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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
HARRY G. LIFTS,
The Popular Clothier.

II you step into'Litts' clothing store
any day in the week you will see
where the people buy clothing and
furnishings. The reason of this ia
because Lifts keeps clothes that
dressy men of today are wearing.
They are not exactly the kind our
fathers wore generation ago, but
the clothes with the "Litts" label are
the best and latest that money can
buy. Distinction is stamped on the
style and fit Of every garment coming
ing from this store. They have an
indescribable "tailor's touch" which is
not found in the ordinary ready-to-
wear clothing. THERE'S the pick Of
the eastern factory output to choose
from. He can make better prices
than firms that do. a less amount OF
business and you get the benefit ii
you buy there
Mr.. Lifts is well established in
commercial circles. He is SO we'll
known that when you think Of cloth
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
THE ABILENE NURSERY,
W. T. Cough, Propr.

This is one OF the most complete
nurseries in tn state. Mr.. W. T..
Cough, who founded the business here
eleven years ago, brings lifelong
experience to bear upon the propaga-
tiny Of stock best suited to the climate
of kansas. He has spent thousands
of dollars in finding out what would
not grow and what would prove val
liable assets Of the state, he has kept
in close touch with the leading nurs-
ery men Of the state and has been in
Producing many choice and valuable
trees and shrubs. Although emily
eleven years have elapsed he has
mastered The situation In the art OF
growing trees and shrubs.
The Abilene Nurseries are II miles
west of the city en- First St., where
Mr.. Cough also has bis Office, resi-
dence and delivery grounds. The
grounds are devoted to commercial
stock, orchards and small fruit. In
season he has apples, berries and other
fruits for sale. He keeps force Of
experienced men to care for his stock
and do his budding and grating dur
ing the fall and winter while during
the packing and delivery season he
has a large force Of men. He has
about 100000 budded and grated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
DICKINSON COUNTY BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.

This is an incorporation organized
in September, 1905, by business men
Of Dickinson county. The board Of
directors is: G. A, Rogers, president
of the Abilene National BanksaJ A.
Flack, cashier Abilene State Bank; M.
H. Malott, cashier Of Citizens Bank;
J. A. Young, attorney; H. E. Ellison
broker.
Messrs Ellison and Young have
fully equipped modern office at the
corner Of Third and Broadway, where
the business Of the associa tion is
conducted. The fixtures are modern
and have been installed at consider
able expense.
The prime object Of the association
is to assist in building homes and will
result in the erection Of many resi-
dences in Abilene and adjoining
towns that otherwise could not be
built. The man who is paying house
rent can have home erected and pay
for it by the month and at the end Of
term OF years he has a home clear
OF debt. 1t takes the place Of a saw
ings bank. Deposits may be made
each month that draw fixed rate Of
interest. Every contract that the as
ISOLATION makes is a definite PROPOSE
ton. the standing Of its directors
places it among the most reliable Or
CARNATIONS in the state
H. E. Ellison, the manager, was
born in Illinois. He came to Abilene
with his parents in 1884. In 1892 he
moved to Chicago where he held q
position as confidential man and CASH
Ter for Seymour Conan & Co.. bank
ers. until 1895. He then returned to
Abilene and took the management Of
vast amount Of real estate and mort
cages belonging 10 eastern investors
He was one Of the original purchasers
of AbilenA mineral water and gave IT
| its name. He was secretary and
treasurer Of the AbilenA Company
until the present year, and is still .
director and one Of the largest stock
holders.
He is now conducting a brokerage
business, buying ard selling invest
ment securities for clients.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
ALBERT LENzE.

This gentleman has been a manu-
facturer OF fine cigars in Abilene II
wears. He owns and occupies the
"Toothpick Building" second street
It is two story brick and is as
unique in shape as its name implies.
His stock in trade consists OF his
own cigars, tobacco and large stock
Of smokers goods Of all kinds. You
will always find his men busy making
his "Cuban Hand Made" and "Vesti-
bule" 5cent cigars and the american
Rose" ten centers.
They are all line smokers. II you
don't believe II, ask him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
CENTRAL KANSAS BUSINESS
COLLEGE.

