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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
THREATENED THE PRESIDENT.
A German Charged with Saying That he
Would Shoot President Roose-
Welt at Syracuse.

Syracuse, N. y, Sept. s.--John Mil
Ter, a German, was arrested yesterday
afternoon at his home and is charged
with having threatened to shoot the
president during his stay in this city.
Sunday evening the police learned
that man named Miller, living In
the southwestern part Of the city, had
said that he would shoot the president
while the letter carriers parade was
being reviewed. They could find no
trace Of the man until four o'clock In
the afternoon, when he was placed un-
der arrest. He denies that he made
threats against the presidents life and
claims woman, from whom the po-
lice learned Of 1t, is lying. When ques-
toned at police headquarters he was
unable to give q clear explanation OF
his whereabouts since six o'clock Sun
day morning. He is held pending Q
more thorough investigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
RoUsEvELT's RUNNING MATE.


Topeka, Kan, Sept. s.-Department
Commander A. w. Smith, Of the Kan
sas @. A. R.. returned yesterday from
San Francisco, where he attended the
national encampment. He brought
home the news that Gen. ELL Torrance,
Of st, Paul. Mimi. was to receive the
backing Of the old soldiers Of the west
for Roosevelt's running mate next
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
ENDED IN MURDER.
ENTERPRISE QUARREL HAS
@ FATAL RESULT.
Clark Sickles Killed by Horace
Plaistsd Who Used Q Piece Of Pipe
--Plaisted Under Arrest and In
quest Held.


Horace Plaisted and Clark Sickles
Of Enterprise had quarrel Saturday
night 90 q result Of which P aisted
struck Sickles on the head with q
piece Of iron pipe. Sickles never re-
gained consciousness and died last
night. Plaisted is In Jail.
The men were quarrelling all day
Saturday and had been on bad terms
for year or two. 1t is not known
exactly how their conflict began but
Plaisted claims that Sickles drew q
knife and in defense he struck him
with an iron bar, hitting him on the
head.
Plaisted was arrested yesterday on
q charge Of assault and allowed to 70
on bond Of 5000. When Sickles died
he was again arrested and is in jail.
He is a man Of 40 and has family
including children. Sickles was
single man aged about 26.
Coroner Speer, County Attorney
Towner and Under Sheriff Baker went
to Enterprise today TO hold the in
quest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
An E1-Missouri Congressman Dies.

Washington, Sept. s.--John Bullock
Clark, formerly member Of the house
Of representatives from Missouri, died
here yesterday, aged " years. He saw
active service in the confederate army,
entering as a lieutenant and rising to
the rank Of brigadIer general. After
the war be followed various pursuits.
He served in congress from 1873 to
1888 as the democratic representative
from the Eleventh district Of his ma
tive state, after which he was elected
several times to be clerk Of the house
Of Representatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
H,ndlnna HaN sheN ca.

Harry Lifts has sddsd the newest
things in display cases, ont door.
plate glass. dustPrOof show cases Tor
collars md epEL ohs Ornamsats
each door post At bis uP-tO-dats
store. The sidswhlt l. crowded viih
hozn Of ssW goods, everything Of he
newest and most stylish design. Pur-
shissd during Ne Es~ TOsk triP.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10

swick. Ruby Johntz. Marguerite
Thatcher, Alma Jolley, Myrtle
Ths,er
Mrs. G. A. Rogers gave a O'Clock
luncheon t'day entertaining the
following young ladies; Misses
Carrie Johntz, Alice Sterl, Dollie
Davis, Edna Worley, Rsba worley.
Pearl Johntz. Mary Giles, Anna War
field, Loine Ball, Edna Anderson.
Mabel Cuthbert.
Mrs. H. H. Keel returned last night
from summers visit In Ohio.
Miss Clara Molgard pleasantly
entertained party Of friends at her
home last evening In honor Of Miss
Dorothy Eager Of Herington. Music
and cards occupied the evening and
dainty lunch was served.
The annual election Of officers was
held last Tuesday in the Columbian
club and resulted as follows: Mrs.
H. J. Hodge. president; Mrs. Gillette,
vice president; Mrs. Shelley, recording
secretary; Miss Alice Sterl, corres-
ponding secretary; Mrs. H. G. Lifts,
treasurer.
Miss Alma Jolley left for Baldwin
where she will attend school during
the year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10

