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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
TIE RAILROAD MERGER CASE.
The Government May Withdraw the Suits
Against the Northern Securities Com
pany II Certain Changes Are Made

Chicago, May 21.-An amicable un-
Outstanding is about to be effected
between the federal government at
Washington and the Northern Secure
ties company, according to the Daily
News. 1t says that for some time
friends of ]. P. Morgan and ]. J. Hill
have been importuning President
Roosevelt to have the suit against
the company called off. From one
Of the stockholders of the Northern
Securities company it has been
learned that assurances have been
given by the federal officials that, il
certain notifications in the COM
pany's financial construction be
made, the attorney general would
consider withdrawing the govern
ment's suit against the company.
THE chief changes consider traffic
arrangements" says the News, land
it may be stated on the best author
ity that the alterations will be COM
piled with. One of the largest stock
holders in the Northern Securities
company stated yesterday that tho
association would be SO reorganized
as to make practically nothing more
OF the concern than a mere holding
company. There would be an admin
istrative head Of financial charac-
ter, but for the rest the Burlington,
the Northern Pacific and the Great
Northern would be absolutely indie
pendent. They are to fix their rates
individually, make separate arrange
ments with shippers, enter the traffic
compacts with other roads and do as
they please generally without con-
sulting each other. Various officials
are to be chosen by the various
boards Of directors, who in turn will
be elected by stockholders regard
less Of the possible wishes Of the
men who have had the direction Of
Affairs since last May"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
THE CUBAN REPUBLIC
The American Flag Lowered and
the Cuban Flag Hoisted.
Cen. WOOD LEAVES The ISLAND.


Havana, May 21.-Senor Palma at
tached his signature to document
as president OF the Cuban republic
after an exchange of congratulations
and the veteran Gen. Gomez assembled
to the roof OF the palace, where he
was accorded a great reception. Gen.
Wood personally lowered the Ameri.
can colors, which were saluted, and
with his own hands hoisted the Gu
ban flag, as an act of the United
States, Gomez assisting.
Gen. Wood and his adjutant gen
eral, Col. Scott, with two aides, after
last exchange of good wishes, were
driven to the pier, where they en-
tered launch and were ficked away
to the Brooklyn. Both ships got
under way as soon as possible and
steamed out Of the harbor. The
man at the taffrail Of the Brooklyn
was kept busy dipping the flag in
answer to the salutes of the thou
sands upon the water front, who
watched her departure. A large flo-
tilla of various water craft escorted
the Brooklyn to sea.
During the early morning many
troops OF school children marched
into the Plaza de Armas, ranged
themselves before the palace and
sang an American anthem. At ten
o'clock a delegation from the Cen
trail Veterans club presented Gen.
Wood with handsome machete, hav-
ing a beautifully engraved hilt. 1t
has the Cuban coat Of arms and q
single gold star on one side and the |
generals initials on the other in
gold.
While this was occurring at Ha-
Vana a similar scene was being enact
ed at Santiago, where Gen. Whit
side at noon turned over the author
Ity to his Cuban successor and sailed
away with two troops Of the Eighth
cavalry. Only eight batteries Of
American artillery remained on Gu
ban soil. A chapter of American
history was ended and the first chap
Ter of the history of the Cuban re-
public was begun.
Before the Brooklyn was hull
Town on the horizon the Cubans re-
'umed their festivities. In the after
loon there was yacht regatta in
he harbor and ashore there was a
eview of $4,000 school children by
PRESIDENT Palma.
At noon a solemn high mass in
lonor of the new republic had been
celebrated in all the churches of the
sland and at four o'clock re Deum
vas sung at the cathedral. At the
anne hour the Cuban congress pro-
laimcd the constitution.
Last night the whole city was illu-
minated and a great pyrotechnic dis
lay was made from the walls of
Zorro castle and Cabanas fortress.
he United states Acquaints the Nations.
Washington, May 21.-Secretary ,
ay, according to the plan arranged
'me time ago, took the final step
uesday of acquainting the nations
the globe that the United States /
overnment has redeemed its solemn h
edge to make a free people in the i
land of Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
THE PHILIPPINE BILL
Concentration Of Filipinos In Camps
Discussed In the Senate.
ANCIENT CLAIM BOBS Up IN HOUSE.
A Resolution facilitating Cuba on Her
Independence Passed-A Number Of
Private Bills on the Calendar
Also Get Through.

