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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
HEAD-0N COLLISION.
North and Southbound Trains on
Southern Pacific Collide.
A FIREMAN and MESSENGER KILLED.


San Francisco, Dec. 20.-The north
and southbound Southern Pacific
coast limited trains, running between
this city and Los Angeles, came to-
gether in a head-on collision at Up
lands early yesterday morning A
fireman and express messenger were
killed and IS passengers more or less
injured, probably not one fatally.
Both engines were practically demol-
ished and the baggage, smoking and
chair cars of the northbound train
were burned. None Of the passengers
or cars of the southbound train were
injured. The only passengers hurt
were those in the smoking and day
coaches of the northbound train. In
the smoker were half dozen Italian
laborers Four of them were badly
bruised and scalded by escaping
steam.
The accident was due, the railway
officials say, to the failure of Engi-
neer E. Coffey, of the northbound
train, to follow out his orders, which
instructed him to wait at a siding at
Uplands until the southbound train
passed. Instead Of waiting the train
passed the siding at the rate of 80
miles. Half a mile beyond it ran into
the so,lthbound train, which was COM
ing at an equal rate of speed. Just
as the engines came together the
crews jumped for their lives, all es-
Gaping except Fireman Garland. just
as he was about to leap the locomo-
tive overturned and he was caught
beneath its mass. The engineers of
both trains before jumping reversed
their engines and set the brakes. In
The fire which resulted part of the
mail and a number of express pack
ages were burned. Among the pas
sengers there happened to be two
and the injured received
prompt attention.
On the northbound train there |
were several officials of the Southern
Pacific. Manager Agler was on an in
spection trip and had with him r.
Koehler, manager of the lines in Ore
gon, and j. II. Lewis, superintendent
OF the Carson & Colorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
A Dozen Passengers Injured.

Sharon, Pa, Dec. 20,-An accident
occurred on the Pittsburg. Bessemer
& Lake Erie railroad yesterday by
which dozen passengers were more
or less injured, none, however, fa-
tally. The accident occurred at
Houston Junction, a short distance
from Mercer. The train was being
shifted from a switch to the main
line. All the coaches on the train
passed safely over the switch except
one, q day coach. 1t jumped the rails
and then turned completely over
All the passengers were hurled from
their seats and the ear was badly
wrecked
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Trouble Over q Gun.

Springfield, Mo-, Dec, 1o,-ln a fight
at Nichols, three miles from Spring
field, last night Robert Station, Of this
city, shot and probably fatally wound
ed John Singleton, of Douglas coun-
ty, James Galbreath, of Nichols, was
badly cut in the ARRAY and Clyde
King, Stations companion, is under
arrest charged with the cutting. The
trouble was over a gun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
topeka PENSION AGENCY.
Gen. wilder T. Metcalf Nominated b
President Roosevelt to Succeed
Cyrus Leland, Jr.

