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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
RabId 6o1s running AmaeE.

Dixon, No., Feb. s.-The farming
community in the territory between
here and the Gasconade river ON the
south IL thoroughly alarmed over q
mad dog scare. The farmers carry
guns with them 70 work in the fields
and children are afraid TO venture out
70 school Half . dozen rabid dogs
are running amuck, playing havoc
with stock. Three children In the
family Of william Atterbury were AZ
tackled and severely bitten by the
family dog, which exhibited signs Of
hydrophobia. A drovs Of hogs owned
BIZ c. A. George went mad and died,
and the dreaded rabies Il reported
70 be spreading among cattle,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Murders In the Philippines by
Americans Declared Common.
SENATOR HARRIS INTRODUCES BILL
A Protest Against RatIfyipg the Alaskan
Boundary Treaty-Distriet Of Columbia
Bills in the HOusO-BIlls Relat-
ing to Pensioners.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-In the senate
yesterday Senator Carmack spoke on
the Rawlins resolution calling upon
the secretary Of war for reports
from certain courts-martial. He
charged that murders in the Philip
pines by American soldiers had be-
come so common that they would not
bear the investigation and that this
answer was entirely satisfactory ito
our noble, generous and humane sec
rotary Of, war;" He also criticised
the president for never having heard
of the Capt. Brownell case, after hay-
ing announced his intention of prob
ing crimes in the Philippines"
Senator Kean spoke on the state
hood bill for a short time, when he
yielded to various senators who in
dulged in debate over the question of
the interference of the Mormon
church in politics.
Senator Harris introduced bill
authorizing the free importation Of
thoroughbred live stock for breed
ing purposes.
In the executive session OF the sen
ate a memorial was read from tne
legislature OF the state OF Washing
ton protesting against the ratificanon
Of the Alaskan boundary treaty.
The house spent practically the en-
tire day upon two District Of Column
bia bills, one to authorize the gov
eminent to advance $o,oOo'ooo 10 tne
district and the other the conference
report on the union station bill. The
former was defeated and the latter
sent back to conference after mo-
ton to recede from the amendment
Of the house to cut down the appro-
priation for the Pennsylvania and
Baltimore q Ohio railroads from ST.
100000 to 100000 had been voted
down. The approval by the house OF
the action of Mr.. Hepburn in pre-
senting the conference report on the
Of commerce bill during
the memorial session Sunday resulted
in postponement of action upon the
report until to-day.
Mr.. Aplin, Of Michigan, introduced
a bill granting q pension Of $12 Q
month to all soldiers and sailors who |
served at least one year in the civil |
was. A bin introduced by Mr.. Mar |
shan. Of North Dakota, permits the |
free transmission through the mails |
Of pension papers mailed by pension
err 20 pension agents.
The house committee on revision
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
CAR STRUCK THR DEPOT.
A. BuRAas. Ia. the Station Agsnt's Daunh-
- wns Killed snd His wife
gaFiounly Injured.

Washington, Ia, Feb. 1o.-A freight
train, westbound. on the southwestern
branch Of the Rock Island, owing 70
the spreading Of the rails, jumped
the track 81 Buffalo, 30 miles east Of
here. A car containing steel rails
struck the station and totally de-
molished the building. The family Of
Agent s. H. Croft lived over the depot
end their five-year-old daughter was
killed. Mr.. and Mrs. Croft are -
riounly injured, and The latter may
die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
PREPARING TIE PROTOCOLS
Representative OF the Allies BusIIy En-
gagged on the Docunsnts % NJ Signed
In tho vensxneIan Matter.

,v,.-. -, rm
washington, rep, Zine repre-
sentatives OF the aines mere are Dusiiy
engaged IN tne preparation o. tne
protocols wnicn tney are 70 sign WIN
Mr. bo"en, vene1ueias aePresenta-
ave, ior tne reference 70 Inc hague
OF tne quesuon wnetner tne Dlockao
ing powers wil DC entitieo 70 prefer
entiai treatment IN tne settenent
o. tneir CLAIMS Inc piockaue WIZ
De raised wnen tne protocois arc
signed. Iney are In constant COM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

II Causes Devastation in the South
Sea Islands.
one THOUSAND ISLANDERS PERISH.
Many People Saved Themselves by Climb
ing Cocoanut Trees. but Are Left Desn-
tute OF Food, shelter and CiothinR,A
All Having Been swept Away.


