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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
A MIRACULOUS CASE.
While Q Girl Was Being Borne to tho
Grave Lightning Strikes the Conn and
Restores Her to Life.

Larned, Kan, Aug. 14.-An extra
ordinary freak of lightning has
thrown the little town Of Hanston,
20 miles west of here, on the Larned-
Jetmore branch of the Santa Fe rail-
road, into an unusual state of excite
ment. The five-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel McPrease died
Sunday morning after short spell
of sickness. The funeral services
were held Monday afternoon in the
little church building at Hanston.
At the conclusion of the services the
little white metallic coffin was placed
in an open spring wagon and the
funeral procession started to the
graveyard, distant about mile from
the town. AS the conveyance con-
tanning the remains neared the grave
yard clap of thunder was heard and
a bolt of lightning shot out of the
sky-some say clear sky, others
that the lightning came from heavy
cloud which floated over the sky-and,
striking the coffin, ripped off the top
and the child dazed and with wide
open wondering eyes sat up and
looked around upon the strange
scene. The horses drawing the wagon
were knocked down and stunned, but
the driver and the man who occupied
the seat with him only felt slight
shock and were thoroughly fright
ened when they saw the supposed
corpse of the child sit up in the coffin
and begin to call for her mother.
For several minutes the greatest con-
fusion prevailed, but as soon as the
people could gather their wits the
child was lifted out Of the coffin and
placed in her mothers arms and the
funeral procession hurried back to
town. The child is now said to be in
fair way toward ultimate recovery.
The entire nelghborhood OF mansion
are hopelessly divided as to the signi-
ficance of the occurrence. The ma
jority contend that the child was in
cataleptic state and that the shock
and application Of the current Of
electricity restored her to conscious
ness. Others, including the parents,
declare the child was dead and that
her restoration to life was divine
interposition of providence, a modern
miracle, and nothing can shake their
faith in this belief. In support of the
latter theory the attending physician
states that prior to being coflined
the remains showed many Of the usual
signs of modification.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
BIG FREIGHT MOVEMENT,
Railroad Traific In Kansas City Is So Great
That 1t II Impossible to Keep the
Freight Yards Clear

Kansas City, No., Aug. 14.-Nearly
every track in every railroad yard in
Kansas City is filled with freight cars
loaded with grain, coal, cattle and
merchandise. The freight movement
in and out Of Kansas City during the
month of July was the heaviest in the
history of the city, and the traffic
during this month is so great that it
is impossible to clear the freight
Yards. Grain is now lying on the
ground in Kansas awaiting cars to be
shipped to market, grain elevators
are filled and railroads and shippers
unite In clamoring for more cars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
An Oil strike at Erie, Kan.

Erie, Kan, Aug. i4.-While drilling
for gas here yesterday, an unexpected
oil find was struck at the depth Of
500 feet. The well is claimed by ex-
perts to be good for 25 to so barrels
per day, il shot. The oil is pro-
nollnced to be of fine quality. This
proves that Erie is not only in the
Cas belt but oil belt as WELL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Kansas Short Line Chartered.

topeka, Kan, Aug. IA charter
waa issued yesterday by the state
bard to the Kansas, Missouri n
Southeastern Railroad company. 1t
is for road to be built from Pitts
burg to point on the state line three
miles east of Galena. The total
length of the road in Kansas is ~
miles and its capital is $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
MARKET, BY TELEGRAPH,



Kansas City, Aug 13.-Cattle-Market
slow and lower; beef steers, $.5ab55;
native cows, sl5Odl415; native stockers,
SS.OOaS1O. Hogs--Market steady at A.25g
6.lO Sheep-Market steady to strong;
sheep, S.lOaS.75; lambs, SOOa525.
Chioago Aug 10. = Cattle - Good to
prime steers. sJ6od6.25; stockers and
feeders, s2,2jMSS5; Texas fed steers, $500
M46j Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $3.50
els sheep--Good to choice wethers, sS.'5
@435; western sheep, $26aA@; native
lambs, s2S5dt5.6.
st. Louis, Aug. 49, - Cattle Native
steers. $S.OOq5,S5; stockers and feeders,
81. SOlii.0O; Texas and Indian steers, 500
0435. I,ogs-Pigs aud lights, S.SOa5.%;
butchers. s,OOdG,l1la. spep-Natlve NUT
tons, s3.o0dS.5O; lambs, $35Ca5.2O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
rstah,lshinv County Poor Farm.