Washington, Dec. 20.--The president
yesterday sent to the senate the NOM
nation Of Gen. Wilder $. Metcalf, of
Lawrence, Kan, to be pension agent
at Topeka, to succeed Cyrus Leland,
Jr. Mctcalf was backed by Senator
Burton, Of Kansas. The pension
agent al Topeka has in his district
100000 pensioners, a greater number
than in any other agency in the coun-
try. The amount disbursed is more
than $15,00O,000 year, The district
includes Kansas, Missouri, Colorado
and New Mexico,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
FURNACE ACCIDENT.
Gas Explodss at the Works Of Jones
& Laughlin at Pittsburg.
TEN MEN MEET A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Four Others Also Injured-Ths Cause Of
the Explosion Wss Gas Enoased In 20
Crust Of Cinder ct the Bottom
Of the Furnaoe.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 20.-Ten men
were burned to death and four in
jured by an explosion Of gas at the
Soho furnace Of Jones & Laughlin, in
Second avenue near Brady street
The explosion was caused by a slip
in the furnace, the gas and flames
bslching upward through the bell.
The men were on the furnace plat
form, IS feet above the ground,
There were 10 men on the furnace
when the explosion occurred. Fiji
teen of them were caught in the
flames, two Of them escaping with
slight injury. The other four were
tho regular men employed as top
filters and escaped without injury.
The explosion was caused by the gas
becoming encased in crust OF Gin
der forming at the bottom of the
furnace. A whcelbarrow containing
ore had been sent up to the men and
when they went to dump 1t into the
hell Of the furnace they pushed it
over too far and it rolled into the
hopper The barrow weighed 300
pounds and was too heavy for the
men to raise. The Is laborers, all
Hungarians, were then sent up to as
sist them. Had IL not been for the
barrow accident no one would have
been hurt, as the regular men know
how to protect themselves at such
times, as similar explosions are of
frequent occurrence.
When the explosion occurred burn
ing heaps of cinders settled around
the men almost knee deep. Their
shrieks were terrible and their frantic
efforts to save themselves were pitt
ful in the extreme.
General Manager ], B. Laughlin
said that the accident was one of the
most disastrous that had ever oc.
cured in the history of the COM
pany "rhe men seemed doomed to
that awful end he said; they had
just started to get the barrow out
when the explosion occurred. In an
other minute they would have been
away from the place. The nature of
the explosion is easily explained.
Among furnace men 1T is known as
a slip BY this we mean that the
gas becomes encased by the cinders
and coke becoming gummed, forming
n crust in the furnace. The gas ac-
cumulates and then the pressure be-
comes so great that it forces itself
through the crust. No one can be
blamed for the accident
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Each State To Have Orators.

Topeka, Kan, Dee. 49,, Editor Z. Z.
Z. McJimsey, of Maryville, Mo-. will
bring message from Missouri to the
Kansas republicans at the Kansas day
banquet. He has been selected by
the Missouri Republican league as the
Missouri orator ut the Kansas clubs
annual meeting. In return the Kan
sas Day club is to furnish a speaker
to take a message from Kansas to
Missouri at the annual meeting of the
Missouri Republican league on Febru-
airy IL. Senator j. X. (ubbison, of
Kansas City, Kan, is talked of.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Kansas City Commercial Clubs Banquet.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 2o.-Wu
Ting-fang, minister to the United
States from China; Gen. Macarthur,
formerly governor general Of the
Philippines, and John NJ. Allen, for
years the wit of the national house
of representatives, were guests of
honor at the Commercial clubs an
nual banquet given at the Coates
house last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Railroads Handicapped by the Snow,

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 2o.--All rail
road lines entering this city were
more or less handicapped in the OPP
Grating service last night by the
snow. The Burlington was the great
est sufferer by the storm, very little
freight being moved yesterday at
points between here and Omaha,
Several engines are dead on side
tracks and Is freight trains are laid
out Indefinitely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Protest Against the Flynn Bill.

South McAlester, I. T., Dec. 20
The citizens of South McAlester,
Wednesday night in mass meeting as
sembled, passed resolutions commend
ing the passage by congress of the
Moon bill and protesting against the
Flynn bill attaching the Indian ter
ritory to Oklahoma piecemeal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Two Negroes Selected for Office.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The president
has selected DR.. ]. II. A. Grassland, of
st. Joseph, Mo-. to be minister to
Liberia, and j. c. Daney, collector of
the port of Wilmington, N. c., to be
recorder of deeds for the District of
Columea,s Both men are negroes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
The White River Railroad,

lIartyille, Mo-, Dec. 10.--lhe con
tract has been let for an additional 60
miles of the White River railroad,
bringing it to Buffalo City, IS miles
from Yellville, Ark. Work on the
north end of the line in Missouri is in
progress as far as CRANKY, proving
that the Joplin connection is to be
made as rapidly as possible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
New Lines from Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 19.--Joseph
j. Helm proposes to build interurban
electric lines that will extend from
Kansas City to Lawrence and Topeka,
Kan, and to st. Joseph, Liberty, Lex
ington, Excelsior Springs and Cam
eron, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
An Offer by Rockefeller.

Wellesley, Mass, Dec. 1S.-Pres-
dent Caroline Hazard, of Wellesley
college, announced yesterday that j.
d. Rockefeller has offerM that in
stitution Sl50000 for a dormitory and
a central heating plant, provided an
equal amount is added to the college
endowment fund from other sources
before commencement day, 1902.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
A Factory Destroyed by Fire.

