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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
THE HAZING INQUIRY.
The Congressional Committee Says That
the West Point Acadamy Is on Trial
and That Hazing Must Go.

West Point, N. Y, Jan. 1.-THE
congressional committee investigating
the causes of the deaths of Cadets
Booz and Breth and making inquiries
regarding the practice of hazing at
the military institute decided yester-
day that every witness called must
answer any questions put to him.
Congressman briggs, of Brooklyn,
said during the course of the hear
ing: 1--WE are here as representatives
to get all the facts, not only in the
cases of Cadets Booz and Breth, but
in every particular regarding hazing
in the mess hall or any other place
in this institution. The academy is
on trial and every one connected with
it and we intend to show the coun-
try the truth of the matter, and haz-
ing must CO. These are the lines on
which the committee is going to pur-
sue its investigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Washington, Jan. 12.-The monthly
statement of the exports of domes-
tic products issued by the bureau of
statistics shows that during the
month Of December, 1900, the exports
by articles were as follows, COMPARE
sons being made with December, 1899:
Breadstuffs, S24,323,665; increase, $751;
100000. Cattle and hogs, $3,163,o23;
increase, Sl,100,000. Provisions, $751;
03S,2S9; decrease, $350,000. Cotton,
%4, l53,7sS. increase, S1S,3@2, 900. Min
eral oils, S5,127.S03; decrease, $350,OO0
For the IL months the aggregate was
1892 ,364,25O, net increase of $l19,-
100000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Wichita, Kan. Jan. 12.-C |. NJ. VI.
Murdoch received TELEGRAM last
night announcing the death of his
brother-in-law, Justinian ,layberry,
editor of the Usage County, Demo-
crat, at the age of 10. Mr.. Mayberry
had been in the newspaper business
in Kansas for over 40 years and was
said to be the most classical scholar
in the profession in Kansas. He spent
New Years here and was then very
robust, catching the grip after re-
turning home. He was one of the
old guard in the early democratic
politics of Kansas. His home, fer
years, has been at Burlingame.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 12.-Notwith.
standing the decision of the Grand
Army to not hold its encampment at
Denver, the Chicago & Northwestern
has just issued notice to the effect
that it will make one cent per mile
rate to Denver in case the encamp.
ment is held there. This action OF
the Northwestern is harmonious with
that previously taken by the Union
Pacific, Rock Island and Burlington
II is now believed reconsideration
will be given the subject of holding
the encampment in Denver.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Army BILL DEBATE.
Against Comforting Powers on the
President for Increasing Strength.
The HOUSE REAPP0RTIOyN3NT BILL


Washington, Jan. 12.-Iesterday q
vigorous attack was made upon that
portion of the army reorganizat!on
bill which confers upon the president
discretionary power to increase the
strength of the army to the maximum
limit fixed by the bill. Senator Ba-
con, of Georgia, began the attack and
Senator Platt, of Connecticut, reply
ing, maintained that discretionary
power ought to be conferred upon
the president and expressed astonish-
ment that anybody should entertain
fear that the power ever would be
abused. Senator Bacon declared he
would rather see his party condemned
to universal and never-ending Danish
ment from political power than to
see such authority placed in the
hands of the president. An amend
ment opening the way to the appoint
ment of volunteer officers to grades
as high as captain in the regular
army was adopted.
Senator Carter, of Montana, called
up the bill apportioning the repre-
sentatives of the United States among
the several states. Without debate
it was passed precisely as it came
from the house. 1t now goes to the
president for his signature.
The senate then at 1866 p. m went
into executive session and soon adj
journed.
The senate committee on judiciary
authorized favorable report upon
Senator Hoar's bill for the punish
ment of train robbery. The bill pro-
vides penalty of 20 years imprison-
ment and a fine of $1,000 or both for
the offense.
Many Pension Bills Passed by the House.
Washington, Jan. 12.-Not since the
Fifty-fourth congress has the house
passed as many private pension bills
at a single sitting as it did yester-
day. In all ITO special bills were
passed at the session. The most i'm
portant was one to increase the pen
sion Of Gen. Americas V. Rice from
$36 to 500. Gen. Rice was wounded
several times during the civil war
and lost leg at Vicksburg. He was
formerly member of congress from
Ohio and was the author of the ar
rearages Of pension act. The senate
had passed bill to increase his pen
sion to $50 and the house raised the
amount to 500.
Mr. Loud, of California, from the
post Office committee, reported bill
revising and codifying the postal
laws.
Delegate Flynn, of Oklahoma, in
PRODUCED a bill to divide the Indian
territory into counties and designate
the county seats therein.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Kansas at the Buffalo Exposition.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. FL. +. Ran.
dolph, president of the Kansas COM
mission for the Pan-American exposi-
ton at Buffalo, says Kansas will have
very surprising exhibition there.
1--WE confidently expect an appropra-
ton of $4,000 from this legislature"
he said, "and we will make the biggest
display the state has had since the
Philadelphia Centennial exposition"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
A Missouri Farmer Hangs Himself,

