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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
MENTAL EXERCISES.
Competitive Examination of Young
Men and Young Ladies'.

Editor Press and Banner:
About month ago the Senior class Of the
Due West Female College met the Senior class
Of Erskine College In spelling contest and
beat them five TO nothing.
The boys and girls OF Erskine took
their defeat as gracefully as could be expect
ed.
On December 18th, they were given q splen
did opportunity 10 show their superiority.
DR.. j. /. Mccain, who teaches each
class In English literature, gave them a com
petitive examination on the "The Merchant
Of Venice" Both classes were given the
same questions under the very same condi.
tions with the following results Out Of TWEEN
ty-four In Erskine five fell below 10, the grade
necessary to pass, while out Of q class Of TWEEN
ty.eight girls the lowest grade was76.
Two OF Erskines students made 9S, while
three of the Due West Female College pupils
made SO, one 9s, and several 95.
The total average OF boys was so 7.24, the TO-
tai average OF the girls was SO 3d.
The results OF this examination are signific
ant to thoughtful minds. At this time 1t is
being urged as plea for co-educatlon. "That
female colleges do not give girls the same ad
vantages that are given the boys" This con
test reveals two facts: First, that so far az
the Due West Female College is concerned II
Is giving the very same advantages. Second
that the girls are either making much bet
ter Improvement of their advantages, or thai
they are naturally smarter.
Three cheers for the girls OF the Due Wes
Female College! A Man.
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L. w. Whites Locals.

Christmas is right upon US, and II you will
call on l.. w. White you will find that his
store is the place 10 get your Christmas sup.
piles. You will dnd In great abundance can
dies nuts, raisins, currants, citron, cakes, jeI-
lies, pick les, can goods Of all kinds, cheese
macaroni, and almost everything else that is
good 70 eat.
Here are few things suitable for q Christ
mas present, such as gentleman might give
his wife:
A stylish cape or jacket.
Il A good warm carpet.
Abeautifnl rug.
A china dinner set Of 100 pieces.
A dozen ivory handle table knives.
A dozen triple plated spoons or forks. and q
great many other less expensive articles,
such as q water set, china pitchers, ch ina sal
ad dishes, guest cups and saucers, plated
butter dish or molasses jug, nice toilet set,
&C.. Sc.
We still have few capes and Jackets left
which we are Offering at low prices. L. w.
White.
Now is the time and L. w. Whites store is
the place TO buy q nice and cheap suit OF
ciathing. At the same place you will find
overcoats and mackintoshes cheaper than
you ever saw them before.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
,sMITHVILLE SCHOOL.
The Honor RO1l-The Way They
Rankcd In their Lessons.

Tie HOnOr HOII-Tue way IHeJ
Rankcd in their Lessons.
1st grade-Pierce Golden, 100; Miss Bessie
Golden, 80.
2nd grade-John Lomax, 9s; Miss Annie
Miller, 95; Joel Warren, 95 George McCord
IS; Miss Annie Cole, rs.
Srd grade-Alonza Dansby, 90.
4th srade-Hugh Cromer. 100; Miss Virginis
5th grade-Philip Cromer. s8; Bennie Miller
96; Miss Matte Tolbert, 60; Miss Ollie War
mer' s.: Victor Loms1. go: Miss Daisy Mo
Cord, 85: Jimmie Cole, IS E. V. Golden, %
Miss Odessa Golden, IS.
9Th grade-Sidell Golden, 100; Tommie NIL.
Ter, SO l.8: Miss Maggie Lomax, 80 2-8.
8th and 9Th grades~Miss Stella McCord, 9S
Punctuality-Charlie Cromer, 100.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
Death OF Mrs. Wilson.

Mrs. Florentha G. Wilson, vile Of Hugh
Wilson, Senior, died of pneumonia at their
home in Greenwood on Sunday morning. De-
cember 10, 1897. aged 81 years. She leaves two
children by her first marriage, and two
daughters and five sons by the second mar
riage. Rev. Dargan conducted the funeral or
burial services, after which the deceased was
buried in Green wood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
Lawson & Co.'s Locals.

