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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
DEATH IN THE STORM.
Worst Known ON the Ohio River for ~
sAisniupI on 4 Big kise.

Worst Known ON the Ohio River for -
Years Iisaissippi on Big kisc.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. a. River
men reaching port say Saturday nights
storm was the worst on the river in 20
years, yet no serious loss is reported
to steam craft A house boat occupied
by George Atkins and his two young
daughters just above the city was
swamped during the night and the oc-
cupants took refuge in q large skiff.
The darkness coming on evidently be-
wildered them, for they never reached
shore. The skiff was found bottom
side up.
SnEBoYeAN. Wis. Jan. 2A-The feet
Of vessels in winter quarters in this
city experienced severe shaking up
yesterday, occasioned by tidal wave,
the third of the season. The wave
was caused by the northeast gale and
the water swept up the river in such
great volumes that the harbor was
turned into veritable whirlpool. Ice
from u to is inches thick was ground
into chunks as small as hens eggs and
vessels were torn from their mornings
and driven in all directions.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24.-The most Sc
we're blizzard which has visited this
city in years continued in its fury
until six o'clock Sunday morning.
Snow to the depth Of Is inches has
fallen and, with the wind blowing at
the rate Of so miles per hour, great
drifts were formed in all parts Of the
city, making travel almost an impossi-
bilty. All railroad trains were
blocked for many hours.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 24.-The Mis-
sissippi river from Cairo to New Or
leans, is rising rapidly and there is
enough water in sight to send it above
the danger line from Cairo to Vicks-
burg. The water rose foot here yes
terday and in q short time it will
probably be above the danger line.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 24.-The high
stage OF the water in the Ohio was re-
sponsible for a railroad accident in
New Albany which resulted in the
death OF two men and the injuring Of
two Others A part Of the New Al
bany Belt & Terminal railroad, part
OF the Air Line system, skirts the
river bank on steel trestle 90
feet high The water had eu-
croached upon the structure and
so softened the earth about one Of
the pillars that the stone base be-
came unsteady. A freight train had
just reached the foot Of Pearl street
when the steel support gave way,
causing the large span above 1t to be-
come suddenly depressed. The loco
motive toppled over the side OF the
trestle and fell into the water. As 1t
fell it broke from the adjoining car
and the rest Of the train was left
standing on the trestle. The engineer
and brakeman were both killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Rather Expensive Brutality.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Jan. 25.--Rail,
roads have found out in the last year
that 1t is costly business to throw
tramps and Others from moving trains.
Several railroads entering Kansas City
have been sued recently by people
who were thrown from trains by
trainmen. In some instances judg-
ments were given against the railroad
companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS JANUARY a. TWELVE PAGES
LIKE HllLMON CASE.


Crete, Neb. Man Missing Five Years sG.s
wife Sues Tor Insurance.
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 25.-An irsu-.
ance suit similar in many respects u
the Hilmon case in Kansas, was begun
in the federal court here yesterday.
In 1893 George Stevens, q well.known
banker Of Crete, Nab, left home for
Chicago, after announcing that he
would return in few days. lie is still
missing. lie carried life insurance for
$4,000. Two years ago his wife de-
manded payment, but was refused, on
the ground that proof Of death was
lacking, and brought suit and secured
Judgment. The verdict was set aside
and a new trial ordered. Payment
is denied on the ground that Stevens
is alive. was positively identified at
San Francisco recently and that he had
left Crete because his bank was In bad
condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
HIS THIRD WIFE.
Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage, the Noted
Divine, Quietly Married In Allegheny