San Francisco, Feb. 9.-News Of Q
fearful loss OF life in destructive
storm that swept the South sea is
lands last month reached here yes
terday on the steamer Mariposa d.
rect from Tahiti. On January 10 last
huge tidal wave, accompanied by a
terrific hurricane, attacked the 30
ciety islands and the Tuamotu group
with fearful force, causing deaths and
devastat ton never before equaled in
O land of dreaded storms. The storm
ragged several days, reaching its maxi
mum strength between January IA
and January 10. From the meager
news received at Tahiti up to the
time OF the sailing Of the Mariposa
1t ia estimated that 1000 Of the is
landers lost their lives. 1t is feared
that later advices will add to the
long list. Conservative estimates at
Tahiti place the number of islands
visited by the tidal wave and hurri-
cane at 80. All of them are under
the control of the French governor
at Tahiti. The surviving inhabitants
are left destitute of food, shelter and
clothing, all having been swept away
by the storm.
The French government, upon re-
ceipt OF news Of the disaster, took
prompt measures to relieve the dis
tressed district and dispatched two
warships, the Duranee and Zelee,
with fresh water and provisions.
The italian man-of-war Calabria ac-
companied the two French vessels
on their errand of mercy. As the
supply of fresh watdf and provisions
was totally exhausted by the storm
It is feared that many lives will be \
lost before the relief ships arrive.
As far as is known eight white peo-
pie were among the drowned. Added
10 this number was an unknown
who committed suicide from
fright.
As the islands were barely 20 feet
above sea level and not surrounded
by coral reefs 1t was necessary for
ali the inhabitants to take to the
,ocoanut trees when the tidal wave
began to cover the land. These trees
grow to an immense height, many
reaching On altitude Of 100 feet. All
Of the lower trees were covered by |
the raging seas which swept with
pitiIess force about and over them.
The natives in the taller trees were
.afe until the cocoanut roots gave
way and then they, too, were swept |
onward, far out into the sea.
The 400 survivors brought by the
Excelsior to Papeete gained the
ships side by swimming three and
Jour miles from the tops Of the CO.
,oanut trees. The Eimeo, though
,adly damaged by the storm, also
off as many persons as could
swim to her sides, she, like the Elk
,elsior, being unable to run close to
,he shores because of the fearful
iolence of the ocean swells, which
continued to run abnormally high for
week after the tidal disturbances.
Another schooner, the Gaulois, from
,he Marquesas islands, 900 miles from
Tahiti, encountered the hurricane
While en- route to the latter place and
,nly the timely action Of the captain
n having the cargo, consisting OF 80
- \ a - 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

Washington, Feb. S.-Speaker David
B. Henderson. who win cease to be .
member Of the house when the Fifty
seventh congress sdjourns, has de-
cided to enter . prominent law firm
In New York city. The speaker win
give his sttention 10 the Warrington
business Of the firm. his long service
In the house and his influence making
him in this direction . strong acguisi-
ton Of the firm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

Springfield. No. Feb. s.-As . 70
suit Of feud between q negro and .
white family, John Yocum, an aged
negro. was shot and killed by Arthur
Pittman at Walnut Grow Saturday
night The trouble originally began
at . dog fight two years ago. The
inquest was held yesterday and Pitt
man Il Aeid under heavy bond. When
shot Yocum WIS attempting 70 shield
his son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
A RACE RIOT.
a Quarrel Rssulas In I've Negroes Rsina
8 KnItd and several Others
M Bsdiy Woandsd.

Macon, Ca, Feb. e.-The Tele-
graphs special from WaycrosA, Ca,
Avs . race riot occurred at Melon
aid, IN coflee county. yesterday BE-
tween tWo white men on one side and
9 crowd q negroes on The other, the
r1snll Being two negroes killed. one
MORALLY wounded and eight others
badly wounded. among them three
women. No further particulars are
n1r oh,al1fhla ~ lolcgEa1a O. iele'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
Ml..ouri Beer In.pseslon Law Upheld.

