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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Middletown, n. u. Dec. 27.-The de-
falcation of Assistant Cashier Louis
L. Goldsmith, of the Port Jervis ma
tional bank, which was first an
nounced as $4,000, is now declared by
the bank examiner to be slOl,9S7
The money was taken through draft
account and manipulation of the gen
eral ledger. The Washington author.
tiles recommended an assessment of
the stock to make good the deficiency
and to resume the business Of the
lining
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
THE WOLFS0HN CASE.
A Rather Mysterious Affair Concerning sn
Insurance Case-Are There Two
Aaron Wolfsohns?

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 21.-When $.
A. D. Jones, local agent of the New
York Life Insurance company, was in.
terviewed yesterday regarding a sto-
~ from Chicago that Aaron Wolf
sohn. whom he insured for $4,000,
and who committed suicide and was
burned here, had turned up alive in
Chicago, he said that he could not
believe the Chicago story. Mr. Jones
does not understand how the thing
was brought about, but he is positive
that the man who he insured as IA
ron Wolfsohn is dead. He has taken
every means possible TO identify the
man and says there is no doubt
However. he is going east to make a
fuller investigation. Mrs. O'Neil, the
woman who paid for the funeral OF
the man who committed suicide, also
supports Jones. She was present
when the medical examination for the
insurance was made. She was very
intimate with Wolfsohn; she gave
him $500 to go east with and cores
ponthd with him while he was there
When he returned she happened to
be in San Francisco and did not see
him until after he was dead, but she
positively identified the body. There
is only one theory, and that is that,
there are two Aaron Wollsohns and
that they look alike. The matter is
n great mystery,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Omaha, Dec. 21.-Acting under the
instructions of the governor, AttOr-
ney General Smith will to-day begin
proceedings in Sarpy county, charg-
ing Corporal Fear and Private Jen-
kins with the murder of Private Nor
gan, The two men, acting under
orders from the proper officers, shot
and killed Morgan while the latter
was trying to escape from Fort
Crook. The Salpy county authori.
ties declined to prosecute, leaving
The matter to the military. who held
a colIrt-martial and acquitted the
men. The governor then ordered the
case taken into the state courts Dis
trict Attorney Summers yesterday re-
ceived orders from Washington to de-
fend the men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
cATTLEMEN's CONVENTION.
Thu Of,ctai Crll I..u.d far the Annual
Meeting Of the National Live stock
Assrr'st ton.

Denver, Col, Dee. 21.-President
John W. Springer, Of the National
Live Stock association, yesterday IS
sued the official call for the big an
nual convention of his association
TO meet in For, Worth, Tex. on jan
nary Is and continue in session four
days. The convention will be conf
posed of delegates representing all
OF the largest i've stock associations
III the country, all the big stock
yards companies and many OF the big
railroads. It is expected that there
will I've over a thousai Il delegates in
attendance representing every state
and territory in the union. According
to the call, among the Subjects to be
discussed are the questions of leas-
ing the public lands 20 stockmen
Tor grazing, grazing in forest reserves
of the west, the taking of complete
census Of live stock next year, the
work Of gathering vital statistics re-
Iating to live stock of commerce by
the association, matters relating t.
transportation Of live stock by rail-
roads and subjects of kindred ma
ture. Low rates have been made on
all railroads for this meetirr and it
is expected to be the most important
gathering OF stock men ever held in
The conntr.. Many matters OF inn
portance to the industry will be con-
sidered and passed upon by the con-
vention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The souvenir
Lafayette dollars received in Chicago
by the Lafayette memorial commits
sion Christmas eve were taken from
the government kegs at the office Of
the treasurer of the American Trust
and Savings bank yesterday and the
distribution Of the coins officially be-
gun. Fifteen thousand Of the coins
have already been subscribed and paid
for and will be delivered immediate
ly. Ten thousand coins are to be re-
served for distribution in France next
year during the exposition which
leaves $4,000 for. sale in America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
L.AAlAgUAkt'SU WORK
TIE City OF San Jacinto, CAL, a
@leLe Of Desolallon.
ElCHl SQUAWS KILLED, MORE HURT.


