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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07
Free Rural ueiivery.

Washington, Sept. 4-Rural free do.
livery service will be established at Sta
tion b of the post Office at Topeka,
Kan, on September B. The area to be
covered is IS square miles; length Of
route 27sl miles, and population served
1900. The establishment Of this serv-
ice will result In the discontinuance OF
the post Office at Seabrook, Wanamaker,
Westfeld and Quenton Heights, all
fourth-class offices,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07
BIG FIRE IN JAPAN.
A Denseiy Populated Square Mile Of Yoko-
hama Swept by Flames-Six-
teen Lives Lost.

Yokohama, Aug. is. via Victoria, B.
c., Aug. S1.-Yokohama saw on the
night of August 10, the greatest fire in
her history. A densely populated
square mile Of the native town was
burned with loss of IS lives and from
s5,oOo,OOO to se,oOO,OOO of property.
Some Of the people, strongly imbued
with western notions Of lynch law,
formed mob and proceeded to attack
the owner Of the house in which the
fire originated and the man has died Of
bis wounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07
Bright Outlook for Kansas University.

Lawrence, Kan, Sept. 4.-The fall
term AT the University Of Kansas will
open on Wednesday. The prospects
are good for the largest attendance at
the opening of the school here that the
university has ever had. This is due
30 the general good crops throughout
Kansas, and the extension of the
courses of study at the institution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07
A hoy Drowned At Kausa. C,,v.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. while
bathing in the lake at Paramount park
Sunday afternoon, Roy Wren, the IL
year-old son of George W. Wren, man
ager Of the Southwestern Mutual Life
association, was drowned.
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Fell to His Death.

Dubois. Pa, Aug. Sl.-N. E. Crissy,
% years old, an aeronaut of Johns
town, Pa, fell 800 feet to instant death
at the Punxsutawney fair grounds yes.
terday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07

jefferson City, NO., Sept. Com
plete returns give Shsckleford plural
ity Of S,44S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-07

her as witness for the prosecution.
Rennes, Sept. Yesterday was a
satisfactory day for Dreyfus. The
Beaurepaire witness, German, who
was to prove that Dreyfus attended the
Alsatian maneuvers, found his state
ments denied by reputable witness,
while German himself, it was proved,
underwent two convictions for swim.
ding. This was the only testimony
against Dreyfus, the remainder of the
dispositions being in his favor, several
OF them being very weighty, as in the
case of Capt. Carvalho, Gen. Sebert and
Maj, Hartman, their evidence going to
show that particulars of the firing
manual of the "l2O gun" and hydro
pneumatic brake were almost matters
of common knowledge among the Off
GERS and that the contention that Drey-
fus from his special position on the
staff and pecu liar movements could be
acquainted with them has no solid
basis. This was the sum of yesterdays
proceedings, which were not marked
by any unusual incident, the Roget
Brayere episode, in which Gen. Roget
clearly gave himself away, being the
only matter which attracted special
attention.
M, Bertillon was severely snubbed by
the presiding officer when he wished to
reply to Gen. Sebert, who had con-
demned his system as fanatic AS soon
as Gen, Sebert had finished his testi-
mony, M. Bertillon bounced up and
asked to be allowed to speak, but Col.
Jouaust quickly turned to the usher
and said bring in the next witness"
whereupon M. Bertillon, extremely
annoyed, returned to his seat.
THE VIEW OF A JEWISH CLERdYMEN.
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ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS SEPTEMBER 89aTWEE PAGES

