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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
ABOARD TIE cAuLo1s.
4 Luncheon Given IN Honor of President
Roosevelt by the Waiting
Frenchmen.

Annapolis, Nd, May 24.-The lunch.
con given yesterday on board the
French batteship Gaulois in honor
of President Roosevelt was one Of
the most memorable incidents of the
visit Of the distinguished French sol.
diers and sailors to this country,
who are here to join in the celebra-
ton of the unwilling Of the monu-
ment to the memory Of Gen. Rocham-
beau, which takes place in Washing
ton to-day. President Roosevelt and
his party of American officials ar
rived at 1880. They were driven to
the naval academy through double
line of marines and national guards
men; thence to the wharf, reviewing
the battalion Of cadets en- route.
Boarding the dispatch boat Dolphin
the party was soon by the side Of
"the pride of the French navy"
As soon as the president came
aboard the Gaulois, accompanied by
his daughter and Secretaries Root
and Moody, he was met by Ambassa-
dor Cambon, Gen. Brugere and Ad-
miral Fourier and escorted to the
cabin Of the officers, where a general
handshaking congratulations and
preliminary refreshments ensued.
Then followed the luncheon rendered
to President Roosevelt by the French
ambassador. After the delicacies Of
a choice menu had been discussed
the speech-making followed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Against Extending Commissions Powers.

Washington, May 24.-W. B. Kinds,
first vice president of the Louisville
g. Nashville railroad, appeared be-
fore the interstate and foreign com
merce committee Of the house yes
terday in opposition to the bill to
extend the powers of the interstate
commerce commission. He said the
bill gave entirely too great a power
to the commission and would inter-
fere seriously with the development
of railroad properties. The ten
dency of the times, he said, was
toward a reduction in rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

Arkansas City, Kan, May 24.-The
rains of the lastfewdays have caused
much high water in this part of Kan
sas. Both the Arkansas and the
Walnut rivers are higher now than
they have been for several years.
The Walnut is out of its banks and
is still rising, Riverside park is al
most entirely under water. The Ar
kansas is up about ten feet and is
still coming higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
A Later Dispatch FROM the Mine.
Condition Of National Banks Of Kansas.

Washington, May 24.-The abstract
of the national banks of Kansas, ex-
elusive of Kansas City, Kan, at the
close Of business on April 30, shows
the average reserve to have been 34.1O
per cent, against 37.sl per cent. on
February rs. Loans and discounts
increased from S2S,O6O,019 to 500, 134,-
PAS; gold coin from $t,14S,759 to ST.
22o,S6O; total specie from $l,S12,366
to S1,09S,252; lawful money reserve
from $2,SO7,651 to S2,991,417; individ.
ual deposits decreased from $34,92S,-
AGO to $340s0,S63.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
A Brutal Husband Killed by His wife.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 2l.-Joseph
Pearson, horse jockey, was shot
and instantly killed by his wife,
Louise, at the latter's home in Es-
plen borough lie was in the act of
Draining her with a Ratchet when
the woman. warned of his intentions
by numerous remarks which he had
let drop during the day, fired point
blank at his head, Pearson falling a
corpse at the feet of his wife, his
son and daughter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
DEATH IN A Mine.
A Miner Strikes 4 Match and
Causes an Explosion.
The CAVE.Iy INPRISOyS MANY MEN.
Only "a Out Of 1873 Make Their Escape
The scenes at the Mine and In the VII.
lage OF Fernie Heartrending-Rss.
cuerg at Work.

Fernie, B. C., May PA terrible
explosion occurred at seven o'clock
Thursday evening in No. 2 mine,
which is connected with No. shaft
and also with the high line shaft.
All three openings were blocked.
Nearly $50 men were In the mine at
work at the time Of the explosion.
OF this number "a escaped from No.
before the cavern. The remainder
are prisoners and small hopes are
entertained for their safety.
The cause Of the explosion is said
to have been the presence of fire
damp, ignited by match with which
miner was lighting pipe in de-
fance of orders. A tremendous ex-
plosion occurred in No. mine, fol-
lowed in few seconds by another
explosion in No. 3, connected by
short tunnel. The majority of the
men were in NO. 3.
The scenes at the mine and in the
village of Fernie are heartrending.
Hardly house has escaped afflictioN.
The work of rescue is being hurried
and perfect order prevails, assist1
ance coming from every available
source. The presence of coal damp
is adding to the danger Of rescue
work. People are hoping against
hope, but it is unlikely that any OF
the miners now entombed in the
shafts will be seen again alive. A
new fear has become general-that
the mines may catch fire at any time
and survivors are being besought by
their relatives not to venture into
the shafts, even for rescue work.
A Later Dispatch FROM the Mine.
Seattle, Wash, May pa special
to the Times from Vancouver, B. G.,
says. Latest advices are that the
mine at Fernie is found not to be on
fire and that the ventilation is be-
ing restored as quickly as possible.
All the bodies will soon be recovered.
The exact number working in the
mine was 1888, and "a made their es-
cape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Terrific Downpour In Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 24.-The
heaviest rain in seven years fell in
Kansas City last night. Between
1925 and 9:15 o'clock 1874 inches of
water came down. During the ter
rife downpour the streets became
rushing torrents, cellars and base
ments were flooded, street cars left
the tracks, railroad trains were de-
layed and the fire department was
kept busy responding to calls to
pump out flooded cellars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Flood Near Chllllcothe, Mo.