West Plains, Mo-, Aug. lathe
Howell county 1ourt has bought a
fine farm Of 100 acres, five miles from
this city, which will be used as O
county poor farm. New buildings
will be erected and the old system
Of scattering paupers over the county
will be done away with. Howell coun'
" Is out of debt and has money in
the treasury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
ATTEMPTED to blow Up the Saloon.

Sedalia, NO., Aug. l4.-Albert Har-
line attempted to demolish Dan I.
CIitrord's saloon on Main street yes
terday with a bomb filled with pow
der. because William Clifford, the bar
keeper refused to furnish him with
free drinks. IIarline lighted the fuse
and dropped II on the floor. Clifford
sprang over the bar extinguished the
fuse und handed Harline over to the
policp,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 14.--Gen. John
c. Bates yesterday assumed command
Of the department Of the Missouri.
Gen. Bates was met at the train by
number Of civilian and army friends,
among them Gen. Merriam, and driven
TO army headquarters, where Gen,
Merriam formally relinquished com.
mand to Gen. Bates. But few changes
in the personnel of the general staft
are expected. Gen. Merriam started
for Denver yesterday afternoon, where
he retains command of the depart
ment Of California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. l'.-The
Karnival Krewe Fair association has
abandoned its projected old-fashioned
country fair on the "Minitoka'
grounds, which were to have been
the location of mile race course and
80 suburban homes which lucky ticket
BUYERS were to secure. The plan will
be left for another year to develop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

St. Joseph, NO., Aug. 14.-President
Hickey, Of the Western league, last
night issued orders for the suspension
of Shortstop Shay, of the Colorado
Springs team. for starting the riot at
the home grounds last week. Shay
is also fined 500. He can play no
more this season in the Western
league.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Girls Arrested for kissing u Man.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. 13.--Six Of the
best known young women OF Taswell
laid violent hands upon Robert Foss
in the main street of the town yes
terday and kissed him until he cried
for mercy. Soon afterward the girls
were arrested at the instance of their
victim and held for trial on the
charge of assault and battery. Foss
public discontinue was brought
about by II boast which he made at
several social gatherings recently that
he had never been kissed by a woman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Nor. Rurn, Free Delivery Routes.

Washington, Aug. l4.--0rders were
issued yesterday providing for the es-
Enlistment of II new rural free de-
livery routes in Missouri. All will be
established by November /. Missouri
now has 100 routes established, and by
November /, Mr.. Machen says, the
number will be increased to $50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Rock
Island Railway company has instruct
ed W. R. Cannon, of Herington, to
Immediately start on the building OF
20 new depots in Oklahoma. In the
places where sidings and box cars
are now being used as depots new
buildings will be erected at once. A
large force Of men will be used and
the work completed as rapidly as pos.
sihle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
FREE HOMES HERE.
Plenty Of Land In Missouri Still
Open to Settlements
KANSAS Good LAND WELL TAKEN UP.
Arkansss Oflces Report About 100000
Acres and kingHsher, Ok, 100000 for
H0mesteadera - A Few Facts Sup.
piled by MAI. Buugardt.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 14.-"Mis-
souri, is the only state in the union
which sells homesteads outright.
There are $4,000 acres Of land in this
state subject to entry. The Dodge
CITY, Kan, land Office reports to Inc it
has 100000 acres of land open to set
Element. Little of it is desirable.
Arkansas offices report about 100000
acres of land, some of it, so ] have
learned, as rich as any land in the
United States. The Kingfsher, Ok,
land Office, under date of August 5,
notifies me it has 100000 acres of land
for homesteaders. Eastern Kansas is
devoid of available sites, all having
been pre-empted. l believe Missouri
offers the most advantageous oppor-
tunity of any state in the union. A
m.n may take up 100 acres by settling
on it, or 800 acres If he cares to pay
cash. He gets title the day he pays
the SIPS per acre. We do not ask a
man to wait five years, as all other
states do" So said Maj. Bungardt,
government pension agent, yesterday.
On learning that 100000 people wanted
farms in Oklahoma, and knowing that
145,0OO of them would meet with dis
appointment, Maj. Bungardt opened
correspondence with every govern
mcnt land office in Missouri, Kansas
Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
The result of the inquiry is astonish-
ing in light Of the fact that 100000
homeseekers risked the odds of ten
to one against them by going to Ok
lahoma to participate in the lottery.
II cannot see why these Missouri
farms were driven over and left be-
hind" exclaimed Maj. Bungardt, Tex
cept that the people did not know
they are open to settlement. Far and
away better than any other state Of
fers Missouri does not ask the home
s.eader IN wait five vears for his title.
For 5000 cash it will give him a clear
t;tls IN 16o acres"
IRON the information supplied him,
MAJ. Bungardt has drawn up the fol-
lou;rr I;st Inv COMMITTEES nj lands in
two districts in Missouri the figures
showing the acreage in the different
counties.
parrv 1894. Christian, 1901; Dallas,
1856, Douglas, S'a26; Laclede' S,lsb; Nc
Donald ll'S2z. OSarK '4i" m s,ei 49, O.,
,c ys.. ', Wohs,sr ' 5so. Wright 3764. Bol-
linger, LOCO; Butler, $50; Cape Girardeau,
40; Garter $780, crawford 4,VN' neIl ,,, o.
SD, Howell I" ,so. u r,u, ' ,3o' phalns +,
7O Pulaski, 4.siO; Reynolds, $50; Ripley
$3.50; Shannon, $3.50; Texas 1885, Wash
ington 2blo; wayne DIV, .od hen nn, 0W ",
oco Hickory ioo; Iaclede, 1000; Maries,
5000; Miller, 1900; Morgan 300; Phelps,
1000; Pulaski, 10000; St. Clair $780,
Where in the above Inst the name
of county appears twice, the county
is divided between two land olhces
and both acreages gwen must De ado'
ed to get the total Tor the county
Apple lands are 10 be ontalned io'
settlement even III the h'''y oNark ~
where sheep raising also pays wen
Not only does MISSOURI oHer the
s1le of its lands outright put u aces
not require the entryman 10 go 10 tht
government lana once 10 me- Inc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

