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The age-herald., 1900-05-01
ARGUMENT BEGINS IN
 KENTUCKY CONTEST
Attorneys for Both Beckham and Taylor Deliver
 Lengthy Arguments to Supreme Court.

MT. Taylor had never held any title to the office claimed by him.
 MT. Louis McQuown also appeared for MT. Beckham, going over all the points at issue
 The contest, he argued, was not only of interest to the people of Kentucky, but he was sure that the principle laid down in the case would receive the attention of the entire country. He contended that even if MT. Taylors claim to office was to be considered as property, he was allowed "due process of law under the Kentucky statutes, which principles, in their present form, had been in existence for almost a century. The state law required notice or a contest to the contestee, and reasona- ble opportunity to be heard. In this con nection MT. McQuown referred to the change made by the Goebel election law requiring reports of committees in contest cases to be made to both houses of the legislature, but this provision was not diff ferent to the practice in fifteen or twenty other states. If, therefore the law should be held invalid in the Kentucky case, the laws bearing upon the question in those states also would be affected.
 Federal Court Had No Jurisdiction
 If the state had provided proper mode of procedure; if the election law was con- stitutional there could be no legitimate criticism of the method of application, and In that case the federal court was clearly devoid of jurisdiction. Error of that char acter could not give this court Jurisdiction.
 MT. McQuown argued for the final and exclusive jurisdiction of the legislature in contests of this character. This was the rule, and it was intended that it should be when the constitution was adopted and the laws enacted.
 MT. MsQuown also contended that the federal court had no right to investigate or question the motives of the legislature in its decision of the governorship case no more right than it would have to in- quire into the motives of congress in the enactment of any statute. said that one hundred and fifty witnesses had been heard by the contest board, more than one hun dred of whom were introduced in Taylors s behalf. It was, therefore, to be presumed that the legislature had not only acted in good faith, but upon proper knowledge of the facts in the case.
 The supreme court had in other cases decided that in case of abuses by the leg islature of such trusts as that imposed in this instance, the only resort was to the ballot and not to the courts.
 He also discussed at some length Govern- or Taylor's action in adjourning the legis- lature to meet at London, contending that 1t was not competent for him to take this responsibility upon himself
 When Mir. McQuewn concluded the court adjourned for the day.
 Ex-Governor Bradley, who is to make the closing speech for Governor Taylor, Is the only attorney still to be heard.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
MICHIGAN DEMOCRACY
Flocks to Hear Bryan and Attend State
 Convention

Port Huron. Mich., April so.-Nearly all the leaders of the Michigan democracy and hundreds of the rank and file came to Port Huron today for the purpose of seeing and hearing William J. Bryan, and of attend ing the state convention which will meet at noon tomorrow to select delegates to the national convention.
 Another incident of the gathering today was the Seventh district democratic con- gressional convention, which this after noon unanimously nominated ex-Congress- man ]. A, Whiting as representative. On account of the presence of MT. Bryan the congressional convention was held in the city's large and handsome auditorium The colonel appeared toward the close of the convention proceedings and received an enthusiastic reception. Tonight MT. Bry- an addressed another crowd of 4.00o in the same hall.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
BOERS ARE SHOWING
 UNCOMMON ACTIVITY
They Hold the Hills Near Thaba NChu and Are Pro.
 tecting Large Wagon Trains.

very pronounced in their expressions of determination to make no concessions They also inveighed against further delay and insisted that the settlement must come at once, else they could not be held re- sponsible for preventing a spread of the strike. It was freely stated that the strike spirit had taken hold of the railroad men of Buffalo, and that proerastination would prevent its being held in bounds.
 Tonight about 1000 freight handlers em- ployed In the railway freight house of the roads entering Buffalo, other than the Lake Shore, decided to strike for an in- crease of wages and shorter hours. This movement is independent of the strike of the car repairers and although its bearing is important, it is incidental as relating to the issues involved.
 Two hundred men employed in the yards of the New York, Lake Erie and Western at repair work also struck tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
SEVERE RAIN
Accompanied by Electric Storm Visits
 Laredo

