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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

banking law are talked OF among
those having the matters OF this klnd
at heart. Prominently figuring III
this is the probably addition OF a de-
par.ment for the regulation of build
lug and loan associations to the
duties OF the state bank commission
er. The present commissioner Is
strongly in favor Of such action ana
tells some Of the unjust conditions
which prevail owing to the lax laws
Of the State in this particular he
says that where the building and
loan association was originally In
tended for the benefit Of home seekers
"the modern association is often an
entirely different institution. In
stead of providing a home Tor the
profitable investment Of savings II
has often robbed the investor OF his
savings in way compared with
which the acts Of the highwayman
are respectable" He says that
scarcely week passes in which he
does not receive complaints from
members of the national loan associa
tons regarding the small amounts
which can be withdrawn compared
with that paid in. But he can do
nothing. In Missouri for instance The
company doing business in the State
must put up a deposit Of 100000 In
this State there is no regulation what
ever. The bank commissioner says that
nearly every one is in his opinion
overstepping It's rights and that none
is just to the person who is compelled
to withdraw before the, maturity Of
his certificate. He thinks it certain
that there will be rigorous regulation
Of all loan and building and loan as
sociations early in the session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
An Honorable Vocation.

There are statements going about
among the New England papers to the
effect that the persons connected with
the agricultural colleges want the word
agricultural" dropped from the names
of the institutions. 1t is furthermore
said, reports the Boston Journal, that
the courses in agriculture are gradually
being put aside in these colleges, and
that the other arts and sciences are re-
ceiving more attention. We quote the
following suggestive sentences from
The Providence Telegram: Zone Of
these state colleges has in its less than
quarter Of century of life turned
out more professional men than farm.
ers. The college in Maine has had ito
name changed to the University Of
Name emitting any allusion to farm
ing, and will add school for the pro-
duction Of lawyers to its equipment.
The state continues to be taxed for ito
support. The professors of the Massa-
chusetts agricultural college are
ashamed of the name, and want it called
the Massachusetts college. Professors
In our Rhode Island college Of agricul-
ture and the Mechanic Arts have not
waited for legislation, but quietly talk
about the Rhode Island college, title
which would belong to Brown If it was
to be assigned to any institution The
direct inference is that farming is be-
coming unpopular, even among many
who are paid for the education of farm.
ers. Why Is there anything dishonest
about it? Why be ashamed to go to an
agricultural college? We fondly cling
to our belief that the young man who
leaves college with the ability and the
tastes to make good farmer is con-
siderably better off than great many
Of his fellows who start In the law or
medicine. Many good farmer is
spoiled at college studying literature or
economics. Moreover, the agricultural
colleges can never hope to cope with the
modern institutions which grant the Al
b. degree. Their field Is to equip us
with farmers--good, all-round or spe-
cialized farmers. We have great need
Of them. What can country amount
10 without tLem2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

II is grent advantage to person to
be trustworthy in the midst Of popu-
lace which nobody can trust, When
Corea was lately torn BY contention
and The queen was assassinated, the
king shouted for the American mission
aries, and when one was admitted,
threw his arms about his neck. elrny
to him like a child, and kept him all
tight by his side. To affirm that the
missionary is without political infu"
enee is erroneous. he ma! have the
Sest sort of influence
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
IN Odd Society.

In one Of the western cities lot Of
men have formed an organization, the
only condition to membership in which
being the fact that the candidate's
matrimonial advances have been re.
iected by woman. From all that can
be learned regarding the inside pro-
ceedings it is believed that the MEM
bers do not indulge in signs and tears
and all the old-time evidences of heart
break. On the contrary, it is under
stood that they have what may be
termed rip-roaring good time. Their
ritual, if it may be so designated, psN-
scribes frequent mutual congratU
lations and hearty assurance Of future
happiness and fond wishes for contin.
ued freedom. This doesn't seem quite
the right thing under the depressing
circumstances, but it is fact that the
club appears to enjoy it. 1t is even said
that they get good deal Of pleasure
out Of following, as It were, the exist.
ence Of the individual women who have
rejected one or more of them. They
eagerly watch for wrinkles and for ru-
mors Of bad temper. One Of the choic-
est possessions Of the society is photo
graph Of one-timo naughty sylph who
now weighs 2s3 pounds and has nine
red-haired children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
A bill has been introduced in congress

A bill has been introduced in congress
making February IL, Lincoln's birth
day, and April 2, Jeffersons birthday,
public holidays. The former date is
observed as legal holiday in eight
ltates, but no state has ever given the
same honor to the birthday OF the sage
Of Monticello. The only objection that
can be raised to the commemoration
of these birthday anniversaries, says
m exchange, is that it leaves the door
wide open. Already the country has
enough holidays, and many persons be-
lieve that it has too many, but with q
precedent established for the observ-
ance OF the birthdays of three presi.
dents there is some chance of Ameri-
ears ultimately adopting the Spanish
system, according to which there are
more holidays than workdays. That
would not do at all.
Il Is statgd ilai some OF the china
men weo have made money in Mexico
arc playing a sharp trick on this coun-
t-s. They are snesking over into the
United States. beag arrested and sent
5ark 10 China, As this is where they
want to go they save tae expense Of
slsir own passage money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
After Loan Companies.

Already the probable legislation Of
the coming session Of the legislature
is being discussed and it is pretty
certain that there will be some laws
passed that will have a bearing on
the interests Of the investor both at
home and abroad. Changes in the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
Equal snI1rare Ammunition

St. Louis, Nov. S-The executive
committee of the State Equal Suffrage
association met yesterday afternoon at
the Lindell hotel. The committee has
been active, and pledges are said to
have been received from a large mum.
Der OF candidates of both parties for
the state senate and house of repre-
sentatives to vote for the submission
OF a constitutional amendment allow.
ing the women of Missouri to vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
Voting by Machine.

The first complete election news
from any city tonight is likely to
come from Rochester, New York, for
in that city voting machines are used
in all the districts. There are seven.
ty.threc in all and 1t is calculated
that complete returns from every dis.
trict will be received within thirty
minutes after the close OF the polls.
The machines used are Of a new type.
There is no enclosed cabinet, but
simply a suspended placard or plate
con tanning a complete blanket ballot
from the upper corners Of which a
semi-circular bar projects in front on
which is hung curtain. When the
voter steps in front Of the suspended
ballot he moves aside bar which
hangs from the top Of the machine,
and thus slides the curtain along the
bar behind him, screening the upper
part Of his body completely from the
public gaze. At the head of each
ticket, or party column, on the sus-
pended ballot is a pointer or indica-
tor in the form of short lever with
a knob at the end, and in front of
each name on the ticket Is a similar
lever. The voter first moves the
lever at the top down to the right and
in doing so moves all the other levers
in the same direction, so that they
cover all the names on that ticket.
But this does not register his vote.
That is only done by moving back
again the bar which controls the cur
tain, throwing 1t open and allowing
him to come out. Before he does
this he can vote a split ticket by
moving back a lever before an indi-
vidual name and moving down an
other lever on the same line before
the name of candidate for the same
office in another column, since the
raising Of an individual lever releases
the levers before the names of all
other candidates on that line of the
ballot. In this way he can set the
levers before the name of each candi-
date for whom he wishes to vote, and
when he moves back the curtain to
come out, the vote will be registered
in each instance and counted in the
total, while at the same time oil the
levers will be moved back to their
original position, ready for the next
voter.
The working Of it in the Rochester
election will be watched with great
interest, for this will be the most
severe test to which 1t has been sub.
jected. II it is satisfactory the ma
chine is likely to come into general
use. 1t would certainly be a great
Improvement over the present cum
bersome method and the saving on
ballots and clerks would in a short
time pay for machine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Every now and then the police arrest
three or four boys in bunch, who haya
started for Klondike," but progressed
only as far as the next town from home
which latter place they are generally
glad to reach again, even at the sx-
pense of a paternal interview iu the
woQdshed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
The self.resneclinp pemnrra

The self-respec,ing Democrats who
were too honest to allow themselves
to be sold out like SO many cattle by
the fusion bosses deserve good deal
Of credit in making the result in
Kansas the glorious victory for de.
cency that it has been.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Canea, Island of Crete, Nov. a-The
Turkish troops at Retimo having re.
fused to leave that place, the Russian
admiral in these waters following the
example OF Admiral Noel, the British
commander here, forcibly conveyed
them on board o transport
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

We are authorized semi-otllciallv to
announce that that the REFLECTOR
and all other papers Of the county
will receive the news courteously
from the county attorneys office
next wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Shelby grandfather was cousin
to the Earl of 'Bnllyshanty. twice re-
moved He-"Twice removed, Ell?
What for? Didn't he pay his rent"
-Harper's Bazaar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

The statement that the war cost
Spain 400 million dollars recalls the
story of the Texans poker game. IN
was simply awful he said. II lost
$4,000. and the worst part of It ives
chat 5000 Of II was hard CASH."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Irascible Lieutenant (down engine
room tube)-"Is there a blitherng
IDIOT at the end OF this tube?" Voice
from Engine Room-"Not at this end
sir,"-Iondon Punch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

John Prendergast made his special
tight for Kane. II 1t had not been for
John, Kane would have been beaten
several hundred more.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

"a penny saved said Uncle Bben,
ais q penny earned. But penny in
debt is li'ble ter grow ter bout 'leven
dollars in purity near no time
Washington Star.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Mr.. Cases menagerie seems to have
attracted the crowds all right. 1t
was a good show.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Wonder II DR.. Brandenburg still
thinks he isa political prophet' He
only guessed $500 out of the way on
the Fifth district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Mr.. Heller may have carried the
5Sth district but he came good ways
from 1t in the 6lst.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Every county in this district made
big Republican gains on congressman.
Vincent probably realizes now what
i means to sympathize with Spain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

1t must be great consolation to
Ed Little that he is on the bounding
s-~AA
seas and can't hear from the Kansas
election in six weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

As a political manager Chairman
Curphey of the Pop committee may
retire on bis laurels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Where we're those five men in each
precinct who were to get out the
POp yotep
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Emil Grosser will represent Dick
inson county well in the Legislature
and he has an enthusiastic backing at
hnmo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

PETER was not in evidence in Dick
inson's vote. This county is not pro-
hibitionist yet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

II the Republicans had voted
straight how they would have cleaned
the platter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

1t was that glorious Pop meeting in
Manchester that fixed Flora. That
township has redeemed itself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Where was that classification" with
Calderhead in Dickinson
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Span may as well make peace now.
No use Of waiting longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Chris Hoffman might have had a
better showing at home for the Pop
ticket II he had left the boat job out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

The Fifth district is evidently no
in favor Of endorsing Spain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

How does the News like fusion by
this timer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Didn't Bobby Kane strike bottom
with a dull sickening thud though.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10

Tried and found wanting: Robert
Kane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-11-10
Groceries and Hardware :

Hardware of all kinds. The celebrated Riverside
Cook and Heating Stoves, Best in the market, you
cant beat them. All sizes
IarFull line of ammunition.
The leader., 1898-08-03

Mr.. W. \. Hodges was III town Mon
day and told THE LEADER of two civil
war relics of interest at this time on
account of their association with Ad
miral Dewey. They are two large
shells which we're fired during the
bombardment of Port Hudson in 1868
by Faragut's feet. Dewey, it will be
remembered, was subordinate officer
under Faragut and commanded one of
the Federal gunboats. The fuses to
these shells were defective and failed
to explode, and they were brought
after the siege to Mr. Hodges fathers
home in southwest Lincoln, by man
named Weathersby, where one of them
has remained ever since. The other Is
at Whitworth College, where it may be
seen by any one fond Of examining
relies. After Mr.. Hodges, Sr., had had
these shells at his home several years,
DIR. H. +. johnson, then President of
Whitworth College, visited him one
day. and seeing them, requested that
he might bring one home as a war
relic. The request was readily granted,
and it has been at WhitWorth ever
since, but few being familiar with its
history. The two shells are exactly
alike, weigh 13G pounds each and are
81 inches in circumference.
The leader., 1898-08-03
PEACE AT HAND.

Today's dispatches from wash
i0oton Indicate that it is almost
certain that Spain has accepted;
with slight notifications, the peace
terms presented by the United
States.
These terms require the relin-
ouishment by Spain of all sover-
eippty over Cuba, and the i'm
mediate evacuation OF the island
bv Spanish troops, the cession to
tho United States and immediate
ovacuation of Porto Rico and other
islands under Spanish sovereignty
in the West Indies; and the like
cession of an island in the Ladrones.
The United States will occupy and
hold the city, bay and harbor OF
Manila, pending the conclusion OF
q treaty of peace, which shall de-
tormine the control, disposition and
government of the Philippines.
The leader., 1898-08-03
wELLMAN NOTES.
By sAwDUST.

Mr.. VIM. Ferret, of Gallman, moved
to this place recently.
The road contractors are making
goad use of the few days fair weather.
DIR. Cowart's mother and brother
paid him pleasant visit last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Drummond and her sweet little
daughter have returned from pleas
ant visit to friends in Wesson.
Mr.. T. F. Morgan stopped to visit
relatives while returning from the
Chautauqua at Crystal Springs.
The mammoth dry kiln of the Key
stone Lumber Co is nearing compile
ton under the direction of Supt. Scutt.
While engaged in building the dry
kiln last week Mr.. VIM. Ballard was
seriously hurt by piece OF falling
timber.
Every arrangement is being made by
the United Brotherhood for grand
picnic on Saturday, August l3, as has
already been mentioned. Everybody
is invited to come with full baskets.
The concert given by six Wellman
girls on Saturday night proved great
success. They raised $1,000 which was
given to the Methodist minister. and
on the following Monday they raised
S9.00 for the Baptists.
The leader., 1898-08-03

others met in Jackson on the 10Th of
September and organized the Prohibi-
ton party Of Mississippi, and decided
to put out Fisk electoral ticket. He
was the first chairman of the State
Executive Committee of the Prohibi-
ton party, and after that time never
missed attending all State and National
Conventions of the party. In 1892 he
served ON its electoral ticket.
Ills service to the Prohibition cause
was the crowning work of his long aud
busy life. 1t certainly had no truer or
more unseltish champion in all this
broad country. First and last he
spent thousands of dollars in the
W. c. 7. U. and Prohibition work. and
his liberality was only limited by his
means. He-nce owned The LEADER.
and gave it to the Prohibitionists of
Mississippi as free gift, on condition
that they maintain it as IL Prohibition
organ. His fidelity and zeal knew no
bounds. Through summer heat and
winter cold lie was ready to go when
far younger men would falter, his
snowy locks, clear intellect, brilliant
eye and active interest for the common
veal reminding one forcibly of Eng
lands "Grand old man"
After the first two years of our ac-
quaintance | was associated with him
very intimately in the Prohibition
work, and came to know him we'll. |
have long believed that if in the order
of Providence he could have been given
back 20 years of his life to consecrate.
as he was doing, to this cause, his pow
er and influence would have overcome
every obstacle which stood in the way
of its complete triumph. He had a
keen appreciation of the humorous.
His patience and cheerfulness we're
admirable his strong will and reten-
tive memory marvellous His hatred
of duplicity and his contempt for a
coward were equalled only by his love
of the right and his warm admira-
tion for moral heroism. The thing of
all others which grieved him most, was
the failure of 50 many of his brethren
to square their political acts by their
Prohibition and Christian professions.
With him Christian citizenship meant
something besides an empty name
something that was to be warp and
woof of the political fabric of State
and Nation. But for all this, he
never despaired. He had an abiding
faith in the God of Nations, and be-
lieved that in His own good time He
would overrule for good the unfaith-
fulness of His people, or bring them to
see and repent of their error and make
this a grand and glorious Prohibition
nation.
| know he was one of the truest and
best friends | ever had, and, as such, l
shall ever sacredly cherish his memo
ry. All in all | do not believe | shall
ever look upon his like again.
b. 7. II.
The leader., 1898-08-03
Ladies' War Relief Association.

The Ladies met at Mrs. +. H. Hart
mans Tuesday afternoon and organ
lied a war relief association with the
following officers President, Mrs. w.
II. Penn ce-President, Mrs. NJ.
Dreyfus Secretary, Miss Mamie Mar
tin; Treasurer, Miss Minnie Hoskins.
TIE LEADER is requested to announce
that the association will meet again
next Friday evening at ) o'clock. The
ladies are urged to be present, as mat
ters of importance are to be considered.
The leader., 1898-08-03
A Large Hotel Needed.

One of the self evident needs of
Brookhaven since it has taken on a
new and larger growth, is a new hotel
OF commodious proportions and mod
ern conveniences and appointments.
The hotels we have, good as they are
in their way, and however we'll they
may have served in the past, do not
meet the present and future demands
of this growing city. This has been
demonstrated several times recently,
when the hotels we have were unable
to meet all the demands for accommo-
dation made upon them. With larger
aud more attractive hotel facilities, a
great many people would make it a
point to spend Sunday in Brookhaven,
and others would come to spend a
week or month, when seeking recre-
alton outside of cities like New Or
leans, for nowhere can more healthy
locality than this be found.
A prominent business man speaking
on this subject the other day, said a
movement in the direction of a large,
new hotel for Brookhayen might soon
be expected.
The leader., 1898-08-03
HENRY WARE.
Christian Citizen and Prohibi-
Zionist,

Henry Ware was born in Green
County, Ga, July 29th, 1913, and died
at his home in Pass Christian, Miss.
July 9th, 1898. He lived long and we'll.
To those of us who are left behind
and knew him there is great comfort
in rejecting on what he was-a noble,
honest, Christian man a man of bright
and discriminating intellect, clear
judgment, great heart, untiring energy
and dauntless courage.
The leader., 1898-08-03
County Institutes.

The County Institutes will be held
during the week beginning Aug. 10th.
The white institute will be conducted
by Prof. H. j. Wilson, the colored by
Prof. O'Bryant. Both of these gentle
men are experienced educators. The
outline of work will be found in the
July number of the Mississippi Teach
er. EDGAR GREEN, County Supt.
The leader., 1898-08-03

many Brookhaven friends will regret
" learn that Miss Kittie Flood, who
'isiled her aunt, Mrs. John McGrath,
az thls place several years ago, departed
,niS life on last Saturday night, at her
nohe IN Chicago. She is pleasantly
'eniembered in Brookhaven and the
sympathies of our people mingle with
the bereaved.
The leader., 1898-08-03

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Crosby, of
Bogue Chitto, request THE LEADER to
tender their heartfelt thanks to the
citizens, and especially the ladies of
Bogue Chitto and vicinity for their
kind attention during the fatal illness
of their two children.
The leader., 1898-08-03
Children's Low Quarters.

2sc Two lots of Sandals, tan and black, regll-
OJS' lar prices SOC. and 65c.. sizes to D.
4Or Tan and black spring heel OXfords and
T1e' Sandals, sizes > toS
SOC. lssr ns 9rta. of !ae o aam9 and se M in sizes to H.
SOC. An assortment OF sloo Shoes all styles
65C. sl,00 10" quarter oNfords' sizes L to :
O5c Black aud Tan sandals, pump Soles, lat
'oS' est styles, old prices 81 10 and Sl.j0