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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Gen. Gordon DelIrious.

Miami, Fla, Jan. 9.-Gen. Gordon
rested fairly we'll yesterday, taking
light nourishment from time to time.
While no decided change took place
late in the afternoon his condition was
not regarded as being so favorable as
during the day. He was suffering last
night from abdominal pains which at
times were severe. The following bull
letin was issued at II o'clock last
night: Gen. Gordon's condition:
Temperature, 1O1 rs; pulse, 90; much
pain in stomach; restless at intervals;
delirious."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
MEMPHIS CITY ELECTION.
Dress irregularities and Cutting and shoot
ing scrapes Occurred ut the Polls-Par-
tisan Feeling Now Running High.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 9.-Although
many hours have passed since the polls
were closed In the city election held
Thursday the result is still In doubt,
. legal contest of several Of the Of
ices Is practically assured and late
developments show that the election
was signalized by the most irregular
and riotous scenes connected with any
local political contest Of recent years.
In the Ninth ward the ballot box was
stolen, the ballots burned and two men
were shot, one seriously, In riot with
In the room where the ballots were
being counted. Gross irregularities
are alleged in the Fourth and Fifth
wards and many minor shooting and
cutting scrapes are reported from all
parts Of the city. All manner Of wild
rumors are current, but the more con-
sentative are inclined to think that
no further violence need be anticipated.
Last night the city was quiet although
partisan fesling was running high.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
TWO HISTORIC PLACES BURNED


Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE old
Dunning opera house, large three
story wooden structure built in 1857 in
Kansas City, Kan, around which
cluster many memories Of old Wyan-
dotte in the latter COS and the 70s,
together with the old wooden building
adjoining, in which the first Episcopal
service In the state of Kansas was
held on Palm Sunday, 1857, by Rev.
Rodney Nash, missionary, were
burned to the ground last evening. An
oil stove in Mrs. Mary Kings restau-
rant in the old building long since
abandoned as house of worship start
ed the fire. The total loss was be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Charred with Embe.nlsment,

Wellington, Kan, Jan. County
Attorney p. e. Wilson was arrested
yesterday on a charge Of embezzling
$3,115 from the Citizens bank, Of Belle
plaine. While acting as cashier Of the
bank in 1902 1t is alleged that Wilson
took the amount named from the
banks funds, making out notes to
which he signed fictitious names.
When arrested yesterday he was en-
gagged In trying a case in court here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
..Cock rhtlng" at Poultry show.

: Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. L-"Cock
fighting'' was the special feature Of the
poultry show at Convention hall last
night. The chickens were not allowed
to fight to finish. however, and did
not wear gaffs. The chicken fight
took place at the time Of awarding the
prize for pit game fowls. These birds
are not scored" and their good points
are judged from their conduct In the
pit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Tried to smusgle saws to Murderer.

st. Louis, Jan. 9.-After a cross-ex-
animation lasting several hours Jailer
J. L. Dawson last night announced
that former Guard Thomas Clark, now
under arrest, had confessed that he
tried to smuggle some steel saws to
George Collins, under death sentence
for murder Clark said the saws were
mailed him from Hartford, Conn, to
be given to Collins. A year ago Col
Inns and William Rudolph were cap
tured at Hartford. Just before their
trial for murder Rudolph escaped from
the Jail here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

st. Louis, Jan. ALMOST under the
glare Of an electric light Charles F.
Hazelton, Of Kansas City, was held up
on Academy avenue last night by a
lone highwayman and forced to deliver
over a pocketbook containing 1000.
Hazelton was then smashed in the face
and FRUSTRATED. The robber escaped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Schools Closed ON Account of Smallpox

Schools Closed on Account NJ amallpox.s
Washington, Pa, Jan. 9.-By order
Of the state board Of health all tho
schools in three townships, Morris,
Center and Rich Hill, in Green county
and two adjoining townships, East
and West Finley, in Washington coun-
ty, have been closed indefinitely on ac-
count Of smallpox. Nearly rs schools
are affected. An epidemic Of smallpox
is raging in the border townships Of
the two counties.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

New York, Jan. S.-After deliberat-
ing 45 minutes yesterday jury found
former Congressman Edmund H.
briggs guilty Of accepting money to
procure a contract between private
company and the government while
serving as a member Of congress. The
Jury recommended mercv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
m. Levin Natur.ll.a.lon Fraud Ca.

