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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Elder J. d. Botkin, of Wellington,
favored us with a call Monday and
we are glad to know that Mr.. BOtkin
has become an earnest student of pO-
litical economy along the lines of fl
nancial and industrial reforms. He
has for years been recognized as an
advanced thinker, notably in the
temperance cause, but frankly admits
that the money question is the great
question, and to which he is now CIV
ing careful study and attention. Oh,
how we need the preachers in this
great reform wOrk-Wichita Com
1OODer
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
School Report.

Report Of School District No. 17j,
for month ending Dec. l, 1898.
Number Of males enrolled, 81. Fe-
males, a. Total enrolment, So. Az
erage daily attendance, males, 80, fe-
males, 20. Total, 90.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Arthur Atteberry, Louis Atteberry,
John BOory, Luther BOory, Virgil
Briggle, John Briggle, Andrew Felt,
Lee Felt, Frank Miller, Harry Rider,
Vener Pattee, Henry Smith.
G. C. WAKEFIELD, Teacher.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

No honest person loves darkness
rather than light. You can't even
afford to use a poor lamp when you
can select fine ones ranging in price
from 25c. to s15 at Maxey Bros. at
about half price. They are beauties.
Go and see tham
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

One of the tramps confined in the
basement of the court house escaped
Monday night and Tuesday morning
stole pair of boots and went down
to Perth, where he was captured and
returned to jail.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The board of education held its reg
ular monthly meeting Monday night.
The board passed the usual number
of miscellaneous bills for janitOrs'
salaries, printing, teachers salaries,
etc. There was some discussion as to
allowing the teachers pay for the day
following Thanksgiving, when they
did not teach. The majority of the
board were in favor of not allowing
them pay for that day and their
months salaries were cut to that
amount. W. j. Newbold was elected
a member to succeed DR.. Elliott, who
has moved out of the First ward.
The superintendent report showed
total enrolment for the month to be
1,l79, the actual attendance LOSS. and
the average daily attendance 937.
The board adjourned to meet Deem
Der II.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The long heralded benefit concert
in honor of w. H. Canaan, the con-
ductOr Of the popular Caman's Mill
tary Band, was held at Woods opera
house Monday evening to a large at
tendance. The program had been
carefully prepared and was composed
Of selections by the full band, solos
by Misses ALA Saylor and Lillian WOr-
den and Mrs. F. T. Owens, songs by
the male quartette, composed Of
MeSsrs. Beattie, Wetzel, Woods and
WetZel, a SaXophOne solo by SylvO
ReamS, OF Wichita, violin solo by
Prof. S. A. Wilson, readings by Mrs.
j. L. Wetzel, ard clarinet solos by
Senior Pedro Romero, who made his
first appearance before a Wellington
audience in very acceptable manner.
The whole program was of great
merit and each selection received
merited applause. There was not
one cent of expense to the affair and
the entire proceeds, sl36.4O, was
turned over to Mr.. Canaan as a token
of the appreciation by the citizens of
the city of his efforts to make the
Wellington band first in the state.
Mr.. Canaan extended thanks to all
those who aided inthe success Of the
affair and promises that his efforts
will be redOubled in the future.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The city council met in regular seS-
sion Monday night with a quorum
present. Bills for salaries, supplies,
printing, etc, were allowed. The
city attorney was authorized to make
new lease of the room used as co un-
Gil chamber, the present lease expir-
ing Jan. l. The gas company report
ed having placed a number of gas
lamps as directed by the council.
But one lamp is now due the city
from the company under its Ontract.
The ordinance committee reported an
ordinance increasing the occupation
tax on druggists, but no action was
taken. A communication from the
W. c. T. U. ladies asking the repeal
of the malt ordinance was received
and filed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Do Ven Want a rOy-

Farmers, | have at the loor farm
an industrious boy, who would like a
good home. He is about Is years old.
Any one wanting him will receive full
information by applying to me.
W.T.. REED,
Supt. Poor Farm.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
The third entertainment of the