After January the first will move our shop
TO q more convenient place and be prepared
TO put in your water works. Until then we
can always be found at shop in rear OF Jas. NJ.
Lawson's residence. Lawson.
We want your repairing to do. We have
Lawson.
Repairs for any stove ever sold by US
promptly furnished and put in at living
prices. Lawson.
We do not claim to be jack at all trades,
but do claim to know the stove and tin bus.
mess and all work done by us fully guaran-
teed. Lawson.
Nothing but first class work done and sat-
isfaction guaranteed. Lawson.
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Strayed

From the subscriber. near Wharton Mills,
one small sorrel horse mule about ]2 years
old Has white spot on left shoulder about
size OF ten cent piece. white on back for about
8 inches where back band works, short split
In one hind foot reasonable reward Will
be paid for recovery. Dan Martin.
Dec. 2l. II
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Estate Of Gracey Fisher, Decd
Notice of Settlement and Appli-
cation for Final Discharge.

TAKE:NoTICE that on the llth day Of Jan
l. uary, 1893. will render q final accoun,
OF my actipgs and doings as Executor o.
the Estate Of Graoey Fisher, deceased, In the
Office Of Judge OF Probate for Abbeville Conn
ty at 10 o'clock q. M, and on the same day
will apply for hnal discharge from my trus,
as such. =,
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on OF
before that day, proven and authenticated Of
be forever barred.
8. R. FISHER,
Dec. IA, 1897. II Administrator
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Wednesday, Dec. %, 1897.
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining in Abbeville. 8. C. post
office for week ending December 2l, 1877.
B-Miss Susie Belcher.
D-Can Don.
H-Mrs. Hattie Hamilton Sarah Hickli1,
Mrs. Emma Hodges, Thomas Harrison.
J-George johnson (col.)
S DAMrs. Maggie Leak.
R-Miss Lula Robertson, Miss Eugenia Rap
ley, s. NJ. Riley.
S-Miss Sue Strawhorn.
TT. Nj. Thomas.
W-Miss Lennie wilson, francis Williams,
Miss jamie Wilson. Root. S. Link, P. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
Gin House Burnt.

Mr.. E. u. Wakefield, on the Anderson line,
lost bis gin house last Tuesday afternoon.
The IRE originated from friction or mathes.
Loss 900 bushel cotton seed, 4 bales cotton
and the house and machinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
Called from Keutucky.

Rev. T. II. Clemmons, Of Louisville, KY.
has been called to the pastorate OF the Balt
tist church OF this place.
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BUD BROOKS and Grady Reynolds were
hanged In Georgia last week for the murder
Of NJ. C. Hunt, who formerly lived IN Abbe-
Z willie county, near White Hall.
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Holiday Excursion Rates to Angus.
tn. Ga.

In addition to the regular holiday excur.
sion rates, the Charleston and Western Caro-
lima Railway will sell excursion tickets first
class TO Augusta. Ga, at rate OF four cents per
mile for the round trip and second.cIass
tickets at rate Of three and one-half cents
per mile for the round trip. from all stations,
to Anderson inclusive, and from Jackson TO
Port Royal inclusive. Tickets on sale Decem-
ber goth to 8rd inclusive and limited for re-
turn passage until December Nth.
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HIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
FROM FRIDAY, OCTOBER
18th UNTIL FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 3lst.
The Rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax, Including One
Dollar Poll Tax, One Dollar
Communication Road Tax.

