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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
WHOLESALE MURDERS.
1Fusal Murder Of Five Children and tho At.
tempted Murder Of Their Father at
Charities by Trampa.

Charities, France, April 23.-This
town has been Mortified by the brutal
murder of five children and the ut.
tempted murder of their father, a
farmer named Briere, residing in the
neighborhood of Chartres. Two
tramps entered the farm house in
the absence of Briere Sunday even
Ing, killing four young girls and a
hoy seven years old with knives and
cudgels, while they were in bed and
apparently asleep. Briere returned
while the murderers were robbing the
house and they attacked him and left
him for dead with two stab wounds
IN the head. The murderers then es-
capped with 1000 francs and number
q objects of value.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Topeka, Kan, April CIV. D. Gil
bert. inspector for Kansas of the
rural free delivery mail service, gives
notice that patrons Of the service
must put up suitable boxes or they
will have to get their mail at some
nearby post office. He made a trip
in the First district last week and
condemned nearly half the boxes.
The condemned boxes were many Of
them cracker or cigar boxes and none
of them weather-tight. He also
found the roads neglected and in bad
condition and gives notice that these
must be repaired and made passable
or the service will be withdrawn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
Many stowaways on the aarnnne

San Francisco, April 22.-The
Twenty-sixth regiment, which arrived
On the transport Garonne Saturday
landed yesterday and went into CAM,
ct the Preside preparatory to being
mustered out. The Garonne will be
sent to Seattle, where she will be
released by the government, The
0sronne brought the unusual NUN.
her Of GA stowaways.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

st. Louis, April 22.-All arrange
ments for the banquet to be given to-
morrow by the Business Mems league
to the worlds fair commissioners and
others identified with the enterprise
at the Planters hotel have been COM
pleted. The invited guests include
the Tawney committee Of the house.
the national commissioners, the speak
err of the house, Senator Allison and
Congressman Cannon, the Missouri
senator's and congressman, the Mis-
souri, state officers, the mayors of St.
Louis and East St. Louis and the
delegation which, headed by former
Gov. Francis, overcame all difficulties
and in the expiring hours of congress
secured the passage of the worlds
fair bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Cleveland, o., April 22.-Col. James
Hayr, chairman of the Grand Army
standing committee on free quarters,
announced yesterday that he and his
colleagues Of the committee had Sc
cured free quarters in schoolhouses
and halls for 27OOO veterans at the
encampment here September Q to "A
next. Col. Hayr is now ready to re-
ceive applications for free quarters.
He invites the same as the earliest
possible date and promises to take
excellent care of Grand Army com.
rades who apply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Reno, New, April 22.-The hotel and
bath houses at the historic Steamboat
springs, which in the palmy days Of
the Comstock mines was q watering
place where more money was squan.
dered in q night than at most any
other resort on the coast, have been
destroyed by FIRE. The loss IL heavy,
- II Il understood no insurance was
carried.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
Anniversary Of Battle Of San ,Iac,nto

