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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08
.crTY COUNCIL DorHos.
Proceedings in. Detail Of Regular
December Session.

December Session.
The city council met in regular
session Friday evening with the follow
ing present; Mayor s. r. Cowan'
City Clerk M. R. Jolley. City Attor'
nsy J. A. Young. Councilmen J. G
Lightuer. F. B. Glimpse, W. A. Lam
des, G. s. Upshaw. VIM. Messenger,
A. B. Elweck; G., c. Sterl and A. W.
Hiner, absent.
Minutes Of adjourned regular ses'
sion OF Nov. 10th and and adjourned
session Of Nov. 18th read and ap.
proved.
Bills were duly audited and allowed.
The city clerk was instructed to
notify the county clerk the follow
ing action was taken. in regard to
sidewalk tax on lots As, AZ, 40 and 81
owned by Geo. Swick: 1t was ordered
that the penalty attached to the bill
certified Oct. LIST. 1908, and placed on
the tax roll, be reduced from $50.
to $41.17.
j. B. Tucker was allowed $40 extra
on his bill filed Nov. 4th. Hereafter
no compensation will be- allowed the
sexton for two weeks vacation.
The chairman Of the cemetery COM
mittee was ordered to ask Mr.. Tucker
to hand in his resignation.
Cleyson Brown came before the
council and presented petition
signed by number Of citizens asking
the council to grant them q sewer
district east of Buckeye, Ave. 1t was
referred to the sewer committee to
report on same at the next regular
meeting of the council.
The ordinance submitted by S. s.
Smith asking council for telephone
franchise to the Acme Mutual tele.
phone line in the city Of Abilene, on
motion was referred to the ordinance
committee.
A End class walk was ordered on
lots 9.10.11, on corner OF 9Th and
Buckeye. ..s
The city clerk was authorized to
call upon the merchants and business
men of the city, and sell each Of them
a copy Of the late city ordinance
books.
The fire and light committee was
ordered to proceed at once and have
the hose tested, and IL need be pur-
chase what hose is necessary for the
protection Of city.
A End class walk was ordered down
ON the south side of the Hurd lots,
corner OF First and Elm streets.
A second class walk was ordered
along lots 1011, black %, Kinney and
Hodge add.
A third class walk was ordered
down on lots 5.6-7-S, block IS, South
Fourth street, Abilene proper.
A second class walk was ordered
in along lots Is and II on A street.
The report Of the street and alley
In regard to putting in
closets in city hall was laid on the
table.
The city attorney was ordered to
act with the street commissioner to
see that all sidewalks heretofore
ordered be put in at once; also in get
yihg q walk laid along the east side
II Sanders property.
A third class walk was ordered in
along west side of lot SO ON corner OF
,rd and Walnut.
Mayor s. r. Cowan recommended
The following persons, E. Makins, H.
9. Ackers and j. W. Farley to act as
appraisers for Dist. No. 2. On motion
council confirmed said appointments.
Adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08
Lest

Dog, spotted black and whits, very
heavy cot and short legged, answers
10 name Of ''shAiter." Anyone Civ.
ing Information that win lead to re-
sOvsry, or returning the dog will b
HbsrGlly rewarded.
JONI T. HoBBs,
12-3 Solomon, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08

Itching piiesP Never mind ifphysi-
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so cents, at any drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08

When you want a pleasant purga-
tive try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea, gripping Or
other disagreeable effect. For sale
by all druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
TTBET4N TRE4CHERY.
Fight Lasted Only Ten Minutes
BraCery of Mattress.

London, April 2.-The India Office has issued
long dispatches sent by Colonel Younghusband,
commanding the British mission to Tibet
through Lord Curzcn, the Niceroy of India
which confirm the earlier reports of the engage
inent between the British and TiDetans near
Guru. The dispatches add that it was a Lhassa
general who fired the first shot thereby in
citing the Tibetans TO attack. and show that II
the Tibetans had not been SO hemmed in that
they could not their weapons the British
losses might have been serious.
Later dispatches show that so little the
onset expected that the British officers were
eating sandwiches and adjusting cameras. Mr.
Gambler. the unfortunate correspondent of The
Daily Mail" was sitting unarmed writing. He
had q narrow escape from death. receiving
twelve wounds. Colonel Younghusband and his
staff were not far distant, and also were un-
armed and il is evident that but for the per-
sonal courage and presence Of mind Of General
Macdonald and his officers q severe British re-
verse might have been sustained.
The Tsbetans displayed dogged fearlessness.
apparently being misled by the smailness Of the
British force and ignorant Of the effect Of mod
ern firearms. The whole affair only occupied
ter minutes. and even in the retreat the Tibe-
tsns disdained TO scatter and run, but marched
solemnly in lines under q hail OF fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
NAVAL OFFICER SUICIDE.
Warburton's Bullet Barely Misses
Brother officer.