Sedalia, No.. Jan. 12.-Zeb Alexan-
der, a farmer, aged 20, hanged him.
self at the home of his brother-in.
law, John lams, near Fairfield, Ben.
ton county The family was away
from home, leaving Alexander in
charge. He sustained q sunstroke
last summer and since that time has
been in i'll health. No other cause
is assigned for the suicide.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

MINT DIRECTORS REPORT.
The Coinage Of the Past Year In Excess
OF Any Previous Year Big Demand
for Minor Coins.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Mr. George
+. Roberts. director of the mint. in
his annual report shows that the
coinage of the past year was in ex-
cess of any previous year in the his
tory of the service, aggregating SAL
ojl, $3.50, as compared with $l36.s55,676
in the last fiscal year. The value Of
the gold coinage was slightly below
that of the previous year, being $1O7,-
7,l10, as compared with sos, III. $50.
The coinage of silver dollars was $751;
244,9s4, as compared with $1S,254,709
in the previous year. The chief in.
crease was in the output of subsidiary
and minor coins, which surpassed all
records, and, il is stated, may doubt
less be attributed to the extraor-
binary activity Of retail trade
throughout the country. The coin
age of subsidiary silver amounted to
57,114,27O pieces of the value of $l2,-
s76,s49, and of minor coins to the ex-
traordinary total of 1901, 1853 pieces
OF the value Of $2,243,O17. The
seigniorage, or profit, on this coinage
was S5.4T7,525.
The deposits of gold bullion at the
minis and assay offices of the United
States during the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1900, exclusive of redeposits,
were of the value Of $133,920,119,
against Sl43,497. 1870 reported the pre-
vious year. The total deposits OF
gold were not so great as in the previ-
Gus year, the imports of bullion
showing a decline. but the deposits
of domestic bullion again surpassed
all record, amounting to sS7,45s,S36,
against S76.952,4S7 last year.
The seigniorage on the coinage of
silver dollars subsidiary and minor
coins during the year was $10,2s6,3 1902.
Including silver contained in gold
deposits, the deposits and purchases
of silver during the fiscal year ended
june 30. 1900, exclusive of redeposits,
amounted to 11,396,137 standard
ounces. against 14,O73,454 standard
ounces reported for the previous year.
The average price of silver for the
year, based upon daily London quota
tions, was 27.375Od, equivalent at par
of exchange to SO.6oO17 per ounce,
fine, in United States money. At the
highest market price for silver dur
ing the year the commercial ratio Of
silver to gold was at l to 1901; at the
lowest price, to 35.41; at the average
price, to 34.44
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Cincinnati, Jan. 1.-THE directors
OF the Saengerfest Athletic associa-
ton of Cincinnati expressed the full
est determination last night that the
Jeffries-Ruhlin fight will be pulled off
here February 10, but the preponder-
ance of public sentiment is to the
contrary. The contest now is between
Mayor Fleischmann and the Saenger-
fest Athletic association. The mem
beers of the association yesterday re-
quested OF Mayor Fleischmann the
immediate issuance of a permit. The
mayor declined to issue the permit
now, but reaflirmed his promise and
assured the committee that he would
issue the permit two days before the
date of the proposed contest. The
fight may be prevented by the gov
prnOr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

President Mckinley Improviny.

