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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
because He Was Reiected

Missouri City, Mo-, March Is. Thorn.
as c. Wilson, the politician who hanged
himself here, did not kill himself
owing to financial troubles, as has
been stated, but because he was re-
jected by the woman he loved Mr..
Wilson had several hundred dollars
out on interest and his lands were free
from debt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Charter for a New Railroad.

Guthrie, Ok, March l5.-Secretary
Jenkins chartered the Kansas. Okla
homa Central & Texas Railroad COM
pany, with general offices at Watonga.
The capital stock is IS, 1000. The
line as proposed is to run from Salina,
Kan, to New Kiowa, BY Watonga to
Oklahoma City, through Pottawato-
mic county to Denison, Tex. The
main line and branches will be $50
miles long. 1t is estimated that it
will cost sis, 900 per mile to construct
the road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
aoms. Recognize. Only On. Power.

Havana, March Is Gen. Gomez saws
he recognizes only one power in the
island--that Of the United States. All
that the Cubans can do, he declares, is
by permission Of the American author
tiles and, therefore, the military as.
sembly can only talk. In his opinion
the assembly is acting as it does be-
cause it wants to get more money out
Of the United States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
A Mothers Revolving Crime.

San Francisco, March l5 Mrs. Min
ME Adams has been arrested on sus-
picion OF having murdered her two.
year-old illegitimate child by admin.
istering carboIic acid. A quarrel with
the father of the child is believed TO
be the motive for the revolving crime.
The father, Wilson Gray, is the accuser
of the woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Iowa Boys In Good shape,

Des Moines, Ia, March la.-Gov.
Shaw received the following message
from Col. Lopez, Of the Fifty-first
Iowa, at Manila: 1.-THE first battalion
Of the Fifty.frst Iowa is at Manila on
the fighting line; the second is at Ca.
vite and the third is an outpost of Ca
vite The health Of the boys is good
and there have been no casualties"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Was 10 Sheiby's On. rterrnaster.

Kansas City, Mo-, March l5.-Maj.
jacob Fishback Stonestreet, for nearly
half century resident of jackson
county, and one Of its most prominent
men, died yesterday of heart disease
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. c.
C. Byers 1910 Oak street, aged IS.
Maj. Stonestreet was Gen. 10 Shelbys
quartermaster. He belonged to one
of the many kentucky families who
settled m western Missouri prior to
the civil war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Washington, March l5-Admiral
George Dewey will be in Washington
May 20, II the plans of committee Of
prominent citizens here do not fail.
An imposing delegation of Washing.
tonians will wait upon the secretary
Of the navy and ask him to authorize
the admiral to accept an invitation
from the city Of Washington to be the
guest Of honor at the peace festival
that is to be held here the latter part
OF NAV,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
It. Louis BAsebAll Franchise Sold.

st. Louis, March Is. Under the fore
closure Of a deed Of trust, Sheriff Pohl.
mann sold atpublic auction the Sports
mans park and club, including the
franchise held by the st. Louis Browns,
to G. A. Gruner, a prominent lumber
dealers here and one of the clubs
directors, for $50, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
HniIt His Own tiailuws.

Atlanta, Ca, March Ii. Robert s.
Lewis was hanged here for the murder
OF Charles Haines, on the gallows built
by Lewis two years ago, when EN-.
ployed as workman. Charles Haines
was the foreman Of new building
here and discharged Lewis. The lai.
ter met Haines in December last and
shot him to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Ice Prevents Trains Running.

St. lgnace, Mich, March mo
trains have arrived or departed on the
Duluth & Atlantic railroad since last
Saturday. Eighty miles of the track
is covered with solid ice west OF Sage
station. Large gangs are at work
picking ice from the rails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
PhvAiClRns Must Not Tell,

Albany, N. Y, March Is. Gov. Roose-
welt has signed an amendment to the
civil code which prohibits absolutely
physician from divulging any in
formation concerning his patients,
either before or after the death of the
patient. For long time the insurance
law has permitted physician to tes-
tify concerning the physical condition
of policy.holder, which was in vari-
ance with the code.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
SMALLPOX at Troy, Kan.

