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Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
THREE CROSSING VICTIMS.


Father and Two daughters Killed by y
Santa Fe Train Near Atchison.
ArcHlsoN, Kan, Jan. lO.-Three per-
sons were killed outright Mt Santa
I'e railroad crossing half mile west
Of Atchison Saturday. They are Jen-
nings Judah and his two daughters,
aged Is and IA years. Judah, pros
porous farmer came to Atchson in q
wagon, accompanied by his two
daughters, to do some trading. They
started home at dusk, and their wagon
was struck with terrific force at the
crossing mentioned The occupants
were all dead when picked up by the
traipmen,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Paying OF Heavy Bonded Debt.

FAYETTE, Mo-, Jan. l0.-Prosperity
is coming to Howard county in most
gratifying way. Her once immense
railroad debt Of $3.50, 900 has been al.
most wiped out, only S25, 900 remaining
and that will be paid off in two years
more. The bonds were voted in 1868.
OF the total amount the Tebo & Neosho
railroad NOW the M, X. & I. received
100000 and the Louisiana & Missouri
River railroad sS5O,OOO. The latter
was never built.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Another Appeal for Aid for Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Secretary
Sherman issued another appeal for aid
for the sufferers in Cuba and said that
the president had appointed, with the
cooperation of the American Red
Cross, the New York chamber of com
merce and one Of the leading repre-
sentatives Of the religious commun ity,
a central Cuban relief committee with
headquarters in New York city.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
sARTLEY SENTENCE AFFIRMED.
Embezxling Ex-Treasurer Of Nebraska Must
Go to Prison for 20 Years.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 6.-The supreme
court has rendered decision affirming
the penitentiary sentence Of 20 years
imposed upon ex-State Treasurer Bart.
ley, convicted In the district court OF
Douglass county of embezzling $685..
900. The opinion is very lengthy and
is concurred in by all of the judges
BARLEY, since his conviction last fall,
has been in the county jail at Omaha.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
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REVEALED BY DEATH.
Dual Life Led by Frank Daniels, a United
states Pension Examiner.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. S-.The death
Of Frank |. Daniels, pension exam.
iner who had lived at Reading, Pa, for
several years, has brought out the fact
that he had two wives and children by
each. His body was brought to this
county for burial yesterday and await
ing its arrival were his wife and three
children, whom he had been support
ing without interruption. 1t was ac.
companied by another wife and two
children. Each family was ignorant
Of the existence Of the other. These
ond wife says he showed her what he
claimed was a decree OF divorce from
his first wife. 1t was forgery.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
CHIEF HAzEN'S JOB.
tts Durability win Depend Upon His Sue
cess In Detecting a Zig Theft.

It's DURABILITY VIII Depend Upon His Sue
cess In Detecting a Zig Theft
WASHINGTON, JAN lO.-Instructions
have been sent to Chief Hazen, of the
secret service bureau, to devote all of
his time and energies to the capture Of
the maker Of the plate, and the plate
itself, from which the new SlOO coun.
terfeit silver certificates were printed.
In the meantime, Maj. Bracket,
chief of the appointment divi-
sion of the treasury department,
will act as chief of the secret service.
1t is understood that the promptness
with which the counterfeit plate and
Its maker are discovered will have an
important bearing upon the question
Of Mr.. Hazen's retention in his Office
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13

NEW YoRz, Jan. 6--Two OF the
counterfeit 800 silver certificates have
made their appearance in this city.
Detectives purchased one from a bank
where II had been received in the ordi-
nary course OF business. The sub
treasury received the second note.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Church Did Not Accept II.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. lO.-The menr
bers of Brantley Baptist church re-
fused to accept the resignation of Rev.
Henry M. Wharton, the noted evan
gelist, which was rendered three days
ago. DR.. Wharton was anxious to de-
vote his energies to works of charity
and mercy, but the church would not
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL DAY.

Anniversary of the Destruction OF Mis-
souri's College Building Fittingly OBJ
served
COLUMBIA NO., Jan. 10.- The state
university DEGREES an annual holiday
on the 9th day Of January each year
The holiday is known as university
memorial day and commentaries the
greatest event in the recent history of
the school, the destruction OF its main
building by fire. A public meeting is
usually held on this day and the trials
and triumphs of the university re.
counted, its friends remembered and
its future discussed. As memorial day
came this year on Sunday, it was cele-
brated by a sermon by Rev. DR.. Will
liam A. Quayle, of Kansas City. All
the Protestant churches Of the city
united in the services.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
Decides Apatpst Columbla.

