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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
AFRAID TO TESTIFY.
New Kansas Bribery Law Partly DlOsks the
Committee Lewelling's Absence.

New Kansas bribery Law rarity biOSkA the
Committee dwellings, Absence.
TOPEKA, Kan, April l2.-The legis-
lative investigation committee finds
that the bribery law enacted by the
legislature Of 1895 stands in the way OF
thorough investigation Of the charges
it was appointed to inquire into. The
original bribery act on the statute book
made only bride givers amenable, but
in 1895 George W. Veale, representa-
tive from Shawnee county, secured the
passage Of law making both the giver
and the receiver liable to punishment.
Members Of the legislature and others
who were expected to testify before
this committee as to brides are not
willing to appear and tell their stories.
Men who were offered brides and did
not accept them are free to testify, but
persons guilty under the law OF 1895
dare not criminate themselves
The committee expected ex-Gov. L
d. Lcwelling would voluntarily appear
and reply to the statements concern
ing him by Landis Titus and Jumper,
but he is out Of the city. Members of
the committee express great surprise
that Lewelling has notappeared. They
assume that it is to his personal inter
est in the investigation, since his name
has been brought into it by other wit
nesses, and that he owes 1t to himself
to appear without being sent after.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
ARE KANSAS LAWS lNvALID7
J. X. Cubbison Undertakes TO Wipe Out tn
Late Legislatures Work.

J. X. Cubbison Undertakes TO Wipe Out the
Late Legislatures Work.
Topeka, Kan, April 9.-J. X. Cubbi
son, representative from Wyandotte
county, is in the city, and his purpose
in coming here is to challenge the con-
stitutionality Of the grain inspection
law enacted at the late legislative
session. II the contention he pro-
poses to make should be sus-
tanned by the courts, it would
invalidate every measure that owes
Its existence to the legislature OF
1897. Mr.. Cubbison's claim is substan-
tally as follows: According to Kan
sas law, the state shall be reappor-
toned into legislative districts every
Ave years. As no action of this kind
was taken in 1896, the members of the
body that recently adjourned, could
not rightfully represent any con-
stitucncies, and the body as made
up was unauthorized TO transact bust
ness II this theory is correct, no ac-
lion taken by the legislature was legal
and each and every law enacted has no
more weight than set of resolutions
passed by an assemblage Of citizens
voluntarily gathered together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST.

-Four Important Measures Before the Sem
ate.-Inaction the Policy Of the House.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The outlook
for the week in the senate is so much
befogged by the situation with refer
ence to committee reorganization that
it is impossible to forecast the pro.
ceedings with any degree of accu-
racy. Aside from the matter of
reorganization, there are four i'm.
portant questions before the SEN
ate. These are the Morgan Cuban
resolution, the bankruptcy bill, the
Anglo-American treaty and the appro-
priation bills. Senator Davis chair
man Of the committee on foreign rela-
tions, said that he was hopeful of Sc
curing consideration for the treaty
some time during the week, the only cir
cumstances likely to prevent being the
continued absence of senator's Senator
Allison said, when he presented the re-
port on the sundry civil appropriation
bill to the senate, that he would call itup
this week. Senator Pettigrew, who
will have charge of the Indian bill,
has also stated that he hopes to take
up that bill. Both Senator's Hoar and
Nelson are very anxious to press the
bankruptcy bill to vote, but it will
give way before any Of the other meas
ures mentioned.
The house will continue the pro-
gramme Of three-day adjournments
this week. Jerry Simpson, Of Kansas,
will embarrass the majority as much
as possible by requiring aquorum to
approve the journal, but will have
little aid from the democrats II the
spirit Of the resolution adopted by the
democratic caucus Saturday pre-
walls. As the policy Of the
house leaders at present is inaction,
however, his opportunities to harass
the republicans will be slight. 1t may
be that, owing TO the urgency Of the
case, the leaders may deem it advisable
when the house meets on Wednesday,
to take up the armor plate question in
some form. In this event such legisla-
ton as is deemed proper can be had
under special order from the commit
tee on rules, but nothing has, as yet,
been decided.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
MILITARY DISPLAY.
Plan to Have National Guards at
the Transmiesissippi Exposition.
sORTH AMERICAN CYNyASTIC UNION.
Preparations for the Coming Festival at
81. Louis Oklahoma G. A. X. Encsmp-
ment-W0man's Bicycle Race-A
Twenty-R0und Bout.

