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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
TRAIN STRIKES STREET CAR.
Dlz Persons Injured and Many Others
Panic-stricken by q Collision
at Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. 25.--six persons were
severely injured and scores Of Others
thrown into a panic last night when
an engine ON the Chicago & Eastern
Illinois railroad crashed into a crowd
cd electric car of the Chicago General
Railway company at Twenty-second
street and Stewart avenue. The en-
CINE struck the car near the front end,
turning It almost completely around
and dragging It some distance. Many
Of the women passengers tainted. while
others jumped TO save their lives.
None Of those injured WIN die.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

If you need Lquosone, and have never
tried II, please send ~ this coupon. We
viii then mail you an order on your local
druggist for fuil-sizs bottle, and We win
pay your druggist ourselves for H. This
Z our free gift, made TO convince you; 10
show you what Equo.one 4. and what Il
can Do. Ia justice to yoursef, pieess
accept 4 to-day, for It places you under
no Obligation whatever.
IAquononn costs soc. and 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
mr.. WARE TO RESIGN
The Commissioner Of Pensions Said
to Be Tired Of bis Once. 4
HIS DECISION BEING KEPT 4 SECRET
Ex-Congressmen Richard whiting Blue
and Samuel W. Peters, of Kansas. Mem
toned in Connection With the Sue
cessorship to Mr.. Ware.

Washington, Nov. 25.--It can be an
nounced that Eugene y. Ware, thu
commissioner Of pensions, will retire
from that office by about the middle
of November Of next year and will re-
turn Immediately to the practice Of
law in Kansas. His contemplated ac-
ton is generally understood among
Kansas politicians and has been the
subject Of several interviews with the
president, which have been kept Sc
cret. The decision to resign and re-
turn to private life Is the result of his
long-felt dissatisfaction with the ma
ture OF the duties Of his Office, feel
ing that has grown steadily since the
early days Of his administration OF
that bureau. Mr.. Ware has stead
lastly refused to discuss the matter
when asked for information on the
subject, despite the general under
standing among those In position
to know, and when asked last night
about the report of his plans he de-
clined to admit that he has or ever
had any intention Of rendering his
resignation. Mr. Wares acceptance OF
the presidents tender of the office
shortly after the appointment of his
predecessor, H. Clay Evans, to the
post of consul general to Great Brit
ain last spring, created considerable |
surprise at the time. He had a law
practice that was one of the largest
in Kansas and It brought him con-
siderably more income than his salary
as commissioner Of pensions. He had
not been In office long before he be-
gan to feel the effect Of the large
amount Of routine work that devolves
upon the head of the Office, and as time
wore on the demands that this work
made on his time and strength and
the constant friction that has been in
cidental to the ONCE under every ad-
led to his distaste for the
office. Mr.. Ware has insisted on the
expedition OF the work Of his bureau
and improvement Of the standard of
service performed by the personnel Of
his bureau and II is said to be probable
that the work Of the office will be
brought up to date by the LIST Of July,
the beginning Of the next fiscal year.
Despite the secrecy with which the
change Of the head Of the
pension bureau has been guarded,
number of candidates already have de-
veloped. Ex-Representative Richard
Blue, who was the repre-
entative-at-large from Kansas during
several sessions of congress. and ex-
Samuel w. Peters, Of
Kansas, have been mentioned in con-
nection with the successorship to Mr..
Ware. II is said that the president
las not yet reached decision as to
whom he will select as Mr.. Wares :
uccessor. Mr.. Wares plans have be- 1
ONE known to a number Of officials p
n this city and they have been expect r
ng announcement Of his resignation Q
4 any time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

I'VE Men Arrested for Whiting Letters 10
President Roosevelt and Sent y BsIfs-
vac Hospital for Exanaination.

