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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-09

By the way, who ls going to offer for
the three vacancies to occur on the al
dermanic board shortly? Does?no one
want this honorable job?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-09

cut prices on everything brings
tinues. All reserve stock has been draw
fit thereof. Many lines are comparative
bargains still to be had.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
EXCLUSION OF FOREIGN BEEF.


Washington, May s.-Upon being
advised about three weeks ago
through the press dispatches from
London of the exclusion Of foreign
beef from the British army the state
department instructed Ambassador
Choate to report upon the matter.
Information has been received at the
department which would indicate
that the notice issued by the army
contract office of the British war de-
partment on April 9 last excludes
from army use for six months from
June next all foreign beef of every
description, whether imported dead
or slaughtered in Great Britain.
DR.. Wray, inspector of American
cattle, appointed by the department
Of agriculture, who has investigated
the subject, is of the opinion that the
order when carried into effect will
not result in great or any consid-
cradle direct loss to American cx-
porters of beef and cattle, for the
reason that the domestic supply Of
beef for all purposes in Great Britain
and Ireland is so limited that what
ever beef by the new ruling and no.
tice may be shut out from army use
necessarily will be absorbed by the
general market. There Is no over
supply now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
A TRAMP'S CRIME.
Intense Excitement In Lansing, Kan, Over
an Assault Committed on Miss
Ethel Bonnie.

Leavenworth, Kan, May s.-Miss
Bonnie, daughter of G. w. Bonnie,
an employe of the state penitentiary,
while gathering mushrooms near
Lansing was struck on the back of
the head by an unknown person and
rendered unconscious, after which
she was assaulted and her body
thrown into an old well, for the pur-
pose of hiding the crime. The young
lady regained consciousness and
after repeated attempts reached the
surface, where she was afterwards
found in a dazed condition. She was
conveyed home, where she told of the
crime. Searching parties are scour-
ing the country and the feeling is so
intense that II caught her assailant
would probably be lynched. At n
late hour last night she was still I'M
conscious and no detailed account Of
the assault could be obtained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
MRS. NATION 0BSTREPER0US.


Wichita, Kan, May SIN an at.
tempt to secure her freedom, Carrie
Nation last night had an encounter
with the turnkey Of the Sedgwick
county Jail, and, as a result, she has
been placed in solitary confinement
and is under constant guard. At
about dusk the old lady began to beat
a tattoo on the floor of her cell with
the cot upon which she is supposed
to sleep This constant noise both
cred the other prisoners and they re-
quested the turnkey to keep her
quiet.
"Dick" Dods, the turnkey. opened
her cell in order to speak to her, and
Immediately she pounced upon him
and began to bite and beat him UNI
mercifully, all the time making an eff.
fort to get to the big doors leading
to the residence portion of the bas-
tile. AT the same time she called
loudly to be set free. Two of the
other prisoners heard the calls of the
turnkey for assistance, and the three
finally succeeded in forcing Mrs. Ma.
ton back into her cell.
1t has been learned upon good au-
thority that the local W. c. T. U. peo-
pile are quietly making efforts to have
Mrs. Nation declared insane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Popullsts Have Not Solved the Problem.

Topeka, Kan, May s.-The populist
state committee adjourned yesterday
without solving the problem of how
they were going to conduct their
next campaign. The meeting was
called on account Of a law passed by
the last legislature to the effect that
there should, be no more fusion be.
tween political parties in the state.
The populists have heretofore been
in the habit of fusing with the demo-
Gratis in elections and are now trying
to effect an arrangement bringing
the two parties together and yet to
be within the pale of the law. A
committee of the populists will meet
with the democrats within few days
when another effort will be made to
make q fusion arrangement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
THE YOUNGERs H0pEFUL.


st. Paul, MIMI, May S.-Coleman
and James Younger, the most noted
convicts in the state prison at Still.
water, yesterday won the first step
towards freedom from that institu-
ton, to which they were sentenced
for life over rs years ago. For 20
years their friends have been work.
ing in their behalf, each governor be-
ing importuned frequently for a par.
don. The third brother, Bob, died in
the Saltwater prison few years ago,
but the efforts for the liberation for
the now old men have never ceased.
This year bill was presented to the
legislature providing for the parole
of life prisoners and got through and
secured the approval Of Gov. Van
SAINT, but an amendment to it required
the unanimous approval of the board
Of pardons before paroles of life
prisoners could become effective.
Under the provisions of this law the
board Of prison managers yesterday
unanimously recommended the pa.
role of the Youngers. This recon-
mendation will be at once presented
to the board of pardons, but before
final action it would be necessary to
have the legality of two provisions Of
the new law passed upon. In the
meantime the two surviving Young
ers are rejoicing over the hope Of
ultimate release from their prison
home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
ST. CLAIR JUDGES CAUGHT.


