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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
LAID WASTE BY FIRE
Ground Equal to Twenty Blocks
Burned Over At Davenport, ID.
A BIC LUMBER YARD DESTROYED.
Over Fifty Houses Burned and Hundred
Families Made Homeless Young Ladies'
Boarding school Imperiled-Lo
About 100000.

Davenport, Ia, July 26.-Fire laid
waste an area of sawmill and resi-
dence property here last night equal
TO 20 ordinary city blocks. The flames
started at $3.50 p. III. in some big
piles of kindling wood belonging to
the Rock Island Fuel company on the
levee. A brisk breeze carried the
flames directly across the immense
lumber yards of Weyerhauser q Denk-
mann, which were soon a seething
mass of flames. The spread OF the
fire was so rapid that the workmen
barely had time to desert the yards,
some losing their coats and dinner
pals. The flames pushed their way
into the adjoining residence district,
closely settled with middle-class
homes, of an average value Of few
thousand dollars each, from which
the occupants escaped only with their
lives and the clothing on their backs.
Over 50 homes were thus burned, some
Of them tenements, resulting in 100
families being rendered homeless.
Others deserted their homes in the
threatened district. Vacant houses
all over town are filled with furni-
ture removed from the imperiled dis
trict. The fire was fought heroically
by the fire department of Davenport
and Rock Island and Moline, ILL.,, the
latter cities responding promptly to
an appeal for aid from here.
Efforts to check the flames were
unavailing until they spread on the
north to the spacious grounds Of st
Katherine's hall, a boarding school
for young ladies', which was saved
after the tower was burned off
Gradually the battle waged on the
edges of the flaming district told as
the less thiclly portions. of the city
were invaded and by ten o'clock thu
connagration was under control
The mill of the Weyerhauser & Denk
mann company and yards were total
ly destroyed. Loss, 100000. Tit
loss on residences and other propert.
is 100000 more.
II Is believed there were no fatal
ties, although this is pot p9sltivel,
known. :. M INN .4l..ll.t-.-.l-l 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
Emperor william a. Peacemaker

London, July 26.-"The rumor al
to early peace negotiations which has
pervaded the house of commons for
some days." says the Daily Express
"has taken the more definite form
that Emperor William is soon to as
sumo the role of peacemaker. Mr.
Kruger and his advisers are repre-
sented as having empowered thu
kaiser to act for the Beers, and h,
is considered willing to take Thu
initiative in order to popularize hi
relations with the German people
who disapprove his friendship TO
Great Britain" Mr.. Kruger's arriva
at The Hague is connected, the Dali.
Express thinks, with the rumore'
peace suggestions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
WASHINGTON REPORT.
Intense Heat Still Continues In the Corn
BELT with No Prospect Of GEN
eral Rain,

Washington, July rs. - Scattered
thunder showers in the northern tier
of states in the central west yester-
day gave some relief in that locality
from the intense heat. These show
ers, generally light in character, oc-
CURED in the Dakotas, southern Min
nesota, northwestern Iowa, the ex-
IRENE northern portion of Illinois and
in Michigan. More Of these showers,
and over wide area, are expected
to-day. Their effect, however, will be
temporary and warm weather Is
again predicted for Friday. In the
great corn belt the intense heat still
continues and there seems to be no
immediate prospect Of general rain
though the fact that showers are be-
coming more general than for some
DAYS is encouraging to the officials
here, who hope they may be the fore
runner of q general break up In the
heat and drought conditions, although
the forecasters will not say that this
is probability. The maximum tenn
nerature line of 100 degrees yesterday
again encircled the upper Mississippi
valley, lower Missouri valley and mid
die and lower Ohio valley. St. Louis
reported a temperature of 1os and St
Paul one of 1o4 degrees, both record
breaking.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
TIMBER LANDS.


