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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Ashland, Wis, Nov. 24.-The Wis
consin Central ore dock was de-
stroyed by fire. The property loss
was about S525,O0O. In falling the
dock carried with 1t many firemen
and dockmen and several lives were
lost. Many injured firemen were res
cued from the burning ruins, one Of
them with both legs broken.
The Unexpected.
Rill-Bcen to the races2
Jlll-Yep.
what did you doT
Put my money on horse named
Gas Meter; | thought there wasn't a
thing living could beat gas meter"
"Well?"
"I'm n fool to suppose for min
ute that could tell what a gas meter
is going to do.'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Office and warehouse of the
Barry Transportation company at
Chicago were destroyed by fire last
night The loss Is about $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Golf Boxes the Latest.

We hear so much of London people
taking town houses and country man.
sions that 1t is the more surprising to
hear Of the taking of a country cot
tage. Lord Dudley has just set a new
example by taking tiny cottage at
Working, which Lady Dudley is turn
ing into a dream Of loveliness with art
silk and old English furniture. The
idea is that Lord Dudley, who has
lately become a golf enthusiast wishes
to be near the links In order to turn
out early In the morning TO practice.
People have shooting boxes. Why not
golf boxes?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
About Men Who Are Known,

General Wheeler, according to q
Washington friend, recently ran race
on foot against a man awheel. OF
course he lost, but he gave proof
that be was not succumblng to old
age.
Not long ago a charming Washington
woman called on Secretary Long and
urged the appointment of distant rel
alive as a marine lieutenant. Mr.. Long
promised to do so, but absent-minded-
ly put her name on the list instead Of
the candidates. The society woman
was astonished few days later to re-
ceive from the department letter d.
recting her to appear at the office Of
General Haywood, commander of the
marine corps, and undergo the neces-
sary physical examination.
Thirty years ago Henry c. Frick
was a poor bookkeeper In flour mill
in Fayette county, Pennsylvania. He
made his start in business by the pur-
chase of small interest in a coal
mine near his home. The business
grew steadily. In 1878, at the time
of the panic, he was only "a years old.
The panic enabled him to acquire the
whole plant, and then he began to
spread. He bought everything he
could in the way Of coal land, and
when the reaction came he found him
self enormously wealthy. At 40 be
was master Of the coal trade. .+
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board OF arurrrasion.

DOaru OF arDICrdtl0n.
Few persons we're aware that an
attempt would be made at an outside
settlement until it was practically 80
intimated by Judge Gray, the chair
man Of the commission, who read .
carefully prepared announcement
from the "bench."
The move, one Of the most impor-
tant in the whole history Of the coal
strike, created mild sensation when
It became known. The surprise was
all the greater from the fact that
numerous persons, from the presi-
dent Of the United States down, and
many organizations, from the Ma
tional Civic federation to the small
boards Of trade Of the mining towns,
had failed to bring the two parties
together. II is said it was all
brought about by both sides seeing
that the proceedings before the COM
mission would be interminable and in
the intermingling of the lawyers for
both sides the outside agreement
proposition was broached and taken
up.
It cannot be officially stated which
party made the proposition first.
The attorneys for both sides are
averse to talking, but those who
were inclined to say something differ
in their statements. An attorney
for one of the railroads said it came
from the miners side, while one law
yer for the miners said it came from
the operators. Another representa-
tive of the miners said 1t was a
Spontaneous" proposition. 1t is
generally believed, however, that the
operators were the first to make the
proposition. Wayne MacVeagh, who
carried on such a brilliant cross
examination of President Mitchell,
Is given credit for bringing about
the present situation. He went to
New York after he finished with Mr..
Mitchell and had conference with
certain persons connected with the
coal industry, among them, it is re-
ported, J. P. Morgan.
The commissioners were informed
II the new turn Of affairs Wednes-
lay night and acquiesced in the pro-
posed arrangement. The subject did
not directly come up In the public
hearing yesterday and the adjourn
ment proposition was made ostensi-
bly, to permit both sides to complete
their work Of preparing documentary
evidence.
There Is a wide difference Of opin-
lon as to whether the proposal to
settle the differences among them
selves will meet with success. As .
general proposition 1t is believed by
the lawyers that it will succeed, but
that some Of the controversial points
will have to 60 before the arbi-
tro tore
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Death Of Herr Krupn

