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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24
FROM AEE over MICHIGAN.
Happenings of the Week Briefly
~ .S''+ Related. CO. ia
WILL INTEREST MICHlGANDERS
JAS. S. Ayres,a Michigan Boy, Murdered
at the CapItaI-A Woman in the Case
She Makes Complete Confession
y lAttem pied Assault Responsible She Says
Michigan Boy Murdered at the Capital

Michigan Boy Murdered at the Capital.
James $. Ayers, aged 81, of Port
Austin, who was employed as clerk
in the census office at Washing ton,
was found dead in his room in the
Kenmore hotel, near the capitol, on
the morning of the 18th. A revolver
containing three empty chambers was
found near the body. The contents of
the cartridges were later found in the
dead mans body. One entered his left
leg, another his left arm and the third
one penetrated his breast in the region
of his heart. The murder theory is
now being advanced, and it is alleged
there was a woman in the case.
Later-The mystery which has at
tended the murder of young Ayers was
solved on the Goth by a voluntary con-
fession of Mrs. Lulu !. Bonnie, a mar
ried woman and guest at the hotel.
She says that the three shots which
ended Ayers life had been fired in a
struggle between herself and Ayers.
She also declared that he had made an
improper proposal to her and threat
ened her, and scutlle ensued in which
Ayers was shot.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24

J. Pierpont Morgan did no. have
QuI.O SSe4J I4--44o vN~snG Ia ill.,. coa---
before he crossed the sea, but he left
a man in charge on this side to pick up
what few trifies he had happened to
overlook.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24

An excellent crop of fruit Of all
kinds is promised in the vicinity OF
Muir.
State Oil Inspector Judson, in his
quarterly report to the board of state.
auditors for the first three months OF
the present year, reports total fees col.
lected of ll,5l0.o6 and total expenses
of S7,9G4. 80, leaving a balance of S3,-
545.6o to be turned into the state treas
ury.
The British steamer Para, Capt.
Stranger, which arrived at Kingston.
ia, on the 10Th, from Colon, reports
the suspension of hostilities on the
part of the Colombian rebels. and that
the Colombian government is believed
to be negotiating to end the revolu-
ton.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24
Not a Death From smallpox in April.

Not Death From Smallpox In April.
The monthly bulletin of vital Stats
tics, issued by the secretary of state on
the 18th, shows that twithstanding
the large number of cases of smallpox
in Michigan not one death occurred
during the mouth. There were 2,999
deaths reported, equivalent to a death
rate of 1873 per 1000 population. This
number is 4S9 less than the number re-
ported for the preceding month, and
AZ less than the number reported in
April last year. There were 407 deaths
OF infants under l year of age, 175
deaths of children aged l to 4 years in
elusive, and Ssh deaths Of persons aged
65 years and over. Important causes
of death were as follows: Pulmonary
tuberculosis, 2O7; other forms of tu-
berculosis, "a; typhoid fever, 30; diph-
liberia and Group AZ; scarlet fever, II;
measles, 3; whooping cough, Is; pneu-
monia, 36l; influenza, 142; cancer, 10l;
accidents and violence, 1872 The prin-
cipal decline during the month was
shown in the death rate from pneu-
monia and influenza, which were con-
siderably less than those reported for
March. Scarlet fever and typhoid
fever also showed a slight decrease
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24
cUBA-AND PHILIPPINE NEWS.

The u. S. Philippine commission
finds that the internal revenue collec-
tions in most of the provinces are not
sufficient to support the provincial
governments until the beginning of
the collections of land taxes, year
hence, and appropriations of $1,000 to
So, 900 will be made from the insular
treasury in favor of several of the prov
inces. These appropriations will DC
considered to be loans. In addition, the
provincial laws will be amended so as
to require sedula of one peso from all
males over Is, half of which will go to
the province and half to the munich
pality.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1901-05-24

