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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

nuo"h III toh years UT HiOlc. TUT
tunately, the great cold made the
storms dry, and there was enough
wind and sun to keep fair proper
ton Of the ranges uncovered. Oregon,
Washington and Arizona suffered
very little and will have only nominal
losses. California is still suffering
from drouth and the outlook there is
bad. The losses in Wyoming, Colo
RADIO and the Dakotas as yet have not
averaged A per cent. In northern
and western Texas and northeastern
New Mexico, and through southern
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, the
heaviest losses have been with So
called through CATTLE that is cattle
being moved north from the south.
Where the cattle went into the winter
in bad condition, the mortality has
been heavy, reaching in some sections
as high as 20 per cent. Taking the
range section as a whole, to the pres
ent time, the losses will average 4
per cent. With the most favorable
conditions that can be expected an
additional loss of 2 per cent may be
looked for before spring, and should
the weather continue bad through
March heavy loss will certainly re-
suit.
The department Of agriculture re-
ports that there were in the neighbor-
hood OF 10, 100000 head of cattle in
the range country on January !,
1899. Assuming that this is correct,
6 per cent OF this number would in
dictate the destruction OF 100000
head Of cattle during the present
winter
One feature OF the reports received
is the scarcity of steers above the age
Of two years which seems to prevail
generally over the West. Some Sec
tions, notably Texas, report search
ty OF all classes of cattle, but outside
Of old steers the shortage Is not pro-
nounced, and many sections report
plenty OF young stock.
The reports from Kansas are as
follows:
There have been some losses in the
western part of the State, where cat
tie are on the open range. In the
rest Of the state everything is on feed
and losses are nominal. The losses
to range cattle are estimated at from
8 to 4 per cent. All reports speak Of
shortage Of aged steers.
G. W. Melville, Topeka: Gloss
will not exceed 2 per cent. Plenty OF
young cattle to 60 on grass but less
fat cattle in feed lots than has been
for years and none going in to fill up
again"
A. 7. Wilson, Kiowa, Kas.: "More
cattle in This section than usual on
account of feed. The loss on range
cattle and the cattle that have been
roughed through will not be more
than per cent to date"
W. X. West Il Son, Minneapolis.
"Loss about 2 per cent. No fat cat
tie left for shipment this spring. The
shortage of stock cattle is about go
per cent Of last year"
G. P. Fullington, Belvidere: Gloss
on through cattle about 2 percent.
Steers, threes and up, very scarce.
Condition is good except on through
cattle that came in late. They are
thin and have suffered considerably.
Loss possibly 20 per cent"
The cattlemen have q most favora-
bic outlook for good prices and Dick
inson county ought to profit by them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
The State Appropriations.


The Republicans are experts In squander
Ing the peoples money. And It surprising
how the people will be hoodwinked Into
electing them to Office. The appropriations
Of the Legislature just adjourned will exceed
A,0OO 900, which Is greater by many thons-
ands than any session in the States history.
News,
The total appropriations for the en-
suing two years amount to 1888, O9O
but Of this sum S44i,0 600 was for de-
ficiencies which should have been met
by the legislature Of two years ago.
And there is still to be taken away
s444,5OO, which was appropriated for
repairs and new public buildings,
leaving appropriations of but ~, 1884
500 for the net ordinary expenses.
This is a less sum than was appropri-
ated by the Legislatures Of two and
four years ago, and really the recent
legislature practiced great economy.
Will the News kindly tell us where
it would have cut these appropria-
tionso Would it have failed to pay
the retiring state officers their full
salariesP They served several months
without receiving pay because the
Populist legislature refused to appro-
pirate enough for them.
Employees OF the late Populist ad-
ministration will receive the back pay
they claim. During the last cam
paign the Pops placed great stress on
the money they had saved" to the
people by this mock salary reductions;
but in the next campaign they will
fail to remember that they are re-
sponsible for this increase in the APP
preparations.
Would the News cut down appro-
priatons for the care OF the insane,
idiotic and deaf and dumb? Is that
its idea Of the duty Of q great State9
Would it refuse to build needed insti-
buttons, or fail to complete the state
house? The liberal appropriation for
a dairy school at the Agricultural
college has been urged generally by
Dickinson's dairy interests for several
years and demonstrates the friendli-
ness Of the legislature to the interests
Of the farmers. Nearly all the char
table institutions received appropri-
ations for extensions necessitated by
the growth and advancement Of the
State The University is generously
treated for the first time since the
Populist party was inflicted on the
State. The sessions liberality to.
wards these institutions Is due to the
fact that we have Republican ad
ministration. The Republican party
has never failed to sustain the educa-
tional, charitable and reiormatory in
Of the State.
What kind Of policy does the
News advocate anyhow
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

