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Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Emit VIII BE Plentiful.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 49, 6-General
Passenger Agent J. E. Lockwood, of
the Memphis route. who returned yes
terday from trip to southwest Mis-
souri,, says he found apples and peach
trees in full bloom, and unless frost
comes we may look for one Of the larg-
est fruit crops the state has ever seen.
While it is unusual for large yield Of
apples and peaches the same year, MIR.
Lockwood believes we will have that
agreeable condition this season.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
MADMAN WITH A HAMMER.


Maniac John OCOnnOr, IN Hospital at St.
Louis, Attacks Two Fellow Patients
ST. LOUIS, April Is. Possessed with
q maniacal belief that he was the OBJ
ject OF a murderous conspiracy, John
OConnor, an insane patient at the city
hospital, yesterday secured an ordina-
ry carpenters hammer and beat holes
in the skulls OF two fellow-patients.
He afterward made an attack upon
James Maloney, workhouse prisoner,
but did not inhict any injuries. The
two victims are Anton Shick and Hen
ry Dockery. Shick and Dockery were
at first thought to be fatally injured,
but DR.. Sutter said that both were i'm
proving, and that, while their injuries
were serious, no alarm was felt as to
their condition,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Defeating GOV. Plngree's Plans.

LANSING, Mich, April l6.-The Mich
igan legislature seems to gain peculiar
delight in running counter to Gov.
Pingree. The senate yesterday unani-
mously passed the Flint charter bill
over his veto, the lower house having
given the bill the necessary two-thirds
ma aioritv.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Worlt far Fifty Men.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April l7.-The st.
Joseph Bar & Axle Co. has been reor-
ganized and the plant on South Fourth
street, closed since July Is last, will be
reopened within few days. Fifty
men will be employed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Ray Of Hope for . Murderess.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Judge Har-
Ian allowed writ Of error in the case
Of Elizabeth Mobiles, Of Georgia, who
is under sentence of death on the
charge Of murder, and was to have
been hanged next Friday. 1t was rep
resented by Mrs. Nobles' counsel that
she is insane. The allowance of the
writ will operate as stay Of proceed.
ings and will insure postponement Of
the execution.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Three Miles Wide at Leayenworth.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, April l6.-The
river continued to rise during the past
"a hours, but not rapidly. 1t is doing
serious damage in the bottom lands
over in Missouri, nearly all of the
lands between the bank and the bluffs
being covered, making the width Of
the river nearly three miles.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
MUST FEED TWENTY THOUSAND
Amount Of Suffering In the Lower Missls-
sippi Country Appalling.


MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 16.-While the
condition Of affairs in the overtlowed
Mississippi delta is reported better,
the situation between Vicksburg and
New Orleans is causing the greatest
apprehension. The river continues to
rise in the Louisiana levee district and
weak spots in the levee are being
strengthened and watched day and
night. Statistics of the num-
ber of food sufferers in Boil
ivar county have been com
piled by committee appointed to look
after the distribution of the govern
ment provisions. They show $4,000
people who are now or soon will have
to be fed by the hand of charity, in ad-
dtion to 5000 head of live stock. The
water at Rosedale has not receded.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
| Wash
| Dress
| Goods.

Consisting of Lawns, Dimities, Jacon.
cites DAlsace, Lappet Mulls, Tissue Brode,
Dotted Swiss, Organdie Suisse, India Cash
mere, Cordele Pompadour and India Linons
with complete line OF Percales and French
Ginghams in the new patterns.
Ladies' Belts, new styles, in metal,
leather and canvas at half the usual price.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
REMARKABLE LIFE GONE OUT.


Ing 400 Descendants.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, April l5.-Mrs.
William Caynor, of STAFFORD died yes
terday, aged 100 years. She was the
mother of 13 children, all Of whom have
large families. Her children, grand
children, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildre number over
400. 1t is claimed that this is greater
number than the descendants of any
other person in Missouri. She had
lived in Greene county for more than
80 wears.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
BLAZE AT NEW ORLEANS.



lures Goes Up In Smoke.
New ORLEANS, April 16.-One of the
most picturesque structures in the
city, known as the Moresque block,
was totally destroyed by fire yester-
day afternoon. The conAagration
broke out about one o'clock, and the
building burned with a velocity that
was astonishing. At 2:3O the edifice
had collapsed and upwards of 100000
had gone up in smoke. The Moresque
building occupied one entire block
bounded by Camp, Poydras and Church
streets and Lafayette square, and its
walls were built entire of iron, in
Moorish design.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22

Terrence V. Powderly, late grand
master workman Of the Knights Of La
Dor, is strongly backed for the post OF
commissioner Of immigration, now
held by Herman Stump, Of Maryland
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
oKLAHoMA's TURN NOW.
Legislative Scandal Promised That VIII
Rank with Kansas.

