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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
RESCUED HER CHILD.
4 Mother Saves Her Daughter but
Loses Her Own Life.
4 DEPARTMENT STORE DESTROYED.
q Milwaukee Establish ment Burned from
. Blaze Originating In Christm - Tres
Two Farmers Killed by Train
-Frightful Fatality.

Chicago, Dec. l7.--Mrs. Johanna
Newell lost her life yesterday in say.
ing that OF her two.year.old daughter.
The Newell family lived at 1919 Or
leans street, above livery stable,
which was burned late yesterday aft
ernoon. There was only one stairway
leading to the street from the apart
ments in which the family lived. Mrs
Newell was near the head OF this stair
way when the alarm was given and
might easily have pushed her way into
the street. Instead of doing so she
ran into her rooms TO save her little
girl. BY the time she was able to re-
turn to the stairway 1t was In flames
and all escape was cut off. The wom-
an then ran to second story window,
opening upon an area in which some
men we're standing, and threw the
girl out. One Of the men caught it by
the skirt and placed 1t on the ground
unhurt Mrs. Newell then jumped
from the window. The men tired to
catch her, but we're unsuccessful, and
she struck the concrete heavily, sus-
tanning injuries from which she died
within two hours.
A DEPARTMENT STORE DESTROYED.
Milwaukee, Dec. II. Fire last night
destroyed the department store OF @.
Hartstein & Sons at Eighth street and
Fond Du Lac avenue, entailing loss
of $40, 900, Of which $50, 900 was on the
building and 800 900 on stock. Losses
to adjoining property will make the
total about $780, 600. partly covered by
insurance. John Owen, fireman, was
fatally injured in an accident while on
the way to the fire. The fire was
started from blaze originating in
Christmas tree in the front window OF
the big store, which occupies the
greater portion Of block Seven or
eight families occupying quarters
above the store had very narrow es-
capes, some meeting with slight acct
dents in their wild endeavor to get to
the street below.
TWO FARMERS KILLED BY A TRAIN.
st. Louis, Dec. H. Fred kehle and
Theodore Nassing, wealthy and promi-
nent farmers who lived few miles
from Nameoki, ILL.,, were run down
and instantly killed by the southbound
Chicago & Alton through passenger
train last night. They had been to
the village on business and were re.
turning home in dogcart when killed.
FRIGHTFUL FATALITY.
New York, Dec IA wagon con-
tanning eight persons was struck by
train on the Pennsylvania railroad
last night at the Allenwood crossing,
. few miles from Manasquan, N. j.,
and four persons were killed, two ia
tally injured, and two others seriously
Injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
United States Mails tn Porto Rico.

Washington, Dec l7.-The postal
contract with the New York & Porto
Rico Steamship company, supple.
mental to existing arrangements with
the Red D" line, has been formally
signed. The arrangements are five
regular sailings a month from New
York to Porto Rico, and regular addi-
tional sailings in connection there
with around the island at least once a
week, calling at all principal harbors
and ports
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABEN KANSAS DECEMBER a. PAGES
INTERNATIONAL BANK.
The Bill ~ Iae',r, 0ratr Il Defeated Bill
10 Admit C0Hf~aSrAt-s /" soldiers
H0mes-rhs LOut HtiI.