The third entertainment of the
lecture club was given Wednesday
night at the auditorium, the attrac-
tiOn being that prince Of humoriStS,
Robert ]. Burdette. The manage
ment made no mistake when
it billed Mr.. Burdette as one Of
the stars Of the course. His subject
was the Rise and Fall of Mus
tache" and the lecture dealt with the
passage from bOyhOOd TO the grave OF
man. Mr.. Burdette intermingles the
most delicate Of humOr with the
deepest of pathOs and where his audi
enCe was one moment cOnvulsed with
laughter, the next was almost GER
tain to find it near to tears, while
the silence was most profound. Mr..
Burdette's was undoubtedly the Oest
entertainment given in this seasons
course, as his lecture was his latest
and best. The attendance from out
side the city was quite large. The
next attraction is DR.. NOurse in
John and Jonathan" Dec. 16.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

There is both policy and economy
in buying holiday presents that are
substantial and necessary. Look at
those decorated glass and china sets
at Maxey Bros. They are going
cheap.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Being OverStOcked Maxey Bros.
are selling their genuine china tea
sets at a great discount. Splendid
for presents. "A hint" etc.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The new law makes it compulsory
en- the treasurer to add the penalty
for nOn-payment of taxes. See Treas
urer SpenCerS notice.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
To the Tax PAYERS.

You are hereby requested to leave
your lists with the treasurer, on prop
erty upon which you wish to pay tax
es before Dec. Goth, on or before the
18th day in December, in order to give
this Office time to write your receipts
before the limited time; as we cannot
insure your rebate, after said date.
Respectfully,
EZRA SPENCER,
County Treasurer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

SpectacleS from 10 cents to solid
gold at $500, at Haltiwanger's drug
store. 15tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

C. c. Hahn, formerly reporter for
the EyeningAal is now city editor OF
the Wichita Beacon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Use Leonard's Mexican Barbedwire Liniment
for barbedwire cuts, old sores, screw
worms, etc. Sold at all drug stores.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
COUNTY AND COUNTY SEAT.

Probate Judge Naugle is at tending
d meeting Of the Reform Press AssO-
citation at Topeka.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The County Reading Circle will
meet in Teachers Hall at court house
Saturday, Dec, l6, at 100 o'clock. 1t
is especially requested that all men,
bers be present. SECRETARY.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Moving !!
-WTNTER GOODS

WINTER GOODS
Have been going rapid
ly but we find we have
too many at this time of
the year, We wish to
close out all heavy
goods before the close
of the year. Come
now and get our prices
OH
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
at Five Cents a Yard

A fresh stock ofhosiery, and
a fresh stock of underwear have
just been added to the grand
sacrihcial sale at Jacob Engles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
DEATH And DESTRUCTION.
Mountain Sinks While n Volcano BeIches
Forth Flame and smoke.

PANAMA, March PA tremendously
destructive phenomenon has occurred in
the department Of Cauca, in the Republic
Of Colombia. The valcano Of Sotara has
been usually active. and the people Of that
region were greatly excited by the rum
bling OF the earth and extraordinary vio-
lence OF the volcanic eruption Suddenly
while the volcano was belching forth
flame and smoke to great height the
earth began to shake. as If the most vio-
lent CONFUSION was in progress. and the
mountain ridge called Cruz Iona sud
denly sank along its entire extension.
The inhabitants I'm the vicinity who had
a chance TO escape fled I'm terror from the
scene and not too soon. as the sunken
ridge damned up three rivers, and added
devastation to the terrors of the earth
quake and volcano.
Twelve persons are known 10 have per-
ished, and many cattle were destroyed.
More destruction is feared. as rivers
whose usual channels have been OBJ
structed, are rising rapidly.
Great suffering preV1ils I'm Cauca, usu-
ally the most hourishing department Of
Colombia. and many people are starving
owing to the failure Of the crops, and
this new and unexpected calamity has
added greatly TO the general wretched-
ness
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
MAXWELL'S GOOD RECORD.
Appoints Forty Postmasters the First Day
Mr.. CleveIsnd's Callers.