Washington, May 21.-The subject
OF the concentration of the inhabit-
ants in the Philippines into camps
was a leading topic of the discussion
OF the Philippine bill in the senate
yesterday. Senator Bacon, of
Georgia, attacked the policy Of con-
centration, likening it to the recon-
centrado camps established by Gen.
Weyler in Cuba. Senator Foraker,
of Ohio, defended the action of the
military authorities in establishing
the camps in the Philippines as wise
and proper and as a means of pro-
tecting friendly Filipinos from as
sassination at the hands of rowing
bands Of insurgents. He read a de-
scription of the camps to show that
they were really camps of instruction
and sanitation. Senator Hoar, of
Massachusetts,, spoke briefly in line
with Senator Bacon, criticising the
concentration camps and pointing
out the difficulty in getting army Off
GERS to testify regarding the situa-
ton.
The days debate was closed by
Senator Clapp, Of Minnesota, in an
eloquent speech, in which he urged
that the Filipinos ought to be taught
to admire and respect the United
States as nation which always has
stood for liberty and progress and
never had broken its word to any
people, great or small.
For a third time within a week
the house has instructed its con-
ferees on matters Of dispute between
the senate and house. Yesterday the
instructions were given on amend
ments in the army appropriation bill
before the conferees had even con-
sidered the matters in controversy.
The motion to instruct was made by |
Mr.. Cannon, Of Illinois, chairman Of |
the appropriations committee. 1t
was resisted by Mr.. Hull, chairman
OF the committee on military affairs,
and the somewhat spirited debate
which. followed developed antagon-
ism between the committees. The
amendment at which Mr.. Cannon
aimed was that which increased the
appropriation for military posts from
100000 to $4,O0O0OO.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Hit,
chairman of the foreign affairs com
mittee, facilitating Cuba on her indie.
pendence, was passed unanimously.
4 bill amending the passport law was
passed.
During the consideration of bills
IN the private calendar measure
% pay George Rushberger, of Johns
own, Pa, $1,000 for discovering and
capturing Santa Ana's money at
lerro Gordo, n NJ, in 1s47 was called
Up. The house, however, was not in
he humor to pass a bill that ex-
ended over such a long period and
he enacting clause was stricken out. d,
A number Of bills on the private
alendar were passed and the house :,
t $50 p. m. adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Fire ct Thlel COLLEGE.

Greenville, Pa, May 22.-Memorial
hall, of Thiel college, Of this place,
was destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning. entailing a loss Of $4,000.
The boys dormitory is about 50 feet
south of Memorial hall and they
were routed out in their night
clothes. No one was hurt. The fire
was of incendiary origin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
The Philippipe HEARING.

Washington, Nay 22.-While b.
was before the senate Philippine
committee yesterday Gen. Crozier,
chief Of ordnance, said that the so
called "dun.dun" bullets exhibited
BY Corporal O'Drsn were not expls-
sivs bullets. Tho further testimony
OF Corporal O'Brel brought out
nothing important, but caused Sena-
tor Patterson and Senator's Lodge
and Dietrich to exchange heated
words about the former trying to
disparage the army.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
MARKETS. BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas City, May H-Cattle-Markst
steady; beef steers, S.o0QI25; native
cows, 2.@Q5.5O; native stockers. $500
NO. Hogs-Market lower at N,6O@7. No.
Sheep-Market weak and lower; $500
$40; lambs, $4.50q1l0
Chicago, May H,--Cattle-Good to prime
steers, S0oa76O; stockers and feeders,
H75@5'5o Texas fed steers, G.5oaS.60.
Hoss-Mixed and butchers, $6.9OQ17 IS.
sheep-Good to choice wethers, S. 0GqS. 10;
western sheep, &.Ooas5O; native lambs,
6,Oq6@.
st. Louis May N.-Cattle-Beef steers,
i.S5a7lO; stockers and feeders, ESQ4. 80;
Texas fed steers, A40a6@ Hogs-Pigs
and lights, &I5a6S5; butchers, NlOa
l,i2h, Sheep-Natives. $5,25QS,0O; lambs,
H5OdiS w.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Homesssksrs, Frcuralop..

