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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Alleged Bribery at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. le--County
Prosecutor Pugh announced that he
would present to the Marion county
grand jury the matter Of alleged brib.
cry in the settlement Of the Indianap-
oils street railway franchise. Hugh J..
McGowan, Of Kansas City, engineered
the consolidation Of the street rail-
ways, out of which grew the scandal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Serious Accident at Dallas.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. i6.-Near the state
fair grounds In the eastern suburbs, a
trolley car filled with passengers col.
lided with an excursion train on the
Gulf, Colorado Il Santa Fe road. OF
the 40 passengers on board the street
car, nearly half OF them were hurt.
Six were seriously injured and three Of
these cannot live
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masons.

Washington, Oct. l7.-The supreme
council of the Ancient and Accepted
Order Of Scottish Rite Masonry, south.
ern jurisdiction, convened here in bien-
NAL session yesterday. There was a
large attendance and all of the active
members, save Senator Teller, of Col.
orado, the grand herald, were present.
The council is one Of the Oldest and
highest masonic bodies in existence
and embraces consistories in So states
south and west.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
At Mrs. Funston'a Home.

San Francisco, Oct. l6.-The Kansas
and Montana volunteers were given a
splendid reception Saturday in Oak
land, the home Of Mrs. Funston. There
was a big celebration with plenty Of
enthusiasm and everything else that
could be expected to make returning
soldier BOYS enjoy themselves.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Winner Secured the Roa .

Lawrence, Kan, Oct, IS. The 10 mai
sale of the Carbonate railroad oc-
Cured Saturday. 1t was conducted
BY II. P. Dillon, master in chancery.
The road was bought by W. Z. Winner
for the Kansas City, Lawrence 4 Tope-
ka Railway company for s51 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
The womsn's Bicycle Race.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. l7.-Tillie An
derson, the champion Of America, y
won the women's bicycle race last
night at Convention hall. The order
of the remaining riders at the finish
was Lizzie CLAW, Lisette, May Allen,
Ida Peterson, Carrie Olson and Alice
Adams. The total distance for the six
nights, or nine hours, was 1876 miles
and two laps, or, as officially an
nounced, 1876 miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Worst Situation for 10 Year,.

Chicago, Oct. l6.-With not pound
Of bituminous coal in stock in any of
the coal yards or on the docks in
Chicago, the coal merchants say they
are facing the worst situation experi-
enced in 20 years. This state Of affairs
is said to be due to the scarcity of cars,
coal miners strikes and the appropria-
ton by the railroads to their own use
any consignment Of coal that happens
to be in transit when they want it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Great Calico Printing Trust.

London, Oct. IA commission of
all firms engaged in the calico printing
trade in Lancashire and Scotland is
announced. The capital involved is
about s5o,oOo,OoO The undertaking is
due to price cutting in New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
A BIZ IndIan Dance.

Guthrie, Ok, Oct. Is. The Iowa In.
dians are entertaining the head men Of
the 0toe, Kickapoo, Ponce and Sac and
Fox tribes, and big dance is going on
six miles northeast Of Perkins, in
Payne county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
Has Eaten His Last Snake.

Cairo, H., Oct. licking George, the
Australian snake-eater, was bitten in
the face here by large rattlesnake
which he was handling. The man died
from the bite.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19

w,rkmcn Injured In an Explosion.

Wheeling, W. Va, Oct. 17.-An ex'
plosion at the Riverside Iron and Steel
works to-day burned and crushed
number Of workmen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-10-19
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
EMPORIA.
Marriage Licenses Issued-Accident
To an Aged Citizen.

