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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS OEctMBE 1898 TWELVE PAGES
TRAIN ROBBERS REPULSED.
Attem 4 tn Hold Up a Missouri Pacific Pas
sengsr Train Nesr ssdalia Ends In Dis
aAter-TwO suspects Captured.

Sedalia, Mo-, Nov 3O-The incoming
passenger train on the Lexington
branch OF the Missouri Pacific was held
up a few minutes before ten o'clock
last night on Muddy creek, one.half
mile west Of Georgetown and ~ miles
west of Sedalia, by three masked men.
Superintendent L. D. Hopkins received
information that led him to believe the
train would be held up last night near
Georgetown. The train was a local
accommodation and left 81. Joseph at
$3.50 p IN. When 1t pulled out Of Kan
sas City at $3.50 p. IN. IL had six com.
pany detectives aboard. When the
train neared Georgetown Detective
Tom Furlong, Of 81. Louis, and W. W.
Kay, a company man, secreted them
selves on the engine Frank Barnett,
secret service operator for the Missouri
Pacific at Osawatomie, Kan. with three
men, took positions in the baggage car.
A red light caused Daniels to stop
the train, and at once the robbers
opened fire. Instantly there was re.
Spouse from the six company employees,
and the robbers realized that the com
pany had received a tip and was pre-
pared for them. The bandits set up
retreat, firing as they ran, and were
pursued by the company detectives,
who also kept up rapid fire.
Jim West, a freight engineer on the
Missouri Pacific, running between
Sedalia and Kansas City, was cap
tured, and it is believed one OF his &C.
completes was wounded. The third
man escaped. The train was delayed
Is minutes and then came into Sedalia.
West was either drunk or feigned to
be. lie was committed to Jail after
having refused to make any statement
A posse was organized and at 1880
left with an engine and baggage car
for the scene Of the robbery.
E. J, Stubbleaeld, a former conduct.
or on the Missouri Pacific between Sc
dalia and Kansas City, was arrested at
l:l5 o'clock this morning and commit
ted to Jail. His right arm is shot to
pieces and he is said to be the second
Of the robbers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
FAST In TIE MUD.


San Francisco, Nov. 80. The newly.
launched bsttleship Wisconsin is stuck
fast in the mud Of the bay off the
Union iron works. The channel in
which the Wisconsin took her first
dip had been well dredged. Across
this the vessel shot and went into the
mud fats beyond. 1t was impo,si.
BILE for tugs To reach her, so the iron
works men attached a new ten-inch
hswser to the hull and by means OF
the machinery at the yard sought to
pull it from its sticky bed. Tremen.
dous power was applied, but the rope
snapped. The company has now de-.
cided to use dredges and construct a
channel around the Wisconsin and out
to deep water The vessel can then bs
HOated easily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Grain and Provisions.

Kansas City, Nov. 90 Receipts OF wheat, 10!
cars; year ago, l02 cars Sales by car lots:
No. hard, 81 ,J6Sc; No. hard, 6l68Snc No
8 hard, iS96lhc; No hard, 5ihG6Ohc; No.
soft, 68I67c; No 3 soft 6iG16Sc; No soft 57hG
6OAc Receipts Of corn 10 cars; year ago, lOl
cars; No 2mixed, SlS G3l%c; No Smixed. 3Oa
Sic; No 4 mixed, 9OAc No swhite, Slh6S2c;
No white SOhG3lc; No white, a9n@3Oc
Receipts Of oats, cars, year ago. ears; No
. mixed, G6s7Ac; No 3mixed 26h G27c; No
4mixed, e5H0s6c; No 2 white, 20 p!9Ac; No
white, 2Sd2sHc; No white, 26n PC Re-
ceip,s OF hay Ii cars; year ago Is cars;
timothy, 675Gz0D; prairie la0OGa2,; alfalfa,
800 Eggs, 2Oc per doz Poultry hens, &c per
Id. springs, Tc; roosters, i5G2 c each; turkeys,
&c; ducks, &C. geese. &c; pigeons, SIC per doz
Butter, extra fancy 2lc; dairy l6c; stora
packed lie Potatoes, 25c per bu Onions, i5c
OSLO per bu Navy beans, 20 per bu Horse
radish, tlsSGlbO perbu. Turnips l5G1s'c per
bu. Celery lsdiSc per doz Cabbage, iOd50c
per doz Apples s25oGsOo per Dbl Game,
quails, 1Sc0sLs5 per doz prairie chickens
Sa0OllhOO per doz rabbits 5oG65c per dol
Chicago, Nov -Wheat-November 65Ac;
December, oStiG6o1sc; May, 6is a66xc Corn
November, S3tc; December, SS9S3sc May,
Sll(tA4c 0ats-November, s6l4c; December
sSSug6sc; May, s6k 9s6Ac Pork-December
E75aIsisi: January. sa0S@alsi: May 9ssX
1as2x Lard-December, 4ssH; January.
A9saGh p2ls; MAY. "a l0fta ID Short ribs-De-
cember. t4shg&9; January. tAbSaAoS; Nay.
kCKGA7sN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
EASTERN DISASTERS
The Loss Of Life and Damage to
Shipping Growing Larger.
The STEAMER PORTLAND WRECKED.
Ehe Goes Down on Highland Light and
All m Board Perish-Wrecks ct Pro-
vlncetown, Mass. The Gale
ut block Island.

