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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Kid Gloves.
New Fall Shades.

There is no part Of a lady's
wearing apparel about which
she is more particular than
her gloves. To have an i'll
fitting glove always destroys
the effect Of an otherwise
handsome costume.
The shade should be cor
rect, the fit perfect, then the
glove becomes as it should,
the finishing touch to a COM
plete toilet.
No part OF our store has a
better reputation than the
Glove Department, and we
centerothe interest in the
gloves we offer at ST.
They are the very best
article that money can buy
to sell at this price.
Complete line of colors
and sizes always in stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
COrsets.
Comfort, Fit, Style.

We attribute the success of
this Dept. to the fact that
we handle the satisfaction
giving kind. We are par
ticular about pleasing our
Corset customers. Such
makes as "Thomson's Glove
Fitting" and "R & g" cor
sets are always satisfactory.
Should you ever get one that
does not give perfect salts
faction, we, as well as the
maker, will be glad to know
1t. SOC and $l.0O are the pop
ular prices, and we have a
large variety Of styles to fit
any form.
Have you ever tried one Of
themP.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Millinery. Opening.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Sept ~, %, and 49,
we will hold Fall Opening Of New STYLISH MILLINERY
Our trimmer Mrs PUGH spent several weeks studying the
and most approved styles Ladies' head wear and she
feels confident Of being able please you In addition to the
hats she made will have display about 100 Paris and
New York Patterns Ladies we cordially invite your
presence at this Opening believe will be deserving of
your time and worthy Of your patronage
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Silk and Wool w aists.
First Of the New Lots.

"Perfect Gems" so every
customer has said who saw
them. Yes, they're the hand
soonest ever seen in Abilene.
Elaborately tucked and cord
ed and hemstitched, they
present very beautiful ap.
pearance.
All the new colorings! a
perfect blending Of harmon
lous shades.
The prices are not the least
consideration either. We
believe you'll agree with us
that you never saw such
values as we show this
season for $4.98. Values
that are really worth $6 and
81 apiece.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Underwear and
Hosiery.

The new stocks are about all
in and we have many surpris-
es for you in this department.
The nice warm fleece lined
garments for the children
ranging from Sc to 25c each
will more than please you,
while underwear at 15c and
25c a garment for ladies will
meet your heartiest APPROX.
al. Union suits SOC and up,
the like OF which you have
never seen.
Children's seamless Hose lOc,
Children's heavy :, :. l5c.
Heavy Bicycle hose 25c,
Ladies' fast black hose l0c.
Better quality hose l5c, 2for CSC.
An extra good quality hose 25c,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
School Shoes.
For Noisy Little Feet.

The shoes we sell are built
for service. The workman
ship is so thorough and the
materials SO good they can
not help but retain their
shape. And the best Of it is
they don't cost you any more
than the himsy kind. "Lit.
tie Giant" school shoes at
$l.00 per pair, will meet any
mothers approval.
Our stock OF Ladies' and
Mems shoes are bought
with the single purpose Of
making you a regular GUS
toner Of our shoe Dept.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
New Cl0aks.
Very Large Line.

Never in our history have
we shown such a vast assort-
ment Of cloaks. The New
Nobby Jackets in all colors
and sizes. We can fit any
person in any size or color
Of garment desired and at
any price. We can show
you the best $500 Jacket
shown in the state Of Kan
sas. You always want the
latest style and you will be
sure to get it here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Stylish Capes.
At Very Little Prices.

During the cool mornings
and evenings you want some
kind Of a handy wrap to
wear that is more convenient
than a Jacket. The new
capes are admirably adapted
for this wear. Jaunty golf
capes at $500 that you
would think worth a half
more. Plush and cloth capes
in endless variety and style
from $l.0O up to $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
House Furnishings.
Announcement Of Unusual Value.

ncement Of Unusual Value.
Come with us to the base
ment. Here's where you
find the little things that are
so necessary in your every
day life.
Look at this table OF
enamel steel ware that we're
selling at a reduction Of
33a per cent.
Come to the Stationary
counter. Here you lind
tablets at Sc, such as you
generally pay Be for, and
writing paper Sc quire--
Thomas ink Sc bottle These
are only few Of the many
items that will interest you
here.
Be sure to see our Dish
table. None like it In Cen
trail Kansas. Holiday goods
are already coming in great
quantities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Fur Collarettes.
New Designs

These garments we're very
popular last season and they
promise to be equally asgood
this year. We bought heav-
lily, and direct from the
manufacturer, who made up
the styles to our order.
Values you find here at 1898
to $500 apiece will be diff.
cult, indeed, to match else
where at ! more. You need
to see this line to appreciate
Just how attractive they are.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Blankets.
Trustworthy Goods.