Washington, July 26.--On account
of timber land frauds discovered in
Montana and Idaho Commissioner
Hermann, of the general land office,
has suspended all proofs made dur
ing the present year under the tim
Der and stone act pending conclusion
of the full investigation and inquiry
begun some time ago., This action
applies to all states where govern
ment timber land is purchased and
involves thousands of cases. Many
large companies and spectators, it
is alleged, have had dummies" as
agents make purchases of these lands
from the government. Commissioner
Hermann said yesterday: Sowing to
the act of congress permitting selec-
tions of valuable timber lands as in
demnity for lands held by individuals
and corporations within forest re-
serves a speculation in so-called for
est reserve scrip has developed. This
is the means by which the owner OF
such lands within forest reserves may
relinquish them to the government
and in lieu thereof take valuable
lands out of the unappropriated pub
lie domain or may convey his hold
ings to another person seeking to
exercise the right Of selection. This
provision has produced great rivalry
among spectators and extensive min
ing companies in the requirements OF
large tracts of timber land This has
induced many others who are not
owners of such scrip or exchange
able lands inside forest reserves to
avail themselves of an earlier act of
congress approved June 8, 1878, the
timber and stone act. This act lin
its each purchaser TO 100 acres and
expressly requires applicants to swear
that the purchase is not speculative,
but is made in good faith for his own
exclusive use and that he has made
no agreement whatsoever with any
person for transfer Of his title. For
many years, particularly the past
year, this law has been grossly VIC
lated and abused by persons who
periure themselves before the local
land offices. The general land Office
has directed its special agents to re-
port on any further cases that may
be discovered and all land officers
have been warned to exercise the ut
most strictness in the examination
of parties and witnesses. Many Of
the fraudulent proofs made might
have been detected at the time hac
the registrars and receivers at tht
local land offices strictly applied the
rules for scrutiny of proofs of ap
plicants. After such proofs have
passed the local officers showing regu
larity and apparent good faith OF en-
tries it is impossible for the author
tiles here to detect error or fraud"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

Kenneth, Mo-, July s7.-The last
spike was driven last night by Louis
Uouck on his railroad from Cape Gil
rardeau into Dunklin and Pemiscot
counties. and the first train was run
to this place. This completes the
road and gives him 10 miles south OF
Cane (iirardeau, penetrating six coun-
ties. The system has a bonded debt
NJ less than S1,O00,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
The Elks Get Through Their Work.

Milwaukee, July 26.-The grand
lodge, Benevolent and Independent
Order of Elks adjourned last night to
meet in Salt Lake City on the second
Tuesday in August, 1902. The most
important question to come up for
consideration yesterday was the re-
port of the committee of national
Rlks' home. The committee recon-
mended the postponement of the mat.
ter for another year and the conven-
ton ratified the recommendation.
The committee was given discretion.
cry power to select site before the
end Of year should it see fit to do so.
Yesterday afternoon was given over
to revelry on the "Corso" and the
funny parade. The reunion closed ct
night with grand promenade in the
court Of honor and grand ball at the
exposition building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

Pittsfeld, Mass. July s6.-At the
opening of court Yesterday in the
Fosburgh trial Judge Stevens in
structed the jury to bring in a YER
dict of not guilty and this was done,
ending the trial. The verdict was re-
ceived with shouts of applause, which
the court suppressed. Young Rob-
ert Fosburgh, who for six days was
on trial for the murder of his sister,
was then discharged from custody
and court was adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
r,,,p,no Insurgents Surrender.

Manila, July 25.-Col. Zurbano, with
% officers. SIS men, 243 rifles and 100
bolos. has surrendered to Lieut.. Hick-
man. of the First cavalry, in Taya-
has province. These former insur-
cents have taken the oath Of allegi-
nnce to the United States and their
surrender clears that district OF the
revolutionary element. A civilian
uamed Pinnick has been sentenced to
one years Imprisonment and to pay
81 goo for receiving supplies stolen
from the commissary department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
nnn,us Liquor Law Upheld.

Fort Scott, Kan, July 26.--Judge
Walter L. Simons, Of the district
court. rendered decision of great
Importance to the people of Kansas.
lie held that the law of 1887 provid-
ing for injunctions in liquor cases, has
not been repealed by the Hurrel law
of 1901, and that a private citizen
can verify the petition, it not being
necessary for the county attorney or
attorney general to join in the action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
Camera, Rains Throughout Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, July 27.-General
rains throughout Kansas yesterday
have caused an effectual break in the
drought. The rains came too late to
be of material benefit to the corn, but
will result in plenty of stock water
and giving new life to the pastures
The scarcity of water in some of the
smaller cities had gotten to be a
serious problem, as there was not
enough of It for ordinary drinking
purposes,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
Deaths from Heat In st. Joseph.

