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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
WOOL GROWERS.



Wavs and Means COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON Jan. THE tariff
hearings heiore the WAYS AM means
committee were continued yesterday,
raw wool lie ng the schedule under con-
sideratiol. John g. Clark. Of Wash
nqton county, a memter OF the Ma
tional Wool Growers association,
opened the nearing. The necessity for
protection, he said, was now ap.
parent. the experiment OF free
wool having brou,ht bankruptcy
and distress upon many engaged
in the wool growing business
He would not ask an extreme rate
of duty, but simply one which would
perpetuate the business and give
growers chance to live. II a rate of
his character was given farm lands
would be utilized for wool growing
and the American farmers would be
able to produce all the wool used in
this country. Since the number OF
sheep had been reduced there had been
II surplus Of farm lands for which
there was no use.
William Lawrence, Of Ohio, presi-
dent of the National Wool Growers as
ISOLATION. hoped that the next congress
would give the wool growers a protec-
ton equal to that given the most "a
vored industries This country had the
requisite climate, sol and lands to pro-
duce the 500, 600, 900 pounds OF wool OF
all kinds used yearly by the
American mills To produce the
necessary amount of wool would re.
qure ITO, 900, 900 sheep. The total mum.
Der now was 5000, 900, leaving a de.
felt of about 10000, 900 The domestic
growers now produce 972,0O0,OO0
pounds annually, leaving some 35s,-
100000 pounds to be supplied. With
adequate protection the sheep stock OF
the United States could within four
years be increased so as to yield all the
wool consumed here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

VERlTABLE GOLD MINE.
A Minnesota Man Has Already Received
@T,1OO,OOO for An Invention.

A Minnesota Man Has Already Received
@T,l00,OOO for An Invention.
SLEEPY Eye, Mimi, Jan. Grant
Bramble, who invented and patented a
wonderful rotary engine, yesterday
transferred the right to manufacture
and sell the engines to Henry Francis
Allen, representing an English syndi-
cate, for 100000 This sale is for
only the United States, England and
Germany, france and Europe having
been previously sold for over $4,000.
COO The inventor yet controls the en-
CINE for Mex co and the Canadian
provinces. The inventor was yester-
day elected as an alderman OF the vii.
lave here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
A DISHONEST CLERK.


KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Jan William
b. Porter, cashier and confidential
clerk Of the Buford & George Manufac-
turing Co., implement dealers at 1871
West Thirteenth street, was arrested
yesterday on warrant charging him
with ENLIGHTENMENT Mr., Porter was
arrested while at work and was lodged
in jail without arraignmcnt Poriers
alleged shortage covers period of two
wears and seven mon, his and amounts
to more than $1,000 The money had
been spent in wild living and upon
women. lie had the absolute conf
dence Of his employers, and he had
never even been requested to give
bond When confronted with the
char es Porter admitted his guilt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
AFTER THE RAILROADS.
A Kansas Man Has Couple OF Sew re Bib
Against Corporations.

n hhnAhs NAN HAS OOuNir OF SeN 70 nuH
Against Corporations
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. Nv. j. COST.
gan has prepared two railroat bills.
which will I've introduced IN the legis
lature NJ the opening of the session.
One is bill giving the board OF rail-
road commissioners authority to estab-
fish freight rate schedules and power
to enforce them, The other Is to reduce
pa enper rates from three cents q
mile to two cents, and to prohibit
the distribution Of free passes. The
freight rate bill provides for appeal
to the supreme court, but II the rail.
road company taking the appeal faila
to win its case, it shall pay penalty
Of $500 day from the date of the ap-
peal to the date of the supreme court'a
decision. In regard to the passenger
rate bill, Mr. Costgan says he has in
quired into the matter and finds that
Kansas railroads can make fair profit
at two cents mile,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Burton Wants the Nomination.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. al. r. Burton
arrived from Abilene yesterday, and
will remain until after the senatorial
election. He expects to receive the re.
publican caucus nomination for the
place. The republican members Of the
house decided to hold a caucus next
Monday and select list of officers and
employees. Charles Lobdell will be the
caucus nominee for speaker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
FREE HOMES BILL.
A Final Vote on the Measure Not
Yet Reached.
The LOUD POSTAL BILL PASSED.
The Measure Put Through by u Vote Of
144 to 105-The Principal Provi-
sions In the Bill-Mr. res
venOr's Resolution.

