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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
PRESERVE ORDER IN PANAMA
America Will Interfere In Case Of
Any Disorder.
Armed Force May be Used to Sup
press InsurrectiOn in Any Part
OF That Republic.

Washington, May 11.-Revolutionary
movements or election troubles in Pan
anna which in any way interfere with
work on the canal zone justify the
interference of the United States in
support of the Panama government.
Such is the tenor of the instructions
sent to Governor Magoon of the canal
zone by Secretary Taft who also sub
mitted to Governor Magoon a letter
from Secretary Root Of the state de-
partment setting forth in detail what
is stated to be the justification Of
American interference in case Of dis
order in any part of Panama.
This emphatic setting forth Of the
position of the United States, 1t is be-
lieved, will prevent serious trouble
at the elections to be held in June. As
Secretary Taft makes 1t clear that any
disorder in the republic will hinder
canal work, his letter will DO doubly
discouraging to opponents Of President
Amador, who are reported to have been
planning movement against him OUT
side the canal zone, believing that the
United States would not suppress any
instruction unless 1t extends within
the zone. ....
Governor Magoon communicated his
instructions to the Panama govern
ment Wednesday and Thursday Seq
Rotary Taft made public both his let
ter to Governor Magoon and a letter
Of Secretary Root reviewing the rela-
tons Of the United States and Panama.
In his letter to Governor Magoon,
Secretary Taft says that such action
ought not to be taken until it is fully
that the government of
Panama is not liable to maintain ITSELF
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
The Porte Must Act Promptly.

London, May 1.-THE term fixed By
the British untimatum to Turkey ex-
pires at midnight Sunday. It is still
anticipated in ofHcial circles that the
Porte win accept the demands Of Great
Britain, but In the event Of the sultan
proving obdurats active ooercive meas
ures viii commence Immediately on
the expiration Of the period Of graca.
Full Instructions have been sent 10
Vice Admiral Lord Beresford. Who h
commanding the British heet Al Pr
asuA The Turkish ambassador had
q lengthy interview With Forsign 30
FStary Grey Friday sfiarnoon-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
sold Drawings to America.

Leipsig, Germany, May 1O.-Befor,
the imperial supreme court her,
Wednesday Otto Ssnftenleben, a for
mer clerk in one Of the government
departments in Berlin, and Konrad, q
mechanic, were found guilty of trea-
son in selling to representatives Of the
American legation at Brussels a sub.
marine mine with anehoring apparatus
and drawings belonging to them. The
prisoners were also charged with SELL
ing similar drawings to Russia and
with having constructed a mine in
Brussels which was bought from them
through a French intermediary. SENT.
enleben was sentenced to four and
Konrad to three years at penal servi.
tude and five years loss Of civil
rights and to police supervision.
Lucke, a commercial traveller, was &C.
quilted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
PREPARE FOR GREAT EVENT
Meeting Of Emperor and Parliament
Has Aroused St. Petersburg.
Russia's Ruler wall for First Time
I'm Centuries Meet EleoteA Rep
resentativOs Of the People.


St Petersburg, May 10.-The fash Of
oars on the Neva where sailors OF
the imperial guard were practicing for
the debarkation OF Emperor Nicholas
and the members Of the imperial FAM
fly from their yachts Thursday, the
blare of bands, the parading of SOL
diers In spick and span uniforms and
countless police marked the final stage
of the preparations for the opening Of
the national parliament and the first
meeting in centuries of the emperor
of Russia and elected representatives
Of his people.
The importance Of the event was
in the air. The population of the cap
ital, for once aroused from the apathy
in which they have lain for the long,
dreary months Of the war and the
drearier days of revolution and re-
preston which followed, observed a
semi-holiday.. Little attention was
paid to business. Caucuses and con-
ferences Of political leaders and court
oficials were held continuously
throughout the day, and the common
people thronged the quays and squares
and the vicinity Of the Tauride palace.
from which later place they will be
kept at a distance during the events of
Thursday.
The hour of the opening ceremonial
and Of the arrival Of Emperor Nicholas
and the members of the imperial FAM
lily Is still kept secret, but presumably
It will be about noon. It win be first
announced when the guns Of the for
tress roar out an imperial salute as
the emperor's yacht drops anchor in |
the broad reach of the river NevA be-
tween tho slender spired fortress Of
Peter the Great and tho great sprawl
ing palace on the opposite bank.
The emperor and the members Of
the imperial family viii be brought
ashore In 12-oared state barges. After
lunching they will b foD6d for the
formal and splendid pageant Of the
reception OF the NATIONAL parliament
and the speech from tie throne. The
emperor's ministers, cohrtiers ana high
and naval officials, aCcompa.
MED by the scepter. crown and other
Insignia Of state, will march in pro
cession to the great hall Of st. George,
where the members Of the assembly
and Council of the empire will await
hem. Il
After an imposing religious services
mas been celebrated by the primate .
Emperor Nicholas will pronounce the /
address from the throne. That con. ,
,luded, the choir and orchestra will ,
'ender the national hymn, God Save
he Gear" The whole ceremony Is ex- ,
,ected to be over before 3 O'Clock and /
he members of parliament win as. !
emble at O'Clock in the Tauride pal
Lce. N .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Silica fron Wires.

