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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
GREAT TRAINS.

1.-THE Burlington Northern Pacific
lEprsss, Kansas City, St. Joseph OF
Dsnver to Puget Sound, Portland,
Montana, Washington, entire North
west. Daily through trains Of
coaches, chair cars, tourist and stand.
ard sleepers and dining cars.
10. 10; morning train, Kansas City,
D. Joseph to Nebraska; Denver; and
Rssi6c Coast, via Scenic Colorado.
Weekly California excursions person.
ely conducted.
10. IS; latest night train, Kansas
City, st. Joseph to Denver; night
irain for Nebraska, Omaha, St. Paul.
10. 81; noon train, Kansas City,
d. Joseph to Omaha, St. Paul
through sleepers.
Ia. 66; famous Chicago Eli; dining
and buffet library cars, chair cars,
slsspers.
10. IS; St. Louis Fast Night Ex-
press.
10. a; fast morning train east.
Write for descriptive matter, rates
end information.
RH. CROzlER, l.. ". wAKELEY,
yP.A., - Main st.. Gen'l Pass. Agtu
Kansas City, Mo. St.'Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
: General Manager,
81 Joseph, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
CRUSADE AGAINST JOINTS.


Topeka, Kan, Feb. 1e.--Yesterday
at Olpe, large company of women
headed by the ministers of the town
waited upon the jointists and gave
them just Is minutes to close. The
women were armed with hatchets
and threatened to smash the fixtures
The jointists did not wait to parley,
but Immediately closed. The same
process was repeated at Cottonwood
Falls.
At Emporia the principal churches
agreed upon plan to suppress the
joints. A committee Of ten men from
each Of the churches was appointed.
with orders to have the joints closed
within n few days. The women have
organized and stand ready to do
Ratchet execution If 1t Is needed.
There was neither violence or riot.
ing yesterday at Winfield and the
worst Of the condition arising from
the closing Of the joints seems to be
over. The iointists have all closed
up, but do not say what they intend
to do. There has been an immense
sale of firearms and many of the best
citizens are armed for self-protec-
ton. Feeling is yet high and the con-
ditions serious.
Temperance people broke open the
Missouri Pacific depot at COTS early
yesterday morning and destroyed a
large quantity Of liquor that was
left there by an afternoon train.
Missouri Pacific officials say the cru
saders will be prosecuted
All the joints in Perry were visited
by band Of determined women,
armed with axes and hatchets, last
night, who left devastation in their
wake, At one joint the women de-
molished the handsome fixtures and
destroyed six barrels of whisky, Is
kegs and % cases Of beer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Mr.. KRUGER'SPLA
What the Former President Of the
Transvaal Republic Says.
BRINGING IN WOMEN and CHILDREN


London, Feb. 16.--The Pail Mall
Magazine will publish on February Is
an interview with Mr.. Kruger in part
as follows: "Will no one arbitrate?
viii no one give us chance OF de-
Tending ourselves? We may have done
wrongly; we have our faults and our
weaknesses. We declared war, but our
hands were forced and we can prove
it. Get some one to Judge between
this England and ourselves. But the
Lord will help us in the end. We shall
win. do not know how or when, but
we shall win at last"
Mr.. Kruger says the Transvaal Of
fered more reforms In one week than
an older country would make in 40
years, giving in on all points almost
to the uttermost; but that the ut
termost was seized upon as a STUN
bling block. He says his reception in
Europe has bitterly disappointed him.
When asked why he came to Europe,
he said to the interviewer: 81 could
not go out with the commanders as
Mr.. Steyn can. | am too old, but !
may be of some use here. Thirty-one
sons and grandsons have in the field,
yet could not 60 on commando. I
have not heard from my wife for 16
days, but she has six children with
her and she is not to be pitied.'
Bringing In Women and Children.
Cape Town, Feb. 16.--For a month
Lord Methuen has been securing the
country between Kuraman and the
Transvaal, bringing in women and
children, cattle and food, from all
the farms. Fifty women and 100 chill
dren, together with few men, he has
sent to Vryburg. On one occasion,
while he was pursuing a commando,
the Beers sent off their wagons in
charge OF women and girls in one d.
rection and went themselves in an
other. The women were such expert
drivers that the British had consider
able difficulty in catching the convoy.
Gen. Smith-Dorrien occupied Amster.
dam and Taungs February Q.
Plumer's column engaged Dewet be-
tween Colesburg and philliphistown
and gradually pushed back the Beers.
The ammunition, guns and shells
surrendered by the Beers to the Por-
tuguese at Komatlpoort will be sunk
at sea,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
A MINING ACCIDENT.
An Explosion Takes Place in a
Coal Mine at Cumberland, B. c.
SIXTY LIVES ARE PROBABLY LOST.


