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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
FOR KANSAS HISTORY
The State Society held 4 Meeting
=. at Topeka Yesterday.sa-'.s
". 4. SMITH ELECIED PRESIDENT.
George W. Martin stlll Remains ~ Secre'
tary-The Report Of the Secretary
Much Trash In the Material In
the Historical Rooms.

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 22.-The TWEEN
ty-sixth annual meeting of the Kan
sas State Historical society was held
in Representative hall yesterday.
These officers were elected for the
coming year: President, W. IL.
Smith, Maryvillc; secretary, George
W. Martin, Kansas City; treasurer,
John Guthrie, Topeka.
George W. Martin, secretary OF the
society, read his report covering the
doings Of the society for the year.
"The year 1901" he said, has been an
eventful one with the Kansas State
Historical society The ambition and
the hope of the fathers have been
realized, and the history OF Kansas
and of this people has at last an Or
DERBY and reputable abiding place.
There have been added to the collec-
ton during the year TAB books, 2,59o
pamphlets. 1911 manuscripts, 115 maps,
aliases and charts, 324 pictures, ~
scrip. coin and miscellaneous relies,
1,412 volumes of newspapers and
magazines and CT single newspa-
pers. OF these 1850 have been pro-
cured by gift and 1856 by purchase
Total for 20 years-books, 23,794;
newspapers and magazines, 25,3l9;
pamphlets, 70,oOs."
Concerning the character OF the
material in the historical rooms, the
secretary said: "Of course there is
trash in it. Trash abounds in all col
lections, and in all books, and II I'M
necessary it is at least harmless. 1t
is not near as annoying as the thing
YOU want and cannot find. 1t is main
tanned and perpetuated becadsesafter
all it is a matter Of personal judg-
ment. Everybody who gives any
thought to the subject OF trash runs
up against the same stump. we are
told that there is two-thirds trash
and one-third useful, but, the object
or adds, who will pick out the one
third? And there you are. After
hearing this talk, and observing what
men and women call for, their differ
ent desires and the singular and i'm
portant uses they have for what
fail to see anything in, it is my judg-
ment that. if committee Of the legls-
lature, or u committee Of citizens
were to attempt to Gull out OF this
collection. or any other collection
of books and papers, what is called
trash, they would soon explode in d
row. or be subjects for the insane
asylum
Papers were read as follows: IAN
Incident of the War in 1862 John
Francis, Colony; I'm ut the Birth,
IT.. c. Mannings Winfield; Slavery in
Kansas c. +. Cory Fort Scott;
"Horticulture in Kansas, MRS. Cora
Bullard Tonganoxie; early Life oil
Ouantrell in Kansas" W. A. johnson
Ganett: "Sate Agricultural Col
lege." j. D. Walters, Manhattan; His
tory of Lead and Zinc Mining in
Southeastern Kansas Miss Irene =
Stone. Galena "Mother Bickerdyke,'
Mrs. Julia a. Chase, Hiawatha;
"Reminiscence of Northwest Kan
sas.' G. Webb Bertram, Oberlin'
Reconnaissance of Early Days v. !!
Lane, Kansas City, Kan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Secrst Meeting Of Railroad Ofiicials.

Chicago, Jan. s2.-Presidents and
executive officials Of western rail-
roads held secret conference yes
terday at which one subject OF dis
cussion was the pending investiga-
tion by the interstate commerce COM
mission, which will begin here on
Friday. The meeting was adjourned
until to-day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Har Rudy Found In the River.

Ouenemo, Kan, Jan. al.-The body
of Miss Pearl tanning was found in
the Marais DIES Cygnes river yester-
day morning. There is nothing to
denote that she committed suicide,
but such is the theory advanced by
the coroner's jury Miss l.anning
Sunday received letter from young
man releasing her from an engage
ment, and this, it is thought, induced
her to take her life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
r,r.u.n Caught bv a Falling Wall.

Columbus, O., Jan. ga four-story
brick building at Spring and Capital
streets occupied by Samuel Stevens,
wholesale grocer, L. B. Robins g. Co.,
and Zinn, Judkins & Co., wholesale
matters, and John Hayes 4 Co., job
beers in leather, was Quilted by fire
last night, entailing loss estimated
at about s25O,Ooo, practically covered
by insurance. Four firemen were
caught by falling wall and badly
injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Acquitted Of Mabel SchOfield's Death.