Pensacola Fla, April 1.-Lieutenant Com
mander Edgar Townsend Warburton. chief en-
zineer Of the battIeship Maine. now in this
harbor. committed suicide in his cabin on board
that vessel to-day by shooting himself in the
head. He lived only forty minutes after the
shot was fired.
The executive officer Of the ship was passing
the door OF Commander Warburtons cabin
when he was startled by the report of re-
volver within The bullet passed through Com
mander Warburton's head. came through the
door and struck the rail of the ship. barely
missing the executive officer The executive
officer Informed the other officers, and the door
Of The commanders cabin forced open. He
was lying OH the floor I'm a pool OF blood with
the revolver in his right hand The surgeon of
the ship endeavored to stop the flow Of blood
without result. The flagship was sgnalled and
the fleet surgeon responded but the commander
expired shortly after his arrival.
No cause is known for Commander Warbur-
toms act He appeared to be In the best of
health and spirits. and within few weeks
would have been assigned to shore duty. Many
of the officers expressed the belief that death
WAS the result Of an accident and that the COM
mander did not commit suicide. lie had been
with the Maine since that vessel was placed in
commission. He was formerly on the Indiana.
The body viii be shipped tomorrow TO Phila-
dephia, where his widow lives lie was from
PENNSYLVANIA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
FEARS THE HEARST BOON
German Nay Use PdrkCr's Strength
to Secure Nomination for Himself.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington. April 1.-Too much Importance
is being attached TO the apparent friendiness Of
Senator German 10 Judg. Parker's Presidential
aspirations in the opinion OF those usually IA
miliar with the real motives OF the Maryland
Senator's political moves. There is attempt
on The part OF leading Democrats I'm Washington
to disguise the fact that they have become most
apprehensive of the growing influence and power
OF the Hearst movement. It has long been felt
that the Democrats were at disadvantage be-
cause they had no candidate whom 10 focus
what little enthusiasm may be found IN the
party. and no name to shout for. and more than
once the remark has been made that the party
must select some standard bearer" even II he
were to serve in this capacity only temporarily.
The astute managers OF the Hearst interests
have not failed TO avail themselves OF this situa-
tion, while the amazement of the regular Lead
ers at the strength Hearst showed at the Ma
tional Committee meeting has constantly IN
creased as reports have reached Washington OF
the effective work Mr.. Hearst's political leuten-
ants were performing in all parts of the coun-
try. Those whose fear OF. II not respect for. the
Bryant Hearst combination has been steadily in
Creasing have more than once appealed TO Mr..
German 10 permit his name to be used, even
though he did not intend to become an active
candidate before the Democratic convention. In
every instance however Mr.. German has said
no; he was not candidate. and did not propose
to allow the OF his name as a catspaw to
drag the Democratic chestnuts from the Hearst
fire.
In the estimation OF those who seriously op-
pose the Bryan-Hearst movement. the situa-
ton has been going from bad TO worse. and
when prominent Southern Democrat recently
anpealed to Mr. German at least the leader
of the party in the Senate, the Marylander re-
plied: why don't you shout for Parker?" and
so IL was reported that German for Parker
and the gullIble have accepted the statement
without question.
To those most familiar with the inner work.
ings of the Maryland Senator's mind. however
there is another and far more likely hypothe-
sis They believe that Mr.. German sees In Par
kers increasing popularity a menace to his sue
cess in the convention that the Senator believes
the Judge will go into the convention with a
strength behind him that will inevitably insure
Il clash with Mr.. Hearst. and thus insure for the
NewYorker the enmity of the entire Hearst
Bryan faction. With a clear-cut division OF the
delegates 1t is not probable that either would
have sufficient strength to secure the nominal
ton, and IL might become necessary for the
party TO accept a compromise candidate. and
might not that be Mr.. German?
Ii is not believed by those who know him best
that Senator German. however much he may
Continued ON third nara
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TIBET NAY BE BRITAIN'S.
RUSSIA'S PACIFIC VIEW.
Battle Causes No Stir at st. Peters
Enlightenment 4dOocated.

St Petersburg. April 1.-Aithough no official
s1pression regarding the victory OF the British
expedition TO Tibet is obtainable tonight. It is
certain that the matter will not attract the at
fention which it would have before the outbreak
of the war with Japan, when Russian interest
.n the results OF the expedition was keen. The
purpose OF the expedition was then viewed with
the gravest suspicion, IL being feared that an
establishment OF British influence over the
Grand Lama, which was regarded as the OBJ
sect. would be severe blow TO Russian pres
fIge both in Tibet and IN China
The situation is now changed. because Rus
sis's rSnds are at present too full 10 leave her
free 10 act even If so disposed. and also because
there are now increasing indications that bet
Ser relations between Great Britain and Russia
are desired by both countries.
Several leading newspapers here have turned
q complete somersault, notably the "Novoe
vrenya." This morning the 'NovostT'' calmly
discussed Great Britatn's long standing desire
20 obtain a protectorate over Tibet likely TO
be accomplished. saying that neither Russia
China would object, while dispatch from the
Paris correspondent Of the ''Nlovoe vremya" said
that an understanding between Russia and
Great Britain would be effected the basis OF
a Russian free hand in Manchuria and British
free hand IN Tibet.
In well informed circles, however, a definite
agreement is regarded as premature, and, in
deed, impossible while Great Britains ally is at
war with Russia Nevertheless, The Associated
Press is in possession OF information which in
dicstes that King Edward Is clearing the way
for an understanding which will settle the DIFF
ferences between the two countries when war
has ended
One OF the best Informed diplomats Is bold
enough TO lre6ict that The basis OF settlement
win insfude giving Russia. II victorious. what
she wants IN Manchuris, the opening neu-
rrelizstion Of the Dardanelles and an. outlet to
the Persian Gulf IN return for an absolute guar
antee OF Great BritRin's Indian frontier and OF
her predominatins influence IN Tibet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02

Mr.. Hawley said he lived at No. $50 West
Fifty-seventh-s
What is your business. Mr.. Hawley:" Mr.
Root asked
Railroad business" the answer
Q.-What kind of railroad business? Al am
president and director in several.
Q.-What roads are you connected with? A
The Minneapolis and St. Louis and the Iowa
Central.
Q.-Are you a member of any copartnership?
Al am a member Of the firm Of Hawley &c
Davis.
9.-IB2O you know Daniel J; suny? A,Yes
known him about Il year and a half.
Odd you ever have any business relations
with Daniel J. Sully? Ayes: that Of Gus
toner and broker.
Odd you have any other business with him
other than customer Sc a3d oH 6Toker} 600 Tes oo o
loaned him between StnopD ana S'"ooo on
securities hypothecated in the banks.
Q.-When did you begin 20 do business with
Mr.. Sully2 Am September, 1903
Mr.. Root then began 10 examine Mr.. Hawley
about the records OF his cotton transactions.
Mr.. Fawley said that he kept no ledger on these
transactions. There little tilt between
counsel over the questioning Of Mr.. Hawley
as 10 the work OF his bookkeepers. in which
Mr.. Davies advised Mr.. Hawley to- answer all
questions as to his transactions
Mr HawIey said that his bookkeeper kept a
ledger during the time of the cotton trans
actions. but did not put in 1t anything about
those cotton transactions He didn't know
where the bookkeepers go. their information
as 10 what they did record In the books; that
is. he did not know personally about indi-
vidsof transactions IN the matter Of the dea!-
ings in cotton the only records Kept were the
statements sent him by Sully & Co. He admit
ted having some OF these.
Envelopes containing several of these state
ments with accompanying memoranda. were
then produced. and Mr.. Root began examining
the documents and questioning Mr.. Hawley on
them.
Mr. Root had noted on the record one Of the
statements on December u, for ten thousand
bales OF cotton bought and sold for the Joint
account Of f. Hawley and d. j. Sully. and like
statements for transactions IN December for
amounts of 1900 bales 200 bales and 800
bales.
A pink slip Of paper. which stated that 500. 40
had been divided between Messrs. Hawley and
sully. S45.22O each. as profits of these transac-
! tions. was also put in evidence.
Did you receive $45.220. as represented on
this exhbt?" Mr.. Root asked
Il think did" Mr.. Hawley answered.
CHECK FOR PROFIT OF s45,ToO. .
Another set Of orders was put in evidence.
showing n succeseful deal in the May option,
from which Mr.. Hawley admitted he got a
check for profit of Sij.IS.
out Of the third package Mr. Root produced
a number OF papers, each of which he slowly
described aloud as he glanced through II. The
first of these papers dated January >, 1901.
and unsigned memorandum, on letter
paper OF the Sully firm. concerning the purchase
of ten thousand bales of cotton for five persons.
There was also statement. dated January %.
of the purchase of two lOts of cotton. each of
several thousand bales. Two printed blanks.
each having noted on II the O ten
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
NICARAGUA'S NEW ARMS.
Further Shipments Probable-No
Plans for Var.
tnr CABLE To THE TRIBUNE.l

Copyright 1e04 by The Tribune Associatlon)
Havana. April 1.-The Nicaraguan Consul at
New Orleans, who is at Havana, this morn
ing teegraphed to the Nicaraguan Minister at
Washington denying the news. published stimuli
taneously in The Havana Post" and in The
Tribune, March 81. regarding arms for Me
aragua- He said - the Tribunes correspondent:
1t is true that about eight thousand arms were
shipped on the Ometepe. These will replace the
rifles at present in Nicaragua has the
friendliest feelings for the United States and it
is not true that she is considering a war with
the United States or any other country
The Havana Post" will print tomorrow a
statement that the consul told reporter who
offered arms for sale:
L am In the market for five thousand more
Remingtons and three million rounds of ammu-
nition / have already bought 23.O00 Mauser
rifles and four million rounds of ammunition
from Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
HILL THREATENS MURPHY
LATTER MUST BE GOOD.
Ex-senator Iay DepriUe Boss of
81. Louis Delegates.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany. April 1.-Tammany leaders in the CITY
to-day were much perturbed by the rurnor that
ex-senator Hill. flushed with the success he has
met in the State in the primaries. had served
notice Charles F. Murphy that he would
have to come in and abandon the fight or that
he would be deprived Of representatives TO st.
Louis
The former Senator IT is rumored is angry
at the report that it was the intention Of the
Tammany contingent to make demonstration
at st. Louis. protesting against the effort to
enforce unit rule for the New-York de sga-
tion, and voicing their support for Mayor Nc
Clellan. Such a demonstration would inevita-
bly, injure Chief Judge Parker's chances in the
convention. and ex-senator Hill has no inten-
tion of giving Tammany the opportunity to de-
feat his plans Accordingly. he has served notice
on Tammany that unless II abandons this plan
It will have no delegates to the convention AS
the delegates are elected by the State conven-
ton and this will be completely controlled by
ex-senator Hill. the threat is not an idle
The announcement Of this threat to-day called
forth indignant comments from the Tammany
legislators. which were declarations that the
threat was an empty one. ard that the Demo-
cratic leader would no. dare to enforce It. Despite
thei- characterization Of it scare. Tam
many members looked serious over il. and it
is certain that they will consider IL carefully
AS an Indication of harmony it is. however. in
teresting.
With Charles F. Murphy in Atlantic City ana
other Tammany lights out OF town there was no
one who would Officially" voice Tammany )
sentiments on the proposition that 1t has got TO
be very very good or be kicked out OF the 81
Louis convention by -the-kil men,. The feeling
I among the TammaTy mel is that IL any cring-
ing is to be done it win be done by the HUI men
! and will not from the representatives or
the districts which contribute the Democrats
pluralities in elections.
"Ex- Senator Hill knows perfectly well that all
we will have do TO spoil his game is TO
stand out against Parker, and Parker will be
dropped overheard at st. Louis" said a mem-
ber OF the Tammany executive committee at the
Democratic Club last night. The convention
will not break its neck to nominate Mr.. Hill ;
candidate. His record a campatgner during
tine last twelve years is not one 10 inspire con-
hdence. If Hill goes 70 81. Louis with the State
divided he cannot nominate Parker, and he
knows II. Tammany Is not walking the floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
AL" ADAMS ASKS FOR PAROLE.
Makes Application 70 State Board, which
Meets Tuesday.

Albany. April l-''Al' Adams. who has row been
IN Sing Si-B Prison about year inde-
Terminals ssntence with years minimum. after
conviction under the Anu-Policy law, has made ap-
plicaton 20 the State Parole Board TO release him
OF parole, ana his case comes up before The board
It's next meeting. which will he held a Sing
Sing next Tuesday.
Adams has been IA exemplary prisoner, and s.
now in fair physical condition. although for the
greater part OF his imprisonment he has been in
the prison hospital invalid. The a;,plioat1n OF
Adams FOR parole has been sent To the District At
iorrcy for an opinion as 10 whether he is worthy
olacct for parole.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
PRIVILEGE FOR PRESIDENTS WIDOWS.

Washington. April 1-Actins Postmaster General
Wynne has issued an order calling the attention
OF postmasters the terms of the statutes now in
force. extending the franking privilege to Mrs
Lucretia X. Garfield and Mrs. Ida s. Mckinley
widows of Presidents There is striking differ
in the two acts The of December 90
1881. under which Mrs. Garfield has enjoyed the
frankng privileges, allows free carriage in the
mails OF all matter sent her and out by her
under her autograph signature. while the act OF
January 70. 1902 under which Mrs. Mckinley has
mail sent By her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
STANDARD OIL GETS ALL KANSAS FIELD.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TKIBUN


Topeka, Kan. April IL n. Knapp. FOR three
years the only independent operator in the Kansas
OF fields. has disposed OF his twenty tank line
and is selling all his oil wells 70 the Standard Oil
Company. Mr.. Knapp the first oil producer
In Kansas lie established line OF cars, and soil
his oil 10 factories in Omaha and Kansas City The
terms of tho deal by which his business was alb
so-bed by the trust are not known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
GIRL KIDNAPPED BY FATHER FOUND.
Evelyn Bellwood, Supposed To Be Here, Is
in South Norwalk.

Stamford. Conn. Ap-:l i.-Bvelyn BeiIwood. the
fcven-year-old daughter Of Charles Bellwood who
was Kidnapped from her aunts home. in New
caTaSn. over week ago by her father. has been
inund in South NorwaIk home.
brllwood had hintod that his daughter safe
N New-1ork, brt this was done 10 mislead the po-
Ice Despite their efsortx 20 trace of the girl had
Teen found since her abduction BeilwOod. who
was arrested several days ago ana charged with
toaEctoE. Will be tried TnesdaV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
NO S1,s00,O0o FOR HIM.
This Man Prefers to Make His Own Money
Gives Fortune to Sister.
InY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNE.

Denver April l.-Ro:using 10 receive fortune Of
N.se0e1O left him by uncle. J. a. Harroun. Of
Kilkenny ireland. DR.. William =. HaTroun. OF this
city. has telegraphed his sister. Mrs. j. NJ Lewis
OF Portland Ne. that he will turn every
penny OF the money to her. He says that he likes
70 make and spend his Own money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02

ATLANTIC CITY AT EASTER TINE
"a very attractive resort and grows fr popularity
,kg year, The Pennsylvania Railroad runs
f.'9psn trains from New York 20 Atlantic City,
sraAing West zsrc Street $50 A NJ. and 255 p. N.
r,SMeAoays, and Ts5 a n. Sundays. Par.cr cars
>'-~. CLING Sunday -Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02

OVER SUNDAY AT ATLANTIC CITY
Is popular outing. Through trains via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad leave West 23rd Street Station at
955 A Nj. and 2 IS p. NJ. weekdays. TBS A. NJ. Sun
days. Parlor daily; dining Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02
LORD oUNDoNALp ON WAY HERE.

Ottawa April Lord Dundonald left for New
York to-day to meet his sister Lady Elizabeth
Cochrane. who IL coming from England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-02

Louisville. Ky, April 1.-Sidney johnson Hay
den was prominent as railroad man and re-
lated to many prominent Kentuckians In Louis
vile some years ago he was one OF the chief
clerks I'm the auditors office of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad. He later became audi
tor Of the Choctaw,. Oklahoma and Gulf road
Later he opened an Office as expert accountant
IN YOri,
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