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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Georg
Gliessner, girl
Topeka to Minneapolis; We toe
have met Abilene. Shake.
One of the chicken thieves, Deer
inc. paid his costs and was released
from jail.
j. H. Mustard has been appoint
ed associate examiner to succeed
Mrs. Wishard.
The stone work at Cases depart
ment store has been greatly improved
by coat OF dark green paint
The tiremen received $50 from west
side residents in appreciation of their
work on the fire last Thursday.
John Johntz made the tiremen a
present of s25 in recognition of their
splendid work at yesterdays fire.
John Kramer has purchased a
handsome Fischer upright piano for
his pretty home on North Cedar.
j. W. Brunt, formerly of Gleiss-
ner's drugstore, was married to Miss
Nettie Merrill in DEBORAH, la. June
10.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wake,
formerly of Abilene, will 60 to Cali
fornia to reside for Mrs. Wakes
health.
Newton has a special teacher of
music in its schools, Mrs. CASTOR
.Boyde, to whom it pays s6S.5O a
month.
John Lands, father of Sam uel
Lankis, who was stricken with par
alysis last Tuesday is somewhat i'm
proved.
R. 0. Shadinger has much i'm
moved his West Second street prop
erty by painting the house, grading
the lawn, etc.
The balloon which killed child
in Solomon and made an ascension
here a week ago was burned at Man
haitian Saturday.
Since a live Annapolis cadet has
come to town the glory of Abe Lott
and 0. c. Troxel as West Point cadets
lis little dimmed.
Hicks says the weather will not
clear for two weeks. Kansas hopes it
won't clear until Aug. 20. The corn
will then be safe.
&C. W. Hanna says he cares not a
picayune for what the Dickinson Pops
think OF him. He did not talk that
way last fall, but he is richer now
than then and laughter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

VIM. Lawler, of Crawford county
has been appointed weighmaster, a
the pen, the job for which G, W
McNinch of Jefferson was a candidate
Mayor Folk is recovering his goo(
looks which were spoiled last week by
a swarm of bees installing him for
hive. The stings are nearly all out
Hope will have a candidate for
the Republican nomination for county
clerk in H. l.. Irwin, who has been a
business man in that city for several
years
--Chas. S. Davis, formerly of the
Junction City Tribune and son Of
the Populist ex-congressman, has
been appointed printer at the State
Agricultural college.
j. j. Chambers who was gradua-
ted from the Atchison theological
school last week will begin work at
Jerico, Mo. having two congregations,
one at Jericho. and one six miles away
in the country.
DR.. Steelsmith performed an OPP
GRAFTON for appendicitis today on FL
mer Daily of Chapman, aged H. The
appendix was sloughed away and a
cupful of pus was removed. He is
getting along well.
Hutchinson News The Dckin-
son county Populsts demand the res
ignation Of Senator Hanna. This
Hanna is Populist state senator and
not that bad Hanna who put up the
price of wheat.
The Salina young men who lost
their money betting on Topeka while
here at the ball game the other day
are still making faces at Abilene
through the local papers. Abilene is
sorry for 'em but it cannot be helped
now.
Arrangements for the Mt. st.
Joseph's Academy closing exercises
June % are progressing nicely and
promise to be among the best in the
schools history. The class to receive
diplomas will take part in the pro-
gram.
Geo. W. Garten and J. H. Haskell
Of this county appear on the central
committee of the middle-of-the-r
Populists. They are not to be blam-
ed for being tired of the regular Pop|
organization but they will get no bet
ter reform" out Of the new one.
&C. V. McElhaney gave the oper-
eta, David the Shepherd Boy June
7nd and Srd at Maryville, Mo. VIM.
Eicholtz appears on the program as
musical director and Miss Atkinson,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
WEAKENED AT THE LAST.
James French Hanged ut Rockford, Ill,
for Wife Murder.

