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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1901-11-08

Buffalo, n. Y, Nov doctors Fow-
Ter, Gregg and Putnam, the specialists
who were requested by District Attorney
Penney to examine into the mental con-
dition of Leon f. Czolgosz, the assassin
of the president, have made public their
report, in which they state as a result
of frequent examinations of Czolgosz of
the report of his watchers and his beha-
vior in court that they have concluded
that he was sane at the time he planned
the murder, when he shot the president
and when he was on trial"
His first examination was but a few
hours after the commission of the crime
and while he was still uniformed of the
fate of the victim. During the first three
examinations Cszolgosz answered ques-
tons unhesitatingly. After that, how
ever, he became more cautious and less
communicative He had a common school
education, the reports say, and read and
wrote well. During the first days ex-
animation he said he planned killing the
president three or four days after he
came to Buffalo. The report then recites
in Czolgosz's own words the assassin 5
story of the murder of President McKin-
ley. The sanity of Czolgosz was told
"from the history of his life as it came
from him. He had been sober, industrious
and law abiding until he was 2l years of
age, and was, as others of his class, a
believer in the government of this coun-
try and of the religion of his fathers.
After he cast his first vote he made the
acquaintance of anarchistic leaders who
invited him to their meetings. He was
good listener, and in short time he
adopted their theories. He was consist
ent in his adherence to anarchy. He did
not believe in government, therefore he
refused to vote. He did not believe in
marriage, because he did not believe in
law He killed the president because he
was a ruler, and Czolgosz believed that
all rulers were tyrants. To kill a ruler
he thought would benefit the people. He
refused lawyer because he did not be-
lieve in law, lawyers or courts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
A Western Kansas Quarrel.

Western Kansas has very little to
quarrel about hence the scrap in the
Smith county papers is interesting.
The populists held commissioner
district convention the day after the
Mckinley shooting and failed to pass
any resolutions Of sympathy. The
Pioneer, Republican, criticized the
iorgetiulness as something disgrace
full and the Populist, Journal retorted:
1.-The convention refrained from
adopting any resolutions at all as a
matter Of respect to the afflicted
president. The Journal has no man
ner Of respect for men who insist on
interrupting the surgeons, In their
effort to save liie." Then came this
horse.laugh from the Pioneer;
'Just think Of the awful calamity
OF q little commissioner convention
out In western Kansas embarrassing
the eminent surgeons by passing
resolutions Of sympathy or condemn
ing the human hyena who shot the
PRESIDENT How those resolutions
would have unstrung the nerves OF
those skilled men as the report came
trucking over the wires and into the
city Of 9uffalo and into the home Of
the Milburn residence where those
surgeons were at work. Such i'm.
portant news never could have been
kept from the physicians, and who
could have iortold the fearful results
that would follow"
All Of which goes to show that
things are awful dull in western Kan
sas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
CLASH WITH STRIKERS.
Seven Men Wounded In . Battle Of San
Francisco Between Strikers and
Special Policemen.

San Francisco, Sept. Boa pitched
battle between strikers and policemen
occurred shortly after one o'clock
yesterday morning in Kearney street.
Seven men are positively known to
have been wounded. one probably
fatally, and it is thought that several
others who escaped arrest were in
jured. Not less than so shots were
fired. Several Of the injured were
innocent passers-by. A number of
plate glass windows were broken by
flying bullets. Four special police
men and Q recently discharged naval
man were made targets for q COM
bined assault by q mob Of strikers
and sympathizers, numbering, accord
ing to the declarations Of the special
policemen, at least 200. ]. Boyne,
who was among the injured, is nom
union man. Application was made to
a number Of hackmen to carry him
away, but they refused to do so be-
cause he was not . union man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
TIDE is STILL RISING.