Berlin, Nov. PA tremendous sem
sation was caused in Berlin by the
announcement of the sudden death
of Herr Krupp, the famous cannon
king of ESSEN" at his villa at Essen.
The general opinion here is that his
death was not due to q paralytic
stroke, as announced at Essen, but
was suicide. Several days ago the
Vorwaerts made charges against him
which were reproduced In Essen in
the Arbeiter Zeitung, charging Herr
Krupp with depravity while sojourn-
ing at his villa at Capri, near Naples.
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CUCKOO AS A PROPHET.
TRADITIONS CONCERNING THIS
Bird OF PASSAGE.
In Germany Il Believed to Possess the
Gift Of Prophecy Above All
Others--Th Bird In
Sweden.

One Of the first heralds of approach
ing spring is the cuckoo. He Is a bird
Of passage, who, like most of his kind,
spends his summers In Europe and his
winters In Asia and Africa. He arrives
In England about the beginning Of
April, resting a little time at Malta
on the way, and takes his departure
soon after midsummer. Among the
peasantry In some parts Of France 1t
is supposed that after st. James day,
the 25th of July, the cuckoo changes
into a bird of prey, and inhabits the
mountains during the winter; but that
IN the springtlme he resumes his nat
ural form and returns to France on the
back Of a kite.
There Is no bird which is so gener-
ally believed to possess the gift of
prophecy as the cuckoo. In Germany
there is a popular belief that the one
who first hears him in the spring can
ascertain how many years he has to
live. In Sweden the young girls con-
suit the cuckoo to know when they will
h married, and the number Of times
he answers indicates the number Of
years they will have to wait. But II
he. continues an unreasonable time,
they say he is settled on a magic
branch, and, consequently, his predic'
tons are not to be relied upon. A very
important point, according to them, In
the Interpretation Of his responses, is
to notice from what direction his voice
comes. II from the north, it means
sorrow and trouble all the year; but II
from the east, west, or south, pleasure
and happiness may be anticipated. II
one has money in ones pocket the first
time one hears him, prosperous year
will follow, but If the purse be empty
1t will be difficult to replenish it. And
one is liable to die of hunger during the
year If the cuckoo is heard for the first
time when one Is fasting.
In Servia the cuckoo presages disas-
ter If he is heard in the forest before
the trees have assumed their foliage;
on the contrary, If the branches are al
ready covered with leaves when he
first appears, happiness and plenty
may be expected. In Switzerland and
in some parts of Germany the cuckoo %
called the bakers boy" According to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Davenport, Ia, Nov. 24.-It looks
as though the Rock Island express
robbers, who successfully blew open
the safe of the train held up Just out
side the city Saturday morning, had
. ,,..ss good their escape. A sensation
was created yesterday by the report
that the bandits had been surrounded
in corn field near Buchanan, A
special train with a sheritH's posse on
board was made up here and started
for Buchanan. Word waa received
that the men had been captured be-
fore the train arrived, but the prison.
.ers proved to be gang OF hoboes
and not the men wanted, The train
returned without bringing the priss-
oners, -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 22.--The mine
workers, through their representa-.
tives, have agreed with the mine
owners to attempt to adjust the diff
ferences existing between them out
side the anthracite coal strike com.
mission. The proposition was made
on a compromise basis and negotia-
tons, it is expected, will be at once
entered upon, with reasonable hope
Of settlement, with the aid of the
arbitrator, The rough proposition,
which Is to form the basis 81 nego-
tiations, is ten per cent. increase
in wages, a niue-hour day and trade
agreements between the miners and
the company by which they are EN-
ployed. The only one Of the four
demands not touched upon Is that Of
the weighing Of coal by the legal
ton. While both sides have ex-
pressed a willingness TO settle their
differences among themselves, 1t Is
not to be construed that it carries
with 1t the acceptance Of the terms
proposed, They are mentioned only
as q basis, it is understood, from
which settlement is to be effected
II Is possible that the foundation
already laid car, be wrecked by either
party holding out too strongly
against some question and thus leave
the whole matter in the hands Of the
commissioners, who, In the mean
time, will act as a sort Of boart
of ropciliation, rather than IS I
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Fire ut IN Umbrella Factory.