Boston, Nov. S0.-From reports tina
have come by wire, mail and messen
ger to the Associated press from New
England points yesterday it was diff
cult to estimate the total loss Of lif,
and damage to shipping along THU
coast as the result Of the recent storm
The list Of disasters seems to grow
every hour and from dispatches thu
far received it appears that at least ~
schooners have been wrecked at differ
ent points, from Eastport Me-, to New
Haven, Conn. Eighty.six schooner
have been driven ashore and IA bargel
loaded or empty are aground. Thi.
list does not include the 80 vessel.
either wholly or partially wrecked ID
Boston harbor, nor half u dozen OF
more craft which are reported miss
ing. The loss of life is hard to deter
mine. 1t is known that about so per.
sons persisted in and about Boston
harbor. Reports from other places, In
some cases, state that the crew Of this
or that vessel escaped; many, however,
state that the fate of the crew is un.
known. Some survivors have turned
up and life ,aving stations and incom.
ing vessels have brought few sailors
from wrecks.
THE STEAMER PORTLAND WRECKED.
North Truro, Mass, Nov 80. The
steamer Portland, Of the Boston &
Portland Steamship company, plying
between Boston and Portland, was to-
tally wrecked Sunday morning off
Highland light, and the entire crew
and passengers persisted within ashort
distance of land. A large quantity Of
wreckage, including trunks and ma.
terial, has come ashore and "a bodies
have been recovered from the surf by
the life-saving crew at High Head sta.
ton One body was that Of woman.
WRECKS AT PR0yINCETowN.
Prov.ncetown, Mass, Nov 80. -
Twenty'seven vessels were driven
ashore and totally wrecked in this
neighborhood. From the majority OF
these the crews were saved, although
several lives were lost. Four or five
OF the wrecks were coasters, and the
rest were fishermen. During the
storm shipping was destroyed and the
beach was strewn with wreckage,
streets were flooded and wharves
drifted out to sea.
THE GALE AT BLOCK ISLAND.
Providence, R. l., Nov. 3O.-The gale
Of Block island was the worst ever
known by persons now living here.
The wind blew 80 miles an hour. when
the recording instrument became dis
arranged. The force of the gale seemed
to increase after that, Fourteen craft
went ashore in the harbor and many
fishermen took refuge in the
station. The steamer Dan
ielsor was kept from going ashore by
the life-savers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Going to (uhn for Ould.

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 3O.--Dr i. W.
Langford, of Arizona, and ~ of Roose-
velts rough riders have gone to San
Juan hill, Cuba, to prospect for gold.
In an Interview here, DR.. Langford
said: "Because Of It's pleasant climate,
| believe Cuba to be better gold field
than the Klondike. think Cuba Is
one Of the best prospecting countries
in the world"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Dixon Given the Decision.

New York, Nov 80 George Dixon,
the colored featherweight champion
pugilist fought 25 fast rounds with
Oscar Gardner, "the Omaha Kid" be.
fore the Lenox Athletic club last night
and Referee Roche decided in favor of
the champion. The decision did not
please great many of those who wit
messed the fight, who thought is was a
draw,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
NEWS NOTES.

