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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
TO NLL MINES WITH NEGROES
An Agent Of the Missouri and Kansas Coal
Company Says the Corporation
Wants COlOred Miners.

Leavenworth, Kan, May evil
liam F. Kelly, an agent for the Mis-
souri, & Kansas Coal company, was in
Leavenworth trying to secure negro
miners for southern Kansas and the
Indian territory. Mr. Kelly states
that they are not wanted to take the
place of strikers, but it is said they are.
Only negro miners are wanted and
they are promised protection from vio-l
lence. Mr.. Kelly stated that it was
the intention to fill the territory Mines
with negroes as soon as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

DiscOuraging to Strikers.

Pittsburg, Kan, May ls.-The re-
ports on the strike situation indicate
that there have been no new accessions
70 the ranks of the strikers. Wherever
the mines have been worked by men
who belong to the union the strike is
effective, but it seems that there are
not enough union men in the district.
Many union miners consider the strike
ill-timed and of doubtful issue and, al
though not working are not trying
very hard to get the non-union men
out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
The Collins Reward Paid.

Topeka, Kan, May lS.-Gov. Stan
ley, after hearing all the claimants,
paid the reward of $500 offered for the
apprehension of the murderer of James
s. Collins, to Porter $. Cook, sheriff of
Shawnee county. There were two
claimants, Cook and Henry NJ. Steele,
who was chief of police Of Topeka at
the time of the murder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

Lawrence, Kan, May 2o.-The uni
versity geological survey of Kansas has
the annual report for-1Sss on the min
eral resources Of Kansas almost ready
for the printer. The total mineral out
put Of Kansas for 1898, including the
smelling industry, was s27, 1859, 900. 50.
This. Is greater. even, than the CORE
spending figures for 1897, which were
%, OK, $3.50
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Kansas Knights Of Pythias.

Topeka, Kan, May l7.-The Kansas
grand encampment, Knights of Pythias,
elected these officers: Grand chancel-
lor, J. W. Alton, Kingman; grand vice
chancellor, E. +. Murphy, Leaven-
worth; prelate, W. j. Duval, Hutchin-
son; secretary, Gus j. Neubert, Kansas
City; treasurer, A. c. Jobes, Wichita;
delegates to national encampment,
Tully Scott and w. A. s. Bird.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Terribly Crushed, but still Lives.

Galena, Kan, May is.-Al Williams,
employed in the Ethel $ mine in Cooper
hollow, was crushed beyond recogni.
ton by several tons of dirt caving in.
Two other workmen, Robert Jones and
o. {. Givens, were also caught by the
falling powders, but escaped serious in
juries. Williams brains oozed out,
his lungs are ruptured and several ribs
are torn loose from the spinal column
and he is otherwise horribly mangled,
but is still alive,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
VIII Prospect for Gas.

Oswego, Kan, May sa.-The city
council has called an election for June
30, when voters will decide whether or
not bonds shall be issued for the pur-
pose of securing funds to be expended
in prospecting for natural gas and for
municipal improvements,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
For = Military Academy at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Kan, May l8.-Capt.
W. G. S. Lowe, military instructor Of
the high school, and others, have un-
der consideration the plan of establish
ing here a military academy. A large
building will be erected. Those inter-
ested argue that large numbers Of Kan
sas boys are sent to eastern military
schools and, owing to the proximity of
Fort Leavenworth, they could be given
a more thorough military training
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Kansas CITY Pioneer Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 2s.-Benjamin
f. Duke, a Missouri pioneer, and the
son of Kentucky pioneer, a veteran
of the civil war and one of the men
who helped to build up Kansas City,
died yesterday at the home of his son,
240l Flora avenue. He came to Kansas
City when young man 40 years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
sheriff May BE Held Responsible.

Indianapolis, Ind, May ls.-Judge
Baker, of the United States district
court, has rendered decision in which
he holds that the heirs of Marion Ty-
Ter, who was lynched at ScottsburQ
severed months ago, had right Of &C.
ton for damages against the sheriff Of
the county and his bondsmen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Engineer Died at His Post.

Galena, Kan, May 2O.-Yesterday
the boiler at the Yellow Dog mine, ad-
joining this place, exploded. Joe
Beatty, the engineer, received injuries
from which he died in the evening.
Both legs were broken, his skull was
fractured above the right eye and he
was internally injured. The boiler
was blown distance of 50 yards, and
portions of it were hurled 15O feet in
the air.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Rattle Over N Couutv S.ut

Wichita, Kan, May ls-A special to
the Beacon says: The county seat elec-
ton in Grant county, Ok, yesterday,
resulted in favor of Pond Creek, the
present county seat. Last night an at
tempt was made to steal the records,
but guards prevented. A warm battle
ensued, but no lives were lost.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Fave q Regular Steamer Line.

