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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
A NEGRO LYNCHED.


Chattanooga, Tenn, May 13.-News
has reached here Of the lynching OF
Jim Underwood, Q negro, at Decatur,
Mega county, Tenn, Sunday morn
ing. Underwood was in the county
jail, charged with carrying . pistol.
He openly boasted that he had killed
two men and threatened TO kill two
prominent citizens st the FIRST sp-
portunity. About one o'clock Sunday
morning Jailer Legg was aroused
by the breaking Of the door Of his
room. A score Of men with black
ened faces forced their way in, re-
cured the jail keys and, tadng tho
negro mile from town, hanged him
to q tree. On his breast was pinned
Q statement that he was hanged be-
cause he had threatened to take the
lives OF two good men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15

A letter from C. B. Hoffman says:
Dickinson county raised 81 million
bushels Of wheat last year. 1t will
not raise I million bushels this year.
l have carefully examined wheat since
the rain, and have come to the con-
clusion that there will be almost q
complete failure regardless Of condi'
tons from now on. feel certain
that Kansas cannot raise over ~
million bushels OF wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
NAPH1HA EXPLOSION
4 Scene Of Frenzy At Tie ShsfL
dan Railroad Yards
4 SCORE Or MORE OF LIVES LOST.


Plttsburg, Pa, May 13.-The Sheri.
dan yards Of the Panhandle railroad
was the scene yesterday evening OF
the most disastrous explosion and
FIRE known in this section for many
years. A score Of lives were lost and
about 200 persons were 10 badly
burned that according to the judg-
ment Of physicians in attendance rs
per cent. of them will die from the
effects Of their injuries. The cause
of the catastrophe was the explosion
of q train of naphtha cars which
were being switched at the yard and
in the switching the rear car telc-
scoped q car forward. The leaking
naphtha ignited from q switch light,
causing an explosion which threw the
flames so feet high. Much Of the es-
Gaping naphtha ran through Cork's
Run to Esplen borough, distance Of
w miles, and caused another explo-
sion, blowing to atoms the Seymour
hotel and the Collins house, on River
road, and badly wrechng a frame
building nearby, in which were con-
gregated 200 or more men from Pitts
burg and vicinity, betting OH the
races and baseball games. Few Of
the occupants Of this building es-
capped injury, many being badly hurt.
Mrs. Seymour and her daughter, Of
the Sheridan hotel, wore seriously
and, It is feared, fatally injured.
The first car Of naphtha exploded
about 4:4O o'clock and the spectacle
soon attracted . large crowd ON
streets lining the hills on both sides
Of and parallel to the railroad. The
second car exploded about five
o'clock, but II was Sis O'Clock when
three more cars Of the deadly stuff
went up with . roar that could be
heard for miles that the work Of
destruction really began. A torrent
Of fame belched forth on each side
Of the track, sweeping back the terri !,
fed spectators Ike charge Of artil
lery and sending Q shower Of fame
over their heads, resembling Mount
Pelee on . small scale.
The scene that followed was be-
yond description. The successive ex-
plosion had heated the cir to snch
an extent that before the third ex-
plosion many were rendered uncon-
scious by the extreme heat md the
gaseous fumes and were being car
ried away when the torrent Of fame
swept over the excited crowd.
There was an awful hush for mo-
ment, then followed q scene Of
frenzy. Men and women. heir cloth
ing sblaze. their faces scorchcd end
Dlistered and their hair burned off
,ither and thither, only intent on es-
,ape from that awful furnace Of fire.
some gave vent to frenzied appeals
10 kill them and put them out Of
heir misery, and little children,
With their curly locks and light sum
ner clothing small pillars Of fire,
,ried piteously as they were swept
llong by the tide Of burning human.
ty.
The townspeople did all in their
,ower for the stricken victims and
u the Pittsburg ambulances were
immediately dispatched to the scene,
vith . corps Of physicians. Many
4 those not seriously burned were
eneved TO their homes in Sheridan. VI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
!. FIRE IN Litsl0 nOcKs

Little Rock, Ark, May ia spe-
cial from Texarkans to the Gazette
at midnight said: Half q block OF
brick buildings are on FIRE and the
fremen do not seem able to check
the flames. The buildings burning
are occupied by G. W. Mcclure, gen
eral merchandise; Peoples Furnish
ing company John Mills, grocery
and George Scherrer, dry goods.
Newburgh, N 7, May la.-hS.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, the noted
novelist, left Fishkill sanitarium yer
terdsy for New York. She has en-
tirely recovered from her recent "
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
Rather.Kuhns.