Osceola, Mo-, May s.-After several
years of hide-and-seek between the
members of the st. Clair county
court and United States marshals,
yesterday afternoon, while the court
was in session, in the county clerks
Office, two marshals quietly slipped
in and placed Thomas D. hewitt, pre-
siding Judge, and S. c. Peden, asso.
ciate Judge, under arrest Judge
Walker, the other associate Judge,
quietly slipped out, mounted his
horse and rode to his home The two
Judges arrested will be taken to Kan
sas City to stand before Federal
Judge Philips on charge of con-
tempt for not levying tax to pay
interest on bonds Of fraudulent is
sue of 1870, which has caused the
county great notoriety and trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
THE CREEK ROLLS.


Okmulgee, |. T., May SIN a final
effort to close the Creek rolls, in view
OF section 2s of the agreement pro.
viding that no person shall be added
to the rolls after the ratification OF
the agreement, the Dawes commission
is making extraordinary efforts to
complete the rolls by the Goth inst,
the time limit within which Creeks
are to ratify or reject the agreement,
and to this end have established nm
enrolling Office at Okmulgee during
the sitting of the council, which con.
vened here yesterday. OF the 14,OOO
Creeks entitled to allotment, some
thing like 1000 have neglected or re.
fused to enroll at the request of the
commission. Judge John r. Thomas
issued an ominous order of court com.
handing all persons not enrolled to
appear before the commission at Ok.
mulgee for enrolment before the 18th
of May. Failure to obey this order
will render the offender in contempt
of court and 1t is the intention OF
the commission to request warrants
for the arrest of such persons. Mar.
shall Bennett, who is here, states that
all writs of this character will be
Immediately executed. Should this
measure be resorted to it will be the
first time in history where such
drastic means have been employed to
protect benefciaries against the ef.
feet of their own act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Starch Factories to Close,

81. Paul, Mimi, May S.-A Sioux
City, Ia, special to the Dispatch says:
A telegram from the head officer Of
the National Starch company states
that the company will close all Of its
II factories as soon as the present
corn supply is consumed. The Sioux
City plant, which is one Of the largest
in the country, will continue until
about June !. The other factories
are in Nebraska City, Neb., Des
Moines, Ia, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Glen
Cove, N. Y, and other places. The
information sent here inclines the
local management to the belief that
repairs will be hade during the sum-
MGR and that most Of the plants will
be reopened in the fall. President
Piel was here recently and said that
all factories were overstocked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
ABOUT PEOPLE

D. D. Hornaday is up from En-.
poria.
Rev. Father Leary, Of Chapman,
was In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Morris returned
to Kansas City.
W. T. Little 10 up from Oklahoma
visiting bis parents.
Mrs. l.. A. Case has moved from
Enterprise to Topeka.
John Abramson, Of Ehrssm & Sons,
was up from Enterprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bradshaw, Of
Hope, spent Sunday here.
j. H. Reeder, Of Hays City, was a
Sunday visitor to the city.
Charles s. Wilson is down from
Denver visiting home folks.
Mrs. Frank Strother left Friday
night for her home in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schultz, OF
Wheatland, were shoppingin the city.
Herbert Southworth left for q two
weeks visit in Kansas City and To-
peka.
P.J. Grove, OF Russell, has moved
here and will manage the old Bricker
farm.
Ed Miller, Of Wakefield, one Of the
bravest members Of Co. l., is In the
city.
J. G. Russell, Of Chapman, and
Henry Nickles, Of Hope, were in
town.
Rev. C. D. Shaffer went to St. Joe
to attend a meeting Of the Kansas
Chassis.
D. W. Luckenbaugh, one Of the
progressive farmers Of Navarro, was
a visitor to the city.
Judge 5. R. Peters, Of Newton, who
is to be the next pension commits
siOner II nothing happens, spent the
night in the city.
DR.. A. G. Eyth, OF Enterprise, was
in the city. He took out bis final
papers so that Kaiser Wilhelm won't
have q hold on him when he visits
Germany this summer.
Will McInerney Of Abilene, is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. S. c. Moxcey. He
is on his way home from St. Louis
where he has just completed a four
years course in dental college. He
will open an office in Abilene. His
sister, Miss Julia McInerney, will
visit Mrs. Moxcev the last Of this
month on her way home from New
York. - Atchison Globe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

