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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
FATTENING SHEEP.
An Experienced Farmer Declares That It
Pays to DO 1t.

Pays to Do 1t.
will give you my experience in fat
tening sheep. have for some twelve
years fed either sheep or cattle, and l
find the most profit in feeding sheep.
Last winter thought would try both
cattle and sheep. So November 20 we
bought II head of cattle for SIC. per
pound, weighing LOO pounds, and on
December / bought ISL sheep for the
same money that paid for the cattle.
and fed them about the same amount
of feed till March l. | shipped the
sheep to Buffalo and sold them and
had 1922 profit for their feed. We fed
the cattle until the middle of April,
when they went off and we had $271
for our feed on cattle. So you see We
had $51 more profit on the sheep than
we had on the cattle, and saved the
feed Cor six weeks, which was 125
pounds of corn and three tons OF hay.
worth $50 more, which We can add to
the profit on sheep.
We had very good gain on our
cattle. They gained 80 pounds a
month per head all winter. The gain
was not so much on the sheep. More
laid on fat, and the fat got out OF them
and they brought better price in the
market. 1t is not the number OF
pounds that you put on that makes the
profit. 1t is the flesh that they are in
that makes them sell well in the mar
ket. l think that poor sheep sells
meaner than any other kind of live
stock that is shipped 10 market. You
may ship an old. poor cow. and some
butcher is ready to buy her. But it
is not that way with an old sheep He
will have to be sold to the pelter only
for his pelt. But if he were kept at
home for six or eight weeks and fed
well he would bring a good price.
| have never tried feeding sheep on
pasture, but think if one could fatten
a sheep in winter he would surely do
bs.ter in summer on good pasture and
feed than he would on dry feed Now,
my manner of feeding: As general
thing, cut up corn in the fall, then
when it is dry and the ground is frozen,
haul out the shock corn and feed it on
a sod where we want to farm next
season, and give our sheep all they
can eat of corn and fodder. When it
is bad weather we stable our sheep,
and give plenty OF good hay to eat,
and plenty of water, and they will do
very well. This is the way we feed our
cattle the fore part of winter, and the
last par. of feeding we grind their corn.
and stable, and feed all they can eat
had some experience in feeding hogs,
and found it very uncertain business,
on account of cholera 1t takes more
hard labor to feed hogs than it does to
tend to sheep. am looking for some
way of living without so much hard
labor and wearing out our land, and
think found it when took up sheep.
Wool Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Purpose of the Tariff.

1t is claimed that the tariff increases
the selling price and makes commod-
tiles dearer to the consumers, WIZ
bear the burden of it all; but let us see
how this is. The purpose of the tariG
was to foster manufacturing in this
country, so that by home competition
the price of the commodities would be
reduced to the minimum with labor
literally paid. 1t has not only cheap
ened every thing it has touched, gu:
has increased the wages Of Iasor,
That it has made these thiE.gs Ncs.
sible there is no good reason TO doubt.
The tax on the laboring Elan" is
more of fiction than truth, when the
blessings of home competisioa are
recognized. But this same g la4Joring
man" has another advantag e-Eigher
wages. If there were but one pro-
Queer ard he the only consumer, his
wages would little concern him as an
element entering into the cost of pro-
duction, for what he paid for articles
he would receive in wages, and the
cost of living and the price of labor
would remain relative. But were there
two consumers and one producer, the
latter would have the advantage of re-
ceiving wages for supplying two while
at the expense of supporting but one.
That is the condition OF labor in this
country to-day. but the Mills bill will
open our ports to foreign producerS
who will receive good share o: the
wages that should go to the America,
laborer. Chicago Current (InG.).
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
FARM AND EiRESIOE.