prisoner could articulate no more nut
sat down abruptly to conceal his dis.
tress.
The proceedings concluded few
minutes later and he was taken back
to his prison, where his wife visited
him, and in the presence of Nine. Drey.
fus and the gendarme guard he broke
down completely. The ten sion had
been too much for him. He sobbed
convulsively and the partner Of his
sorrows joined him in solace Of tears.
Capt. LIE Brun-Renault and the sup,
porters OF his assertion Of the Dreyfus
confession had an inning lasting near
ly the entire session, their dispositions
containing little but what has already
been stated before the court OF cassa-
ton.
Capt. LIE Brun- Renault introduced a
new assertion that the fact that he had
not related the incident of the confess
sion to President Casimir-Perier was
because he overheard himself called
"canaille," "cur" and traitor" while
waiting at the Elysee. He, however,
could not explain why he kept this to
himself for SO long time instead of
recounting the incident before the
court OF cessation. Nor did his ex-
PLANTATION as to why he destroyed the
page of his notebook containing the
record of Dreyfus confession sound
very convincing.
The other witnesses were a repeti-
ton of Capt. lie Brun-Renault. But a
yery significant question was put to
Col. Guerin by member OF the court,
Lieut. Col. Brongniart, who sits at
Col. Jouaust's right hand and always
puts pointed questions. He has thor
oughly studied the Dreyfus case and is
reputed to be one of the best authori-
ties on the case. 1t is certain Col.
Jouaust consults him frequently dur.
ing the proceedings. Brongniart is
said to be rabid anti-Dreyfusard and
he yesterday, in a quiet tone, asked
Col. Guerin II he thought NJ. We'll, who
Is friend OF Esterhazy, also knew
Dreyfus. The latter at once rose and
declared he had never before heard of
We'll. The point of this question was
that Esterhazy has written to Col.
Jouaust as announced and has un-
donbtedly mentioned We'll as go-be-
tween for Dreyfus. II relations can be
proven between Dreyfus and We'll,
then he could assume Dreyfus was a
traitor. The generals, II sufficient evil
dence Of a Dreyfus- We'll Esterhazy con-
nection can be produced, can abandon
the contention that Dreyfus wrote the
bordereau and admit Esterhazy is the
author Of 1t. This is possibly the
change Of tactics on the part Of the
generals which has been limited at re-
Gently.
1t was reported yesterday afternoon
that Gems. MERCER, Roget and Gonse
and NJ Cavaignac, who are, staying
quietly at the house Of a friend some
miles outside Rennes, met yesterday at
Gen. Mercier's house and discussed the
evidence Col. Schwarzkoppen's house.
keeper, Nine. Badtain, could give II
she was subjected to severe examina.
ton, with the result that II was decid.
cd that her evidence was not con-
elusive enough to Justify summoning
her as witness for the prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
OBITUARY.
MARIA ANDERSON.

The name OF Mrs. Maria Anderson Is added to
the steadily increasing death-st OF persons ASSOC
ciated with the Stage. Mrs. Anderson. who died
widow OF David c. Anderson. the comedian 80
long and 80 Intimately associated with the pro-
fessional fortunes Of Edwin Booth. and so highly
esteemed and valued by him. She was about
seventy eight years OF age Her vigorous MIND
cheerful disposition, unvarying sentieness, and
lively sense Of humor made her a delightful com
panon and greatly endeared her 10 a wide circle OF
fr,ends by whom her death ls deeply deplored In
company with her husband she was often In the
society Of Edwin Booth. and he spoke OF her as a
woman Of great worth, goodness and charm: anh
such indeed she Among the treasured relics
al the Players Club Is beautiful silk quilt,-cov-
erinC the bed on which Edwin Booth dled,-which
was made by Mrs. Anderson, when In her seventy
third year She has survived her husband little
more than fourteen yeare Her grave VIII be
made beside his In Greenw d.-where. at the top
Of f.andsca pe-ave may be seen monument. bear
Ing the inscription: David Christian Anderson
Died October 49, 1881 Aged 10 years. He vas
nan OF honesty and truth This stone is set 10
mark his place OF exit from this stage TO higher
and more real scenes, by his friend Edwin Booth
The deceased lady Andersons second wife
the first Mrs u. G. Anderson an actress. having
actors engaged for Booths Theatre. in 1853 the
house opened February z. that year,. ana ne IS
especially remembered for his fine lmpersonatlons
OF POlOnius and Dominic Sampson The death or ais
actors affairs. and once again the rest Is silence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
INTENSE COLD Up TIE STATE.
FORTY BELOW ZERO IN THE ApIRoNDAcKs, TIE
LOWEST TEMPERATURE RECORDED