A freight train on the Grand Island
was wrecked near Manville, Kan, yes
terday. A drawhead on one of the
cars,pulled out and fell over the rails,
derailing seven cars loaded with grain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
A Woman Found Murdered.

Springfield, NO., Aug. 14.-Monday
afternoon Mrs. Thomas Siloya, one
of the witnesses in the divorce suit
against Capt. A. c. Kissee, was mys-
teriously murdered on her way home
from Kissee Mills, fancy county,
where she had gone to give her depo-
sition in the case. There were marks
of violence on the neck and shoulders,
leading to the supposition that an as
sault had been attempted by the MUIR
dorer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

A bulletin has been issued from
Union Pacific headquarters ut Omaha,
Neb. announcing that Mr.. Horace /.
Belts has been made general auditor
of the Union Pacific.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

lightning killed William Kern yes
tcrday at Baldwin, Kan. He was
drf ing a disc harrow with four
horses. Three Of the animals were
also killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

NARROW, !. T., Aug. l4,-Robbers en-
tered the post office here Monday
night, blew open the safe with dyna-
mite and stole the contents. A posse
pursued the robbers and one OF them
was shot and captured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
liuys Land for Sldetracks.

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 1.-THE G.,
R. & 0. railroad has bought u acres
of land near Harlem, Clay county,
Mo-, on which II win build 20 addi-
tional miles of sidetracks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

\ Katy passenger train was ditched
at Pryor Creek. |. T.. yesterday, and
tho smoker, express and mail cars
were piled up in tangled heap. No
one was hurt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

John L. Stoneman, o switchman In
the employ Of the St. Joseph (Mo.)
Terminal company, was run over by
. fat car and instantly killed yester.
dav.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
Dowager Empress Frederick Buried.

rottsdam, Aug. 1.-THE remains
Of the Dowager Empress Frederick
were inferred yesterday beside those
Of her husband, in the mausoleum Of
Fr'edesKirche, near pottsdam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15
,;rn,. and provi.Ion..

