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is leave Jacksonville daily except Saturday, and
atng inland water trip in America. To Palatka,
the river is broad and its course comparatively
It Beecher Stowe, Orange Park, Magnolia Springs,
gs and hist torical Picolata, the site of an old
ago. 1t was United States military post during
and occupied during the of 1876
7ers is and tortuous. The banks
cabbage palms, feathery tipped cypress, gnarled
'ays and magnolias, all draped with the funereal
1ese tropical beauties, not at distance but
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
QUESTIONS COTTON ACREAGE.
Resolution Introduced in Congress
Charges That Report Has Been
Manipulated.

Washington, June s.-Representative
Ellerbe of South Carolina introduced
a resolution Tuesday charging that
the cotton acreage report of the de-
partment of agriculture issued Mon
day giving an estimate Of 2S,686,00O
acres, exceeds the amount actually
planted and is not warranted from the
returns received by the department
from its crop correspondents.
The resolution directs the secretary
of agriculture to furnish the house
the tabulated sheets showing the es-
innate of acreage made by the several
classes of correspondents, namely the
field agents, the state agents, the coun-
try correspondents, the township cor
and the individual farm
ers. ........+.
Mr.. Eleberee states that he has d.
rect and positive information that this
cotton report has been manipulated
10 the disadvantage Of the south and
alleges that no one of the three trav-
cling agents was in two states upon
which they passed"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
INTERRUPTED MINISTER'S.
Members Lower House Russian Par
lament Refuse to Hear Speeches.
Were in No Mood to Listen to Dis
COURSES Against Socialism from
"Dummy Ministry"

st. Petersburg, June GA remark
able scene Of disorder in the lower
house Of parliament marked Tuesdays
debate on the agrarian question, which
was taken up owing to the delay In
the presentation Of the draft of the law
providing for the abolition Of the death
penalty.
Assistant Interior Minister Gurko
speaking In behalf of Interior Minister
StoIypin, and M. Stichinsky, minister
of agriculture, attempted to continue
their arguments against socialism be.
gun June l, but their speeches were
continually Interrupted by cries Of
resign" Throughout the debate a
steady undercurrent Of obstructive
noises drowned the voices of the off,
cials. The demonstration, which was
organized by the radicals, continued
until the ministers ceased speaking
though Prince Peter Dolgorohskoif,
vice president of the lower house, who
presided, appealed to the members to
remember the dignity Of the house
and give the ministers the hearing to
which they are entitled by law.
Owing to the tumult, Nm. Gurko and
Stichinsky spoke very briefly. M.
Gurko, who answered statements of
Prof. Hertzenstein, quoted the deputy's
own words against him on the neces-
sity for expropriating the lands of the
more prosperous peasants in order 10
satisfy the land hunger Of the many.
M. Petrunkevitch and Prof Hertzen-
stein, constitutional democrats, an.
swered the ministers. M. Petrunke-
witch, who was heard for the first tina
since the organization Of the house, de-
;lared that patriotic dummy minis.
Try" would resign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
PROBE At DENVER
Recent Election at Which Certain
Valuable Franchises Were VOt-
ed to Be Investigated.
JUDGE SCORES OFFICIALS.
Testimony Indicated That Bold Com
sDiFacy Had Been Entered into
BY Corporations Heads
and Politicians. 't'

| Denver, June 6.-Judge John l. Null
Inns, in the criminal division of the
district court, Tuesday afternoon
granted the petition Of the Honest
Election League praying for the call
ing of a grand jury to investigate the
alleged frauds perpetrated by Denver
public utility corporations in the In
terests Of certain franchises at the
election held on May Is last.
District Attorney George Stidger,
Sheriff Alexander Nisbitt and Coroner
Robert P. Rollins are all removed from
office so far as the grand jury is con-
cerned, and other men will be APP
pointed in their stead.
F. A. Williams, chairman of the
republican city central committee, w.
T. Davorin, chairman of the demo-
cratic central committee, and ]. w.
Brady, a clerk Of the gas company,
who defied the court and refused to
testify, have been declared in contempt
of court and will appear in court We'd
nesday morning to receive sentence.
At the same time the Judge will
announce the officers who will summon
the grand jury. Lu@ a..
The court also expressed the belief
that the character of the testimony
which was offered during the hearing
Of the petition was sufficient to con-
vince any court that the sheriff and the
coroner Of the city and county were
not the proper persons to assist in call
Ing such jury, and that the district
attorney was not the proper person to
lay before the jury the matters to be
Investigated. The very nature of the
testimony, the court seemed to think
indicated that a bold conspiracy had
been entered into by the corporation
heads, who were likewise the heads of
he political party with which three
)fficials were closely interested. Judge
Mullins seemed to be of the opinion al
70 that the usefulness of the grand
ury would be increased with special
ulcers for the jury, whose attitude to-
ward the interests to be investigated
ould be questioned and who would be
bsolutely unprejudiced one way or the
ther.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
Burton. Reslrnntion IN senate.

