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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-10-13

Again the figures show that some
body is wrong. But why should Mr..
Stuffem want 10 deceive the people,
The farmer does some more figuring.
In 1867 the salary of the clerks
Office was about $1,000 1t is the same
in 1898. Two thousand dollars in 1928
will buy, on an average, three times
as much OF all the farmer produces as
it would in 1867. So everything is all
right-for the clerk. Why should he
want change? Mr.. Farmer now be-
gins to open his eyes. 1t seems like
everybody is getting more value for
the same amount of work in 1898 than
they did in 1867, except the farmer
ana he don't get one-half as much. He
now becomes earnest. He gets down
statistical abstract and finds that the
congreSsmen's salary represents now,
about four times as much real value as
it did in 1861. So does the Presidents
salary. Had the price Of farm products
remained the same the salaries oil
all government officers would have
had to be increased from three to four
fold in order to represent the value oil
asmuch property as they do now.
The farmer found that it was true also
Of the banker, the bondholder and the
owners of notes and other evidences OF
Indebtedness. In 1885, the Presidents
salary could have been paid with the
money obtained for $4,000 bushels OF
wheat, or 335 bales of cotton. Now il
would require 10, 900 bushels Of wheat
or 800 bales OF cotton to obtain the
same amount Of money. Notes, bonds
and money have increased in value.
Salaries have appreciated. Even idle
aess is better paid than it was in 1867.
Where does all this come f en-? Some
body loses it. Somebody pays the
freight Who is it? 1t is the farmer.
He 10 intelligent enough 70 have dis
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-10-13
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500 90
Here is the other:
July 20, 1893
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-10-13
VES7IBULE EXPRESS TRAINS

Leading al competitors IN sPlsndoc o( equipment.
between CHICAGO and DIES NOINES COUNCIL
BLUFFS and OMAHA, and Between CHICAGO and
DENVER COLORADO SPRINGS and PUEBLO. via
KANSAS CITY and TOPEKA and via ST. JOSEPH.
Fls,'CiaH Day Coaches. FREE RECLINING CHAIR
CARS, AMI Palace slespen, with Dining Car Service.
Coss connections a. Denver and cOlo:ad1 Spring, Eih
dverging railway lines, now nrm.ag the nee aud
picturesque
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-10-13

he cicks out two, one for 1867 and one
for 1898, 10 correspond with the two
bills he had been studying. How
straugel The two receipts were for
exactly the same amount, SIS. Out OF
the SlO7 he had left in 1867 from the
sale of 100 bushels of wheat, and after
paying for bill of goods, he could
pay the S4j taxes and still have s62
left, but in 1898 he is compelled to sell
another hundred bushels of wheat.
Most certainly something is wrong.
He wonders if it affects everybody
that way.
Here are two reports, They are both
from the lawyer who told him
everything was all right. They are
both for the same amount and for the
same thing. They both read this
way:
OFFICE OF l. FOOLEM,
May, Is, 1867.
Received of Thomas Farmer the
sum of 81 for abstract title.
|. FooLEM.
The other was the same but dated
March Is, 1893. Let US see what S25
will buy. at each period, for the man
who says everything is all right.
Twenty five dollars in 1898 will buy
four times as much of the farmers
wheat as it would in 1867.
Five times as much cotton.
Four times as much wool.
Three times as much corn.
Four times as much beef
Three times as much butter and
eggs.
Three times as much garden truck.
Oh, yes everything is all right-for
the lawyer.
But how about the farmer?
Why. mes figuring.
He has already figured out that
while he is worse off, the lawyer i
much better off-can buy three times
as much with the money obtained for
the same amount of work
He knows there is something wrong
All, now he remembers political
speech he heard in the last campaign.
1t was by Mr.. Stuffem, the
successful candidate for county clerk.
He was brilliant young man, an able
and forcible speaker. SIT is the
tariff" said Mr. Stuffem, that is ruin
ing the farmer. 1t is the great and
oyershadowing issue. As a representa-
tive of the great democratic party, the
party of Jefferson, of Jackson and Ben
ton, | want to say if you farmers will
only stand by its banner, elect its
representatives, and give them a
chance, we pledge you the immediate
repeal of the in famous Mckinley bill
and the abolition of trusts and monop
oily" MIR. Stutfem sat down. All
how that speech was cheered. Hats
went into the air and the ladies waved
Sleir handkerchiefs. The speaker was
elected The democratic party was
put in power. What is the result
The farmer takes his pencil and doe;
some figuring. He gets out all his
biHs of last year and carefully sets
down everything that is protected by
tariff duty. He finds it amounts t.
just s9g4. The average tariff duty
was just II per cent. The tariff OF
all the goods he bought was exactly
S94. He then figures up what he solo
as follows:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-10-13