This is the college that ,educates
young men and young women for
commercial pursuits.
1t is now the leading business col
lege of Central Kansas.
New equipments have been added
during the year and the up-to-date
room Is now the finest and largest in
the state. The Caxton business col
lege desks and spring adjustable
noiseless chairs are in use. Real
bank fixtures add to the facilities and
interest of the banking department.
The typewriting department is sup
piled with 25 machines, all new and
Of standard make.
The floor space used for school pur-
poses is 1900 So. feet.
The president Of the college, Prof.
H. A. Anderson, is especially well
qualified by nature, training and ex-
perience, to conduct the affairs of this
rapidly growing school, and its sue
cessis due largely to him. Five pro-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
RICE, JOHNTZ & N1C0LAY,
Lumber and Coal.

The progress and development
made alike In the production, capa.
city and character OF building mater
ial in the United States within recent
years are marked and varied, and q
large and most important department
Of Abilene's trade In the business Of
supplying the demand for lumber, its
varied manufactures and auxiliaries.
The heading Of this article directs
attention to a lumber firm that &C.
cupies with its Office, yards, sheds,
coal bins, etc., 200 feet on the Union
Pacific track for coal and $40 running
feet Of sheds with three or four decks
for storing lumber, ware rooms for
building material, plastering, &C.
ments finishings, etc.
This extensive yard in Abilene is
the main office for the company and
Mr.. ]. I. Nicolay, the manager
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
THE BIG DEPARTMENT STORE,
John T. Prendergast, Propr.

In preparing for the consideration
of our readers, both at home and
abroad, historical and descriptive re-
views Of the great industries and
commercial enterprises Of Abilene 1t
is important to select representative
institutions and consider more par
ticularly those where success has
made them conspicuous, those sue
cessful concerns, managed by gentle
men to whom trade Is profession
rather than a speculation, men whose
methods, high commercial standing,
large and heavily stocked houses and
fine management, have gained them
prominence in the history Of the city.
These remarks apply to the firm OF
John Prendergast, engaged in the
handling of shelf and heavy hardware
stoves, wire fencing, sewing ma
chimes, dry goods, notions, staple and
fancy groceries, produce, wagons,
buggies, harvesting machines, farm
implements and all that pertains to
these various departments.
This firm occupies a mammoth
double store with two floors and
basement, warerooms and sheds for
machinery and vehicles. This large
stock Of goods together with their
liberal methods draw large trade
until at times it is hard to get enough
help to handle the goods. Mr.. Prem
dergast and his force of fifteen clerks
are courteous and thoroughly wide
awake and this together with the po-
lite attention everyone receives make
it very desirable place to trade.
Mr.. Prendergast came from Illinois
and located in Kansas in 1879. Sew
enteen aaEs ago he began the farm
inpla tnt business and added hard
and other lines later. The
present large building was erected
six years ago when the stock was
further increased.
A machinery building is planned
with front on Third street to handle
a still larger stock.
This store draws trade from long
distances and is great advantage to
the city and surrounding country
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

They have yards at Talmage and
Oak Hill where they also command .
good trade. This Is one Of the most
extensive firms In Dickinson county
and the proprietors are among the
best known and Oldest citizens.
NJ. Nicolay located on q home
stead three miles north Of Abilene in
1866 and as contractor built many
OF the first buildings here and was
the first to enjoy the lumber trade.
Mr.. A. W. Rice was also among the
first to handle lumber in Abilene and
established q yard in 1870. Tho
present manager Of these yards, Mr..
J. I. Nicolay Is the only son Of M
Nicolay and with long experience he
is thoroughly conversant with every
detail OF the lumber trade and has
gained and maintained an excellent
reputation as man Of character and
and sterling integrity in all his deal
ings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16
ABrLENB WEEKLY REFLHCToR ILLUSTRATED NUMBER

