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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
DEERE
line of Bicycles are the best wheels on the
market for the price,
w. A. LANDES, Agent,
A full line of Sundries for sale.
FEW RESEMBLE HIM,


Clerks Back Pay. \
A story that is worth telling. because
1t gives evidence Of good and generous
spirit, has leaked out Of the doors Of .
big wholesale house in this city, says
the New Orleans Times Democrat. The
head member Of the firm, jolly, strong
tempered gentleman. soldier Of the con-
federacy, affectionately called "Old
Man" by the clerks, decided to take
well earned vacation last summer, and
left for an extended tour over the con-
tinent. While he was gone the depres-
sion in business occurred. and It seemed
to the junior partners that something
must be done TO avert serious losseS.
They considered the matter long timA
and at last decided to cut down the sal
aries OF the clerks. They agreed upon
a so per cent. cut, and so notified the
clerks. OF course. there were few
murmuw. and some Of the employees
were heard to say that il the "0ld Man"
was at home this wouldn't be done, etc.
But us employment was not easily to
be obtained. the cut had to be accepted,
and it went into effect from the 1st Of
September. About week ago the "Old
Man" returned. When he walked into
the store on the first day faces bright
ened and his employees came up to ex-
change greeting. The "Old Man. was in
good humor. He walked into his Office
whistling tune, glad to be back in his
accustomed place. But during the after.
noon he went over the books with his
Junior partners, and noticed the reduc-
tons in the salary list. What does this
mean?" he asked. The partners told
him. and then he let loose. The "Oh
Mans" war spirit arose. He walked up
and down excitedly, and Numbered out
in strong terms his indignation, but it
was a righteous, commendahle. noble
Indignation. 81 would rather have lost
$4,000 than to have had this happen in
my house." said the "Old Man." Here.
make out checks at once for the money
that has been taken from these clerks.
1t is they who make our money for us,
and don't intend to charge them up
with any losses that we may sustain.
Make out the checks at once, and put
back the salaries where they were b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 20. The army
and navy preparations are continuing
without interruption, although they
have now become so regular as to lapse
into routine on a gigantic scale. Nc
further purchases of warships were
concluded yesterday, and the negota-
tions are not assuming promising as
pect, except in showing that the
United States can command the mar
ket as against Spain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
saws the Time Ia RINe.

OMAHA, Neb,, March 30. In an In ter.
view here Senator Thurston said the
time had arrived for the intervention
of the United States in the affairs Of
Cuba lie said he could vouch for
every word of the report made by Sem
ator Proctor regarding the condition
of affairs in Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 49, Judge
Broderick, speaking Of the Cuban
question, said: "We should by all
means recognize the independence Of
the Cubans. The patriots have shown,
by their persistency and courage In
conducting the war during the past
three years, that they are capable Of
self-government. On the other hand,
the war has been conducted with such
cruelty by the Spaniards that it is a
marvel how we have refrained from
taking such action long ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
VIII he Named New Orleans.

WASHINGTON, March 92.-Secre tarv
Long has issued an order that the
Amazonas, the cruiser recently pur.
chased at Newcastle-on-Tyne from the
Brazilian government, hereafter shall
bear the name Of New Orleans in
honor of the principal city of Louis
lana,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

VIENNA, March 92.-The newspapers
announce that Japan between 1895 and
1905 will have devoted $4,000, 900 ven
to the building Of warships. Forty
seven have already been ordered with
short terms of delivery, in England,
France, Germany and the United
States
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
PASTURE COW.SHED.
A Plan That Saves Lots of Work and
Increases Profits.

Increases Profits.
On many farms the pasture is long
way from the house and barn. On
others it is often desired to pasture
cows on another farm a mile or so
away, owned, it may be, by the same
man. In either event, the cows must
be driven long way twice day, to
the loss of milk and cream. A better
plan is to build COW shed, with yard
attached, in the pasture. Here the cows
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24
SHELTER FOR STOCK.