We aIe. prepared to do good com-
mercial printing ~ MI kinds. and re-
specially ask the business public 10
give Us Il trial. We try Ia please.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
FAINTER HILL.

A daughter came to the home of John Garrity on the 18th.
 MT and Mrs c. H. Percy of Winsted are visiting at s. R. Percy's.
 w. B. Hall of Waterbury was the guest of Seymour Browne on his way to the Hudson river.
 The friends of William Obrien gave him surprise in Woodbury, last week. Mrs Eliza Warner of Oakville visited with Mrs Adelia Warner at c. k. Leav- enworth's, Saturday week.
 F. w. Addis of Hartford and K. H. Ad. dis of New Milford were entertained al Edwin Lcavenworth's, recently.
 Miss Hattie Leavenworth, Miss Rose Began and G. F. Leavenworth attended the teachers meeting in Bridgewater.
 K. k. Hurd and Seymour Brown at, tended the Watertown fair. G. s. Clarke was at the New Milford fair.
 Mrs E. H. Leavenworth recently gave golden rod ten In honor of her birthday
 A large company met with MT and Mrl F. II. Leavenworth, Monday evening and M interesting naeeting reported. Tht
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
WATERBURY.

'
 Architect Theodore B. Peck has made plans for new building on North Main street, north of Irving block, for Irving G. Platt. The front is to be of gray brick with limestone trimmings. The building is 14x34 feet and will be used for store and office purpose; contracts not let.
 Architect A. J. Smith has made draw ings for new Pythian Hall building at Watertown. 1t is to be a frame building. with stores on the first floor and the lodge-room. ante-rooms and smoking room on the second floor, and banquet, room in the basement. It is to be erect ed by the Pythian Hall Co.,, of which B. H. Mattoon is president. Estimates are to be in by October ?.
 Architect Joseph A. Jackson has com p1eted plans for new block on Bank street for the Waterbury Land Improve. ment Co.,, for which the cellar is now completed. It will be of brick with gran l ite trimmings, three stories high, and | have frontage of 80 feet. There will be four stores and eight tenements, also plate glass windows, asphalt roof, etc. I Walker & Corey have the contract fo, l plumbing w. $. Jones' new residence. | John Clohessey is building a six-tene ment block on Bank street for Patricl Loughlin, also large house on Banl street for Thomas Delaney, and he is fin ishing up two new houses at Naugatuck 1.-The Weekly Record.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
WOODBURY.
PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT.

There was plenty of excitement in this village last Tuesday evening. J. $. Richmond's borse, which was hitched with a chain in front of the ''downtown'' postoffice, took fright, pulling and break the chain, and leaving, one wheel of the roadcart, he went "up street." Charles Lambert, who had just driven up from Southbury with Henry Buckingham, who had just returned from the Worlds fair, stopped in front of MT Burr's, the shoe maker. While MT Lambert was inside, after some shoes, MT Richmond's horse run against MT Lambert's horse, throw ing MT Buckingham out and hurting his back the horse then kicked himself loose and running across the street, turned Julius Galpin's wagon over, which was standing in front of Thomas Shea's meat market, and damaging the wagon con siderably. MT Lambert's horse then run up Main street and stopped at F. R. Ford's stables. In the meanwhile Nil Richmond's horse had run as far as the Central hotel where he turned in and run into post, knocking him down. On ex. animation it was found that the horse had cut the cord in the left hind leg Mir Richmond got a man to kill the horse but several persons who were there of fered to pay share towards getting a doctor, and finally. persuaded MT Rich mond to send for Dr Todd. Mir Todd did not come and Wednesday morning the horse was killed. The horse was valued at from $200 to $300.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
ROXBURY.