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. PA fire
yesterday in the umbrella manufac-
tory of Cans Bros. did 100000 dam
age to the building and stock. Both
were fully insured. The origin Of
the fire Is unknown. =
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street. Car strike Ended.

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 2l-The street
car strike ended last night, the com.
pany complying with the demands OF
the strikers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

When woman is in love with her
wheel it's another case Of man being
dIsplaced by machinery.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

cottage on the banks of the Passaic River. and
busted himself tilling several of open land
surrounding his house. He American by
birth and had heart the noble struggle of his
countrymen for freedom. Often he wished that he
in the prime Of life. capable of striking a
blow for his cOuntrys sake. But alas his day
was already nearing its end One thing he wished
while yet he lived. and that was 10 bring per
sonal tribute 10 Washington, the comma nder OF the
American Army
And Providence answered his prayer. Washing
ton. while his way with his army through New
Jersey, pitched camp at Hackensack tor feW
days. Mr.. WiggleSby. on hearing this. dld not de-
lay his plans for moment, but, with the aid OF
his Giligent wife, began to prepare the tribute
And this is what il comprised; Three turkeys or
noble blood. for the eggs from which they We're
hatched procured from the poultry of a
large goose and small duck, both being marked
with green paint 10 designate their owner; one
pair of chickens. OF which the old woman was es-
necialIy fond. and with which she had reluctantly
parted; four fresh pumpkins. one buShel OF hand
picked apples. and thirty freshly laid eggs The
which was spent in catching the duck and goose.
He left Passaic at o'clock in the morning. and
might have reached HaCkensack by had the
old mule which he driving behaved itself As
result of a revolt the part of the animal which
took the form a few back strokes against the
Wigglesby. together with the eggs. thrown
from the seat Upon recovering from the fall. he
found the eggs crushed. and that the front
mart of the wagon broken 1t i'm possible
for him to proceed any further. But 10 carry his
tribute to Washington was thing which he
thought he must accomplish. He therefore took a
goose in hand. a turkey and duck in the
other and set foot Trusting the laZineSs
Of the mule 10 escape he left II uncared for At
O'Clock in the afternoon eleven hours after he left
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

redeemed we have 10 dispose OF then, as have
t9ld you II the auction sales were attended BY
tne general PUBIC this would be all right but the
ynIy people VINO go there dealers. and they
nave 10 make their own profit. and cannot
would. ~ ~ . N1SN'iiioN
II tel you one thing that makes IL bad for u.s.
That's Jerome and the closing of RE poolroor7,s
since ne got 70 work and the places were shut 10
We nave lost some good business. Downtown here
especlaHy- every pawnbrOker has a line of regular
customers among the who play the races
w hen they fail to pick the winners they come 20
US Gs, Many or them keen some jewels as capital
JUST the same as business houses keen money or
credit We know them and will Ioar 70 fhar,
more than usual on ring watch or any other
thing they bring. simply because We know that
as soon as they either hit the horses that WIN or
manage In some way 10 get enough money ahead
they VIII come and get the things out aSafn
., A0u can see how this business must have fallen
OIL 1 Know there is only pOOlrOom doing bust
ness downtown here. and that is very otIIet Hand
BOOKS. even. are among the things that are not I
suppose IL IS better for the who would play
the races, but Il is not a good thing for us II
ms condition OF affairs keeps up all through the
Low adrnlnistratO tOn-and I suppose il wiII-it will
make hundreds OF dollars difference to Us"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