WASHINGTON Ian. lass Than a
score OF senator's were in the senate
chamber when the session convened
Yesterday. Mr. Cullom of Illinois. re.
norted adversslv from tina commi,tee
on for.ivn reln,ions the bin to Grant
Al boO To ex.Consnl Waller the limited
States representative Mt MADAGASCAR.
pendinu nm inouirv into the ease. and
the bill was Indefinitely pnstnoned
Mr. Hale Of Maine secured the
adoption of n resolution directinr the
secretary OF state to send to the senate
a sta,emcn, a, to the action of the
president or secretary of state touch.
inc the rerocnition of any foreign
people or mower MS an ,ndependent
government md the CORRESPOND mo- nc.
ton Of other branches Of the United
States government.
Mr., Pettivrew. of South Daka,a, Sc.
cured agreement To n n solut,on calling
on the secretary of the interior for a
statement of the amount Of subsidies
paid bv the Union ana Central Pacific
RAILWAYS to the Pacific Mail steamship
line,
During the day the senate passed
house bills amendin, the laws relat.
inr In ,imbar culture md author.
"a. .,.I a,
'"s .'e'''' W. "e'''o 49," ""
GERS OF Jne army or navy. Inc Jolnt
resolution requesting the British GOV.
ernment IN nardon Mrs Elorence NAV.
I'LL. H., NJ
$50 Po''P"
plll eXeinptlng settlerS on puo'lc Ihnus
from paying the original government
price fixed on lands was debated. Mr..
Pettiprew, of South Dakota, and Mr..
Mr. Carter, of Montana, spoke in It's
favor, but final vote WIS not reached
THE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Jan, THE Loud bill
to amend the law relating to second.
class mail matter, was passed by the
house Yesterday, after two DAYS de.
bate. bv vote of IA to lO5. The most
important provision of the bill denies
the serial publications admission to
the mails at one cent per pound rates
1t is as follows.
That nothing herein contained shall be so
construed as 10 ADM. 10 inc second -class rue
a,lv and n suhscr,hers nut WHEN ara 70 mare o
ly books or reprints Of books, whether they be
issued complete or in parts, whether they be
bound or unbound, whether they be sola by
n"u u,on, VI v,nV, m''o' W m%o,n s"p,
parts Of regular newspapers or periodicals.
The bin also denies to newspapers
the sample COPY" privilege and priv
ilepe enioved by newsdealers of re.
turning unsod publications at the Sec
ond.class rate.
The only other impOrtant change In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Follows ChicAgo's Lead.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. This city
will follow the lead OF Chicago In the
passage OF an act prohibiting the wear
ing of bonnets or hats by ladies In the
theaters. Councilman Leslie will in
troducc an ordinance which already
has the approval OF the majority OF the
councilmen, making 1t n misdemeanor
for ladies to wear hats or bonnets
while attending the theater.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Nebraska Wholly PopulIst.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 9-For the first
time in the history Of Nebraska as a
state its affairs have been taken out Of
the control of the republican party,
every Office being now under the di-
rection of the populist party. The
populists are importing many clerks
from rural districts and are preparing
to see to it that ali positions are &C.
cupiei by the faithful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
A Soutb Carolina Murderer Killed.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. Jan. 9.-Simon s.
Cooper, the negro desperate who has
killed five people, was surrounded by a
sheritf's posse in Sumter county this
morning and finally killed. Gov
Evans was asked for a cannon as
Cooper kept up fusillade with his rife
on the posse. but a lucky shot finally
downed him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
COSTLY KISSES.
A Pennsylvania Young Man Gets into Trou.
BILE for Taking Undue Liberties.


SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. stanford
Grant, a scion OF one of the oldest and
wealthiest Scranton families, was yes
terday sued for $4,000 for kissing
pretty Mrs. Emma May Bradish twice
once on the cheek and once on the
lips. Grant, who is 26 years old, is
heir to a large property. Mr.. Bradish
is o drummer, and, 1t is said, during
his absence from home one night
Grant called, and, catching hold Of
Mrs. Bradish's arms, pinioned them be.
hind her back and gave her two re-
sounding smacks, He then released
her and left the house, Mrs. Bradish
Immediately telographed for her hus-
band, and upon his return he hunted
up young Grant and gave him q severe
thrashng This was not considered
enough punishment for the young
man, and the suit for $4,000 was com.
menced
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan THE
general feeling at present Is that the
work Of the monetary conference to
meet here January .9 will resolve itself
into the appointmentof non.partisan,
high.clasS commission of business men,
representing as nearly as practicable
The various sections Of the country,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
PopulI.ts and Silver Men Control.

