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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
WAS M'KINLEY DO0MED3
A Reporter for the Wichita Eagle Says
He Was Told the President Would Be
Killed Before October.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 7.--Fritz HUT
man, a reporter for the Eagle of this
city, reliable in every particular,
while singing with the Andrews
Opera company last March was con-
fidentially told by Antonio Maggie,
cornet player with the same COM
pany, that President Mckinley would
be assassinated before October and
intimated that orders to that effect
had been received from an anarchist
society in Rome, Italy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

suggest That Dewey Go on the Olympia.
Washington, Sept. 7.-Following
upon the announcement made some
time ago of plan in embryo at the
navy department to send Admiral
Dewey with fine feet to England to
represent the United States navy at
the exercises which will mark the
coronation Of King Edward VII, a
sequential suggestion has been agi-
tated in naval circles, by way of com
pleting the arrangement, to have the
admiral on that occasion fly his flag
again above the Olympia, the ship
which led his fleet into Manila bay on
the memorable LIST of May, 1898. The
Olympia is in excellent condition and
well adapted for the purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
The Elks' Street Fair.

Springfield, Mo-, Sept. 6.-The
fourth day of the Elks' street fair was
largely attended. 1t was Red Mems
day, and the parade of that order was
the best of the week. A roping con-
test at the fair grounds was the fea-
ture of the afternoon. About rs cow
boys from the Indian territory par
ticipated in the contest, which was
witnessed by 10000 people. The cow
boys gave an Indian dance and horse
race at the close of the entertain
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Chicago, Sept. 7.-Bills were fled
here yesterday in the superior court
and the United States circuit court
against A. s. ireland, business agent
of the Machinists' union, and John
Beaten and J. J. Kepler, strike COM
mittee of the Machinists' union, to
recover $4,000 damages for malicious
combination to interfere with the
business Of Robert Tarrant and the
Allis-Chalmers company. II was
against this union that an injunction
against picketing was issued recently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

New York, Sept. 7.-Gangrene hav.
ing Get in, the surgeons at Bellevue
hospital have decided that John Mel
son. the cyclist must have his leg
amputated In an effort 70 save his LIE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
IN CONVENTION.
Anthony Makes an Address
mems Auxiliary Of the
'cnary Engineers.

a, N. Y, Sept. 5.--The Won.
III nal Auxiliary Of the Ma
tt'e 'ation Of Stationary En-
allied to order yester-
Mrs. Edgar Il. Pruyn,
" Montgomery, Of
an address Of well
lagates. Mrs. Nellie
70, president Of the
.ry, responded, after
IN Il. Anthony, Of this
.'oduced, Miss Anthony
c history Of the National
Women, particularly touch
fraternal cooperation
ocieShs. Coming to her
G of 'woman's suffrage"
Y asserted that women
have equal rights with
iey ere accorded the
he ballot. Mrs. Nations
or.nances were touched
Anthony, saying; III
had been doing what /
duty she would have
ONE and put down whisky
tirg the women in Kansas,
.ey h e n hnllc', how to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

A New Orleans paper explains II
thus: THE difference between yellow
fever and densue fever is that yellow
fitted with = soft iron plate, attached
you wish you could die whom you
can't"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Experiments In wireless telegraphy
have resulted in messages being trans.
mitted from shore to ships aAoat, at a
distance Of twelve miles, and the Uni
ted States Government have decided to
adopt the system for use in the Navy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
MAny-Faced Clock,

A clock in St. Petersburg has sS
faces, indicating the time at 80 differ.
snt spots on the earths surface. be-
sides the movements Of the earth and
planets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
READ ALL "
You never Know the Moust
This Information Nav
Infinite Value.