Chillicothe, Mo-, May 24.-The re-
cent rains caused Grand river to rise
SO rapidly that 1t is now out of its
banks in many low places. Bottom
farms are being inundated. The cur
rent carries with 1t q great mass Of
driftwood. The farmers are com
planning that hard rains and wind,
are damaging the wheat. On many
farms 1t is reported to be lying dat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Wants Memorial Day Observed.

jefferson City. Mo-, May IA cir
eular to the state guard Of Missouri
has been issued by Adit. Gen. Dam
eron, asking that Memorial day be
properly observed by all companies
Of Missouri militia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

Guthrie, Ok, May 24.--The rivers
yesterday reached the highest point
since the flood began and the present
indication of more rain is alarming,
as it means that the Cottonwood and
Cimarron will food the entire coun-
try, and like reports are received
from the Canadian and Washita
rivers. At no time in the past have
such floods been known in Oklahoma.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Chain Of Electric Lines.

Paris, Mo-, May 24.--George W..
Baumhoii, father of Postmaster
Baumhoil, n st. Louis, and j. d.
Orear, of Mexico. are seeking to in.
terest the people of Paris and Mexico
in an electric railroad to connect tho
two points. II is the intention to
locate the power house at Paris with
a view to ultimately extending the
line to Shelbina and Shelbvville.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
A CONSPIRACY BILL.
Amendments Made BY the Senate
to q House Measure.
POSTMASTER GENERAL SUSTAINED.
Justice Barnard Refused to Issue q Writ
Of Mandamus In the Chicago Business
College Csse-The "Post Check"
BiiI Not Favored.

Washington, May 24.-The senate
committee on judiciary yesterday
amended the conspiracy bill passed
by the house so as to read:
"That no agreement, combination
or contract not involving injury to
property or a breach Of the peace
by or between two or more persons
to do or procure to be done, or not
to do or procure not to be done, any
act in contemplation or furtherance
Of any trade dispute between en-
ployers and employees in the District
Of Columbia, or in any territory Of
the United States, or between en-
ployers and employees who may be
engaged in trade or commerce be-
tween the several states, or between
any territory and another, or be-
tween any territory or territories
and any state or states or the Dis
trict Of Columbia or with foreign ma
tions, or between the District Of Co.
lumba and any state or states or
foreign nations, shall be deemed
criminal, nor shall those engaged
therein be indictable or otherwise
punishable for the crime Of con-
spiracy, II such act committed by
one person would not be punishable
as a crime, nor shall such agreement,
combination or contract be con-
sidered as in restraint Of trade or
commerce, nor shall any restraining
order or injunction be issued with
relation thereto. Nothing in this
act shall exempt from punishment,
otherwise than as herein expected,
any persons guilty of conspiracy for
which punishment is now provided
by any act Of congress, but such act
of congress shall, as to the agree
ments, combinations and contracts
hereinbefore referred to, be con-
strued as if this act were therein
contained"
The Postmaster General Sustained.
Washington, May 24.-Justice Bar
nord, Of the district supreme court,
in decision in the mandamus court,
Of the Chicago Business college
against the postmaster general yes
terday sustained the policy Of the
post office department in its exclu-
sions of certain classes Of publica-
lions from the second-class mail
rates. The court refused to issue
the writ of mandamus and dis
missed the petition of the college,
which sought to compel the admis-
sion of its publication, Business
Education" to the second-class rate.
The court suggests in its decision
that it did not think courts should
differ in judgment with officers of
the government as to the meaning of
a law that such officers are charged
with exercising, as that would con
stitute a substitution OF the judicial
mind for the executive.
The post Check" Bill Not Favored.
Washington, May 24.-The commit
tee of postal and treasury experts
that has been considering the pend
ing post check" bill for the estab-
lishment of a postal currency has
submitted an adverse report to the
postmaster general. While COM
mending the general scheme the re-
port says the methods of detail are
impracticable.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
THE MURRAY CURE FOR DRINK.
City Physician, Minneapolis, MINI.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 10, 1900.
Dear Doctor: | take pleasure in
saying a good word for Mr.. Edwin
Murray, proprietor of Murray lnsti-
tute, of Minneapolis, MINI. have
known him for the past ten years,
and know him to be honest and sin
cere. l know nothing personally
about his institution, but have at va
rious times been invited by him to in
vestigate his treatment for alcoholic
and morphine cure. Have understood
that he made no secret of his rem
edies or methods of treatment. Have
known of cases treated by him that
are all right, and were I to recon-
mend case that ! thought needed
care and treatment for the above
named habits, would much prefer
sending them TO him than any other
institution. Yours.
w. J. BYRNES, NJ. D.,
City Physician Minneapolis, MINI.
Testimony of George A. Fol
Minden Mines, Mo-, Feb. Is, 1902.
Murray Institute, Kansas City, Mo.
have taken treatment at the Muir
Ny Institute of Kansas City, Mo-, for
the liquor habit, and can state that
l have had no desire for liquor In
any form since completing the cure,
l give this testimonial knowing from
personal experience that the cure ac-
complishes for the individual all that
it claims to do. 1t has removed en-
tirely the effects of liquor from my
system, leaving me in the best mental
and physical condition, and know 1t
can do 1pr others what it has done
for me, and l can truthfully say that
I have never felt better in my life
than do at the present time.
GEORGE A. FOX.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

