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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-15

We also have an immense stock of children SUITS men
and ladies underwear ladies cape and walking jackets anu
IN fact everything in immense stock will be put TO n
knife We hope all former patrons and railroad renoS
will take advantage of this sale by coming forward at once
as we only offer these inducements for the next ten days
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
WIRELESS TELEGRApHY.


Washington, Dec. 27.-The navy de-
partment has taken the initial steps
toward the adoption of wireless teleg-
raphy as a means of signalling be-
tween warships at sea. To this end
Admiral Bradford, Of the bureau OF
equipment, has asked that the ar
mored cruisers Of the Pennsylvania
class have their masts and rigging 80
arranged that the wireless system
can be introduced. This will necessi-
tate the frightening of the masts of
the ships and the insulation Of the
metal rigging by the use of hemp
covering for halyards. 1t is intended
to get test sets of instruments OF the
various wireless systems now being
operated. These include the Marconi
system. Thus far, however, the navy
department has not adopted definitely
any system, but the construction OF
the new ships is regarded as a pre-
liminary to the adoption Of a system
whenever its practicability is estab.
lished fully. The British navy al
ready has a number Of its ships
equipped with the wireless system,
but this is the first move on the part
Of the American navy to make use
OF a wireless plan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
ACCIDENT TO A CRANE.
Three Men Lose Their Lives and -Four
Others Are Injured at the American
Bridge Works At Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Three men were
instantly killed and four injured by
the. falling of a steel crane OF the
American bridge works yesterday aft
ernoon. The killed are: John Swan,
John Traver and Albert Rock. The
injured: John Doyle, Charles War
rem, Matthew Hogan and Patrick Muir.
ply. All of the injured with the ex'
ception of Murphy are seriously hurt
Thirty men were working in the vi
cinity of the crane at the time of the
accident and many of these had mar
row escapes. Swan, Traver and Rock
were caught beneath the huge mass
Of steel and each man was crushed
so badly as to be almost unrecogniza'
BILE. The crane was guaranteed tC
hold 80 tons, but was carrying only
20 tons at the time of its collapse
No cause is assigned for the acct
dent except possible flaw in one
Of the chains supporting the arena.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 27.-Fire which
broke out in the pharmaceutical de-
partment of the Cudahy Packing COM
pany's plant at 2;So o'clock yester-
day afternoon did $4,000 or $4,000
damage before it was gotten under
control. The department occupied
two-story brick building, 10 by 1872
feet, which was almost entirely de.
stroyed. The gum and box factories
were also located in the building and
were destroyed. The city fire depart
ment and that Of the packing house
played streams on the fire, but owing
to lack of water pressure were un-
able to render effective work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
THE BATTLE OF TRENTON.
Its 12Bth Anniversary deliberately Cele-
brated ut the New Jersey City by
Sham Battle.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 27.-The 125th
anniversary of the battle of Tren-
ton was deliberately celebrated here
yesterday. The sham battle did not
commence until after ten o'clock, ow-
ing to the lateness of the arrival of
the national guard from out-of-town
points. The three forces of Gen.
Washington, Gen. Sullivan and the
Hessians for more than an hour occu-
pied the streets and covered the
ground that was gone over In the
original battle and a realistic picture
OF that battle was presented except
the suffering which the American
forces underwent because of the cold
weather and their inefiiciency of
clothing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
TIE ZIONIST CONGRESS.
Delegates from Every Country In the
World Except Australia Present
DIR, Herzl's Address.

Basic, Switzerland, Dec. 27.-The
Zionist congress opened here yester-
day underline presidency of DR.. Theo-
dore Herzl, of Vienna, the founder
of the Zionist movement in Palestine.
The congress is attended by over l.
900 delegates, representing every i'm
portant country of the world, with
the exception of Australia, In the
course of his opening address Presi-
dent Herzl referred to his audience
with the sultan last May, in which
the sultan expressed his sympathy
with the Zionist movement, said he
considered the Jews to be desirable
colonists and declared himself their
friend. DR.. Herzl said that he had
absolute confidence in the national
colonization movement and believed
this would succeed where efforts to-
ward charitable colonization has
failed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Railroad Building for 1901.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-Figures prepared
by the Railway Age show that rail-
road building in the United States
during 1901 has been greater than II
has been for II years previous, the TO-
tai approximating 5.o57 miles Of line.
In 1890 the total was $50 and In
1900 was 4,4s7 miles. The construc-
ton for the year added TO the total
mileage previously reported brings
the total mileage Of the country TO
approximately 1ss,i7o miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Gov. ROGERS DIES.
Was Serving His Second Term as
Chief Executive Of Washington.
one OF The FOUNDERS OF POpULISN
Tho Dead Governor Resided In Kansas Be
fore He Wont 10 the STATE Of WASH
ington and Believed In
Free Land.