A curious telephone complaint Ia.
developed in Cape Colony. Will,
streaks appeared on an iron roof IN
der two wires. and II was demanded
that the wires be removed and a new
roof placed on the. building One Of
the many theories was that the deposi,
was salt collected by the wires from
the sea winds. Investigation, how.
ever, showed that the roof was intact
and that the powder was nearly purs
silica. Fine sand blown upon
damp wires had aftsrward fallen
the roof and adhered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Bartholdt was Renominnt.a.

St. Louis, May 1O.-congressman
Richard Bartholdt, republican, was
Wednesday re-nominated by direct
primary in the Tenth Congressional
district
Mexican Wants His Money.
St Louis, May 1s.-Reguio Echevar-
ria, chief Of police Of GuadAlajara.
Mexico, Tuesday filed suit in the St
Louis circuit court against Attorney
Joseph Wheless to recover $3.50, which
he claims Is the balance due him a.
reward for the capture Of Charles
Kratz, former city councilman, arrest
ed BY him on a charge Of bribery.
Eehevarris claims that WheleD acting
for him. obtained q Judgement against
GiYernor Folk for $500, but that 10
only received 500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

San Francisco, May 15.-The Ocean.
ic Steamship Mariposa arrived here
Monday FROM Tahiti in command OF
Captain R. I.Lawless. She carried 30
passengers. many Of whom are return
ing San Franciscans and the first
knowledge they had Of the destruction
OF the city was given them by the pi-
lot who boarded the ship Just outside
the heads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
CHICAGO HEARING CLOSED.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Finished Present Inquiry.
and How Employees of other
Companies Were Bribed.

Chicago, May 1.-THE Investigation
of the interstate commerce commission
into the relations between the Standar,
OIL company and the railroads wa
concluded Saturday afternoon, as fa
as this section of the country is con
cerned, and will be resumed in Cleve
land May "a. F. s. Hibbs, of Peoria
who was for thirteen years In the en-
ploy Of the Standard Oil company
was the chief witness Of the day. HI
demonstrated how the agents Of the
oil company were accustomed to trich
customers Into thinking that the pro
duct of their company was superior
when in fact, 1t was inferior to the
product Of the Independent companies
He gave the names Of men whom he
had bribed to give information Of the
business Of competitors. and on cross
examination declared 1.-THE Standard
OIL company is doing all these things
today"
Other witnesses told of bribing en-
ployes Of railroads and manufacturing
companies, and one instance was re-
lated where a wire and nail mill in
Indiana was compelled to shut down
because grit had been placed in the oil
purchased OF an Independent concern,
at the instance Of a salesman Of the
Standard OIL company.
Charles ]. Smith, assistant secretary
Of the Illinois railroad and warehouse
company and previously agent for the
Illinois Central railroad at Duquoin,
ILL.,, was questioned at length regard
ing alleged discrimination in rates be-
tween Whiting. Ind, and East st.
Louis, IN favor Of the Standard Oil
company. He had heard, he said, that
the Standard OIL company was given
q 6-cent rate, under the state schedule
but the traffic sheets showing this rate
had never been fled with the state
commission, as the law required.
Manager Kellogg, Of the George p.
jerks ; OIL company, an Independent
concern, said that he never attempted
to sell oil to railroads, because he
feared annoyance and trouble in his
business If he competed in this line
with the Standard Oil company.
How do they embarrass independ-
int companies who go after railroad
ousiness?" asked Attorney Monnett.
II do not know how they do 1t, but |
hey do" replied Mr.. Kellogg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Groyer CIeveIand Pre.lded.