The entire northeastern portion Of
Iowa is half submerged from the re-
cent heavy rains, and immense finan-
cial losses have been sustained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

I1enmonu, Mo-, May 21,-Capt. Klcn-
ard Collins, commander of the IA
nous confederate battery bearing
his name, is dead at his home here,
nfter an illness of one days dura-
ton. He represented Lafayette and
Wayne counties in the legislature
and gained considerable distinction
as an orator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29
Great
Rock Island
Route
Write for book entitled
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UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY
The Camping book tells how. where and at
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

Near Virginia City, Ok, Peter
Berry, farmer, was killed by light
ming.
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Rev. Father j. NJ. Cleary.

Rev. Father j. M. Cleary, President
of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Uuion of America and pastor of St.
Charles church, after an investiga-
ton of the Murray Cure, wrote the
following endorsement:
Catholic Total Abstinence Uuion Of
America,
Rev. James M. Cleary, President.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 10, 1898.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
know Mr.. Edwin Murray person
ally, and | have had sufficient per-
sonal knowledge of the effects of his
cure for the liquor and morphine
habits to justify me in giving the
same my unqualified endorsement. !
have no hesitation in stating that the
Murray Cure will do all that is
claimed for II, if properly taken. |
sincerely hope that many unfortun-
ates will avail themselves Of the ben.
efits which this speedy cure can con.
fer upon them. Respectfully,
J. M. CLEARY.
Testimony of W. = Waldorf.
Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. II, 1902.
Murray Institute, Kansas City, Mo.
Gentlemen: l take pleasure in send
ing you this voluntary testimonial Of
the splendid results achieved in my
case. When | presented myself al
your Institute for treatment l had lit
tie faith in any cure, but went more
to please my family and friends.
can now say that after four weeks
spent at your Institute, l find the ap
petite or desire for drink totally re
moved from me. l feel better physi
cally and mentally than l have fol
years, and am thoroughly satisAed.
W. H. WALDORF,
1908 Holmes Street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-29

If you Tor your friends) need
such a cure, we are at your serv-
ice. Our Institute is modern and
the, facilities for treatment are
the best.
write for Booklet or Call.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-03-30

sons OF millionaires However, they
eventually become steamed and shrivelled,
and so disgusted and disappointed at fifty
that for pure spite they throw themselves
into the arms Of some old clerk or rue. to
house them, after a somewhat misspent
life Nearly all are voracious readers and
regular contributors to magazines. Once in
Government employment to cease to think
becomes the rule, and is rewarded, whilst
the thoughtful is often reprimanded for in
dulging thought above the mere machine.
The main support Of the stereotyped
mother or other relatives appears to be the
fashionable buffer with many female
drones, but upon inariry in the proper
quarter, said mothers are yaya aViS, and
when one exists she is more often than
otherwise earning her food as Cinderella
for the daughter who plays fancy LEX.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-03-30
COMMISSIONER MAcfARLANO
stand Up and Answer the Honest
Citizens Criticism on Your
Recent Lecture.

