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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
FOR THE FARMERS.
The Secretary Of Agriculture Makes
His Annual Report.
The SUBJECT OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
Activity In the Introduction Of Valuable
Seeds from Abroad The GraxIng Lands
4 Attention Called to the Growth
Of Irrigation.

Washington, Noy. 9e.-The fifth an.
nual report Of the secretary Of agri-
culture, James Wilson, is consider.
ably larger than in former years, re-
fecting thereby the great growth and
development which has attended this
department during his administra-
ton. A large portion OF the report
covers the subject of animal indus
try. The grand total Of animals and
animal products exported during the
year exceeded $250,OO0,00O in value.
This vast foreign market Is only pre-
served to our producers by the inde-
fatigable efforts of the department
and the rigid inspection exercised
through the bureau of animal indus
try. This bureau inspected for ex-
port $4,000 cattle, 22s,O00 sheep and
$4,000 horses and mules and nearly
1000 vessels carrying live stock, I'M
ported animals were also inspected to
the number of 342 900, and, where nee
essary, quarantined. The meat in
spection service involved the inspec-
ton ut time of slaughter OF nearly
37,OO0,OOO animals OF the more than
100000. cattle inspected, the con-
demned carcasses were about one
fourth of one per cent; Of the $780,
900 sheep, one-tenth of one per cent.
and Of 24,0O0,00O hogs, one-third Of
one per cent. In the control OF In
digenous diseases, 100000 inspcc
lions were made and over $4,000 cars
disinfected In the Texas fever service
alone.
In the repression Of scab in sheer
nearly 100000 animals were inspect
ed, and over 100000 dipped undel
the supervision of the department in
spectors. In combating the disease
known as "black leg" the bureau dis
tributed over 100000 doses Of vac
cine, the result being to reduce loase
in affected herds to less than one pc
cent, where formerly IT was in'mos
eases about ten per cent. To aid Il
detecting tuberculosis In cattle an,
CHAMBERS in horses, over $4,000 dose
Of tuberculin and 1000 doses of nal
lein have been supplied.
Great activity has characterized tn
introduction of valuable seeds an
plants from abroad, with most salts
factory results, the secretary says.
In regard to the congressional see
distribution, the secretary states tina
he has endeavored to meet the wishe
Of congress in every way possibl
and to secure seeds of as high
character as can be obtained undt
the conditions under which the wor
il done. 1t has been arranged to sen
out cotton seed, tobacco seed, SO
ghum seed and sugar beet seed, an
grasses and forage plants, under tn
direct auspices of the departmer
and not through the contractor
The secretary devotes a great de-
Of space to discussion Of irrigatio
y =
Investigations. Attention is also q
rected to the growth Of irrigation.
Referring to the grazing lands,
says probably 4oo,ooo,ooo acres OF Il
public domain has no agricultur
value except for pasturage.. II Is
present an open common, with !
lawn for It's protection Or dispose
He refers to the frequent CONFLICTS
ths farmers under irrigation with u
anes stoclmep, and. reccmmslde-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Washington, Nov. 2s.--The inquiry
into charges preferred against Maj.
Heistand was resumed by the senate
committee on military affairs yester-
day. +. W. Ford, appointment clerk
of the war department, testified to
the appointment of Maj. Hawkes. al
inspector in the Philippines customs
service. Witness l.. B. Jackson tele-
graphed that he would be here Tues
day afternoon. The committee held
an executive session and decided to
hear arguments on Friday afternoon
at two o'clock. The committee ther
adjourned until Wednesday, when Y
is proposed to close the testimony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
safe Of 4 General store Robbed.

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. 2s.--Masked men
entered the general store of Brown 4
Cress, Sunday night at Crescent City,
Ok, blew open the safe and secured
cash and papers estimated to be
worth $500. Officers believe 1t the
work Of Ben Cravens, the Oklahoms
outlaw, for whose head $1,000 in re-
wards have been offered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
Given Time IN Remove the Fence.

