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Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
IN SORE STRAITS.
In Many Towns In Ksasas the sapply Of
Drinking Water 10 Almost Kxhaastsd-
The Corn Crop blasted.

Topeka, Kan, July 2e.-The TEN.
peratures were not quite SO high in
Kansas yesterday, averaging about
100 for the entire state. However,
not the least relief has been expert
enced from the drought. The at
mosphere has been very humid and
numerous prostrations are reported
from various parts Of the state.
The corn crop is in q worse condi-
tion than ever and II will be sur
prising thing if one-third of the crop
is obtained. Many of the farmers
are cutting It for fodder. II It were
not for the fact that there are many
thousands of bushels of last years
corn in the state the outlook for the
stockmen would be serious, indeed.
At the best 1t is not at all encourage
ing.
Now that the corn crop is entirely
blasted, the people Of the state have
stopped considering the part Of the
drought situation, but are devoting
their attention to obtaining water to
drink. Some towns are in sore
straits. A week ago they reported
scarcity of stock water. Now some
report that their supply Of drinking
water is almost exhausted. Streams
ponds and wells are going dry, and 1t
Is hard to imagine what the people
of many localities will do for water
in case rain does not come in very
short time. Only the towns having
water works systems have sufi-
cheney Of water for everyday pur-
poses, and as the water plants are de-
pendent on the streams for their sup
ply, this, too, will soon be shortened.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
TIE ScHLEY COURT.
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals Kim
berly and Benhap Selected a. Members
and sam g. Lemley a. Judge Advocate.

Washington, July 26 - Secretary
Long announced that he had selected
Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals
Kimberly and Benham az members of
the Schley court of inquiry. The pre-
cept TO the court probably will be IS
sued to-day. 1t promises to be a
rather extended statement of the
scope of the inquiry compared with
such documents in less important
cases. 1t will define the scope of the
inquiry, but whether it will direct the
court to return an opinion or simply
to ascertain the facts, Secretary Long
thus far declines to state.
Secretary Long has rendered to
Sam C. Lemley, Judge advocate of the
navy, the position of Judge advocate
of the Schley court of inquiry. 1t
seems probable that the appointment
will be made.
A dispatch from West Newton,
Mass, said that owing TO i'll health
Admiral j. A. Kimberly would ask to
be relieved from serving in the court
of inquiry.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
REVIEW OF TRADE.


New York, July 27.-Bradstreet's 4
says: Hot and dry weather in the
great surplus grain producing re-
gions west of the Mississippi river
has furnished the leading topic Of
trade and speculative discussion this
week. Cereal prices quickly respond
ed to the food of bad reports and
stocks were correspondingly weaker,
but good rains in the spring wheat
and northern corn belt later on
caused reverse movements and the
growth of better feeling. Produce,
particularly butter, vegetables and
eggs, notes the effect of unfavorable
crop and weather conditions and is
high or of poor quality.
Other trade developments are rather
more hopeful in tone. Heat and light
rains have materially improved the
cotton crop outlook, and the tone OF
advices from the south is better than
for some weeks past, though the corn
crop in the central southern states
is suffering from heat and drought.
Summer dullness and the strike
dominate the entire iron trade, but
demand for finished products, such
as tin plates, iron and steel bars,
hoops and sheets, is reducing job
bers stocks rapidly and causing high
premiums.
Business failures in the United
States for the week were 1879 al
against 2OS last week, 1873 this week
a year ago, no in 1899, 1So in 1898
and $50 in 1897.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
THE SCHLEY CASE.
The Eldest Son Of the Admiral
Talks About His Father.
INQUIRY NAY STAR1LE The PUBLIC.
Capt Schley Avers That His Father Has
Several Strong Cards Up His sleeve
and Several Regulations Are
Likely tn suffer.

