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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
SUCCESSFUL FARMERS INSTITUTE,
Secretary McKesn. Prof. GoweII. and Prot
Cook Lecture at Foxcroft..

Foxcroft. Me. Dec. 1.-(SpeciaD The
Farmers Institute held, Thursday. in
Grange hail. was very well attended by
the farming population of the town and
adjacent ones and great interest was
manifested by all present.
In the forenoon, Sec. B. Walker Nc
Keen gave an address al 1890. on Stock
Husbandry,' dealing principally with the
nutritive value with respect to cost of the
digerent foods used by the farmer for
feed to horned cattle. Mr.. Mckeen dwelt
at length on siios and the value of ensi-
lage. As silos are not common in this
section. this part was of especial interest
and many questions were asked.
In the afternoon, Prof G. NJ. Gowell of
the University of Maine, spoke on sheep
Husbandry." His lecture dwelt on the
sheep as a factor in farm life from every
point. In regard to food products he
highly recommended the turnip He also
gave hints in regard to building a sheep
house in a cheap and satisfactory
manner.
In the evening. Prof. Elijah Cook of
Vassalboro, lectured on THE Improved
Methods of Agriculture. During the
noon hour the ladies of the Grange served
a bountiful dinner in the dining room be-
low the main hall. Those in attendance
are unanimous in saying that great profit
has been reaped from the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
HORRORS OF THE STORM.
Portland Newspaper Man Describes the Scenes
on Shores Of Cape Cod.

The Portland Press. which sent a
staff correspondent-th first news
paper man to visit the scene-to the
place where the wreck occurred. gives
this account of the terrible. scenes he
Witnessed off Cape Cod.
1t is utterly impossible for people
here in Portland where only the tail
end of Saturday and Sundays hurri-
cane was felt to realize the condition
of things along the coast of Massachu-
sets from Cape Ann to Chatham The
writer had an opportunity to see the
greater part of this cost between Mon
day night and Wednesday afternoon
and in this time trversed by sea and
land over that part of Cape Cod and
Massachusetts bay which was directly
in the path of this terrific hurricane.
Everywhere was to be seen the wreck
age of vessels, the ruins of homes. the
upheaval of forests, the damage TO
wharf and similar property, the ami
hilation of railroads and telegraph and
telephone lines and in fact devastation
and destruction on every hand.
When. Monday, no news came from
the Portland, Captain bennett, conn
handing the United States revenue
cutter Woodbury. was called upon and
asked to look for her. The Woodbury.
was getting ready for her regular win
ter's overhauling. There were only two
officers, Lieutenant Satterlee and AS
sistant Engineer Wright on board the
ship besides Captain bennett The cut
ter was getting ready to clean her
bunkers and had not enough coal
aboard for long run and it was nee
essary to coal up before starting.
Things were hustled aboard the revenue
cutter and at a little before Z O'clock
Monday night the Woodbury. was on
her way in search of the Portland. 1t
was rough outside the harbor and the
cutter rolled and pounded about not a
little. but kept steadily on her course.
1t was beautiful moonlight night. but
although the officers and vigilant quar-
termasters kept their eyes open and
scanned the horizon constantly in
hopes OF seeing the lost steamer, not a
sign OF her was to be found. At
O'Clock Captain bennett headed the
Woodbury. into Gloucester and just as
DAY was breaking the cutter stood into
the harbor passed Eastern point.
When Ten Pound island at the en-
trance to Gloucester harbor was sight
ed the first view of the terrible disas-
tiers caused by the storm came in sight.
Here piled up in indescribable confu-
sion We're any number of small fishing
vessels. They were heaped upon the
beach in pairs and in sets of three.
Some were so far up on the rocks that
they will never come off unless il he in
pieces. Others We're jammed stern
foremost into the rocks and all were
keeied over on their beam ends.
Continued on page a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02

the second cook of the Portland. Har-
ris, the steward of the Bay State, made
the identification. The next body, that
of mulatto woman, Madge Ingraham,
who was on her way to H. NJ Bailey's
in Portland. The other two bodies at
Mayo's We're unidentified.
The crowd FOR the most part returned
on the afternoon train after being in
town about three hours
Late, this afternoon, word came to
Orleans, that another body had been
recovered. 1t is that of a woman about
% years old dark hair, wearing a black
skirt. The body was to be sent to
Eastman, tonight. Early this evening,
word came that two bodies had been
found off Old Harbor station off Chat
ham, and another. that of Walter l..
Bemis, Auburn. Me-, had been picked
up off Chatham Life Saving station.
There remains at Provincetown,
three males and one female.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02

correspondent here of The Associated
Press confirms the report that Ger
many is negotiating with Spain for the
purchase of the Caroline islands. 1t is
understood that Spain expects to get
10000. 900 francs for them, which Ger
mank considers excessive.
Germany also makes the proviso that
the negotiations shall be contingent
upon no international complications
arising, especially With the United
States.
Prince Won Arenburg, president Of
the colonial society, assures the CORE
spondent of The Associated Press that
THE acquisition of the Caroline is
lands is important less from the stand
point of commerce. which is insignifi-
cant, there, than from a naval view
point"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
AFTER THE CAROLINES.
Germany Nreo' iating for Purchase Provided
No Complications Arise.

Re,in, Dec. IA German govern
ment official, in an interview with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Dec. 1.-The temporal
ture conditions have remained station
AIRY over the whole country. AS the
high pressure area in the Ohio valley
moves toward the middle Atlantic
coast light snow or rain will occur in
the Lake regions. the Missouri. the
middle and upper Mississippi valleys.
and increasing cloudiness with showers
in the middle and north Atlantic states.
Saturday. The temperature will re-
main generally stationary in all dis
tricts.
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ANGLO.AMERlCaN COMMISSION.
Thursdays Session Devoted TO Discussion Of
Transportation Across Border.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Anglo-Amer-
lean commission held its usual sessions,
today, transporting over the border being
the main subject of consideration. That
no immediate close of the sessions is eN-
pected was evidenced, To-Day by the issu-
ance of invitations from the British en-
bassy for a reception to TIE commission
on Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
Experience

Is good teacher and our years of ex-
perience with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Dee. Forecast for
Friday, for New England and Eastern
New York: Increasing cloudiness:
probably snow, Saturday; brisk west
erly winds diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-02
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Dec. Local forecast for
FRIDAY: Fair weather, west to south
west winds.
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FIN e FURS.
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GARDINER,

If you want fine furs give us call
Custom work speciality. Careful atten-
ton given to repairing.
sept2S. eod4mos-owr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
God s
said: You never know you -.
have takena pill till 1t is all 0suu>
over" 25c. C. l. Hood & Co., nS
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass
The only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Excursions Via Santa Fe Route.

Feb. AS to Wichita, Grand Chap
ter, R. A. NJ; Grand Council, X. S.
NJ; Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ. One
fare, 1921, for the round trip. Date
Of sale: Feb. 1916. Final return
limit: Feb. 10.
Homeseekers' excursions-One fare
plus $500 for round trip. Tickets on
sale Feb. ! and 10, March and Is,
April and 10; dates for return Tues
days and Fridays. Final return linn
it q days from date of sale. Com
plete information furnished on appli-
cation to W. X. Robertson, Agt., Abb
lene.
Feb. 1926 to Topeka, National
Creamery Buttermakers' ASSOCIATION.
One fare $3.50 for round trip. Dates
Of sale: Feb. 10 to "a inclusive. Final
return limit: Feb. 20, 1898.
Feb. 19-26-Wichta, Grand Lodge,
A. 0. U. W. One fare, 1921, for the
round trip. Dates of sale: Fob. 10 to
~ inclusive. Final return limit:
Feb. q,
W. X. ROBERTSON,
Agent Santa Fe Route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS FEBRUARY n g87wW PAGES
DODGE ELECTED PRESIDENT.


Kansaa Editors Honor Beloit Man-Annual
Meeting at Kansas City Closed.
KANSAS CRY, NO., Feb. 1O.-The Kan
sas editors closed the business OF their
state association at noon yesterday and
many Of them left at 4:3O o'clock over
the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf road
for Port Arthur. The first matter that
came up this morning was the election
of officers, the following being chosen:
President, S. H. Dodge, Belolt Gazette. Vice
presidents-First congressional district, NJ, NJ
Beck, OF the Hoton Recorder Second district.
j Frank Smith, OF the Pleasanton Observer
Third district, G. E Moore, Cherryvale Re- ab-
lican; Fourth district. W. A Morgan. Cotton
wood Falls Leader; Fifth district. Georye T.
Smith Maryyille News Sixth district, W. K.
Loofbourrow, Atwood Patriot. Seventh dis
trict, s. b Gephart, Pratt Union Secretary
j. W. Morphy. Topeka Advocate. Treasurer,
J. S Carpenter, Council Grove Republican
The association adopted a resolution
calling for the organization of an asso-
citation for the purpose Of collecting
funds for the erection Of monument
to mark the last resting place of the
late Gov. John A. Martin. The reso-
luton, introduced by V. J. Lane, Of
the Wyandotte Herald, carried with it
the appointment OF three members
from each congressional district to
form such an organization. A resolu-
ton was also adopted favoring the
holding Of great exposition and fair
in the two Kansas Citys in the year
1908. in commemoration Of the Tooth
anniversary Of the Louisiana purchase.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
COUNClLNEN JAILED.
Result of a Refusal to Obey a Z en-
lucky Judges Order.
"PRIyCE OF TRINIDAD" SUICIDES.
The New York Assembly Passes n Res0lu-
ton Cen.uring United stairs senator
Muir hy-A Hace War at
Blackwell, Ok.

CONVICTION, KY, Feb. II. - Seven
members of the Covington council are
in Jail at Independence for contempt
of Judge Tarvin's court in refusing to
obey his order to improve the court
room and provide better protection to
the court records. Yesterday the case
for transcript to be taken to the
court of appeals at Frankfort was post
poned till Monday, so that the council
men will remain in Jail over Sunday.
They have been incarcerated since
Monday last. As there is quorum in
Jail, it was proposed to hold session
and provide for the payment of city
officials, but no session can be legally
held at Independence. If the council
men were in the Covington Jail they
could transact business. Attorney
Theodore Hallam is also still held in
contempt. Judge Tarvin extends the
olive branch daily, but all refuse to
purge themselves of contempt on the
advice of their attorney, who partici.
pates in the Jail conferences.
PRINCE OF TRINIDAD" SUICIDES
Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. ll.-Baron Har-
den Hickey, better known as the prince
of Trinidad, committed suicide at the
Person hotel in this city. Servants in
the hotel discovered that the baron
was dead at noon yesterday, and the
indications were that he died during
the night from drugs taken with SUI
icidal intent. He left letter addressed
to his wife at Corona, CAL, in which
he stated that he was going to die
Deceased was married to daughter
Of John II. Flagler, of New York, the
Standard Oil magnate, in 1891. Baron
Hickey attained notoriety some time
ago when he took possession of Trim.
idad island and proclaimed himself
military dictator. His papers also dis
closed that he had been interested in
other and more ambitious projects,
notably plot to place him at the head
Of the royalist government in Hawaii.
RESOLUTION cENsuRING MR. MURPHY.
ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. lin the as
sembly yesterday when the Weeks
resolution, asking for the resignation
of United States Senator Murphy was
called up, Mr.. Weeks offered a substi-
tute, which censured, but does not de-
mand resignation. A protracted dis
cussion was precipitated and Mr.. Oil.
yer (dem.) J. OF New York, introduced a
substitute calling for the impeachment
Of President Mckinley for aiding in
the election OF United States Senator
Hanna The resolution censuring SEN
ator Murphy was finally adopted by a
vote Of 70 ayes and So nays.
A RACE WAR AT BLACKWELL.
PERRY, Ok, Feb. 11.-Blackwell, a
town of 1900 inhabitants, 80 miles
north Of here, not located on railroad,
is on the verge of a race war. The
people of Blackwell have never al
lowed negro to live in the town.
Some days ago Col. Blackwell, founder
of the town, procured a colony of ne
groes to settle in Blackwell and gave
each family a resident lot. The negro
families have commenced arriving at
Blackwell, and the whites declare they
shall not live there, and the negroes
say they will stay in the town in spite
CT the whites. Trouble is expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
"FORCE" BILL IN KENTUCKY.
Democrat, Have a Plan That May Prevent
Republican success In That State.

Dem0crAtt have u ran IHaU Way IFSVenl
Republican success In That State.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 1.-THE state
senate, by a vote of 20, sufficient to
pass bill over a veto, yesterday passed
the Goebel elections or force" bill
and sent it to the house, where 1t is
nearly sure to go through in time to
get veto from the governor back and
passed upon before an adjournment.
This has created the widest political
excitement here and throughout the
state the republicans admitting that
if the bill becomes law they can
never carry the state or any important
election therein again. The bill, in
troduced by the prospective candidate
for governor, provides that all future
elections shall be under the control of
state commission OF three, to be
elected by the present legislature and
to hold their offices for four years,
They are to appoint three commission
ers in each county, who shall, in turn,
appoint all the elective and registra.
ton officers for their respective ooun-
ties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
A RAILROAD BOYCOTT.

All Shipmsnts to and from Texas Points to
BE Refused Pittsburg u Gnlf
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. lO-The Star
says: A boycott has been declared on
the Kansas City, Pittsburg 4 Gulf
railway by several OF the railroads
which are members of the railroad
pool known as the Southwestern
Traffic bureau. The Santa Fe, South
ern Pacific and the st. Louis South
western, known as the Cotton Belt,
have notified the Pittsburg & Gulf that
after 80 days they will cancel all
freight divisions This means that
these lines will refuse to accept
from or deliver to the Pittsburg &
Gulf railway any freight shipments
originating in or destined to points in
the state of Texas Other lines in the
combine have agreed to take the same
action. The object Of the move is to
shut out the Pittsburg e. Gulf from
doing any business in the state OF
Texas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
FOR A MEMORIAL.
Bill Appropriating 100000 tor q MOnu-
ment to Abraham Lincoln.

Bill Appropriatinc 100000 tor a Monu-
ment to Abraham Lincoln.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The house
committee on library yesterday re-
ported favorably the bill of Congress.
man Lorimer of Illinois, appropri.
ating $500, 900 for the erection of a suit
able monument to Abraham Lincoln
in Washington. There are at present
two monuments to Lincoln in Wash
ington, but they are very ordinary.
One is located in front Of the city hall,
and the other, which was erected by
the contributions OF emancipated
slaves, stands in Lincoln place. Mr..
Lorimers bill provides that the presi-
dent, the vice president, the speaker
of the house aud the chief Of engineers
Of the army shall constitute commits
sion to pass upon the designs for the
monument. The sum Of $25, 900 is Of
fered in prizes for designs to be sub
mitted to the commission. One of the
ideas which has been suggested is
grand arch to span Pennsylvania ave-
ma
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Free for the Asking.

Every lady reader Of the REFLECTOR
will receive sample copy Of a hand.
some 4S-page magazine, filled full OF
interesting matter for women and the
home folks, finely illustrated, by sim
ply sending their name and address
to The Ladies' Magazine, Newton,
Kansas. We hope every woman read
er Of this paper will send for a sample
copy of this handsome publication. II
will well repay anyone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

CHICAGO, Feb. l0.-The Northwestern
Christian Advocate to-day contained
an appeal, which is signed by large
number Of laymen and is to be sent to
every minister of the Methodist Epis-
copal church throughout the world,
that the number Of lay delegates to
the general conference from all the
conferences shall be the same as the
number Of ministerial delegates. The
Advocate also contained large mum.
Der of opinions from bishops, minis
ters and laymen in favor Of equal lay
representation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain.O when you
please and sleep like a top. For
Grain-O does not stimulate; it nour-
ishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons, young people and
children Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get a pack
age from your grocer today. Try II
in place Of coffee. 10 and rs cents. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
A SPREE ENDED BY DEATH.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. l1.-Eleven
people dead, " missing and IS injured,
and property loss Of 81, 100000 with
about 81 100000 insurance, is the awful
record OF the big fire OF Wednesday
night. All day long yesterday firemen,
policemen and other city employees
were working at the risk of their lives,
but up to nightfall but little progress
had been made in the clearing away of
the debris. The work will be contin-
ued without cessation until it is known
how many bodies remain buried.
Blackened walls tower from the
midst of heaps of smoldering
rubbish threatening to topple over
at any minute. Twenty streams
are constantly playing on the still
burning ruins. A heavy pail of smoke
overhangs the dcsolate scene and the
policemen have hard work to keep the
thousands of curious onlookers from
getting within the rope Gordon. Many
of the people who fled panic-stricken
from their homes Wednesday night are
plucking up courage enough to return
to the houses not jeopardized by the
tre-weakened walls. Mayor Ford yes
terday afternoon, realizing that some
of the worst features of the calamity
are yet to come, so far as the dead
and injured heads of families are con-
cerned, and that many will be in need
of aid, issued public letter suggest
ing subscriptions from the citizens for
distribution among the needy victims.
TWO FREIGHT TRAINS RUN TOGETHER.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. ia
frightful head-end collision of freight
trains occurred at an early hour yester-
day morning on the Mobile & Mont
gomery division Of the Louisville Il
Nashville road, about 100 miles south
of this city. Four men were killed,
one fatally hurt and several Others re .
ceived broken limbs and cuts. Freight
train No. u, northbound had orders to
meet freight No. II at Kirkland sta
ton. Engineer Davidson failed to fol-
low his orders and passed the station.
Conductor Davis in charge of the
train, discovered the mistake and rang
down the brakes 1t was too late.
Plunging into loop curve the trains
met both going at rate Of 80 miles
an hour. Engineer Ussery, who was
killed outright, barely had time to re-
verse the throttle before meeting
death, his fireman, Lee, being crushed
with him. Engineer Davidson, who
made the mistake, also reversed the
throttle, and he and his fireman, Davis,
decided to jump but were caught and
both crippled. The force of the i'm
pact welded the engines together and
piled the cars upon them to che height
of 80 feet.
AsPHYXIATED ny COAL GAS.
CLEVELAND, o., Feb, II. Death from
coal gas came near being the fate OF
Moerris Abilitzky, his wife and seven
children, yesterday morning at their
home, No. 279 First street. The milk.
man found every member of the family
unconscious. All nine suffered from
gas which escaped from the base
burner. The mother and her daughter
Bertha are In a critical condition.
The others will recover.
The price of Bessemer pig iron has
gone up from s9.lO to $3.50 per ton
within the past ten days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 1O.-The po-
lice are more than ever confident that
John Kennedy and James Redmond
are the men that shot and killed Miss
Emma Schumacher on the night of
December 5, in her store, at Seven
teenth and Campbell streets. The
missing link in the case at the present
time is Redmond, and Chief Hayes says
that if he were in custody the trial Of
the case would be taken up at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17
Notice to Contractors.
Office of County Clerk,

ABILENE, kas,, Feb. 4, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that bids will be re-
ceived nj the Office Of the county clerk Of
Dickinson county, Kansas, until 0 a. M,
March ., 1893, for the erection of a brick
building, 20y20 feet, two stories high, an add
tion to the court house of said county, Plans
and specifications may be seen at the office
of county clerk.
All bids must be accompanied by certi-
fled check for $50 and the board Of county
commissioners reserves the right to reject
any or all bids,
By order of the board of county commits
sioners of Dickinson county, Kansas.
lsEALl r, b. JACOBS,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

BARRlOS ASSASSINATED.

President of the Guatemalan Republic
Killed and Another Takes Ills Place.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Guate-
malan minister to the United States
has received an official cablegram from
the minister of foreign affairs of Qua
temala announcing the assassination
of President Barrios and the succession
to the presidency of Vice President
Manuel Estrada Cabrers. No details
whatever were given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-17

soon pronounced
her incurable. A
celebrated New York
specialist then treat.
ed her, but she con.
tinued to grow worse
and when informed
that both her aunt
and grandmotherh had
died from cancer be
gave the case up as
hopeless.
Someone then re-
.ou,scaudo1 G G G
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]. N. ZO0K.
BURTON, Auctioneer.
Wichita and Return.

Feb. 10 to 20 the Rock Island will
sell tickets to Wichita and and re-
turn account annual meeting A. 0.
U. W. at one fare for round trip
tickets good returning until Feb. ~.