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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
The Interstate Commerce Committee Gives
Some Statistics About the Income
Account Of Railroads,

Washington, Nov. 26.-The prelim-
mary report of the interstate CON-
merce commission on the income &C.
count of the railways in the United
States for the year ended June 80
last contains returns of railway COM
panies operating 105,945 miles OF line,
or probably 9s per cent. of the total
railway mileage of the United States.
The passenger earnings of these
roads were $472,429,165 and the
freight earnings $i,2oo,ss4,6o3. In
Guiding these and other earnings
from operation, gross earnings
amount to S1,711,754,2O0, or $S,736 per
mile of line, and operating expenses
s11O6,I37 ,4O5, or $5,645 per mile OF
line, showing that the net earnings
were s6Oj, ,7o5, or $3,O91 per mile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
CANAL NEGOTIATIONS
Prospects for q Treaty with ca.
lombia Not Very Bright.
CABINET MEETING DISCUSS HI1CHES
Nlcaragua and Costa Rica Not Disposed 10
Negotiate Until II 10 Estsbllshed That
No Treaty Can Be Made
With Colombia.

Washington, Nov. 26.-The cabinet
meeting yesterday was devoted al
most exclusively to the considera-
ton Of the status Of the reciprocity
treaty with Cuba and the canal
treaty with Colombia. The bitches
that have occurred in the negotia-
tions were discussed, as were also the
prospects Of settlement.
Secretary Hay, while presenting
tho subject Of the canal negotiations,
was not able to report that any prog
ress had been made during the past
week. In fact, it appears that the
negotiations have come to a stop,
and, while no such thing as an ultl-
matum has passed, the precise situa-
ton may be described in the state
ment that the Colombian minister
here, Concha, has distinctly informed
the state department that he cannot,
in behalf of his government, accept
the last proposition of the United
States as basis Of canal treaty.
The state department has already let
II be known that it has come to the
end of its concessions, so the chances
Of q renewal Of the negotiations in
the near future are not very bright
This state Of affairs will stimu-
late the negotiations with Nicaragua
and Costa RIGA for the alternate
route, but it now appears that the
diplomatic representatives Of those
countries are not disposed to allow
themselves to be used to coerce CO.
lombia and, therefore, are DESTROYS
Of remaining in the background un-
til II shall be clearly established that
no treaty can be made between Co.
lombia and the United States.
One Of the statements OF fact In
connection with the Panama route
which has been brought to the at
tention Of the state department Is
that the original canal concession
will expire in 1904 and 1t has been
suggested that the Colombian gov
eminent has that fact in mind and Is
disposed to refrain from making .
treaty now in the expectation that
the franchise will lapse and 1T thus
may be in a position to build the ca
nal itself or to sell new concession
Such course would raise a very
serious question between the Colom-
bian government, the Panama Canal
company, the French government and
the government Of the United States
as to whether or not supplementary
decree extending the concession ten
years from 1904 was valid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Carthage, Mo-, Nov. 26.--J. II. Cam
eron, of Neck City, Mo-, was brought
here yesterday by a deputy mar
shall and arraigned before United
States Commissioner Roper on a
charge of attempted counterfeiting'
Two weeks ago Cameron wrote a
firm in Philadelphia for a machine
to make counterfeit money, saying:
81 want you to send me a machine
that will make five dollar bills and
make 'em rite The letter was
turned over to the postal authorities.
Cameron admits writing the letter,
but says he did so at the instigation
of others. His trial was set for next
Monday, and, failing to give bond,
he went to Jail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

TIE WORLDS FAIR EMBLEM



st. Louis, Nov. 26.-The contest for
the design for the emblem TO- be
adopted Is the official emblem OF
the Louisiana Purchase exposition
was decided yesterday. The winner
is Mr.. Charles Holloway, Of Clinton,
10. The successful design contains
five figures. One in the center is .
woman representing the territory Of
Louisiana. On her side stands Co
lumbia placing around her the Amer
lean dag. The garments Of France
have fallen from her and lie at her
feet. The colors Of the French flag
and the feur de Lis are plainly rec
ognizable in them. In the back
ground is boat containing two fig
ures--Progress and Rectitude. In
front of Columbia and alongside Of
Louisiana sits Q female figure repre-
senting France, holding in her lap
the treaty of the Louisiana territory.
Draped over her arm is the tri-color
of France. She holds in one hand
the sword Of Municipality.
The border contains four large fig
ures typifying Agriculture, Com
MERGE, Art and Science. Up above
are two small figures Of Genius and
Progress, GROWING Art and Science
with laurel wreath. In the lower
corners are two shields with the col
ors of France and the United States.
The design is intended as the Off
cial seal for poster purposes, medal
and any purposes connected with the
exposition,
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A Convict Declared Insane.

