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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
MOBILES IN SESSION.
Shriuers' Imperial Council Holds a
Meeting at Kansas City.
4 GRAND PARADE HELD At NIGHT.
The Topeka Flambeau Club Filled the Air
with Fireworks and There We're Bands
Galore Scattered Among the vsri-
Gus Bodies Of Shriners.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 12.-The
first session of the Imperial Council,
Ancient Arabic Order OF Mobiles Of
the Mystic Shrine, was held at the
Standard theater yesterday morning,
following an open session at which
the visitors were welcomed to Kansas
City by Potentate +. L. Turner, OF
Ararat temple, on the part OF the
Shriners, and by the mayor, on the
part of Kansas City. The welcome
extended was accepted on the part
of the visitors by Lou B. Winsor, i'm
perial potentate, of Reed City, Mich.
A pretty feature that was not on the
arranged programme took place in
the presentation of beautiful silken
banner to Ararat temple by Mrs. w.
c. Balloon, of Kansas City, in neat
speech made by John II. Atwood, of
Kansas.
At night came the great parade
There were more red fezzes, red lights
and red trousers on the streets last
night than have been seen in Kansas
City in many day. For an hour or
more the faithful followers of the
prophet paraded the streets OF the
"holy" city, and as they marched
thousands of admiring people cheered
and applauded them. There were fire.
works and red lights and music, and
all of the other things that 60 to
make up a successful parade.
The parade was very slow in start
ing, but once under way it was all
that could be wished. Chief Hayes,
with platoon Of police, cleared the
way as the pageant moved down
Grand avenue north from Fourteenth
street and along the various streets
of the line Of march. Immediately
following was the Topeka Flambeau
club, keeping the air filed with sky
rockets, Roman candles and other
fireworks. After that came the va
rious bodies of Shriners, some in uni
form and some in citizens dress, with
only the red fez to distinguish them
from the multitude. And there were
bands galore. They kept up a con-
tinual round Of music one band
hardly ceasing until another only a
few yards behind began.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
ANGLO.AMERICAN SHOOT.


London, June 1.-THE Anglo-Amer.
lean trap shoot opened yesterday at
the Middlesex Gun club range The
weather was bright and there was a
fair attendance, including many la
dies. A high, gusty wind prevented
good records. In preliminary
sweepstakes, 25 birds, r. O. Heikes,
of Dayton o., killed rs straight; W..
r. Crosby, Of O'Fallon, ILL.,, and Fred
Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, Ia, were next
highest with 90 each. T. A. Marshall,
of Keithsburg, ILL.,, won the next
sweepstakes with 22 out of 25. In
the international shoot W. r. Crosby
took 10 out of the first 20 and II out
of the second 20. At the end of the
400 birds the score was Americans.
319; British, 1903. The total scores of
the trap shooters for the day were:
Americans, S66; British, sol.
Frank Parmalee, of Omaha, won
the live bird contest with 25 straight
kills out of a possible 25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
DECLARE TIE MAN INSANE.
4 Son Of Wealthy New York Real Estate
Dealer Tries to Rob Bank
Messenger.

New York, June 12.-Lewis Hays,
. son of Simon Hays, wealthy real
estate dealer, was arrested yesterday,
accused Of assaulting and attempting
to rob George F. Mellert, bank mes
senger for the Bronx Borough bank.
The affair occurred on q stairway in
the Twelfth ward bank building at
Lexington avenue and One Hundred
and Twenty-ffth street. Mellert had
in his possession $1,000 in bills and
500 in quarters. He says he was
struck on the head with bar Of iron
by Hays and that the bag Of silver was
taken from him, but the money was
recovered. Hays lives with his wife
and their infant child in comfort
able home in West One Hundred and
Fortieth street. His family say that
his act was that Of demented man.
"My son is addicted to morphine"
said the father. HE has been SO for
a number of years and it has finally
shattered his mind. He was placed in
an asylum for a long time some years
ago, but treatment there failed to
cure him. We shall employ counsel
and shall make an endeavor to have
him declared insane"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
AGAINST PRINTING SUICIDES.
The Mayor OF Emporia, Kan" Forbids the
Local Press to Mention Suicides
In Their Papers.

