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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

time with the Detroit Free Press
and the Chicago Times and then 10
Gated at Belleville, Neb., in Novem-
Der, 1854, where in April following
he issued the first number OF the
Nebraska City News. He was elect
ed to the territorial legislature the
same year and reelected in 1857. He
was appointed secretary OF the terri
tory in 1857 to fiji the vacancy caused
nv the death Of Thomas 3. Cunning
and served until May, 1861, part OF
the time as acting governor. He was
elected to congress in 1860, but was
unseated as the result OF contest.
He was four times nominated by
his party as governor of Nebraska,
but was defeated each time. lie was
stalwart gold man" and had an
early falling out with Mr.. William
J. Bryan, whose political aspirations
he vigorously opposed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
The FINANCIAL BILL.
Majority Report on the Measure
Being Extensively Circulated.
STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN FOWLER.
The Question of Granting Enlarged Powers
Over Railroad Rates to the Interstats
Commerce Commission Being In
vsstigated by House Committee.

Washington, April 2s.-The major
ity report on the house banking and
currency bill is being circulated to
an extent probably without prece-
dent. Chairman Fowler, of the COM
mittee reporting the bill, when asked
yesterday as to the extent to which
the report was being mailed, said:
ITO be accurate, l am sending the
report to 1,026,S16 persons, classified
as follows: 135,159 clergymen, $780,
564 physicians, s3,6s7 lawyers, $4,000
teachers, principals and professors,
1925 banks and bankers, $1,000
newspapers and periodicals, 103,491
manufacturers, 232,69O jobbers, no.
900 farmers; total, 1,O26,S16. The re-
form Of our finances and currency is,
to my mind, the most important
question now before the American
people, especially are those who use
their credit or the borrowers of
money, the true builders of our ma
ton, deeply and materially interest
ed. Convinced as l am of this fact,
l deem it my first duty to do every
thing in my power to bring to the
attention Of the people full informa-
ton about a subject which ! regard
as the most vital question of our
time" This enormous circulation is
being accomplished by contract COW
ering the foregoing addresses.
The Interstate Commerce Commission.
Washington, April 2S.-The house
committee on interstate commerce
which has been holding a series Of
hearings on che question Of granting
enlarged powers over railroad rates
to the interstate commerce commits
sion held session Saturday evening,
when Mr.. Joseph Nimmo, formerly
Of the treasury department, ap-
peared as the first witness in oppo-
sition to the Corliss bill. Mr.. MINI
mo said that the recent appeal to
the circuit court at Chicago was the
first attempt to apply the civil rem
edy provided by section 16 Of the
act to regulate commerce and as
serted that the Corliss bill in terms
aims to destroy that remedy. A
lively colloquy ensued between Mr..
Nimmo and Judge Knapp, of the
commission, the latter stating that
there has been no reduction in trans
portation charges in this country dur
ing the last ten years. Mr. Nimmo
strenuously denied this, declaring
that the statistics of the interstate
commerce commission show reduc-
ton of 22k per cent. Mr.. Nimmo
opposed placing absolute power over
rates in the interstate commerce
commission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
SONS OF The REVOLUTION.
Arrangements Completed for the Nation
81 Congress at Washington Ceremony,
1t Gen. Cllnton's Grave.


Washington, April 28.-Arrange-
ments have been practically com.
pleted for the national congress Of
the Sons Of the American Revolution
which assemblies in this city Wednes-
day. The sessions of the congress
will be held at the New Willard ho-
tel. The arrival of delegates has al
ready commenced. President Ben
Walter Seth Logan, Of New York,
has arrived in Washington and sew.
eral others from various parts of the
country have registered at the no.
tells.
While the congress does not assem-.
BILE until Wednesday, a ceremony Of
considerable interest will be held to-
morrow at Congressional cemetery,
when committee of distinguished
New York delegates will visit the
cemetery for the purpose of plac-
ing one Of the society markers at the
grave Of Gen. George Clinton, an
aide to Gen. Washington in planning
his campaigns, first governor of New
York and twice vice president of the
United States. He died in this city
and was inferred at Congressional
cemetery in 1912. A monument was
placed at the grave by the state Of
New York. A floral offering from
the white house will be placed on the
grave and the marker will be put
in position with simple ceremony,
no speeches being made and no serv.
ices being held.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