Des Moines, Ia., Jan. s2.-Charles
Thomas was discharged by Justice
Duncan yesterday and the charge OF
numbering Mabel schofeld against
him was dismissed. The magistrate
held that the state did not even e.
tablish the fact that murder had been
done, much less connect Thomas
with the crime. The dismissal oc-
Cured after the state rested it,
case. During the hearing the testi-
mony of three physicians was that
the girl died Of choral poisoning and
not by drowning or heart disease.
4 Double Hanging.
New Orleans, Jan. "a. Two negro
murderers paid the penalty. Of their
crimes at Mississippi City, Miss, yes
terday. Lewis johnson, the assassin
Of City Marshal Richardson, Of Gulf
port, and Victor Johnson, who bru-
tally murdered a little girl at Pass
Christian, were hanged from the sans
scaffold in the presence of a large
crowd. Lewis was seized with re.
ligious fervor and shouted from the
trap, while Victor johnson was too
badly frightened to speak.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Washington, Jan. 22.--The anti
oleomargarine hearings were contin-
ued yesterday before the house COM
'mlttes on agriculture, Grand Master
Jones, Of the National Grange. and
ex.Representative 0rout presenting
arguments in favor Of restricting
sleomargarine and like productA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Chicago. Jan. 2a.-Thc Record-Her.
aid says: II is rumored in faculty cir
Giles at the University OF Chicago that
John D. Rockefeller is contemplating
a Gift of $25,OoO,oOo in order to see
the complete development of the uni
versity according to President Har-
per's plans and under his direction
within the next few years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Sharkey to FIght JetRrIea.

New York, Jan. 22.-Tom Sharkey
yesterday clinched his proposed fight
with Jim Jeffries by posting $4,000
forfeit money with a newspaper in
this city as a guarantee that he will
fulfill his engagement with the Yose-
mite Athletic club of San Francisco.
Sharkey's manager announced that
he had abandoned the idea of allow
ing sharkey to fight Maher; at Louis
vile,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 22.--The demo-
cratic state central committee yes
terday decided to hold their state
convention on May 20 at Wichita. The
representation is made large enough
to include the populists in case they
decide at the meeting next mnoth
to abandon their organization and
offiliate with the democrats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Washington, Jan. 2l.4Represenla-
tive Hay, OF Virginia chairman OF the
aemocratic house caucus, yesterday
issued a call for caucus next FRIDAY
at eight p. M, for the purpose OF re-
ceiving the report of the special COM
mittee which has considered resolu'
tions declaratory Of party policy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
A Big Landslide.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. IA big
landslide occurred in the basin above
Juneau. 1t is stated the slide was l.
700 feet in width. Thousands OF tons
of rock and dirt tumbled from tho
mountain above ind struck the Last
Chance Mining company's Aume and
demolished it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Accidentally Shot While Hunting

Mexico, Mo-, Jan. 22.-John elias
pie, Of this city, was accidentally shot
and killed while hunting on the ex-
Gov. Hardin farm near this city yes
terday. He was carrying the gun
under his arm and started to cut a
stick on which to string his game
when the weapon struck stump and
was discharged. The load took effect
under the chin, passing through the
head.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 2i.-The sheriff
OF Clay county yesterday arrested X.
w. Peterson, in Alma. He is accused
of being the murderer of Carl Holt
and his niece at Greenleaf Thursday
morning. Peterson disappeared from
t;reenleaf on the day of the tragedy
and was located in Alma by means
of a telegram he sent to a young lady
there that he would be in Anna sun
day,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

sedgwick, Kan, Jan. eat about
two o'clock yesterday morning bur-
plars robbed the Citizens Savings
bank here of box Of silver contain
ing 500. The burglars dug through
the brick walls of the vault and then
blew off the door Of the safe with dy-
Mantle. In their haste they missed
the bulk of the money, but escaped
with what little they secured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Washington, Jan. 22.-The ways
and means committee yesterday re-
sumed its hearings on Cuba reciproc-
ity with special reference to the pro-
posed reduction on Cuban tobacco.
The tobacco interests Of the United
States were largely represented and
argued against any concessions to
Cuban tobacco.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
4 Famuss y,oiiui.t Dead.