Editor Sunday Globe,
see in your paper of the 22d Of March
lecture, Public Opinion Rules" This is
lecture by Henry b. f. Mcfarland Public
opinion rules when the people have the
power to cast their votes at the polls, but
not until then; in this Macfarland is mis-
taken Now as for the existing methods, in
which the District is ruled, is farce. Under
the present rule of the District there is not
a more corrupt Government on earth, and
Mr.. Mcfarland knows IT, If this system was
left to the people to say it would be over
thrown in twenty four hours. and Mr. Mac
farland cannot get one third of the people
to unite with him in this form of govern
ment
Many like the form of Government if
there were clean haHds to administer In
my mind il is no doubt that the intentions
of Congress was to have clean and fair
Government for the people, but do they get
it? No, mo. Again the Constitution does
not give Congress the right to disfranchise
or take the right of suffrage from the peo-
pie. He also says that it is not ruled by
political influence. Mr. mcfarland knows
he is telling a fasehood. Who keeps
Stutler In ofice?-Senator Elkins.
In 1897 a bill was introduced in the House
creating a vacant place in the District gov
ernment which was applied for by re
spected gentleman to one of the commits
sioners, and the answer was il had been
promised before to a member of Congress
to push the bill to a finish. Mr. Iadd at
the Washington Asylum is held in this
place by Speaker Henderson. Braxton
from Delaware is held in a place at the
asylum by the Senator from the same state
The sealer of weights and measures and the
superintendent of insurance. These two
gentlemen are from Ohio, and held by
political influence. can name hundreds
If it is necessary. Mr.. Mcfarland had bet
ter try aud arrange business at the District
building so as not to give the people so
much trouble with the tax receipts and
have the business at that building in a more
uniform and systematic condition
This system of government has made the
District bankrupt and there is more honest
debts hanging over the National Capital
than any other city in the Union. Mr.. Mac
farland is misleading the people in these
s0fid statements. and should be corrected.
Look at the filthy water the people are COM
PEELED to drink When some could get
water from wells the water apartment had
them taken awav or filled up. The poor of
the District pay more tax on their little
horse in the suburbs than the rich man in
the heart Of the city Where is the good
government? H. II. Darneal is not satisfied
with the tax paid; wants to create a new tax
on personal property, and new Offices for
more political pull for new places.
would like for Mr.. Macfarland to ex-
plain one thing namely, why is it if the
money runs short they will reduce or dis
charge some little petty officer who only
gets 81. so or $G.25 per day. This poor man,
whoever he may be, may have FIVE or six
children to support, but what does he carer
Why does he not take it from some one
who gets 81 500 or $4,000 year?
A TAX PAYER.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-03-30
THE DANCING ACADEMY
On Capitol Hill and the Fistic En-
counter of Three Ladies.

Editor Sunday Globe
Allow me through your valuable columns
to insert a few notes concerning the state
Of affairs at the various dancing academies
on Capitol Hill You may head it as follows:
Females Fightat Dancing Academy.
Located not three blocks from the Capitol
is a Dancing Academy under the able man
agement of a club composed of some of
East Washington's most prominent young
men.
These same young men and their many
friends in attendance were paralyzed with
amazement on viewing a 6stic encounter
between three of the young female attend
ants. II was later learned that there was a
man in the case" nevertheless they were
promptly requested 70 leave without bring.
ing ''one Of the finest" on the scene.
must state further that since the scrap
the attendance has been very much larger
than before, and the treasurer's report was
unanimously adopted at the last meeting of
the club
The Golfers we're we'll filed at the last re-
port. The club has been amply rewarded
for their services in ejecting the principals
Of the aforesaid exhibition.
Respectfully, SUBSCRIBER.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-03-30
Kernan's

In the front rank, on the top rung of the
ladder, and at the head Of their class stand
the famous Burke Brothers. authors com
edians and all-around entertainers. The
gentlemen are among the featured attrac-
tions with Fred Irwin's Majestic Burles-
quers, which will be seen at the Lyceum
Theater this week, commencing with
Monday matinee performance. These pop
ular fun makers also carry their famous
acting donkey, Wise Mike" whose sedate
mien and Chesterfeldian walk is in itself
provocative Of laughter of the most up
roarious kind The concluding burlesque
with the Majestics was written by the Burke
Brothers around their celebrated donkey,
which forms the nucleus of the comic Gre
alton. Beside the above named attraction
there are over a score Of lovely chorus girls
who appear in silk tights and handsome
gowns, headed by the Acknowledged En-
press of Burlesque, Miss Katherine Irwin,
and an even dozen top-notch vaudeville
stars in a series Of acts which cannot be
duplicated by any company on the road this
season visit 70 Irwin's Maiestics is an
event in life that always leaves a pleasant
recollection.