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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

small creatures, while Mr. Jarrett fol-
lowed with the parcel Of fireworks.
Mrs. Jarrett was amazed beyond
measure, when, on reaching home in
the purple twilight, she discovered a
pin-wheel revolving in showers of fiery
sparks in front of the door, and saw,
set out on the table inside, the jar of
plum jam that was only opened when
the minister came, the tin box of GIN
ger snaps, a pitcher of milk and one
solitary section of the raspberry pie
which had been baked for the morrow's
dinner; while little Johnny's face, light
ed by the blue coruscations, and Mr.. Jar
rett's beaming visage just behind were
a study to behold.
oh" cried the child, clapping his
hands, II do so love the Fourth of July!
And love Mr.. Jarrett, too, and Mr.. Jar
rett's motherm Which was his way Of
accounting for the kind old lady with
the streaky white hair.
WAL, Eunice, s'pose you think I'm
crazy, said Mr.. Jarrett, rather sheep
ishly. Il don't know as | blame We,
neither" And he explained to her how
this singular paradox had brought itself
to pass.
I'm glad of it, said Mrs. Jarrett,
heartily; "and III go to work and get
you jest as nice tea as know how;
berry shortcake, and some flannel
I cakes, with maple strip; jest as your
old mother used to make EN-. Come
here and kiss me, little boy. Bless us!
how strong you smell OF gunpowder."
Its the Fourth of July" said the
child, joyously; "and there's three packs
of firecrackers left"
At nine o'clock, they took the little
boy back to Mrs. Bri miners cottage.
Its pretty solitary comm back
without him, ell, Eunice?" said Mr..
Jarrett, as he held open tho gate-an
unwOnted piece of courteSy-for his
wife TO pass through.
"Yes, it is, said Mrs. Jarrett.
"A child does sort O. brighten up a
house, now, don't he?"
"0h, yes" Mrs. Jarrett fervently an
swered
81 was kind o thinkin', if you didn't
object, Eunice, that we might adopt
the little chap" blurted out Farmer
Jarrett. "IIe hain't no relations be-
longin' to him, it seems, and he's nice,
docile boy"
1T does seem as if the Lord meant
some one to take care of him, Hiram"
answered the wife, almost afraid to let
her husband see the thrill of Joy that
convulsed her features. She had been
longing all these years for some one to
love and cosset, this childless, mother
hearted woman.
WAL, I'll see about it tomorrow
mOrnin'," said Hiram, decidedly.
Mrs. Jarrett went to bed with hap
Ply heart that night.
Pm thankful to the Lord for sendin
us this Fourth O. july" she murmured
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01
useless it was to set up her wishes

useless it was to set up her wishes
against his will.
Hiram jarrett was very tired that
night when he went to bed. but his
last words were a sneer and cavil at
the prevailing folly.
Judge Dingley, indeed.' said he.
"And Fourth of July grafton! don't
b'lieve Judge Dingley's great-gran'ther
carried musket at Bunker Hill as mine
did"
Then you be proud O. the day, after
ALP" said Mrs. Jarrett.
II don't b'lieve in maxim such an all
fired fuss over it, said Hiram, shortly.
The Fourth of July dawned, a red sun
shining through a vail of mist. Hiram
rose and proceeded to his work, as usual.
Mrs Jarrett went to a neighboring vii
lage, where she had sister as hard
working and down-trodden as herself.
Betsy is cleanin' house." said Mrs. Jar
rett, by way of excuse to her husband,
land if | help her day p'r'aps she'll
come over in blackberry time and lend
me hand with the JAM"
Mr.. Jarrett had been across to the
fur pastur'," to put the cows into new
grazing grounds, and was returning by
the short cut through the Widow Brim-
mer's apple-orchard, when the sound of
distant cannon struck upon his ear.
They've begun with their toomfool-
cry already" said he to himself. But
1t sounds sort O. pleasant, too. Won
der if it sounded that ere way to my
great-gran'ther at Bunker Hill? And
there's flag up on the top O Deacon
Saltonstalls store. guess I've got as
good right to fly flag as he has, if
Halo! Who be you, little man."
A child, seven or eight years old, a
fair-haired, blue-eyed little creature,
was sitting on Mrs. Brimmer's doorstep,
looking solemnly up at him.
I'm Johnny JONES'" said he.
There's nobody at home. was to
stay here, right by the door, until she
came back. Ny dinner was in a paper,
but was hungry, and I've eaten it up.
Is it past dinner time, please?"
Its a quarter of ten, precisely, 81
said Mr.. Jarrett, consulting the huge
silver watch which had belonged to his
father before him. 80 you're the city
child, are your
81 live on Avenue B." said the little
boy, with Mrs. Riley. Top floor, right
hand side"
Il pose your folks are sort O. lone
some without you" said the farmer,
looking curiously at the little lad, as if
he were some new variety of insect
81 haven't any folks" said the child
My father and mother are dead. I'm
to 60 out in the rag-and-bottle Wagon
with Mr.. Riley when I'm big enough"
What's them sticks heaped up OF
the grass?' asked the farmer, swallow
ing down an unaccountable lump il
his throat.
Those are my frecrackers, said the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