One That Will Answer for Poultry
Pigs and Cows.
A few days can be proftably spent in
providing comfortable shelter for all
stock and poultry. A framework Of
heavy poles, with poles or rails over 1t,
and entirely covered with straw or corn
fodder, makes a very good, warm shell
ter at slight expense. The satisfac-
ton Of having stock comfortable will
Evening star., 1898-10-31

for this play: first, to impress the home
people with a sense of the iniqulty of the
Americans; second, to appeal to Europe for
sympathy.
1t is clear from the cable news today that
the American government is not frightened
out of its purpose and policy by this posi-
bic breach in the peace negotiations. The
demand for the entire Philippine group is
based upon the evident desire of the people
of this country, revealed to the Presi-
dent in multitude of ways. The United
States having decided, after mature deiih-
Grafton, that its interests compel it to
retain the Philippines. must determine
whether it will assume all, or part. or none
of the so-called Philippine debt. 1t chooses
to deal equtably with Spain in this matter,
but it does not propose to be burdened with
the pledges which represent the futile ef
forts of the Madrid government to subdue
the liberty-seeking people of the islands.
This country is not buying the Islands, for
the war has given than to it. 1t is merely
taking over, as part of the sovereignty,
the obligations which Spain has incurred in
her governmental efforts, such as they have
been, to give the Filipinos the benefit CT
modern municipal and colonial advantages.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Face to Face With the Case

AT last the Paris peace commission has
reached the question of the Philippines
Ihe American case is now made up. and
opaih can no longer complain of being kept
IN the dark on any point. The protocol as
to Cuba and Porto Rico practically stands
confirmed. and what remains for discussion
and adjustment relates to the changes in
the far east.
There are conflicting statements as to
Spain's real attitude toward the Philip-
pines. but as they are based on mere specu-
lation they need not cut any great figure
on this side of the water. She may or she
may not desire to hold everything outside
the island Of Luzon. She may or she NAV
not realize that without a navy, and bank
rupt, she can hope for no success in manag
ing SO distant and SO rebellious a people
Us the Fflipinos. She may or she may not
cream of a sale TO some European power
OF the archipelago with Luzon detached.
What she confronts in the premises is the
American demand, and that is paramount
TO all of her own dreams or desires She
must accept that or reject it, and that is
all there is to the matter
There is still the suggestion that. cor
nered thus, Spain may rise from the table
and retire from the council room, and ap-
peli lor sympathy 10 Europe Such action
would be utterly impossible in the case of
any other nation, but within the realm of
the universe and the absurd all things seem
possible with Spain. She would not i'm
prove her case in the slightest. She would
find no sympathy willing to take the form
OF action Europe. which wisely held aIoof
Whlle war was in progress, could find no
excuse for Interference now Besides. as
to the Philippines, the only foreign powers
whose attitude would concern the United
States If unfriendly on that subject are
friendly England and Japan, and even
Russia, are hoping for permanent American
control over the Philippines.
Spain, at most, can only suik She can
not hope at this time to thwart the United
States in any of its purposes. perma-
nent treaty of peace is desired from the
commission now sitting; but if Spain
through petulance or false pride makes
that impossible, the United States can and
will. crack its whip and move on without
1t. The Interpreter at Paris ought to ex-
plain to the Spanish commissioners, in the
purest Castilian, that this is the best time
for them to climb up on the band wagon
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Dreyfus to BE Retired.

The Drcyfus case will be revised. This
decision by the Paris court of cessation or
appeals has brought France to confront Il
new phase of the scandal which has already
caused so much disorder and so much dis
tress 1t is as yet uncertain whether the
accused officer viii be taken to France or
detained further on DEVILS Island during
the revision, but 1t is whispered in the dis
patches that ultimately the court will re-
quire the authorities to produce the person
of the prisoner In Paris in order that his
re-trial may be given the semblance of a
genuine adjudication. The revision may not
be conducted entirely in the open, but the
high character of the court and the evident
purpose of its members to probe the affair
deeply. without regard for the nation s
pride or the armys prestige. are guaran-
tees that even behind closed doors the case
will be given fair investigation.
There are already signs of a revusion of
public feeling against the military methods
which have caused so much trouble The
piacidity with which the people received
the news of the courts decision to order a
revision OF the case suggests that they
nave tired of demonstrations. The recent
outbreak in connection with the opening of
the legislature was fierce enough to have
warranted recurrence of the Semitic
frenzy Saturday, but apparently the efforts
OF the agitators to arouse the hatred of the
mob failed of their purpose. 1t must at
last be clear to the people that Dreyfus
old not have fair trial, and that the
methods employed against him were sub
versive of justice and threatening to the
national strength and unity.
The arguments presented before the court
demonstrated gross injustice In the treat
ment of Dreyfus and indicated that the
government had thus far exerted every en-
ergy to protect the general staff of the
army, no matter who else might innocently
suffer The Henry confession and suicide
the flight of Esterhazy, his demands for
money from the higher military officers as
the price of tis silence all indicate the
need of a thorough revision of the French
military system. The question which takes
precedence over that affecting Dreyfus'
tate is whether the republic can withstand
the strain of this process. The army has
virtually come to be the government. and
the recently disclosed military plot shows
that 1t is not content with the name of
republic which France now, out of cour-
tesy to tradition. continues to bear
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Now for the Other Trusts.
From the Chicago News