The state house at Topeka, Kan, is
now lighted by electricity from a plant
owned by the state.
Charles NJ Hedges, manager of the
American Law association at Kansas
City, Mo-, is mysteriously missing.
A big sale Of Hereford cattle was
held at Centralia, Mo-, so head of cows
and heifers selling for an average of
over $500 per head.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Their HeRduuurters at Pittsburp,

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov 30. There is a
gang of safeblowers at work in the
towns in this vicinity and the indica-
tions are that they have been making
Pittsburg their headquarters. Fol-
lowing the burglary and fire at AS
bury comes the news of A. c. Ledding.
tons general store at Empire City be-
ing robbed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Big Ordera for New Rails.

Chicago. Nov. 80 Five railroads
centering in this city have placed
large orders with steel company for
new rails. Millions Of dollars are in.
volved in the deal The aggregate Of
three OF the contracts which have been
definitely figured upon is S3,24O, OOO.
The rails are to be used for extensions
and re pairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Curtis Act Ia Con stitutI0nnI.

Muscogee, |. T., Nov. SO-In the
United States court here Judge Thorn.
as in the case of Mark Chisholm, a
Creek Indian, charged with the killing
Of another Creek Indian, overruled the
plea as to the jurisdiction OF the United
States court. 1t has been stated that
certain parts Of the Curtis act were
unconstitutional, especially that part
taking away the jurisdiction Of the
tribal courts over their own citizens.
The decision of Judge Thomas dispels
this idea.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
spaniards Leave Cuba Rapidly.

Washington, Nov. sO.-Maj. Gen.
Butler had another conference with
the president concerning affairs in
Cuba. In an interview he said: "Since
the American commissioners have
been in Havana about 10000 soldiers
have been sent back to Spain, Thirty.
two transports will soon arrive there
and take away from $4,000 to 10000
more. The remainder will depart
about January |, or soon afterwards. "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

This being an advertising trip and
to introduce their new system, they
will give consultation, examination,
advice and all medicine necessary to
complete cure free. All patients
taking advantage Of this offer, will be
expected to state to their friends the
result obtained by their new system
of treatment.
They treat all kinds of chronic dis
eases and deformities.
1t is very seldom that community
so situated as the one in which we
live, has the privilege Of consulting
such renowned specialists, who are
in constant attendance to wait
upon you, diagnose your case
and give you the benefit Of their
medical knowledge. There is no ex-
perimenting or guess work. You
will be told whether you can be cured
or not. If your case is durable they
will treat you; if incurable, they will
give you such advice as to prolong
life.
They cure deafness by an entire
new method. Catarrh in all its var.
led forms cured so it will never re-
turn, by breaking up the cold catch
ing tendency.
If you have weak lungs or con-
sumption, do not fail to be examined.
1t will cost you nothing for
thorough examination. Remember
they treat all diseases and deformi-
ties.
Their new discovery of absorbing
medicine by electricity in paralysis,
loss of power, rheumatism and all
diseases of the nervous system is II
Godsend TO suffering humanity.
Medical men stand appalled, at the
marvellous cures that are being affect
ed wherever this system has been in
troduced. Thousands who have CIV
en- up all hope of ever being cured
now have an opportunity Of lifetime
to consult without charge doctors of
national reputation. Remember their
knowledge of medicine combined with
electricity gives them control of dis
ease that Others do not possess. If
you have a weak eye, if you are hard
Of hearing, if you are lame and can
not walk, this new system will cure
you quickly.
Don't fail to call on these eminent
specialists, as a visit will cost you
nothing and may save your life.
II you suspect kidney trouble,
bring two ounce vial Of your urine
for chemical and microscopic analy-
sis.
Go early, as their offices are al
ways crowded. If you are improv-
ing under your family physician, do
not come and take up our valuable
time. We wish to give each one
plenty Of time, but cannot listen to
long stories not pertaining to your
case. The rich and poor alike treat
ed, oilers and curiosity seekers will
please stay away. Our time is valu-
able.
N. b. Cancers, tumors, ulcers,
all blood, skin and scalp diseases cur
ed by an entirely new method Piles
cured in from five to thirty DAYS
without the knife. We make a spec
atty oil diseases peculiar to either
,ex.
Remember not one penny will be
charged for all the MEDICINE required
20 make cure, to all those taking
treatment while on this trip.
Office hours, a. m. to 1880 D. m. :.
Will not visit any other town in
he county.
Positively married ladies must be
accompanied by their husbands.
Remember the dates, December 9Th
% the 10th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 30. Complete re.
turns from every county in the state
show that the total vote on governor
at the recent election was 2s7, 1884, as
against $50. 900 in 1885, W. 4. Stanley
(rep) received 49,, 443; j. W. Leedy
(pop.), 1888, 9Os; W. A. PETER (prohib. J,
1905, and Caleb Lipscomb (socialist),
B37. Stanley's plurality over Leedy
was 1888 and his majority over all
was 1909,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Alleged Parrlclde IN Trial