trees consisting Of apple, crab. peach,
cherry. pear and qufnce trees sin fact
everything usually kept in first class
nursery. He also makes Q speciality
Of roses, shrubs, berry plants and
evergreens. He will save you money
and give you better stock than the
average nursery.
Mr.. Cough does the most of his own
selling and meets his customers in
person and thus has a thorough un-
Outstanding as to what is needed. He
is an energetic business man and
comes Of good old Kentucky stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

fessional teachers are employed in the
various departments.
The course Of study is modern and
the graduates are fully equipped for
business. The school supplies COM
petent stenographers, bookkeePers
and teachers to banks, railway sys-
TENS, mercantile houses and colleges.
The graduates are succeeding every
where.
The rate Of tuition is low and the
school is open the entire year. The
school is the largest this year in its
history. All particulars are answer
ed promptly by letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

ing you think of Lifts.
Anything in hats, caps, underwear,
furnishings, trunks, suit cases, boys
suits, mems suits, overcoats in all
styles may be had here the same
way. The store is full, both sides
and down the center, piled high and
still arriving for winter trade.
Mr.. Lifts gives the store his per-
sonal attention and employs exper-
fenced statesmen to take care OF the
trade. Mrs. Lifts looks after the
Office and accounts and all about the
place is modern and systematic. The
people Of this firm are all well known
courteous and obliging to the trader
and will give you hearty welcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

leading a quiet, retired life Mr.; and
Mrs. SIaybaugh are affiliated with the
M. E. church and enjoy the esteem Oh
a host Of warm friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-11-16

He came to Kansas twenty-five years
ago and has devoted his time to his
life work in which he takes great
pride. His trade and reputation for
fair dealing are well established and
Abilene Nursery Stock is above par.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-05
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Prospective travellers desiring infor-
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routes are invited TO correspond with
the following representatives:
B. II. TRUMBULL. Commercial Agent
li2 Third st.. Portland. Ore.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16
TRADING SHOWS AN INCREASED VOLUME Pressure Exerted Against Iron
 and Steel Industries ] GOLD MOVEMENT STOPPED Course of Foreign Exchange Had a Marked Effect on New York Yes
 terday-Break In Pressed
 Steel Car Factor.
GOLD MOVEMENT STOPPED