Rev. DR.. I. Dewitt Talmage, the Noted
Divine, Quietly Married In Allegheny
city. Pa.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, Jan. s4.-Rev. I.
Dewitt Talmage, the noted divine, Of
Washington, and Mrs. Eloree Nc
Cutcheon Collier, of Allegheny City,
were united in marriage Saturday at
the McCutcheon residence, No. AZ Irwin
avenue. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. WI. Robinson, pastor of the
First United Presbyterian church. The
wedding, which came as greatsurprise
to the many friends of the couple,
was, on account of a recent death in
the family, an extremely quiet affair
The couple will leave on visit to
friends in Kansas City and elsewhere
in the west DR.. Talmage has been
married twice before, his second wife
dying in Brooklyn about three years
ago. He has six children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 25.--Among
the decisions handed down by the
court Of appeals yesterday was one
which is Of especial interest to COM
mercial circles, involving, as it does,
the obligations of parties to a contract
The court held that party to a con-
tract is under obligation to complete
work begun, even though no valuable
consideration had passed between the
parties at the time the work was en-
tered upon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
BAKER WILL OPPOSE 1T.

In Difference to His Constituency the Kan
sas senator VIII Fight National Control
Of Insurance.
topeka, Kan, Jan. 25.-The mayors
and fire chiefs of Kansas cities have
been writing to United States Senator
Baker concerning the bill introduced
into congress by Senator Plat, OF Con-
necticut, providing for the estab-
lishment OF a national department OF
insurance. Senator Baker states that
he will do everything In his
power to defeat the measure. The in
terest Of the cities of Kansas centers
In the fact that the passage Of the bill
would abolish the two per cent which
all fire departments in the state now
receive on the premium Of every fire
insurance policy issued in their re-
spective cities. Last year Kansas fire
received over $4,000 from
this source.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
AS AN EXPERIMENT.

A Cargo Of 274 Cattle shipped by Water
from Galveston to New York.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-The Lone Star
line steamer Memphis, which arrived
from Galveston, Tex, brought cargo
Of cattle from Texas. The Memphis
sailed from Galveston with s74 head Of
cattle. Two of them died, but the re-
mainder were landed in fine condition.
The shipment was an experiment and
it is said that in view Of its success an
other steamer will be put on solely for
carrying cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
STRIKERS SEIZE A TRAIN.
At Lebanon, Ind. 40 Passengers Come to
Sudden Ending of Their journey.

At Lebanon, Ind. 40 Passengers Come to
Sudden Ending of Their Journey.
LEBANON, Ind, Jan. Is. Strikers Of
the Chicago & Southeastern railway
seized and sidetracked the westbound
express train when 1t arrived here
last evening. Forty passengers aboard
the train are tied up here. Strikers
have complete possession Of the railway
yards here. Delayed passengers are
given the hospitality Of private homes
in the city, as public sentiment is
unanimously in favor Of the strikers.
The strikers are striking for back pay,
and they say eight months pay is due
to most Of them. No attempt is made
to run trains. Only one freight train
ran through yesterday, and it was
mysteriously ditched 40 miles from
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
VIEWS.
Opinions Of the Governors Of Kan
sas and Missouri on Hawaii
new ENGLAND COTTON MILL STRIKE.
Both Sides Apparently Determined to Hold
Out-Protests Against Removing the
Perry Land Once to Guthrie
Dock Strike Fails.