Hiss Brovniov Eiopss with EvsFynan.
Bristol. Tenn. Sept e-Miss cloy-
sta BroWnlow, daughter Of Congress-
man w. p. Brownlow, Of Jonesboro,
Tenn, sloped with Marx z Pritchett
q liverymAn, Of Jonesboro. and they
we're married at Bristol. The atten-
tons Of Pritehett to Mas Brovniov
are suid to have been opposed BY the
eongrussman, hencs the elopement
Ths young lady vas q fayorits In
washlnSton social circles the past sea-
son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
ABOUT PEOPLE,

Mrs. R. Waring went to Oak Hill.
H. r. Little Of Hope was in the city.
w. C. Staa,z was up from Wood
bine.
Mrs. A. B. Roberts Is here from
lola.
Mrs. c. M. Carver is home from
Colorado.
TIA. Taylor Of Pearl was an Abb.
lene visitor.
Senator and Mrs. Burton left for
Ogden, Utah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Haynes left for
their new home at Ottawa.
William Curtis Of St. Louis is visit
ing bis sister, Mrs. J. Il. Brewer.
Mrs Peterson OF Dallas, Texas, is.a
guest at the home Of H. G. Lowsr.
Acting Mayor Humphrey went to
Beloit to buy stone for the streets.
G. s. Upshaw returned from St.
Joseph. His wife is much improved.
Thos. Prendergast returned to st.
Mary's college to resume his school
work.
Miss Hattie Augustine went to EN-.
poria where she will attend Emporia
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Schiveley are
home from Excelsior Springs and
Topeka.
Crider Collins came in from Illi-
nois to look after bis land and stock
interests.
DR.. s. Steelsmith returned from o
three months trip to the gold fields
Of Alaska.
Miss Rea Wilson returned to Kan
sas University where she graduates
next June.
Miss Mamie Hudson went to St.
Joe to buy goods for J. E. Brewers
busy store.
Charles Haynes leaves soon for
Fostoris. Ohio, where be has accepted
a tine position.
Mrs. Hague 10 here from Chicago
at the home Of her cousin,
DR.. Il. G. Wann.
Miss Clara Molgard left for Herring.
ton where she will teach school the
coming winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wann Of Chi.
cago are visiting o: the home Of DR..
and Mrs. H. C. Wann.
Mrs. W. 3. Glsissnsr and daughter
Helen left for Washington, Ca, where
the latter will enter school.
Henry Malsy Of Mound City, Mo-,
,sms In last evening to visit his
Iathsr who recognized him by his
Toice.
Allan Taylor and Lewis Werner
Who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Taylor Of Pearl returned to
Mrs. J. MeFsrrin returned to her
rome in Williamsburg. after .
pleasant visit with relatives and
riends here.
Miss vada Boslsy. one Of AbIlsns's
most popular and Efficient tssehsrs.
'sturnsd from hsr vaestiOn. spent At
,sr home IN EmPoria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
Pensions for Kansans.

Senstor Burton has received notice
that pensions have been secured
through his efforts for:
B. d. Talbot, Parsons, tl7.
Anice Haugh, Newton. ~ additional
for her child.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10

Colorado Springs, Col, Sept S.-A
heavy snow fell on the range between
Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek
sunday night II was impossible TO
run trains to the summit Of Pixies
peak yesterday on account Of the snow
drift Trafic will be resumed a. soon
as snow plovs can clear the COS road
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
Mica Rarcus librarian.

