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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
A CABINET MEETING.
President Roosevelt and His Ad-
visers Consult at White House.
"A REVIEW OF IMPORTANT QUESTIONS


Washington, Sept. 2i.-When Presi-
dent Roosevelt reached the white
house yesterday he walked briskly TO
the big front door which swung wide
open to receive him. lie spoke pleas
antly as he passed to the watchmAn
and other employees Of the mansion.
At II o'clock all the members Of the
cabinet had arrived and soon were
seated around the familiar table In
the cabinet room, President Roose-
velt occupied q seat at its head and
in the chair long occupied by his
predecessor. Nearly oil OF the mem
bers Of the present cabinet are quite
sure to remain during Mr.. Roosevelt's
term, but it Is very probable that Sec
retary Long will retire within the
next few months. He feels that ne
can resign without embarrassment
to Mr.. Roosevelt and therefore II ~
thought that within the next few
months he will ask the president to-
let him retire.
The cabinet was in session about an
hour and q half, all of the time being
spent in u general review OF the more
important questions which will re-
o,iire the attention of the new presi-
dent. Members subsequently ex-
pressed themselves as having full con-
fidence ii Mr.. Roosevelt's ability to
give the country strong, able and
conservative administration dNd he
will have their loyal support to tRc
same degree as they gave it to the
late president,
President Roosevelt's administra-
tion will start out with settlement
OF the Nicaragua canal question II
present Indications can be relied
upon. Positive information has been
received to the effect that the decl-
sion OF Secretary Hay to remain In
the cabinet was reached because OF
the fact that complete basis OF
agreement has been reached and the
outline Of u treaty already agreed
upon between the United States AMI
Great Britain. The agreement which
has been reached contains provi-
sion, II is said, practically eliminate
ing the old Clayton-Bulwer treaty
and allowing the canal question to
be settled separately. The guarantee
of neutrality, IL is believed, is to
cover all cases in which the United
States Is not party to actual war
fare. In such case the United States
agrees not to close the canal except
as a war measure for its own protec-
ton. In oil other cases the canal Ia
to remain absolutely neutral, even
when Great Britain Is party to a
war with some other nation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
JURY HUNG AGAIN.
Wilson Lands Case Il Not Yet De-
cided in District Court.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.l
After being out 20 hours the Jury
in the case of 7. A. Wilson vs.. 5.
Lands returned with a notice OF dis.
agreement and was discharged. The
jurymen stood 6 to when their de-
liberations ended. This is the second
trial Of the case, the former trial also
resulting in disagreement. The
jury in the first instance stood . to 5
for Lands. The attorneys were Hurd
& Hurd, C. G. Towner and c. 5.
Crawford for Wilson; c. E. Rugh for
Lands.
The testimony in the second trial
was not materially different from
that in the first. The theory of the
plaintiff was that the defendant drove
by the plaintiffs house on South
Cedar and past the corntield where
Wilson was searching for his horse
and that either in person or having
some one to do it for him went into
the field and shot Wilson in the legs.
The evidence was purely circumstan-
tial and was combatted by claim Of
an alibi by The defendant. 1t is pos
sible that the case may not come to
trial again.
The cases Of Sanders and Slower
against F. W. Wright, Geo. Shaw and
]. L. Trostle, the school board Of dis
trict 81, were dismissed, the plaintiffs
not appearing. The last heard OF
them they we're in Montana. Sanders
and Slower were agents for some new
tangled charts which they sold to
school districts. They secured par
tial order from this school board and
and were accused Of falsely securing
the name OF one OF the members. They
we're arrested in Hope but the matter
was Strengthened out and the charge
dismissed. Then they sued the mem
bers Of the school board individually
for several thousand dollars each Tor
damages because Of the arrest.
Mrs. Sidler was granted a divorce
with 5000 alimony.
Court adjourned until Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Enterprise Memorial Service.

On Thursday at Enterprise union
memorial services we're held in the
German church. Business was very
generally suspended. Addresses were
delivered by the Rev. Kracher, the
presiding elder Of the NJ. E. church
and by Prof. Babb, Of the Enterprise
academy; also by the Rev. Smith, the
resident minister Of the German
church. The addresses we're brief
and very appropriateand were highly
appreciated by the audience.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Mrs. Harris Honored.