Seattle, WASH, Feb. 16.-A special
from Victoria, b. G., says: News OF
what is feared will be one of the most
horrible mine accidents in the history
of not only the province, but of the
dominion, took place yesterday at the
Union mines. As near as can be gath
cred the explosion took place at about
II o'clock yesterday forenoon in No.
6 shaft, one Of the workings Of the big
coal mine there. This particular
shaft is situated right in the village
OF Cumberland. There were 60 men
in it when the explosion took place
and not one of them escaped. The
explosion ignited the mine, wrecking
the shaft from midway down to the
bottom and filing it with a solid
mass OF rocks, earth and timber. The
frs explosion was followed by sew
era more, while the dense volume
of smoke issuing from the vent holes
indicated only too truly that fire as
well as gas was doing its destructive
work below. As soon as practicable
after the accident the men of the,
morning shift in No. shaft organ
lied a rescue party. Overcome at last
by gas and smoke, they reluctantly
withdrew from No. 5 and commenced
work on a long cut from No. 4, the
only other means of reaching the men.
Work on this was prosecuted with
the greatest vigor until abatement OF
the fire in No. enabled them to
once more return there. The latest
news is somewhat encouraging, it
being stated that the fans are again
working, that the cage has got IT'S
feet and is still going down in No. 4
shaft.
Even should the rescuing party
have reached the interior of the
wrecked workers last night, there
was little hope for any of the men
locked up in the shaft. The only way
in which any of them could escape
would be by reaching some remote
portion of the workings to which the
fatal gases and smoke could not pene-
trate. The gas of a coal mine, it was
said, did its work in few minutes,
hence the hopelessness of the task of
saving men who had been in it for
hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
A Present to President Mckinley.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Count Cas-
SIM, the Russian ambassador, yester-
day presented the president a mag
nificent album containing scenes of
the coronation of the czar in 1896.
The album is present and souvenir
from The car TO President Mckinley
and was specially made for the latter.
The front of the album has medallion
portraits in gold of the Russian ruler
and his wife. The presentation was
made by Count Cassini in brief
speech, in which he said that the gift
represented the czar's high esteem for
the head of the great government of
the United States. The president re-
sponded in appropriate words and re-
quested that his acknowledgment of
the cars thoughtfulness be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Missouri Pacific Gets Another Road.

Natchez, Miss, Feb. 1.-THE formal
transfer of the New Orleans & North
western railroad TO the Missouri Pa
cifc took place yesterday. President
Warner issued an order reappointing
all the former general officers and
retaining all employees. The New Or
leans & Northwestern operates be-
tween Natchez and Bastrop, La,
distance of 101 miles. This connec-
ton will be the means of giving the
Gould system through line from st.
Louis to New Orleans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
A Civil War Veteran Dead,

Denver, Col, Feb. 16.-Capt. Ed
ward B. Moore, who served during
the civil war in the Fifty-fourth Ohio
regiment, is dead at his home in this
city. He formerly lived at Lawrence.
Kan. He took part in the battle of
Shiloh, was with Gen. Sherman on
his march from Atlanta to the SEQ
and was for time prisoner at An
Jacksonville,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Post Office Facilities for Rural Delivery.