Olympia, Wash, Dec. 27.-Gov. John
R. Rogers died last night. He was
serving his second term a. governor
Of this state. He was elected on fu-
sion ticket in 1896 and again in 1900.
He came to Washington in 1890 and
was sent to the legislature in 1894.
He was seven times chosen for Office
and was never defeated.
John r. Rogers was a native OF
Maine. He was 81 years old. He
went to Mississippi in 1856, where
some years were passed as a drug
gist. During the civil war he lived
in southern Illinois, where he taught
school, finally becoming farmer.
In 1876 he went to Kansas, again be-
coming . farmer. He was elected to
q number of minor Offices as q green
back republican. In 1887 he estab-
lished the Kansas Commoner, pub
lished at Wichita, one Of the populist
papers of that state, and was its
editor for three years. In 1890 he
went to Puyallup, Wash. Mr. Rogers
was the author OF the Barefoot
schoolboy law, and was one OF the
populist legislators who did not ride
on railroad pass. He was the au-
thor of a widely circulated book on
reform subjects, and was known as
the "Puyallup Philosopher"
An eastern newspaper, commenting
on the election of Rogers as governor
Of Washington, said; "rhe most ex-
pressive way Of describing John r.
Rogers, who has just been elected
governor of Washington by the popu-
lists, Is to say that he lived In Kansas
a dozen years before going to the
Pacific coast and was universally rec
ognized as one Of the greatest cranks
ever bred in that state. In fact, there
Ia the testimony Of a man who was
elected to congress from Kansas by
the populists in 1890 that the result
was due largely to his bold and manly
stand and unceasing work. The plat
form on which Rogers ran is found
in The Irrepressible Conflict a book
which embodies his ideas of finance,
government and society"
In his pamphlet, "Free Land Gov.
Rogers took the position that free
land is an "inalienable, imprescripti-
Bile and indcstructible" right of man,
and drew lessons from the freedom
and enjoyment of the Puyallup reser-
walton Indians, which he said resulted
from their free, inalienable and I'M
taxable homcsteads. His position
was supported by quotations from
Emerson, lngersoll and Seneca. In
conclusion he proposed an amend
ment to the state constitution provid-
Ing that real estate and all usual
improvements to a value of not to
exceed $4,000, occupied as a home
stead by any private family, the head
of which was "a citizen of the United
States and this state, should be for
ever exempted from all taxation of
every kind. The pamphlet said that
the amount excepted by this scheme
would not exceed ten per cent. OF
the entire valuation. lie said such a
plan enacted into law "would pre-
vent that fatal clash of the classes
otherwise inevitable"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
A DESPERATE FIGHT.
Americans Have a Hand-to- Hand
Encounter with Filipinos.
TWENTY-FIVE OF The ENEMY KILLED
Only Two Americans Wounded Insur'
gent Chisftain Samson Surrenders
Lieut. Reeder Suicides-Native Con.
dolsncs on McKinley's Death.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The war de-
partment ia advised by Gen. Chaffee
at Manila that company +, Twenty
first infantry, had desperate hand
to.hand encounter in gorge six
miles south Of San Jose, Batangas,
December 20. Twenty-Five Of the enc
my were killed. Patrick Connolly re-
ceived an ugly bolo wound in the left
cheek; Private Carney received six
bolo cuts in the neck and shoulders.
The war department has been ap-
prised by cable from Manila Of the
surrender of the insurgent chieftain
Samson, at Mutasaron, with all his
officers and men, rs cannon and As
rifles.
The war department is in receipt
of cablegram from Gen. Chaffee at
Manila reporting that Odus Reeder,
second lieutenant Philippine scouts,
committed suicide on the morning of
December % by shooting himself with
carbine on board the Lawton. He
was suffering from temporary insan-
ity, due to illness. Lieut.. Reeder was
a native Of Beverly, W. Va.
Assistant Secretary Darling has re-
ceived dispatch from Commander
Seaton Schroeder, naval governor of
Guam, acknowledging the receipt of
official notice of the death of Presi-
dent Mckinley and enclosing letter
of coincidence signed by the leading
citizens of Guam. Commander
Schroeder says that the officers, men
and civilians in Guam unite in assur-
ing the department of their profound
sorrow for the country's inestimable
loss, A deputation Of the Filipino
prisoners of war waited on the gov
ernor and expressed sincere sorrow
for the death Of the late president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Regulations for Charles Kerfuss.

St. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 27.-Frank
Stout, an officer from Hays City,
Kan, yesterday secured from Gov.
vanSant four acquisitions for the re-
turn Of Charles Kerfuss, now in GUS
tody at Worthington, Mimi, on the
charge of horse stealing, burglary
and shooting with intent to kill.
With Kerfuss is Maggie Blick, a girl
of 10, and she will be taken back on
charge of perjury. Kerfuss is said
no have escaped twice from Jail in
Kansas and having nearly escaped at
Worthington. Stout will go to
Worthington after the pair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Struck by q Sudden Blizzard.

Helena, Mont, Dec. ga storm
struck Helena yesterday morning
with suddenness that was startling.
An apparently calm, warm morning
was transformed into bowling biz
card in almost twinklng. The snow
descended rapidly while the wind
ragged. The storm lasted almost an
hour and since then there has been a
high wind. During the storm the
wind attained a velocity of As miles
an hour. The storm came from the
northwest and was general over west
ern and central Montana.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Washington, Dec. 27.-The civil
service commission has notified Ed
gar s. Maclay, the historian recently
employed in the Brooklyn navy yard,
that his removal from his position at
that point was not in violation Of the
civil service act. This notification is
contained in letter written to Mr..
Maclay by President Proctor, OF the
commission, and is in reply to an in
quiry from him. Maclay said yester-
day that he would attempt to 60 to
work this morning nevertheless.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Crawford, Neb., Dec. PA rail-
road bridge on the Burlington over
White river, which burned Wednos-
day night, delayed traffic from IA to
20 hours. The fire occurred a short
time before the arrival of the Mon
tana express, which did not get away
from here until late yesterday after
noon. A large construction gang was
at once put to work on new struc-
ture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Shot and Killed by a Negro.

Bluefelds, W. Va, Dec. 21.-Dayton
II. Miller, secretary and treasurer Of
the Crows Nest Coal and Coke COM
pany, was shot and killed yesterday
afternoon by negro at Toms Creek,
Va. The murder has created great
excitement and the negro may be
lynched.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Washington, Dec. 27.-Gen, Miles
resumed his duties in command of
the army at his Office in the war de-
partment yesterday. 1t is said that
he has decided to accept the situation
with the best possible grace and will
say or do nothing to continue the
controversy, So far as known the in
cident will cause no decided change
in his pre-arranged plans, official or
social, for the future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
An Aged Negro Burned to q Crisp.

Guthrie, Ok. Dec. 27.-Simon Ow-
ems, aged 1902, was burned to crisp
in his cabin in this city yesterday
morning. He was born slave on
Gen. Andrew Jackson's plantation
and was crippled for life at Vicks-
burg when the city was besieged by
Gen. Grant. lie had never been mar
ried, claiming his sweetheart had
been separated from him in slave
DAYS and sold on the block.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Kansas County Clerks In Session.

Hutchinson, Kan, Dec. 27.-The
county clerks Of Kansas met in SEES
sion here yesterday afternoon. The
chief question before the association
Is the consideration of the new tax
bill, which has been drafted by the
Kansas state tax commission created
by the Kansas Legislature in 1901.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Kalispell, Mont, Dec. 27.-Andrew
Carnegie has offered to give Kalispell
$4,000 for library provided the city
furnishes site and $4,000 yearly for
maintenance. The city already ex-
ponds that amount each year for Ii.
brary support.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Stole Q whisky Stock.