The board OF education met in reg
ular session last night. Routine
business was transacted. Miss May
BarCus was elected high school IL
brarian. e.s.st
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10
Thrss Haa Knisd WhIis Thsving PovdsF.

Thrss Men Killed Whiis Thsving Povdsr.
Everett, wash. Sept 0-Three men
were instantly and two othsr men and
q bog badly injured by an explosion
Of dynamite In the Pride mine IN tht
Monts christo district Sunday evening.
ne men were thaving powder vhen
- aanlnaipr nn1urred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-09-10

Miss Myra Rogers was plsasAntly
surprised BY . merry party Of girl
friends Thursday afternoon. The
decorations were golden rod and
golden rod sprays we're at the table
places. The young folks played
finch and other games and greatly
enjoyed t. The guestsi
Helen GlsIssnsr, Hslsn stsrl, Ethel
Thsysr. Marguerite cuthbsrt, Helen
Haslsii, GensEieYs Davis. Edith
Andsrsou, Msbsl Pulivsr. Lois crsw-
ford, Nellie Graves, Lois Harger,
Annie MalOtt, Mario Augustine,
Luoils and stslla Cooper. Emily
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swick. Ruby Johntz, Marguerite
Thatcher. Alma Jolley, Myrtle
Ths,er.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

The place allotted TO her. however. has
been filled by the selection of perhaps
the most famous Nurse known 10 the
American stage. Mrs w. C. Jones.
The tour viii be inaugurated the last
week in April. The Audrey company will
close its season at New Orleans April
70. and the BeIlc,y company in Baltimore
on the same day. RehearsaIs Will have
begun and vii be pushed vigorously up
on the arrival of SIr. Bellew and Miss
Robson. The work Of staging the produc-
ton viii pc in the competent hands of
Eugene W. Prosbrcy. The production Will
be an elaborate one, and viii be in con-
souance with the high grade Of the cast.
In the way OF extra people, costumes.
stage settings. music properties and in
Cidcntals. all the requirements of an
elaborate production will be provided.
70 The initial presentation viii be at
tho Empire Thcater, Albany. y. Y,
April %. where a single performance
viii be given. Then viii come Utica
April 2Sth; Syracuse. Goth; Toledo. Ohio.
20th. Columbus. Ohio, May /. from
whence the jump is made TO Milwaukee.
Wis. The following Monday the com
RthN blN.Al0 III q lllh llalft at the olympic.
ST. Louis where another matinee will
be given the day following. only two
performances being given to St. Louis
May they play Indianapolis; Cincin-
natl. May :: Lexington. May 8, and in
Louisville. the following day. a matinee
and a night performance have been ar
ranged. From Louisville the attraction
VIII go into the Grand Opera House.
Chicago, where a weeks time has been
booked. The return to the East will
be by the way of Cleveland. Pittsburg.
Washington. Baltimore. and PhiladeI-
phia. The engagement in New York
city is for the week of May % 4 lead
ing Broadway theater has been practf-
cally engaged. but the management de-
clines to speak definitely. as the con
tracts have not yet been signed. The
tour viii probably be extended for still
another week. in which event three or
four Of the larger cities in the East
will be played. ending with two or three
performances in Boston, where the tour
viii close.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

being able to assume such a position in
society.
1t was just at this time that vaudeville
came into vogue, and the little countess.
like others, was dazzled BIZ the great
salaries offered for attractions OF novelty
or distinction. Then IL was that her cdu-
cation and accomplishments opened the
way. rc-enforced by the prestige Gowing
from her title and proud ancestry. For
the first time she and her mother ap-
pealed 20 Mr.. Huntington TO obtain for
them an audience with managers. bur
much to their chagrfn. ne refused. Hear
ing that several managers were nego-
tiating for the services OF Olga. Mr.
Huntington then sent emissaries to her
with an offer OF money in hand and an
annuity Of 81 800. By this time Okla had
learned that she would be able by right
OF her talents and title TO command a
salary in vaudeville that would aImos
equal tho income Of princess. With
determination and visions OF success. she
ignored every proposition. and Oscar
Hammerstein presented her 10 the pa
irons OF his New York roof garden sew
eral summers ago. where she made =
notable success Her engagement there
was prolonged to the unusual length OF
l35 days. She has continued in vaude-
Vile since then and has quickly devef-
oped into one Of its popular and pleasing
artists
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