WASHINGTON, April l9.-Representa-
tive Mercer had an important inter
view with Gen. Miles at the war de-
partment Saturday relative to prop
osition to make great military dis
play Oh the occasion Of the transmits
sissippi exposition next year. Gen.
Miles suggested similar display for
the worlds fair, but the matter was
never pushed to conclusion. The
plan contemplates a mobilization of
the entire militia Of the United States
and concentration of all the state
| forces at Omaha for series of sham
battles and drills Gen. Miles, in 1898,
was not in position to carry out his
plans, but now that he is in command
Of the army there is virtually no obsta-
Gle in the way except the cooperation
of the state.
NORTH AMERICAN GYMNAsTrc UNION.
ST. Lorls, April 12.-St Louis is
busily preparing for the members and
visitors who will attend the 27th an
nual festival Of the North American
Gymnastic union, which is to be held
here May 8 to Ii. Probably 10000
members of the various gymnastic
unions Of the country will be in attend
ance, and it is thought that nearly
100000 visitors will be in the city dur
ing that week. The National Ameri-
can Gymnastic union was formerly
known as the Turnerbund. 1t has an
immense membership, and its fest-
walls, which are held only every forr
years, are always well attended.
OKLAHOMA @. A. h. ENCAMPMENT.
HENNEssEY, Ok, April l2.-The indi
cations are that the territorial cncamp
ment of the &. A. r. which meets here
next month will be the largest gather
ing of old soldiers ever held in the ter
ritory. The local arrangements are
being rapidly completed and the pro-
gramme includes many prominent men
from all parts Of the west. An invita-.
ton has also been extended to the con-
federate veterans to meet with the en-.
campment and large number Of them
will be present.
THE wOMAN's BICYCLE RACE.
DETROIT, Mich, April 1s.-At the
close Of the six-day 12-hour-a-day wom-
ans bicycle race at the Auditorium
Saturday night, Tillie Anderson came
in first The finish was very hot, and
1t was only by keeping up the squirt
for over an hour that she was able to
get first money. Those who finished
were: Tillie Anderson, 284 miles IA
laps, first; Helen Baldwin, 264 miles IA
laps, second; Dottie Farnsworth, 264
miles IA laps, third.
A TwENTY-ROuND BOUT
New YORK, April 1s..--The 2O-round
bout at the Polo Athletic club between
Billy Murphy, the Australian, and
Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid Sat
urday night proved rafting good
one. The boys fought 20 rounds and
Gardner gained the decision.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
POOL BILL SIGNED.
Gov. stephens Finally Acts Favorably on
the Missouri HOrsebreeders' Act.


ST. Louis, April 9.-Gov. Stephens,
while in the city yesterday, signed the
horsebreeders' pool selling bill, passed
at the last session Of the legislature,
and it will go into effect in June. Its
enemies started a report that it would
permit pugilistic Matches but it dis
tinctly permits pool selling and book
making only under license, and pugi-
listic encounters are felonies in this
state.
The bill provides that selling Of pools or book
makers on contests Of skill, speed or power OF
endurance Of man or beast must secure license
under penalty Of Imprisonment for year or a
fine OF 81 900, or both. Licenses are to be issued
only by the auditor OF state, and are to be good
only on race track or fair grounds Ii
censes are not to be for more than
ninety days, and pool selling and book
making are only to be carried on on authorized
race tracks and fair grounds. Each license fee
Is fixed OF S2. and there are to be no licenses
between November and April Is Of each year
No night pool selling or bookmaking Is to be
allowed. All funds from licenses are to be used
by the state board Of agriculture to improve
the breeds OF horses
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

to improve in health. Two weeks ago
the old rheumatic troubles returned
and three days ago became even
more alarming, but he did not
confne himself to bis bed, and his
family felt no immediate alarm. 1t
was not, indeed, until half an hour be-
fore the final summons came that any
one realized death was near.
The remains of ex-senator Voorhees,
will be escorted from this city to his
native state of Indiana to-day. Before
being taken to the Terre Haute home
the body will lie in state in the capitol
building at indianapolis, at the sug-
gestion of Gov.Mount.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Ia She n Murderess ?