Troy, Kan, March is The Troy
city schools, as well as three districts
adjoining, were closed on account Of
smallpox. A case broke out in fam.
lily living two miles east Of town, but
the doctors were not aware. until the
neighborhood had been exposed, that
it was smallpox. Vaccination is all
the 90 now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Mrs. GulIford Too III for Trial,

Bridgeport Conn, March l5.-The
trial Of DR.. Nancy A. Gnilford, the
midwife, who is charged with second
degree murder in causing by criminal
operation the death of Miss Emma
Gill, of Southington, the victim Of the
notorious Yellow Mill pond murder
mystery, has been postponed until
Thursday on account Of the serious
illness of the prisoner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
National Guard Knocked out.

Topeka, KAN, March 10 In an opin.
ion rendered yesterday the attorney
general decided that the new national
guard law in effect disorganized the
old guard and that all members of
companies must be re-enlisted and the
companies mustered in again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Memphis, Tenn, March ID. "A, tele.
gram was received from William A.
Brady, manager for kid" Mccoy, cx.
pressing willingness on the part Of
Mccoy to meet Australian Jim Hall
here on April 95, during the latter
part of the race meeting Halls man.
ager wired Brady to consider the
match made and the articles will be
forwarded at once Hall will post a
forfeit to bind the agreement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Havana Sentiment with Gnmsx.

Havana, March l5-The action Of
Civil Governor Mora and the police de-
partment in attempting to prevent the
popular manifestations in favor of
Gen. Maxine Gomez is strongly CEN
sured and the ill feeling against the
police runs high. The action Of Gov.
Gen. Brooke in restraining the Cuban
authorities from interfering has
pleased the people and is favorably
commented upon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Topeka, Kan, March l5 Mrs. Belle
Yates is in a critical condition as the
result of being caught in a folding
bed. She is completely paralyzed and
no hope of her recovery is expressed.
Besides suffering fatal spinal injuries,
Mrs. Yates was nearly smothered be-
fore aid reached her,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Fulton, Mo-, March l5.-The board
of managers of the state lunatic asy-
lum at this place met in regular ses-
sion at the institution and elected the
following physicians and officers: DR..
J. I. Coombs, superintendent; DR.. W.
L. Ray, first assistant physician; W. d.
Thomas, treasurer; W. L. Summers,
steward; Mrs, Mary L. Westerman, of
St. Louis, matron, to take the place of
Mrs. M. G. Roberts, of Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Another Indian "War' Probable,

Minneapolis, Mimi, March Is
Michael Gogins, a well-known and
conservative pine cruiser, says that
the Leech Lake Indians are in dirty
tempere and ready for any sort of dew.
iltry. The Indians grievance is based
on fear that, after prospective pine
sales are over, they will still be in debt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Bank at HallsvliIe, Mo, Looted.

Columbia, Mo-, March l5.-The Bank
OF Hallsville, located at Hallsville,
Boone county, was robbed Monday
night The burglars effected an en-
trance to the brick bank building and
blew open the safe with dynamite.
There was ss7ie5 in the safe, all Of
which was taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Madrid, March 15.-The Correspond.
encia says the cabinet has advised
the queen regent to ratify the treaty
of peace with the United States with.
out awaiting the reassembling of the
cOrteS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Kansas City, Mo-, March brew
Dr. Horace c. Stanton, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, has re.
signed his pastorate and the resigna.
ton was accepted at a meeting Of the
session last night Expressions Of mu.
tual good will were exchanged. DR..
Stanton will continue as pastor for a
month or more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Chicago, March l5 Gen. Wesley
Merritt accepted the invitation to act
as grand marshal Of the parade here
October ., Chicago day." the occasion
being the laying Of the cornerstone Of
the new federal building by President
Mckinley. Gen. joe Wheeler and
other notables will be invited to act
as division commanders Of the parade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Says IL Was Not villamil.