Washington, Feb. 16.-An entirely
new departure in post Office buildings
for centers of rural committees was
presented to the house committee OH
public buildings and grounds yester'
day and met with general approval.
Westminster, Nd, is small town OF
about 5000 population, where the ex-
pertinent of rural free delivery was
first put in operation for the entire
county. The town now distributes
mail to 10000 people, scattered
throughout the county. 1t is now
proposed to build $4,000 post office
with facilities for this widespread
rural distribution. Chairman Mercer,
Of the committee, says this is the
first bill giving small towns post Of
fees based on the rural population
they serve instead of on the local pop
ulation of the town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
The Samnaon. SGhlay nisnuta.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Nc
Comas is making an effort to secure
compromise which will permit con-
hrmation of the presidents nomina-
tons advancing various officers of Ad-
miral Simpsons feet for meritorious
conduct during the Spanish war. He
suggests that all but Sampson and
Schley be confirmed and that congress
pass a resolution creating the grade
of vice admiral, with the understand
ing that these two officers be given
the position. Some opposition is
made by supporters Of Admiral Schley,
who fear that he would not be given
the senior position by the president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.


Washington, FEB. 16.-The senate
committee on commerce yesterday
considered the question OF attaching
10 the river and harbor bill a proyi-
sion authorizing the acquisition Of
right of way Of the proposed Nicara-
qua canal. Senator Elkins is pressing
the matter upon the basis of the
amendment suggested by Senator
Morgan, which is as follows: THAT
the president OF the United States be
and is hereby authorized to acquire
from the states of Costa Kica and
Nicaragua, for and in behalf of the
United States, control of such portion
Of territory now belonging to Costa
RIGA and Nicaragua as may be desir-
able and necessary on which to eXca-
vate, construct and protect cana!
of such depth and capacity as will be
sufficient for the movement of ships
Of the greatest tonnage and draft now
in use from point near Greytown,
on the Caribbean sea- via Lake MIC
aragua, to Brito, on the Pacific ocean;
and such sum as may be necessary to
secure such control is hereby appro.
priated out OF any money in the treas
ury not otherwise appropriated"
There is vigorous opposition to the
amendment on the ground that it
would overload the river and harbor
bill and also because it makes no def
mite appropriation. A vote upon the
proposition will be taken next week.
All told, the committee on commerce
has added between $700O,000 and $751;
100000 to the total appropriations
made by the river and harbor bill "a
it passed the house. The amendments
suggested by Senators Warren and
Pettigrew, providing for storage res
ervoirs in the arid land states, have
been favorably acted upon by the
committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever
and Quite as Fatal. The
Best Treatment.


Best Treatment.
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season BY
it's rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous TO
middle-aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either . fatal onset OF
pneumonia, or complete breakdown
Of health and strength, is apt to FOL
low an attack Of grip.
The wise course for all is Preven'
ton. By wearing Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back you
protect the lungs from cold and chill
and with ordinary care) you are safe
from grip.
For those who are already suffering
from grip, or from the usual winter
coughs and colds, Benson's Piasters
are a sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. E1'
anime when you buy. Seabury .
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Fred Gilbert Won the Match.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. i6.--Fred
Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, Ia, won the
Grand Central handicap at live pigeons
here yesterday. The conditions were
rs birds, the entrance being $25. Gil.
bert, Crosby, Marshall and Heikes d.
vided first money. In the shoot off,
miss and out, for the medal, Gilbert
killed 10, while Crosby and Marshall
fell down on this bird. Heiies missed
his first bird after the regular event.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

Madison, Wis, Feb. 16.--A memorial
to congress strongly protesting
against the passage of the ship subsidy
bill now pending before the United
States senate was passed by the as.
sembly yesterday by vote Of IS to
10, after a lively debate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
raper Mills Sold Under Foreclosure,

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 1j.-The Co
lumbia Paper company's mills, 20 in
number. of which Is are located in
Illinois, were sold yesterday under a
decree of foreclosure to an eastern
combination, which represents all
bondholders, for $4,000 though the
actual value of the mills is sa50.oO0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

Museogee, !. T., Feb. l6.-Word came
here yesterday evening that a eolored
insane man, named johnson, who had
been locked up in cabin at pawpaw,
|. r., until he could be taken to town
for medical aid, set fire to himself
and cabin and was cremated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
saws Comrades Are FaIihless.

