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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
USED A RATCHET.
A Negro Chops an Old Woman's Head 10
broad Daylight In Kansas City and
Ransacks Her House. 1000 III

Kansas City, No., June Awhile
sitting beside the cradle of baby in
her modest home about noon yester-
day, Mrs, Mary Schiller was attacked
by negro, who rained blows upon
her head with Ratchet. Her skull
was fractured in two places and she
now lies at st. Joseph's hospital in a
dying condition. The negro appeared
at the open door, and as he strobe
swiftly in, he picked up Ratchet
that hung on the outer wall. He
asked for money, and as the trem-
bling old woman said she had none to
give he raised the Ratchet and struck
her three times. Then, as she lay
weltering in her blood, he ransacked
the house, tore up mattresses from
the beds, opened drawers and thor
oughly searched the place from end
to end. The police have formed no
definite conclusion and are chagrined
that such a crime could be commit
ted in broad daylight, and the brutal
thug should escape their attempts to
get him. Scores of men searched for
the man yesterday, and it is probable
he would have been dealt with sum-
marily had he been caught, SO bitter
was the feeling. .-' W
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
INTRUDERS TO BE ELECTED.
Settlers In the Wichita Mountains VIII BE
Driven Out by United States W
.lu TrOOOy, ifI o. s4lH.I fl

Washington, June AIT the re-
quest of the interior department the
secretary of war has instructed Gen.
Merriam, commanding the depart
ment of Colorado, to employ as many
of his troops as may be necessary to
maintain order on the Kiowa reser-
walton in Oklahoma. This action is
based on a dispatch from Col. Rand
lett, in charge of the Kiowa and Co
manche agency, reporting that at
least 1000 intruders had settled in
the Wichita mountains, which are
within the Kiowa lands soon to be
opened to settlement, and that they
claimed the right to do so under the
United States mineral laws. Secre-
tary Hitchcock said yesterday after
noon that they had no rights what
ever and that they would be promptly
elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
MRS. M'KINLEY's CONDITION.
The Complaint which Has 80 Seriously
Slapped Her Strength Has Been
Checked.

Washington, June 4.-Dr. Rixey,
after remaining in the white house
for nearly three hours last night, SAID
that there had been no change in the
condition of Mrs. Mckinley. At II
o'clock she was resting comfortably.
The complaint which manifested it.
self while Mrs. Mckinley was away
from Washington, and which has so
seriously sapped her strength, has
been checked, but its effect has been
to leave her in a very weak condition.
At the white house last night there
was q slight increase in cheerfulness
and the hope was expressed that Mrs.
Mckinley may again give evidence OF
the remarkable vitality which she has
displayed heretofore. Ya.I
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
SOME CENSUS FACTS.
Rhode Island Most Densely Popu.
ia lated State in the Union. g
NISS0URISAyD KANSAS POPULATION
4 Preliminary Report on the Msnufsctur-
Ing Industries of the Territories Of
Arizona, Indian Territory, New
Mexico and Oklahoma.

Washington, June 4.-The latest
volume issued on the census Of last
year shows that, excluding the Dis
trict Of Columbia, which is in effect
a municipality, Rhode Island, with
407 inhabitants to the square mile in
1900, is the most densely populated
state in the union, while Massachu-
sets comes next, with not quite $40
inhabitants to the square mile. New
Jersey, with little more than $50
inhabitants to the square mile, is the
third state in point Of density Of pop
ulation, while Connecticut, with some
what more than w inhabitants to
the square mile, occupies fourth place.
-Four other states had more than 100
inhabitants to the square mile in 1900,
namely: New York, with 1926 in
habtants; Pennsylvania, with 14O1
inhabitants; Maryland, with 1905 in
habitants, and Ohio, with 1O2 inhab-
itants to the square mile.
The final official count Of the cen
sus bureau places the population of
Missouri in 1900 at 3106,665; Arkah-
sas, 1,311,564; Illinois, 4,s2l,550; Texas,
3,o4S,71O; Oklahoma, 39s,331; Indian
territory, 100000 whites and 51,3o3
Indians; Kansas, 1,47O,495; Nebraska,
1,0G6,3O0. .HF H iIUal Ii
A preliminary report on the manu-
featuring industries of the terrific
ries of Arizona, Indian territory, New
Mexico and Oklahoma was announced
by the census bureau yesterday, The
figures for the Indian territory shows
7s9 establishments, against 20 in 1890;
New Mexico, 42O, against 1877, and Ok
lahoma, S6S, against 72.
The other items for the censlises
Of 1900 and 1890, respectively, follow:
Capital, Indian territory, $2,624,265,
against $9O4,32o; New Mexico, $685.
7s6, against $965,o3s; Oklahoma, 49,
$4,000, against $o5,51o. Average
wage-earners, Indian territory, 1,714,
against 167; New Mexico, 1900,
against $40; Oklahoma, 2,O55; against
1d7. Total wages, Indian territory,
S553.so9, against S73,992; New Mexico,
Sl,35O,5s6, against S470,361: Okla
homa, SSo7,S26, against $52,326.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
LUTHERAN GENERAL SYNOD.
The Report Of the Statistical Secretary
Sensation Created by Prof. Wolfe's Re-
port on Condition Of the Church.