Washington, June 6.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
which was to have met Tuesday to
consider the question Of expelling
Senator ]. R. Burton, abandoned its
purpose in view Of the resignation of
the Kansas senator and its acceptance
by Gov. Hoch. Immediately after the
reading of the journal the vice presi-
dent laid before the senate, Gov. Hoch's
telegram announcing the resignation of
Senator Burton. The chair announced
that 1t would lie on the table and be-
yond this there was no comment what
ever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
COPPER CAMP NORMAL.
Miners at Cananea Have Resumed
WOrk-GOv. Ysabel Remains at
Scene Of Trouble.

Bisbee, Ariz., June 6.--J. s. Douglas,
superintendent Of the Montezuma
Copper company and Phelps-D Dodge
company, who proceeded to Cananea
upon receipt Of the news Of rioting at
that point, arrived here Tuesday ev-
ening en- route home. Mr.. Douglas
confirms the report that normal con-
ditions again prevail in Greene's big
copper camp across the border. When
he left there Tuesday afternoon five
furnaces were running at the smelters
and the concentration was running at
half capacity. More Mexican miners
returned to work Tuesday. General
Torres and Governor Ysabel still re-
main at Cananea.
Americans on this side Of the line
and in Sonora" said Mr.. Douglas,
"are grateful to Gov. Ysabel for his
prompt action taken to protect lives
and property at Canaea, even at the
risk Of bringing down criticism upon
his own head from the Mexican PEG.
pie. His action in taking the armed
volunteers from Bisbee under his es-
cort, 220 strong, Saturday morning, al.
though they did not fire a shot, had the
moral effect Of preserving peace until
the arrival Of Col. Yesterdays
troops, and rs a result Of his action
Gov. Ysabel has received the strongest
praise and eommendation from Amer
leans on both sides Of the line"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
QUIET REIGNS AT MINES.
More Than 1000 Men. of the Ohio
National Guard Are Protecting
the Coal Operators.

Dillonvale, o., June 6.--With a to-
tai of about 1850 members of the Ohio
National Guard comprising the pick
Of regiments OF the state militia on
guard, quiet reigned Tuesday night II
this and other mining villages Of this
section. The troops began arriving
at an early hour, Tuesday and Tues
day night the main body was blvouacl-
ed on the hills surrounding the Brad
ley mine, one and one half miles
south of Smithheld. a
The soldiery is under the immedi-
ate command Of Brig. Gen. ]. C.
Speaks At the Office of the coal COM
pany 1t was announced Tuesday night
that all Of the guards whose presence
at the mines is alleged to have been
the cause Of the riot Sunday night
have been relieved from duty. There
was no outward display of hostility
on the part Of the miners on the ar.
rival Of the state troops and officials
of the miners organization say there
will be no trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
DEMOCRATS CHEER BRYAN.
Missouri State Convention Nomi'
mated Oglesby and GaSs.
Bx-Gov. DOckery was Chairmnn and
Complete Harmony Prevailed
Speech of d. n. Francis.