The ant-Republicans are angry at
Dewey for refusing to run for presi'
dent and are sending out doleful
tales Of his failing health. Had he
consented to oppose Mckinley he
would be heraded as second Sam
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
The announcement OF the sell

The announcement Of the selection
Of J. S. Carpenter, editor of the
Council Grove Republican, for post
master in that town shows that Con-
,gressman Miller has good judgment.
Mr.. Carpenter is not only a good
newspaperman but a working Repub-
lican who has accomplished much for
his party The appointment is a
fiji one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Cairns.Rall.

Last evening by Probate Judge Err
win were married Miss Mary Cairns
and Jay Ball both of Talmage. They
are among the best known and re-
spected Of northwest Dickinson's
young people and their many friends
will extend sincere congratulations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1899.

The Democratic editors censor all
dispatches to keep out the news Of
advances in wages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Cash for Eggs.

Bring us your eggs, we are ship
ping in car lots and we are prepared
to pay you the highest price either in
cash or trade. j. Il. BREWER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Restaurant for Sale.

Corner Third and Spruce, Abilene,
no incumbrance, good trade, for
$3.50. Come quick
67-3t&c +. l.. Garfield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

A man tried to board a moving
train at Caldwell the other day. His
funeral was largely attended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

For sale-Three single top buggies
and one surrey also three sets of driv-
ing harness. viii sell cheap for cash
or on time with good security or will
trade for cattle. Inquire Of
6. A. KuBACH.
69-3t&lc Enterprise street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Besides experience and prac-
tice, it takes good instruments
and taste to satisfy picture Low
ING and picture STUDYING peo-
pie. Yet peoples opinion diff
fer sometimes as to frstclass
work as in politics, etc. If
others have given you satisfac-
ton, we can; if others could
not, come and try us once, it
won't cost you anything. TRY
TT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

BUTTER MARKET.
Prices for creamery butter at points nam
ed for week ending today. Dickinson county
price " cents less than New York; w cents
less than Chcagol
KANSAS CTY-Fancy separator l9c, dairy
fancy l5c.
oHIcAGo-o reameryli q 1917, dairy liz q
l,c, steady.
NEW YohK-western creamery Is q 20
Elgln 30, steady.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

307 North Broadway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
THE
RIESEN
PHOTO
STUDIO.

ABILENE,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
MY LADY'S HAIR.

Talking the other day of the character
istics of women and about their capaci-
ties of neatness and order friend made
this assertion: "Show me woman's
head" she said, parodying well-known
saying, "an1 l will tell you what she is
like" At first this seemed a daring
statement, but when l came to consider
the matter l saw there was much wis
dom in my friends remarks. A woman
with a neatly dressed, carefully arranged
head will be neat in all things; moreover,
the way that her hair is done shows
whether she is careful as to her personal
adornment. of course she may arrange
it as she likes, according to the prevail
ing fashion, and at the moment, fortuate-
ly for us all, there are two distinct
fashions, each decidedly modish. French
women adhere still with great affection
to the small knot of hair on the very top
of the head The loose hair all round
the nape of the neck is no longer seen; it
is carefully waved and drawn up neatly
to the top of the head. In the front the
hair is gently waved and brushed off the
face, few tiny curls being visible on the
temples, and sometimes a solitary one
down the center of the forehead The
arrangement of these, of course, must be
made to suit the individual wearer. The
way some people have of touzling their
hair and making it appear as if II were
never combed is entirely to be deprecat-
ed it is not in good taste, nor can 1t be
called anything but slovenly,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
ABOUT KID GLOVES.