Washington. Dec. u. Some miscel.
laneous business. including the pas
sage of several minor private bills, was
disposed Of at the opening Of the ses.
sion OF the house YESTERDAY. The ebate
upon the bill to incorporate the Inter.
national American bank was then re.
sumed. The bill was finally defeated
by vote of 1O3 to l4S
Mr.. R'xsy introduced bill for the
admission OF confederate as we'll
as union soldiers to all soldiers
homes and government institu-
tons maintained by the govern.
ment Although somewhat in line
with the presidents suggestion in his
speech a. Atlanta, this referred to
government care OF confederate ceme.
teries, whereas the Rixey bill refers to
living ex-confederates who are
manned, crippled or needy" The
text of the bill follows:
That after the passage Of this act oil soldiers
homes and other institutions maintained by
the government for the MANNED, crippled and
needy soldiers and sailors Of the United States
shall be open TO all soldiers and sailors OF the
civil war OF 1876 upon the same terms and
without discrimination as to whether they were
enlisted upon the side OF the union or the con.
federacy.
Chairman Loud, Of the committee
on post offices and post roads, rein.
PRODUCED the bill relating to second
class matter and known as the Loud
bill with an amendment allowing the
mailing Of sample copies OF news
papers at one.half cent for every two
ounces, stamps being attached in ad.
vance
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. II, Burglars
plundered the home Of G. M. Baldwin,
Of the Robert Keith Furniture com.
pany, 9l9 Garfield avenue, about three
o'clock this morning and as they de-
parted set fire to the house, leaving
the occupants, two men, two women
and two children, to be burned by the
fire while they slept The family was
aroused in time by the cries of the
baby to escape from the flames. The
burglars took property worth about
Sl40,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Gen. Black Struck the Keynote.

Chicago, Dec. 17.--The convention of
the Interstate National Guard associa-
ton, which for two days had been in
session in this city, ended with a bril-
liant banquet. More than 800 menu
bers Of the national guard Of the
United States were the guests. The
keynote was struck when Gen. John
G. Black declared the extension of
American territory by the war of 1898
has been done in major measure by the
war of 1S60.6t. Gen. Black was COM
missioner of pensions under President
Cleveland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Ambitious to Govern Hawaii.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Gaelic arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohama via Honolulu and brings
the following news from the latter
place under date Of December o: Three
candidates are being persistently men,
toned for the governorship Of the is.
lands. They are s. M. Damon, Harold
M. Sewall and President Dole. Each
candidate has a host of supporters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Catholics VIII Enjoy Ample Liberty.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Rome CORE.
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
I'm response to the vatican's inquiry
on the subject President Mckinley
has sent an assurance that the Catho-
lies in Cuba and the Philippines will
enjoy the same ample liberty as the
Catholics in America. The Washington
government has also promised the pope
that measures will be taken to prevent
provisional governments despoiling
converts or Selling ecclesiastical prop
erty. The pope has sent his warmest
thanks 10 President Mckinley"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Failed to Paw q Dog Tar,

Hopkins, Mo-, Dec l7-Some time
ago the city council passed an ordi.
nance taxing all owners Of dogs 81.
Several citizens appealed to the circuit
court, but the city was sustained and
the defendants fined 81 and costs. All
paid their fine except J. L. letters, a
wealthy landowner; Edward Webb. a
boot and shoe man, and Robert Jeffer-
les, an Englishman Of leisure. To the
surprise Of every body these three gen.
tlemen went to Jail yesterday, where
they will be confined two weeks in
laying OUT their fines
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Rates for Missouri Tea chsrs.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 17--Secre.
tary White, Of the State Teachers as.
ISOLATION, which meets here during
the Christmas holidays, says that al.
the railroads have consented to make
. one.fare rate for the meeting except
the Chicago 4 Alton and the Burling.
ton. The latter road would make the
same rate were it not dependent upon
the Alton for connections. These
roads make IN rate for the round
trim
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Gave un the Stnlnn Wealth.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. lotto
Heintz, who was arrested at the Coates
house Thursday for stealing 1886, 500 in
bonds from Louis c. Nelson, of st.
Louis, and who had $1,000 worth OF
the papers in his possession when ar.
rested turned up the remaining S95..
800 last night in st. Joseph. Ed Hick-
man, secretary to Chief Hayes, OF Kan
sas CITY, was the medium through
which Heintz was impelled to give up
the remainder Of the stolen money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Carlos Must Leave Italy.