Emporia, Kan, June IAN cpl
demic of suicides in this town culmi-
mating Monday in three attempts, all
exactly similar to recent successful
suicides, has caused the mayor and
board of health to forbid publication
of details of suicides or attempts in
local papers. The board is acting on
the theory that publication spreads
contagion of suicide epidemic by
psychic suggestion. Mayor Morse
contends that liberty of press is sec
ondary to public health and is pre-.
pared to use force, if necessary, under
the nuisance act. All editors, how.
ever, have agreed to suppress details
of suicides or attempts until the epi-
demic abates. The epidemic las
caused in towns and county two
dozen suicides or attempts in as many
months. 1t began with the suicide OF
Charles Cross, president of the
wrecked bank, and in the last 30
days eliminated in seven cases, three
successful.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.


Washington, June 12.-Mr. A. H.
Naftzger, president and manager Of
the Southern California Fruit ex-
change with headquarters at Los
Angeles, was before the industrial
commission yesterday. He said that
California ships $4,000 carloads OF
fruit annually and asserted that many
carloads had been lost last season be-
cause Of the shortage Of cars. He
also said that the California fruit
growers favored the isthmian canal.
Prof. Elwood Meade, irrigation ex.
pert Of the agricultural department,
testified as to irrigation throughout
the arid region Of the west, showing
how by its means vast tracts OF land
have been reclaimed from the desert.
He also reviewed the growth OF laws
governing irrigation, saying that
when the settlement Of the arid re-
gion began the settlers had been en-
tirely ignorant as to what rules to
pursue. As a consequence there had
been much confusion and litigation,
but gradually system had been built
up, he said, which is fairly satisfac-
tory, bringing about very much im-
proved condition of affairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
A RESPECTED CITIZEN FAILS.
The Owner Of Bank Goes Under and
Widows, Hired Girls and Farmers
ClamOr for Their Deposits.

Olivia, Mimi, June 12.-Hans Gron-
nerud, who has for 40 years been one
of the most respected citizens OF
Renville county and supposed to be
worth $25O,OOO, has failed with re-
ported liabilities amounting to $780,
900 and seemingly no assets. For
many years he has been the owner
of the Bank of Beaver Falls and a
heavy stakeholder in the Morton
bank and State bank of Olivia, and
has been engaged in loaning trust
funds for many people. The Bank
of Beaver Falls has closed its doors
and depositors are clamoring for their
money. Widows, hired girls, farm
hands and farmers. are numerous
among the depositors. All the real
ties in the name of Gronnerud are
said to have been transferred some
time ago to D. D. Cheney, business
associate. Gronnerud left here sew
eral days ago, saying that he was go
ing to some springs in Indiana for
his health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
THE MINE EXPLOSION
Sixteen Men Killed In the Acct.
dent at Port Royal.
NARROW ESCAPE OF INVESTIGATORS
Mine Inspector Callahan and Party Start
ON . Tour of the Mine and Another
Explosion Occur - The Experience
Of the Men Given.

Port Royal, Pa, June has re-
suit Of Monday nights explosion in
the Port Royal mines Of the Pittsburg
Coal company 16 men are dead, seven
injured and thousands Of dollarsworth
Of property has been destroyed.
Twelve of the dead were men who
went into the mine as rescuers. What
caused the explosion and loss Of life
is something the mine inspectors OF
the Ninth and Eleventh districts spent
the greater part of yesterday trying
to find out. The officials of the coal
company declare that none but regu-
lation mine lamps were used, while
others are Of the opinion that one OF
the men carelessly ignited the gas
and caused the catastrophe.
It was ascertained yesterday that
for several weeks men have been at
work in mine No. 2, where the first
explosion happened, erecting crib
bling between entry No. 9 and entry
No. 81. The explosion was terrific
one and for fully three hours after it
happened no one entered the shaft.
The situation here yesterday again
reached a climax when Mine Inspector
Callahan, accompanied by seven men,
descended the shaft and started up
on an investigation tour of the mine.
The men gave the signal to be lowered
down at 1904 o'clock and about an
hour afterward terrific report was
heard. It was another explosion and
grave fears were entertained for their
safety. The experience of the men
was told by Callahan. He said the es-
cape of the party was a miracle and
detailed their experience. He further
said: II never had been in q mine
in the condition that this one is. !
am nearly exhausted from swallow
ing so much afterdamp. My lungs are
like Goals of fire. There is no hope OF
saving any person in the mine, and
it may be year before the bodies
are recovered. It will take two days
to fill the mine with water and IL
months to pump it out again."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
PRODUCTION OF COAL.


