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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
REPORT ON SCHOOLS.
tion show That 18,138,382 Were Eu-
rolled IA Pupils The Pat Year.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The annual
report of the United States commits
sioner of education for the fiscal year
ended June 80 last shows that the
grand total of pupils in all schools
elementary, secondary and higher,
public and private-for the year end
ed July 1, 1899, was 16,73S,362, of
which the number enrolled in the
common schools, elementary and sec
ondary, was 15,l3S,7l5. Twenty and
one-half per cent. of the entire popula-
ton was enrolled in the public ele-
mentary schools and high schools.
There were 35,45s pupils in attend
ance in all departments of the col
leges of agriculture and the mechan-
ical arts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
---------------
a sherman Memorial ArCh

Mansfield, o., Oct. 25,-A memorial
arch is being erected on Main street,
opposite Central park, in honor of the
late John Sherman. The Richland
county Bar association held meeting
late yesterday afternoon and the sur
yivors of the Sherman brigade held
one at night. At each appropriate
resolutions were adopted. Company
NJ, citizens and Sherman brigade will
meet the funeral train and accom-
pany it to Grace Episcopal church,
where the remains will lie in state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Seattle, WASH, Oct. 25.-A runaway
occurred here yesterday evening.
Mrs. c. jacobson, aged 70, was
knocked down and run over by the
wagon. She died almost instantly
Mrs Armstead was knocked down and
received serious injuries. She was moi
expected to live until morning. Mrs.
Albert J, jacobson was severely cut
about the head and body, but is not
In danger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
ROOT AT CANTON.
The Secretary Makes a Campaign Speech
In the Presidents Home Csty-An
Impromptu Affair.

Canton, O., Oct. 25.--Secretary
Roots meeting here last night was an
impromptu affair. 1t was conceived,
arranged and under way in period
of little more than three hours. The
secretary and Mrs. Root are here for
social visit with the McKinleys at
their Canton home. The recent ILL
ness and present condition OF the
secretary has prevented him from
taking an active speaking part in the
campaign, but he did come west ex-
pecting to deliver an address, and
that in the old Mckinley district.
The meeting was announced for
Youngstown this evening, but as
mark of respect to the late ex-secre-
tary Sherman all political meetings
arranged for Ohio for to-day were
called off, including the one at
Youngstown.
When the committee heard of these
circumstances they prevailed upon the
secretary to speak here. Their Ell
fort resulted in crowded hall and
most enthusiastic meeting. Inc
Grand Army band and the Canton
Republican league mached to the Nc
Kinley home to escort the secretary
The president himself escorted .he
secretary to the carriage, elbowlng
his way down the dark walk and then
across the lawn to the side street
where the band was stationed.
Secretary moot delivered an ex-
haustive addyess, covering all the
questions involved in the campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. pa tele-
phone message to the Times from
Wabasha says the entire business
part of Minnesota was burned yes.
terday, including the post office. The
Farmers elevator and several loaded
ears also were burned. The tracks of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road were blockaded with debris and
passenger trains were compelled to
come to this city over the Burlington
tracks. The estimated damage is $751;
mn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Martins Ferry, O., Oct. 25.-The
Loughlin shovel works, employing 300
hands, closed last night indefinitely
President Glessner refused to confirm
or deny the report that the American
Ak and Tool company (trust) has
bought out the plant but he admits
that an inventory is being taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Charlotte, n. c., Oct. 25.-A negro
woman named Carrie Caldwell, who
lived in the northern part Of Mecklen-
burg county, yesterday killed her
three children, aged six, four and two
years, and committed suicide. A
razor was the weapon used. She IL
supposed to have been insane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

st. Thomas, D. W. l., Oct. 25.-In-
tense adverse feeling has been ex-
cited here by the renewal of the re-
port that Denmark intends to sell
the Danish Antilles to the United
States. A meeting of the colonial
council has been convoked at St.
Croix for the purpose of making a
formal protest. The newspapers dis
cuss the question, declaring in bold
type tive do not wish to be sold"
There is no desire, much less enthu-
siasm, among the population to be-
long to the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Washington, Oct. 25.-It is said at
the war department that no plans
have yet been made for bringing home
the volunteer troops in the Philip
pines preparatory to their discharge
June 30 next, in accordance with law,
but that it is probable the home
ward movement will begin on the
18th proximo and be continued I'M
til all the volunteers have been land
ed in the United States. There are
nearly 33,5OO of these troops and their
transportation across the Pacific will
be an immense undertaking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Mis-. Clara Barton Sick,