Kansas City, Mo-, May al. A.
Stewart, southwestern passenger
agent of the Rock Island, received
notice that his road would continue
the homeseekers' excursions through
June and up to and including Octo-
her. Tickets WIN be sold the first
and third Tuesdays in each month to
points in Is western states. The
rate for the round trip will be one
fare plus So.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Webb City, Mo-, May 21.-H. W.
Maycs, a grocer of this city, was shot
and instantly killed by W. H. Wag-
ner. Wagner claimed that Mayes
had become infatuated with his wife
and that she had repeatedly asked
him to leave her alone, but that he
had come to the place of the shoot
ing and had persistently refused to
leave after being requested to do so
by both Mrs. Wagner and himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Project Revived for Building . Railroad.

Sioux City, Ia, May 22.-The At
kinson & Niobrara River railroad
project was suddenly revived yester-
day and the announcement is made
by the promoters that the road will
be built. The read will be an ex-
tension OF the Pacific Short line
from O'Neill into that part of the
Rosebud Indian reservation which
soon will be opened for settlement.
1t is said the road will be equipped
and operated by the Great Northern.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
A Veteran Snowman Dying In Poverty.

Chicago, May 21.-Daniel Costello,
the veteran Snowman, who at one
time was the partner of P. 7. Bar
mum, is dying in this city at the coun-
ty hospital. He has been i'll two
weeks with pneumonia. At one time
Mr.. Costello's fortune was estimated
at more than $1,oOO,OOo, but he lost it
al in mining ventures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Wichita, Kan, May 22.-Represent.
stives of the Kansas and Oklahoma
grain dealers and millers' associa-
lions met here and held stormy
session, the grain dealers insisting
that millers should not buy through
the Farmers Cooperative associa-
Zion and the millers refusing to ac-
Iede to their demands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Leavenworth, Kan, May 21.-Re-
cent rains have wrought a wonder
full change in the conditions Of wheat
In eastern Kansas and it is now be-
ueved that there will be at least rs
per cent. Of q full yield in the east
ern tier Of counties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Vancouver, B. c., May ga hur-
ricane has caused great damage in
the Carberry region of Manitoba,
one of the richest of the wheat belts.
AT Pleasant Point, eight miles east
OF Carberry, houses and barns were
wrecked, but so far as is known no
fatalities occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

st, Joseph, No., May o. Rain has
been falling almost steady for "a
hours. The effect of the recent rains
in the all but ruined fruit crop Is
phenomenal. Strawberries are of ex-
traordnary size and the market is
glutted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Akh'hst R0OsevoIt SeIectInG Canal kOutA
Washington, May 2l.-The senate
committee on isthmian canals has de-
cided to report adversely Senator
Hears bill placing the matter Of the
selection Of an inter-oceanic canal
route in the hands Of the president.
The measure was especially opposed
BY the supporters Of the Nicaragua
route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
In Mlssouri $4,000 ODD Eslloxs

st. Louis, May 22.-The report Of
Ne grand secretary made to the Mis-
souri, grand lodge I. 0. 0. f., now in
session here, shows Gil lodges in
Che state and about $4,000 members.
There are 2ss Rebekah lodges in the
state.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Jefferson City, Mo-, May 21.-The
Union Electric Light, Heat and
Power company, Of St. Louis was
chartered by the secretary of state
yesterday with a capital stock Of
sl0,oO0,OOO. 1t is a consolidation Of
the Imperial Electric Light, Heat
and Power company and Citizens
Electric Lightning and Power com
pany, both of St. Louis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
The Kanahs a. A. X. Encamnmsnt.

Fort Scott, Kan, May 2l.-The an
nual encampment of the department
of Kansas G. A. R. assembled in this
city yesterday and will continue for
several days. There is a movement
on foot to make this the last encamp-
ment of the department on account
of the rapidly increasing diminution
OF the ranks Of the old soldiers.
There is an interesting fight on for
department commander.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
The 0Qllad TarnAdo.