GUTHRIE, Ok, April l6.-Representa'
tive 7. E. Willis is in the city from
Lacy, and has instituted an investiga-
ton which is likely to bring out a scan
dal rivaling that in the Kansas legis-
lature. Atfidavits and papers have al
ready been produced showing where
members of boards Of education, a city
school superintendent, attaches of the
territorial institutions and other Of
ficials received money for their in
Auence to defeat the schoolbook con-
tract hill
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
WILLIAM R. HILL GUILTY.
Founder of Kansas Town Convicted OF
Defrauding Children.

TOPEKA, Kan, April l6.-In the fed
eral court here William R. Hill, the
founder of Hill City, was convicted by
a jury of defrauding children Through
certain scheme he would take up
claims in western Kansas for the chill
dren of deceased soldiers. then have
himself appointed guardian, sell the
lands as guardian and keep the pro-
ceeds for his fees. lis attorneys will
appeal for new trial.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
WROUGHT IRON RANGE co.

t. Louis, Mo-, L. :, A. and 10 to 70 Pearl street
apital fi,00O0OO. Our notes are all payable
reservoir being damaged by falling roof the
range is good and with slight repair Will be
as complete AS when new and VIII last for
many years yet. We are now thoroughly
convinced that the Home Comfort Is one
cheapest, most complete and durable ranges
on the market. Anyone doubling the above
statement can call at our house and be con-
vlneed. NAM, -,
MIR. AND MRS. W H. llEpLER.
Manhattan, Kas Jan. IL, 1877,
We have used a "Ilome Comfort" steel
range nine years and after testing II lneyory
way possible pronounce II perfect In every
respect Bakes perfectly heats quickly,
"a YES time, labor and fuel, Is to the home
what improved machinery Is TO the farm and
az such we cheerfully recommend II TO our
neIuhbors and friends. My brother and sew
eral friends bought one OF the ranges from
the Co.'S wagon six years ago and are well
pleased. 10 those wanting comfort ana con-
venlence In their kitchen we would say buy
a Home Comfort, you viii never regret u.
MR.. AND MRS, JOHN BAYLEs..
Manhattan, kas., Jan. IL, lSyI'
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Above honors were received by

Washington Avenue. 10Th and 10th streets,
Toronto Canada. Founded In 1854. Paid up
at our door and not In banks.
We, the undersigned citizens of Dickinson
county, purchased "lIome ComporP steel
ranges from the Companys travelling sales
men six years ago and have found them as
represented by statesmen, Our ranges have
given satisfaction IN every respect ana we
take pleasure In recommending them
i. WILSON. g. T. JOHNSON,
SIS. HALL, JO. FERRIS.
We have used the HIIome Comfort steel
range for ten years and know whereof we
speak when we say II Is everything claimed
for IL.
MHs. Il. BALDWIN.
Abilene, Kansas.
We bought Home Comfort" steel range
from the Wrought Iron Range Cos wagon SIX
wears apo. Last March our house was burned
Ia the ground completely covering the range.
When the fire died down we got the range out
of the debris and were surprised TO ilnd IL
worked as well as before passing through the
fire. -. .d
With the exception Of warming closet and
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22

ARTISTIC DESIGNS.

Perfect Arrangement Of Coors, Pleasing Effects, Oura-
bi|ity Of Fabrics, Newest Weaves, Best Assortment
and Most Moderate Prices Are All
Shown in Our Line Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
ABDUCTION AND MURDER.
Sequel Of . Feud In Oklahoma-Thfoe
Men the Victims.