ROCKFORD, H., June 12.-James
French was hanged yesterday in a
stockade south Of the county Jail for the
cold-blooded murder Of his wife last
July. Two hundred people witnessed
the execution while streets in the vi
entity were crowded with thousands.
French did not weaken till the last
when he tainted az the black cap was
placed over his head. Sheriff Oliver
suffered nervous prostration last night
and the execution had to be postponed
nearly an hour to allow him to per-
form it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

Usage Cry, Kan, June l1.-Mary,
the l3.year-old daughter Of Frank M.
Cook, a prominent citizen Of this city,
while out horseback riding was thrown
from her horse and killed. When she
lost her seat her foot caught in the
stirrup Of the saddle, and she was
dragged for 200 yards before becoming
disengaged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
The preHident Leaves for NASHVILLE.

WASHINGTON, June lO.-The special
train conveying President Mckinley
and his party left Washington for Nash
vile at noon yesterday over the Ches-
apcake & Ohio railroad. The private
car of President NJ. y. Ingalls,, in which
Mr.. Mckinley and his immediate party
Travelled, was fragrant with gigantic
pots of roses and other flowers. There
were also flowers in the car occupied
by the cabinet and invited guests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

WILL NOT SAIL NOW.



VIII Go TO Turkey.
WASHINGTON, June TO- DIR, Angel
will be obliged to cancel his engage
ment to sail for Europe Saturday. Up
to this time the Turkish government
has not returned an opinion as TO
whether the explanations offered as to
the record of the minister are satisfac-
tory TO 1t, and it is not deemed wise
to make an issue by allowing Mr..
Angel to proceed to his post at Con-
stantinople until IL is known positive
ly that he will be pesona grata. The
delay Of the Turkish government in
passing upon DR.. Angels acceptable
ity is causing some discomfort at the
state department, but the officials
have not yet changed their belief that
in the end the minister will be re-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
A FIRE HORROR.
Over q Hundred Lives Lost In n Burning
Chinese Theater Mt Tien Tsin.


TACOMA, Wash, June IA terrible
disaster that resembles the Paris fire
in all its details is reported from Tien
Tsin, China, where over 100 people lost
their lives in an attempt TO escape
from a burning death trap. A festival
was in progress in temple dedicated
to the Queen Of Heaven. All around
that building hung awnings and in
fammable materials were strung all
about The place was crowded day
after day, and it was when the festiv-
tiles were at their height, with women
and children crowding the edifice to
the doors, that the fire broke out A
terrible panic ensued. Men and wom-
en- struggled for exits, trampling the
weaker and the children under foot.
The city is plunged into grief, and mu-
nicipal investigation will follow
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
No Mora Short Welehts.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 1.-THE di.
rectors Of the board OF trade held 0
meeting yesterday to hear the report
of the committee appointed to investi-
gate complaints Of short elevator
weights at Kansas City. The directors
adopted resolutions censuring some Of
the elevator owners. A standing COM
mittee will be appointed to arbitrate
all differences between grain shippers,
receivers, railroads and elevator own.
ers as to elevator weights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
TORREY BILL INDORSED.
Credit Men Vote In Favor of a Mutual Bank
ruptcy Law.

ruptcy Law.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June l2.--ls a
bankruptcy law expedient for the com
mercial interests of the country? The
credit men spent the entire morning
discussing this question. They had
with them Judge j, A. l.. Torrey, of
Wyoming, author Of the Torrey bank
ruptcy bill, who made a speech in de-
Tense of his bill. His appearance was
the signal for applause and cheers The
entire convention seemed to be with
him. At the conclusion of his address
John Field, of Philadelphia, attacked
all bankruptcy laws in powerful
speech. The tide turned for moment
and the convention chcered Mr.. Field
to the echo. The resolution indorsing
the Torrey bill was passed by Il close
vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
MAY HOLD HIS JOB.


vallins May he Chief OF Police Even II the
supreme Court Is Against Him.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June TO- From
the present outlook Chief Vallins will
win his fight. While it appears likely
that he will be declared ineligible at
the present time by the courts,
yet it also seems probable that
that declaration will come only
after he has passed the period
of ineligibility. In other words,
Vallins' attorneys hope to SO maneuver
that the merits of the case shall not be
passed upon until he shall have lived
long enough in Kansas City to become
n citizen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
NIillcrs Elect Officers,