The Levin Naturalization Fraud Case.
St Louis, Jan. 9.-The ndturaliza-
ton fraud case Of Nathan Levin, who
is now serving a sentence Of 1--WE years
in the penitentiary, was appealed to the
United States court Of appeals. The
case was taken under advisement The
case is being watched with great In
terest owing to arguments advanced
by the defense that state courts can
not legally naturalize aliens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Charged with Making CoulterfsIs Money

Slater, Mo-, Jan. S.-John Teeters
was arrested here yesterday morning
on the charge of making counterfeit
money and was taken to jefferson
City by the United States marshal,
Mr.. Morrison. Teeters had dies to-
make ascent pieces. A number Of
these spurious coins are said to have
been put into circulation in this vicin-
lty lately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Overcome BY Ga. from the cum oushsi

Overcome BY Gas from the GuhT Guaher'
Beaumont, Tex, Jan. "a man
named Mullen was found dead yester-
day near the new Guffy gusheE at Bat
sons and a dozen others who were
sleeping in tents near the well were
overcome by gas, being rescued barely
in time to save their lives. One Of
these succumbed later otncers tool
possession Of the well a. q public men
ace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

way ne informed the guards that he
was wounded Later the principal
keeper ordered that Brooks be taken
to the prison hospital. When the dun
geon was opened Brooks was found
suspended by his suspenders and was
dead
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

St. Joseph, Mo-. Jan. 7.-Samuel e.
GRANGE, for 20 years general superin-
tendent Of the Burlington lines west Of
the Mississippi river, was stricken with
paralysis at his home here yesterday
and win die. He is 60 years old and
had enjoyed unusually good health I'M
I'll last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
ELY's CREAM BALM
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector. Dec. 10. 1901
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Case No. 4,208.
Maud Houghton Whitley, Plaintiff,

Maud Houghton Whitley, Plaintiff,
VS..
Harriet @. HouRhton, Ralph E. Houghton.
Melissa |. H0ughton,. Hfland R0uthworth.
Eve Neill Howten and Frank W. Morse, De.
PENDANTS,
Under and by virtue Of an der Of sale is
sued by the clerk of the district court of
Dickinson county, state of Kansas. In the
above entitled action and to me directed and
delivered will on the 18th day Of January A.
D., 1904, at 10 o'clock u. m. of said day at the
frunt door Of the court house in the city Of
Abilene, Dickinson county, state Of Kansas,
sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand
the following described real estate situated
In the county Of Dickinson, state Of Kansas,
to-wit;
The west half OF the northwest quarter
Of section fourteen QD, and the northeast
quarter fsection fifteen (1b), all In township
eleven C1), south OF range one % east Of the
sixth principal meridian.
Said real estate will be sold pursuant TO
the judgment Of the court recited In said
order of sale.
A. d. 1908. 1875 ]. W BAKER,
Sheriff Of Dickinson county. State Of Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

The entire business portion Of
Pisek, n D. was destroyed BY are
Loss. estimated at 10000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
RUMORED COLLISION.
Russian and Japanese Fleets Said to
Have Had Alright.
RUSSIAS ANSWER TO JAPAy'S NOTE.
Although Dissatisfied with Russis's Terms
Japan WIN stin Try to Get Them Modi-
fed-Corea May Appeal to the
United States.

London, Jan. 9.-The Kobe CORE
spondent Of the London Daily Express
has sent a rumor that collision be-
tween the Russian and the Japanese
fleets has taken place near the islands
Of Taushima in the strait Of Corea.
This rumor is not mentioned from any
other source, and, in view Of the fact
that the government is exercising a
censorship over all news concerning
the naval matters, 1t may safely be dis
regarded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

Berlin, Jan. 9.-The Tageblatt's Paris
correspondent learns that the French
government has been informed that
Russia's answer to Japan makes far
reaching concessions respecting Corea
and that these concessions are equiva-
lent to permitting the occupation of
Corea by Japan on lines somewhat
similar to the position Of Great Brit
ain in Egypt. but Russia finally rejects
any right Of Japan to mingle in affairs
in Manchuria.
Japan WIN Continue Negotiations.
Toxic, Jan. 9.-The Japanese gov
eminent has practically determined to
continue negotiations. 1t is dissatis-
fed with Russia's latest terms, but
does not feel warranted in issuing an
ultimatum or breaking off negotiations
and will make another effort to secure
their modification before resorting to
force. 1t is anticipated that the dis
cussion will consume few weeks,
during which interim a breach OF the
peace is improbable.
Corea May Appeal to the United States
Paris, Jan. 9.-Min Yeung Tchan,
the Corean minister, said to the Asso-
ciated press yesterday that he would
not be surprised should Corea appeal
to the United States for good offices
in its behalf in case Of the invasion
Of Corean territory by one or the other
powers. Under the treaty between
the United States and Corea that is
permissible. Moreover, continued the
minister, the people Of Corea regard
the United States in most friendly
way, because of its faithful policy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
Lanesvllle. Va.
a Sensible Prohibitionist.