New York, Sept. 2S.-The current
Of trade Is still running full in nearly
all lines and In some the tide Is still
rising, as shown by q Armer tone or
actual advances in the level Of prices.
In distributive trade the features are
the continued good tone Of advices
from the jobbing trade west, north
west and southwest and on the Pa
cihc coast, and the better retail trade
reported at the east, due to the ad-
vance In the season. The talk Of the
widespread corn damage, due TO late
frosts, seems to have fallen fat,
viewed from the standpoint Of corn
prices and Of trade reports from af-
fected sections. A quieting down
demand for dry goods, usual at this
season, Is noted at many markets,
but these reports are generally &C.
companied by advices Of an enlarged
distribution Of clothing and footwear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
The Selection Of Dean.

The withdrawal ofB H. Tracy VIII
was endorsed by Senator Burton fol
U. S. district attorney and the en-
dorsement OF J. S. Dean Of Marion !!
not surprise to those who knew O.
the services charges filed against Mr.
Tracy after his selection for the place
These charges we're never explained
away by Mr.. Tracy and the inevita'
BILE followed. Senator Burton stood
by bis appointee as long as there
seemed hope that the charges might
be met.
US. Dean, who has been endorsed
and will be appointed, is one Of the
states best lawyers, . good Republic
can speaker, q clean, manly and up
right businessman. He has the en-
dorsement Of the best men In Kansas,
the criticism OF none.
President Roosevelt appears to have
adopted very simple, plain rule for
his appointments. He says in effect
to those seeking positions, Come to
me with clean hands and the endorse
ment OF the cabinet officer under
whom your duty falls and | will sign
your commission-but on no other
terms. 1t is right, it Is honorable,
it is position which will make the
administration respected and honor.
ed. No man who cannot meet these
plain sensible requirements should
expect appointment to office. He
ought not to hold Office. On this sort
Of proposition President Roosevelt
will win every time. Senator Burton
has done right in naming Mr.. Dean.
1t is an appointment that will honor
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS OCTOBER -WEvE PAGES

| its affairs are in an unsound condi.
ton, or that 1t is trausacting business
In violation Of the law Of this state. -
The St. Paul Fire and Marine com.
pany was organized in 1865; its cash
capital is $500, 900; its net surplus
over the capital stock and all other
liabilities is $725, 1896; its gross assets
are 1866, 1892; its premium income
for last year was $l,s4O, 1855. Did
Mr.. Church shave reasons W sus.
pect" that the St. Paul Fire and
Marine company had made an incor-
rect statement to himP And II be
did, does be believe that bis agent
could discover in three days whether
or not the statement was true when
1t takes the whole office force OF the
company, men who are familiar with
all the details Of the business, thirty
days to make up the annual state.
mentp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
Good For Coburn.

Secretary Coburn refused to vote
for resolution adopted by the State
Agricultural college board Of regents
stating that there has been no divis-
ion In the board as to the tendency
and policy Of the board. Good for
Co5urn! He knows as does everyone
familiar with the schools workings,
that there has been such 9 division.
Regents and teachers have been chas-
ing over the state for month rally
ing forces on one side or the other.
Spreading q tub Of whitewash over
the matter won't help 1t and the state
honors Secretary Coburn for refusing
to endorse that sort Of action. Kan
sas is an agricultural state and the
college should be an agricultural
school.
The same regents who voted for
a resolution saying they had not been
divided on the question Of tho schools
policy also voted down the addition
Of department Of seed-breeding,
something the state badly needs.
Secretary Coburn supported this
urgently.
What Kansas needs more than any
thing else Is board OF regents for
the school made up Of farmers or
those familiar with the needs Of the
farming communities Of the state.
Why should doctors, lawyers and
school teachers conduct an agricul-
tural collegeP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
SENATOR DlErRIcH's VIEWS.
cess samar Filled with Bandits
and OutoastS.


