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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

pounds for Kansas City Kas., and
944'7sl for Kansas City, Mo-, a total
Of 1907, OOS POUNDS for both points.
Cleo oil made from beef fat COM
prises only about p per cent of the
finished product, the remainder be.
ing: Neutral lard "a per cent; cot
tonseed oil, y per cent and the re-
mainder water, casein from skim milk
and salt. For the sake Of argument
and convenience we will concede that
oleomargarine in its finished state is
made of one-third beef fat. This
would require for l5,077,OOS pounds
of the finished article 8, O25, 1862 pounds
OF cleo oil for years product of the
heaviest year these factories have ever
had.
What is this oleo oil worth per
poundP
The latest quotation in Chicago
gives it as about &c. Admit that it
is worth &c per pound, then the
5,O55, 662 pounds Of oleo oil at this
quotation would figure $454, 995.
The official figures give the receipts
Of cattle in Kansas City for 1898 at
l,757, 964 head. From this l,757,-
964 head was used in oleomargarine
factories $454, 995 worth Of material
for oleomargarine, amounting in
round numbers to PC per head for
cattle marketed in Kansas City,
Admitting the oleo side Of the argu-
ment that every pound Of oleo oil now
gong into oleomargarine was actually
thrown into the Missouri river be-
cause Of the absolute worthlessness of
the product on account Of the passage
OF the law and the actual loss would
be put 27c for each head of cattle
marketed in Kansas City.
But what is the exact truth?
Three.fourths Of the oleo oil taken
from cattle is exported to foreign
countries, to be used there, and IL
your oleomargarine factories were to
shut down tomorrow the price Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
The Passing Of a Pioneer.

After long years well spent, life
work well done, with an honorable
name well won, and a record of good
deeds, Of uplifting toll and of sturdy
and valiant labor for Kansas develop
ment, V. P. Wilson has put by the
things of earth and gone to his heav-
emily reward. 10 such men Kansas
owes much. With comrades of like
zeal he helped lay the foundations Of
our magnificent commonwealth. He
did his share-yes, more than his
share-toward forming the Cnoble
destiny of this city and county. His
influence went out in earnest efforts
to make the world better, in gracious
words and in kindly deeds. His death
is not alone distinct personal loss
to the large number with whom he
came in close contact throughout his
busy life but it marks the passing Of
one OF the builders of Kansas.
Such men as V. ?. Wilson made 1t
possible for Kansas to become the
glorious State it is today. TO him
and those like him Kansas owes debt
of gratitude which finds expression in
widespread sorrow. As one after an
other those heroes Of early days are
called home, the world loses much.
But verify their good deeds do live
after them and the record of their
lives shall be precious heritage to
many generations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

oleo oil would not be effected to the
extent Of one cent per head for your
cattle.
This law does not close your fac
tories. They keep on using beef fat
for their outside trade. At the close
Of 1898 there we're in the United
States 4,4O9 retailers Of oleomargar.
inc, who sold an aggregate of 57,5l6,
1856 pounds of oleomargarine, or an
average Of IS, O45 pounds per dealer.
or this number 1903 were licensed to
sell in Kansas and, il they sold the
full average, their aggregate sales
would have been LAOS, $3.50 lbs, or
less than 10 per cent Of the output Of
your factories. Now, If every pound
Of the oleo oil sold in the finished
product to be consumed in Kansas
were to be thrown into the Missouri
river and destroyed the cost to each
head OF cattle marked at Kansas City
would amount to little more than a
2-cent postage stamp; to be exact,
&c.
There is absolutely no excuse for
Kansas to oppose anti-oleo legislation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Fred Afford, the young lieutenant
Of the Twentieth Kansas who was
killed at Manila, lived at Lawrence.
He was graduated last year from
Kansas University. After receiving
his sheepskin, he went into his
fathers law office as a full partner.
The two did good legal business
Afford liked army life. He held a
high rank In the Usher guards, the
local organization Of the militia, and
when that body was disbanded he en-
listed with the volunteers, He was a
lively fellow and was very popular in
Lawrence society. When the Law
cence company went to Topeka Feed
Afford stood on the rear platform of
the car, waving his hand until the
train was out OF sight. He seemed in
better spirits than any member Of the
company. lie was valuable nan to
the Twentieth Kansas and a iavorite
with Colonel Funston. The Abilene
people who have been at school in
Lawrence knew him well. His father
owns considerable property in this
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Minneapolis Messenger: 7. Z.
Dewey, of Abilene, has been appoint
ed supreme court reporter to succeed
g. c. Clemens. The reporter is elect
ed by the members Of the court, and
the selection Of Mr.. Dewey for this
important position is particularly
gratifying to his many friends in this
part OF the state. He is learned
scholar as well as an able lawyer,
and is in every way well qualified for
the office to which he has been chosen.
Mr.. Dewey occupied the position
before and gave entire satisfaction to.
everyone concerned as is evidenced
by his re-appointment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
Various School Measures.