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 25.-Miss Clara
Barton, president of the Red Cross
society, who has been in Galveston
for the past six weeks has been i'll
for several days. Last night she was
reported improving, however, and
physicians say she will soon he up and
about again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
MONEYED WORKINGMEN.
WaHe-Earnera buying Homes, better

Chicago Oct. 24.--Chicago real es-
tate men are furnishing excellent evil
dence Of prosperity. Il, A. Cummings,
one Of the most prominent business
men Of the city and head of one OF
the leading real estate firms, says:
"There have been more sales of real
estate to wage-earners during the last
two years than there were during the
whole preceding five years
B. A. Fessenden, another large real
estate dealer, says;
1.-THE feature of the Chicago real estate
market Is the sale of large number OF
small homes and sites to workingmen.
Low-priced, well-built, modern houses are
being sold rapidly"
Want the Best Clothing.
Chicago, Oct. 24.--Leo Wampold,
Junior member Of the firm of Calm,
Wampold 4 Co.. one of the largest
wholesale clothing firms in the United
States, said to-day relative to the
clothing trade:
I'm the wholesale clothing trade great
many more men are employed by prac-
tically every house In the country. The
volume of business has Increased greatly
In the past three years, but the volume
Of Increase has been greatest In the de-
mand for better and higher priced goods"
Better "Hatted" Than Ever before.
Chicago Oct 24,--George H. Green,
one of the principal factors in the
firm of NJ. Gimbel n Sons, wholesale
dealers in hats, caps, gloves and nit
tens, says OF business conditions
Throughout this line of trade the forces
Of men employed are much larger than
they were four years ago. 1t includes
everybody from elevator boys to high
priced statesmen, and ! think the increase
is on an average SO l-S per cent more.
These men all have had Increases In wages
over what they got four years ago"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
Planters Hold Their Cotton.

Austin, Tex, Oct. 24.-Cotton plant
ers, because they have plenty Of
money and are out of debt, are refus-
ing to sell their cotton and the re-
suit is the highest price known in
years for this product, and the high
prices are going solely to the plant
erS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

The election OF Lincoln means war,
anarchy and disunion-the success Of
Mcclellan viii bring peace and the
restoration Of the union. These are The
issues involved in the elections Of De-
tober and Novsmber.-Indianapo
Sentinel, Septembss -, 1854.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25
FARMERS PAY LESS INTEREST.
Mortgages on Farms Less Of Burden
to Carry Than rOur Years Ago.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-The Pearsons-
Taft Land Credit company reports
considerable decrease in the rate Of
interest on mortgage farm loans.
The following shows the amounts
paid in interest, including cash com.
missions from January l. 1896, to date
to this company on loans In northern
and central Illinois. Iowa. northwest
ern Missouri, southern Minnesota and
eastern Nebraska:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Carbonate, ILL.,, Oct. 25.-George
Mulcaster, aged II, was shot and in
stantly killed by Arthur Anderson,
aged IS, by the accidental discharge
of a gun while the boys were out
hunting Tuesday Anderson was at
tempting to climb over a fence with
his gun cooked and it was discharged,
killing Mulcaster, who was shot Is
feet in front. Both boys reside at
Murphysboro,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

Figured according to census reports
the farmers in the states mentioned
are paying now nearly $s,500,0O0 less
annually for interest than they were
in 1906
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-10-25

ent to Boise City, and will be vast
benefit to the entire state. Many
thousand laborers will be employed
In the work OF construction.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
New Sidewalks Laid.

About $50. 900 bricks have already
been used by the city in repairing side
walks. The city appropriated $4,000
for the work. and the street, sewer and
drain commissioners are expcnding
that amount as judciously as they
can.
The repairs of the Church street
thoroughfare have just been finished
The sidewalks of the street are in good
condition now from Water street to
Henry street Various other streets. in
Guiding Botetourt. York and Free
mason, have been repaired recently.
But still there is money left, so that
other streets, including Cove street,
will be repaired,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
A Special Schedule TODAY.