heavy oiled cloth. which serves both 20
soften the surface and dim the glare OF
the lights Then. az night. when a din
ner party IS given. this cloth is. in turn.
covered with japanese cloth OF rlch
design which Is translucent
Beneath the table rim. In front OF
Miss Mannering's chair. is a series OF
buttons which may be pushed 70 change
at viii the color Of the light. Red.
green. blue. white. or a rich amber are
possible. and also a combination OF
these colors. Indeed, she can conduct
a dress rehearsal In lighting effects
without rising from her own dinner
table At breakfast. OF course. this
table has every appearance Of the com
mon variety.
In the dining room there IS always an
amber light Miss Maanering's favorito
color. for the windows are OF that tint.
The ceiling OF the room IS OF bronze.
and the walls are hung with a shade
30 match both the ceiling and the tinted
light
when dinner begins the room is
usually lighted from the chandelier Of
amber agate. which hangs above the
table. ard wall lights. AS the dinner
draws near a close the wall lights are
first turned out Then. when coffee is
reached. the chandelier IS also darkened.
and no light remains but the soft glow
rising from the table itself
Mr. Hackett afirms that in no other
light does an anecdote or pleasant story
sound so welI. CT is so freely spoken.
and Mrs. Hackett declares that no other
light can so well bring out the lights
and shadows Of a room.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
UNDER FOREIGN FLAGS
No Military
From Scons of Alien Royalty.

which he has since served up 20 tho
rank OF general
while ne is exceedingly popular at
St Petersburg and treated by the En-
TeroI end his court as a member of tho
rcieaing family. mis- presence there has
on several occasions proved q source OF
considerable embarrassment. especially
in view Of Ru~sia's alliance with the
French republic. Indeed. one Of the
reasons given for the recall OF the
Marquis De NontebeUo from the post
of French ambassador TO the court o.
,rr Car was the belief entertained in
government circles ct Paris that he had
developed too great an intimacy with
prince Louis. wbo. as the only brother
and heir of Victor. the Bonapartist
Iretender. is regarded as a serious dan
ger to the present regime in France.
Another alien prince in the Russian
army is Don Jaime. the sole son and
heir of the Spanish pretendcr, Don Car
los. He is captain of cavalry req
ment stationed at Warsaw, and at the
military operations in China a couple
of years ago considerably GistinSuishel
himself in thu storming o. the capital
OF Manchuria one OF the brothers or
the Crown Prince Of Siam is also scrN-
ing an the Russian army, and visited
this country last fall
In the Spanish Army.
The reigniug Prince Of Monaco served
prior TO his accession to the throne
in the Spanish navy, in which he holds
the rank Of captain The Duke OF Mont
pensier. only brother OF the childless
Duke Of Orleans, and heir 90 his pre-
tensions TO the French throne, has lately
graduated from the naval academy at
Cadiz into the spanish navy with the
rank OF midshipman or sublieutenant-
Several Of the sons Of the Count OF
Caserta. claimant to the throne or
Naples. and brother and heir Of she
late King Of the two Sicilies, are like
wise serving under the Spanish flag
One of them. who distinguished himself
in the instruction in Cuba, winning
the Cross Of 81. Ferdinand for gallantry
under fire. is now married to the eldest
sister OF young King Alfonso. and in
the event of tho latter's death without
issue he becomes King Consort OF
Spain.
Prince John OF Orleans. Duke Of Guise,
nOluS a commission III the DtaAiSil az III y .
in which he received his military train
ing. He IS the son OF the Duke de
Charities. Prince Peter. Prince Louis.
and Prince Anthony Of Orleans. sons
Of the ex-Crown Princess Of Brazil. and
Prince Emmanuel Of Orleans, Duke Of
Vendome. and son OF the Duo d'Alencon
are all four officers Of Austrian cavalry.
and received their military education
at the Vienna TheresaniUm, OF which
the present Khedive OF Egypt. his
brother. Prince Mehemet Ali, are like
wise graduates. as was also the late
King OF Spain
Duke Miguel of BraEanza. legitimist
prctender to the throne Of Portugal. 7is
n colonel OF Austrian hussars. and his
two sons have recently been forced TO
sever their connection with the Saxon
and Austrian armies respectively. in
which they held commissions as officers
OF cavalry. EN-ATTACHE.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