Deadwood, s. D., Nov. 26.-ln the
federal court yesterday Judge Riner
gave A. A. Spaugh, the Meanwhile,
Wyo., cattleman, until January 2, to
remove the fencing he has erected
around 225,oOO acres of government
land, and for which he was convicted
last Saturday. There are over 100
miles of the fence and Spaugh de-
clares it will take force Of 80 men
month to remove it. Sentence was
withheld until the order Of the court
has been obeyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

q remedial and beneficial measure tne
leasing Of the grazing land In such o
way as not to interfere with the
homesteader.
The report concludes with review
Of the development Of agriculture and
commerce during the past 20 years.
and Of the contributions by the de-
partment Of agriculture to the prog
ress Of events and the building up OF
domestic and foreign trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

Darlington, s. c., Nov. 2o.--niine.-
lex Flax, a negro living at Lides
bridge, left his home Saturday night.
locking In his three children. the old
est being II and the youngest three
years old. During the night the
house caught Ars and the three chill
dren were burned 10 death. The cor.
onsr's Jury returned . verdict Of uln-
inal carelsssnseA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
A Conscience Fund Contribution.

Washington, Nov. 26.--Secretary
Gage has received from an unknown
person through the collector of Gus
toms at New York conscience con
tribution of $ls,669. At the custom
house in New York it was explained
that the $1s,669 was the sum recent
ly collected from H. c. Black, Of thai
city, whose wife recently returned
from abroad with q valuable necklace
on which no duty had been paid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
the Divorce suit Against Carrie Nation.

Medicine Lodge, Kan, Nov. 26.-The
divorce suit brought by David Nation
against his wife. Carrie Nation, the
saloon smasher, was begun here yes.
terday. Mr.. Nation claims his wife
took away his feather bed, drew 5000
from the, bank and refused to live
with him. Mrs. Nation will have hel
inning to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
rvo Men Klll,d IN . Well.

Camden, Mo-, Nov. 26.-Two men,
Mr.. Griffith and Squire Robinson,
were killed by a dynamite explosion
in a well yesterday morning five
miles north Of here. They were Dor
ine out a hole loaded with dynamite
which had failed to 20 on.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28
. Warm vsel,ur for Admiral schlsy.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-Considerable
excitement was caused last night at
the Cleveland theater when Aldrich
Libbey was singing q new ballad,
"Al Honor to Admiral Schley.' Over
half the audience rose to their feet
and cheered vigorously. The singer
was forced to respond to seven en-
cores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

!, Miss Lille Degenkolbe, Treasurer South
End Society Of Christian Endeavor, 3l4l
Michigan Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, Cured by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"DEAR MRS. P1NkHAM = When life looked brightest to me
sustained hard fall and internal complications were the result
was considerably naame did not feel that could walk and lost
my good spirits spent money doctorg without any help when
relative visited our home She enthusiastic Lydia E.
Pnkhams Vegetable Compound, having used herself that
nothing would satisfy her until sent for bottle have thanked
her hundred times for SINCE for brought blessed health to me
and cured me within seven weeks.
lnow wish to thank YOU your medicine friend to suffering
women." LILLE DEGENKoLBE
$4,000 FORFEIT IF THE ABOVE LETTER IS NOT GENUINE.
When women are troubled with Irregular suppressed painful
mensrao weakness eucoh9 displacement or liberation Of the
womb that feeling Inflammation Of the oyar backache
boang atuence general debility Indigestion and nervous pros
trao beet with such symptoms dizziness anness lasslde
excabiy rrabity nervousness seeplessness melancholy, all
gone" and feelings blues and hopelessne
they should remember there tried and true remedy Lydia
PnkhamB Vegetable Compound removes such troubles
Refuse to buy any other medicine for you need the best
Mrs. Pnkham invites all sick to write her for advice
She has guided thousands to health Address, Lynn Mass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-11-28

The Houndsr Of Cswksf Olsys Aes~ Dese'
Tacoma, Wash, Nov ae.-Alexander
Parker, one Of the pioneer traders Of
St, Joseph. No., and the founder Of
Cswker City. Kan. died yesterday IN
Tacoma, where h had resided dnce
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
ATTACK IN THE DARK.
Kitchener Reports Regarding the
Doer Assault ON Post mt
ModLersfOntein,