DENVER, COL, Jan. THE 18th bieD-
nial session of the Colorado legislature
convened yesterday. The populists
captured the organization in both the
senate and the house, with the aid OF
the few Mckinley republican members.
Edwin W. Hurlbut was elected speaker
of the house; Francis Carney (pop)
was elected president pro TEN. Of the
senate. Cows elect Adams will be inau.
gurated Tuesday, January 20
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Ballot Publishing NAV he Costly.

ABILENE, Kan, Jan. 1l.-By advice
of the Encouragement, John Lane,
publisher of the Monitor, has brought
suit AGAINST Dickinson county to col.
lect 1898 full legal rates for publishing
the blanket Australian ballot once.
Thu county commissioners allowed
him 500, but he will test the law. If
his price stands the ballot publishing
will cost the state S65 600
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. IA move ment
Is on loot to start a town for colored
people few mile west OF Topeka. For
this purpose n considerable tract OF
land, suited to fruit growing and mar
ket gardening, Is to DO purchased.
William Eagleson and ]. NJ Mason,
well-known colored men, are manage
iuv the anternrise
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
A Woman Wants To Re chaplain.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. THE country
can always depend upon Kansas for
something new. The very latest is the
candidacy Of a woman for chaplain Of
the state senate. She Is Rev. Mrs.
Frances Brant, pastor Of the Univer-
salist church at Hutchinson. There
are several men candidates for the po-
sition, but the senators seem to be
favorable to Mrs. Brant and her
chances Of winning the nomination are
regarded us good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
IIOke Smith Specially Invited,

ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 7.-'Ilon. Hoke
Smith, ex-secretary Of the interior, left
yesterday for Washington, where he
will be the guest by special invitation
at the annual dinner to be rendered
the members Of the cabinet by Presi.
dent Cleveland this evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
No Interstate Passes.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 9,-The Santa
Fe officials announce that hereafter no
interstate passes will be issued except
to those connected with the road. The
passes for 1897 will be good only for
the state in which they are issued.
This new move is in accordance with
an agreement recently entered into by
the western roads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
GOLD DEMOCRATS CONFER.
They Declare Uncompromislng Opposition
to the Bryan Wing Of the Party.

TO the bryan wing OF the farty.
CHICAGO, Jan. II. The conference Of
gold standard democrats held at the
Auditorium Saturday declared for con-
tinued opposition TO the free silver
wing Of the party and for continu-
ance Of the party organization. Re-
union with the Organizes was de.
clared to be out Of the question, and a
resolution offered by John ?. Irish, Of
California, was adopted, calling upon
gold democrats throughout the country
10 perfect their state and local organi-
cations with the purpose of placing
state and local tickets in the field at
the next election
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

PAEIs, Jan. s The Petite Republique
says that the government has no faith
In the duration Of peace, as evidenced
by the fact that it has addressed TO the
officers on the frontier a series Of spe-
cial questions relative TO the eventual
mobilization OF the forces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
VIII Not Kiss the Bible.

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. THE custom
Of kissing the Bible at inauguration Of
state officers, which has prevailed in
Kan>a, since the admission Of the state
into the union, will not he observed by
the populists next Monday. G. c.
Clemens, chairman OF the arrange.
ments committee, objected to the GUS
tom on II G ground that the germs of
disease miaht be carried from one per-
son TO another by kissing the Bible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Winter Course at Missouri University,

COLUMBIA, Mo-, Jan. THE short
winter course in agriculture and hor-
ticulture at the university Of Missouri
opened with greatly increased at.
tendance over last year The course
consists OF a series OF lectures and
practical demonstrations on the college
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Edwin Adams Resigns.