little boy. I'm playin' at fireworks.
The long ones are my rockets, and the
clam-shells are pinwheels. Ishould be
quite happy if | wasn't so hungry"
Poor little, soft-voiced child! Poor
little make-believe of dry sticks and
stones! Mr.. Jarrett gave himself a
sudden jerk as if he fain would get free
from some unseen demon, who was
dragging him in the other direction.
Come home with me, bub" said he.
81 live jest across the big medder, you
can see the chimbleys from here. |
guess we can find some berry pie and
new milk over there. And ! say
(fumbling uneasily in his pocket, let's
go round by Austey's store and see
what he's got left. calculate you an
me can hev a Fourth O July by our
selves, as well as other folks"
Little Johnny rose straightway up
and clasped his small hand around
Hiram Jarrett's horny forefnger.
How it thrilled at the gentle touch!
How many years was it since child
had confdingly taken his hand like
that
Mr.. Austey could scarcely believe
his eyes and ears, when old Farmer
Jarrett came in with the little Fresh
Air" child jumping at his side and
asked for six packs of firecrackers, four
Rom an candles and three pin-wheels.
"And say" added the old imam, some
what sheepishly, 81 guess We may as
well give me one O them cheap flags
while you're about it, My great-grand-
father fought at Bunker Hill, and Mrs.
Jarrett's great-uncle, he was sailor
aboard the Constitution when she fit
that battle with the Guerrero. that's
put down in every common-school his
tory, and if we hain't right to nail the
old flag over our front door don't know
who has"
So they went home through the wild
rose-spangled woods and across the
summer-scented meadows; little John
ny fitting on in advance with the flag
streaming above his yellow head like
meteor, the proudest and happiest of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01
OUR NATAL DAY.
Dur nation comes to celebrate

Our nation comes to celebrate
With pOmp its natal day,
Its bursting from thralldom state,
To that Of rural sway:
IT'S meet that cannons loud should roar,
That joyous bells should ring,
That freemen glad on mount and shore,
Triumphantly should sing.
Our land that stretches far and wide
Was once an infant small,
But now of lands the gem and pride,
1t rules among them all;
Twas purchased, freeman, by your sires,
With blood twas dearly bought;
o keep alive the sacred fires
For which your fathers fought
Our ships plow swift the mighty deep,
Our yeomen pillow the soil;
Rich are the harvests that We reap
As sure reward Of toll;
In every vein our land has health
The health Of freedoms air,
From seas and mines it gives US wealth.
From prairies vast and fair
And knowledge like wondrOus stream
Flows through its breadth and length
Its mighty waters glowing, CLEAN,
With commerce in its strength;
0let the banners fly to-day,
From spires and mountains high,
1t is our country's natal day,
Ye sons Of liberty!
And while ye gladly celebrate
On freedoms happy sod,
The birthday Of your land so great,
Return your thanks to God
For all your vast extent and power,
Your wealth on every hand,
Your gladness in the natal hour
OF this your lovely land
Were Heavens blessings on the few
Who for them prayed and fought;
o freemen, keep the truth in view,
Your land with blood was bought;
Ye cannot be too glad to-day,
Nor sing too joyfully,
Let breeZes on the banners play,
Our land, our land is free.
Anna D. Walker, in Christian at WOrl
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
- SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, N.Y.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