Laredo, Tex, April so.-This city and vi- cinity were visited by aAsevere rain. wind and electric storm last night, but beyond the striking of few trees and outhouses by lightning no damage was done.
 At LaJarita, Mexico, nineteen miles south of here, the wind developed into gale and the storehouse of A. Sanchez was blown from its site against the railroad station house, which was considerably damaged. LaJarita does not contain over one or two hundred Inhabitants and none of them were injured by the storm. Reports of great loss of life there are without foundation in fact
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
FATAL ACCIDENT
 AT TETON, GA, Boiler Exploded Killing Five Men and Wounded Several Others.
 The Cause Unknown.

Triton, Ga, April S0.-Five men were killed and three injured, one of which will probaly die, in boiler explosion here this morning at 445 o'clock The explosion oc- cured in the saw mill of J. N. Bray & Co. The dead are:
 Luther Clair, fireman.
 Hugh Chambers.
 Gus Nicholson.
 Jack Casfam.
 Will Houston, oolored.
 The injured are:
 J. c. Rain, lumber inspector, may die. Wesley McPhaul.
 Unknown negro.
 Many buildings in the vicinity of the mill were wrecked by the explosion. while the saw mill of Bray & Co. was almost totally demolished One-half of the boiler was blown 200 yards.
 The cause of the explosion is not known. It occurred immediately after the whistle blew for the men to enter the mill for the days work. The loss is about $15,000, with no insurance.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
NICARAGUA
Is Not Responsible for the FilibusterS
 Actions

Washington, April 90.-It has been re- ported to the state department that the Nicaraguan government is in no wise re- sponsible for the filibusters, who are said to be using the Nicaraguan flag in their operations against Colombia. Respecting the warship Rayo, which Is said to be fit- ting out at Maracaibo, Venezuela, under the Nicaraguan flag, to operate against Colombian ports. it is said that the ves- sel was purchased in Germany by the Colombian revolutionists themselves; that the Nicaraguan government has nothing to do with the persons who make up their officers and crew, and that 1t Is unable to prevent the unauthorized use by them of the Nicaraguan flag.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

do the same thing this year, unless 1t be Kentucky. That state I am placing in the doubtful column, although we certainly propose making every effort to carry 1t. I regard Maryland which the democrats are claiming already, as reasonably certain to remain in the republican column. Be- sides holding our own in practically all the states that we carried in 1S96 we have reason to believe that the republicans will carry Kansas, South Dakota and Washing ton, which went for Bryan four years ago, while our chances are excellent for win ming Idaho and Montana. Altogether I am pleased at the outlook, which could not be any more, encouraging than 1t is"
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
STRIKE SITUATION
With the Deferring of the Ultimatum
 There is No Change

Buffalo. N. r., April S0.-With the ulti- matum that was to have been given today deferred, the status of the strike of the car repairers of the New York Central rail- road Is unchanged tonight, excepting so far as the action of President Galloway in consenting that Superintendent Wait of the motive power department shall meet in conference the mepbers of the execq- tive committee, which has tended to create a belief among the strikers that he Is go- ing to pursue more oonciIiatory policy.
 The leaders of the strike were tonight
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
CRONJE OUT RIDING
The Famous Boer General Was Loudly
 Cheered

Jamestown, St. Helena, April 30.-GeneraI Cronje and his wife. accompanied by the generals private secretary, were permitted to attend religious services yesterday at Deadwood camp. after which they had their first ride around the country, an ex- perience which seemed to give General Cronje much pleasure.
 The famous Boer commander was re. ceived with cheers. :,
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Mississippi Mob on Duty

Webb, Miss. April 3o-George Gordon, desperate negro, was hanged at Albin last night by a mob. Gordon became involved in difficulty with Manager Skinner of the Robinson plantation, and the latter was badly beaten by the negro, who also fired several shots at Skinner. Gordon was caught by a posse and hanged to the limb of a tree.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Imperial Naval Review