Within the next two months the
government will close out its bust
ness OF educating Indians by contract,
and thenceforth will retain practical
ly the whole control and conduct of
the matter. The change from the old
system to the new began in 1895, when
Congress passed n law providing for
sectarian schools, the decrease being
twenty per cent each year. Mean
time, as the cutting off OF this aid de-
prived Indian boys and girls of the
privileges which they had enjoyed
for them in government schools, the
attendance in which has increased
from fourteen to twenty-five thous-
and, and is still growing at the rate
of athousand a year. The next step
contemplated by the government is a
measure of compulsory education for
young Indians. 1t is a pleasure to
note that Hampton Institute, being en-
tirely non-sectarian and performing
a service which would be hard to
duplicate will still receive a certain
measure of government assistance.
An interesting and unusual cere-
mony will take place in Quebec next
month, when a suitably inscribed
bronze tablet will be placed by the
Sons OF the American Revolution upon
the spot where the brave Gen. Mont
gomery fell, on December 81, 1775, in
his Inflated attempt to capture the
citadel. The ceremony of unwilling
the tablet to the American general will
be followed by an international ex-
change of courtesiesand a banquet; and
it is safe TO predict that, although the
city held out successfully against the
fathers, 1t will capitulate to the sons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
ANOTHER COMBINE LIKELY.
Syndicate Trying to Get Control Of the Fish
Ing and Packing Industry on tho
Pacific Coast.

San Francisco, April 1.-The Call
says: A $3O,OOO,OOO syndicate deal is
pending in San Francisco and, with its
successful consummation, the entire
fishing and packing industry on the
Pacific coast will be controlled by one
big corporation. The principal share
holders in the syndicate, should the
deal be closed, include the well known
New York fnanciers, ]. Pierpont Nor
gan, August Belmont, W. seligman,
X. Seligman and the presidents OF
several Of the most extensive banking
houses in New York city. Repre-
sentatives Of the eastern capitalists
have secured options on a large major
ity OF the canning plants and a syndi'
cate will be able to control the en-
tire salmon industry, with the excep
ton OF that controlled by the Alaskf
Packers association Of this city. Ne
gotiations have also been commenced
with the Alaska Packers association
for an option on It's plant, but moth
ing definite has yet been done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04

plethora instead OF q money scarcity,
so I do not see that 1t will do any
particular harm II money accumu-
lates In the treasury. The reduction
in taxation will, when 1t becomes
operative, partially or wholly cure the
present tendency toward congestion
in the treasury To put the matter in
n nutshell. II 1t be choice between
buying bonds at an artificial price and
letting funds accumulate In the treas
ury, the latter will occur. II, how
ever, the department can from time to
time buy the short bonds at an invest
ment rate realizable to the investor
who buys the new two per cents" 10
will not hesitate to do so, should the
present market price for the new twos
remain about on the present basis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
Junction City Trees,

Including fruit, shade, evergreens,
ornamental shrubbery and roses OF all
kinds will be kept for sale on corner
Of Fourth and Buckeye, Abilene, Kas.,
until MaytlO.
This stock has been grown by us
in our nursery and Is all clean,
healthy and true to name. We thank
our old customers, many Of whom
have patronized us for the past SO
years and invite you to bring your
friends and examine our stock. We
know what it pays to plant in THU
country and only offer the best fol
sale. 1872 CUTTER 4 Son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
THE TREASURY SURPLUS.
Secretary Gage Talks About the Cash 40
cumuiations In the Treasury and What
VIII BE His Policy.

Washington, April 1.-Secretary
Gage was questioned yesterday as to
his probable action with respect to
the cash accumulations in the treas
ury and particularly as to whether
he contemplated buying bonds for
the sinking fund. "The country
would like TO know" It was stated to
the secretary, "whether the accumula-
ton of money in the treasury which
seems to be going en- will not operate
to the prejudice - reneral business
affairs. Your estimate Is that there
will be surplus Of receipts over ex'
penditures for the fe"al year ending
June 30 next OF about ssO,000,OO0."
The secretary said: 1--WE are now
advancing toward the period OF the
year when there Is ap. TO be a monev
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04

Pittsburg, Pa, April Mrs. Ann
Ward, aged 60 years, Is lying In q
critical condition from the effects OF
brutal treatment by three masked
burglars at her home early yesterday
morning. Mrs. Ward and her daufh-
ter were awakened by the presence
OF burglars at their bedside, each
woman finding a revolver pointed d.
rectly at her head. Mrs. Ward un-
dertook TO resist the burglars, and
while the daughter was held in sub
lection by one Of the men another
knocked the elder woman into ,in-
consciousness, literally crushing her
skull. The husband and son Of Mrs
Ward were sleeping on the third
floor, having In their possession about
81 200, the booty the burglars evident
w were after.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04