Omaha, Neb., Oct. 1.-Senator Diet
rich, who has just returned from the
Philippines, ives in the city yester-
day and talked Of the conditions in
the islands. He was pleased with
the progress and, speaking Of the new
civil government said: "Civil gov
eminent is success. The govern
ments which have been formed with
natives at the head are running in a
smooth manner and giving the best
Of satisfaction. This is especially
true in Luzon, where the rebellion
has been crushed"
Senator Dietrich visited the island
Of Samar, where company G, Of the
Ninth infantry, was ambushed Satur-
day. 1.-THE island is filled with
banditti and outcasts," he explained.
when the insurgents were driven
out Of Luzon and the other nearby
islands those who did not take the
oath Of allegiance fled to Samar. In
a short time the island, which had
been peaceful, was the hot-bed Of
trouble. All the bad characters Of
the archipelago gathered there and
forced the natives to join their
forces. These banditti have violated
every rule of war and civilization and
it will doubtless require considerable
force to bring them to terms"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
None But Fit Non.

New York Times: President
Roosevelt is disposed to be on good
terms with the senatorsyof his party.
He seeks no quarrel. Sovereign
states may elect as senators men with
whom be might personally disagree
about many public questions, but
criticisms Of the taste and judgment
Of legislature is not one Of the func.
tions OF the executive. The ear OF
the president will be turned to spoils-
men senator's with an attention as
patient and candid as that accorded
to the most punctilious senatorial
supporter Of the merit system.
But in considering requests for ap-
pointments to office coming from
senators, coming from no matter what
source, President Roosevelt will be
guided by one fixed principle, to
which he has made it known that he
will adhere. The men they recon.
mend must be it men and worthy Of
appointment, or they will not get the
offices they seek.
This rule Is Of the very essence Of
simplicity. The plainest senatorial
mind will understand it at a glance.
Why then should any Republican
senator have trouble or misunder-
standing with the PRESIDENT They
will 90 to the White House on office
seeking errands, Of course, just IS
they always have done. But they
know In advance that 1t will be futile
to recommend the appointment Of
men without brains or character.
They know that lit names will have
candid consideration.
All senators who respect them
selves will respect the presidents
principle Of fitness. 1t is an admira-
Bile plan. 1t will save a world Of
trouble, disappointment, and hard
feeling. The standard not only OF
appointment but recommendation will
be raised. The influence upon the
public morality OF United States sena-
tors will be salutary and sditying.
We hope we shall no. again see both
senators from a great state unite in
demanding an appointment to the
bench which the bar and the press
and the public protest against as not
worthy to be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
KITCHENER NOT SATISFIED.
Commander Of British Forces In south
Africa VIII Resign Unless Given Free
Hand In Military Affairs

London, Sept, 2s.-The Pail Mall
Gazette confirms the rumor of dif-
ferences between Lord Kitchener and
the war secretary, Mr.. Brodrick, and
adds that, as a result, Mr.. Brodrick
has had long interview with the
king. The Pail Mall Gazette declares
II Is In a position to say that Lord
Kitchener is dissatisfied with the par
tial enforcement Of martial law in
South Africa, wanting 1t proclaimed
at Cape Town and elsewhere. He
also desires more serious penalties
for rebellion and better reinforce
ments. Lord Kitchener took over the
command with the explicit under
standing that his hands were not to
be tied, but % this condition wss
not carried out, "he d seriously 70.
considering his position"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Prof. Blackmar in recent maya.
zine article says: "ln year Kansas
will have forgotten the drought. "
The dry season, theprofessor believes,
has taught a valuable lesson. The
farmer will hereafter use greater pre-
caution in planting a larger acreage
oi alfalfa and Kailir corn as dry
weather forage. A new impulse will
be given to irrigation and stock raisers
viii exercise more care to provide
fater supplies and surplus feed.
|espite the check to prosperity from
Pc drought Prof. Blackmar believes
10 people Of Kansas have abundant
use for thankfulness for confidence
The future. He is right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