Boston, Feb. l5.-Commander-in-
Chief Rassieur, in addressing the Mas
sacnusetts encampment of the G. A.
r., arraigned the veterans in congress
for their lack Of sympathy for their
comrades in arms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

Chicago. Feb. 15.-Excessive use OF
cigarettes is said to be the cause
which led +. F. Whiteside, of Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. to make an attempt to
commit suicide last night. Whiteside
shot himself in the left side. Sur
geons say he will probably die. White
side travels for a New York firm.
For several days he and his wife have
been guests at the Palmer house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
RADFIELD'S
Female ReNulatos'

which Is the true cure provided
" Nature for all female troubles. II
n the formula Of a physician Of the
highest standing, who devoted his
whole life to the study Of the dis
tinct ailments peculiar to Our moth
IN. wives and daughters. 1t is made
Of soothing, healing, strengthening
herbs and vegetables, which have
been provided by a kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses. Leu
corrhea, Falling Of the Womb, Nerv-
ousness, Headache and Backache.
II fairness to herself and to Brad
MeId's Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it a
trial. A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount Of good. Sold by
druggists.
ssad for nicely illustrated free book on the subject
N Dradfeld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

Five men were sutfocated yester-
day by white damp at the Beath col
liery in Fifeshire, Scotland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Gov. RooseveIt's Hunt Ended.

Meeker, Col, Feb. 16.-"Buck" Davis,
cowboy, came in from the north and
he brought the information that Gov.
Roosevelt and party reached Meekcr
last night. Gov. Roosevelt and John
Gof, the guide, have been down the
river hunting outside the Coyote
basin, and came back to the keystone
ranch Tuesday night with two wagon
loads of lions and wild Gals. Davis
says roads between here and Coyote
basin are in bad shape on account Of
heavy snow, which fell recently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

The letfries-Ruhlin contest, SEIZED.
uled for last night at Cincinnati, was
declared off officially yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
Rumored Consolidation Of Chicago Lines.

Chicago, Feb. Misrepresentation
of the Union Traction company yes
terday denied unequivocally rumors
of a consolidation of all the street
and elevated railway lines operated
by that corporation and the interests
affiliated with Charles r. Yerkes. Rep
Iesentatives of Charles T. Yerkes, OH
the other hand, stated that resident
stockholders of the Union Traction
company would not be consulted pre-
vious to the concentrating Of the
rlmored deal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
OUR RELATIONS WITH CUBA.


Havana, Feb. 16.--Gov. Gen. Wood
left Havana yesterday for two days
rest at Batabano. With him went
the special committee appointed by
the Cuban constitutional convention
to draw up proposition defining the
future relations between the United
States and the republic of Cuba. The
committee and Gen. Wood will dis
cuss the matter. Judging from the
personal opinions of the members of
the committee no objection will be
raised on its part to establishing the
most liberal relations. The only
hitch that is expected to arise be-
tween Gen. Wood and the commission
in discussing the question is as to the
maintenance of naval stations in Cuba
by the United States. The other
clauses may be somewhat modified,
but it is likely that an agreement will
be reached whereby Cuba shall not ne
gotiate loans on which she is unable
to pay interest and shall not make
treaties with other nations prejudicial
to the interests of the United States
in Cuba or in any way preventing the
islands freedom of action. The United
States, on the other hand, will guar
antee peace and the protection of the
rights defined by the treaty of Paris,
and all rights acquired by military de.
crees during the period OF interven-
ton will be respected.
A Social Function vt the White House.
Washington, Feb. 15.--President and
Mrs. Mckinley gave dinner at the
white house last night in honor of
the members of the diplomatic corps.
It was the first social function given
by the president since his GONZALES
cence from the attack of the grip.
The president escorted Sonora De-
Aspiroz, wife of the ambassador from
Mexico, to the table and the German
ambassador escorted Mrs. Mckinley.
After the dinner a number of specially
invited guests assembled and enjoyed
programme of music and dancing,
the state dining room being used for
the latter purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
c. A. STANNARD.