Sequel Of . Feud In Oklahoma-Throo
Men the Victims.
Guthrie, OF. Feb. CIV. E. and E. Lur
ton and Charles Moore were surrounded
near Stroud, sixty miles east Of here,
by George Griffiths, his three sons, and
four other men, and taken bodily into
the Creek country. A feud Of long
standing has existed between the men,
and the abduction was doubtless made
with the intention of numbering the
Lurtons and Moore in revenge for de-
predations committed against the cap
tors. Particulars of the affair received
at the United States marshaps office
show that bitter feud has long ex-
listed between the Grifiths and Lurton
families near Stroud. Three weeks ago,
while two OF the Griffiths boys
were plowing on disputed ground they
were shot from ambush. They sus-
pected Henry Lurton, and caused his
arrest and Incarceration. Lurton gave
bond and was released.
On Monday the Griffiths gang. COM
posed Of six members, gathered at the
town Of Stroud and terrorized the citi-
zens. They ordered everybody inside
the houses and school closed and locked,
declaring that a bloody battle would
shortly take place. For two days Stroud
was In state of siege and few people
ventured out. Wednesday while Depu-
ty Jim Furber, Henry Lurton, Everett
Lurton, and Charles Moore were enter
ing Stroud they were ambushed by the
Griffiths gang, eight in number. Twenty
shots were fired, but no one was killed.
Four Of the Griffiths rode hurriedly
away to Sac and Fox. The four
remaining outlaws then captured
the two Lurtons. Furber and Moore,
bound them and hurried them away to
the Creek country. Citizens of Stroud
followed. and fearful OF capture the
Griffiths released Furber, telling him
he would find his three companions
strung up before daylight. A report
received last evening says old man Hen
ry Lurton has been lynched and Ever
EFT Lurton and Moore shot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
NEW PACIFIC RAILWAYS SCHEME.
Roads Who Want the Union Pacific - an
Outlet to the Pacific.

Washington. Feb. 6.-Congressman
Hubbard, the Missouri member of the
committee on Pacific railroads, sent out
invitations to the managers Of the fol.
lowing roads to appear before the COM
mittee on Monday next and make the
propositions which he says they are will
ing4<osnalse in regard to the
of the Pacific railroad debt: Kansas
City, Fort Scott and Memphis Missouri,
Kansas and Texas, Missouri Pacific,
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, Wa
bash, Rock Island and Pacific, Chicago
and Alton, Hannibal and St. Joseph.
Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago and
Great Western, Illinois Central, Chica-
go, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Omaha.
All Of these roads have terminals at
either Kansas City, Omaha or Sioux
City. and 1t would be greatly to their
interest to form a combination to get
control Of the Union Pacific. This is
exactly what they propose 10 do. The
managers of five Of the road, Mr.. Hub
bard says. have notified HIM Of their
desire to enter into an arrangement
whereby they will assume khe debt Of
the Union Pacific and take possession
OF it as an outlet to the Pacific coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
Thurston Talks in the Senate
For the u. P.
VOICE FOR HIS OLD CLIENT.
Golf Will Probably Not En-
ter the Cabinet.
Miscellaneous Late News of
the Day.

Washington. Feb. 6.-In the senate
after some minor matters were dis
posed Of Thurston, Of Nebraska, re-
sumed bis speech on the Pacific rail-
road debt He said 1t was ''nip and
tuck" whether the court should au.
thorize the payment Of the interest
on the first mortgage bonds of the
Union Pacific. He further said that
the Union Pacific never earned
enough to pay oil the interest obli-
cations. The vice president an.
nouncsd the appointment Of Lodge,
OF Massachusetts. and Blackburn, OF
Kentucky. ss o committee to arrange
for counting the electoral votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
KENNEY SEATED IN THE SENATE.
Delaware Now Has Two Democrats, bu
the Seat VIII Be Contested.

Delaware Now Has Two Democrats. but
the Seat Will Be Contested.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The senate yes
treday admitted Richard r. Kenney to
the Delaware seat vacated many
months ago by Higgins, and which has
since then been the subject Of continue
Gus controversy. This augmented the
Democratic membership to forty, and
for the first time raised the full mem
bership of the senate to its proper
quota Of ninety. 1t effects no essential
division being: Republicans. including
Independents, A; Democrats, 40; Popu-
lists. 6: total, 60 All opposition tc the
seating of Kenney was withdrawn, the
Republican senators conceding that his
credentials from Governor Tunnel GER
tifying that the regular legislature had
chosen him in due form gave him q
prima facie right of admission.
Chandler and Hoar expressed this
view and stated that Kenney's title
would be attacked hereafter on the
ground that his credentials. while prima
facie correct, came from a legislature
fraudulently elected. Hoar made the
further statement that the Dupont case
would not be reopened. having once
been passed upon by the senate. The
effect of this course is to leave J. E.
Addicks as the contestant for the seat
held by Kenney. The Nicaragua canal
debate proceeded without definite con-
clusion, Caffrey speaking against the
bill The pension calendar was cleared
for the day. about fifty pension bills be-
ing passed
Yesterday was private bill day in the
house and the entire day was spent in
clearing the calendar Of the unfinished
business reported from the Friday
night sessions. Out Of sixty-three biIls
nfty-nine passed, many Of them being
penHQp bus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
Bill to Suppress the Mob.

