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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
SAILORS FIGHT.
American and British Sesmen Pound Rus
sian Sailors and Cause Strained kela-
tons at New Chwang.

Pekin, Jan. 9.-While the actual
casualties during the recent fighting
at New Chwang between American
sailors belonging to the United
States gunboat Vicksburg, which 10
wintering there, and Russian soldiers
attached to the garrison Of that port
are triaing up to date, the matter has
resulted in unpleasantly strained re-
lations between the American, Rus
sian and British authorities there.
The Washington and st. Petersburg
governments are now endeavoring to
arrange matters so that there may
be no further friction.
The trouble originated in the ac-
ton of some sailors belonging to the
British sloop of war Algerine, also in
winter quarters at New Chwang, in
carrying ashore six rifles for use in
theatrical performance. The Rus
sian administration sent force Of
men to arrest the British sailors.
The Russians, however by mistake,
broke into reading room where
party of thc Vicksbnrg's men were
seated and tried to arrest them.
The Americans resisted, defending
themselves with chairs. They were
overpowcrcd after sharp fight, how
ever, and handed over-to the United
States consul. who sent them on
board the Vicksburg. The bad feel
ing which arose from the incident
resulted in several fights whenever
American or British sailors met Rus
sian soldiers, and the latter, not be-
ing accustomed to fist fights, were
usually badly worstcd. This condi-
ton Of Affairs eliminated on New
Years day in more serious ARRAY,
and the Russian minister, NJ. Paul
Iessan, complained TO Minister Con-
ger that two members of the Vicks-
hurg's crew had fired revolver at
nm unolTendng Russian soldier,
woundng him in. the arm.
Relations between the American
and British consils aud naval COM
m0ndcrs and the Russian admlnistra-
ton at New ChNayp are strained,
which makes q friendly settlement of
the affair difficult. The administra-
tor attempted to enforce It social
code which the foreign officials re-
fused to recognize and, consequently,
their relations have been limited to
strictly official interviews and these
have not been 0miable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

Kingston, Ont, Jan. 0.--At meet
Ing of Free Mcthodists at Verona,
one of the brethren declared he
could fly and proceeded to demon
strate his power He launched into
space and his head came in contact
with large coal-oil lamp. The lamp
fell to the floor and the oil ignted.
At one time five men and three wo-
men were on fire and five out of the
eight were seriously burned. The
flames spread and caused panic.
Many were injured in the stampede.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
MISS FORAKER MARRIED.


Washington, Jan. o. Miss Julia
Foraker, youngest daughter Of Sena'
tor Foraker, was married at her
parents residence here yesterday to
Francis King Wainwright, of Phila-
delphia. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. DR., Mackay Smith
(EpiscopaD and was followed by a
reception at which 400 guests were
present. President. and Mrs. Roosc.
welt arrived at the house shortly be,
fore the wedding and were among
the first to extend their congratula,
tons to the newly married couple
The jewels worn by the bride were
gifts--a crescent of diamonds from
her father and dog collar of pearls
from the groom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 0.--With 49,.
100000 bushels of wheat in the 20
counties surrounding Wichita the
mills of this city are now idle. TIE
farmers will not sell pound Of
their wheat at any price and are de-
termined to keep 1t for six weeks
longer, or until the prospects Of the
growing crop are better determined.
Practically all the mills in southern
Kansas are idle. Offers of n cents
were made in vain here yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
They Investigated = Blast.

Lehigh, Ia, Jan. 13.-James Bur-
CESS was killed and two men injured
by the explosion of a blast in the
mines of the Webster County Coal
and Land company. The men placed
the blast, which did not explode at
once, and they started to ascertain
the trouble, reaching it just as the ex-
plosion occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
REAR-END COLLISION.
Two Crowded Trains Come TO
gether In a New York Tunnel.
FIFTEEN PERSONS KILLED OUTRIGHT.
Many Others Seriously Hart, Some Of Whom
VIII Die Of Their Injuries = Cornelius
Vanderbilt Denied Admission to the
Tunnel by the Police.