Washington, Jan. l2.-Yesterday
evening II was stated at the white
house that the president continues to
improve and that no fever or other
unfavorable condition have appeared.
II the present rate of improvement
continues there is no doubt that he
will be permitted to leave his bed
early in Che coming week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Hard to I}reak into Prison.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. l2.-ln order for
convict to break into the Lansing
penitentiary now he must not only
produce a commitments but also a
certificate showing that he has been
vaccinated within the past seven years
and that he has not been exposed to
smallpox recently. Otherwise he will
he barred out. The prison is quaran-
tined completely against visitors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Father and Son Robbed.

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 12.-Alvan
and Dan Munsell, father and son, of
1925 Jersey avenue, while returning
from their days work last night were
held up and robbed by three masked
men at Thirteenth street and Wash
ington avenue and compelled to give
up their valuables.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
A Nad Fire nj RayIar. MI

Macon, NO., Jan. 11.-At about five
O'Clock yesterday morning a gasoline
stove exploded in the restaurant oil
Walter Mcdonald, Of Bevier, setting
fire to the building, and before helr
reached the scene Of the conAagra.
ton the entire block was in flames
The total loss is estimated at about
100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Step Mother Induced Her to Leave.

Fort Scott, Kan. Jan. 12.-Miss
Cora Frost, who was the principal
witness for the state in a serious
criminal case against her father and
who suddenly disappeared when the
case was called for trial, was arrested
in Joplin and brought here. She said
her step-mother induced her to leave
and Mrs. Frost was arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

st. Petersburg, Jan. IL. --Dispatches
from Sebastapol depict the sufferings
OF 1900 snowbound passengers on
ten trains throughout the southwest
as being extreme. One train was in
accessible for whole week and
others for two or three days. The
passengers were largely school chill
dren and people going home for the
HOLIDAYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Kansas State Board Of Agriculture.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.-The Kansas
state board of agriculture yesterday
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Edwin Tay-
lor, of Edwardsville; vice president,
j. II. Churchill, of Dodge City; treas
urer; Edward Snyder, of Oskaloosa.
Secretary Coburn holds over another
year, having been elected at the an
nual meeting in 1899.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
FOUR KANSAS JUDGES.


Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.-Goy. Stan
ley announced the appointment Of
the four new supreme court judges
provided for by the constitutional
amendment adopted at the recent
election. They are, ]. c. Pollock, of
Winfield; A. l.. Green. of Newton; A..
ii. Ellis, of Beloit, and +. W. Cunning
ham, of Emporia. The. strife between
Mcfarland and WEIGH, the Topeka as
pirants. forced the governor to go
outside of Topeka to make up his
LIST.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Kansas Poultry Men Elect Onicers.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE Kansas
State Poultry association yesterday
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Prof. L. L. Dyche, of Lawrence;
vice president, D. A. Wise, of Topeka;
secretary, George II. Gillies, of To.
peka; treasurer, Thomas Owen, of 70.
peka; superintendent, ]. W. F,
Hughes, of Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Snowstorm Prevalent Through state.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1O.-Dspatches
from many parts of Kansas yester.
day indicated that a severe snow.
storm was prevalent throughout the
state. In the western part of the
state the cold was severe, but was un.
accompanied by severe winds. The
stockmen were well prepared for the
weather and no great inconvenience
aWong their stock will result.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
No Kansas Apportionment.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.-There will
be no congressional reapportion-
ment bill pass the legislature this
session. The Kansas congressman are
the ones most vitality interested in this
matter and they are opposed to any
change being made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Populists to Support Overmyer.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE popu-
list members of the legislature have
dropped Jerry Simpson as sena-
torial candidate and have decided that
the name of David Overmycr will be
presented as the fusion candidate
for senator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Deed Drove Her Insane.