1t Is worth considerlh
Abilene to know the vdn
medicine, for II there is
ploy 1t, In the meanlirg
subjected to so many lllw
seen contingencies that %,
unable to gauge tho fai
that Doan's Ointment 1l.
hemorrhoids, COMMON
any disease OF the cuite
termed eczema. One eppl
a continuation curus. Af..
MrWm. B. Giles, proplf
Elevator on 2nd aud ftl
Some time ago | had M,
Doan's Ointment, Althu4l
faith In the promises mt0r
tisement which had touoh.u
to @. E. Northcraft & CO.. dru
box. | did not think 1t pos
medicine could do as 1t prom
my surprise and more to NY gr1
a few days the Trouble ceased. lsl
too pleased to recommend ul
when opportunities prevent llc
For sale by all dealer r
cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
Pretty

i an adjective which seems to have be.
come monopolized by the young lady at
the typewriter. It is astonishing what
On array Of beautiful women are found
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

Ecuador has interviewed against
Colombia and will join forces with the
rebels on the isthmian frontier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Freight Train Crashes into Pas
senger Train At Dallas, Tex.
TWENTY HORSES and MULES KILLED


Dallas, Tex, Sept GA Texas s,
Pacific freight train crashed through
q Gulf, Colorado d. Santa Fe passen-
ger train at the crossing of the two
roads here yesterday. The combina-
ton baggage and express car was cut
in two and the body of the mail clerk,
A. L. jackson, of Waco, was found
buried under the cab Of the freight
engine, which was overturned ana
badly wrecked. The two front cars
of the freight, loaded with horses and
mules, were demolished, killing about
20 of the animals. The engineer and
fireman Of the freight narrowly es-
capped with their lives. None of the
passengers were hurt. The cause OF
the wreck Is not known.
Big Fire At Jefferson, Wis.
Jefferson, Wis, Sept. 6.-Fire which
started yesterday in the plant of the
Wisconsin Manufacturing company,
manufacturers Of furniture, and which
threatened to destroy the whole town,
was subdued last night after causing
q loss of 100000, which is only par
TALLY covered by insurance. The prin-
cipal losers are the Wisconsin Manu-.
featuring company, st. Mary's Episco.
pal church, Gottlieb Bros, William
Rockron and 0. ]. Kershenstener. A
number OF others suffered smaller
losses. The fire was spread by burn
ing fire brands being blown over the
town by strong southwest wind.
The citizens were panic-stricken and
help was summoned from adjacent
towns.
The Urania Burned.
Muscatine, Ia, Sept. 6.-The Carni.
val City Packing companys new boat
Urania burned to the waters edge
here last night. A number of Bur.
lington excursionists were on board,
returning from Davenport, hut all es-
capped. The Urania was valued at
$1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12

The Farmers bank at Broken Bow,
Neb., closed its doors, owing to slow
collections and some poor paper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-12
Foster iIburn Co. Buifa

Sole Agents for the Unitad s
Remember the name-Doau
substitute.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
BAY STATE PR0HiBiTI0NISTs.
Name Ticket for Coming EIection-Thc
 Platform.

Boston, Sept. 2.--The prohibitionist s of Massachusetts laid down the gauge of battle to- day by declaring their prin- ciples and naming their ticket for the impending state political campaign There were 284 delegates representing 61 towns and cities, and big audience of men and women not delegates at the state convention held at Fremont Tenn pie. The ticket named follows:
 For governor, John B. Lewis, Ir., of Reading; forlieutenant governor, Will liam H. Partridge of Newton; for sec retary of the commonwealth, Frederick w. Clark of Boston; for treasurer and receiver general, George F. Batehelder of Lynnfield; for auditor, J, W. Smith of Dalton; for attorney general, Allen Coffen of Nantucket
 The platform of principles which was unanimously adopted declares that the supreme issue before the American people Is the liquor traffic and it's att tendant evils; that the attitude of the state towards the liquor traffic affects favorably or adversely every interest of the people; that an independent poiti- cal party with prohibition of the liquor trajc as its paramount issue, is an in- evitable necessity; that as a political party the first work is to place the state In unequivpcal opposition to the liquor traffic and until this object is secured we will not be diverted therefrom by other issues
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
SHAMROCK DID NOT COG OUT.
Yesterdays Spin Put or Owing to
 Lipton's Absence.

