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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
ATTEMPT to KILL WALES.
Tinsmith at Brussels Fires Two Shots at
the Prince, but Falls to Hit Him
Intense Excitement.

Brussels, April 1.-The prince and
princess of Wales left here yesterday
for Copenhagen to take part in the
celebration of King Christians birth
day. As the train was leaving the
Northern station for the Southern
railroad station an individual fired a
revolver at the prince of Wales, but
missed his royal highness. The
would-be assassin is tinsmith named
Sipide, resident of Brussels, 16 years
old. His pockets were found to be
full of anarchistic literature
When examined by the station off
cials Sipide declared he wanted to kill
the prince because he caused thou
sands of men to be slaughtered in
South Africa
Intense excitement prevailed for the
moment, as it was feared the prince
had been hit, the shots having been
fired almost point blank. The rail-
way carriage door was hastily thrown
open and great relief was felt when
the prince himself appeared at the
window unhurt. Both the prince and
princess, however, had a very narrow
escape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
sApHo REVIVED.
The Alleged Objectionable Play for which
Miss Olga Nethersoie Was Prosecuted
Reproduced Before Big Audience.

New York, April 9.-"Sapho" was
restored to her pedestal Saturday
night, after the legal proceedings
against Miss Nethersole for producing
an objectionable play, with an out
burst Of enthusiasm so clamorous that
Wallack's theater rang with applause,
The theater was packed. Several min
utes of wild cheering brought Miss
Nethersole before the curtain. There
the actress was bombarded with large
punches of violets and the audience
cried "Speechl Speech" Miss Neither
sole was very nervous. She tried to
compose herself, but her voice trem-
bled as she said, slowly, and with
much feeling: Ladies and Gentle
men: The verdict that on Thursday
was given in our favor has done more
than vindicate us Of the accusations
made against this play. 1t has re-
moved the shaekles that are 'seri-
Gus detriment to any art Miss Meth
ersole's dressing room and half the
stage behind the scenes were smoth-
cred with the perfume from flowers
sent her during the day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
A MESSAGE TO KRUGER.
Tho schoolboys Of Philadelphia Send
Greeting to the President Of the
Trsnsvaal Republic.

Philadelphia, April 1O.-One Of the
greatest demonstrations Of sympathy
ever shown in this city for any foreign
nation took place last night, when the
Academy Of Music was jammed with
people for the purpose of taking part
in the Philadelphia schoolboys' pro.
Boer rally. The primary object of the
gathering was to send a message Of
greeting to President Kruger, signed
by $4,000 pupils of the schools of this
city. Judge William Ashman, of the
Orphans court of this city, presided,
and those who addressed the meeting
were Webster Davis, W. Bourke
Cochran, ex-District Attorney George
S. Graham, of this city; P. Louter
Vessels, of Bloemfontein, Orange Free
State, and Thomas J. Meek, a pupil of
the high school of this city. After
the speech-making was over James F.
Smith, 16-year-old messenger boy,
was called to the stage by means Of
the regulation call box and was given
the message signed by the schoolboys,
with instructions to proceed to Pre-
toria and to hand it personally to
President Kruger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
KANSAS PROHIBITION.


Topeka, Kan, April 9.-The State
Temperance union has rejected the
proposal to adopt the North Dakota
temperance commissioners bill. The
subject after careful consideration
was voted to be unwise and impracti-
cable, and briefly disposed of by the
following resolutions: Resolved,
That the executive committee, with
out condemning the proposition for q
temperance commissioner, is not pre-
pared at this time to indorse such
proposition"
The executive committee says: "For
ten years the prohibitory law of Kan
sas was strictly Observation-Disclosures
ting that it can be enforced; and If
the present revival of sentiment con-
tinues the law will again, within two
years, be as strictly enforced in ev-
cry part of the state. There are
some particulars wherein the present
law can be amended, and thereby
made more effective. To cover these
points the following measures were
proposed by the executive committee
at its last meeting:
"a provision authorizing the county
attorney to subpoena witnesses be-
fore justices Of the peace and city
Judges for the purpose of examining
them with reference to suspected VI
olations Of the law.
THAT the possession of liquor and
sale fixtures and of federal liquor IL
censes should be prima facie evidence
of the violation of the nuisance act.
THAT the $25 to the county attor-
ney to be collected as part of the
costs be restored.
THAT some more practical meas
ure be adopted to cover the cases of
local and travelling agents of brew
cries and distilleries."
Charles II. Pepper, who was recently
profered the position of secretary to
the Philippine commission, has de-
climbed the place.
A Washington dispatch said Chair
man Dawes, head Of the Dawes Indian
commission. would resisn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

