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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Western RasebaIl League circuit.

st, Paul, Mimi, March 10. The
committee of the Western league mag
mates which has been struggling with
the circuit problem since last Satur-
day reported yesterday afternoon in
favor of an eight-club league, shutting
out Louisville and Indianapolis. Den
YER and Colorado Springs won out
Saturday, so these cities. with st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas City, st.
Joseph, Omaha and Des Moincs are
assured places in the league.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
strike Of Lamp Chimney Hands.

Toledo, o.. March l0.--Glass workers
at the factory of the MacIIcth-Evans
lamp chimney works went on strike
yesterday morning and threatened to
call out the employees Of the COM
pany's factories at pittsburg, Elwood
and Marion, Ind. The company has
Just enforced an order making the
workmen responsible for all break
ages of the chimneys. The latter re-
fuse to work under the orders.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Lumber Yards DESTROYED by Fire.

Nashville, Tenn, March 1O.-The
lumber yards and saw and planning
mill plant of John y, Ransom & Co..
in West Nashville, were destroyed
by fire yesterday. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000, with insurance of
$4,000. The yards cover 20 acres of
ground and the fire ragged iiercely for
several hours,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Failure of the international Zine Company.

New York, March &c. II. A.
Dougherty, one of the dissatisfied
stockholders Of the international Zinc
company, yesterday received a dis
patch from Receiver Trimblc, of ,Jop-
lin, NO., saying that It Is not unlikely
that 100000 may be pcallzed by the
sale Of the Free Coinage mine. one
Of the mines which went to make up
the International company. Mr..
Dougherty admitted that Mr.. Trim
ble's telegram was very encouraging,
but he did not see how the sale of
this mine could be delayed unless the
stockholders advanced $4,000 before
the end Of the month, as demanded
by the holders of the mortgages
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Topeka, Kan, March 1s,-Slnallpos
has broken out in the Topeka insane
asylum. George Dennis, an attendant,
was taken down with the disease, and
MS soon as it was discovered he was
sent to the pest house. The build.
ings were all fumigated and quaran'
tined and the physicians and surgeon,
are now working over time vaccinat
ing employees and inmates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
burlington N1achinists Walk Out.

Iowa Falls, Ia, March 19.-The ma
chinists and boilermabers employed
at the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern shops in this city have
walked out and will not return to
work until the differences between
the employees and officials are adj
iusted. This action follows that of
the union men at Cedar Rapids, and
il is reported II will be followed by
the men at Baskerville. Watertown,
Albert Lea and other division points.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

4 New York Apartment House Will Con.
tain z, 500 Rooms.

4 New York Apartment House viii Con.
tain $500 Rooms.
The apartment building and hotel
now under construction at Seventy.
third and Seventy-feurth streets and
Broadway, New York, will be the
largest Of Its kind in the world. 1t is
being erected by W. e. D. Stokes,
who, in reply to q question as to the
future Of the building, declares he
Cant tell yet whether the building
Is going to be a monument to my
skill or my asininity."
The building is seventeen stories
high, one block long, and will cost
100000. Sixteen hundred men have
been employed two years in laying
the foundation and erecting the iron
work and walls, and it will be two
years more before the structure is
finished. 1t is built of granite, lime
stone, white brick and terre Gotta.
OF the cost, 100000 is fer the build
ing and ground, and 100000 for in
terror decoration and fnishings.
The building will contain 1900
rooms. 1t will be equipped with a
telephone exchange larger than that
Of a city Of 10000 people. 1t will
have a central Of its own, from
which will radiate the wires for 1000
telephones. all under one roof. The
basement is twenty-six feet below
the surface of Broadway Along
the Seventy-fpurth street side of the
sub-basement will be a wine cellar In
which dozen like the great Heidel-
berg tun could be stored without
trouble.
There will be eighteen fast electric
elevators. Fourteen Of these, each
capable Of carrying from twenty Ia
thirty persons at q trip, will be exclu-
sivalv for nassanssr service. while
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Colony of Negroes for Hawaii.