EMPORIA, VA. January 3-(Special)-
There were issued from the Clerks office
Of Greenesville County Court on yester-
day, licenses for the marriage Of Mr..
George Wythe Friend, a prominent young
merchant Of the county, and Miss Laura
Jane Bingham, the accomplished daugh-
ter OF julius f. Bingham, Esq. and b.
I. Conwell, an energetic farmer, and Miss
Mollie L. Chitty. a charming young lady
Of East Greenesville.
The County Court Of Greenesville coun-
~ vas in session all day yesterday. dis
posing OF appeals from justices Of the
peace. etc. The court will resume its ses-
sion tomorrow morning and dispose Of a
Few routine matters and adjourn for the
term.
Among the visiting attorneys were
noted Richard b. Davis. ESQ. of Peters
burg; Hon. +. Z. Buford and Mr.. f. r.
Iurnbull, Of I.awrenceville, Va
Mr.. Il. ". MarsOn. one of Lunenburg' $
most prosperous citizens. was a our
court. Mr.. Marson owns large propertv
interests I'm this county.
Mr.. Edward Palmer, a popular young
gentleman of Brunswick county. will
shortly locate here and commence the
practice Of law.
Mr.. ID. i. Mitchell, the Oldest citizen Of
Greenesville county, now about % years
or age had the misfortune. on arising
from his bed a day or so since. TO fan
and break his hip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
ACROSS THE BORDER.
North state Legislature-Myster
Murder-RalIway Matters.

| RALEIGH. y. c.. January 3.-(Speclal)
J Almost all the 10 members Of the Legis-
lature are here. Both the Senate and
/ House Democrats caucused tonight
/ There was fear at the meeting of both
! the Fusion legislatures. This fear con-
! tinued until the very hour of their adj
| journment. No one knew what they would
| do. Now the people are pleased 10 see
| such legislature as the one OF 1899 as
semble. They look forward with plea
sure to the session.
| Mr. Charles j. Nelson, the oldest citizen
Of Goldsboro. died last night. aged 81
He was the founder Of the First Baptist
church there. For fifty-twO years he had
voted the Democratic ticket
The railway commission meets on the
| 10th instant. At that time John Graham.
president Of the State Farmers Alliance,
VIII go before the commission and ask II
| TO reduce the tonnage Of a minimum car
| load Of commercial fertilizers from fifteen
| to ten tons.
/, There came very near being a fight at
the negro emancipation celebration yes
| torday, growing out OF the old quarrel be-
| tween the Leak and Young factions As
! a result, no election Of a president for the
present year was held One Of the negro
| churches has taken the matter up
| Persons from Johnston county bring
| news that young Winfrce whose throat
was cut by the negro, Tom Smith. who is
! in Jail here, is to-day entirely out of dan
| ger.
| Despite all the efforts OF the Sheriff and
| the Coroner. not the slightest clue has
yet been found as to the man who assas-
] siuatcd the negro Lucas I'm this county
, last week The Sheriff says he never knew
| a more mysterious murder.
All the rumors that the Southern rail-
way is at all Interested IN the purchase
! or control of the Cape-Fear and Yadkin-
Valley railway were set at rest to-day
by this declaration. by one Of the highest
| Southern railway officials: THE road was
bought entirely hy the Atlantic-Coast
Line. The southern has nothing what
ever TO do with it,"
Some time ago a negro named Shepherd,
who was employed in the office Of the
chief clerk OF Revenue-Colector Duncan
here, departed. 1t was said he had been
| transferred TO Washington, ID. c. 1t was
an error He Is back in his old place.
having reappeared to-day.
a partial thaw set in to-day. after the
hard freeze OF Sunday ana yesterday. But
for this there would have been fine skat-
| ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
SMALLPOX.

