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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Cut His Wife's Throat.

Bloomfield, Ia, July Clarence
Mills cut his wife's throat with razor
at an early hour yesterday morning
and attempted suicide with the same
weapon, but failed. The woman was
dead when found in the yard at four
O'Clock in the morning Mills says
that there was a mutual agreement be-
tween himself and wife to die together
in the manner in which her death was
accomplished. Mills will recover.
Mills enlisted when the Spanish Amer
lean war broke out, and, becoming
tired of army life soon after, it is said,
deliberately chopped off one Of his
fingers with an ak to secure his dis
charge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
SWAMPED WITH APPLICATIONS
Thirty Thousand Men Apply for Commis-
sions and Applications Coming In at
the Rate Of 1000. II Day.

Washington, July 3.-President Nc
kinley Saturday received large num-
Der OF visitors among them senators
and representatives who urged per-
sonal and political friends for com
missions in the enlarged military serv-
ice Mr.. McKinlet's reply to all such
requests was that none OF the army
appointments had been decided upon.
There are now at the war de-
partment nearly 10000 applications
for commissions which have been
placed on file since the new army law
went into effect. Applications are still
coming in at the rate of 1000 or more a
day. Adjt. Gen. Corbin is swamped with
letters and kilograms, while Secretary
Alger is receiving even greater num-
bers than Corbin. 1t is understood
that the regimental officers, such as the
colonies. lieutenant colonies and ma
jors, will be appointed from the list Of
regular army officers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
ANTHONY ASSAULTED.
The Veteran Editor, Of the Leavenworth
Times Struck In the Face by Will
liam II. Bond.

Leavenworth, Kan, July 3.-Late
saturday afternoon William H. Bond
attacked Col. D. X. Anthony, the vet
eran editor of the Leavenworth Times.
Col. Anthony was standing across the
street from the Times building when
Bond struck him in the face without
warning. Shortly after Col. Anthony
was assaulted his son, D. X. Anthony,
Dr., approached Bond, who was
standing on a corner with three
policemen and number Of friends.
AS young Anthony came up Bond
turned quickly and made a movement
towards him. Young Anthony struck
at Bond but missed. Bond grabbed
Anthony and they fell to the ground
and rolled over. The fight was ended
before either was hurt seriously. The
affair grew out of Anthony refusing
to attend reception and banquet
largely managed by Bond and the fail
ure OF Anthony's paper to mention it
in a manner desired.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Bold Attempt to Loot a Hank,

Joliet Ill.,, July "A bold attempt
to loot the First National bank at
Wilmington, lll., was made at early
hour this morning Five robbers were
concerned in the raid. They had
effected an entrance to the bank, when
Cashier James Written, who lives op-
posite, was aroused. He went to in
vestigate and the robbers on watch
ordered him back. Written returned
to his house and securing u rife opened
lire. The robbers returned the fire and
then fled, No one was hurt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
DecEease In the Public Debt.

Washington, July S.-The statement
of the public debt at the close of the
fiscal year 1899 shows that the debt.
less cash in the treasury, amounted to
VI, l55, 800, sS5, which is a decrease as
compared with June 80, 1898, of Sls,.
5il,l7s. This decrease is accounted for
by corresponding increase in the cash
on hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Topeka, Kan, July s.-The Missouri
4 Kansas Telephone company has made
cut OF Sls year in the rate for tele-
phones for private residences. A rival
telephone company is soon to begin
construction work and the old company
now has solicitors at work pushing the
introduction of residence telephones at
the new rate, SIS per year. The old
rate WAS $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Some Slot Machines LeraL.

Topeka, KAN, July S.-Judge z. T.
Hazen, of the Shawnee district court.
has held that slot machine contain
ing no blanks is not gambling device
as defined by the Kansas statute. This
was his decision refusing an injunction
asked for by the Good Citizens league
against fruit vendors, who operated a
machine that paid cigar for every
nickel put in, with chance to win 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
A NAPnTHA LAUNCH M1sv1Na,

