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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Received 1000 Volta and Lives.

New York, March S.-Joseph Ham.
pei an employee Of the Lexington ave.
nue. cable power house. while working
at his switch board, received and sur
vived an electric shock of about 1000
volts. The mans body was burned
black from head to foot; every stitch
OF clothing was torn from him, and he
fell senseless through hole instanta-
neously burned in the floor by the ter
rife electrical power. The doctors
who attended him say there is no case
on record Of a man withstanding a
similar shock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.



Kansas City March 7-Cattle- Receipts. s.
23l; calves, 2S5; market steady to firm;
shipping and dressed beef steers '35Olth 10:
western steers 3S,@4 81; cows and heifers.
,2000435; stockers and feeders, S350l5 %
Hogs-Receipts, 9OH market generally 20
higher at t3OO@aTh Sheep Receipts. l5,9;
market steady; sheep, S2 oO9itO, lambs ALSO
Gl80
St Louis March 7-Cattle-Receipts, {. 900;
market steady to strong; native shipping
steers, A. 80 1n75 light and dressed beet and
butchers IL O095S5 stockers and feeders, g. IL
"a 40; COWS and helfers 2OOG46r Texas and
Indian steers f36)G525: cows and heifers.
&.25nas0 Hogs Receipts, 1900 market
strong to Sc higher PIGS and light, S65d375;
packers, % 70@aSi, butchers. 10 ga9O Sheep
Receipts 600 market strong native NUT
tons, &000450 lambs A7j05OO
Chicago March -Cattle-Receipts $500:
market steady, beeves s4O0 s.; cows and
hefers. sl75G4s5 Texas steers, '3 25a49O;
stockers and feeders, sS259465. Hogs Re-
ceipts, 2l0oO; market strong to SC higher;
mixed and butchers, 1890 ASIA good heavy,
a. 1904 90; rough heavy. ,a6OGa 10. light, IS 80
@SsO Sheep Receipts, ~ 900; market steady;
sheep, a300g450; lambs, 4250500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

cessor Of William V. Allen, populist.
The action of last night will be for
mally ratified to-day at the joint SEES
sion Of the legislature.
Judge Hayward's selection in the
caucus came on the second ballot 1t
followed brief note Of withdrawal
sent to the caucus by John L. Web.
ster, of Omaha, which released his
supporters, who Immediately began
changing their votes to Hayward. In
the midst of the vproar Speaker Clark,
of Lancaster county, moved that Judge
Hayward be made the unanimous
choice of the caucus, and it was car
ried with a cheer.
Judge Hayward has been urged as
the logical republican candidate since
the election in November decided the
political complexion Of the legislature.
As the republican nominee for gov
ernor he made an exceptionally strong
canvass, reducing the fusion majority
in the state materially. He has led in
strength since the legislative balloting
began, but was handicapped until re-
Gently by the hostility to caucus and
the fact that he had united field
against him, The contest closes with
less bitterness anfested than was to
be expected, his leading opponents
joining in congratulations
The contest which ended last night
began with the meeting of the legis-
lature in January. There were a
dozen or more republican candidates,
most of them with on ly one or two
supporters. From the first it has been
Hayward against the field. For sew
eral weeks no attempt was made by
the republicans to hold caucus, but
after numerous conferences caucus
was agreed upon The first session
was held week ago, but no nomina.
ton was made Several sessions of
the caucus have been held since with
out result until last night. During
all this time the house and senate
have haan maatinu in io,,t sass;on
III, =, H.
eacii uay' ds 'he Id" requires, =" 20
through the form OF Dallotlng Tor SEN
ator. The fusionists have given their
sunport IN Sanator Allan tho nresapt
INCUMBENT
BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE NEW SENATOR
Monroe Leland Hayward, nominated by the
republican caucus for United States senator to
s,aoaoa Niui,r, " Allan ma, horn 4, IUi,ls
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Victory for the Liberals.

