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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
WILL INSTALL RANGE FINDERS
One-POund Guns TO he Taken from
the Fighting Tops of
RattleShlpa.

Washington. June 15.-For some
time past the navy department has
had under consideration the expedl-
ency of installing range finders in the
flghtlng-tops Of the war vessels i'm
place of the one-pound guns which
occupied places there. There is a two
fold purpose In this change. 1t will
give the officers in charge OF the range
finders a more comprehensive view OF
the horizon and the possibility of To-
eating an enemy than Is now afforded
and also will enable them to control
the batteries with better results than
at present. These range finders are
first to be installed in the fighting
tops of the Alabama and the Indiana
now at the New York yards and some
Of the other vessels that are soon ex-
pected to arrive there. The change il
in the nature Of an experiment and its
application to all the vessels equipped
with fighting-tops will depend upon
the results achieved in those vessels in
which the change is about to be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
Hoch May Get ReprIeve.

Chicago, June 15.-"Bluebeard" Jo-
ham Hoch, who was sentenced to be
hanged June 20 for the murder of one
Of his numerous wives. may be given
one more chance to escape the gal
lows. His case may be taken to the
supreme court Of Illinois. In a con-
ference held here Wednesday Gov. De-
neen assured counsel for Hoch that in
case the states attorneys ONCE is as
sured by Wednesday, June 81, that
sufficlent money is forthcoming to pro-
vide for the preparation of the nee
essary record a reprieve viii be grant
cd until the October terms Of the SUI
preme court. The sum needed Is 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
The Imported Shire Stallion,
MARSHAL \. 58l8 .

wal make the season OF 1905 as fol-
lsllOws:
From Saturday afternoon until
Monday morning Of lifts livery
anatable Abilene, thence to G. NJ. Gar
sWer's for noon, thence to Reuben
Nreys for night; leave Tuesday fore.
moon for Noah looks for noon, thence
40 Abilene for night; leave Wednes.
day morning for his home stable, 4
miles south and l west OF Abilene, at
q. S. Eagles East Side farm, for
night; leave Thursday morning for
a. s. Engle's for noon, thence back to
his home stable for night; leave Fri
day forenoon for John Brightbills for
.noon; thence to h. A. Dayhoff'S for
might; leave Saturday morning for
Abilene.
TERMS-Sl5 to insure q mare In
foal. Parties having mares losing
'the ioal will be expected to pay half
Of insurance fee and can breed the
next season at half price. Parties dis
posing Of mares before they are known
90 DO 10 ioAl will be held for the in.
anrance. Care will be taken to pre-
Eent accidents but will not be re-
spOnsible should any occur.
e. s. ENGLE.
OTTo FORSTER, Groom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
COMPLIMENT TO ROOSEVELT.


London, June l6-The acceptance ct
Washington as the place for the con-
duct OF peace negotiations is regarded
by the London morning newspapers as
a great compliment 10 President Roose'
velt's diplomacy and as a further proof
OF the growing influence Of the United
States In international politics, More
over, II Is felt that Japan would have
not proceeded thus far unless convinced
there was a reasonable prospect Of the
negotiations bearing fruit II is there
fore concluded that Japan has resolved
10 propose moderate and reasonable
terms Altogether the situation "
regarded as much more hopeful than
Il was "a hours ago, and. a. the Daily
News remarks In commenting on -ons
Of the most momentous diplomatic
actions OF modern history" humanity
waits for the treaty Of Washington"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22

-. -, ,,.,.i.o[io. yo,, can't sleep.
mike you Ir III, vi I,, and calmly
you are unable 10 quleIiy anu calmly ~
perform your daily TASKS or care ior
your children.
mi, oIo4,oo ~ tho parves and gen.
Ane relaVol "a 'no , IL so lose
@rauve organs III wV , - 80
that nine-tenths OF tne nervous PIE
4ration, nervous deolhty, Ihe ViueS,
aleeplessness and nervous irritability
arise from some arrangement OF the
organism which makes her a woman.
Fits Of depression or restlessness and
1rritability. Spirits easily affected, 80
shat one minute she laughs, the next
minute weeps. Pain In the ovaries and
Between the shoulders. Loss OF voice.
nervous dyspepsia. A tendency TO cry
Ut the least provocation. All THIS pointS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
CHINESE COMPLAINTS.
President Roosevelt II Anxious to
Retain Good VIII of
the CeIeStinlS.