Paola. Kan, Nov. So The case
against John Roberts, charged with
murder in the first degree in killing
his father near Somerset, on Septem-
Der 3, was called in the district court
here yesterday. Roberts is only IS
years old. The case is attracting a
great deal Of attention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Weary Of Army Life.

Topeka, Kan., Nov. 80. The pri-
Yates in the Twentieth Kansas at Ma
Mia and also the privates in the Kan
sas colored regiment in Cuba want to
return home. The republican state
committee has received letters from
number Of them in each regiment,
asking 1t to use It's influence to have
the regiments recalled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
ChOatp NAV Ito Ambasspd DIR

Washington, Nov 30. - Among the
visitors at the, white house yesterday
was Mr. Joseph Choate, of New York.
Mr. Choate remained only few min.
utes, but his presence here has revived
the rumor that he will be appointed
ambassador to London to succeed Mr..
Hay, the present secretary of state,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

New York, Nov. 80, In a published
interview Corbett was quoted as say
ing that he was willing to fight Shar.
key for nothing, providing he was al
lowed his training expenses. Tom
VRonrke, Sharkey's manager, accept.
ed the challenge on condition that the
fight take place within two weeks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Financial and ",ociai" Troub q.

Fort Scott, Kan, Nov 80. Ed Nc.
Cool, contract drller for gas and oil
OF OIL City, Pa, who ha, been operat-
ing in southeast Kansas for several
months, has disappeared from this city
and warrant is out for his arrest
Financial and social troubles seem to
have caused his flight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Separate School for Negroes

Edwardsville, Ill.,, Nov. 3O-The
celebrated Alton school case was de.
cided by a jury in the circuit court
here, which returned verdict against
the negroes who had protested against
separate schools. The case will 60 to
the supreme court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Grief Caused His suicide

Whitewater, Wis, Nov. SO.-Hitt
Gravath, the well-known democratic
party leader. is dead from laudanum
poisoning and gas inhaled with sui
cidal intent 1t is supposed despond-
sncy caused BY the death Of his wife
was the cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Loyal Legion banquet In Manila

Manila, Nov. SO-At the Loyal le-
gion banquet here yesterday IA guests
were present. Nearly every com
mandery was represented. Gen. An
derson presided and Rear Admiral
Dewey was received by guard Of
honor from the Oregonian.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

thAmp'On Cyc'iAt ovrrc"m1 with Grief.
Watertown, N. Y. Nov. 30. Fred W.
Ganter, the champion bicycle rider OF
northern New York, killed himself at
his home at PAMELA. Ganter's wife
died yesterday while giving birth to a
child. The husband took a Winchester
rifle and went to the room where his
wife's remains had been laid out and
shot himself. Death was instanta-
nanus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Flooded by a Tidal Wave.

London, Nov. 30.-The Vienna cor.
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
''Trieste and the district round about
were flooded by tremendous tidal
wave, which did much damage to
property and ships and caused the
loss Of many lives"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
Ward Primary Fight In Chicago.


Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. sO.-0ne of
the commission men here who is inter.
ested in the Gillett failure at Wood.
bine, KAN, said he believed that Gil
lett carried with him when he fed
fully $500, 900 in cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

OtiA Kep0rtH ArrlvAI OF More Troops.
Washington, Nov 80. The war de.
partment has received the following
from Gen. Otis at Manila. Transport
Zealanadia, with headquarters and
seven companies Of the First Tennes.
see, arrived this morning. No casual.
tiac
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Washington, Nov. 3O-Col. Perry ).
Heath, first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, has received reports from the
various points throughout the country
upon the experiments made with the
rural free delivery. The replies gen.
orally show decided approval Of the
nroiact
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