Knoxville, Tenn, March ia col
ony Of 100 negroes left Knoxville yes
tcrday for Hawaii under a three-year
contract to the Hawaiian Commercial
and Sugar company. The party was
raised by S. K. Naples, an intelligent
negro, who goes with the colonsts
In raising the party an attempt was
made to get whole families, for the
reason that the company has had diff
Guilty in keeping American negroes
without families on the plantation.
The attempt was partially successful
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Elmlra, NO., Nov. 2, 1897.
TO Whom II May Ooncern:-When went
70 DR.. Goes SanItarlum for treatment a year
agc, | was taken there on bed. could not
pR' up straight or stand alone; and had not
walked for over seven years; was very ner-
yops, could not drink cold water, or eat but
ss en- x.d - 90 S.s. s.o wa, ,s. constant ant
NJ home, and three others who saw me said
Il was no use to give me medicine
! was ri the 6snItarium hvo and A half
months, Since then have taken medicine
aad home treatment. New, thanks to DR.,
Oe0's skill and the hiad treatment / ~,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
an rnglish Joke.

When Edward VII was born, on
November ., in the second year OF the
Queens marriage, every one at Buck.
iugham Palace went wild with DE-
light. Bells rang and guns doomed
the glad tidings all over the King.
dom. Douglas Jerrold, amidst ths
roaring Of the ordnance. said: Den
Ne, how they dd powder these Royal
babiss!"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Plttsburg, Pa, March 1D.-An adj
vance in the prices of merchant
wrought iron pipe is to be made this
week. The National Tube company
and several independent manufacture
ers have just withdrawn all options
on wrought iron pipe and boiler tub
ing for delivery after April I. II is
understood that the new prices will
be announced ON or before Monday,
March 9j, and that these prices will
show an advance over the rates pre-
,ailing since September | Of at least
five per cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
A Fire AT Mino0ka. Ill.

Joliet, Ill.,, March l9,-Thc town of
Minooka was threatened by fire yes.
terday morning and the Joliet fire de-
partmcnt went out on special train
in response to an appeal for help,
The fire was subdued. however, after
the Shipley house had been destroyed,
causing loss of $1,000,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
George 7. FaIrchild Dead.

Manhattan, Kan, March 1S.-A tele.
gram announcing the death of ex.
President George T. Fairchild, of the
Kansas Agricultural college, was re.
ceived Saturday from Richmond, Ky,
He was president of the college here
IS years, till 1897. The body win be
buried at Bera, Ky, Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Living on Fodder and Rats.

Buda-Pesth, March 1s.-Many deaths
have been caused by famine which
prevails in the northwestern region
of Hungary. Multitudes are living on
cooked hay, pig fodder, dogs and rats
The government is sending relief to
the starving people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

there will be four freight elevators.
On the top floor will be the largest
dining room in the world, and in the
basement will be swimming pool
capable Of accommodating 500 persons
at one time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
A Newspaper Sold at Marshall, Mo,

Marshall, NO., March 1S.-Judge ],
II. Hunter, lawyer, has purchased
the Marshall Republican and will take
immediate control OF the paper.
Percy Vandyke, present editor, will
take charge of the Memphis Route
Monthly, published at Springfield, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

San Francisco. March 1s.-The
grove of giant redwoods in the Big
Basin, in Santa Cruz county, will be
preserved. A bill appropriating $780,.
900 providing for its purchase has
been approved by Gov. Gage. It will
be converted into state park.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Pretoria, March 1s.-The prospects
Of peace are still considered hopeful
The Boer losses last month were 100
killed. 400 wounded and 1000 captured
and surrendered. Gen. Dewet's com.
mando has been broken up at Senekal,
Orange River colony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
The he Rodays- Castellane Duel.

Paris, March 1s.-The De Rodays.
Castellane duel is over. NJ. De Ro.
days has received ball in the thigh,
the count and the journalist have
shaken hands and it is now to be
hoped that the truce" recognized on
the "feld of honor" will be lasting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Cape Town, March 1s.-Nine new
cases of bubonic plague have been Off
cially reported in Cape Town during
the last As hours. Six Of these are
colored persons and three Europeans
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Allie Convict Pardoncd.