New York, Nov. IT. Charles Thre-
shon, who Is charged with writing
letters TO- President Roosevelt COM
planning that an influential person in
governmental circles In Washington
has an electric battery attached to the
soles Of his feet and SO intimates has
o chance to see the president, was
sent to Bellevue hospital yesterday
for examination as TO his sanity.
When arraigned before Magistrate
Mayo the prisoner said he was
double sum-" None Of the letters con-
tanned any threats. Threshon, 1t was
said by secret service officers, has twice
before been arrested. Once on Janu-
airy 6, 1895, when he sent a letter to
President Cleveland from Baltimore
containing illusions on the electric cur
rent which prevented him from re-
porting the president and again in
1901, when he sent similar letter to
President Mckinley and was arrested,
declared insane and cent to hospital
in Washington.
Another arrest of the same nature |
was made later, when Kalman Fodessy |
was taken into custody by officers of
the secret service and sent to Belle
vue for examination. Fodessy is a
who came from Buda Pest
two years ago. For some time he has
been writing letters to President
Roosevelt, chiefly about policemen Of
Buffalo, and when arrested told a
disconnected story. At the
lime Of his arrest he had ten-page
ype-written letter addressed to the
president in his possession.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Nquosone alone kills germs In the body
without killing the tissues, too. II q C
certain that We publish on every bottle
an cferof 81 900 for diseaseRerm that Il
ennnot kill. Uquosone destroys q once
and forever the cause Of any germ disease.
And there 4 no ether way 10 do Il.
Any drug that kills geuns 4 q poison 70
you. and Il cannot b taken internally.
Uquonons alone can attack q trouble
that 4 caused By inside germs; and II
euree diseases which medicine never
cured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Washington. Dec 1.-The United
States supreme court has afIlrmed the
constltutionality Of the eight-hour law
Of the state Of Kansas regulating labor
on public works Justice Harlan said
IN handing down the opinion Of the
court that II the statute is mischIevous
lhe responsibility rests with the legis-
lltors and not with the courta
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Winfield, Kan, Nov. 2S.-The Jury
In the Coffelt murder trial reported q
disagreement yesterday afternoon
after celebrating 65 hours. Eight Of
the jurors were for acquittai and four
Tor conviction. This was Coffelt's
fourth trial on the charge of murder
Ing Santa Fe Detective Montgomery
on the night Of October s, 1901. The
case will not be tried again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Trenton. Mo-. Nov. 2L-William
Fikeart, Rock Island brakeman, In
this city, shot out his brains yester-
day afternoon. Before committing the
act he shot and killed his hunting dog.
which was a much idolized animal.
Fikeart had. been intoxicated for some
weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Irregularities in st. Louis City Institutions.
st. Louis, Nov. 27.-The investiga-
ton by the grand Jury into alleged
irregular transactions at the city hos
pital has been completed and It is
stated that indictments will be re-
turned as a result Investigation into
other city institutions will be resumed
next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

New York, Nov. 27-United States
Senator Hanna entertained the dele
CATION of Montana labor leaders, who
came east to visit President Roosevelt,
at breakfast at the Waldorf-Astoria
yesterday. The labor men left for the
west later In the day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
A PITCHED BATTLE.
seventy Marines and Forty sailors Have .
Tight On the eovsrnmsnt Reservation
AZ 81 Helena.

Norfolk. va, Nor. sz-with 70 ma
rines on ons aide and 20 sailors on the
other q pitched battle was brought 70
an end yesterday BY the stern orders
OF q number Of mastsr-at-arma The
scene q the trouble wa the severn
msnt reservation Il s. Helena The
Gauss 4 said % haEo bsan q nght -
tween = nsrins ma . ianfEn.n n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
Liquid Oxygen.

riquosons 4 simply LIQUID oxyrsn-no
orugl noalcohni n T. nhthe discovery
q fnnh, Tie great cennnn chemist Wto
epent - yam On h Hi1 Object wa 70
gfsueh a szcen It exJgta h sinpis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Columbus, Kan. Nov. 27.-The Hoyt
Klienfeld building was destroyed by
fire. The lower story was occupied by
the Cobb q Kammeyer Implement
company, while the upper story was
the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodge
rooms. Very little Of the contents
were saved. The origin Of the fire is
unknown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

-UIN1TI NIIUII'IT o. TT11I1 I1T101-
New York. Dec 1.-The historic
Academy Of Music, the largest theatsr
n hrooklyn. was completely consumed
yesterday b. IRE which e believed to
naTe been caused By an explosion N
ne building The Loss war estimated
- iloo,ooA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

pandruG- Dfopy Stomach Troubles
Dyspepsia Throat Troubles
Observation-Disclosures tuberculosis
Feyors-0All Stones Tumorn-UlcoF1
0oitro-Gouk VnrioOcole
0onoffhon-0leee Women'n Diseases
An diSeasos thai begin with leVef-ali imam.
.matiun-all catarTh-all contagious dlooasaa-a1l
the results Of impure Or poisoned blood.
In nervous debility Lquozone ootn a. VIAL
Ter, accomplishing what no drugs can Do
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
Germ Diseases.