Philadelphia, May lO.-with Former
President Grover Cleveland as the pre-
siding ofncer, the opening meeting Of
the thirty-third national conference Of
charities and correction was held
Wednesday flight in the Academy Of
Music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Revolver shots in Cuban Congress.

Revolver shots in Cuban Congress
Havana, May 10.-During the ses-
sion Of the house of Representatives
Wednesday afternoon two revolver
shots were fired in the portion of the
hall coupled by spectators, causing
great excitement, several members of
the house drawing weapons fearing
that 1t was a premeditated attempt
to cause riot. The man who fred the
shots was quickly overpowered and ar.
rested. His name is Celestia Garcia,
and he is a veteran of the revolution.
His mind appears to be wandering on
account Of viccissitudes through which
he has passed and his present poverty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

St Petersburg, Nay 15.-Telegrams
received from many towns In the prov
lnees state that the workmen Monday
mostly ceased work. but that there
were few disturbances except at vo-
ligda, where serious rioting occurred
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

London, May 1A-The Times St
Petersburg correspondent says that
Emperor Nicholas is an assiduous
listener to all the proceedings of the
national parliament with the aid Of q
microphone.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Government May Lease Coal Min,

Government May Lease Coal Mines
Washington, May 16.-The house
committee on insular affairs Tuesday
presented a favorable report on p
bill on the leasing of military reserva-
ton on the island Of Batan, one Of the
Philippine group, for coal mining pur-
poses. The requirement Is made that
the government shall have all the coal
1t desires at price to be ten per cent
greater than the cost Of mining.
Presbyterian General Assembly.
Des Moines, May 1.-THE general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
will meet in Des Moines May II. The
reports Of the various committees
will be submitted and addresses will
be delivered by prominent ministers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
coagre.s BroaI-s : record.

Washington. Nay 1k-Ths files Of
the index clerks at the state depart
ment show that the first session OF The
FifJ-ninth congress-has broken ell re-
cords IN the matter Of complsted lsgia-
lation 10 to Mayl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

Gulfport, Miss, May 1.-THE enor-
nous plant Of the New Orleans Naval
Stores company and g shotter q o.,
were totally destroyed by FIRE Sunday.
Loss was about 100000, with tSO0. 900
Insurance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

Scranton, Pa, May 14-Work will be
generally resumed Monday at practic-
ally all of the anthracite collieries.
All Of the imported men have been
shipped away and almost all evidence
Of their occupancy removed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

Philadelphia, May 10.-Charged with
having embezzled upward Of 100000
from his employers. Edwin s. Green
field, headclerk Of the banking and
brokerage firm Of Harrison Snyder
& Son Of this city. was arrested here
Wednesday and held in 10000 bail
by a police magistrate for a further
hearing Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17

Richmond, Ind, Nay iA-Ths su-
preme tribe Of Ben Hur which Operates
in % states and has one hundred thoul
and members Win meet IN Biennial
session at cravfordSvi1le. Ina. May
Is and n.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Improving,

New York, May 14-Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, who is Ill in this city and whoss
condition was considered grave Sat-
urday night, was better Sunday. Ply
sicians say that the crisis is passed.
Mrs. Davis is so years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
Wants His Money.


~ NeeAAa NJ GoaeAfo 0eAos
St. Louis, May 16-Mayur George II.
Goddard. IS years old. 4 retired eapi.
talists former cashier Of the Valley M
tional bank and who was q dirucfoT b
TIE old Laclede bank. died suddstt
At his hone Tuesday from hsart as
aana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
% UoneInae ON HearinE af Chicnrn

~ Continue OIL Hearing at Chicago.
! Chicago, May 10.-The Interstate
commerce commission will meet here
Thursday to hear evidence from rail-
road men and Independent oil rehners
In regard to the relationship between
the Standard OIL company and certain
railroads. A large number Of wit.
nesses have been subpoenaed and 1t Il
expected that the hearing viii last IN
til May Is. This hearing Is a continn-
alton Of one begun about two months
ago in Kansas City. Many Of the oil
men who will testify are from KansaA
Ohio and Pennsylvania, some Of them
being men who are said to be respon.
sible for the inquiry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-05-17
WILL KEEP AFTER ROSE.
Newly Elected Mayor OF Kansas CITY
Nan, to Hear from Supreme
Court IL He Attempts to Serve.

