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Evening star., 1900-01-25
Corset Department.

8 pairs French Gorsets. cut bias heavily boncd
with real whalebone. top finished with lace and rib
bon; sizes 10, q, %, "A and 25. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 pair.
pairs q. Corsets. black Italian cloth. cnt bias;
sizes Is and 10. Reduced from $500 to 81. so pair.
B pairs Corsets, fancy italian cioth sizes Is and
10; Reduced from $3.50 to 81. 80 pair.
pairs Corsets, fancy batiste straight front; size
%. Reduced from Sc. So to $500 pair
IL pairs Corseta good quality sateen. heavily
boned; sizes 25, -. . and 28 Reduced from Soc.
to 39c. pair.
Second ho0e.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Blanket Department.

pairs Eiderdown Blankets subject to mill i'm
projections. R,1uced from $1,000 to $3.50 pair.
| pair Crib Wool Blankets, soiled. Reduced from
2 All wool Blankets, suitable for bath robes u;
faded. Reduced from $500 to $50 each.
from $3.50 to 81. 90.
ia Marseilles Spread, slightly soiIed Reduced
from $1O.50 to $500.
2 1O-4 Satin Spreads, slightly soed. Reduced
from $500 TO SO. 80 each.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Book Department.

The Sunday School and Chautauaua Booklet for
1900, edited by Grace Leigh Duncan-a book for all
Sunday school workers and Bible students, arranged
In the FORM of calendar, with passage of Scrip
ture and poeticai prose quotation for every day
in the year, by such noted writers Phillips
many others.
Besides list of Bible readings for the year II
contains 3 list OF the Chautauqua books and the
schedule of required readings for 1S99-19O0.
This charming booklet Is in neat pocket size.
bound In paper covers. tied with silk ribbon, which
makes it very neat and attractive.
Ioc. each. Publishers price, 25c.
Raaement.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Infants Department.

/ Chidren's Large Green Velvet Bonnet trimmed
with white chiffon and broad satin ribbon Reduced
from s12.oO to $3.50.
l Infants Long Cloak. with removable cape em-
brodered with white silk Reduced from Sf1. so to
5000
Tan Cloth Cat, olar trimmed with beaver fur;
liued with white silk. Reduced from $500 to
$3.50
. Children's India LnOn Dresses, waist and Hub
bard style, trimmed with insertion and embroidery.
Reduced from $3.50 and $4.OO to $500 each.
6 Infants Nainsook Long Dresses round yoke Of
tucks aud insertion finished with rufle edged with
lace. Reduced from 81 so to 90 each.
Evening star., 1900-01-25

p pairs Misses Button and Lace Shoes medium
Reduced from $3.50 and S2.5 to 81 so pair.
20 pairs Misses Heavy Donsola Button Shoes.
4 to 2 B, 9 Ard D; Reduced from $50 to 81 so.
common sense last, patent eather and tip Of same
sizes II to B, G and D. Reduced from $2.00 to
's0 pairs eirs Misses. Button and tfaca Shoes, natur
last, patent leather and tip Of same sizes II to
and ID. Reduced from 200 to 81 80 pair.
rs pairs Infants Moccasns, soiled and faded. Re:
duced from 50c. to l8c. pair.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Bows DEPARTMENT.

8 Boys Bicycle Golf Suits sizes H. 12 10,
IA and Is. Reduced FROM $1,000 TO $500 each.
10 Navy Blue Eestie Brownie Suits 3 pieces
coat pants and little vest; sizes 3, 5, and g.
Reduced from So. 80 to S2.40 each.
q Navy Blue Blouse Sailor Suits; sizes 3, A. y,
Ii and IL. Reduced from 81. 10 to 81 AZ each.
3 AH-wooi Double-breasted Suits; sizes Id and
1G Reduced from $500 t" $195 each.
13 All-wool Top Coats heavy weights; sizes g. 4,
g. and 8. Reduced from $500 and $500 to 81. 81.
g AIl-wool Chnchilla Refers. fast color: sizes
3. 4. 6 and I. Reduced from $6.I5 and 81 so TO
Sl95 each
q Boys SILK Blouses. checked effects: sizes 4, 3
end 6. Reduced from So. IS TO 81 .Gs each
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Housefurnishing Dept.