Salt Lake City; July z9.-The Her
ald to-day printed the following:
Capt. Thomas +. Schley, eldest son OF
Admiral Winfield S. Schley, who is
stationed at Fort Douglass, in this
city, yesterday outlined some points
that will be brought out in the court
of inquiry as to his fathers conduct
at the battle of Santiago. He de-
clared that some startling facts will
bc brought to light If the whole
truth shall become known, and that
the regulations Of persons other than
his father are likely to suffer.
II have just written to my father"
said Capt. Schley yesterday, "that I
thought he ought to spare nobody
and that he should withhold none
Of the facts in his possession about
Admiral Sampson or anybody else."
Capt. Schley is an officer Of the
Twenty-third infantry, in command at
Fort Douglas. Although he has not
had o letter from his father since
the court of inquiry was ordered, he
is familiar with the question at issue
and pointed out some of the facts
that will be urged in the admiral's
defense. when the court of inquiry
meets" said Capt. Schley, Il would
like to have the privilege Of asking
Admiral Sampson just one question:
If the battle Of Santiago had re-
suited in defeat, to whom would the
bleme have been attached?' This, l
think, tells the situation in a nut
ell. II Admiral schley had lost the
battle he would have been blamed.
He won it and he should have the
credit.
"The accusations that are made are
ridiculous when they are investigated.
Take, for example, the charge Of dis
obedience Of orders in May, 1898. An
attempt has been made to saddle the
responsibility on my father. The
fat is that he has letter from Ad-
miral Sampson telling him to do ex-
actly what he did, and this letter will
be produced at the inquiry. AT that
time he was maintaining the block
ade off Cienfuegos. Secretary Long
wired Admiral Sampson, strongly ad-
yis'ng that the blockadng feet 60 to
Santiago, in the hope of finding the
Spanish feet there. Admiral Samp-
son sent the dispatch to Admiral
Schley with a note in which ne said:
After duly considering this telegram
| have decided to make no change in
the present plans, that is, that you
mould hold your squadron off Cien-
i,egos.' This letter was suppressed
Regarding the manoeuvers of the
Brooklyn at the time of the battle,
Capt. Schley says the facts all 60 to
show this was the best possible move
under the circumstances. The part
played by the Brooklyn in the battle
certainly compares favorably with
that of the New York, he thinks. "If
this inquiry is full and fair" declared
Capt. Schley, "some facts will be dis
closed that will startle the public.
My father has several strong cards up
hls sleeve, and I trust he will make
use of them ALL"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
At Camp Docksry.

Nevada, Mo-. July 27.--Gov. Dock
ery inspected the militia here yester.
day. Owing to the extreme heat the
contemplated parade through the
streets of Nevada was called Of. The
governor attended q reception and
oall rendered in the evening BY the
ladies' Of Nevada to the nationavguard
officers at the asylum To-day, the
lsst day in camp Il inspection dav.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

Memphis, Tenn, July 27.-A freight
train on the Choctaw, Oklahoma 4
Gulf road was wrecked near Palestine,
Ark, at 1:45 o'clock yesterday morn
ing by running into an open switch.
The engine and seven cars were de-
molished. Engineer Shelly and Fire
man Commons were killed and Brake
man Wood injured. II is believed the
switch was thrown by men intending
to wreck and rob the passenger train,
which was due there 30 minutes later.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

While McKeespoft has been quiet
up to this time there Is feeling OF
repressed excitement among the men
over the prospect Of extending the
strike to the National tube works.
II was asserted yesterday that all
the arrangements have been com
pleted for unionizing the Riverside
plant of the National Tube company
at Benwood, near Wheeling. This
plant Is a part Of the United States
Steel corporation and Is a most i'm
portant one, employing as it does up
wards Of $500 hands. Heretofore It
has employed only non-unlon men
and, although there is an organiza-
ton in the plant, no movement has
ever been made 10 antagonize the
management.
The peace mission Of NJ. NJ. Gar
land, who went to New York on be-
half of the conservative element in
the Amalgamated association, has
failed. Mr.. Garland was unable to
secure from the steel manufacturers
any terms on which settlement could
be reached. They would not recede
an inch from the attitude they have
taken, holding that the workers
leaders precipitated the fight and
peace negotiations are of. At the
same time more powerful infu-
ence is being sought to carry the
olive branch to ]. p. Morgan. Joseph
Bishop, secretary Of the Ohio state
board Of arbitration, is working as
mediator it is learned from high au-
thority, and plans, it is understood,
to reach the combine people through
Senator Hanna. There is little doubt
that Senator Hanna will receive the
association mediator graciously, but
about his success with the combine
people much doubt Is expressed.
The Teamsters' strike.
San Francisco, July 26.-The most
important development in the team
sters' strike yesterday was the reply
Of the Employers association to
communication from Mayor James D.
Phelan, stating that he had been
asked by labor leaders to bring about
conference between representatives
Of the Employers association and the
Brotherhood of Transfers. The En-
ployers' association told Mayor Phe-
Ian that they would not be party
to such conference. In addition the
employers submitted to the mayor the
following proposition as the only one
they would considers: That the
Brotherhood OF Transfers members
return to their work after entering
the following agreement: "rhe union
will not insist on unionizing firms or
debating who or where its members
shall work. In case of a disagree
ment over hours and wages, as be-
tween an employer and his employees,
the men will agree invariably to sub
nit to arbitration and abide by the
result. In no case shall the men go
on strike"
The opposition of the Employers
association to the enforcement OF the
union principle brings matters to
definite and distinct issue, BY some
It is thought that the challenge It
contains will be accepted by the labor
council and that further strikes and
boycotts will follow. About 200 non
union men were at work yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
Esss Hatched By the Hese