Every blanket we sell is a
relia BILE blanket. And we
don't hesitate to tell you
what it is made Of either. II
it's wool we say so: il half
wool, half cotton, we tell you;
and II its all cotton we're
Just as frank about it.
This is a safe place to buy
blankets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Tailor Made Gowns.
Very Latest Styles.

Latest Styles.
Style-the first consideration
with dressy women-is en-
bodied in every suit in this
stock. Style stands for
much. 1t includes per.
lection Of fit, workmanship
and material-for how could
a garment be stylish without
these attributesP Price con-
sideration is not the least
factor and you'll be highly
pleased with our offerings of
1898 and 1898 suits. You
can't help butapprceiate such
combinations at such little
prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Bed COmforters.
Best We Ever offered.

Best We Ever offered
We bought heavily and
thereby secured decided
price concessions. You can
buy as many or as few as
you need, but you'd better
buy early-you thereby Sc
cure choice Of the lot and
should we have to duplicate,
prices are sure to be higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Wrappers.
Comfort at Little Price.

What is more comfortable
than q llannellette house,
gown Nothing you say
providing it fits. That's the
point. The wrapper that
doesn't fit Is an abomination.
Our wrappers FIT. The
range Of colorings is as
handsome as the prices are
moderate. Extra values at
SOC, Csc, and $l.25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Autumn Dress Goods.
A Superb assortment.

The predominating feature
Of this dress gooLs stock is
the vastncss Of the assert.
ment. There is not a taste
that cannot be suited here,
because the variety embraces
all the new, stylish weaves,
and all the fashionable color.
ings. Here are a few Of
these new dress goods val
ues:-
Handsome line Of Plaids LOO, 10,
50 and Csc.
New colors in Venetians 10 and 5Oc.
Elegant line of CrepOns Sl.2s up
Plain fabrics l0c yd to sl,00,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Women s Skirts.
New-All Of Them.

NeW-All Of Them.
Made in New York, the &C.
knowledged headquarters for
women's tailored gowns.
Finest materials, best work.
manship, latest styles. The
new habit shape is repre-.
sented in variety Of fab.
RIGS. Ask to see what we
are offering in this line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-21
Innings.
Just In.

The best Dress Goods ever
made will not be satisfactory
unless made up with good
outlittings. Good Innings are
the Cheapest, as well as the
most essential part Of la
dies dress. We carry a very
complete stock embracing all
the new Innings as well as the
best Kid Cambrics at 4c yd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
CAUGHT A GERMAN.
British Warship Arrested an Imperial
Mail Steamer.
OFFICERS AND MEN ABOARD
En- Route to Join the Boer Army, Il Is
Asserted.
IT GOES TO DURHAM AS A PRIZE.
Owners Of the Vessel Have Made a Protest
10 German Government.
SEIZURE MADE IN NORTH DELAGOA BAY
Affair Was Discussed In Meeting or
Merchants in Hamburg - ANTI
h..ts l.I. N
Owners Of the Vessel Have Made q Protest
10 German Government
SEIZURE MADE IN NORTH DELACOA BAY
Arnir Was Discussed In Meeting or
Merchants in Hamburg - ANTI
British Feeling Increased.