WASHINGTON, Jan. TO- Cornelius N.
Bliss, secretary of the interior, has de-
cided adversely to the Missouri uni
versity claim for $4,000 acres Of land
yet due it from the government The
claim was made under the law which
donated certain amount Of land tc
states establishing agricultural col.
leges. The state of Kansas recently
lost o similar claim.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
A VERDICT OF GUILTY.
George Dobbs and Mrs. New Convicted OF
Numbering the Latter's Husband.

EUREKA, Kan, Jan. iO.-The jury in
the New case returned a verdict Of
murder in the second degree against
George Dobbs and Mrs. Emile New,
jointly charged with the murder Of
the latter's husband, Joseph New, on
October 81. The jury was out IL hours
and the majority stood for conviction
from the first After the jury had
retired to consider the case Mrs.
New, who had presented bold front
during the trial, broke down complete
ly and with sobs admitted that she
helped murder her husband. The
jury, however, knew nothing of the
confession.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
To Examine Po.tmaster.' Accounts

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1O.-Auditor Cas-
tie, of the post Office department, has
decided to make an investigation Of
the accounts rendered by postmasters
for the past six months. 1t is said
that the accounts Of one postmaster at
Q presidential office in the west show
deficit OF $40.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
BURNED TO DEATH.
Horrible Punishment Administered to Two
Seminole Indian Murderers.


WICHITA, Kan, Jan. 10. "A mob OF 30
white settlers near Maud post office In
the Seminole nation, took two Semi
mole half-breeds, Lewis McGeesey and
Howard Martin, chained them to OPP
posite sides Of tree and burned them
to death for the murder of Mrs Frank
Leard, white woman. -Four Others
are suspected Of completely in the mur-
der, and the settlers for 20 miles around
Maud are securing the country In small
parties, declaring that there will be
another burning as soon as the fiends
are found. The Leard family lived on
land leased from an Indian named Nc
Geesey, five miles east of Maud post
office.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
No Place for Dnrrant's Body.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10.-There seems
to be no place for the body of Theo-
dore Durrant Both crematories have
positively refused to handle the re.
mains and no cemetery has yet con-
sented to receive them. They are still
at the Durrant house and IL looks as
though they would stay there for some
tirna
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
NOTHING TO SHOW.
Three Thousand Lives Lost on the English
Side During the War with India.

Slue during the War with India
LONDON, Jan. lO.--The announce
ment that more than 5000 lives have
been lost on the English side in the
warfare against the insurgent tribes
men of the Indian frontier, has aroused
great deal Of popular feeling, as
1t is felt that there is nothing what
soever to show for this loss of life,
and that the entire campaign has
been lamentable failure, which has
served to diminish the prestige of Eng
lish arms In the Orient, and to encour-
age the natives to fight against those
whose mastery they have accepted in
the belief that they were invincible.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13
THREE DEATHS RESULTED.


nee, han.
PIrTsBURG, Kan, Jan. 1O.-Saturday
evening an explosion occurred in the
Mount Carmel Coal company's shaft
No. at Chicopee. The shock was felt
in surrounding towns and country for
a distance Of from six to eight miles
In the southeast portion Of this place
windows ratified and houses shivered
and people rushed out of their homes
bareheaded and frightened. After
the explosion bright blaze about 20
feet in thickness puffed out Of the
mouth of the shaft to a height Of
about so feet and for a few seconds
lighted up the country for a long dis
tance around. The explosion was
caused by dust heated by the work Of
shot irers Seven men were in the
mine and three of them are known to
have been killed.
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PREFERS A NEGRO.
White Girl Mt Fort scott Refuses Liberty
Offered Her on Condition.