New York, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Fred
erick ralere, who as Camilla Urso was
famous for 80 years in Europe and
America as a violinist, died here yen.
terday. She was born in NanteA
France, June 10, lS4s.
Ready to Pay for Mss stones Release.
Constantinople, Jan. s9.-Nothwith-
standing the efforts made to keep the
matter secret, it was ascertalned yes
terday that the money subscribed for
the ransom of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone
md Nine. Tsilka, her companion, has
been forwarded to the Americans who
have been negotiating with the brig
nnds for the release of the two wom-
en-. The whereabouts of the ncgotia-
tors is withheld by the officials mere
~ifI Make war ~, oarse, SHOPS
Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. ss.-The
chamber Of commerce has by vote
adopted the "Chicago amendment
10 the rules making it necessary for
the names Of the principals in all
trades to be reported. The officers
of the chamber will proceed at once
10 make war on the bucket shops
xersns Appointed Chaifmanof Committee
Cleveland o., Jan. s2.--1sichard G.
Kerens, of Missouri, has accepted the
appointment rendered him by the
executive committee of the Mckinley
National Monument association al
chairman Of the Missouri state aux
Hilary committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Guthrie, Ok, Jan. 9l.-orders were
issued yesterday from the ''n,1ed
States marshal's Office here ealing
off the entire party in pursuit OF the
highwaymen who killed the Anadar-
Ia officers. The murderers escaped
the trail was lost and il was con-
sidered useless 10 prolong the search
nt this time. One of the highwaymen
Is known to be seriously wounded
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Money for Meat inspection Wanted.

Washington, Jan. 92.-0wng TO the
threatened interruption OF American
meat exports to Europe because OF
failure of government inspection, the
secretary OF agriculture sent to the
house of representatives a request for
an emergency appropriation OF $4o,-
600 to carry forward the inspections
conducted by the bureau OF animal
industry. Without this, he says, the
microscopic inspection cannot con-
tinue after March I. The secretary
says: "The indirect effect Of its tenn
porary interruption will be much
more damaging to American interests
than the mere loss of the continental
export trade for u few months IL
will result in breaking commercial
connections and creating n bad i'm
preston in countries to which our
products are sent"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
A Hanging at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 22.-Albert
Garth (colored), who killed Minnie
Woods. a negress, here on December
%. 1899. was hanged at the county
iail Yesterday morning. Three hun
dred people witnessed the execution
Garth was laborer and was s6 years
old. Jealousy prompted the killing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Washington, Jan. - William Bar
ret nidgely. controller Of the cur
rency, made tie statement that the
condition of the National banks at
the close of business December 10.
1901, shows the business of the banks
to be in a highly satisfactory CON
dition and sets Il new high record in
aggregate resources. individual de-
posts, capital and surplus. At the
time of the last report, September
30 1901. these items had reached the
highest point ever known, but the re-
ports of December 10 show still
further rise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
An Alleged Note Raiser Arrested.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 2s.-united
States court officials report the ar
rest at Gainesville Of 7. II. Reagan,
ogainst whom IS indictments have
been found by the federal grand
Jury now in session at Dallas. Rea-
gan is accused of raising silver GER
tifcates and other treasury notes
from small denominations to large
ones. the counterfeits being so
cleverly executed that some of them
passed through the Texas banks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Fire at Knobnostsr, Mo-

Warrensburg, Mo-, Jan, @>-Knob-
noster. ten miles east of this city,
was visited by a disastrous fire at
e;3o o'clock yesterday morning The
fire originated in Metts Bros dry
goods establishment and destroyed
four of the largest brick buildings
of the village. The losses are esti-
mated at $4,000 on stock and build
inrs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Craddock, Cape Colony, Jan. 81
Vessels command Of Beers on satur-
,ay last cut up a patrol Of so men
belonging to the local town guard
on the Tarkastad road. A few stray
glers have returned. The remainder
Of the party are missing;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
p,v nrv t;oods House Burned.

Columbus, O.. Jan. s2.-Fire which
broke out after ono o'clock this morn
ing destroyed the big retail dry
goods house OF Dunn, Taft 4 Co., on
High street. The loss is estimated at
Si7s. 900. with small insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Two Men Killed while Unloading Rails.