Easton, Pa, Dec. 20.--The Hyatt
School Slate Manufacturing COM
pany's plant, located at Bangor, was
destroyed by fire yesterday evening.
Loss, 100000, partially insured. The
origin Of the fire is unknown. The
factory employed 1875 hands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

South MoAlester, I. T., Dec. co.
willis Swofford, colored, was yester.
day convicted In the United States
court charged with having killed his
stspfather, William Young, colored,
At this place last year. He was given
q life sentence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
A Shot Exploded While Tamp,nr II.

Joplin, Mo-, Dec 2o.-Avery Breedon
was instantly killed at mine No. 3 on
the Perry lease in west Joplin He
was working with others with steam
drill. They put in shot and were
tamping II when it exploded, tearing
away one side of Freedoms face and
head.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

.ttchison, Kali, Dec. eo.-The Atch-
ison furniture factory caught fire
ast night aaid was Quilted in half an
hour. LOSS, $25,oo; insurance, not
known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

Fire yesterday in the Mcconnell
bloch at GAINESVILLE, Ark, destroyed
prop rty valued at 100000, with but
little insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

J. P. Gordon, a saloonkeeper At
Brookfield, Mo-. was fatally shot and
h. negro porter wounded by J. A.
Howard, IN insurance aren't
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

Price Is and Soc, For sale In Dickinson
county, Kas., by all druggists In Abilene;
scraford 4 Flack, Enterprise; j. g. McIn-
tyre Harrington; Il. AppIebaugh, Solomon;
., e. Seaman, Chapman; J. g. Robbins,
Woodbine; Il. s. Charter, Ketchersid Drug
TO-, Hope; W. n. Hammond h 90. Man
Chester; Hi Jones, Industry; ]. Il, Wilson
Carlton; J.: Schmltter,. Gypsum City; 9. @.
Malcolm, Longford; &. A. Donmeycr. Her
inrtOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26

Fire last night destroyed the opera
house block at Huntingdon, Pa, in
GLIDING several stores. Loss, $15O,OOO;
partii ly insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Tuesday, December II, A. D. 1901.

at 10 o'clock a. M, OF said day at tho livery
barn OF Swick and Cowan on Broadway In
tho city OF Abilene Dickinson county, state
OF Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to
the highest bidder for cash In hand the fol
lowing personal property which has been
levied upon by me as the property OF said
defendant to-wlt,
One doub e.end spring buggy with pole
and one steam automobile manufactured by
The Automobile company OF America.
Also under and by virtue OF the aforesaid
execution, will, on Tuesday, the 7th day OF
January, A. d. 1907 at 10 o'clock u. m. OF said
day at the front door OF the court house In
the city Of Abilene, Kansas offer at public
sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash In
hand all the right title and interest of the
above named defendant In and TO the follow
Ing described rea estate situated In Dickin-
son county Kansas, to-wlt.
Tho south half of the southeast quarter Of
section thirty-two Ci2) In township twelve 90
Of range three (3l east Of The 9Th principal
meridian, which has been OWED upon by me
as the property OF said defendant.
JOHN W. BAKER,
Sheriff of Dickinson county, Kansas.
II, l.. HUMPHREY,
Attorney for plaintiff
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
Simon stcelsmlth. defendant.

! Under and by virtue of an execution is
sued out OF said district court In the above
entitled cause, and to me directed and deiy-
cred, will on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-12-26
| First published IN the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, December 3, 1901
SHERIFF'S SALE.

In the District Court of Dickinson county,
Kansas
Harris Il Company, plaintiff,
vs.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
Will Have to Wait

LONDON.-When Harry Davenport, the well-known actor. and Phyllis Rankin presented themselevs to the registrar and asked to be married, that official began asking formal questions touching upon the biography of the bride and groom in America. A hitch was discovered, which put stop to further proceedings with the marriage ceremony. Both bride and groom-elect tried their persuasive powes upon the registrar to convince him that every thing was right, but he was obdurate Documentary evidence was what he re- quired. AS this could only be obtained in America, the disconsolate pair were perforce obliged to return to their hotels. Cable messages for the need ful papers were at once dispatched to New York and on receipt of the much wanted papers the knot will be tied.
 Phyllis Rankin is well known in San Francisco, where she once resided. She eloped with her fathers property man when she was sixteen years old, and was divorced from him two years ago.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
Hun7OrS