Des Moines, Ia, June 4.--The gener-
al synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
church yesterday listened to reports
of its officers. The report of the sta
tistical secretary showed the follow
ing; In 1900 there were reported 1861
churches, an increase of 16 over the
last report. In the same year 237
students for the ministry were re-
ceiving instruction, A less than in
1898. The accessions to the church
were: BY infant baptism, 2l,192; con-
firmation, 17,792; decrease, $50; GER
tifcate, 1O,146; increase, So; restora-
ton, 1887; decrease, 316; net de-
crease in accessions, not including in.
FAINT baptism, of 2,O42. The present
reported commitment membership
Is 1Os,42s, an increase over the last
biennium Of 500. Ano u.s ai
Prof. +. J. Wolfe, of Gettysburg,
Pa, created sensation in his report
on the condition of the church. say
ing there was woeful lack Of spirit
uality and goodness in the denomi-
nation, that the fire of piety burned
low and the scramble for dollars left
little time for the care Of souls.
After a hot debate 1t was referred
back to the committee for abridg-
ment, leaving out the offensive parts,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
American League.
Westcrn League.
Senator McLaurln willing to Hold on,

Columbus, s. c., June 4,-Gov. Nc
Sweeney has received letter from
Senator McLaurin in which the SEN
ator says; For the sake of the
peace, prosperity and happiness Of the
people of the state, ] am willing to
hold on to my commission as United
States senator and to continue to
serve the state as | have done in the
past to the best of my ability. But
in retaining my seat in the senate |
will not consent to be handicapped
or bossed by anyone claiming a right
to judge my motives and actions. I
propose to exercise my judgment on
all national questions under the in
hucnce of a high sense of responsible.
ity to the people" ..4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.


Wichita, Kan, June A desperate
encounter occurred between Mayor
Prettyman, of Blackwell, Ok, and
burglar at three o'clock yesterday
morning, While the burglar was
rifing the house Mayor Prettyman
was awakened but remained still UNI
til the burglar departed with valuable
booty. The mayor then grabbed his
shotgun and ran after the burglar,
pouring a load Of buckshot into his
body. The other barrel being empty
the burglar closed in on the mayor,
the latter beating him with the stock
of the gun, The burglar finally es-
capped, leaving his blood all over the
mayors night clothes. Among the
things stolen was a championship
medal in an international shooting
contest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

GOOD RAINS IN KANSAS.
The Dry Spell Broken at Last--A Severe
Hailstorm In Saline
ii' County. ava ft' inl'l

Topeka, Kan, June 4.-The dry
spell in Kansas was broken last night
by good rains which were quite gen
eral over the central and northern
parts Of the state. Corn, wheat and
pastures were beginning to suffer,
and the rain will be of great benefit.
The Rock Island general Offices re-
port their wires down west Of Belle
vile and that a heavy rain and wind
storm prevailed west Of that point.
At Topeka heavy rain commenced
falling at 1880 p. m. Rain was re-
ported in Reno county also. Near
Mankato the rain was accompanied
by furious windstorm,
A severe rain and hailstorm visited
Saline county last night. The rain
will be OF immense benefit to wheat,
but the hail has undoubtedly done
some damage. The storm was one Of
the worst that has visited Saline for
some time. ''"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
Machlnist. a. Newport News strike.