Economy in small things is often
overlooked, and if only more consid-
Grafton were given to this subject quite
considerable sum of money might be
saved annually. The careless manner
in which very large number of ladies
treat their gloves is an instance i'll
point, and perhaps the following hints
may serve to show how the reasonable
care of kid gloves would result in re-
duction of expenditure:
In the first place, it may be pointed
out that rough handling is especially
disastrous to kid gloves, and it very often
happens that new pair are split and
ruined by jerking them on in careless
fashion. Always put on new pair of
kid gloves for the first time long enough
before they are worn to allow of due de-
liberation in the task. When pair of
fine gloves are bought the purchaser
should insist that they be fitted on in the
shop; then if there are any flaws they
will be detected before the gloves are
paid for and taken away.
Cheap gloves are generally risky in
vestments, but some of the best shops
keep fairly good line of gloves at low
prices, which are worth buying for COM
mon wear. If strong and we'll made
they will serve for shopping and morning
walks, or bad weather.
In putting on glove be careful to get
each finger straight. Coax each one on
by rubbing gently with the thumb and
first finger until the fingers are down to
the very ends.
In taking the gloves off turn the wrist
over the fingers and take hold of the
ends of the fingers through the wrist.
1t wears glove out badly to pull it off
by catching hold of the finger tips. Phil
the glove into shape and lay it aside
carefully. Silk should be kept to match
each shade and gloves should be mended
as soon as a break appears, for the old
proverb, "a stitch in time saves nine, :"
is especially appropriate to these articles
of attire. Glove mending is delicate
work, which requires both skill and dex-
terity, and when well done pays admira-
bly, for the pains taken. Glove powder
should form one of the adjuncts to every
toilet table, and pretty glove stretcher
another.
French women set a good example,
and have made quite an art of putting
on gloves, and this is why Parisienne's
gloves last her four times as long as any
body else's.
Buttoning gloves should never be done
in hurry The wrist should be carefully
and gently pulled straight, and the but
tons insinuated gently into the holes.
Use glove bnttoner always; it ruins
both the button hole and the finger tips
to button them without.
After purchasing new pair Of gloves
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29

City who came to hear their be-
loved soggarth aroon, wore his magnii-
cent diamond jewelled Hibernian badge
presented to him in honor of his appoint
ment as State Chaplain of the order by
his fellow members of Division 40, of
Forest Hills.
The ball of Division 4, of Boston, Capt.
John O'Leary, President, was held in
Union Park Hall. Capt. OLeary was
born in County Cork. Ireland, April Is,
1866. In 1880 he went to England,
where he remained three years. He then
came to this country, landing in New
York, coming thence to Cambridge,
Mass, and helped organize Division l,
Board of Erin, in Brookline.
A fair was opened in Village Hall,
Whitman, Mass, under the auspices of
Division 8. Many prominent members
of the organization in the county were
present. Previous to the exercises in the
hall there was street parade. The fair
was formally opened by Hon. +. ]. Stat
terry. The hall was tastefully draped and
the different booths were laden with the
gifts of the friends of the organizations.
A smoke talk under the auspices of
Division 10, of Hyde Park, Mass. was held
in Estes Hall. Members of Division 20,
of Milton, and IL, of Dedham, were
present as guests. President Thomas
Stack presided. The speaker of the &C.
casion was the Rev. Augustine d. Malley,
of the Church of the Most Precious Blood,
who gave an interesting talk on Unity"
An entertainment of music and readings
followed.
At Sengerbund Hall, Hartford, Conn,
Company b, Hibernian Rifles, rendered
a complimentary reception to the ladies
who aided it i'll making its recent bazaar
a success. During the evening Capt.
Henry J. McInnis made a speech, in
which he alluded to the honorable career
of ex-Lieut. W. +. Hogan as a worker
and gentleman in the organization, and
in behalf of the company presented him
suitably inscribed gold pendant and
medal.
The Daughters of Erin of Duluth,
Mimi, held a successful meeting last
week, with the Ladies' Auxiliary of West
Duluth as their guests. After the regular
order of business the visitors enjoyed a
pleasing literary entertainment and re-
freshments. 1t is the intention to re-
peat these literary entertainments at in
tervals throughout the year. The ladies
are adding new members at every meet
ing and the division is in prosperous
condition.
"Wheel meetings" are being held
throughout Minneapolis by the Ladies
Auxiliary societies. The one recently
given by Division 3 at its hall was we'll
attended. Refreshments were served
and novel entertainment delighted those
present. One of the features of the even
ing was a guessing contest. The wheel
meetings are for members only, the OBJ
ject being social enjoyment and to form
a better acquaintance among the ladies of
the auxiliary throughout the city.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
FAVOR THE UNION.
Master Painters Encourage
the Body Recently
Organized.