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, June lO,--At the
second days session Of the Southwest
ern Winter Wheat Millers association
officers were elected as follows; l.. M
Miller, st. Joseph, president; II. Ii.
Brown, Enterprise, Kan, first vice
president; G. G. Jones, Oklahoma City,
Ok, second vice president; George L.
Brinkcr, Kansas City, treasurer, and
Augustine gallagher, 81. Louis, secre-
tary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 10. Gov. Tan.
ner signed the Allen street railway bill
this morning. The bill authorizes 80
year extensions of existing street rail
way franchises, allows tive-cent fares
to continue, permits consolidation of
companies and makes no provision for
compensation to municipalities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Mrs. Diggs Not In Favor.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 1O.-It is re-.
ported that Mrs. Annie l.. Diggs will
not be appointed superintendent of the
Beloit school for incorrigble girls, for
which she was slated, because of her
speech at Hamilton hall in this city
several nights ago in which she crit.
icised Gov. Leedy's temperance policy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Killed Tor an Offensive Letter.

CESTRALIA, NO., June l4.-Bob Rob-
erts shot and instantly killed John
Tate south Of town Saturday. The
trouble was due to an insulting letter
by Tate TO Mrs. Roberts. When con-
fronted by Roberts with the letter,
Tate acknowledged having written IL
and defed Roberts. The shooting fol.
lowed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

OMAHA. Neb., June 10. While trying
to arrest three burglars at $3.50 this
morning Police Officers .Tiedcmann and
Glover were shot, the former perhaps
fatally. Glovcrs wounds are not
thought to be serious. The burglars
escaped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
THE APPLICATION REFUSED.


In Boston May Remain There.
LEAvENwoRru, Kan, June lO.-At-
torney-General Boyle argued before
Judge Foster last night the motion Of
the state to compel the Kansas City
Stock Yards Co. to produce before the
investigating committee the books Of
the concern that are now In Boston.
Judge Foster refused to make the or
der saying 1t was not necessary in the
present hearing, which is merely for
temporary injunction Certain books
in Kansas City, however, must be pro-
duced The committee will resume It's
work Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
FOR AMERICAN BEEF.
United States Diplomats WIN Seek to Re-
move Restrictions.


WASHINGTON. June 10. The admins
tration has outlined an important pol
Icy to end, if possible, the controver-
sizes between this government and
Great Britain, Germany, France and
Belgium regarding the exclusion OF
American cattle and dressed beef. 1t
contemplates the submission Of IN ear
nest joint protest by the diplomatic rep
resentatives of the United States at
London, Berlin, Paris and Brussels,
aiming at the revocation of the dis
crimnatory regulations which these
nations have imposed upon American
cattle and beef
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Killed In u plny Duel.

New YORK, June !O.-The young sons
of Clarence L. Nelson, secretary of the
Newark Gas Co., fought a duel in play
in their home and as a result one of
the boys is dead from bullet wound
in his left breast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Speedy Justice for n Jury FIxer

OMAHA, Ncb., June lO.-Josiah s.
Wright, who was arrested yesterday
for undertaking to tamper with the
jury in the BARLEY case pleaded guilty
this morning. Judge Baker sentenced
him to two years in Jail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

WEBB CRY, Mo-, June 14.--William
Smith, an old mining operator Of this
city, fell 20 feet at the Cherokee mine
Sunday afternoon and was instantly
killed by breaking his neck. lie leaves
a widow and five grown children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Another FIrework. FACTORY E.plosIor

CINCINNATI, June l4.-An explosion
wrecked the Hermes Fireworks Co.'S
establishment Saturday, killing James
Ziegler, 10 years old, and injuring
William Hermes and Mary johnson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
WESTERN LEAGUE STANDING,

National league Washington 9, st.
Louis 8; Philadelphia ~. Chicago 40;
Baltimore 4, Cleveland 2; Brooklyn 3,
Pittsburgh 2.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Was Mentally Unbalanced.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, June l0,-->ieorgc
Lutz clerk of a rooming house at 2lO
East Fifteenth street, disappeared a
week ago. Last night his dead body
was taken from the Blue river, ono
mile north of Sheffield Lutz was
about so years of age. He had been
Respondent of late and for several
months, it is said, he had shown signs
of being mentally unbalanced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
BASEBALL GAMES.