Weir City, Kan, Jan. 19.-Mrs.
Schievel, of Fleming, pointed didn't
know-it-was-loaded" shotgun at Harry
Dievers and pulled the trigger, the
young man falling dead at her feet.
The woman was completely prostrat-
ed and she has become a raving ma
MAC,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
New Salt Plant In Kansas.

Hutchinson, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE In
dependent Salt company will drill
eight salt wells near here and erect a
pl ant to cost $4,000. Work will be-
gin at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Thinks Woman Suffrage Failure.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.-Joseph But
Ter, democratic legislator from
Wyandotte, will introduce q bill to
repeal the woman suffrage law. He
says the advent Of women into Kan
sas politics has proved a dismal fail
ure,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
The Drug Company Held Responsible.

New York, Jan. 12.-The coroner's
Jury investigating the explosion in
the building occupied by the whole
sale druggists, Tarrant & Co., re-
turned verdict yesterday holding
the members Of the company crimi-
rally responsible. The firm mem
b.rs, Thomas S. Mann and William
G. d. Powers, We're ordered to be pro-
duced before the jury to-day to be ad-
mitted in bail of $1,000 each pending
the action of the grand jury.
workmen Precipitated into the River.
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. i2.-Twenty-six
workmen were precipitated into the
Monongahela river while loading q
barge with steel rails for the Carnegie
company at Braddock. Two men
were drowned and third was in
iured so badly that he died. One
other is missing and il is feared that
his body is beneath the rails at the
bottom of the river. The accident
was caused by the barge collapsing,
owing to the heavy cargo.
The United States supreme court
heard arguments yesterday by Attor-
ney General Griggs and Secretary
Carlisle concerning the Porto Rican
case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

The immense farm implement build.
ing of the Lininger & Metcalf COM
pany at Omaha, Neb, was reported
burning last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.-The admin
istration is deeply interested in the
development Of the Quindaro univer.
sity (colored) and will ask the legis-
lature to appropriate $4,000 for
maintenance and improvements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Farmer Killed by the Cars.

Breckenridge, No., Jan. 11,-Dave
Carey, well known stockman Of this
place, was struck by westbound
freight train yesterday evening inside
the company yards and instantly
killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

Washington, Jan. 12.-Secretary
Long has received a cable dispatch
from Admiral Remey announcing that
the beard of officers convened to Sc
lect the most suitable site in the
Philippines for permanent naval sta
ton has fixed upon 0langapo on SUI
big bay. As result of his recon-
mendation Mr.. Long has sent to con-
gress q recommendation that $1.0OO,-
900 be appropriated for beginning
work on the proposed new naval sta
tiOn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17
Sentenced to Death.

Princeton, Ind, Jan. 12.-J. d.
Keith was yesterday convicted of
numbering Nora Keifer and sentenced
10 death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

The postmasters of Kansas are in
session at Topeka for the purpose OF
etfectng a state organization.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-17

The Kansas State Historical society
will hold its twenty.fifth annual meet
ing in Topeka, January Is.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
When It Was Tested.
ley Argus

Col T. w. Higginson while mem- Der of the Massachusetts legislature. was one day arguing against bill for the prohibition of oleomargarine. He insisted that good oleomargarine was better than bad butter, and fortified his argument by a story of a gentle man who had introduced the substi- tute without explanation at a lunch con, and who, on asking his guests to compare it with the best butter, also on the table, found them all selecting the oleomargarine. Suddenly his ad- gersary arose and with the profound est seriousness asked: Will the gen. tleman kindly inform us at what pre- else stage of the luncheon party this test was applied?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
HOW LEE AIDED FUNSTON.
An Incident of the Gallart Kansan's
 Career in Cuba.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee tells the follow. ing story on Gen. Funston, one that has never before been printed:
 T remember Funston very we'll" said Lee. "One morning when I was consul general in Havana hungry hunted-looking chap appeared in my office. He said his name was Fun ston, and that he had been fighting with the insurgents for year and half, and that he was sick and wound. ed. with a Mauser bullet through his lungs his hip broken by his horse being shot under him and his consti- tuition shattered by fever He had made his way to the coast bought him ticket to New York and also fitted him out with some clothing. When Funston arrived in New York. January IT, 1898, blizzard was bowling through the streets, and he must have shivered as he limped down the gang plank. After his re- turn to Kansas war-talk was in the air. He was appointed colonel of regiment and you know the rest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
CAsTo7IA. Bears the 1 'le Nllu lou nd.o aIndys ooug'' Signature ss LzANzzzx
Judqe Who Means Business.