Topeka, Kan, May 11-.Attorney
General Coleman will go after Mayor
W. W. Rose of Kansas City, Kansas
This much has been decided. He will
: probably try to have Mr.. Rose placed
in jail for contempt Of court. Thursday
morning Attorney General Coleman
said:
"The result Of the election In Kan.
sas City, Kan, seems to have been .
square issue between the state and
the city. am in favor Of fighting
this thing out right now. We might
as well settle It once for all and know
what to expect. There will be no com.
promise
Mr.. Coleman refused to state hla
exact plan Of procedure, or when he
would begin.
Vast Productivity Of China.
One Of the Impressions which Sir
Ian Hamilton, of the British army,
obtained while accompanying the
japanese army in Manchuria ard
which he describes in his "Scfap1
Book Of STAFF Officer" Is the tremen.k
dous productive power Of the Chinese.
He says that he never saw anywhere
in the world men work more industri.
ously and in some respects more in
telligently, and this upon a basis Of
compensation innnitesimally small
when compared with that demand ii
the western world. He entirely sup
ports the contention Of the labor lead
ers Of the United States that Chinese
labor must be excluded, because he af-
firms that II 1t were permitted to en-
ter into competition with the ordinary
labor Of America 1t could not fail to
acquire an ascendency over II, not
on account Of degraded habits and
of living, but simply because
the Chinese put their shoulder to the
wheel Of work with a determination
and persistency which workmen else
where do not exhibit.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-18
PASSENGERS IN DANGER.
Steamer Oregon Ashore at Entrance
to Prince William Sound.

Steamer Oregon Ashore at Entrance
to Prince William Sound.
San Francisco, Sept. Special
dispatches received here OF the wreck
Of the steamship Oregon off Cape
Hinchenbrook, at the entrance of
Prince William sound, say that the
steamer lies in very dangerous posi-
ton and should storm of any sever
ity set in the passengers and crew
would stand but little chance of sur
viving.
The Oregon sailed from Seattle for
Valdez and Seward Sept. s. She had
fifty odd passengers and about 900
tons of freight.
The vessel in making the voyage
takes the outside or open ocean and
makes no stop between Seattle and
Valdez. Though nothing definite is
known at this time the Oregon evil
IDENTIFY encountered a heavy fog going
into Prince William sound or possibly
broke down and was driven on the
rocks by the gales.
When the news of the wreck was
brought by Chief Mate Kennedy and
four sailors after long row of fifty
or sixty miles the revenue cutters
Rush and McCulloch were Immediate
ly dispatched to the scene of the dis
aster to rescue the passengers. LIZ
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-18
FRENZIED CURIOSITY,

| Doall peoples make haIf-insane
demonstrations of curiosity over
their countrymen in high station,
or those extensively advertised
through the news columns of the
daily press: or is it just a failing
of Americans? It would be in
teresting to know how English
men and Englishwomen act when
the king or some daughter or
relative appears in public, or
how the French or the Germans
behave under like circumstances.
How the people of the United
States carry on was amply
demonstrated at Columbus the
other day when a crowd of
$4,000, which had gathered,
partly to witness the unwilling
Of the Mckinley statue, partly to
see the former Miss Alice Roose-
velt, who was to unveil the monu-
ment, pressed forward and
struggled in their desire to stare
at the presidents daughter, until
the vast throng was in a panic,
and women tainted and children
were all but killed. To end the
danger it was necessary to cut
the ceremonies short before
they had fairly begun.
And the worst is that the
crowd was not an unusual Amer.
lean crowd, and the occurrence
was not an unusual one in this
country. Throngs push and tear
and fight almost every day in an
effort to see some notable" If
the president comes to town, or
some member of the presidents
family, or some noted millionaire,
the crowds go fairly frantic in
their desire to see.
1t has been some time since
one of our heiresses has been
married to a foreignimpecuniary,
but the memory Of how women
fought and tore each others
clothes in q mad rush to get q
glimpse of the welded couples is
still fresh in memory.
4 We do not know, but we have
an idea that ether peoples are
|saner on this subject. The
trouble with us Americans is
that we pursue our sightseeing
in the same frenzied spirit Of
hurry and hustle and push-the.
other-f ellow-out,of -the- way siren
uousness that We pursue our
money getting. The fault is q
regrettable one, but it IS
thoroughly racteristic.
K 81 y
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-18
CITY OF CHICAGO WINS FIGHT.
FOR NATURALIZATION OF
STREET RAILWAYS.
SUIT FOR INJUNCTION is DISMISSED
ACTS OF LEGISLATURE AND oRDl.
NANcEs OF CITY COUNCIL
CONSTITUTIONAL.