WASHINGTON, March 2L-Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster-General Maxwelrs
first day in Office resulted in the appoint
ment Of forty fourth-class postmasters.
and of this number five were to fill vacan-
cies caused by the removal of the incum-
bents. Yesterdays appointments aggre-
gated thirty-one, which included four re-
mOvals.
Cleveland saw few visitors to-day. the
regular Cabinet meeting interfering. To
one Of the callers Representative Enloe.
Of Tennessee, he made the important
statement that he would appoint mo
demagogic politician" 10 be Commissioner
of Pensions. 1t is inferred from this
significant announcement that the Presi-
dent will appoint 10 the office Of Com
missioner OF Pensions "A man more closely
connected with business than politics.
In fact he has represented his intention
to divorce the office from politics and to
select a commissioner who will conduct
it purely on business principles. num-
ber Of names for appointment 10 the com
missonership have been presented TO Mr.
Cleveland, and it is said he is proceeding
warily in the hope of selecting a man
who can keep his skirts clear Of the un-
pleasant nOtOriety which has come to the
Office In recent years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
he due from the western assocIatIOn, ac-

be due from the Western association, ac-
cording to the agreement
II is alleged in the complaint that the
Western association paid TO the New YORK
association only <3.9if on news service
and franchise accounts In the FAR west
IL is alleged also that the New YORK
association paid for services that shouiu
have been paid for by the Western asso-
citation. For the good OF the service both
associations leased telegraph wires be-
tween various points, and in one instance
the Western association agreed 10 pay
q mart of the rental For n few years
IL paid it's share but in February, iSNe'
the general manager stopped paying any
thing on that account 20 the New YORK
association, and bills for the amounts
that were withheld is a part OF the claim
covered by the complaint.
The general managers partaiity TO-
ward the Western association was so
pronounced that an examination OF MT.
Smiths administration was begun by the
New York association. and in September
last he was asked TO explain certain trans
actions His explanation was not salts
factory. and in November he was re-
moved by the executive committee. The
complaint alleges that the members OF
the New YORK Associated Press have no
means of knowing except by estimating
WHAT lhc REVENUES anu N',' a.,
Of the Western Associated Press IN the
far West have been during the past ten
wears Therefore they asked for an ac-
counting After the consolidation OF the
New York Associated Press with the
United Press In December last. the latter
continued the news service provided for
by the agreement. A side issue OF the
controversy was the seizure recently of
the books OF the Western Associated
Press that contain its accounts for the
past two years and half. and accord
ingly some evidence Of the extent or the
business I'm the far West. The members
of the executive committee of the New
York Associated Press ascertained that
William Henry Smith intended to have
the books removed to Chicago. and as
they were members Of the joint executive
committee also, they took possession OF
the books and vouchers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
THE GREAT STHIKE ENDED.
The Cotton spinners Finally Agree to Ac
cept n Reduction I'm Wages.

MANCHESTER, ENG, March A.-An
agreement has been reached by which
the great cotton strike will end Monday.
The Federation OF Master Cotton Spin
ners and Amalgamated Association Of
Operative Cotton Spinners met yesterday
Afternoon TO discuss the terms for the
settlement Of the strike.
The operatives are willing to accept a
reduction OF 21-2 per cent. in the wages.
but some OF the masters insisted upon ;
per cent. reduction. II was the refusal
Of the spinners TO accept this reduction
that precipitated the strike. which re-
suited in the stoppage of between 1900 900
and 100000 spindles. Many diverse
opinions as TO the proper method of set
Ting the strike were advanced and argued
pro and con. the representatives Of the
spinners holding out sturdily against any
proposal carrying with II any reduction
larger than the one they had offered to
accept. Both sides were determined to
secure the best possible terms for them
selves. and. in consequence. the meeting
was a prOtracted one, for twelve hours,
with no intermisslon for food. Various
aspects Of the case and several questions
involved were discussed in all their bear
ings.
Finally II was agreed that the spinners
should accept reduction Of seven pence
in the pound in their wages. The masters
agreed 10 again start their spindles Mon
day, and thus has ended one of the
longest fights ever known in the cotton
trade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
ON THE VERGE or THE sCAFFOLD.
Wade Haines, the Condemned Negro he-
snifrd for tho Fourth Time.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. March 4.-Special.-
Wade Haines, the young negro whose sXe-
cution was set for to-day. had narrow
escape. He was almost under the shadow
OF the galcws when Governor Tlllman
again respited him, this lime until April
2lst. Every preparation had been made
for the execution. For an hour the minis
ters had prayed and wept with the boy,
and his mother hal cried her eyes almos.
out. Not until his mother came In and be-
gan to weep did Haines show any emo
tion. Then he almost broke down. but
during the rest of the time no one could
ave shown less emotion.
Faincs was brought from the peniten-
tiary in a landau closely guarded, for fear
that the country people where Miss
Hornsby was murdered would attempt
something. In bidding the penitentia.y
people goodbye he declared his innoc n ce.
The streets were lined with colored peo-
pie. who cried aloud as the gates Of the
iail closed on Haines. Inside the Jail most
pathetic exercises took place. His mother
was overcome and fell over on the floor.
lying there and giving way TO her feelings
by piteous cries. Hymns were sung and
the Scriptures were read Haines was
baptized and the sacrament was admins
tered. The services were almost con-
cluded when a messenger from Governor
Tillman arrived with a fourth respite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
PAY FOR BRITISH NJ. P.'S.
GREAT BRITAIN's CONGRESS BE-
COMING AMERTCANIZED.
An All Night Session Held on the Army
Estimates and Many Exciting Scenes
Occur-Stubborn Opposition.