pany Washington ever knew. has con
tinued since the company disbanded
Each found 4 warm place in the afec-
tiOns OF the Lafayette clientele, and nu-
merous requests for the return OF each
have been made to the managers Of the
house. When il was known that a com
pany would be brought here by Mr. Ber-
ger, that manager received a petition
signed by 800 names asking for the re
turn OF Louise Macintosh. Miss Mackin-
tosh distinguished herself when here
previously by her excellent character
work. and il has not been forgotten how
she went on for a matinee at almost in
slant notice and read the part OF Ciga-
rette in Under Two Flags" when an
accident prevented Miss HasweI from
assuming the role. She was one Of the
most popular members OF the company,
and her return fer three months en-
gagement here will be highly pleasing 90
the Washington public.
The plays to be presented during the
season at the Lafayette will combine
society plays. comedy dramas and offer
inEs suitable TO warm weather. The
opening bill viii be announced later. It
is eXnocted that the company viii reach
Washington about the 1st OF April. when
rehearsals VIII begin.
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

IN his hand. Before ne could get another
grip OF the horse it had boItcd. leaving
him alone and dismounted to face the
horde Of savaEes- That ne made a bold
hight for his life was shown by the fact
that when his body was found his sword
was broken. and thcre were no less than
eighteen wounds. all in front
Tho prince received a public funeral IN
England, which was attended by Queen
Victoria and the whole OF the rcienirg
family Il is no exagccration to declare
that had he been a scion Of the British
royal house his premature soldiers
death in fighting for England could not
have been more profoundly mourned by
the entire British nation. which 10 this
day chcrishes his memory.
Other Alien Princes.
Among other alien princes who have
served under the English flag have been
Prince Edward Of Saxe-Weimar. nephew
Of Queen Victoria Of Great Britain. who.
entering the Guards as a mere lad dis
tinguished himself I'm the Crimean war.
and died two or three months ago as an
English field marshal. The Crown Prince
Of Siam likewise graduated from Sand
hurst Military College with the rank OF
Lieutenant. which ! believe he still holds.
The present King Of Greece was doing
duty as midshipman on an English man
of-war when elected 20 his throne. The
latter was at the time known as Prince
William OF Denmark and had to be sum
moned from the masthead 10 which he
had been reIegatcd for some breach of
the naval regulations to meet the repre-
sentatives OF the Greek constituent as
sembly when they came on board to Offer
him the Hellenic crown.
Prince Louis OF Battenburg. married to
q granddaughter OF Queen Victoria. is
the director Of naval intelligence at the
admiralty and a captain Of the British
navy. Prince Christian OF SchIeswig-
Eclstcin. brother law OF King Edward.
is general Of the English army. Prince
Leiningon is an admiral on the retired
list Of the English navy. The late
( Prince Victor HohcnIohe. another
nephew Of Queen Victoria, was likewise
British admiral.
All these princes have actually served.
or are still serving. under the British
flag. of course. 1 do not include IN this
enumeration the Duke Of Cumberland
and Brunswick, Prince Charles Of Den
mark. and the rulers OF Austria. Ger
many, Portugal and Russia, whose rank
In the British army and navy is more or
less Of an honorary character.
Louis Bonaparte's Career.
only one alien prince may be said to
have received his training in the Italian
army. namely, Louis Bonaparte. 10
| whom his uncle. King Humbert. granted
a commission Of lieutenant OF cavalry
/ But when Italy joined the Triple Al
/ lance. which was at the time admitted
! ~ aimed against France and Russia.
Prince Louis, whose father. Plon PIon
was the son OF the great NapoIeon's
youngest brother. Jerome, King or West
phalia. resigned his commission in the
Italian army, and applied for and re-
cetved from the late Car correspond
ing rank in the Russian cavalry, in
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
Lafayette Stock Company.
A Group Of Old Favorites Already En-
gagged.