Saratoga. N. Y, Jan. u.-Last night was the cold
est experienced In this region for almost a gen.
Grafton. AT Saranac Lake the thermometer reg
stered IN degrees below zero, while at Whitehall
the temperature was only one degree warmer. At
Saratoga Springs the thermometer regis cred 30
below. at Greenfield SO. and ut Warrensburg 36 be-
low. Other towns less cold Ticonderoga 70
below zero: Au Sable Forks, * below Elizabeth
town. 25 below Pattsburg, 20 below. and Port
Henry, % below.
Utica, y. Y. Jan. 1.-THE low temperature re-
NAMED over the central and northern portions of
the State yesterday and last night. The mercury
did not go above zero IN this city yesterday and
carly last evening vent down TO I6 below. where
IT remained throughout the night ~ noon to-da V
IL Vas degrees below. The following readings
below temperature are reported at ! o'clock
This morning. Camden 30 WatertOwn. q.
Carthage &c: Malone, 30 Upper Lake. IS; Fulton
Chain 81. Remse9 30 Norwich 10; Sherburne, IS.
and Rchhed Springs, q
Albany Jan 1.-THE weather In this vicinity for
the last twenty-four hours has been extremely
cold At early hour this morning the Their
mOmetcr registered IL degrees below zero. Tho leo
haa reformed IN he Hudson and icemen antici-
pate beginning the seasons harvest In a few days
Rome, y T., Jan. 1.-THE weather here last
night was the coolest OF the season. the mercury
going a. low y degrees below zero. Reports
from other places hereabouts follow Richield IS.
Tsherc 20 St Johns He S. and 90 TO q at other
points along the Cen raj road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
GENERAL INCREASES IN SALARIES.
TAMMANYs SLY WAY or PUBLISHING THE
CHANGES WHICH ARE CAUSING
MICH COMMENT

Tammany heads Of departments have been FOL
lowing the example Of Mayor Van Wyck and In
cr.asine the salaries of their subOrdinates. but
thev have been slow IN making announcement Of
the fact They are causing TO be published ia The
Citv Record" from day 10 day statements as to the
ealarles OF their employees. without stating The IN
crease Of salary. apparently with the idea OF COM
plyjrg with the letter Of the charter. while vio-
laung its spirit. The fact Is that the Tammany
officials have been making general Increases OF
salaries IN the municipal Departments. and they ara
soinevyhat afraid that the Legislature VIII comply
with the suggestion u Governor Roosevelt ana
appoint investigating committees 90 ascertain II
salaries OF public officers IN the city cannot be
greatly reduced without detrment 10 the public
interests.
The reports which are being published IN The
CIV Record" from time 10 time indicate that the
Increase Of salaries In the departments range from
500 TO 900 a year tor official ia subordinat.
position. 30 sucn Increase Of salaries has been
known for many years. The present Increase Oi
salaries il causing much comment, In view OF the
enormous Increase OF tax valuations which the
Tsmrnany officials say IL necessary 10 keep the city
from being made bankrupt by its load OF debt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
DIR c. c. =. CLARK.

Osweso N Y. Jan. ll.-Dr. c. C. P Clark, one
NJ Oswego's Oldest physicians. man OF Wide
earning and author OF the Clark Election BILL
which twice passed the Legislature died to-day at
the age of seventy-fve He was born In Middle
bury VT In 1922. His parents were pioneers or
the Green Mountain state He graduated
from Middlebury College In 1873 and from the Col
ispe of PHYSICIANS and Surgeons IN New-York I'm
1871 after which ne spent some time In Paris pur-
suing his professional studies He was collector
OF customs here under President Grant from 1853
I'm lS7f DR. Clark in later years had been a
Deuocrat lie was the author or numerous
works the principal one being THE Common
,'ositb Peconsfrtcted" HIS son. George I.
r ark 2 known lawyer 81 this city, died about
a month ago only IA few weeks after his marriage
10 Miss Grace DOwney, OF thiS place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
COLONEL, GEORGE p. WEBSTER.

Colonel George p. Webster lawyer and a
prominent member OF Tammany Hall. died yester-
day morning 1T his home. No 90 East One-nun-
bred twenty-seventh-st Colonel Webster was
taken i on Saturday with bladder complaint
He had not been feeling well for year before
Colonel Webster born I'm WATERFOWL Conn,
seyenty.onc years ago. He passed his early youth
IN that place and then went TO Newport. Ky He
studied law and WAS admitted 10 the bar In 1878
he got the gold fever and started for California
across the plains IN an OK train. Ne prospocted
for awhile. and then returned 10 Kentucky. HI.
VAS at one time Public Prosecutor, and several
times served In the Kentucky Legislature re
entered the Federal Army, and Was an assistant
0uarlermaster during the war lie was retired
,yIfh the rank Of colonel. He moved to this city
ahoIt twenty-nve years ago. lie served four time
10 the Legislature OF MS state. twice from ne
XXIiId Assembly District and twice from me
XXVi1th Assembly District after the new appor-
ionment lie caves widow and four children
III grown His funeral Will take place on Friday
90 :, Andrews Church. at One-hundred-a and
tvcrlt -seventh-st. and Fifth-avt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
CARE OF BRITISH TROOPS INVEsTlGAThD'
OFFICERS SENT TO STUDY ENGLISH METHODS
~ WEST INDIES RETURN.

