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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 25.
Southern railway train No, Il, en-
route from Chattanooga to Knoxville,
ran over and horribly mutilated the
bodies of two men near Mouse Creek,
Tenn. Judging from all appearances,
IT is believed that the men were muir.
dercd and their bodies placed on the
track to ward off suspicion from the
murdcrers. One OF the men was Henry
Preston, resident of Athens, Tenn,
the other was an unknown negro,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
A Supreme Court Decision on Rates.

WASHINGTON, May s5.-The United
States supreme court decided two cases
to-day, holding that the United States
interstate commerce commission has
no power to prescribe rates on rail-
roads which may control in the future.
The cases were those of the commission
VS.. the Cincinnati & New Orleans Rail-
road Co. and the Florida & Western
Co. The decision is construed to mean
that the interstate commerce commits
sion has no power to pass upon rates
before they are put into effect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Electric Car Kills Two Brothers.

JOLIET, ILL.,, May %. Yesterday aft
ernoon an electric street car on the
Lockport line and carriage contain
ing David and John Kruger, of lie.
mont, ran into each other. The We
hicle was demolished and the legs Of
both occupants were cut off. They
were removed to the hospital, but died
within an hour. The victims were
brothers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The Receipts During the Past Year Consld.
srably Below the Expenses.

srably Below the Expenses.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 25.-The SD
anniversary Of the American Baptist
Missionary union began in the Fourth
Avenue Baptist church this morning.
1t has charge Of all the foreign mis-
sion work. The report Of the execu.
tive committee gave an account Of the
work done during the past year. and
stated that the outlook for the
future was very encouraging. The
treasurers report showed that he had
received S467, l0l.s9 The expenditures
were as follows: Appropriations, $780,
S55. So; added to permanent funds and
bond accounts, SIS, l40; debt, April 1, '96,
1868, s27 G3; a total of $3.50, s23.2l, leav.
ing the debt April |, '97, 1922, 7sL3s.
OF the $3.50, s555S appropriated for the
year, Si94 537S6 was for the various
missions, 81, 7370S for publication, S19,-
5O4. 40 for annuities, $40, $40. % for dis
trict secretaries agencies, SCI, 749.5O
for executive officers, Sll, 233 50 for
general expenses and S4,2Sl.S6 for in
terest account.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Shot by a jealous Negro.

MEXICO, Mo-, May ga serious
shooting ARRAY occurred yesterday be-
tween some colored people at Fishers
ford, in Monroe county. Green Ashley,
in fit of jealous rage, shot Sallie Ken
nedy in the neck and side, and, it is
thought, fatally wounded her, He also
shot Bob Baker in the leg and then
escaped. Officers are in pursuit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Loss DIVER r,alt a NIilllon.

NEW YORK, May sl.-Twice last
night fire visited Hoboken, N. j., and
the loss was heavy. One whole block
was reduced to ashes, l4O families were
rendered homeless and a big factory
was destroyed. The fire department
was totally unable to cope with the
flames, and helpw summoned. Later
in the night, the big dry docks at Sew.
enteenth street caught fire. The loss
is over S650,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
University Student Killed,

KNOXVILLE, Mo-, May s5 = Near
Martinstown gun in the hands of
Deputy Sheriff Timmons was acct
dentally discharged, the contents
striking Clarence, son Of DR.. jackson,
in the heart, killing him instantly.
Young jackson returned recently from
Columbia, where he had been attend
ing the state university.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Minnesota Congressman Indicted.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 25.-The grand
jury this afternoon returned another
sensational indictment, Congressman
7. c. Stevens being named and charged
with an overdraft of 5000 in his ac-
count with the Minnesota savings
bank at the time when he was trustee
and acting president of the bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Huntington BUYS a Railway.

HousroN, Tex, May 25,-Some time
ago c. ?. Huntington made an offer of
Sl,OoO,O0c in four per cent. gold-bear.
ing bonds for the Galveston, La Porte
& Houston railway, a terminal line
from Galveston to Houston, now in the
hands of receivers The creditors have
agreed that the bonds will be accepted.
This will give the Southern Pacific an
entrance to the deep water port of Gal
weston.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Alleged Monster Arrested.