LONDON, March 2i-The House Of
Commons passed by a vote Of PIG to 229
resolution that in the future all MEM
bers be paid for their services in Par
lament The resolution was introduced
by William Allen, Radical for Newcastle
Under-Tyne.
There was an all night session. The
House was sitting at o'clock this morn
ing I'm committee on the army estimates
Chairman Mellor has shown himself quite
unequal to the demands made upon him
in consequence of the exceptional stub
Lornness Of the opposition.
He was again baited by Robert William
Hanbury. conservative for Preston. I'm
bitter speech, who accused him of wrong
full ruling. Shouts Of withdraw" and
apologize" elected from Mr.. Hanbury
only the declaration that he would do
neither. Repeated motions TO report pro-
gress provoked Sir William Harcourt to
exclaim hotly:
This is deliberate and barefaced OBJ
struction. and I will fight you on it to-
night" This challenge was received with
tremendous shout by the Liberals.
The House adjourned a ; o'clock. Ex-
citing scenes accompanied the applying
OF the closure. The debate was one OF
the stormiest of the session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
HE1VY COTTON CRASH.
The Big Firm of Dobbins & Dasley Assigns
Liabilities One Million.

NASHVILLE. TENN, March 2i-The
cotton firm OF Dobbins & Dasley, OF this
city. who have branch houses In Mem
rhis. New Oris ans. Little Rock, Montgom-
cry. Mobile and other cities made spe-
cial assignment yesterday afternoon 30
secure special liabilities. The special
debts covered are over 800 900. and the
assets are scattered over many States.
How much the firm owes over and above
the amounts set forth in this assign
ment is not obtainable. Dasley Is at
Battle Creek. Mich, and Dobbins has al
most succumbcd 10 the intense strain
which he is undergoing.
j. =. Dobbins, OF the cotton firm Of
Dobblns x Dasley makes the state
ment that the losses In Dobbins & Das-
lCy's failure are due 20 speculation by
lis partner in the firms name and Yor
others. and that the losses are entirely
in the present office at Nashville Mr..
Dasl ~. his partner. is said to be COM
pletely shattered physically, and was re-
moved to a sanitarium at Battle Creek.
Mich, last week. Tne firfL has recently
sustained heavy Losses through its con-
nection with the Union Mil Company.
OF Nashville. The deed Of trust does not
include all the debts due by the firm. The
total liabilities are said 10 be 81 900. 900. The
est cts are large.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
MRS. CLEyELAND's RECEPTION.
Quito Number OF Callers Received at the
White House.