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 26.-Con-
Wet William Lampher, of Kansas
City. who killed Convict George VIII
son last April at the penitentiary,
was yesterday acquitted of murder
by the Cole county circuit court jury
on the grounds Of insanity. Lam
pher will be taken to the state in
sane asylum at Fulton. If cured Of
his dementia he will be returned to
jefferson City to serve out his pres
cnt term of so years in the penIten-
tiary.
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TOO MANY old men.
Eugene Ware Says Washington Il
Full Of Superaunuated Clerks.
ELLIo1T'S REPsR1 on PORTO RICO.
President Roosevelt TO Appoint Rspressn.
tarves Of Government Department 70
Confer with House Committee on
Dspartment Of Commerce.

Washington, Nov. 26.-Eugene r..
Ware, the pension commissioner, has
raised subject for discussion which
has caused more speculation among
Washingtonians than all the rumors
about extra sessions and tariff revi-
sions and other legislative possibili-
ties. In letter to the secretary OF
the interior the pension commission
er mas recommended the passage OF
a law retiring on a civil pension 500
superannuated clerks in this depart
ment and the employment Of 100 &C.
tive young men in their places. These
100 young men would do more and
better work, the commissioner from
Kansas declared, than the 500. One
half Of Washington is composed OF
superannuated clerks or the friends
and relatives Of them.
Elliotrs Report on Porto Rico.
Washington, Nov. 26.-The annual
report of W. il. Elliott, commission
er of the interior for Porto Rico, an
nounces substantial progress along
all government lines in the island.
Much attention is being paid to road
building and bridge construction in
order to assure to labor the means
Of reaching the markets with the
products Of the soil. The Porto RI
cans are being instructed what to
plant and how to cultivate most eco
nomically and proAtably. Sanitary
rules and regulations have been in
PRODUCED and the people encouraged
in habits Of cleanliness and correct
living and also assisted in matters
affecting trade and commerce at
home and abroad. ft5i tts
Confer About Department Of Commerce.
Washington, Nov. 26.-President
Roosevelt yesterday informed Repre-
sentative Hepburn, chairman Of the
house committee on interstate and
foreign commerce, that he would ap-
point at once q representative from
each Of the government departments
to confer with his committee as to
the creation by congress OF . de-
|partment Of commerce and to fur
nish any information desired. Mr..
Hepburn Is confident that bill ere
ating the department of commerce
will be passed at the approaching ses-
sion Of congress-.
Tho Presidents Message Completed.
Washington, Nov. 26.-President
Roosevelt laid before the cabinet his
annual message to congress in COM
plete form. 1t was sent to. the
printer yesterday. Most OF the fea-
lures of the document were familiar
to the members Of the cabinet and
only such parts Of the message as
had not been considered previously
were read in full. All the members
were present except Secretary Root.
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suov and sleet In Kansas.

Topeka. Kan, Nov. 26.-A drizzlins
rain fell over the most of eastern
and central Kansas yesterday after
noon and evening. 1t reached here
at eight o'clock The wind shifted
to the north and the mercury dropped
is degrees in two hours. AT Troy
and other northeastern Kansas towns
the rain changed to snow. Here 1t
rhanyed to sleet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Iss Weisls Nay Recover but His WIFE
Wss Eosnd Dad ct Hotel IN
Texnxkana.