Abilene, Kan, May sO-The towns
of Abilene and Enterprise are now con-
nected not alone by telephone, but by
steamer line via the Smoky Hill river.
A steamship carrying 80 people easily
and which has had 80 aboard runs be-
tween the places, carrying excursion
lists, and is the popular attraction of
this section. 1t makes the trip of 49,
miles by river in one hour and half.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

1t is announced in special dispatch
from Allahabad, capital of the north.
west OF India, that a serious epidemic
Of cholera has followed in the wake Of
the plague. At Kurracheo, the prin.
cipal seaport town Of Sinde, there were
" deaths from cholera in one day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Grievance Against Chancellor Snow.

Hutchinson, Kan, May 1s.-The
county superintendent in session here
passed resolutions censuring Chancel-
lor Snow, of the state board, on account
Of the severity of the questions in
physiology prepared by him for the
last state teachers examination. This
resolution also demands that the state
board in future meet and pass upon all
questions before they are published.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Shot and K,lled Nv a uor,e,h,.,.

Wichita, KAN, May 20. DR.. Esmond,
member Of a posse seeking Bill Wat
son, a notorious horsethief, was shot
and KILLED by the latter northwest Of
Shawnee, Ok, last night. The gang
escaped and another posse is in pur.
suit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

The Denver Coll Woman's club has
petitioned the governor to call an extra
session Of the legislature to repeal the
prize fight law enacted by that body at
its last session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

Topeka, Kan, May 20. --Senator
Baker announced that he wants the
volunteers of the Twentieth Kansas to
decide by ballot what city in the state
they prefer to be mustered out at. He
will abide by the decision of the cleo.
tinp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
Suicide as a Headache Cure.

Guthrie, Ok, May s2.-George Hick-
EMOTION, late of Missouri, blew his
brains out near Marshall. He COM
planned of constant headache and said
Here's sure cure, I'll fix it, as he
placed the revolver to his head.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25

Thirty thousand joiners have been
locked out in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-25
A REST FOR THE NEBRAsKANs,

Manila, May 2s.-The Nebraska regi-
ment marched from San Fernando to
Calumpit Saturday for a 80 days rest
in Manila. This regiment numbers
about 800 weather beaten veterans.
Two of the companies are mere squads
and their battered canteens and shiny
clothes show unmstakable marks OF
rough campaigning; but the soldiers
are happy.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
holiday hosiery

children'S fine ribbed medium
weight, seamless, fast black cotton
hose; hard twisted elastic cotton; ex-
ira double knees, heels and toes:
sizes 51s 10 TO-. .1212c pair; $1.3S dozen
misses and boys heavy, ribbed,
black, wool hose. full seamless; dou-
BILE merinO heels and toes; sizes to
S1a; regular 25c hose, 1Sc pair; $1.0S
for box of g.
misses and boys extra heavy black
cotton hose, fine ribbed, full fash
ioned, smooth finish. french toes and
heels, narrow at the ankle; double
knees; sizes to 10; regular 25c hose.
....................20 zoe pair: s2.25 dozen
ladies' fine imported black cotton
hose in fall weight. pearl ribbed tops.
and plain all-black and unbleached
feet; also complete line Of richelieu
and rembrandt drop stitch; sizes s TO
10 .................25c pair; S2.75 dozen
ladies' fine imported out size black
maco cotton hose. fall weight; extra
wide tops. with Sin. elastic hem: ex-
ira double soles and high double
heels; sizes S1a TO 10; for 81; 81 for
box Of 6.
ladies' extra quality black english
cashmere hose, heavy weight, long
and wide: also in natural gray and
scarlet wool OF same grade, sizes Sla
to 1o............50c pair; s2.75 box OF
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
Outing Clubs Entertainment