Rome, Dec. l7..-Don Carlos, whose
whereabouts lately has been matter
of speculation, is now known to be at
Venice, where he is holding petty
court Asa result Of the Spanish ambas.
sador's protest to Don Carlos presence
in Italy the government has given him
a hint 10 move on"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Havana, Dec II. The United States
cruiser New York sailed for Key West
last night in order to take coal on
board. She will return Saturday night,
Capt McCullagh, the former chief of
police Of New York city, has reported
to Gen. Greene police plan for
Havana, on the same basis as that Of
New York, but modified by local con.
ditions. The force will amount to L..
900 men, not 1000 as at first believed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

New York, Dec. IA dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington says:
The navy department has not aban.
doned the hope Of rescuing the Maine
from Havana harbor and bringing the
wreck back to this country for re.
Mobilization, nor does it seem probable,
from the interest taken by response.
bic wrecking experts, that the Cristo-
bal Colon will be permitted to pound to
pieces on the shore west OF San tiago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Another Report About G,llett.

St. Louis, Dec. IA special from
the City of Mexico says: Grant G.
Gillett, the absconding cattle plnnger
of Woodbine, Kan, and his attorney,
c. R. Troxel, left here yesterday for
Vera Cruz, where they will take a
steamer for South America. Their ul,
innate destination is the Argentine
Repdblic, where, Gillett says he will
90 into the cattle business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Kansas and the Cattle Iodustrv.

Kansas City, NO., Dec l7.-Col. j. G.
Mccoy, Kansas state live stock in.
spector at the yards here, reports that
during the ten months Of 1905 ended
November Is, there were shipped and
driven into Kansas from the yard 24l, :
500 head of cattle. During the same
months Kansas shipped to the Kansas
City yards i,s4S, 1888 cattle, 1907, 47O
hogs and sal, 7sl sheep.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

forcing out the poison and Kidding the
system Of it forever
SIS. s. never fails to cure the worst
cases of Cancer, Scrofula, Catarrh,
Eczema, Contagious Poison, Rheu-
matism. old sores, ulcers, etc., it mat
tiers not what other remedies have been
used in vain. 1t is the only blood
remedy guaranteed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Attacked the British Embassy.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE police
have under arrest Joseph W. Pearson,
a printer, s6 years Of age, who last
night made a violent attack on the
British embassy with bricks, which
he flung into the drawing room in
which members Of the family Of Sir
Julian Pauncefote were seated. Miss
Pauncefote was struck by brick, but
fortunately its force was somewhat
spent and she escaped with slightly
injured ankle. His offense may be a
very serious one should he be adj
judged sane, as special laws govern the
ease of foreign legations and EN-.
bassips
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Bryan and Bailey Confer.

Washington, Dec. l7-William ].
Bryan came to the house Of represent
atives yesterday and was given most
cordial reception by his former col.
leagues in congress. Earlier In the
day, Representative Bailey, Of Texas,
the democratic floor leader, break.
tasted with Mr.. Bryan at the latter's
room and 1t is understood discussed In
. general way questions Of public and
party policy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Purely Vegetable

and contains not particle Of potash,
mercury, arsenic or other minerals.
Valuable books on Cancer and Blood
Diseases will be mailed free to any I'D.
dress by Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22
Deadly Cancer
Cured at Last!

were unable to do her any good, and
finally pronounced 1t Cancer Of a most
malignant type. We were greatly
alarmed and gave her every remedy
recommended, but they did not seem
to reach the disease, and it continued
to spread and grow. Upon the advice
Of friend she began to take s. s. s.,
and after u few bottles had been used
decided improvement was noticed,
and continuing the remedy she was
cured completely and the permsnence
Of the cure has been proved, us no sign
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-22

Of the disease has
returned, though ten
years have elapsed,
Fl. L. MIDDLEBRooKs.
Sparta, Ga"
The cures made by
8. s. s. are perma-
nent. 1t is the only
blood remedy which
can cure obstinate
deep-seated blood
diseases, because it
is the only one
which acts on the
onrroct prinoinlo ri
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
CITY WITHOUT TELEPHONE SERVICE Disastrous Fire in the Exchange
 Last Night. SWITCH BOARD BURNED OUT Service Practically Stopped on Entire
 System. WAS CAUSED BY CROSSED CABLES Large Force of Men Set to Work to Re- pair Damage-Will Take Several
 Days to Put the System
 in Shape.
SWITCH BOARD BURNED OUT
WAS CAUSED BY CROSSED CABLES

