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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
TICHBORNE CASE REVIVED.
An lima Y Of the PAramstta Insane As-.
lum Relieved to BE the Long Mas
Ing BAr0net.

Vancouver. i. C., Dee. 29.-Ihe ia.
nous story of the Tichborne claim
ant is revived by advices brought
from Australia on the steamer
Aronsl. The government OF New
South Wales is so impressed with the
probability that an inmate of the
Paramatta insane asylum, known as
William Creswell, may be Sir Roger
Tichhorne that IT has appointed q
commission to inquire into the an
tecedents o. Creswell and TO investi-
gate the circumstances connected
with the incarceration. The report OF
Drs. Pickburn and Deylin, who were
deputed to examine William Creswell
with a view to deciding whether he
bore marks known to have been on
the body of Sir Roger TichDorne, mas
been presented to The parliament Of
New South Wales. Twenty-Five phys
zeal marks OF the real Roger Itch
borne were enumerated for the bene-
fit of the examining physicians and
these two doctors found that Cres-
well possessed practically all of these
marks and characteristics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

THE PLAGUE In HONOLULU.
The breaking Out Of the Disease In the
Hawaiian Island. Causing Apprehen-
sion In San Francisc0.

San Francisco, Dec. 29.-The news
of the breaking out of the plague in
Honolulu brought here by he trans
port Centennial has created some
alarm among the state and city
health officials and every precaution
is being taken to prevent a possible
admission of the disease into this
city. The transports Centennial and
Newport, which arrived Wednesday
night, and the Tartar, which arrived
from Manila yesterday, are now at
the quarantine station undergoing
fumigation and will be detained at
Angel island for some time. The
steamer Gaelic is due here to-day
from the Orient via Honolulu and
will be sent to quarantine and held
there until al! possible danger is
passed.
News from reliable sources from
the Orient states that the di ease is
prevalent in China and Japal to an
alarming extent and that The officers
at Manila have taken precaution to
prevent the plague from getting a
foothold there News from Bombay
is to the effect that the plague is
rampant in India and, u, view of
these conditions, the authorities in
this city and at every port on the
Pacific coast will take strenuous pre-
cautions to prevent the Introduction
of the bubonic plague on this coast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
A TRAIN DISASTER.
Nine Car. Go Through n Bridge into a
Creek, They Then Catch Fire and
Are DESTROYED.

San Bernardino, CAL, Dec. 9--As
No. 80, a westbound freight train
over the Santa Fe route, WAS crossing
Caion creek bridge yesterday ABOUT
II miles north of this city nine cars
went through the bridge into the
creek bottom. Six of the cars were
loaded with cotton, two with tele
graph wire, one with general mer-
chandise and sulphur and explosives.
The cars caught fire and made d ter
rible conaagration, destroying the
entire contents and framework.
There were 50 cars in the train.
Seven cars, with engine and tender,
crossing with safety, but nine cars in
the center of the train drobped
through the bridge, leaving 10 lcars
in the rear of the train on the tjack,
The ears at both ends of the wreck
were pulled cut of reach of the
lames, but the entire wreck, as well
IS the bridge, was totally destroyed.
The cause of the disaster is mere con-
lecture, some saying Wheel broke,
others that on explosion took lilaee
In one of the cars. No one was killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
MANILA NEWS ITEMS,
Order Opening Ports--A Ruling Concern
Ing Marriages by Others Than Priests
Gen. Funston's Assignment.

Manila, Dec. 29.-1he order which
has been issued opening to trade the
ports of zamboanga, Cottabato,
Davao and Isabella will apply pro-
,isionally to the Jolo and Siassi
ports. Gen. Bates will appoint the
customs officials. The authorities
have issued ruling which legalizes
marriages performed by Judges or
The clergy of any religious denomina-
ton. Under The Spanish regime only
marriages were recognized as legal
as were performed by Roman Catho-
he priests. Gen. Frederick Funston
will ,oin Gen. MacArthur's command
His brigade has not been designated,
but it is thought he will be assigned
10 Gen. Wheeler's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
IIninn Rsfnrm Platform Adopted.