SOUTH McALEsTER, |. r., Jan. 7-Ef.
fective February /, Edwin Adams
resigns the position OF general pas
senger an d freight agent OF the Mis-.
souri,, Kansas & Texas railway lines 10
Kansas and Indian territory. 10 accept
other service. His successor has not
as yet been named
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

ArcnsoN, Kan, Jan. William
Reecc, one Of the richest citizens Of
this city, slipped and fell on the icy
pavement, receiving injuries that
proved fatal This section has been a
sea Of Ice for the past three days, and
more than 80 people have fallen and
received serious injuries
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

EUDoRA, Kan, Jan. fat country
'literary" at Fall Leaf, across the river
In Leavenworth county, last night
Robert snapp and James Xix became
involved in u quarrel snapp drew a
revolver and fred four shots at Xix.
Two Of the bullets took effect, lnflict.
Ing wounds that may prove fatal.
Snapp fed and has not been appre.
hended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
An Alliance Idea Revived.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan 9.-Arrange.
ments have been made by the Farmers
alliance convention for a cooperative
system with headquarters here and dis
tributing bureaus at all county seats
to issue bills of credit and put into
operation other old alliance ideas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

= York, Jan. Ii. -liorseless car.
riages are TO be introduced by the New
York Cab Co. In the course Of the pres
ent year as one Of the results OF the
strike OF its drivers. The service will
be begun in April and extended grad
ually as success seems to warrant.
Compressed air will be used to drive
the carria les.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

THE "UNWRlTTEN LAW"
A Wronged Husband Justified by Judge
In Killing u Man.

In Killing Man.
CARRoILToN, Ky., Jan. s. Frank
Harris, who shot Herman Medley to
death on Christmas day, when he found
Medley with Mrs Harris in the Harris
home at Eagle station, was discharged
by Ju lge Donaldson. Harris made
statement which was strongly corrob-
grated by circumstances detailed by
other witnesses. The judge held that
1t was case in which the unwritten
law applied and the defendant was
dismissed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Copcordia Wants a state Normal.

CoScoRDIA, Kan, Jan. GA large
meeting Of the citizens Of concordla
was held at the city hall last night in
the interest Of locating normal school
at Concordia. Much interest and de.
termination was manifested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

PIrTsBURG, Kan, Jan. "a local
paper says: Prof. s. W. Black, super.
intendent Of the Pittsburg city schools,
has been offered and has accepted the
superintendency Of the state reform
school at Toneka by Gov. elect Leedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-The president
has sent to the senate the following
nominations Of postmasters among
others: Charles e Mcneil, Kirwin,
Kan; w. V. Leech, Cape Girardeau,
Mo-, and Francis A. Simonds, Cedar
Rapids, Neb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. THE single
tax advocates Of Kansas will hold q
state convention in Topeka January 10.
The call Is signed by Quincy A. Glass,
of Winfield, and 20 others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
once Of Indian Commissioner.

WASHINGTON, Jan s-Tbe commit
tee on Indian affairs has fayorably re-
ported the bill to abolish the Office OF
commissioner Of Indian affairs, and to
create in lieu thereof a board Of Indian
com missionera
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14

CHICAGO, Jan. FIX President Jo-
seph W. Remnant, OF the Santa Fe
road, was dismissed from court on
nolle PROSE- Of the indictment against
him. This was done at the conclusion
of the afternoon session, when II was
shown that the government could not
couple Reinhart with the alleged devil
alton OF rates
A Bridge Project Abandoned.
ST. JosErn, Mo, Jaa About q
year ago the people Of Lexington, Mo-,
conceived a plan to build u bridge
across the Missouri river at Lexington.
The wholesale men Of this city con.
tributed literally. The plans of Tire
Lexington people were not comsumna-
ted, aud all money paid in has been 70.
turnpd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
Ante-Nuptial Contracts Upheld.