HousroS, Tex, May 25.-A man,
thought to be ]. c. Durham, who ex.
terminated family of six people at
San Jose, Cal, has been arrested at La
Grange, Tex, and now awaits identi6.
cation by California officers, who are
on their way to Texas. His description
accurately tallies with that of Dun.
ham, for whose capture reward Of
$1,000 is expected by the officers here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Commencement Mt CnlumbIa.

COLUMBIA, Mo-, May 25.-Elaborate
preparations have been completed for
the closing exercises of Missouri uni
versity next week. A large number Of
visitors will be present, and many have
already arrived. The university has
just completed very successful year,
and the authorities hope to make
the commencement programme corre-
spondingly brilliant Several distin-
guished orators will speak.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

OTTAWA, Kan. May21.-A A. Strong,
a Norwegian, was struck by lightning
while at work on farm. The bolt
struck him in the back of the head
and passed down his left leg, bursting
open his shoe. 1t is believed he will
recover. He had a hoe in his hand at
the time, which was completely spin.
tered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, May 25.-The
Kansas attorneys who are conducting
the inquiry into the stock yards af-
fairs resumed work yesterday. The
inquiry is in progress now in
the office of President Morse, at
the stock yards, where the attor-
neys are examining the books of
the stock yards company. The
idea is to ascertain just how much of
the improvements were paid out of the
earnings and how much from capital
stock. The work is tedious and the at
torneys are already weary Of 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

COLUMBIA, S. G., May s1.-United
States Senator Joseph II, Earle died in
Greenville yesterday. He had been Ill
for several weeks, but until Yesterday
hopes were entertained for his recov
cry. Gov. Ellerbee will have to ap
point a successor to serve until the
general assembly meets next winter
when it viii elect a senator
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
WERE FIRST COUSINS.
And After They Were Married the Grand
Jury Indicted Them.

Jury lnulcteu lnem.
CARLYLE, ILL.,, May 95.- William DON
aldson and his wife, young couple
living near here, have been indicted by
the grand jury under the statute which
provides that first cousins shall not
marry. The couple ran away last July
and after failing to secure a marriage
license at st. Louis went to Belleville
and were married by justice of the
peace. Donaldson's parents strenuous
ly objected to the match, but not
so the parents of the wife, who was
Miss Sophia Cummings. After the mar
rlage the couple came back here and
apparently all was forgiven. But some
one with long memory and perhaps
an old grudge laid the case before the
grand jury with the result above stated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
A Farmer Killed by a Hog.

MAsooUrAH, Ill.,, May 94.-George
Griesbaum, farmer of this section,
was attacked by a vicious hog at his
home, near New Baden and sustained
injuries that caused his death short
time afterward. He was about 70
years of age and had resided in the Vi.
entity of New Baden for half a century.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
A MurderOus william Tell.

LONDON, May 25-A dispatch from
Berlin says that in shooting display
by the expert, Kruger, while he was
firing backwards and with the aid of
mirror, attempting the William Tell
shot, he sent the bullet through the
head of his sister, who was assisting
him. She died in few minutes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
WantOnly Murdered His Mother.

PoMERoY, O., May a5.-Mrs. Diana
Wandling was shot by her son, Silas,
because she demanded of him log
chain he had borrowed of her, and
died "a hours later. The murderer, in
Jail, when told OF his mothers death,
remarked stolidly: "Well, she ought
to have kept away from my house,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

MONUMENT TO JOHN CABOT.
COMMUNICATING the Discovery of Ameri-
cas- Mainland 400 Years Ago,

cas- Mainland 400 Years Ago.
LONDON, May 25.-The present year
is the 40Oth anniversary of the discov.
cry of the North American continent,
and the citizens of Bristol have re-
solved to commemorate the event by the
erection of a memorial to John Cabot
and his colleagues This monument
will take the form of an ornate tower,
and will be placed on the top of Bran
don hill, which has been designated
1.-THE finest interurban hill in England"
The site is in the heart of the city, and
the conical hill, 25 acres in extent,
overlooks the upper reaches of the
port, from which, in May, 1907, the
Matthew sailed on her adventurous,
successful and epoch-making voyage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

Queen Victoria Now ,S,

LONDON, May 25,-The birthday of
Queen Victoria, who was born May "a,
lSl)' was observed yesterday with the
usual artillery salutes, the ringing of
church bells and reviews at the differ
ent naval and military stations The
London celebration will take place
Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

New YORK, May ga dispatch from
Havana says that China's Havana rep
resentative has received instructions
from home that in future the lives and
property of Chinese residents in Cuba
must be respected, otherwise China
may concede belligerent rights to
Spain's enemies in the Philippines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Tntal Onarrel Among Crooks.