Newport News, Va, June 4,-The
machinists in the employ Of the New
port News Shlpbuilding and Dry Dock
company, to the number Of 500, which
virtually includes all the skilled me-
chanics in the machine department,
went on strike yesterday, their de-
mands for a shorter working day hav-
ing been refused by Superintendent
Post. The yard will continue in OPP
Grafton until the absence of the ma
chinists interferes with the work In
hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Denver, Col, June 4.--The Western
Federation of Miners very nearly
completed the work Of the present
session yesterday and are expected to
adjourn finally to-day The resolu-
tons adopted last week by the West
ern Labor union in favor of n new la
Dor party were adopted unanimously.
The resolutions committee made its
report, which was adopted, The re-
port advises the members Of the fed
Grafton to refrain from doing volun-
tary military duty and favors direct
legislation. Expansion is denounced
and an income tax favored.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
WOMAN SUfFRACISTS
Action Of the Medical Convention
at ST. Paul Denounced.
OPPOSITION TO SEGREGATION OF VICE
4 Plan Of Campaign for the Coming Year
Adopted = Five Minute Addresses
Made by Each Of the State
pregidents

Y Minneapolis, Mimi, June Anon.
day, the fourth day of the convcn'
ton Of the National Suffrage associa'
ton, was q busy one and great deal
was accomplished. Five thousand dol.
lars was pledged by the delegates and
visitors during the afternoon session
for the suffrage work next year. An
other important action was that re-
lating to the regulation of social vice.
The action Of the physicians and sur
geons at their convention in st. Paul
last week stirred the delegates to
righteous indignation and strong
speech was made by Rev. Anna Shaw,
Of Philadelphia, as to the attitude in
which the convention stands towards
the passing Of laws for the segrega-
ton Of vice In the cities of the United
States Miss Shaw said: mo worse
law under the sun than that for the
segregation of vice in cities could be
passed and all the women Of the con-
vention are opposed to any PROPOSE
ton on this subject. | want to be
known as standing forever and for
ever against such q crime fD
Miss Susan b. Anthony moved the
appointment of committee consist
ing OF Mrs. Carrie c. Gait, Rev. Anna
Shaw, Rachel Foster Avery and Alice
Stone Blackwell which should mp
pear before the medical convention
and show the surgeons what attitude
the convention has taken in regard to
the regulations Of social vice. The
motion was adopted and Miss An
thony was added TO the committee.
II was further decided that the memo
rial bearing on this matter, which
was read the first day OF the conven-
ton, will be read before the medical
convention II the committee gets a
hearing. Miss Anthony and Mrs. Gait
expressed themselves as opposed to
the passing Of any law for the regula-
ton Of vice and delegates found much
TO say against It in short talks from
the floor.
A plan Of campaign for the coming
year was adopted after a long dis
cussion. Its main features are as fol-
lows: Each state to keep an organ
izer in the field at its own expense ms
far MS possible; junior suffrage clubs
to be formed, especially among wom-
en- wage-earners; county organiza-
ton; at least one sermon u year by
clergymen; women's day at fairs,
Chautauquas and the like; urging
upon women in states with partial
suffrage to exercise their rights; pro-
tests by women taxpayers; the sys-
temntic distribution Of literature; fire.
quent publications In the press; petit
lions TO state legislatures to raise the
age OF consent and to make mother
co-guardlan Of children with father
and to appoint police matrons; petit
tons to all kinds Of national and
state conventions and to congress for
q sixteenth amendment.
/, The afternoon session was long
one, owing to the fact that each OF
the state presidents made five-minute
addresses. In the evening papers
were read.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Topeka Kan, June 4.--Reports
from all parts of Kansas indicate that
the wheat crop is in an unfavorable
condition. The extreme dry weather
in most parts Of the state ha 'aused
the wheat to head ont before it has
obtained its growth. In some sec
tons the harvest will begin next
week. The prospects for n large
wheat yield in Kansas are not nearly
so alluring as they were few weeks
ago, but with rain within the next
few days the crop will yield in sat
isractory manner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Guthrie, Ok, June 4.--Chiefs Delos
Lone Wolf and Quanah Parker and
1000 other Indians of the Comanche
and Kiowa tribes are holding coun-
ell at Anadarko for the purpose of
selecting n delegation to go to WASH
ington to protest against the open
ing Of the Indian reservations. II
Col. Randlett allows them to go to
the national capital great many
state secrets Of how the allotments
and the selection Of the pasture lands
have been made will come out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
Against a state Convention.

Columbia, NO., June A poll OF the
democratic state committee on the
advisabillty Of holding another Pertle
Springs convention has been made by
the Columbia Herald. The committee
ls practically unit in opposition to
the convention. The members agree,
however, in advocacy of the Kansas
City platform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
CONSOLIDATION OF UTILITIES.
Zig Corporations In Omxhs and Council
BLUFFS Likely to he Combined In .
New Company. if...t.f !