The Norfolk and Atlantic Terminal
Company. In view of the fact that a re-
ceDtlon Is TO be rendered the two teams
at the Country Club after Che game.
has arranged a special schedule for to-
day only Passengers for the Country
Club Will take cars of Norfolk and At
lantic Terminal Company at Monticello
and City Hall avenues tMoDficeiIo
Hotel corner). transferring To bus line
at Bowdoin's Ferry road
Cars will leave Norfolk terminal at
$40 n. m. 40 a. m. and every twenty
minutes thereafter until $50 p. m.
Cars will leave Rowdoin's Ferry road
for Norfolk every twenty minutes
thereafter until 30 p. M. then every
thirty minutes until - midnight.
The company will also operate its
Moran avenue branch. commencing at
$40 y. m. and every twenty minutes
thereafter until $50 p. m. After $50
y: M. every thirty minutes until mid
night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
NOT READY.
Important Cases to Be Tried Next
Term Causes Haste.
Much Interest is Felt in tho Case of Prince,
Former Police Captain, aud Oliver, of
Old Point Othor Important Cases to
Come Up.

Col. George e. Bowden, the custodian
OF the new federal building. is inquir-
ing as to the expense and how much
heip Will be required to clean the new
building. The task of keeping clean
the new federal building will be a
hard one, because the building has so
many passageways. lobbys and rooms;
and, being composed mostly of marble
and stone, takes dust and dirt more
quickly than wood
Mr.. Bowden has learned that it re-
cures one woman to every floor of the
Citizens bank building; that, when ne
cessary, the floors are scrubbed twice
weekly, and that the women are al
lowed on an average $40 per month
each.
Every effort is being made to get the
building in readiness for the December
term of court of this district. The
courtroom is all ready. with the ex-
ception of the opera seats for the spec
tators. The contract required that
they should be screwed to the floor
but the floor is tiled. The seats can
not be screwed without first driving
holes into the tiles. putting wooden
sockets into them and using them for
screwing each separate seat to the
the floor the contractor is trying to
arrange with the government to allow
the use of strips of wood on which the
seats are to be screwed. The idea is
to get the courtroom ready for the
important trials that are to be held
during this term.
AS the day draws near for the open
ing of the fall term of the United
States court, the interest increases. for
not in many years has there been so
many important cases on the docket.
The first case to be called in Deccm-
Der Will be that of Frank Oliver.
charged with assaulting Miss Donati
at Old Point. Oliver may pay the death
penalty. He is in Newport News Jail.
is nonchalant. and expresses the be-
lief that he will be acquitted.
After Divers case. comes that of
Michael Fl. Prince, the former police
captain. who killed Charles j. Cannon
in the areaway between the postonice
and Citizens bank building.
Prince will endeavor to show justi-
fication for the deed. Tho trial will be
n long one. and n fierce legal battle
will be waged Prince is in Jail and Is
seemingly in good health and spirits.
The other cases are varied. but each
is important, and three weeks will be
required to clear the docket.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
a. j. KAYrON WANTED.
BALTIMORE AUTHORITIES BE-
LIEVE THAT HE WAS IAIPLI-
GATED IN a CRIME


Yesterdays Baltimore Sun says:
On account or the death of Thomas
n. O'Donnell. 1917 X street northeast,
washington. at the City Hospital Sun
Gay from alcoholism. the police board
Yesterday issued an order that an eff
tort be made to arrest y. j. I<ayton,
In whose name the liquor license for
the Olympia Theatre. 3 North Gay
street, is said to have been issued.
There is law prohibiting the sale
or liquor TO n man in Il very drunken
condition. MIR. O'Donnell was In the
Olympia Theatre about eight hours
Saturday night, and drank whiskey
until he fell unconscious on the floor
about midnight
1t Is said that attendants continued
10 serve him liquor when he was al
ready extremely drunk, and that il was
n violation of the law. Berney Louis
manages the place. Mr. Kayton is said
to live at Norfolk Va. An effort is be-
Ing made TO get him.
MIR. Kayton formerly kept the At
lantic Garden saloon on Hill street
He left here months ago In connection
with variety company. After being
injured in railway wreck in Kansas.
he returned here several weeks ago on
his way to Baltimore.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
FEDERAL COURTS TERM.
LARGE NUMBER OF IMPORTANT
CASES PENDING