flooded. and attempts 10 work it with profit have
under way there a new company having taken
charge OF the property, which is still known as the
Schuyler mines
A favorite story with this trio of oldtimers dealt
with attempted revolt Of the negro slaves of the
Acquackanonck district It shortly after the
Revolution that the slaves demanded their emanci-
patton. Some OF the New-York farmers had freed
their slaves, most OF whom went to the Ramapo
Mountains. where they found unoccupied land
Stragglers appeared among the New-Jersey slaves
and had little trouble spreading dissension. The
Dutch farmers We're not yet ready abolish
slavery and refused the demands made upon them.
They far threaten dire venge-
ance. but little attention paid TO their NUT
terings
The negroes formed a secret society and held
meetings in the woods and in deserted houses. AT
last their plans were about complete for a general
revolt. a meeting was called in an old distiIlery
which used to stand near Passac, Negroes came
from every direction. and by midnight nearly
hundred were gathered there. The leaders made
excited slteches advocating the slaughter of all
the men IN the community. Some wanted to kill
rate lot them lhey We're eager Tor the revolt and
were TO be Informed just when strike The
own masters Nhat was 10 become OF them after
ward was not considered, nor there any plans
of escaping the punishment which would surely be
lnnicted on them Ihey were for blood regardless
OF consequences.
himself by getting the redskn drunk. He fell JUST
outside the door and lay there in drunken stupor
ne was awakened ABOUT nldnlSht by the loud
voices of the excited slaves, and after time real
the farmers would reward him with whiskey and
tobacco II he carried them the news and lost no
before he could ind any one who would believe The
story for thought that the slaves really in
ne telling the truth and the farmers surround
ed the distillery. The leaders were arrested and
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

needles never stopped clicking Cured up rug
at his feet his grandson. who made frequent
trips to the cellar for cider and otherwise busted
himself in making the old comfortable. His
ears were always open. and his interest in the
stories Of times which were old even then never
Jagged. So vividy were they impressed upon his
mind that he has not forgotten them and his
grandchildren learning them now. for the bene-
fit of generations to come.
When / boy" said old Father Speer on
of these winter nights when the last century
young. there lots OF Indians about
here"
II remember them well" returned Nat Thorpe.
who lived the next farm and almost old.
Did you ever hear tie Indian story of how they
came live in New-Jersey?" asked Speer
The other men had heard it. and they
were willing to listen The boy at his grand
fathers feet fairly begged for the story.
The Indians hereabout We're of the Lenni
Lenape tribe as you know; he began, rand they
dttions went back thousands of moons, but the
escape from the bowels of the earth All Of the
older Indians knew about that.
caves under great lake II damp and mis-
erable down there. They could hardly get enough
where it Is dark ali the time one Of the tribe
found hole through which streamed a woocerfui
light He was curious, and started to climb
made slow progress. At last he came to the sur
face. and wonderful land of light was unfolded
"A great red ball could be seen in a blue lake
that was miles and miles above him. The ball
was the sun and the lake the sky Of course. The
light pleased him very much. ana the various
colors which showed in the and rocks and
the plain below had the charm OF novelty. lie did
not dare go far away from the hole, for he
could not find II again and would be lost from his
people, the dwellers in darkness A deer passed
by, and he killed II with a rock IL promised 10
be finer food than the lizards and snakes which
they were accustomed He shouldered the carcass
and made his way back his people They ate
the flesh, and were delighted with ii. The one
who had discovered the land WAS determined
TO return TO IT, ard persuaded the OF the tribe
TO leave their dark abode. II summer when
they migrated. and for a few months they were
happy Then came the winter. with its cold and
snow. They wished they were back In caveand.
where the weather never changed. They tried TO
find the hole through which they had emerged
but IL had closed up. They started TO dig another
hole, but soon found the rock hard as flint
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
OLD TIMES IN EAST JERSEY.
LEGENDS AND TRADITIONS OF COLO
NAL DAYS ALONG THE
PASSAIC RIVER