Circuit Judge A. B. Grace, of Pine Bluff, has announced that private business must give way to public wei fare,' and that the courts of the land, to be upheld, must be served by the better element of the people. His court. like the Monroe circuit court, has suffered from the disposition of the leading citizens to shirk jury duty. He has given out that the only valid excuse which may be presented by one summoned for jury service will be a physicians certificate to the effect that the man summoned is physically incapable of jury service The action of Judge Grace in this matter is worthy of emulation by every trial court of the land. A higher standard for the juries will be blessing to the entire state.-BrinK- ley Argus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
MAT DUKES A NEGRO ROEBER, ARRESTED AT DUMAS MONDAY. Wanted Here CT Reob,ne an Iron Mountain Car-Several Pals
 Already Convicted.
MAT DUKES

Mat Dukes, a negro, was captured at Dumas Monday afternoon and the local officers notified. Deputy Sheriff Frank Stewart went to Dumas last night and returned with his man this morning. Dukes is wanted in this city on charges of robbery and grand larceny. It is alleged that he entered an Iron Mountain freight car on a siding here and relieved it of mer- chandise X number of negroes i'm plicated in the robbery have been ar rested and found guilty of the charges Dukes skipped out after the robbery and was just recently located at Dumas and his arrest effected
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
c A S To7IA Bears the 1 The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature o9 &zz2Nzzu
No Discrimination.

As a governor Jefferson Davis is surprising those who fought him, but while he is making a record as an of ticial that is eommendable in the main. he is not neglecting family duties by any means; fine pair of twins being added to the nine promis- ing collection. No discrimination is made as to sex. We most heartily eX- tend sincere congratulations Rock State Republican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
A French Critics Engagement.

M. Gaston Deschamps, lierary critic of the Paris Temps, has been engaged by the Cercle Francais of Harvard to glye eight lectures, beginning Feb 20, on "The Contemporary Stage" Mr. DeschampS was an ardent partisan of Drefus in the late trial. and as all pre- vious French lecturers haze been anti- Dreyfusites, his coming excites un- usual interest. MT. Deschamps is an author of considerable note and has done much exploring in Greece and Asia. He will sail for America early !n February.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16

Will Mitchell, colored, was fined 5: for violating a city ordinance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
Hops Grow Wild in English Counties.


 It is somewhat remarkable fact that the hop, although only cultivated in a few districts in a few English counties, yet grows freely in wild condition in very many places. It is perennial, Towering in July and Au gust. and to be found in hedges and thickets. The plant is only cultivated. for instance, in the northeastern DOT tions of Hampshire. and about Peters field, and even there it does not cover 5000 acres in all. It grows and four ishes, however, in wild state ali over the county, including the Isle of Wight. London Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
c "A sT To7IA. Bears the 1 The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss %z2Nzz.
Father of the House."

Michael Biddulph, the London bank CT, who has just retired from parlia- ment, represented Herefordshire for 35 Father of the House" and Sir Wilfrid Lawson probably will be the only members of the next parliament whose terms of service date back to the eos.
 Brusseis Now Deep Water Port.
 By the enlargement of a ship canal l9 miles long Brussels becomes a port for ships of 2,000 tons The old limit was vessels of 300 tons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-16
CITY COURT
OPENS UP THIS MORNING WITH
 LIVELY DOCKET.
Old Man Who Took Numerous Drinks for Cold Told to Get Out
 of Town.

Police Judge T. Hite Brown was confronted by a number of offenders when he opened court this morning and it took him only short time to deal out justice to each of them.