Goliad, Tex May 2c.-Since Mon
day night five persons, three white
and two colored have died as a re-
suit Of Sundays tornado. bringing
the total deaths 70 80 whites, So ne
groes and 80 Aedcaas, or . grand to-
~ Of 100 deed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Measuring Worms PLAYING Havoc,

Palmyra, Mo-, May a2.-Measuring
worms are playing havoc with or
rhards in this section. They appear
in countless numbers and 1t only
takes few days for them to strip
the foliage from an entire orchard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Inquiry into Arrest Of Chicaso's Omcen.

Inquiry into Arrest Of Chicago's Ohicers.
Naples, Italy, May 21.-A court Of
Inquiry was organized yesterday on
board the United States cruiser Chi
rago to investigate the arrest Of Of
hcers of that vessel at Venice, April
Is last. Capt. James H. Dayton was
appointed president Of the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Accident on the Grand Trunk Western

Mishawaka, Ind, May 22.-As the
Lehigh Valley express on the Grand
Trunk Western road passed through
here last night Me mail car left the
track, followed by the baggage car
and five passenger coaches. A mum.
Der OF passengers were cut and
bruised.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
National Bs.ks Of sfissour,.

Washington, May 21.-The report
Of the condition Of national banks
Of Missouri outside of St. Louis, Kan
sas City and St. Joseph show indi-
vidual deposits Of s14,477,35s and,
loans and discounts Of sls,s72,7ss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
Missouri Red Men ct Trenton.

Trenton, NO., May 22.-The great
council Of Missouri, Imperial Order
q Red Men, 10 in session here with
~ delegates attending.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The weekly crop report for Mis-
souri, says wheat Is making excellent
progress throughout the stata
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

Floyd Saferite. . ten-year-old boy.
Uas drowned IN the river at Neosho
AAlls, Kan, yesterday while in swim
mig.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22

The Bradbury piano factory In
nFsoklyn was destroyed BY Gre last
at Estimated lose 100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-22
VOLCANO DISASTERS.
Everybody Leaving Fort de France
Who Can Get Away.
REFUGEES IN 4 PITIABLE CONDITION
oessspoint Reported to Have Been Com.
pastely Destroyed-st. Pierre Said to BE
stu Burning. but Mont Peles
IL Inactive

Pointe-aPitre, Island of Guade
aoupe, May 22.-The steamer Horton
with 200 refugees from Fort d,
France, Martinique, and the French
steamer Salvador, having on boart
1000 people who were unable to re.
main at Fort de France, arrived
here yesterday. The refugees re,
port that everybody who can do so
u leaving Fort de France. The
refugees who have reached here by
these ships are in a pitiable condi-
Non. They all report that on the
morning of May 20 Mont Pelee vom.
HE'D a thick cloud of black smoke
and threw hot mud and stones over
me greater part Of the island, while
. heavy pail Of smoke overhung Fort
de France. The eruption was fol.
lowed by flashes of incandescent
light and the panic-stricken people
ded to the shore. 1t was reported at
Fort de France that some people
have been killed at Carbel, on the
west coast, while Bassepoint, on the
northeast coast, is said to have been
completely destroyed. The refugees
report further that all the vessels
u Fort de France are taking people
sway from the island.
Cablsgram from Capt Gallagher
Washington, May 22.-Adjt. Gen.
Corbin last night received the follow
Ing cablegram from Capt. Gallagher,
Who went to Martinique on the Dix
X: effects Of eruption confined to
nerthern portion Of island. St.
Pierre and neighboring villages to-
tally destroyed. Thirty thousand .
fair estimate Of loss Of life Of zone
Of destruction; physical conditions
aormal, but people panic-stricken. |
This condition was increased by
tuesdays eruption, which was quite
severe, but did not materially add to
Isolation. Supplies Of all kinds suf-
adent for eight weeks. What has
bsen done was just what emergency
demanded and nothing further can
30 suggested; government and peo-
PIE most grateful"
st. Pierre stu Burning.
Dominica, b. l., May ga sloop
which left Fort de France, Martin
que, Tuesday afternoon and which
arrived here yesterday reports as in
,orrect the statement that the erup-
don Of May 20 occurred back of Fort
k France. This eruption was from
Mont Pelee and dust and small stones
we're thrown over Fort de France
The sloop left her anchorage at
Fort de France for a few hours Tues
10y morning. When she returned
he eruption had ceased. Sailing
rom Fort de France later In the aft
rnoon, the sloop was opposite st.
'lerre during Tuesday night and
font pelee was then inactive. st.
ferre itself, however, was still
'urning
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-19