New York, Jan. 9.-In the New
York Central railroad tunnel that
burrows under Park avenue, this
city, two local trains collided yester-
day. Fifteen passengers were killed
and twice that number were injured.
4 dozen of the latter were seriously
hurt, and the roster Of the dead may
be extended. 1t was a rear-end COLI
sion. between a South Norwalk local
that ran in over the New York, New
= Haven & Hartford railroad and was
halted by block signals at the south
ern entrance of the tunnel, and Q
White Plains local that came by the
Harlem branch of the New York
Central The wreck occurred at SIT
4. M, at which hour the trains were
crowded by suburbanites. Most Of
the deaths, injury and damage was
wrought by the engine of the White
Plains train which plunged into the
rear car Of the motionlcss train and
was driven through to the middle of
the car, smashing the seats and split
ting the sides as it moved forward.
The victims either wero manclcd In
the mass of wreckage carried at the
pilot, crushed in the space between
the boiler and car sides, or scalded by
steam which came Kissing from
broken pipes and cylinders, The en-
gine, in its final plunge of 40 feet car
ried the rear car forward and sent
twisted iron, broken timbcrs and
splinters crashing into the coach
ahead. Lights were extinguished and
from the wreckage and darkness
came the cries Of the injured and
calls for assistance by those who es-
capped. Within q few minutes the
work Of rescue, marked by heroism
and sacrifice, began. Alarms that
brought every available ambulance in
the city, the police reserve Of five
precincts and the fremen of the
Central Eastern district Of Manhat-
tan were sounded at once. With no.
lice, 6rcmen and surgeons, came
score Of volunteer musicians and
half dozen clnrgvmen.
Ladders were run down the funnel
air shafts and the Grempn and police
attacked the debris with ropes and
axes, Pass myers already had raj
lied and wcra agnr 10 r.lmsc those
imp soncd n tho dahra
Inlmed persons in nerd Of imme-
dtaie attention were given temporary
dressing BY thc ambulance aud ,oun-
teer surgeons and then holgrd to
the street. Many Park avenue man
sions were thrown open to the sur-
fering. but most Of the injured were
at once taken to hospitals. The dead
were carried to morgues aud police
stations. An immense crowd, heed
less of the snow which swired
through the street. gathered about
the tunnel entrance and shafts and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Packing. House Emuloves striLe

Nebraska City, Neb. Jan. 9.--The
skilled employees and laborers en-
ployed by the Norton-Gregson Pack
ing company went on strike at noon
yesterday for higher wages. About
$50 men walked out and the plant
will probably be tied up, throwing
$50 others out Of employment. The
Increase Of wages has been refused.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Many Claims WIN Not he Proved Tn.

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 9.-Although
only 30 days remain in which orig
inal homesteadcrs may file on the
claims drawn in the recent govern
ment land lottery, there are still
hundreds of claims without visible
habitation or any other sign Of i'm
provcment. This shows that parties
who drew the claims are not going
to file and prove up, thus leaving the
lands for other settlers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Fire In An Elevator.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-l'ire which broke
out about 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning in the elevator of the Amer
lean Mailing company in Fifty-frst
street, near the Panhandle railroad
tracks, threatened the destruction of
the company's entire plant. The ele-
vator, in which was stored 100000
bushels of barley, was destroyed with
its contents. The loss, 1t is said, will
be near $500, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Mother and Son Killed nv n rr. n

Garnet, Kan, Jan. l3.-Mrs. Henry
Moberly, IS years old, while driving
in farm wagon with her l3-year-old
son, was run down and both were
killed by Missouri Pacific passen.
ger train at a crossing east Of the
city. The team became unmanage.
able and ran IN front OF the train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
A Constable Fatally Shot.

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 9.-Constable
Hans Timme was fatally shot late
yesterday by John Talsfa, a Ger
man, on whom he was trying to servo
n writ of restitution. Talsfa says
Timme thrust revolver into his
face and demanded him to move his
effects from the house in which ho
was living. Timme has been an off,
Ger in this city IA years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

Paris, Jan. 9.-According to the
Courier du soir, M. de la Lessan, the
French minister Of marine, has ap.
pointed a commission to inquire In.
70 the reports Of the "crimping" Of
vSsach sailcn d Portland, Ore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
selected fer United States Senator.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 9.-Arthui
Pue German was unanimously Sc
lected as the democratic nominee fol
United States senator at the demo.
cratic caucus held last night. The
republicans held their caucus in the
afternoon and nominated Congress
man William II. Jackson, of Wicom
oco county, for United States sena
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

Brinckley, Ark. Jan. i3,-Fire de-
stroyed several buildings here, in
GLIDING the Arlington hotel, entail
ing loss estimated at from $4,000
to $4,000. Charles Starkey, Of Stuff
CART, Ark, persisted in the hotel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Stabbed Him In . Quarrel.

