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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-03-01

Twelve million New Years cards
passed through the Berlin city post
oftice on January /. exclusive Of those
sent out Of town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
IMMENSE FLOOD DAMAGE.
Thousands Of Acres Of Corn Swsmped and
Wheat In Shocks Washed Awsy-A
Levee Breaks.

Keokuk, Ia, July 1.-THE crest Of
the flood in the Mississippi river
passed here yesterday and that river
has been falling since. The Des
Moines river began to fall at the
same time. The crest of the Missis-
sippi rise reached Quincy last night
and flooded thousands of acres addi-
tional. The inundated country
reaches from LAGRANGE to Hannibal,
IS miles on the Missouri side, and
covers thousands of acres of corn.
Several thousand acres Of wheat in
the shock have been washed away.
Egyptian levee broke yesterday
morning three miles west Of Alex
nndria. Patrolmen discovered the
crevasse at once and In default OF
other lumber for repairs tore down
4 fine farm house for material. BY
herculean efforts they succeeded in
stopping the crevasse and saved 80
square miles Of big corn in the fields.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
GOV. TAFT'S MISSION.
II the Negotiations About the Friars Are
Not Ended In One Week Gov. Taft
VIII Resume His Journey.

Washington, July l7.-One week
from to-day Gov. Taft will sail from
italy, resuming his journey to Ma
nila. II the vatican has by that date
concluded to accept the terms re-
'pecting the state of the friars' lands
and the removal of the friars them
selves from the philippines the pa
pers will be signed by Gov. Taft and
the arrangement will be regarded
as closed. If, on the other hand, the
cardinals committee, which is deal
ing with this important matter, is
unable to accept the terms proffered,
Or if it is not prepared to make q
final answer, the governor will still
proceed on his way and the negotia-
lions will be suspended. Meanwhile,
there will be no change of the status
Of the friars' orders in the Philip
Dimes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
MURDERED HIS SON.
4 Father Ut the Rsasas City Carnival Grew
SHOW. Cut the Throat Of His Sleep
Ing Boy.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 17.-Fred'
die Speyer, the six-year old son of j.
M. Speyer, "wild rider" with the
Bartholomew horse show, was MUIR
dered by his father about 9:45 o'clock
last night. The child's head was
nearly severed from the body. The
scene Of the crime was the Bartholo-
NEW tent on the show grounds at
Fifteenth street and the Paseo,
where the De Kreko exhibition, I'M
der the auspices of the Kansas City
Carnival Crew, is now being given
While the little boy was sleeping
peacefully the inhuman father cut
his neck from ear to ear. With the
weapon with which he had ended his
sons life, a keen-bladed pocket
knife, Speyer then slashed his own
throat but failed to accomplish his
effort at self-destruction.
The murder was committed Just
after Speyer had been placed under
arrest for insulting an eight-year-
old girl. Indignation over the act
of the inhuman father was general
and intense, and had it had leader
1t is not unlikely an effort to lynch
Speyer would have been made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
HOBSON A LIFE-SAVER.
The Hero Of Merrimac Fame Rescues q
Young Lady from Drowning In the
Mississippi River.

St. Louis, July 17.-Capt. Richmond
Pearson Hobson, of Merrimac fame,
rescued Miss May Cert, young lady
well known in st. Louis society, from
drowning in the Mississippi river
yesterday opposite the Chautauqua
grounds near Alton, III. Miss Cert
was standing on the deck of yacht
and, losing her balance, fell into the
stream, Capt. Hobson, who was in
swimming near by, at once went to
the young ladys rescue and caught
her as she was going down for the
second time. He conveyed her to
the yacht, where she was resusci-
lated with some difficulty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
REPRESENTATIONS BOUT,
Both Puglllsts Training Vigorously for
Their Coming Fight-The Betting
Fav0rs JefRries,

San Francisco, July l7.-An ever.
increasing confidence in the training
camps Of both Champion Jeffries and
Robert Fitzsimmons, with the odds
steadily favoring the former, and a
sale of seats for the big battle far
surpasses anything of the kind
known to local pugilistic history,
are the important features Of the
fight situation here. Under o blaz-
Ing sun Jeffries sailed forth yester-
day morning and sprinted around
Lake Merritt in Oakland, afterward
working in the Reliance club gym.
nasium for two hours. Fitzsimmons
also took jaunt ON the road, but
confined himself for the most part
to bag punching and rigorous foot
work. The sale Of seats is proceed.
ing briskly, the receipts showing
that nearly $4,000 has been taken In
at Harry Corbett's place.
The betting last night showed JEFF
fries to be steady favorite, the pre-
vailing odds being ~ to 1.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
Secretary Wilson Makes an Address.