London, Feb. 5.-Lord Kitchener r,
commander in chico in South Africa
reports to the war Office as follows:
Pretoria, Feb. 3.-Our casualties at Mod.
dersfontein were two officers killed and
two wounded. 1t appears that the post was
rushed on pitohdark night. during a
heavy rain, the enemy numbering 1.40(
with two guns.
Campbell. south of Middleburg, engaged
500 Beers, who were driven back with loss
Our casualties were 20 killed or wounded
"French is near Bethel, moving east and
driving. the enemy with slight opposition
-Four of our ambuances while seeking
wounded were captured. The doctors were
released.
ode Vets force is reported south o,
Dewetsdorp."
London, Feb. 4.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, commander in chief
in South Africa, dated Pretoria
February 2: Our post at Meddcr fon.
tein, on the Gatterrand, southwest OF
Krugersdorp, was attacked by a
thousand Beers. The relief column
sent out from Krugersdorp failed to
prevent the fall of the post. No de.
tails yet at hand, but officers and
men captured at the post are arriv-
ing at Vereeniging."
Cape Town, Feb. 1.-The Boer at.
tack on the Bollsburg mines resulted
in damages amounting to 100000.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
DEATH IN A FIRE.
Milwaukee Residence Burns and Five
Children Lose Their Lives
by SuffOcatiOn.

Milwaukee, Feb. Alive children
met death by suffocating and one
woman was fatally burned in a fire
in the dwelling of Andrew Luebke
Saturday night. The Luebke cottage
is in Bay View at the corner of Rus
sell and Clement avenues. When the
firemen responded to an alarm at ten
o'clock Saturday night they found the
house locked. They broke in the doors
and quickly extinguished a small
blaze in tho kitchen. In the bedroom
were found the dead bodies of the
five children, who had evidently been
suffocated by the smoke which filled
the house. Behind the stove in the
kitchen lay the body of an old wom-
an, yet alive, but unconscious and
badly burned. She was taken to the
emergency hospital and is not likely
to recover. The children were two
boys and three girls, the oldest IL
years, the youngest four. The parents
were away from home and left the
children in charge of Mrs. Raywater,
the old woman found in the kitchen.
The fire was evidently caused by an
overturned lamp.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
GREAT RAILROAD DEAL.
ern Pacific, Completing Trunk
Line to the Orient,

New York, Feb. 2.-The syndicate
composed of William IL. vanderbilt, ].
l'ierpont Morgan, the Rockefellers,
and f. III. Hartman, acting for tho
Union Pacific Railroad company,
| which it controls, has acquired ma
lority of the stock of the Southern
Pacific company. amounting, it is be-
licved. to 1.200,0n0 shares, at an esti-
mated cost of $7O,oOo,oOO. This re-
markable railroad deaf perfccts u con-
'inuous system under one control, ex-
tending from New York to San Fran
cisco, down the western coast as far
as Panama and out across the Pacific
to the orient by steamers. The total
capitalization of the vast combina-
ton, with other assets, amounts to
nearly S7OO,OO0,00O.
The tremendous import of the deal
may be further indicated by the fact
that Mr.. Hartman is supreme in ILL
nois Central. Chicago & Alton, and
Kansas City Southern, in addition to
which he is supposed to be in close
harmony with the Goulds and the
Rockefellers, whose roads in the
southwest-namely: The Missouri Pa
citic, St. Louis Southwestern, Missouri,
Kansas G. Texas, and the Texas q Pa
citic, may consequently be expected
shortly to join with those Of Mr.. Har-
rimnn's in that territory, and thus
vastly simplify the railroad ownership
or management in an extensive part
of the United States.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
STEVE BRODIE DEAD.
Passes Away mt San Antonio, Tex,
After Career Full of Adventures.