New York, Sept. 2.-Because of the absence of Sir Thomas Lipton, the cup challenger Shamrock II. did not take her usual spin to-day. She remained at anchor in Sandy Hook Bay. It rained hard. The wind was fifteen miles, from the northeast and the sea had heavy ground swell. The Irish knight will return tonight, and the Shamrock will be given another trial tomorrow.
 Shortly after noon the crews of the Shamrock and Porto Rico were taken ashore in launches to the Sandy Hook proving grounds and were welcomed by Captain Rabbit and his staff and company of artillery. They were es- corted to the parade grounds by the Fort Hancock military band, where games of association football, water polo and other athletics were scheduled. Late in the afternoon luncheon will be served to the crews, and they will re- turn to their respective quarters about o'clock this evening. Local boatmen reaped rich harvest yesterday and to- day taking Labor Bay visitors from the Highlands and other nearby summer resorts to the Shamrock's anchorage off Sandy Hook.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
OUT FOR T SAIL.
Will Go Out gain To-day Probably for
 the Last Time.

Boston, Sept 2.-The yacht Inde- pendence, built at a great cost, some say, of a quarter of a million of dol lars, for Thomas w. Lawson, who hoped to use her as a candidate for American cup honors, and which pur- pose failed, went out day for what was to be her last sail. As the breeze failed she will have try tomorrow. MT. Lawson kept his promise that the people of Boston should see her under sail and in racing trim before she went out of commission. She never looked finer than to-day, sails, rigging, deck and hull spic and span, her crew in their attractive racing uniforms and Capt. Hank Half at the wheel In the afternoon when there were no prospects of breeze the Independence was tow ed back to her anchorage.
 Bids have been received for the Inde- pendence's sails, rigging spars, plating and ballast and it only needs MT, Law sons order to drydock her and close the business dealings Her plates will be carefully removed so that she will only figuratively go to the junk heap" There is great demand for souvenirs of her. the frequent requests being for pieces of her hull. Mr. Lawson was not here to-day Last night his yacht was at Somerville, Me, and he is not expected home for another week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
4 DINNER TO UPTON.
Given by Commodore Ledyard-Ncw
 York Yacht Club Ofi icinls Present.

Newport, R. l., Sept. 2.-Immediately after the race was declared off the Erin steamed back to the harbor and Sir Thomas Lipton came ashore and was driven to the residence of Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard where dinner was given in his honor. Besides Sir Thomas and his party from the Erin there were present the challenge com mittee of the New York Yacht club, the regatta committee and the manag- ing owners of the Columbia and Con- stitution. The affair was entirely in- formal and there was no speech mak- ing. The first formal welcome to Sir Thomas by the New York Yacht club will be given at the new club house in New York at some later date Imme- diately after the dinner tonight, the Erin with Sir Thomas and his party on board started for Sandy Hook.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
Secretary Walsh Says It is Too Early to
 Discuss Them.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 2.-C. A. Walsh, secretary of the democratic na- tional committee, is here on business and said in an interview to-day: There is no real discussion now of the candidates for the democratic nomina- tion for president in 1904. Of course great many men are talked about. There is Hill and Olney and Cookery and Dave Francis and w. J. Stone and Senator Cockrell, but its a long time until 1904. A candidate who falls into the push too early is liable to get 'crys- tallized out before the campaign is reached.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Telegraphic Briefs.

New York, Sept. o-The team of the Dis trict of Columbia, made up of twelve men, won the Hilton trophy match at the Sen Girt ranges to-day from eleven teams of twelve men each. The contest was keen to the last In winning the District of Co. lumbia team broke the record which 1t es tablished in 1895. making score of 109s The Canadians, who arrived yesterday, were in eighth place when they left the 200 yard range but their shooting at 300 and 600 yards placed them in third position at the finish.
 Fort Worth, "rex., Sept. 2.--An attempt to hold up passenger train on the Gulf, Col orado and Santa Fe at Death Valley. nenr by the daring of the engineer A pile of ties was placed across the track, which the engineer discovered, but instead of stop. Ing he opened the throttle and cleared the track of the obstruction. The engine was slightly damagedd.
 wellsville, N. T., Sept. 2.--At Labor day celebration at Belmont. nine miles from here. during the sports c. D. Munson. principal of tho high school. let a pound hammer slip, throwing 1t into n crowd of spectators. Miss Bessie Bradley. twenty wears of age, was struck in the head and fatally injured.
 New York, Sept. 2-Thomas Donahue said to be one of the most dangerous crim- inals with whom the police of this country had to deal, escaped during last night from the New jersey Sylulil LOT tue lnsaue crllu- inals located at Morristown He was un- der sentence for tapping Newark saloon till.
 Montreal, Sept. 2-General Sir Alfred Gaselee, K. c. B.. until lately commander n-chief of the British forces in China ar- rived here to-day on his way to England on twelve months leave of absence. At the end of that time he expects to return to his command in India.
 San Francisco. Sept. 2.-It is reported that Consul General Ho Vow will be ap- pointed to succeed Minister Wu Tin Fang, if the latter is transferred to London.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Taylor Beats Fisher.