IMPROVING AN OLD MILL PROPERTY.
 Extensive Improvements have been made in the old grist mill property at Roxbury Station, owned by Col A. l.. Hodge and others and carried on by the popular miller, H. A. Hill. A new Bush- mer water wheel has been put in, new stones for grinding. All through the mill the property has been improved and Miller Hill will have things fixed soon so he can grind out the feed as fast as de- sired. The Improvements have been made by those thorough going mechanics, Cy. rus Wetmore and son and O. s. Tyrrell. This mill, by the way, has history dat. ing back 100 years or so. Col Hodge is of the opinion that the mill was first erected by one John Trowbridge. He was succeeded by his son, Charles Trow- bridge, and then followed Blacknan & Randall, Henry L. Randall. The min is now owned by Col A. l.. Hodge and oth. CTS. After Mir Hodges ownership, Elisha F. Rowe and r. W. Wells had terms as millers at this stand. They were follow. ed by H. A. Hill, the present miller. Nil Hill has good trade and is obliging and popular.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
General News.
IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.

Drs Joseph E. Root and Harmon c. Howe, appointed by Governor Morris lunacy commission to examine the ean- ity of nine convicts at the state prison, began their work yesterday.
 The Richardson & Morgan iron foun- dry at South Norwalk assigned, Thurs day, for the benefit of the creditors. The firms property had been atta ched by Boston and New York parties. A trustee will be appointed next Thursday.
 A mysterious disease has made its ap- pearance among domestic fowls in the western part of the state and from all accounts has worked disastrous res ults singular circumstance in connection with the outbreak of the disease is that similar malady worked havoc among poultry just 10 years ago.
 Horace Johnson of Hartford makes this weather prediction: From the 23d to the 25th of the present month 8 disturb | ance will take place in the atmosphere that should be termed an intermediate. From the 7th to the 18th of October there will be a great general disturbance which will move in an extended circuit Indications of tidal wave, after which l look for cool, settled weather.
 The fourth section of the east bound freight train Mo- 203 on the New Eng land road ran into the rear end of tho l third section near the Danbury fail grounds at midnight Thursday, and twe cars were derailed and the road blocked for several hours. The third sectio, was standing on the track waiting for west bound train to take the siding.
 Deputy Coroner Pond is investigatin. the mysterious shooting at Waterbury Thursday, by which Francis Rosso, al Italian child, ,swas killed by Nicola Solla The claim of Solla's friends that tn shooting was accidental is not believed by the police. They have searched al quarters of Waterbury for Solla withou success.
 I It is stated that the high school com mittee has decided to appoint Prof Luth CT of Trinity college, as principal of tn Hartford high school in place Of Josepl Hall, who is expected to resign in
 short time. MT Hall has been principa many years but his advanced age an failing health have caused the committe to seek younger man.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
FIXING UP THE ROADS.

The selectmen and contractors have been putting the roads in good condition, which the travelling public will appreci- ate.
 The teachers meeting passed off suc- cessfully.
 The grange has kept up their regular meetings all through the busy season.
 Many from here attended the Pine Grove camp,meeting, also the circus and fair at New Milford.
 Mrs F. Knapp and baby are visiting in Yonkers, N. Y.
 Miss G. M. Porters ha returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs Crane, who has made her sister, Mrs Peck, short visit, left on Wednes- day week to spend a season with friends in B rooklyn, N. Y.
 City and summer guests have nearly all departed.
 Mir Sedgwick had friends from New Milford and Waterbury with him over the Sabbath.
 The fine weather and the resplendent harvest moon makes living a delight these days.
 Several more are booked for the fair and should the closing time be extended till January, others may attend who otherwise could not.
 Homer Sackett has been making need ed repairs on his farm buildings.
 Patrick Dugan had house raising, last week, IS or 19 of his neighbors turn ing out and helping him. He is building on large addition to his house. He prepared choice spread for the boys.
 J. s. Comstock, who has 300 acre farm, makes butter and markets it in Litchfield. He raised six acres of corn. this year.
 F. P. Knapp went to the Watertown fair on his bicycle.
 Leander Whitney has put the roads in his section of the town in good shape.
 Robert Perkins took first premium on a two-year-old colt at the Watertown fair. Mir Perkins, of course, attended the fair.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
MERRYALL.