The many Abilene friends Of Mrs.
Belle c. Harris Of Emporia will read
with interest this from the Republi-
can Of that city: "On Saturday a.
ternoon public reception was ten
dered Mrs. Belle G. Harris by the
members OF Preston B. Plumb Relief
Corps, assisted by the comrades Of
the Grand Army post and citizens
generally. 1t was in recognition Of
the unsolicited, great honor bestowed
upon member Of the corps in the
unanimous election OF Mrs. Harris as
national senior vice president OF
the Won sn's Relief Corps at the
convention held in Cleveland "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Ask Him

Ask your doctor what he
thinks Of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
He knows the formula, so
ask him If there is anything
better for purifying the blood,
strengthening the digestion,
and building up the nerves.
Follow his advice, whatever
it may be.
81 have taken Ayers Sarsapafilla
every spring since l648. As q blood.
purifying and strengthening medi.
cine Il cannot be eQualled."
S. 7. Jones, Wichita, Kans.
". An Snniss. lc.Ay2 Co., LsvsII, Mass
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
HELD MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Presbyterian Pastor Preached Sun
day on q Solemn Theme.

Mrs. R. N. Gorden, nee Taylor,
was buried at p. m. Sunday at Gin
cinnati. Rev. DR.. Blayney, of the
Presbyterian church, preached in the
morning a sermon appropriate as a
memorial to her and also to the dead
president. He spoke earnest words
Of tribute to the character OF the
woman laid TO rest. Many members
Of the Sunday school were in attend
ance out Of respect to her memory.
DR.. Blayney's eloquent tribute to
Mckinley was excellent and touch
ing and won hearty response in
every heart.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Where Arc Redeem" Springsl

Kansas City Journal: Kansas is
making a new claim for distinction as
being the scene Of the first martyr
dom to religion to occur on American
soil. In the Conservative Mr.. +. A.
Killen, Of Alma, tells the story oil
Friar Juan de Padilla, who was with
Coronado on his march to Quivira.
When Coronado returned to Mexico
the friar remained among the Kansas
Indians with the idea Of Christianiz-
Ing them. He was murdered by a
hostile tribe 10 1912, or thereabouts,
at q place thought to be near Redeem
Springs, in Dickinson county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Allen Commercial College.

The following persons enrolled at
the Allen Commercial college Monday
morning:
R. G. Shearer, Henry Bradley and
Maude Fink, Abilene; Lena Steckel,
Woodbine; Charley +, Scott, Atwood,
Kas. Mr. Scott has received the ap.
pointment Of court reporter under
the newly appointed judge, John r.
Hamilton OF the Seventeenth Judicial
district, and has come here to place
himself under the direction Of Prof.
Allen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Herington's Ceremonies.

Herington had memorial services at
the opera house Sunday evening.
Mayor Shepherd presided. Thomas
Williams read life Of Mckinley; D.
E. Lamb offered tribute; Col. Sidney
G. Cooke told Of the great presidents
life as 9 soldier, after which the entire
audience joined in singing America. :"
Rev. W. NJ. Cleveland spoke Of 1.-THE
Nations Loss" after which Rev. j..
D. Hitchcock delivered . touching
and well worded address on 1.-THE
Lessons From the Nations Tragedy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
NO DIVORCE FOR THEM.
Mrs. Packard Refused Her Petition
District Court.

From Wednesdays Daily
Another divorce petition was turned
down by Judge Moore today, that Of
Mrs. Sallie Packard against August
Packard, wealthy farmer Of East
Dickinson. Packard was married
once before and his wife secured q di.
vorce. He then married the present
Mrs. Packard. She claimed that be
abused her but after hearing the evi-
dence the court refused the divorce.
Dalhammer VS.. Dslhammer, settled
by the court.
Tomorrow will be the Longhoier
divorce case and the Evans case for
share Of the late Henry Evans estate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26

In district court the case Of +. G.
Little vs.. Jesse Snider was argued.
Little sued Snider for IS for lega
services and lost in Justices court,
He appealed on claim Of error The
court took it under advisemont.
Mary E. Shry was granted divorce
from Vinton Shry. The couple are
from the vicinity Of Sutphen.
The Farmers Mutual Hail Associa.
ton vs.. j. d. Freed was dismissed.
Freed had confessed judgment 10 the
Justices court and his appeal could
not stand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
FINLEY AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
Former Abilsnsits Being lnvsstigat'
Cd in Missouri,

A letter to the county attorney from
a law firm OF Macon, NO., says that
R. J. Finley, Of unsavory memory
hereabouts, is being court martialed
by the G. A. r. Of that place on q
charge Of having made remarks
derogatory to the late president.
They want to know Finley's record In
Abilene. tis to be hoped that they
will get 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
In U0uor of Mckinley.