The legislature has before it in var
ious stages Of passage the following
measures OF interest to school patrons
and teachers:
Senate bill No. 52lprovides for a
vote at the general election of 1899
for or against the establishment of a
county high school in each county
not now furnished with such a school.
House bills Nos. So and SO provide
that the county superintendent
term shall begin IN the summer vaca-
ton Of the schools and he shall have
certain educational qualifications and
teaching experience,
House bill No. 2S7 provides state
and county tax for the support Of
schools, with a corresponding reduc.
ton Of maximum tax levy in common
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
Distribution Of Patronage.

The Hutchinson News makes the fol-
lowing list of appointments to show
how the districts fare:
First district -Snyder, on board Of
charities; Kelley, on Reformatory
board.
Second district -Hornaday, on
board Of charities; Allen, private sec.
rotary; Spencer, oil inspector; McKen.
zie, grain inspector.
Third district-Chamberlain, on
live stock board; Gilmore, on peni.
Tertiary board.
Fourth district-Church, superin-
tendent Of insurance.
Fifth district--Vincent, on board
Of charities; Fox, adjutant general.
Sixth district-McFarland, on peni-
Tertiary board.
Seventh distrlct-Kanavel, on board
of charities; Campbell, on live stock
board.
II is quite well settled that Crum,
Of the Third district, and Postle.
thwaite, of the Sixth, will be on the
court Of visitation.
Grimes took his assistant, Tom
Kelly, from the Second; GODDARD took
his, West, from the Second; Nelson
took his, Little, from the Sixth;
Clark took his, Wilson, from the
Sixth; Cole took his, Cook, from the
Third; the new supreme court report.
err, Dewey, is from the Fifth. The
seventh has four state officers, govern
or, treasurer, superintendent and
printer besides several minor posi-
tons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
ADVANCE NOTICE.
Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits.

In about one week we will show a
complete assortment Of ladies' fine
Tailor-made Spring Suits.
The newest materials, newest
colors, and all made by the finest
tailors. You will notice superior
workmanship, perfect in fit, style
and finish when you compare our
Suits with any other manufacturers
line. We have Investigated this
Suit business thoroughly and we
purchased on the merit t the mater
ials, make up and finish. To open
this sale we offer beautifully trim
med and braided suits at $500 and
$500, prices on up to $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

According to the statements of
the three Lawrence National banks, p"
says the Journal Of that town, "the
people of Lawrence have about $780,
900 deposited in them" People hav-
ing that much deposited in them
ought not to kick about the per capita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
SHOES

Here's another department in our
store which has grown to immense
proportions, almost before we knew
it.
We are selling the best quality
shoes for men, women and children
at the lowest prices, every pair guar.
anteed to give full satisfaction to
the purchaser. A big purchase en-.
ables us to sell you infants shoes
every pair solid--in sizes from to
s, worth so and coo at 49,.
Children's solid shoes, sizes 5 10
to 5, worth 75c to Sl.oO at CSC.
Another lot in sizes l.2 to II
~, worth sl.Oo at 49,.
And still another lot in sizes 70 to
2 for misses worth $l.35 at $l.l0.
Our spring purchases of shoes in
clude famous manufacturers shoe
for ladies, the well known Crossett
shoe for men. Our shoe depart
ment is strictly up-to-date. Under
management of MR.. JOHN HOON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
0leo and the Cattle Men.

The chief claim Of the opponents Of
the anti'oleo bills in the legislature i,
that the passage of such bill would
inlure the price Of cattle and that
stockmen are against it. The secre.
tary of the National Dairy association
furnishes some facts concerning this
claim;
The manufacture Of oleomargarine
In Kansas City, Kas., and Kansas City,
Mo-, for the fiscal year ended June
80 1898, aggregated l4,lS2,N7
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
IA. B. ROSE & co.
Dickinson county's Greatest Dry Goods Sellers.

school districts and in first and sec.
ond class cities.
House bill No. SO gives districts the
right to consolidate and support a
central school and to pay for the
transportation of pupils to and from
school.
There is also bill providing that
all colleges with certain prescribed
courses Of study shall be empowered
to grant certificates on graduation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Herington has the sympathy of the
entire county in its big fire loss. But
that sprightly city will not allow it
to make any difference Its future.
There will be as good a building in
tie burned district as has passed
q wav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

We do not like to boast but it will
be remembered that last October the
REFLECTOR prophet sized up the corn
-husks and goose bones and predicted
In these columns the coolest winter
m record.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

The Lawrence Journal suggests
that the success Of the American
armies in the Philippines should be
credited to Ed Little. He sicked the
dogs Of Egypt on the Filipinos, and
they did the rest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
"Worth" Skirts.