Jefferson City, Mo-, June 6.-The
democratic state convention convened
here Tuesday for the nomination ofsa
state superintendent of schools and q
railroad and warehouse commissioner
Early Tuesday morning charges began
to circulate that bribery had been at
tempted to influence delegates. 1t was
openly charged that an attempt had
been made to buy four delegates, the
sum Of $3.50 being offered for each
vote.
Chairman W. N. Evans called the
convention to order at noon In the
hall Of the house Of representatives.
After invocation by Rev. e. B. Widger,
Chairman, Evans introduced the tenn
porary officers, T. l.. Rubey of Lebanon
chairman, and R. M. White Of Mexico
secretary.
Former Gov. @. A. pockery Of Gal
latin was selected as permanent chair
man Of the convention.
During debate following the report
Of the credentials committee, G. ".
Koch and II. D. Hardcastle, delegates |
from St. Joseph, engaged in fist fight. |
They were separated by the sergeant
alarms.
The committee unseated James ].
Butler of st. Louis as delegate from
the 18th congressional district and
sated Lawler DAILY of st. Louis.
What is generally regarded as the
most significant feature of the con-
vention was the pointed and absolute
Of William Jennings Bry-
an for the presidency in 1908 by David
R. Francis of st. Louis, former COVER
nor and the secretary Of the interior
in President Cleveland's cabinet.
The nominations made by the con-
vention were RUDE Oglesby Of War
rensburg for railroad and warehouse
and H. A. Cass Of JEFF Z
'erson City for superintendent of pub I
ic schools. Il
Former Governor D. R. Francis was Z
invited to address the convention Il
Governor Francis said, in part: d
II wish to ask this convention 10 !
end Its congratulations to the national t
democracy on the disappearance Of our s
differences. There are no differences \
'etween us now. In 1904. what is
lnown as the conservative element OF l
'ur party asked that 1t be allowed &c r
make the platform and name the con r
idate. Right literally did the radical h
action concede the honor to the con. s
ervative element. You know the re il
ult. Now, another campaign is ap- c
Those Of us who belong n
0 what has been the conservative fac n
ION would not be magnanimous, we @
1ould not be worthy democrats, If VIZ h
Id not say to you that we will support p
our candidate and your platform this 81
lme. The differences that have divid- G
d the democracy exist no longer" p
Governor Francis described Bryan as o.
"sincere lover of humanity and a re
atriotic citizen Of the United States CT
% eulogiZed both Bryan and Cleve- sy
nd, amid profuse cheering. st
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
HEARING RESUMED
Interstate Commerce Commission In
vestigates Railroads and Coal
Companies at Philadelphia.
DID NOT CALL CAssET7.
The PennsylvRnia President May APP
pear Later-S1, 100000 Worth of
Coal Stock Given for "Traf-
10 ReaAOns.n

Philadelphia, June 6.-Contrary to
Expectations President Cassatt, Of the
Pennsylvania railroad, did not appear
before the interstate commerce com.
mission Tuesday when II resumed Its
Investigation Of the alleged connection
Of railroads with the soft coal and OIL
interests. Commissioner Clements said
the investigation had not reached the
stage that demanded the testimony Of
Mr.. Cassatt.
The New York Central railroad, the
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg rail-
road and the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road were under investigation, the
hearings being conducted by Commits
sioners Clements and Cockrell. Exam
nation of officials of the New York
Central railroad occupied all of the
morning session and a part of the fore
noon session. 1t developed that no
employees or officials Of the company
hold stock in coal mining or oil COM
panies. Vice President e. V. W. Ros-
sitter testified, however, that the Beech
Creek Coal and Coke company had
presented the railroad with 5000 shares
Of stock, par value 500, for traffic
reasons" Later when the Beech Creek
company was merged into the Penn
sylvania Coal and Coke company this
stock was surrendered, the railroad re-
ceiving $1,500,OOO worth of stock in the
latter company. ..... .s
In answer to questions, Mr.. Rossiter
stated that he is a director of the
beech Creek Coal & Coke company,
representing the interests Of the rail-
road company on the board. He ex-
planned that the railroad originally
held 5000 shares in the Beech Creek
Coal & Coke company and that the
company was absorbed by the Penn
sylvania Goal & Coke company. While
now part Of the latter company, its
Business was conducted under its orig
lnal title. The railroad, witness said,
owns 5000 shares Of preferred. 5000
Of common stock and $500, 900 worth Of
i've per cent bonds in the Pennsyl-
vanla Coal & Coke company, IL
How did the railroad acquire its
stock in the original Beech Creek
Coal & Coke company" asked Com
missioner Cockrell.
ut was given to the railroad in 1901
when the coal company was organ
zed."
THE railroad paid no cash for it?"
mo; 1t was given for traffic c
'easons."
Continuing Mr.. Rossiter said that
| contract had been signed by the rail-
Dad and the coal company and the !
took was given in consideration of I,
he contract.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Odessa, June 6.-The South Russian
harvest promises to be the most abund.
ant in the last 20 years. There is some
anxiety as to whether suficient labor
Will be available as in consequence Of
the precarious political situation the
garrison commanders have issued In.
structions that the army reserve men
shall not be allowed this year to hire
themselves to the farmers. In many
districts the great land owners are
alarmed at the peasants threats 10
strike as soon as the crops are ready
to cut
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Dayton, O., June 6.-The annual con-
ventlon Of the Old German Baptists,
commonly known as Dunkards, closed
its sessions Tuesday. The rite Of foot
washing was observed and several
hundred non-members Of the sect Wit
messed the exercises. The business
session was practically unanimous IN
the opinion that telephones and auto
mobiles should Be LETT severely aloha
Traction ears. however. met With nm
patty ana this msthod Of travel nay
b ussd. The nsxt convention win b
held n cilff0fnia nlS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Portland, Ore, June 6.-George e.
Chamberlain, democrat, has been re-
elected governor Of Oregon by ma
jority of not less than 1000 and per-
haps as much as $500 over DR.. James
Withycombe, republican. Jonathan
Bourne. Jr, republican, has received
the popular nomination for United
States senator by probably little over
5000 majority.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
uua1emaia Revolution.