San Antonio, Tex, April 29.--The
ruins of the old Alamo, the cradle Of
Texas liberty, were stormed again
Saturday. The attacking force this
time was composed Of beautiful wom-
en- and the gallants Of San Antonio
society. The battle was the battle
Of flowers, San Antonio's beautiful
celebration of the anniversary of the
battle of San Jaclnto, the decisive en-
gagement Of the Texas war of indie
pendence, which occurred IS years
ago,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Tampa, Fla, April 22.-Report
reached here yesterday from the lower
gulf coast that the schooner Boni.
form, bound to Honduras from this
port with lumber, Is q wreck from
the storm. The vessel Is reported to
have been driven ashore near Egmont
Light, 20 miles down the bay. The
cargo Of lumber Is reported afoat on
the bay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Junction City, Kan, April 23.-Col.
W. W. Martin, department commander
Kansas G. A. r., was in the city yes
terday and has plans for the state en-
campment in June well developed.
The Commercial club raised 81 800 for
defraying the expenses of the encamp-
mcnt Col. Rodney, post commander
Of Fort Riley, has assured the local
committee that the entire post will
be turned out to assist in receiving
President Mckinley and party. Col.
Martin has received assurance that
Gov. Stanley and all state officials
will come to Junction City to meet
President Mckinley.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Abilene, Kan, April 22.-The men,
bers of the G. A. r. in central and
western Kansas are not pleased with
the announcement that President Nc
Kinley will spend only As minutes at
the state encampment at Junction
City, and that at eight o'clock in the
morning. The G. A. R. members are
preparing for general protest and
an effort to secure change that will
give the veterans better opportunity
to see and hear the president and
they feel that he owes this to them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Huron, s. D., April 2s.-News was
received here yesterday Of disas.
trous prairie fire Saturday night, IA
miles southwest Of washington. A
broad stretch Of country was burned
over and much farm property con.
sumed. Ira W. Hanks and Frank
Raymond were caught in the flames,
the latters clothing being burned OF
and his body fearfully scorched. He
may recover. Hanks remains have not
yet been found. He was one Of the
earliest settlers in this section. The
property loss will be heavy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
Elmlra. Mo-, No

ElmIra, MO-, NOV. ., 1897.
70 Whom Il May Concern:-When l went
Ago, was taken there on bed. could NOT
III up straight or stand alone; and had not
walked for over seven years; was very ner.
yous; could not drink cold water, or cat but
one Kind Of food At a time. ! was constant
sufferer, SIX different doctors treated me
~ home, and three others who saw me said
h was no use to give me medicine.
! was n the 6anItarum ffvo and 4 halt
months, Since then ! have taken medicine
and home treatment. Now, thanks 10 Dr..
0ca's skill aad the had treatment l 70.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
BL0oDTHIRSTY SCHEME.
A Viceroy Plans to XIII on at Least 5000
Chinese Pirates During the Summer
Plague Victims.

Tacoma, Wash, April 23.-Accord-
ing to advices viceroy To, at Canton,
has taken heroic measures to stamp
out piracy and robbery in the two
Kwang provinces Of southern China.
He has put into effect an elaborate
scheme which he believes will result
In the killing off of at least 5000 rob-
bers during the summer.
Eighteen thousand people have died
of plague in the Lamko district OF
Hal Nan island during the past few
months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Lincoln, Neb., April 22.-The Sec
ond quarterly report of the Nebraska
state banking board has been made
public. 1t shows an increase of de.
posits in the state banks of more than
rs per cent. compared with the sec
ond quarter of the previous year. The
secretary Of the board asserts that
the country banks are fairly running
over with money, the heaviest depos-
itors being farmers who now have
.soney to lend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Galesburg, N. D., April 22.-The
home of Mrs. Hannah Kjoren, a
widow, was burned Saturday night
The only inhabitants of the house
herself and two boys, aged six and
ten years, were burned to death. The
woman's body was found with the
flesh nearly all burned off, claspinp
the young boy in her arms. The body
OF the Oldest boy was almost inciner.
ated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
Office, 9t5 Walau, Street.

hsad what our former patients say:
Kansas City, No., Sept. IL, 1900
Dr. O. NJ. Coe.
Dear Sir:-My daughter was entirely cured
Of st. Vtus Dance by your treatment In 1885,
She was afflicted six months. Your treatment
cured her In two months time, and she has re-
manned well ever since, Respectfully,
MAGGIE WkCHSMAN.
9. ". corner Of 18th and Askew Ave.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
NIrs. Nation Rack Al WiehIta.

Wichita, Kan, April ea.-Mrs. Ma.
ton arrived here from Medicine Lodge
last night with her bondsman, Wilbur
Jones, who had himself made q dep.
uty sheriff yesterday morning for
the purpose of bringing her before
the court for trial. Mrs. Nation was
perfectly willing to accompany Mr..
Jones to Wichita and impressed him
so favorably during the journey that
he invited her to be the guest of his
family until her trial is over. Mr..
Jones was the prohibition candidate
for mayor of this city at the recent
election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25
Did Not Survive.