Guthrie, OK, March l9,-Stonewall
shacklett was yesterday pardoned by
Gov. Barnes. shacklett was sent un
for life for the killing of j. Ii. Over
street at Yukon. canadian county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Senatnrs hy Direct Vote.

Nashville, Tenn, March ls.-The
house of representatives adopted 9
resolution favoring the election oil
United States senators by the people
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Prominent Man Of st. Joseph Dies Suddenly

st. Joseph, Mo-, March 1S.-Petei
Hughes, aged 6S, for many years q
prominent business man of this city,
died suddenly in Washington yester.
day. He was the builder and owner
of the Hughes Office building and
other business structures Of this city,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
Fresh Cases Of Plague,

Cape Town, March l9.-FNe fresh
eases of bubonic plague, including q
member of the army service corps,
were officially reported yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
worId,, Fair MT ia Re postponod.

St. Louis, March 19.--Formcr Gov.
Francis, who returned to st. Louis
yesterday, stated that the rumor that
the worlds fair would be postponed
until 1904 was without foundation.
As soon as the worlds fair company
Is organized and incorporated work
will Immediately commence and will
be pressed toward completion with all
possible haste.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

Turney, NO., Sept. 20, 1000.
pr. G. NJ. Coe. Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Strive had you operate on our
little boy for hare lip some time ago. He
looks so we'll now no one would hardly ses
the scar. We are 80 thankful to you for your
successful treatment Of hls case. We often
you do tho work. We hope you will always
meet with as good success In other cases,
4 thanking you for what you have done for
us. wa remain, Respectfully yours
Mr. AND MRS, o. II. CHRISTOPHER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21
DIR. c. NJ. COE,

ceived, which was the means, under God, OF
restoring me to nearly perfect health. am
able to sit up most of the time. l have
walked eleven blocks in one day, am not
nearly so nervous as formerly, can drink ics
water and eat most anything.
I feel so thankful when think now how
much better am, and cannot say enough
In praise Of DR.. Coe and his Sanitarium.
wish every afflicted one to go there and
be helped. MISS LYDIA CUDWORTH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-03-21

The plants Of the paragould Roller
Mil company and the Rodgers plan
ing mill at Paragould, Ark, were de-
stroyed by fire last night. loss, $780,.
900; partly covered by insurance.
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Office, 9l5 Walnut Street,

head what our former patients say:
Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. l2, 1900.
Dr.. O. NJ. Coe.
Dear Sir:-My daughter was entirely cured
Of st. Vitus Dance by your treatment in 1873.
she was afflicted six months. Your treatment
cured her In two months time, and she has re-
manned we'll ever since, Respectfully.
MAGGIE WACHSMAN.
8. ". corner OF 18th and Askew Ave.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
way.
sEAsHoHE EXCURSIONS.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. Il. have
arranged a series of Popular Sea-
shore Excursions, TO be run on
Thursdays. June IL and 81, July ii
and 20, August and % and Septem-
Der ), to Atlantic City, Cape May,
Sea Isle City and Ocean City. N. j.,
Ocean City. Md. and RehoDoth
Beach, Del. Tickets will be good
sixteen (l6) days, including date of
sale.
Stop overs will be allowed on the
return trip at Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington ON tickets sold
to New Jersey resorts, and at Balti-
more and Washington On tickets sold
to Ocean City, Md, and Rehobth
Beach, Del.
For tickets, time of trains, sleep
ing and parlOr car Accommodations,
call on or address nearest Ticker
Agent Baltimore & Ohio r. r. for
fall information. Weds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
ONLY A MASK.

MANY are not being benefited by
the summer vacation as they should
be Now, Notwithstanding much
outdoor life they are little if any
stronger than they were. The tan ON
their faces is darker and makes them
look healthier, but it is only mask.
They are still nervous, easily tired,
upset 10y t,ifels, and they do not cut
or leep well. What they need is
what tones the nerves, perfects diges-
ton, creates appetite, and makes sleeI
refreshing, and that is Hoods Sarsa.
parilla Pupils and teachers generally
will find the chief purpose of the yaca-
tion best subserved by this great
medicine which, as we know" builds
up the whole system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
AvAoaTuoN IN COLORADO.