Western league-Detroit ., Kansas
City 2; Columbus 10, st. Paul III Mil
waukee s, Grand Rapids 9; Indianapo-
lis IL, Minneapolis 3.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
Crews Of Two Vessels Reported Drowned

SWANSEA. Wales, June 10. "A French
schooner which has just arrived here
reports that through the haze she saw
two vessels collide off the Lizard with
tremendous impact. Both vessels sank,
and, according to the crew of the
schooner, all were drowned. The
schooner further reports that the YES
sells sank so quickly that she had no
time to 90 to their assistance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
NOT BY SPANlARDS.
Catholic Monks In Philippine Islands Were
Roasted by Rebels.

VANCOUVER, B. c., June lO.-Inter-
views with officers of the steamer
Hupeh, now in port, elicit the fact that
25 Catholic monks were roasted by the
rebels in the Philippine islands, and
not by Spanish troops, as previ-
ously reported. In consequence Of
cruelties practiced by the Spanish
troops on the rebels Or those sus-
pected of being in sympathy with the
rebel cause the rebels, in revenge, per-
petrated acts of cruelty on the hapless
monks who came into their clutches.
The customary mode Of roasting suck
ing pigs in the island is by thrusting u
bamboo through the pig and then fast
ening it to an iron and roasting it over
slow fire, This was done to the
monks, the bamboo being thrust
through them while they were alive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17

Western observation-disclosures 10, Pc
oria s; Des Moines IL, Quincy 2; Cedar
Rapids Q, Rockford 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-17
WILLING TO BE SHOT AT.
william Larrabee Offers to BE Living
Target In BullCt- Prnof ClOthlng.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June l0.-William
Larrabee, of S27 East Eighteenth
street, has sent word to Lieut. Sar-
neki, of the Austrian army, who is in
Chicago in charge of Zeigler's bullet
proof cloth, that he would put on the
suit claimed by the inventor to be bull
let proof and allow himself to be shot
at with 44-caliber revolver If given
$500. Larrabee says that he is hard
up and that he will risk his life for a
reasonable sum. He has been shot on
three different occasions and declares
there is little pain in bullet wound.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-08
Conference in Regard 10 the Bridge.

Mr.. Decatur Axtell, Second Nice-Pres-
ident OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company, who has just returned
from a business trip TO the West, heu
a conference yesterday morning with
Messrs. c. V. Meredith and w. l. Cloptoh,
the attorneys OF the cities or Richmond
and Manchester. with reference 10 the pro-
posed crossing Of the steel Vladuct Oh the
railroad company oyer the Free Bridge
The meeting was a perfectly harrno-
NOUS one and the various phases OF tDe
scheme were discussed in detail. The
only point which created some little dii-
ference Of views was as to whether or
not the railroad people should be allow
ed TO shift Their trains on this crossing,
having been granted the privilege Oh
building spur OF track TO a point just
over JOhnsons Island.
The Manchester authorities are o.
posed TO the granting OF shifting trans
al that point and the Richmond author-
tiles seem to be disposed 10 allo" II III
case of extreme necessity. This question:
has been referred back TO the ralirodu
people, who will give the matter care
full consideration. ~.
IL Is very likely that meeting OF mo
Rridge Commissioners will be called Tor
about the middle OF next week, when
the details of the contract VIII De en-
tered into with the railroad company
for the construction OF the crossing over
the bridge will be finally Determined
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-08