Editor OF The Times. Dispatch
Sr,--n your courtesy will permit desire to
say few words through the columns OF your
valued paper to others OF like political iaith.
I believe IN the fundamental principles OF De- PC,
mocracy. first. last and all tho time, with
prohibition. have noticed In recent editions
OF our daily papers several articles In which
tho ground was rightly taken that ballot
cast In O righteous cause waH not thrown
away even though tho cause wns not success:
full. / thoroughly agree with this view, and
where nil opposing factions nro worthy OF
equal condemnation. 1s.would vote tho Prohl.
bition ticket every time. & But 1T is very
evident to my mind that there is great
moral difference in tho Issues and candidates
Of tho two largest political parties. and tho
outcome OF the battle between them Ia OF
as vital Importance TO Prohibitionista as to
Democrats We as Prohibitionists, desire
above nll things that right shall triumph.
and believe that with the enforcement OF pro-
hibitlon principles our country will bc moral.
~ and materially benefited, and there arc
many Democrats who share this view with
us, but We cannot hope as yet to rcalt2e EN-
tire success in our efforts. And now COMES
tho important point 10 which wish to call
your attention. The Democratic party un-.
and political, both OF which we also desire.
and since It Is evident that we cannot meet
with complete Success at tho comliig election,
believe 1t to be our duty to givo our support
to a causo which has reasonable prospect
Of accomplishing long step In tho right
direction. Then let every Prohbiuonist who
may read this stop and consider and go to
his ballot for Parker and Davis and Demo-
cratic victory. Il Fss
Very truly yours. 3ss=
NJ PROH1BITIONIsT.DE N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
Denounced as False.

. i ~ @ al Y
The assertion that there has been black
mail. direct or Indirect, by Mr.. Cor
telyou or by me is falsehood. The as
sertion that there has been made In my
behalf and by my authority by Mr.. Cor
telyou. or by any one else. any pledge
or promise. or that there has been any
understanding as TO future imrunities or
benefits In recognition OF any contribution
srmo any source, is a wicked fa!sehuod.
That Mr.. Parker should desire 10 avoid
the discussion OF principle I can well un-
derstand: for It Is but the bare truth to
say that he has not attacked us on my
matter OF principle or upon any action OF
the government save after first misstating
that the principle or action. But can
not understand how any honorable man.
candidate for the highest offlcatin the
gift or the people. can take refuge. not
merely In personality, but in such base
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
.sWANsoN's FINE CANVASS
He Looks for His Usual Large
Majority.
rspecisl to The imcs.Dlsputch.)

CHATHAM. VA. November 4,Con-
Eressnlan Swanson closed his campaign
Of the district in this county at Sycamore
Station on Friday where he addressed a
large gathering Of his constituents. Dur
inG the week he made fine speeches In
this county to large gatherings, arous-
Ing much enthusiasm.
Though suffering from q recent attack
OF acute Indigestion, his ardor was not the
least lessened, Mr.. Swanson never failed
to arraign the present administration and
President in terrific manner, which
found a ready, response from his loyal
hearers. b
Fear has been expressed that light
vote will be polled next Tuesday, owing
TO the prevailing apathy and little inter-
est manifested during the campaign. hut
MIR. Swanson is confident of his usual
large majority in the county,
The total number Of voters In the co,ln-
ty, who have paid their taxes as re-
quired by the new Constitution, is 4,aD0,
OF which $50 are negroes. Added to the
former number will be 300 and probably
more Confederate veterans, bringing the
total eligible vote to 4,5o0. The Demo-
Gratis can safely count on not less than
1900 majority In this county and very
probably between 2,5oo and 5000 in the
district. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
. GETTING FRESH TROOPS.
Chinese Report That the Japs
Are .Mendin Their
Lines.
fRr Annotated Press.l