St. Louis, Oct lat yesterdays
meeting of the directors Of the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition company
the western portion Of Forest park,
set aside as site on which to build
the worlds fair, TO be held here in
1903, was formally accepted from the
city. A bond for 100000, signed by
the directors, was given to the mu-
nicipal authorities, to guarantee that
the conditions on which the site Is
granted shall be carried out.
victory FOR American Athletes.
New York, Sept. 26.--The athletes
Of Yale and Harvard met the athletic
representatives Of Oxford and Cam
bridge universities at Berkeley oval
in track and field events and tho
Drawn and muscle Of the American
collegians proved too much for ths
visitors, the Americans winning sig
out of the nine events.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
BREWERS DEMANDS.
They viii Ask Congress to Fur.
ther Reduce the Beer Tax.
no FUNDS TO RANSOM Hiss STONE.
The Situation ID Trying One to the State
Department at Washington Grave
Fss1 for the Brigands'
Captive.

Washington, Sept 3O.-Much dis
cussion is heard among senators and
representatives in Washington of the
probable legislation Of the coming
congress. 1t is assumed by many
mat the tariff, internal revenue tax
alton and antitrust, anti-snarchism,
isthmian canal and immigration ques-
lions will form in large measure
the principal subjects Of congressicn-
al action. OF course, there will be the
usual grist OF private bills, special
appropriations acts, river and harbor
and public buildings bills. Labor in
terests will also come before congress
this session with demands that were
not met last year. Efforts for fur
Their internal revenue legislation will
probably attract attention and pos
sibly lead to some friction. As soon
as congress opens the brewers will
renew their demands for further re-
duction of the tax on beer. Notice
to this effect was served upon the
party managers at the close of the
last session and it is understood there
has been no change of programme.
The advocates of the beer reduction
will have an additional argument,
they claim this time, in the fact that
there is large surplus in the treas
ury, with promise of greater one,
and furthermore that the reduction
made in the last session did not
lower the receipts of the internal rev.
enue office to the extent estimated.
Cannot Ransom Miss Stone.
Washington, Sept. 30.-Oficials Of
the state department are much an
noyed by the statement in Boston
dispatch, widely published Saturday,
that the American boards headquar-
tiers in Boston had been notified that
the state department had opened ne
gotiations for the release of Miss
Helen Stone, the American mission
airy, who has been captured by the
Turkish brigands. 1t is pointed out
that the state department has no
power to ransom any one, and no
ordinary funds with which to do it.
1t is feared that such a report as
that sent out may lead brigands to
increase their demands. The depart
ment is very DESTROYS Of having it un.
derstood that it cannot pay the ran
som requested. There are great dan
gers, too, in urging the Bulgarian
government to take action, since If
its troops should surround the noun
tain brigands they would doubtless
put to death their captive. The sit.
nation is trying one, but the depart
ment Of state will do everything with
in its legal power to relieve the stu.
alton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

President Mckinley carried the
country long ways toward the
abandonment Of sectionalism, but
possibly President Roosevelt will car
Ky it still further His mother was a
died.in- the-wool southern woman,
making him more southern presi-
dent than any since the war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
Accident Caused by q Broken Rail.

Dunlap, Ia, Oct. Chicago 4
Northwestern passenger train No. 1
left the track while entering the
yards at this place yesterday morn
ing. Three sleepers and two chair
cars were derailed and the tracks
torn up for quite a distance. The &C.
cident was caused by broken rail,
which broke into 10 pieces. No one
was injured and the damage to the
train was not extensive. The passen-
gers were transferred to train fol-
lowing and brought to this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

washington, sept. S.-President
Roosevelt probably will make an ex-
tended visit to the Pacific coast next
year. 1t is proposed that the presi-
dent shall visit Washington and Ore
gon, first going thence to California
and returning through the central
western or southwestern states.
The president has never visited the
Pacific slope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
Southwest Missouri Conference.