In about three days we will place
on sale the finest and largest stock
Of LADIES' SEPARATE DRESS
SKIRTS ever brought to Abilene.
Our prices will range from sl.oO to
$3.50. All made in latest spring
styles of "Worth" Skirts, fiat
back, button trimmed, braided and
ribbon trimmed. See our elegant
Crepon Skirts. Our exhibit will
surprise you. Come and see them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

II Illinois is as wise as it should be
1t will demand that Senator Mason re-
sign. An insulter Of American man
hood, a disgrace to the congress Of
the United States, he deserves no
mercy or trust.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Oh ye Of little faith, read this The
Dankards held baptizing at Burling-
ton, Kas., yesterday with the Their
mometer % below. They cut hole
through the ice, and baptized six
conyerts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Neighbors Of the the Junction City
murderess, Mrs. Krebs, published a
card in the papers expressing their
regret that they could not be at the
train to bid her goodbye when she
started for the pen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

The Kansas soldiers are true to the
economical methods OF their State.
They did not waste powder and shot
on the Filipinos but knocked the enc
my down with the stocks of their
uuna
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
on record

Some Of the Kansas weeklies that
are INDUCING in generous chunks of
philosophy should give old Marcus
Aurelius Antonius, who said it all a
good deal better several centuries
ago, credit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

A great deal of history has been
made since the Maine went down in
Havana harbor one year ago today.
The Spaniards probably wish they
had not done it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

An unknown donor promises the
Salina Wesleyan college 100000 in
1900. Perhaps it is the same man
who was to give Abilene $4,000
public building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
DRESS GOODS,

Our Dress Goods department is
filling up daily with the seasons
choicest productions, and as We are
carrying the largest stock of Dress
Goods in Dickinson county it will
pay you to call on us before pur-
chasing. On sale an elegant line of
46 inch English Coverts. Full line
colors, all wool, granite suiting.
The richest and finest qualities in
black Crepons to arrive in a few
days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

One thing the cold weather has
done: Shut off the stories OF the cold
In the eos. A new record has been
made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Just wait until the Kansas boys get
close to Aguinaldo and see how quick
we shall have peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

The anti-expansionists have fallen
in love with Ed Little since he wrote
home that ave don't want the Phil.
ippines.'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Rev. X. A. Hoffman Of Lincoln is q
candidate for chaplain Of the state
penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1899.

Abilene Is not to have that t75, 00O
public building-not now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

The thermometer has been lower
than 1t was in Philadelphia last week
but once in the past 100 years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

Who wouldn't take Eagsn's dds.
grace"-$5,5 500 year and nothing to
IN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS FEBRUARY is VI PAGES
A CompleteStockof Goo&andShoeS.

At live and let live prices establishment worthy of YOUR pat
|ronage and entitled to your support. ' = ' p
Because such establishment credit +o ncknson County
Because we give you the most for your money
Because you can get everything want dry goods and
|shoes at our store. ~ 800
Because sell everything at the lowest price like qualities
IWere sold at - ~ No.
Because we buy and sell only good reliable merchandise and
marx IN Plan figures every article at honest satisfactory prices
have made our store the most popular store Abilene
Dickinson Countys Greatest Dry Goods Sellers
selection from these beautiful patterns. - '
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

~ The month and year printed to the
right Of your name on the address Of this
paper Is the date to which your subscription
Il psid. By referring to 1t you can tell
whether your subscription is In arrears II
you are inJepted to the REFLECTOR please
ssnd or bring in the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
WHITE COO,Ss.

We've out done all former efforts in tt
white goods. This season promises to be
you'll find US fully prepared to meet all "
India Linons, SWisses, Mulls, Nansog
Dimities, in fact we will show every conce
good, at prices that will prove most satisfa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
PIQuES.