Baltimore, Nd, May S-The mn.
nicipal election in this city yesterday,
the first one of Importance held un-
der the new ballot law, resulted in a
sweeping victory for the republicans.
They carried IS out of the "a wards,
electing IS members to the first
branch of the city council and all
three candidates for the second
branch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live Stock.

Kansas City, May ,--Cattle-Market
steady and higher; shipping and dressed
beef steers, $4,6Oa5.7O western steers, s25
@5.25; native cows, $2S5d5.3O; native
stockers, A25d52b Hogs-Market UNI
even at A.5O@5S5. Sheep-Market steady
and strong; sheep, $2.75a+25; lambs, a 70
I5.7
Chicago, May 7.-Cattle-Good to prims
steers. $O5d6.00; stockers and feeders,
s3OOd5OO; Texas fed steers, A25d54O.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $5.6Od5S5;
bulk of sales, %.7565.SO. sheep-Good to
choice wethers, A1Oa45O western sheep.
A10d45O; native lambs, s4oOd5.15.
st. Louis, May 7.-Cattle-Native steers.
$39Oh5.75; stockers and feeders. s2750
ass; Texas and indian steers $.9Oa5.l5.
Hogs-Pigs and lights, s5.5Od5.65; butch
ers, s5.7Od5S7is. Sheep-Muttons, 1850
40; spring lambs, s50OqS.0O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
FIRE
The Different Committees Working
Hard to Relieve the Sufferers.
TENTS ERECTED FOR The HOMELESS


Jacksonville, Fla, May S.-The al
most superhuman work of the differ
ent committees has somewhat relieved
the situation and it is now believed
that in every instance those without
proper food and clothing were in a
measure provided for yesterday and
that last night there were vastly
fewer people who were compelled to
sleep upon the streets. Two hum
dred tents were erected yesterday
and, while they were very crowded
last night and while several churches
and schoolhouses in the suburbs were
also crowded with sleepers, this con-
dition also will be relieved by the ar
rival of 1000 tents from the general
government at Washington, which
Chairman Bours, of the housing com.
mittee, will have erected at once.
The military companies have been Of
great assistance to Mr.. Bours with
their experience in rapidly erecting
tents and before tonight there will
be several tented villages in the city
with cots and blankets and q water
supply in almost every village for the
sufferers. To-day there will also be
provided several commissary stations
in various parts of the city to relieve
the situation at the two already es.
tablished, and no doubt there will be
one in each village Of tents. There
has been no outbreak of sickness in
the city and the several cases Of nerv-
GUS prostration which have been re.
ported are now well on the way to
recovery.
Thousands Of people have left the
city. Those remaining and able will
be given some kind of labor at The
bureaus which have been established.
Twelve carloads of provisions ar
rived last night from New York. The
United States revenue cutter Hamil-
ton, now here, has been authorized to
distribute 1000 rations to the fire suf-
ferers. The revenue cutter Forward
has been ordered from Charleston to
Jacksonville and also will distribute
rations.
No more dead bodies have been
found, though a systematic search
has not yet begun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
GUN SHOOT IS OVER.
Abilene Gets Second Best General
Average.