Washington, Sept. PA special H.
rue Of stamps commendatory Of the
lie Of the late President Mckinley
Is under contemplation at the post
office department. Consideration OF
The subject, however, has not pro-
gressed sufficiently TO indicate def
uitely what action may be taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
CONGRESS- TO PAY.


Washington, Sept. 24.--Congress
will make special provision for the
payment Of the physicians and sur
yeons who attended the late Presi-
lent Mckinley at Buffalo and for the
payment Of his funeral expenses. In
the case OF President Garfield con-
gress appropriated in all $57,5Oo. The
total expenses in the case OF Presi-
lent Mckinley will probably be fully
As great.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD PRESIDENT.

tsariuliy joined in Nearer Ny God
to Thee"
With the benediction the solemn
service ended, one that will never be
forgotten by peson present.
The following resolutions were
read, embracing the feeling Of the
citizens Of Abilene;
RESOLUTIONS
For the third time this nation
stands with uncovered head and sor-
rowfal heart by the open grave OF a
murdered president. II 1t be true
that Death loves shining mark then
the bullets have been only too well
aimed that struck down the immortal
Lincoln, the soldier and patriot Gar
field and now the honored and we'll
beloved Mckinley.
By his answering loyalty and
faithfulness toward friends, wife and
home, his broad and able statesman
ship. and bis noble Christian man
hood President Mckinley won for
himself an exalted place on the
worlds roll Of honor; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That, we, the citizens
Of Abilene, assembled at this solemn
hour to pay homage to his memory
recognize and cherish his example as
a pure and manly American. By his
able and patriotic services devoted to
bis country's welfare, whether IS a
youthful soldier upon the battlefield,
as the statesman Of maturer years 10
the halls Of congress or as chief mag
istrate be has won the respect and
love Of the entire nation and the ad.
miration Of the whole world. But q
few weeks ago the people Of the
United States watched with bated
breath as be gave such loving atten.
ton to bis stricken and, as 1t was
then thought, dying wife and rejoiced
with him when the dark shadow
passed and health returned. The
country felt a new bond Of sympathy
and respect for the man who, amid
the cares Of bis great office could rem
der such loving devotion to his in
valid wife.
RESOLVED, That we view with in
discribable horror the deadly attack
upon the nations chief magistrate,
and we declare that such measures
should be adopted as will, SO far as
human foresight can avail, forever
prevent a repetition Of this dsstardly
crime against humanity and free gov
ernment.
RESOLVED. That we tender to the
bereaved wife and friends our sincere
and loving sympathy in this hour OF
trial and sorrow.
"Hush! Hush! he sleeps. Let bitterness have
end.
With voiceless grief that speaks In
clasping hand
And heart.born look that true hearts
understand
In silence mourn our Hero and ourlFrlend.
Who learned from ALL who held our veal In
And grew In strength and wisdom as he
wrought
Whose heart had naught Of malice nor OF
pride
who lived as Lincoln lived-hath died as
Lincoln died.
The great guns boom in tones Of sullen grief,
The mourning streets are hung IN
heavy pail. 49,
A silent nation mourns noble chief;
His People mourn for him who loved
them ALL"
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
At the Allen Commercial college
this morning, exercises we're held at
the chapel in accordance with the
spirit Of the day. Music was rem
dered and an address by c. c. Town
er on mckinley as Man and Pri'
vste Citizen, . Statesman and Public
Beneiactor," " was appropriate to the
occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
DOWN 2eo FEET NOW.
Gas Well Is Being Showed Towards
China Rapidly.

Last night the gas well reached a
depth Of 26O feet. Water is pouring
into the well rapidly and some re-
pairs to the casing were necessary to.
day. The diggers expect to lower 1t
S5 to so feet day easily.
Concordia parties sent here to-
day to learn Abilene's plan. 1t is
probable that there will be some ex-
psrimsnts made in that vicinity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
WORLD IS NOT LARGE.
Two Abilene Acquaiutancss Met in
London.