Kansas City. Mo-. Dec. 26.-During
the early hours of yesterday morning
thieves stole the entire stock of
whistles of the wholesale firm Of
Davidson Bros, at 16 West Missouri
avenue. The thieves used team and
wagon in carrying the bottles, jugs
and barrels away. The police were
notified Of the robbery, but no trace
Of the robbers has been obtained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Roth Killed One Another.

Austin, Tex, Dec. 2l.-When Con.
stable ]. W. Murray went to arrest
F. M. Simcock, a dentist at Burnett,
yesterday tho latter drew . revolver.
Simcock and the officer fred at the
some moment and both men were
killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02
Two Shepherds Found Partly Burned.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. S1.-The
bodies of two shepherds, partly
burned, were found yesterday at
Cabra Springs, near Canon Blanco,
Santa Fe county. 1t is believed the
shepherds were murdered and their
flocks stolen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Urbana, ILL.,, Dec. a7.-John B.
Weeks, Of Champaign, q personal
friend Of Rear Admiral Sampson, has
received a letter from Mrs. Sampson
in which she says that the mental
condition Of the admiral is beyond
recovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. PA fire that
started in Chickasha, l. T., on Christ
mas day is still burning, but under
control. The estimated loss is $4,000,
among which was the Armour Pack
ing company, 10000 pounds Of meat,
and the two banks damaged greatly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-01-02

The annual convention Of the Kan
"a State Teachers association il now
being held u Topeka. The attend
snce 10 very large.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
HAPPENINGS AT VAIL

M. j. Casey was an Omaha visitor
the first OF the week.
John Dieter returned from Chicago
Tuesday where he had been with stock.
Our school marms are all attending
normal at Denison this week.
Mrs. John Granny and two children
left Wednesday for visit at Dewitt, Ia.
Geo. Thomson is here from Boone
visiting parents and friends.
Mrs. Duncomb returned to her home
at Omaha Tuesday after few days
visit with Vail friends.
Will Buente is here from Hubbard
visiting his parents.
A, D Servoss and wife left Thursday
TOR trip in the west for the benefit of
Mrs Servoss' health
II. B. Hoffman and Joe Granny and
their families left Thursday for a few
days stay at Lakewood.
Mick Nelson and Thos. Adams re-
ceived several load of feeders from
Omaha Thursday.
Lou Molseed returned Thursday from
Armour D where he has been playing
ball the past two months
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
MANILA NEWS NOTES.

Misses Lottie woodward and Stella
Lyon are attending institute at Denison
this week.
Walter Hulic'z has again returned to
this place and is occupying his old place
in the o. K. barber shop.
Mrs. Cole, of Charter Oak, has been
visiting her father, Chas. Smith the
past week.
Beulah aud Wallace Wick, of Collins
is visiting at the home of F. A. jackson
this week
Mrs. w. II, Hart has been visiting at
the parental home at Perry the past
week.
Mrs. j. G. Dyson and little daughter
returned TO their home at Coon Rapids,
Friday after visiting the past two weels
with relatives and friends.
MIR. Mrs. j. P. Barber returned Sat
urday from their extended eastern trip.
Mrs. Thorpe has been entertaining
her sister Mrs. Martin and husband from
near Yale the past week.
Mrs L Reed and children Saturday
from Scotch Grove where she has been
visiting relatives.
Mrs. F. E. Crabb entertained friends
from Irwin the latter part of the week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
PYTHIANs OWN FRISCO.
Gold Laced Knights Take Possession
of the City.