The sixth annual tournament Of
the Abilene gun club closed at the
grounds southeast OF town at noon.
The tournament was q successful one
and well attended. W. A. Matteson,
president, and J. F. Elston, secretary,
q well as the members OF the club
made all welcome. Twenty.one
events we're shot and ever 5000 shots
fred.
All events were at 10 targets ex-
cept two which we're 20.
Ruggles Of Jewell City, Stevenson
Of Ealina, Arthur Of Junction and
Matteson OF Abilene made scores Of
10 out OF 20 in two events.
At the close Of the contest $50 was
divided among those making the best
general average; F. York, Of juno
tion City, 1S; W. A. Matteson, End;
E. Brown, Minneapolis, Srd; E. York,
Of Junction City, 4th.
Z. Brown, Of Minneapolis, won q
fne leather gun case as a prize in
special Elhart event, also shell vest
in an Elliott special event. W. A.
Mstteson won a hunting GOAT in the
latter. Leon Mutt won the consola.
ton event.
Those taking part in the contest
were: Ruggles, Of Jewell City; Ar
thur, Tiehl, F. York, +. York, Farrell,
Of junction City; Matteson, Eicholtz,
Elston, Parker, Mutt, Rohrer, Of Abb.
lene; Stevenson, F. Hayne, Davis, s.
Hayne, OF Salina; Weist Of TT. Riley;
Buster, Of Topeka; 4. Brown, J.
Brown, Cawley Of Minneapolis; Hum
bargar Of New Cambria; Miller, Of St.
Louis; Topping, Flack, Riddell,
Townley, Watkins, Of Enterprise; F.
Cairns, Pete Cairns, Pat Cairns, Elmo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
PRESIDENTS OUTING.
An Interesting Time Spent In a
Gold Mine In Arizona.
The RUINS OF The AzTECS VISITED
4 Pretty Little Ceremony Enacted for the
BENEFIT Of the President-Tho Train
Crossed Into California This
Morning.

Phoenix, Ariz., May s.-The presi-
Dental party spent an interesting day
in Arizona yesterday. The beautiful
Turquoise sky, bright sunshine and
invigorating air afforded much relief
after the hot and dusty ride OF Mon
day. The two hours in the morn
ing at the Congress gold mine up in
the clouds of the Blue Tank noun
tains were replete with incidents and
were thoroughly enjoyed A large
American flag was draped across the
tunnel through which the president
passed and after he emerged he told
the little group of miners who con.
grcgated about the train that he hal
seen Old Glory floating from tower
and statehouse and warship in many
different places but that never before
during his life had he seen the Ameri-
can flag 1900 feet under ground.
At Wickenburg, the scene Of the re-
cent gold mine strike. the train was
halted long enough to permit the
president to receive visit from the
school-children. The children pre-
scented Mrs. Mckinley with cabinet
of specimens. The president thanked
the children in Mrs. McKinley's be.
half and addressed them briefly.
The party received rousing well
come at Phoenix. Gov. Murphy and
the territorial officials had met the
party at the Congress mine and ac-
companied them back to Phoenix.
At the station the territorial militia,
q company Of cowboys on bronchos
and some Of the friendly Pima and
Maricopa Indians joined in the Wild
ly enthusiastic reception. The party
was driven to the Adams hotel for
luncheon and afterwards was es-
corted to the territorial capitol, where
the formal exercises took place. A
drive afterwards gave the president
an opportunity to see the interesting
ruins of the ancient Aztec irrigation
system. At the Indian industrial
school, four miles from Phoenix, the
party had n glimpse of what is being
done in the way of education for the
wards of the nation.
A pretty little ceremony was en-
acted here for the benefit of the
president. While an Indian band
played "lIaiI, Columbia" beautiful
Indian maiden in pantomime pleaded
with man dressed to represent
Uncle Sam for statehood for the ter
rtory.
AT five o'clock in the afternoon the
presidential special resumed its jour,
ney. The departure was so timed
that the Colorado desert and old basin
OF the Gulf of California below sea
level and barren of all vegetation
would be trayersed during the night.
The Colorado river, which is the
boundary of Arizona. was crossed
at Yuma and the party awoke to-day
in California. Redlands, the first
stOD. was reached Mt nine n. IN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

st. Louis, May s.--Gustave Baare,
aged 50 years, bailiff of the St. Louis
schoolboard and an ex-representative
In the state legislature, was shot and
instantly killed at his home last night
by his daughter, Ida H., aged 20, who
then turned the revolver upon herself,
inficting a wound from which she
died in two minutes. The action Of
the young woman was premeditated,
as was shown by letter which she
left. In It she said that the frequent
insults offered her mother by her
father became unbenrable and that
she had resolved to kill him and then
herself. Mr.. Baare was taking nap
when he was killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Fined for Improper Use Of Malls.