London, April 6.-The Boemfontein
correspondent Of the Times, tele-
graphing Wednesday, says: "The
Beers showed in some force yester-
day with three guns, toward Bush
mans kop. Detached groups Skin
misbed up to our outposts, but this
morning shows that the enemy desire
to sweep further round to the right
of Rloemfontein. Early to-day artil.
lery fire in the south was audible"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

the main flood in the Colorado from
the break in the great Austin dam
reached here yesterday evening. The
river was on 3S foot rise at seven
p. M, and rising one foot an hour,
it is estimated that over 5000 acres Of
growing crops in the bottom lands
within five miles of town have been
inundated by from ten to Is feet.
The loss will reach over $5O,oOO. Much
stock has been drowned. No deaths
have been reported in that section 80
far from drowning.
Cameron reportss the flood in Lit
tie river now equals that of last
July. The waterworks and power
house have been overfowed. People
were warned and no loss of life il
reported.
Brushy, San Gabriel and Little riv-
ers are still overhowed, causing the
entire destruction of crops. The riv-
ers are still rising.
Reports from points on other rivers
are of damages to crops but no loss
of life.
Passenger Train Wrecked.
Laredo, Tex, April 9.--The north
bound passenger train, which left here
over the International & Great North
ern railway yesterday morning, was
wrecked by the spreading of the rails
near Twohig about noon. The entire
train except the engine went into
the ditch. Mail Agent Sebright was
seriously injured and several others
seriously hurt. Further details have
not been received here. The Rio
Grande has come to stand
at 26 feet without damage to the
bridges here, but the waterworks ma
is submerged and crops along
the river have been DESTROYED,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

London, April 6.-'lhe war Office is
sued no news yesterday and little was
allowed to come through from the
correspondents at Bloemlontein. Ac-
cording to the Standards representa-
tive there is no sign that he Beers
intend taking The offensive. Gen
Glen is so disposng of his forces
as to guard against any attack which,
although improbable, is evidently not
regarded as impossible, judging from
the preparations of Lord Roberts.
As\ usual, whenever there is any
check in the progress of the British
campaign, the war Office is being Sc
verely censured for failing to main
tain the necessary supply of remounts
for the army. 1t is possible Lord Rob
erts has difficulties other than re-
mounts with which to contend.
Much anxiety is felt as to the water
supply, despite the statements cabled
home that there is no fear of water
famine. Whatever the reasons may
be, considerable dissatisfaction is be-
ginning to be expressed here at the
unaccountable delay, both at Bloem-
fontein and in Natal which enables
the Beers to recover from the demon
alization caused by Lord Roberts
former rapid movements.
The enemy now evidently hope to
retard the advance by threatening the
railway behind Lord Roberts, So far
as the Natal railways are concerned,
repairs are being made beyond Eland-
slaagte, and the idea, so often repeat
ed, is that an advance is imminent,
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Ladysmth says that the Boer
investing positions reveal immense
strength, ingenious construction and
immunity from the British shrapncl
and lyddite fire.
A dispatch from Ladysmith to the
Daily Chronicle gives serious news of
the outbreak of deadly lung sick.
ness among the oxen which. after It
spreads, is likely to cripple Gen. Bull
ler's operations.
From Lourenzo Marques comes the
report that Mr.. Steyn has been an.
pointed commandant of the Free State
forces.
Though Col Plumer is reported to
have gotten within six miles of MAIZE
king, it is evident that the siege had
not been reached on April /. Toward
the end of this month Col. Plumer
will be reinforced by the troops now
going by way OF Beira, so that relief
cannot be far distant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
THE Beers SCHEME.
It Looks as if They Wanted to In
vest Roberts at Bloemfontein.
The SITUATION VERY MYSTIFYINC.