Washington, June 12.-Oficial re-
ports show that thesyear 1900 closed
the century with the largest coal
production ever recorded in the
United States among the coal produc-
ing countries of the world. Practi-
cally complete returns to Edward W.
Parker, statistician of the United
States geological survey, show the to-
tai output of coal in 1900 to have been
267,542,444 short tons, an increase
over the preceding year of 13,SO2,452
tons, or a little more than five per
cent. The value of this product was
S297, 100000, an increase of 10 per
cent. over 1899.
The production Of coal in Missouri
was 3,260,40 short tons, valued at
$4,O15,0s0; in Kansas, 4,453,1O7 short
tons, valued at $5,36s,642; in the In
dian territory, 1,o1s,572 short tons,
valued at S2,7S2.S3
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
JUBILEE CONVENTION,
Delegates from All Over the World At.
tend the Y. NJ. q, A. Meeting
\ mt liOstOn.

Boston, June IA great congre-
cation greeted President Edwin L.
Ehuey. of Dayton, O., as he called to
order the international jubilee con-
vention Of the Young Mems Chris
tiun association in Mechanics build
ing yesterday. From all over the
globe the delegates had come, bring
ing with them individual enthusiasm
IN the great work for young men,
The opening exercises We're quite
brief. President Shuey not making
preliminary remarks, but asking the
gathering to join In singing AN Hail
the Power Of Jesus Name" Gen.
McCook, OF New York, made the prin-
cipnl address in the evening,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
tncoruorsted Towns In Missouri.

i Washington, June 12.-The census
office reports $50 incorporated towns
in Missouri. OF these only one has a
population in excess OF 100000, two a
population exceeding 100000 and less
than 100000, one with population
.Aeeeding $4,000 and less than $4,000,
two with u population of $4,000 and
less than $4,000 and four with popu-
lation of over 5000 md less than TO-
600, while 206 of the Incorporated
towns Of the state have population
Of less than 500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
American Lcacuc.
Western League,
Killed Him with "a Rock.

Columbus, Kan, June 12.-Sheriff
Sparks received a telephone message
at shutdown yesterday evening from
Scammon, Kan, town seven miles
north Of here, stating that Dave
Glover, u somewhat notorious charac-
ter, had just killed "Scotty" Gibson,
well known citizen of that place.
The two were in a fight and Glover,
seeing he was gettins the worst of
ii, picked up large rock, striking
Gibson on the temple, killing him in
stantly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

MODERN w0oDMEN.
The Head Camp Assemblies ut st. Paul
The Report Of the Grand
Secretary.

St. Paul, Mimi, June l2.-The
twelfth biennial head camp Of the
Modern Woodmen Of America assem-
bled at the Auditorium at ten o'clock
yesterday morning, the full compile
ment of 500 delegates being present.
The delegates early evinced dispo-
sition to fully discuss all questions
of Importance, and the morning SEES
sion was enlivened by contest over
the question of appointing COM
mittee to pass upon the revision OF
the ritual as submitted by Head Con-
sui Northcott. Mr.. Northcott had
recommended that this matter be
passed upon by committee of ten
to be selected from members of the
order not delegates. A resolution
cmbodying this recommendation was
introduced by Delegate Swandon. OF
Missouri, but after heated debate
it was laid upon the table. Later
Delegate Howard, of Indiana, pre-
scented n resolution for a committee
of ten delegates to act upon the re-
vision. An attempt to amend this by
adding two outside members was lost
and the Howard II olution carried.
At the afternoon session the re-
ports of officers and of various COM
mittees were presented. The conven-
ton decided that the election of Of
ficers will take place this afternoon:
The report Of the laws committee
was taken up and discussion began.
The question of admitting Chicago
and five other large cities that are
now excluded from membership in
the order was precipitated by an
amendment to the laws committee
report presented by Delegate Ale
shire, but decision was not arrived
at.
A resolution introduced by Dele
gate Franklin, of New. York, which
was adopted provides that each state
shall hereafter be entitled to a head
physician.
The report of Maj. c. W. Halves,
grand secretary, shows that up to
June the society had paid total OF
1890 death claims, the aggregate
disbursement for such purpose being
s22,OOo,OOO. The receipts of the So
ciety from all sources during the
term aggregated sS,6a5,o3o. OF this
amount $7,77O,0ss was received in the
mortuary fund and sl,O64,04S in the
general fund.-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
Nischrnlsts' Convention.