Iom tHe CnlcaR0 News
In deciding that the Joint Traffic Asso-
clation and the ownership of the town of
Pullman by the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany are Illegal the supreme courts of the
United States and Illinois have opened up a
new line of thought in the public miDd-or
more strictly speaking, renewed an old one
If two such powerful combinations of
capital can be knocked out it is fair to as
sumo that the arm which delivered the
blow has not exhausted its strength and is
ready for more work of the same sort.
Under the Sherman antitrust law ii is
unlawful for trusts to do business. vet
there are several thriving without interfer-
ence and despite the law. The sugar trust
the coffee trust the Standard Oil trust, the
glass trust. the wall paper trust, the type
founders trust, the nail trust the linseed
trust. the coal trust, the barbed wire trust
and several other trusts are tangible evi-
dence Of the non-enforcement of the anti
trust laws.
Now, if it be possible to compel the dis
organization of one trust, even though it
was accomplished under another law, is 1t
not possible to force by legal process the
disorganizatiOn of the others under the law
prohibiting their existence?
Evening star., 1898-10-31
The Demand for the phiItnpi,s

The positive statement comes today from
Paris by cable that the American peace
commissioners have formally presented the
demand OF this government for the surren-
der Of the entire Philippine group. the
United states to assume that portion of the
puohc debt OF the islands which represents
the public works for the permanent better
nent Of the colony. This presentation will
doubtless bring The peace conference to a
crisis and may lead to a rupture. Recent
dispatches from Paris and Madrid have in
dtcated that Spain viii perhaps seek soiu-
tion Of her present difficulties b. abandon
ing the conference. thus trying to throw
the United States into the position of a
rapscious conquerer. unwilling to listen to
reason or to grant moderate concessions to
the conquered foe. There are two reasons
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Another DOlorOus Wall

Professor Charles Eliot Norton of Harvard
'hNersity has felt called upon to emit
another dolClous wall because the affairs
81 this country are not run according to
MS way OF thinking, and he serves notice
i"f the second or third time that it is
ihei efore going to the demnition bow vows
RMS being land of free speech Prof. Nor
Ton can lire off his Jaw wherever he feels
hk= II. without violating statute law. and
rhere Is probably no regulation of the COL
ie2e requiring him to keep still; but #
he Keeps on m0nkeying with public sentj-
ment in this way ii will be found by and
hy that there Is a marked falling off in the
size OF the classes at old Harvard There
are plenty of other colleges in the country
where anti-Americanism Isn't a specially
with professors. and patriotic parents will
be looking than up pretty soon.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
There is No Cuban Debt.
From the Philadelphia Press.

Thers is no Cuban debt for Spain to ween
and wall over before sympathetic Euro
pean thrones. There Is Spanish debt -
conceived In corruption and perpetrated in
governmental iniquity. If Spain cannot bea '
this burden. so much the worss for the
DC bondholders, who were willing to help her
pile up debt when the impossibility of her
paying 1t was easily foreseen. Sympathy
with Spain over this debt is pure crocodii-
ian hypocrisy. The United States is no
taskmaster in repudiating 1t In behalf of
Cuba. burt acts for common sense and COM
mon honesty.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