London, April st looks to-day as
though the Beers had conceived the
audacious plan of attempting to in
vest Lord Roberts at BloemfOntein,
or, at least, to endeavor to delay his
northward advance by harassing the
British lines of communication. On
his side Lord Roberts is concentrating
every advantage of the bold but risky
tactics of the enemy. He is not like
ly to strike at any of their forces I'M
til he is certain of delivering crush
ing blow.
The situation, in the absence of any
official dispatches from Lord Roberts,
Is both mystifying and interesting.
There is little doubt that Lord Rob-
erts is hampered by the necessity for
remounts and transport, and the loss
OF the convoy guns and all of Col
Broadwood's baggage was a serious
matter. The Beers are now trusting
to what they believe to be their su-
perior mobility
The special correspondents at the
front are now denouncing Lord Rob
erts' policy Of leniency toward the
Free Staters and are calling for an
Abandonment of that policy.
A special dispatch announces that
Mafeking was still besieged, but safe
on March ~.
Beers Trying to surround Bloemfontein.
Bloemfontein, April 5.-There are
numerous indications that in pursu-
ance OF their beast that they will re-
capture Bloemfontein, the Beers are
trying to surround the town and to
cut our line Of communications to the
south. Large forces are reported east
and south, which are supposed to be
making for the railway. They still !
hold Thaba N'Chu and the water
Lord Roberts is completing his con-
centraton. Four Az guns and four
naval 1~-pounders have been mounted |
on kopjes commanding the plain. The
cavalry camp has been removed to a
better position northeast of the city.
Special precautions are being taken
to protect the railway southwark.
Several arrests have been made in the
town OF persons suspected Of giving
information to the Beers. The rail
way to the north is in possession of
the British as far as Karee siding.
british Prisoners Rescued.
London, April 5,-The Daily Mail
has the following from Bloemfon-
TEN, dated Tuesday, April 3; "Col
Porter, with 90 carbineers and Scots
Greys and two guns, performed
brilliant deed Sunday. lie charged a \
large body of Beers and rescued 90
odd British prisoners, including II
officers who were captured the prcv-
Gus day. There were no casualties
on the British side"
In Touch with tho Beers.
London, April 5,--'fhe Boemfontein
correspondent Of the Times, telc.
Thursday says; "The Beers
nre across the Modder in some force,
east of liloemfontein. Our mounted
infantry have been in touch with
them all day at Bushmans kop, la
miles distant. The late mishap will
not be wholly unfortunate if il clear
" exposes the mwisdom of the policy
of leniency, which is not adapted to
The present situation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

London, April 6.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Standard, tele-
graphing Tuesday, gives details, hith-
crto obscure, of the surrender of a
squadron of ktchener's horse on Feb,
ruary Is: at was the day of the re.
lief of Kimberley. The squadron had
been left to guard farm on the Keit
river, while Gen. French advanced to
the besieged town. The object OF
leaving them on the river was to hold
well, pending the arrival of another
column. The latter, however, never
came and the troopers found them
selves besieged for four days by
body of 400 Beers. There we're but 50
men, but they pierced holes in the
walls Of the farm house and made
desperate stand for three days. On
the fourth Gay ten. Dewet sent
calling on them to surrender
will hin a few minutes. The situation
was hopeless. The Beers had two 12-
with them and the saIadrnn
was III the Iast stage OI eAnnuouiun
Seeing that there was no chance of
relief, they agreed among themselves
To surrender"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Charles II. Pepper, who was recently
profered the position of secretary to
the Philippine commission, has de-
climbed the place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Washington, April "a report
was in circulation here last night
that Mrs. Dewey had left the Catho.
lie church and had become an Epis,
copalian, but no verifcation of the
rumor could be obtained, Father
Mackin, who married the admiral
and his wife and who is rector of her
church, refusing to talk concerning
the report,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

A Washington dispatch said Chair
man Dawes, head Of the Dawes Indian
commission. would resisn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12

Pretoria, April o.-lt Is officially
announced here that at the Bloem-
fontein waterworks the republican
forces captured II officers and 1862
men, with II guns, two ammunition
wagons, otner wagons and mules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
British Make "A Pluoky stand.

Boshof, Orange Free State, April 9.
The prisoners recently captured by
the British include many French
men, They presented wet and be.
draggled appearance. Lord Methuen
has complimented his men on their
behavior, Capts. Boyle and Williams,
OF the yeomanry, and Gen. de Villebois
Mareuil were buried with military
honors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-04-12
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS APRIL IL o-IL PAGES
70 provlae zyu.pou unnorms.

70 provIde zuu.Oou UNIFORMS.
Mr.. Steyn's address to the Free
State raad at Kroonstad is confirmed.
ihe Observation-Disclosures deputation
has full power to negotiate for peace,
subject to the raad's sanction.
spenssr Wilkinson. Review,
London, April dispenser Wilkin-
son, reviewing the situation in the
Morning Post, says: "The fact that
the situation is unchanged is in it.
self favorable sign as implying that
the Boer offensive is not dangerous.
1t dos not matter much whether the
advance of Lord Roberts is begun this
week or next, provided, when the
start is made, everything is ready
for an uninterrupted movement in
cooperation with Gen. Butler. Un-
less the Beers are able seriously to
interrupt the communications of
Lord Roberts their exertions will not
influence the course of the war. In
the event of Boer violation of Basu
toland compelling the British agent
to give the Basuto chiefs free hand.
1t is to be hoped that the imperial
government will lay before the gov
ernments of the great powers the
true history of this delicate subject
so as to leave no doubt that the gov
eminent of the natives has been pro-
voked by the Beers, in spite of the
strenuous exertions of theN British to
confine the quarrel to the two white
races"
Boers breaking Their Oaths
Aliwalnorth, April 1O.-Small bodies
OF the enemy have been seen across
the river, near the town of Oden-
doalstroom. The pont (ferry) has
been destroyed. A lieutenant of Bra
bants horse has been captured at
Rouxville by Beers who had previous
ly surrendered The landrost is also
said to have broken his oath. Many
Beers who have already taken the !
non-combatant oath are rejoining
their old commanders.
Many Wounded In the Captured Column.
London, April 1O.-The Bloemfon- 4
TEN correspondent of the Times, tel
egraphing Sunday, says: "Two cap
tured Beers agree that only so men
remain unwounded out of the whole
British column capture, at Redders-
burg. Gen. Gatacre and his staff |
were fired on from enclosures while
they temporarily occupied Redders-
burg"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-05
A 'GROWN-UP's' GOOD TIME.