It is not strange that the legends Of East Jersey
have been we'll preserved. The grandfathers of
the region have been famous story tellers for
than two hundred years in fact since
there grandfathers in New Jersey. The old
OF to-day have not forgotten the tales they
heard in youth from their fathers fathers. Some
of them. indeed. have preserved journals in which
the old stories have been chronicled In elaborate
detail. There legends OF the Dutch who came
from Holland in 1915 in the good ship Faith. rowed
up Newark Bay in small boats, and purchased
many broad the east side of the Passaic
River from the Acquackanonck Indians. The Eng
lsh divided the other side into large estates. and
are responsible for many romantic tales Besides.
there are legends of the Indians who were there
before either Dutch English
Seventy years ago there was quaint old farm
house on the bank OF the PassaiC, near the pres
ent village OF Delawanna. Il was owned By Henry
Speer. then a very old man, and one who delighted
10 entertain his neighbors long winter evenings.
They would drop in about the time the candles
were lighted, take their places front Of the
wide fireplace, and spend the hours before mid
night telling stories Father Speer always IN
a big armchair TO the right OF the fireplace, and.
whether listening the tales Of his aged
panions or telling some OF his own, his knitting
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
CHILDREN TO ENTERTAIN.
THEY ARE REHEARsING FOR THE PURIM
FESTIVAL ENFANT

Two hundred children have for the last two
months been actively rehearsing. under the direc-
ton of professional ballet and singing masters the
successes OF the present theatrical season. In prep
aration for the festival enfant" which viii bs
one OF the prominent features of the forthcoming
Purim festival and bail Of the Beth Israel Hos
pital Association to be held at the Grand Central
Palace on the evening OF January Il. The at
tendance at this festival last year reached ten
thousand "FlOrOdOTa,' The Little Duchess"
san Toy. and other tunefully popular metropOI-
ltan entertainments are the programme 10 be
reproduced with all the color and costume effects
that mark the professional presentations
The proceeds of this festival will be devoted to
the maintenance OF the charity conducted by the
association, which is about dedicate hospftaI
9uildinS costing a quarter of a million dollars
Inls hospital was originally started with 25 cent
monthly gifts from the meagre purses OF the oilers
of the Ghetto.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12

the negro
ASK for II and see" said Schuyler 'I suppose
you would ike to be free"
o. No want freedom. massa. VIII you glib all
en9 ene 19acky smoke as long 1 live?' He waited
scbnyi can n, nave all the tobacco want. said
more substantial than that
- Den nassa. glib me little more 'backy" nor was
mere any success in getting him express a wish
for anything else.
,r- ne mine was worked until the Revolutionary
HdI Put d stop 10 operations. II made Schuyler a.
ttch tt man as rlch men went in those days During
'ie luiehesS that followed the war the mine
New-York tribune., 1902-01-12
A Tribute Of Honor TO
GEORGE WASHINGTON and his ARMY
And a Memorial to the Spirit that
Founded and Preserved the Republic

They collected a fund of over $500 for the pur-
pose. and held elaborate exercises when the monu-
ment was unveiled. More than that they have
begun to collect legends their own account and
the old men and for miles around have been
visited by enterprising youngsters in search of old
time stories and folklore Some of the legends
have been written out, the request of Professor
NJ. II. Small. and will be published by the schools
legend OF Washingtons visit TO Hackensack is
written In this fashion by one of the schooboys
During the years OF war for independence. old
farmer by the name OF Wigglesby occupied small