Denver, Col, May s.-Thomas ],
Shelton, publisher of the Christian,
who claims close kinship to Jacob and
Moses and the power to cure disease
by sending vibrations to any distance,
yesterday pleaded guilty to the i'm.
proper use of the mails and was fined
SOS by Judge Hallett in the United
States court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
A New Kansas Political Party,

Topeka, Kan, May s.-A movement
is on foot here to organize a new po-
litical party which shall champion the
cause of the saloon smashers. Those
agitating the organization are mostly
followers of Mrs. Nation and the
party will be known as the Nation
party. Mrs. ]. p White is at the
head of the movement. She says that
neither of the old parties will give
the aid expected in the suppression
Of the saloon traffic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
To Welcome Pxthlnn Officials

Kansas City, Mo-, May s.-The
Knights of Pythias Of the two Kan
sos Citys are to give Supreme Chan
cellor Ogden II Fethers, of James
vile, Wis; James r. Carnahan, OF
Chicago, major general of the uni
form rank, and c. +. s. Neal, of Leba-
non, ILL.,, president Of the board Of
control of the endowment rank, a
grand welcome to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Five Injured In AN Explosion.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May s,--Five men
were probably fatally injured by an
explosion of powder which occurred
at the Henry colliery of the Lehigh
Valley Coal company yesterday. The
powder was on "trip" of ears. As
thc ears entered the slope they broke
away and dashed down the mine.
When the cars reached the bottom
of the slope the conclusion caused
the powder to explode.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Opened Council Meeting with r'ray..

Garnet, Kan, May Sat the regu.
lar meeting of the city council Mon
day night, the newly elected mayor,
DR.. ]. A. Henning, was duly installed.
After administering the oath to the
elective officers and city council, the
mayor opened the proceedings with
prayer and admonished the officers
and council that he would require a
strict performance of their several
duties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
ELSIE PUNCHED HIS FACE,
Kansas Girl Wins Notoriety in q
Paris Escapade.

PARIS, May 6.--Elsie Reasoner, an
American girl, formerly one Of the
secretaries to the United States COM
mission tic the exposition, is the hero
Inc Of an exciting episode at the Cafe
Cascade in the Bots du Boulogne,
where she went with q Russian
Baron Kartzone.
After luncheon they we're walking
on a0rccky ledge near the Cascade
when the girl suddenly, with an in.
dlgnant punch, sent the Russian
splashing into the lake. lie nearly
drowned and and was left TIC get out
the best way he could.
Miss Reasoner drove back to Paris
10y herself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Municipal Matters to Re Discussed.

Rochester, N. Y, May s.--The Ma.
tional Municipal league will open a
three days annual convention in the
chamber Of commerce of this city
this afternoon. The subjects to be
discussed are of far reaching impor-
lance to taxpayers and to those inter.
ested in municipal government
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Edward Kline has been granted
pension OF IS month. Chas. Dodge
has also been granted a pension.
George Roemer is confined to his
home with tonsilitis and an abscess in
bis ear. There is no truth in the
rumor that he has smallpox.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

Jefferson City, No., May S.-The SUI.
preme court confirmed the sentences
of Ernest Reed, colored, convicted of
killing his wife, and william Fergu-
son, convicted in Grundy county Of
beating to death Stephen C. Wilson,
a merchant of that place. They will
be hanged on June 7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
An Insurance Deal.

st. Louis, May S.-A deal involving
$9,250,000 was made in insurance cir
Giles yesterday, when the Hope Mutual
Fire Insurance company of St. Louis
sold its business to and reinsured its
policy in the National Fire Insur-
ance company of Hartford, Conn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

The heroine Of the above clipping
IL former Abilene girl having lived
here at one time. Miss Florence
Ressoner who was q teacher Of the
Abilene high school for a number Of
years Is a sister Of Elsie.
Mrs. Reasoner, the mother OF Miss
Elsie, now lives at Clay Center, Kan
sas, Jake Rcasoner, an uncle, lives
on o farm near Reserve In Brown
county. He is one Of the Oldest set
tiers Of that part Of the country and
has the reputation of being one Of the
most influential citizens that Brown
county can boast Of.
Miss Elsie Reasoner left Kansas sew.
eral years ago to accept position as
one OF the secretaries Of the United
States commission to the Paris expo
sition. She has also visited Santiago
while acting as special correspondent
Of New York newspaper syndicate
and Is now acting in that capacity
while In Paris.
Miss Reasoner will DO remem bered
BY many Of the people Of Abilene as
being one Of the most entertaining
takers that 1t has ever been their
privilege to listen to. During her
visits here she was iavorite with
the young people Of the city.