These are the known germ diseases.
All that medicine can do for these trouble,
Il % help Nature overcome the germs,
and such results aze indirect and IN
certain. Liquonona kills the gems,
NheraVer they an, and The rnsulia are In
eyitablA. by destroying the czuse cf The
trouhlA h invariably ends the dissasa.
snd forever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

THE FLOOR ABOVE THEN COLLAPSED.
The Men Wore Caught with No Chance %
y Escape-The Stock Of . Wholesale Gro
Gerry House Consumed-A Fatal Fire
in Cincinnati

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 27.-Four IRE
men we're burned to death with prop
erty worth 100000 In a fire which be-
gan about three o'clock yesterday
morning in the wholesale grocery
house Of Allen Bros, corner Of Ninth
and Jones streets. In addition to the
five-story building occupied by the Al
len Bros, that occupied by the Pacific
Storage company adjoining was also
consumed, together with most Of Its
contents. The names Of the four fire.
men killed were: Leroy W. Lester,
William Burmeister, L. Goldborough
and William A. Barrett.
The fire is believed to have orig
mated in the furnace room Of the AL
len building. The flames were first
seen when they broke out on the sec
ond floor. This part Of the building
contained the largest part Of the whole
sale grocery stock. The buildings
were filed with infammable material
and after the roof fell in the blaze
shot far into the air, followed by a
dense volume of smoke. Firemen were
working about 80 feet inside the Allen
Bros. building when the floor above
collapsed Unexpectedly and caught the |
men with no chance Of escape. Their
bodies have not yet been recovered
from the burning building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Goodheart--I think you libeled that
friend of yours from Chicago. / took
him out to lunch to-day, and he didn't
eat with his knife at all.
Sneerwell-That's strange. What
did you eat2
"Oyster stew."-Philadelphia Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03

Washington, Nov. 25.--President and
Mrs. Roosevelt win attend the funeral
Of the presidents uncle, James X.
Grace, in New York next Friday.
After the funeral services both will ct
ence return to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
DAVID H. MERCER TO Be
FOURTH ASSISTANT I!
Said He Is to Serve Post
office Department.

A report was circulated at the Capitol
today that Representative David H
Mercer. Of the Omaha. Neb-, district,
will shortly be appointed to succeed
Mr. Bristow az Fourth Assistant Post
master General The rumor has foun-
dation in the fact that Mr. Mercer
has been considered in connection with
the Office. and the further fact that
Mr.. Bristow has often been slated by
newspapers for retirement. It IS now
said he will resiea within the next two
months. Mr. Mercer, who is one of
the most popular members Of the House.
was defeated for reelection by Editor
Hitchcock, OF the Omaha World
Herald last November. owing to a
factional fight in his own party, and the
determined personal fight made upon
him By Editor Rosewater of the "Oma-
ha Bee"
Mr.. Mercer was not at the Capitol to-
day
Mr. Bristow was seen by reporter
for The Times this morning. and said
merely that he had no thought Of re
signing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09

Pcstof1ce officials are looking askance
al an alleged scheme fathered by local
at crneys to collect contributions from
ex-s1aves for the expressed purpose Of
pushing action on the bill recently pre-
sented in the Senate by Senator Hanna
10 pension these negroes.
It is SAID that certain enteTprising
individuals of this city have formed an
organization, and have sent out ctrcu-
lars calling upon al who would benefit
by such legislation to lend support.
The circular tells Of the introduction
of the bill in the Senate, and says that
the measure has the backing Of the
Senator from Ohio and the Endorsement
of other prominent Congressman. The
firm declares its Intention of working
fer the bill, the prospects Of which are
declared to be rosy. Money, however
is decided for this work. and each ez-
slave is asked to contribute the sum OF
one dollar,
Thus far the department has secured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
OPPOSING STATEHOOD
LEADERS SEE PRESIDENT
Patronage and Other Matters
Taken to White House.

