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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-09

"The old idea," said the lecturer,
"was an eye for an eye, a tooth for
TOOTH"
yes" coincided one of his hearers,
"and there were no painless dentists
In those days, either"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-09

Mrs. Fly-"It looks mighty cool and
comfortable in that screened-up par
lor."
Mr.. Fly-"Don't you believe it; a fly
l know got in there once-and he was
so lonesome that he lost his mind"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-09

First Hen-"Mrs. Cluckatuck is a
very young looking hen to be Gladys
Cutcutcararcut' mother"
Second Hen-"Oh! She's only her
stepmother. Gladys mother was a
patent incubator
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-09
A Safe Guess.

IT was just reading here that they
have discovered the grave Of Hippo
crates"
"Who was he?"
Must be some fellow who's dead,
I ss."-Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-09

Worlds manufacturers use ninety
tons OF gold and 515 tons of silver o
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
CLEMENCY TO SOLDIERS.


ashington, Jan. 21.-At the war
department the statement was made
Saturday that no soldier of the United
States since the beginning of the
Spanish-American war has suffered
the death penalty for either military
or criminal otfenses. This news will
cause surprise in view of the general
impression that several military
deaths of soldiers who had committed
crimes had occurred in the Philip
pines. II Is true that in many cases
soldiers have been convicted by court.
martial and sentenced to death, but
in every instance the president has
extended clemency. This has not met
with the approval of the war depart.
ment, where the idea prevails that
good discipline requires punishment
at times, but the president in each
incident has found cause for saving
the lives of the convicted soldiers
and proably will continue that pol.
icy until some case of n particularly
atroclous character arises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
FRAZER KIDNAPPING CASE.
Father Has Apparently Lost $500 by .
Decoy Letter Sent to Him and Has
Not Recovered His Son.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 2l.-N. II. Frazer,
of Union Springs, Ala, whose son,
Bass, was kidnapped several weeks ago
while Il student at the archaeological
school here, has apparently lost $500
by decoy letter sent MIN. Mr.. Fra
ger received letter stating that if he
would place $500 in gold, the amount
he offered for his son, in sack with
a peck of potatoes and proceed along
the road near the United States fed
eral prison, several miles from this
city, he would be met by a negro who
would ask: "Massa, has you got dem
potatoes?' He was to deliver the sack
end its contents to Che negro and his
son would appear at hotel in this
city looking for his father at an early
hour Sunday morning.
Mr.. Frazers son, brother Of the
kidnapped boy, carried out the plan of
the letter, met the negro as arranged
and gave him the money and potatoes
Saturday night. Yesterday morning
he was at the hotel mentioned and he
remained there all day, but Bass Fra.
ger has not appeared and no trace
of him or the persons who received
the $500 can be found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
SATURDAYS CONGRESS.


Washington, Jan. 9l.-Under a spe-
cial order, the senate devoted the
greater part of its session Saturday
to eulogies upon the late Senator
John II. Gear, of Iowa, who died last
July.
The session of the house Saturday
was devoted chiefly to the postal
codihcation bill, which was about half
completed. The discussion turned
mainly on the proposition to compel
star route contracts to be let to per-
sons living contiguous to the route,
but the proposition was defeated after
an extended debate.
The naval appropriation bill was
sent to the house by the naval COM
mittee. It carries $77,0l6,635, the
largest amount ever reported by a
naval committee. This is 1,S65,7ls
above the naval bill OF year ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
THE ARMY BILL.
In Anticipation Of the Enactment of the
Measure Arrangements Have Been
Made for Rapid Recruiting.

Washington, Jan. Elm anticipa-
tion of the enactment of the army
reorganization bill the war depart.
ment has made arrangements for
rapid recruiting, and for the promo
tons OF officers who will be advanced
under the new law. Boards for the
examination of officers for promotion
are in session in every section of the
country, and these examinations will
be completed before the bill is made
ready for the president. In like man
ner arrangements have been COM
pleted for establishing recruiting sta
tons and just as soon as the bill re-
ceives the approval of the president
all the arrangements that have been
perfected for hurrying it into effect
will he promulgated and put into op.
Grafton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
INDIAN LANDS.


