June 30.-The state
convention Of the liberty party free
silver prohibitionists), began here yes
terday with delegates present from Is
counties. c. E. Bentley, of Lincoln,
candidate last year for the presi-
dency, called the convention to
order and made an extended speech.
He said the party that was or
ganized May 20, 1896, at Pittsburgh,
under the name Of the national party,
had seen fit to change It's name, but Its
platform remains the same and Its
membership is increasing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01

TOPEKA, Kan, June 30.-Mai. j. X.
Hudson will leave in u few days for
Alaska on prospecting trip. He con-
siders the "boundless resources of
that country a fine inducement for the
investment Of money. There was some
talk about him starting paper in
Topeka. but he will not do so until he
ascertains that it would not be more
profitable to invest In Alaska.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01

KANSAS Cry, Kan, June SO.-The
raspberry crop is so large in Wyan-
dotte county that the farmers are un-
able to pick it. Berries are whitening
on the bushes and the loss in this man
ner will be heavy. The extra large
crop has greatly deprecated the price,
and the general run Of them cannot be
sold for over 70 cents per crate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Kansas schemers Go to Jail.

TOPEKA, Kan, June SO.-Dr A. M
Edison and I. II. Balm, Of Topeka, and
J. H. Day, of Kansas City, Kan, have
been fined 500 each and sentenced to
80 days in Jail for sending fraudulent
matter through the mail. These men
were managing officers of the Pan.
American Coupon Investment Co.,
which was species Of a lottery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
vii, Keen His wife at Home,

LA PORTE, Ind, June SO.--A novel
case Is reported from Kosciusko county,
where Mrs. Albert Kreiter isprevented
by an injunction of court from leaving
her home for q visit in California. The
injunction was applied, for by Mrs.
Kreiters husband, who failed by per
suasion 10 keep her at home, and is in
force until dissolved by court. This Is
believed to be the first case on record
where such unique action has been
taken BY . husband TO keep his wife
1t home,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01

ST, JOSEPH, Mo-, June 80. City Coun-
selor Casteel has filed 500 suits against
personal tax delinquents, many Of
whom are prominent citizens, and who
have not paid their personal tax for
years. The fling of the suits has Gre
ated sensation and the delinquents
are fastening to settle. The amount
due the city runs away up into the
thousands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Topeka Lad Fatally Burned.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 80. - Willie
Hughes, aged seven years, was playing
with lighted Chinese lantern when
his clothes caught fire and before the
blaze could be extinguished his body
was burned almost to q crisp. He Is
still alive, but no hopes are entertained
Of his recovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
HIS STORY DlsCREDlTED.
Joseph Davis, of st. Joseph, Sent to Jail for
Not Paying Over Money.

ST. JOSEPH, No., June 3O.-Joseph
Davis, an old citizen and a brother Of
Representative Abe Davis, was sent to
Jail by Judge Woodson, of the circuit
court for failing to produce $1,000 he
was holding in trust for another BROTH
err, Richard Davis, who has been de-
clared of unsound mind. He said that
the money had been stolen from him
by burglars, and that he was unable to
produce it. The statement of Davis
was not believed by Judge Woodson,
who decided that Davis still had the
money
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Corner In July Wheat.

ST. LOUIS, June SO.-The rumored
corner in July wheat at Chicago con.
tinues to hang over the market like q
nightmare, and has stiAed speculation.
Shorts are apprehensive Of a squeeze,
and the Chicago quotations are
watched with feverish anxiety. Well
posted men on the change are Of the
opinion that the Chicago market is be-
ing manipulated, and that the price
will continue to advance until the
shorts have all settled
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Two Millions to Charity.

PORTLAND, Me-, June SO.-The will Of
the late John +. Curtis, Of Deering,
Me-, has been presented for probate.
The estate is conservatively estimated
at ~, 10000 and, with the exception Of
small requests, win ultimately all go
to charity. Much Of the property is in
thu Waat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Looted an Indian Chlsf's Grave.

PERRY, Ok, June S0-Ghouls have
recently robbed the grave of Jesse
Paul, noted Chickasaw Indian chief,
who died in 1854. Quantities Of cloth
ing, fire arms and feathers and vast
sum Of money were buried with the
chief and all have been stolen. Paul
was one Of the most noted Indiana Of
his day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
ruesdax,. baseball Games,

Western league-Milwaukee Is, Kan
sas City 0; Indianapolis 7, Detroit 5; St.
Paul 5, Minneapolis ..
National league-Chicago 50, Louis.
vile 7; Philadelphia 10, Washington .;
Boston s, Brooklyn Z; New York 8,
Baltimore Q; Pittsburgh 0, Cleveland 8.
Western association-No games.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01

CLINTON, Mo-, June SO.-At Maurin,
this county, Mrs. G. W. Beckman, wife
Of the village blacksmith, called her
husband from his shop to the house
and then stepping into an adjoining
room shot herself in the head, expir-
ing instantly. Domestic unhappiness
prompted the act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Wants FIfty Thousand for Libel.

HUTCHINSON. KAN, June 9O.-The
Kansas Grain Co. filed suit against
the First National bank, of Hutchin-
son, in the Reno county court to re-
cover $4,000 for libel. The plaintiff
claims that the bank officials have cir
culated reports throughout the coun-
try that the Kansas Grain Co. is in
solvent, The case is the outgrowth Of
fight Of old standing between these
two concerns,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-07-01
Stock Yard. win Remain Omen.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 3O.-The Off
GERS Of the Kansas City Stock Yards
Co., yesterday posted this notice: I'm
Difference to the facts that the state
of Kansas will observe Saturday, July
s. as a holiday, and as the other mar
kets will be open to business on July 5,
the Kansas City stock yards will also
be open to all business on Monday next,
and stock will be received, cared for
aud shipped as usual.