Some one suggests that it is better
for the man to sneak OFF and let the
woman milk, if he can't do it without
swearing at the COW.
DO not use butter in frying fish. as
it is sure to burn, and has a tendency
to soften the fish. Oil is the best, next
to it lard and clarified drippings.
The american Cultirator suggests
that the tomato is commonly grown in
gardens in too rich soil. 1t does best
in a moderately fertile soil, ripening
earlier, and being less subject to rot.
ALI birds that feather out early are
hard to raise, and only extra attention
of the right kind will save large per-
centage of them. The severe drain
upon the system of the little chicks in
feathering is the cause of this.-4meri-
can AgrieulturiSt.
Banana Blanc Mango: One quart
of boiling milk, four tablespoonfuls
each OF smooth corn-starch and sugar,
boil together until thick; when cool,
add one teaspoonful of vanilla. and stir
in three sliced bananas and mold
Good Housekeeping.
Old strawberry beds should be
mown down after the fruit is gathered.
This Will give chance for new and
vigorous growth, from which by due
cultivation thrifty bed can be made
for next year. The old growth is bet
tar. rar,Ova6 than loft
The farmer who waits until haying-
time to get his barns and harvesting
machinery in order, will begin his hay
ing late in the season. his hay will be
allowed to get ripe and lose its most
valuable qualities; he will be behind in
harvesting and all the year.
1t is hustler of farmer who will
hitch up his team in the morning and
drive ten miles in order that he may
watch a game of base ball, while on
the same day contest is going on at
home between weeds and corn for the
championship of his corn-ield. There
are men who call themselves farmers
who do this very thing.
"A very large part of the crops
grown upon the farm in the shape of
grain should be turned into meats and
butter and cheese before it is sold. In
this way the land is kept in fertility
and the product is very much more
valuable and concentrated. The farmer
who raises crops through the summer
and feeds them through the winter has
double profits.-Prdirie Farmer.
ALI forms of intoxicants. however
mild, should be avoided in the bayfield,.
A pitcher of lemonade or cool oat water
is relished, but perhaps the best drink
to be thought OF, is the sweetened water
OF the old-time days, livened by little
ginger. Some prefer cool tea or coffee,
but no drink should be furnished that
is heating to the blood or very sweet.
Smoked Beef and Eggs: Shave the
beef very thin. having first trimmed it
carefully; put it in a frying-pan with a
little cold water, and let it freshen and
simmer for few minutes; then drain
off the water, wipe the pan dry, butter
it and put in the meat again. Beat the
eggs, put them in with it and add a
little salt and pepper. Stir constantly
until well thickened, then turn out into
a hot dish and serve Immediately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
HooL-S

Thus we see, according to official
authority, wages are 100 per cent.
higher in the wooden and worsted in
dustry in the United States than in any
of the European countries In these
they are about alike, with the impor-
tant difference above noted. pointing to
a prospective betterment in Germany;
while at the same time these carefully
prepared official statements fully re-
fnte the charge that only Germany is
the home Of pauper labor.-Industrial
Record.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
Figures for Working-Men.

For the sake of comparison between
the wages paid to the operatives of the
different manufacturing countries, be-
low is a table showing the average
weekly rate of wages paid in the wool
en- factories in the United States (Mas-
sachusetts), France (Rheims district),
England yorkshire districD and Ger
many (Rhenish district). 1t is impos-
sible to doubt the accuracy OF this ia
BILE. as Carol d. Wright is responsible
for the United States figures. ex-Consul
Frisbie for those of France, Robert
Giffen for the English and ex-Consul
Du Bots for those of Germany.
OCCUPATION. United France. England. Ger
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
FOR yICE-PRESIDENr.
ENGLISH SYMPATHY.
FOR PRESIDENT.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
Of NsL7 IIork.


The very conservative and truthful
London Globe says: LAS a rule the
Presidential contest has very little
interest to the Old World. On the
present occasion, however. an issue
is involved which very closely concerns
Europe, more particularly Great Brit
ain. Mr.. Cleveland has taken his
stand on free trade, and, although his
party managers have considerably
planed down his platform, he is uni
versally recognized in the State as
pledged to initiate new departure in
fiscal policy. Nor can there be any
doubt that he would act up to this I'M
Outstanding were he elected.
The central issue of the contest
lies between the maintenance of the
present fiscal system intact and its
modification in the direction of free
trade. And on ttat broad question Dir.
CleUeland'S cdndjdatare naturally and
necessarily carries English sympathy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
CLEVELAND'S TYRANNY,
How the Mills Bill Got It's Slim Majority
in the House.