Quite a select gathering OF young soci-
ETY. people assembled at Native Sons
Hall on Seventeenth street last night Tor
the purpose OF reimbursing the outing
Clubs exchequer in return for favors eX-
tended during the past summer. The san
Francisco Outing Club is composed or
number OF young gentlemen who own the
yachting sloop Norma and who entertain
on the waters or the bay and at the ad-
joining suburban pleasure resorts. The
entertainment held last night was a pay
party extended to the club members In
recognition OF those favors. The club was
organized on the 22d Of February. ls9S, by
Charles ID. O'Connor and John V. Do
herty. since which time seventy-five 9TH
ers have Joined its roll
The present officers OF the club are:
President Charles V. O'Connor. vice
president, Joseph f. Douglas; secretary
John V. Doherty: treasurer. Lester Cogh-
lin The success OF last nights entertain
ment is attributable 10 the following mem-
bers who acted on the various commit
tees: Floor manager, John V. Doherty;
assistant floor managers, John Kingston.
John A. Dolan. Frank Guinee. Avit la
Faille: reception cOmmittee-Lester Cogh-
lin (chairman). DIR. Joseph f. Douglass.
James Barry. Joseph Mungenast, William
Coogan, Al Stepston; committee OF ar
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
COURT NOTES.

The Will OF Emma L. Bovine, who died
November ?. was filed for probate yester-
day. The estate. which consists Of real
estate In Fruitvale. promissory notes and
an interest In the schooner Mary Winkel-
man. is valued al s25, 900. The estate in its
entirety is beQueathed to Anna Z. Steb-
bins, decedent's sister.
Inc second trial OF George Walker for
the embezzlement OF funds belonging TO
the American Tract Society resulted in a.
disagreement OF the jury yesterday morn
ing. The jury was out all night but being
unable to reach a verdict was discharged
by Judge Dunno.
Mrs; Caroline Foster has sued the Pre-
Ierred Accident Insurance Company OF
New YORK TO recover $1,000, and the Trav-
eIers insurance Company of Hartford to
recover $1,000 insurance on the life of her
husband, who died in Alameda September
s 1888, from injuries received in an acct
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
STRAW BoNDsMEN CAPTURED.
Edward Riley, ex-Deputy Sheriff, Lo-
Gated in Wildwood, Fresno
County.

Word was received at police headquar-
ters yesterday from Detective Ryan that
he had arrested Edward Riley. the ex-
Deputy Sheriff. at Millwood. in Fresno
County. and would lose no time in bring
ing him back 10 the city.
AS published in Mondays Call. Riley is
wanted on an indictment OF the Grand
jury Tor perjury in connection with the
ponds given by him and Attorney ]. y. L.
wilson for the release Of "Strangler'' VIII
son, which were accepted by Thomas Kel-
~, then clerk OF Judge Graham's court.
ne ponds were worthless, and Wilson
city; but was later arrested in Santa Cruz
hehy was indicted by the Grand jury
put II was not until the present Grand
Juiy ;Iy TOOK hold or the case that Riley was
indicted. He had meantime, on the advice
OF his friends. left the city.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
HONOR TO HOBART.
Respect for the Nations Dead Shown
in This City.

Flags noated at half-mast. business
was suspended in many places and there
was a general manifestation OF grief for
the late Vice President Garret Hobart
in this city yesterday. The California
OIL Exchange and several other boards
did not call and many commercial bodies,
while their offices remained open, permit
ed. A number of the wholesale houses
closed their doors at noon and will not
open again until tomorrow morning.
Work in the Mint was suspended and
the offices in the Federal building were
closed. AT the Preside nineteen minute
guns were fired as a salute during the
hour OF the funeral. Cadets OF several
departments wore the mourning uniform.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
GOLF CapeS

it's plan here 10 bring good goods
within the reach OF every one. our
prices may look small: but 10 those
who understand our values they have
a large meaning; and when We take
line and reduce the price IL only
adds more force.
fine golf capes in patterns and styles
most popular this fall. have been re-
priced so that these that were SIS are
now $3.50; those that were $50. now
Sl4.5O; those that were SIS. now $3.50:
those that were SIS. now $3.50.
3s ladies' golf capes. "a I'm. long,
made from steamer rugs. with hood:
fringe trimmed; assorted colors in
plaids ....-................. 80 each
SO misses golf capes OF fine quality.
blue melton cloth, the hood lined with
plaid taffeta silk. and cape faced with
same ............--... ~
"a misses golf capes. blue. melton
cloth. plaid hoods; finely made......
.--........ $3.50 each
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6uapante ed silks

by this we mean we will buy them
back or replace the goods If you are
dissatisfied with the wear; we cannot
say more for their quality and their
money value.
black taffeta silk. full % in. wide:
our guarantee woven on the selvage
....... Observation-Disclosures yard
black luxor, an extra heavy soft
lustrous finish silk. % in wide: every
yard guaranteed. 81 so
black satin duchesse, one of the
popular silks of the season for sepa-
rate skirts and full costumes. % in.
wide and very heavy ..SL50 yard
black peau de sole. a soft finish
beautiful fabric OF french make; one
OF the best OF fall fabrics for full cos
tunes, % in. wide; two grades at.
............... S225 and 50 so
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26