New York, July 3.-The naphtha
launch Dandy, with seven men, four
women and child aboard, left Rocka-
way beach yesterday to go out into the
ocean to fish. The wind was high and
early last nightthe life-savers at Rock
away inlet noticed signals of distress
from the launch. They could not get
their boats out because of the surf, so
the large launch Tartar went out. The
Tartar came back late at night with no
tidings of the Dandy.
THREE BOYS DROWNED IN IOWA.
Waterloo, Ia, July S.-Three boys
were drowned while bathing in the
Cedar river yesterday afternoon by the
swift current below the lower dam.
Roy Harbaugh ventured beyond his
depth and in a vain effort to save him
Bert and John Hoover were also
drowned. Harbaugh's body was taken
out two hours later, but the bodies of
the others were not recovered at a late
hour.
A VILLAGE WIPED OUT BY FIRE.
Sherbrook, Que, July S.-Gautly, a
numbering village in Wolfe county,
was almost wiped out by fire Saturday,
so OF the 60 houses being destroyed, as
well as large quantity Of lumber. As
sistance was sent from this city. The
loss is heavy and the insurance small.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Closed Montgomery County Joints

Independence, Kan, July S,-The
whisky war, which has been in pro-
gress in Montgomery county, culmin-
ated Saturday, and Montgomery is
dry The joints all over the county
have been closed, many by a. perpetual
injunction. Temperance organizations
have been effected in every town in the
county and they propose to keep the
joints closed tight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
TIM Refused to yncare.

Topeka, Kan, July S.-Dr. W. B.
Swan, the newly elected secretary Of
the state board of health, went to the
statehouse Saturday to take possession.
The doors were locked and the populist
secretary, Dr. II. Y. Gill, responded
only after Mr.. Swans vigorous rap
ping Then DR.. Gill opened the door
emily short distance and refused to
permit DR.. Swan to enter the office.
DR.. Swan will probably institute legal
proceedings to GUST DR.. Gill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Gov. Stanley Wants u Guaranty.

Topeka, Kan, July Frank Emery,
eolored' is in the custody of the author.
tiles at Garnet, charged with attempt
ed criminal assault in Howard county.
Mo-, but Gov. Stanley will not honor a
requisition from the governor of Mis-
souri, for his removal to that state for
trial unless protection is promised
Emery from mob violence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Chicago, July S.-The board of trus-
tees of the Drainage canal will leave
La Sale, ILL.,, on July 8, for six days
trip of inspection down the Illinois
river aboard the steamer Juliet. The
state dams at Henry and Copperas
creeks, and the government dams at
La Grange and Kempsville, will be in
spected and plans for their removal
will be considered. The trip will prob
bly, extend to st. Louis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Gettysburg, Pa, July S.-The eques
trian statue of Maj, Gen. John +. Rev.
nolds, who commanded the First corps
OF the Army of the Potomac, was I'M.
yelled Saturday with appropriate cere.
monies on the spot where the distin.
guished soldier was killed by sharp
shooters bullet on the first day of the
battle of Gettysburg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
An Aged MIssOurian Drowned.

Sedalia, Mo-, July BIB. c. Salisbury,
50 years old, u resident of Tom town
ship, Benton county, was drowned
while fishing in the Usage river, near
stlckard's ferry, two miles below War
saw, Two boys saw Salisbury fall in
the water and they called j. J. Fer
guson to their assistance. The body
was quickly recovered but all efforts to
resuscitate the aged pioneer proved
futile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Cincinnati, July S.--l,he musical
portion of the Saengerfest closed with
Saturday nights concert Many short
excursions were made to points of in
terest. From midnight till early in
the morning there was a novel cake
walk provided for the visiting men,
oers Of the press by the local press
committee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
OH Trust After Stree, Ra,,w.v.

Sioux City, Ia, July S,-The great
Standard Oil trust seems to be reach
ing after the street railway lines in a
number of western cities. Among
them are said to be those in Kansas
City, Omaha, Sioux City, Minneapolis
ana st. Paul.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Three Boys Are Drowned.