Do you realize that Colorado, with
it's grand mountain scenery, is the
most attractive health and pleasure re-
sort in the world, and that by using
the Burlington Route Fast Denver
trains from Chicago or St. Louis 1t
takes only one night on the road to
get there.
The Colorado air is so delightful,
the water so pure. and the nights
so refreshingly cool. Then the hotels
are excellent and the cost OF n few
weeks there is very moderate.
We publish a book about Colorado,
most interesting and informative. 1t
is beautifully illustrated and has a
valuable map. Price 6 cents in postage.
Send for 1t today before you forget.
Address, p. S. Eustis, General
Passenger Agent @. B. s. Q. r. r.
Chicago. Ill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
SOUR FOOD -

"Our Food" monthly magazine,
published by the Food Publishing Co.
of Williamsport, Pa. has made its first
appearance in this city. 1t is a 16
page journal and just full of interest
ing facts and inspiring fiction lit gives
practical lessons in economy and
thrift; engenders happiness and har-
mony in the home. is a source of edu
cation to young and old. Many valu-
able household receipts are also found
in its pages. A magazine that after
Its initial appearance in your home.
will always be welcome visitor One
thing strongly in favor of this publ
cation is the quality of its fiction, an
other is the PRINT which is of good
SIZE and plain and last but not least is
the price, 80 cents per year, il is east
~ worth twice that amount Mr. j.
Harry REYNOLDS has taken the sole
agency for Our Food and Will make
thorough canvass of the town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
MOUNTAIN LAKE Park. md.


This delightful resort, high up in
the Allegheny Mountains. on the
broad plateau known as the Glades
on the Main Line of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. opened on June LIST.
and excursion tickets are on sale at
all ticket offices at Very Low Rates.
The special attractions this year will
be the West Virginia State Teachers
Meeting on July I'd to 4th; The In
ter Denominational Camp Meeting,
July 9th to 18th; Woman's Home
Missionary Society, July Goth; Wo-
mans Foreign Missionav Society
July 9th; Chautauqa Summe
Schools. August 1st to 2Sth. Thcre
will be special excursions from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
intgon and intermediate stations ON
July 10th and August 18th. for which
special low rates Will be named.
For detailed information, call on
or address Ticket agents Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
ELLIS GLENN SUES FOR $50, 200.

Parkersburg. W, Va Ang, Sells
Glenn, the alleged male impersonator
and forger, who was recently tried
here for forgery, has filed the declara-
tion in her slut for $50, 600 damages
against William Richardson the prin-
eiple prosecuting witness, and his
SON Jude The latter was the special
officer who brought her here from
hillsboro. Ill. She alleges that she
was kidnapped without legal authori-
ty while habeas copus proceedings
were in progress. She alleges that
she was beaten, bruised, kicked and
dragged through the street while be-
ing taken to the train; that she was
brutality treated, assaulted and vio-
lently struck and handeuffed and
manacled without cause.
Her attorneys in her former case are
her attorneys in this suit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
SAD THOUGH NOVEL SIGHT.
Three Hearses Bearing Four Bodies 10
One Grave Largest Funeral
Ever seen In West Virginia

Huntington, w. Va. August -
Three hearses bearing four bodies Of
one family was the odd though solemn
sight that greeted the eyes of thou
sands of persons today, as the death
cortege rolled slowly though the
avenues of Central City and Hunting
ton to Spring Hill cemetery. 1t was
the intement Of the bodies of Mrs.
Fannie Hemming, her daughter,
Kathleen, and two little grand
daughters Imogene and Theodore APP
person, drowned Thursday night last
while pleasure boating on the Ohio.
That all the bodies were recovered
in time for common sepulcher was
some consolation to relative. and
friends. All bodies now rest i'll one
grave. 1t was probably the largest
funeral ever witnessed in West Vlr-
glnia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
SMALLPOX oBLlTERATED.
Quarantine at the Infested House About
20 be Lifted Eleven Had the Disease.