Washington, Jan. 21.-Representa-
tive Charles Curtis, of Kansas who is
leading member of the committee
on Indian affairs, says: AT this
time it is impossible to tell when the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache lands
in Oklahoma will be opened to settle
ment, but it is hoped that the OPEN
ing will be some time in June or July
of this year. There are about 100000
acres of land in the Kiowa reserva-
ton. About 100000 acres will be allot-
ted to members Of the tribes, about
100000 acres reserved for grazing
purposes and about 100000 acres,
less the school sections, will be opened
for settlement. There are about $780,.
900 acres in the Wichita reservation,
embracing some Of the finest lands in
Oklahoma, nearly all suitable for
farming and grazing, and capable Of
supporting large population"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Hamilton, o., Jan. 21.-Marcus
Sauer, the man afflicted with dropsy,
who was revived, after apparent dis
solution, by the injection of solu-
ton of sodium chloride common salt
into the arteries on January II is
still alive. Since his resuscitation
sauer has steadily gained in vigor
and the acute symptoms Of his drop
steal aflliction nre disappearing. DR..
Kumlcr, the attending physician, does
not claim the salt treatment has any
thing to do with the improvement of
the chronic disorder, but there is no
doubt that II tided over crisis in the
mans ailment. There is every pros.
pect that Sauer's life will be pro-
longed for some ime.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
West Point Cadets Abolish Haxing.

West Point, n. Y. Jan. 2l.-The
congressional investigation of West
Point military academy has borne
fruit rather Unexpectedly. Saturday
night when the committee was hurry
ing its inquiries to a termination the
cadets of all four classes held meet
ing in Grant hall and unanimously
decided to abolish exercising and haz-
ing of every form, as well as the prac-
tice of calling out fourth class men.
This is exactly what Gen. Dick and
the other members of the congress
sional committee have been trying to
impress on the cadets who have testi-
fled before them, as the only course
open to them if they desired to see
the fair name of the United States
military academy unsullied and above
reprOach.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
WAR REVENUE. BILL.
Senate Commute at Work on the
Measure to Reduce Taxes.
The TAX ON TOBACCO MADE LOWER.
Ehe Beer Tax Discussed but No Decision
Reached-The Tax on Telegrams Also
Remains Undeclded-Th House
Bill Altered Materially.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-The senate
committee on finance was in session
the greater part of yesterday making
On effort to complete consideration of
the war revenue reduction bill in or
der to be able to present its report
to-day. 1t did not succeed, but the
work was so nearly completed that
II Is believed one or two more meet
ings will suffice for that purpose.
There are still many items OF the bill
which have not been finally passed
upon, but all Of them have been so
completely canvassed that there will
not be great difficulty in reaching a
conclusion. The committee is still
Withholding official announcement of
it, proceedings from the public, but
some facts concerning its conclusions
ere known. II is not probable that
there will be very much greater to-
til reduction than was made by the
bill as 1t passed the house, but the
reduction will be differently distrib-
uted. The most important conclusion
reached Is to reduce from IL to Q
cents the tax on tobacco. There is
also to be a reduction of the tax on
cigars and snuff. The house left all
these items untouched. The senate
committees decision as to those arti-
cles will reduce the revenue receipts
about $10,0OO,oOO. This reduction will
be made up by declining to accept
all the house reductions. Conse-
quently many Of the articles from
which the house took off all the tax
will be given half the former rate by
the senate committee. It is probable
that on proprietary articles, the for
mula Of which is public, the tax will
be entirely removed, while upon those
the formula Of which is secret it will
BE- retained entirely. The tax on
steamship tickets will be reduced.
Tho tax on steerage tickets will be
removed entirely. The tax on stock
transfers probably will be continued
On the par value Of the shares as at
present, but this matter has not been
definitely passed upon. The members
q the committee express the opinion
Mat to place the tax upon the selling
value OF stocks would be an invitation
~ fraud. The beer tax has been dis
cussed at considerable length, but no
absolute decision has been reached.
The present tendency is to leave the
rate as fixed by the house. The tax
on kilograms also remains undecided.
6omc OF the members Of the commit
tee have made an effort to have the
law amended 10 as to reduce the tax
70 half cent per message, but TO
make the telegraph companies pay it.
This proposition has not been accept
ed in Its entirety, but the reduction
seems probable. The form OF the
bill will be altered materially.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
FOR IRRIGATION.
An Amendment to the Indian Bin Arpro,
priating 100000 for Constructing II
Dam Across the ella River.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-For several
years the senator's and represents
tives from the far western states
where there are arid and semi-arid
lands, have been anxious to have the
government take up the matter of
irrigation. The lands in question are
fertile when watered, but as the rain
fall is meager at best the moisture
necessary to make crops must be sup
piled by artificial means. They have
never succeeded in making much head
way with congress, although two
years ago they held up the rivers and
harbors bill in the senate, insisting
on an appropriation for the construc-
ton OF reservoirs. and only relented
at the last moment on the assurance
that they would receive proper CON
sideration at this congress. Without
waiting for the committee on com
merce to act, the committee on In
dian affairs agreed Saturday to an
amendment to the Indian appropria-
ton bill appropriating 100000 for the
examination and investigation, the
running OF contour lines and the re-
moval from the public domain of
certain number Of townships in the
San Carlos reservation, Arizona, for
the purpose of constructing a dam
across the Glla river. This is thought
to be the beginning of a great irriga-
ton system in the far west by the
general government. But it certainly
is an odd place to begin the scheme
at the Indian bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Paris, Jan. 21.-rhe long-expected
duel between the Count de Lubersac
and Baron Robert de Rothschild was
fought with swords yesterday morn
ing on Baron Edmond de Rothschild's
estate at Bologne-sur-Seine The duel
lasted ten minutes, when Count de
Lnbersac received lunge, perforating
his arm at the elbow to the armpit.
The duel was then stopped. Both the
count and the baron fought most de-
terminedly; neither flnched and
neither showed the slightest desire to
spare the other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Killed by Ills Own Revolver,

