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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
A LONG ELECTRIC ROAD.
From Chicago to Milwaukee In Two and
u Half Hours Win Soon lie
Possibility.

Chicago, June 1S.-From Chicago
to Milwaukee in two hours and 30
minutes by electric railroad will be Q
possibility by January l, 1902, accord
ing to plans Of the new Chicago, Ken
osha and Milwaukee Electric Railway
company, incorporated yesterday in
Wisconsin. When the electric system
is fully developed it will be possible
for passenger to take car at any
union loop station Of the Northwest
ern Elevated railroad in Chicago and
be in Milwaukee two hours and 30
minutes later After years of quib-
bling the necessary connection of the
Chicago and Milwaukee electric line
north of Waukegan to Milwaukee
has been secured, and with the right
OF way which the Northwestern Ele-
waited expects to obtain over the
tracks of the Chicago, Milwaukee e.
st. Paul railroad, the electric line
will be complete from Chicago to
Waukegan, and with the building Of
the new line in Wisconsin the con-
nection with Milwaukee will be Sc
cured.
Both freight and passengers will
be carried over the electric road. Ar
rangements are being made with belt
lines to secure the handling of
freight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
The CHINESE INDEMNITY;
Representative Of European Powers Visit
the state Department ut Washington
and Discuss the Matter.

Washington, June 14.-The repre-
sentatises of the European powers in
terested in China were at the state
department yesterday, this being dip
lomatic day, and the general status
Of the negotiations at Pekin were
gone over very fully with Acting Sec
rotary Hill. The chief interest CEN
tered in the pending American propo-
sition that the indemnity complica-
ton be referred to The Hague tribu-
nal. None of the governments has
yet announced its position as to this
plan, but the prevailing sentiment
among the callers seemed to be that
a reference to The Hague would en-
tail more delay. One OF them re-
marked that 1t would mean at lehst
another six months Of negotiation.
II the Russian government concurs
in the suggestion as has been report
ed unofficially, it will materially add
to the chances that this reference to
The Hague will be made. On the
other hand, at least one OF the conti-
mental powers Is thought to be quite
strongly opposed to removing the me-
from Pekin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
posrMAsrERS' SALARIES.
The Annual Read ustment just Completed
The Showing This Year the Best
Since 1883,

Washington, June 13.-The annual
readjustment Of postmasters' salaries
has just been completed in the Office
Of the first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, the result being that, con the
LIST Of July, Ito postmasters will re-
ceive increased pay and 229 will re-
ceive reduced compensation. The to-
tai reduction Is $685. 400 and the ag-
gregate increase s215,6OO, making a
net increase of $1S7,20O.
In only one instance, that Of New
Orleans, does the increase amount to
as much as $1,000. There are three in
creases of $500 each, IA Of $500, 40 Of
$500, 225 of 5000 and 1,47S of 500.
Twelve Offices Of the second;class
will be advanced to the first-class and
06 from the third to the second-class.
There will be but one relegation from
the second to the third-class Middle
town, Pa.), and seven from the third
to the fourth-class.
The increase in the average salaries
of postmasters noted last year has
been continued and this year it will
be $l,777, as compared with $1,734
last year.
Two hundred and twenty-nine Of
fees have been advanced to the presi-
dental class during the past year.
Sixteen offices have been discon-
tinued and made stations of other
Offices during the year.
With the exception Of 1900 the
showing made this year is better
than that for any other year since
1883, the first year in which postmas-
ters' salaries were adjusted on the
present basis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Topeka, Kan, Tune 15.-The re-.
count in the Parker-Hughes contest
cpse for the Office Of mayor Of this
city has been completed and it now
remains for the supreme court Of the
state to decide which Of the contest
ants was legally elected The result
hinges on whether the court will per-
init double marked ballots, cast for
Parker, who was a candidate on two
tickets, to be counted. II they are
ruled out, j. W. r Hughes will win
by III votes; II they are counted, Al
bert Parker will have a majority of
50. The case will he heard in the
supreme court Monday. June "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Lincoln, Neb., June 1S.-R. j.
O'Hanlon, of Milwaukee, general or
ganizer of the American Humane as
ISOLATION, called upon Gov. Savage
yesterday to ascertain his position
relative to the proposed bull fight
at South Omaha. The governor said:
"If one drop of blood of either bull
or horse is shed at that exhibition,
or any sharp instrument is used by
the men engaged in the show, l
shall Immediately put an end to the
whole affair. We have been assured
that none of the laws of our state,
which are strict on this point, will be
violated"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Denver, Col, June 1s.-Judge P. L.
Palmer, of the district court, yester-
day cited Rev. W. II. Talmage, state
superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon
league; Rev. N. A. RAIDER, pastor OF
Grace NJ. +. church, and W. D. Wynn
koop. secretary of the local Christian
Endeavor society, to appear in his
court to-day to answer to the charge
of contempt on certain statements
made in Denver pulpits and elsewhere
regarding the courts action in cases
involving the rights Of saloonkeepers
to sell liquor to women and of restau-
rants to serve liquor on Sunday.
Tacoma, wash. June 1i.--A iahnre-
known as Charlie, the woodchop-
per-" stabbed and killed George W.
Swanson, fellow laborer, and Sc
verely wounded Jonas Hallstrom, his
employer, during a quarrel on ranch
near Ollala. A posse of ranchers are
securing the district for Charlie aad
threats Of lynching are being made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Paris, June 15.-Dispatches received
here from Pekin yesterday say the
foreign ministers are considering
fresh propositions from Mr.. Rock
hill, affecting the Chinese concessions
looking to the payment Of the indem-
nifty. The propositions concern minor
matters and may or may not be &C.
cepted, but until they are disposed Of
the ministers will not pronounce o
decision as to the manner In which
China is to pay the powers, though It
is virtually settled that the British
proposal will be accepted. All hope
of the acceptance Of the United
States suggestion to submit the mat
ter to arbitration at The Hague
seems to have disappeared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
Criticism Uncalled For.