GUTHRIE, Ok, May 20. Yesterday
near Coweto, Creek nation, Felix Ha.
ney and Perry Jacob became involved
in quarrel in a disreputable house
when Shebon Kits, who was by.
stander, shot Jacob in the back with a
Winchester, killing him instantly, All
the parties are Creek Indians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

OBTAINED NO OFFICE.


Due to Disappointment.
FREEpoRr, ILL.,, May %. The body Of
George W. Brown was found floating
in the Pecatonica river yesterday. 1t
is believed that Brown committed sui
eide, us his watch and sum Of money
were found in his pockets lie lost his
fortune a few years ago He was an
active republican and expected an APP
pointmcnt, either from the federal or
state government. after the last cleo
ton. 1t is thought his failure to Sc.
cure one led him TO take hisown life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
DENVER DELUCED.
The City Visited by the Worst
Downpour Seen for Years.
4 PEpSIy FACTORY SHATTERED.
An Explosion at One Of ArmOur's Places
Destroys the Building and Contents
Engulfed In Quicksand-struckb ya
Train-Three Persons Drowned.

DENVER, COL, May 25.-Denver was
deluged yesterday afternoon. About
two o'clock streaks of lightning were
seen in the north, while great sheets
flashed in the west. As the two storms
approached each other the heavens
opened and let fall such a deluge Of
rain as has not been seen in Denver for
years. 1t was accompanied by wind
and hail. At three o'clock the storm
was so severe that 1t was almost i'm
possible to see ten feet ahead, while
traffic was absolutely suspended,
everyone seeking shelter from the ter
rife fury of the elements. The down
pour did not last long. The lightning
struck the East Denver high school
aud almost created panic. The cleo,
tricity shocked number of students
In the reception room, and Others
rushed for safety. Several girls tainted.
The damage to the building was slight
PErsIN FACTORY SHATTERED.
CHICAGO, May 25. An explosion, evil
IDENTIFY caused by chemicals used In the
preparation Of pepsin, shattered the
upper part of Armour & Co.'S pepsin
factory, at Forty-Third street and Cen
ter avenue, at 7;4O last night, and the
blaze which followed practically con-
sumed the building and machinery,
together with the stock, causing loss
of $4,000. The building was six
story brick structure, and was com
pleted less than six weeks ago What
caused the explosion is not known, but
the defamation was terrific and the
shock was heard a mile away. Several
men were in the building at the time,
and they fled for their lives, none be-
ing hurt.
ENGuTFED IN QuicKsAND.
FoRT WAYNE, Ind, May IS. -Four
workmen employed by the city were
engulfed in quicksand yesterday. The
dead are: A. Dennis, A. Brown, James
Crstie Fatally injured, Michael
Sheehey. The men were digging a
trench for water mains. When about
six feet below the surface q vein Of
quicksand was broken and all were en-.
quilted in mass of sand and rock
Sheeney was rescued, but will prob.
ably die.
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
GREELEY, Col, May IS Hiram War
rem and wife were killed, and James
Warren, relative, was badly injured
by being struck by train on the
Union Pacific, Denver 4 Rio Grande
railway three miles from KerSey. War
rem tried to whip his horses across
ahead of the train. They were farmers
living near kersey.
THREE PERSONS DROWNED.
FRUiTA, Col, May %. Yesterday
while George Allan, George Warren
and his son, Willie Warren, were cross
ing the trande river in temporary
ferryboat, the cable broke and all
three were drowned. The river is very
high, and is half mile wide at this
nlacp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

ARpMoRE, |. T., May s5-Charles
johnson, negro, was yesterday sem
fenced to hang August 81 for criminal
assault upon white courtesan. John.
son was convicted at the January term,
and sentenced to be hung, but the case
was carried to tie supreme court,
which refused to interfere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
ADtl-Cafholie prnteat

New YoRK, May s5.-At meeting OF
the Methodist ministers of this city a
resolution was adopted, protesting
against any allotment of government
land for Roman Catholic chapel at
West Point. The protest is to be sent
to President Mckinley,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Gov. Pingree's Tariff Views.