M. Nicolay will be home tomorrow
night from his trip to Germany.
Mrs. Nicolay joined him in Ohio.
While in London, walking along the
crowded street, Mr.. Nicolay came
face to face with j. Z. Nisslcy who
was on his way around the world.
Neither knew that he was within TO-.
900 miles ofShe other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
Memorial at Manchester.

Memorial service was held at Man
chester in the Lutheran church Thurs
day afternoon with music and ad.
dresses appropriate to the occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26

International Anti.Anarchist Cenfsrsness
Brussels, Sept. S3.-The Memorial
Diplomatique asserts that an Intsr-
national Anti.Anarchist cenfets1ee
win soon meet h Berns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
CITY HAS $2,26S.
Every Fund Shows a Balance In
Treasuror's Report.

The quarterly report Of the city
treasurer under date Of September ID
shows the following balances on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26
ARLENE DID HOMAGE TO M
KINLEY's MEMORY.
Impressive Union Services in Which
All Joined Schools Observe tDe
Day-Mournful Decorations.


Dsy-Mournful Decorations.
The day Of the burial Of President
Mckinley was honored BY Abilene
suitably. Every business house was
decorated in mourniul drapery and
hundreds wore lapel buttons with
crepe attached. All public offices and
stores we're closed most Of the day
SCHOOL CHILDREN REMEMBER.
The city schools had short mem
orial services at 9 a. M. after which
time the rooms were dismissed. There
were songs, notably those fsvorites
Of the late president, short remlnls-
cences and quotations, the whole
being very impressive for the little
folks.
THE PARADE.
At 1880 Major Gordon Lille Paw
nee Billy marched bis splendid Mex
ican band up the street. 1t played
"The Holy City, and then led the
way to the theatre. The G. A. r.
commanded by Robert Korns; the
goth Kansas, led by Colonel Little;
the W. R. c.; fifty members Of Paw
nee Bills company, including a dozen
nstionalities, each in native costume
followed in as interesting parade -
was seen in the state on this occasion.
1t was striking and impressive. The
artillery meanwhile gave the presi-
dents salute CT sixteen guns.
UNION SERVICES.
Union memorial services we're held
at the Seelye in the afternoon. The
decoration committee had draped the
stage with black and white, festoons
surrounded the gallery. On the back
Of the stage was a portrait OF NC
Kinley. amid flags, with Lincoln and
Garfield on either side.
Judge 0. L. Moore presided at the
solemn service at which every foot OF
room on the floor and in the gallery
was filled by a reverent throng.
The Mexican band opened with the
dead march, "Fallen Heroes"
A chorus Of forty voices, with Mrs.
J. H. Niesley as leader, sang "Amer'
ica."
H. A. Keve read the Presidents
proclamation.
Rev. j. K. Young made touching
prayer.
..The Recessional" was given BY
this double quartette; Mrs. d. ).
Hodge, Mrs. j. H. Niesley, Mrs. F. D.
Glimpse, Miss Nichols; Messrs. H. E.
Ellison, NJ. H. Malott, H. Howard,
W. B. Seymour. Miss Clara Case
sang the solo part.
Rev. G. A. Wood read the scripture
lesson.
Miss Ruby Cramer recited 10
Captain, My Captain"
0 Captain my Captainl our fearful trip Is
done.
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize
we sought is one.
The mort is near, the bells hear, the people
all exultipp.
While follow eyes, the steady keel, the vessel
grim and daring;
But O heart! heart! heartl
Oh the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.
O Captaiu! nv Captain. rise up and hear the
n,. oells' g. ,, a.. o., !. er,..-,o, vou
the bugle trills.
For you bouquets and rlbbon'd wreaths-fOr
you 'ne ,sos s1os1s ., tS0 sw.v,,. mass their
o.co, ,aces turn,nv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-26

There are outstanding warrants to
the amount Of $500 drawing interest
at 5 per cent
The new taxes will commence to
iii up the Golfers about December !.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-04-10

1t was frequently said in the presl-
Dental campaign of 1896 and again in
that of 1900 by those who gave the
money question careful consideration
that it would settle itself if not med
died with. There are additional reas-
ons now for thinking they were right,
one of them being that the gap be-
tween gold and silver at the ratio OF 10
to is gradually closing.
The production of gold is now enor-
NOUS. Notwithstanding the fact that
the gold mines of South Africa are
practically closed. 1t is estimated that
the production in the United States is
as much as $1,000, 600 week. There
is now in the United States treasury
oyer $500, 900, 900 in gold, and it is the
belief of the secretary of the treasury
that there is at least $5O0,0O0,000 in
Driyate hands, making the enormous
amount of 81, 100, 900, 900 in this country.
1t has been only few years since there
was constant alarm about the gold re-
serve. 1t was with great difficulty that
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-04-10
GOSPEL AND COMMANDMENTS.
Looks as if They Were Suspended in
China, Says Prof. Tucker.