IN the House.
1t is of little consequence that the
Mills bill passed by the small majority
of thirteen votes, which is deemed by
many bad omen. But it is of the
greatest Importance that this majority
was secured by a degree of Presiden-
tial influence and intimidation that
was scandalous and in violation of the
spirit of our institutions. Here is a
strong-willed, ambitious, pachyderma-
tous President who has openly sought
to win a reelection on the free-trade
issue, and who has openly used the
whole power and influence of his i'm
members to support the Mills bill. A
few Democratic members had the
courage to stand by their protection
ist convictions and to represent the in
terest of their constituents. But such
courage and fidelity to duty are as ex-
ceptional as they are admirable.
There is abundant evidence that
enough Democratic meT2 bers voted
for the Mills bill against their convic-
tons to have defeated it, had they
acted more bravely. One of these CO
creed Democratic Congressman, Mr..
James Z. Campbell, of Ohio, has come
to see the folly and the wrong he
committed in yielding to Presidential
pressure. Il have" said he last
week, "a premonition that we have
made bad job of it. You see, sit
on the floor of the House right in the
center of the Democratic members of
the Committee of WAYS and Means. /
have been telling them for months
that it was a fatal error to put wool
on the free list and to make such a
small reduction of the duty on sugar.
| can go to the map and put my thumb
on all the territory in the United States
that produces sugar, while there is
not county in the country that does
not grow wool. Idon't understand how
otherwise long-headed men on our
side of the House have been demand
ing free wool as the great panacea of
tariff reform. do not expect to see
more than four or five Democratic
members returned to the next House
from my State"
Democratic Congressman Campbell
has heard from his constituents and
frankly admits that am not a can
didate tor reelection, and do not be-
lieve that l could be reelected" and
sees and confesses that ''if this bill
means any thing it means a long step
toward free trade, because it has put
many of our leading productions di-
rectly on the free list"
There are, undoubtedly, score of
Democratic congressman who feel ex-
actly in the same way and who regret
the imperious party necessities grow
ing out of the Cleveland campaign for
reelection that crowded them into a
reluctant support of the Mills bill. Mr.
Campbell has simply found out that
his prospects of reelection have been
destroyed by the vote that he was
weak and foolish enough to cast,
against his convictions. Many other
Democratic Congressman have the
same opinion of the Mills bill that he
now acknowledges, but can control
denomination and reelection through
Federal patronage, having large DEM
ocratic majOrities to work on. But
Mr.. Campbell has told the truth, and
his utterances are important on that
account 7. Mail and Express.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
A Literary Genius.

Jooes-I say, Smith. 1 understand
that Brown is something OF a literary
man.
Smith-Literary man. yes. Why,
Brown writes for the waste baskets of
SEINE Of the leading newspapers and
magazines in the country.-G 7. Ssss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
IiiE RED sAN0ENA.


fA;r: Told Ia Forf.'-I
o. Hoi ye voters, see the symbols
Waving n the sky;
Re Inducements NV are coming
Victory IS nigh.
Look not OF tEe ola b3n6ana
When it's cclored red;
But support our Nation S banner,
Il IS FAR ahead
See the motley crowd Advancing.
Grover lead ng on
Mighty mel their ranks Deserving
All their hopes are gaCe.
Look not on me old bIndana
When it's painted red;
IT'S the symbol OF oppression,
Take the F.ag instead.
See our glorious banner waving.
Hear our speakers voice.
In our leaders name ven triumph,
Then well all rejoice.
Look not on the old bandana
Which is colcre,l red;
IT'S the symbol Of secession,
Raise the Flag Instead.
Thousands have deserted Grover
And his hungry crew.
Always longing for an Office,
Nothing else will do.
Look not on the old bandana
When it's colored red;
But admire our Na,ion's banner,
Humans rag wen shed.
Growers broken every promise,
Made all matters worse;
Wen reduce that Cwiul surplus
From his frame and purse.
Look not on the old band3aa
When it's cOlOred red;
Bless and cheer Gu Majors banner,
II is far ahead.
Fierce and long the campaign Eages,
But our victoryS near;
AL support our noble leaders,
Cheer, We voters, cheer!
Look not On the Old bandaaa
While it's c0lored red:
IT'S product Of Old England,
Cheer &c Flag instead.
" y Y,-;B9.uz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23
~The Democratic managers ar,

going to try one more Chinese trick
on General Harrison They propose
to dress a squad Of loafers as China
men and have them parade in Califor-
mia towns in honor Of the Republican
candidatc.-DetroH Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

b6Protection to home industries !
regard as the most important plank in
any platform after ''the Union must and
shall be preserved"-Uyysses s. GrosA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-23