HASTINGS, Ncb., Dee. 20,--Under the
banner of the union reform party
over three score delegates met here
yesterday and effected state organi-
zation The CID middle of-tho-road ele-
ment is behind the plan and the spirit
of that branch of populsm was ram
pant The convention was sprinkled
with democrats, but at no time dur
ing the conference was Bryan's name
mentioned. Ordinances as iundamen-
tai law of party organization and
management were adopted and chan
nels laid out by which contributions
may reach national headquarters,
The national union reform party
platform was adopted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Boston, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Josephine
Woodbury. was ad.iudged guilty Of con-
tempt of court by Judge Bradley, in
the superior court here yesterday,
in connections with the else brought
against her by Mrs. Mary Eddy head
of the Christian Science church, for
alleged criminal libel. Mrs, Wood
bury was fined $50, which she paid.
The alleged contempt consisted in
making public through Boston
newspaper the substance of the decla-
ration in the suit against Mrs. Eddy,
and in causing to be published GER
tain statements, knowing they would
be published
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
War Probable in the Spring.

Victoria. Il. C., Dec. 2S.-Mail ad
vices received from the Orient yester
day state that Russia and France ar,
conniving together in encroaehing OF
Chinese territory and against En-
gland and that Japan is buying i'm
mene quantities of rice. 1t is be
lieved that war will break out in the
spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
K,l,ed the p,nrree Resolution,

lansing, Mich, Dee, 90 The senate
late yesterday afternoon by a vote
of l6 to 10, Killed the Piogree JOINT
resolution for The submission of a
constitutional amendment permitting
amending of the state tax laws, which
had passed The house. The senate
has adopted a resolution 10 adjourn
to-day at noon. The large number
of votes against the proposition was
4 great surprise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

New York, Dee. 90, Peter c.
Schroeder, wealthy Wholesale GRO
Ger with a number of store in Brook
iyn, and young woman believed to
he Title Fl nm, We're suifocated BY
gas last night in a cheap. lodging
house on Livingstone street, Brook
lyn. Schroeder was a member of va
rious German societies and bore a
good reputation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Fire at Westphalia, Kan.

Westphalia, Kan, Dec, 29.-The
business portion of Westphalia was
consumed by fire Wednesday night
but is now under complete control
The general store OF W. L. Cayot, the
bakery and confectionery, Muhr's
grocery store and L. L. Stewards
general store were all destroyed. The
estimated loss over and above insur-
ance is away up in the thousands of
dollars. One general store survived
the condagralion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Chicago, Dec, 29.-lt was learned
yesterday that representatives of all
the independent telephone manufac-
turers in Chicago, except the Wes-
tern Telephone company, are to meet
in New York City next week with the
avowed purpose of entering a combi-
nation that is to embrace all the indie
pendent telephone manufacturing
concerns in the country. The plan as
outlined by the promoters is to pay
for the independent plants in money
and preferred stock, leaving the indi-
vidual management undisturbed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

Princeton, n. j., Dec 90 --Ex-Pres.
ident Grover Cleveland, who has been
confined to his bed for the last three
days, was much improved yesterday.
"he attending physician stated that
he ex-president was up and able to
be about the house and would sJen
Be entirely recovered
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Sentenced to BE GarrOt0d.

San Juan, Dec. 20.--'rhe supEeme
rourt of Puerto Rico at Ponce has
sentenced five men to be earroie{, In
October, 1895, 20 Aen, heavily armed
with guns AID machettes, robbed a
house at Yauco, province of Ponce,
and murdered man nHmed Pru-
dencio Mcndcz, They alst. danced
around the body with his daughters,
but subsequently one of ;bt Prise ners
escaped and one died in Jail
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
ALarre Number Receiving Relief

London, Dec. 2s.-The yiceroy of
India. Lord Curzon of Kedleston, tele-
graphs from Calcutta that there has
been no increase of rain and that p
900 natives suffering from famine
are now receiving relief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
A KANSAS COMPLAINT
Mr. Meikeljohn Writes a Letter to
Representative Long.
ABOUT Help FROM The PHILIPPINES
The Case OF Consul Macrum Assuming I'm
portance-Additi0nAt National Banks
Designated ~ Government Deposi.
toriss-Chsrges Against Bynum.