,,., " T. Alexander and Major f. Won
eohroodsr rnen,bers OF the Commission appointed
-. .noc,allv ascertain how the British troops are
cared for in the West Indies. returned yesterday
,rom Kingston jamaica on the fruiter Aleshahy'
rhav uiI, make individual reports.
tn. Commissioners who went to Jamaica OF pe-
.on,h.r II last say that they were courteousS
,oo,od NV rho British officers and received all the
,n,orrra,,on they considered necessary lot thS
rroner care OF our soldiers In Cuba and Porto ico'
inc onnortunites afforded to the members VI t,S
go. lejon for observation OF the British metnous ,
I'm yoguc in barra ks ana camp ns hSe On the
roore Alexander and his associates WINE on ts
,.9,I ,ere ollartered at the homes OF the loIeisn
array officers. The individual reports nav moS
written but in the course OF me nsNs
,hev win be In the hands OF the Army aulho'''ieS
at Washing ton . ,,,. roiore, Alexander
said: -. ,,o pr,isb officers IN caring
for troons in tropical countries has been long W e
saw all there was TO be seen WIN ING sAot ~
OF the care OF cavalry because no noum,ee ~ ,ba
are kent there our visit was oppottune IN lha,
,.a had a chance TO see the troops in barracks ana
in camp where all the precautions agalnS Isl ySloM
fever known 10 the service Wrre ~ VS. @ -,
Ina soldiers Some OF these troops are natlVe,
but there detachments o. Royal Enslneersi ar,
tiliery and white in,antry M VIII ,Jhtopss at
Kingston and Port Royal. they are at piesent ~ y
mountain camp as security against Yellow ievel,
which Is now Epidemic In the cities Ibs mllitaty
site Is nearly four thousand feet above the sea
Surgeon Major OReily, the third member OF tne
Specal Commission, VIII report on the NOUS OK
surgical and medical treatment OF the soldlers III
jamaica He was 10 accompany the other COM
rnlssoners the Allegheny. but. receiving tele-
graphic orders at Kingston. proceeded 20 havana
delay any information ne may have cleaned on MS
short visit TO the British West indies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
DIFFERENCES or LABOR MEN.
FEDERATION OF LABOR NEARLY TORN AsUNDEn
OVER SEATING a DELEGATE.

Albany. Jan. il-Despite the united protest of
the building trades OF New-York CITY. coupled with
the objections made by Electrical Workers Union
No g. the NorKingmens Federation OF Labor In
session IN this city. by vote OF 81 10 10, ac-
ceptod to-day the credentials OF Delegate McAvoy.
representing Electrical Workers Union No u. OF
Brooklyn, and seated him IN the convention. Tho
contest was a bitter one aud at one time II looked
an II the disruption OF the Federation would cnsue
Tho New-York delegates threatened 10 bolt on ac-
count Of the action taken.
The charge against No IL by the opposition is
that asst summer when there strike IN the
Syndicate Building many Of the members Of No. ~
took the places Of the strikers The matter was
referred To the two central bodies OF New-YOrk
and brooklyn to Investigate. but definite con
ciusiun was REACHED. 80 far as Joint report WAS
concerned. Delegate McAvoy carried II 10 tho
Grand Executive Committee. which, according 10
statement made by him, supported Union No. Il.
Subsequently tho international body granted =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
SENATOR TURPIES SUCCESSOR.
CAREER OF ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE' CHOSEN
BY TIE INDIANA LEGIsLATURE.

Indianapolis. Jan. '1.--Aibert J. Beverdge
who way nominated FOR Senator by the Repuo-
Jican caucus last night, was born on farm III
Highland County. Ohio. In 1869. lie is a self
made man, having worked his way up In spite
OF great privations ne was able tn attend De
Pauw University. from which he was grad
,iated with distinction. While In college he won
his first spurs orator. and from that day
his speeches and addresses have added to his
fame as brilliant and accomplished speaker.
On coming TO Indianapolis young Beverage
entered tho law firm Of Senator McDonad where
ne rapidly proved his legal ability. ana since
then he has successfully prosecuted many I'M
portant cases before the bar His career as d
politicel sneaker began in the Blaine campaign.
end he stumped this and otncr states success
fully Since that time Bever'dge has won VA
tional distinction, beginning with his address be
fore the Indiana League Club. Of Chicago in
1897
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
NO CONFERENCE IN DELAWARE
ApprCKs SEN EXPECT TO HOLD TOGETHER IN
MINORITY.