Waste matters which the skin, kid neys and other organs were too tor pid Gin the cold days) to take care of, and cannot take care of now without help, there is such all accumulation of them.
 They litter the whole system. Pim- ples, boils and other eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious turns, fits of indigestion, dull head aches and many other troubles com mon in the Spring are due to them.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

Mrs. Edward Stevens of Carthage. N. Y., writes as follows:
 II now take pleasure in notifying you that my husband has entirely recovered from catarrh. He is well man today, thanks to you and Peruna. He took six bottles of your medicine as directed, and it proved to be just the thing for him. His appetite is good and everything he eats seems to agree with him. His cough has left him and he is gaining in tesh and seems to be well every way. 1 hope others will try your medicine and receive the benefits that we have" - Mrs. Edward Stevens.
 When the catarrh reaches the throat it is called tonsilitis, or laryngtis. Catarrh of the bronchial tubes is called bronchitis; :;
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
BRlGANDS IN PHILIPPINES
The TagaIos are Good Citizens but They
 Need Watching

WASHINGTON. - Notwithstanding Aguinaldo's proclamation to his com patriots urging them to lay down their arms and acknowledge the sovereignty of the United States, which it is be- lieved here and in Manila will be gen erally followed, the United States will be unable for some time to come to materially reduce its force in the Phil ippines. This is the opinion of Briga- dier-General James R. Campbell who recently returned from Manila.
 General Campbell adds that although large force will have little to do in the islands after civic rule has been established and there is no danger of another insurrection, 1t will not do to reduce the force for some time, to show that the administration intends to up- hold the civic authorities and to pro- tect the people from brigan6s. In a year from now 25.000 soldiers will be able to garrison the entire archipelago, but at the present time it is advisable to maintain comparatively large force.
 country to understand, the general as serts, that for centuries there has been system of brigandage in the Philip pines which had a sort of relation to the Spanish government. There were, and are now, chiefs in every province who have desperate followers ready to do their bidding. They have much property, some of them fine horses, and they have an organization CT un- standing among themselves. They do not commit their depredations near their own homes. The Tagalog brig and is good citizen, but when his neighbor, who is not member of his band, sells his cattle he sends a man to a fellow brigand chief in nearby province giving him the news. The chief sends his men and robs the farmer who has received the money from the sale of his cattle.
 The brigands do not hesitate to kill and we'll organized The Spaniards did rot try to destroy it. The brigands bribed the Spanish officers who ar rested them, and the officers thereby became a party to the robbery of the people. One of these brigands was ar rested last fall by the United States authorities for murdering the whole family of a well-to-do Tagalog land owner. He was proved guilty and con- demned to be hanged. He was not at all worried, but laughed at the verdict, He tried to bribe his guards, offering them 5000 to let him go. He then offered the captain in command $10000 and it was not until he was led to the scaffold that he had any idea that the sentence would be carried out.
 The Spaniards tolerated these men. and even assisted them. Tn United States must drive them. from the isl and even assisted them. The United this purpose America will need soldiers, few at least. in every small town to give security to the trades people and serve as warning to the out
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

M a tron of 'th e Peoples Hospital. She has the follow ing to say about Peruna:
 "I have had ire quent opportunities to observe the won- derful curative eff fe c t s of Peruna, especially on per sons suffering with a contested condi- tion of the head, lungs and stomach,
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

generally called 4"''' !" 1h' 1h'f''0'' catarrh. It alleviates pain and soreness, increases the appetite and so tones up the entire system that the patient quickly regains strength and health. .'-Mrs. w. A. Allison.
 If you do not derive prompt and sat isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

catarrh of the lungs, consumption. Any internal remedy that will cure catarrh in one location will cure it in any other To- cation, This is why Peruna has become so justly famous in the cure of catarrhal diseases. It cures catarrh wherever locat- ed. It's cures remain. Peruna does not palliate; it cures.
 Mrs. Frederick Williams, President of the South Side LaGies Aid Society of Chicago, Ill.,, writes the following words of praise
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

for Peruna from 973 Cuyler avenue, Chi cago, Ill.,:
 I'M J h om e is yer with out Peruna, for I have found during the past six years that tn e re is no remedy that will at once alleviate suf- fering and actually cure as Peruna does. Four bottles com
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
Evasion.