ST. Lonis, April es.--Phillip Gum,
who was stabbed in the heart Sun
day and had the wound sewed up,
died yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25

Chicago, April 22.-0fiicers at Fort
Sheridan are vigorous in the denuncia.
tion of the Women's Christian TEN.
perance union for its work m having
the army canteen abolished. They
say that since the law went into ef.
feet there has been more drunken.
ness and disorder at the fort than
ever before, and point to instances Of
desertion and almost mutiny to
prove II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-25


celved, which was the means, under God, Of
restoring me to nearly perfect health. ! am
able to sit 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 so thankful when think now how
much better am, and l cannot say enough
In praise Of DR.. COe and his Sanitarlum.
wish every afflicted one to 60 there and
be helped. MISS LYDIA CUDWORTH.
Turney, No., Sept. 10, 1900.
pr. @. NJ. Coe, Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Strive had you operate on our
little boy for hare lip some time ago. Hs
looks so well now no one would hardly ~
the scar. We are % thankful 10 you for your
successful treatment Of bis case. We often
think OF you. and are thankful that We lot
You do the work. We hope you will always
meet with 40 good success In other easea
aaanklng you for what you have done for
q, We remain, Respectfully yours.
Nh AND MRS. O a. oHRlSTOPHEh
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16

the matter will end badly. He ought
to have been here long ago, had the
adventure proved successful"
I'VE often reconnoiter within the
enemy's lines" one of the officers re-
marked. "True, Roland is alone, but
he is less likely to attract attention
on. that account. The .Angers which
threaten him on way
Are the least" interrupted the col
onel. What fear is treachery with
in the house where he believes him
self safe. He would listen to no coun-
sci, but had a presentiment Of evil
from the beginning"
1--WE won't anticipate the worst at
present" remarked another officer.
Roland may be compelled to make a
circuit or wait for the darkness. Doc
tor Maxwell has not returned, either"
Maxwell is at the outposts; there
is no danger in that quarter. / am
glad that my fears concerning the fe-
yer proved groundless. The doctor
sent me the most reassuring news"
Good evening. gentlemenl" said a
familiar voice at the door. This sol
emn assemblage is probably on ac-
count Of the victory OF which ! heard
on my arrival. II win give an unex-
pected turn TO the campaign"
"Apd fortunate one replied the
colonel, reckoning Maxwell to enter,
7sit down. doctor We were Just
apeaking Of your friend who has not
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
Ng<ee:& eeGGe:G Gee:e;G:g:e;&Ge&GgN
! HIS WORD OF HONOR 4
\ "A Tale Of the Blue and the Gray r.
n WERNER m
w. by M
SSSAASAAAAA

sprang on the box himself The car
riage dashed of at the horses ut
most speed.
Five minutes later, the magistrates
face appeared in the open doorway,
and behind him the tall figure of his
clerk. Both gazed curiously and tim
idly after the carriage, which was no
longer visible. Only a cloud of dust
in the distance showed that the spir-
tied animals were doing their duty.
There they gol" said the justice,
drawing long breath. Thank heav-
en-! That Doctor Maxwell is Satan
incarnate!"
"A horrible fellowi' echoed the
clerk. II believe he would have shot
us both down in cold blood if you
hadn't performed the ceremony"
Yes, horrible fellowl" repeated
Mr.. Thompson, But an original, re-
markable character, too; and he has a
very high regard for me. He told me
SO three times"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
CHAPTER XII.

1t was sunset at the Union camp.
Colonel Burney had summoned all the
officers of the regiment to one Of the
little festivities which are often i'm
proyised on the march or in camp.
A certain feeling of anxiety per-
vaded the group. Lieutenant Roland,
though expected every minute, had not
yet arrived. The colonel had no rea-
son to conceal the fact that he had
given the young officer leave of alb
sence or its purpose. True, dangers
and risks were everyday. occurrences
in this war; people regarded them as
matters of course and wasted few
words over them, but Roland was, as
his friend expressed it, "the darling
of the regiment"
II ought to have refused the leave"
said Colonel Burney, angrily 81 fear
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
CHAPTER XI.-(Continued,) !