San Jacinto, Cal, Dec. 27.--This lit.
tie city is "A scene of desolation to-
day. People are beginning to recover
from the terror inspired by the earth
quake which centered here Oh Christ
mas morning and destroyed every
brick building in the town and some
dennite estimate of the damage
wrought can now be made.
At the Saboba Indian reservation
near here Il dance had been held the
night before and large quantities OF
whisky consumed by the Indians, it
having sent most of them into a
drunken slumber before the shock
came. A number of squaws had hud-
t.led together in an old adobe build
ing and We're sleeping off the effects
OF the liquor The heavy walls fell
in upon them; six were killed out
right and two died later, while score
more are badly injured. Those killed
were horribly crushed.
Main street presents sad appear
ance. 1t is impossible to walk along
the sidewalks because of the heaps of
debris and overhanging walls. The
two-story brick walls were RACED to
the level of the ground with thou
sands of dollars worth of merchan-
disc buried underneath. There is not
a business house in town but has suf-
fered. Electric wires are down and
some Of the power houses have fallen
in. The walls of the county hospital,
erected recently at cost of $4,000,
are badly damaged.
At lIemet the hotel was damaged to
the extent of $4,000; B. Engham's
-four mill, $4,000. The fire walls of
Mebber's brick store fell out, the
plate glass windows We're smashed
and the entire stock of goods is on
the floor in heap. The chimneys of
the hotel fell, many Of them crashing
through the roof. One fell on the bed
of Frank Robinson, bruising him bad
~. The verandas are all down and
the walls badly cracked. The rear
wall of the Johnson block fell out
ward and the whole building was
badly demolished. The third story of
the hotel Mills is down and the Sec
ond story walls fell in Prugh's store
and fixtures were all shaken. down.
There are but two chimneys left in
town. The gables of Highland asy-
lum were cracked and the chimneys
shaken down.
1t is said that rumblings had been
heard for several days about Taquit's
peak, in the San ,lacinto range, sup
posed to be an extinct volcano. Be-
tween San Jacinto and Hemet geysers
OF hot sulphur water appeared yester-
day and the fumes are so strong that
no one can get near the geysers.
The streets of San Jacinto are be-
ing cleared of debris and the mer-
chants are moving their stocks into
warehouses. Preparations are already
being made for the rebuilding of most
OF the ruined structures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

London. Dec. 27.-The wives and
families of the guards reservists,
from Windsor, now serving in South
Africa, assembled at st. Georges hall,
Windsor, yesterday to participate in
the queens Christmas tree celebra-
ton. Queen Victoria, the duke and
duchess of Connaught, Princess Hem
ry Of Battenberg, the duchess OF Al
bany and Others of the royal family
were present The tree, which was
% feet high, was illuminated with
electric lights and covered with pres
ents, which the members OF the
household distributed after a boun-
tiful ten. The queen evinccd the
greatest interest in the festivities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Plans for q Now Railro ID System.

Chicago, Dee. ?7.--'Thc Times
Herald to-day says: Panl Morton,
third vice president Of the Santa Fe
railroad, may be asked to accept the
position of president OF the re-
organized Kansas City, Pttsburg &
Gulf system. His name WIS seriously
considered at a meeting Of the ex.
ecutive committee, lasting from early
yesterday afternoon until pearly mid
night, and plans were discussed
which, II carried out in their entirety,
will result in a new railroad system
which will reach from the atlantic to
the Pacific seaboards and TO the Gull
Of Mexico on the south.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Tho Filipinos Driven Back.

Manila. Dec. 2T-Ger. Santa Ana,
with force of insurgents estimated
at 300, attacked the garrison at Subig
yesterday, A body Of marines were
sent from Olongapo to reinforce the
garrison and the Fillpinos We're driven
back, several being killed. There
were no casualties on the American
side. A company of the Forty-siNth
volunteer infantry, together with a
contingent of marines, has been sent
from Manila to reinforce the Subig
garrison still further.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Prof. Coues, the Eminent Scientist, Dead.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 27.-Prof. FL
lott Coues, of Washington, the
world-famed ornithologist and SCENT
list, died Monday night at Johns Hop
kins hospital. He was one of the
most distinguished scientists in the
United States He was connected with
the Smithsonian institute, the United
States geological and geographical
surveys and was professor of biology
in the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanical college. He was one of the
associate editors of the Century Die
tionary and other publications. His
versatility as an author was very
great and his works included num-
Der of scientific subjects. He was
member of at least 80 foreign and
American scientific societies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Two Men Buried In a Trench.

Chico, Cal, Dec 2'.-Whilc engaged
in digging cut for miners trench
on Butte creek yesterday morning,
Frank Cable and man named Connor
were buried under tons OF rock and
earth. After several hours work the
terribly mutilated body Of Conner
was recovered. Cables body has not
yet been found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Grain aud Pr0ylsions.