Washington, June l5.-President
Roosevelt 70 manlfesting deep inter-
est in the statements made to him last
Monday by delegation Of members OF
the American Asiatic association con-
corning the difficulties which hitherto
have been experienced by Chinese
merchants students travellers and lit
erary men in gaining admission to this
country. The complaints of the Chi
Dese government about the alleged
humiliation to which members OF
classes Of Chinese often are subjected
upon their arrival in the United
States, together with the threats of the
commercial guilds of China to retail
late by boycotting Amertcan-made
goods. have aroused the business men
of this couVtry to protest against what
they have regarded as unreasonable
discrimination in the enforcement OF
the Chinese exclusion laws.
In a letter to Secretary Metcalf, or
the department Of commerce and la
Dor, the president directs him to see
that the immigration officers exercise
discretion in the enforcement Of the
exclusion law, to the end that the re-
lations Of this government with China
may continue to be cordial.
1t Is pointed ont that great difficult
ty is experienced by the immigration
officials in executing the law, because
of the many bogus certificates which
are presented by Chinese. II is a well
understood fact that. for a considera-
ton, a Chinese coolie may procure In
China q certificate that he IS q mer.
chant or a traveller or member OF
the other exempt classes. On its face
the certificates entities him to admis-
sion to the United States. So many
frauds have been discovered in the
matter Of these certificates that the
immigration officials examine all OF
them most carefully. That fact ac-
counts for the trouble experienced by
genuine merchants, travellers, etc.,
when they arrive at United States
ports. Thus far, no feasible plan has
been warked out to remedy the trouble
of which. the Chinese complain. Sec,
rotary Metcalf is in favor Of congress-
ional legislation Of the issuance OF
certificates in China, the idea being tN
hold absolutely responsible for the &C
curacy of the statements contained in
the certificates the officials who issue
them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
DIPLOMATS ATTEND.
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff Gives
Reception at St. Petersburg.
SEVERAL AMERICANS IN ATTENDANCE
Disc nssed Peace NegotiatIOns-'The
Court to Move 10 the Little Pal
ace for the Sun,Iner-Is Not
AcceaAIbIe to the Public.

st. Petersburg, June 15.-Every for
eign minister and ambassador now in
st. Petersburg attended reception
given by Foreign Minister kamsdorlI
Wednesday afternoon. Several diplo-
mats who displayed some unnecessary
nervousness earlier in the day over
the concluding clause of the Russian
foreign Offices communication to the
Gazette, saying the imperial govern
ment has mo objection in principle
to the meeting of the plenpipotenti-
arites proposed by President Roosevelt
IF the Japanese government expresses
desire therefor" were treasured after
talking with the foreign minister and
learning that the communication did
not reproduce he exact text Of the note.
Ambassador Meyer, after a cordial
interview with Count Lamsdorf which
lasted for ten minutes, presented Brig
adler General Thomas H. Barry Of
the United States army, Capt Sidney
Cloman, of the general STAFF Of the
United States army, and Col John Van
r. Hoff Of the medical department Of
the United States army, who are on
their way to Join the Russian army
at the front. Count Lamsdorff will
arrange an audience with the emper-
or for these officers before their de-
parture.
The foreign ONCE is in constant COM
munication with Count Cassini. the
ambassador at Washington, but be-
You'd the statement that nothing has
been arranged, 1t vouchsafes no infor-
nation. The chances of the meeting
taking place In the United States, how
ever, seem to have vanished. AS an
nounced in the Associated press dis
patches Sunday the choice Of Russia
Is Paris, owing to q desire to have M.
Neiidoff, ambassador at Paris, who
participated in the making Of the
treaty of San Stefano, as one Of the
plenipotentiaries; but If Paris should
not be acceptable to Japan, Russia is
disposed to the selection Of The Hague.
The principal objection to Manchuria
is the time which will be necessary to
get the negotiations to the scene.
1t is understood that the first task
of the plenipOtentiaries will be the
conclusion of limited armistice. This
must come soon in order to avoid a
general engagement, which reports
from the front indicate that Field Mar
shall Oyama is already launching.
The court at the end of the week
will remove from Tsarskoe- Selo to
Peterhof, where the emperor and his
immediate family will occupy the Lit
tie palace for the remainder of the
summer. This palace is situated in
the corner of the vast park where
there are famous fountains rivaling
those of Versailles, which with the
military music every afternoon and
evening attract immense crowds. The
palace, however, is tucked away In
a corner Of the park, and, as 1t is sur
rounded by high walls, is inaccessible
to the public.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
4 rheeNy -.IarrV.ao ruoa,.