For the first time in sixteen years Bir- mingham is without telephone service, due to a fire in the exchange last night which practically burned out every phone in the city.
 The exchange is situated on the third floor of the Terry building, corner of Sec ond avenue and Nineteenth street. At 10:45 o'clock the night operator was startled by loud reports coming from the battery room, situated just across the hall. He quickly took in the situation, and running to the door found the switchboard in a mass of flames and wires popping at a lively rate. He attempted to ring up the fire depart ment, but the instrument would not work, and grabbing his hat he ran down the steps to Nineteenth street and gave the alarm The department was soon on the scene, and a hose was quickly run up the stairs to the battery room, and after viz orous work the line was soon under con trol.
 It is thought that the fire resulted from the South Highland cable becoming crossed with a cable of the Consolidated Electric Light company, which was communicated to the switchboard, burning out almost every phone in the city and doing a vast amount of damage.
 Manager Woodruff was at his home in Huntsville avenue, and was attracted by the loud ringing of his phone, which he found was charged with a heavy current. He could not communicate with the office, and knowing that something was wrong, immediately came down town.
 When seen by an Age-Herald reporter MT. Woodruff stated that he could not estimate the damage that had been done, but that the service would be restored as soon as possible.
 Luck ly the company has a large force of men in the city engaged in putting in the new exchange and all hands were imme- dataely summoned and put to work. It will probably be several days before the exchange will be in good working order, but Manager Woodruff's hopes to have some of the phones in shape this after noon.
 The inconvenience that will result from the temporary suspension will be hard to estimate, as the telephone has become al- most indispensable in the transaction of business.
 The Birmingham exchange, which is owned by the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, began operat on on May s, 1SS2 and has given continuous ser vice until last night.
 The company has recently bought the building in Second avenue, next to the government building and Is at present engaged in fitting up a new exchange W tn the most modern and improved appli- ances. Preparations were being made to move the exchange which will be slightly interfered with by last nights fire.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
MISSISSIPPI TROOPS
Will Pass Through Birmingham This
 Morning Going to Columbia, Tenn.

As stated in The Age-Herald several days ago, the 300 men of the First and Second M ssissippi, who have been sta- toned at Lauderdale Springs just above Meridian, were ordered to leave their camp at that place yesterday and go to Columbia, Tenn, to encamp until they were mus tered out of the service
 According to these orders, they packed up all the baggage of the two regiments yesterday and last night left for Columbia by way of York and Birmingham. There " Il be three sections in all, two of them filled with baggage and the third with the 300 men. According to the latest reports received last night they will begin arriv- ing in the city some time after o'clock and will follow each other at intervals of about an hour. They VII leave Birming- ham over the Louisville and Nashville.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
OPENING TRACTION LINES.
Railway and Electric Company Improv-
 ing Its Crossings.

The Birmingham Traction company will open it's North Birmingham line this after noon. Trial trips have been made over the road during the last two days, and every thing has been working beautifully.
 Both the North Birmingham line and the Gate City line will also begin running their cars around the big loop, has been ex- plianed several times before.
 The smaller sized cars which the company proposes putting on to run around the loop only have been ordered, but they will not be here for a month or two yet. These cars will not make any runs out on the North Birmingham or the Gate City lines proper, but will confine their runs to the big city loop The Traction company has issued handsome invitations to a large number of its friends to attend the opening. Cars will leave First avenue and NirreIeenth street at o'clock.
 The Birmingham Railway and Electric company still continues to improve the road beu of it's various lines, the principal work now carried on being on the Twen- tieth street tracks of the city division. The repairs amount almost to a rebuilding Of the road. A force of 125 men is kept em- ployed in making these improvements.
 General Manager McClary announced yes- terday that the company was prepar- ing to have the finest crossings that are now manufactured put in at every railroad crossing on the companys lines. This will make all of the cars run as smoothly as they now do at the Twentieth street cross ing, instead of crossing other tracks by the jumping process, which has formerly been so popular with the company.
 This innovation will affect the crossing at Twentieth street and Avenue 70, at Twentieth and Powell avenue, at Twentieth and Second avenue, at the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham tracks, at Twenty-fourth and Ninth avenue, and in fact all of the crossings on all of the com pany's lines which have not already been improved
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
sham Battle is a Go