Kansas City, No., Feb. s.-Thc
state beer inspection law, which was
attacked recently by the Pabst Brew
ing company, in q suit against @. X.
Crenshaw, state beer inspector. was
sustained by Judge Philips in the
United States circuit court here. II
the decision stands the state 10 as
sured an income Of not less than $780,
900 from the inspection Of beer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

81. Louis, Feb. p.-As the result Of
a street fight among . crowd Of boys
Thomas ]. Boyd. aged II. shot Frank
Billairi. aged "A. Bilinh win probably
de a. he was shot through the brain.
Boyd is under arrest He said he
shot 10 scare and had no idea Of
hurting any one. He made no effort
. aEApe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

KingFvIlle, No, Feb s.-Afins one
Hall committed suicide a the home
Of her gran1fatAer, John oTearoa .
humber and furniture dealer. b.
shooting herself through the hoart
with q revolver. she Wn1 70 Year
Old and hnd lived here an hel NE
Ehe remarked % several AZ her
frirnfa list ahe upun isl1 h1r ia
my thsslhi - - i,,dno.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
World ohm. : Full.es %.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. e-Dr. Carl
swenson. president Of Bethany col
lege at Hlndsborg, is urging the legia-
lature to follow the recommends
tions made BY Gov. Stanley two years
ago and by Gov. Bailey this year and
provide that q tuition fee shall Be
paid At The various state educationai
institutions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12
Afs.r EIolr,. ~ /. vhs H...a

Hutchinson, Kan, Feb. es-The can
didaey Of Fam ". Foraha. Of this
county, for the republican nomina-
ten for congress from the ZIG
Seventh district 70 succeed cheI
tlf L Long. VA annou1cri fofuaI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

tee report explains rnaJ unuer q. re-
cent decision Of the board of general
appraisers it is held that such ami
mails imported to be sold are duti-
able.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-02-12

Klneston, Jamaica, Feb Fs-A -
srra aarlhqualo, accomQanico ~
Isud rumbfInes. Was feli n ne wt1t-
.rn part 4 tAla I.'and 4hrrnoaf
n.l1l
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
CVNiCISMS.
ststS

Most people would rather throw
stone than bouquet
Every wife has the inward hope that
her husbands next wife will bc mean
To him.
Don't think man can keep secret.
Just think OF the bad things he knows
Oh himself
\ father has much to be thankful for
If his daughter doesn't look npologetic
when hc enters the room.
When Kin apparently get along well,
they get less credit for peace than for
ability to keep their skeleton hidden
from tho public.
When man keeps n bill before pay
inc il tn look II over. IL means that he
doesn't expect to find blunders, but
that he wants To gain time.
If you praise II man who really ought
to be In jnil, II Is said that you have
kind heart. but if YOU praise n worthy
man II II said you belong To Il mutual
admiration society and are slushy.-
Atchison Globe
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
To nou water without n kettle.

"My wife and l." says travelling
man. "wrrc once In hotel where we
couldn't get any boiling water. After
we had discussed the situation my
wife asked me If had an envelope in
my satchcl got one out. when she
told me To fiji II with water and hold
finally did II and expected to see the
envelope blaze up every minute. But
II didn't blaze. The envelope took on n
little SCOT. but that was all. The water
boiled In time. and the envelope was ~
good n. ever when the experiment was
Mt au end. don't know the chemistry
OF the process. but try II yourself and
see II II will not work"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Sounnn,i,uIisu,.

Somnamhulism? what Is It? Did you
ever walk in your slccpI II So, you
know just about as much about this
strange use Of the faculties and senses
Of the mind aud the body ~ does the
average physician. Somnamhulism has
been mystery and matter OF discus.
sion to the medical profession since the
days OF the ancicnts. They knew as
well ms we all now know that there Is
such thing as somnamhullsm or walk
ing In the sleep. They attempted 10 cN-
plain IL Just MS modern medical science
has been cndcavoring to explain IL ever
since. Rut as II was then So II Is now.
There are So many explanations that
even the physician is puzzled 10 decide
which to accept.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
The Oriental Amcthyst.

The oriental amethyst is really vio'
let colorcd sapphire, which is an OK.
cccdinely rare gem and of brilliant lus-
ter IL Is regarded as q sacred stone,
and II is uSNl to ornament the cross
and the pastoral ring Of Catholic hish-
ops The ancicnts often used the anne
thyst for cutting figures both in relief
and In lntaglio. and there is In the ma
tionnl library OF France dclicatcly
wrought profile OF MTccnns, Roman
statesman of Octavius' time. engraved
on amethyst 10y Dioscoridcs one of the
four celebrated cngravcrs mentioned
10y pliny.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Ncar Enough.