Springfield, NO., July 27.-The Crys
tallized egg factory of Springfield
handles about $4,000 dozen eggs
day, all OF which are candled before
entering the factory. About three
wagon loads Of eggs are rejected
every day and hauled outside Of the
city limits where they are dumped
A man living near the dump has col
lected enough chickens hatched by
the weather from eggs thus thrown
away to stock . chiskev farm.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01
A c,r,iss. ssrusk ~ . Tr.iM

Akron, o., July M-A carriage con.
tanning W. q. Matsoa, wife, son, aged
two, and daughter, .sged five years,
was struck BY an Erie train at Old
Forge last night The boy was killed
and The eiri's skull was crushed. She
IL proSsbly fatally injured Mrs
Ma,son is seriously hurt. hut Matson
escaped comparatively unhurt The
horse vas killed end the carriage Il
wrecked
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

IlttsDurg, Ia, July 2J.-Ihe strike
o. the steel and tin workers of the
Amalgamated association against the
United States Steel corporation will
probably be settled this week. The
conference held in New York Satur-
day between the officials of the United
'tates Steel corporation and Pres-
dent I. j. Shaffer and Secretary John
Williams, of the workers organiza-
ton, has resulted in paving the way
for a renewal of negotiations between
the two conflicting interests. II Ia
said that basis for q conference has
oeen arrived at. This basis will not
be divulged until later this week. II
the basis is satisfactory to the general
executive committee Of the Amalga.
mated association the conference be-
tween the association and the manu-
facturers will proceed at once. II,
on the other hand, the basis is not
what the Amalgamated association
cogSiders negotiable grounds the
strike will continue.
President Shaffer and Secretary
Williams, Of the Amalgamted asso-
ciation, returned from New York yes.
terday morning They spent many
hours in conference with the leading
officials of the steel trust and came
home with hopes for an early ending
of the strike. In pittsburg little was
known of the conference, burt the
greatest interest in the outcome was
shown among the manufacturers.
Secretary Williams was found at
his home yesterday morning. He ad-
mitted that he had been with presi-
dent Shaifer in New York and had
seen j. ?. Morgan lie would not say
what had taken place there. lie said
he was pledged to secrecy. It Is
learned here that Il meeting of the
executive board has been called for
Tuesday. Additional information re-
garding the New York meeting Of the
industrial leaders was afterwarl
picked up from reliable sources. II
was stated that the two Amalgamated
oeicials left Pittsburg on Friday night
and, when they arrived in New York,
went direct to the private office of
Mr.. Morgan. The meeting between
the Pittsburg men and Mr.. Morgan
lasted from about II o'clock in the
morning until four o'clock in the
afternoon. AZ no time did the con-
ference adjourn to the offices Of the
United States Steel corporation. Dur
ing the conference President C. NJ.
Schwab and Judge L. II. Gary were
present most Of the time. The Anal.
gamated officials directed their at
tention almost entirely to Mr.. Nor.
gan and President Schwab. They
went over the grounds on which the
strike began and discussed settle.
nent basis. After exchanging views
with the steel officials Mr.. Shaffer and
Mr.. Williams left the office.
II is believed that before the end
Of the week the mills will all be
ready to run again, providing repairs
undertaken since the strike began are
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