Washington, June lathe recent
brevetting of Capt. Hall for gallant
conduct during the siege of Pekin,
where he was temporarily in COM
mand of the legation guard, has led
to some criticism of the navy de-
partment's action on the ground that
Capt Myers, who was in permanent
command of the legation guard, was
not similarly brevetted. To clear up
this point n statement was made yes
terday at the navy department show
ing that in previous list of honors
for Chinese service Capt. Myers was
not only brevetted but was advanced
four numbers for his gallantry at
Pekin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
Y. n. Z. A. CUNvENTl0N.


Boston, June l4.-Jubilee day, as
yesterday had been designated by
the international jubilee convention
Of the Y. N. c. A., was brimfull of in
terest ind the morning session In
Mechanics hall was in large degree
picturesque and novel. After the
formal addresses had been delivered
by Cephas Brainerd, Of New YorS'
President Faunce, of Brown univer-
sity, and Rev. Francis L. Clark, the
father OF the Christian Endeavor
movement, the presentation of for
eign delegates went on again, as it
will from time to time each day, the
audience rising to Its feet and wei
coming with friendly voices and hut-
tering handkerchiefs each representa-
tive from foreign lands, as he was
presented, many Of the latter wear
ing their native costumes.
james Stokes, of New York, pre-
sided, with Christian Phlidias, Of
Switzerland, acting as master Of cere-
monies. A striking figure was FIR.
Nicholas Vassileff, n delegate from
Russil, gowned in the deep crimson
silk Of mis- Office.
A special jubilee service was held
In the Old South Meeting house, in
the chapel of which the first Y. M.
c. A. in the United States was organ
lied 50 years ago. ut which u COM
memorative tablet was unveiled. A
reception Of more than 600 delegates
by Gov. Crane at the state house and
a special service in Faneuil hall, with
addresses by Lieut.. Gov. Bates. Mayor
Hart and several foreign delegates,
served TO All out the afternoon.
In the evening number of promi-
nent railroad officials addressed a
large meeting in Mechanics hall, their
remarks having an especial bear az
upon association work among .he
railroad men of North America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
The MINE DISASTER.
The Total Fatalities at Port Royal
Number Eighteen.
some talk OF FLOODING The nine