Beloit. Kan, July 17.-Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson addressed 5000
people on the Chautauqua grounds
here yesterday afternoon. His adj
dress was highly instructive and in
teresting. He left for the east yes
terday evening. The meeting was
presided over by Hon. +. X. Coburn,
u the Kansas department Of agri-
culture, whose address was happy
and appropriate. The big day Of the
Shautauqua will be Friday, when
Gen. John B. Gordon and all the Kan
sas politicians will be here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
SEVERE STORM AT CHICAGO.
Much Damage Done to Property by High
Wind-several Persons
Injured.

Chicago, July 1s.-Damage estl-
mated at thousands of dollars was
wrought to property in various parts
Of Chicago last night by a terrific
wind and electric storm which swept
n from the southwest and out over
the lake. Several persons were In
iured during the storm. Sixty-eight
miles an hour was the velocity at
tanned by the wind. The highest rec
ord heretofore gained by the wind
so far as recalled at the weather Of
fee was at the time of the Galveston
storm and then the velocity here was
but four miles an hour greater than
last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24

Kansas City, Mo-, July 17.-Salva-
tor Saio, an Italian laborer who lived
with his wife and three children at
iO2 East Fourth street, was acct
dentally thrown from a Belt line
train, where the road crosses indie
pendence avenue, yesterday after
noon and almost instantly killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
rho Baseball Row Il Colorado Syringe.

Colorado Springs, COL, July 49,
As result Of the row on the base
ball diamond here Wednesday after
noon, in which Manager McKibben
and Pitcher McFadden, Of the St. Jo-
seph team, and Umpire Cole were
mixed up, the manager and the
player were yesterday taken to the
justice court and each fined $25 and
costs for disturbing the peace, the
case being pushed by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Black, who declared
he would have decent baseball in this
city or break up the Western league.
McKibben and McFadden were both
suspended yesterday by President
Sexton, Of the Western league, pend
ing an investigation, the suspension
having been asked for by President
Burns, Of the local team.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
BIG WAVE LANDMARK.
Z 's8eiehs" Yesterday Made Its Appearance
on Lake Michigan-Stsamen Tossed
About and Boats Broken.

Chicago, July ls.-A phenomenon
known to Geneva and other Swiss
lakes as "seichc" has made its ap-
pearance on Lake Michigan. In q
queer convulsion the lake sent big
wave landward, and residents along
the shore suddenly found the water
tapping at their doorsteps. All along
the lake front the waves swept up
against breakwaters or over the
beach. Steamers were tossed about
1t their docks, smaller craft were
thrown on shore, boats were broken,
and in several instances loss Of life
was narrowly averted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
| First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector July 10, 1902
No+ino IN Non4ro n+nrs

Sealed proposals will be received by the
city clerk Of Abilene, Dick ,nson county,
Kansas, up to two(2) o'clock p M of the 9Th
day Of August, 1902, for constructing asystem
of public and district sewers for said city
in accordance with the plans and specifca-
tions on file. Separate b DIS will be received
said sewers.
Specifications, instructions to bidders and
blank proposals, and complete set Of de-
tailed plans and profiles will be kept on file
at the office of the city clerk of Abilene and
at the office of the con ulting engineers,
Burns & Mcdonnell, Postal Telegraph Build
ing, Kansas City, Missouri. Extra sets of the
plans and specifications may be obtained by
sending fee of five dollars 90 to thu engi.
to reject any and all bids:
q. e. WYANDT, T. II. HALLECK
Clerk 1873 Mayor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
A Belatsd Fourth Of July Display.

Kansas City, Mo-, July IA be-
lated Fourth Of July display was the
chief feature of blaze last even
ng in the warehouse of the Schmel-
Ter Arms company, on Sixth street,
near Bluff. The fire started in an
unknown manner in quantity of
fireworks, and the explosion Of can
non crackers almost shook the
North end. The building was a one
story affair, with walls and roof Of
corrugated iron.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
A QUESTION DECIDED
CONFERRED ABOUT PANAMA CANAL.
Counsel for Company Sees Secretary Hay
and Will Go to Paris to Render Assist.
ance About Title-O Ordered for Ex-
animation for Commissions.