Dover. Del. Jan. II CSpcciaD.No conference has
yet been held between the two factions of the
Republican members OF the Delaware Legislature
concerning the selection 81 United States Senator
nor Is there likely 10 be any until the time for the
caucus Monday night.
Senator I. :. Penncwel OF Greenwood Union
Rep) stated this evening that there would be no
conference Of the two factions, but that on the
night or tho caucus They would meet usual
but how many Of the Republicans would attend
he could not say. He further said that whoever
was agreed upon IN caucus by th- Unions they
would aCsurodly support when the bal Hot was
taken IN open s.ssion. and that compromise
would be recognized
As there are nfty-two members IA the General
Assembly II will require iWcnty-slX votes for q
choice Addicks cannot secure over twenty, aud
unless Representative Conway 40 Il danger
ously ill., Is able TO be present he will have oniy
nineteen votes Tho Democratic vote In both
houses which win bo twenty-one. will be cast for
Senator George Gray
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
FRAMING TIE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.

Washington Jan. 1.-The House River and Harbor
Committee was In extra session to-day on Its bill.
II was expected that the New-York Har0or project
and that for Arkansas Pass. Tex. would be settled
to-day. but they were postponed. The committee Is
passing on matters already under way before taking
no any new projects. The discussion has led 10 a
general understanding that IN" total or me OH
moi hermit large amounts for new projects, be-
ginning Is likely to be made on several or the most
rneritorious a limit Of future cost being nXed ana
contracts authorized for the entire project.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
NAY PIE A DEADLOCK IN CALIFORNIA.
NO INDICATION OF SPEEDY RESULT SHOWN BY
THE VOTE YESTERDAY.

Sacramento CAL Jan. II GspecaD.-The vote for
United States Senator to-day la the Joint session OF
tho State LEGISLATURE resulted In few changes from
xosferday's ba!loting In the two houses Grant re-
ceived q votes: Burns %: Bua. II; Barnes. o;
Patterson 9: Knight = Scott. :. Bard. 2; Estee. 2
and Felton, J. Mayor Phosn Of San Francisco re-
coived the complimentary vote of the Democrats
"a votes The pcrslsteucy with which scattering
votes arc held by different candidates makes 1t
look as though there would be deadlock.
The feeling Of many Republicans throughout tnc
state IS so strong against Burns, as SHOWN ~ we
Comment OF influential interior newspapers that !,
A. digicult 10 sec how he gam the requisite 81
votes The Bulla men. when they see the contest
a. hopeless for their man, are pledged 10 go 10
Grant moi 10 Burns. II is not thought possiD
that Burrs can get Democratic votes. as any Dem
ocrats who should give Burns their paAots "ouu
L. suspected OF receiving DTibaa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE ONE HOUSE. DEMocRArs
THE OTHER - GOVERNOR ATKIN-

SONS MESSAGE.
Charleston. ". Va. Jan. li.-Both houses met Il.
noon The Republicans elected Senator Marsha"
prcsiden. OF the Senate and the other caucus nom
inces In the House the Democratic caucus nom
ncos chosen. 1t Is understood the war SEN
ntors" will be seated In tho Senate
Governor Atkinson's message TO the Senate ana
House Of Delegates fully treated State affairs, Ia
which ne held that West Virginia ranked first OF
the States In the production Of coal. OIL gas ana
timber having tho last year for the first time taken
this rank IN coal but having previously held 1t In
the other three products. The Governor praised
the part OF West Virginia In the Spanish war, but
expressed no preference on expansion. lie recon-
ncnded an eight -hour State law. more efncient
mine inspection. better election avs ana a re-
location OF the boundary marks between Mafylhhu
Pennsylvania and West virginia. -
The House organized has IS DEMOCRATIC and 81
Republican members. and the Senate u Republ-
cans ana Democrats When contested seats are
settled there will be a Republican majority or ono
on Joint ballot After the presentation OF the
GOVERNORS message both houses adjourned.