Price b and Soc. For sale in Dickinson
soun kss BY al asusss IN AD Ms
tyre, Herington; d. P. Applebaugh, Solomon;
D. e. Scanlan, Chapman; j. 8. Robbins,
Woodbine; E. s. Charter, Ketchersid h DON
myer, Hope; W. F. Hammond 4 Co.,. Man
chester; n. B. Jones, Industry; J. R. Wilson.
Carlton; j Schmitter Gypsum City; q. W,
Gabhart, LOngf0rd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21

women SuucIs
ing from, female
trou bles and
weakness, and
! from irregular
| or painful mem
|. SEES, ought not
to lose hope If
doctors cannot
help them. Ply
! sicians are so
busy with other
! diseases tn at
they do not un-
derstand fully
the peculiar all
rnents and the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-02-21
DeHuy's Balmoline.
woak rHe HoaeE If NECEssARl
:NgxEI1IHl3
Sunny Slope Farm.

EMPoR1A, Kas., July 10, 1900.
Dr.. B. H. DEHUY, Denver, Colo.
NV dear sir:-I have used two boxes
Of your Balmoline on my horses for
sore shoulders and sore necks and
must say that | find it VERY Salts
FACTORY REMEDY. 1t has HEALED
them FASTER than any remedy ! have
ever used. At the same time we were
working our horses all the time.
Yours truly,
n CrANNARO
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-06-25
NINE STRIKE GROWING
Situation in West Virginia Coal
Regions Assuming Serious
Aspect.

Williamson, w. Va, June 22-The
miners strike in the Thacker-Mate
wan coal mines is growing critical
and resort to firearms has been the
result. The whole field is in a state
of excitement and serious trouble is
feared. Already two or three con.
flicts have occurred between striking
miners and the guards which have
been placed on the works by the op.
orators. The trouble has grown out
of non-recognition of the union by
the operators.
What at first seemed only to be a
small strike is now threatening to
assume great proportions. Up to
last evening 400 or 500 miners had
gone out on strike and it is now said
the whole field is on q strike with the
guards to some extent d~emoralized.
Sheriff Hatfield with deputies has
gone to the scene of action to quiet
the trouble as far as possible. The
miners claim they want no trouble
and that they already have the sit
uation in hand. Lines have been
drawn closely and any moment may
bring forward new developments with
serious results. y
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-06-25
PLEA OF UNWR|TTEN LAW FAILS
Jury in Barker Case Returns Verdict Against Defend
ant-Court's Instructions Left No Other
Conclusion Possible.

New York, June 21-The jury be-
fore which Thomas G.. Barker of Ar
lington, N. j., was tried for shooting
with intent to kill the Rev. John Kel.
Ter, of the same town, took one bal,
lot this afternoon and returned with
a verdict of guilty. Under the charge
OF the court they could do nothing
else. The jurors were told they must
set aside all else and decide if Barker
with intent fired at Keller. That was
the law and they must obey it.
Notice of appeal was given by Bar
ker's counsel.
Barker tonight found himself once
an inmate of the county jail.
He must remain there until $1,000
bail is furnished. Before him stands
a possible seven years imprisonment
and a fine of as much as 5 Z, 1000.
Mrs. Barker was not in the court
room to hear the verdict. She was
n another part of the court house and
when told of the verdict sobbed bit
terly. Mr.. Keller was also absent and
showed no emotion when told of the
verdict.
Barker had expected an acquittal.
He based his hopes upon the strong
plea OF his counsel when he dwelled
upon the unwritten law that a man
has a right to kill where the sanctity
OF mis- home is assailed. Whatever
the effect of this line of pleading
upon the jury, is was swept away by
the bold charge of the court that
the story Of the alleged outrage or
the outrage itself, il true, was no
justification of the defendants az.