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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
T,RrD OF FUSION.
Chairman Populist National Committee
says Populists VIII Have Their Own
Platform and Candidates.

Tcrre Haute, Ind. July Mortimer
{. Rankin. chairman of the populist
national committee, was interviewed
yesterday afternoon in regard to
whether the populists would fuse with
the democrats for the coming cam
paign. Mr. Rankin said they would
not for the reason that the populists
will hold their national convention one
month prior to that Of either the demo-
Gratis or republicans. The populists
will prepare their own platform and
nominate their own candidate. The
time for the national populist conven-
ton is not determined yet, and cannot
be determined until one of the big po-
litical parties names the date for its
convention. The populists Of Ne
hraska. Mr.. Rankin said, were in favor
OF fusion, should they be allowed to
name the nominee for vice president
on the democratic ticket While this
might be allowed in Nebraska, the
other states will by no means submit
to such an action. The populists are
tired of fusion, for they have found
that. whenever they entered into a fu-
sion with the democrats, the latter
party received the benefit, while the
populists were there merely to fill up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

GLoND1KE GOLD.
Clean-up In the Gold Digglngs-
Big Nuggets Found.

Tacoma, Wash, July 10.-Dr. L. 0.
Wilcoxson, Of Chicago, who has,arrived
from Dawson, brings authentic news
of an enormous cleanup that took
place in the first half of June. pack
trains arriving at Dawson daily from
Bonanza, Eldorado, bunker and Sui
phur creeks, each bringing in 100000
to Sl,5OO, 900 in dust. The big pack
train made several trips from Prof.
Lippey's claim on Eldorado, which pro-
duced two tons of gold dust. The
largest nuggets yet found in the Klon-
dixie we're discovered during the clean
up. One from claim below, on Be-
nanza, weighed 6OI ounces and was
valued at S96s. A still larger one, but
impregnated with quartz, was found
on Gold hill 1t weighed over l08
ounces and is valued at SSO4. Steamers
were leaving Dawson almost daily for
st. Michael bearing rich Klondikers
and their dust The steamer Robert
Kerr, leaving Dawson on June 20, car
red over 100000 He thinks that
$1,000, 600 and their owners will arrive
on the first steamer from st. Michael.
Coming out Wilcobson learned of two
important new discoveries, one on
Thirty-milc river where 81 per pan was
found and the other on Big Salmon,
where the winters dumps averaged
$3s per day per man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
BURNED TO DEATH.
The Wife OF Capt. Dickins. Of the United
States Navy, Loses Her Life at
Washington,

Washington, July Sire and ex-
plosion caused by using gasoline to
clean the floor in the residence of Capt.
Dickins, of the United States navy.
Yesterday, resulted in the death of
Mrs. Dickins, who was fearfully burned
and died before medical assistance
could reach her. Other persons about
the house were severely but not dan
gerously wounded. The Dickins resi-
dence is handsome three-storv brick
building on Nineteenth street. directly
back of the British embassy and with
in a few steps of Dupont circle. The
first intimation of the fire was low
rumble, followed by several violent
shocks, which blew out the entire third
story front of the residence. The fire.
men made their way to the third story
and among the debris littering the
front room found the blackened corpse
of the woman. Mrs. Dickins was an
authoress of some note, one of her best
known books being, "Around the
World in a Man of War;"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
DEMOCRATS INVITED.
The League OF Blmetallist Clubs Of the
Ohio Valley Devising Plans for More
Thorough Organization.

Covington, KY, July THE organ
ization committee of the league of BIZ
metallist clubs of the Ohio valley yes
terday sent out circulars to all states,
inviting democrats to meet at noon
Thursday, July 20, at the Palmer house
in Chicago, to devise plans for a
more thorough organization, especially
in the pivotal states of Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and Kentucky, The demo-
cratic national committee will meet at
the Palmer house July 20. The circu-
lar is signed by Judge James P Tarvin,
chairman, and Allen W. Clark, secre-
tary, and concludes as follows:
The committee is inviting to this meeting
democrats all over the country who are known
to favor the readoption Of the Chicago plat
form OF 1896, without an omission, and who
are opposed to anything in the nature
OF compromise or concession as to
any principle involved in that platform.
The league which appointed this committee is
primarily interested in the cause of bmetal-
lism at 10 to and will work especially for its
advancement though 1t is assumed that the
new convention will also declare against trusts
and Imperialism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
ROBERT BONNER DEAD.