Salt Lake City, Jan. 2l.-A special
to the Tribune from st. George, Utah,
says that Martin Wright, late social
list candidate for governor Of Utah,
who was en- route to Los Angeles with
his two sons, was instantly killed by
the discharge Of revolver which acci-
dentally fell from his pocket while he
was preparing dinner at their camp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Democratic Nominee for SENATOR.

St. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 22.-The demo.
cratic members Of the state legisla-
ture went into caucus last night to
agree upon party candidates for the
two vacancies in the United States
senate and decided to support former
United States Judge R. r. Nelson for
the long term and Senator Charles A.
Towne for the short term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A Husband Shoots His Wlfe's Attorney.

la Porte, Ind, Jan. 21.- Ellsworth
L. Weir, a prominent attorney of this
city, was shot and probably fatally
injured last night by Joseph W. Brill,
of Cleveland, 0. Brill, who had be-
come estranged from his wife, who is
well known here, had been advised
that Mrs. Brill had consulted the law.
yer with reference to bringing an ac.
ton for divorce. lie came to La Porte
and secured an interview with Attor-
ney Weir, during which Brill became
angered and shot the lawyer, the bull
let passing through the body above
the heart, Mrs Brill and her two
children reside in Cleveland. Brill is
said to have acquired fortune in
Mexican silver mines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A River Steamer Burns.

Cairo, ILL.,, Jan. 21.-The steamer
Buckeye State, plying between Gin.
cinnati and New Orleans, burned to
the waters edge at Barfeld, q few
miles below Charlottesville, No., Sat.
urday evening. The passengers and
crew escaped, with the exception OF
one deck hand, name unknown, who
is missing. The fire caught in cotton
bales.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Mountain View, Ok, Jan. Glowing
to the fact that the secretary of the
interior will not renew the leases of
the cattlemen in the Kowa and Co.
manche reservation and in the Wich-
ita reservation, on account of the fact
that these lands are to be opened to
settlement soon, vast herds of cat
tie are being moved north by the
owners so as to get them across the
quarantine line before February l.,
when the time limit on southern cat.
tie expires,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
To Prospect for on and Gas,