Washington, Dec. 30 Assistant
Secretary Meikeljohn, of the war de-
partment has written letter to
Representative Long, of Kansas, de-
timing the policy of the department
regarding the commerce. of the
Philippines, with special reference to
the opening of ports for expectation
of hemp. Mr. Long had transmitted
a letter OF constituent stating that
there was so little hemp in the coun-
try now that ;he price was IA to to il
cents pound, as against a normal
price of five or six cents, while only
1000 bales a week have been shipped
10 this country Since the var began,
instead OF $4,000 bales per week as
formerly Promising his Explana-
tion with the statement that Gen.
Otis has been instructed to open the
hemp ports as soon as he had proper
garrs0ns, which should be early in
January, Mr.. Meikcljohn goes on to
shcw that the correspondent has an
erroneous idea as TO tie effect of the
war on hemp shipments. He says
that the largest hemp expectation
from the islands in any one year was
in 1897, when exports averaged 11,3On
bales per month. During the ten
months of 1899 the imports of hemp
into the United States amounted to
1916 tons, which shows, he adds,
that there never has been a year
when so much entered the United
States as in this year, while its value
has been $4l per ton less than in 1889
or 1891. Mr.. Meikeljohn indicates
that the correspondent picked out
certain years of agricultural depres-
sion in the wheat states as the basis
of his exceedingly low quotations Of
past prices of hemp. He declares that
the communications received by the
department from manufacturers and
brokers' indicate that there is no
trust or combine controlling the
hemp market, as feared by the farm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
Want the Insurance Feature Eiiminat ed.

ST. Louis, Dec, 29.-rhe Western
Commercial Travellers association
applied to Judge Zachritz, of The cir
cult court, yesterday for permission
to amend its charter so that the in
surancc feature may be eliminated
The application is signed by William
N. McConklin, president; Gustave J.
Meyer vice president, and Henry c.
Tatum, secretary and treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04