bdSN0s
4 season Of stock Will be inaugurated
at the Lafayette Theater Monday even
ing. April 10, when many Of the players
who won favor at that house three sea
sons ago VIII return. Among these are
TO be Eugene Ormonde. Charles wyngate.
Frederic Sullivan. John DAILY Murphy.
John T. Sullivan. Robert Rogers. and
Louise Macintosh Frederick G. Berger.
who viii bring the company here. has not
selected the actress 20 play leading roles
with the organization. A choice will be
made from the names Of Laura Nelson
Hall, Lillian Lawrence. and Jane Ken
park Miss Hall and Miss Lawrence are
both we'll known here. each having
played in local stock companies. Miss
Remarks name is not SO familiar here.
but she Is regarded as one Of the best
stock leading women on the stage.
PuDlio- interest in these players. who
formed the first permanent stock com
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
A Dinner Table NOVeltu.
Glass Top Which CLOVIS With Electric
Lights.

Glass Top Which CLOVIS With Electric
Lights.
In the house No. % East Thirty
third Street, New York. Mary Mannering
becomes Mrs. Hackett. and her husband
puts of .he stock Of the stage for the
more conventional, IL less becoming. col
lar. The house has been furnished and
decorated l'xuriously. but with a quiet
taste characteristic Of the occupants.
and with The desire paramount 20 make
it home.
The house does contain one feature.
however. unknown to most American
homes This is the dining table. While
Miss Mannaring was IN Paris last sum
mer she Glanced to dine at a curious
board that not only served to support
the food. but also furnished the light
for the room, This table had a .-lass
top beneath which were numerous cleo
trio lights. The idea pleased her. so
now there is a similar novelty in her
house.
The table. OF course. had TO be made
TO order one can only detect that if is
in appearance much like any other table.
with carved mahogany legs and a con-
ventional cover. The TOP Of the table.
however. is in reality q box several
inches deep, slanting inward toward the
base to make room for the knees Of the
diners. The cover Of this box. which is
also the surface or the table, is a single
plate Of heavy glass Inside the box.
running on each side the length OF the
table, are twenty-four electric lights Of
different col0rs, connected by wires shat
run to the floor inside one Of the legs.
The glass top is first covered with
The Washington times., 1903-03-08

Grip is cpidemic-the hospitals crowd
ed-the suffering intense-the death list
appalling ninety cases IN every
hundred could be prevented OF cured.
with little cost and no Inconvenience. by
tho use OF DR.. Humphreys Seventy
seven" II not alone breaks up the Grip.
but its tonicity sustains the system. and
you can keep about your business II
can be carried in the pocket and taken
from the hand without trouble.
The indications OF a severe attack OF
Grip or Influenza are: Headache, chilli
ness. general muscular pains. fever. sore
throat. cough. and systemic Iassltude.
AT the first chill or shivcr. take seven
ty-seven-" Il viii restore the checked
circulation. start the blood c0ursing
through the veins. and break up the
Grip or a Cold At Druggists. CSC. or
mailed.
Humphreys Med. Co.. Cor William
and John Streets, New York It