Texarkana, Ark, Nov. 2e.-Lee
Weigle and his wife were found in
their room at the Cosmopolitan yes
terday morning with their throats
cut. The woman was dead. A bloody
razor lay ON the floor near the bed.
Weigle was taken to hospital and
will probably recover. He is con-
scious, but refuses to make any
statement. About . week ago he left
Texarkana, saying he was going to
be married. He returned Monday,
accompanied by a young woman,
whom he introduced as his wife.
She said she was Miss Marie Quinn,
Of Admission, Ala, and It was stated
that the marriage took place there
last Friday. The couple took a room
at the Cosmopolitan hotel Monday
afternoon and neither left it again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
INTERNAL REVENUE REPORT.
Increase shown on Distilled spirits-Msay
Illicit stills Destroyed and Persons Ar
rested for Violating Revenue lava

Washington, Nov. 26.-John W.
Yerkes, the commissioner Of inter-
nal revenue, in his report for the fis-
cal year ended June 80, 1902, says
that by the two acts abolishing the
war revenue taxes internal taxes
have been reduced about $1OO,OOO,OOO.
There has been, however, an increase
from revenue taxes laid on distilled
spirits and other objects that were
not affected by war revenue legisla-
ton.
The receipts Of the bureau for the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1901, were
5000, 81, $3.50 and for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1902, $s71,s67,9so.
In 1901 the total production OF
spirits was 12S,5ss,201 gallons; in
1902, 1872, S43,SO2 gallons. In 1901, in
round numbers, 1OO,OOO,OOo gallons Of
tax-paid spirits were withdrawn; in
1902, 1O4,OO0,OOO.
The report shows that during the
year revenue agents seized and de-
stroyed 1904 illicit stills and arrest
ed 1904 persons for violations Of the
revenue laws. One hundred and six
teen registered distilleries were re-
ported for seizure during the year;
6s,117 gallons Of spirits were also
reported for seizure, the total value
Of the property involved being $751;
! 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

AUvWOC0 EH0hkns Asssp" VA ASCo~sss~-~s -
Chicago, Nov. 26.-General traffic
officials of the Central Freight asso-
citation lines met here yesterday and
took formal action for putting in eff
feet the advance in freight rates orr
dered at the joint meeting Of the
executive officers Of the trunk lines
last week. The new rates will 60 into
effect on December s. The advance in
grain and -four rates will be ~ cents
per 100 pounds and five cents on pro-
visions. Rates on coal, iron, cement
and other special commodities will
go up from 10 to IS per cent. No
changes have been made in class
rates. but the classification has been
revised so as to make the class rates
ON many articles considerably higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live Stock.

Kansas City, Nov %,-Cattle-Market
generally steady; beef steers, $3.40Q5&;
native cows, Sl.75G44; native stockers.
E.35Q465. Hogs-Market lower at $500
6.15 Sheep-Market strong and active;
sheep, $350@8S5; lambs, $3.50.
Chicago, Nov. %.-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, ;5.75G6.75; stockers and feeders,
0.0Q460; Texas fed steers $3.0OQ4O;
western steers, $3.5OG4.75.N Hogs-Mixed
and butchers, E.So@625 Sheep-Good to
choice wethers, s3.5O@4OO; native lambs.
$s5Og5.25.
st, Louis, Nov. %.-Cattle-Beef steers,
A.35G6. 80; stockers and feeders, $2.SO@4.%:
Texas steers, s2,1594.SO Hogs-Pigs and
lights, $59Od6O5; butchers 610d6.1.
Sheep-Natives, $S.OOq3S5; lambs. A.25Q
bS.
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A Fast Run by . Passenger Train.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-When the TWEEN
tieth Century Limited on the Lake
Shore pulled into the Grand Central
station yesterday all records between
Chicago and Elkhart, Ind, had been
broken and probably a new railroad
record established for q continuous
run of 1Ol miles. The train, consist
Ing Of engine and six heavy Pullman
ears filed to their capacity, made
the distance, 1Ol miles, in 100 min
utes,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Bancroft, Neb., Nov. 26.-The Ban
croft bank, owned by ]. +. Turner,
was broken into early yesterday
morning. The vault door was blown
off, the building badly wrecked, and
between $1,000 and $4,000 was taken.
The robbers, before blowing open the
bank safe, took the precaution to tie
the doors of several nearby houses
to prevent the occupants from rush
ing out to the scene Of the explo-
sion,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Marshall, Mo-, Nov. 26.-The lead
ing church women of this city have
organized permanent vigilant COM
mittee to prevent the appearance
here of immoral shows. This action
is an outgrowth Of the Indignation
resulting from the performance here
recently of a burlesque opera show,
which was attended by the men only.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Hot Springs, Va, Nov. 2e.-Col,
Thomas Ochiltree died here yesterday
Of heart trouble. He had been in .
sinking condition since Monday
morning and it surprised his physi-
clan, DR.. +. W. Chaplin, as well as
others, that he lived until yesterday.
He was conscious yesterday morning
but soon grew much worse and lost
consciousness again. He died with
out pain. Arrangements for his fu-
neral will be made by friends in New
York,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
A Wreck ut Lake City, Mo.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. s6,-ln a
wreck Of a freight train on the Lex
lnpton branch Of the Missouri Pa
cifc railway near Lake City, % miles
from Kansas City, at an early hour
Yesterday morning, Michael Sullivan
the conductor, was killed; John
Dougherty, the fireman, was serious
ly and probably mortally injured
and the engineer, whose name Is
Wood. was badly hurt
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M,..ourl,. Vote Canvassed.