TN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACT TO
l. raise supplies for the fiscal year commenc-
ing January l, 1897, notice is hereby given
that the office of County Treasurer Of Able
taxes for said fiscal year from Friday, October
18th until Friday, December 3lst, without pen.
atty. Rates per cent OF taxation are as fol-
lows:
Ststs SEdinaay aayii;:;::.::: County Tax 81 mai's'
Special Road and BRIDGE. n "
In addition to the above special tax will
be collected for school purposes as follows:
Town of Mt. Carmel................. mills.
McCormlcR.-................. .
Town of Abbeville:
Retiring Railroad Bonds and
paying interest on same..:...;. 2 mills.
Special School, retiring bonds
and paying interest on same 81
A poll tax OF One Dollar per capita on all
male citizens between the age Of 81 and 60,
years, except such as are exempt by law, will
A commutation road tax of One Dollar will
be collected the same time as other taxes
from all male citizens between the age OF IL
and 50 years, except such as are exempted by
uary, 1898, four days work upon the public
highways will be required under contractor.
Taxes are payable only In gold and silver
coin, united states currency, Nat1onal BANK
notes. and Coupons OF State Bonds which be-.
come payable during the year 1893.
Parties desiring Information ~ mail In re-.
gard to their taxes will please write before
December 18TH and will please state the loca.
tion OF their property, and include postage
or reply. and those paying taxes by check
must Include the charge for collection.
J. R. BLAKE, JR.,
Treasurer.
Sept 25, 1897, IT
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Buy your kerosene and gasoline from Il. G
Wilson & 20.
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Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina
ABBEVILLE COUNTY.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Gullford Cade, Plaintiff, against B. J. Hern.
don, Observation-Disclosures.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case, I will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville G. H., 8. c.,
on Saledsy in JANUARY, 1898, within
the legal hours Of sale. the following
described property situate in said State and
In County OF Greenwood, towit: All that
tract or parcel OF land, lying and being In
Greenwood township In the State Aforesaid,
containing
One Hundred and Forty Q4O
Acres,
more or less, and bounded by lands Of Colum.
bus aoggins, Morris Rominy, Mrs. A. Il. Cor.
rie and Mrs. Harriet Fair, being tract No.
conveyed to me by Jno. s. Fair, being part OF
the land owned by D. ]. Haddon, Deceased.
TERMS OF SALE-One.half cash. balance
on credit OF twelve months with interest from
date of sale, to be secured by bond and mort
gage. Purchaser to have leave to pay all cash.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
WALTER L. MILLER.
Dec, 8, 1897, At Master.
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Westmorelaud's letter ointment is spe
oific for ring worm, letter, &C. For sale by P.
Speed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22
Stockholders Meeting.

THE regular ANNUAL MEETING of the
l. stockholders OF the National Bank OF
Abbeville will be held at Its place of business
on TUESDAY, the eleventh day Of January,
1893. B. 8. BARNWELL, -
Dec. Is, 1897, II Cashier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-12-22

Mems and boys top shirts 25 cents up at
B. Hillman's.
A new line Of Drew Selby's ladies' fine
shoes. Come and get pair before your size
is gone Cobb & McDavid.
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J. r. BLAKE, JR.,
Treasurer.
1897. If
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
NORMAL SCHOOL ORATORY.

Contest of Wisconsin. Illinois, Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Kansas Colleges VIII Take
Place at Emporia.
EMPoRIA, Kan, April 6.-The inter-
state oratorical contest of the state
normal schools of Wisconsin, Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri and Kansas will take
place in Empor'a May I. Yesterday.
the Judges were selected. Among them
lis William. Jennings Bryan, who is one
of the Judges of delivery. The others
are State Senator Hessin, Of
Manhattan, Kan, and Superintend-
ent Hayden, OF Des Moines, la. The
Judges on thought and composition are:
Dr. L. Z. White, Columbus, o.; Dr. F.
W. Gunsaulus. Chicago; Superintend-
emit Greenwood, Kansas City, Mo-; Su-
perintendent Holloway, Fort Smith,
Ark, and Superintendent Seifert, Mil
waukee +. NJ. Mahin will represent
Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
WIDOW COMES FIRST.

Kansas City Court Of Appeals, Renders an
Interesting Decision a. to Beneficiary
Certificates.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 6.-The
Kansas City court of appeals yesterday
held that son could not assign to his
father, who was not dependent upon
him, the death benefit of a fraternal
insurance society, while his wife was
living. The death benefit had been be-
queathed by win to the father, who
was only legal creditor, no provi-
sion being made for the widow, and
there being no children. The court
affirmed the decision OF the trial
court that testator, by will, or the So
ciety, by its constitution, could not
contravene the statutes of the state,
which declare the widow the first ben
efciary to be considered, and, after
her, the children, or Others dependent
upon the insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

lNORDINATE WEALTH.
Plan to Secure an Amendment to the
Federal Constitution for LeyYIng TAx.