At the pleasant home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Rather, north Of Detroit,
May 7th, occurred the wedding OF
their daughter, Miss Lydia, to Ed
ward H. Kuhns, Of Detroit, Rev. D.
W. Smith, Of Enterprise, officiating.
only immediate friends and relatives
witnessed the ceremony, and all par
took Of q grand wedding feast. This
estimsble young couple have grown
up in the vicini y Of Detroit, are we'll
and iavorably known by host OF
friends who extend good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
DISCUSSED THEIR WORK.
Grant Township sunday Schools
Have Successful Meeting.

As advertised, the convention met
1t the Grace Reformed church, Sun.
day afternoon, May II. G. G. Sher.
wood presided. Rev. n. I. Hoffman
conducted the devotionals, with Miss
Kump leading the singing.
Prof. J. H. Niesley diicussed meth
DDS OF improving our Sunday schools,
one Of the strongest points Of bis pa
per being the claim that while We
need not close our ears to good new
things we should bend our energies
to put in practice the improvements
we already know.
1.-THE Superintendent" was dis
cussed by several; 1.-The Secretary"
by J. H. Engle; 1.-The Mothers" by
Mrs. B. Goodwin; "The Fathers" BY
II. A. Keve; 1.-The Teacher" by R. N.
White. Briei verbal reports were
made from ten schools, nearly all
showing increased attendance and an
increase in missionary interest, with
good music gaining.
Mrs. Morrison, Of Colby, Kas., be.
ing in the city visiting Mrs. Lock.
hart, was induced to speak with much
interest Of the home department work
st Colby.
Miss Meme Brockway, Of Wellsville,
Kas., spoke on primary work with
apparent good effect. She re.orgau.
lied the primary union on Saturday
with Miss Lulu Cramer, president,
meetings every Saturday st 8 P. m.
1t the Lutheran church.
Officers elected are: president,
George Kirk; Secretary, Winton
Hinkle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
Wants to Change Courts.

The U. P. railway company has
filed a motion asking for removal Of
the City Mills case brought in the
district court here to the U. S. circuit
court.
The mill company sues for $4,000
charging that . railway engine set
fire to the City Mills last July 4.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
PROBATE JUDGE AND COUNTY
ATTORNEY WIN FEES.
Addition to Their Salaries by De'
ci,ion Of tho State Supreme Court
Both on Account Of Prohioitory
Laws.

Probate Judges and county At
torneys Of the state were dealt WIZ "
kindly by the supreme court in IL.
decisions Saturday. Under the olo
law, probate judges were allowed 80
per thousand Inhabitants in their
counties for issuing druggists per-
mits to sell liquor. That is' il q
county had $4,000 Inhabitants its
probate Judge was allowed "oo IN
addition to bis other salary for look
ing after liquor permits. In 1897 .
new fee and salary law was passed
and counties contended that the ola
law giving probate judges the ad'
ditionsl fec was repealed by implica'
tion. The counties quit paying the
judges the fee. J. N. Randall pro-
bate Judge Of Butler county sued bis
county for the fee, amounting in
three PEARS to 1880. Other probate
Judges helped him fight the case II
wa ! test case. The district court
held against him, but the supreme
court has reversed the Butler coun'
ty district court and held that the
probate Judges were still entitled to
the fec. This means that the various
counties must now pay the probate
Judges fees for four years back.
In wyandotts county, this will
amount to nearly $4,000,
The increase in Dickinson will be
$500 a year and Judge Flack and Ex'
Judge Erwin will draw back fees.
Under the old law, county attorneys
we're allowed . fee Of e26 for each
conviction in liquor cases. The
counties claimed that this should DO
turned into the general fund under
the new fee and salary law. James
T. Nolan, county attorney Of Ellis
county, brought suit to test the ques-
tion. The court has held that
county attorneys are still entitled to
the fee, in addition to their other
salary.
The constitutionality Of the county
fee and salary law was upheld in the
Hardy case from Kingman county.
The law provides that county officers
shall turn in fees all over certain
amount. Charles B. Hardy, register
Of deeds Of Kingman, held all OF the
fees. The county sued him and got
Judgment for the excess. He ap-
pesled to the supreme court and Satur-
day it decided in favor OF the county.
Hardy attacked the constitutionality
Of the law. 1t was upheld.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
Clerk and Carrier Examination.