ATCHIsoN, Kan, Jan. ll.-Judge
Snyder, Of this city, has just rendered
a decision upon novel question aris-
ing under the laws of this state. Be.
fore John and Henrietta Ernst were
married they signed an ante-nuptial
agreement that neither should share
in the estate of the other. After the
death of the wife the husband made
application, under the statute, to be
appointed administrator of her estate.
The application was denied by Judge
Snyder thus sustaining the validity of
the ante-nuptial contract
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-14
OVATION TO BRYAN.
The Defeated Candidate Addresses q Big
Convention of Bimetallists ut Lincoln,

Convention OF B1metAlliete NJ LlhcOlh'
Neb.
LINCOLN, Neb,, Jan. THE state BIZ
metallic conference was called to or
der yesterday in Lansing theater. Over
1000 delegates were in attendance, in.
GLIDING the members of both houses OF
the legislature, which had adjourned
for the occasion. William ]. Bryan was
the principal speaker. When he arose
to address the convention the applause
was deafening. He reviewed the cam.
paign from the Chicago convention till
the close Of the polls He showed the
great gain Of the silver party
since 1894, and believed that
with the efforts to be made
during the next four years, there
could be no question Of victory in 1900
lie said that while the doctrine Of BIZ
metallism had been defeated at the
polls, it had made many republicans
hope that bimetallsm would be Sc
cured before the next presidential
election. Some friends of the cause
feared the republicans would manage to
steal the bimetallic thunder, but if
they had u desire to steal he was ready
to place his thunder upon the front
porch, where it would be within easy
reach Of the thieves He spoke for
nearly an hour and at the close the
audience rose and gave him three
haa vi y, n banvc
Griggs courier., 1897-12-24
Corks Wa. n Corker.

Superintendent Murphy. who takes a
9atherly interest in the machinery of
the fire department., was gossiping with
the chief on expert firemen. Mr.. Mur-
phys acquaintance with firemen is a
wide one. and he has had excellent op-
portunity for acquiring great deal of
knowledge about them.
"Why, Chief" said he, ''they had a
fireman in the Kansas City department.
who could balance a 80 foot ladder, run
up it, draw it up after him, and then
run up it again.
The chief didn't smile.
''That may be considered clever in
Kansas City" he said, t'but it wouldn t
draw q second look in Cleveland. Years
ago we used to have o man in the de-
partment who never made use Of the
ladders at all. When he wanted to go
up to the fifth story Of q burning build
ing, he would simply jump into the
stream from the nearest nozzle and let
1t carry him up. When he wanted to
come down, he'd watch his opportunity
and catch hold Of the stream again and
slide to the ground. He was the lightest
man I ever saw-we always called him
Corks.''
Mr.. Murphy drew his breath very
hard.
''Corks!'' he said, with considerable
emphasis. and went out. - Cleveland
Leader.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-24
Charles A. Dana.

He knew good writing when he saw
it, and also good verse. and he liked
both, not as merchant likes goods, but
Us an artist loves art. There never was
an editor moro inspiring to his subordi-
mates. His taste was literary standard
that was respected from San Francisco
to Eastport. Very possibly the best days
to have known MIR. Dana as an editor
were the old days when The Sun was
still four page paper, which swelled to
eight on sundays, and when the staff was
still comparatively small and every line
Of space counted: In those days certain
ly The Sun Office was a fold where art
was loved for arts sake and where as
piring talent. uncertain of itself, found
recognition, guidance and opportunity.
.-Harper's Weekly.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-24

sA16bio0es WasaA e1ce1lsat veQRooaaA.
e1iSo q ths .soung Athsniass q he
eine. He was witty, eloqosaA 1all a
VsasEuus impulsea luxustoaA unsuupa-
loas and absolutely without EsvepsnnA
Hischazactes was full Of contzadictionA
Alcibiades was the most beautiful
youth in Athens. He had wealth, an.
cient family and powerful fsiea,dA He
fairly bewttched the sople. His doineA
Wese the town talk. and once he cut ctf
the tail of his beautiful dog. fer which
he had paid over u, 0GO, saying TINT il
the people did not have the lAutiiAtioM
of his dog to talk xbort they might b.
saying worse things about him.
He lived lavishly aud wantonly, and
after he had wasted most ct his proper
y he married 4 rich wife, hipparete.
daughter Of Hirpcuicus, who i'll time
became justly indignant at his way OF
life and left him. She sought divorce,
but in order to obtain this she had to
apply in person to the chief magistrate.
AZ she was en- her way to the Office her
husband seized her aud carried her by
force to his home, where she remained
with him until her death.
Alcibiades came to violent death.
He was on his way to Babylon to the
court Of the great kin; when enemies
set fire to his dwelling by night, and he
was killed as he leaped through the
flames. No country ever suffered or
gained more from the changing for
tunes Of single person than Athens
from the fortunes Of Alcibiades.-st.
Louis Republic.