Cincinnati March s.-The United
States court of appeals rendered
decision involving the title to the
large publishing house at Dayton,
numerous colleges and thousands OF
churches held In the name OF the
Church of the United Brethren in
Christ The case grew out Of dvi-
sion in this church many years, ago,
since which time one division has been
known as the liberals and the other
as the radicals. The decision gives
the property to the liberals as against
the radicals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09


Leavenworth, Kan, March S.-The
chief OF police here received letter
from Mrs. Jennie Berry, Of the Red
Cross society, Honolulu, asking the
whereabouts of the parents Of Private
Albert A. Harrington, company M,
Twentieth United States infantry,
who was run over and killed in the
streets Of Honolulu, and also OF Pri.
vate Charles Nelson, company D, same
regiment who died in the hospital
there early in February. Pictures
have been taken OF both soldiers.
The bodies can be sent home with
others in June II called for Parents
not known here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
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Paw far Carving the Mails,

Washington, March S.--The postal
commission OF the senate and house
appointed to investigate the question
OF the proper remuneration for carry
ing the mails has decided to continue
its work during the recess of congress,
1t is expected now that meetings will
be held in several Of the large eastern
cities, beginning with Philadelphia
two weeks hence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
slot Machine Publicly DESTROYED.

Springfield, Mo-, March 5. james
Barber, who conducted slot machine
at Nixa, Christian county, was tried
and convicted. by a jury at Ozark. The
machine was taken in front of the
courthouse and the sheriff, with an
AK, chopped it to pieces, making kin.
ding wood Of it, Many parts Of the
machine were picked up by spectators
and carried home as souvenirs of the
first slot machine killed by mandate
of the court In Missouri.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Kansas citizen. Burn "A Joint.

Lawrence, Kan, March s.-A. S.
Polete's joint, across the river from
Eudora in Leavenworth county, known
as SANDY Hook" was burned last
night A party of from 25 to 50 as
sisted in the burning and kept close
guard while the structure was in
flames to see that their plans were not
ipterfered with. The joint has been
notorious for months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Washington, March S.-The war de.
partment has made the announcement
Of the apportionment of lOi second
lieutenants created by the army reor-
ganiaation bill among the various
states and territories. In addition
there are 30 MISUNDERSTANDING
The apportionment is on the basis of
population. Missouri will get four
and Kansas two.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Thev Will Meet Later.

Abilene, Kan, March S.-Joseph
White, president of the Kansas State
Cattlemen's association, announces
that the annual meeting OF the asso-
citation, to have been held here March
90, is postponed to later date. An eff
fort is being made to effect a joint
meeting with the two other Kansas
stock associations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
street Cars collide In K.n.a, CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, March 5. "A south
bound Westport cable train collided
with westbound Northeast electric
car at Fifth and Walnut streets last
night and both trains were partially
wrecked. The passengers and the
crews on both trains escaped injury,
although the passengers on the North
east electric car had miraculous es-
cape from being ground to death
The collision appears to have resulted
from misunderstanding Of the signals
given by the llagman at the crossing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
The KrnokIyn In a Storm.

Norfolk, Va, March s.-From Hat
teras to Norfolk II terrible storm is
raging, almost equaling in intensity
that of March IS. The wind is blow.
ing at the rate of 40 miles an hour, and
is accompanied by snow and cold. The
cruiser Brooklyn, now on her way to
Hampton roads from Havana to take
on Admiral Schley for Plymouth,
Eng, is thought to be somewhere of
the coast in the storm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Now Il Is u SOAP Trust.

Chicago, March S-Plans for the for
nation Of mammoth soap trust were
discussed at a meeting OF Chicago soap
manufacturers, called for the purpose
of taking some action in regard to the
prices of soap which, it is claimed.
are ruinously low. 1t is said that the
prospects are now good for a combina-
ton taking in every large soap manu-
facturer in the United States. A cap
italizaton Of fully SIS, 900, 900 will be
represented if this plan is carried out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Washington, March s. -Commissary
General Charles P. Eagan, who has
remained in Washington since the
court-martial suspeuding him from
the service for his attack on Gen.
Miles, left Washington tonight for
the west. He will go to San Francisco
and thence embark for Honolulu where
he has son who has large interests in
coffee plantations
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Alleged nrihery In pennsYlxanln.