St. Joseph, NO., July 26.-Four
deaths and Is prostrations is the rec
ord for yesterday. The mercury at
three o'clock in the afternoon was
IN to 10. Crazed by the heat, Arthur
Bryant, q printer, shot himself in the
head at the home of his parents, DR..
and Mrs. W. H. Bryant, prominent
residents Of Savannah.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

Topeka, Kan, July 27.-Gov. Stan
lev has offered reward of $500 and
the county commissioners $500 for
the arrest and convection of the man
who assaulted Miss Cora Parrott, OF
Thomas county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

vidalia, Ca, July 26.-Frank Earle,
a negro, who held up a commissary
clerk, was taken from Jail here by
mob and shot to death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

Kansas City thermometers regis
tered 100 degrees yesterday. There
was one death from the heat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

On retiring, and tomorrow your d.
gestive organs will be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind Of work. This has
been the experience Of others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS arc
sold by all MEDICINE dealers. 25 cts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

II your liver is out Of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take . dose Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

Jerman Riesco was formally pro.
claimed president Of Chill yesterday.
lie was elected to this office June rs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01

There were three deaths from the
heat in Kansas City yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-08-01
IT'S CHILD'S Play

10 treat a woman for a disease year after
year and give her no permanent relief.
Yet that has been the case with scores
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Novelties

Chatelaine bags and pocket books
for holiday gifts.
Leather chatelaine bags with pat
ent clasps ........ ......4 4oc
Silk chatelaine bags, trimmed in
jets, latest thing out. ...I5o to $50
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Rugs

There are few ladies. who would
not appreciate nice rug for Christ
mas. Our styles are all new.
Duchess Smyrna rug ........SI.oo
Moqpett rugs, rich designs .... zoo
With velvet ornamental design a so
Oft Marquette rugs. s.......... 400
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Linens

Many housekeepers are hoping
that among her Xmas presents will
be table linen or a dozen napkins.
72-inch bleached damask ....5oc
72-in bleached all linen damask .oSc
We can furnish you napkins to
match any table linen bought of us.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
HandkerChiefS

We are willing to take long
chance on a wager that Santa Claus
wont bring anything more pleasing
to anyone than box of our fine lin
en- embroidered handkerchiefs.
Fine all linen embroidered ladies
handkerchiefs, pr doz .. ...S2.75
Fine all linen lace edged, ladies
handkerchiefs, per doz ...... 200
Ladies hemstitched soft handker-
chiefs at. ........ ......... 10
Ladies embroidered soft hand
kerehiefs at. Observation-Disclosures. IS
Ladies fine lace initial all linen
handkerchiefs.. -. ....25 to 40
Mems white null initial handker-
chiefs, 15c, two for...... rs
Mems silk handkerchiefs, all col
ors, white and blue. ...... IS
Mems handkerchiefs, fancy bor-
ders, hemstitched edgc ...... so
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Fascinators

Just the thing for that sister, wife
or mother Of yours.
Black ice wool fascinators. .. .SI.oo
large umbrella shawls. . I.25
Shetland floss shawls, cheaper
than making them. .......... l 50
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Suspenders

There are few men who would
fail to appreciate a pair of nice silk
suspenders.
Fancy velvet suspenders, one pair
in box. ..7 .75c
Fancy silk suspenders, one pair in
boX.......... .............I.5o
Fancy half hose, all newest pat
terms, per pair .25c
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Kid Gloves

There are great many people
who believe that useful Xmas pres
ents are mole desirable-whats the
matter with pair of kid gloves?
Ladies black and colored kid
gloves at Observation-Disclosures .o8c
Ladies black and colored kid
gloves, a new pair if not salts
factory . 80. .......I.5o
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Pillows

Fancy sofa pillows, filled with
featherS. S........ 49,. ........5 soc
ISx26 inch bed pillows, filled with
feathers, pail ....... ......I.5o
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Jumbo FurS.