Maxwell remained behind; as a ply
stefan he was too familiar with death
to he awed by that of man who had
been almost a stranger to him and
had never possessed his sympathies
Scarcely had the immediate relatives
left the room, when, to the magis-
trates horror, he took seat close be-
side him.
Let me give you our warmest
thanks he said, in the friendliest
tone. Now pray order the rest OF
the dinner TO be served. III call the
waiter at once"
NO, thank you" replied the old
gentleman, uneasily. Il prefer to leave
at once. Mr.. Roland promised to let
us return to the city"
Yes, the carriage will be at your
disposal in half an hour at latest. The
young couple, to whom you will
doubtless be ready to yield precedence
start first; and until then shall
have the honor of entertaining you"
Mr. Thompson glanced timidly at
his neighbor's coat-pocket, where he
knew that the revolver was conceal
ed, but did not vSnture to decline the
offered entertainment and yielded to
his fate, Fortunately he was not sub
jected to too long a trial.
Meanwhile short but touching
scene had occurred in the sick room,
where Florence, amid burning tears,
saw her father draw his last breath
He passed away in sleep, without re-
gaining consciousness. Harrison's
death broke the chain which bound his
daughter
Weak and irresolute as Florence had
seemed, the inevitable found her calm
and the consciousness of the peril
which every moments delay increased
for her husband sustained her
strength. She knelt to kiss the dead
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
n nuag chang,n arana.on..

The two grandsons of the Chinese
Statesman Ii Hung Chang visited the
University OF California by invitation
of Prof, Fryer, who was acquainted
with them in China. They arrived on
the steamer China on Monday but were
not able TO land until Tuesday after
noon. They went to the Occidental
hotel. and are staying there with Mr..
Walter Lambuth who is escorting
them to Nashville. where they will per-
haps enter Vanderbilt university. The
young men viii at first live in prt-
vate family near the university and
take course to tit them for entering.
They dress in American style and have
discarded their queues. Although well
educated from a Chinese point Of view
they have been studying only English
two years with a private tutor at their
home In Marking and Yangchow They
have pleasing and unasauming man-
nera' oakland lual9 special New
York World
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
mans brow and bid him farewell,
nothing now held her to Springfield.

mans brow and bid him farewell;
nothing now held her to Springfield.
Meanwhile william, in low tone,
gave the old servant the necessary or
ders.
Ralph, we shall leave the care of
your dead master in your hands. You
will render him the last services and
remain here until the funeral is over.
Then seek us at the place I have de-
scribed to you. Escape is not diff
cult now, and the road is not long.
See that Edward Harrison is not found
and released before an hour has pass
ed. He is gagged and bound, but
there is no danger concerning his life.
The longer you can prevent his being
discovered the greater will be our
chance Of safety. If you are question
ed. you know no more than the other
servants and had the best intentions
in bringing the message. They can
not help believing You, and in three
days we shall expect you"
Florence had also risen and held out
her hand TO the old man.
Farewell I'LL we meet again, Halph'
cannot even attend my father to the
grave. and must leave the last offices
TO be rendered by the hands OF
strangers; but he win forgive me; he
knows that my husbands life is at
stake. Farewell"
The carriage had rolled up To the
terrace outside, They avoided the way
through the ante-Foom, whore all the
servants had assembled William led
his wife thyoush tho drawlng-room,
where Maxwell Joined them after sah-
ing friendly leave Of Mr. phsmp-
son Rnd assuring him Of HE high ge-
eegd The soung couple entered
John took thO relna from the drly.
sr'a hanas ordered hm 90 remain and
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16
''From sprinsneldf what were you