Yokohama, April 30.-The imperial naval review was held at Kobe today in the presence of Emperor Mutsu Hito.
 The weather was very fine, and thirty warships participated. The government of Korea has refused an American request for thraa uinipx concessions.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
General Botha at Pretoria

Ladysmith, April 3O.-The country north of Sundays river seems comparatively clear of Boers. z General Louis Botha has returned to Pre- toria to resume the supreme command of the Transvaal forces.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
pr. Earth Abandons HI. Idea

Berlin, April SO.-Dr. Theodore Earth, the Freisinnige leader. has abandoned his idea of promoting German national Anglophile demonstration, friends of England here having advised him that in view of the present temper of the English people, 1t would be liable to be misunderstood.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
|. Tofncrsase Custom Duties

London, May 1.-The Constantinople cor respondent of the Times says:
 '"rhe porte has issued a circular formu- lating proposals to the embassies for in- creasing the customs duties."
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
CHICAGO SURRENDERS
 TO ADMIRAL DEWEY
No Hero Ever Received a More En- thuSiaStic Reception---Th Ball
 Was a Grand Success.

bart O. Chatfield-Taylor, and then after re- turning to the ball room for a brief inter- val he and his party retired.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

FAIR AND COOLER TUESDAY; FAIR WEDNESDAY, WITH FRESH NORTH ERLY WINDS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
TO BRING INJUNCTIONS,
H, G. Fraser Of Topeka to Act for
Dickinson Temperance Workers.

In response to call issued Satur-
day afternoon about 10 OF those who
had signed the roll Of the temperance
league met in j. A. Graves Office Sat
urday night. II, g. Fraser Of Topeka
who has been employed as an organ
izer was instructed to bring injunc.
ton suits against the owners OF prop,
erty in which joints are run in Dick
inson county including Abilene. ave
decided" said one Of those present.,
"to cause the joints to close by this
method. Ii they won't then we will
try other means"
Officers were elected as follows:
President, NJ. Nicolay.
Vice President, j. B, Warfeld,
Secretary, j. A. Graves.
Treasurer, A. W. Rice.
An executive committee was sp-
pointed. Another meeting will be
held.
Incidentally the town went dry,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
This Will Interest Many.

TO quickly introduce B. b. b.
Botanic Blood Balm), the famous
blood purifier, into new homes, we
will send absolutely free 10000 treat
ments. B. B. B. quickly cures old
ulcers, scrofula, painful swellings,
aches and pains in bones or joints,
rheumatism, catarrh, pimples, Tester
ing eruptions, eating, bleeding, fes.
tering sores and even deadly cancer.
B. B. B. at drugstores 81. For free
treatment address Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Medicine sent at once,
Describe trouble and free
medical advice given until cured, B.
B. B. cures the most deeply-seated
cases, after all else fails. b. B. B.
heals every sore and makes the blood
pure and rich.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
YARDS Jewelry Store, Broadway.
MIXED THE RELATIONS UP.
If You Are Fond Of Puzzles Figure on
This Awhile,

The other day Mrs. Rice Of Man
chester married Mr.. Holmes. Many
years ago Mr.. Rice, brother Of A.
W. Rice of this city, who died some
two years since at Manchester, mar
ried Miss Holmes, daughter If Thos.
c. Holmes, genuine New England
Yankee of most excellent qualities,
who at the ripe age Of 81 is still in
good health and was present at the
marriage ceremony Saturday last.
Mrs. Rice eventually died, leaving
husband and six children. About six
years ago, Mr.. Rice married Martha
H. Henry, and to them was born a
son. Some two years ago, Mr. Rice
died, leaving widow and son, having
greatly prospered in financial matters;
and now on Saturday, the brother of
the first Mrs. Rice was married to the
second Mrs. Rice and here begins the
complications. As brother of the
first Mrs, Rice, he was of course uncle
to her six children. He now becomes
their steptather. As brother-in-law
to Mr.. Rice deceased, he is in law
brother 10 the second Mrs. Rice. He
married her last Saturday. Some of
the older Rice children are married
and are the parents of children of
their own. The groom is grandfather
and granduncle to them. Should is
sue be born to the younger Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes, the offspring will be
stepbrother or sister to the older Rice
children, and as his father is their
uncle, will also be their cousin as
well as uncle to their children. And
so on. There are several hundred
other combinations that can be fig
ured out at your leisure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
One Carnegie Gift.