Washington, July 1s.-secretary
Moody yesterday decided the ques-
ton of precedence of bureau officers
holding the advanced rank in virtue
Of their commissions as bureau
chiefs. Until the general board, OF
which Admiral Dewey is head, was
constituted, the department held
that the ranking officer was he who
held the Oldest commission. Admiral
Dewey decided that seniority of rank
was determined by priority OF the
date of the first commission OF the
officers. The question arose as to
precedence in the case Of Rear Admi-
raj Bradford, chief of the bureau Of
equipment, and Rear Admiral Tay-
lor, chief of the bureau Of naviga-
ton. The former is serving on his
second commission as chief of bu-
reau, but his last commission Is
dated December 1S, 1901, whereas
Rear Admiral Taylor's commission
as rear admiral, obtained in the or
binary course Of promotion, is dated
February II, 1901. Admiral Dewey
decided that Rear Admiral Taylor
should sit at his right hand and this
decision, on an appeal to the secre-
tary taken by Admiral Bradford, Is
sustained by the secretary's deci-
sion mad yesterday. The judge adj
vocates Of the army and navy, with
whom Secretary Moody conferred,
entertained the same view the secre-
tary did.
Conferred About the Panama Canal.
Washington, July 1s.-Mr. Crom-
WE'LL Of counsel for the Panama ca
nal company, had an interview with
Secretary Hay yesterday respecting
the isthmian canal project. Mr..
Cromwell will sail Saturday for
Paris, where he will be in q posi-
ton to render any desired assistance
to Attorney General Knox and Mr..
Russell In reference to the settle
ment of title to the Panama canal.
Save the general statement that the
negotiations between the United
States and Colombia are progressing
satisfactorily, neither party to yes
terday's conference had any state
ment to make as to what took place.
Corea and Calvo, repre-
senting Nicaragua and Costa RIGA,
had long interviews with Secretary
Hay on the canal question. They
have not abandoned hope that the
choice of route will yet revert to
Nicaragua.
Ordered for Examination for Commissions.
Washington, July 1S.-The secre-
tary of war has designated IL number
Of men to be ordered for examina-
ton with view to their appoint
ment as second lieutenants in the
army from civil life. The list is 10
All the vacancies existing on the LIST
Of July, after the assignment of the
graduates from West Point and fills
all vacancies existing on that date
and completes the army list. Among
the names on the list are Charles
Hauser and Charles L. Sampson, Of
Kansas; David r. Gump, J, NJ. Cum
mings and W. i. G. Todd. Of Mis-
souri,; Maurice +. Gilmore, of the In
dian territory, and Resolve A. Pal
ner, of Iowa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
THE MURRAY CURE FOR DRINK.
City Physician, Minneapolis, Mimi.

Minneapolis, Mimi, JAN 10, 1900.
Dear Doctor: l take pleasure in
saying a good word for Mr.. Edwin
Murray, proprietor of Murray Insti-
tute, of Minneapolis, MINI. l have
known him for the past ten years,
and know him to be honest and sin.
cere. l know nothing personally
about his institution, but have at va.
rious times been invited by him to In.
vestigate his treatment for alcoholic
and morphine cure. Have understood
that he made no secret Of his rem.
edies or methods Of treatment. Have
known of cases treated by him that
are all right, and were l to recon-
mend q case that I thought needed
care and treatment for the above
named habits, would much, prefer
sending them to him than any other
institution. Yours,
W. ]. BYRNES, N. D.,
City Physician, Minneapolis, MINI.
Testimony of George A. Fox.
Minden Mines, Mo-, Feb. Is, 1902.
Murray Institute, Kansas City, Mo.
Ihave taken treatment at the Muir
ray Institute of Kansas City, NO., for
the liquor habit, and can state that
I have had no desire for liquor In
any form since completing the cure,
I give this testimonial knowing from
personal experience that the cure 40.
complishes for the individual all that
it claims to do. 1t has removed en-
tirely the effects Of liquor from my
system, leaving me In the best mental
and physical condition, and know II
can do for others what II has done
for me, and can truthfully Say that
I have never felt better In my life
than do at the present time.
GEORGE A. FOX.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
Rev. Father j, NJ. Clearx.
By II, W, JACOBS,
Deputy.