DETROIT, Mich, May 25.-Gov Pin.
gree addressed the Amalgamated asso-
citation yesterday. He said he believed
in protection, but not in taxing the
necessities of life. The trouble was
the government collected too much
from the poor and too little from the
rich,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Thought 1t Too Brutal.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May ga ten
round go here last night between Jim
Watts, colored, of Louisville, and Peter
Peterson, the Terrible Swede,' of
Chicago, was stopped at the end of TIE
fifth round by the police, who declared
it too brutal Watts had the best of
the fight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Drowned Mhllc I,nthinr.

CnIILlcornE, Mo-, May 95.-Raleigh
llendrickson, aged 10 years, residing
at Moorcsville, this county, was
drowned while bathing in Grand river.
The body was not recovered, although
the river has been dragged and dyna-
mite used freely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

The stockholders Of the Lake Shor,
4 Michigan Southern railway, at Q
meeting in Chicago on the Goth, voted
to increase the Indebtedness OF thu
road to $4,000, 900 by issuing additional
S1f per cent honda
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

ST. LOUIS, May 49, There is strong
probability that the Cleveland club
will shortly be transferred to this city.
The Robisons have been here in con.
sultation with the leading stockhold.
ers Of the st. Louis club, and there is
little doubt that the deal win be made
to-dnV.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Drank Gasoline and Died.

HoPE, Kan, May 25, = Viola, the two.
year-old daughter Of John Rufener,
living northwest Of here, drank gaso-
line In the absence Of her parents a1d
died in few minutes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
SULTAN'S REASON FOR DELAY.
Believed That He Wants Edhem Pasha to
March to Athens.

LONDON, May 49, The Athens corre-
spondent Of the Times says: "The in.
tentions of the sultan are greatly dis
trusted here, and it is believed that he
is avoiding negotiations for peace
through the powers because he wants
Edhem Pasha to march to Athens"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

The shortage Of $3.50 in the &C.
counts of the city collector of Sedalia,
Mo-, alleged to have been appropriated
BY Bookkeeper McNab, was made good
BY one Of McNab's bondsmen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27
Wants Free silver Picnics.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 21.-Mrs. Annie
Diggs is in the city as president of the
Kansas branch of the Women's Free
Silver league, and, with Mrs. D. c. Til
lotson, who is its secretary, is arrang-
ing for the holding this summer Of pic
mic meetings for the furtherance of
free silver ideas among the women Of
the state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-27

FRuirA, Col, May %. Yesterday
while George Allan, George Warren
and his son, Willie Warren, were cross
ing the Grande river in temporary
ferryboat, the cable broke and all
three were drowned. The river is very
high, and is half a mile wide at this
place.
The sun., 1897-11-13
Stranded by His Collar,

Camden, y. j., Nov. l2.-Joscph
McNcy, 81 years Of age, Of Ridgewater
street. Gloucester, died in that city YES
tcrday by being strang'cd by his linen
cellar,
McVcy, with his brother Hugh, and
ano,hc man called at the hotel Of James
lIughenhau%h. on King street near Mar
I:ct. The men had several drinks to-
g th"r Then Joseph McVcy left his
brother and friend. His absence was
net discovered for some inc and then Il
search was made for him.
lie was found IN one of the hotel
rooms by Ilnghcnbaugh, in Il crampcI
position and apparently asleep. His
knees were up to his chin and when he
was shook to awaken him, it was found
he was dead. The pressure of his high
stiff collar against his neck had strangled
him.
Coroner Lippincott, Of this city, was
notified, and he granted a permit for the
burial Of the body, giving strangulation
as the cause Of death.
The sun., 1897-11-13
N ruiz CHURCHES.