New York, February 15.-The volume of dealings in stocks expanded again today, and there was better show of strength than yesterday in the important standard stocks. The strength of this class was not general, and the hesitating tone which came into evidence at the higher levels was an additional modifying factor in the Judgment of the days market.
 Industrial stocks of the second and lower grades were still a conspicuous fea- ture of the trading with the cooling effect on the speculative temper which the pre- dominance In speculation of these stocks almost invariably causes. Probably the principal influence on the days operations was the course of the foreign exchanges, indicating quite dihnitely the terminal tion for the present of the movement of gold for France. A further advance in sterling at Paris was indicative of the satisfaction of the requirements of that center.
 Large shipments of gold are to be re- ceived shortly in London and open mar ket discounts declined there, giving rise to a belief that the aBnofk nE cmfw to belief that the Bank of England will reduce it's official rate. Rumors of peace negotiations were again an effective force in foreign markets, and reflected bene- ficial influence here. Prices had the bene- fit as we'll after rumors of special devel- opments bearing upon the value of indi- vidual stocks. There was a strong de- mand for Ontario and Western, which was explained by the assertion that the con trol of this property recently acquired for the New York, New Haven and Hart ford was to be turned over to the New York Central to harmonize objections of the controllers of that property to the ex- tension of New Haven influence into the trunk line field.
 Besides this movement in Ontario and Western, cheerful reports of the trade in anthracite helped the coalers. Reading showed continued effect of profit-taking. The advance in Amalgamated Copper was due to the current reports of the active demand for its product and by the rise in the price of copper in London. The long standing rumors of the results to follow the distribution of Northern Secur- ities assets, were revived, and helped to advance the prices, and Northern Securi- ties itself The recent movement in the iron and steel industrials had some ex- tension, but met with a degree of pres sure. The break in pressed steel car, caused by the poor showing in the an nual report of the business for 1904, had some effect on the group The reaction on profit-taking in the last hour was .iartly recovered but the closing was ir- regular.
 Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Steady middling, 9-16c net receipts, 2547; gross receipts, 2547 sales. 2SS stock, Al ,013; exports to the continent, 10000.
 New Orleans-Steady; middling, 71Rc; net receipts, 2334; gross receipts, 2334 sales, 94OO; stock, 343, ,663; exports coastwise, HAS. Mobile-Quiet; middllng, TAG; net receipts, llS7; gross receipts, 1lS7 sales, DO; stock, fl ,5l7, exports to France, 9695
 Savannah-Quiet; mddllng, 7ssc net re- cepts, PAPA gross receipts. 2i24; sales, 46; stock, 63,298; exports coastwise. 164.
 Charleston-Quiet; middlng, TAG; net re- ceipts, 62; gross receipts, 62 stock, 19,O17
 Wilmington-steady; middling, TAG; net receipts, 199; gross receipts, 199; stock, 9Ol9.
 Norfolk-f'irm: middling, 75sc; net re- eeipts, 267S; gross receipts, 267s; sales, 561 stock, l,2S4; exports eoastwise, 750.
 Baltimore = Nominal; middling, TAG; gross receipts, 226; stock, 1852.
 New York-Steady; middling, T75; gross receipts, 147; sales, 1910; stock 79,447; ex- ports to the continent S00
 Boston-Quiet; middling 775c; net re- ceipts, 249 gross receipts, 44S1
 Philadelphia-Firm middling, Sc net re- ceipts, 100; gross receipts, 100; stock, sO2.
 Savannah deduct 102 bales from exports to continent this week.
 Total today at all ports-Net, 11.7SO Exports-France, s695; continent, 1SOO Stock, 749, 3S4
 Consolidated at all ports--Net. H39s Exports-Great Britain. 6236; France, IA, 235; continent 11,Sl0; Japan, 100.
 Total since September 1 at all ports Net, 6,S50,635. Exports-Great Britain, D. 542 599 France, 573.3Si; continent, 2,103, 499; Japan, 9354; Mexico, 19,2l4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16
COTTON TRADING
 IS STILL QUIET In General Way the Market
 Declined BEAR PRESSURE RENEWED Advices From South Were Generally BulIish so Far as Movement and Attitude of Holders
 Were Concerned.
BEAR PRESSURE RENEWED

New York, February 15.-While the wire service showed some improvement today trading continued quiet. Fluctua- tions were more or less irregular. put in a general way the market declined af- ter the higher opening under realizing and a renewal of bear pressure with final prices showing practically no change from the previous day
 The opening was firm at an advance of 6q16 points in response to much firmer English cables, which reported an ad- vance of 7GS points on futures at the hour of the local opening. while spot cotton was points higher on sales of 12,000 bales This showing was accom- panied by rather bulish private cables, reporting smaller southern offerings, and a good demand from Manchester Ad- vices from the south were generally bull ish also, so far as the movement and attitude of holders were concerned; but the opening bulge here afforded yester- days buyers moderate profit, and with fresh demand checked to some extent perhaps by the prospect for better weath- CT in the south in the near future, prices gradually worked off After declining to within about to points of last nights s finals, there was rally to nearly the best, again followed by another reaction ary movement, which became most pro- nounced just before the close, when some stop-loss orders were uncovered. and final prices while steadied by covering were at about the lowest of the session. net unchanged to one point lower
 Sales of futures were estimated at 15O.- 900 bales.
 Receipts continue small at all points and local authorities are now estimating the into-sght for the week at around 115,0OO bales, against 159,00O bales for the same week last year.
 Official advices received from the south- ern spot markets confirmed the early re- ports of firm markets, prices being un- changed to is cent higher on small sales. The local spot market was points high CT, the feature being sales of 11l0 bales to spnners today, and 300 bales made late yesterday and previously not re- ported.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today, 11,7S0 bales, against 12,906 last week, and 11,06l last year For the week (estimated) 75,000 bales. against ss, AZ last week, and S6,3O6 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans, 2S3l bales, against 3,S50 last year. and at Hous- ton, 1858 bales, against 5l4s last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16
ALABAMA BONDS FOR SALE