Cherokee, Ia, Jan. 22.-While a
gang of men were unloading car
Of rails three miles east of Cherokee
the ear tipped over, killing two men
and 1t is feared MORALLY iniuring
three others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Chaplain Robinson to Leave Leavenwortt'

Leayenworth. Kan, Jan. s2-Chap-
lain George Robinson, senior chap
lain in the United States army and
perhaps in any army, leaves Friday
for the island OF Samar, to join his
regiment, the First infantry. He was
Chaplain on the hospital ship Relief
during the war with Spain and made
a nurbe7 Of trips between Cuba
fcf!!S Rico aW home ports and has ,,
been statloasd at Fort Le'yenwor'h
since th1 war closed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
AL Ip,urr.nt command surrenders.

Manila, Jan. 22.-Thc insurgent
lender Brlocio Laquo and his entire
command on January 20 surrendered
Internationally to the American mil
itary authorities in Batangas prov.
neo,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
A Father Stabbed by His Son.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 22.-E. B.
Harvey was stabbed and instantly
killed by his son, Ara Harvey, as the
result of a quarrel at Marshall, Ark.
Young Harvey was arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

Admiral schley's appeal from the
findings Of thesconrt ofsihquiry' has
been submitted. to the pretident
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23

David P. Dyer has been confirmed
by the senate as United States attor-
ney for the Eastern district of Mis-
souri,.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
Crntu md Provisions.

Kansas City, Jan. H.-Sales by sample
on track: Wheat-No. hard, BN@7sc'
No. 3 hard, 74lad75c: No, red, G9s7hc;
No. 3 red, s6as7c. Corn-No. mixed. 80
&c; No 3 mixed. 6ss.a6iAc; No. 2 white.
esisc; No. 8 white, SIC. Oats-No. J
mixed, 47hc: No mixed, 47c; No.
2 white, 4Sa4S1sc, No white, 47lsG4Sc.
Rye, No. q 62ikc IIay-Timothy, Nlbo@
400; prairie, 7c0ai35o. Eggs, 21c PEI
doz. Poultry-Hens, live, &c per lbI
ROSTERS, l5a2Oc each; turkeys, 7h0sc;
ducks. SIC; geese. 4a5c; pigeons. eoc per
doz. Butter-Creamery extra fancy. re
per lb,; dairy, 1Sc; store packed, l3isc. Po-
tatoes-Choice. @casloi per bu.; sweets.
50 00Q3.25 per Dbl. Beets, l0960c per bu.
Onions, socQs1.5o per bu. Turnips l59%s
per Blu. Cabbage. so0dl75 per cwt.
Apples. fancy. ssood6.Oe per Dbl.
Chicago and st. Louls Cash Grain.
| Chicago, Jan. T-wheat-No. . red, ss13
I Gsl4c; No. g. 7sffS3iic; No. . hard winter.
! 7s@7sc: No. 8, 756Tc; No. northern
spring. I@7sc; No. Q. 75dnc; No. !, ~
&c. Corn-No .. eodso,kc. Oats-No. !
xskc; No. g. &c.
| St. Louis, Jan. .l.--Wheat-No ) req
cash, elevator, Sc; track. Glsc: No. !
hard, 7SN@s1c. Corn-No. cash, sS36ci
track, sS,tc. Oats-No. . cash, 471zc; TRACK
&c; Nc white. 4stc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-23
.,,no vnusd ~ -iSS nj Tr1Ses council.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 22.-The Ma
tional Building Trades council closed
ito fifth annual convention here yes
,.ssday. Resolutions were adopted
cSpdemn!pg ths g9uon Qt the Cen
sral Trades and Labor unions OF st.
Louis in issuing boycott against the
Louisiana Purchase exposition.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-11

The Democratic party in Kentucky
bids fair soon to be disrupted again.
The question that is now agi.ating
the minds Of the rank and file, the
Office hunters and the press, is
whether to hold a primary or . con-
vention TO make the nominations for
state officers next year, and whether
to hold it early or late. IL appears to
the casual observer that in Beokham
the other gubernatorisl candidates
recognize Q formidable oppon emit, IL
not sure winner. He has built mp
a machine that in the event Of con-
yention probably means his nomina-
ton, and one reason the supporters Of
the other candidates urge against his
nomination is that 1.-THE Republicans
want him to run, and that he is in
eligible. He will probably run never
theless, however. You can find a
little alleged law in Kentucky for
most everything these days, from hold
ing two offices and having salaries in
creased while in office, to the whole
sale stealing of state Off ces, and Beck
ham will probably find enough law to
enable him to run and get the nomina-
ton. When he does it means more
trouble in tine party, something like
the Music Hall convention meant.
There seems to be no way to avoid
it, as both sides want to have their
own way, and both cannot 40 it. The
Republican outlook is very bright in
Kentucky.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-11
POLICE COURT
A Shooting ARRAY Was Partially In
vestigated Today.
Alleged whiskey Thieves Held for
HOUSEKEEPING To-day.