New York, Sept. 2.-Major Taylor easily won the professional half mile event at the Vailsburg, N. J., track to- day from Fisher. Time 3:27 4-5. In the two-mile handicap the back markers failed to catch the handicap men and were shut out The motor match race created great excitement and Joe Nell son of Chicago made mile in :37 in an exhibition ride motor paced. Nell son and Fisher were severely injured in spills. William A. Rutz of New Ha- ven won the two-mile handicap profes- sional.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
LABOR DAY ATHLETIC EVENTS.
FInnagan Breaks IIts Hammer Record
 Feel, of Yale, a Winner.

New York, Sept. 2.--At the annual Labor day athletic meeting of the Greater New York Irish American Athletic association at Celtic Park, Long Island City, to- day, John Flana- gan, the champion sixteen pound ham, mer thrower of the world, added new figures to his former record by throw ing the missile I'll feet inches. Patrick O'Connor, a club mate of Flanagan, who lately arrived from Ireland, failed to qualify in the running broad jump, of which he holds the record at "A feet Il 3-4 inches. The climate has not agreed with O'Connor and to this he att tributes his failure. The one mile han dicap run was won by B. G. Feel of Yale with yards. Time 4:30. Attend ance 5000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Letter-Carrfers Convention.

Chattanooga, Ten, Sept. 1.-The twelfth annual convention of National Association of Letter Carriers assem- bled here to-day. The attendance is larger than that at any previous con- vention. A street parade was the feat ure of the day. The letter carriers were escorted by the city officials and di- vision of labor organizations. After the parade luncheon was served in Pythian hal about a thousand .4being present. A reception will be given the delegates tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
No More Claim. After September ,5.

Washington, Sept 2.-Ambassador Choate has cabled the state department from London under date of August 31 as follows: South African commission will receive no further claims after September 15." This commission is dealing with claims of foreigners on account of damage sustained in the Boer war. MT. Choate has presented all of the claims of Americans so far received at the state department and found to be prima facie sound.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
CHUN STARTS FOR BERLIN.
Chinese Expirntory Mission Evidently
 to be Carried Out.

Basil, Switzerland, Sept. 2-At il encourage left for Berlin by the im- perial special train. Before starting, a member of the mission said that Elm peror William had decided to waive tho ceremony of kotowing and that the on ly persons to be received by him in ceremonial audience would be Prince Chun and Ting Chang.
 The member of the mission in ques- tion also said that the mission would remain in Berlin for fortnight and had received and accepted invitations from the British American, Italian, Belgian and Japanese governments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03

Liverpool Sept. 2.-The production of 'Sherlock Holmes" at the Shakespeare theater tonight drew an enormous audience who gave every sign of approval William Gillette's fine impersonation compelled ad- miration throughout.
 Berlin, Sept. 2.-Emperor William and the foreign military attaches today wit messed a sham fight of the Guard de Corps regiments near here, in lieu of the custom ary autumn parade.
 Berlin, Sept. 2-Count von Buelow, the chancellor, Is formulating proposals, which he will soon submit to the German states for the formation of the colonial army,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Fenn Beats colIett Twice.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Sept. 2-Fenn and Collett were the attractions at the bi- cycle races at the Waterbury Driving park to-day. They met in a mile sprint race and in a persuit race, both of which were won by Fenn. The times were not taken on account of thes condition of the track.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Postal Clerks in Session.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 2.-The second. annual convention of the United Ma tional Association of Postal Clerks opened to-day One hundred and twes- ty delegates were present After tha appointment of a committee on creden- tials the convention adjourned until to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Professor Sanders Spoke.