until 1t Is settled those who came together
two years ago in defense Of thu country's
credit should remain together In it's de-
tense.
On another point Mr.. Hewitt makes this
significant admission:
These democrats, however, vera COM
PEELED to abandon their cherished eonvic-
tions on other subjects. but these. in view
OF the rapid progress of subsequent events,
have become of very little consequence, :;
because the policy Of this country must
necessarily tend in the direction of the
open door in the commerce of the world"
In effect, this is to say that ths tariff
issue. as formerly presented. is dead. And
the statement Is true. The country cannot
again be aroused by the cries of those tariff
reformers who kept up so aggressive an
agitation from the year 1880 up to and in
Guiding 1892. Mr. Hewitt was one of the
number, and a very able and earnest one.
His speeches in Congress on that subject,
and especially those in support Of the Nor
rison horizontal bill, were among the very
best delivered.
At last, as we all know. tariff reform, put
in the frankest and most extreme terms,
Won at the polls. The national elections in
1892 were carried on a platform which
promised explicitly tbs overthrow of pro-
on free trade basis. But the democracy
trified and shuffied with its commission,
wrote tariff bill which was neither one
thing nor the other. but leaned alternately
in Its leading features to free trade and
protection. and SO belied it's own profess
sions and at the same time inflicted a Sc
rious injury on the business OF the whole
country. That brought thu free trade prop
aganda to an end, and four years later
protection and sound money swept the
deck
With protection re-established and in pro-
cess of liberalization by means of reciproc-
ity. which will open all the doors neces-
sary to an increased foreign trade but two
great issues remain-sound money and ma
tional expansion. Every vote cast for ma
donai candidates next week therefore will
be vote for against those two PROPOSE
TORS. The administration, which is MAIN
tanning the policy of sound money, is COM
mitted to the policy of national expansion,
and a majority adverse to it will be ac-
cepted by the country and by the world
at large as blow at both policies
Evening star., 1898-10-31
The Old Tariff Issue Dead.

There has been no deliverance so far in
the New York campaign of greater interest
than that of ex-Mayor Hewitt on the sub
ject of the duty of sound money democrats
in this years congressional elections. A
lifelong democrat he voted against his
party because of the money issue in 1896
and he considers 1t still to be his duty to
affiliate with the republicans In favor of
sound money. He regards that question as
OF paramount importance. and insists that
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Practical.

MY friend,' said Mr. Storrnington
Barnes you lack experience in play
writing Your IDEAS Of construction are
painfully practical; painfully so. Why.
there Is scarcely five minutes in the piece
that the star isn't on the stage"
But l-er-I thought star rather liked
that sort of thing"
Not these days. You must leave him at
least twenty minutes in the second act, so
that he can get around to the box-ofice
while the money is being counted"
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Campaign Ffgures

'Tis not the man whose talk is larea n,
whom you may depend
To stoutly stick through thin and thick
clear to the bitter end
When some lusty shouter hollers
That he'll risk $4,000,
The chances are he'll borrow IL you've 2
that you can lend
When these election arguments grow heat
ed and intense.
And for action you are yearntne with
financial zeal immense.
The chances are you'll find it
With the ready cash behind It
From the timid looking man who saws
he'll bet you $3.50
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Learning Made Easy.

Il don't know that there is much use of
my Keeping my scho ol open more than a
month or two each year." said the German
pedagogue.
Why Is that?'
Our emperor has simplified matters to
such an extent that when you ask the
name of the worlds greatest poet. painter.
musician, general. traveller or monarch
there is only one answer to all the nuas-
tioLS."
Evening star., 1898-10-31
SO. 70 for $3.50 Suits.

Taiior-fnished Cloth Suits. Some
have fly front, some box coats, all
silk lined. Those with founce skirts
are stiffened. Materials are broad
vale cheviots and covert cloths.
Colors: Castor, navy, green, brown,
cadet and black. Sizes 81 to AZ.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
The n.a,h ~ - IL,

The death of Col. Waring was a greater
shock because it was wholly unexnec.e5
No soldier has earned more fully the epi-
taph. he died at his post" than this man.
whose devotion to one Of the greatest dr-
Jies Of modern civilization caused his taking
away.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Suits for Only S6.38.