West Newton, Pa, June 13.-The
death Of Harvey Beveridge at the Nc
Keesport hospital brings the total
number OF fatalities Of the Port Royal
mine disaster up to 1s. The last res
cuing party entered the Inflated mine
shortly before midnight Tuesday
and explored it for distance Of
about 1000 feet. The dead body Of
David James was found yesterday
morning between Nos. 10 and II en-
tries. The body was identified by u
rag tied around the little toe of the
left foot. The flesh was burned from
the face in several places and appar-
emily the body had met nearly the
full force Of the second explosion.
There have been five bodies recov-
cred since the first explosion. There
are still 10 bodies in the mine. What
the exact conditions are in the unex-
plored part Of the mine is not known.
That there is fire is the opinion Of
many OF the miners, but its severity
cannot be even guessed at.
Another explosion took place in the
Port Royal mines at four o'clock yes
terday afternoon in No. 2 shaft. It
sent up whirlwind of oil, dust and
smoke and proved conclusively that
the gas is still active in the mines.
1t will probably be this afternoon be-
fore the mine inspectors can get to-
gether for the purpose of deciding
as TO the advisability Of making an
other attempt to recover the dead in
the mine before flooding 1t.
There Is talk of flooding the mine
and If they do the bodies Of the men
that are in there will not be taken
out for IS months or two years at the
least, as they will have a hard time
finding them. A conference showed
that more explosions are looked for
and the danger Is even greater than is
known.
Rev. Father Carroll, Of Smithton,
insists that some of the men in the
burning mine nre yet alive and asked
last night that he be permitted to
lead a relief party. II have four ex-
perienced miners from the coke re-
gions," he said, "who will go into the
shaft with me. I will 60 ten yards
ahead and will bring out the men
alive or dead"
Some one spoke OF removing the
plugs in the river bed and letting the
water into the mine. "That would
he wrong said Father Carroll, "at
least until the mine has been closed
seven days"
Father Cs"roll has offered 4 re-
ward of $1,000 to any party that will
recover the bodies in the mine or res
cue the entombed men alive. The
mine authorities have advised Father
Carroll against going into the mine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
T-.2 Y. NJ. {. A MEETING.


Boston, June lj.-~Yesterday's SEES.
sions Of the international Young
Mems Christian association conven-
ton were not held under any special
designation, but were grouped in Sec
tions, in order that departmental
work might be discussed by leaders.
Among the section meetings, as II
proved. the most striking Incident oc-
Cured at that held in the First Bap-
list church. Here Christianity and
evolution came into clash through q
paper read by DR.. Winfield s. Hall, Of
Chicago, on "Modern Tendencies in
the Development Of the Race" He
discussed radical development on the
lines Of the Darwinian theory. There
was q ripple in the audience and one
elderly gentleman arose and asked
Dr.. Hall as to the period when the
soulless man become o man with
soul. DR.. Hall, apparently was vague
In . solution, in the opinion Of some,
when he said that he thought God
could allow the man with . soul TO
rIse hisher and hiQher both physicallv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
Anarchists to Shoot at Dummies,

New York. June Is. Wooden dunn
mics wearing metal chest protectors
and representing the crowned despots
Of Europe are to be set up in Liberty
park, Ridgewood, =. l., Sunday for an.
archists TO shoot al. This occasion
will be the grand annual love feast
Of the anarchists of Greater New
York. Johann Most will he marshal,
chief patron and houo,ed guest. Six
hundred anarchists hive promised to
attend and blaze away at the wooden
tyrants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
FIFTY YEARS WORK.
Address on What Has Been Done
BY the Y. Y. c. A.
Distinguished Military and Naval Heroes
0lvsn an Enthusiastic eption-sum-
mary Of the Report Of the lnterns-
tiOnsl Committee.