Rev. Father j. M. Cleary, President
of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Uuion Of America and pastor Of st.
Charles church, after an investiga-
ton Of the Murray Cure, wrote the
following endorsement:
Catholic Total Abstinence Uuion Of
America,
Rev. James M. Cleary, President.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 10, 1898.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
know Mr.. Edwin Murray person
ally, and I have had sufficient per-
sonal knowledge Of the effects Of his
cure for the liquor and morphine
habits to justify me in giving the
same my unqualified endorsement. l
have no hesitation in stating that the
Murray Cure will do all that is
claimed for it, If properly taken. I
sincerely hope that many unfortun-
ates will avail themselves Of the ben
efits which this speedy cure can con-
fer upon them. Respectfully,
]. M. CLEARY.
Testimony Of W. H. Waldorf.
Kansas City, NO., Feb. II, 1902.
Murray Institute, Kansas City, Mo.
Gentlemen: I take pleasure In send.
Ing you this voluntary testimonial Of
the splendid results achieved In my
case. When l presented myself at
your Institute for treatment l had lit
tie faith in any cure, but went more
to please my family and friends. l
can now say that after four weeks
spent at your Institute, l find the ap-
petite or desire for drink totally re-
moved from me. / feel better physi-
cally and mentally than ! have for
years, and am thoroughly satisfied.
W. Il. WALBORN,
2eo3 Holmes Street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
Small Grain Harvesting Being Pushed.

Lincoln, Neb, July l7.-Yesterday
was the hottest day Of the year with
the maximum temperature 81 de.
grees. The small grain harvest, de-
layed by continuous rains and foods,
y going % day and night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24

Macon, Mo-, July 1s.-A terrific
hailstorm visited the northern sec.
ton Of this county Wednesday night
doing much damage to crops. Grow.
Ing corn was stripped Of the blades.
Much glass was broken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
Legal Notice.
In the District Court Of Dickinson County
State Of Kansas,

In the District Court OF Dickinson County,
State Of Kansas,
To G. E. Rouse of Pond Creek Oklahoma
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued in the district court of Dickinson
county Kansas, by Lillian NJ. Rouse, who
divorce from you upon the grounds of ex-
IRENE cruelty, gross neglect of duty, and
habitual drunkenness,
That You must answer or demur to said
petition on or before the Goth day of August,
A d. 1902, or said petition will be taken as
true and judgment rendered, divorcing said
Lillian NJ Rouse from you upon the grounds
herein stated and for all further aud equita-
Bile relief.
LILLIAN NJ. ROUSE
ByS. $. SMITH,
Her ATTORNEY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
Respectfully yours,
0. L. THIsLER.

Price Is and SOC For sale In Dickinson
county, Kas:, by all druggists In Abilene;
tyre, Harrington; H, P. Appebaugh, Frank
Carter & Son, Solomon; T. n. Humphrey,
D. r. Seaman, Chapman; J. s. Robbins,
Woodbne; e. s. Charter Ketchersid Drug
Co., Hope; W, f. Hammond 4 Co. Man
Chester; II, B. Jones, Industry; J. r. Wilson
Carlton; J. Schmitter, Gypsum City; 9: o.
Malcolm. Longford; &. A. Donmeyer, Her
ingtOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re.
Hector July II, 1902.
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Kansas, First Division.
In the matter of
rnpt
To the creditors Of j. W. Gilett OF Wood
blne in the County Of Dickinson, within the
District Aforesaid a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the l4th day
OF July 1902, the said Bankrupt was duly adj
Indicated bankrupt and that the first meet
Ing Of his creditors will be held at the ref
eree's Office in Salina, in the County OF Sa-
line and State OF Kansas, on the 18th day Of
July, 1902, at . O'Clock in the forenoon at
which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims appoint trustee, exam
Inc the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly cone before said
meeting.
Z. O. MILLIKIN,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Sallna Kansas, July II, 1902, 44-2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re.
Hector, July II, 1902.
Notice Of Appointment.