New York, July Robert Bonner.
publisher Of the New York Ledger and
owner Of famous horses, died at his
home in this city at $40 last night. Mr..
Bonner had been i'll for some months,
but was able to be about until about
ten days ago. Death was due to a gen.
eral breaking down of the system.
Robert Bonner known as the successful pub
Usher Of the New York Ledger and as great
lover and purchaser Of fine horses, was born
near Londonderry, Ireland, April %, 1924. His
parents were Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. He
came to the United States and learned the
printers trade He made large gifts Of money
to Princeton college and to various charities.
He was great lover Of fast horses and pur-
chased and withdrew from the race track
several OF the most celebrated trotters in the
world. Among these were Peerless, Dexter,
Maud S., Sun0l and others When he pur-
chased Maud s. from William H. Vanderbilt
for $4,000 her record was 2D9A. This he re-
duced in private trial to 2:Osa. When this rec
ord was beaten by Leland Stanford's California
mare, Sunol, Mr.. Bonner paid $4,000 for the
animal, the highest price ever paid for trot-
ting mare in the worlds history.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
STANDARD OIL COMPANY.


Cleveland. o., July S.-The story pub
lished several weeks ago that the Stand
ard Oil company was to abandon its
Ohio territory because of the anti
trust war made on it by the attorney
general is now confirmed. The
Ohio corporation will soon cease to
exist, as is evidenced by the fact that
the trusts immense plant in this city,
the second largest in the world, is
practically abandoned. Its eooperage
shop, the largest in the world, isclosed,
as is also its immense tank, Employees
of the company are offering their homes
for sale and preparing to leave the
city, Most of them have no idea where
they are to go.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
TOPEKA'S WAR ON JOINTS.
Witnesses Refuse to Give the County At
tOrney Any Information on Which He
Can Base Complaints.

Topeka, Kan, July 7.-On account
of the strong pressure brought to bear
by the State Temperance union and the
threat of ATTORNEY General GODDARD to
Dust them from Office the police author
tiles yesterday certified up to the
county attorney long list of witness
es in liquor cases tried in the police
court. County Attorney Jetmore at
once issued subpGnaes for the whole
batch for the purpose of secur-
ing information on which to base
complaints. Several of the wit
nesses appeared yesterday afternoon
at the inquisition and each refused
to testify. The supreme court has held
that witness cannot be compelled to
testify at an inquisition of that char
acter. After their refusal to testify,
there was nothing left for the county
attorney to do and he let them go.
These witnesses can be forced to testify
at a regular trial and the temperance
people will insist on the sheriff secur-
ing information and arresting the
iOintistS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
He Refused to Ride on Sunday,

Detroit, Mich, July lO.-Although a
large majority of the army of Christian
Endeavorers in Detroit utilized the
street ears yesterday, a considerable
portion refrained from reading the
Sunday newspapers. Few of the pas
tors who occupied the various Protes-
tant pulpits went to the extreme of in
conveniencing themselves by walking
long distances as did Rev. Charles NJ.
Sheldon, of Topeka, author of "ln His
Steps" who walked more than three
miles to preach.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Operators Will Not Arbitrate,

Denver, Col, July 6,-Mr. ]. B. Grant,
chairman of the operating committee
of the American Smelling and Refining
company, appeared before the state
board of arbitration yesterday after
noon and made statement to the eff
feet that no further attempt will be
made to reopen the smelters until the
supreme court passes upon the eight
hour law. He said the company would
not submit to arbitration by the board,
but expressed the opinion that he
would be able to reach an agreement
with the striking smeltermen after the
court decision is announced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
PROVISIONAL ARMY OFFICERS
The Cabinet Approves the Presidents Plan
for Appointing Regulars as Regimental
Officers In the Volunteers.