The United States civil service
commission announces that on May
28, 1902, an examination will be held
in this city for the positions Of clerk
and carrier in the post-oflice service.
Applications may be filed with the
secretary Of the local board, C. A.
Snider, as late - %. m. on May 2S,
1902.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
ARNOLD GOT $500.


The Union Pacific has paid Ed Ar
mold OF Chapman who was injured in
the Topeka accident $500. The road
was prompt and liberal in settling all
claims. The jury decided that
neither Of the train crews was in any
way responsible, and blame should
be laid on the railroad company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
PUSHING CITY SEWERAGE.
Council Appoints Committee to Lay
Out Districts.

The city council met in adjourned
session last night and took another
step in the good work Of giving the
town a sewer system. The matter
was fully discussed and the following
committee was named to lay out two
or more districts: H. l.. Humphrey,
T. M. Jones and r. H. Kane. 1t is
hoped that no time will be lost IN
putting in sewers for the principal
part Of town at least. Every pro.
gressive citizen Of the city is heartily
with the council in its efforts to
build up Abilene and make it good
town to live in. No one thing will
do SO much good for the city as this.
Let sewers be built.
The Commercial club was allowed
to use the council room for a meeting |
place.
The REFLECTOR was made the Of
fetal paper for the coming year at
Did rates.
The marshal was instructed to keep
|or week the small pox patient who
vas sent here by junction City. He
will be out Of quarantine tomorrow.
Junction will have the bill to pay.
Adjourned to meet May 20.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-15
Why is ROYAL
Baking Powder bet.
ter than any other2

Because in its mammoth works a
corps of chemical experts is con-
stantly employed to test every ingre.
dent and supervise every process OF
manufacture to insure product alb.
solutely pure, wholesome and perfect
in every respect.
The most wholesome food and
the most digestible food are made
with Royal Baking Powder.
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Arizona republican., 1902-09-04

woman who cannot be included within some one of them.
 A pair of bright, speaking eyes, q sweet, lOvable mouth-no matter whether it be large or small-fine hair. good complexion, or graceful fig ure-the possession of any one of these constitutes a claim to certain amount of Cemeliness, tine amount being alto gether dependent on the determination of the pOssessor to make the most of what has been given her.
 A well poised body, for instance, is no less essential to health than tO physical beauty. and the woman who desires to be physically perfect, even though she may be indifferent to her personal appearance. cannot be too careful in guarding against faulty po- sitions of the body.
 Tn standing, rest the weight of the body principally on the balls of the feet. letting the heels lightly touch the ground. The chest should be elevated and thrown forward and the head held erect, while the lower part of the spine should be thrown backward.
 In sitting, one is apt to be even more |. The body should be in an upright posi- ton, and the lower part of the spine thrown a,couple of inches back of the shoulders, bringing them into a line parallel with the hips, the feet resting lightly on the ground.
 One Of the first endeavors of a wo- man who wishes to improve her per sonal appearance should be to acquire a graceful carriage.
 Have you ever noticed how an admit tedly beautiful woman carries herself? How erect she holds her head, How daintily she steps along, not setting her heel down first as so many heavy footed. ungainly looking women do, but springing lightly, placing the ball of the toe first to the ground and the heel afterwards.
 A graceful carriage gives an air of distinction and high breeding that nothing else can. It enhances a good figure and lends to an imperfect one an ease and dignity.
 - Look to your walk, then. Don't wao- ble from side to side. Hold your head up. Take in deep breaths, which will give your chest breadth and fullness Don't put your feet down flat as you move along. Practice putting the balls of your toes down first instead of your heels, and see what a difference it will make in your appearance.
 Smooth skin. clear. hs7lthy com pleNiOn and bright eyes. no matter whether they be round or almond shaped, small or large. blue, black, green, gray or brown, go a long way toward making a wom; Il good to look upon. Every woman, provided she is not troubled with some affection of the skin, Gin which case sEa should. consult a reliab bic physician) n have these, l. she will take even u most ordinary care Of her health-A- ,rguerite Brooks in September Success.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
THE END OF THE QUEST.