Elbiug. Germany. June 1.-THE
trial trip Of the torpedo boat IS" l2s,
built at the Schichau works and fitted
with turbine engines, TOOK place here
Wednesday. She averaged q $40
knots per hour for three hours. Her
highest speed rate was 20 10 knots
per hour. -Four sister boats fitted with
piston engines averaged two knots per
hour less than IS" l25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
win See PresIdent About Chinese.

Scranton. Pa, June 15.--At the third
days session Of the executive council
of the American Federation Of Labor
here Wednesday, President Gompers,
Vice President o'Connell and secreta-
ry Morrison were appointed a COM
mittee to wait upon President Roose.
welt to present to him the subject Of
Chinese exclusion and others affecting
the interests Of labor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22

ST. Charles, No. June l6-In the
presence Of over 200 people Allen Hen
orrson. 4 negro. vas hanged here
Thursday Tor the murder IN 1909 ot
an old negro named ''old Joe" Bnek.
ner. Henderson vss sentenced 10 b.
executed n Nay, 1904 bot had bees
rrptisvtd tuics. On appeal The ~
prsns eourt susiainsd ne Senieso&
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
,,snrr. Re.tern rrnxei.

Topeka, Kan, June 1T.-Passenger
agents Of western roads report the
tourist business to Colorado and other
western points is very large this year.
According to figures furnished by the
Santa Fe more people are going west
this year over that road than ever be-
fore. Extra equipment for the west
trn trafic will be maintained through
out The summer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22

NoroccNh Wue9uUH AE9N"I0'N-
Paris, June 1e. Much uneasiness
prevails In oficial quarters here con-
corning the Franeo-German situation
growing out Of the Moroccan question
and. the continued cabinet crisis re-
sulting from AZ. Deleasse's retirement
nom the foreign once. Although the
conferences between Premier Rouvier
and Prince Radolin. the German am
bsssador, continue they have not yet
brought the satisfactory result that The
Ofneials anticipated. e,,r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
Larre eIft. 10 Prineeton.

New York, June 1S-Gifts toPrince-
ton un51crsity Of s36 acres Of land al
most contiguous TO the university
property. Of an annual income Of tlOo,-
900, and Of a recitation hall TO cost
about $500 900, were announced b.
President Woodrow Wilson at COM
.--.r~.s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22
CARS UNCLE QUITS
Grand Duke Alexis Resigns From
Head Navy Department.
EMPEROR ACCEPTS The RESIGNATION
Had Held Supreme DiTeetiO" OF
Navy since Days Of NichOi@S
Fathcr-UnpIennant Devei-
opments Expected.

81. feteTSDuIB, o"hV ."
satlonal announcement was maue
shortly before midnight that Grand
Duke Alexis, the high admiral, VINO ID
an uncle of the emperor, and Admiral
Avellan. head of the Russian admir-
ATTY department had resigned. Tnis
announcement was followed few min
utes later by an imperial rescript re-
lIeving the grand duke OF the supreme
direction of the navy which he had
held since the days of the emperor 5
father, Alexander Ill, when Russia re-
solved to enter the list as a first class
sea power and TO build up great navy,
the remnants of which were destroyed
in the battle of the Sea of Japan.
Although from time to time since
the war begun there have been rumors
that the grand duke would retiret on
account Of the savage criticisms, not
to use harsher terms. directed against
the administration Of the navy, espec-
ially in the construction Of ships. the
announcement Of his resignation came
like a bolt out Of the blue sky. 1t
was not preceded by any Of the rumors
which usually give warning OF such an
act. Consequently 1t was assumed that
some sudden event precipitated 1t and
ugly stories Immediately came to the
surface. Among those sojourning late
In the cafes and hotels the editorial
in the Nassa Shisu Wednesday morn
ing demanding an accounting OF the
popular fund subscribed for the re-
building Of the navy and declaring that
great names are no longer guaran-
tees" was instantly recalled.
The words Of the rescript give NO
hint of imperial anger and the real
explanation probably will not leak out
for several days, but the instant dis
position was to regard the retirement
Of Grand Duke Alexis and Admiral
Avellan as a concession to public opin-
ion, following the browning tragedy
of the Sea Of Japan. Charges Of mis-
management and inemciency ana tales
OF corruption and even worse, against
the marine department have been rife
FOR years. AFTER the war Degan tney
Increased ten fold and lately a reg
ular campaign against the department.
has been openly conducted IN the news"
papers. Some startling revelations
have been made In THIS campaign ana
Capt Clado who was one OF the lead
Ing critics OF the conduct OF the navy
was dismissed from the service Ior
his persisnce.
1t was felt even In quarters where
charges Of corruption we're not enter
tanned that 1t would be unwise to en-
trust the building OF the navy to the
hands which were responsible Tor the
hapless fleets Of the past.
Grand Duke Alexis hlmseI dld nOt
escape personal attacks, and scandal
was so busy with his name that he was
several times the subject OF pubic
demonstrations. The name OF the
grand duke was high on the list OF
those condemned by the terrorists and
after red Sunday (January % last
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-22