Kansas City, Dec. 26,-Receipts Of
wheat for three days 1856 cars, Sales by
car lot, No. 2 hard 6?G65hc; No. hard
6(da2,sc; No. A hard b3dl67c No. 2 soft, 50
0f7Oc; No. 3 red, 6Sm6Sc, No. 1 red, 57isdp
Soc. Receipts of corn for three days, llS
cars; No. mixed, 2slsd2S7Sc; No. 5
mixed, 2Sd2Slac: No, 4 mixed, sIl6c; No, .
white, 2Siaa2Ss.c; No. white. ?SNc; No, 1
white, E,ac. Receipts Of oat. for three
days, "a cars; No, mixed, 23i.T24c; No. 3
mixed, 22ltm23c; No, mixed, 22hc' No 2
white, 2iasiiac; No white, 2ic; No 4
white, 2Sc. Receipts Of hay for two days.
60 cars, timothy, choice, $9.OOn'' 5o clover,
pure, sO5Od125 prairie, choice, No0@
,bo; alfalfa, s5OQS50 Eggs, Ice per doz
Poultry, live hens, &c per ID; large
springs bye, ROSTERS l2'sal5c EACH
turkeys, Sale; ducks, &c; geese.
&c; pigeons, 60c per doz. But
ter extra fancy. 2ic; dairy, lie; country
roll iidll5c. Potatoes, home grown.
sSd45c per bu: sweet, 7OQf75c per bu. Cab
bage 75casl,00 per doz Onions, home
grown, 55@6sc per bu. Parsnips, Sd5oc
per bu, Beans, sl.25df200 per bu; navy,
800 per bu. Oyster plant, 2OdSoc per dog
punches, Pumpkins. 3sq50c per doz
Hubbard squash, S065Oc per doz Apples
fair to choice. 65cfi$l0O per bu; culls and
windfalls, 256i40c per bu.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Dwight l.. Moody took place
at East Mortified, Mass, yesterday.
Three members of the Pollock fam
lily at Barboursyille, W. Va, were ia
tally poisoned while eating their
Christmas dinner.
The steamer Noranmore brought
the news to Norfolk, Va, of the loss
of an unknown bark and her crew
OF Is in the Atlantic ON Saturday
night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Greensvile, Ind, Dec. 27..-The resi-
dence of George Hancock, a well-to'
do farmer. was entered by two burg
lars, who overpowered Hancock and
wounded him in such a manner that
his recovery is doubtful. The burg
lars then secured $1,000 ana fed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Battle Between Highblnders.

Marysville, CAL, Dec. ",.-China-
town was the scene of a lively battle
yesterday between rival highbinders'
societies, the Suey Sing and Hop Sing.
About 100 shots were exchanged. One
Chinaman, a member of the Suey Sing
faction, was killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Mrs. Bryan received letter from
Andrew Carnegie, stating that he
would gladly furnish the money for
the erection Of library building at
Lincoln, Neb., which it is estimated
will cost between $4,000 and $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Omaha, Neb. Dec. q Removals to
st. Louis by officials and CLERKS Of the
Pacific Express company's general Of
fees from Omaha to st. Louis have
begun and will be completed when
another week shall have rolled
around. President Eggleston has had
his office in st. Louis for some time.
The change is made because the
growth of the company's business to
the south, southwest and east makes
st. Louis the most central point in
the system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
NEWS NOTES.

Four negroes and two white men
were wounded in a fight near Reds
vile, Ga.
The Perkins sawmill and iron
works at Augusta, Ca, were burned
last night. Loss, $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Seven Indians Drowned.

Ashcroft, B. c., Dec. s7.-Seven In
dams, including two women, were
drowned last night short distance
west of this place by the upsetting
of canoe in which they were at
tempting to cross the Thompson
river.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28
Comm.rc,.l r.acher.' Federation

Chicago, Dec. s7.-The fourth an
nual convention Of the Commercial
Teachers federation began last night,
200 commercial teachers from all
pa, is of the United States being pres
ent. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Cash Wkeat-No. .
red, 6sd69c; No. 3, 65as'isc; No. 2 hard
winter, Csc; No. 8, 6la66c No. | northern
spring, 67iaa69c; No. 3 67a"sc' No. 8
spring, 6l1S7isc. Corn--No, . sic; No 3
3o%6soNc. oats--No. 2, 22ihc, No, 3. 22N
e22itc. -
81 Louis, Dec. %-wheat- No. 2 red.
cash, elevator SOC; track. 7lh672c; No. :
hard. @6ssiic Corn-No. Q cash. aoi4c;
track, s1h0slkc. Oats-No. astAsh, s%c;
track, 2axc: No. Q white 1A61sc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Three negro children, named Dix.
on, were burned to death in their
home at Middleton, Conn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-28