running Southern Kentucky
personal c. c. Giyeu and G. W. Rash
Vile Ky general plan
spend days social commngng with Old friends you have
nett
many the excellent
good generally Half fares all railroads entering Guthrie
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-19
wOnderiuI RAILWAY Traek-Layer.

A new machine for laying railroad
tracks has lately been invented. 1t
has proved itself capable, with a crew
Of 40 men, Of putting down two miles
Of track in a day The track layer
has huge crane, 90 feet long, which
projects forward over the road, and
it hauls behind it train Of 16 fiat
cars loaded with ties and rails. A
continuous double line Of the latter
moves forward over the rollers and
carries the ties withit. Bothrails and
ties are seized at the proper point by
the machinery and placed on theroad
in front Of the train where they short
ly form part Of the track over which
it passes. This device is said to be
the most rapid and the most econom-
ical mechanical track-layer invented.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-19

Beginning Friday August 2Oth voting contest will be held
determine by popular the popular lady Christian
County To the lady receiving the highest number of votes NE
will present prize yet determined upon finally but which
will be worth less than $780, The contest will close at II
o'clock, nOOn Monday Dec 20, 1907 The plan will be as
follows:
Every subscriber the Kenuckan who pays back dues or
cash in advance will be entitled to cast for each five
cents paid That is say subscriber who pays $500 will
have 40 votes who pays SO will have 20 and
for any amount large or small every paper published
after August 10th there will be coupon and these coupons
when and brought sent to tie office will represent
each one vote.
Anew subscriber who pays $500 August 10Th and saves
his coupons from the IS papers before December 10th will have
all rs votes to cast for his choice he will also have the
privilege OF gathering up coupons clipped by his friends from
their papers and voting them time by the hundred
ii he prefers. he will also have the privilege of buying
papers at the office five each and voting the coupons
from em every paper after August 10Th will contain
coupon.
Full details of the prize to be awarded will be given in
an early issue the meantime the contest may begin with
the guaranteed assurance from that the prize will be worth
$500 or
The coupon ballots will be deposited in ballot box with
keys One Of these keys will be held by County Judge
Fowler aud the other by Mayor Onet Henry The box wiz
opened Oener than week. all ballots then in taken
out counted and certified to- sealed up in envelope and
replaced the ballot The envelope will contain state
men of the votes in it, SO that its contents will not need to be
counted again until the official the close OF the contest
The of the contest the ballots may be deposited
without showing them so the close of the contest be
secret and exciting TO the end
Further explanations will be given from time TO time. The
voting will begin o'clock next Friday Who will start
the bali to rolling?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-19
A Certain Cure for Dysentery and
DiarrhOea

"Some years ago was one of a
party that intended making a long
bicycle trip, says f. L. Taylor of
New Albany, Bradford County,
Pa. was about to give up the
trip when editor Ward of the La.
ceyville Messenger, suggested that
l take dose of Chamberlain S Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. !
purchased a bottle and took two
doses, one on the way and one be-
fore starting Again last summer
| was almost completely run down
with an attack of dysentery. / got
bottle of this same remedy and
one dose cured me. Sold by c. X
WHY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-19
A Texas Wonder.
HALL's aREAr pIscoYERY.


One small bottle Of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all ir
Irregularities Of the kidneys and blad-
der in both men and women, regu
lates bladder trouble in children. II
not sold by your druggists, will be
sent by mail on receipt of ST.. One
small bottle is two months treatment
and will cure any case above men
toned. DR.. E. W. Hall, sole man
ufacturer, p. o. Box 500, st. Louis
Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold
by all druggists and I. D. Armis-
tead, Hopkinsville, Ky.