A Plan to Secure an Amendment to the
Federal Constitution for Levying Tax.
TOPEKA, Kan, April 6.-Ex-Lieut.-
Gov Percy Daniels has succeeded in
interesting most Of the leading demo-
cratic and populist statesmen Of Kan
sas in an organization. the object Of
which Is to operate bureau Of infor-
nation concerning his scheme to tax
inordinate wealth and ultimately TO
secure an amendment to the federal
constitution giving congress the power
to levy such tax. The organization
is now working on a plan to arouse
public interest all over the country on
this subject.
The Kansas legislature took up the
question at its recent recess and adopt
ed resolution asking congress to Sub
nit proposition to amend the federal
constitution providing for tax on in
ordinate wealth to a vote OF the peo-
pie. The legislatures Of other states
will be asked to adopt similar resolu-
tions. The promoters Of the idea do
not expect to accomplish the object
sought Immediately, but believe that
by proper management the people
might get chance at such q PROPOSE
ton In 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Can't. DOherty DeAA.

New YORK, April Capt. Edward
P. Doherty died ut his home here yes,
terday Of heart disease, aged 50 years.
In 1861 he enlisted as private in the
union army He became captain of
the Sixteenth New York cavalry, snd
after Lineoln's assassination was de-
tailed with SO men to capture Booth
and Davis, the fugitives, in the barn,
they having been surrounded. He
,prang In to seize Booth and the laHter
raised gun, but before he could fire
sergt. Boston Corbett's bullet thrangh
knothole killed him
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Little Home lur Durrant,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5.--The su-
preme court OF California has denied
the application of Theodore Durrant
for rehearing Of the application for
new trial. previously denied. This
settles Durrant's fate as far as the
state courts are concerned. lie will
now ask for interference of the federal
courts, and, failing in that, will ap-
peal for executive clemencv.
OAKLAND Cal, April s. - Charles
Rurckhalter, the astronomer Of the
Chabot observatory, will travel half
way round the world so that for two
minutes, in far off India, he may en-
deavor to photograph the sun during
the solar eclipse of next January. As
the eclipse during totality will be OBJ
servable only in India, many scientists
will travel thither to make obserya-
tions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
HORRIBLY Nauc,cd by Giant Powder,

SEDALIA, Mo-, April 81. 7, King,
aged ~, had his left arm blown off at
the elbow, bis right hand badly man
gled, his face lacerated and a fatal
wound inflicted in his groin by the pre-
mature discharge of blast of giant
powder ON the Ellis farm, l2 miles
northeast of here. He was using the
powder to blow up stump in a, field
and was only two feet distant when
the explosion occurred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Zelrler Had the Best Of Il.

PHILADELPHIA, April 6.--0wen Zeig-
Ter and Charles McKeever met last
night in a six-round bout In the arena
Of the Quaker City Athletic club, in
what was one of the best fights that
has taken place at the club house. No
decision was rendered, but zeigler ap-
peared to have a shade the better Of
the argument.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
VIII Not BE ReprganIzed.

WASHINGTON, April 54-Comptroller
Eekels has rejected the plan proposed
for the reorganization of the Missouri
national bank, of Kansas City, and
will pay a dividend to the creditors
within 30 days. The result of this de-
cision Of the oomptroller's will be that
Receiver Wallace will 60 on winding
up the affairs Of the bank. The comp
troller has already announced that the
first dividend will BE- 30 per cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

WASHINGTON, April&-Representativ
Bailey, the democratic leader in the
house, declined an invitation to dinner
at the white house because he had no
dress suit. He says that he has no
time to attend social gatherings and
fears that he would become an habitual
diner out should he provide himself
with evening clothes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
CLEAN RIGHT OF WAY.
Railroad Companies Must Not Permit
Weeds to Grow Near Crossings.

Railroad Companies Must Not Permit
Weeds to Grow Near Crossings.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April ct is
negligence for railroad company to
permit weeds to grow upon its right
Of way. The Kansas City court of ap-
peals so decided yesterday in the case
Of Mary A. Rose against the Union Pa
cifc, from Carroll county, Mo. The
railroad had asked an instruction to
the effect that 1t was not negligence
for the railroad company to permit
weeds to grow on its right Of way thus
contributing to the probability Of acct
dents), but the trial court refused the
instruction and the court Of appeals
upheld the action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
A Place for Ex-Mayor Davis

WASHINGTON, April 6.-According to
well-defned rumor ex-Mayor Webster
Davis, of Kansas City, Mo-, is to be
second assistant secretary Of the in
terror The matter is said to have
been decided yesterday when Secretary
Bliss, of the interior department, gave
his consent to Mr.. Davis being giver
tho rlann
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
sulc,d. in the Presence Of Hundreds.