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 26.-The
state vote in the recent election was
canvassed yesterday by Secretary OF
State Cook, showing that Missouri
went democratic by plurality OF
44,eo5. As compared with 1900 the
democratic loss was 7o,24s votes and
the republican loss S5,154. "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Three Neero vaerants to Be Sold.

Lancaster, KY, Nov. 26.-Two negro
women and one negro man will be
sold by the sheriff to the highest bid
der before the courthouse on Friday,
one for three months, the others for
two and three years respectively.
They were convicted Of vagmncy in
the circuit court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
. Man Msurled Under Pit Cars.

Weir City, Kan, Nov. a6.-John
Mathews, IS years old, was instantly
killed at the J. r. Crow Coal COM
panv mine, No. 8, this city. yester-
lay. He was bringing in trip OF
loaded pit cas- and in some manner
fell beneath them. He was mangled
in horrible manner by the wheels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Can, Enter Land in These statss.

Washington, Nov, 26.-All entries
OF public lands in California, Wash
lngton and Oregon, under What Is
known as the timber and stone act,
have been held up by the govern
ment on account Of alleged whole
sale speculative frauds and rigid in
vestigation will be made. There are
some hundreds of thousands Of acres
involved in these entries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 26.-The
Circle Belt Railroad company OF
Kansas City, was chartered by Secre'
tary of State Cook yesterday. The
company has a capital stock of $780,
600. The road is to be Is miles IN
length. H. H. Chamberlain, G. s.
Jobes, A. c. Kinnead and others srs
The iucorporatorh
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
kansas Teachers' Meeting.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 26.-The annual
meeting Of the Kansas State Teach
ers' association will be held in To-
peks December 20, 30 and 81. The
first day Gov. Stanley will deliver an
address Of welcome, to which j. D. 3
Riggs, president Of Ottawa univer'
sity, will respond.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 26.--'The flood
situation in Texas is generally i'm
proved. Many of the railroads that
we're suspended by washouts and
flooded tracks have resumed opera
ton and all of the other damaged
lines are expected to run trains to-
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Missed tho Deer and Killed tho Man.

Newberry, Mich, Nov. 26.-John
Mccormick, former sheriff of Glad
win county, was shot and killed yes
terday while limiting by Burt En-
sing, companion from southern
Michigan. The bullet missed a deer
and hit Mccormick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Topeka. Kan, Nov. 26.-ln confer
ence yesterday the officials of the
Santa Fe system granted an increase
in wages to engineers and fremen
east of Albuquerque. The raise will
amount to from five to rs cents per
100 miles run.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
m,,.cor p.uners At Nevada.

Nevada, Mo-, Nov. 26.--The annual
meeting of the Missouri State Bank
rrs' association convened in Elks' hall.
There Is a large attendance Of dele
gates. A banquet was given visitora
Tuesday night. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Cleveland to Preside at a Public Meeting.