San Antonio. Tex, Feb. 1.-Bridge
Jumper Steve Brodic died in the
White house here Thursday night
from consumption after long ILL
ness. lie expressed the wish that he
wanted to be buried in New York.
His body will probably be sent there.
[Stephen Rrodic was born on the Bowcry
in New York city three days after his ia
Their had been killed in street brawl
He became n newsboy while still of tender
age, and between editions practiced jump
ing from ships and masts into New York
harbor. earning pennies by his feats. In
July. 1856 he had lost "A fortune of over
$1,000 on race tracks and in other betting
games and was penniless. Then, with the
consent Of his wife, he jumped from the
Brooklyn bridge into the East river. 142
feet below, earning a large purse and n
reputation that brought him wealth. He
became a bridge jumper, making one leap
of 2l2 feet; politician, and later an actor
in play written for him called "On the
Bowcry." He was known all over the coun-
try and always signed his name Steve
Brodic. u. j. Ills home was in New York /
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Some Polynesian languages have
only seven consonants.
Aside from the amount due the
state permanent school fund, and the
notes due the state sinking fund, Ar
kansas owes to outside parties or cred
itors only $2l6,000.
An official return, made as the re-
suit of statements respecting the
French army reserve. shows def
cheney in the reserve infantry alone OF
$500 lieutenants and sublieutenants,
and SEQ captains.
North Carolina, in colonial days, was
called the ''Old North Colony" and the
name, with state instead of colony, has
been retained to the present time. It
has also been called "Turpentine
State" from the Importance of this ar
ticle in the list of its exports.
An old record has been unearthed in
Ulster county, New York, in which a
consistory of Dutch clergymen, way
back in 1867, set forth their "suppli-
cation" to the civil authority to sup
press kissing games and a popular
pastime known as pulling the goose"
While engaged in fishing off Lowe
stoft recently, fisherman landed in
his net unique piece of amber. 1t re-
sembled huge pebble, was oblong in
shape, weighed IL pounds IA ounces,
and is the finest specimen of amber
that has been discovered on the Eng
lish coast for several years. 1t realized
Sl375O.
The municipal government Of St. Pc
tersburg has appointed commission
to study the question of sanitary work.
ingmen's homes, The city, with ito
marshy surroundings and its liability
to overflow. is regarded as unhealthy
ut best. The evil is aggravated by the
use by the poor of rooms beneath the
overflow line.
In certain parish near Dumfries
Scotland. newly made elder was sum.
moned to the sick bed of parishioner.
Being naturally a bashful man, he
was in great anxiety as to the prayer
he wad haze to pit up" and wished to
avoid going altogether. At length he
was persuaded by his wife and started
on his errand. On his return his wife
greeted him with the query "And how
did We get on, William?" "Oh, grand!
be was deid,"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
SURPRISED BY INSU RGENTS.
Several American Soldiers Killed
While Crossing River in Island
of Cebu.

Manila, Feb. 4.-Lieut. Hicken and
a detachment of 80, company NJ, For.
ty-fourth regiment, while crossing a
river Tuesday night, were surprised
by insurgents gathered at Fiesta San
Lucia, island of Cebu. They were at.
tackled in front and on both TANKS by
100 rifles and more bolomen. Five
Americans were killed. four were
wounded and two are missing. The in
snrgent loss is believed to have been
heavy. Capt. Malley, with a detach.
ment, reinforced Lieut.. Hicken. They
recovered some bodies, which were
mutilated.
Manila, Feb. s. - Natives have re.
ported at Batangas that week ago
the natives of the island of Mindoro
rose against the insurgents and killed
the insurgent governor. There are no
troops at Mindoro.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
VENEZUELA DEFIANT.
Government Shows n Decidedly Tn.
friendly Spirit Toward the
United States,

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Feb. o.
The Venezuelan government con-
tinucs to maintain Il defiant attitude
toward the United States. The re-
port is now circulated that President
Castro, having troops at his disposal
in the eastern provinces, since his
victory there over the insurgents, will
send a regiment to disposscss the
Americans at Pitch Lake. The COM
pany will resist, but no doubt il will
be ousted il the threatened attempt
is made unless lnrge reenforcements
are received. Grave complications
would inevitably ensue. Mr.. LOOMS,
the United States minister, is trying
to compose matters, but he is met
in an unfricndly spirit by the govern
ment Of Venezuela.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
INCREASED IN VOLUME.
Wintry Weather Proves II Help To
Retail Trade in Many Lines
of Business.

New York, Feb. 2.-Bradstrcet's says:
"Business as a whole has been of q larger
volume this week. Cold and stormy
weather has unique stionaby stimulated re-
tail business in boots. shoes, rubber goods
and clothing, and this has aided in light
ening The stocks carried by retailers as a
result OF mild weather heretofore. More
mas been doing, too. III wholesale lines on
Sprng account, and business in this re-
spect Is c!asscd fair. Reports are relative
~ best from the west and south. from
"nlch sections adviceS are that the total
January business compares we'll with q
year ago. The contrary is reported from
leading eastern markets. however and the
aggregate done here has not SO far equaled
tNpt citations. Trade collections as whole
are lair. the only complaint coming from
sections where mild weather has inter-
iertd with the distribution of heavy
X. q. Dun & Co. in their Weekly Review
OF Trade, say: 1.-The week In general bust
ness has been without striking new fea-
lures, hut III this respect the outcome has
been favorable. Not one Of the great in
GuStlics finds any scarcity OF orders for
goods. and busn, IS is done al prices which
show Il slight tendency to rise, except in
textiles, which have been affected by the
reduction OF 10 to % per cent. in the sea-
sens opening prices by the American
Wooien company. This cut Is expected 10
he nd iinitely continued. Developments
in the money market. however. indicate
That the dry goods trade Is preparing for q
season OF activity. and the new wooden
prices are not lower than most buyers ex-
p,ctCd. While steel mills have contracts
on hand for their output from three to six
months ahead, prices naturally rule firm
Few actual advances are recorded. but
There IS expectation of a higher figure soon
Tor Bessemcr pig iron, while rumors are
Numerous as to a rise in billets, plates and
structural materials. All those lines show
d brisk demand"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
Severe snow.torms,