New York, Jan. 25.-The Herald has
obtained the views OF some Of the gov
errors OF States on the subject Of an
pexation OF Hawaii. The views ex-
pressed by the governors OF Kansas
and Missouri are as follows: Gov
Leedy, Of Kansas: ~ believe the Ha-
waiian islands should be annexed by
the United States for these reasons:
Within q short time a canal will be
built across the isthmus Of Panama.
This canal should be controlled and
governed by the United States The
nation having possession OF these
islands will command the road to that
canal and will also possess the key to
the Pacific ocean from q maritime
standpoint My belief is that II we
allow Hawaii to slip out Of our fingers
now, within so years our necessities
would compel us to fight to get posses
sion OF the islands and, therefore, 1t
seems to me to be good policy to get
them while we can in peace" Gov.
Stephens, OF Missouri: II am opposed
To the annexation Of the Hawaiian
islands, but cannot explain my posi-.
ton satisfactorily in an interview"
NEW ENGLAND COTTON MILL STRIKE.
BosToN, Jan. o. THE second week
Of the big cotton mill strike opened at
the principal centers with both sides
apparently as determined to hold out
as at the Inauguration Of the contest
No attempt was made to open the gates
Of the big corporations mills at New
Bedford, Biddeford or Lewiston. At
New Bedford and Biddeford the bust
ness men appear to be more anxious
regarding the future than either mill
owners or operatives, and many small
dealers are feeling the loss Of trade
severely. Many operatives are leaving
to seek employment in other mill cen
ters
THE PERRY LAND OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Protests are
beginning to come in against the pro-
posed removal OF the land Office from
Perry, Ok, to Guthrie. The protests
are based on the representation that
the removal would cause great incon-
venience to the citizens OF Kay and
Pawnee counties and would involve a
large unnecessary expense.
DOCK STRIKE ENDS IN FAILURE.
LoRAIN, o., Jan. 25.-Over $50 union
dock men returned to work upon the
Lake Erie h Western docks here yes
terday morning The men have been
out for over two months, but their
action yesterday morning practically
ends the strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

MEXICO, Mo-, Jan. 25.-The Prohibi-
ton state convention will be held al
Moberly May 3 and 8. The saloon pc
titions of oil the counties in the state
are to be published, so that the names
Of those who rent property for saloons
and the names Of those who sign liquor
dealers bonds, etc, may be known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. %. = The
democratic caucus took several ballots
last night for senator without nomi-
mating. The Goth and last ballot was.
McMillin, 81; Turley, 80; Taylor, %.
The deadlock is still unbroken, and
there is already talk Of no election Of
n senator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

DEFIANCE, o., Jan. s5.-The move
ment against the high hat has reached
this city with full force. Rev. Mr.. A.
Z. Smith, pastor of the Methodist
church, has pronounced against 1t
from the pulpit and promulgated de-
cree that the women in his congrega.
ton must wear no more high hats
when they are listening to his SER
mons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
The LAWYERS Got One.Half,

LEAvESwoRrH, Kan, Jan. 25-James
c. Smith, husband OF Mrs. Sallie f.
llillmon, says the basis Of settlement
between Mrs. Hillmon and the New
York Life Insurance company was
S2s. 100, Of which $4,000 is accrued in.
terest on the original $4,000 policy,
Mrs, Iillmon gets one-half and her at
torneys one-half.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
He Wanted Something Better.

MEXICO, Mo-, Jan. 25.--Protests have
been telegraphed to Washington
against the confirmation of ex.Con.
gresham Treloar as postmaster of this
city. The ex-congressman says he was
not an applicant for the place, but
wanted consulate position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
New Depot at Dodge City.

DoDaE CITY, Kan, Jan. 25.-The new
Santa Fe depot and hotel in this city
has been opened to the public. The
building is 900 feet long, and at the
widest point 1t is SO feet wide. There
are one, two and three storieA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
One q, the SCHUMACHER Murderers,

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. A-James
Gallagher, alias John johnson, will be
brought to Kansas City from Hot
Springs, Ark, and tried for the muir
der Of Emma Schumacher, who was
killed in her grocery store on the
night Of December last. Louis Barth,
a saloonkeeper, around whose place
the supposed murderers loafed for sew.
eral days prior to the murder, has
identified Gallagher as one Of these
men
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Lumber Dealers In Convention.