Pittsburg, Pa, July s6.-President
Shaffer, Of the Amalgamated associa.
tion, was In a more hopeful mood yes
terday than he has been for some
time. lie declared that he was per.
fecty satisfied with his personal in
spection of the conditions in Wells
vile and apprehended no difficulty in
keeping his men in line at that place.
During yesterday afternoon Organ
izer Flynn, of the American Fedora
tion OF Labor, held lengthy conver-
sation with President Shaffer end set
at rest all stories to the effect that
the federation was not in sympathy
with the Amalgamated association
BY saying the entire organization was
ready and willing to assist the Anal
gamated association both financially
and morally In this strike whenever
this assistance was asked.
up to five o'clock no change what
ever had taken place at Wellsville.
No new men were imported and the
mills IRE still at work. Developments
at that point are being watched close
" by both sides. Information from
NcKeesport yesterday leads to the
belief that the big mill Of the Ma
tional Tube company in that city will
shortly be involved in the strike.
Yesterday was pay day at the works
and two prominent members Of the
new Amalgamatel lodge that was Or
ganized there last Saturday received
notice that they were no longer re-
quired. II was reported that other
members Of the union got or will get
0 similar notice when they draw their
pay. That this will bring on q con-
fict at the mill there Is little doubt,
for II is a blow at the very privilege
that the Amslgamated association Is
striving for at the other mills Of the
steel trust.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

London, July 27.--ln the course Of
an address delivered before health
congress held at Eastbourne yester-
day DR.. Robert Koch, Of Berlin, spoke
Of the treatment Of malaria. He reit-
Grated his dictum that malaria did
not emanate from swamps, but was
caused by the incubation Of mos.
ouitoes and gnats. He further said
that malarial parasites could be
stamped out with quinine treatment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

Kansas City, NO., July 29.--Dis
patches from many cities In Missouri
ind Kansas state that copious rain,
fell yesterday and that late corn may
be saved.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-01

bone. bnouio' the wnoic project fail
sf coming to an amicable end, how
ryer, the fight promises to be more
bitter than ever.
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
Hermann.

Hermann, the Great" who ranks as the leading magician of the world, having per- formed in all the civilized countries of the globe and established a reputation that is as solid as the rock of Gibraltar itself ap- pears at the Jefferson Theatre tomorrow matinee and night. Herrmann's legerdemain is bewildering and amusing. He is accom- panied by the musical Nosses, three ladies end two gentlemen, who play on all man. ner of instruments with skill All are mu- sicisns of ability, their rendition of selec- tions from popular operas are artistic. In way of a new illusion, Hermann has the present season weird invention which he calls Cremation" This is his star offering and shows a beautiful young lady burned alive (cremated) before your very eyes. It is a very effective Illusion and has created a sensation in all the cities in this section of the country.
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
The Value of a Clean Collar.

Gall the next case" said the judge. This turned out to be charge of larceny dock eted against Rittenhouse Hutchinson and Huckleberry Simmons. These stood up as their names were called. They were small picdnnies, and were excused" of stealing sacks. Rittenhouse wore clean collar of great attitude and Simmons wore cigar cite button in place of collar.
 T don't know nothing about sacks" said Rittenhouse. "A man just told me he would gimme a dime fur toting en-" Here a third picanninny appeared and announced that he was prepared to be witness. "Who prepared you?" asked the judge "Sah?" said the witness. Do you solemnly swear you will tell the truth?" said the judge. Yes, sah.' Then give 1t to us.' The wit ness began rambling story that was a masterpiece of mutilated syntax. While he was talking a fourth and fifth pickanninny joined the group. It looked like a free ex- hibtion of cell growth. No one saw where they came from-they seemed suddenly to double, and the judge hurriedly brought the case to a close.
 Phillips" said the judge, "rll put $15 on you" Yes sah,' said Phillips with re- lieved air. "As for you, Rittenhouse, I'll let you go. That collar makes you look honest, but I have my doubts.'
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
A Birmingham kidnapper.