First Unitarian Church, West street
above Eighth, Rev. Alexander T. Bow
ser, minister, Sunday, November l4th,
preaching by Rev, E. Bradford Leavitt,
OF All Saints Church, Washington, d.
c., services at. .lO45 o'clock a. m. At
7.3O p IN. the Young Peoples Religious
Union meets in the Church parlor. The
service will be conducted by DR.. Leavitt.
All seats free. The public cordially in
vited.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, cor
ner Delaware avenue and West street,
Rev. William A. Walling, A. NJ, pastor,
preaching Sunday, 1890 a. III. and 7.45
p. m. Morning subject, "Why Am Il
Baptist Evening subject, "rhe Sur
vivaI Of the Fittest Book. Baptism.
Sunday school at 2 and prayer meeting
at $50 p. IN. Monday evening, inquiry
meeting at 7.3O. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday and Christian Endeavor at 7.45
p. m. All are cordially invited to these
services. Seats free. Special notice:
The pastor will preach two special SER
mons on the Sunday mornings OF No
vcmber 14th and 2lst. Subjects: "Why
| Am Il Baptist" "Why Am an I'm
mcrsionist'
The sun., 1897-11-13
A New jury for Thorn.

New York, Nov. l2.-The trial Of MAJ
tin Thorn for the murder OF William
Guldensuppe will have to begin anew
The District Attorney Of Queens county
to-day refused to allow the eleven Jurors
to retain their seats and empanel an
other. The jury that heard Mrs.
Nacks confession was discharged by
Judge Smith this afternoon.
Another panel will be drawn, and W.
+. Howe, counsel for Thorn says he has
been promised that it will be ready by
next Tuesday.
The District Attorneys reason for re-
iusing to allow the present jurors to star d
Was that lie could find no precedent i' +
such an action. Mr.. Howe expressed his
willingness to 60 ON; in fact, he urged it..
The sun., 1897-11-13
CONTRIBUTORS MEETING.
A BANQUET to be rendered the Oficers
Of the Wilmington.


A meeting of those persons who have
contributed to the silver service fund OF
the gunboat Wilmington, though not
well attended, shows some degree OF en-
thusiasm.
Alvin r. Morrison was mace chair
man of the meeting, and c. W. Ed
wards, secretary. Mr.. Morrison stated
that the general committee on arrange
nlents had considered it advisable to
tender Il banquet to the officers of the
Wilmington, and that this meeting Of the
contributors was called for the purpose OF
perfecting plans for giving the set ont.
/ Mr. Lawton, treasurer of the general
committee. stated that the expense at
tending the banquet was not to come
from the general committees fund, as all
Of it, and more, too, would be needed to
defray the expenses incident to the pres
entation services proper. He further
said though the fund had now reached
81, ,S3}, over $500 more would be abso-
!ute,y necessary.
On motion of c. W. Edwards it was
decided to tender banquet to the officers
Of the gunboat Wilmington on the even
ing OF November 23d. On motion the
chairman appointed committee OF five
to arrange for giving the banquet the
motion stating that the committee was
not to be restricted. The members Of the
committee are Edgar NJ. Hopes, Will
lard Salisbury, Preston Lea, Henry c.
McIear and William T. Porter. Bishop
Coleman made a strong plea in favor of
placing the price of a banquet ticket
within the reach of al. The bishop said
the spirit attending W. subscription on
10 cents was the same that actuated the
giver Of $780,
1t was decided that the admission to
the presentation services in the Opera
House should be by ticket, and each
contributor will be given two tickets.
These were placed in the hands OF
committee.
General G. /. Hart and General J.
Parke Postles, on the part OF the parade
committee, stated that so far only AGO
men could be relied upon to be in line,
but more were expected to report them
selves willing to join the demonst ration.
Committee then adjourned to meet on
Tuesday evening at o'clock.
The sun., 1897-11-13
No Supe:.luouS Wives.

New InrK, Nov. l2.-Mrs. Amelia
Morris, Of 49, 323 Fast Twcnty-sixh
street, charged her husband, Frederick,
Il butcher, twcnty-ninc years Old, in
lorkvillr Police Court to-day with hay
ing another wife at Jersey City, and still
another At New Rochelle y. Y.
Morris said that the complainant was
the only y woman to whom he was mar
ricd.
"Mrs. Eitcl, Of Third and Brunswick
streets, Jersey City, claimed that she was
his wife," said Mrs. Morris, but the prs :
oncr said he was only II boardcr at tie
Eitcl house.
Norris was arrested at NIamaronCck
yesterday, on a warrant, by Court Po-
liceman IIartigan, and brought to the
city. He was ordered to pay s. per
week toward the support Of his wife and
two children.