The Newport News Commercial copies
in part a recent article OF the Dispstchs
on vaccination. says tina. in that article
We give sound advice. and declares that
II necessary, vaccination should be made
compulsory In that city. I'VE are not
alarrnssts," adds the Commercial, but
smallpox has evidently obtained a good
hold here. and our City Fathers should
take heroic measures at once to stamp
ii out"
In not attempting TO mipimize the
dangers Of the situation. the Commercial
Ia pursuing the right course. It's PLAIN
words involve no amensbilty to the charge
OF beinpan alarmst. They are simply
timely warning. There is no epidemic
OF smallpox at Newport News. nor do
the conditions approach anything IKE an
epidemic. But, in every case OF small
pox in a community. there is the pos
sbility OF an epidemic. and the possibility
IS one on which II is little less than crimi-
nal 10 take any chances. These facts
the Commercial recognizes. and it would
have the Newport News public and au-
thorities recognize them also. Ii our con-
temporary succeeds in accomplishing this
object, Newport News will have very little
reason to fear that her smallpox vista
ton will amount to more than n mere
incident.
Richmond is greatly interested in see
ing assurance made double sure in the
matter of stamping out the smallpox az
Newport News. Aside from the fact that
the spread Of the disease at Newport
News would entail great suffering upon
a sister community. and might result IN
the contagious being communicated 70
this city, our business relations with our
neighbor would be most detrimentally ar
fected by any commercial and industrial
set back the latter might experience,
by letting smallpox get beyond the con-
troll of the authorities.
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TIE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BIZ TIE DISPATCH COMPANY.

The DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered
90 subscribers at FIFTY CENTS pei
month. payable TO the carrier weekly oil
monthly. Mailed at s. per annum. paya'
bio in advance; 81 for six months; N'O'
for three months; 30 cents for one month
Prise per copy, 8 cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH Issued and
u,ailed in two parts at 81 per annum'
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 per
annum, or Is cents for six months.
Subscriptions in all cases payable IN au'
vapce. and no paper continued AFTER inc
expiration OF the time paid for. seno
post-office money order. check. or regis.
tered letter. Currency sent by mail VIII
be at the risk of the sender. SUBSCRIBER
wishing their post-ofiice changed mus
give their old as well as their new 'o''-
ONCE. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
PETER sBURC.
An Assignmcnf-Died I'm Scw YORK
Small Fire.

PETERSBURG. VA, January S-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. Alfred Reinach. n well-known
young merchant, doing business on lower
Sycamore street. dealer In clothing. boots
and shoes and general novelty-wares
made an assignment to-day to william
r. McKenny, trustee. for the beneht OF
his creditors. His liabilities are placed
nj about $500: assets not stated.
Information has been received here py
relatives OF the death i'm Texas, on the
2Sth OF December. Of Rev. ]. r.. Hamiin'
well known i'm this section OF Virginia
lie was brother Of Mrs. J. L. Smith, OF
Sussex county, whose husband died sud-
denly on the same day and within few
hours Of the time OF Mr.. Hamln's demise.
Mr. Hamlln was for some time the pastor
Of a church IN Manchester.
The remains Of DR.. Charles Guillon,
who died yesterday in New York OF pneu-
monia. at an advanced age. will be
brought to Petersburg for interment DR..
Guillon lived for many years in Chester
field county. a few miles from this citv.
where he owned n splendidly equipped
farm on which he spent a large sum OF
money lie was a gentleman Of great cul-
ture Of mind, Of wide knowledge. and OF
fine conversational powers. He moved
north some years ago. Re Is warmly re-
membered by the older people of Peters
burg.
Mr. Claggett Young, assistant ticket
agent AT the Union Passenger depot, in
this city, Is very i'll Of pneumonia at his
fathers residence. on High street. ard
serious fears are felt as TO his condition.
Both lungs are said TO be affected
Rev. II. NJ Hope is recovering from
severe case Of grippe. contracted during
a recent visit TO New York
Mr.. Robert Gillian, Clerk Of the courts
here received q letter this morning from
Messrs. Scott e Reid. of Reidsville, y.
c.. asking for information as to q will
left by Mr.. Joe Dunlop. who died some
twenty or thirty years ago, leaving pro-
perty I'm Petersburg and whose estate
has never been completely settled. The
Clerks office shows no such will as hav-
ing been recorded
A Mrs. Joyce, a stranger I'm the city
doing canvassing work. was taken sud
denly i'll at the pOst-ofIice this morning
She went into the mOney-Order room, and
then. after transacting her business fell
unconscious 10 the floor. Her condition
indicated paralysis. and she was taken to
the Home for the Sick for treatment
Fire occurred in a small frame house
on Little Church street, in Blandford. oc-
cupied by q cOlOred family this morning.
during which an infant narrowly escaped
The bed on which the child was lying was
burned.
There have been no receipts or sales OF
tobacco in this city since the 2}d Of De-
cember. and by agreement the market
will not be reOpened until the 10th Of jan
uary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
COLuOUN-ARN0LD.
A Pretty Wedding ne Waverly, sus-
sex County.