Harrisburg Pa, March S-A meet.
ing of the committee to inquire into
the charges Of bribery in connection
with the McCarrel jury bill in the
house developed some sensational
testimony. The bill was supported by
the Quay men and was alleged to be
in the interest of Quay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Kipling Kent In Ignorance.

New York, March S-Mr. Double
day reported both Rudyard Kipling
and his little daughter Elsie to be
slowly but surely convalescing. Mr..
Kiplng has not yet been informed of
the death of his child Josephine, and
he will not be told about it until he is
practically well. She was his favor
lite, and the physicians dread the pos.
sibility Of i'll result should he learn of
her dnnth
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Entertained by British Guards Hand

Washington, March 5 Lieut. Dan
Godfrey and his British Guards band,
which arrived in New York on the Luz
eania last Saturday, gave II concert in
the east room of the white house in
the presence of the president and Mrs.
Mckinley and ladies OF the cabinet.
That the distinguished company fully
appreciated the music Of this famous
organization was demonstrated by the
enthusiastic applause which followed
each number rendered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Wages In Cotton Mills Advanced.

Salem, Mass, March 5. --When the
operatives Of the Naumkeag steam
cotton mills Of this place went to work
to-day they found posted in all mills
notice of advance of wages to take eff
feet April 3. The advance practically
is restoration of the cut January.
1898. About l,5OO hands will be af-
faoted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
HON0RS TO THE DEAD.
fns Remains ~ Lord Here et Net at the
lie ,0t bv Br tish amt Am ~ricsn Ma
rines aud Taken IN the Ts'bt.

New York, Marcn S.-The special
train from Washington, having on
board the body Of Lord Herschell, ar
rived at the Pennsylvania depot in
Jersey City. at 7:40 a. m. 1t was met
by an escort OF marines from the Brit
ish cruiser Talbot and an equal num-
Der OF American marines under COM
mand of Lieut. Kelley. The remains
were in charge OF C. W. Cartwright
secretary Of the jointhigh commission,
and H. Williamson, Lord Herschell's
private secretary. The body was
transferred TO the Arkeeta, which
steamed 10 where the Talbot lay at
anchor off Ellis island, and the re-
mains were transferred TO the Talbot.
Among those who walked behind the
body from the car ferry slip were
Commodore John W. Philip, command
ant Of the Brooklyn navy yard, and
Lieutenant Commander Kelley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Gilbert Fears n Lvnching.

Emporia, Kan, March SIS. A. Cook,
sheriff of Clay county, took John Gill
bert, who murdered his family from
Emporia to Topeka. Cook fears a
lynching and will wait in Topeka to
hear from Clay county before he
decides which train he will take home.
Gilbert also fears lynchiug.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Creek Land once Onsne led,

Muscogee, |. T., March s-The
Dawes commission has issued circu.
lar announcing the opening OF a
land 'ohice at Muscogee, where citi.
zens of the Creek nation and Creek
freedmen whose right to citizenship is
unqucstoned may each select 100 acres
of land from the Creek domain, as pro-
vided by the rules and regulations
made by tho secretary Of the interior
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Lawrence, Kan, March s. George
Yeager was drowned in the Kaw river
mile above the bridge. He was cross.
ing on the ice, which broke, and let
him go under
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
NEBRASKA SENATOR.
The Long Deadlock at Lincoln Is
Ended Abruptly.
MONROE |. HAYWARD NOMINATED.
The Action Of the Caucus Will Be Formally
Ratified ut the Joint Session Of the
Legialat ure-Brlef Account Con-
corning the New senator.

Lincoln, Neb., March S.-The most
stubborn senatorial contest in the his
tory Of Nebraska ended abruptly last
night when Judge Monroe L. Hay
ward, Of Nebraska City, was nomi.
mated in the republican caucus as sue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
southeast Kansas Doctors Meet.