Washington, July S.-The president
yesterday laid before the cabinet the
plan for offering the provisional army.
The decision to appoint the colonies
and lieutenant colonies of the volun-
teer regiments from among the regu-
lar army officers who served during
the Spanish war and the volunteer Off
GERS from among those who served in
the volunteer army, with credit Or dis
tinction, was heartily approved by the
members of the cabinet. The records
of the volunteer officers are to be care
fully looked to in the selection of Off
GERS below the rank of lieutenant col
0nel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
SWUNG UP BY A MOB.


Alma, KAN, July lO-0n June %
Harry 7. Tandy and an unknown white
man were robbed and murdered at Me-
Farland, this county. A few days fol-
lowing, James Render, alias Denver
Kid, and Dick Williams alias Trilby,
both colored were arrested and, when
questioned, Denver Kid fastened the
crime on Trilby. Sheriff True,
of Wabaunsee county, brought Tril-
by to Alma to lodge him in
jail. When he arrived, a mob of
at least 9OOmen met him with his pris-
oner at the depot, but were foiled until
the prisoner was being placed in Jail,
when Trilby was seized, dragged with
q rope around his neck block, strung
up to telephone pole, where he hung
for six minutes, when he was cut down
by Marshal Pippert. The crowd, be-
lieving him dead, permitted the officers
to take him back to Jail and dispersed
Trilby is still alive. but cannot recover
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
SPANISH PRISONERS.
The Commissioners Who Went to Tarlac
for "a Conference with Aguinaldo
Have Made an Arrans nent.

Manila July THE Spanish com
missioners who went to Tarlac for a
conference with Aguinaldo regarding
the surrender of the Spanish prisoners
in the hands of the Filipinos returned
here last night. Chairman Delrio, of
the commission, said the release of all
the prisoners had been practically ar
ranged for, but it would be necessary
to consult the Spanish government be-
fore the agreement could be ratified.
He declined to give TIVE terms of the
arrangement or to say whether they
contemplated a ransom. He asserted,
however, that Aguinaldo had already
issued decree for the release of the
civilian officials and the sick soldiers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Seven EnlcIes on One scafrold.

Nevada, Mo-, July lO.--The hanging
in efigy at Deerfeld of ex-County
Treasurer Frank A. Parker and the six
jurynen, who voted for his acquittal
of the charge of enlightenment, created
great excitement throughout Vernon
county. Fully 400 persons witnessed
the affair The crowd commenced
gathering early in the morning and at
ten O'Clock bright light revealed the
results of the labor which had quietly
proceeded. The seven efiigies were
hanging in a row on an improvised
scaffold and the sight was greeted with
a loud shout,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Joplin, Mo-, July lO,-After IA two
weeks shutdown in order to unload
the surplus zine ore in the Missouri
Kansas district and force the smelter
trust to terms, the zinc mines all re-
sumed operations to-day and run with
a full force, The mines are in good
shape, and all the surplus ore in the
district has been bought by the smell
ters at schedule prices,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.
A Hundred and Ten Chicago Citizenc Send
Protest to President Mckinley
on the Subject

Chicago, July 6,-The Chronicle to-
day says; In letter addressed to
President Mckinley, 10 prominent
Chicago citizens declare the chief exec
utive has violated a solemn pledge in
his recent civil service order Mr.. Nc
Kinley's record is con Dared with that
of Cleveland and of OF 7ers of his pre-
decessors and he is cary estly besought
to revise the orderat once. The letter,
in part, follows:
While the good Of the service may have re-
oured few exclusions from the classified
positions, there can have been no valid rea ION
for the exemption of some 1000 places frtm
the operations of a tried and benefcent law
A revision Of the civil service rules at the in
stance of known friends of reform would be
one thing revision at the demand Of its
avowed enemies is quite another.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A Noted AbOlitionist Dead,

indianapolis, Ind, July S.--George
W. Julian, the famous abolitionist,
died at his home in lrvington to-day.
In 1889 he was a candidate for the vice
presidency on the free soil ticket and
was delegate to the first republican
convention at Pittsburgh in 1859. He
served several terms in congress. In
May, 1855, he served as surveyor gem
eral of New Mexico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
AFTER COMMISSIONS.
Senator McLaurin Sees the Presi-
dent on Behalf Of Applicants.
NO YELLOW FEVER IN UNITED STATES
Surgeon General Sternberg Says There Have
Been FL Deaths at Santiago, but We
Have Single Case at Home
Anxious for Autographs.