Baltimore, June ls.-EiEhtssn pr.
aons were Killed and many ininred II
head-on uoilisioa SATURDAY on ths
Western MnEJland ailroad q Ran1ua
station. = nfa IRON BsltinorN
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
q. AND o.,s BIG LOCOMOTIVE.

The new articulated compound freight locomotive
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. which is the
only one of the MaIlet type in the country and by
far the largest in the world was first placed in
active service on January 8. helping freight trains
over the grade from Sand Patch lockwood on
the ConneIlsville division. a distance of sixteen
miles. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad had this
powerful locomotive built at the Schenectady, n. Y
works OF the Americap Locomotive Company. and
as soon as completed It placed with the roads s
exhibit tho ST. Louis Exposition. The latter part
of December II was dismantled. taken TO the COM
pany's shops at Cumberland and put In order for
use the road. An official test made be-
tween Cumberland and Hyndman fourteen miles
on Wednesday afternoon, January 4. which was
successful Sand Patch Is thirty-three miles west
Of Cumberland: and from there 10 lockwood the
grade ranges from l3 to nearly per cent The
heaviest grade Is at the rate of about 1000 10
.'pusher service. TO help freight trains Sand
Patch Hill. on the Allegheny Mountains
II is, In fact. pair OF locomotives with one
boiler. The engine, in working order. weighs 3S4 500
pounds. and the weight of the tender, filled with
1900 gallons OF water and thirteen tons OF coal is
1900 pounds II has the greatest heating surface
ever put into locomotive-5,5s6 square feet OF
which 2le4 square feet In the irebox nnd 1856
square feet in the tubes, which q feet long
These proportions outdo anything of the kind de-
signed for a locomotive. The immense power OF
the locomotive may be conceived in the drawbar
pull Of 1000 pounds which II exert working
compound 5000 pounds in simple gear. The
boiler will carry a working pressure OF 295 pounds
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
FALLING BEAM KILLS BOY.
Drops Sixty Feet Before Hitting Him-WOrk
Foreman Arrested.

Coroner Berry OF the Bronx. not satisfied that the
death of Lawrence Hanken. thirteen years old. OF
No 2lo4 Boston Road. caused by a fall from
a horse he had taken TO be shod at Tremont-ave.
and Boston Road. ths explanation first given, yes
terday investigated.
A station OF the West Farms branch OF the sub
way is near where the boy fell. His head was
crushed in and the Coroner thought a beam while
being hoisted into place for the station had fallen
on him. A number have fallen since the work be-
gan and several pedestrians have had narrow es-
capes.
The eoroner's suspicious verified. for after
his arrest on a charge OF criminal negligence J. +.
Sullivan OF NO. 1.115 Morris-ave who held In
81 500 bail for examination told the coroner that
the boy had been killed by beam, which fell just
es the boy was passing under it, a distance OF sixty
feet Sullivan is the foreman OF the work and IS
said TO emplOye OF the Terry Finch Con-
strlctlon Company.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
TO CONSIDER SEASIDE PARK.
Special Committee Will Meet Next Week on
Rockaway Project.