"See hero, you sir!" cried her father. Didn't tell you never to enter my house again?"
 No. sir, you didn't" replied the per sistent suitor. You said not to cross your threshold 90 climbed in the window "-EXchange.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

of catarrh of the head of several years standing. and if my husband feels badly or either of us catch cold, we at once take Pe- runa, and in day or two it has thrown the sickness out of the system."- Mrs. Frederick Williams.
 Mrs. w. A. Allison, of 759 Sheffield avenue, Chicago, Ill.,. is the Assistant
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
BISHOP HANDY
 SAYS
SAYS
"I CheerfuIIy Recommend Peruna to All Who Want a Good Tonic and
 Safe Cure For Catarrh"


  6an which has always been the bn b speakers and catarrhal de  A. " take pleasure acknowledging At the solicitation friend .
 A..
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

Mrs. Slowboy-My husbands so lazy that if it wasn't for me don't believe he would get up in time to go to bed.
 Mrs. Rounder-My husbands differ ent He scarcely ever goes to bed in time to get up.-Chicago News.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

Cora-Why is that artist called an impressionist?
 Merritt-Because a picture of his looks as if he laid the canvas on a palette full of colors and took an i'm presSion.-Judge.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
Hoods J0rSdpdriiL0

Removes all humors, overcomes all their effects, strengthens and tones the whole system.
 Hast spring had lot of sores on my face. I began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and they went away. I am now stronger and healthier than ever before." JOHN E. Moungoven, Point Arena Cal. A
 Hoods SarsaparilIa promises to cure and keeps the promise.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11
Kill Germs of Disease.

The modern way to cure disease is to destroy its germs. Cascarets Candy Cathartic are mod ern germ killers and cleanse-s. Druggists, 1Oc, 25c, 50c
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for ttcir children during the teething period.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

I do not believe Piso's Cure for Con- sumption has an equal for coughs and colds.-JOHN F. BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 15. 1900.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

He-You women have such ridicu- lous habit of screaming Oh on every occasion.
 She-And you men have such ri diculous habit of saying 'I" on every occasion.-Indianapo Press.
Imperial press., 1901-05-11

I thought of getting you. It was en- titled, How to Be Happy, Though Married"
 Henpeck-Why, my dear, you know I never read fiction.-Judge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-10-30
Commissioners
1.ALE or
Ian ID

Pursuant to a decree Of the circuit court o.
Rockbiidge county, entered, on the 9th day
of September 1901 in the chancery cause o.
katherine j. Entsminger, VS.: Jake Yos
Entsminger, and Others | shall on sat
urday the 23rd, day of November 1901, il
front Of the court house Of Rockbridge
county, at - m, proceed to offer for sale, al
public auction, to the highest bidder a
tract of one hundred acres OF land lying Oh
the waters of MoOre's creek, in buffalo
District, being what is commonly known as
"McGhee's Spring Property" aud having
been owned by the late Andrew j. knts
minger, in his lifetime. This Is good
opportunity for / purchaser TO get good
little home. The land is naturally good, and
has on 1t good timber for ties, bark dc.
las Terms OF Sale;-One fourth in cash, and
as to the residue, on u credit Of one, two and
three years, equal payments, for which de.
ferred payments the purchaser is to give his
bends with good personal security, bearing
interest from date. should the purshasel
elect to pay one third in cash, surety will be
dispensed with on the deferred payments
Oct 18th 1901 FRANK 7. GLASGOW,
Commissioner.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court Of Rock
Bridge County,
l., R, +. witt, Clerk Of the Circuit Court OF
Rockbridge County, hereby certify that +
T, Glasgow, Commissioner. has given the
bond with surety, as required by decree
authorizing sale of the property as adver-
tlsed above.
Given under my hand the 10Th day of
October, 1901.
Oct % d S h. r WITT, Clerk