An open meeting of the newly organ
lied Painters and Decorators Union was
held at Reeb's Hall Tuesday evening with
an encouraging attendance. President
Kolp presided, and in his remarks in
formed those present that the union
movement had the hearty Endorsement of
a number of the leading master painters,
among them John McKelvey, Sidney
Iring, j. Venable, Mike Walsh and
several others.
John McKelvey urged activity upon
the part of the men and gave them as
surances of his hearty support and EN-
ployment of only card men, believing
that to be the only way to advance the
best interests of the employer and EN-
ploye, and his utterances are Endorsed by
Michael Walsh, who has the contract on
the Courier Journal building.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
BAZAAR ECHOES.
Susie Becker, Mary Rose Kelly
and Susie Miller the
Prize Winners.

AS was predicted in these columns, the
ST. Louis Bertrand church bazaar, which
closed last Monday evening with an auc-
ton sale, was huge success in every
mechanically in particular, about
s., 500 being realized. Miss Susie Becker
won the piano in the ticket selling con-
test, Miss Mary Rose Kelly won the man.
dolin, while Miss Susie Miller captured
the bicycle. Mr.. McGillen won the pony
and cart which was raffied off, and is
indeed to be congratulated, as he has a
handsome prize. One booth in particular
which attracted great deal of attention
and favorable comment at the bazaar was
the Young Ladies' Sodality booth, in
charge of Misses Ella O'Neill Maggie
O'Neill, Lucy Cunningham, Katie Green
and the Misses Lincoln. On exhibition
there was the handsome silk quilt made
and designed by Mrs. James O'Neill.
This exhibit was very attractive and re-
Elected great credit on Mrs. O'Neill for
taste and neat work. The Aquinas Union
and Miss Josie O'Neill deserve great credit
for the valuable assistance which they
rendered Father Logan at all times during
the bazar, and in the future should be
remembered by the parishioners and
given material assistance at any of their
own affairs which they may give. Father
Logan will read financial statement of
the bazaar proceeds at all of the masses
tomorrow morning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
THE BRYAN DINNER.
A Dollar a Plate Will Be the
Size of It-Simple Bill
of Fare.

When William Jennings Bryan heads
this way to attend the convention of the
Bimetallic League he will be rendered an
ovation that will be equal to any that has
been given in the country. Arrangements
have been perfected to give the dinner
in the pavilion at Fountain Ferry Park,
under the supervision of Mr.. Toney Ian
denwich. The bill of fare will be simple;
no wines will be served and everything
will be conducted strictly on Jeffersonian
lines. 1t is thought the dinner will be
given either on May 81 or June l or 2.
The exact time can not be announced
until Mr.. Bryan is heard from.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
climb the mountains or to wear when