The history of Walter Blair illustrates how quickly the colored brother adopts the customs of the white man. Now that kid naping is the fad Walter thought he would nap a kid or two just to be in the push. Selecting Pigeon Roost as the scene best adapted to furnish surplus kids, he visited the house Of Willie Macey on Sunday night, as she testified and carried off a 14-year- old Pearl. Walter had evidently been a jeweler and knew that black pearls were very valuable.
 What right did he have to your Pearl?" Judge Feagin asked of the woman.
 None whatever, jedge. He jest token her away crying
 This Kidnapping business Is getting to be crying crime all over the country" said the judge. "Go and get your witnesses. I'll wait on you half hour"
 She Geft and at the end Iof half an hour filed into court at the head of string of female witnesses. The defendant, however, had not been idle during this time and had sent forth and hired him a lawyer, who had the case continued until 930 o'clock this morning.
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orltans, February 6. - Weather cloudy; track fast. Four Leaf Clover, Blue Ridge and Donation were the winning fla yorites. Summary:
 First Race-Six and a half furlongs: Four Leaf Glover. 104 Dale), to 1 and to 10 won; Diggs, 100 (Cochran) 5 to l and to l, second; Innovator, 107 Cweber), to l, third. Time, 1,21&.
 Second Race-Two-ysar-olds. two and a half furlongs, selling: Blue Ridge, 100 Oale) Il to and to 5, won; Ardita, 1oS (Kane), 5 to I and { to 5, second; Mss Charlie, S2 (Coehran), 10 to l. third Time. o;4S.
 Third Raee-Steepleehase handicap, short course: Donation, 145 .lHerting), Il to 5 and to 10. won; Bristol 1S1 Gawless), 30 to and to 1, second; Free Advice. lS5 (Powers), 5 to 1, third. Tint 3:o21a
 Fourth Race-One mile, handicap: Pica- dor, 95i (McGinn), to 1 and even, won; Empress of Beauty, s5 (Cochran), 20 to l and 6 to l, second; Cluster, Ill CWonderly), 2 to l, third. Time, 1:42.
 Fifth Raoe-One mile, selling: Jim Con- way, 116 (Winkfeld), to and to l, won; |; Eda Riley, 109 Dale), to 1 and to l, second: Colonel Cassidy, 117A (VanDusen), 2 to l, third Time 1:423.
 Sixth Race-Six and a half furlongs sell 4nsi Laureatea, 1o4 (Slack), g te 1 and 9 to 1, won; Ciales. 10S CNeber), to s and to 10, second; Eisbt Bells 107 Oale),. 12 to l, third. Time, 1:21h.
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
Preacher Sued for Libel.

London, February S.-In the Kings bench division of the High Court of Justice to- day, the Rev. Tuberville Cory Thomas of Chicago, formerly a rector of Ishpeming Mich, but a resident in England since 1S97 is suing the Rev. Bernard Spink for libel in imputing immoral conduct with three women. According to the evidences, Mr. Spink repeated the libel in letter to Bish- op Williams of the diocese of Marquette MT. Thomas denies the allegations and claims substantial damages. The case was adjourned after the plaintiffs evidence had been presented, and a letter from Bishop McLaren of Chicago had been read, saying he had lost all confidence in the plaintiff
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. Tho Kind You Have Always Bought s'esss.,s sssss sss of ZhzZ5zSN
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12,00 m., February 25 1901, for the erection of the new city hall building. Plans and specified tions can be seen at the office of the architect. Each bidder will be reauyed to deposit a dulv certified check for Twenty-Five DoNars. to be held by the architect as a guarantee that the plans and specifications will he promptly returned within six days after Same have been obtained and that the bid der will submit his bid on or before the day mentioned.
 All bids must be worded according to the form prescribed in the specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. D. A. HELMICH Architect Birmingham. Ala, January 10, 1901
 1-10-20t
The age-herald., 1901-02-07
A Wife as an Excuse.

Jehosophat Smith was fined $5 for get ting drunk. He is combination charcoal and whiskey burner. He lives over the hills and far away, and while there burns char cial. Then he loads his charcoal on a wagon, attaches a hay burner and starts for town. While in town he sells charcoal and burns up his money in whiskey. He calls it spells" and told the judge he was not just right in his head.
 What about going to Tuscaloosa % asked the judge. Well the fact is, judge, I couldn't do that on account of my wife. I have to stay home for her sake. She would miss me when I'm gone'