Waterloo, Ia, July S.-Three boys
were drowned while bathing in the
Cedar river yesterday afternoon by the
swift current below the lower dam.
Roy llarbaugh ventured beyonh his
depth and in a vain effort to save him
Bert and John Hoover were also
drowned. Harbaugh's body was taken
out two hours later, but the bodies of
the others were not recovered at a late
hOur.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Admiral Sampson win take the North
Atlantic squadron to Fayal, in the
Azores and await Admiral Dewey, re-
ceive and salute him in the name of
the president and people Of the United
States and then escort him home across
the ocean.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Springfield, Mo-, July Sat ten
o'clock Saturday night Judge Neville,
who tried the Kennedy case at Hart
vile, granted the convicted train rob-
Der stay of execution for so days.
The stay was granted in order to give
the Supreme court time to inspect the
records in the case. The four other
train robbers will be conveyed to the
penitentiary next Wednesday unless
Judge Cox follows the ruling of Judge
NaSil1e
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Gave Birth to rnre. no,,.

Wabash, Ind, June 29.-Mr. and
Mrs A. C. Abbott, of Huntington, yes
terday became the parents of triplets.
The little strangers are lusty and will
live. All the children are boys and
each weighs 5ls pounds. Mr., Abbott
Isl freight conductor on the Erie road.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Is Made Insane nv Drnvs

Yates Center, Kan, June 29.-Dr, f.
NJ Garrison, of Toronto, was declared
insane and taken to the 0sawatomie
asylum He is morphine and cocaine
hend and often used 50 to IS grains "a
the drugs "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
The Greater American Exposlt,on

Omaha, Neb., July S.-The Greater
American exposition opened its gates
Saturday. The exercises were opened
with a parade through the principal
streets of the city in which police
and fire departments, Second regiment
national guard and civic societies par.
ticipatpd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
First Nebraska sails for Home.

Omaha, Neh, July ga telegram
from Col. Milford announces that the
First Nebraska sailed from Manila for
San Francisco this afternoon. Gov.
Poynter, on its receipt, issued a procla-
nation calling upon the people of the
state to give them fitting welcome on
their return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Killed Trying to Board a Train.

st, Joseph, Mo-, July 8. Frank Basil,
OF Carlisle, Ark, was killed here last
night while trying to board a Burling.
ton freight train, aboard which.he had
two carloads of freight and live stock,
which he was taking to David City,
Neb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

st. Louis, July s.-A call for meet.
ing of the national democratic commit.
tee, to take place July 90 at the Sher-
man house in Chicago, was issued here
yesterday and a copy mailed to each
member.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Washington, July S-The subscrip-
tons to the Dewey home fund received
yesterday amounted to s21s, making a
total to date of S1l,S67.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Gov. Pingree addressed letter to
Secretary Alger denying a recently
published interview and saying that he
voted for President Mckinley and will
10 50 again If he is candidate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Mrs. McKinlcy's Condition Imurovsd.

Washington, June 90 The condition
OF Mrs. Mckinley is materially i'm.
proved, She is still weak, however
and upon the advice of her physician
she did not arise. She has gained
strength since she reached the white
house Yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
A FATAL COLLISION.
Accidents Occur at Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia on Trolley Lines.
INCENDIARY FIRE IN NEW JERSEY.
Many Buildings Burned at Summit and
About 100 Lose All Their Possessions
Naphtha Launch Missing Three Boys
DrOwned-village Wiped Out.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 3.-As a result
OF a street car collision last night on
the Monongahela Traction company
two people are dead, five seriously in
jured and ten others more or less hurt.
The accident happened on a steep
grade near High bridge. The two cars
in collision were heavily loaded with
passengers returning home from Ken
nywood park. Motorman Griffith
stopped his car near the bottom of the
hill to get drink of water at spring
nearby. He had hardly left his car
when the electric current, for some
reason as yet unexplained, was shut
OF, leaving the car in dark
ness. Motorman Kirkland, with
his car, followed shortly afterward,
and as the foremost car was in
darkness it could not be seen until too
late to check the speed. The rear car
crashed into the other with terrific
force, almost telescoping it. The scene
OF the accident is a considerable dis
lance from the city, and it was some
time before proper medical assistance
could be rendered the injured. In the
meantime the greatest excitement pre-
vailed. Many ladies and children were
among the passengers, and their cries
and shrieks were appalling, Nearly
everybody on the two cars received
some kind of an injury.
A collision of electric cars also oc-
Cured last night on the Willow Grove
division of the Union Traction COM
pany near Branchtown, near the ex-
IRENE northern edge of Philadelphia.
A young man named j. T. Carr, a re-
porter for the Evening Bulletin, was
killed and several others were badly
injured. A car had lost the trolly pole,
and, becoming darkened, was not seen
by the car which followed, and the
latter crashed into the former while
roing at full sSaoa
.svnhDiARr FIRE IN NEW JERSEY,
New York, July 3-An incendiary
fire at Summit, N. j., yesterday did !
$3.50, 900 damage. The fire was discov-
cred about three o'clock yesterday
in barn in the rear of a
house owned by V. Vicari, on Union
avenue. A high wind prevailed at the
time. The fire communicated to
frame building some distance away and
then destroyed about ten similar build
ings adjoining, which were occupied as
stores and dwelling houses. The fire
got beyond control and within a short
time the Agate block of five buildings
on Union avenue, owned by William c.
were in flames. They, too,
were entirely destroyed. About 100
persons who lived in the apartments
over the stores were driven to the
street. and saved practically nothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Washington, July l-The govern
ment deficit for the fiscal year is sss,-
615,9S9.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Washington. July S.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has issued a call for
a statement of the condition of ma
tional banks at the close Of business
June so,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06