The park committee OF the Board of Estimate
will hold a special meeting next week discuss
the project OF park at Rockaway. Ac-
cording to Borough Presidents LittIeton and Cas-
sdy and others Of the five borough presidents who
compose the board. the Park Commissioners and
Chief Engineer Nelson p. Lewis IL is probable
that as a result of the meeting another public
hearing will be held before the Board OF Estimate
and Apportonment. The committee, however, may
make report direct TO the board. As all the
members OF the committee have expressed them
selves In favor OF such park the numerous civic
charitable and philanthropic bodies which have
been working for long for this breathing spot
Tor the poor feel confident Of victory.
Said President Littleton yesterday:
Since the matter was first brought 10 my atten-
interested. and referred by me to President Cas-
sloy j have been heartily in favor of the plan
The only drawback that / could see was that of
us comparative inaccessbility. This point how
VINO declare that when the various rapid transit
systems now under way completed IL will be
even more accessible than Coney Island.
Chief Engineer Lewis said yeste erday that in som.
recent interviews on the Rockaway project his
views had been misrepresented. He was In favor
of it IL the city could get the property at a rea-
sonable sum. he said. Since the project was for
mally presented to the Board of Estimate on No
Selber a. the various East Side associations have
been hard at work. Meetings have been held all
over the East Side. and thousands OF petitions in
Its support have already been signed. Nearly ono
thousand clergymen have signed these petitions Il
Is said.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
M4RSH4L TAXES COTTON.
FOrcibly Enters Warehouse at Fall
RiUer for Louisiana Bank.

Fall River Mass Jan THE affairs of the
Davis cotton mills recently placed IN the hands OF
receivers took an unexpected turn late to-day.
when a United States deputy marshal came here
and took forcibe possession OF 232 bales of cotton
in the warehouse of the Thomas Storage Company.
The deputy marshal was armed with a writ OF re-
plevn issued by permission Of Judge Lowell. OF the
United States Circuit Court and, failing to receive
the keys to the warehouse. forced an entrance and
placed keeper in charge Of the cotton seized.
The writ was issued at the request of the Qua
chfta National Bank of Munroe, La, which says
it holds the bills of lading from j. Remick & Co,
of Munroe, who shipped the cotton for the Davis
10 be actually delivered until paid for.
At the request of the Security Warehousing Com
pany OF New-York the Bristol County Superior
Court last Tuesday issued injunction prohibiting
the receivers from releasing any cotton bought for
the Davis mills. the ownership OF which was in dis
pute.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-08
DODGE MUCH BROKEN.
JEROME'S LIVE WIRE.
Rumor That a Dodge-Morse "Nego-
tiatOr" Has Made a Statement.

Il vas declared yesterday that the condition OF
Charles F. Dodge was such that he might not now
be called on 70 testify before the grand fury.
According 10 a rumor in tho case, however
District Attorney Jerome hopes to lay before the
court the statement OF a man who shared in the
negotiations leading up the attempt to annul the
marriage OF Mr.. Morse and Mrs. Dodge
This man, il is asserted is cognizant OF the facts
Rnc has talked freely to Mr.. Jerome More test-
mony is 10 be presented tomorrow.
The reports that Mrs William H. Gesbenen did
not saii, Tuesday. but slipped out yesterday on
the Deutschland. and that Charles ". Morse landed
secretly from the Cunarder Lueahia. were gener-
ally discredited. Nor did the reports that James
n. Beck and Samuel Untermyer had been served
with su3p9nas receive any confirmation.
You may take il from me-" said Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Garvan. that these two men have
not been summoned to this Office"
Asked whether he still Of the belief that Mrs
Gelshenen was in the city. Mr.. Garvan said: Il am
not ] accept the word Of her and her lawyer
that she sailed last Tuesday
Later Mr.. Garvan received word that while Mr..
Morse had engaged stateroom No. 81 on the Luea-
mia, he had not occupied the stateroom nor did his
name appear on the ships passenger list.
i have not subponaed Mr.. Morse" said Mr..
Jerome "and I shall not talk about the affair any
more at the present time"
The presence of Mrs. Gelshenen's baggage on
the Deutschland, the engagement of her suite and
the delivery of flowers letters and bonbons ad-
dressed TO her board lent 8 dash OF enigma TO
the vessels departure. 1t was understood that
Mrs. Gelshenens daughter and her maid occupied
the suite, although their names did not appear on
the list. Meanwhile. William r. Gelshenen. Mrs.
Gelshenens son, remains AT his mothers house No.
l.0O6 Fifth-aVe
Contrary report. Mr.. Beck in HIS office
yesterday and there indication that he
was seeking TO avoid service Of possible subpoenas.
When Tribune reporter called at No a Wall-st-,
about ; @. m, MT. Beck. wearing his hat,
seated in his private office, with the door open.
de declined TO say anything further about the
case. however.
The District Attorneys electrical alesory seemed
responsible yesterday for general dsinclinatiOn
10 talk. The legal fraternity Of this city said
Mr.. jerome. may hnd this Office a live wire If
they are not careful The wire is Of high voltage
and Of sufficient amperage TO shortcircuit any one
who picks il up Some of them still dancing.
Mr. Beck seems 10 have been the last