Washington, Dee. 2-.,-Adjt Gen.
Corbin's list of subscriptions to the
Lawton home fund aggregated $l5,-
900 at noon yesterday. Tho commit
tee announces that the subscription
lists will be kept open unit! January
5, next, when the money will be
banked and placed to Mrs. Lawton's
credit. The amount now in the hands
Of Gen. Corbin probably is less than
half OF that actually subscribed, many
subscriptions not yet having reached
him.
La Junta tribune., 1899-09-20

Ready-to-Wear
CIothes..

If after an inspection Of our stock Of Mems.
Boys and Children's up-to-date Clothing
and Stylish Furnishings, you cannot find
what you want you must be indeed hard
to please We have almost everything
your heart may wish for no matter
whether it be a $3.50 suit or suit for
$4,000. it is here in profusion. You are
not limited to one or two patterns to Sc
select rom---they're piled mountain high
in our store. We guarantee perfect tit,
we guarantee entire satisfaction, we pro-
mise you every assertion true.
Our Clothing includes all the latest styles
and the workmanship is the best. Not
the kind ordinarily found in clothing
stores but such as are built by the best
custom tailors Our store is packed and
overaowlng with new goods. We have
the largest stock in Southeastern Colora-
do and are naming the smallest prices
Come and see us.
The Price Draper Clothing Co.
La Junta tribune., 1899-09-20
LOCAL Aso ,ss.osAl ,rsss.

Take it to Downer; he'll fix it.
Trade at the Palace drug store.
You should see Downer; he has
wheels.
The best range for the least
money at Thompson's.
Miss Nellie Burns is reported to
be i'll with typhoid fever.
Sewing machine to rent. In
quire of G. S. Thompson.
A. A. Frost went to work in the
local shops Monday morning.
Money for city or farm loans on
easy terms. Inquire w. r. Gibson.
/ DR.. White is using the Shepard
treatment for weak and diseased
lungs.
/ For SALE-Seven hundred grade
Cotswold lambs.-F. 7. Webber,
Fredonia, Colorado.
! Mrs. Thomas King is visiting
relatives in town, the guest of ].
S. King. Mrs. King formerly re
sided in La unta.
Owing to lack of space we are
compelled to postpone making
mention of the entertainment and
reception to our soldiers until the
Saturday issue.
Charles Hershheld, the day clerk
at the Harvey House, expects to
leave the last of the week for Dem
ing, N. NJ, to assume the duties
OF his new position.
Have all your old teeth taken
out and new plates made by Drs,
Young and Shrock while they are
in La Junta September 18th.
Teeth extracted without particle
of pain.
Austin Joy left on No. 6 Mon
day night for Elkhart, Indiana,
where he will meet Mrs. Joy, whh
is on her way home. They will
visit friends in Indiana and return
home in about two weeks.
The heathens worship an idol Of
stone-the Republicans worship
an idol of gold. .-Otero county
Democrat. Yes and the demo-
Gratis worship an idol of silver and
the popnlists worship an idol Of
paper.-Pueblo Mail.
d. o. McClain, of Manzanola,
will probably be the candidate for
commissioner on the fusion ticket.
The democrats are going to move
heaven and earth to elect their
man so they will be able to control
the patronage of the board.
For the annual meeting Of Mill
tary Surgeons Of the United States,
at Kansas City, the Santa Fe will
sell tickets at the rate of one and
one-third fare, on the certificate
plan, for the round trip from all
points in Colorado. Tickets must
be sold from September 23d to 29th
inclusive.
invite parents who have chill
dren that are complaining Of head
ache and feel listless and dull to
bring them to me at Park House
and let me examine theis eyes. II
will cost you nothing and may
benefit you and them. All exami-I
nations free beginning Thursday
September a1st. Yours on sight.
-. Harry Gay.
ENGINEER E. j. Nudge stepped
on q piece of coal in the gangway
Of his engine Monday night and
fell headlong to the ground. He
received several cuts about his
forehead and nose, and sprained his
wrist by throwing his hand out to
save himself from . hard fall. He
considers himself lucky that no
bones were broken.
In Mondays Democrat. H. w..
Potter in . card announces him
self - candidate for the Office of
sheriff, subject to the approval Of
the democratic county convention
which meets in Rocky Ford next
. y euRn i. r.
La Junta tribune., 1899-09-20