Advertisement for bids for Renewal bonds of the State of Alabsma": Bonds to be renewed: Glasses A and B.. aggregating T,347. GOO. maturing July 1, 1906 Class C. aggregrating $S66, GOO matur- ing January l. 1906.
 Character of bond Fifty year gold bonds, in denominations or either $100, $500 or slOO0 said bonds to be coupon or registered, at option of bidder, interest payable semi-annually in Montgomery Ala, or New York City. state of New York. Bids for entire issue, or any part thereof, not less than for S100, are in- vited upon following terms.
 l. Upon bonds bearing 3 per cent per annum.
 2. Upon bonds bearing 3k per cent per annum.
 A certified check, payable to the order of the governor of Alabama. for per cent of the amount bid for must accompany each bid. For the bids that are accepted other security, approved by the governor. may be substituted for the certified check. The certified check accompanying rejected bids. will be returned, with notice of rejection. The per cent of each &C., ceptcd bid will. on failure of bidder to comply with terms of his bid. De forfeited to the state.
 The entire amount of each accepted bid, or so much as may remain unpaid must be paid in lawful money Of the United States. or in lieu thereof an equal amount of Alabama bonds which are being re- funded, sixty days before the maturity of the present bonds into such depository as nay be designated by the governor. or in Ecu of the above designated payment such guaranty as the governor may ap- prove.
 The state will exchange with accepted bidders, at any time after acceptance of bid, new for old bonds, credit being given the bidder for difference in interest 10 date of maturity of old hcnds No bid offering less than par will be consid- cred. The state reserves the light to re- tire present bonds to an amount not ex- ceeding sG0O.0c0. Bids will bo received at the governors office at Montgomery un- til 12 o'clock m. April {. 1905. and will be opened at once. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be given each bidder by let ter mailed in Montgomery not later than April 19. 1905. Envelopes containing bids n ust be addressed to the governor of Alabama, and have conspicuously written thereon, Bids for renewal bono :, state of Alabama" The state reserves the right to reject any and all bids. For fur ther information. apply to the governor of Alabama. R. M. CUNNINGHAM,
 Lieutenant end Ar+a-~ ~--------
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16
Money on Call

New York. February 15.-Close; Money on call steady 1&@2 per cent; closing bid 1$4; offered at 2 time loans easy. sixty and ninety days per cent; six months 3h
 Close prime mercantile paper 3&G4A per cent; sterling exchange easy with ac- tual business in bankers bills at 4S7.SO and 4S7.S5 for demand and at 4S555Q4S560 for sixty day bills; posted rates 4s61k and 4SSia64S9; commercial bills 4S5A@%; bar silver 61a; Mexican dollars 471s; gov ernment bonds steady; railroad bonds firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-16

ket was higher also with private cables reporting demand from China. Spot there closed at an advance of 2d. Local ly the market remains quiet, lake, $15 50 Q15 .75; casting, ST. Lead was 8 shade higher at e121 17s Cd in London. Locally unchanged. Spelter was quiet at G10 6s Ed in the local market. In London the market was a shade easier at e24 los. Iron closed at 53s in glasgow and As 10hd in Middlesboro Locally iron is in little better demand and the tone of the market is firm. No. 1 foundry, northern. SIT 500 17.95; No. foundry, northern, ST 50; No. 1 foundry, southern, and No. do do soft at S17.75G1S.