Toronto, Ont, June 12.-At yester-
days session of the International Ma
chinists' association President OCon-
nell was reelected. Milwaukee was
decided upon as the meeting place OF
the next convention two years hence.
The proposition to remove headquar-
tiers from Washington was voted
down. The convention then adjourned
sine die. q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
ProclaIms Himself AguinaIdos Succ ssor.

Washington, June 12.-Emilio Eur
bano, of rabayas province, has pro-
claimed himself the successor of Agui-
naldo and governor of Tabayas and
the Philippines according to a copy
of n Manila paper just received at the
war department Emilio is said to
have sworn to fight the Americans
down to the last bolo The publica-
ton does not take the Filipino an
nouncement seriously and warns him
that he will find shat the office car
ries with it certain grave response
bilities which will sooner or later re-
suit in heart failure and a sudden
lcmise."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live stock.

Kansas City, June Observation-Disclosures
active and steady to strong beef steers.
A.5O@5.95; native cows, H25d5OO; native
stockers, $aOOd46O. Hogs-Market strong
to SC higher at t5.1O6e.O5. Sheep-Market
weak; sheep, $3.0Od4S5; lambs, $40Og5.S.
Chicago, June II. = Cattle = Good to
prime steers, s5.e@6.25; stockers and
feeders, SS.0O@4sO; Texas fed steers, A.S5
1850 Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $500
6.12h. Sheep-Good to choice wethers,
s3oa410; western sheep. $3.90q41O; ma
tive lambs, $40Od5.10.
st. Louis, June 11.-Cattle-Native
steers, s3,5Od610; stockers and feeders,
81. 75M465; Texas and Indian steers, $3.50
$50. Hogs--Pigs and lights s5.9O@6.00:
butchers, $.OOd6l5. Sheep-Native nut.
tons, s35Oq40O; lambs, s4.25@50O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
The Smith College Student Arraigned.

Northampton, Mass, June 1.-THE
grand jury yesterday afternoon found
an indictment against Mabel L. Burt,
the former Smith college student, on
II counts for the larceny of money
and jewelry. She was arraigned be-
fore Judge Pierce, and, on motion OF
counsel, waived the reading of the in
dictment and pleaded not guilty, re-
tracing her plea of guilty in the
lower court. Counsel asked for .
continuance and for moderate bail.
Judge Pierce named $1,000. Mr.. Burt,
the father, produced sureties and
with his wife and daughter left, ac-
companied by DR.. Mary J. Brewster,
the Smith college physician.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
Call to spanish War Veterans.

Lawrence, Kan, June l2.-Gen.
Wilder s. Metcalf has issued call to
the soldiers Of the Spansh-American
war to meet in Topeka next Monday
TO organize branch lodge Of the
Spanish war veterans. Gen. Metcalf
is the department commander for the
state Of Kansas OF the Spanish-Amer-
lean War Veterans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

st. Louis, June 1.-THE board OF
directors Of the Louisiana Purchase
exposition held its regular monthly
meeting yesterday with a large at.
tendance. The time was devoted to
reports Of progress from the differ.
ent committees, all of which showed
good work and q comprehensive grasp
of the duties Of each committee. No
announcement Of q site was made,
but everything points to an early de-
csion and one based upon the most
thorough knowledge of all the de-
tails relating to the matter. Secre-
tary Walter B. Stevens left last night
for Philadelphia, where he will read
n paper Thursday night on "rhe His
tory of the Louisiana Purchase" be-
fore the Southern Industrial conven-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
Called Him Out and Shot Him.

Eufaula, |. T., June l2.-At Bene-
field, ten miles west Of Checotah, Rob-
ert Ridge shot and killed g. +. Cole
man, both parties being white. Ridge
went to Coleman's tent and called
him out, so II is said, and then opened
fire. The killing grew out of row
that occurred between Ridges young
er brother and Coleman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
A Cashier Charged with Bank wrecking.