Aft. Ladders. damaged. Reduced from 60c.
to SOC. each.
4 5-ft. Ladder. damaged. Reduced from 75c to
7sc.
Infant's Tub damaged. Reduced from $50
to 90c
i ventilating Bread Cake BOX. Reduced from
$SD TO S200: !, reduced from 3.Tb to $3.50.
Arnold m steriiiaer. slightly damaged. Reduced
u i Bread Box. slightly damaged. Reduced from
Fifth door.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
CASE OF JOSEPH FURNACE.
Alleged AssaiIant of Gen. Greedy to
BE Tried Wednesdnx

f'1' MT Vf N'tH. "rFtTg 10
Be Tried Wednesday,.
The hearing of the case of Joseph c. Fur
mace, who is alleged to have assaulted Gen.
A W. Greely by throwing him down the
front steps Of his residence the evening Of
January Z, was today set for Wednesday
next by Prosecutor Mullowny.
The particulars of the affair were printed
in The Star at the time of its occurrence
Furnace is locked up in Jail, not having
been able to give the $1,000 bail required
to secure his release
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Sg.OO Each .

Many were as high as $3.50.
II English Walking Hats of soft
felt, in gray, castor, brown and navy,
trimmed with soft taffeta silk and
fancy quills.:
$3.50 Each. Were 5000.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Millinery Department.

Al Of our Untrimmed Hats in
stock, which comprise the latest
STYLES, have been marked to close at
the following reduced price:
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Muslin Underwear Dept.

A lew pieces French Handmade
Underwear, soiled and mussed from
handling, at the following reduced
prices:
pairs Women's French Handmade Drawers
made OF nainsOok, trimmed with Valenciennes lace
beading and ribbon Reduced from So. 80 to So 50 pr
2 pairs Women's French Handmade Drawers
made Of nainsook, ruffe trimmed with two rows OF
clennes lace. Reduced from S4.25 to $2.75 pair.
9'eh rrencn hahd, f MADE SKIRT deep tucked
trimmed with two rows OF yalenciennes insertion
and two deep ruties OF Valenciennes lace. Reduced
from SIS. 30 to S11.JO.
3 Wonen's French Hand made Chemses. made Of
French pereale, hand embroidery on neck and
sleeves. Reduced from 100 to 500 each.
Second floor,
Evening star., 1900-01-25
lGisses' Department. i.

Children's Refers, navy and tan; sizes 4, 9,
and 10. Reduced from 500 to Sl.J0 each.
II Misses Al-wOol Jackets, black navy and
plaid back materials. Reduced frmo $1,000 TO
S295 each.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Brass Beds.

BTaSS BeQS.
I-31ax6H feet, SI1.oo. Was $500
I-4Hx6H feet, SII.oo. Was $500
I-3HxoIa feet, $500. Was $1,000
1-412x6A feet, $500. Was $4,000
White Enameled Beds, brass trim
mings, with iron springs.
iI-3 xoH feet, $3.50. Was SI7oo
I-41aX6H feet, $500. Was SII.oo
Goth Century Bed. fancy enameled brass trim
nngs. full double size t41ax6h. feet). Reduced from
S33. 90 to $500.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Bed Department.

Several one-of a kind White Enam-
eled and Brass Beds at reduced
prices as follows:
Evening star., 1900-01-25
fridays Bargain i'm Decorated Toilet Sets.

low Decorate s in cmd
a
If
dn an
Set, With JAR, $3.50. Set, Without Jar, ST so.
Evening star., 1900-01-25

Continued on Sixth Page.)
Evening star., 1900-01-25
Shoe Department.

Basement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Says the Emporia Gazette: "Well,
well, well! Doesn't it beat all? A
Democratic editorial banquet was
held in Emporia Friday night. Speak
ers from all over Kansas were pres.
ent. The speaking began at II
O'Clock and was four ecstatic hours
frying out its delirious sweetness.
The trusts were grilled; the tariff was
toasted; imperialism was roasted.
But in those four highly improving
hours, not one sentence, not one
word, not one syllable, not one hint
fell which by the most elaborate tor.
ture could be construed to refer even
remotely or by insinuation to the free
coinage Of silver at l6 to /. Do they
miss me at homep Well hardlym
What was Brother Strother doing
when the subjects were passing
around. Why did he not arise and
speak few words OF cheer for the
"heaven-ordained rationP Isn't he
for it any moreP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
The News Dream.