VI ShV wy
San Francisco, Aug. 12.-San Fran
cisco was turned over to the Knights
of Pythias today, and gold lace and
uniforms have taken possession of the
city. Fully 5000 visitors and 1000
knights Of the Uniformed Rank
reached. the Golden Gate yesterday,
many of them having Travelled over
5000 miles.
General Canadian stated that con-
sidering the distance most of the
Pythians must cover to reach the
western camp and the time consumed,
the present conclave would be the
most remarkable in Pythian annals.
In a large vacant lot at Twelfth and
Market streets 600 tents have been
pitched and a model military camp
established by the Uniformed Rank.
The first formal exercises in con
nection with the conclave were held
yesterday afternoon, when an exhibit
of the products of the various counties
of California was opened in the Union
Ferry building. Mayor Schmitz ex-
tended the hospitality of the city to
the visitors. A felicitious response
was made by Major General j. R. Car
nahan Of the Pythian order.
At. p. m. the military camp was
formally turned over to Supreme
Chancellor Ogden H. Fethers, who at
once placed General Carnahan in com
mand. The American flag was then
unfurled and the duties of camp life
begun. Early in the evening the COM
handing Ulcers of brigades and reg1.
ments assembled at the headquarters
Of Major General Carnahan, at the
pavilion, to receive orders and in
structions for the general parade.
Later there was reception in the
pavilion, which was attended by thou.
sands of knights and citizens. When
darkness had fairly settled over the
city the elaborate electric decorations
were revealed for the first time in
their full beauty. Never before has
San Francisco presented SO gorgeous
q spectacle and words failed to ex
press the admiration of the citys
guests. Today the grand lodge will
begin It's sessions in an elaborate
council chamber, which has been al.
ranged for the occasion at the Palace
hotel.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
Letting OF the Poor Farm.

Notice is hereby given by the Board
of Supervisors that sealed bids will be
received up to Friday, Sept. 9Th, 1902,
at p. M, for the leasing of the poor
farm and the boarding of paupers for
the term of three years, beginning
March LIST. 1903. Parties making bids
must furnish bond of 81 900 and ref
erences as to character and ability to
manage the same Contract and
specifications can be seen on file at the
auditors Office. Board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
NJ. j. COLLINS.
Auditor
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
Illinois Central Excursion Rates.

FARE AND ONE-THIRD ON CERTIFICATE
PLAN.
ONE FARE.
Dubuque, Iowa,-Catholic Total Alb
stinence Union of America, Aug. sill.
One fare rate from points more than
100 miles distant from Dubuque. From
points within 100 miles of Dubuque the
rate will be one and one-third fare.
Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa State Fair,
Aug. 22-30.
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
and Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Og-
den and Salt Lake CITY, Utah; Hot
Springs, Lead, Oeadwood and Custer,
South Dakota. Special excursions.
Tickets Oh sale Aug / to IA inclusive;
Aug. % and 81. and Aug, 80 to Sept 10
inclusive: all tickets limited to Oct. 81.
1909 for return.
Salt Lake City. Utah. -Annal Meet
ing, Grand L jdge, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of ltlks. Aug ~ TO IA
San Francisco, Cal, Biennial Meet
ing, Knights of Pythlas Aug. II to IA.
For information as the exact rates,
dates OF sale, limits, etc for any of the
above excursions, apply to the nearest
Illinois Central Ticket Agent, or adj
dress the undersigned
j. f. MERRY,
Gen. Pass. Agent
Dubuque, Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
Governor Charged With Libel.

San Francisco Aug 12.-John D.
Spreckles. proprietor of the Morning
Call. has sworn to warrant in the
police court here charging Governor
Gage with libel The alleged libel
is contained in statement published
Friday in which the governor said
that charges against him recently
published in the Call were made for
the express purpose Of attempting to
defeat his nomination. Judge Caha-
Miss signed the warrant. which was
placed in the hands of detective for
service on the governor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
Missionary Board Ends Session.

Keokuk, Ia, Aug. 8.-The general
home missionary board of the synod
OF North America, German Evangel-
ical church, concluded three days
session here and adjourned sine die.
The position of travelling secretary
was declined by Rev. H. Stammer
and was filled by the election of Rev.
j. Baltzer of ST. Louis, now presiding
officer of the board, and taken under
advisement by him for ten days to
consult his congregation at ST. Louis.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-08-15
BACK AGAIN At OYSTER BAY.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt Retur
From a Short Trim on Sylph.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 8.-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt are back at
Sycamore Hill. The trip on the
Sylph from Block island sound was
made without incident. The president
had number of guests at luncheon
yesterday. Senator Plat of Connect
lieut., Mr.. Phelps, secretary to the gov
ernor OF Connecticut, and Mr.. Clark
of the Hartford Courant came to talk
over the political situation in their
state with the president.
Senator Stewart of Nevada dis
cussed briefly with the president some
western matters in which he is inter-
ested. Others present were James
S. Clarkson Of Iowa, Representatives
James 8. Sherman and Lucien N. Lit
tauer Of New York.