Washington, April 24.-The sub
committee of the senate committee
on military affairs has agreed to rec
ommend the Incorporation in the
army appropriation bill of an amend
ment appropriating 100000 with
which to supply army posts with L.
braries, schools, gymnasiums, etc., to
take the place of the army canteen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

Guthrie, Ok, April 2s.--Following
the discovery Of copper ore in paying
quantities near Mountain park, In
the Wichita mountains, a rush Of
prospectors has been made and with
in the past week 1000 miners have
Aocked to this new Eldorado, where
the greatest excitement prevails.
Many claims have been staked out
and work commenced. There are
now 5000 tons Of paying ore on the
dump ready for shipment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE


Philadelphia, April 2s.-The pro-
gramme of the eighth annual meet
ing of the National Municipal league
and the tenth national conference
for good city government, to be held
ut Boston May 7, 5 and 0, has been
completed. Among the features Of
the programme is a discussion Of
the franchise question and the refer
endum with papers on the Boston,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland and
Detroit situations. The subject Of
uniform municipal accounting and
statistics will form the topic Of one
whole sessions discussion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

"Lydia ID. Pinkham'S Vege-
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with your Pills. My headache and
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never to return the burning sensation
l had left altogether my general
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Mrs. LOUISE GIBSON, 4Sl3 Langley
Ave., Chicago, Ill.-ssooo forfeit u above
testimonial 10 not genuine. 49,.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
A TORNAD0'S WORK.
Several Persons Killed at Clenrose,
Tex, and Many Injured.
TERRIFIC STORM At PARKER, KAN.


Dallas, Tex, April ga telephone
message to the Dallas News from
Morgan, Tex, says tornado passed
over Glenrose, small town in Som
ervell county, between five and six
o'clock yesterday evening" killing sew
eral persons, injuring 40 more and
demolishing much property. One
third of the business houses OF the
town were demolished. Assistance
has been sent to Glenrose from Nor
gan.
On account Of wires being down
but little information from the
wrecked town could be had last
night. That which was sent came
by way of Morgan, 20 miles distant,
and was put on the wires by an OPP
orator who escaped and went out
four miles, where he tapped the tele-
graph wires.
Glenrose is on the Paluxy river In
valley. The cyclone came down the
river bottoms and swept everything
before it. Information has come to
Morgan that many were killed on the
river below Glenrose. The popula-
ton OF Glenrose is about 800.
A fire broke out after the storm
and three or four business houses
were burned. The courthouse was
badly damaged, printing office was
blown away, two saloons were part
" destroyed, Milam's wareroom was
demolished, Lily g. Sons grocery
store was blown away, a blacksmith
shop was destroyed and four build
ings Of Hendricks & Son were totally
demolished. Many residences were
blown down.
Terrific Storm at Parker. Kan.
Parker, Kan, April 20.-A tornado,
accompanied by heavy rain and hail,
passed three miles south Of here yes
terday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, de-
stroyipg all houses and barns in its
path and tearing down the telegraph
line OF the Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas
railroad. Large trees were broken
as il they were but toothpicks, while
fences and loose lumber may be
found scattered everywhere. The
fury Of the storm seemed to increase
as II travelled, and its destructive
power grew worse. The clouds that
formed into the tornado seemed to
gather about q mile south Of this
place, and thence to travel in south
easterly direction. Up to the pres
ent time only meager reports OF the
storm have been received and the
full damage Of the storm has not yet
been learned.
Half a mile east Of Goodrich the
barn of John Wooten was completely
demolished and the house was slight
ly damaged, the storm thence strik-
ing the house of Charles Howery,
carrying it some distance and de-
stroying both it and the barn.
The storm next reached Oscar
Hoyt's dwelling and his sister and
son were badly injured, having limbs
broken. Next in the path of the
twister was the home of Mrs. Kerrs,
Robe Ward, William Howery, Tom
Burnett, all losing their houses and
barns, and Mr.. Burnett lost fine
team. The last place heard from
was the home of Have Grove, which
was completely demolished, and after
II was blown to the ground fire fin
ished it. The storm has been most
severe one, and the fact that no loss
of life has yet been heard of is to be
marveled at. Only the damage from
close at hand was learned last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
SMOTHER A COUGH.