rrOm oprln8uelQf WnhN Wero yoo
doing there7"
Very different things some pleas
ant, some disagreeable. In the first
place, had to bring Lieutenant Ro-
land from behind iron bars, then to
secure the worthy Mr.. Harrison, who
wished TO brand us as spies then to
subdue all Springfield, including a
justice of the peace, and, finally, to
act as best anal in a single hour.
think, gentlemen, l have accomplish
ed the utmost amount possible within
this brief time"
The officers glanced first at one an
other, then at the speaker whose love
of banter they knew, and the colonel
said disapprovingly:
Don't jest, doctor. Such things
are no laughing matters. If Roland
is really here, why doesn't he report
at once?H
Because he is escorting Mrs. Ro-
land to his quarters. One can't blame
a man who has been married only
three hours, il he cares first for his
young wife. He will be here pune
tually at sunset"
His wife? Do you mean Miss Har.
rison?"
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VIZ mas aVooAipaiieu net nuspanu'
ineii'loiieu 'raS a'tenueu tne "eu-
uin n,'
~ "o,us sounueu 50 pain anu
poel,,,o 'nas uoupo was no lonser
poS , Due maAweii was now as
5a.ieu WI pues'ions lloni an SUES
49, 10y p,esseu iorwaru' anu ne
iounu himself competed 10 relaIe
Oi an VIA iau happened.
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ou. .ne ieaSe uanser' ne salu, III con
o on IN an eiegant carriage ana
aooo a l, ny lauy, we were pc
son ~, 'ne paie y susplclon ana reacn-
GU 're ou'posls saleiy' wnere Lleuten-
an. DAVIS reserved US WIN tne UTMOST
o o1 anu wen. into raptures over
W. ,. isoianu Due ne - risn', WI
iis'in - uare-uevil anu lncorriSipiy
obstinate ,Ds' pul we must ADMIT tnat ne
nas soou 'as'e' ms wile Is cnarm-
'ns r.,
Inc last remark seemed to interest
the IN ,l younger ne officers extremely They
wanted 10 iearn an sorts OF particulars
spout Mrs, Ho,ano ana were greatly
uisappoln.eu wnen INFORMED tnat tne
youns priue was very mucn agitateo
W ner ia,nsr uea'n ana probably
mouiu see iseis u ner husband ; COM
iaues lor some 'ime.
An' 'nere comes Wliiiam. ne ex-
olaiiueu' 'n.erruptlng nimsell' con-
siaeula'e Mn he wears ms new
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reco,vsa y, a. r;,'.,''''
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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-01-16

Mrs. Nohba What a funny name
that nurse 81 lap yopns Arehduke Of
Austria haa,"
Nohbs What Is M
Mrs. Nohhs Her name Is WowsA~
Nopps rWell every puraery Is fun
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more AmsgleaA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-28
AUTOMOBILES IN PARIS.

The Paris correspondent of the New York Tribune,
writing Of the automobile show in progress in the
French city calls attention that the makers
Of horseess vehicles in France are looking more
TO comfort than to speed in the carriages they build
They seem to have adopted the right course.
If the automobile is ever to become popular means
Of transportation. and there be but little doubt Of
it. the people who buy horseess vehicles Will in the
future. look to comfort and reliability than to
speed What does the average man whether he has
a machine that make sixty miles hour under
the most favorable conditions when he knows that he
only attain high speed upon smoothly paved city
streets or speedways? There is hardly country road
anywhere in America would be safe to force
automobile at high speed and the who rides for
pleasure would prefer machine that would a long
distance without accident that had but little
speed to recommend it
The builders OF automobiles appear to have followed
the example by the makers Of bicycles who aimed
for lghtness and speed above everything else. Not
many years ago bicycle manufacturers employed
expert racing to pedal their machines to the
front in every in which they entered Yet 80
per all the bicycles sold purchased by
who rode them purely for pleasure business
and who seldom cared faster than three four
miles hour.
OF course the racing automobile serves to attract
public attention to the class it represents but it will
be possible to induce the people to ride across
country in horseess vehicles at express train speed