CHE FOO, November $3.50 z. NJ
Chinese who left Dalny yesterday even
Ing report that patches OF wounded were
passin through Daily. They report also
that during the recent battle fresh Jap
anese troops were constantly going to the
front. 1t Is reported that the Japanese
killed or wounded in front Of Port Ar
thur during the last three months ap-
proximate 10000.
There are persistent rumors that the
Japanese have occupied the forts Of Rib
lung Mountain and certain forts OF the
Keekwan Mountain group. but well IN
formed Japanese here consider these ru-
nors as premature. These Japanese, how
ever, are confident that the end OF the
Russian occupation Of Port Arthur Is fast
approaching. They admit that they have
been disappointed heretofore, but say
that their previous hopes never had such
a fact-based foundation as those they at
present entertain.
The fact that General Nogi, commander
OF the Third Japanese army before Port
Arthur, has allowed the Associated Press
dispatches to leave the front OF the base
OF operations, is looked upan as strongly
indicating the confident spirit Of the be-
siegers
Further tidlngs OF events at Port Ar
thur are awaited here with an intensity
Of interest greater than any displayed
since the beginning Of the war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
SOME FIRING
BEING DONE
Fighting Around Lincliintoun
Lasts But a Brief
While.
ARE GETTING FRESH TROOPS
Both Sides Seem as Determined
as Ever to Keep Fight
ing Up.
ARE GETTING FRESH TROOPS

MUKDEN, November 4.--Tliere was a
brisk exchange OF artillery firing here
yesterday extending from the village Of
Linchintoun eastward on both sides OF
the railroad, but the firing ceased at
noon.
The Japanese are continuing their con-
centration opposite the Russian center.
The Japanese positions along their whole
line are strongly fortified and they are
now entrenching along tho Hun River to
tho westward.
On Monday. a Russian extreme right, a
squadron OF Don Cossacks charged
battery OF japanese artillery. near Lidan-
toun. The Cossacks went forward at a
Eallop through a field OF uncut millet
against the fire of the battery and had
almost reached the guns when couple
OF companies of Japanese infantry rose
IN and poured in several volleys, COM
polling the cavalrymcn to ride out Of the
field ct an even faster pace than they
went In It. The Cossacks lost about Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05

At No. 81 North Nineteenth Street is
the beginning Of a work which, success
fully operated. will influence either a.
irectly or Indirectly, almost every nou
hold hold In this city. Nor is 1t expected to
stop at that. hut the influence emanat.
Ing therefrom will spread over the entire
The School for Domestic Science Is II! y
no way a sectarian Institution; It IS
founded and supported by q ciu6 co,i Il
sisting Of representative iades nsp are.
denomina tons. Some or aus 5olllcci . o'
rs Pre .alieMt"sN1 Mrs WI Young tMethh99-
dist: first vice-president Mrs. r. IL da ~
! Mrs n WV w Pemberton Presbyterian3;
third yice-president. Mrs, II. 3. Yalenntin.e
lEpsc opalan) fourth q n re ,pres'oe''s'
Mrs be;s d Il H 10 xed dues ii THIS as
5othar clubs. ,bllt each member dndlvldu-
ally names the amount or her 1''o'le'ttS
contribution. e+,t,, ton
In the sense that other educational CeH cen
tiers are missionary; Tor tho truest iietp
we can glve men and women is 70 te'Iot'
3thcm TO help themselves.
II expects to demonstrate, not only 90
the girls that service az the h0in, p. WI VIII
be for them moro helpful morally i any
physically brt pet and fn nrp the house
liaIt r' II Is to be nm institution which
can supply our homes with White s IT'S
taught first Of all those RriIn nc LOO,
are inc IEulL " Vic
and trained to do skillful work IN the
init In the Southland is there work more
n m the building there arc. respectively, a
sitting room. sewing room, dining room,
Kitchen. five bed rooms and pain, ,ior
some OF the girls being trained VIII 'iVe
.. The a. house has been furnished chiefly
nv the generous hearted, responsive mer-
chants Of the city: some private dona-
tinns also have heen received.
The club has enough money IN hand 70
nav for instruction and rent, but the
School c,S needs fuel and proyislonnss; too Toe.
TO this end, Monday, November 1tn, ms n
been appointed donation day, ana tlts
hollsekeepers and citizens are requeStsu
Ia send on or before that day anythinG.
great or small. an the line Of provisions
'ii Tha club needs n. guarantee OF nifty dol
lars q month more to carry on this greaL
work, and the influence and patronage OF
every lnousekeeper and citizen OF the city.
At its next meeting. Wednenday. No
yember 9th. at the school building, inc
ladies viii be most glad to welcome new
The house win be opened for inspection
Nv til The public after November 7th, and
Miss Gu1ey, the superintendent Will - he
clad to have any lady call at the build
ing who would like to learn more OF the
'N ~ AN INTERESTED WORKER,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05