Unarm him here. Now wish him rest. His was the fate of those who fail; Who never end the knightly quest. Nor ever find the Holy Grail. He was the fiercest lance in all
 That virgin honor called to dare; The courtliest of the knights in hail. The boldest at the barriere. Joyful he took the sacred Task
 That led him far by flood and field; His lady's favor at his casque,
 Gods cross upon his argent shield. See where the Paynim point has cleft The crimson cross that could not
 save.
 See where the scimitar has reft
 The favor that his lady gave. For this poor fate he rode so far With faith untouched by toll or time; A perfect knight in press of wa~, Stainless before the Mystic Shrine. One finds the Rose and one the rod; The weak achieve, the mighty fail. None knoY the dark designs but God Who made the Knight and made the
 Grail.
 The single eye. the steadfast heart, The strong endurance of the day. The patience under wound and smart Shall all these utterly decay? The lorG adventure resteth here: His was the lot of those who fail, Who ride unfouled by sin or fear, Yet never find the Holy Grail.
 Frank l.. Pollock in Atlantic
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
DIR. C0UDERT Sixth street Office hours until 10 a. n-: 1a to I |. DO.
TEMPE

Don't forget the republican mass meeting tonight.
 F. w. Holsapple has moved his fam fly to town.
 Miss Lulu B. Wingar and Miss Bessie Archibald left last night to resume their school work. Miss Wingar re- turns to her former position in Globe, while Miss Archibald will take up her new duties in the Wilcox school.
 Mrs. F. B. Barlow returned from Cali fornia yesterday morning.
 Mir. Ralph K. Shelton oc Tucson and Mona M. Pease of the same place were united in marriage at the residence Of w. J. Kingsbury at , o'clock by tho Rev. Daniel Tiloss.
 c. M. Reed and family left last night for Washington, where they will make their home.
 Miss Nellie McNeil returned fi DIP California yesterday morning
 w. T. Cummings left for Tucson on Tuesdays train.
 w. G. Colwell returned from thu coast yesterday.
 Mrs. w. J. Kingsbury left for San Francisco last night During Mrs Kingsbury's absence the familiar face of Charles N Taylor will be seen at her desk in the Farmers and Mer- chants Bank.
 Miss Leona Hanlot spent yesterday in town.
 F. H. Lehman is back from camp ing expedition with an added shade Of tan.
 Paul Corbell, son of Mrs. w. G. Cor bell, fell into a vat of lime while play ing around the new dormitory and was severely scalded. The flesh on both legs to the knees was cooked, as well as the flesh on his left arm up to thr elbow.
 Miss Annie Sachs and Isaac Sachs have returned to attend the normal. MT. and Mrs. Sachs are expected home in a few days.
 Ralph Price lost a valuable colt yes terday from the effects of lockjaw.
 Byron Redden and p. J. Myers took a horse up to the Sierra Anchas for J. P. Mullen, so that MT. Mullen and fam fly can come home. one of Mir. Mullen horses having died,
 James Hanna is limping around with a sore foot, which is badly bruised.
 Samuel Rhodes and family left last night for Yuma, where MT. Rhodes will enter upon his new position as guard at the prison. The best wishes of their Tempe friends go with them.
 Water run in COsner ditch-COsner, September 4, 6 to 7:3O a. m.; FogaJ,-1:3o a. m. to 10:30 D. m.; Tibbedeaux, 1O:30 D. m. to 12 D. m.: Olsen, F D. m. to s a. m., September ,; Harmon, a. m. to 12 m.; Petersen, F m. to p.m.; Adams, 6 to F D. m.; Cummings, F D. m. to 6 q. m.. September 6: Jacobsen, Ga. m to F m.; Graveyard, F m. to D. m, Carlson, zanjero.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
A REMARKABLE RECORD.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a remarkable record. It has been in use for over thirty years, during which time many million bottles have been sold and used. It has long been the standard and main reliance in the treatment of croup in thousands of homes, yet during all this time no case has ever been reported to the manu- facturers in which it failed to effect a cure. When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even as soon as the croupy cough appears, it will prevent the attack. It is pleasant to take, many children like it. It con tains no opium or other harmful sub stance and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. For sale by Elvey & Hulett, druggists.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04

ent persons. on which accounts it was then simply necessary to draw checks payable to bearer. It is said that some of tEe cashiers were fully aware of what was going on, and were concerned in the frauds, but of this there is yet no satisfactory proof. Fortunately the bank possesses a reserve oI f120 900 in cash. so that the loss caused no public panic.
 The arrest of Signor Foa has caused general consternation, he having al- ways been held in the highest respecr at Asti; and numbers of persons refuse to believe in his guilt-Rome Letter to London Leader.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
WATER CURE FOR CHRONIC CON
 STIPATION.