What could be more acceptable
for holiday present than a nice fur
collarette? We purchased large
sample line at one-third off.
Plain black collarette e. ....S $500
Storm collarette e............... 800
Black scaris. is...........I.5o to $50
Fur muffs and scarfs, per set. -. $50
Single muffs ... ..... 80. $50
Childrcn's white astrakan sets. $50
Children's white angora sets. -. 3.25
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19

Salad bowls, fancy decorated,
traced with gold. ........3.oo
Fancy decorated plates, over
glazed decorations, from 25c
tO'....... ..................3 800
Imported cracker jars, under
glazed decorations in colors
and gold. ..........Loo to 200
3 Piece tea sets, consisting of
sugar, cream and teapot, hand,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-19
Suggestions for Christmas Tokens.

able to find presents for all, and
he quality of the goods. We are
wares.
decorated, per set. .....2.5o
IL Piece toilet set, in rich colors
and gold ....... ......Io.oo
Painted bottom tumblers, gen
uine cut, per set of o.. ..I.25
Genuine cut glass oil bottles. .I.5o
Ruby lamp, central draft (must
be seen to know the real val
ue. .............. .......75o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-01
TOOK OPIUM.
Robert SIalteTy Expired ln Attic
Of a TaIIman Street House.

Robert Slattery aid In Tallman
street attic about 9:eo o'clock last night
from the effects Of opium taken with sui
cidal intent. The mans condition was
not discovered until too late 20 render
proper medical aid. and he died without
revealing his identity.
on Tuesday AFTERNOON a stranger en-
tered John +. Wards saloon. situated at
the corner of Richmond and Tal!man
streets and ordered a cocktail
After drinking the same he asked the
proprietor II he knew OF any good board
ing house in the vicinity Mr. Ward
stated that the woman next door took
boarders. and he accommodstingly
stepped in 10 inquire her rates for the
stranger. The house Is run by Mrs. Mar
garet Lee. who said that she had one at
tic room that had two beds In II, one OF
which was vacant. and that she would
rent the same for 81 per week
These terms ses med TO suit the strang-
er. 80 he went over TO Mrs. Lees and
advanced 81 as a weeks rent of the room.
lie had only 25 cents left, but said that
he had money in banks and also expected
some that was OWED him.
The man had been in the house but a
short time before he became acquainted
with most OF tho inmates. though he said
hut little about himself To some. how
ever. he said that his name was Skaters.
and thar nc had been formerly employed
AT the Silver Spring bleschery having
lived I'm this city about one year The
only other thing learned about him was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-01
SLASHED THROAT
prIsonH In Kent County jail
Attempted TO End His Life.

Walter G. Barker Il years old, whose
and who is confined at the Kent County
jail at East Greenwich attempted to take
his life yesterday afternoon BY cutting
his throat with razor.
Barker was arrested on the 9th Of
May by officer Tate OF Lakewood under
complaint made by Mrs. Barker. who
claims that her husband has threatened
to do her bodily harm on several occa-
sions He was found guilty and placed
under $500 bonds to keep the peace for IL
months. In default of bail Barker was
committed by the fourth district court to
Kent County jail
During the two months that he has
been imprisoned he was visited by his
son, Walter 6. Barker. Jr.. VINO is en-
ployed at a North Main street bakery.
Barker was quiet prisoner and given
60 being very respondent and melancholy.
1t Is customary to loan prisoners a razor
once or twice a week so that they may
shave themselves
Yesterday was shaving day and Barker
was given a razor with which to per-
form that function. Before beginning
10 shave he hung M a blanket in front
or his cell door FOR rho purpose of airing
IT," he told one OF the other prisoners.
Along In the afternoon the prisoners
observed a strange odor corning from Bar
kers cell. An inveStiga tion showed that
he had attempted his life. Drs. Car
penter and Eastman were Immediately
summoned and attended the mans injury.
He had made two cuts. one of which had
cut the w,ndpipe about half inch No
large arteries were injured.
Az tate hour last night Bsrker's con-
dition was critical with but slight chances
for recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-01
Commander r-in-Chief of Our Cuban
Fleet Saw the Colon but Failed
to Destroy Her---Cevera'S
Route Known.