dnHllRtOu, July o'-ocHdtOT MC-
Laurin, of South Carolina, was at the
white house yesterday in the interest
of some applicants for commissions in
the new military organization. He
was given to understand that the presi-
dent would apportion the officers for
the new regiments among the several
states, in the proportion Of a captain
and a first lieutenant for each state,
irrespective Of politics.
The order directing the enlistment
of ten new regiments will be issued to-
day. The order was drafted after a
conference yesterday afternoon be-
tween the president and Adjt. Gen.
Corbin and directs the recruiting Off
cersto enlist men under the law passed
March 2, 1899 These regiments are to
be numbered from 26 to S5, thus retain
ing the continuity of the present in
fantry organization.
Maj. Edmund Rice, Third infantry,
yesterday was appointed colonel of the
Twenty-sxth, the first selection made
by the president. Col. Rice was APP
pointed to the army from Massachu-
sets as a captain from the Ninth Mas
sachusetts volunteers, in 1851, and
served throughout the rebellion. He
was brevetted captain, major and lieu
tenant colonel for gallant services dur
ing the rebellion and at its close be-
came first lieutenant in the regular
army. Col. Rice became well known to
all the visitors at the worlds fair in
Chicago, where he organized and COM
manded the Columbian guard. At the
outbreak of the war with Spain he was
serving as military attache in Japan,
but FASTENED home and accompanied
Gen. Miles command to Porto Rico.
While there he was appointed by the
governor Of Massachusetts as the colo
mel of the Sixth Massachusetts infan-
try, which he continued to command
until its muster out.
YELLOW FEVER IN THE UNITED STATES.
Washington, July 6.--Surgeon Gen.
eral Sternberg has received the follow
ing cable from Maj. O'Reilley, chief
surgeon at Havana giving the yellow
fever situation; Harvard Chief sur
geon at Santiago telegraphed yester-
day total cases about 100, with 81
deaths. Surgeon Clendenin died Tues
day; other medical officers sick and
three nurses. OF our two camps, one
is safe and the other located in the
foothills. One case reported from
Manzanillo. There is not case of yell
low fever in the United States" This
statement was made to Post reporter
in the afternoon by Surgeon General
Wyman, of the marine hospital service.
SOME ONE ANXIOUS TO GET AUTOGRAPHS.
Washington, July Cat the war de-
partment there is a large blank book
where officers coming to Washington
register. This register is kept in the
hall opposite the Office of the adjutant
general. Some one has raided the
book and cut out the names of promi-
nent officers, particularly those who
made themselves famous during the
Spanish war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Suit Filed Against q Receiver.

Topeka, Kan, July S.-The Madison
state bank, of Madison, Kan, yester-
day filed suit against Morton Albaugh,
as receiver of the Cross bank at EN-
poria, to recover S37, 900. The Madison
bank was one of the Martindale banks,
and it had large amount of money in
the Cross bank when the latter col
lapsed. The receiver has given the
bank a certificate for $4,000. The
Madison bank claims that the defunct
bank owes it 1000 more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

ottawa, Kan, July l0.-While SWIM
ming bayou to set trammel net,
about three miles west of here Oh the
river Charles Cakes, a single man, was
drowned. Cakes was good swimmer,
but when about half way across the
bayou he cried for help and threw up
his hands and went under. His brother
came near drowning while trying to
rescue him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A Crossing Wreck on the Santa Fe.

Usage City, Kan, July 10. Passenger
train No. IA on the Atchison, Topeka n
Santa Fe ran into a Missouri Pacific
freight train at the crossing near this
city at 1890 O'Clock Saturday afternoon,
turning over three cars and delaying
trains about two hours. The engineer
and fireman of the Santa Fe train
escaped injury by jumping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A Grent Freight Clearing Iouse.

Chicago, July 10.-The money re.
quired for the promotion of the plan
for the great railroad freight clearing
house at the Stckney track in the
southwestern part Of the city has been
provided The Chicago Transfer and
Clearing company, the corporation
which will manage the property, has a
capital of 49, OOO 900 and this has been
subscribed. 1t is said $4,000 men will
be employed when the scheme is in full
operation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Ticket Agent Missing.