LARGE NUMBER OF IMPORTANT
CASES PENDING.
On December 4th Frank S. oliver,
formerly musical director of the Garlic
ton Opera company. will be placed
on trial for his life in the United
States court here upon a charge OF as
saulting a child at Old Point. This
will he the opening of the fall term
of the federal court, and before 1t nd
journs many important eases Will have
been disposed of.
After divers case comes that OF
Michael ]. Prince. the ex-police cap
tainf who shot and killed Charles ].
Cannon in the areaway between the
postoffice and the Citizens Bank build
Ing. Prince will endcavor to show JUS
tihcation for the deed. The trial will
be long one. Prince Is in jail here.
and is seemingly In good health and
spirits.
The other cases are varied. but each
Is important, and 1t is believed 1t will
take ut least three weeks to clear the
docket
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
THE EIGHTH DAY.
The Fair Still Drawing Large
Crowds.
As the Close Draws Near tho Interest In
creascs-M Many Votes Cast For Various
Articles Special Program For To might.

Notwithstanding the other attrac-
lions In the city, there was good at
tendance at the st. Vincent's fair last
evening. Saxe's band, as usual. scored
hit, and Mr.. and Mrs. Suchon, q
blind couple. who volunteered their
services to sing, rendered several bal
lads in an acceptable manner and re-
ceived well-merited applause. The Ia
dies at the cake table announce that
they have large assortment OF cakes
on hand. which they will sell very rea-
sonable. In order that they will not be
compelled to carry them over to next
week
Sister Bernard in charge of the fair.
is very much annoyed at the little girls
who solicit votes on the outside of the
fair room. The girls are no doubt over
Jealous to secure votes to help them
with their prizes. but Sister Bernard
does not sanction their action. Sister
Bernard requests that all votes, while
the fair may last, be cast in the fair
room. so that all may have an equal
showing.
The following contributions were ac-
knowledged last night:
Five pounds butter, Scott &c Will
liams; two pounds candy. Mr.. Drys-
dale: Norfolk candy kitchen, handsome
cake: Miss Minnie Moreand. fancy
small cake; Miss Lena Allen, cocoanut
cake; Mrs. Hendy. plain cake
Mrs. Butts table has received q
handsome donation from Miss May
Hickey. Mr.. Schloss has contributed
ham, and from friend has been re-
ceived box of handkerchiefs. two silk
table covers and a dressing case.
MIR. G. y. Lewis, OF Cincinnati o.. re-
presenting Heekin & Co.. coffee Import
ers continues to serve the FIRMS deli
cious coffee. An especial invitation is
extended to all to attend tonight, as
the program will be a special one.
The fair wishes TO acknowledge the
receipt of one handsome umbrella from
the Norfolk umbrella factory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
oHEF sHoLoM TEMPLE SOLD.
PROPERTY HAS BEEN PUR-
CHASED BY COLORED PEG
PIE

Mr.. Isaac Moritz last evening con-
firmed the sale of the Ohef Sholom
Temple property on Church street,
near Freemason. Mr. Moritz is one of
the officers of the congregation. and he
stated that as soon as the plans are
completed work would begin on the
new and magnificent temple to he
erected on Freemason street. near
CRANKY. Until the new temple is ready
for occupancy the congregation will
continue TO worship in the Church
street temple.
The Church street property has been
sold to colored Methodist congrega-
ton of Norfolk. and $1,000 has been
paid on 1t. Mr.. MoritZ stated that the
wishes of property owners adjacent to
the temple had been obtained and no
one interposed an objection to the sale
OF the property to colored people. 1t
is reported. however that residents OF
Mariner street, whose rear houses al
most adjoin the rear of the temple.
will strenuously object to negroes oc-
cupying the present temple and a le-
gal battle may be the result.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
NEWS OF THE PORT.
MANY VESSELS ARRIVE FOR
BUNKER COAL.