Kansas city, Aug l3,-sales by sample
on track: Wheat-No. hard, 69a69iac
No. 3 hard, 6,,ad6Sisc; No red, 72iaalSc;
No. red, 7iqt72c. Corn-No. 2 mixed, 5S%
aSo,ac. No. mixed, Sisc; No, 2 white,
59i5c; No. white. SOC. oats-No. ?
mixed, Acc: No 3 mixed, &c; No. ?
white. sgisc; No. white, SaMSsc.
Rye, No. .. 62d6se, Hay-Timothy. $500
0l4.5O; prairie, s0oAltOo. Eggs, lie per
doz. Poultry-Hens, live, &c per lb.;
ROSTERS. l2isc each; turkeys, 4N6c; ducks.
5fDec; pigeons, sl0O per doz Butter
Creamery, extra fancy, 100 per ID; dairy,
I6c; store packed, l2lsc. Potatoes, $50
81. 10 per bu. Beets, Nd3Oc per doz.
punches. Onions, SasOc per bu. Toma-
toes, si25al.50 per peck basket. Cucum-
beers. sl0Oa2OO per bu. crate. Cabbage,
q 0Odls25 per cwt. Radishes, l5c per doz.
lunches. Lettuce. $i.00@1.50 per bu. Peas,
81. 2562.50 per bu. Beans. wax, N.I5 per
bu.; green s.OOai.15. Corn, lSGac per
doz, ears. Squash. 40675c per doz. APP
pies, new. 5Oa9Oc per bu. Peaches, COM
mon, 5od75c per 4-basket crate Canta-
loupes. s1.75d25O per standard crate. Wa
term,lons, sl.5Oa3.50 per doz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-15

Chicago, Aug. ls,-wheat-No, red.
7sne,7ic; No. 3. 72%d7Sisc; No. 2 hard
winter. 72it6p1Sc; No 8, 72Aa7cc; No ]
northern spring, 1iisa76isc; No ?, l3lt@
75yc: No. 8, NG7ac Corn-No. 2, 59kd
SeiSc; No. 3, 5si4G59c. oats-No. ., S6it@
SIC; No. 8, 36tc.
81. Louis, Aug. ls.-Wheat-No. 2 red
cash, elevator. 72Hc: track. 7Shd7si1c;
No. 2 hard, 73c. Corn-No. cash, 6lSc'
track. 6lx662c. Oats-No. cash. HlAc:
track, s7isdssc; No. . white, sSSassc.
Evening journal., 1901-02-05

she was praying a drunken man was
brought in by policeman. Mrs. Ma
tion then delivered a scathing address
to members OF the police force present.
She said they would permit the joints
to run in open violation OF law all the
while, and would then arrest the men
who were made drunk by the liquor
ssld there. Mrs. Nation taunted the
police, calling them towards. afraid TO
arrest anybody but women and drunk
en- men.
Followed by the crowd, Mrs. Nation
went to the federal building, where
she mounted the steps and made an ad-
dress to the crowd. She said she would
smash all the joints Of the city and she
would stay here long enough to ac-
complIsh this purpose, II 1t took
months.
Mrs. Nations antipathy to saloons
Is due to the fact that her first hus-
band, DR.. Gloyd. was ruined by the
drink habit, while her sisters life was
embittered by a similar experience.
Evening journal., 1901-02-05
EAGLES GOAT WAS TOO MUCH
FOR EQUESTRIAN KELLEY

Last nights meeting of the local
Aerie Of the Order Of FrateTnal Eagles
held by the order in this city. There
was one Of the most enthusiastic ever
were ten invitations and aoin Ia OHM
were ten limitations and an interesting
lecture Among the pilgrims who were
Initiated were John b. Kelley, who
stood the trying ordeal of riding the
goat like a defeated cowboy. Although
Mr.. Kelley has had a wide experience
In riding mustangs and mules, he con-
fessed that he was never thrown harder
than he was by the Eagles goat The
fall was so sudden and bewildering
that Mr.. Kelley claimed a foul, and ask
ed for another go. This was granted
him, but his unquestiOnable horseman-
ship was not proof against the ma
neuvers of the festive butter" He
gave up and doffed his sombrero to the
animal.
Owing to a recent law no man can
join the Eagles while wearing whisk-
ers longer than eighteen inches. To
conform to this measure Mr. Kelley
submitted to having four and a half
inches deducted from his luxuriant
beard. He stood it bravely. while the
tears cOursed down his cheeks This
operation was necessary before Mr.
Kelley could take the second degree.
and Professor Finn, who is the tom
serial artist for the order, amputated
the offending four and a half inches
Of whiskers in n cold-blOoded manner.
Fl. II. Thompson. grand past presi-
dent and grand lecturer of the Grand
Aerie of Seattle Washington, deliver
ed an excellent lecture upon the OBJ
iects and principles of the order and
his discourse was enjoyed by those in
attendance.
Edward J. Newell, past president Of
the local aerie, who already is selected
as delegate TO the Grand Aerie, is
preparing to go to San Francisco to at
tend the meeting in May. Edward
krause is spoken Of as Mr.. Newell's
associate, and is making a fight to land
Mr.. Kelley Is spoken OF as a possible
dark horse, owing to his equestrian
proclivities.
Evening journal., 1901-02-05
ENTERTAINMENT WAS FINE
Excellent Program Well Rendered by
Junior Order ef Mechanics

In the Opera House last night was
given the best amateur minstrel show
ever witnessed in this city, and in numer-
ous respects il would do credit 10 profess
siOnal organizations 1t was that of the
Junior Order American Mechanics and
was by far the most ambitious and cred
table given by the order. The opening
curtain disclosed the entire company. IN
handsome, picturesque costume. seated
upon the stage. An innovation were the
flags of several nations. the bearer OF
each clothed in the typical costume of the
country. Those represented were Eng
land, Ireland Scotland. Germany. Tur-
key and China. That of England was
draped in black for the dead queen. An
other innovation was at the conclusion
Of sea ditty, when a lad in nautical
costume danced the sailors horn-pipe
X. Leslie Appleby was the interlocutor,
stage manager and n few other things
which tended toward the success OF the
affair The end men were John Smith.
John Mcknight, Charles b. Price,
George Il. Prettyman. Walter w. Wy
man and William Miller. The songs. all
Of which were exceptionally well sung
We're; Just Because She Made Dem
Goo Goo Eyes" George Il. Prettyman:
Just to be With You" w. b. Johnson;
Give Cinda the Cake" William Miller;
Il Wonder if She's Waiting" Eugene
Start; Chicken and de Possum." John
Smith; Down in the Deep Let Me Sleep
When l Die" Henry A. Well The "Song
Of the foot" was a clever dance by Charles
B. james. The second part consisted OF
remarkable feats OF strength on the hori-
zontal bar by Messrs. MCGOWAN aud
Greiner; William $. Byron in an up-to-
date monologue and songs; Frank Mer-
rick. the musical tramp. in clever spe-
cialty; Heisler and Miller in a song and
dance act. In this Heisler gave some
limitations the best Of which was that of
Corse Payton making an announcements.
The singing of the Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
comedy quartet. composed Of Start, Ben
son, johnson and We'll, was one of the
hits OF the evening and they were encored
repeatedly. One Of the selections was
THE Old Carrion Crow Said Caw Cav"
a song that was popular over hundred
years ago The program closed with
"rhe Choir Seraphic," showing a vested
choir in church. George Il. Prettymar
sang ''rhe New Born King" the effect
Of which was heightened by electrical and
sciopticOn features.
Evening journal., 1901-02-05
WILL COMPLETE PLANS
FOR TRIP TO WASHINGTON

There will be a special meeting at
the Y. M. r. Q. tomorrow evening Of
all members and their friends who
propose to take part In the inaugural
parade, In Washington, on March a.
The club Will leave here on Sunday
morning. March 8, and return on Mon
day evening. Those desiring to leave
here on Saturday can obtain board at
the same hotel at the same low rate.
The uniform will consist of overcoat,
hat, cane, gloves and badge. in which
the club will present a neat appear
ance. The committee desires the at
tendance especially of those who wish
any information in regard to the trip,
and ask that those who have not al
ready settled fortheir uniforms tocome
to do so, as that matter must
be closed this week in order to get
them in time.
Evening journal., 1901-02-05
OLD BOREAS ON RAMPAGE
Whistled Solemn DIrge During Night
and Brought Cold Weather

The wind came to town last evening on
a frolic. 1t whistled around city build
ings and while the populace slept, whis-
tied a dirge to the spring-like weather
that had preceded it. With the wind came
a blast Of frostiness which sent the liquid
in the thermometer down to 2S, about
which position it continued until noon.
This afternoon and evening it will get
down to the 20 degree mark if the
weather men know their business. Fortu-
nately for us all no snow is in sight, for
if it were the indications would point to
a blizzard.
The only damage Old Boreas did on his
rampage in the night was the blowing
down Of several signs, and demolishing
few panes Of glass in the Ford building.