WAVERLY. VA, January 3.-tSpeciai)
At 4:3O o'clock this afternoon the resi-
dence of ex-Judge II. w. Arnold, OF this
place, was the scene of one Of the pref
tiest home marriages that have been
solemnized here this season. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. w. II. COlhoun'
a prominent young lawyer Of Christians
burg. Va. and Miss Lillian Arnold, the
pretty and attractive daughter of Judge
r.. w. Arnold The ceremony was per-
formed in a most beautiful and impress
sive manner by Rev. Mr.. Lloyd, of Nor
foIok. Va. The groom entered the room
with his brother, Mr.. Ed. Colhoun, OF
Allegheny Springs, Va, who acted as
best man; and the bride followed, in
company with her sister, Miss Ida Arnold,
who acted as maid of honor.
Instrumental music was sklfully rem
dered by Mrs. DR.. John f. May, Of this
place. and during the ceremony Miss
Sallie Chappell sang. in subdued tones,
and in her own touching and attractive
style, Lovers Old Sweet Song"
Mr. and Mrs. Colhoun left at 6 o'clock
on the north-bOund train for an extended
bridal trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
HE DISAPPEARED,
Strange Action Of n Prospective
Bridegroom

lRNlNGTON. VA, January 2-(SpecialD
This community has been much stirred 10
over the disappearance OF "A prospective
bridegroom. The nuptials OF Mr. Alpha
Lee Walker and Miss Rena Ashburn had
been largely advertised TO take place at
the Baptist church here on Wednesday
last, the attendants had been secured. and
the prospective brides father had made
great preparations for the marriage sup
per. Before the hour for the celebration
10 take place ii was announced that the
prospective groom had taken Baltimore
steamer the night before, and left for
parts unknown. To a friend he remark
cd that he had money enough 10 carry
hin TO Cuba. and that some o."er would
haze 10 take his place If there was 10 be
wedding. Before leaving. however. he
purchased pistol. loaded il. and snapped
ii twice at his head before il could be
taken from him. Rust i'm the lock only
prevented the discharge of the cartridges
The lady is greatly distressed. but her
parents now think the affair has termi-
mated most fortunately.
Mrs. Sarah Norris an aged lady. living
near Millenbeck. committed suicide Jas,
week by drowning in the western branch
Of the Cor.0toman river. No cause is
assigned. Her daughter. who was living
with her. saw her rush out Of the house
and jump into the river The body was
recovered. but she efforts Of two phys-
clans. failed TO resuscitate her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
THE NORTHERN NECK.
Intense CoId-PcrsOnnI NOtes-Scar-
1et-Eevcr.