Or. ]. l.. NJ. Curry has nobly fortified
the position OF The Times on the ques-
ton OF Industrial education for the South.
In his able address night-before-last be-
fore the school supcrintendents OF Nir-
gfnia. he emphasized the importance Of
manual schools for boys and girls that
they may be taught how TO earn live
lihood. He referred 10 the workingman
who makes 50 a day as compared with
the workingman who makes 70 cents a
a difference OF education. The one was an
expert and the other uneducated.
There are many people out OF employ
ment at this day. but they are no, the
experts. You may find an exception here
end there. but. as a rule. the man who
knows how 10 do some one thing well
Is almost sure OF steady employment az
living wages.
Dr. Curry gave the people OF Richmond
something 10 think about when he said
that the proposition 10 introduce
manual education in the public schools
of the city was met with the reply that
the city was too poor" '"rhe city" said
DR.. Curry. is too poor not 10 do IT.
That the South is lacking in manual
and Industrial schools IS a melancholy
fact, and IS attested by the further fact
that the South Is lacking in expert me-
chani~s. The South cannot hope to make
great strides In Industrial growth so long
as she must import her expert mechanics.
She has abundant material and she can
make expert manufacturers end iron
workers as well as she ca,: produce cot
ton and iron. II is simply question in
either case Of utilizing the raw material.
anA fhA seutS hss ~ good material ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-08
No COMPULSORY EDUCATION.


We are gratified TO know that the Vir-
cinia school superintendent promptly ana
emphaticalIy dismissed the proposition
To petition the Legislature TO enact Ia"
providing for compulsory education III 'his
State. The position Of The Times on TINS
question is well known. We believe Ia
education. and we would In every way
encourage the people Of Virginia to senu
their children to school. 1noeed' we can
not understand how, in this enlightened
age. any man who loves his child can be
Indifferent to the child's education, and
can neglect the opportunity which is free
ly offered him by the State TO give his
child a good common school education'
But when IT comes TO the question OF COM
puIsion. we draw the line. We resist with
our might every proposition which looks
TO encroachment on the rights OF the
people by the government.
We stand always for American man.
hood and individual liberty. That is the
foundation stone Of the American re-
public. and when that is removed the
republic will totter and fall. Every man
should be master and lord supreme In his
own household, and whenever the Gov
eminent interferes and presumes 10 die
tate 10 him as to how he should control
his family whenever the Govern
ment presumes to take out of his
hands the absolute control OF his chill
dren. the Government commits an out
rage against manhood and liberty.
We are glad that this question was in
froduced in the meeting of the superin-
tendents. for 1t gave them the opportunity
10 show the stun Of which Virginians are
made. The proposition was not seriously
considered, and the speeches that were
made in opposition to 1t demonstrated
the fact II II needed demonstration. that
the spirit of liberty in this old Common
wealth is as healthy and vigorous and
pronounced as It ever was in the history of
the State. The people at large stand upon
the Declaration of independence and the
Bill Of Rights. and while they bow to the
law and uphold the majesty of the law
within proper limits. they draw the line
at the household. and whenever the law
presumes to make encroachments thereon.
the people rise up in their majesty and
say thus far shalt thou go. and no
farther"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-08
Mr.. Mcredith's Opinion.

Tho opinion OF City-Attorney Meredith
on the cancellation Of unsold bonds, as
result OF the cancelling OF unexpehueu
debit balances to the credit OF any de-
partment at the end OF the fiscal year.
was discussed with much interest at the
CITY Hall. The particular case which
the opinion had reference TO was
the authorized bond issue of $4,000 for
culverts. The bonds had never been Is
sued because at the time they we're au-
thorized, Richmond city bonds were sell
ing at a low figure, and II was deemed
advisable not to put them upon the mar
ket until better terms could be realized.
The sum of 80 235.56 was paid out OH ac-
count of culverts on the strength or this
appropriation, and it will now be neces-
sary for the Council to make an appro-
priation to cover this overdraft.
Until this year it has been the custom
for the balances OF bonded appropriations
to be carried forward. and the ordinance
providing that all such balances must re-
vert 10 the treasury passed this year, Is
the cause of the present complication.