? Omaha, Neb., June 4.--Plans for a
consolidation of the street railways
of Omaha and Council Bluffs, the
electric power plants Of the two cities
and the Platte river canal, rumors Of
which have been in circulation for
some time, appear to be assuming a
definite shape, and It is said the con-
solicitations now hinges only on terms
of purchase. The new corporation is
scheduled to include the Omaha Street
Railway company, the Omaha & Coun-
ell Bluffs Railway & Bridge com
pany, the Omaha Thompson-Houston
Eelectric Light company, the Council
Bluffs Electric Light company, the
Omaha Water company, the Council
Bluffs Water company, the Suburban
Railway & Traction company and the
Platte river power canal. The price
to be paid for these corporations and
the representation to be accorded
some of their officers in the new com
pany Is now the point at issue in the
negotiations. The new combination
will probably be capitalized at $780,
100000. m
The Platte river canal, franchise
for which has been issued by the
state, is projected to be rs miles long
and to be built across the country
from a point IS miles above the
mouth of the Platte river to a ter
minus with the Missouri river a few
miles below the confluence of the two
streams. This canal will divert
enough Of the water of the Platte
river TO furnish 30,0O0-horse power,
which is to be used in the operation
Of the railways and water plants.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Reno, New, June A special to the
Gazette from Alturas, Cal, says;
Sheriff Street has returned from tho
scene of the recent lynching. The
bodies of Calvin Hall, his three sons
and son-in-law were cut down and
buried by citizens. Indians are
rather hostile over the hanging of
one Indian hoy, but no trouble is an
ticipated. The grand jury will be
called TO investigate. ... te..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Pekin, June 4.-The departure Of
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee
from Pekin Monday was marked by a
great military display by the allied
troops, the booming Of artillery and
the playing of bands. The entire
diplomatic body escorted the field
marshal to the depot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

|I-I NJ. ElmIrt, MO-, NOV, u IbW
70 Whom II May Concern When went
10 Dr.. Ooe's 6an,tarium for treatment year
e9o. 1 was taken there on a bed. could not
ID pp straight or stand alone; and had not
walled for 0vcr seven years; was very ner.
yous could mot drink cold water, or eat but
ene Kind Of food At tlme. was constant
sufferer, 6ly different doctors treated me
n home, and three others who cav me said
Il was no use to give ma medicine.
I was n the 6snltHrlum hvu ana 4 half
months, Sinoe bhen have taken medicine
and home treatment. Now, thanks 70 Dr..
6na's shlll and the hInd treatment ~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
A Medal for Bravery Conferred on a Girl.

Iowa City, Ia June Airing in
stitute, a literary society Of the Iowa
State university, has conferred on
Miss Caroline Jarvis a medal for
bravery in saving the life of !. M.
Eagan, n student Of the university.
Young Eagan and Miss Jarvis were
boating when wind capsized the boat,
throwing both into the water. Eagan
was unable to swim and Miss Jarvis
insisted him to secure hold on the
bont and then swan to shore, pushing
the boat ahead Of her. Miss Jarvis Is
u freshman at the university and has
won considerable fame in literary
circles. 'll4' NaN e3aNANl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
wellsYille After on Wells.

Mexico, Mo-, June 4.-Wellsville,
near this city, has begun the actual
work of prospecting for oil. The ma
chinery was put up yesterday pre-
paratory to beginning boring in the
business portion of the city. Much
property has been leased by oil COM
panies. N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Ardmore, /. T., June 4.--J.'M. Bar
nett, a prominent citizen Of Emet,
was killed Sunday in a runaway ac-
cident, his body being dragged con-
siderable distance and, his skull frac-
tured. a'2'A KS sl'''7f g -'''' '.'a'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Wichita, Kan, June Airs. Ellen
Stewart, wife Of c. NJ. Stewart, 1901
East Douglas avenue, died yesterday
evening, as a result of burns received
while lighting a gasoline stove pre-
paratory to cooking dinner The
stove exploded and ignited the wom-
ms clothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Lawrence, Kan, June At is an
nounced that Chancellor i. II. Snow
will tender his resignation MS chan
cellor to the university regents and
will assume the chair Of natural his
tory. n' iN1i lFs.'' flHfAol
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
Turney, No., Sept. 70, 1900.