Marshall, Mo-, Oct. 1.-The South
west Missouri conference ordained c.
C. Berry, T. B. Wood, Laneil Scott,
W. II. Hesler. L. F. Shook, G. C. Loeb,
deacons. Following were ordained
elders: R. L. Kyle, Charles Frank
lin, C. L. Stouffer, G. R. Wright, D.
A. Berry, J. E. Disch and A. ]. Nc
Culloch. Nine hundred dollars were
raised for Morrisville college. Reso-
buttons of thanks were passed to
Marshall and her citizens for courte-
sizes and to all papers that had rem
dered services to the conference.
Adjourned to meet next year at JEFF
ferson City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

1t was not to be expected OF ex-
nator Baker that he would indulge
the amusement Of throwing rocks
his successor. His own house Is
city we'll filled with window
panes and his new luxury might
prove expensive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
One Kind Of Examination

The Lawrence Journal tells Of one
Of Superintendent Church's examina.
tons. A short time ago one Of his
assistants was sent to examine the St.
Paul Fire and Marine Insurance com.
pany. The law says such examina.
tions shall be made only when tho
superintendent "has reason to sus.
pect the correctness Of the statement
Of sn insurance company; or "that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Lawrence Journal II Mr.. j. 5.
Dean, Of Marion, has ever done any
thing in his life that he wouldn't want
bis wife or mother to know about, let
him stand forth and confess before
bis enemies get a chance to tell about
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

The constant reiterstion Of a part
! the State Agricultural college
lard Of regents (Which the other
1t refuses to endorse) that all is
Fmony would be very amusing II 1t
Gre not so pathetic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
Policy Of the Western Baseball League.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-According to
President Hickey, of the Western
league, the future policy Of the league
depends to a large extent on the re-
lease from or the retention in the
American league Of Milwaukee. IF
the American league drops Milwau-
kee we win enter that city as well
as Chicago, Indianapolis and Louis
ville,7 said Mr.. Hickey. II expect to
see Ban johnson with reference to
the future of the Milwaukee fran
chise. We have had several applica-
tions for a Chicago franchise, but
have given no definite replies, as the
whole matter is still undecided"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
Hurt 1t an Initial ton.

Arkansas City, Kan, Sept. s6-
John A. Flsense he's sued the Ancient
Order Of Pyramids for $4,000, alleg-
inr that while being initiated into
the order he received injuries which
will cripple him for life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

The Enterprise man who has start
cd the custom Of setting up cigars be-
cause he was divorced is placing a
bad precedent before the public
There ought to be some things for
which q man won't have to "set 'em
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
xllls1 affsr'a lsdne ssruos.

Bclndera H., Oct. Lon The last
day Of his 40 years. service as Sec
ton foreman for the Northwestern
railway and within . few hours Of
the tims he had cot TO quit work and
retire On . pension George W. Davey
wss killed lest night BY bsins stsuak
hy 4 trsin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
ltlon.

Lawrence Journal; For the first
'rAe in ten years there is no Populist
sect In Dickinson county. And 1t
y DO great many more years be-
II, there will be another one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

sThe steel strike is settled; 1t ought
vsr to have been begun, and would
" have been had it not been for
resident Shafler's over.weening am
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Mrs. Nation has instructed her at.
torneys to sue seven thousand papers
for libel. This will raise the interest.
ing question: Can paper libel Car
riep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

| The reelection OF d. A. Valentine
as clerk Of the supreme court was
deserved honor to capable official.
Oel has a life job II be cares to keep it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Vhat sense Is there in having a
Spht race In country where there
/ 20 wind! Bring next years race
70 Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Ehorsdo SPRING. No, has voted
$4,000 for . waterwoTks plant and
sewerage system. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03

Shouldn't wonder II the St. Louis,
Il cost more than the land whose
t1Chase 1t Is designed to celebrate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-10-03
THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 1901.
REPUBLICAN TICKET,

II FOR COMMISSIONER, 3D. DISTRICT.
nolow ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Willowdale