CHICAGO, April 5.--Dr. J. II. Walton,
80 years old, well-known physician
Of Dubuque, Ia, committed suicide in
Lincoln park yesterday by cutting his
throat with razor. The act was done
before the eyes of hundreds of people
along the lake shore drive, and while
the doctor was walking with one OF
his most intimate friends, Dr. 5. s.
Lindsay. also of Dubuque.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Poisoned by Drinking Wine.

WARRENsBURa, Mo-, April 6.--Mrs
John Delaney, of Centerview, secured
from Mrs. j. II. Herring bottle Of
wine to make sauce and, after opening
1T, she and her husband and Mrs. Her
ring and her daughter drank some Of
1t. All became violently sick, but an
tidotes were administered aud all are
out Of danger except Delaney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

FRANKFORT, KY, Aprila Represents
ative Andrew Thompson, Of Louis
vile, who has beena supporter Of Dr.
Hunter, says the doctor cannot win
andilas night started out for signers
for new republican caucus. No
"bolters" are being asked to sign, and
only few of the ''lnyal republicans
signed. Blackburn and his leaders do
much to keep DR.. Hunter on the track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

LONDON, April 5.-The details of
President Kruger's claim against Great
Britain for indemnity as result of the
Transvaal raid are now definitely
known. In addition to the sum Of
So, ,e65, which is said to be the ex-
pense which the raid entailed, the
Transvaal demands s5.ooo,ooo for
moral and intellectual damage
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Will Not Send Them Here.
Kansas City BsncIy snow = Success.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 5.-A
parade Of the prime winners Saturday
was.one of the features Of the closing
day of the bench STOW. They included
many Of the Best dogs in the country,
and elected great admiration from the
spectators The attendance through
out was most gratifying, and the tinan-
cial success Of Kansss City's first an
nual show ilsures this city being
placed in the national circuit next
fall
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

BUFFALO, N. Y, April CIV. 0. Le--
land, president of the First national
bank of Springville. was arrested un-
der an indictment charging him with
wrecking the bank. The Springville
bank is in a bad condition. The de-
positors have claims for Sl75,OO the
receiver has about $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
NEWS NOTES.

The Kansas bribery investigating
committee will begin its hearings at
Topeka on the Sth.
A dividend Of eight per cent. has
been declared for creditors of the
American national bank Of Springfield,
Mo.
Robert Ftzsimmons, champion pugi.
list Of the world, was given great
ovation upon his arrival in Kansas
City, Mo-, on the 9Th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

Topeka, Kan, April 6.-When Mr..
aud Mrs. George Hackney rode up and
down Topeka's streets yesterday on
their bicycles, people scarcely realized
that they were celebrating their
golden wedding. Mr.. Hackney and
Martha Jepson were married at Mac
clesfeld, Eng, 80 years ago yesterday,
and in the afternoon and at night, at
the hotel, observed the day, surround
ed by their children, grandchildren
and many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Among the
nominations sent to the senate by the
president were the following: A. E,
Buck, Of Georgia, to be minister to
Japan; Brighten. Frank Wheaton to
be major-general; G. W. James, of Kan
sas, to be agent for the Indians of the
Pottawatomie and Great Nemaha
agency in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 5-Reports
Of losses sustained by cattlemen during
the recent storms are coming in slow.
ly. On many of the large ranches 1t is
estimated the losses will range from
five to 20 per cent of the herd.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

TOPEKA, Kan, ApGil e.-The Rock Is
lanai has issued an order that all EN-
ployes in the passenger train service
who have not been vaccinated within
comparatively recent period must
take that precaution at once on account
of immigration travel and the at
tendant danger Of catching and spread
inr the smallpox.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08
Bryan Before the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The crowds
about the United States supreme court
yesterday were a. light reminder Of the
late campaign. They were attracted
by the presence in the court room Of
W. J. Bryan, late democratic candidate
for the presidency, who had been an
nounced to appeae as counsel for the
stnte of Nebraska in the argument of
what is known as the maximum freight
rate cases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-08

TorEKA, Kan, April 6.-Gov. Leedy
has received from a populist editor in
western Kansas warning that emis--
saries of the railroads are seeing" the
members of the legislature at theis
homes, and will expend millions Of
dollars in preventing "change of
sentiment in favor of the enactment
Of a maximum rate law.