Our early purchases enabled us to
secure the choicest styles in stripes
and figured Piques.
LADIES' HOUSE WRAPPERS
To close out our winter stock of
ladies' house wrappers, we offer the
entire lot of fleece lined garments,
worth $l.OO and $l.25, all sizes
from 80 to "A, at the extremely low
price of g..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16

c Selection Of our stock of
"A White goods season, and
ur wants economically.
KS. Corded and Checked
lable fancy weave in white
Glory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
PERCALES

Our immense stock in this line
will afford you an opportunity to
select from all the leading brands
produced this season. We offer an
excellent 36 inch wide Percale at &c.,,
a better one at loo and the very
best al l2c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-02-16
EMBR0iDERE

Here's another branch of business Which have 0tcri
Increased We found New York manu- lcufe Who make s
mense assortment of Pettcoas and che prce
heard of.
We open this sale with the best &c.. 75c pecc0atev9r
fered at these prices.
For $0O we show fine rich uster b saeen rfles trim
with bright coIored ribbons.
For $75 offer fine meteIc stripe s~.oe ecoas these
very rich and handsome bright colored stripes.
For SIS have the pretest black and white Metallic ST.
Sateen pettcoats ever shown
For $3.50 show the richest handsomes Petticoat fine
teen red and white and bright blue whit Stripes they're bea
look like silk, but wear much better.
Silk Pettcoas in all the and beautiful colong of fine 81
y affeta Silk with uffes and corded Lowest prices you
bought them at SIS. so and $6.75.
line of Petticoats.
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
BY ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER.

Few American poets have received such high praise from English critics John B. Tabb-the Rev. Father Tabb and no contemporaneous singer is more highly es- teemed in this country. His two volumes have had a large sale and the demand Is said to increase steadily. Father Tabb is a Virginian and belongs to one of the oldest and most distinguished families of the Old Dominion. He was born at the ancestral home-'The Forest"-in Amelia county, twenty-five miles from Richmond. in the same house. In which his mother and sev- eral great ancestors were born. He is about fifty years of age and for number of years has filled the Greek and English chairs at St. Charles college in Maryland. But his summer vacations are spent at ''The Forest" where, liar from the mad ding crowd" he lives an ideal poets life. A friend of Father Tabb, who is now visit ing Birmingham, recently memorized poem by this distinguished friend, which was printed in a private edition some years ago, and has kindly penned it for The Age Herald. It is as follows
The age-herald., 1899-01-08
Historic Dinner Parties
 In Fashionable Society

Perhaps 1t Is seldom remembered that up to the beginning of this century a dinner party in English aristocratic society was quite different in the formalties from those now observed. There Is a very interesting diary in some libraries of Elkajah Watson, a young man of Providence, R. l., who spent a number of years, something more than century ago in the best society of France and England. He relates amusingly the different customs of both people, so widely separated then. A dinner at a noblemans house in England was painfully stiff and nearly dolefpl. The male guests, lords and gentlemen, all sat together on one side of the table and talked together. The females, duchesses, ladies young and old, sat to- gether strung out In stately line of magnifi- cent gowns and jewels on the other side and amused themselves with their own chat.
 At French dinners the custom was the reverse The gentlemen and the ladies en- tered couple by couple, as in present vogue everywhere. and they sat together. engaged during the repast in lively conversation. The Frenchnen never got drunk on the wine of the dinner; the Englishmen gcner- ally drank to intoxication. The French men servants in waiting upon the guests at table joined from their posts behind the chairs in the conversation they overheard from the company. The English men servants were never allowed such liberties. The French guests at table left at any moment con- venient each for himself. without formal adieu. The English made formal adieus
The age-herald., 1899-01-08

young women to become kindergartners, and it hopes as the kindergarten move ment spreads not only throughout this state but throughout the south, that this will be the school and the association to supply the teachers to fill these places. It is mistake made by many that to become a kindergarten teacher little education is required, while the fact is that only those with thorough education are capable of understanding the work.
 One of the requirements for entrance is that the candidate be graduate of high girls with college training are preferred well represented in kindergarten training classes throughout the country, and not only is the kindergarten training under taken by girls who wish to use 1t profess sionally, but by those who want it for their own self-culture and development. Surely no work could appeal more to women or be more useful, whether it be used in the kindergarten or by the mother in the home, and no other profession can be so produc- tive of true womanliness as this, the edu- cation of little children. Applicants for admission to the training class will re- ceive all further information required if they call at the kindergarten, Paul Hayne school between the hours of and 12.
 Miss Woodruff the training teacher who arrived the past week from Louisville, is a thorough master of kindergarten work and combines with this knowledge wo- manly and bright personality. She is a very enthusiastic worker and necessarily will impart this quality to her pupils..,.