Durham, Friday, December 2D.-The
British cruiser Magicicnnc seized
the German stcnmcr Dundcsrnth in
North Dcingon hay. She win nc
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one else We accepted on these cond-
tons, but the next day we were told by
tho burghers that we had twenty-four
hours to either enlist IN the Boer army
or get out of The place. Most of us de-
cided to get out There was SeOoDO IN
gold which had been taken from the
mine and the burghers seized this, iirsL
giving f. 3. Thompson, ScoichUan and
secretary OF the mining company, a re-
ceipt and note promising that the Trans
vaal government would repay the money
nnop The conclusion OF the war. OF course,
If the Transyaal is beaten by England
no return will be made The same pro
ceeding took place at all the mines not
~, ,r in tbs besieged towns. Mr..
THOMPSON and ] went TO the stables to get
horses TO ride out to inspect mine some
miles In the country when we were APP
proached by an American named BAKE
uniformed as a second lieutenant III me
Roer army Blake. who had recruited 2uo
Americans for the Boer army, showed
proclamation which had Just been issued
Nv the 1ransyaal government conhscating
iii horses fodder gold and stores TO carry
ON the war against England, ana pToinls
ing to pay for them on the conclusion VI
the war. Thompson and ] returned 10
bts bouse and there We found that the
Boer commission had taken possession OF
his residence, worm S5V,vVu. IL ~
the finest collection of gold nnsgels ~
south Africa, worth $4,000. Mr.. Thomp-
SON also had $45, 900 in gold OF his own
ali of which went to the Iransynai'
thousands of Englishmen were tFealeo ~
the same way. =, tho
when the Beers took possession Oh sne
gold mine at Pilgrims Rest they turner ata
out all the Kafnr laborers, broke the
pumping machinery and flooded the ml me
They also flooded tho Bonanza ana tne
Robinson near johannesburg, two OF INC
richest gold mines in South Africa, me
Boers furnished us with horses ana an
armed escort for the long ride TO Jonah
nesburg. No man in the party was aiio#ea
IA take with him more than $50. BENG
unable to prove that ! was an American
citizen, was treated the same as tne
English subjects. The government mas
taken all OF the most fertile lands for rais-
ing crops for the Boer women, the youhe
boys and the old men have left their own
farms and are working the government
farms. aided by Kaffrs In this way ihey
can keep their armies well provisionen.
Al all OF these government farms we saw
poer women blowing and doing the hara-
est kind OF work.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
He RETURNED FROM AFRICA
AN AMERICAN REFUGEE FROM THE
GOLD FIELDS.
Boers Confronted Everything and
Told Miners to Enlist or Leave
the CONFERENCE.-The Farms.

New York. December So.-Howard j.
Rothschild, an American citizen, who was
employed on the Standard and Digger, a
mining paper published in johannesburg
has Just got back TO New York from the
Transvaal. Mr.. Rothschild was at Pill
grims Rest, little mining camp $50 miles
northeast of johannesburg. when the
Beers declared war, October ii.
"There were 800 whites mostly Ameri-
cans and Englishmen In Pilgrims Rest
said Mr.. Rothschild, when the war was
declared. The gold mine there is ownea
by the Eckstelns, who own other mines
In the Transyaal. We all asked permits
sion to stay and the Beers at hrst gave
rs permission to DO 80 on the understand
ing that we would form home guard 70
protect the place from the British or any
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31

an offer. however made would receive
the slightest consideration.
The British government is threatened
with coal famine. the most serious de-
veloment of recent weeks, Unless the
conditions improve many industrial con-
Germs depending upon the coal supply
may have to suspend operations before
February l. as their margin of profit is
rapidly being wiped out. The root OF
the trouble appears to be the withdrawal
of SO many golfers to take their places
in the ranks of the reserves. Wages have
gone up, but labor Is hard to find. The
normal Christmas congestion OF traffic
aggrayates the situation while the gov
ernment's needs of fuel for transports.
war vessels and depots on the way to
the Cape. has created an unprecedented
demand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
THE PREDICAMENT OF BRITAIN
HARDLY DAREs DECLARE FOOD
sTuFTs CoNTRABAND.
would Re Very Pleasing to Her Enc
mites, but Might Prove Very
Embarrassing Later.

London, December 30.--The seizure Of
fail to excite much popular interest in
England. II is generally looked upon al
fine point of international law that viii
be amicably settled. So far no official
steps in the matter have been taken owing
to the non-arrival OF the necessary papers
from Washington. The military aud in
ternational law authorities are mo t
unanimous In declaring that Great Britain
should not declare foodstufs contrabnnd OF
war The Naval and Military Record, I'M
der this head. says: Fully so per cent
OF our food comes from America. the
colonies and other countries. We have
ceased TO make any effort TO be self-sup-
porting. This constitutes danger only
bearable because of our confidence Ia the
strength OF the British nav and In the
friendship and self-lnterest OF the United
States. The States may be counted on 10
fill our larder in both peace and war, but
so essential have American supplies be-
come to our safety that we must take no
step likely to lead to an interruption OF the
enormous supply of foodstuffs. Our
enemies on the continent would rejoice
n we intercepted the foodstuffs now pas
sing into the Transyaal via Delagoa bay.
a dangerous precedent would thus be
created, which would be used against Eng
land at the first opportunity"
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LOSSES SEVERE.