Turney, NO., Sept. 10, 1900.
pr. G. M. Coe, Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Strive had you operate on our
little boy for hare lip some time ago. He
looks so well now no ono would hardly sec
the soar. We are % thankful to you for your
think Of you, and are thankful that W. let
you DO tho work. We hope you will always
meet with 90 good success In other cases.
taanklng you for what you have done for
u. va remain, Respectfully yours'
M. AND NIB. O. n. 0HRlST0fHEA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
DR.. c. N. COE,

ceIved, which was the MEANS under God, Of
restoring me to nearly perfect health. am
able to cit up most Of the time. ! have
walked eleven blocks In one day, am not
nearly so nervous 40 formerly, can drink loo
water and eat most anything.
I feel go thankful when | think now how
much better am, and I cannot say enough
IN praise Of DR.. Coe and his Sanitarium. :.
Iwlsh every afhlcted one to 80 there and
Be helped. MISS LYDIA CUDWORTH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

The Master Plumbers Association
Of Kansas held its annual conven-
ton in Kansas City, Kan, yesterday.
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Office, 9i5 Walnut Street.

hsad what our former patients say:
bi Kansas City, NO., Sept 10, 1900
Dr.. G. NJ. Coe.
Dear Sir:-My daughter was entirely cured
Of 50. Vitus Dance by your treatment In 1873.
she was afflicted six months. Your treatment
cured her In two months time, and she has re-
manned we'll ever since, Respectfully,
MAGGIE WACHSMAN.
Q. ", corner Of 18th and Askew Ave.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06

Attorney General GODDARD believes
the constitutionality Of the Kansas
biennial election law will be upheld.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-06-06
Committeeman on . Jaunt.

Washington, June 4.-Chairmnn T.
+. Burton and a number of members
OF the house committee on rivers
and harbors, several of whom were
accompanied by their. wives, left
Washington yesterday for an extend
ed trip. Mobile will be visited first
and then New Orleans, where other
members Of the committee will join
the party. From the latter city The
itinerary will embrace points in Tex
as and California and up the Pacific
coast as far as Washington. The pur-
pose of the journey is to acquaint the
committeeman personally with the
rivers and harbors of the territory
which they will traverse.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-06-08

dos para siempre; vuestro pecho Sc
encuentra frio como la TERRA,
Desde 10 alto de la roca de la CO.
llna, desde la cumbre de la tenn
peStuosa montafla hablad, esprit
tus de los muertosI iHablad, 20 no
temblar6l lAd6nde habeis lido q
descansar? 6En que. caverna de la
montana oS podr6 encontrarP No
oigo voz alguna, ell viento no lleva
haSta mi la contestaci6n de los
muertos.
Me abismo en- mi dolor y espero
que llegue la mailana cen los oios
henchidos de lagrimas, Cavad su
fosa, amigos de los muertoS, pero
no la correis hasta que no vuelva.
Mi vida desaparece como un suefIo.
6Podr6 retroceder? Quiero quedar.
me con mis- amigos, al ado del to-
rrente que Sc precipita por entge
las rocas. Cuando la noche IN ada
la colina y el Viento silbe pUr entire
la maleza, mi alma veiara en- alas
del viento Y lamentara Ia muerte
de mis- amigos, El aazadOr me ORA
desde su cabafa dc. fcll8jc, temera
mi vcz y Ia amsra. poFgls aor3 dul-
ce siempre que llore q mis- amigos
iloS amaba bantolp
Este era tu c&ntar! loh, MinoDa!
bella hiia de Tkormann, Derr8m
mos algunas lagrimas en- honor de
Colma y una sombria tristeza es
apoder6 de nUestra alma.
Alpino ap4reci6 con Ell arpa y re-
cit6 ell cant6 de Ulpino. La voz de
Alpino era dulce; Ell alma de Ryno
un rayo de fuego; los dos habitaban
la region lie los muertos y su VIZ
habia desaparecioo en- Selma. Tn
dia. en que Ulino Yolvia de la caza,
antes de que los hubiesen muerto,
les oy6 caDtar en- la colina. Sus
cantus eran dulces, pero tristes.
Estaban lamentanda la mueIte de
Morar, Ell primer heroe. El alma de
MuFar era como Ia de Fingal; Su es.
pada como la de Oscar. Oay6, por
i'm, y su padre gimi6 y su madre
hor6 y Min0na llor6 tambieni Mi
mona, 10 hermana del valiente Mo.
rar Ante los acordcs de UllRo, Mi