Abilene is hoping to get gift from
Carnegie for public library and it
will be of interest to know what other
towns have done. The following to
the REFLECTOR is from the editor Of
the Oklahoma journal:
OKLAHOMA Cry, Dec. 1S.--This
city received $4,000 from Carnegie
for the construction of a public libra
ry building, the city to purchase the
site and pledge $4,000 per year for
maintenance Of the library.
Z. G. Brown,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
HONOR FOR BURTON.
He Will Make an Address Before
New York Republicans.

j. R. Burton yesterday received an
invitation to deliver the principal ad-
dress before the Republican club Of
New York city at its Lincoln dinner
at the Waldori-Astoria on February
y. Among those who have addressed
the club on former Lincoln day cele-
brations are the late Editor Henry
Grady OF the Atlanta Constitution
and Senator Z. 0. Wolcott Of Denver.
Mr.. Burton has accepted the invita-
lion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers Reported BY Able q
Ellison. Abstracters.
Helen DHuy Keir to Mary A Porter
III Spruce st S 4 A add, $500.
VIM and Minnie Flick to W M Schlese'
ner sci 19.l5.4, $25OO.
Ella P Hart to JB Favor Its u 10 bk
4 Abilene, 5000.
Jas W Purdy to VIM Purdy e3 OF swl
S4.14-4, 81.
W G and C A Robson to X Calllster
front 60 IT 1t "a bk 9 Carlton 3d.
j W Baker to Magdalne Jaymes 1t D
bk 2 Carpenters add, $500
Job and Ellie B Keye to L + Steigel.
man Its 6 s 10 blk Prather's add
Enterprise, 5000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FOR THE TOWNS HEALTH.
Council Passes Stringent Ordinances
in Regulation.

The city council met in regular
session last Friday. The principal
business was the adoption Of three
ordinances to regulate the manage
ment Of contagious diseases. One
provides for the appointment Of a
city physician, one for naming a
board Of health and one provides pen.
alties for not reporting, quarantining
etc. Of contagious diseases.
A few bills we're allowed and the
council adjourned.
Owing to the session being short
one the public library matter did not
come up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Wanted, active man, OF good charac'
ter to deliver and collect in Kansas
for old established manufacturing
wholesale house. 5000 a year, sure
pay. Honesty more than experience
required, Our reference, any bank
in any city Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. Manufacturers
Third Floor, SS4 Dearborn Street,
Chicago. oo'io
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Krause's Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared in Amer
lea They were first prescribed by DR..
Rrause, Germany's famous court ply.
stefan, long before antipyrine was dis
covered, and are almost marvellous, SO
speedily do they cure the most dis
,tressing cases. Price 25c. Sold by
j, NJ, Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

Don't use any Of the counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most
of them are worthless or liable to
cause injury. The original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is a certain cure
for piles, eczema, cuts. scalds, burns,
sores and skin diseases. All drug
visits.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
this afternoon; all the joints are
closed and there's nothing DOING
The Best Cold Cure

is one you can take without Interrupt
ton to business. One that does not
effect the head or hearing liks the con.
tinued use ofquinine. One that cures
speedily and leaves you feeling fresh
and clear-headed. Such a one is
krause's Cold Cure, Price 25c.
Sold by j. NJ. Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