Bill Adler, who killed William John
son, was sentenced at Kansas City, NO.,
to two years in the penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-06
Fell Under the Wheels.

Wellsville, Kan, July s.-While at
tempting to dismount from the En-
poria plug at this place N. Hildebrand,
n prosperous farmer of Wellsville. fell
beneath the wheels and was severely
"ilu.et. One leg and foot were ann
Putated us a result OF the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11
SIX SLIGHT FIRES.
Thsy Were Caused BY Wet Electric Wires and Kept
he Frsmsn Busy.

There were six slight fires last night
all before midnight, and all caused by
wet electric light wires. A wire over
the sign In front OF Hall & Lyons
store on Weybosset street. set fire to
the sign. and in few minutes the fire.
men were on hand. The blaze was ex-
tinguished with no damage. In "a short
time another Wire set fire TO the avn
ing of t. j. O'Keefe's store. No. 2S5
Westminster street. The chemical
company from Richmond street re-
sponded 10 a still alarm and the fire
was put out, with slight damage TO the
awning.
About 10 O'clock officer o'Brien found
four wires sput. .ering. One WIS i'm
Dodge a. Camiielu's store on Exchange
place. another In George Tafts saloon
next door, a third over the awning In
front OF Besse, Mfdilebrook q co.'s
store on Westminster street and n
fourth in a window Of Thomas Peirce
e. Sons shoe store on Dorrance street.
The blazes were AL extinguished with
out any trouble. In peirces store~the
woodwork I'm one OF the windows was
badly burned. and IN Taft's the ceiling
was blackened and the woofv-o-k
burned AT the other places the loss
was very trifiing.
Box i47 was pulled at 800 O'Clock for
what was thought 10 be fire In
Schwartz's bakery on North Main
street. but n was only smoke caused by
burning paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11
STOCK ATTACHED.
Latest Move Of Miss Mains Coun.
sci Against B. B. Lederer.
The Verdict In Breach Of Promise Suit Has
Not Yet Been Settled.

Franklin p. owen, attorney for Miss
Trase V. Mains in her suit against
Benedict y. Lederer. for breach OF
promise. which resulted in a verdict OF
Sl2, 800 against Mr.. Lederer. which ver-
Diet has been approved by The Appellate
Court, is still carrying OH the fight IN
behalf OF Miss Mains.
When the Lederer corporations were
formed ani the Lederer property was
transferred TO the corporations, MI.
owen attached 1t as belong ms 10 MI.
Lederer in mis- Individual capacity, with
the expectation that the court would
give him a lien on the property II the
amount of the verdict was not forth
coming. Meanwhile Mr.. Lederer has
filed a petition for a reargument OF the
case. which will be heard in month
or two. and matters are IN abeyaneA.
Yesterday, however, Mr.. owen placed
an attachment upon Mr.. Lederer's stock
IN ore of the Lederer corporations re-
Gently flrmed.
What the next move will be Is not
kroWH. out in the meantime ii Is be-
ing anxi0usly awaited by all VINO are
Interested in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11
KILLED BY WAITER.
Mckenzie Struck Down by a Water
Bottle Thrown at Him.
Had Resented a Fanc,d Insult 10 His Wife
and Struck a Waiter.