Beers Have News Of n Sortie from
Lndysmith.
Pretoria. December 29.-Three British
prisoners from Malapo report that Cap
tains Vernon and Sanford Of Colonel
Baden Powell's staff. were killed during
the engagement in which Lords Edward
Cecil and Cayendsh- Bentinck were
wounded. The object of the sortie was
to capture Boer cannon. The losses OF
the British were very severe.
The Long Tom" injured at Ladysmith
has been repaired and is being replaced.
The new contract reducing the price OF
dynamite instituted by the raad in August
was registered December 2S between the
government and the factory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
southwestern Freight Changes.

SOutDNesteFn
st. Louis, December 30.--The following
changes in rates have been promulgated
by the Southwestern Freight commission:
Effective January 3, 1900, rate OF 10
cents per 100 pounds Will apply on petro-
leum Areslduum. in tank cars. carloads,
from Chicago to City OF Mexico. via all
rail routes rates to and from other points
not being affected thereby.
Effective January s. 1900, following rates
will apply on carbide of calcium, carloads,
minimum weight 10000 pounds, from St
Louis via all rail routes to City OF Mexico
and Pachuca, Mexico, si.39 per 100
pounds; to Monterey and San Luis Potosi,
81. 23 per 100 pounds; rates from points in
defined territories TO be made on combina-
lions OF locals from Mississippi river
crossings.
Effective January 2. 1900. the following
rates VIII apply on wrapping paper car
loads. from Sugarland. Texas. To Kansas
City, Mo-, 25 cents per 100 pounds. sub
iect 20 minimum weight OF 10000 pounds;
10 Kansas City and. st, joe, Mo-. Atchison
and Leavenworth. Kan. 80 cents per loo
pounds, subject to minimum weight OF
80, 900 pounds.
Effective January 2. 1900, carloads,
minimum weight 10000 pounds, will apply
on rice from st. Louis and points In de-:
fined territories TO Texas points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
THE SECRET TREATY.
1T Is Matter on Which Portuguese Revolution
lists Have Seized.


asserting that evil
Willingness
to the
Figaro Chass
qaesce 0 menace"
diplomatic that the Portuguese minister
in London Is OF and
BIO
to the
the mil
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
ATTEMPT FAILED.
,oer. Tried to cut the RAN Com

Beers Tried to Cut the Kun co"'-
municntion.
capetown, Friday. December 29.-ine
troops in the British camp OIL 'i'.o'iA
West turned out last night to repei an
attack of Beers to cut the railroad near
the station. A patrol reported early IN
the evening that they had sighted the
Beers In the neighborhood. Al ~ o.c'ocn
at night the Beers opened nenH IA
the poers retired at daybreak. their al
tempt having turned out failure
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31
onnETINGs FROM KIMBERLEY.
Mayor and Council Send Messnge IN
the Queen.

London December 81, 1880 a. m.-The
war office. when communicating at about
midnight copies of the messages between
the queen and the inhabitants OF kim-
berley, stated that 10 further news mad
been received mp TO that hour and moth
ing Of Importance had come from other
sources during the night
The weeks sorties. skirmishes, recon-
noissances and commandments at various
points where the British and the Beers
confront each other, so FAR as can ne
Judged. have had no effect upon the gen
eral situation at the seat OF war, which -
practically the same as II was a week ago.
During the night OF December rs, Lady.
smith and Chieveley camp were fn iuii
Communication. the former reporting 'a'i
we'll" While the signalling was In pro-
gress the Beers attempted TO muddle tue
messages with flashlights from each ex-
trenity OF their long, entrenched line.
The naval brigade took advantage Of the
opportunity to she'll the Boer positions
which were plainly revealed by their own
lights. The naval battery resumed the
Smelling OF the Boer trenches on re
morning. OF December 80, but their hr'
failed to elicit any signs OF HE,
A dispatch from Capetown, dated We1'
nesday. December II, ANNOUNCED that an
armored train had restored communicat'cp
with Dordrecht. where the Free STATE nag
had been hauled down and that the Bosrs
had been driven from the adjacent Hills %
Stcrmberg.
London. December so.--The war ofnce
has Issued dispatch dated capstowp,
Friday, December 20. evening, sAytpf
that Colonel Keksvich wired through ne
general commanding at ModdeF river ~
Gambler 2s a. foilows: - an deelra4 NJ
the mayor ana council % forwssd ~ ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31