Boston, June 13.--The great influx
OF delegates during the past "a hours
largely augmented the audience that
filed Mechanics hall yesterday at
the various sessions Of the Y. M. G. A.
international convention, which were
chiefly devoted to the presentation
by able speakers of subjects and prob
lens bearing on the progress of the
Y. M. c. A. work during the past 50
years. In opening the convention
yesterday morning President William
+. Dodge implied reputation on be-
half Of the convention Of the remark
able circular issued Tuesday by few
members Of the association condemn
ing the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts
as an improper place for the young
men to meet at reception. Although
couched in moderate language his
words were strong and forceful and
were greeted with applause.
Although the addresses OF the morn
ing and afternoon sessions were In
teresting to those personally engaged
In association work, II was the even
ing meeting which most strongly ap-
pealed to the popular taste, on ac-
count Of the curiosity to see and hear
the military and naval heroes who
were announced as speakers, and to
catch a glimpse Of the other notables
who were present merely as auditors.
Among the speakers were Maj. Gen.
Joseph Wheeler, Rear Admiral F. J.
Higginson, Capt. A. v. Wadhams, U.
8. N, Capt. Richmond Pearson Hob
son and Col. Curtis Guild, Jr., who
presided. The result was IN immense
audience that filed every nook and
corner at the big hall and one that
was wildly enthusiastic in its recep-
ton Of the speakers, especially Of
Gen. Wheeler and Capt. Hobson.
Following the evening session re-
ception to delegates by friends, ten
dered by the women's auxiliaries of
the Massachusetts and Rhode Island
associations was held in the Museum
Of Fine Arts.
The report Of the international
committee opens with summary
which shows that up to 1901 there
were 1,416 associations, Of which H.
S54 reported an aggregate member
ship Of 26s,477 The total net prop
erty consisting Of buildings, real es-
tate and miscellaneous property was
ee1,716,102.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

st. Paul, Mimi, June 13.-The Ma
tional Grain Growers Cooperative
association yesterday reelected the
old officers. Samuel H. Greeley, vice
president Of the national association
and president Of the Illinois Grain
Growers association, was present
with set Of resolutions in opposi-
tion to bucket shops and the special
privileges granted holders of grain
elevator receipts on the Chicago
board of trade. His resolutions were
adopted without opposition. The
resolutions close with petition to
congress to increase the present in
ternal tax on bucket shops and their
transactions to prohibitive figure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
Roads TO he Under One Management.

Chicago, June 1s.-The Tribune
says: All the roads in the middle
west and northwest in which E. H.
Hartman, J. P. Morgan, the Wander
bits and ]. J. Hill are interested here
after will be practically under one
management. J. C. Stubs, now third
vice president Of the Southern Pacific,
will be the traffic expert or manager
for the Hartman group of roads,
while Darius Miller, second vice presi-
dent of the Great Northern, will oc-
cupy a similar position for the Hill
roads. Both probably will have Of
fees in Chicago and will act in con-
junction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.


Philadelphia, June 13.--1'he most
important event Of yesterdays ses-
sions of the Southern Industrial con-
1ention was an address at night by
WI Ting Fang, the Chinese minis
ter. Horticultural hall was crowded
to the doors by men prominent in
the industrial and commercial indusA
tries of the city and leading society
women. The distinguished oriental
diplomat spoke on american Trade
with the Orient" and told his hear
ers that China was the greatest mar
ket in the world for American manu-
facturels.
The morning and afternoon ses-
sions were devoted to brief addresses
on "rhe Relation of the States of
the South to the Productive Advan-
tages of Southern Cities"
An address on "Women's Work for
the Industrial South" was made at
night hy Mrs. s, VI. lIorner. of New
Orleans. During the day the dele
gates visited the industrial establish
mcnts in the city and their ladies
visited Fuirmount park. There was
largely attended reception at night
Mt the Manufacturers club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

San Francisco, June 13.--The ma
tonal convention of train dispatchers
yesterday morning discussed a memo
rial which it is purposed to send to
the American Railway association,
relative to various changes in the ex-
listing methods of hauling trains and
particularly as regards the use of n
positive waiting point between trains
of the same class and concerning
wait" orders. A paper was also
read on train signals. In the after
noon the members listened to the
reading of more papers on matters
applicable to the operating of passen"
~er and freight trains.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

and mentally, for Rev. DR.. Plumb, Who
presided, arose to ask question,
which was: "Then, according to that
logic, the clock in the Strasburg ca
thedral was once . Waterbury watch,
It grew larger as . watch until II be-
came a small clock and then II be-
came q great cathedral clock" Dr..
Hall thought Rev. Mr.. Plumb's ques-
ton answered itself, and the incident
was ended.
In the evening message from King
Edward VII. was followed by the sing
ing Of God Save the King" the en-
tire audience stading.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
Acc,den, 10 the Transuort Inra,l..