Washington, March l5-The secre.
tary Of the navy has received the fol.
lowing dispatch from Engineer Proc
tor, now at Portland, Ore: Remains
found In chair about four miles west
OF Santiago, as reported in papers, not
those of Villamil, but of Spanish sea.
man. Report follows by mail"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
For stats Railroads 10 Arkan.aa,

Little Rock, Ark, March 15.-The
senate passed Gov. Jones' measure to
amend what is known as the Bush
state railroad bill. The governor au-
ditor and attorney general are consti-
tuted state board with power to
locate, survey, establish, build, equip
and operate state railroads and tele.
graph lines. The board is empowered
for the purpose Of construction to have
the use Of convicts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Savannah, Ga, March l5.-The spe.
cial train bearing President Mckinley
and party from Washington to the
pine regions OF Georgia left here al
1929 a. m. Townsville was reached
about four p IN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Must Furnish Revenue stamns.

Chicago, March 10. The appellate
court unanimously sustained the deci.
sion rendered by Judge Tuley last
summer that express companies are
obliged to furnish war revenue stamps
to all shippers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Topeka, Kan, March Is. Attorney
General GODDARD holds that there is no
constitutional or statutory bar to a
person drawing two salaries from the
state at the same time II he is fortu.
nate enough to get on the pay roll
twipa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith will leave Washington on a
hurried trip Of three or four days in
Cuba The obiectof this trip is a con.
erence with the director Of posts, Mr.
Rsthbone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Washington, March Is, - Ex.Gov.
Fletcher, of Missouri, who is seriously
i'll here, is in precarious condition to-
day. He was in semi-comatose state
throughout the night and his pulse
was kept up by stimulants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Gov. Stanley appointed ex-Couuty
Attorney W. L. zeigler to be Judge of
the new city court at Coffeyville, Kan.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
Forgery and Possibly Murder Will Be
Shown. 4

The case CT J. Clarence Brown ar
arrested on the charge Of forging E. W.
DeTTy's name to check Of 81, goo en- a
San Francisco bank, is growing very
dark and suspicious, says the Tucson
Star
The Consolidated bank, through
which the draft was ssnt for collec-
tiCn, wired t3 know if Dsrry's draft
was coed fcr the amount drawn for
AID received an answer that it was
When the draft was received San
Francisco wired that it had been paid
The Consolidated bank as soon as it
! learned OF the arrest OF Brown, alias
Derry, wired t. San Francisco to scru-
tinize closely the signature of Derry.
They wired back that there we're
doubts as &c. the genuineness OF the
signature
Upon further interrcg9ti01. Brown
stated that be came down frCm Klon-
dyke some months ago and deposited
his money in the bank under the nam
CT e. w. Derry 70 c-ncG2l his identity,
and that he was known Gs Derry in a
San Francisco hctel. The proprietor
was wired t. give DGTry'= de5cFipt OF,
bue instead CT describing Brown it IS
sid that the description SO far as
height and ha-- TALES better with The
description CT that of the corpse found
hung to a tree up in a nl-Gntain can
yen near Nogales some days since.
which was supposed to have been th5re
a month
There appeared to tie a lack CT evil
derce cf suicide. The body was hung
to a limb CT a tree aCd the kEess very
nearly touched the ground. There vas
no clothing upon the corpse save a
shirt net scrap Of paper TO be found
anywhere to identify the corpse.
1t is stated that E1cwn had partner
named Derry. Il is alleged they had
been at Bisbee together. That they
w5re last seen together in a vehicle
some weeks ago. That Derry has net
been seen since.
Among Browns effects was found a
large package CT cancelled checks
signed by Derry, also Dsrry's check
book, a number of letters and other
papers OF Derry's There was also
a large number Of pieces CT paper upon
which he had been practicing writing
the name CT z. w. Derry, as well as
other very damaging ciTcumstantial
evidence.
The officers have gene to look up the
discovered circumstances as far as pos
sibIa CT the remains CT the man found
in the noun tains.
"A few days will disclose, it is belieV-
ed, a most diabOlical crime. 1t is to
De hoped that the young man can es-
ta5lish his innocence. The case looks
had, very bad, for the young man.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26