The Norfolk schooner Frank McCuI-
Tough. which was recently reported in
distress on the Massachusetts coast,
has arrived at Fall River, Mass. and
reports having sustained no damage OF
consequence.
If the United States Naval Obser-
vatory wishes evidence of the superior
ity of this port over Newport News as
regards tonnage. it would seem the
Lamberts Point coal business alone
would demonstrate the fact that the
time ball should be located here This
year promises to be record breaker
for coal shipments. and yesterday was
field day at the pier, as the following
ships will show:
British steamship Chickdale. North
fall. Sabine Pass. for Fecamp and West
Hartlepool: coaled and sailed
British steamship Headlands. Hol-
man. New Orleans to Bordeaux: coaled
and sailed.
British steamship Manor. Denton
New Orleans to Bremen; coaled and
sailed.
British steamship Simonside. New
bill. to Zaandam: coaled and sailed
british steamship Angola, Caruthers
Galveston to Liverpool: coaled and
sailed.
British steamship Saltweu. Howey.
ship Island to Bremen: coalcd and
sailed.
British steamship Merryweather. Bull
mer. Galveston to Antwerp; coaled and
sailed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
INSPECTORS ARE UNIFORMED
DON'T QUESTION AUTHORITY OF
SANITARY MEN.

The sanitary inspectors OF Norfolk
have been uniformed. This is a sensi-
bic move, it is claimed. and will save
the inspectors n lot of trouble and
allow them to do their work much
faster. There are four inspectors here,
and before securing uniforms they had
considerable trouble with their work of
inspecting yards. since they encounter
ed many obstinate people who ques-
toned their authority to enter prem
Uses in plain clothes. Now it is differ
ent. The inspectors nave uniforms
similar to policemen. only on their col
lars are the words. Sanitary" The
four officers are doing good work keep
ing the city clean. and Norfolk to-day
is perhaps cleaner than in many
months past.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
the PENSION ORDINANCE.
FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE
DECLINE TO APPROVE.

ihere was a meeting of the special
police and fire committee last night, at
which the members present were
Messrs. Keeling. Pitt, Cashin and
Ooerndorfer. Those in attendance in
conference were Mayor c. Brooks
johnston, City Attorney Taylor and
MI. "A. r Thorn, police commissioner.
an ordnance giving pensions to the
WIDOWS of policemen and firemen killed
IN the discharge of their duty and pro-
vlding Tor half pay during sickness,
mas been under consideration for sew
eral months.
Last night the question came up on
an amendment of Mr.. Pitt, which had
Deen offered at the previous meeting
Inns amendment is to the effect that
mere should be no pension legislation
py the city, but that each case of in
Jury or death of a policeman or fire
man should be dealt with it as it arises
MT; Pltt explained that he is not OPP
posed 10 paying something to the wild
owS or iiremen and policemen who may
sion system.
MIR. Thorn spoke earnestly against
the inauguration of pension system
city.
MIR. Cashin was also opposed to be-
ginning a pension system He stated
mat fiXed amount should be paid to
sti,e heirS OF a man or to those who
we're dependent on him, and that the
payments should stop there
The resolution was carried That has
the effect of withdrawing the ordinance
mat had been prepared and that was
under consideration at the last meeting
ana or advising the councils that 1t is
for pensions.
If the councils accept the report OF
tne committee, there will be no pen
sion legislation, though all the mem
pers or the committee and those meet
ing with them expressed a desire that
a sum of money should be paid when a
man loses his life. either as fireman or
as policeman, in the line of duty
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-24
SECOND SOCIAL
GATHERINGS OF Y. NJ
A CTTCcEco

GRl t1CR1NGS OF Y. NJ. c.. A
A SUCCESS.
There was n large audience at the
Y. NJ. c. A. last evening to attend the
second social gathering of the Young
Mems Christian Association under the
auspices of the young people of the
First Baptist church.
The program. rendered was enthusi-
nstically encored. and each number re-
celved well-merited applause.
The program as rendered was as fol-
lows:
Opening Chorus-'The Shepherd" -
Harvest Home. Tomlins
(a) Interpretation of Scripture" -
(b) Railroad Crossing ..-
Mrs. Ellen Morein McGinnis.
The sextette of The Reapers" was
one Of the most excellent OF the num-
bers and was rendered by Mesdames
w. l.. Ellis. e. NJ. Allen; Misses Virgie
Shaffer, Eva May Davis. Lena Epps
and Jennie Cox.
Miss Grace Whitehead next read
THE Minuet" and 1.-THE Maiden of the
Bonnet"
BY special request Miss Whitehead
reoited when Jack Ran Away"
The chorus of ITO Thee. Country"
was exoellently rendered. and the
choir and chorus of the First Baptist
church ended the program, which was
a very enjoyable one.