Butler, No., Jan. 2l.-A company
Of wealthy men from Illinois and To-
cal capitalists have formed a gas, oil
and mineral company at Merwin, in
the northwestern part of this county,
with u $4,000 capital, and have pur-
chased machinery with which to pros
pect for more oil and gas. A farmer
living near there has his house lighted
and heated all over from vein which
he struck on his place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Cotton.Tsils Sold a. Belgian Hsres

Washington, Ia, Jan. 2l.--Washing-
ton, Iowa and johnson counties are
experiencing tremendous demand
for cOtton-tail rabbits. which are be.
ing shipped to New York, where they
receive pedigrees and are sold as Bel.
gian hares.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Tried to KIN His Employer,

New York, Jan. 21.-Discharged by
Moss 4 Fox for incompetency, Ma
than May tried to kill both members
of the firm near Washington square
Saturday and then sent a bullet
through his own head, killing himself
almost instantly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Her Cargo on Fire.

Key West, Fla, Jan. 2l.-The Brit
ish steamer Helen, from Galveston,
Tex, to Liverpool, Eng, via Norfolk,
Va, loaded with cotton, arrived in
port at noon yesterday with her cargo
on fire in the forehead hatch. The fire
was discovered on the 18th. A survey
was ordered for to-day. There are o.
900 bales of cotton aboard the steam
er. The extent of the damage at the
present time is not ascertainable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Washington, Jan. 21.-Gen. Francis
V. Greene, grand marshal of the presi-
dental inaugural parade, has invited
the sons of ex-presidents to serve as
aids on his staff March 4. These are
Robert 7. Lincoln, Gen. Frederick d.
Grant and Ulysses s. Grant, Webb
Hayes, Harry Garfield, Chester A..
Arthur and Russell B. Harrison. 1t
is understood that Gen. Grant, who
is serving in the Philippines, is not to
be invited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A Suicide Climb.

Westwood, N. j., Jan. 21.-The new
Suicide club, recently formed here
has been so much discussed of late
that Barney Graefer, its president, has
made a statement, in which he de-
clares that it differs from other sui.
eide clubs in that no compulsory rule
in the matter of self-destruction is to
be enforced. Members can commit
suicide If they desire, but there will
be no drawing of straws to find a
victim.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
CONGRESS- At WORK.
The Senate Discusses the Legisla.
tive APPROPRIATION Bill.
THE HARLAN NONINATION CONFIRMED
Notices Given of Amendments to Different
Bills Large Number of Minor Bills
Passed by the House Under suspen-
sion OF the Rules.

Washington, Jan. mo business
of special importance was transacted
by the senate yesterday in open ses-
sion. An executive session of more
than two hours duration was held
and GG pages of the Legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill
were completed before adjournment.
The senate in executive session con-
firmed the nomination of James S.
Harlan to be attorney general of
Porto Rico. The final vote stood 40
to 81 in favor of confirmation. All
the republicans cast their votes in the
affirmative and two or three demo-
Gratis voted with them. The session
was characterized by a spirited col
loquy between Senators Chandler and
Hawley, in which bitter personal Ian
guage was used.
Senator COckrell introduced the fol-
lowing amendment to the war rev.
enue reduction bill: "That the provi-
sions Of the existing laws in regard
to expectation of distilled spirits are
hereby extended so as to permit the
expectation of rectified or blended
spirits in packages of not less than 20
wine gallons, with the privilege of
drawback Of taxes paid on such dis
titled spirits, provided that the tax
able gallons of such rectifed or blend
ed spirits subject to rebate shall be
determined according to such regu-
lations as the commissioner of inter-
nal revenue with the approval of the
secretary of the treasury may pre-
scribe"
Senator Martin also introduced an
amendment to this bill providing
that no deed or contract made or en-
tered into since the war revenue act
went into effect shall be considered
invalid because of the failure to at
tach q stamp as required by law.
Senator Vest gave notice of an
amendment he will propose to the
ship subsidy bill applying the provi-
sions of the antitrust law to ship
building under the bill.
Senator Warren gave notice of an
amendment he will present to the
river and harbor bill providing for
storage reservoirs in Wyoming.
Senator Lodge gave notice that on
the morrow he would move an exec
utive session for the consideration of
the Spanish treaty.
Minor bills Passed by the House.
Washington, Jan. 22--The house
yesterday, after deyoting some time
to District of Columbia business,
passed number of bills under sls-
pension of the rules. They were to
provide home for aged and infirm
colored people out of the fund now
in the treasury TO the credit OF de-
ceased colored soldiers, amounting to
about $230,000: to establish a branch
soldiers home at johnson City, Wash.
ington county, Tenn, and to increase
the salary of the commissioner of edu-
cation of Porto Rico from $4,000 to
$4,000. A bill to give citizens OF for.
eign countries the right to sue in the
court of claims for indemnity for al
legged injuries, which had been rec
commended by the state department,
was disastrously beaten.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