The question Of Statehood for the Ter
ritories Of New Mexico. Arizona. and
Oklahoma, and the prospects Of anti
trust legislation were two subjects most
discussed by the Presidents callers to-
day
Senator Quay was one OF the first ar
rivals at the White House Offices. and
was soon followed by Senator Beveridge.
Senator Depew introduced a constItu-
ent, who IS seeking a berth in the diplo-
matte service. Senator'S AIdrich and
Wetmore OF Rhode Island talked over
some appointments with the President.
Senators QaarIes Of Wisconsin and Pat
tersOn Of Colorado introduced constitu-
ents-
Representative aIcCIeary Of Minnesota
introduced Gen. G. wideII and J. D. Car
toll, of st. Paul. Representative FeeIy
Of Illinois was accompanied by State
E Senator Maher and State Representa-
tives Corrigan and Doyle.
Representative Ljttauer Of New York
talked with The President for some time
about New York State patronage. Sen
ator-eIeet Hopkins of Illinois made a
call TO discuss general matters Of Iegfs-
Iation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
IMPOSSIBLE DEMANDS
MADE BY GERMANY
IN VENEZUELAN CASE
NAVAL BOARD WANTS
MORE BATTLESHIPS
To Recommend Annual Out
put Of Four or Five.

A strong recommendation on the part
Of the general board OF the navy for a
greatly increased navy viii be made to
Congress in answer to the Dayton reso-
luton calling for information from the
Navy Department as 70 a satisfactory
permanent program for the building OF
battleships.
The resolution was received at the
Navy Department several days ago and
has since been under consideration by
the general board Of which Admiral
Dewey is president It is recognized by
the Navy DEP Ttment that now Is the
best time to urge upon Congress the
adoption of a definite program for the
building up Of the navy.
The general board VIII recommend
that Congress authorize the eonstruc-
ton Of at least four and probably five
battIeships annually and that Congress
also provide for the necessary armament
and equipment for these vessels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
MONEY FROM EX-SLAVES
TO AID HANNA BILL.
Postofice Officials Keep Eye on Scheme Fostered
by Washington Lawyers.

no evidence OF fraud, but a close watcn
is kept upon the firms efforts Within
the memory of the present generation,
shortly after the close Of the civil war,
many schemes" Of a doubtful nature
we,e foated throughout the Southland
the postoHiee officials have no idea Of
permitting the history of those times to
repeat itself
II is known that Senator Hanna intro
duczd the bill merely at the request Of
a number Of prominent negroes, and I
is also thought that It has little chance
Of passing though Congress Measures
have been introduced by Democratic Con
gressmen looking TO the relief OF ne
groes. and 1t was thought By prominent
members OF the race that the RePubli-
can party should not be backward IN It's
efforts for the same cause.
The new firm promises to push the
matter with all zeal and fidelity, and
merely asks the small contribution OF
81 for the purpose OF defray ng 'neces-
saFy expenses"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The temperatures have fallen consid-
erably IN the Southern States. the up-
Per Ohio VALLEY the middle and south
efu plateau. and have risen In the ex-
IRENE southwest AID extreme North
west. The floods Ia the lower Ohio Riv-
er, ard the rivers o. South Carolina
Georgia. and Alabama continue. and
sia2es above The danger line are gen
er&i- except in -he extreme lover Ohio
VI aFnlAss OF these floods were issued II
the proper time. The weather viii BE-
generally fair tonight and Tuesday In the
East and South, except in the east Gulf
States. where rain is probable Tuesday
with rising temperature. ON he middle
atlantic Coast the winds viii be fresh
westerly becoming variable; on the
south Atlantic Coast light to fresh
northerly, and OF the east Gulf Coast
light 70 fresh north ~ east.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
INDEX TO TODAY'S TIMES.