New York, June ij.-While the
United States transport Ingalls, was
in the balance dry dock at the Erie
basin, South Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon. where she was about to
undergo extensive repairs, she sud-
lenly slipped from the blocks and
,apsized. One man is known to have
,een killed and many injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Washington, June is.-The pur-
chasers Of lands in the Otoe and Mis-
souri, Indian reservation In Kansas
and Nebraska will be expected to
make final settlement Of their nc-
counts with the government by July
1. The time. under the law. expired
a year ago, hut years grace was
allowed so as TO bring the matter TO
a final close without hardship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

buffalo, N. Y. June ia fire
which started on the deck at the foot
Of Ferry street yesterday morning de-
stroyed two elevators, one large flour
mill, the ticket Office and part of
the dock of the International Ferry
company. which runs the fcrryboats
plying between Buffalo and the vii
lage OF Fort Erie. The total loss
will be in the neighborhood Of $780,
mn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
More settlement. with Striking Machinl.ts.


Chicago, June 1S.-Settlements
with striking machinists were effected
yesterday at five plants of local manu-
facturers, making total of over 70
Chicago plants in which the strikers
have won the fight inaugurated
through the general strike Of three
weeks ago. Under the terms of set.
tlement the strikers will return to
work to-day, having been granted
The nme-hour work-day without a
cut in the rate Of wages paid for ten
hours. All of the firms that set
tied yesterday have memberships in
the Chicago Machinery Manufacture
ers' association, two being also rep
resented in the National Metal
Trades association, the organization
of employers in the foundry trades.
Out of the original $500 involved in
the local machinists' strike only 1000
are now out of work. u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
fltg fire In Nussla,

St. Petersburg, Jnne ia fire at
the Galley's island ship yards con-
sumed the ships, the cruiser Witjas
and other vessels, .he government and
other buildings there and q large
stock Of timber The flames also
leaped the Neva-Fontanks canal, de-
stroyirg several military warehouses
filed with supplies. According to the
Novoe vremya ~ persons lost their
lives in the flames. The damage done
amounts to 100000 roubles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
A Farmer, wife Commits Suicide,

Abilene, Kan, June l5.-Mrs. Moore
D. Thisler, wife Of farmer living
near Chapman, committed suicide
Yesterday evening by shooting her.
self in the head with shotgun, the
shot tearing away the whole top Of
her heud. No cause is known for the
Iced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
The WAGON Was Turned Over.

Abilene, Kan, June Ia. Roger
Tile" trustee RI Buckeye township,
wos Killed TUESDAY night on his way
home from this place. His team ran
into d ditch and overturned the
WAGON,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20


Villisca, a., June l5.-Mrs. Ida NJ.
Thiele was stabbed three times with
fatal results on the streets of this
city at noon yesterday by her hus-
band, with whom she has not lived
for four years. lie returned to the
city few days ago and meeting his
wife on the street yesterday drew n
large knife, knocked the woman
down and plunged the fatal blade
into her body. The man was at once
arrested and taken to Red Oak to
avoid violence, the Angry citizens
threatening to lynch the man on the
spot,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
ser,-s s.nr,n n. Rock RnnId..

Rock Rapids, Ia, June IA Sc
we're wind and rainstorm struck this
rlarc yesterday. Trees two feet
through were twisted and broken off
and barns were blown over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20
A PARTY of Boer. Captured by British.

Pretoria, June 13.-Gen. Pulteney's
division has captured party OF
Beers, including brother of Acting
President Schalkburger, on the swazi-
land border.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

OsNaloosa, Ia, June 13.-Frank
Gum. son Of prominent merchant,
persisted yesterday in fire that de-
stroycl John Kennels grain elevator.
RE property less was about $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-20

Des Moincs, Ia, June 13.-Crazed by
jealousy. Elijah IIeathcote, contract
a., entered the apartments of his wife
in the barrow block yesterday and.
grabbing her, held her at arms
Ter az, while he poured the contents
Of Ms revolver into her body. Four
aulics took effect. Heathcote ac-
nH-o' lis wife Of he,ng in love with
nnn'her contractor. Heathcote is
now IN mil here while his victim is at
hosntal at the point Of death.