"A funny story is told in Portland
bookstore. though it is a question
which party to the transaction the
laugh is on. As the story goes, young
lady came in the other day and asked
for book entitled Twice Blessed. "
The clerk, very bright young man,
hunted his catalogue in vain, and not
finding what she wanted, wrapped up
1.-THE Quality of Mercy" for her. So far
as they have heard, the customer did
not know the difference. -Kennebec
Journal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

to herself. "And still more for putin
that idee about little Johnny into
Hiram's heart. There's lots O. true
things in the Bible, but there amt none
truer than where it says: And little
child shall lead them Amy Ran.
dolph, in n. Y. Ledger.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

For the far west; before you 60 aboard your
steamer, Pullman palace train or emicrant
car, see TO it that among YOUR outfits an
adequate supply Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, medicinal safeguard specially
suited to The wants Of tourists, travellers,
emigrants and summer soiourners Cures
nausea, dyspepsia, languor, heartburn, ma
laria, rheumatism, etc.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. O., Props of
halIs Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for
any case OF catarrh that can not be cured
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
testimonials, free. Sold by Druggists, 75c
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01
The Only One Ever Prlnted-Can You Find
the Word?

There is a 3 inch display advertisement
In TINS paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same i
true OF each new one appearing each week
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for II, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs OF
samples free.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

BEEcHAM's PILLS stimulate the ptyalin in
the saliva, remove depression, give appe-
lite, and make the sick well.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

TIE telephone takes everybOdy's word
BinghamtOn Republican.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

PIMPLEs are inexpressibly Notifying.
Remedy-Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

HEALTH TID-BITs save weak, nervous men.
Sl;trial box l0c. Ohio Chemical Co, Cincin o
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

Tbs Rams Horn is published at Indian
apolis, Indiana, at $3.50 per year.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

WHEN one jumps at conclusion he rare.
ly reaches it-Dallas News
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01
Before You Take n Pacific Slime

HANDOUTS might appropriately be
called sad-irons Lowell Courier.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

E5a175 OF
0'SeFE1ITF-y
y :t:Ay0I;,,,''1'.,S,..5:::.:s::77;
y ,'(47 'sSzs NJ
I hA45A5z5Ass ..:;: historic.
|JNl.I7Ia from from preface 5s5d S'''' to
Nv Of those s T who rushed
II ~aars long past their firesides to defend;
And 1t object how much they laud those
patriotic men,
Who freed our land from old King George with
the mighty sword and pen,
But there's one oversight I'm sure, for what's
the reason why
Historians pass colonial boys almost in silence
by:
The stored page Just gives one glimpse; but
that is urOOf enough
That revolutionary boys were made Of proper
stuff;
And that was when the Boston lads marched up
in virtuOus rage
To tell the story Of their wrongs to doughty
Gen. Gage,
And made that red-coat worthy aghast and
shocked TO see
That boys, as well as brawny men, were aching
to be free
I'm sure in those dark days of war that tried
the big mans soul.
There was a band Of little men not named on
fames broad scroll,
Who took the fighting farmers place the wait
ing field to till,
Or doEned the valiant millers coat and ran the
ancient mill,
VI to44tu Dtolut Tue DIdLluB lOIBt from WHICH
the blacksmith fed
In haste to gain the field Of strife where free
dom fought and bled
When from its rack the farmer took his flint
lock musket down,
To sally out and meet in war the minions Of the
crown
When with sad heart and husky voice and
moist and tear-stained eye,
He called his wife and little ones to say the last
gOod-by-
No doubt he babe his sturdy son 10 guard them
from all harm,
To plant and SOW and reap the CROP and tend
the little farm
When clear was heard the lannon's boom as
wars red tide rolled near,
And mothers face and sisters cheek mayhap
grew pale from fear,
The son and brother made himself garrison OF
one,
And shOuldered for the home 5 defense the rusty
fOwling gun;
And TO the timid wOmen-hearts new lease Of
courage came
The patriots son would prove his right to bear
his fathers name
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