VIC COMMUNICATIONS ItNVi'tu w 'llc
department from manufacturers and
brokers' indicate that there is no
trust or combine controlling the
hemp market, as feared by the farm
erS
The Case OF Consul Macrum.
Washington, Dee. 2o.-The case Of
Consul Charles +. Macrum, the
United States representative at Pre-
toria, who insisted on being relieved
at the time the South African crisis
became most acute, is assuming ad-
ditional Importance, as Mr., Macrum
nears home. The understanding at
the state department is that he is not
coming by way of the English ports,
but IS on German ship, which comes
through the Mediterranean and
thence direct to this country, the "trip
taking about six weeks from Decem-
Der IS last, the date of his sailing
from Lourenzo Marques. n the pres
ent aspect of the case, there is little
doubt that unless the consu. presents
ample explanation for his course he
will not continue in the consular
service. 1t has been reported that
the mystery surrounding his de-
parturc had been cleared up by a
letter from him TO Representative
Tayler, of Ohio, who represents the
district from which Macrum comes,
and who secured his appointment as
consul But Mr.. Tayler said yester-
day that he had heard nothing from
Macrum, except indirectly through
his letters to relatives. These give
no intmation of the cause of his re-
turn, but speak Of the excitement in
cident to the war and The hurried
preparations on both sides There is
nothing, however, TO show a pro-
Boer or an anti-British inclination,
nor is there any discussion of the po'
li,ical aspect of the war
Government Depositories Designated
Washington. Dec. 29,-The secre-
tary Of the treasury yesterday desg'
mated several additional national
banks as government repositories to
receive internal revenue rex eipts. and
il is said will continue to 90 so until
the total sum so deposited amounts
to S30,OO0,000 of S40,O00,000 Deposits
however, will not be made with the
additional banks until the banks
comprising the first group, desig.
mated several days ago. have received
deposits equal to the amount OF
bonds turned into the treasury by
them as security, which approx
mates $l7 100000 1t is expected that
the deposits will begin to be made
under the new. designations about
january 10. Any natlonai panh own
ing or controlling United States
bonds willing to deposit same in the
treasury as security, incluoing those
now receiving deposits, is entitled to
participate in this distribution of in
ternal revenue receipts.
Charges to he Filed Against Bynum.
Washington, Dec. 29.-The Post to-
day says: Sin few days charges
will be filed before the finance com
mittee of the senate against the CON
frmation of ex-Representptive VIII
liam D. Bynum, of Indiana, as demo-
cratic appointee for the New York
board of appraisers The minority OF
that committee are determined to re-
sist the instalment of Mr., Bynum in
that position. They will do SO on the
ground that he is not democrat. hut
has openly affiliated himself with the
republican party.
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ter, half an hour later. The first %.
these showed Taylor had run eight be.
hind his ticket but in the Webster pre-
cinct he was only four behind. The
rooms were crowded with spectators
representing both parties. and as q
matter. OF course the greatest interest
was felt In the sheriffalty conteat. The
Republican leaders derived great COM
fort from the average Irwin gain In the
two fllst precincts, which indicated that
the Democratic candidate would fall far
below the gain necessary. to elect him,
but then came bad news, and Taylor'a
defeat was conceded at midnight.
Every conceivable kind OF noise max
Ink device was brought into play and
the din was terrific. Horns. COW bells.
tin pans, whirligigs and all the din
producers known to mankind were
welded with o hand that knew no rest
and the night WAS made hideous. About
O'clock, when 1t was almost certain
that there was a sweeping Republican
victory drum corps began to appear on
the streets and this was q signal for an
Impromptu procession, q motley array
that marched without any attempt at
order and with a cheering willingness
worthy Of the cause.
Some of the more. enthusiastic ones
started single file professions and
marched up and down the street, gath
cring recruits en- route until the num-
beers swelled into the hundreds. Usually
these parndes were headed by fellow
with dish pan or some other iincon'.
,Ntr O.. I'LL tv,rr
would consist Of men and boys of every
age and walk OF life. carrying horns
and footing them until their lungs
longer refused to act.
The crowds were good-natured and
well-behayed and no cases Of disorder
or trouble Of any kind was reported. II
there were any Democrats they main
! tanned y discreet silence. Even IN front
of the Register Office picture Of Bry-
an displayed on tho canvass would fall
dlsmally to elicit a cheer and every an
nouncement Of Republican gain
brought forth q cheer that reverbernted
far and wide and could be heard from
afar. The few Bryauites were indeed o
sorry looking lot about o'clock In the
evening. when they learned with a
slckly smile that their case was hope
less. .f5, -.
AS the night grew on the democratic
contingent began to grow smaller and
by II o'clock they had disappeared un-
til not vestige remained. All hope had
fed and with 1t the Democrats. There
was not any attempt at Democratic
demonstration during the night. The
whole town was Republican, or II there
were any Democrats they were o pusil-
luminous set that dared rot utter their
sentiments.
1t was a great night for the Republic
cans. and they made the best OF the
opportunity. They never do things by
halves and last nights noise was con-
elusive proof that they would not cele-
brate In any half-hearted manner. The
victory was complete and It was the
night they had been waiting days and
nights for and they we're ready to reap
the full measure Of the celebration.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
SQUIRE FItzpntrick,s Court.

The case OF Louis Laskaras. charged
with Illegal voting. was heard before
Squire Fitzpatrick yesterday, and dis
missed. T.. j. Wolf made affidavit That
the defendant was gu!ity OF Illegal Yot-
Ing, hut the evidence did not sustain the
charge. s Isl
Councilman M!lllgan WIS fined IS and
costs FOR assault!nE Eddie Frank. He
plead guilty 10 the charge. He was also
placed under bond OF 500 to keep tho
peace for n year.
John Alhcr;s, drum major for tho
Grand Army drum corps. complained
That he WIS knocked down. kicked and
robbed OF So He did not know the
names OF his nssallants. but as soon rs
he can place them warrants Will be Is
sued.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
IA RoYal Rogne.n

Jefferson De Angels. the cleverest OF
nll comic opera comedians. intends go
Ing to London to play at the close OF
his present season In this country. He
has received several offers from Lon
don managers during the past five
years. but he has decided to make his
entrce into London under his present
American management. II he does not
open at the theatre recently leased by
N. C. Goodwin, he will 20 to the Shat
tesbury theatre. He will take three Of
his successes to London with nina
Royal Rogue" his new operate COM
edy, which he Is to present here. Tues
day evening" and THE jolly Muske-
teer." and THE Wedding Day" Tho
productions for these three operas
scenery. costume. etc.--will be taken
over complete. Mr.. De Angels will
carry the principals OF his company
with him. engaging his chorus on the
other side. sF F5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
Funeral Of Mr.. wolvinrtou.