STATE OF KANSAS, GO.
Dickinson County, So
In the matter of the estate of Catherine V.
Cook, deceased, late of Dickinson County
Kansas
Notice Is hereby given that on the Goth day
OF June, A. d. 1902, the undersigned was BY
the Probate Court of Dickinon County, Kan
sas, duly appointed and qualified as admin
istrat0r with the will annexed of the estate
Of Catherine V. Cook deceased, late Of Dick
inson County, Kansas. All parties inter.
ested In said estate will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
44-3 II. t. HUMPHREY,
Administrator
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24

II you Tor your friends) need
such . cure, We are at your serv.
Ice. Our Institute Is modern and
the facilities for treatment are
the best.
Write for Booklet or Call
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24

THE COLORADO SHORT LINE.
VIA THE PUEBLO GATEWAY.
SHORT LINE TO COLORADO
SPRINGS FROM CENTRAL
KANSAS.
Special reduced rates in effect during
the season. Double daily service
Of through Sleeping Cars, Cafe Cars
(meals la carte) and Reclining
Chair Cars. Send for folders and
descriptive pamphlets
II. c. Townsend, G. ?. A., st. Louis. Mo,
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First published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector July 3, 1902
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-24

And principal points in Texas and the South
welt. This train is new throughout and Is
made up OF the finest equipment, provided
with electric lights and all other modern
travelling conveniences. II runs via our now
~nvnDIafad
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-01
MILFORD.

Mrs. Frank Douglerty and daughter, and Miss Lucy Mallory of Brooklyn, are visiting with Mrs. Charles Oviatt on West Main street.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Miner are en- tertaining friends from Hartford.
 Mrs. Frank T. Bristol of New York city Is spending @ few weeks with Mrs. Henry J. Bristol.
 Mrs. Jane Curnow has returned to her sons home on Cassius street, New Ha- ven.
 Dinners were served to about forty of the members of the Ladies' Benev- olent Union and their families Thurs day afternoon at Wilcox's, Savin Rock
 Miss Ruth Smith of River street Is enjoying a visit with Miss Annie Thomas Of Wallingford. The "Theodus Nettleton association will hold their annual picnic at Fort Trumbull beach Wednesday, August l5
 Rev. Charles E. Upson officiated over the remains of Charles Jones who dieo on Monday evening at the home Of his sister-in-law. Mrs. Daniel Usher, or River street. His body was taken tc his late home in North Hatfield, Mass. on Tuesday noon for burial. Quite a number of the members o George Van Horn corps left to-day fol the Plainville camp grounds for day | outing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-01
BURwELL CARRIERS FUNERAL.
Largest Seen in Plainville ill Many
 

Largest Seen in Plainville Ill Many
 Years.
 The funeral of the late BurWell Car ter took place Wednesday afternoon at his old home in Plainville and was the largest attended of any seen in that place in great many years. A num- Der of business places were closed ana the flag on the town hall fioated at half- mast. The officiating clergyman was Rev. George F. Tyler of the Advent church in Bristol and he was assisted by Rev. Dr. Hall, of New Britain, Rev c, J. Clark, Rev. H. c. Judd and Rev Mir. Purdy, of Plainville. The flora tributes were numerous.
 Phoenix lodge, I. O. o. F., Of NeW Britain, was in charge of the funeral with William Schaefer acting as noble grand. Judge L. S. Burr, William Lam bert, Robert Sloan, c. H. Woods, Joht Johnson and William W. Reed, all Odt | Fellows, acted as active pallbearers The honorary pallbearers were A. Ii Condell, F. s. Neal, Charles Johnson Howard Tyler, J. B. Minor and F. B | Newton, all of Frederick lodge, F. ant A. M.
 Seouassen lodge of Odd Fellows, Plainville was represented at the flu neral by delegation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-01
le same day for a vacation at sarato-

the same day for vacation at sarato- ga.
 Letters have been received from H. H. Halt, a former resident of West Haven. who is now in Manila. Mir. Holt is employed on tine transport Fitzpatrick, which runs between Manila and San Francisco. A month in the time sched- uled for the voyage. He is in excellent health, notwithstanding the excessive heat. Mir. Holt has been away for over two years, and is very much pleased with his position.
 Mayor Studley gave an informal din- ner Wednesday night at Union League club to Mayors Sullivan of Hartford and Charters of Ansonia. Both Of these gentlemen were delegates to the convention of the Economic league, held in this city Wednesday, and the latter was elected president of the league. During the dinner members of the league came in and were introduced to the visiting mayors. The talk was lh- formal and no speeches were made.
 H. B. Ely, who is connected with Douglas, Lacy & Co.'S New Haven or flee. has just returned from tllp to
 New York, where he and the party which accompanied him were enter tained by R. 0. Spencer of the firm or Douglas, Lacy & Co. The other mem- bers of the party were B. 5. Hammltt' Harry Hyde and F. w. Rogers Of Hart | ford; Edward Hutchinson or farlnlhg- ton, and MT. Branegan of New London