Fort Scott, Kan, March S.--The
Southeastern Kansas Medical society
is holding its annual meeting here,
with a very large attendance of promi-
nent Kansas physicians and surgeons,
and including Drs. Fulton, Tiffany
and puntou, of Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Soutbern Women Enter Protest,

Savannah, Ga, March S.-The local
chapter Of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy. which is the original chap.
ter of the organization, adopted reso-
lutions strongly protesting against
President McKinley's suggestion re-
speeding the federal care Of confeder-
ate graves
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Young HANSEN Accidentally shot.

Osborne, Kan, March Henry
Spaulding, % years old, son of a
wealthy farmer, II miles south Of this
city. was accidentally shot He was
riding in hayrack carrying shot
gun, when the gun was discharged,
the charge entered the body and he
died in 80 minutes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Rubin an Easy Winner.

New York, March S--Gus Rubin
met and defeated Joe Goddard in the
fifth round of what was to have been
a 20-round bout before the Lenox Ath-
letic club Both men stripped in ex-
cellent condition, but Rubin had the
call in the betting This was certain
ly justified by his appearance, and
from the outset he held his opponent
cheaply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Yokohama, March S. "A severe earth.
quake shock was experienced here at
ten o'clock this morning, the disturb.
ance visiting localities Of the great
shock of 1891, with some loss of life
and property
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Chippewa Falls Wis, March S.
Bert Montena, while escaping from
the police after commlttinga burglary,
stole handcar, Before getting out
of town he collided with a Wisconsin
Central limited and was ground to
MANN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Nav Franchise L.x In Illinois.

Springfield, ILL.,, March g. Gov. Tan
ner has signed the Alling street rail
way bill The Alling bill repeats the
Allen law, passed two years ago, which
provided for 5O-year franchise extern
sions, and re-enacts the old horse and
dummy act with amendments making
it applicable to electric and cable
roads Under the Alling bill no fran
chise or extension for more than 20
years can be granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
For Mav0r nf Chicago.

Chicago, March S.-The republican
city convention nominated Zina Carter
for mayor. Mr.. Carter has served one
term as president of the board OF
trade. He is member OF the drain.
age canal board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Cairo, H., March S.-The conditions
look more favorable for great flood
in the Mississippi valley this year
than they have at any other period SO
far this season, and the next few days
will determine the result
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Mail advices from Tien Tsin, China,
report that 200 persons fell through
the ice where three rivers meet out.
side the western gates Of the native
CITY, One hundred and six were
drowned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Hartville, Mo-, March S.---,Iohn Ken
nedy and the six men who are accused
of assisting him in the hold-up of the
Memphis train at Macomb January
were all indicted by the grand jury
here. 1t was only necessary to intro
duce the testimony of few witnesses
to find the indictments The prosecu.
ton has in all IS witnesses to prove
that Kennedy and the others robbed
the train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

FOUHUeF OF "NNUHg CnH CIUuWN DPHUs
Springfield, Mass, March s. Henry
M. Burt, founder of the paper pub
lished on the top Of Mount Washing
ton, known as Among the Clouds"
died at his home in this city to-day of
pneumonia Mr.. Burt was6f years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Fifty Families Routed by Fire.

New York, March Sire drove so
families into the street from tenement
houses on Fifth street. One child was
hurt by being thrown from window,
and may die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Mr.. Ewing Must Answer to Murder.

Maryville, Mo-, March $. - Mrs
George Ewing, of Hopkins, who is
charged with having murdered her
sister.in.law, Mrs. Frank Ewing, in
Hopkins the night of September %,
1898, was arraigned in the circuit
court here and Judge Craig decided
that her trial shall begin Monday,
nr1 IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Rev John H. Won llerrlick, a
preacher from Wichita, Kan, in New
York trying TO raise money to lift a
mortgage from his church, was robbed
Of a gold watch by Charles Pattri, a
proofreader, who was arrested and
compelled to give up the stolen prop.
erty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Republicans Of Kansas City, Mo-,
have started a movement to secure the
next republican national convention
for that CITY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

William Jennings Bryan spoke to
and was enthusiastically received by
1900 people at Fort Worth, Tex,
Tuesday night. To-day he addressed
the Texas legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Keytesville, Mo, March 81. G.
Martin, a prominent farmer and stock.
man, living four miles northwest of
this place, committed suicide by hang
ing. Financial reycrses are given as
the cause. Martin was wldower,
aged 30 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09
Chicago and st. LouI. Cash Grain.