All druggists guarantee every bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
will refund the money to anyone who
is not satisfied after using two-thirds
OF the contents. This is the best
remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to
take. 1t prevents any tendency Of
cold to result in pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

When you need a soothing and
healing antiseptic application for any
purpose, use the original DeWitt's
witch Hazel Salve, a well known cure
for piles and skin diseases. 1t heals
sores without leaving scar. Be-
mare OF counterfeits. All druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never fail
to cleanse the liver, remove obstruc-
tons and inyigorate the system. all
druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
New Songs Not Catchy
New Play Too Droll9
New 0pera Too L0r q

Why, what on earth ails youP Is
it Indigestion Get bottle OF DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t keeps
one straight the year around. ! buy
1t at any druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Jell.0, the New Dessert,

pleases all the family, Four lavors-
lemon, orange, raspberry and straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts.
Try it today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Cord Wood for Sale.

Dry cord wood, leave orders with
A. Heindel, North Cedar st. Abilene.
J. j. Schneider, Detroit. S2-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FOR BROTHER:

Cuff Links, Stick Pins,
Coat Hangers, Hat Markers,
Silver Jewel Top Pencils,
Grip Checks, Match Safes.
Military Brushes, Ebony Combs,
Travelling Sets, Smoking Sets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
Social and Personal.

Miss Rogers of Solomon is the
guest OF her aunt, Mrs. c. N. Cogges-
ball.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20

illness confined to her chair, and her
daughter Dora have left Chicago and
joined Mr.. Fisher in Durango, Mexico,
for the winter, arriving there this
week.
Invitations are out for the Century
reception and ball to be given at the
Pacific hotel New Years eve. 1t will
be very pleasant social affair. Those
receiving invitations may procure
tickets at Gulick's or of the committee.
Tickets are $500. Many out Of town
guests are expected.
The Comus club meets next week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford.
4
The l.. l.. l.. meets with Mrs. Kirby
on Dec. Goth. The program will
have special reference to Christmas.
II the children and teachers sur
vive the prolonged practicing the city
schools and Sunday schools will have
excellent Christmas exercises.
Mrs. c. c. Wyandt who has been
confined to her room by illness for
ten days is improving.
Mrs. Poindexter, Of Beloit, who has
been guest at the home OF p. j.
Stoddard left for home.
Miss Mollie ?. Robinson, OF Port
land, Me-, is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Wyandt and will make an
extended visit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
For My BEST GIRL

Pearl and Gold Opera Glasses.
Souvenir Spoons.
Solid Gold and filled Brooches.
Silver Toilet articles.
Ebony Toilet articles.
Gold Hat Pins. Gold Band Rings
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FOR WIFE:

without ob purchase Shout
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-12-20
FOR MOTHER:

Gard and Spectacle Cases, silver
Sterling Spoons.
Ebony Brushes.
Ebony Combs. Beautiful Watches.
Silver Baking Dish.
Rings, Gold Pens.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-09-27

A squadron OF the Sixth Cavalry
will leave to relieve native Chrjs.
tian village which was attacked by
Boxers, forty ak miles southeast OF
Peking.
1t is rumored in Johannesburg
that General Christian De Wet, he
Boer general, was killed on the 7th
instant, near Potcheistroom, says
the London correspondent Of the
Tribune.
The .mocratic National Com.
mittee complains of light conttibu-
lions from wealthy Democrats.
Clark OF Montana may give S2j ,00)
instead OF S500.000, aud Perry Bal
mont gave $4,000, out of which the
comm ttee's agent took ten per cent
commission.
Baron Won Edevelle, secretary OF
the Congo Free State, ia about to
resign his Office. 1t is reported
that his action is party due TO the
fact that hs 10 disgusted with The
recent scandals growing out OF the
operations OF commercial companies
that are exploiting the country.
Prince AlbeSt of Saxoay was
killed 10 carriage accident at VOL
kau, short distant frou Or. slen.
He was the fifth son OF Prince
Frederick George Of S ay, broth
er Of the King.