Philadelphia, Nov. 26.-Former
President Grover Cleveland has &C.
cepted an invitation to preside at q
public meeting to be held here on
December II in the interests OF the
Berean Manual Training and Indus
trial School for Colored People Mr..
Cleveland will make an address.
Among the other speakers will be
former Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith, Col. A. X. Mcclure and
Booker 7. Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Traces Of tho Rock Island Train Robbera

Davenport, Ia, Nov. 2B.-Search
for traces of the bandits who held up
the Rock Island express train near
here Saturday morning has resulted
in the finding of a riAed express bag,
some iewelry boxes and dynamite in
the barn of William Rohwer, where
the robbers stole the team with
which they made their escape. The
day was barren of developments
pointing to the present whereabouts
of the robbers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
ch,,, of the Coin DlvisIon Dead.

New York. Nov. 26.-The death of
Francis G. Meyers, chief of the coin
division at the sub-treasury, was an
nounced yesterday. He was consid-
cred one of the best coin experts in
the country, He was 81 years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

y The Kansas City (Mc) Commercial
club went on record last night . a.
vorinr the admission Of Oklahoma
and he Indian territory . ne pnloA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27
Nav Bu,ld,ng at Rolla.

Rolla, Mo-, Nov. 26.-The ceremonies
incident to the laying Of the corner
stone for the Newman building Of the
school Of mines and metallurgy took
place under the auspices of Rolla
lodge AT. 4 A. NJ. Worshipful Grand
Master John c. Yocum, Of Kansas
City, was present and ofiiciated, and
there were present also quite a num-
Der Of distinguished Masons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-11-27

Rich deposits Of zinc and lead have
been found q Keystone, ]. 7.
The evening world., 1902-03-20
f1S0In<eIoS.
SOME EXCELLENT BARGAINS.

Finest white porcelain, very hand
somely decorated, rich floral designs,
natural colors and very heavily gold
stippled, at fully one-half less than
regular prices
e-ineh sire, regularly sold at $500; on
special, ~
7.ineh size, regularly soldsts77s: oE
special, Lex
lo-iaeh size, regularly sold at . zr
900; special. - ~
finch sire fancy glazed Rookwooi COL IN
oring, regularly soid at 7Sc. special, ~
The evening world., 1902-03-20
FaithlesS Servants Have
Stolen More than
$I,6OO,OOO.
CAAMBERLAINS ON TRIAL.
His Holiness Compelled at
Last to Appeal 10 Civil
Power for Protection.

ROME. March 2o-For the nrst
time in history a crime committed
within the walls OF the Vatican is to
be punished through the secular
courts.
Three papal chamberlains charged
with thefts aggreSating $4,000 from
the Vatican treasury are on trial
here before municipal Judge.
Nothing but the dire necessity OF
putting an end to the wholesale en-
bezzlement that has been going on
for years at the Vatican compelled
the recognition of the civil power
Not less than s1.6co.ooo has been
stolen by officials since Pope Leo as
sumed the pontificate.
Kindness Failed of Eject.
Time and again the Pope has par
doned his thieyinE servants. only
month ago during the renovation OF
the Vatican library and museum haii
q hundred employees were detected Try
ing TO carry away priceless manu-
scripts and objects ~ art. Had they
been left to the civil authorities. they
would have been severely dealt with'
mn, they were summoned before the
pm. who assumes temporal ~ well a-
spiritual authority within the minute
territory left him. namely the denesne
OF St. Peter and the Vatican gardens
Instead OF Furnishing the offenders he
forgave them ana dismissed them With
liberal aims. The stolen treasures were
returned.
Kindncs. has not wrought any eHect
On the offf:!als In the vaticans fiscal
separtmcnt. and when lat'ly the ,h"fts
Al tn. three chamberlains were dis
covered. the municipal authorities were
sskea TO apprehend and punish them.
The Papai Finances.
The handling OF the Papal finances Ia
conducted BY three Cardinals ana
stafY OF clerks. The Pope's Income Is
over 100000 year. most OF which
comes from Peters pence, an annuai
contribution from Catholics the world
over. devised by the late Cardinal Man
ming when the abrogation Of the tenn
poral Iower left the Pope without his
accustomed revenues. The actual ex-
penses o. the Vatican are about ocS
n day. Altogether the papal outlay Is
81 $4,000 The surplus Pope Leo mas
regularly deposited in the Bank Of Eng
land. He Is counted one OF The bank
best customers.
Most of the peculation AZ the vatican
has affected the Pope's private fortune
which ls considerable. He used to Keep
81. rponey In N hIg box hidden behind