Chicago. March -Wheat-Cash. No. 2 red.
7ss7sc' No. red, oSd7lc, No hard 6eQs7c:
No hard, 64Ge6c No northern spring. 7o1i
G7lhc' No 2northern spring, os@7OYc. No 3
northern spring, t4d7Oc Corn-Ca,h. No 2.
ssc; No g. a2xGsssc oats-Cash. No 2, s7Hc;
No ., s7Ac
st Louis, March -Wheat--Cash, No. red.
elevator. 73nc; track, 74a74xc; No 2 hard 6sN
We Corn--Cash, No. Z, ssKc track. s4kas4nc.
nts-cash No : ssc; track, sea2sKc; No .
white, si,iG3lko
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-09

Washington, March s. -Ex,Gov Mer-
riam, recently appointed superintend.
ent of the twelfth census, called on
the president yesterday, in company
with Senator Nelson, of Minnesota.
Mr.. Merriam said he had asked Mr..
Wines, OF Illinois, who had been ap-
pointed assistant superintendent to
come to Washington for conference,
that the work Of organizing the force
would be proceeded with as rapidly as
possible. Mr.. Merriam will take a
short trip west in about a week and
On his return he will select an Office
and hereafter devote all his time to his
work in hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-25
HANDLING BRICKS.

-Four men were engaged in unloading
bricks from a schooner in Newton creek
a few days ago. The bricks were laid
side by side in rows across the vessels
deck. one man picked them up from
the pile. seven at a time, and tossed
them 10 a man stand ng .on top of the
load He in turn tossed the bricks TO
two men on the dock. and they piled
them up.
1t was interesting to watch the brick
handlers, says the Brooklyn Times.
When the man at work on the vessels
deck was near the side toward the dock
he would throw out the bricks, seven at
at time. faster than the two men on the
dock could take them from the middle
man on the pile, and place them on the
-AA--t-4r----rr7rrr tfrrK worked MIS-
way toward the centre of the schooner
the two men on the dock got away with
the bricks a hltle faster. When the
deck hand was In the centre of ,the
boat, he tossed out the bricks. seven at
a time. TO the man on the pile, and he
in turn tossed them TO the two men on
the dock in perfect unison. Not a mo-
ment was lost, not a second of time was
wasted. They worked together just
like a machine, each part doing the
work assigned 10 it. But. as the deck
had gradually worked beyond the CEN
tire line. the men ON the dock gained on
him. and gradually they returned for
bricks, seven at time. little faster
than they could be tossed UP to them.
AS the deck hand approached the end
OF the row near the vessels outer rail,
he was away behind the two men on
the dock, and they had chance to talk
a little The middle man. however. was
always just as busy When the deck
hand was working near the side of the
vessel against the dock he had to move
lively TO catch the bricks seven at
time as they were tossed out to him.
As the deck hand worked his way
across the schooner's deck, the middle
man had to take more steps.
After watching the four men at work
for n time and surveying the cargo Of
bricks IL would he natural conclusion
that it might take the four men a
month 10 unload the boat But If YOU
timed them tsklng out a row YOU would
realize that they could unload q num-
Der OF vessels In that length OF time.
When Il was considered that those
bricks were loaded I'm the vessel with
the same kind Of human machinery
used to unload them, II seemed strange
that American ingenuity had not pro-
duced an apparatus that would sue
cessfully and economically load and un-
load n cargo Of bricks. They are of one
size and II ought to he poss bile 10 ham
de them fasterand at less expense than
they can he han, cd bv men.
Just think oF tho labor necessary TO
toss. say 300 600 bricks on the decks OF
vessels and OFF again