struck in pay quantities on the thou
sand acre ranch Of G. l.. Hudkins,
nine miles north OF Cawker at depth
Of 200 feet. Indications are splendid
for big flow of petroleum. If Abb
lene wants to speculate why not try
oil digging near Sand Springs.
The Chapman paper hangs out a
distress signal for a lawyer TO come
to that town. 1t says: 1.-The matter
Of his having legal ability does not
cut any figure, the Lord knows we
have plenty Of that now. but he must
have a sheepskin. Who can we pre-
vail upon to make the sacridceP"
Solomon Tribune: Bert Hart,
the last Of the Solomon boys who
saw service in the Philippines return
ed home last week. He enlisted in
the famous goth Kansas and when
that regiment left Manila for the
United States he re-enlisted in anoth-
or regiment, the time OF which enlist
ment has just expired. He is at
present visiting with his sister, Mrs.
Geo. Scott north OF town.
The Abilene friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. L. Bond Of Salina sympathize
with them in the illness Of theil
daughter Helen, who is lying danger
ously III with spinal meningitis, thu
result of friend pulling a chail
away as she was about to sit down
The Republican of yesterday say
that she is slightly better ant
although her condition is precarious
her physicians feel encouraged.
Mrs. Kate Jordan Hewett ha
published an "In memoriam" volum,
in remembrance Of DR.. Hewett whit
died one year ago today. 1t contain
a tribute by his brother, the iunera
addresses by Rev. DR.. Blayney AM
Rev. DR.. F. j. Sauber and iavorit
hymns. 1t is a tasteful tribute to tn
memory Of one widely loved and re
spected. Copies have been received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hallam, DR.. AM
Mrs. Parker and other Abilene friends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

s. H. Ginder has bought the Sol
omol mill.
II. E. Seeds Is able to be out after
. wrstle with grip.
a F. Oswald is down town again
after short illness.
II E. Gish was kicked by horse
yesterday and is laid up for repairs
st. Joseph's academy will give
"ShMn Aroon" April 9th at the
Seelp.
frank Jaymes is studying mag
netic healing and will follow that
profession.
--rhe county commissioners are
holding their regular quarterly ses-
sion.
-late advices from Moqueta, Iowa,
cay hat Capt. George Niles Watson
is vel missing.
-balina Union: Miss Sue Bell has
resigned her position at J. 5. Gates
and leaves this evening fol. Oklahoma
George Burroughs who has been
at Hpt Springs for his health has re-
turned to his Newspaper work in Con-
cordia.
-tSalina is only twelve years be-
bind the times. 1t is just having
"Destrick School" local talent
shows.
The Hope school force will run
the Dispatch the week of April 10 tc
20, for the benefit Of the Hope school
library fund.
Married, at Herington, March 20
Peter Feuning and Miss Christin'
Weldenkeller, A. M. Crazy, justice o
the peace, officiating.
&C. G. Spangler who sold bis dra!
and sprinkling line to Frank Lott ha
bought into the Crown Bottlint
works and will manufacture pop.
Twenty-Five Masons of Clay Cen
tel have raised $4,000 to buy th
Comstock hotel Of that city, and vii
convert it into a Masonic temple.
-Salina Republican; Mrs. W. {
Barr has returned from St. Thomas
Canada, where she was summoned b
the illness and death Of her mother
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
Quinn, a daughter. Judge Quinn 8
whose home the event occurred
bearing his new title Of "grandpa
with becoming modesty.
Robert Williams was found insar
in probate court this afternoon an
will be taken to the asylum. H
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
TREATMENT OF A COLD.
Some Good Advice by q Well Known
Physician.

A well known physician says that a
cold can be easily treated at its out
set, but il neglected may lead to la
grippe and pneumonia. He says that
the best home treatment for the cure
Of colds and la grippe is Krause's
Cold Cure Capsules. He uses them
almost exclusively in his practice, as
they do not affect the head as does
quinine, nor upset the stomach.
This remedy is prepared in soft,
soluble gelatine capsules, which are
easily dissolved by the warmth and
fluids OF the stomach. They are
much preferable to little, hard, sugar
coated pills or tablets, that Krause''
Cold Cure positively cures colds II
the head, cold in the chest, cold II
the throat or cold in any part Of thu
body, and it will prevent the develop
ment Of bronchitis or pneumonia. |
is for sale at all first class drug store
at % cents a box. Sold by J. M
Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
Davis Shoes!
Davis Shoes!

s Good Judgment, what does it mean? 1t
means this, that when you trade here your
judgment is Al.
In our judgment we have the largest and
best stock of boots and shoes in Central Kan
SaS.
Every line of Shoes we carry are of a
strictly reliable make. When we sell you a
pair of Shoes we know that you will come
back for your next pair.
We will stand back of every purchase
made here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
CUBAN CONVENTION.
The Platt Amendment Still Under
z Discussion.
HAVANA FREE FROM YELLOW FEVER
A Belief That There viii DO but Few
Cases During the Coming Season,
Owing 10 the Precautions
Taken.