climb the mountains or to wear when
rowing.
The question of rainy day dress is
being agitated all over the country, but
somehow it does not seem to make much
advance. A few progressive women in
each city start the movement, and then it
is carried on in desultory way for few
weeks, interest is lost and it is dropped
out of sight altogether. What the women
really lack is the one essential of moral
courage. They feel they are the cynosure
of all eyes, and are attracting more atten-
ton than they care to at that moment.
If any one doubts the truth of this state
ment let one watch the first woman seen
on the street in a short skirt whether it
be her bicycle suit or her rainy-day cos
tunnel and notice how every other per-
son, irrespective of sex, turns to look
after the aforesaid short-skirted individ-
ual. But the convenience of such a
costume is not to be denied, and the
healthfulness of it is also plea IN its
favor.
~
The last two weeks of bright spring
weather have brought out the shoppers
in full force, and the stores are crowded
with customers. The array of spring
goods is so bewildering that it is hard to
make a choice. But let the procrasti-
majors beware. If a selection is not pos
sible, and time is taken to think the
matter over when the choice has been
made, the probabilities are that the very
thing on which ones heart is set has been
taken by some one who has the happy
faculty of knowing at once whether the
article will suit or not.
~
In millinery the widest latitude is
given in both the style of trimming and
the colors, though in the latter purple
in all its various shades, from faintest
lavender to darkest heliotrope, seems to
reign. And to what height the manu-
facturers have brought the art of making
flowers. Take one of those beautiful
uoA A-ohauCu pdhSlSS, iOi luSldnSC. nc
first inclination is to raise it to the nos
trils to inhale its fragrance. But on
closer examination one can see it is only
a perfect imitation of a beautiful flower.
~
The long skirts which are now worn
are voted a nuisance for street wear.
Even if not made with demi-train they
touch the ground, and as a consequence
one hand has to be used constantlyin keep
ing it clear of the mud and dust. Many
do not seem to mind the constant wear
on the bottom which, after one or two
wearings, produce fringed edges, but the
laws of hygiene and cleanliness clamor
against sweeping the streets in this man
ner. But few women know how to hold
their skirts gracefully. Most of them
pull it so far to one side as to make them
selves almost ridiculous. If caught right
in the center of the back about SIX
inches below the belt and quietly
raised two or three inches the effect
is right and the end desired is also
reached. Miss GOSSIP
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29

/ IN WOMAN'S REALM.
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Women's kingdom is her nome, and
there, as rule, she reigns supreme. Just
now she is busiest, and oftentimes happi-
est, because she is turning the house
topsy -turvy to clean it. This period, so
dreaded, and not without reason, by the
male portion of the household, could be
rendered less of bugbear by little sys-
tenn and forethonght on the part of the
mistress of the house. Take one room
at time, Thoroughly clean it and rear
range it before proceeding to the next
one.
~
The parasols this season are what could
be called dreams" so perfect are they
in their loneliness. They come in all the
various colors and shades to match every
costume. The sun umbrellas with bod
ices are very chic and much in demand
~
When on youi summer outing be
sure and have plenty of shirt waists and
a short skirt to tramp through the woods,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29
CAPTAIN OWEN FlNNEGAN.

Owen Finnegan, right brave-hearted
son of Erin, began life actively as deck
hand on an Alabama river steamer in the
palmy days of steamboating, before the
railroads removed most of its picturesque
and comfortable craft from the inland
waters. Finnegan declared, according
to Hannis Taylor, when he was deck
hand, the steamboat cook, who was also
an Irishman, would call to him, "Ah,
there, Finnegan, ye BLACKBOARD, come
and eat! And be in hurry, we spal-
peen!" Finnegan would hurry forward
to get his humble dinner. Finally Fin
negan got to be an officer of the boat,
and the cooks tone changed to "Mr
Finnegan, dinners ready" In the full
ness of time Finnegan became Captain,
and the cooks speech underwent another
change. capt. Finnegan, yer honor,
will you please take your tay3" That
was the cooks way of acknowledging
that Finnegan had reached the top of the
ladder. And the story the "good Han
mis-" tells bristles with that worldly wis
dom that comes of human experience.
There was a man in Mobile many years
ago, so the story goes, who had notable
resemblance to Finnegan. This man was
noted for contracting debts and never
paying them, for thriftless habits gener-
ally, and for partaking of too much
strong drink. A visitor to Mobile APP
preached this man one night in Royal
street and asked, "Aren't you Owen
Finnegan1"
81 dunno, dunno, answered the poor
fellow in a wandering way. 81 anfowin'
everybody else. l reckon l am OWN
EiuuaUau foopt
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-04-29

Interesting talks advising that harmon
ious action and business methods be fol-
lowed were made by Joseph Heheman,
Thomas Hennessy, Charles Peetz and the
editor of the Kentucky Irish American,
who was heartily congratulated upon the
Endorsement of his paper by the Central
Labor Union.
A number of applications for member
ship were received. These were to be
acted upon at the regular meeting last
night. The union has also arranged for
death and sick benefits for its members
and their wives.