were to be In condition to defeat the
enemy, that he should keep his squadron
we'll together.
This, IL Is contended was the reason
why he always retained II In squadron
formation and why ne retired short
distance at night from the harbor
Admiral Sampson stated that the log
OF the Brooklyn shows that the squadron
was az night twenty-eisht miles TO the
southward OF Santiago. The log OF the
Brooklyn will be produced to show that
this was not the case.
IL will be shown that IL was possible
for Sampson 10 maintain the blockade
because he had eleven vessels under his
command. five more than schiey had had
when he arrived off Santiago.
There will be other surprises In store
for the court Lieutenant W. H. III.
Switzerland who at the time was I'm COM
mand OF the Eagle. will be called to tes-
tify what he stated In his report that
ION the morning OF May "a he visited
Cuban camp west OF Cienfuegos and re-
turned to see the flying squadron at full
speed" TO inform the commodore com
manding that Cervers's 6eet was not in
the harbor OF cienfuegoy.
AS soon ar night fell In order TO dis
guise the movements OF his command, as
suggested by sampson. Schley left Tor
Santiago. The orders OF Sampson will he
produced TO show that all of them re-
CURED Schloy 10 hrst satisfy himself
whether the Spanish feet was In Glen
fuegos before he left.
Thus In letter to schiey dated May 81
Sampson stated that az you are satisfied
that they (the Spanish heetl are not at
Cienfuegos. proceed with all dispatch but
cautiously, 10 Santiago de Cuba, and IL
the enemy Is there blockade him in that
port"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-01

| All, could Il come today
And drive away the atmosphere
That willis the starch away
Denver Post.
! David Bastile escaped from the state
farm yesterday.
Mary Carrigan, Is years old. has been
missing from So Benton street since July
S0th.
In the Police court today. Rufus Herrtck
was fined IS for pedding ice cream without
a license. He took an appeal
A washing blonging to Edith Godfrey
of No. 2 North Grove street. was stolen
from a line in her yard on Tuesday.
A bicycle belonging to Bert Morrison OF
rs Beacon avenue, was stolen from In front
of the Tierney building. on weybosset
street yesterday.
Frank Burns. an employe OF the Nara
gansett Electric Lighting Co.'S plant. No.
; Smith street was overcome by heat this
morning. He was taken to the Rhode
Island Hospital where he was given
treatment, and was then taken to his
home He was not seriously indisposed.
Michael Dover an old man, was held I'm
500 by Judge Sweetand today for trial
tomorrow for alleged vagrancy. Joseph
Toner another old man, whose folks are
all dead. and who Is homeless and friend
less and perfect physical reck, was
at his own request cent out for one year
as vagrant
James Greene is night clerk at Sam
Marks lodging house on Crawford street,
and last evening. while sitting on the out
side steps was assaulted without provo
cation by James Rawson. a young colored
fellow. Green got a spang I'm the face.
Rawson ives held in $500 for trial next
week. Friday.
Clifford Lawton, was arranged in the
9Th district court today, on the charge OF
lifting a s35 watch from John McGuisan's
-sest pocket. last night. He pleaded not
guilty and was held in 500 for trial next
week. Friday. The specific charge was
larceny from the person and possession.
The two men we're in barroom on Page
street, and Lawton is claimed to have
lightly run his hand over McGuigans
vest. the watch following the withdrawal
of the hand.
The delightful -eeeine.s of the -atrnos-
phere combined with the prospective
moonligh Of this evening should attract
large crowds 10 Roger Williams park to-
night, when the following program will
he rendered by the American band:
March Marlborough" Jordan: overture,
Merry Wives OF Windsor" Nicola: (a)
"Nachtbeseung." Cb) "Isolde's Tdfestod. :"
Wagner. from Tristan and Isolide:" pic
colo solo. selected, Fred Padley; selection,
"Ameer," Herbert. "Entr Acte Et Valse
Ballet Coppelis" /" Leo pelibe.: song for
cornet, Sweet Sixteen" Thornton, Mr..
Church; medley overture. popular songs:
Concert waltz. la Gitana." Msckle:
Star spangled Banner"