Congressman Calderhead Is trying to get
free rural mail delivery for Marshall, Cloud
and Republic countiAs, but as usual, It Is
noted that he is doing nothing for Dickinson
county.-INews.
In the same news item, published a
week ago, wherein appeared names Of
routes in those counties also appeared
Rhinebart, Dickinson county, for
which Mr.. Calderhead has also filed q
petition. Petitions are also being
circulated for route north Of Abilene
by MIR. Calderhead's suggestion, it
being impossible for him to secure a
route until the people along the pro.
posed line have formally asked for it.
The News knew all this perfectly well
yet published the item quoted above.
1t does not seem to realize that such
malicious Misrepresentation deceives
nobody, as the fscts are already well
known. 1t hurts the News a whole
lot more than it does Mr.. Calderhead.
The News thinks it makes history
merely by printing what it wants the
people to believe. The News is dream
ing a dream, that's all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
That Eastern Star Legend.

Mem bers OF the Eastern Star, says
the Hutchinson News, claim that DR..
Mays legend 10 regard to the organi-
cation OF that order is not authentic
and brand it deep with the iron Of in
credullty. They base their claims Of
fraud upon the statement DR.. May
makes that at the time King Solomon
entered into the combination with his
family and worked that con game on
Hiram, King of Tyre, he had 800
wives, when in fact the members of
the Eastern Star claims he had $50
and several doubtful townships yet to
hear from.
Both the members OF the Eastern
Star and DR.. May are correct, as
usual. The public documents which
gave to the doctor his knowledge on
this matter we're stolen from the
ruins Of Solomons temple soon after
the battle Of Plttsburg landing and
bear every mark Of being authentic.
1t is true that Solomon had at one
time seven hundred and fifty wives,
but that was later. At the time he
organized the Order OF the Eastern
Star in his boudoir he had not con
tracted the marrying habit in a vio-
lent form and had only five hundred.
After he had initiated his family into
the order he found they made so
much better wives and more in.
telligent companions that he
thought II small family was good
large one would be better and that il
was impossible to have too much Of
good thing. He then married two
hundred and fifty more and would
probably have left quite an accumu-
lation of relics at his death II the
Judean congress had not met and re-
fused him his seat in that body un.
less he confined himself to a reason
able number OF wives. As Solomon
was getting rather Old and had about
used up the available supply Of eli
gible young women he consented to
take the Keely cure for the marrying
habit and promised not to break over
again as beverage, except for
mechanical, medical or scientific pur-
poses.
This is DR.. Mays explanation and
wa presume it is correct.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17


Democratic prophets are basing pre-
diction OF success on the fact that the
Republicans by enacting sound money
legislation, in obedience to solemn
pledges, have made free silver legisla-
ton impossible, gold Democrats can
vote with the silverites, as the latter,
while they talk silver for political
effect can enact no legislation. The
dark days Of 1898 and the hard times
Of 1895 are not so far away, however,
Both business men aud labor know
that threatened Legislation is almost
as destructive to prosperity as the
actual passage Of vicious laws,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
The REFLECTOR noted the 9th

The REFLECTOR noted the other day
that the people going from Dickinson
to Paris are farmers and the Kansas
City journal adds more testimony;
The local papers Of Kansas have
chronicled the departure gilmore than
hundred people for the Paris expo.
sition. There has been a well worn
joke about the fairness enjoyed BY the
farmers Of Kansas, but it is not joke,
or else but serious truth, to say that
fully half Of the Paris excursionists
are farmers. From one little town.
ship in Ottawa county five farmers
went and took their families.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Kansas Is a Gem,

The Cleveland, Ohio, Leader says
that kansas has fair prospect Of so
immense wheat crop that the serious
shortage in Ohio, Indiana and Mich
igan where the wheat fields are in ex-
tremely bad condition, may be made
good by the Sunhower State alone.
If that should prove the result Of the
harvest next summer, the farmers Of
Kansas would be given another great
lit toward financial independence and
comfort. They had their lean years
when Populism ran through the state
like prairie fire, and with the return
Of fat and prosperous times they may
be fairly expected to swing their state
back to its old position as a strong:
hold Of the Republican party"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

This is the way the Clay Center
Dispatch, W. D. Vincent's personal
organ swipes Judge Nicholson. 1t
used to praise him every issue: Judge
M, B. Nicholson, Of Council Grove,
announces that he will support Nc.
Klnley this year Among the grave
errors Of which the Populists Of Kan
sas have been guilty, as he looks at it,
was their failure to make one NJ. b.
Nicholson associate justice of the
supreme court,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
Origin Of Eastern Star.