St. Louis, Nov. SO.-Forest Salee, a
bell boy formerly employed at the
Planters hotel, is heir to s25, 900, left
him by James 7. Spaulding, of Chi.
cago, his uncle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Greenfield, Mo-. Nov. 30. AT the
home of j. N. Hoover, near Lotus
Springs, John Hall shot and killed Mr..
Hoover, the father Of his sweetheart.
Hall had called to see the girl and the
trouble, which ended in a tragedy,
arose as result Of his going to the
house where he had been forbidden.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Three prisoners escaped from jail at
Ottawa, Kan, by raising a portion Of
the Jail floor and working their way
to the foundation wall, where they
picked hole through.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 30. Allen G.
Austin, of l2lS Cherry street, was held
up and shot by two footpads at Six
tenth and Summit streets last night
at 9.45 o'clock, the robbers securing a
gold watch and chain. Austin's wound
Is not considered serious The hold.up
occurred in the very glare of an cleo.
tric light and within 80 feet of the
home OF Mrs. &. Scoville, who saw 1t
from window upon which she tapped
all the time Austin was in the hands
Of the footpads, but was unable to
frighten them,
Ward Primary Fight In Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. 3O.-An attempt to
break up the annual meeting of the
Eighteenth Ward Republican club at
Bricklayers' hall, at Peoria and West
Monroe streets, yesterday evening, re.
suited in the death of one OF the at
lacking party and the wounding of
several of those who participated in
the fight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Rev. John Henry Barrows, of Chi.
cago, has been chosen president Of the
Oberlin college, Oberlin, o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01

Gen. Blanco sailed for Spain from
Havana this morning on the steamer
Villa Verde.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-01
THEY ARE !
COMING!
To-
ABILENE,
KANSAS.
The Most Eminent
Physicians in the
United States
Will Visit
Our City,
Monday, Oec,5,
AND WILL BE AT
Abilene House,
UNTIL
Saturday Eve, p. M,
DECEMBER 10, 1898,
ONE WEEK ONLY.

DIR. JEFFERS AND STAFF OF
PHYSICIANS OF THE NEW
YORK ELECTRO MEDICAL
INSTITUTE ARE MAKING
A TOUR. THROUGH
THE STATE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-25
COAL MINING CONFERENCE
Mine-Run Proposition is the Second
Time Defeated.

Chicago, an. 2.-At today's session of
the interstate bituminous coal operators
and miners. the decision of the vote
which defeated the mine-run proposition
last week was takn up. After a short
discussion the roll of states was called
and the proposition was again defeated,
% to s. The operators of Ohio voted in
the negative. The question Of when an
advance or change of system should be
inaugurated was raised by the Indiana
operators. They claimed that certain dis
tricts of Illinois were working under a
certain contract until May /. and were
now practically holding up the union TO
force the operators into a mine-run basis
or a strike. If the Illinois delegates would
agree to a double standard a settlement
could easily be made.
A motion was made by the Ohio miners
that whatever advance was made should
commence on January Is. The miners
had too often tasted the sweets OF set
Elements on that date The first OF the
year was the proper time. If the miners
of a certain district were under contract
to May 10 that was too short a time. As
the Ohio and Indiana operators had voted
against the mine-run plan abstoday's ses-
sion he suggested that the operators OF
those two states confer and endeavor TO
come to some conclusion
A recess was then taken.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-25
HOUSE HAS FUN WITH JERRY
He is Catechised as TO What's the
Matter With Kansas.

Washington, Jan. 2L-The house spent
couple of hours today transacting bust
ness relating to the District of Columbia
and the remainder of the day on the In
dian appropriation bill. During the con-
sideration of the bill, lively political de-
bate was precipitated by an alusion
made by Mr.. Simpson pop, Kan) rela-
tive to an alleged intervinew with the
president on the subject of immigration.
Mr.. Grosvenor took occasion to express
the opinion that the president had never
used some Of the language imputed to MIN
and the debate drifted into a general dis
cussion Of our industrial conditions. in
the course OF which the strike in New
England, the high prices for wheat in
Kansas and the defaulting Republican
officials in Nebraska successfully played
their parts.
Washington, Jan. 24-At the opening of
the session today Mr.. hIeberg Dem.
Texas) and Mr. Dockery dem, MOI
called attention to the poll Of the house
on the immigration bill printed in a New
York paper today. They had been made
to favor the bill, and were opposed to it.