Lansing. Mich, Feb. GA bill for the
suppression. of mob violence was intro
duced in the house by Representative
Dickinson, the colored member from
Wayne. and its provisions are some
what peculiar for application in the
northern states. It provides that per-
sons who are taken out and whipped
or stoned may collect damages from
the county in the sum of $1,000; in
cases of injury from attempted lynch
ings, damages may be recovered Of
from $500 to 5000. and in case death re-
suits $1,000 may be collected by the
heirs of the victim. In the senate the
nominations of Thomas F. Marston, Of
Bay City, and Arthur c. Bird. Of High
land, for members Of the state board of
agriculture were refused confirmation
and sent to committee. The legislature
has adjourned to Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
COURTNEY THE FARMER-THIEF.
More Stolen Property Found ON the Farm
OF the Rascal.

More Stolen Property Found ON the Farm
OF the Rascal.
Ottumwa. Ia. Feb. 6.-Every day de-
velopments in the Mount Pleasant
wholesale robbery case are more start
ling. Another horse and buggy was
found on the farm Of Arthur Court
ney yesterday and identified as stolen
from Swedesburg in October. Courtney
was arrested on the second charge Of
grand larceny. Officers continue the
search of the Courtney farm, ssnd con-
tinually turn UP more stolen Goods in
every conceivable place. Earhart
Courtney's farm hand, who was arrested
first, has made statement to the effect
that Courtney planned all the numer-
Gus robberies and he assisted him in
eonsummating them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
WHITE PINE LUMBER FAvoREl

Earin Thereon Under the New Bill -
per 1000 Feet-Other Lumber.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The Republican
members of the ways and means COM
mittee devoted their attention yesterday
to the schedule of wood and manu-
factures of wood. and decided to re-
store the Mckinley rates practically
in full, with the important exception
of white pine. In response to the gen.
eral demand Of the representatives of
the lumber interests, who complained
that the Canadians were capturing the
American market for white pine, this
wood was raised to its old rate in the
act of 1888, which is 81 per 1000 feet,
sawed. The manufactures of pine, clap
boards and shingles are raised corre-
spondingly, SO that all forms in pine
will pay the same duties as spruce The
Mckinley bill fixed the duty at 81 for
pine.
The Wilson act placed lumber and
nearly all forms of wood on the free
list. Under the revived Mckinley
schedule timber, squared or sided, will
pay one-half cent a cubic foot; sawed
boards, planks, deals and other lumber
of hemlock, white-wood, sycamore and
Eastwood, 81 per 1000 feet board meas
ure, and other sawed lumber 81 perl. 900
feet. Lumber. planed or finished, will
pay so cents 1000 feet in addition for
each side planed or finished, and so
cents more per 1000 feet when tongued
and grooyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

Canton. Ohio. Feb. 6.-Among the
visitors at the Mckinley residence
this morning was Col. o. l.. Pruden,
the White House executive secretary,
Q position which he has held since
his appointment BY Grant. and which
he will continue to hold under Nc.
Kinley. He came to confer with Pri-
vate Secretary Porter on matters
which will come before them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

Madison, Wis. Feb. 6.-The pure beer
bill was introduced in the house yester-
day by Rosenkrans, of Waukesha coun-
ty. 1t is a copy of the famous New
York law, except that the section relat-
ing to penalties is changed to make
the penalties more severe. The uni
versity investigation resolution was laid
over to next Wednesday. A bill was
introduced making all places. buildings
or institutions in this state wherein
persons are being detained, either with
or without their consent, subject to
visitation and inspection by the state
board of control, any committee or
memksr thereof. at any time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
CANADAS WANTS.
What Two Of Her Cabinet Are in
Washington For.
REMARKS BY MINISTER DAVIS.