Havana, April "A secret session
of the Cuban constitutional conven-
ton was held yesterday and attended
by 25 delegates, Among the absentees
were Senior Giberga, Senior Quilas and
Gen. Sanguily, strong supporters OF
the Platt amendment. The first mat
ter considered was resolution from
the Planters association recommend
ing the convention to accept the
amendment with u proviso that the
United States government should
make reduction Of so per cent. in
the duty on Cuban products or at
least make a preference in their favor
over similar products from other
countries. The resolution was tabled
without discussion. The majority re-
port of the committee on relations,
signed by Seniors Gomez, Silva and
Viluendas, was read, but after a
discussion which showed that ma
iority of the delegates were opposed
to it resolution to lay IT on the
table was carried, A similar dispo-
sition was made of reports from
Seniors de Quesada, Tamayo, Nunez
and Giberga.
A motion by Senior Monteaguado to
appoint a commission to 60 to Wash
ington was defeated by a vote OF 10
to ~.
1t was finally decided to hold a pub
lie session of the convention to-day,
when an attempt will probably be
made to reconsider the action OF the
Monteaguado motion.
For the first time in the history OF
Havana the month of April begins
without single case of yellow fever
in the city, Maj. Gorgas, chief SAM
tary officer, is confident that with the
sanitary measures now being enforced
and the valuable information gained
during the recent Investigations OF
the yellow fever commission. there
will be but few cases during the com
ing season. The marine hospital serv
ice is also taking precautions against
the bringing of infection into Ha
vana from Mexican or other ports
DR.. Glennon, chief surgeon, has ISSUED
! orders for quarantine against thes'
/ ports beginning April IS. II II
, thought that many cases in Havan'
last year were brought from Vert
Cruz, which is only two days sal
! from Havana. Hereafter passenger
3 from Vera Cruz will be obliged Il
remain in quarantine for three days
Comfortable quarters are being fitte'
0 up near the immigrant station at Ca
banas. The immigrant station is use
, only as temporary quarters for imml
). grants who have no employment O
arriving here. Under the old arrange
n ment they remained in Havana anf
n not being immune, they contracte
q yellow fever and frequently spread
J. through the country districts. In
h migrants are now kept isolated unit
"a employment Is secured for them, an
then they are shipped direct into tn
country. The number Of yellow feve
cases in Havana has decreased woI
derfully since these precautions wer
taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
thinks be is q brother Of Mckinley,
Bryan and other notables.

thinks be 10 q brother Of Mckinley.
Bryan and other notables.
District "a had a general good
time at its school yesterday. A big
dinner was served and the teacher,
Miss Alice Engle, was highly compli'
mented on the years work.
Abilene commandry K. 7. in
stalled its new officers last evening.
T. E. Dewey is eminent commander.
The red cross degree was conferred
on j. E. Brewer and G. C. Sterl.
-Salina Republican: John Lloyd
commenced travelling for the Watson
Durand-Kasper Grocery Co., today.
He will occupy the same territory as
he bad while working for the Lee.
Mercantile Co.
Elder H. Davidson, with his wife,
lately Of West Milton, Ohio, has re-
moved to Harrisburg, Pa, and are 10.
Gated at the Messiah Rescue Home Of
which institution they have assumed
the oversight for the time being.
The Palm Sunday services at the
Lutheran church we're attended by q
large congregation morning and even
ing. The playing Of Miss Wilhelm
and the singing Of Mr.. Shaver were
much appreciated. Services every
evening this week.
-Atchison Globe: Miss Helen
Bond, Of Salina, is fatally i'll. Some
one pulled chair from under her,
and she has been unconscious ever
since. The practical jokers who wish
to operate in conjunction with under.
takers, will take notice.
There are some disadvantages in
not having campaign hot enough to
keep people posted. City Clerk
lWyandt was aroused from sweA
slumbers at $50 this morning by 9
woman who telephoned to know who
was running for Office this 'spring.
Speaking Of misfortunes, G. E
Lindsey, Of Chapman, has had hi
share lately. Within single montl
the family has met with the loss o
both Of Mr.. Lindsey's parents, al
aunt living in Illinois, and two o
Mrs. Lindsey's uncles, making fv'
deaths.
Miss Helen, the daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. 7. l.. Bond Of Salina, one
the most attractive young ladies o
that city, died last evening otinjurie
sustained three weeks ago in fal
from chair. The many Abilen
9 friends Of the family will extend sin
| cere sympathy.
Q "A dispatch says that oil has bee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04