KANSAS CITY, NO., Jan. 25.-The
tenth annual convention of the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Association Of Lum-
Der Dealers opened this morning at
Lyceum hall. The session will last
for two days, and from indications
will be the shortest, liveliest and most
successful gathering the lumbermen
have ever held. The membership last
year was 400 and the attendance was
$50. This year the membership is
nearly 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

The Schwartzschild & Sulzberger
Packing company has purchased 10
acres Of land in ST. George, suburb
Of St. Joseph, Mo-, and will soon begin
the erection Of branch packing-house
there Swift Il Co. and Nels Morris
are also building big packing plants
there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
THE WARRANT REVOKED.
Gov. Leedy, OF Kansas, Withdraw Extradi-
tion Papers for Alleged Colorado MUIR

Gov. Leedy, OF Kansas, Withdraw Extradi-
tiOn Papers for Alleged Colorado MUIR.
derer.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. rs = Gov.
Leedy revoked the extradition war
rant issued by himself few days ago,
upon the request of the governor Of
Colorado, for the arrest Of James
Turner, at Paola, on the charge
of killing Banker Barndollar, at
Pueblo, Col. The governor received
information which he believed con-
elusive that Turner is not the guilty
party, and he therefore wired Sheriff
Hamlin not to let the Colorado officer
take Turner away. Prominent citi.
zens Of Paola declared that Turner
was in Kansas at the time OF the al
legged murder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Dayls May Reply to Bryan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. Assistant
Secretary Davis is in receipt Of a petit
ton from large number of republic
ans Of Columbia, Mo-, requesting him
TO reply to W, ]. Bryan in the chapel
Of the state university at an early date.
Mr.. Davis is considering the invitation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
ORDERED TO CUBA.
The United States Warship Maine to Go to
Havnna-NO Disturbing News.

nhvhn@-Nv DinSuHu"k Nowb
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Considerable
comment was created In Washington
to-day, principally because OF its prob
able effect on the hot-headed Span
iards, by the announcement that the
United States warship Maine, now
with the great feet off the coast Of
Florida, had been ordered to Havana
1t was said at the navy department
that no disturbing news had been re.
ceived from there, but that the move.
ment was in the line Of a resumption
OF free intercourse Of United States
naval vessels in Cuban waters such as
prevailed prior to their withdrawal on
account Of the outbreak Of hostilities
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
To Meet a Postal petlclency.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Postmaster
General Gary sent to congress re-
quest for an appropriation OF $l6S, 1000
to meet probable deficiency in the
free delivery service for the current
fiscal year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
WANT FIGHTING PuGlLlSTS.
Sporting Writers May Ignore Bruisers Who
DO Too Much Talking.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 95.-The schedule
meeting Of the National Baseball
league, to be held in this city next
month, will bring together the prin-
cipal sporting writer's Of the country
and especially those Of the II cities in
which league clubs are located. There
Is said to be on foot movement to Sc
cure their cooperation in ignoring, in
their respective papers, all pugilists
except when the latter decide to fight
and have made arrangements to do So
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
dow. Barnes, washInrton Mission,

GUTHRIE, Ok, Jan. 24-Gov. Barnes
will go to Washington to help secure
the passage Of the free homes bill, Civ.
ing Oklahoma settlers their claims
under the old homestead law without
requiring the payment Of from 81 to
$3.50, which would mean saving Of
SIS, 900, 900 to the settlers Of the terri.
tarv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
mortgage on waterworks Foreclosed.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Jan. ga decree
Of foreclosure Of the mortgage of $780,
900 on the waterworks plant at Car
thage was entered in the federal court
here yesterday, and John I. Marshall
was named as special master to con-
duct the sale. The sum now due on
the bonds and coupons is sllS, 476. The
upset price for the property me ntioned
In the decree is $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Reward for DefaultIng County Clerk.

JEFFERSON Cry, NO., Jan. 95.-Gov'
Stephens has offered reward of 5000
for the arrest and conviction of John
Harrison, late county clerk Of Phelps
county, who was short in his account
So, 500 and who is now fugitive from
iustice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Two Good Places Filled.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IS. The president
has sent the Neutrality-suspicious. t o
the senate: Charles II. Duell, Of New
York, to be commissioner Of patents;
H. c. Mcmillan, Of Iowa, to be attor-
ney for the northern district Of Iowa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