very hot time in the old town Of
Rocky Ford next Monday.
The largest assortment Of crock
cry in town at Thompson's.
The best sewing machine for the
least money at Thompson's.
"Gem Flour" best in the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money
refunded. La Junta Milling Co.
! ]. E. Hurley, superintendent of
the New Mexico division, was in
town yesterday in his special car.
Mesa county populists who have
claimed Bryan as a pretty good
pop, will hardly do SO after his
speech here. 1t was all democracy.
Grand Junction News.
! A. Fl. Cawthron is the only can
didate talked of ny the fusion ag
gregation for the Office of treasurer,
and he is probably the man who
will be buried out OF sight by re-
publican votes.
Mrs. Katherine Lowe is reported
to be out of danger, and will prob
ably recover from the effects of the
operation performed, which is said
to have been the most difficult and
dangerous ever attempted at ST.
Luke's hospital in Denver.
Drs. Young and Shrock, to intro
dnce their painless method of den
tistry and thoroughly familiarize
the public with their ways, will
make special prices when they next
visit La Iunta, September 18th,
remaining four days at the Park
! House.
Five carloads OF cantaloupes
were shipped from La Junta Mon
day, the largest shipment for the
season in any one day. Only three
cars were handled through the as
sociation, two OF them being for
asers q Son. commission wenscf
Pittsburg, Pa.
]. Harry Gay, ophthalmic opti-
clan, is now in our city and is To-
Gated at TIE Park house. He ex-
ltends cordial invitation to the
people OF La Junta and vicinity to
visit his optical parlor and receive
a free examination Of their eyes.
Mr.. Gay will open his Office on
Thursday, September 2Ist, and
will remain until October Ist.
For the Festival of Mountain
and Plain, at Denver, September
25th to goth, the Santa Fe will Of
fer tickets at the low rate of S4.75
for the round trip. Dates of sale,
September 24th. a5th, 10th and
27th, final limit for return October
I'D. Bands and other uniformed
bodies will be gwen rate OF one
half, or So. 40 per capita, for the
round trip.
The Boys Brigade, of La Junta,
commanded by Rev. Elmer Ward
Cole, was one Of the interesting
sights during the fair. The boys
were arrayed in regular Rough
! Riders uniforms and gave exhibit
tion drills every afternoon in front
Of the grand stand. The youthful
soldiers perform their evolutions
with commendable efficiency. They
were quartered under the grand
stand and had along their own
commissary tent, taking almost
regular soldiers fare, beans, tin
| plates and all. Rocky Ford En-
terprise.
The postofice department has
ruled that newspaper proprietors
cannot send out copies Of the paper
at pound rates to lists of persons
furnished by people who have i'm
portant announcements in the is
i sue. The notice coming at the be-
ginning Of a political campaign,
will have great effect in the country
towns where the practice has been
the means Of distributing political
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06
An Early Day Motor Carriage.

Sir Goldworth Gurney. early in
the century. succeed in perfecting a
motor carriage, run by steam, to the
point of exciting serious attention
and comment. An account of IA ride
in the Gurncy stage coach was pub
lished by the United Service
journal (lS29). The impressions
of one of those who took part in the
unique Journey are set down as one
might who made his first voyage in
an airship or submarine boat at the
present time To have assisted mt
the experiment of Guerney's steam
carriage was. in those DAYS, almost
a title Of glory. These carriages be-
came speedily one of the curiositics
of London. Foreign travellers who
crossed the channel and printed ae-
counts of their Journeys did not fail
to devote chapter to the new means
of locomotion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-06
Tammany's Paper.

One curious feature of the con-
duct of the City Record, New
Nork'S official paper, is to be found
in the fact that, though ostensibly a
daily paper, appearing regularly cx-
ccpt on Sundays and legal holidays,
there is no stated daily price for it,
the only fixed charge being for the
year. $3.50. and any person desiring
to procure copy or number of
copies must do 80 under this husi-
hess announcement which is unique
OF It's kind among newspapers Of The
United States ''The CITY Record is
published daily. Sundays and legal
holidays excepted. at No. , CITY
hall, New York city. Annual sub
scriptlon $3.50. postage prepaid