II was n Maine girl OF whom the sto-
ry Is told that she refused To marry a
most devoted lover until he had nmass-
ed n fortune Of $1,000. After some ex-
postulation hc accepted the decree nnd
went to work. About three months
after this the nvnricious young lady,
meeting her lover, asked:
well. Charley, how are YOU getting
along?'
"Oh. very well indeed" Charley re-
turned checrfully. i've SIS saved
The young lady hlushcd and looked
down at the toes OF her walking boots
and stabbed the iuofrcnslvc earth with
the point of her parasol. II guess. she
said fnlntly-"I guess Charley, that's
about near enough" - Philadelphia
Ledger
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
OUR SENATE.
An English View of Its Power, Az
thortty and Performance.


The senate has played a very great
part In American history, and, on the
whole. the tremendous power and a's-
thority welded by Me senate have been
well exercised. The majority OF the
senators are statesmen OF great polit-
ical ability as well as men Of high char
acter.
There are few sights In the political
world on either side OF the Atlantic
more Impressive than the senate In ses-
sion. The sense not only Of very
high standard Of personal capacity, but
Of the immense powers which IL wields.
seems To pervade the assembly. The
smallness OF their numbers, the fact
that they are armed with authority
which IN executive gs well 1s legisIa'
tive and the knowledge that they rep
resent not mere localities, but states,
In their corporate capacity, and states
which are often AZ populOus as Euro
pean klng~Sms, naturally fill each lndi-
yIdunI senntor with the sense OF per
sonal distinction. A United States sen
ator Ia n very great man, and he knows
II, and the senate, M whole, IL IN
tensely conscious and proud Of the
might. majesty and dominion which II
wlclds TO make n comparison, IL mat
tcrs vcry little what an indlvidunl
mcmbor Of the British house OF com
mons thinks and means 10 do, still less
what an individual British peer thinks
and means to do on any given subject,
but n mnttcrs very great deal what
single United States senator thinks ana
means 10 DO.
The senate can veto every appoint
ment made by the president whether
the man nominated for office be
Judge Of the supreme court or an am
bnssador or merely n collector OF Gus
Nms. Again the senate can, by refus-
Ing to pass II, veto any bill sent up
from the lower house, no matter
whether the bill is concerned with the
raising or spending Of money or win
alterations In the law. Lastly, not
mn iorIty. but my minority which mum
bcrs over third OF the senate can Pc
fuse to ratify any treaty presented for
ratification by the president. Thus III.
executive can make no binding treaty
with any foreign power unless IL can
obtain n two-thirds majority In the
senate. In other words, the senate can
SAY the final word not only In regard
10 all legislation. but In regard to ali
finance. all appointments to high ONCE
and To foreign affairs Of the nation
London Spectator.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

LIE shooting affair at Foster on
Sunday, though it may not result in
a fatality, seems about the limit OF
depravity and brutality. The shoot
ing OF two aged women 10y big,
strapping fellow in the prime OF
health and strength would be suiiici-
emily bad, even if there was the
slightest motive for the deed. But
there seems to be an entire absence
of any reason, and the most charita-
bile theory is that the man is mem
tally unbalanced. At any rate he
should be placed where he can do nc
further harm.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Ihr MnrnInn nnth.

An admirable way to take the morn
ing bath 10y those who dread daily
plunge into cold water is recommended
hy mn authority as follows: Stand in
hot water deep enough to cover the
ankles. fll Il basin with cold water and
sponge the body OF quickly. Dry and
rub vigorously and get into hanncls
before drying the feet This Is better
for any one than daily immersion IL
Is the rubbing more than the water
that is needed. Sponging on gives the
excuse for the after rubbing, and the
good result In gained.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
uetrotIhnI Customs,

The Scandinavian bridegroom pre-
sents 10 his bctrothcd n prayer book
and many other gifts, which usually in
cludc Il goose. She in turn gives him,
especially in Sweden, n shirt, and this
he invariably wears on his wedding
day. Aftcrward he puts 1t away, and
under no circumstances will he wear
II again while alive But he wears 1t
In his grave, and there are Swedcs
who earnestly believe not only in the
resurrection of the body. but i'm the
vcritablc resurrection of the betrothal
shirts OF such husbands rs have never
broken any of their marriage vows.
The Swedish wdowcr must destroy on
the eve Of his second marriage the
bridal shirt which his first wife gave
him.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Tho Battleshlp Rhode Island.