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Mrs. Louise \. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease =
Easily Cured by Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
n0und.

DEAR Mrs. PlNKHAM:-1 felt very
discouraged two years ago, had SUI,
fered so long with kidney troubles anu
much medicine without relief tnat l
began to think there was no hope Tor
me- Life looked so good to me, ous
what Is life without health? ! wanted
IN he we'll.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

and after he lost the use OF his legs
he was wheeled about the city in a
chair. His home was in Minneapolis.
He had not been seen upon the stage
for nearly three years. He began
his theatrical career "a years ago in
Cairo, ILL.,, at the age Of IA years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
SOL SMITH RUSSELL DEAD.
The Noted Actor for Several Years Had
Lost the Use Of His Legs and Was
wheeled About In Chair.

Washington, April 2S.-sol Smith
Russell, the actor, died here Monday
afternoon. He had been in Washing
ton for medical treatment. For sew
eral years he had locomotor ataxia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01

Meeting Of Kansas Temperance Worksrs.
Topeka, Kan, April 2s.-The State
Temperance union will meet in an
nual convention here May s and 0.
DR.. Quayle, of Kansas City, has
promised to deliver on address.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-01
PHILIPPINE MATTERS.
The Orders for the Court Martial OF Gen
smlth-Col. Baldwin Harassed by
the MOrOs.

Manila, April 24.-The orders from
Washington reconvening, with the
same officers, the court-martial APP
pointed to try Gen. Jacob H. Smith,
on the charge of conduct prejudicial
to good order and discipline, were
well received locally.
A telegram from Lieut.. Col. Frank
D. Baldwin, who is operating against
the Moros on the island of Mindanao,
says he is being continually harassed
by the enemy. He has captured
Sultan Pualo's fort.
Gen. James +. Wade, in command
of the American forces on Cebu Is
land, telegraphs' deprecating the re-
turn of LIEUT. Col. Baldwin to Mala-
bang. He thinks q prompt advance
will soon settle the difficulty, with
little or no bloodshed. The Moros,
he points out, at present are not
united, but they assuredly would be
so il the Americans relinquished the
ground they have now gained.
Norton, KAN, April 24.-At the
Sixth district republican congress
sional convention here last night ten
ballots were taken without nomi-
nation being made. A stubborn fight
is being made on Congressman W. A.
Reeder for denomination and the
leaders in the convention assert that
the deadlock will not be broken for
many ballots yet. The opposition to
Rceder controls enough votes to de-
feat him, but cannot get together on
. candidate.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
SELMA

Selma. February 5.-(SpeciaD-It was announced today by the contractors who are building the new court house for Dallas county that 1t would be complet ed by March 1 and the officers cou1d on that day move to their new quarters 1t will prove a great convenience fo,. the people when the court house is fin- ished as the old one is about a half mil. from the business portion of the city and besides being old and uncomfortable Ia dangerous. The court room of the new building will be one of the handsomest in the state as well as one of the most comfortable. It, with the witness rooms. grand and petit jury rooms, Dallas Bar Library, toilet rooms and judges rooms occupies the entire second floor. The ceiling is eighteen feet high and the ven- tilation excellent The spectators chairs number about 300 and are being put in position today and will be arranged in semi-circular form, the room itself being in that shape. The building is of pressed brick and is as near being freproof as modern architecture can make it.
 The city tax collector today handed over to the street superintendent the list of names of those liable to street duty who have failed to discharge themselves there from by paying the s tax. There are 1443 on the list of which number about
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
HIGHWAYMEN SHOOT
 NEGRO BOY NEAR SELMA
Three Loads of Birdshot Fired Into His Head and Stomach-Taken
 Care of by Selma Police.