Nearly one hundred members of the T s s
brooklyn Branch No gathered at Christ Church
rectory, Bedford-ave- on Tuesday evening 10 ceIe-
orate the season Of good viii fitting fash
The feature OF the evening was huge Christmas
tree on which grew gifts for every member present
who were all "grown-ups." some Of them over
seventy years old Ii was pleasant watch the
interest shown in the tree. Ordinarily staid and
olgnlTed persons could restrain their curiosity
but ''peeped" TO see if their names found place
among the laden branches There was no dis
appointment to De feared. however, as not one was
overlooked The fruit gave evidence, in its variety
OF strangely eclectic grating. There were passe-
partout pictures, crepe paper ornaments. books.
Christmas cards. tides made by their con-
tributorsl fifty little peanut Cinnamon made by
Jennie Frost and many other articles Every
member contributed some gift that q general
exchange OF greetings was effected. The value IN
no case was to exceed 30 cents, and the number Of
artistic and useful gifts 10 be procured for that
sum seemed really remarkable
Some humorous presents created much arnuse-
ment- Mrs Darlington. the rector's wife. the
happy recipient Of tiny doll baby dressed in blue
and seated in high chair The five ministers
who are included in the membership OF the branch
received little saucepans coaIscuttIes and other
BOBBY prizes. - and wore them "favors' during
the evening One dignified person announced his
coming. thereafter by merry jingling Of bells.
Dr.. Pardington played Santa Claus in announcing
the gifts and had several assistants distributing
them. The guests were requested TO remain seated
but the excitement was. much for their COM
posture and they crowded around the tree with all
the hustle OF happy children Altogether. it was
evening Of entire relaxation into which spirit
every one entered heartily
After the tree was denuded other entertainment
followed. The Rev. Chas. E. Cragg curate OF
Christ Church. sang TO his own accompaniment and
reCiJed receiving great applause Dr. Darlington
made a brief and fitting address. and Paul kamerer
his original and novel enterta -nrlent, From
Reveille TO Taps illustrative OF soldiers life
Mr.. Kamerer fought in the Civil War, and his
bugle calls were the bUgle used in his battery
from 1861 1866. His anecdotes Of camp and field
life in those years listened TO with deep inter
Mr.. hamerer added several humorous reel
ratiOns and several comic songs ali of which called
forth great applause.
When the party separated, after refreshments.
all agreed that they rarely had known q more en-
joyable evening Mrs. Darlington was a most
hospitabIe hostess ably assisted by the rector
About 1880 o'clock elaborate refreshments were
served
Among the members present were the Kew DIT
5 Pardington. the Rev. Milton F. NeguS. the
Rev. r. D. Lord the Rev. Dr.. H W Ennis and
the Rev. Dr.. Geo. Adams
Mrs. Nellie c. Furman. OF No l2l Hooper-st-, is
the energetic president Of the branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-05
UYTTERS4LIsT IDEA OF JESUS.

H the first meeting Of the year OF the Woman's
League, All Souls UuiversalisC Church, Brooklyn,
Tuesday afternoon. interesting discourse was
gwen By the Rev. ". s. Grove, Of the Church OF
the Eternal Hope, Manhattan The subject was
The Cuiversalist Idea Of Jesus" and included
review Of the widely different IDEAS held by all the
Eects The Roman. Greek Episcopalan, Lutheran
and most OF the evangelical churches hole TIE doc
Trine OF the Trinity: the Sweden borgianE believe
that Jesus God and voluntarily assumed the
Eeublsnce q humanity. and several modern sects
claim ind eSoteric conceptions OF the Christ n
the fourth Gospel and II the writings OF 81 Paul
The CniVsrSzlist idea, me speaker said, was not
formulated Many believed that Jesus was more
than human as plainly asserted IN the first three
Gospels The Church agreed II believing IN the
universal fatherhood OF God. and the spiritual
lezaershfp and authority OF Christ.