A HORSE show The average amateur
rider.-kaie Fields Washington.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

Y0IIuE MEN learn Telegraphy and Railroad
iuuuu MN Agents Business here, and secure
good situations. Write j. u. BROWN, Sedalia, Mo.
srAAAE THIS PAPER sVsu tina yOa uTsa
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01
LEAVEHWORTH BUSINESS COLLEGE

In order TO advertise our College, we will
give aihOrOugh course Of instruction IN Bookkeeping
and Commercial Arithmetic, by mail, free Of charge.
Address Prof Yanderberg, Presi, Leayenworth. Kan.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-07-01

- SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK NEW YoRK. N.Y.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
ELECTORAL CHANCES.

Under the new apportionment act
the electoral college in the next pres
idential election will consist of 444
members, and 92s votes will be nee
essary to elect. This is an increase
of 40 over the electoral college of
Isss,of which 90 come from enlarged
representation in II old states, and
90 from the admission into the union
of six new states. We give in the
following table the old and new APP
portionmeNt for each state, the old
states being divided between the two
parties as they voted the last presi-
dental election:
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
A DlsaaAcEEuL STATUTE.

The justice of the peace of pre-.
cinct No. IA has issued warrant for
the arrest of woman here in town
for refusing to live with her husband.
New Mexico has upon her statut,
books law unlike any of any civil
lied nation. 1t is section 900 of the
Compiled Laws of 1884, and which
provides that where a wife refuses,
to live with her husband, the justice
of the peace may order her to be
confined in the county Jail till she
will live with him. 1t further pro
vides that 1t shall be the duty of the
sheriff of the county to sell the ser.
vices of such wife so confined in Jail
for her maintenance.
Under this law the penalty of a
wife refusing to live with her hus-
band is more severe than the penalty
prescribed for any offense except
murder in the first degree, for a wife
may be sold into bondage under such
"a law and kept in servitude for life il
she refuses to live with her husband,
but happily the intelligent jurists OF
the territory treat the law as farce,
as they ought TO do.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06

AT meeting of citizens in Albu-
querque last Friday 1t was moved
that the governor of New Mexico be
requested to change the date of the
wool convention at Albuquerque, as
now fixed In his proclamation, to the
10th and 18th days of September,
1892, and q motion was also made
that committee of 20 citizens be
appointed to sign petition to the
governor, requesting him to change
the dates as above stated. Both mo-
tons were adopted and committee
of 20 selected. An answer from
the governor is expected by Friday,
June 10, 1892.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
THE OTHER SIDE.

There are two sides to every ques.
ton. This, however, great many
will not admit. Especially is this
the case where political interests die
tate that mud shall be spread and
rubbed in, regardless of consequent
ces. The above remarks are called
out on account of the continued ut
terances of the enemies of Thomas
b. Catron, in this part of the country.
TO begin with, this paper is not paid
to eulogize Mr.. Catron, or asked to
say a word in his defense, but re-
ferring to HIM as a citizen of this
county whose returns show him to
pay tax in his county on a hundred
thousand dollars of property and
man who has rarely been known las
a matter of facD to fail or refuse to
assist either friend or enemy when
appealed to in case of need, isn't it
little mean, little-no, not a little
but damnably contemplate, for
people who have never lived to ac-
complish any good for themselves, to
turn every time a dog happens to
bark, and exclaim: "Damn Tom
Catronp Possibly we do not APP
prove of all of Mr.. Catron's ways or
actions, as we may not of other
peoples, but the fact remains that of
the money he has made in New
Mexico he has spent it almost to a
dollar in improvements in the terri
tory, iu efforts to assist others to de.
velOp, and among his friends; and
there are people in Santa Fe county
today who spend their time in UNI
gratefully cursing Catron, who, but
for his donated services, would have
suffered ignominiously. Again we
say this paper has never received
favor from Mr.: Catron that it should
not have been able to get from a
bank. Neither has he ever dictated
or even intimated that the paper
should even say word in his behalf,
but we believe in "giving the devil
his due" and these constant, inces-
SAINT, groundless, senseless harangues
against a man more than equally in-
terested with others in property and
local development, are enough to
make any one tired. 1t partakes too
much Of the imperative gossip and
scandal so prevalent--the outgrowth
of vlndictive politics, which does not
stop at gossip and scandal, but leads
up 70 and ends in murder and assas-
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
AT SANTA FE.