Offered Her on Condition.
FoRT ScoTT, Kan, Jan. 10. Myrtle
Lane, pretty young white girl, who
was sent to Jail few days ago for CO.
habiting with negro, was brought
before Police Judge Shipp and offered
her liberty If she would leave the city.
To the surprise Of the court, she grew
indignant and refused, but afterward
promised TO go, providing she was
allowed to marry her negro lover. She
went back TO Jail.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-01-13

The democratic state central COM
mittee of Missouri will meet in St
Louis January "a to decide upon time
and place for the next state conven-
ton.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22

Local Events War Thrt-seven Years Aco-Tue
Story of Fort SumteThe News Received Morristown-Fao
Raising and Patriotic Exercises Proclamation Governor
olden and the Loyal Response Jerseyman
Arms Patriotic Demonstration Washington Hall and
Full Text Morrstown Resolutions jersey Will
ing to Stand Rousng Speeches by Patots
scfiption of 5000 for War Purposes.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
wrIsof Archibald H MeIoh-

The willsof the late Archibald II
Welch of this city was filed and admitted
to probate at the Surrogate's Office on
Monday. The document was drawn on
Decemberi11 last, and names as execu-
tors Archibald A. Welch of Hartford,
and HenrylK. w. Welch of Brooklyn.
FollowingEare the important bequests:
To Moses C.sWelch, insurance policy is
sued by the Connecticut Mutual Life In
suranceII Company and $50 per month
duringshisElife; to Charissa A. W.sCook
(sister), $33.33 per month in addition to
present annuity; to Nellie B. and Mary
C.Welch and Fannie B. Williams (niecel,
all furniture, carpets, bric-a-brac, etc.,
except several silver pieces bequeathed
to George B. Gibbs of Norwich, Conn:
TO Mrs. M. L. Bates of San Francisco,
silver spoons, ,IEsalt spoons and sugar
longs; Mrs. Edwards Barrows Of Lowell
Mass, plated tea set; to Annie Wright.
(servant), bed in woman's home to be se-
lected by niece; Nellie B. Welch, $500;
to Edward N. Gibbs friend), best pair
harness and carriage; to A. A. Welch.
diamond pin; to A. A., Henry K. and
Lewis s. Welch (nephews), all ieweIry;
to children of brother Henry K. and
Moses G. and nephew A. A. Welch,
balance of real estate, including life in
surance.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
Firing upon Fort Sumter.

Continued on Page Eight.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
Merchant-Rodier.

The wedding of Edward V. Merchant
of Morris Plains and Miss Elizabeth Hor-
tense Rodler took place on Wednesday
evening at the residence of the bride, No.
1917 Speedwell avenue, the Rev. w. M.
Hughes officiating. The bride was given
away by her brother Frank. Miss Mary
Merchant, sister of the groom, was the
bridesmaid; and Whitfield Trowbridge of
Dover best man; the ushers were
Joseph Warren and George FL. Baird.
The bride was tastefully dressed in white
satin with white passementery trim
ming, point lace with orange blossoms.
and she carried bouquet of white roses.
Miss Merchant wore white organdie
over pink silk, and carried bouquet of
pink roses. The groom's present to his
bride was handsome diamond sunburst,
while to the best man and ushers he pre-
sented pretty diamond scarf pins.
The house was profusely trimmed with
palms, lilies and cut flowers. An elab-
crate dinner was served by Day. Mr..
and Mrs. Merchant have gone to Old
Point Comfort; they will also visit Wash
ington and Niagara Falls. Upon their
return they will temporarily reside at
No. 1877 Speedwell avenue, pending some
Improvements to their new home on
Early street, recently purchased of Viii
liam S. Halliday.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
WARD PRIMARIES HELD
Who Will Lead the Battle for Bal
lots at the Charter Election.