Bellamy, No., Jan. l3.--John Keith.
ley, II years old, stabbed Charles
Sheppard, 10 years old, in quarrel.
severing an artery in the neck.
Sheppard will probably die. KeltAlsy
va arrested,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

jefferson City, Mo-, jan Col.
John H. Carroll, general attorney for
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railway of Iowa, which was licensed
by Secretary of State Cook in last
October to do business in Missouri
with Sl,0O0,00O of its capital, yester-
day filed an affidavit with the secre-
tary Of state to the effect that the
railway company has leased all of the
properties Of the Chicago, Buring-
ton & Quincy Railway company in
the state of Missouri for period of
years, amounting to Sls,S0O,000. The
secretary of state issued the com
pany an amended certificate to that
effect for which the company paid u
fee of S6,491.5O. The general Offices
Of the company in this state are in
st. Louis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Killed BY Failing Slate In a Milne.

GAINESVILLE, o., Jan. l3.-Ferd Krous-
koupf was killed and Robert Maxwell
fatally injured in Maynard's mine
pear Cannellsvllle yesterday by fall.
tag slate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
Denver, Col. Jan. l4.-About 1000

Denver, Col. Jan. i4.-About 1000
members of the recently organized
committee of safety last night be-
gan patrolling the residence portions
Of the city. 1t is hoped this will re-
suit in the detection OF thugs whose
outrages have caused a reign of ter
ror in the city for several months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16

Washington, Jan. 14.-The director
Of the census announced yesterday
the percentage of increase of popu-
lation in different parts of the coun-
try, showing for the last decade a
rapid decrease from previous rate Of
growth of population in the west, a
less marked but decided decrease in
the north and slight increase in the
south. For the first time in the his
tory of this country the population
Of the south has increased somewhat
more rapidly than that of the north.
The east geographically is included
in the term north. The rate of the
growth in the north, west and south
Is far more nearly the same than it
ever has been.
The official announcement divides
the country as follows: West, from
the Pacific to the eastern boundary
of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and
New Mexico; north and south, the
respective sides of a line formed by
the Potomac and Ohio rivers and the
southern boundaries of Missouri and
Kansas. The percentage of increase
from 1860 to 1880 was 61.9 in the
north; 4S.4 in the south and 1855 in
the west, while in the last 20 years,
1SSO-1OOO, it was 4S.7 in the north,
1876 south and 1915 west.
Prior to the civil war the northern
states nearly doubled in population
with each 20 years, while in the
southern states the increase of popu-
lation was only about two-thirds as
great.
Since 1860 the rate of growth in
both parts of the country has been
much less, but while the rate of
growth in the north has decreased
steadily, that in the south during the
20 years from 1860 to 1880 has been
slightly less. During the last 20
years there has been no substantial
difference in the rate of growth Of
the two sections. The per cent. of
increase of growth of these regions
during each of the last two ten-year
periods follows: -90-North, s4.S;
south, col; west, 71.3. 1S90-19O0-
North, 10; south, 22.4; west, $40.
II the comparison is limited to the
states east of the Mississippi river
CHASING Minnesota and Louisiana
with the western states, the result is
slightly different 1t would show the
increase to be: 1sS0-90-- North, 2O1;
south. 16. 1SgO-190O-North, 1919;
south, III.
When the transmississippi states
are omitted the rate of growth in
the north is slightly greater than
that in the south, but the present diff
ference between the two sections in
this respect is about half what it was
between 1850 and 1860.
The frontier, as large area of
rapid but intermittent growth, is no
longer an important factor in the
progress of American population and
the rate of growth in the several
great areas of the United States 10
now nearly the same.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-16
THE CENSUS BUREAU.
The Bill to Make 1t Permanent Re.
committed in the House.
a BIG SALARY FOR EX-PRESIDENTS.
The Bill to Give Mrs. Mckinley the Free
Mailing Privilege Unanimously Passed
Hearings to BE Given on
Statehood Bills.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house
spent yesterday considering the Hop.
kins bill to create a permanent GEN.
sus bureau. While the general senti-
ment was in favor of permanent bu-
reau, there was strong opposition to
the bill as drawn, on the ground that
it was not well matured. There also
was an overwhelming demand for q
provision to place the present en-
ployes of the census bureau under
the protection of the civil service
law, and the bill finally was recon-
mitted with instructions to report
back a bill containing a plan for a
detailed organization Of perma-
ncnt census bureau, to include also
a provision to place The present en-
ployes under the civil service. The
fight to recommit was made under
the leadership of Mr.. Burkett, of Ne
braska, the new member Of the APP
preparations committee.
Mr. Sherman, of New York, intro
duccd a liIl continuing in force all
laws prohibiting The coming OF Chi
nese.
Mr.. Lowering, of Massachusetts,, in
troduced a Lii providing a salary for
cx-presidents OF the United States at
the rate Of $4,000 annually from the
date Of retirement from the presi-
dency. The bin is to apply to any
ex-presidcnt living at the time the
law is enacted.
The pension appropriation bill was
reported by the committee. 1t car
ries $l39,s42,22o, exactly the amount
Of the estimates, as against S1l5,245,-
s3c appropriated last year.
A bin passed unanimously to give
Mrs, Mckinley the free mailing privi-
lcge during the remainder of her life.
The house then adjourned until Mon.
day.
The house committee on territories
yesterday fixed the 23d instant for
hearings on the Oklahoma statehood
bill, the 31st for the Arizona state
hood bill and February for the New
Mexico statehood bill.
TIE bill to create the territory OF
Jefferson out of the Indian territory
was referred to a subcommittee
headed by Mr.. Knox, of Massachu'
sets, and including Mr.. Flynn, tho
delegate from Oklahoma.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-26
QUERY IS ANSWERED
There Is No Combine of Contractors
in Minneapolis.
WHAT THE CONTRACTORS SAY
One Says the Goose, Whose Life Was
Despaired Of, Has Long
Been Stone Dead.