The sham battle at East Lake is a go and all arrangements are being made.
 Nothing short of a catastrophe can stop the First Alabama's big sham battle on october 21," said Colonel F. L. Higdon last night. "I have just received a telegram from the war department assuring me that the cartridges, 10000 rounds in all, would be shipped immediately from the goyern- ment arsenal at Franklin, Tenn"
 All the tickets for the battle have been printed and they will be given to the man. agers of the Hillman and of the Sisters of Charity hospitals today to be distributed out to selling committees. It is proposed to have these canvassers visit every house in Birmingham and surrounding territory to sell these tickets for the great cause of charity. They will be sold for 25 cents, which entities the holder to free ride to East Lake and return and admittance into the park, where the battle will be fought Tickets will also be put on sale at a num- Der of the stores and hotels in the city.
 Father O'Reily is making a strong effort
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
DIR. EASTMAN'S SCHOOL
Discussed by Committee of Commer-
 cial Club Sites Proposed.

Yesterday afternoon at the Commercial club rooms the special committee appointed by the club to assist pr. W. E. Eastman in the selection of a site for his industrial training school held a meeting to discuss the matter There were present, besides pr. Eastman, B. Steiner, Robert Jemison and R. Y. Anderson.
 Several sites were reported as being fa- vorable locations for the school. Two sites can be had out on the Bessemer dummy line, between Birmingham and Bessemer another site is offered at Boyle's Gap, an- other at Irondale and one a half mile be- yond East Lake.
 The parties owning these pieces of prop erty in all cases offer to give a hundred or more acres for the purpose The commit tee, however, decided to wait until next Tuesday before any definite action is taken and in the meantime all of the sites will be examined
 The citizens interested in the organiza- tion of the Jefferson county branch of the United States Children's Home society of which society Dr. Eastman is general su- perintendent, will meet in the parors of the Morris hotel this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. A number of invitations have been sent out and all are cordially invited to be present at the meeting.
The age-herald., 1898-10-15
~THE PLAYA

Lincoln J. Carter's big scenic production and melodramatic romance of the life of the moonshiner under the title of "Knobs O Tennessee will hold forth at O'Brien's opera house this afternoon at matinee and tonight The scenic feature is superb, and the cast is headed by MT. Hal Reid and Miss Margaret Elsemere who are in turn supported by strong company of carefully selected performers.
 The prices, by special arrangement, will be 25, 35 and 50 cents.
 A Parior Match
 That mysterious cabinet in the second act of Evan & Hoeys evergreen success, "A Parlor Match" is a perfect mine of in- terest to the audience One never knows what is coming next. Soldiers, soubrettos, ballet girls tramp, chanteuse, all of these emerge, and every time the electric lights go out the audience feels a delightful thrill of expectation without knowing what it is about to see and hear. The second act of "A Parlcr Match is whole entertain- ment in itself. Our citizens will soon have an opportunity of judging of the truth of this statement for themselves.
 This, the greatest of all of MT. Hoyt's efforts will be at OBrien's opera house Tuesday night, October 1S
 society's First Theatrical Event
 Those who appreciate fun, refined and clarified, and there is large per cent. of this class in Birmingham, should certainly appreciate the efforts of the opera house management in securing a first-class pro- duction of "rhe Strange Adventures of Miss Brown" This extraordinarily success ful farce appeals principally to those who appreciate the funniest, most ludicrous and yet perfectly clean and refined piece of comedy work ever produced on any stage. This play ran for LOGO nights in London and last season was imported into this country, running 100 nights in New York, 100 nights in Boston and enjoying long rms in several of the larger municipalities. The New York World labeled it "funnier than 'Charley's Aunt The company Is composed of the cream of first-class talent, and will appear here Wednesday matinee and night, Oc- tnher 19.