No fake salary offer, but big com.
mission for men to sell poultry mix.
ture in the country. Never mind
stamp. Eureka Mig. Co., Dept. f.,
East St. Louis, III. l8.tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
Public Sale!
The undersigned will sell at public
sale at his farm 2! miles northeast Of
Abilene on
commencing at p. m. sharp the fol-
lowing property to-wit:
20 head of Horses.

A couple Of extra good four year
old geldings broke to work, one broke
to drive single. The balance are Ore.
gon mares weighing from 1900 to
l4OO lbs, very heavy boned and
b ocky, will make first class farm and
brood mares. They have all been
handled and q number Of them have
been worked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-04
35 Thoroughbred
Poland Chinas.

Sixteen young boars Of Sept, and
Oct. farrow, 10 young gifts same age,
2 sows with litters Of young pigs BY
side, 2 gifts bred to iarrow the last Of
May or beginning OF June. A num-
Der OF the boars and gifts are strictly
fancy, most Of them sre by our large
herd boar Hadley | Know. The bal
ance we're sired by son Of Missouri's
Black Chief. Will commence selling
hogs promptly at ! O'Clock.
TERMS. All sums Of 80 and under
cash. sums over $40 q credit Of 8
months will be given on notes with
approved security at 10 per cent In
terest; II paid when due only 8 per
cent interest will be charged. 4 per
cent discount for cash.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-06-08
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Paragraphs that Give Condensed
Notes Of the Day.

The Eagles will meet tomorrow morn
ing
Morgan advertises three sales in this
issue.
The Jockey club has a notice in this
issue.
in this issue.
Sundays concert will be at Makeo
Island this time.
a purse and draft has been lost. See
advertisement.
There will be the usual concert to-
night at Murphy Hall.
The German. bakery will not deliver
bread on the 18th of June.
Pearson 4 Potter co. are distributing
baseball score cards free.
Doctors Mort and kobayashi an
nounce their Office hours i'm this issue
on account of an operation, l. r.
Burns will be laid up for few days.
Money for the Federal grand and
petit juries will be disbursed next week.
Another entertainment will be given
at Murphy hall this evening, beginning
at o'clock.
The engagement of w. f. Storey, Of
the customs department to Miss Alice
Bicknell is announced
Life after death win be the subject
of discussion at the meeting of the
Theosophical society this evening,
false alarm of fire this morning at the
corner of Queen and South streets.
For June 18th and Admission Day,
standard U. S. Army flags in all sizes
up to 40 feet at Pearson & Potter Co.,
Ltd.
The Scottish Thistle club expects tc
| have a picnic at MOanalua on July T.
Details will be arranged next Friday
evening.
Henry G. Brown will address the
young mems class at the Y. NJ G. A.
tomorrow. Subject: Winding your
! own business"
! e. S. Boyd, agent of public lands, has
! appointed Curtis j. Lyons 5. NJ. Kama.
! kanui and James Spencer a commission
of appraisers for lands.
Yesterday editor Tesla of the indie
pendent was forty years old. He cele-
| brated the day by trimming his beard
a la Kalakaua fashion.
There will be two baseball games this
afternoon, one Detween Kamehameha
and Oahu College at Punahou and tn,
other between the Stars and Artillery
men at Kapiolani park
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-06-08

KINAU SIGHTED.
The Kinau, from Maui and Hawaii
was sighted at 1:20 twenty miles off.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-06-08

Stmr. Niihau, w. Thompson, from
Anahola, Nawiliwili, Hanamaulu, XII
lauea, at $40 a. m. with $500 bags SUI
gar, l package sundries, so packages
wood