Take two cups of hot water half an hour before each meal and just before going to bed. also a drink of water, hot or cold, about two hours after each meal. Take lct~ of outdoor exercise walk, ride, drive. Make d regular habit of this and in many cases chronic constipation may be cured without the use of any medicine. When purga tive is required take something mild and gentle like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Elvey & Hulett, druggists.
 For a bad taste in the mouth take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets. For sale by Elvey & Hulett druggists.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
THE RECORD COUNTS.

According to the Atlanta Constitu- tiCn, General Funstons medal was awarded to him as q ferryman. 2" Well, Funston certainly did some good work in helping the government safely over it's Philippine troubles.-Kansas City Journal.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
21 YEARS A -sPEPTIC.

<. H. Foster, SIS S. n St, Salt Lake City, writes: II have been bothered with dyspepsia or i91ig stion for 21 years; tried many doctors without re- lief; recently got DC tle of Heroine. One bottle erred me, am now taper ing off on the seconr I have recom- mended it to my fl ids; it is curing them, too." soc al Ilvey & Hulett's drug store.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
NOTHING TO ARBITRATF

Domestic sizes of anthracite coal arc quoted in New York at $9 per ton, with only a limited amount to obtain even at that fancy figure. If this be the pinch in August. what will be the squeeze in September? Is there any thing to arbitrate.-Philadelph Rec ord.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
SMOOTH ITALIAN swINDLER.
He Works the Bank by Which He was
 Employed for S20O coo.

The Municipal Savings Bank of Asti. young but very hourishing institu- tion has been the victim of d swindle to the extent of 1000. the work of I communal assessor. Signor Foa. who has been for the last ten years em- ploved by the bank
 The frauds, which were discovered during a governmental examina tion of the banks books. were of the simplest kind. For several years the swindler has made cut passbocks representing large sums in the names of non-exist-
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.

If your mirror tells you that you are not beautiful, do not allow that to de press you. In our liberal interpreta.- tion of the meaning of the woTd beauty" there are many degrees: and hopelessly homely, indeed, must be the
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04
AN IMPOSSIBLE INVESTMENT.

A business firm which has become conspicuous through gambling in corn and railroads reports the receipt of $2D from a Missouri woman who begged them so to invest it as to produce $200
 That the folly which prompted this appeal is common the success of catch penny frauds like the Franklin Syndi- cate abundantly proves. Tn this case the woman lost nOthing-the brokers returned the money. No one knows better than they that an investment that will yield 900 per cent profit with safety is impossible. Neither Morgan TOT Rockefeller nor Lord Rothschil1 could fulfill such a request. Twenty dollars may in some cases be turned into two hundred by buckeJ-shop gambling on stocks, but for every such "sucCess' more than twenty must lose their money. The brokers with their commissions for buying and selling are the only sure winners. Such use Of money is no more like investment" than is gambling on the races.
 The $2O sent by the Missouri woman had been placed by her husband in the family Bible for deposit later in the savings bank. His idea was not origi- nal or brilliant, but it was excellently safe. Fortunately it can still be car ried out.-New York World.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04

Now good digestion waits on appe- tite, and health on both"
 If it doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bit ters
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04

Silk underwear to close out at bed rock prices. New rubber boots are in. k. T. RYDER.
Arizona republican., 1902-09-04

Professor Sellin has addressed to the academy of science a very interesting report of the excavations he has been making in Palestine. His first discov- cry, the walls of Taanak the old Ca
 naanitish city, has been followed by that of the walls and gate of one of Solomon's castles. Dr. Sellin had had a very careful plan of this latter ex- cavation drawn up, for it is the first time that one of the castles SO often referred to in the Bible as having been built by the Israeitish kings, has been Unearthed. In eXcavating a burial place for Israeltsh children, an altar hewn out of the hard rock was brought to light Finally. the professor has struck such a rich mine of pre-Israel
 itish remains that it will now be possi- ble to form an accurate judgment of the degree Of civilization of the primi- tive dwellers in the land iIk.I .k