The funeral OF ]. William wolving-
ton took place from his late residence
on Thirty-th!rd street. yesterday
morning, and were Witnessed by large
circle OF the relatives and friends Of
the deceased. The Rev. r. r. Bigger,
pastor OF the Third Presbyterian
church. Ind charge OF the obsequIes.
and he spoke briefly OF the many noble
md amiable traits OF the deceased.
The choir OF the church rendered sew
eral selections. There were many and
beautiful floral testimonials. Tho re-
mains were shipped to Cameron for In
terment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
.dhr Jrrttelliiaer
once: rs und 81 Fourteenth street.


Fun. 'tsI'aE 40 ETTTTI 1'I1ag7
NotIce-woman's Hospital Association.
Did You Lose OF; Win That Hat?-Mc-
Fneden's-Socond Page. : ~ ~ %
That Cough-R. II. List.
J. q. Kline. l5is Market Street.
Highest Cash Pricc-hltred plmmack.
Green Asparagus Tips-H. F. Behrens
Co. 81 # tizls
More Fables in slanr-stunton's Old
City Book Store. 5s
eeasonab,e--G6o. W. Johnson's Sons.
Classic Gas Ranses-Nesbitt & Bro.
For Rent-A Two-Chair Barber Shop.
Reasonable 6uitings-Gco. Il. Taylor Co.
-rFf1th Page. 80
Raakets and comforts-stoue 6 Thomas
Eighth Page. 7I.ri
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
Thanksgiving Market,

The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church are making preparations for the
annual Thanksgiving market and they
promise feast Of the seasons good
things. The affair will be given Thanks
giving afternoon and there will be q
bountcous spread of plum pudding,
pastrys and everything Of home man.
ufacture. The affair will probably be
given at the church, though 1t Is not
yet definitely known.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
Schooner Went Ashore,

/ osWEGo. N. Y, Nov. 6. = The
schooner Fred L. Wells. OF sackett's
Harbor. went ashore on Four-mile
Point, east OF here last night during the
storm. The crew was rescued by the
life-savins crew OF the Oswego station.
Tho boat Is total loss. The storm
broke over Lake Ontario at o'clock
and continued until early this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07

An uncommon sight was that at
Bridgeport last night, where women to
the number OF twenty-five. with drum
and fife corps. followed by about l50
men, paraded from Aetnaville and serc-
nnded the mayor Of Bridgeport. They
were employees Of the Aetna-Stnndard
mill and they paraded the streets for
several hours.
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a Generous Act.

The, funeral OF James Griffin, who
died at the North Wheeling hospital OF
typhoid fever Saturday night. took
place yesterday morning. Deceased re-
sided In Indiana and was employed us
8 pipcliner. The funeral expenses were
paid by his fellow workmen. who made
1t their business to see that he was pro-
perry buried. They all attended the fu-
neral md exhibited the true philan-
thropic spirit throughout. Interment
took place ut Mt. Calvary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
Church Benefit Fair.

Under the charge OF Rev. J. F. Nc
Doweli. there will be n fair held In Mo-
snrt hall. November 10. 20 and 81, In be-
half OF church building fund OF thu
Inter Day Saints congregation. 4
ind literary programme each
evening at opening hour. Attractive
booths and pretty costumes will be n
feature. Single admission, 100. Season
tickets, &c. L
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Japanese to Vote.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. Nov. 6.-Flye
thousand Japanese and Chinese who
have been naturalized during the year,
may vote at the Dominion election In
British Columbia on December 7. Thd
conservatives Of Vancouver have OBJ
tained legal opinions that Japanese are
al! entitled to vote ae soon us their
naturalization papers arc mado out.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07

NO one can reasonably hopo FOR good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this Is not attended
70. dlsordcrn OF the stomach arise, BIZ
iousncss. headache dyspepsia and plies
soon follow, II you wish to avoid these
alincnts keep your bowels regular by
taxing Chnmherlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. They nrc
30 ensy to take and mild and geniIo in
eject. For sale by druggists
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-07
Married at Pittsburgh

I 1t has Just leaked out that Walter
Ebeling. of Twenty-second street, and
Miss Ada Frazier, of Grafton. were
quietly married a. Pittsburgh, about a
month ago. The many friends OF Mr..
Ebeling will unite In extending him and
his bride their best wishes for o happy
union. a..-N- ~