A Boston dispatch says: Prof w.
J. Tucker, of Dartmouth College, took
the Christian Church to task for its
part in the Chinese troubles during a
Lenton sermon at the Old South
Church this evening. His strongest
sentences were these:
"The very apostles sent forth by the
church have shown that they do not
know how to keep the Ten Command
ments. In China it looks as though
the gospel was suspended as well
as the law. The Christian Church
has been set back, nobody knows how
far, by the behavior of the missiona-
ries in China"
The last century, he said, was one of
missionary activity, yet at its close it's
work was discredited. 1t was time
of moral confusion also.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-04-10
BUBONEC PLAGUE.
Official Report Shows Ten Deaths
from the Disease i'm San
Francisco.

While the press dispatches have re-
ported the appearance and spread OF
the bubonic plague in other countries
they have not, for some reason, had
anything to say about the dread dis
ease making its appearance in the
United States, although itnow appears
that there have been ten deaths from
it in San Francisco.
1t seems that the federal government
took charge of the situation at San
Francisco as soon as it was suspected
that the plague had made its appear
ance there, and Surgeon General Wy
man has just now made public the re-
suit of his official investigations. His
report is to the effect that since Janu-
airy of this year there have been ten
cases of the plague at San Francisco,
all fatal, the deaths having occurred as
follows
One on January 6, two on January
10, and one on each day of February 5,
6. Z, 10, IL, II, and March 2.
The report ends with the
statement that the ssate of Cali
fornia has created fund and
agreed to dislnfect all infected houses,
provide hospital for suspects, deten-
tion house and morgue.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-04-10
Hicks Predicts Many April Storms

perigee on the 18th. On Monday OnG
18th. look out for vicious electrical
storms and dangerous Winds Win "
reactionary storm period on the l9tn'
Goth and DIST. Every reasonaole pre-
caution against disastrous hall STORMS
should be taken at this and other
April periods. Another dash Oh my Il
barometer. cold winds and frosty nlghtS
nortbward will be the order oehlno
the storm conditions OF this perlou'
From the 18th to the 18th 1t VIII oe
wise to anticipate storms OF mucn en-
ergv during the Mercury perlod' gu
generally is characterized ny muoh
cloudiness and drilling rains. IN eN-
IRENE northern parts there Is poSSi-
bility of rain, snow and sleet IN talS
last part of April. We predict Inc
month will bring many extremes Vi
very warm and quite cold weather
Rains will be sufficient generaiiy'
amounting to cloudbursts frequenIiF'
too wet for lowlapds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-04-10
TWO THOUSAND BURIALS.
Have Occurred at Monte Carlo
Within Thirty Years.

While last years report of Monte
Carlos gambling HELP revenues re-
cord a decrease of 5000, 900, only "A 600,
900 francs having been received against
q, 900, 600 in 1899, for the alleged reas-
on that majority of the English ha-
bitues of the gambling tables were dis
tinguished by their absence on account
of the troubles in South Africa, the
number of suicides reached the high
est annual figure of thirty-seven. Thes e
unfortunates are not buried in the
Campo Santo Holy Acre., but back OF
it upon lot situated on high and
desolate mountain, from which the
windows of the princes palace may be
distinctly seen.
The field is known by the insighih-
cant name of Campo hibernate (Hell's
Acre). The coffin of the self murder-
ers consists of four rough boards, in
which at midnight the corpses are in
TERED. No tombstone, cross or in
scription is allowed. A black pole,
with it's number in white figures, is
raised upon the grave. This number
corresponds with that kept in the gam
bling hall and is made known to the
family of the suicide in case they wish
to remove the dead, which can only be
done during the night. Two thousand
burials have taken place in the Campo
hibernate since 1860.