Envoys for Reciprocity Taken Abaek by
the Tariff BIZ - Far - Il Has Gone
Some Lumber Schedules That WIN Take
Them Aback More-Scheme Of Western
Roads to Get Possession Of the Unisn and
Central Pacihc-Capital Notes.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Sir Richard J..
Cartwright, minister of trade and COM
merce, and L. H. Davis. minister Of ma
rine and fisheries, Of the Canadian gov
ernment, called on Sir Julian Paunce-
fote at the British embassy yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

Havana, Feb. Ga passenger train
from Matanzas was accidentally de-
rallied between Colon and Carreiras. An
iron-claid guard-car, a baggage car
ana a third-class passenger car were
capsized. The commander of the escort
and four soldiers were wounded. one
soldier was mutilated, and the engineer.
hreman and the crew of the train and
man selling papers were killed. Among
the Passengers many were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
y.u.,u,s. r..,,mou,., for Cleveland.

Washington. Feb. e.-Senor Andrade.
accompanied by Secretary Olney. called
on President Cleveland yesterday bear
ing q testimonial from the governor
and people Of the state Of Zulia, vene-
xueia. in recognition of the good offices
of the president and Secretary Olney
In the matter of the boundary dispute.
The testimonial consisted Of a rosette
composed Of 172 samples Of rare woods
from the forests of Zulia, and a cane
made OF l25 pieces Of these woods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

state department. They had a brief in
terview with Secretary Olney. So far
they have not met any members of
congress, but hope to be able to confer
with some of the leading members and
friends of the incoming administration
within the next few days. 1t was stated
by the ministers yesterday that their
mission here is to secure, If possible,
closer trade relations with the United
States. The agricultural schedule as
outlined in the morning papers was
something Of a surprise to them. They
had not expected the schedule to be so
far advanced by the ways and means
committee, and were not pleased to see
the duties on the several items Of barley,
live stock and other products increased
to the extent named.
Came to Talk to Our Public Men.
One Of the ministers said it seemed to
him that the two countries could and
should agree upon some plan which
would be mutually helpful. "Of course"
said Davis, We would not ask or ex-
pect the United States to grant us any
trade without certainty that the re-
suit would be equally advantageous to
them. We would expect to give dollar
for dollar for every benefit received. We
are here to see the public men of our
country face to face. and talk with
them. Nothing will ever be accom-
plished by the legislative bodies Of each
country passing resolutions favoring
this or that scheme. We must get to-
gether and have an understanding. I
have no doubt that We will be able to
do something if we get to talk with the
leading legislators of this country.
American Editors in the No.
''The people Of the two countE3 de-
sire to trade together, and this state Of
affairs would have been brought about
long ago If some Of the newspapers Of
the United States had not created some
what of an estrangement. These news
papers generated false impressions on
various subjects. One Of these is that
Of annexation. This is impossible. We
are perfectly satisfied with our condi-
ton and with political affairs, but at
the same time We want the broadest
kind Of trade relations. That is a busi-
ness matter, in which both countries are
interested. 1t is queer that some of the
United States newspapers should per-
sist in the foolish idea that there is any,
thing substantial in the talk of annex
alton. We have one Of the freest con-
stitutions in the world. The peoples
views are expressed and reflected as
fairly and as freely as in any nation in
the world. Great Britain never inter-
feres with us. She is the kindest mother
in the world"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

New York. Feb. S.-Charles 1. Web
Der. the horse dealer from Fort Wayne.
Ind. who was assaulted by a ticket
chopper and gateman at an elevated
railway station in this city Thursday
night, died of his injuries yesterday,
never having regained consciousness.
George E. Mccoy and Charles z. Foley
are in custody and viii be charged with
the murder of webber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
So He Got in Out Of the Wet.

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Feb. 6.-Judge w.
5. Metz. of the Fourth judicial district
OF wyoming. rendered his resignation
to Governor Richards and it was ac-
cepted. The house had agreed to bring
impeachment proceedings against him,
and the senate had decided to resolve
itself into court for his trial Feb. 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06
006 Not In IL.

New York. Feb. 6.-The Mail and
Express Canton special says Judge
Goff has written Mckinley a letter
couched in such terms as to warrant
the announcement that he would not
be In the cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

Washington. Feb. 6.-The house
committee on elections in charge OF
the contest brought by Tom Watson.
the recent populistic candidate for
vice president, against Black. has de-
cided to confirm Blacks title to the
seat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-06

Cantea Crete. Feb. 6-The day
passed quietly, though the fire is
still raging in spite Of the efforts Of
sailors Of foreign wsrships. The
christians are still embarking. Al
together 80 persons have been killed,
and a quarter Of the town has been
burned. Enormous dam,ge gener-
ally Is done.