about two hundred friendly indians
and about a dozen Americans.
In the summer IS 1856 Mr.. Contzsn
bought a ranch a few miles south of
Tucson and stocked it with c.lcut FIVE
hundred head OF cattle and fifteen
horses and mules. He paid On an av-
eTage of q little mora. than twenty-five
dollars in god fer each CT the cattle
In the fall CT 1861 the Apaches ra,ded
his ranch and stole all of his cattle
horses and mules but left Cna Of their
members dad in his door yard. an elo-
quent testini- NAL to Mr. Ccntzen's ef-
ficiency with a rife
After that experience Mr. Contzen
gave up Tanching and became a min
er, following that business until f5w
years ago, when he retired from active
eXeftiOns. He did net spend all of tn S
time at mining, however. He dealt for
some time in government contracts
and he engaged in other forms Of bust
nes3. But his main occupation during
the forty years after that memorable
day when the Apaches stampeded all
Ct his stock and gave him 2 hard battle
for his life, was mining Mr. COntZen
lad many battles with Indians. Com
ranions Of his were killed and he HIM
self had many narrow escapes fer his
life, but, although several times
wounded, he was always fortunate
enough to come out first best.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
AFFAIR GETS a WATCH.

i year ago when Express Messenger
Acair Cf the Wells Fargo company
shot enc cf the bandits at tie hcId-up
of the Southern Pacific tr3in a. Sc-,n 5
Pass. the company rewarded his brav-
cry by making him a present c. a very
handsome sold watch arts Ically en-
gTaEed.
When Adair returned to Ell Paso sew
eral days ago after being in the hold
UP at Cochisa, Arizona. when he was
taken Sc by surprise dat lie had no
time to act he was again rewarded by
the clerical force in the Wells Fargo
cCmpany's office in this city. in most
fitting m3Gner. After receiving the
congratulations ii the entire Office, he
was presented with i perfect running
Bob IEgcr50N dollar wztoh.
In very short spasch Mr.. Adair
thanked his colleagues and now car
Iics with him en- all rs runs the time
piece which he regards with as much
pride as the geld watch given him by
the company several years Ggo--I.
Pasc H5r8id.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
PHOENIX CITY PROPERTY,

NEW PALESTINE. The
largest individual owner of lots in
Phoenix offers to the $4,000 READ
ERS of The Arizona Republican and
their friends throughout the United
States and Canada, lovely homes at
the following prices: 200 lovely
lots, distant from Court House 5 TO
7 BLOCKS; each 50x13$ feet, To-
Gated on CENTER ST, 1ST, End,
SRD, 4TH, 5TH, 9Th and 7TH Az
ENUES. Perfect Storm and SAM
tary Sewerage CTHE ONLY TRACT
IN OR TO PHOENIX THUS SUP
Piled; ranging in price from
S125 to 5000 each, monthly INSTALL
ments. No interest on deferred bal
ances.
81 Blocks. Twelve (5Ox130-foot
lots in eachl adjoining the above
property on same avenues, with per-
feet sewerage. Price from $500 anu
upward.
NOTE: Curbstone brokers and COM
mission men not allowed to handle
this property under any circum-
stances.
-KILROY'S NEW PALESTINE.
Room 316 (3rd floor Fleming Block.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
SHE WAS SHOCKED.
An American Woman Visited English
Club and Found Them Smoking

Mrs. CCrn5lia Robinson, president of
the West End WOmans club, has just
returned from England with a big
store C Impressions gained during six
weeks there, (which she has divulged
at the clubs first meeting this season.
She was shocked at the smoking rooms
in the English women's clubs. = went
- the Pioneer club she said. "a beau
'tiful building in Grafton street, beau
tifuIly fur nished. perfectly equipped.
They took me- into their smoking room
a beautiful room. About twenty-five
women were Longing about on diYans,
sinking cigarettes. I've been in a
great many American w3mens clubs
but l never saw a thing like that They
asked ne t. have a cigarette. l de-
clined.
''It may be all right for women TO
smoke. but when it becomes the Gus
tom for American women to do SO I
shall call it a retrOgTade movement.
don't call it emancipation or progress.
IL nationS that we consider net yet
risen &c cur civilization it is usual for
wcmen to smoke. English women
have not yet advanced bayond the
habit, that is all
DO all English woman smoker"
asked 2 member.
Oh, no, indeed said Ms. Robin
sen.
Does the queen smoker" came an
ether question
Il did not get well enough acquaint-
F rom d Nav York Letter,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
A Mas UERADER.