A good deal OF discussion mas Deen
INDUCED in as to the origin OF the
Order OF the Eastern Star now hold
ing grand chapter meeting at
Hutchinson. A careful research into
the archives Of antiquity brings to
light musty records, thousands OF
years old and yellow with accumu-
lated years. DR.. ]. S. May, Of Hutch
inson, tells the News Of that city all
about it and has staked his reputa-
ton and several other things on the
authenticity Of bis report.
The doctor says the Order Of the
Eastern Star was founded by King
Solomon during his reign as king Of
Israel. Solomon was considerable OF
a joiner and besides being charter
member Of the Independent Order Of
Amalgamated Kings and Grand Out
side Guard OF the Ancient Order OF
the Oriental Orphans, he was a mem
Der Of Jerusalem lodge No. 10, Royal
Arch Masons. Sol had never held
any office in the lodge except Keeper
Of the Sacred Goat, and in fact had
never had any ambition along that
line until he married his fve-hun-
dredth wife who was daughter Of a
Populist politician down in the Third
ward. He was considerably stuck on
her for a time and it was during this
season Of his honeymoon infatuation
that she persuaded him to run for
grand master Of the Masons.
The King OF Tyre was also candi-
date for the same office and as he was
popular in lodges over the jurisdic-
ton and had pull his election SEEM
ed settled thing. 1t was then that
King Solomon established a reputa-
ton for wisdom that has remained
untarnished until the present time.
He had five hundred wives, and he
thought II these could only vote be
would have q lead pipe ciuch on the
nomination. But women were not
allowed to join the order. He then
organized the Order Of the Eastern
Star as q side dish. OF course bis five
hundred wives could not vote In the
grand lodge but they made deal in
the grand lodge Of the Eastern Star
whereby they promised to elect the
old King Of Tyre grand patron II he
would withdraw In favor Of Solomon.
The deal went through and the King
OF Tyre was SO grateful that he gave
Solomon enough lumber to build
coal shed for the temple.
We don't vouch for this legend, but
it is just as it was told by DR.. May
and as he is a member Of both orders
be ought to know.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

They have very curious strike at
the Bigelow carpet mills, Lowell,
Mass. A young woman, by name
Jessie Derrick, employed in the mills,
was accused and found guilty by the
union Of doing too much work. She
was expelled from that body, whose
leaders then demanded her discharge
from the factory. This is a sample
Of the idiocy Of the average labor
union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
An eastern paper summarizes the


Some weeks ago it was predicted
that the people would approve the
Porto Rican act when they saw how
it worked. The time has come and
the prophecy has been fulfilled.
Porto Rican trade is reviving and the
suffering there is almost a thing Of
the past. Had the Democrats had
their way, the situation would still
DO uncertain or the people would be
going down into their poverty thiuned
purses TIC pay the internal revenue
taxes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
Lot EN- Take Turns.

About the most attractive PROPOSE
ton for Bryan's vice presidency mate
comes from the Chicago Times
Herald. 1t says the Democrats and
Populists might arrange to have
Bryan's various running mates make
a relay race of it, one starting off
now and running until, say the mid
die OF June, then another could &C in
and whoop along with the exponent
conservator OF the heaven.born ratio
until some time in July or August,
when some representative OF one
OF the other mixtures that 60 to make
up the Bryan party would cut in and
60 galloping along toward the dis.
lance pole.
OF course it would not be necessary
to limit the number Of running mates
to three. II there are enough Demo.
Gratis and Populists Of different kind
to furnished q new running mate
every week for the consecrated candi.
date OF all the cranks so much the
better. In that case the wear and
tear suffered by each would be
matter Of little consequence and the
picturesque feature Of the race would
be enhanced.
There should be little or no trouble
In getting the various running mates
to agree to this plan, inasmuch as the
one selected for the first dash would
have just as fair show as the rum
ming mate who happened to be on
duty at the end Of the line. This be.
ing generally understood, the plan
could with proper care be worked
without hitch, thus avoiding any.
thing like repetition Of the confu.
sion or the bootless jockeying that
occurred when Sewall and Watson
each tried to usurp the off-side Of
the track at the same time four years
ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17
W. s. Anderson's Verdict.