Omaha, Neb., June 12.-The trial OF
the case Of the United States against
Charles i. Cotton, former cashier OF
the First national bank, of Syracuse,
Neb., charged with bank wrecking,
has been commenced before Judge
Munger in the federal court The
Indictment contains 20 counts and
charges that as cashier of the bank
Cotton abstracted funds aggregating
$4,000, most of which was money be-
longing to depositors. 1t is also
charged that he covered up the al
legged populations by making false
entries in the books and that the re-
ports made to the comptroller of the
treasury were false. Cotton was in
dicted last April and has been out on
bonds. When arraigned yesterday
he entered plea Of not guilty
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
Mira. Mckinley Holds Her Own

Washington, June 12,-Mrs. McKin-
ley's improvement yesterday was less
marked than it has been of late,
though at late hour last night it
wns stated that on the whole, taking
the day and night through, she had
a little more than held her own. The
weather here yesterday was very
warm and to this. ii is thought, may
be attributed the check on her re-
covery. Last night she was asleep
and resting very easily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Kansas City, NO., June 1.-THE de-
Tense of Lulu Kennedy, for the muir
der of her husband, commenced yes
ter,lnv and there was enough testi-
monv to show that her attorneys in.
tend to first attempt to show an alibi
for her father and two brothers at
the time of the shooting and to fol-
low this with evidence Of the girls
insanity on the day Of the shooting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Buffalo. N. Y, June i2.-The Ma
tional Editorial association began its
sixteenth annual convention in the
Temple Of Music yesterday. Hun
dreds Of delegates were present, most
OF them accompanied by members Of
their families The convention. with
out tranacting any business sd-
journed In honor Of deceased men,
bers. In the afternoon the delegates
went for q trip up the lake on The
stesmer Northland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Buffalo, n. Y, June l2,-The SUI
preme lodge of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen, with jurisdiction
over the United States and Canada,
excepting the province of Ontario,
convened here yesterday with 100
delegates present. Supreme Master
Walker, of Milwaukee, presented his
report, showing membership of 420,-
COO in connection with the supreme
lodge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
Twenty-Five-NIile Bicycle Race.

Boston, June 12.--The 25-mile mo-
tor-paced bicycle race at Charles
River park last night between Johnny
Nelson and Tom Linton was won by
Nelson by a little over 21s laps in
4o:O2. The race was not close enough
to arouse much enthusiasm. Nelson
led from start to finish, although
for seven miles Linton rubbed tires
with him. On the eighth mile Nelson
bepan TO leave Linton behind.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Guthrie, Ok, June 12.-Delegate
Flynn left yesterday for Washington,
where he will remain until the presi-
dents proclamation opening the res
creations is issued. Mr.. Flynn is anx-
ious that there be no delay in the
opening and that all the interests OF
the territory be fully protected in
the premises. He will return here
after the proclamation issues, at
which time the appointments for land
Offices will be recommended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

London. June l2.--l.ord Kitchener
reports to the war Office under date
Of Pretoria, June II, as follows:
s'Commandant Van Rensburg and his
commando have surrendered at Pie
tersburg. One hundred men have
come In and others are following"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
The Pillow Combine.

Chicago, June 12.-Plow manufac-
turers who for the last two days have
been planning the details of the $751;
100000 pillow combine closed their con-
vention yesterday evening. BY the
plowmen and New York bankers in.
terested in the combine the deal IS
now regarded as completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Sioux City, Ia, June IA small
tornado in Lyon county, north OF
here, demolished number Of houses
The three-year-old son Of J. A. Arm
strong was killed Armstrong and
Ms wife were badly hurt and he Will
ukely die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Forsyth, NO., June IA deposit
Of beautiful red and gny marble has
been discovered on the Pine noun
tain. In southwestern fancy county.
The stratum is fully 80 feet thick and
has been traced by old out-crops for
over q mile. The quality Is excellent,
having been carefully tested by mar
bic men in St. Louis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13
4 y..,ou. uu,baud,s Mistake.

Central, ILL.,. June i2.-Peter Gooch,
of Omega township, shot and fatally
wounded Nathan Cox and wife, mis-
taking them for his own wife and her
alleged paramour. Gooch is under
arrest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-13

Eldorado, Kan., June l2-Miss Jes-
she Morrison was placed on trial yes
terlay for the second time, charged
With the murder OF Mrs Oliu Castle,
BY cutting her throat with razor On
Jvae y Inst