Contractors and building material men
have been quick to make answer to the
question raised in The Journal Of
Saturday as the result of experiences re
ported by persons planning to build resi-
dences. The query was whether there was
combine or an understanding among
contractors and building material men to-
boost prices beyond a reasonable limit
It is said in answer that changes are
often made after the architects estimates
are made and before buildings are com
pleted; as result the cost Of a house is
increased. Again it is said the plans are
often held for some time after the archi-
tect makes his figures and in the mean
time there is an advance in the prices Of
material and labor; the result is dis
crepancy between the architects and the
contractors figures. Advances of this sort
that affect one contractor affect all, hence
the appearance of a combination.
The following from Mr.. Lamoreaux, the
architect, and others show how architects
and contractors view the matter:
Mr.. Lamoreaux-I am in a position to state
with absolute knowledge that no such build
ers organization exists now that in the least
affects prices on work done now or to be
done. Neither do ! believe that such an or
Ranization ever existed among master build
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-26

Minneapolis has been quite dead. All efforts
to bring her back to life have been unavail-
ing. If prospective builders would look at
this matter in dts true light, they would find
they are keeping the contractors from owning
a goose that will lay even a poor little silver
egg. r.. ,8..-z.~ =,
Yet I would not wholly blame them A
man desiring to build goes to an architect,
secures his plans and an estimate as to the
cost, and this estimate is invariably several
hundred dollars below the cost of the building
to the contractor himself.
Our homeseeker now goes to several differ
ent contractors and, finding the estimate
given SO much below what he can get the
work done for, Jumps to the conclusion that
all builders are liars and cheats. However,
he at last arranges with some one to build
his house, but fearing to trust this man,
thinks he must constantly look after the work
himself. Some slight changes are desired,
and these add to the cost Of the house, but
the poor owner thinks the rich contractor
should make him a donation of these, which
he often does to avoid unpleasantness.
When the building is completed, the man
who has the new home reioices in it as a
thing of beauty and boasts to his friends how
little it costfhim. The contractor pays the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-26
CoffeeisFood
and Drink. !. !.

. s. y ~
Some people Seem to have the idea that
coffee is injuring their health, and shat
tering their nervous system" This is
probably true unless they can properly
digest the coffee. Coffee must be di
gested the same as any other foOd.I II
the stomach is weak. and digestion i'm
paired, a natural and safe remedy must
be employed. Do not make bad matter
worse by taking the poisonous drug
remedies that only3irritate, and leave the
system in worse condition. Cream of
Spruce is a safe and reliable remedy, a
never falling cure for stomach ailments,
Gan be given to inValids and children with
safety and great benefit. AS a spring
medicine it has no equal-it produces q
natural, hearty appetite and gives tone
to the whole system. Use the tablets
freely and you will experience great
benefit. Don't be humbugged into leav-
ing off the great national beverage
Coffee-but continue it's use. and after
each meal take Cream Of Spruce tablet
and you will experience no bad effects.
Sold by all druggists or will be sent post
paid by addressing Eastwood Med Co.,
Ltd, Homer, Mich.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-26
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