Chicago, Sept. 17.-Judge Thomas
G. Windes, in the circuit court, has
decided In favor Of the city of Chicago
= the injunction suit based on the
Mueller law, which provides for the
issuance of $75,0OO,0OO worth of rail-
way certificates by the city.
The law was declared constitutional
by the court, who also held that subse-
quent ordinances regarding the pur-
chase and operation of the street rail-
ways, passed by the city, are in COM
pliance with the law. The decision
was complete victory for the city,
the court holding against every point
advanced by the compliments in their
bill, which was dismissed for want of
equity.
The court pointed out that it was
the evident purpose of the legislature
and of the Chicago city council, in the
laws and ordinances passed by those
bodies, to give the city the right to
municipalize the street railways Re-
garding the
.. Alleged UnconstitutionaIity
of the Mueller law the court declared
that while there may be in some
points doubt as to the intent of the
legislature he believed the doubt
should favor what appeared to be the
Intention of the legislature in enact.
Ing the measure.
The attack upon the constitutional
ity of the Mueller law was made by
certain taxpayers, who desired to re-
strain the city authorities from eXecut-
ing any mortgage, trust deed or street
railway certificates, the money from
which was, to be used for the pur-
chase of the street railways of the
city. The court was asked to declare
void certain ordinances passed by the
city which declared that the city
should issue the certificates in amount
not exceeding 100000 and proceed
to purchase and operate the street
railways. 1t was also asked of the
court that it pass upon the constitu-
tionality of the law itself The city
filed demurrer to the bill of the COM
plainants and the decision of Judge
Windes not only upholds the constitu-
tionality of the law but declares that
ordinances passed by the city are
right and proper.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-09-18
SMALL LAUNCH WITH DISABLED
ENGINE SUNK IN COLLISION
IN NEW YORK HAR1oR.
SURVIVORS REFUSE 10 slyE NAMES
THREE MEN AND A WOMAN RES.
cuED AND TAKEN TO HOS.
PlTAL FOR TREATMENT.

New York, Sept. : Three women
and one man were drowned In the
lower bay when the naphtha launch
Sausage. after having drifted help
lessly all night with disabled engines.
collided with the second scow of tow
In charge of an unknown tug and cap
sized.
Three men and one woman of the
original party of eight In the launch
were rescued. They declined to give
their correct names and refused abso-
lutely to divulge the identity of the
drowned persons. The rescued were
landed at Stapleton, Staten island,
and are under treatment at the Marine
hospital.
The launch Sausage is said to be
the property of W. w. David of ia
maica, l.. l.. who when rescued gave
the name of Dodge. The rescued wo-
man said her name was Miss Cook. "
Both Dodge and Miss Cook said they
WOuN AOL lcll IA0 uduA0S VI VIC
drowned persons until they could
break the news themselves to the fam
lilies affected by the tragedy.
The Sausage was returning from
Sheepshead Bay, where the party on
board had dinner. A high wind was
blowing and heavy sea running in
the lower bay, but all went we'll until
the engines suddenly gave out, All
night long the heavily laden launch
drifted about the bay. At daybreak a
tug with two scows in tow was seen to
be approaching. The men and women
called loudly for help, but say the tug
boat captain merely waved his hand
to them and passed by. The tug had
run so close to the helpless launch
that the second scow struck the
Sausage and overturned her. Every
one was thrown into the water, but
four of the party managed to cling to
the upset launch until rescued. Even
after the collision the tug towing the
scows proceeded without offering as
sistance.