Kansas City is to be the headquarters
Of the bureau established by the Mis-
souri, women's Federate clubs at the
recent meeting at Sedalia for the pur-
pose Of putting into practice the trsv.
cling library idea
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
McComas still Gaining slowlv.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 25.-The ninth
ballot for United States senator re-
suited. McComas, 40; German, ~; Find
lay, 2; Shaw, II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Director Of the Mint Preston Resigns.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Or. L, Preston,
director of the mint, has resigned and
the nomination Of George Z. Robinson,
of Fort Dodge, Ia, will be sent to the
senate as his successor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

Luiz Mazzantinni, the famous Span.
ish bull fighter, has cleared 100000
during bis tour Of Mexico, in which be
gave ten fights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

The Iowa supreme court upheld the
anti-cigarette law passed by the last
legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

"Todp Sloan, the famous American
jockey, arrived In New York from En-
gland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27
Money for Oklahoma Schools,

GUTHRIE, Ok, Jan. 49, Territorial
Superintendent Hopkins has appor-
toned to the school funds of the vari-
GUS counties of the territory S95, la 25,
making Sl.O5 per capita of school pop
ulation. The amount was collected as
school land rental during the past six
months and in addition to it 1900
was also divided among the three ter
ritorial colleges and the same amount
put in the public building fund.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-01-27

DURANGO, Mex, Jan. ga mail
courier who has just arrived here from
Mazatlan reports that a desperate
fight occurred near that place between
about so charcoal burners and an equal
number Of men employed on Rosale's
ranch. Nine men were killed and
many more badly wounded. The fight
resulted from the burning Of timber
by the charcoal men.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-25
est CHURCH IN AMERICA.


grimage. | am sure they are gTatified
and rewarded by the exception the
convention has made in responding 10
their invitations for so long n Journey.
and in the sympathy OF that great
body Of churchmen for the feelings
and the sentiments which originated.
Ii is hardly necessary that l should
say for the association for the Preser-
walton of Virginia Antiquities. who are
enc owners of this historic spot. for our
church people in Richmond and in Nor
folk. who have received and entertain
ed Us. and for myself. that cur part has
been done with loving reverence for
the church and for the great body that
governs it, and Tor your presence here
will help to teach us the lesson that
states and nations need to learn, with
each new generation-to cherish their
past for the sake of their future-will
help TO revive in our hearts and our
intelligence a quickened sense of the
obligation and of the philosophy ami
of the wisdom and the blessing OF the
divine command.
Thou shalt remember all the way
the Lord thy God hath led thee-these
forty years. these 500 years-to prove
and TO try thee, and to see what was in
thy heart. whether thou woulds't obey
His commands or not
You will listen again to the story
briefly told OF the planting of the seed
Of our political life and the painting
OF the Church OF England. bearing in
II the seeds of a pure and primitive
Christianity upon this spot where we
stand
1t is an easy effort Of the historical
imagination to understand that ideas
of government, OF law, and OF liberty.
that had been growing in the thoughts
of the men of our mother country cen
turtles before our forefathers. crossed
the sea. should feel the breath OF the
free air the moment their feet touched
this shore. They were thousands o.
miles away. with the mysterious vast
ness OF the ocean between them and
the absolutiSms, the autOcracies. the
weights, the fixed traditions and forms
OF the old world they had left behind
them The conviction would come u
them at once that God had led them
out here into the wilderness that they
might think for themselves. and tina;
the ideas OF justice that His proyiden-
tial hand had planted N them. might
after long delay come TO the birth.
I That is the philosophy. as you Will
see from the story OF the movement Of
political ideas from the day our fore
fathers landed at jamestown To- the
I formation OF our State and Federal
constitution. and our glorious ach eve
ment OF our national independence.
In this Church" Bishop Randolph
continued. dwell the spirit OF t0Ie--
arce. She did not then. and does no.
now. return railing for railing she
did not punish religious disseaters as
criminals. Toe law OF conduct. not
emotion. she holds 20 be the great
power OF human life. Therefore. she
is an educating church. She believes
in the power OF beauty as a force in
spiritual life Those who landed here