ne hEFLECIOh III Ito ho"o NNi"-"S
has quoted from W. S. Anderson's
letter in answer to the free silver
claims that Bryan will get all the
votes he got in 1896. The entire let
ter is worth reprinting.
In making estimates for Democratic
victories lately, j. G. johnson, the
Kansas member OF the Democratic
national committee said:
al have yet to meet the first man
who voted for Mr.. Bryan in 1896 who
says be will refuse to vote for him in
1900. And have yet to meet q man
who has seen another man who has
changed from Democrat to Republic
can"
Mr.. Anderson, who voted for Bryan
in 1896, says he will not vote for him
this year and says there are lots OF
others in the same frame Of mind. He
takes johnson to task for not know
ing more about the situation.
~ have no desire to question Mr..
Johnson's veracity," says Mr.. Ander-
son, "but his statement only shows
that in associating with the leaders
Of his party he has placed himself
clear out Of range Of the plain people.
II he had taken the trouble to look
over the list Of delegates in the last
Republican convention in Dickinson
county he would have seen the names
OF several men who were quite active
in the fusion camp four years ago
"Four years ago there was quite a
number Of silver Republicans in Dick
inson county Of which number |
counted one; but the majority Of our
party and the nation said no, and we
accept the decision as final.
"In the position Mr.. Bryan oc.
cupied four years ago we could
support him heartily, but his present
role OF a mere fault finder may be ed.
flying to some but is certainly a sorry
spectacle for q presidential posi-
bility. Apparently he has learned
little or nothing in the last four years
10 regard to issues involved, and bis
utterances on snt.expansion are but
lame limitations Of Hoar, Atkinson
and Schurz.
"But to return to the starting
point. II Mr.. johnson wants to find
men who voted for Mr.. Bryan in 1896
let him get away from Democratic
headquarters and mingle with the
voters Of bis own state and he will
find plenty Of them.
people are too busy to talk poll
tics, but Mr.. johnson and his fellow
committee will find they have no de-
sire to repeat the folly Of 1892.
MCKINLEY prosperity may be a
sham, but even il it is, we prefer it
TO the reality the country experienced
after Democratic success eight years
ago"
Mr.. Anderson has accurately sized
up the situation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Senator Baker, of Kansas, caused
his son +. B. Baker to go into the
newspaper business, for the reason,
as he explains, that work is the best
of training for a young man, no mat
ter whether he intends to remain in
it or not; and no matter what bust.
ness or profession he may devote him.
self to as his life work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

While the United States hesitates
over approprlating money to revive
Its merchant marine in the foreign
trade, foreign nations are appropriate
Ing over $26, 0OO,O 900 for the current
years support Of their merchant
ships. The latter carry 81 per cent of
American foreign commerce and the
former carry less than 9 per cent.
Cause and effect are herein well
shown.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

The ediiying spectacle Of the Popu,
list dog wagging the Democratic tail
will occur at Kansas City July 4.
Think how the immortal spirits Of
Jefferson, Jackson, Hancock, Tilden
and Thurman will groan at the spec,
tacle Of the once proud Democracy
bowed in servience before the party Of
PETER, Tillman, Simpson and Mrs.
Lease!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

A preacher at the Wichita meeting
OF the Undertakers' association de-
livered a long piece Of advice begin
ming: 81 wish to suggest that you
take into account the practicability of
telling people who seek your services
what brech Of good taste is the
publication in the daily and weekly
press Of the usual card OF thanks |
think word from the undertaken as
well as from the minister to friends
who have suffered afilction by be.
reavement, would be most oppor-
tune" The Kansas papers are glee-
fully reprinting it. And yet there is
nothing wrong with cards Of thanks.
The preacher expresses his thanks in
a speech when he receives donation,
the editor returns thanks to his SUBJ
scrbers about once a year for "the
splendid patronage given" the
merchant is always 'thanking my
old customers"--why should not
family thank publicly those to whom
it is indebted II it so pleases. There
are much worse things than cards Of
thanks and so long as people wish to
publish them and pay for their inser-
ton the newspapers ought to print
them without grumbling.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Representative Brossius figures out
that the United States has already saw
ed over IS, 100000 in interest by ex-
change Of 2 per cent bonds under the
gold law for those bearing higher
rate OF interest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

The late duke Of Westminster wal
known to be strongly in favor Of ere
nation, but it nevertheless came as
surprise to the public to find that hi
body had been committed to the fur
mace at Woking, instead Of being bur
led after the fashion Of his ancestors
He is the first duke who has been ere
mated in England; and ii is no secre'
that the queen was little grieved
not to say shocked, when she heart
that the late duke had desired to b.
cremated, as she entertains a preiu
dice against this manner of disposin,
Of the dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

Bryan Is populist, Towne Is Silver
Republican. What do the Democrats get, II
any there areS-lNew York Sun.
They get the opportunity to endorse
the Populist nominations-wlat more
should they desire'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-05-17

The following toast was proposed
at woman's banquet in Washington
not long ago:
Women they have many faults;
Men have only two,
Everything they say,
And everything they do"