Waist and Skirt can Be bought
separately; $I.79 for choice of Elan
mel and Mohair Waists, plain and
braided. Black, navy, red, green
and brown, in all sizes. $50 for
the skirt OF black and navy all-wool
chevlot, with new style hounce.
Lined throughout.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Obliged to Point

How did those people get the impress
sion that L was deaf mute?" said Willie
Washington.
guess they must have seen you order
irg your dinner from that French bill of
fare" answered Miss Cayenne.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

G 4 z For choice Of pieces In
tended to retail at var
ious prices from $3.50 to $40.
Some Of monkey fur, with collar
and lapels OF seal, others Of seal,
with yoke and collar OF Persian
lamb. finished with marten tails.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

England has issued a blue book on the
Fa9h'da question. and France has put out
a yellow book The only people who feel
really sure Of their position in the case
seem to be the members of the typograph-
i.al unions
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Black Goods.

In no other line >of weelens is 1t so easy
to be deceived as in black goods. You
are at the mercy of the dealer. Our Mr..
McCalley, who bought the black goods stock
at Perry's for II years. bought this stock,
and the same qualities that made the house
of Perry famous are to be found here.
They are one of the leading features of
the house, and you can depend upon the
weaving, the quality, the color and the
prices being strictly correct. No inferior
black goods admitted to this stock.
These few items stand for hundreds of
others equally noteworthy:
i4-inch Black Storm Serse-grand value
80 to 54:inch STORM serses and cheriots.
in various weavings. at 75c. to $175 per
yard.
A to 5O-nch French Sergcs and Surah
Twills. soc. TO 81 p per yard.
yard.
50.inch Venetian and Ladies' Cloths, 81
y 4 to TO- 4s-ineh sr ~Ool ipoplius and Epingle. =
15c. to 50 yard
Evening star., 1898-10-31

hlchard Croker has the assurance to re-
ier 10 the Seely dinner. Compared to New
ork present carnival of vice, that cell
eorated occasion was as dairy lunch to
a Quo Vadis banquet.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

If France had the wisdom to seize the
opportunity, the judicial talents on the
American peace commission might have
settled the Dreyfus case as a neighborly
act. while waiting for Spain to make I'D is
mind.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Second Floor.

QQc for frll size and full weight 81 Comfort
WV ables. pure white cotton filling, silk-like
covering. 3.9S pair for California Wool Blan-
kets, those worth $3.50. .9Sc for Genuine English
MarseilIes Spreads. They $3.50 quality, hut In
coiors only. 39c for Genuine lockwood Sheets. 81
100 inches. .15c for Damask Towels. 1898. They
are &c quality, but with old-style borders.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
A Perverted Sentiment

II at first, quoth artful Spain,
You don't succeed. why, try again.
For patience has this trait sublime;
Twill help, at least, to take I'D time
Evening star., 1898-10-31

The Spanish peace commission is still
struggling to send home some news that
Will be allowed to get past the press CEN
sor.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

Agutnaldo is doing his best to monopo!ize
the situation in a manner that will prevent
chickering's when the question of who is en-
titled to the glory comes up
Evening star., 1898-10-31
One Result OF the War.

From the Buffalo Express
One OF the permanent results of the war
Is strengthening of the coast fortif,ca-
tions, which will lower considerably the
size OF the annual appropriations for this
purpose. General Wilson estimates this wear
"a little less than 100000 for continuing
coast defense work Last year he wanted
$40 100000.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Dissatfs6ed.

What's the matter with the Chinese
EMPEROR inquired Ii Hung Chang.
"Oh. he's sulking again." answered the
Empress Dowagar. He says his latest
obituary notice wasn't nearly compliment
tary enough"
Evening star., 1898-10-31

Lieutenant Hobson. in asking for funds.
is commercially discreet in refusing to
ua1antee that his pneumatic ship-rais,pg
plan Is absolutely puncture-proof.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Basement Floor.

SD 02 instead OF 1896 for Banquet Lamps
with globe decorated to match base
$2.9s for the usual 1898 brass and ONYX tables
$3.so for IS Carlsbad China Tea Sets So pieces
$525 for $3.50 Dinner and Tea Sets 100 pieces
s43e for $3.50 Toilet Sets of IL pieces, floral and
gold decorations .4s instead Of $3.50 for less
elaborate sets.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

Thomas b. Reed maintains the contem-
plative serenity of the man who came early
and avoided the rush