New York Sept. 2,-There was a large attendance at to-day's session of the New York Christian conference be- ing held at Sea Cliff, l.. l. Prof. F. K. Sanders, of Yale university, the Rev. A. H. Mckinney, Ph. D.. superintendent of the New York state Sunday school work and Rev. Philip Moxon of Spring field, Mass, were the principal speak CTS of the day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
ARB EsTED FOR HIGH TREASON.
Dr. Krausc the Former Governor of
 Johannesburg,


 London, Sept. 3.--Dr. Krause. former governor of Johannesburg and prom inent official of the late Transvaal gov ernment, was arrested in London last night on a charge of high treason. He will be arraigned to-day at Bow street police court. For the past four months Dr. Krause has been living in Great Britain. It is alleged that after signifying his allegiance to the British crown he secretly forwarded informa- ton to the Boers. The warrant was is- sued some time ago; but the police were not able to find him until yester- day, when they ascertained that he was coming from Inverness with his sister. Mrs. Dixon, who is said to be the wife of a British officer It was Dr. Krause who handed to Lord Rob- erts the keys of Johannesburg on the occasion of the surrender.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Matthews Given the Decision.

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 2.-Matty MAtS; thews, of Brooklyn, and Patsy Sweeney
 of Manchester, N. H., fought twenty| rounds at the Coliseum tonight before
 the Nutmeg Athletic club and Referee Charley White gave Matthews the de-s cision on points. Matthews easily had the best of the fight but was not strong! enough to knock out Sweeney. In the nineteenth round Sweeney dropped to- Ave seconds
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
ampson's Health.

Lake Sunapee, N. H., Sept. 2-Ad- miral Sampson, who is stopping here, was on the lake the greater part of the time to-day and chatted with his friends on the hotel veranda after his return He remains in his room but little and the hotel people declare he is steadily gaining in health.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
NIcNaIIy Near Boston Light.

Boston, Sept. 2.-Peter McNally, who has his mind made up to swim from Boston to New York and who started yesterday afternoon, was passed by in coming craft at 230 D, m., mile in side of Boston light. It is evident that he reached Lovell's Island, eight miles down the harbor last night, and started to-day after noon in the flood tide. His course apparently wax to Point Allerton on the Hingham shora, fifteen miles from here,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
stinson tho Winner.

Boston, Sept. 2.-Will Stinson W0k3z the motor paced hour race at GharleA River Park, this afternoon, covering 3f) miles and 95 yards in the time, q neW hour record, for the park. Cham 4 pion was second and Walthour last. A6 the finish Champion was about three quarters of a mile behind Stinson and Walthour mile and a half. All threa suffered from accidents and Stinson finished the race on the rim of his rears.S wheel, the tire having punchured in the fast few minutes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Mitchell Going to New York.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 2.-President John Mitchell and District Presidents T. D. Nichols, Thomas Duffy and John Fahey will go to New York some day this week to confer with the presidents of the coal carrying roads relative to the settlement of the grievances com plained of at the Hazleton convention last week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
Death of Well Known Druggist.

Danbury, Conn.,, Sept 2.-Theodore Bodine one of the best known drug gists in Connecticut, died at his home in this city to-day of general nervous disorders. He was 36 years old and leaves a wife. MT. Bodine suffered financial reverses some time ago and his illness was attributed to that cause.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-03
ROOSEVELT AT MINNEAPOL1S.
Attends State Fair With General N1tIeI
 and Archbishop Ireland.

Attends State Fair With Gcner n1fIeHS
 and Arc hbishop Ireland.
 Minneapolis, Sept. 2.-The vice presi~sE dent arrived here this morning and WELL the orator of the day at the form4IN opening of the Minnesota state flair byf invitation of the Minnesota Agricultur- al society. He shook hands with many people Col. Roosevelt occupied th08 judges stand at the race track witII8 Gen. Miles, Archbishop Ireland aud Gov. Van Sant of Minnesota. The grandstand was literally packed wheiS Gov. Van Sart introduced the guest. The welcome was one which the vice president. Will long remember. The au~ dience was responsive throughout! tho e, address and he lad frequently to pausee before confirming parts of iis speech.