Of the order. and it was made TO appear
that an extension committee had been
organized for this city and that II will
start working at once to advance the in
terest Of the order and increase the mem
bership Of the local lodges. II was also
shown that during the current month
there has been a net gain OF 331 members
BY way OF entertainment there were
stories by w. II. Jordan, P S. NJ W;
recitation by Walter Malloy, S. D; songs
by Sam Booth. G. r.; ventriloquism by
J. p. Dwyer, finAncier OF the lodge: instru-
mental selection by Otto Kiump and
liberal supply Of cigars
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
mems wear

new arrivals OF fall neckwear show
some fine effects in english squares.
imperials. graduated hands, puffs
and tecks; light medium and dark,
designs in stripes. plaids and figures.
................. ...............50 soc each
mems white laundered shirts In a
quality far superior TO anything we
have heretofore been able to sell for
the price; every known improvement.
long and short bosoms, and all
lengths sleeves: a satisfactory shirt
All . -. 81
mems natural gray cashmere night
shirts. made 60 in long and very full
in size.
$3.50 a garment at any time. but II
IS line We are closing out at $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
The Bierworth Jury Out.

Out OF respect to the memory OF Garret
A. Hobart, Vice President OF the United
States. all OF the courts adjourned
yesterday morning with the exception OF
Judge Lawlor's. who was forced 10 hold
court that a verdict in the case OF AL
bert Bierworth. charged with having
murdered Arthur Brown in the Globe lodg-
ing-house, S3l Howard street, on the night
of November 10. 1898. might be obtained
The case was on trial during the entire
week. and Juror Russell began to show
signs OF failing health. but told the court
that he would not give in II the case
could be finished yesterday. The court
consented. and yesterday morning the
case went TO the jury. After being out
several hours they had failed to reach
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
dolls
DR.. Kindheart
mends coils free

p a p a a n d
mamma doll. l6
inches high Soc
felt body dolls.
Il n bre a k a b lie
heads, is in.. SOC;
13 in. 25c.
kid body doll,
riveted joints, 10
in. S1.25; is in.
81: Is In, 75c; Is
IN, soc; II in,
35c: closing or
stationary eyes.
jointed wood
doll. real hair.
closing eyes, is
in. Sl75.
rubber doll. 9
in. soc: Z in, 25c.
worsted doll,
75c. soc. 25c-
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
wagons and toys

shoe fly rocking horse. willow back.
S125.
little horse on wheels. VIII not kick.
very gentle, just the thing for little
tots. 50c 10 s125.
sheep. 81. soc and 25c: COW with
voice, 81. 75c; fur dogs, s125. 81. soc
and 25c; fur cat, with voice. soc and
25c.
garden tools, S-piece set, 35c, 25c,
l5c and l0c.
tool chests. 1s tools, $3.50: Il tools.
N.25; il tools. 75c; and IL tools. soc.
other tool chests Of better quality.
$3.50, $3.50 and $3.50. wood hand truck,
zoe.
magic lantern, 10 in, 80; II in. 81 25;
lS in. 81: IL in. 75c.
tin dishes. 45c. 25c, 10c. iron stoves.
$3.50. $3.50. Sl.25. 81. soc and 25c. IRON
ing board. 25c. wood wash sets, 81.
SOC and 25c.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
black dress goods

the mills have made such good
qualities for fall wear that selection
is easy. nothing here but goods OF
high class and merit. II prices seem
low, IL is only our way OF large buy
ing and large selling.
popular black cheviots worn more
this fall than ever; shower proof fin
ish, so in. wide. 81. sL25, $3.50, s175
yard.
black clay serges very popular for
tailor costumes, 80 in. wide at 81. s1.25,
Sl.50: 56 in. wide ..........$2
black broadcloth, swell fabric for
street wear and fall costumes; black
lustrous dye and. fine finish, so in.
wide. S1.25. $3.50, 81 yard
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
new fupS