WASHINGTON, March A-Mrs. Cleve-
lands reception 10 day from l2 to was
the largest that she has held during ler
present residence in the White House.
About forty or nifty ladies and gentlemen
came by appointment previously asked
fer and granted. Mrs. Cleveland received
her callers In the Red Room. They were
first shown In groups into the Blue Par
lor and thence ushered into Mrs. Clsge-
lands presence. Everybody had plenty
OF time for n chat with Mrs. Cleveland.
She wore a new spring gown OF tan shade
worsted goods that had n small elk figure
in Il. There was pale blue silk trimming
on the waist, and the faring sleeves,
reaching Just below the elbow. had deep
lace rufiles to cover the wrist. II is tn
derstood that Mrs. Cleveland will con-
tinue to receive on Tue sdays and |ridays
between u and / o'clock or at least on
two days In the week while so ~
strangers are I'm town. There we're few
among the visitors to-day with whom she
was acquainted or who are residents here
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
SOTTHFRN TRADE.
Almost All the Cities Report Duliness
REPORTS From other Places.

NEW YORK, March 2i-Bradstreet
tomorrow will say: Specially telegraphed
reports concerning the state or trade
throughout the United States indicate
that dullness is characteristic I'm South
Atlantic and Gulf States. where interior
merchants are buying in smaller quanti-
ties and asking longer credits. In CEN
tral Western States the merchandise
movement is irregular. shipments from
some Of the larger cities not being up To
the seasons average. business In the
Northwest has been Obstructed by In
terrupted railroad traffic. refusals 10 grant
longer credits and decreased demands
Underlying these features are protracted
cold or stormy weather. bad condition OF
interior roadways. reduced demand for
goods by the country merchant. except
on longer credit. checked movement OF
cotton South and restrictions of discounts
due to monetary stringency. Less COM
plant has been heard among New Eng
lands leading manufacturing industries.
there being an excellent demand for
woolens, oCttons and shoes. The like il
true In the Middle States. and higher
prices for pig iron and steel billets at
Pi.tsburg, with improved demand at other
iron centres, are encouraging as to the
outlook.
These advances and that I'm sugar due
to reported shortage Of the Cuban crop.
with gains In petroleum ana cotton, are
offset by declines in most Of the food
staples. The Eastern tanners combine
is reported capitalized al $5.0O000O. and
controlling only IS per cent. of the ca
pacty instead Of all Of the larger tan
ncries. Western and Maine tanners are
not included. General trade at Louis
vile and Memphis is fairly active I'm
dry goods and saddlery AT the former
and in groceries and hardware at the lat
ter.
Almost all Southern cities are reporting
general trade dull or very quiet. At
Charleston the movement OF rice is very
slow. but at Savannah the demand for
rOsin is better than that for turpentine.
Atlanta says retailers are generally ask
ing credit till next fall on purchases OF
dry goods and shoes and extensions on
maturing paper are frequent. Merchants
are buying i'm reduced quantities at Blr-
mingham. At New Orleans complaints
are that business Is slack. NOtwithstand-
ing the recent convention advocated de-
creased acreage the impression prevails
that cotton acreage will be larger than
last year
At Galveston the demand for groceries
has fallen or while that for dry goods
and shoes is fair At Houston and Mo-
bile business is said to be holding up well.
The business failures during the last
week number for the United States, 2l7;
Canada. 26; total 2i3.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-25
DAMAGE SUIT BEING HEARD.
Legal War Between Cigarette Companies.
Negro Charged with Arson.

LYNCHBURG. VA. March Especial.
Miss Bette Horton. well-known lady
Of this city. died this afternoon. at 2
o'clock. OF heart failure
The suit OF the T.. +. Hess Company,
cigarette manufacturer. OF Rochester. n.
Y. against the Bonsack Cigarette Ma
chine Company for eight thousand dol
lars damages. with interest. IL now on
trial In the United States Circuit Court
here. and will be concluded tomorrow.
The allegation Of the plaintiffs Is that
the defendants leased machines to other
manufacturers at a lower royalty than
Il did them. after they had entered into
a contract for the use OF the machines
at a uniform rate
Inquest was held this morning over tho
body of Johnny Wills who was fatally
burned by the accidental overturning Of
a Kerosene lamp.
Susan Lewis (c0loreD had preliminary
hearing before the Mayor this morning
on charge Of having set fire TO a dwell
ing-house. The dwelling was her own.
and the presumption was that she had
set fire 10 II in order to get the insurance
money. The evidence OF her guilt Is not
very conclusive. Two other buildings
were destroyed by the same fire.