The New Mexican of yesterday
confirms the news of the killing Of
Dominguez, but there is no truth IN
the rumor of person being stabbed
The shooting was done near the ga
thedral, and Dominique was unable
to speak when found. Three men
were seen to run away when the
shooting was done, and on the atfiia-
Wit of G. M. Creamer warrant was
issued for the arrest of Francisco
Borrego. The others are supposed
to be known, and more arrests will
follow. Gov. Prince has offered the
usual territorial reward of $500 for
the arrest and conviction of the
guilty parties.
In this connection, the Albuquer-
que Citizen gives the following rumor
as to the origin of the trouble:
at is now believed that the two
assassinations are the outcome of the
murder last year of Fauslino Ortiz.
At the time that Ortiz's dead body
was discovered Frank Chaves was
sheriff and Dominguez liler. That
Ortiz was decoyed into the Jail, there
horribly beaten and several times
shot, and afterwards carried TO the
place where his body was found, adj
mits of no doubt, but the investiga-
ton into the Ortiz murder, lasting
several days, failed to place the crime
on any ones shoulders, although
strong suspicion pointed to certain
parties opposed to him politically.
The friends of Ortiz have always
entertained the idea that Chaves and
Dominguez knew more about the
crime, if not the real actors, than they
desired to tell, and it is sale to state
that at last the murder of ORTIZ has
been avenged by his friends taking
the lives of the ex-sheriF and eX-
taller"
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1892.

Good progress is being made in
the construction of the mammoth
buildings for the Worlds fair at Chi
cago. Already the structures IN
course of erection have an imposing
appearance and give the spectator an
idea of the enormous capacity they
will have when completed. The
buildings to be devoted to manufac-
lures and liberal arts will be the
largest in the world. 1t will cover
nearly 32 acres of ground.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
The POPE WILL SEND AN EXHIBIT.

News of an important action who'll
ly without precedent in the history
of the vatican was cabled to Chicago
recently. Pope Leo XIII, in order
to testify his interest in the Colum
bian exposition and special respect
for the American people, has deter
mined to send an important exhibit
from the vatican. Such step was
never before taken by the papal au
thoritles.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06


The Orientals may not be right up
next to the band in the procession Of
progress, but they understand how
to do some things up in great style.
The king of Siam, Asia, recently cut
the first turf for the new railroad at
Bangkok. The minister of Public
works read short address, to which
the king replied, and the king, taking
an ivory.handled spade, thrust the
silver blade into the turf, which he
transferred into an ebony wheelbar-
row. The crown prince trundled
the wheelbarrow along a carpeted
track about thirty yards in length,
followed by the king, the royal fam
lily and the assembled guests. The
turf, when removed from the ebony
wheelbarrow, was sprinkled with
consecrated water from a golden
ever by four priests. The national
anthem was played, and that ended
the ceremony. Correspondents of
newspapers were presented with
jewels and gwen the freedom of the
kings palace, including communion
with the sweet Siamese maidens.
Holy Moses! amt this great. A.
Express.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-06-06
result Of the coming election

result of the coming election is
known.
The states are divided, cold" as
they voted at the last presiden-
tial election, and "new" as they have
voted since their admission, taking
out the FIVE doubtful states and plac-
ing four Michigan votes in the Dem
ocratic column, because l2 of her IA
electors are 10 be chosen this year by
congressional districts and two by
the state at large. 1t is conceded
that at least four of them will be
elected by the Democrats
And we arrive at the following re-
suit: