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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
BURTON FILES ANSWER.
officials Attacked Him But Not tho
Rialto People.

In q supplemental brief filed Satur'
dsy in the supreme court, the attor-
news Of Senator j. R. Burton OF Kan
sss show clearly how the officials OF
the government have gone out OF
their way to prosecute Burton and
that they have been overzealous IN
their efforts to make an example Of
him. The brief SAYS:
"rhe postoffice officials have shown
no lack Of zeal in the prosecution oil
Senator Burton. They indicted him
1900 miles away from the place
where the alleged services were rem
dered. They had all the power and
force Of the government to take their
witnesses from other parts OF the
country to support thecs rge' ieaV'
ing Senator Burton with his own un-
aided resources to get his witnesses
at THE distant place of trial. II ne
was able to do SO, and to support the
burden and costs Of his defense. de
tried to get the postmaster general as
a witness and failed, because ST.
Louis was too far away from Wash
ington.
III the insinustions Of the solicitor
GENERAL are true that the inveftigatlon
of the Rialto company was held up
by postofiice officials by reason OIL
Senator Burton's Influence let the
department Of justice manifest inc
same zeal which it has prosecuted
Burton and bring it to justice Inc
brief OF the government abounds with
charges of swindling and fraud on the
part of the Rialto company and itf
otficers. and the curious result is pre-
sented that no freud order has ever
been issued against the Rialto com
psny, and no indictment against - it,
officers ever brought to trial. The
energy of this prosecution for some
reason inscrutable to us, seems &c
have been directed with all the zea'
force, power and resources Of the dc
partment alone against Senator Bur
ton.
"The court will bear in mind tina
in opening this case and in the argu
ments at the bar we refrained from
making any observation as respects
the nature Of this prosecution and vi
only make these in answer to IN
nniust and unwarranted statement
In the brief Of the solicitor general.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
Fall Was q Serious One.

Just before noon today Anderson
Minter who lives on the Adam Fry
place northeast Of town fell from q
load of hay and broke his left arm
lust above the wrist. DR.. A. S. Gish
was called and set the fracture. He
is getting along nicely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
A Turkey Supper.

The Lutheran ladies will have their
usual turkey supper, though turkeys
are high. Four hundred people are
expected.
You will find all kinds OF fancy
work, aprons, candies, cakes pies
and Mrs. Wigs Of the Cabbage PAtcf
in A. O. U. W. hall Saturday Dec
18th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
Past Matters Night.

On Tuesday evening. December ~
the mast masters Of Benevolent lodge
No. %, A. T. & A. NJ, will celebrate
s.. Johns Day BY comforting th'
masters degree on Rev. Ernest n
Evans. Refreshments will be served
An MssOns are cordially invited to b
present
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
The case was commenced late

The case was commenced late
Thursday afternoon and the last tes-
timony was taken at about 10 o'clock
yesterday morning. The arguments
in the case we're long and the jury
was out about three hours.
J. s. Dean, United States attorney,
and G. W. Hurd appeared for Mr..
Berry and Carver & Larimer and
Charles Blood Smith appeared for Mr.
Hapgood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15
v,,.r,.,n.d Sunday School Glasses

Entertained punuay SSA
Mrs. J. A. Tufts and Miss Lena
Keve very pleassrsly entertained the
members Of their Sunday school classes
a, the home Of Mrs. Units on East
seventh street last evening. The
time was spent in music and games
and delightful time was had BY all,
Those present; Grin and kOOer'
snider. Bert Smith, Walter DenlHsr'
Oscar Schneider. Wilbur Car1nun'
Nichola. Evans, Ruby Norman Heller
oldeu, sylvi. Kirk, BETA Smith, Pear 1.
Carver, Ethel Parker, AnnaOel REQ
den. Clarissa Carkbpfi, Valley shor.
Florence shOll, Myrtle Van o''rAn0
Bessie De Wolf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-15

Taken up. yeArling heiior' light
red. 2 white spots On left side, star in
face. has hofns. Owner can have BY
paving charges and for advertisement
G. Hartman, Jefferson township MP GO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
TOLSTOY'S PHILIPPIC.
Fierce attack on Russian State and
Church-Jdpan Blamed.

London. June 27.-"The Times this morning
prints a ten column dissertation on the Russo
Japanese war written by Count Tolstoy in his
most violent style. The trend OF this remark
able document Is. first. against all war, but It is
principally a thunderous philippe against the
Russian government, the Russian Orthodox
Church. and generally against the existing or
der of things.
Tolstoy says that the reserves through Rus
STA dissatisfied, gloomy and exasperated
and the old appeal for Faith King and Father
land has lost its spell over the Russian Masses
The ten columns breathe gloomy forebodings
and preach revolution. Tostoy holds the En-
peror up % contempt as an unfortunate and
entangled young man, recognized as the leader Of
one hundred and thirty million people contin-
ually deceived ana compelled to contradict him
self"
Tols.oy. however, does not stop With Russia
for Japan receives a share OF his singing
mcnts for having forcibly resisted what he terms
the ''unprovoked aggression of Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
THREE WARSHIPS LOST?
Rmssian RRmor Of Disaster to The
Port Arfkmr Fleet.

ST. Petersburg. June 2G.-The Japanese report
OF the sea fgnt at Port Arthur has not been
published here, though the authorities have al
lowed 20 be printed statement that the squad
ron had made a sortie. and also the news Of the
loss OF japanese torpedo boat destroyers.
According 10 a foreign naval attache the Ad-
.niralty admitted to-day that Rear Admiral
wittsoeft lost one battleship ans Two cruisers.
but in the absence OF details there was an in
ciination II believe that The ships struck mines,
the Admiralty not believing. in the face OF the
lessons taught b. the injuries to the RctTiZan
and the Czarevitch, that Admiral Wittsoeft
would have remained in The outer roadstead at
night thus inviting a dash by the japanese de-
stroyers.
There Sc much speculation tonight whether
the Viadivostok squadron might not have gone
cut and perhaps be on the eve OF Joining the
Port Arthur feet. Tension is evident IL the city
tonight. There are many rumors afloat. and
every one is realizing that most important news
may be expected at any moment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
MURPHY is CONFIDENT.
Thinks He Can Beat Parker at st.
Louis-W Orhing for Mcclellan.

The Tammany leaders. with the slogan of no
Compromise and committed 20 a finish fight
against the nomination of Judge Parker for
President. and the political determination of
David b. Hill. leader Of the Parker propaganda
will start for st. Louis the latter part of this
week Charles f. Murphy. leader of Tammany
Hail. will leave this city Thursday. but II is said
he viii not go directly to st. Louis but will stop
off on the way. and see various leaders opposed
TO Parker.
we'll defined boom for Mayor Mcclellan for
the nomination has been launched. and Tam
many will do all in it's power TO bring the NOM
ination to Mcclellan but, failing in this will
work actively for any candidate other than
Parker.
proclamation of 10000 words. giving Mayor
McClellans record and, in the opinion of Tam
many, his strong points Presidential can
didate. has been sent broadcast the coun-
try The proclamation appeared yesterday in
The New-York Daily News"
MIR. Murphy would not talk yesterday but
his friends say that he is greatly plea srd
az the outlook, and that he believes he now ha a
votes enough pledged to make Il an impcssib,iity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
ONE DEATH FROM HEAT.
Hottest June 20 Since 18T5-SeUerdl
PrOStratiOns.

Heat combined with humidity made yesterday
about as warm and uncomfortable day has
been experienced in this city for years The
highest temperature, 92 degrees. was reached
about 9 p. m. and was the highest recorded for
June PC since 1875 when the mercury reached
95 degrees.
Dr. Bieber. of No. 3S3 East Elghth-st.. re-
ported to the coroner's office that Plncus Fried,
seven weeks old, had died at No. 800 East
Houston-st from the effects of the heat.
Albert Runske sailor on the L. S. s. Han
cock; Jacob Kaiser of No. 127 Grove-st.; Fred
Shaker OF No. 1. 537 Third-ave.. a passenger on
the Third-ave. elevated road. and Jennie Fay.
of No 452 East One -hundred-and- twenty
ond-st were overcome by heat and taken to
hospitals
A cab containing two women drove up to
Roosevelt Hospital last night. One woman was
suffering from three bullet wounds in the right
side of the head She was Mrs. Agnes Emmett,
a widow. of No go West Fifty -fourth-st. The
other woman said the patient lived at No. 14S
West F1fty-eighth-st. She said she was Mrs.
Barns OF the same address. The police found
the address wrong. and spent the rest OF the
night trying to find out whether the woman had
shot herself or had been shot They believe the
woman attempted suicide. Mrs. Barns said the
woman suffered from the heat.
The woman was not dangerously wounded.
Surgeons probed for the bullets. finding Two or
them. 4 woman who said she was sister or
Mrs Emmett: but refused TO give her address
called at the hospital She said she heard OF
the shooting and heard II had been an accident
She said Mrs Emmett lived at No. l4S West
Fiftieth-st
A detective hurried 70 that address. but found
three story brownstone house vacant. He
finally at the hospital. got the wounded woman
To admit that she lived at No. 26a West Fifty
fourth-s st. There a woman. who would not tell
her name said she had found Mrs. Emmett in her
room with three bullet wounds I'm her head. She
called a physician. whose name and address the
detective could not learn. He advised that she
be taken to n hospital
The temperature at a. m was 20 degrees
and kept rising steadily until small but CRATE
ful shove about , o'clock sent the merCur-r
down ten degrees TSe humidity at n was
40 and 50 at 3 O'Clock but soon after the shower
fell 10 -. The relief however, was only tempo
rarv and the discomfort of the afternoon lasted
into the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
RUSSIA NOT TO PUNISH FINLAND.
M. Plehwe Decides to Adopt Conciliatory
Policy

St. Petersburg. June 26--The Associated
Press is able TO announce on the authority OF
NJ Plehwe, Minister of the Interior, that there
Is no intention on the part of the Russian gov
eminent TO place upon the Finnish people the
responsibility for the assassination Of Governor
General Bobrikoff by Eugen Schaumann. The
minister believes that the crisis in the relations
of Finland and Russia has been passed. and
that the Grand Duchy will recognize that its
interests and those of Russia mutually demand
closer ties
II IS as far from Russia's wish It would be
contrary to her interests the minister says. to
destroy Finland, which has history and tradi-
tions of her own. All that Russia wants is the
recognition by Finland of Russia's supremacy.
The new governor general has not yet been
named by the Emperor. but when he assumes
his post it will be his first duty TO decide the
question Of reassenbllng the Diet.
There is reason to believe that Minister Plehwe
is considering further measures, but their char
pcter has not been made public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
INTRUDER rs Il PRIEST
arrested IN Brooklyn Home on
Burglary Charge.

Theodore X. Hastings Of Nc $50 East Six
teenth-st.. brooklyn was awakened early yes
terday by noise of some one breaking into
the house. Descending TO the kitchen he found
a man prying about the room. Mr.. Hastings
called the police, and the intruder WAS taken 20
the ParIville police station. where yesterday he
was arraigned before Magistrate Steer in the
Flatb0sh-ave. court.
The man first said he John F. Lyons but
refused TO give his address. In his pocket was
found a letter addressed Father Lynch, No
l.3 East Ninety -sixth-st.. Manhattan He
seemed confused when asked TO account for the
letter, and refused 10 answer any questions
he WAS he'd on the charge OF burglary. Later
In the day a man appeared before Magistrate
Steer and gave bail for the prisoner. Magistrate
Steer said last night shat he did not remember
the name OF this man. but that ne a clergy
man. still later, the accused man admitted be
was Father Lynch.
TIE address of Father Lynch is that of the
Church OF ST. Francis De Sales. OF which The
Rev j. l. Hocy IS pastor. Father uoey has
three assistants. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
LIGHTNING KILLS ONE MAN.
It Knocks Another Unconscious-A Church
Steeple Demolished

Lightning split open tree on picnic grounds
IN Winhcli Queens Borough. yesterday ami in
startI killed one of party that had taken shelter
,,nder n 4 brother of the killed was shocked
and stunned but revived later. Others close
nv were unnjured. The picnic OF b.
bemIans in Locust Grove. in Winfield. About 90
drenrhing shower passed over the district. and
all ran to cover Many went direct to the hote!
aud other buildings, but more stayed under trees
'rhc man killed John HOfcr, thirty-six years
old of No 30 East End-ave Ills brother. Charles
twcntv-seven years old. OF No. 30i Hopkins-ave.
Astoria was made unconscious.
Egg Harhor N J.. June 26.-Whi!e church service
was being held to-day lightning struck the steeple
NJ tho First Methodist Church at Lower Bank and
completely demolished the steepe. The church
,.os AIIed with yorshppers. and n panic avert
ed by the presence of mind Of the organist who
ioined When the extent of the damage ascer-
iaIned and II was found that the body of the
church was In danger, quiet was restored, and
the service continued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
SPEAKERS AT COOPER UNION.
Plans for the Ratification Meeting of the
Republican Club.

The campaign committee of the Republican Club
OF the City az New York met at its headquarters
No "a West Forticth-st. Saturday evening.
Pratt A. Brown chairman. and John Nicholson,
secretary. 10 organize Its work for the coming
campaign
The prompt action of President Stern, at the re-
quest of the club members in Chicago, in securing
Cooper Union and arranging in advance the details
for the ratification meeting on Thursday evening
was heartily approved. Charles II. Treat. chairman
OF the delegation If the club to Chicago. made
his report. lie spoke of the cordial welcome TO the
club At the convention. He said that Senator
Fairbanks felt highly complimeuted that Charles
II. Lands who has been in Congress for the last
ten years. should be invited to speak as his per
sonal representative at the ratification meeting at
Cooper Union. The meeting promises TO be great
success. Among other speakers viii be ex-senator
John Nj: Thurston. ex-CongressInan w. =. Ward.
National Committeeman: Congressman James S.
sherman. of Utica; NJ. Linn Bruce. ex-charman
Of the Republican County Committee. and Mr.
Treat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
BRYAN WOULD RUN AGAIN
PLANNING Il STAMPEDE.
He Wants to Make another Gross
of Gold" Speech.
GRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBrNEl

lRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCNE-l
Chica go June 26-Democratic leaders here are
of the firm belief that William ]. Bryan is
planning to gain control OF the organization OF
the Democratic National Convention and create
a situation which will bring him forward again
as a candidate for the nomination. II is said on
good authority that he will represent the Hearst
contestants In the St. Louis convention from
New-Jersey, Ohio, NewYork, Indiana. Illinois
and other States i'm which Hearst has real or
imaginary grievances. and that he will! plead
their causa before the national committee. the
credentials COMMITTEES and the convention II
was originally plannai 10 have Bryan on the
resolutions COMMITTEES. but 1: Is now the scheme
to have hin, on the credentials committee so he
will be able to carry on the fight for the radical
contestants.
Bryan is believed to be playing for an op-
portunity TO make another spreadeag!e speech.
which may swing the convention to a situation
which will make him the compromise candidate.
He held a midnight conference with Mayor Har-
rison at Mr.. Harrison's house on Friday night.
coming here unexpectedly. Another secret con-
ference followed at the Mayors home on Satur-
day forenoon. Bryan coming here In answer 10
a telegram sent him by Harrison. In the after
noon Bryan secretly met Andrew Lawrence. Mil
lard F. Dunlap and other Hearst agents. and
held long conference. He left here in the
evening for Ohio.
Toward midnight Mayor Harrison again tele
gra phed Bryan at Canton. Ohio, TO return 10
Chicago and he is expected to be here early to-
morrow morning Before leaving here Saturday
he had a conference with W. R Hearst at Mr..
Hearst's Chicago office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
SEVEN PERSONS DROWN.
Continued from first page.

italian who lost his life at the entrance to oid
Mill Creek. Jamaica Bay. Both bodies were re-
covered
Nellie Ecock sixteen years old. who lives on
Hog Point. beyond Enmons-aVe-. Sheepsheau
Bay. was in bathing near her home az the tliiie
Of the storm and had a narrow escape from
death. She the storm coming and becoln-
ing frightened and exhausted. was unable 10
reach the shore. Adam Frey, of No. GA Broa0o
way, Brooklyn. and Henry Meyers, OF NO. 50
Fifth-st, Manhattan, saved her. She was re-
vived by Ambulance Surgeon Smith. OF the
Coney Island Emergency Hospital
Frederick Sandstick, twelve years OLD, OF NO
273 McDonough-st.. Brooklyn, who sought shell
ter the beams of a partially completed three
story brick building at No. 81 Rockaway-aVe,,
completely buried in bricks and mortar ana
crossbeams when the structure collapsed In the
storm. Roundsman Charles j. Pugh, Oh the
Canarsie station happened 10 be near the spot
and hastily called together volunteer rescue
brigade, and Sandstick dug out in ten min
uteS. At the Bradford Street Hospital 1t was
found that the boy suffering from COM
pound fracture of the left thigh, decorations OF
the scalp and body conclusion of the brain and
probable Internal injuries. 1t was several hours
before he regained consciousness. II was con-
sdered remarkable that he was not killed in
stantly.
The building that collapsed was being put up
by Thomas Long of No. 529 Rockaway-ave. II
had been completed 10 the cornice line of the
top story and was reduced to ruins. One OF the
brick walls tore away parts of two-story frame
building that was being put up by Mr.. Long at
No. SIS Rockaway-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
4 CAUTIOUS ADVANCE.
SaLharof Reports Mouements of
Small Japanese Forces.

ST. Petersburg. June 2G--The general staff has
received the following dispatch from L!eutenan;
Genera! S2kh2ron, dated June -.
ON the morning Of June - the encnly's ad-
vance guard. which was occupying the valley
o. TIE hho River, ten miles southwest Of Kali
Ping, Tell back six miles
On June "a = japanese detachment of two
companies Of infantry and two squadiors Of
cavalry approached the village Of Sia-Dian. in
me mountains, seven miles from Kai-Pine in a
sontherly direction. Patrols Of the enemy also
appeared IN the khouailanfin locality, fifteen
sad oAe-h;if miles east u Eai-Ping and four
and one-half miles northwest Of the Chapan
Pass.
a detachment % the japanese advance guard
has occupied the village Of Taoiartboon, on the
road from Slu-Yen 70 Kai-Pirg Japanese
patrols are also posted between KriadahooD and
MaoiaFaisa on The road from Khanza TO
Pandziatey and Pantchanion masses on the
road from Siu-Yen to Kai-Ping continue 10 he
occupied by the enemy
There is no change in The locality eronn SIN
Yen L. Hai-Cheng
Our rifles had A skrnish on June "a with a
japanese patrol on the road from Feng- Wang
Cheng TO Hai-Cheng. fifteen and one-half miles
northwest OF Feng-Wang- Chenr The enemy
had one man killed
Toward The even ne Of June % IL MAS found
that the japanese Hverc advaciug from SarCan-
noon, on the road "a Hai-Chene Their advance
guard, composed OF two companies OCCUPIED the
village Of kangapudZ2 small BODY of the
enemy also occupied TungopudZa five miles
northwest Of Selu-Chen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-27
MAY BE KINGSLEY CLEW.
Continued from first pnEe.

the hotel and at the club that neither OF the
Baxter brothers had been in town for several
weeks. Mr. Burrdge said that he had tee-
graphed Hugh Baxter about the arrest and
raignment of Stewart, and that he expected him
here to-day.
The story told by Mrs. Hall is corroborated by
her daughter Lille twelve years old. L think
that the woman has "A case" said Inspector Nc
Clusky. She seems positive, and l am in duty
bound to take her word. She identified the
picture and then identified the man in court.
While the has bad record. l feel inclined
TO throw doubt on the identification so far as
regards Mr. Kingsley. My men know this man
Stewart to be one OF the hangers-on around the
Forty-second 81, station. the Cortand-st ferry
and other places where strangers land in New
York. Ny men have seen this man drinking In
barrooms with persons presumably strangers,
hut they have never been able to land him.
We've got Stewart all right. It is up 10 him
row to tell the truth for the sake of the rela-
tives."
Henry Baxter Kingsley was the son OF Gen
eral l.. G. Kingsley. OF Rutland. VT. He was
thirty-hve years old and living with his
father in Rutland. 1t was on Saturday No
vember IA OF last year after short visit with
Hugh H. Baxter at his country place at New
Rochelle, that Mr. Kingsley disappeared as
completely II the earth had swallowed him.
In spite of frequent rumors and the offers of
increasing rewards. no authentic ciew to his
whereabouts has since been obtained.
Mr.. Kingsley received word at New-Rochellc
of the severe Illness of his father and the
morning of his disappearance had started for
Vermont Mr.. Baxter accompanied him far
as the Grand Central Station in this city on his
way to the Princeton Yale football game Then,
Mr. Baxter says, his cousin suddenly changed
his mind and decided to stay in the city for the
day. and go or in the evening. Later It re-
ported that he had been seen that night drink
ing In Tenderloin resort. and when he did not
appear IN Rutland for two days, 1t feared
that he had met with foul play A general
alarm turned In end reward of 5000 was
offered Alexander T. Mason. attorney for Mr..
Baxter, has been conducting the search.
There We're rumors that Mr.. Kingsley had
been in Rutland the Sunday after his
disappearance, and also that he in this city
up to Monday Then nothing more could be
learned In December the reward was In
creased to $1,000. This was later made $40, 900.
About four weeks ago a report came from
Salt Lake City Utah. that man answering
Kingsley's description had been seen In that
neighborhood. 1t was learned later that 1t was