Last night Ed Lydon, Pat Moore
and Henry Beokmsn had free-for-all
fight near Eleventh and Caldwell
streets, in which Beckman alleges he
was struck by Lydon. In the fight
Moore started out TO run and get away
from the fighters and was mistaken
by Beckman for Lydon and several
shots were sent after his fleeing form
by Beokman. Beckman was ArrAigned
this morning for malicious shooting
without wounding, breach of ordin-
ance for shooting in the city limits,
and for beach Of the peace, while the
other two were ar raigned for breach
OF the peace only. 1t seems from the
evidence that Lydon struck Beokman
with bottle and Beckman in turn
pulled his pistol and in his confusion
mistoob Moore for Lydon and began
to shoot. Lydon was fined s20 and
costs and the warrants against Beck
man and Moore for a breach Of the
peace were dismissed. The cases
charging malicious shooting and
breach Of ordinance against Beckmsn
were continued.
Pete Ross, oolored, was fined o.
and costs for sleeping on a market
bench.
Ruth Ray, colored, pleaded guilty
to disorderly conduct in dance hall
and was fined slo and costs.
The case against Bud Allsgood,
white, who threatened &, cut a com.
panion. was continued.
The breach Of the peace case
against Fade Jordan, q negro, was
continued.
Sid Aubrey, Will Young and Jas
Forte, the white men who stole
twelve quarts OF whiskey from the
wharf boat. were held to answer
for housebresking, and the bonds Of
the former two fixed at $500 and Of
the latter at 800.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-11-11
THE BEST SOLDIERS
WHY BIG MEN ARE SUPERIOR TO
SMALL ONES.
Hardships Incident to Warfare. and
the Miles Of Marching, Must be
consldered-cood Size In Proper.
ton to Weight Means Strength.
SERIAL Story

The great importance Of keeping
the soldier sheltered on the airing
line. insisted upon in our own modern
tactics. and exemplifed most forcibly
in the recent fighting In South Africa,
has suggested the theory. am In
formed. that good size is a detriment
TO the soldier even now. and will be
worse as the range of FIRE grows
greater and the possibility Of hand
to-hand battle fades entirely away.
II is easy for the theorist to de-
velop this fancy 10 the point where
the choice shall be for soldiers as
small as possible. to whom any fair
sized boulder would give cover.
But neither that objectionable fan
tastic view nor the one nearer reason
TO which my attention has been call.
ed, considers the toilsome training.
the heavy hardships and the miles OF
marching that lie between the recruit
ing station and the firing line. II
must be conceded that. being In face
Of the enemy and within range. and
being as good a shot as his big neigh.
Dor. the small soldier has the advan-
tage OF needing less cover and OF pre-
senting a smaller target when cover
is unattainable.
But a long experience has shown
that. while the little man often mani
tests a strength and energy out OF all
proportion to his inches. the rule IL
that good size in true proportion TO
weight means strength: and without
strength In its Individual members an
army will become vanquished by the
very fatigue Of campaigning possibly
before once encountering the enemy.
For a hundred years our American
size regulations for recruiting have
stood the severe test given TO them
by many wars; and there is not the
slightest reason why they should be
changed because the bayonet charge
Is now being passed up into the his
torical attic Of the obsolete, and bat.
tie tactics are taking on more and
more Of a guerrilla cast No matter
what the effective range Of firearms
will prove to be. tho commandant
must still. as always. bring his men
into action as healthy. as strong
nerved and as unweary as possible;
and to be sure that they have the CON
stitution needed for this the recruit
ing regulations must always look to It
that they are Of the good average
size which has hitherto given the
best results.
What is said here OF the lighting
army applies equally 10 the National
Guard OF the several states; because,
while national service is not the aim
in raising and training its regiments,
the men are the first to enter volun.
teer national regiments when they
are needed, and II is proper that they
should be excellently AZ TO do So
Nathaniel d. Thurston in the Wash.
ington Evening Times.