FELLOW WORKING-MEN: In days
gone by some of you faced the +" Rebel
Yell" Then it was aimed at North
ern soldiers; once more it is heard;
this time it is against Northern in
dustries and Northern wageworkers-
Shall it triumph in '8S, or go down as
in '65?-A Nottingham IN Chicago
,To1rr11L
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
For Sale or Trade-.Corp,4k Christi
PROPERTY, ~" SiI 81

bii 9s, oat t ,~ole, aid all necessary out
iOI N<ctheP with over seven acres of
lahG al niesly improved and situated on the
piuH NJ GOHpus Christi This desirable proper.
~ we can sell at the low figure of $500, ana
take One-half in improved San Antonio prop
3rty. The situation is lovely and everything
in good condition; there is a fine oyster bed ~
front and fish tank fifty feet in diameter back
of house. A desirable residence IN every par-
ticuar,
FEtW0-Fihe Building lots for sale, size ll0xl7O
L feet, in Block 49, west OF San Pedro creek
adjoining krisch property. Inquire of t. b..
Johnson, LIGHT Office
The above is only partial list of come OF
the fine properties in our hands for sale.
One hundred acres of irrigable land finely
Improved; thirty acres in cultivation; tep'
acres in corn; two sets of buildings: hydraulic.
ram supplying buildings with water. the
water furnished from pure never failing
springs. Good fish pond well stocked with
German carp; fine orchard of peaches, : ears
plums, apples cherries, grapes, figs and other
fruits; this land fronts the BlancO river, and
is one of the finest tracts OF land for all pur--
poses i'll the state; will sell or exchange for
San Antonio cit" property.
Who wants a cheap farm, 100 acre farm, all
fenced, fine soil, 70 acres in cultivation, three
small houses, ten milk cows, 30 head of stock.
one yoke oxen and farm wagon, tank and well
water, IL mile from r. r. station, everything
goes for $1,000 l2S
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Vacant Town Lots.

Two beautiful corner lots on Golad street.
(69)-4
One lot on Dignowity hill, 65xl0S feet, south
front. 4.-3
desirab'e building lot near l. Il q. n raj
road depot, cheap. C54)
Four "a acre blocks on Prospect hill, nicely
situsted. Price 500 per acre. (4O
Si& lots on Prospect hill, at $685. each-s
bargain.
? beautiful lots, on Augusta street, for 5000
each; worth $1,000 each. lO-2
Fine lot on San Pedro avenue, 55h by %
feet.Price $1,000. l64
2 acres on North Flores street beautifully
situated. Can be bought cheap. 10
acres on North Flores street can be sub
divided to good advantage into building lots
IO5
Two lots on Grayscn and Trueheart streets,
irrigable with southern exposure. (3Sl-3
Six large irrigabe lots north Of 1. & G. N.
r r. depot; cad be sold very cheap. 1912
Four lots on River avenue, southeast cor.
ner, very desirable, gill be sold cheap. (39-5
Two beautiful building lots, 50xl45 feet, sit.
uated on DignOwity hill. 1913
A beautiful building lot on King William
street near street car Ene Is varas front. (S7J
A large lot 30x60 varas fronting on South
blGulud SlTSSl' eOOu pIttCS lbE oIOCh pGIs kCCl
For Sale-l6 fine large lots, in old 4th ward,
will be sold single or in u blocks and very
cheap. 1874
7 large fine lots, for $50 EACH located in east
part of the city; must be sold together and
quick. 1873
Fine lot on San Pedro avenue on south side,
5j3, feet front by 80 varas deep. beautiful
building site. 1867
We have few large, cheap lots, located
near the Sunset depot and new public school
building.
Four lots, near I. Il g. N. depot, fine location
for stock pens, hydraHt water, with switch for
loading stock. 70
One large lot 20X7O varas, near new public
school house on Government Hill. Price 500,
half cash. 1t is worth $3.50. 66-3
Large lot on North Flores street GOx8OO feet,
fronting on two streets, only $4,000
one half in cash a very desirable To-
cation. (46)
Two beautiful building lots on avenue d.
the boulevard of San Antonio, can be bougt {
cheap and on reasonable terms. (4A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Trustees Sale.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.

THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF BEXAR.
Whereas, on the 10Th day of May A. D.,
1887, A. j. Vanlandingham and wife, Min
ME G. Vanandingham, did convey unto w.
A. BOnynge, by deed of trust duly recorded
i'm the records of BeXar county Texas, in
Volume IS, on pages 327, 32S and 500, the
following described property, tO-wit: All
those certain tracks or parcels OF land lying
and being situated in the County of BeXar,
and State of Texas, ana within the COrpO-
rate limits Of the City Of San Antonio, and
more particularly described as follows, to-
wit Being lots Nos. eleven (ll) and twelve
Q2), in Block No. four a.. of the SubdiviS-
ions of original city lot No. siXty-nine (69)
trOville road, or now West Commerce
street, according to a plot of the Subdi-
visions of said original lot No. SO, on file in
the office of City Engineer of San Antonio
Texas, and whereas, said conveyance was
made for the purpose OF securing the pay
ment of a certain prOmiSSOry note for the
sum OF $4,000, of even date with said deed
of trust, payable to the order of l.. l.. Good
rich, twelve months after the date thereof,
and Whereas it is provided in said deed of
trust, that upon the failure OF the makers of
said note to pay the same when it should be-
come due and payable, said trustee should
sell all of said property at the request of l..
l.. Goodrich, and whereas, said deed of
trust further provides that in case of the
failure of said trustee w. \. BOnynge, 10
act as such trustee and perform the trust
imposed upon him, that then the said Good
rich should have full power tOappOint a sub
stitute in the place of said BOnynge, and
that said substitute trustee should have all
the powers therein delegated to the said w.
A. Bonynge, and whereas, said w. A. Bon
ynge has failed to perform said trust, and
whereas, said Goodrich on the 2Sth day of
July, A. ID. 1888, did appoint the undersigned
trustee in the place and stead of said w. A.
B0nynge and said Goodrich having request
ed me to perform said trust and advertise
said property for sale. Now, therefore, |,
w. W. Walling, substitute trustee, by virtue
of the power vested in me by said deed of
trust and said appointment as substitute
trustee, in accordance with the terms of said
deed of trust will, on the 22nd day of Au-
gust, A. ID. 1883, between the hours of 10
O'clock a. M, and O'Clock p. H., at the court
house door of BeXar County, Texas, sell all
of the above described lands and premises to
the highest bidder for cash in hand and
after such sale, l will make to the pur-
chaser or purchasers thereof, a good and
sufficient warranty deed to the property so
sold. in the names of the said A. J. Van
landingham and wife, Minnie G.. Vanland-
ingham.
Given under my hand this 91st day Of
July, \. ID. 1888.
W. w. WALLING,
cot Substitute Trustee,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
Wonderful Cures.

A. Dreiss, wholesale and retail druggist Of
San Antonio, Tex, says: I'VE have been sell
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric EBit
tiers and Bucklen's ArniCa Salve for four
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
as well, or give such universe satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effect
ed by these medicines in this city. Several
cases Of pronounced consumption have been
entirely cured by use of a few bottles of Drl
Kings New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guarantee them
alN avs. Sold by A. DREIss. l-9ly
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Furnished Free.

If you wish to send reliable information
about San Antonio and West Texas, TO your
friends back in the states, call on Hambleton,
Hadley & Co., who will furnish all you want
FREE 3-3l-tf
For Sale, Ice Machines.
We have two good ice machines, all com.
plete aud in good working order with capac-
ity of five tons per DAY. Price, $4,000
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The LIGHT is authorized TO announce as a
candidate for reelection, JOHN S. RAMSAY
for the Office of TAX COLI ECToR, OF BcXar
county, Texas, at the election in November
1885
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-13
FOR SHERIFF.

Having served as deputy for the past seven
years, ] feel qualified to fill the Office of
Sheriff-so hereby announce myself as can
didate for the same, subject to the will of the
voters of BeXar county
Respectfully, X. B. ALEXANDER.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce Mr..
James Van Ripper as a candidate for the Office
of sheriff of Bexar county, at the coming
election.
The LIGHT is authorized to announce Capt.
Thos. p. Mccall as q candidate for the Office of
Sheriff of Bexar County at the ensuing cleo
ton.