PEORIA ILL.,, Jan. 2l.-The town Of
Henry, ILL.,, 40 miles north Of this city,
was reported burning. The fire start.
ed at II p. m. and got beyond control.
The Peoria department was asked for
assistance and at two a, m. sent one
steamer and two hose wagons on .
special train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Good Pocket Of Natural Gas.

Shelbyville, ILL.,, Jan, 2l.-At a depth
Of n feet the Shelbyville Gas com.
pany has struck pocket of natural
gas sufficient to furnish light and
heat to a small city for years. All
indications point to finding an mex.
haustible reservoir Of gas and oil,
The find creates much excitement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
The Mile skating Record Broken.

Butte, Mont, Jan. 2l.-T. +. Dun.
don, of Canada, broke the mile skat-
ing record for professionals at the
rink here yesterday, making the dis
tance in 2;4i. J. 7. Conway, his com.
petitor. made il in 2:46.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A British Shin Founder,

Cherbourg, Jan. 2l.-The British
four-masted ship Noel Tryvan hai
foundered in the channel. Several Out
of her crew of IS were saved. They
were picked up while cling!ns TO the
keel Of one of the ships boats and
were landed here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Carried Into the Rapids Of Niagara

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Jan. 21.-John
Wiser and John Marsh, of this city,
attempted to cross Niagara river
above the falls yesterday. They lost
control of their boat and were car.
ried into the rapids. Wiser, who was
unable to swim, was swept over the
falls and drowned. Marsh, after a
desperate struggle in the icy water,
was rescued by persons along the
Shore,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
D0lx|ED FROM GASOLINE? YES m
14A3Xu and Weber Gasoline Engines REQUIRE noenIpes
W dis goes ES1E gSsst a AsD 81 T
Southwest Boulevard Kansas =
lsnment OF Il c1vll government IN IN,

nsnment OF Il c1yll government IN Jnu
archipelago. Within the next two or
three days Senator opooner will pre-
sent resolution providing for joint
committee of congress to visit the
Philippines, investigate the whole sit
uation and report at the next session.
1t is proposed to authorize the COM
mittee to go into every branch OF
every question in the Philippines,
military and civil, past, present and
future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
BubonIc Plague Reported In Cane Coro.x.

Brussels, Jan. 22.-According to the
Petit Bleu bubonic plague is raging
among the British troops in Cape Col
ony and many deaths that are at
tributed to enteric fever and dysen-
terry are really due to plague.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Kansas CITY Makes an Offer Tor FIrht

Cincinnati, Jan. CIV. ]. Berko-
witt, president Of the Kansas City
Manufacturers club, at a meeting Of
the Cincinnati Manufacturers club
here last night made an offer of $7O.-
600 to the Saengerfest committee as
q bonus if it will give up the Jeffries-
Rubin fight to Kansas City, provided
assurances are given that all the peo-
pie who would come to Cincinnati to
see the contest would go to Kansas
Llty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Centralia Free from cmaIlpo,

Centralia, Mo-, Jan. 22.-The Cen
tralia board of health, at its meeting
Monday, declared that this city is
free from smallpox. Three negroes
who had the disease are entirely well
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 2l.-Former
Attorney General Moses E. Clapp, Of
St. Paul, was chosen as the republican
caucus nominee for the place in the
United States senate made vacant by
~ death Of c. K. Davis.