Love that cams k1 PHYS guise,
Could I say him nay?
Down he dropt his radiant eyes,
Yelled his pinions gay
Meath a mantle gray.
Hid his bow and arrows, too.
What was a poor maid to do
Love that came in PHYS guise
Could 1 say him nay?
Softly knocked he at the door.
So I locked to see;
Love [ knsw had knocked before.
But this was not he
Pray, wk0 might it be?
PITY is my. name." he cried;
So the door I opened wide
Love that came in PHYS guise.
Could l say him nay? q
In my empty heart he came,
Filled each corner, too,
Till one day, with look OF flame,
Off his coat he threw,
And Lcve's self I knew.
With a laugh of cruel glee.
Il am master here" qui5th he
Love that came in PHYS guise.
Could I say him nay?
Lcv5 that comes in PHYS gufse,
who can say him nay?
LM3idens, an fye would be wise.
Turn the rogue away,
Lest We find, some day,
Cruel Lcye your tyrant grown.
And. Like me, ye make your moan
Love That domes in PHYS guise
Must as n7astsr stay.
-T,inoiDc0ff,s
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-26
REMEMBER, THERE IS A SLOW
NESS IN AFFAIRS THAT RIP
EMS THEM AND A SLOW
NESS THAT RIOTS
THEM

We address ourselves to the hun
/ dreds of thinking men and women
looking for homes n fhnen.x. as well
as to those living II adjacent mining
towns and other places in the TERM
tory, asking them this important
question at this opportune time:
WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF
IN YOUR CASE?
IF ] had invested a hundred dollars,
sir, in San Francisco real estate IN
the early days and hung on till now,
I'd been worth my millions to-day.
Just htnik of it," Point out the man
on the coast who has not heard a
'F'riscan complaining of his luck some
what as above. In Chicago, Los An
seleS, Denver, Omaha, Kansas City.
and almost every town and city in the
west you meet with the same weeping
and wailing and crashing of teeth, and
so, indeed, III the vicinity of all our
rapidly growing centers. Never have
coming events cast their shadows be-
fore" with the same marked outline
coupled with intrinsic merit as in this
infant city of Phoenix and Salt River
Valley, yet will history repeat itself
here. Many will be the lamentations
in less than a short year to come,
about the golden opportunity LOST
BE wise today IT'S madness to de-
fer; next day the fatal precedent Will
plead-thus on till wisdom is pushed
out of Fife"
300 CITY LOTS. 5Ox1S2 FEET. FIVE
MINUTES WALK FROM COURT
HOUSE. No street car required. First
class streets and avenues Every lot
elegantly situated and perfect; no ra-
vines or broken lands; now offered at
prices that simply defy competition
and can never be duplicated in Phoe-
nix, viz: AT sos AND UP TO 5000
EACH, ON INSTALLNIENT PLAN,
MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $500 TO
$1,000 EACH. NO INTEREST ON
DEFERRED BALANCES. TITLE
UNITED STATES PATENT.
We address ourselves particularly to
people paying rent-exorbitant rent
for poor accommodations, both in
houses and rooms, every dollar of
which is a practical waste when paid
by the perman ent settler. This offer
cannot last long. Hence, to the renter
of houses and rooms we say-COME
AND SEE USi You are now wasting
from $12 to $40 per month in rent.
Buy a family tent and live on your
own property until you decide later on
to build or sell your lot at a big adj
vance, thus saving not only money, but
owning a lovely home for what, other
wise, would go to a landlord. This in
formation is an angels visit to the
saving wife and pointer to the indus
triOus young man and woman work.
ing for a monthly wage. It's a good
thing.
The New Palestine tract IS, without
any exception, the finest in or to Phoe-
nix. Its assessed valuation in 1883
was SIS, 500. It lies in the very heart
of the manufacturing and resident
district, viz: ON CENTER STREET,
FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH,
FIFTH, SIXTH and SEVENTH AVE
NUES, and IS THE ONLY SANITARY
SEVERED TRACT IN OR TO THE
CITY. The New Palestine tract alone
adyertGses its terms and prices in the
daily press, so that he who reads can
know for himself without the aid of
the Phoenix curbstone real estate or
committion man, to which our Office
pays no tribute.
KILROYS NEW PALESTINE
Room 316. Fleming Block.