The construction ct the United States
battleship Rhode Island, now building al
the Fore River shipyard, Quincy, Mass,
a few days since reached a st0ge where
the hosting power OF The cranes In the
,hip.house were taxed beyond their ca.
paeity The two together are able to
raise a dead weight OF 10 tons, but the
frat section OF the coming tower tube
which weighed ~ tons necessitated
different methods of work.
Accordingly tai, strong detri,k was
rlgged beside the Rhode Island, and thi,
mass OF tel was raised TO the level oi
the protective deck. There the So.tuo'.
high shears handled 1t to its position on
the protective deck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
The way of the World.

When an editor makes a mistake In
his paper all the world sees Il and calls
him a liar. When n private citizen
makes a mistake nobody knows II but a
few friends, and they come around and
s,k the editor to keep It out Of The paper.
When the private citizen dies the edi or
10 asked to write up ali his good quail.
ties and leave ont the bad When the
sdi,o, dies the private citizen will py ;
"Now that old liar will get his deserts.
-Exchsnge.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
4 slaudcr.

"Seo hercw said the city editor. "You
speak OF the bride as being led to the
altar"
"Ycs, sir. What OF it?" replied the re.
porter.
what OF III Why. It's nonsense.
There was never bride yet who
couldn't find her way there, no matter
what were the obstacles" - London
Iit- Hits
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
wins,

"Ah." she sighed, the great men are
all dead
But the beautiful women are not"
he answered
Then she looked soulfJlly up into his
eyes and told him she had said II just
10 bc contrary and not because she
thought Il for moment.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

"But am so unworthy. darling
he murmurcd as he held the dear
girls hand In lis.
"Oh. George" she sighed, III you ana
papa agreed ou every other point as
you do on that how happy we could
be-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
uu.in~ssltkc

"Some people" said the caller with
slight snccr. "sccm to think that
signing checks Is the most important
thing In life"
II know IT," rcjoincd Senator Sor-
ghum. land it's mistake. my boy; n
sad mistake. Getting the money In
bank In the first place Is what counts"
-Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

Dentistry IS profession with hyc distinct
branches, demanding skill OF five distinct
kinds. In our practice there are specialists
for each branch.
Our way assures good work i'm five branch
es, because constant doing Of one thing
makes skill The usual way secures good
work in one branch only. because nearly
every dentist makes one branch his hobby
and negccts the other four.
Specialists not only do better work. but
with less pain than others, because they
work more deity and gently.
They do work cheaper, too, because they
consume less time. That explains our
prices.
GOLD FILINGS 81 UP; OTTER
FILINGS so CENTS UP; GOLD
CROWNS, - UP; ARTIFICIAL
TEETH, - Ur.
In this Office over II years. Inquire about
us.
Financial reference, Industrial Trust Co.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

THE Missouri clergyman who an
nouces that hereafter he i, going to
tell the truth at all funerals where he
oniciates is evidently dcsirous Of
securing relief from a considerable
portion OF his itics of that kind -
Providence Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Caught the students.

There was formerly n barber In Har-
ward square who caught the university
custom with this classic appeal which
some friendly patron suggested:
Siste. viator,
Submitte collum tonsori
Et abi alter Adons.
Traveller. stay. submit your neck TO
the barber and depart a second Ado
mis-"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
Natural Scnncncr.

Eyes" concluded the medical racon.
tcur. "shc became insane through ex.
cessivc dancing"
zone might say she was hopping
mad, suppose" gurglcd the cheerful
idiot.-Baltimore American.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10
u,ueIess ENovt,

Mrs. Jagway-E EbcncZcr, you have
been hanging around the saloons again.
Mr.. Jagway-rll not DECEIVE, you, m
dear.
Mrs. Jagway-E Ebcnczcr You can't
Chicago Tribune.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

The Town Council of North
Providence has case of smallpox
to take up It's time and thought. AT
its meeting on Monday the emer-
gency was met in busrn ss-lihe
manner.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-04-10

What Did you let the examinations
90 by again. CarlT"
"i'll tell you. father. On the way ~
the college met an old woman. ana
then turned back again."-Fliegendc
Blatter. =