Trying to Get Work.
The letter was evidently written In
reply to one from Thomas, inq,slldng
about position. Tho writer thought
there was sorno chance OF securing po-
stion and Invited him to come to Wide
Water. Tho writer, also, thought there
was chance in Richmond. There was
no address to this letter, and 1t Is not
known where It was sent to Thomas.
Among the other papers were several
express receipts for various sums OF
MONEY, and a package check, marked
'Alexandrla- Richmond"
Inquiry at the hotels showed that
I he had not registered hero In the past
few days.
There was no money In his pockets.
He wore no overcoat and seemed to have
had on neat gray suit, although tho
clothing was SO torn and sollcd, 1t was
hard to distinguish the color.
Among the papers was letter evil
IDENTIFY written by his wife. dated "Buena,
October 18TH
He has a wife and one child at Green
Vile, and brother at Glasgow. employed
by the Chesapeake and Ohio as an opera
tor.
Coroner Taylor will investigate theI
matter this morning. Ha will summons
Engineer Mike Kelly. Fireman Jack
Hawks, Conductor Day and Flagman
silas p. Brown, OF the train that ran
over the man. and Messrs. j. l.. Lyle,
Fred Lyle and j. w. Hundlcy, the citi-
zens who first saw the body after the
killing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-05
Dr.. Edwards Doctrine.

Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
s'r l. the publication n, OF the article
Sunday, September 11th have received
several letters conmenda tory with
thanks tn and messages and remarks quail
ed ny such as loss Of mental p9wer
mission Of lunacy. With such a result
. would like to put the whole substance
in one OF ysur daily issues, If you could
kindly oblige me. It will be done in as
few words as my age will allow. as fol-
lows:
Words are voices conveying ideas; ideas
are reflex actions which mateHalizc sub
stance. things, objects and facts. which
are the constitutional elements and exer-
Bible says OF man what it says Of no
other creature of God-that he Is fear
fully and wonderfully made. Ills whole
purpose in creation Is the gl1fry Of God
the free choice Of life or death. good or
EVIL. immortality. which God only has to
give-angelic services. as ministers or
ani s Mso voice dS a 81 s The Tne
of pleasure which flow from His right
band the 51y and tni
the human heart, Of which all have had
q foretaste; the absorption of that love OF
which the king eternal, immortal and
invisible" is made. whom to know t and
Experience exp LEM 2 Of the writer has any value.
or he is not deceived by the aforesaid
senile decrepitude. This makes the great
est Of all the commandments given to
man, and on which hang all the law
and the prophets''-the easiest to keep
and emphasizes the tender meries and
loving Kindness Of mans omniscient and
glorious Creator The second com mand-
ment Is like unto the first, and upon the
two tho law and the prophets hang.
Man, by his nfidelity, disloyalty, sin
full or wicked ways, has for many centu-
and his Creator. Tho Latter alone can
possibly healit True religion Is the only
antidote and may be embraced In one
word, loyalty. put where 1t belongs.
This Is Gods religion-Re, agadn or
anew; Llgo. to bind Mans many many rel rel
mixtures are absolutely worthless, and
the great unknown OF which they speak
Ia .Se best witness of their worthless
nexs
no the pleasures and blessings in the
summary above. which we now 1so have 3 SCI = 7
endless future which awaits us after
Christ shall have finished Ills work at
the end Of one thousand years He Will
'deliver up His kingdom to Ills Father.
and the tabernacle OF God will be with
men, and God Himself shall dwell With II,
ALL" and as all pain, anguish, agony.
weeping. walling and gnashing OF teeth
and all evil shall be cast into the bottom-
less pit OF eternal oblivion from the
presence Of the Lord and. the glory or
His power, which can increase Infinitely
the thrilling pleasures and unspeakable
Joys OF His sons and daughters as they
pass along the cycles osahms ct OF the
IL Il TIL the rsader has no higher aspiration