Durham, Friday, December 2D.-The
British cruiser Magiciennc seized
the Germnn stcnmcr Dundcsrnth in
North DcIaSon hay. She viii nc
brought before u prize court.
Lourcnzo MARQUEE. Delngon Hay,
December Gothic German steamer
Bundesrath, belonging to the Ger
man East African line. had bean
captured as n prize and taiscn "a
Durham. The nundcsrath arrived
here from Mozambique. The German
steamer Bundcsrath of 1870 tons
smiled from Hnmbur. November y
for TnnEn, East Africa.
London. December 3O.--A rcportcr
of the Associated Press has learned
that there were three German OIL
GERS aud twenty men nttircd IN
Ehaisi and intending to serve the
Bocrs ou board the Bundesrntni
which explains her capture.
Hamburg. December S0.--The directors
Of tho German East Africsn line have re-
ceived news OF the arrest OF the imperial
mail steamer Bundnsiath. The oomrnan
! DIR Of the port of Durham refused an eN-
! plantation of the cause of seizure. II ia
4 declared hero that there Was no contra
tand OF war on board and when applica-
ton was made to the German foreign
office the latter Immediately promised In
| terposition with the British government
| The seizure of the Bundesratb was re-
ferred to at a meeting of merchants held
here today. After a speech by Adolph
| Woermann, president OF the HAMBURG
chamber Of commerce. dealing with the
great progress of the German empire dur
ing the closing century Herr Fife. speak
| ing In behalf Of the firms trading With
South Africa, asked whether the chamber
was doing all that was necessary for the
protection of German trade in that part
Of the world German commerce he as
serted. had already suffered dntriment
through the war in South Africa and nov
nows camo of the seizure Of a German
steamer by a British warship.
| Herr Woermann replied that the cham
Der had already considered the question
Of representations with the views OF taxi
Ing action in the matter. The chamber
he continued, had been informed that the
steamship company owning the seized yes
sci had telegraphed 10 Prince Hoheniohe.
| tho imperial chancellor, asking for COZ
eminent intervention and 1t was declared
that nothing whatever had been done by
the company which could in any way be
regarded as a breach OF neutrality.
Lourenzo Marquee. December So.--The
capture of the Bundesrath has increased
the already strong anti-British feeling
here among the Hollander and German
/ .a.,tan ~ tho nnpu1ati0n.
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HE DENIES m.
Munitions of War DO Not f"s'
Through DeIagoa bny.

Hamburg. December s0.r-The Handles
bIatt publishes reports OF interviews Win
DR.. Leyds. in the course OF which the
Transyaal representative denies the state
ments that munitions OF war are being
Unmarried into the Transyaal through Deia-
Goa bay and says these reports ara spread
AZ a pretext for the coming British occu-
patIca. DR.. Leyds further says that tne
Boers are now able 10 manufacture tneir
own war mupitious.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-31

Lourenzo Marquee December 3o--The
capture of the Bundesrath has increased
the already strong anti-British feeling
here among the Hollander and German
section OF the population.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-12-01
Wasted Eneruy,

40 YOU know a man who twiddles
Ills thumbs all the time he talks r.
you, or his fingers. or possibly the
watch chain which he wears? Or II
ne does not do any of these things ne
does something equally annoying.
1t may be that you yourself. when
you sit thinking what you will saw
next to your shorthand clerk. beat
time with the tips of your finger nails
while she taps her foot.
All these little idosyncrasies the
neurologist classes as physical auto
matisms and regards as energy vast
ers.
Probably you will find yourself,
avoiding or stepping on cracks. or
counting figures in patterns or the
posts flying past the windows, groun-
ing uniformly recurring shapes in wall
paper or bisecting lines and rows of
hgures. The great Napoleon counted
windows as he walked abroad. and IL
ne happened to lose count his temner
was completely upset for the rest OF
MS walk. Everybody knows the story
OF poor old DR.. Johnson, who counted
POSTS, and many sad, insane men are
>'g the same to-day One should
void as much as possible this fen.
tency Of mind and body to obstinate
valuable energy.