Selma. February 5.--(Special.) )-Officers Philen and Etheridge of the Selma police force about noon yesterday discovered a negro boy about F years old named An thony Wood sitting on the platform of the union depot suffering a great deal from gunshot wounds received on both sides of the head and in the stomach. The wounds were produced by loads of bird shot and were causing the negro in tense pain when the officers found him. They had him conveyed to the Council chamber and his wounds dressed by the city physician. The tale he tells as to how he was wounded is pitiful one and may or may not be the true manner in which he was shot.
 The boy says that last night he left Maplesville about 35 miles up the South ern road from Selma. intending to walk to his mothers home in this city. When about a mile from the depot at Naples ville he was stopped by three negroes with shotguns and told to hold up his hands. This he did and the negroes went through his clothes, robbng him of all his money They then made him sit down on the railroad track and take off his shoes and socks and give them to the robbers AS ne sat on the croSSlles DaIe- footed and shivering in the cold the three men walked off a few paces then turning around, all three trained their guns on him and fired. The loads from ali the guns took effect. The boy says that when he was shot he rolled off the rail- road track and laid out in the cold until nearly daylight. when he made his way back to Maplesville and was given a ticket to Selma. Arriving here. he could rot get out to his mothers house and was resting when found by the officers.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06

prominent lawyer and public speaker of Pittsburg says: ''I have been troubled with catarrh of the head and throat for twelve years In this climate it seems impossible to get rid of it. The continual dropping of mucus form the nose into the throat caused irritation and hoarseness. seriously interfering with my public speaking. It took me an hour or more of coughing, gagging, expectorating and sneezing every morning before I could settle down to work and this condition gradually brought on catarrh of stom. ach, causing loss of appetite, poor diges- ton and a foul breath. which annoyed me exceedingly My physician advised me to try Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and I took them for two months and was astonished to find how quickly they clear ed my head throat anu stomach and I have no hesitation in recommending them. They are not only pleasant to take but they seem to get at the very root of the trouble, because since using them I have had no trace of catarrh '
 Druggists sell Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets at 50 cents for full sized package.
 They can be carried in the pocket and used any time and as often as desired since they contain no cocaine mercury or any other injurious drug.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
An Ideal
 Medicine.
A New Discovery Which Cures All
 Forms of Catarrh.


 The tablet is the ideal form in which to administer medicine, but until recent ly no successful catarrh tablet had ever been attempted. There is now, however an excellent and palatable rem edy fol catarrh in tablet form. known as Stuart g Catarrh Tablets and sold by druggists conlposod CT tne most ftcent d.s~os ~4les in medicine for cure of catarrh and re- suits from their use have been highl gratifying
 The old time treatment of catarrh was in the form of inhalers, washes, douches sprays. etc. Later on internal remedies were used with greater success, but be- ing in liquid or powder form were incon- venient to use and like all medicines in iduid or powder form, lose their medi. cinial properties when opened or exposed to the air.
 Stuarts Catarrh Tablets contain high lv concentrated antiseptics, Red Gum, Blood Root. etc, which kill the catarrf germs in the blood and mucous mem- branc. and in this respect are strictly scientific and modern, because all au- thorities are now agreed that catarrh is applications can have only transitory effect.
 The use of inhalers, douches and sprays is a nuisance and inconvenience and can in nowise compare favorably with the same antiseptics, given in tablet form in ternally. where they can reach the stom- ach and blood and kill catarrh germs right where they are produced.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
HUNTSVILLE
John H.. Wallace Is a Candidate for
 the State Senate.