Atchison, KAN, July lO.ET, W. Trim
bic, city ticket and passengeragent for
the Burlington road, went to Topeka
yesterday and his whereabouts are
now unknown, Trimble is said to be
$500 short in his accounts with the rail
road company and $500 in his accounts
with an Atchison bank, in addition to
owing about $500 in other debts Trim
ble's difficulties are attributed to an
infatuaton for married woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

War on ,JOints In 0KIOndike -

Topeka, Kan, July s.-Gov. Stanley
and Attorney General GODDARD will soon
begin war on the joints in "Klon-
dixie" a tough hole adjoining the sol
diers' home at Leavenworth, The gov
ernor declares that the administration
will do everything possible to destroy
those dens of iniauity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Gas Strike AT Chanute. Kan.

Chanute, Kan, July iO,--Gas was
struck in the well east of town at a
depth of 500 feet. The drill penetrated
the oil sand only two feet when work
was stopped by the rush of gas. The
rock pressure is estimated now at $50
hounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Abilene, Kan, July S.-A letter from
Lieut.. Col: Little, of the Twentieth
Kansas, says the Kansas volunteers are
pretty thoroughly worn out after their
long campaign, though yet full of fight
and pluck Col Little gives it as
his opinion that the Kansas boys will
arrive home in time to eat Thanksgiv-
ing turkey at their fresides, but not
much, if any, before, at the rate mat
tiers are now taking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Steamers and Tugboats Aground.

Evansville, Ind, July 6.-The steam
ers John X. Speed and State of Kansas
and the towboats Alice Brown and
Smoky City are aground at Ford's
ferry, practically obstructing the chan
mel. Capt Hyatt, of the Smoky City,
says that unless the river rises the
boats may stick there all summer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
All Hut Wheat in Fine Condition.

Chicago, July 6.-The Corn Belt to-
day prints statistics of crop conditions
in Nebraska, Iowa, northern Kansas,
northern Missouri and northeastern
Colorado. All crops are reported to be
in the best possible condition with the
exception Of winter wheat, which a
small majority of the 600 correspond
ents report to be in a poor condition.
Some report the wheat as good, but
the general run is somewhat below
ufair y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Wants Democratic National Convention.

Kansas City, Mo-, July lO.-At a
meeting of citizens in Convention hall
on Saturday night more than $4,000
was subscribed in halfhour to bring
the next democratic national conven-
ton to Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Prize offered for an Essay on Cancer.

~e ""o-o" ioi q" Hss"y vi o""cer'
London, July 6.-The Cancer society
has commissioned DIR. A. E. Duffy to
proceed to the United States to collect
data to investigate the operations Of
the Buffalo laboratory and to offer a
prize Of $50 for the best original essay
on cancer science.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Admiral Ceryera Acquitted,

Madrid, July s,-Admiral Cervera
and the other commanders of the Span
ish fleet destroyed in the battle of San
tiago, whose conduct had been the SUBJ
iect of inquiry by special court-martial,
were yesterday acquitted and formally
liberated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

The annual Indian powwow opened
at Decatur Neb., on the 9th. This is the
big event among the redskins in that
part of the country, and there were
large number on hand to enter up9a
the festivities, which will last for two
weeks
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Moline, Kan, July TO- Specimens of
lead and zine of good quality have
been found on the Ellsworth ranch. X
miles east Of town, The side of a
ravine where 1t crops out is being
blasted away in search for the lead.
Moline is 30 miles west of Galena,
where the Missouri and Kansas bed ex-
tends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Klngman Cattlemen Organize.

Topeka, Kan, July 6.-The cattle
men of Kingman county have formed
an association and will hold big con-
vention and picnic there the latter part
of the month. An invitation has been
extended to Secretary Coburn, of the
state board Of agriculture, to deliver
an address on the occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Chicago, July 9. --Judge Gibbons to-
day delivered an opinion in the case of
the South Park ordinance prohibiting
the use of automobiles on the south
side boulevards, He declared the ordi-
nance void