90 new astrachan fur capes. Just
arrived by express. made from choice
selected moire astrachan skins. lined
with the best black satin. and finely
made; come IA. is. is. 20. "a and q In.
long. at $3.50. SIS. $3.50. S2Oand $3.50.
As cheviot separate skirts in the
much sought for camels hair effects,
in all the new fall colorings, new cut,
lined with best percaline and cordu-
roy bound ................s5 each
80 tan, castor and royal kersey cloth
Jackets. just in by express. double
breasted. 6-buttOn front, silk lined All
through; s rows OF stitching around
collar; revers front and bottom.
made TO sell at .Hale's $40
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26

an agreement. Testimony was read TO
them and they again retired to deliberate
on a verdict Being unable TO agree the
jury was locked up for the night and sent
to the California Hotel in charge OF
Deputy Sheriff. II was rumored about
the courtroom that the jury stood eleven
for conviction and one for acQuittaI at
the time IL was sent to the hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
art goods

heavy satin cushion tops, designs
or spanish girl. cupids and on the nile;
a beautiful color assortment. 80 each
finished complete with ribbon ruftie
......... $3.50 each
painted cordel cushion tops. 81
finished complete with ribbon ruffie
$3.50 each
stamped and tinted cushion covers.
design basket Of violets. soc
embroidered and mounted. 5000 ca
stamped and tinted cushion covers.
design basket OF roses soc
embroidered and mounted $3.50 each
satin toilet sets: hand painted cush-
ion and two bottles; trimmed with
lace and bows Of ribbon. $3.50 set
picture frames in university colors
............ Csc each
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
Grand Officers PAY a Visit.

Last Friday night Past Supreme Master
workman Jordan, Deputy Grand Master
Daniorth. Grand Receiver Booth. Grand
Medical Examiner Mayor, the board Of
district deputy grand master workbench
Special Deputy Walter Malloy and mem
bers OF local lodges paid fraternal visit
TO Franklin Lodge OF the Ancient Order
or United Workmen in Shiels building
hach OF the oihcers named, after an ad-
dress OF welcome by Master Workman
Hoffman, had something TO say for thegood
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
towels and table linens

bleached table damask, all linen. in
new designs; 20 in. wide, 75c yard;
damask napkins TO match. = size.
............. s1.75 dozen
fine quality damask table linen.
with napkins to match, 81, sL25. S1.50
and 81 yard.
good quality linen table napkins,
22l9 in. square. sl.75 doz.; % in. square,
81 doz.; "a in. square, 50 doz.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26

doctors and nedi-
cines in vain. At
last they have been
to thy DR..
Pierce'sG Golden Med
ical Discovery, with
the general result
experienced by all
who put this wonder
ful medicine to the
test st-help at once,
and a speedy cure.
For coughs, bron-
chial affections, weak
lungs, splitting of
blood, and other
diseases OF the or
gans OF respiration,
. Golden Medical
Discovery" is prsc-
ticany a specific. II
always helps (; II al
most always cures.
~ had been troubled
with bron chitis and
caiarrh Of the head for
eight years had severe
cough, and NJ times great
difficulty in breathing y
writes W. Howerton.
Esq, Of Bigfaii, Hancock
Co, Tenn. "A portion
OF the time my appetite
was poor and pan Of the
time1 was unable 10 do
anything. ] had been
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
putchler Not Yet sent,ncsd.

George Dutchler. proprietor OF the sau-
sage factory at Eighteenth and ShotweII
streets. who pleaded guilty in Judge Con-
lans court Friday 10 the charge OF using
horsehesh in the manufacture OF his sau-
sages, appeared for sentence yesterday
When the Judge asked II he was ready
for sentence he said he wanted n con-
tinuance. and the Judge postponed SEN
tence till Tuesday
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
bed furnishings

white crocheted bed spreads for
double beds; heavy, and hemmed
ready Tor use soc each
warm comforters. with lambs wool
filling, figured sateen covered: double
bed size: superior to a low-priced
eiderdown comforter. each
new lot Of eastern white blankets,
all wool, 60xS0 in, weighing Az lbs:
not the high grade wool .......$3 pair
white blankets. all wool. 3 lbs in
weight; good quality; 72xs2 inches.
........... Observation-Disclosures $3.50 pair
line OF the very best all-woOl
white blankets. plain and jacquard
borders. in all weights and sizes; Sc,
$40. SIS and $50 pair.
bed pillows in every good kind and
quality, from ........s5c to $3.75 each
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-26
belts and clasps

about II doz. Jetted elastic belts. cut
beads, with stylish serviceable buckle
IL in. wide e.............50c SOC each
10 doz. IN. jewel belt clasp. oXy-
died and gilt; pretty for crush belts.
........... 15c each