Colorado Springs. Col. Aug. 11.-Gus
Mckenzie. a wealthy cotton compressor
Of Gainesville, Tex. who, in company
with his wife. had been stopping at the
Barker House at Manitou for several
days past. was instantly killed during
the lunch hour yesterday by a colored
waiter named George Mccormick. The
dining room was crowded with guests,
who became panic stricken, and a
scene OF wild confusion followed Me-
kennie and his wife had just entered
the dining room. The latter. who was
a few feet in advance. asked the head
waiter, George Grove. IL their seats
were ready for them. He replied that
they were not. This was due TO the
great crowds. Mrs. Mckenzie seemed
disappointed. and her face flushed as
If in anger. Mckenzie saw this and
hastily rresuming that Grove had re-
piled insultingly TO his wife, he ad-
vanced and struck him heavy blow i'm
the face with his cane. Grove stag
gered under the blow. bleeding pro-
fusely, but retreated without Offering
resistance
Mccormick, who waited on the ta-
Bile where Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie had
been eating since arriving at the hotel.
overcome with sudden frenzy, seized
a wate~ bottle and at 10 feet distance.
hurled IL with desperate force. striking
Mckenzie in the temple. The latter
dropped, apparently dead. He lived for
half an hour. but did not regain con-
scfousness. though receiving expert
medical attention. The murderer was
seized and hustled into the colored
quarters. after which he was hurried
for safe keeping to Colorado Springs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11
The News
Profitable
Wants.

Small advertisements inserted une
oer their proper classification;
ONE CENT PER WORD. FIRST
TIME. oNE-HALF CENT YEN
WORD AFTER FIRST TIME
The words ITO Let" For sale.
wanted" address on adyeruss-
ment. etc. must be counted IN cAA'
cuiating number OF words.
Advertisers will be provided Win
q numbered check. and answers
Will be delivered only upon presen-
tation OF same.
Parties forwarding advertise
ments by mall must send US sum-
cient amount TO cover postage
they expect answers sent TO shem-
Answers to advertisements CA
oe addressed care or THE NEWh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11

Boston. Aug. 11.-Another love story,
Interesting. romantic, yet pretty much
the same old tale, is the basis of ju-
dicial proceedings in the Suffolk coun-
~ courts.
1t Is one OF those love-at-hrst- sight
affairs which almost invariably culmi-
mates in domestic difficulties and litiga-
ton. He is well nigh 20. she has not
yet attained 30. But this disparity in
their .gss is no barrier TO DER love Tor
him. She AYERS that she has always
been ready and willing 10 marry hlm.
He assumes qulle differ err at
titude and emphatcally denies that he
ever promised 10 take her as his bride.
Apparently thels is a grat disnrep-
ancy in the facts and circumst es,
which sooner or later may be subjected
10 an analysis and thus be reconcilec.
In the fall or early in the winter this
young woman and her former elderly
friend. together with those friends and
acquaintance who have taken sides
with one or the other will come into
court and in the presence of Jury tell
their stories. Until then the whole
truth may not be known.
Soy Of he Cis,.
The principals I'm this suit are Har-
riette A. Payne OF 80 81. German
street. In the Back Bay. and Lewis Il.
Cotton OF Maplewood.
Miss Payne is n striking brunette,
and OF comely features. She is Of me-
dium size and her graceful figure may
be seen In the street envelOpod in
gowns costly and fashionable Her
head gear. too. is OF the latest design.
and all i'm all her general appearance
is most attractive. Up to n few monlsl s
ago she ran an employment office in
Washington street.
MIR. Cotton was engaged in the real
estate business for years and acquired
enough money to enable him TO enjoy
the rest OF his life in luxury. He is
retired from business and is reputed to
be worth considerable.
From Mr.. Cotton Miss Payne seeks
$1,000 damages.
In her declaration she alleges that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-11
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
r. q " Crocc pan can RuildInp

ROR SALE-ON OAKLAWN AVE-
nue.. Oallawn. Cranston, II. l., about
quarter OF an Sre of land, two-family
house. IA rooms, shed 6OxlS, WIZ sell
Tor $lsoo: q. l.. & II. j. GROSS, man
ayers of estates, Banlgan building.