Germany Makes Fresh Demands.
Gamers Meet in Convention.
Berth for D. H. Mercer.
Ex-Slaves and Pension Bill.
-MacfarIand Defends Smoke Law.
Giron Paid to Desert Princess.
3-Earthquake Shocks in Three States.
ShipwIecEsed Crew Saved by
Breaches Buoy.
4-BoeTs TO Buy Texas Lands.
Events in Alexandra.
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports.
6-EditoTials.
Marquise de FOntenoy.
Political Gossip
I'm SoCiety's Realm.
s-With the Railroads.
9-The Government Departments.
and Commerce.
Of the Police Department.
News From Georgetown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
BROOKLYN WOMAN. IN Ill
HEALTH, COMMITS SUICIDE

NEW YORK. Feb g--Miss Elizabeth
shipley, ffty-two years OLD. of ass Van
derbut Avenue. Brooklyn, committed
suicide by shooting herself in the right
temple yesterday inoraing. She lived
With her sister Emma. in the old family
homestead,
They had been much alone since the
death OF their father. Edward Ship!ey. a
Brooklyn merchant. about two yeard
ago For several years. Miss ShIpIey
had been III and when the family physi-
elan announced recently that Emma was
also afflicted with the same disease EIiz-
a5eJh became despondent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
STORY OF ROCKEFELLER
TELEGRA#S A CAHARD
Secuted by Senators as an
insane Move.

The publication OF the story that John
D Rockefeller. of the Standard OIL Com
pany, sent a number Of kilograms to
Senators urging the defeat Of the anti
trust publicity amendment to the De-
partment OF Commerce bill, Is viewed
with skepucism by members Of the Sen
ate and House,
Practically every Senator in town has
been interviewed. The closest inquiry
fails to discover any one Of the six al
legged recipients Of the "RockefeIIer'' dis
patches. Senators supposed to be most
closely connected with the corporate In
JeresJs Of the country are emphatic in
denouncing the story as a fake
Democrats and Republicans alike con
slider it widely improbable that Mr.
Rockefeller, granting his opposition tc
the proposed legislation, would aIop.
such open means of fighting il. TeIe-
grams from Mr. Rockefeller, signed
with his name. on such q subject would
be bound TO get into the newspapers anl
defeat their object
Senator AIdrich, father-in-Iaw Of Johr
D. Rockefeller, jr-, says:
II Mr. Rockefeller should send ne
such a dispatch I should consider hin
q subject for an insane asylum. I d.
not believe him 10 be in any such con
dition."
Senator Hanna, in denying that he ha.
received one CT the messages. said
Il do nos think Mr. Rockefeller J.
crazy or a fool2'"
The general opinion is that the au
thors Of the story were the victims Of
hoax. One explanation suggested is tha
an attorney OF AIr. Rockefeller. knowins
his views, did actually send a dispatcl
OF the character indicated and signe,
his employers name. If 50, he was &
least q week behind the times
Ten days ago the program Of anti
trust legislation was agreed upon in th
Senate and received the approval OF II,
President and was published in all III,
papers.
Il is an undeniable fact that repre-
.sentatives Of corporations have been urg
ing a modification Of that program. anc
that many kilograms on the subject hav.
been received by members OF botn Sen.
ate and House II might have beer
modified. had IL not been for the Presi-
dents determination. and his announce.
ment that an extra session would result
from the failure Of effective anti-trus
Legislation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
DEATH OF MRS. ALLISON
Majors BROTHER

Davis W. De Haven. q brother of Mrs
Allison NaIor, OF this city. died at
Atlantic City, n. j., where he has made
his home with his daughter for the past
year Mr.. De Haven has been in i'll
health for some time, but on a recent
visit TO Mrs Nailor here it was believed
that he had almost recovered a teIe-
gram announcing his death Saturday
proved a great shock to Mrs. NaiIor
and Mr. De Haven's many Washington
friends. II is expected the funeral VIII
take place tomorrow in Philadelphia.
and burial will be made in Laurel Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Major is not well. and
viii not be able to so to Philadelphia.
but Mr NaiIor viii leave for that city
tonight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-09
NO TINE YET FIXED FOR
GEN. BOOTHS ARRIVAL
Delegations From Other Cities to Re
main While He Is Here.

Definite information Of the arrival in
Washington Of Gen. William Booth has
not been received at Salvation AIRY
headquarters, but word is expected to
night or early tomorrow morning as to
when the general viii reach the city.
Delegations from New York and PhIt-
adelDhIa viii come to the city TO remain
while General Booth is here There will
be between forty and fifty visiting O.
fcers ana pTIvates, and nearly all OF
these, with local members or the Saliva
Iion Army, viii so to the station TO vel
come The general