CONFORM. KING GEORGE COUNTY,
VA, January 2.-(Special)-Th sudden
drop OF 40 degrees in the temperature
Saturday night. caused no little incon-
venience and hardship TO the farmers Lore
and all along the Potomac. The warm
days the latter part of me week tempted
many 10 turn their cattle and other farm
animals out in the fields for recreation,
and TO get taste" Of the lingering
meadow-grass. and Sunday morning all
such livestock were found I'm "A state Of
shvering and intense suffering and so be
wldered that they could scarcely be gath
cred 10 the stables and shelters 1t is
said by some to-day that the weather
was severer here from 10 j. NJ Saturday
night to y NJ. Sunday than il had been
at any time since February. 1898. and DR..
Minor, who was out all night, visiting pa
tents says that Saturday night was the
coolest of which he has any recollection.
All the creeks and runs are blocked, and
a great deal OF thick ice has formed On
the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers
since the wind Gained some Sunday noon.
The steamer Harry Randall, which plies
the Potomac. made its last trip for this
winter on Friday. and is now in its dock
and some needed repairs.
NJ. and Mrs. Eugene Stuart of New
York city, who spent the holidays with
relatives H. King George. have returned
home.
Miss Halle Jett, of Port Conway this
county, daughter of DR.. William n. Jett
spent the holidays in Washington. d. c.
Miss Rosa Lee Of Washington, is spend
ing some time with her mother in this
county.
Mrs. Carrie Styren and children, OF
Kentucky, have arrived here to spend
the balance of the winter with kinsfolk
Mrs Adah 5. Robb. of New York. who
spent December at her home in this coun-
ty has returned north.
Mr. Edward Hunter, OF Richmond city
spent Christmas week with the Hunter
family, at King George Courthouse.
Mrs. A. y. Davis. of Alexandria, is a
guest at Cedar Grove. the homo Of her
mother. in this county.
Mr. Julian Stuart Jones. attorney at
law. Of Baltimore, spent the holidays In
this county.
Mr. William Smith. a student at the
Blacksburg Institute. spent the past week
az his home here.
Mr.. James Sthreshly. who spent last
week visiting his fathers family in Stat
ford, and friends in this county. has re-
turned Ia his home In FloriUa.
Miss Josie Brown, of this neighborhood,
has returned home from a visit TO friends
in Westmofeland county.
Dr. Richard Washington, of the Dis
trict OF Columbia. has been visiting his
parents In the upper part Of Westmore-
land.
Mr.. James Walker and wife. Of Balti-
more, spent last week at Montross
Mr.. L. NJ. Thrift has been granted per-
mission by the County Court Of West
moreland to erect a WHARF at Kinsale
In that county.
Mr. John T.. Fitzhugh, recently pro-
NOTED 10 the position of keeper of the
Maryland Point Lighthouse. and his wife
are III with scarlet-fever. out on the POtO-
mac i'm the lighthouse. Much sympathy
and uneasiness is felt for Mr.. and Mrs.
Fitzhugh, since il Is Impossible for a ply
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04

contradictory. AS an instance OF the way
IN which he contradIcsed himself. II may
be stated that he declared that the United
Suites did not adopt toward Spain policy
OF stand and deliver" and In the next
breath admitted that we were obliged to
insist tina; our terms be accepted. As In
Insisting that Spain sell US 100000" OF
savages aud war for s2o,oooooo. we went
ontside Of the protocol. and amended our
declaration that we would not engage IN
a war Of conquest. 1t Is difficult to under
stand how Judge Day can make the pro-
ceedings at Paris anything but case OF
STAND and deliver"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
Green Bay Dots.

GREEN BAY, VA. January S.-(Spe-
ciaL)-AIisses jamie and Ella Parkinson,
Of Richmond, who have been on a visit
10 their mother, Mrs. T.. A.. Parkinson,
have returned TO the capital city.
Miss Mary Roberts, of Chase city,
principal Of Green Bay School who has
been spending the holidays at home, has
returned 20 her work.
Miss Agnes Wootten, OF Farmvile prin-
clpal of Wakefield School. who has been
at home during the holidays. has return
ed and resumed her work as teacher.
Mrs. r. j. Johnston. Of Grove, - visit
ing her mother, Mrs. II. a. owen, in the
village.
Mr.. J. Bruce Queensbury. formerly OF
this place. but now employed as station
agent for the Norfolk and Western rail-
road AT Forest Depot was In the village
this week.
Mrs. W. NJ. Richardson, who has been
quite sick for several weeks past, Is
The weather to-day is exceedingly cold,
and threatens snow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-04
lrnGE DAYS SPEECH.

Al Canton. O.. Monday night Judge
Day, ex-Secretary OF State. and president
OF Mr Mckinley's Peace Commission,
made a speech on the treaty. As whole,
Judge Days remarks were calculated to
enhance the reputation he gained as a
diplomatist after he stepped into Mr.
Ehermans shoes. Taken by and through
he was exceedingly diplomatic. in that
on some points touching which the pub
lie would ike to be advised he gave no
Information at all. and on others he was