Tapachula, Mex, May S1.-Reports
received here Wednesday from Saliva
dor state that Guatemalans and their
sympathizers throughout the republic
are intensely excited over the situation
In Guatemala. The revolutionist gem
eral Toledo proposes to invade the
central part Of Guatemala with a con-
siderable force and announces that he
will give battle to the army OF Presi-
dent Cabrera at the gates Of the cap
ital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
Commission reduced Freight Rates

HEOAS"e "OeSs'
Springfield, ILL.,, June 6.-The state
railroad and warehouse commission
Tuesday agreed on final reductions to
be made in state freight rates, which
have been pending before that body
TOR some time. The final order Of the
commission makes 10 per cent. reduc-
ton on the sixth class and per cent.
reduction on the seventh class, mate
rial reduction being made on the
eighth, ninth and tenth classes. A 10
per cent. reduction is made on wheat,
grain, lumber, salt, coal and hogs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
women Gather at 81. Paul.

st, Paul, May s1.-women from an
parts Of the United States were ar
irving In St Paul Wednesday. their
shirt waist fronts gaily decorated with
badges Of all colors showing that they
are delegates and ofheers Of the Cen
sral Federation Of women's clubs
which win begin weeks convention
here Wednesday night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Wichita, Kan, June 6.-Twenty-flys
hundred creditors Of the ]. p. Baden
produce company were represented in
meeting held in the United States
court room here Tuesday. Charles W.
southwark, receiver in bankruptcy
Tor the company, was elected trustes
and instructed to dispose Of its prop.
erty, which consists Of stocks of mer.
ehandise at Chicago, Buffalo, Seattle
ana san Francisco. Claims aEgregat,
ing 100000 were presented and win
% reported on at another meeting 70
be held next week.
AFltansas Democratic Convention.
Hot Springs. Ark, June 1.-THE
democratic state convention convened
ct 1880 O'Clock Tuesday morning and
aftsF q stormy session sioctsd only q
temporary organization of which Judge
J. W. Evans, Of Bonneville, was made
chairman and Hugh Cory Of Texar-
kana. secretary. Adjournment until.
Wednesday mognlhs Ct O'Clock fol-
loWod ahortiy, lddlcationa TueBdny
alght VsfS naf sspstkl .oottoslf ~
unannounced viii appear IN the con
Vaniion. one for ne United slhtesitaAl
rtorial nomination not being lmprpb-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
A Second Yi.it FIra-

New York, June GA second fire
within space Of two weeks Tuesday
destroyed two more warehouses of the
American Cotton Duck company at
Tompkinsville, Staten Island and
caused a loss estimated at between
$3.50. 900 and s2nn non
George e -Howes, ex-sdayor Of Bat
tie Creek, Mich, committed suicide by
shooting himself through de head
Thursday.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Washington. June 1.-THE galleries
were crowded Tuesday when the house
convened, school girls and teachers
being largely in the majority, who
watched with much interest the labors
Of the peoples representatives In the
lover branch Of conEresa. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
Congressman Hepburn Ronomlnated

OVAARENS@bN"A ACRVWEM AbohOMhAAteN
Creston, Ia, June 6.-Congressman
Hepburn was nominated by acclima-
ton at the Eighth district republican
convention Tuesday. Resolutions were
adopted endorsing President Roosevelt
Col. Hepburn was enthusiastically
commended. especially "for great as
sistance rendered the president in the
railroad rate fight.
No EmbaImed Beef for England.
London, June 6.-The Daily Tele-
graph Tuesday morning asserts that
all admiralty and war ofice contracts
which have been placed since the dis
closures affecting the meat packing
industry in the United States stipulate
that canned meats must be British or
colonial products. ..-.-a. -....
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Ironton, o., June 6.-Scott town,
a village 20 miles north of this place,
with population Of 200 was washed
away by cloudburst Tuesday. Not a
house was left standing. Mrs. sayre,
and daughter were drowned. Bridges
were washed away and telephone lines
are down.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
FOR MONSTER BATTLEsHIP.