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Chicago struggled
In the grasp of an old-time snowstorm
Sunday and Sunday night. Over ten
inches of snow fell. Two deaths and
score Of accidents are chargeabls
to the furiousness Of the storm. Ev-
erywhere life and limb was in danger
out of doors. There was much delay
for the various railroad and traction
companies, especially on electric lines
in the suburbs. Reports from Wis
consin, Michigan and Iowa show that
billiards have been raging and rail-
way traffic has been greatly inter-
fered with.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
Tllcntcr Isurn~,

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 1.-Fire late
Thursday night wrecked the Coates
opera house, the principal theater of
Kansas City, situated at Tenth street
and Broadway, and occupying n de-
tnched building. Walker Whiteside
and his company were playing "lIeart
and Sword" in the house and had Just
concluded the evening performance
when the fire was discovered. The
company lost It's wardrobe and seen
cry, the players being obliged to flee
from their dressing rooms. The build
ing was valued at between $4,000
and $15O,OO0, and was insured for much
less
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09

New York, Feb. 4.-The announce
ment that Senator Hill is not candi-
date for the presidential nomination
of his party in 1904 is made by the
Albany correspondent of Lcslie's
Weekly in the current issue. He says
he has the highest authority for the
statement. Senator hill, he says, 10
engrosscd in his law practice. 1t has
grown larger and more lucrative each
year, and his absorption in profess
sional duties gives him little time and
less inclination to respond to tho
growing call for him to actively az
sumo the party's leadership.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
THE LAST RITES.
Are Finally Inferred in the
Mausoleuln Mt FrOgmore,

London, Feb. 4.-With every circum.
stance of splendid pomp BETTING the
obsequies of so mighty and well-be-
loved monarch, all that is mortal of
Queen Victoria was borne through
the streets of the capital and taken
to the ancient fortress-palace OF
the sovereigns of England. The dis
play of the naval and military forces
in the solemn funeral parade reached
the great total of $4,000 men.
The people fought for hours for a
glimpse of the coffin and the kings and
others following it. They saw long
procession of soldiers, passing show
of dazzling regalia, with a hundred
royalties crowding after, and then dis
persed, while ell the church chimes of
the city were ringing and muffied
dirges were played.
The funeral cortege reached Pad.
dington about one o'clock, and at
1880 was off for Windsor.
The services at Windsor lasted about
two hours, when the body was taken
to the Albert memorial chapel, where
the final honors to the dead were
paid.
Windsor, Feb. 5.-The last honors
have been paid to Queen Victoria. Her
body now rests peacefully near that OF
her husband in the mausoleumatF Frog.
more. The final ceremonies were of q
more pathetic character than any OF
the obsequies which preceded them
Shortly before three o'clock Monday, in
the presence of the royal mourners, the
grenadier guard of honor lifted the
coffin from its temporary resting place
in the Albert memorial chapel, placed
it on gun carriage, and started the
last funeral march. Upon reaching
the mausoleum a short burial service
was read and the body of the dead
queen was consigned to its last rest.
ing place.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-02-09
Leaders in .Jail.

Muskogee, I. T., Feb. 4. Chitto
Harjo, or Cray Snake" the leader
Of the warning Creek Indians. and II
of the minor leaders of that tribe
have been landed in the federal jail
here, where they will be held pending
trial for treason. The Indians were
brought here from Henrietta under
escort of troop A, Eighth cavalry,
and United States Marshal Bennett
and his posse. 1t is stated that Ger.
tain attorneys, who, it is asserted
here, misled the Indians. may be
prosecuted