Republicans Have Named Candidates for
Aldermen and win Nominate Mayor To-
Day List of City Omcers and school Com
mfssioners Whose Terms Expire This Year
Full Proceedings of Each Primary
Hurtzig, Madigan and Dobbins to Run for
Aldermen Democrats Meet this Evening.
Interest in political affairs in Morris
town during the present week centers
about the ward primaries, in anticipation
of the annual Charter Election to be
held on May 3rd. City officers to be
chosen at that time are: Mayor and one
Alderman from each ward, and twelve
School Commissioners. The primaries
are for the nomination of candidates for
Aldermen and delegates to city conven-
tions to nominate Mayor and School Com
missioners. Officers whose terms will
expire this year are: Mayor, E. A.
Quayle CD, Aldermen Emile Hurtzig
(R), E. A. Fleury Cd, Eugene Carroll
(R.), and Fl. A. Freeman D.1, members
Of Board of Education, J. 81. VanDoren,
j. D. Guerin, d. H. Wilday.
The ordinary interest was shown in
the Republican primaries held Wednes-
day evening. with the following result:
First Ward-At the Office of the Dal-
rymple- Hastings Company, Stephen
Pierson, M. D., chairman; j. B. Ayers,
secretary For Alderman, Emile Hurtzig;
delegates to city convention, to be held
at 2 p. m. Friday to-day, Henry M.
Smith, Henry P. Witte, John A. Carr,
John A. Cliff, F. HI. Lutterloh and Aldus
Fl. Pierson.
Second Ward-At Office of D. E. Ro-
mine & Company; Roy Nelson Berry,
chairman; George ]. Cory, secretary.
For Alderman, committee appointed to
secure candidate, Thomas Malley, D. E.
Romine and r. N. Berry; delegates, d.
E. Ronine, George Cobbett, Moses Free
man, Eugene Garrabrant and George j
Cory.
Third Ward L. o. Stiles, chairman;
M. l.. Toms, secretary For Alderman,
John Henry Madigan; delegates, j. E.
Parker, S. M. Toms, @. K. johnson, /.
r. Pierson, A. FL. Lynch; committee to
fill vacancies, d. Fl. Rodney, A. j. A.
Owens, Charles K. johnson.
Fourth Ward-James Douglas, chair.
man; Theo. Ayers, Jr., secretary. Fo1
Alderman, G. L. Dobbins; delegates, E.
@. Keasby, D. P. Mcclellan, FL. G. Pit
ney, Jr., and j. B. Stevens.
The call for the primaries allowed but
two delegates from each ward, but it
was stated at each primary that this was
an error, and each ward was entitled to
one delegate for each fifty votes, as at the
last gubernatorial election, making the
number of delegates from each ward as
named above.
The Democratic ward primaries will
be held this evening and the general con
vention will be held Monday evening.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
]. /. PARKER FOR MAYOR
Nominated at the Republican City
Convention this Afternoon.
emergency.


Candidates Chosen for School Commission
ers-Organization and Proceedings of the
Convention-Mr. Parker Makes Speech
of Acceptance-WiH Hold the ssGood Of
the Town above Party Lines--Edward
Q. Keasbey's Strong Endorsement.
The Republican City Convention
to nominate a candidate for Mayor
and select School Commissioners
was held this afternoon at the
County Hall. About 2:20 the con
vention was called to order by H.
G. Pitney, Jr., of the Central Re
publican Committee. Philip II.
Hoffman was elected chairman Of
the convention ID Aldus H. Pier
son secretary. After reading the
convention call and call of ward
delegates, on motion of FL. G. Pit
ney, Jr., the convention proceeded
to nominate candidates for Mayor.
E. @. Keasbey offered the nomina-
ton of J. E. Parker, which was
seconded by S. NJ. Toms, and on
motion of Thomas B. Pierson nom
nations were declared closed, and
the secretary was instructed to
cast ballot for the meeting, and
John E. Parker was declared the
nominee H. G. Pitney, Jr., and
Collins Weir were appointed to
wait upon Mr.. Parker and bring
him before the convention.
Pending this action the conven-
tion proceeded to nominate six can
didates for School Commissioners.
The following were nominated and
elected: Arthur Ell. Lynch, Stephen
Pierson, M. D.. Edward Howell,
Joseph Fl. Van Doren, Andrew G..
Phillips and George E. Voorhees,.
On motion the chairman was
authorized to nominate committee
to fill vacancies.
After few moments Of waiting,
Mr.. Parker appeared, and was in
troduced to the convention and
greeted with applause. Mr.. Parker
said
"This action is unexpected t3 me;
as / had no idea of being rlomi-
mated until noon to-day. I thank
you, gentlemen, for the nolnina-
ton, and if elected | shall try my
best to do what / think is best for
the benefit of the town. carnot
enter into canva to elect myself,
and if | am elected it will be By the
votes of the people. / want It un-
derstood that I shall always hold
the good of the town as above
party consideration"
This declaration was received
with enthusiasm. E. @. Keasbey
arose and said: "Any man who
says he wants only the good of the
town is equivalent to saying heis a
good Republican, and that is the
policy and management Of the Re-
publican party Of this town and al
ways will be, and when we get a
man who is brave enough to say
he will do this we may be sure
that he will do what is right. /
move, sir, that we stand By Mr..
Parker and elect him." The speech
called forth much applause and the
motion received many seconds.
Upon motion the convention ad
journed at 2.41.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
CONTEST IN CONGRESS

Aversion of a Deadlock on the War Reso-
Iutions-Country's Fighting Strength.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-fhe Congress
sional contest over Cuba is at an end.
The threatened deadlock between the
two houses has been averted. Both
Senate and House yielded something to
the other, SO that the result is not clear,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
A CALL TO ARMS /!

All men desirous of forming a
Military Organization in Morris
town are invited to meet at the G..
A. R. Hall, Washington Street, on
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL %, at
8 o'clock. Come, whether you ex-
pect to volunteer at present or not,
learn the drill and be ready for any
emergency.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
To Treat the Boys,

In line with the Gospel meeting for
boys held every Sunday afternoon at the
Y. M. G. A., very special treat is
offered for next Sunday, the oath. I. R.
Mount of New York is to give a talk
on the subject, why Am I Like a
Lead Pencil illustrated by great
variety of pencils. Mr.. Mount is well
known to the boys. as he has addressed
the meetings twice before, giving his two
talks on Lights" There will also be
special music, including vocal solos, and
the meeting will be held in the hall in
stead Of the boys room. All boys are
invited.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22

Candidates Chosen for School Commission
ers-Organization and Proceedings of the
Convention-Mr. Parker Makes Speech
of Acceptance wiz Hold the GOOD Of
the Town above Party Lnesr-Edward
Q. Keasbey's Strong Endorsement.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22

Business of the special Session of the
Board of Aldermen Monday Evening
Plans to Improve and Care for the City
streets-Collins Weir Appointed Asses
Final Payment to the Board of
Health Entire $4,000 indebtedness
Paid During the Past Year by Republi-
can Administration City's Financial
Condition.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
FIRST MOVEMENTS OF WAR.
HOstiies Commenced by Blockade of Havana Import
ant State War Conference To-Day.

Governor Regiments Militia To-day
Volunteer Bill to Pass This Afternoon Quota the Sever
caI-Presdent Awaiting News of the
Excitement Washington
Congressional Action ResoIutons-The
countrys Fighting Strength.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22
From Gov. Foster NJ. voorhees,.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
TRENTON, April %.
,untry's Fighting Strength.
special by TeIephone ! P. NJ.


Special by Telephone l P. M.
81 have just had an important con-
ference concerning the war situa-
ton with Generals Plume and Wan
ser, Quartermaster- General Donnel-
ly, Adiutant-General Stryker and
the Colonels commanding the New
Jersey regiments of the National
Guard. We are highly gratified at
the prompt response for vol
unteers from all the regimental and
company organizations connected
with the State militia. The quota
of our State will be about 1900
men and | will at once issue proc
lamation ordering out two regi-
ments as soon as orders are received
from the President. They will rem
devious at Sea Girt, where every
thing is in readiness for the recep-
ton of the entire National Guard
of the State and a large number of
volunteers in case the necessity
arises fol additional enrolment.
Preference is, of course, given to
members of the militia who, as
stated, responded nobly."
WASHINGTON, April %, 1 p. m.-
As soon as Commander Sampson
announces that he has blockaded
Havana the State Department will
issue a proclamation announcing
the blockade and warn all vessels
from attempts to enter the harbor
under penalty of capture and con-
fiscation of ship and cargo. Samp-
son left Key West for Havana at
$40 this morning. Word that he
has arrived before Havana is ex-
pected this afternoon and that he
has effected the blockade tonight
or tomorrow. The Presidents
call for 100000 troops is only
awaiting the final passage of the
Volunteer Army bill in Congress
and will be promulgated some time
to-day.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-04-22

Adv: 1t may not be out Of place
to state here that the Chronicle office
turns out some fine Job Printing.