Huntsville. February 5.-(Special.)-In an interview today, John H. Wallace, Jr announces his candidacy for the state senate subject to the Democratic prim- ary election. MT. Wallace has served two terms as Madison countys representa- tive in the state legislature and will probably be unopposed for the senate.
 MT. Wallace states he will support Hon. E. w. Pettus' candidacy for re- election to the United States Senate.
 In charging the grand jury of the Cir cult Court yesterday afternoon Judge Kyle directed the attention of the jury to reports that have been circulated of trade combinations in Huntsville to reg ulate the price of commodities Judge Kyle directed that these reports be in vestigateH and that if found true, the guilty parties be indicted. A. G. Proc tor is foreman of the grand jury. The Circuit Court will remain in session four weeks.
 Rev. F. w. Smith of McMinnville, Tenn. is conducting a series of revival meet ings in the First Christian Church of this city. Rev. Holmes Rawlston of Staunton, Va, is conducting meetings at the First Presbyterian church.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
LAFAYETTE
Stephens M. Richards, Sheriff of Chambers County, Laid to Rest.

Lafayette. February 5.-(special.l-The funeral of Mir. Stephen NJ Richards, who died at his home here yesterday morning was conducted from the Methodist church at 10 o'clock this morning. Dr. W. C. Bledsoe and the Rev. ". F. Faust con- ducting the services.
 The funeral was under the direction of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows of this place, Mir Richards having been a member of both orders. MT Richards had been active in the affairs of Cham bers County for nearly twenty years, hav- ing been editor and proprietor of the La Fayette Sun for a number of years, and was at the time of his death Sheriff of Chambers County His wife died about two weeks ago. and the death of MT. Richards adds much sorrow to the friends of the family. They leave seven children the oldest being a girl of IA, the youngest a boy about 1 year old. Mir Richards was F at his death.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06

Miss Mattie Douglass, 13S Thomas ave-, Memphis, Tenn, writes:
 "From my early womanhood have been troubled with occasional head aches. I took different powders and drugs, at times getting temporary re- lief. One of my friends advised me to try Peruna, which I did. soon found that my general health improved, and my entire system was toned up.
 q felt buoyancy of body and light ness of mind I had not known before and my headaches has completely dis appeared, and l have enjoyed perfect health for over year. I gladly endorse Peruna.o MATTE DOUGLASS.
 Women from all parts of the United States and Canada are testifying daily to the virtue of Peruna. Only few of these letters can ever be published.
The age-herald., 1902-02-06
LINDEN.
Recent Rains Cause Builders of New
 Railroad Trouble.

Linden February 5.-tSpecial)-On ac- count of the recent rains track laying on the B. S & N o. Railroad extension was suspended until yesterday The right of way from 4-.omaston to Linden is in the heart of the post oak section and when an effort was mad to lay track the track would sink out of sight in mud. But the weather having cleared up track laying has begun again and the work train can be heard today just one mile east of the depot here.
 With no accident the track will be com pleted to this point by tomorrow. It is said that the projectors of this railroad extension are sorry that they didn' [ bring this road one-fourth or one-half mile further north where they would have had solid ground and less grading from Thomaston to one mile west of Linden. Some think they may yet change it as it will take more labor and money to keep up the present right of way than to build on the solid ground.
 The new court house is a quiet issue since the matter has been taken to the courts. Those favoring moving the court house from it's present site to a lot on the corner of East and South streets. have erected flags upon the lot and the opposition have flags floating near where the old building now stands.
 Mrs. M. Walston, the well known hotel keeper. has rented her hotel property to Misses Jennie and Emily Oakley of Jef- ferson The new management took effect February |
 Dr. J. C. Malone. who has been serious ly i'll for some time is convalescent.