The smallpox patients in the quar-.
antined house at the eastern edge OF
town have now all practically tecov.
cred and unless anything new de-
veIops within the next ten days the
quarantine will be lifted at the ex
piration of that time.
The situation has been skillfully
handled by the local health Officers
and to them the citizens owe their
thanks. Dir. s. N. Myers. the presi.
dent Of the State Board Of Health
d rected the handling of the situation
and the treatment Of the patients.
Out of the thirteen occupants OF
the quaranfi ned house eleven con-
tracted the disease. The original pa
tients have entirely recovered from
the disease. The other two occupants
of the house have so far shown nc
signs of the disease
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10

The Cumberland Valley h. II. will
run a special $40 excursion TO Buffalo
good for z days including day of issue
on the following dates. July Bird,
9th. 18th, 23rd. and LIST. August 9th,
18th, 2lst 27th and Sept, 9Th, 18th
and Goth.
Tickets to be of Iron-clao signature
form, requiring stamp and signature
of Joint Agent at Buffalo to validate
them for return passage and will be
good only in Gay coaches. For detail
ed information inquire of local ticket
agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
COUNTY COURT.
TO ert u. Brysrly Appointed DEPUTY
sheriff THIS Morning.

County Court convened in special
session this morning with President
Grozinger and Commissioner Lemen
present.
License was granted to j, r. Porter
at No. % n. Queen street and to f.
r. Ramer to keep restaurant on the
corner OF Martin and Spring streets
On motion of Sheriff q. l.. Stuckey
the appointment by him of Robert p
Bryarly as deputy sheriffor term be
ginning this date and ending with
December 1904, was approved and MIR
Bryarly appeared and made oath &C
cording TO law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
The CORN Is SAFE.

1.-The corn is safe we; will have one
of the finest corn crops in the history
of the county," These words were
spoken today by prominent farmer,
commenting upon the timeliness OF
the rain. He said a good, soaking
rain at this time would make the
corn il no more rain fell until the
corn was cut off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10

In the municipal election o. Brrns-
wick Monday the candidates al, ran as
independent of citizens nominees
Lawson House and J.. M. Shores were
elected in the Third and First wards.
Tie in the Second.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
AFTER HIS FORTUNE.

Mr. John Miller, Berkeley county S
prospective multi. millionaire, went
TO New York on business tins morn
ing. He claims that his hopes are
about to be realized. So $50, 900 he
says, awaits him in New ork. He
had his grip tagged to the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-10
Laurel Hill.
fiedgesviiie


Hedgesviile, W. Va, August S.
Mrs. Mogrett and daughter Im0gene
and Miss Bessie Myers of Hancock,
Md, who have been spending the last
two weeks at the NJ. f. Parsonage,
returned home on Wednesday to the
regret of the manv acquaintance
formed while here.
Mr.. d, Nihon and wife of Pittsburg
Pa, are at home on account of the
death of their mother.
The family have the sympathy of the
village and surrounding community
on account of their affection.
Mr.. Robert Miller is confined to his
bed with interm:tten fever.
We had stranger in our village
claiming to be a preacher of the Free
Will Methodist Church He had his
parchment bat when asked who was
their Bishop and Presiding elder he
couldn't tell without referring TO
his papers. he would like to have
mad the privilege of holding services
in one of the churches but as we have
/ had so mauy fakes around, the peoDle
were not disposed to take hold. He
wal verv gentlmanly and perhabp all
right.
There seem to be dipoition on the
part of a number of person in the
village and neighborhood TO desecrate
the Sabbath day bv congregating at
some places near the village with beer.
We are informed that there was a
crowd at spring in what is called
Cote sHollow on the land of Mary. Jas
Shroads, near the village last Sabbath
Mr.. Shroads says it must be stopped
III all would act likewise it would
be stopped. Shame to all such par-
ties
Preaching, Sabbath, Aug. 18th at
10 80 a. IN. and p. m. bv Pastor A.
H. Mckinney of the lst M. D..
church.
The Ladies Mite Soc ETY. of the ist
M. Il. chucrh cleared $1,000 on Satur-
day night at the ward party.
DIR. Ward had the misfortune OF
having a leg of one Of his black
horses broken.
Occasional.