J Washington, June 6.-The senate
Tuesday took up and passed the naval
appropriation bill. There was no dis
cussion until the provision for new
monster warship was reached. Sena-
tor Hale said that the provision was
different from most legislation for
most new ships in that 1t makes no
limitations in any respect. He said
the provision is loosely drawn and
that it would take six months to make
plans Tor the>Vess51. re also saId mat
the final cost of the vessel, armor and
armament included, would be about
$11,000,000, or twice that of the Ore
gon.
Senator Tillman thought It time to
call halt in the increase of cost and
size of vessels.
1--WE are getting bigger and big
ger like the frog that tried to emu
late the OK" he said, land If we don't
look out we'll pop"
Mr.. Hale said that with present
plans realized our navy would be the
second best in the world-more effect
i've II not SO large as the French navy,
and he did not believe that hereafter
more than one ship year would be
necessary.
Senator Lodge said that the United
States had fewer obsolete ships than
any country in the world, He, did not
accept the doctrine that to experiment
with the large type ships would render
useless vessels of smaller size.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
HunEer-strIkers DcIIrious.

Warsaw, June Cat Sandomir
province of Radon, fifty porsons who
have been imprisoned without tIials
in January, not knowing even why
they were arrested, have refused food
since May 30 Soma of the hunger
strikars" already are dellrlous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Laks Mshsnk conferen-s Meets.
Lake Mohqnk, N. Z, Nay si.-Ths
twelfth annual Lake Mohonk eonfsr-
euca On international arbitration op-
snsd Feanetfay With An attelaaaoa
of 90 dlploman. luristi. unagruISr.sn.
elurUusn. otucatOn ana sdltorl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

NhBIheeFB HOIu LOHB SesBHOHs
Memphis, June 6.-After four weeks
session the seventh biennial conyen-
ton of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers adjourned sine die Tuesday
afternoon to meet in Columbus, O.,
two years hence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Cadillac, Mich, June 6-Three men
were killed Tuesday in a head-on coll
lision between a freight and a work
train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad four miles south Of here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
Storm Damages m oklahoma,

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 1.-TWO
fatalities, three score of farm resi-
dences including the stock barns, ware
houses, as well as the incoming crops,
were reported entirely destroyed by
the heavy wind and hail which swept
over the southern portion Of Oklahoma
and Indian territory Monday night
More than sixty families have been
rendered destitute and the citizens Of
Chiclkasha, the largest nearby town
assembled in mass meeting Tuesday
afternoon and appointed committees
to solicit funds to aid the unfortunate
planters over the present season. The
damage in dollars will run into six
figures as. practically all the big cot
ton acreage Of this section was de-
vnstated. ...........
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07
BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas City. June 6-cattle-Beef
steers, A2565s5; western fed steers. $50
ass; native cows and helfers, s25Od5.l5
native stockers, S2.75d4.eo. Hogs. s63Od6S
Sheep, A75d6.25; spring lambs, F.OOd7.S5.
Chicago, June 6.-Cattle-Prime steers
AOOd6OO: stockers and feeders, s2.sOdL75
cows and heifers, S-@66.10 Hogs-mixed
and butchers, S62ods.l2. Sheep, tl4od5.s0
native lambs. s5.ls66.5O
st. Louis. June 6-Beef steers, 1.5d6ss
stockers and feeders. 05O64. %; cows ana
heifers. S20od50O: Texas steers, r.OOaf.e0
Hogs-Pigs and lights, t5.7sG68. Sheep
NATIVES. s70o6S10 Lambs, s0o0aOo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-06-07

Military ABBFppriatisH Bin Passed.
waihington, June s.-The house on
Tuesday agfted 70 he conferences 10
por, On ms military apprcpriatidn
bil Ths I'm nov EOss 70 The pred
dent