TRENTON, NO., April is.-There were
startling developments yesterday in the
murder case Of $. G. Wilson, who was
killed on the night Of March IS, with
an AK, in his own home. Jim Jones, q
colored man, was lodged in Jail, and
upstairs in Sheriff Meyers residence
Mrs. 5. g. Wilson, wife Of the murdered
man, was held under arrest charged
with the murder
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
McKlnley's Paper Must Pay $3.50.

CANTON, O., April 9.-Tyndale Palmer
was yesterday given verdict by jury
for $3.50 in a libel suit against the
Evening Repository. The suit is one
Of the last of the many similar brought
by Palmer against papers using press
dispatch in regard to land deal. The
petition asked for S5OOOO damages.
President Mckinley is one of the stock
holders Of the paper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
CRACKSMEN IN ARGENTINE.
Two Safes Robbed and Over u 800 Secured
No Clews Left Behind,

ARGENTINE, Kan, April 9.--Expert
cracksmen dropped into Argentine last
night, cracked two safes within q
stones throw Of each other, secured
about $1,000 in stamps and cash and
made their escape. There is not the
slightest clew to lead to their capture.
The safes robbed were the Argentine
post Office and J. E. Wiscoskie's
hardware store. The biggest haul
was made in the post office.
Here the thieves secured 1926 in stamps,
ranging in variety from one cent
up to ten cents, and S346.71 in cash.
At Wiscoskie's store the thieves Sc
cured between $3.50 and $500 in cash
and $40 worth of one and two-cent
stamps They also took from this
place four revolvers, two dozen differ
ent sized steel drills and an assortment
of razors and pocketknives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Activity In the Creamery Business.

Topeka, Kan, April 9.-Reports re.
ceived here indicate that there is a
marked activity in the creamery bust
ness throughout the state this year.
Creameries are starting up in almost
every neighborhood, farmers are feed.
ing and milking more cows than ever
before and the output Of butter and
cheese this year promises to be far the
largest In the history Of the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April Elder
William Sharp, member Of the reli-
gious sect known as Dunkards, or Breth.
rem, has purchased the old seminary
buildings and grounds at Plattsburg,
Mo-, and will start college which
will be conducted as an educational
institution for the DunkardS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
Durrant's Day Of Death.

SAN FRANCISCO, April Theodore
Durrant was Saturday, for the sec
ond time, sentenced to be hanged for
the murder of Blanche Lamont in
Emmanuel church two years ago. He
will be hanged at San Quentin prison
on June II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
SILVER SENATORS FUSE.


A Coalition for All Legislative Work
Formed by Leaders Of Each Faction.
WASHINGTON, April l2.-The final
agreement among democrats, silver re-
publicans and populists in the senate,
looking to permanent coalition, was
reached at meeting of representa-
tives of those parties in Mr..
Germans committee room at the
capitol yesterday. The agreement has
It's origin in the effort to reorganize
the senate committees, but it is des-
tined apparently to reach far beyond
this to the future proceedings of the
senate on all matters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
A College for Young Ladies'.

TOPEKA, Kan, April ls.-The Kansas
conference Of the Evangelical Lutheran
Augustana synod Of North America
has filed articles Of incorporation for
the purpose Of building at Lindsborg,
Kan, the Bethany college for young
ladies'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
SULTAN is GRATEFUL.
Accepts the Action OF the Powers as an Ex.
preston OF Friendship,

LONDON, April s.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says the sultan
has addressed an autograph letter to
the car expressing his extreme salts
faction at the energy which the
car has displayed in getting the pow
ers to adopt the principle of the integ-
rity of Turkey. The sultan hopes
that neither Russia nor the other pow
ers will abandon that attitude. He
solemnly aflirms his profound defer.
ence to Europe and his extreme desire
to conform to its wishes and counsels
and adds that he considers the express
sion of desire on the part of the powers
as legitimate and dictated by % senti-
ment of genuine friendship for the
Ottoman people, their sovereign and
empire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
QUEEN OF THE NAVY.
New Battleshlp Iowa Earns q Big Pre-
MUM for the Cramps.

new battieship Iowa Earns BlE IRE
MUM for the Cramps.
BosToN, April s.-The battleship
Iowa, the last Of the premium built
battleships Of the navy, earned yester-
day for her builders, William Cramp &
Son, of Philadelphia, 100000 by
making II knots an hour over
the regular government course
OIL the Massachusetts coast in
the four hours speed trial required
by the government under the contract,
The Iowa proved herself to be superior
to either the Indiana or Massachusetts
by a considerable fraction Of knot.
and is to-day the acknowledged queen
OF the American navy, II not the most
formidable battleship afoat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
BRIBERY CHARGED.
Another Turn In the Senatorial Deadlock In
Kentucky.


FRANKFORT, KY, April 1s.-Indict.
ments charging bribery and conspiracy
to bride have been prepared by the
Franklin county grand jury against
three Of the most noted repub-
licans in the state and true bills
may also be returned against ex-
Congressman W. Godfrey Hunter
Of the Third district, republican nomi-
nee for the United States senate; Con-
gresham J. H. Wilson, Of the Sew
enth district, one of DR.. Hunters closest
advisers, and Z. 7. Franks, one of the
leading republican politicians of the
Second district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
HAIL IN OKLAHOMA.
Much Damage Done to Grass, and Cattle
and Calves Killed.

PERRY, Ok, April IA fearful hail
storm visited Beaver county, west
Of here. The buffalo grass along
Clear creek was literally beaten
into the earth and in some places
the surface was full Of small holes,
indicating that the hail was remark
ably large. The country is sparsely set
tied and is used only for cattle ranging.
Cattle were injured and many calves
were killed. At Beaver City the wind
was heavy, and for many minutes great
chunks of Ice fell.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15
VOORHEES, DEAD.
The Noted Ex-senator from Indiana Sue
cumbs to Heart Trouble.

WASHINGTON, April l2.--Daniel Wool
sey Voorhees,, United States senator
from Indiana for 20 years prior to
March last, died at five o'clock
Saturday at his home here, No. los
Maryland avenue, northeast After
his return to Washington last Novem-
Der from Indiana, Mr.. Voorhees, seemed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

A MAD MOTHERS ACT.
Two Children Thrown Into the River, but
Rescued-Suicide Follows.

IWU OuIIuTtu ultU tno hthVCtt uue
Rescued-SuIcide Follows
ST. Louis, April ls.-An unknown
woman, evidently insane, threw her
two little children, boy and o girl,
into the river this afternoon from the
ferryboat DR.. Hall, and then plunged
after them. The children were res
cued by Michael Bradley, fisherman,
but the woman was drowned. The
only clew to her identity was q note
inside her hat band, which read: "Send
to Mrs Bertha Jost, 1857 North Market
street" She was about 40 years old,
heavily built, dark skinned and well
dressed The children were neatly
clothed and very attractive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

Denver Ed Smith ard Joe Choynski
ere matched to box 20 rounds at New
York May II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-15

he shouted; and again he rained o
shower Of blows on her eyes and nose
SO quick and fierce that, blinded and
confused for the instant, she backed q
step or two, growing horribly.
Spot inflicted a sharp bite on her
hind quarters, and she turned her head.
It was his only chance. Quick as
fash he seized the baby and fed, leav.
ing poor Spot to receive terrific blow
from the brute's paws, at which he, too,
broke and ran, the blood streaming
from his wound, and bowling at every
jump.
Half way down the mountain they
met the Martins with dogs and torches.
The bear, after q fierce fight was
brought TO bay and killed, and the poor
little cubs taken captive.
Old Martin united with rough but
trembling fingers the knot he had
laughed at-the knot which had saved
the baby's soft limbs from the bears
teeth. David hardly dared to be GER
tain that he had heard cry in bis
headlong fight; but when they had IN.
wrapped fold after fold and unfastened
the veil, there lay the baby-"David's
baby now, without doubt or question
AS rosy and fresh as flowerbud. its
big blue eyes full Of wonder and fright:
but ready to smile at the first sight Of
David.
David was more his mothers hero
than ever. She never told the story
without adding:
"And he was jest common-sized boy
when he done itl"-N. Y. Independent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
TELEGRAPHIC BREVlTIES.

Clara II. Richards has been appointed
postmistress at Dyea, Alaska.
The seventh annual convention of the
Illinois Bankers Association is in session
at Peoria, Ill.
William ]. Haines, premium clerk of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society in Bos-
ton. is missing. He is reported 10 be 3.7O0
short
Dr. Jerome Fl. Raymond the newly
elected president of the West Virginia Uni
versty at Morgantown,. was inaugurated
yesterday.
The Northwestern Miller reports the
flour output last week al Minneapolis Du-
luth and Superior and Milwaukee at 422,-
$50 barrels.
Nine desperate prisoners escaped from
the Glynn county, Georgia, Jail, last mid
night. They are being hunted by citizens
and bOodbounds.
Carlos Ezeta, ex-President OF Salvador
who resides in Oakland CAL is indignant
over the published reports that he is as
sisting the Guatemalan revolutionists
New York and Chicago capitalists have
organized the Imperial Glucose and Sugar
Refining Company, with a capital of SO co.,
600. to compete with the Glucose Trust.
The Presbytery of San Francisco has
unanimously adopted a resolution recon-
mending that w. III, Laysen licentiate OF
the presbytery who had, without permits
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-14
White River Polluted Again.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. Oct. 13.-Indications of
another terrible fish devastation in White
river are very threatening. The river is run
ming thick with the poisonous refuse dump
ings from strawboard plants above this point
and the fish are having a hard struggle for
life. They come to- the surface for air and
appear stupefied. Many are dying Captain
Coburn. of this city, one of Fish Commits
sioner Sweeney's deputies has begun inves-
LEGATIONS. Two years ago, when the whole
sale slaughter occurred and fish were piled
city brought action against the Yorktown
Strawboard Company. They took steps inn
mediately to head it off and arranged tanks
to receive and purify the factory refuse.
Two weeks aR, on urgent request, the
strawboard company having kept it's prom
ise the city dismissed the proceedings from
the docket. 1t is likely that they will be
relied if it is found that the poison comes
from that source
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sion, entered Union Seminary Of New York,
be advised by the presbytery to prosecute
his studies in an institution fully Endorsed
by the General Assembly.
Thomas Coffey, manager Of the Detroit
office of the Vermont Marble Company has
been missing since Oct. g. and his family
and friends have become anxious about
him.
r ~ shipments of wheat from San
Francisco to Europe continue over sixty
grain-laden vessels have left there during
the last two months and six more are ready
to sail.
The fifteenth annual session of the Mo-
honF Inference Friend of the Indian,
beg Iohonk, N. Y, yesterday with
lare tendance. Philip c. Garrett. OF
Phi .ohia, presided.
IT, mystery surrounding the murder of
Mrs. Emma Zane and her daughter Mrs.
Sarah NJ Shaw, at their home in CamdNa
n. j., remains unsolved. The police do not
think the murder was committed by profess
sional burglars, and are inclined TO the
theory that the women We're killed by q
relative.
o. C. Barber and Edwin Walker, repre-
senting the Diamond Match Company. are
back from Europe and announce the sue
cessful closing Of contracts in Switzerland
and Brazil. Capitalists of the two countries
named furnish the money for the erection
Of factory buildings and for operating the
factories.
ship service will be inaugurated from
Portland, ore, TO Yokohama and Kobe. ia
pan. and Shanghai and Hong Kong China.
The line will be run In connection with the
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company.
Three steamships will constitute the serv-
ice-the Braemer, tho Mogul and the Peli-
can.
The British ships Blackbrass. Iancing
and Falls of Haladale sailed from San
Francisco Tuesday within few minutes
of each other on a race for ports in the
United Kingdom Two days before the
British ships Travencore and Loeb Carron
and the. Italian ship S. +. Ciamplana
started for Queenstown, and all six OF
them are in the race.
Plans contemplating the investment OF
from 100000 10 81 00000 by Eastern capi-
talists in sugar factories and refineries have
been consummated al Denver. and am
agreement has been signed by one hundred
Colorado farmers pledging themselves 10
tho cultivation Of 1000 acres OF sugar beets
for the purpose Of supplying the material
TO these factories and reAneries with which
to carry on the industry.