G. w. Squires, who may be called a potato expert, will harvest 200 or 300 bushels. He has reputation for rais- ing fine tubers for seed.
 B. H. Terrill is relaying a lead pipe from the spring on the hill which SUD- plies his house with water. There is enough fall from the spring to carry the water as high as his house, if he so de- sired.
 While B. H. Terrill was standing ir his barn, rot long since, partridge flew into his arms. Of course he captured it
 Henry E. Squires is putting in new floors in his barn. E. M. Mitchell housed his tobacct crop in very good shape. He raised about B, 900 plants.
 F. s. Gregory is putting new roofs ol his house.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
CRANBERRY PLAINS.

MT and Mrs Frank Gregory rejoice over the arrival of a baby girl, born on We'd nesday.
 Mrs Roestel and children of New York City are visiting her brother, Albert Well nitz and family.
 Miss Lena Pillow has been visiting rel atives in Massachusetts.
 Frank Pillow, Rufus Pillow and Ebin Gilbert have been harvesting salt hay the past week. At the special school meeting held in the school house on Thursday evening, | it was voted to lay a five mill tax. | Miss Lucy Button has visited her aunt, Miss Fannie Button of Norwalk. All are invited to attend flag raising at the school house to-day.
 The last moonlight dance of the season was held in Bouton's grove on Wednes day evening.
 Robert Clark has purchased another milk route.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
SHELTON.

Merritt Clark of Derby has been elect ed president of the Star Pin Co.,, in place of D. W. Plumb, deceased.
 The factory of the Derby cotton mills started up on Monday morning after ly- ing idle few weeks.
 William Wilkinson and son and George F. Hunt have taken trip to visit the Worlds fair and A. R. Smith an d family returned, last week, from thence.
 The Congregational church prayer meeting was held, last Thursday even- ing, at the residence of George E. Mitch eli and was largely attended. A commit tee of two were appointed who. with the pastor, are to cooperate with the other churches in the temperance meetings to be held by w. H. Spear, the first week in October.
 E. V. Morse has left the employ of the Derby Building and Lumber Go. and will carry on the business of stair building by | himself.
 John A. Wentworth has moved into his new house on Huntington avenue. | Hendrick Brothers and James M. Hunt have had exhibitions of poultry at the Watertown fair and have taken several | prizes. | George Bowe is making an addition tc | his home at South End
 The house of H. w. Vaughan is being rapidly pushed and will be completed soon.
 George H. Scranton will occupy the new house of O.. Frank Tucker at the South End.
 The handsome house of W. E. Miller at the South End is nearly completed ane he expects to occupy it soon.
 The registrars met on Thursday las and received few applications to bt made electors. The board for their ad mission will meet tomorrow, the 23d, fo the purpose of making voters. The funeral of Lewis H. Monroe, al old veteran. was held on Wednesday af ternoon and the members of Kellogg pos attended in body and their funeral rite l were observed.
 The stone work on the viaduct wall has been completed and the filling in vii continue.
 The .Scattergood tabernacle is being pushed along and they hope by the frs of November to occupy it.
 The ladies of the Methodist church ait society held an experience meeting, las l Wednesday evening, and each contribut ed dollar which they had earned durins the summer and told how they earned it
 Frank E. Hall has gone to Bridgepor to work for Marsh Brothers.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
WESTON.

Miss Louise Coley is enjoying trip to Chicago.
 Miss Minnie Williams spent last week with friends in Valley Forge. Mrs Adella Perry and William Robin son. both of this place, were married in Portchester, N. Y., last week.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton performed the marriage ceremony for Frank Word- man and Miss Cora Curtiss, one evening last week.
 Miss Susie Meeker has been spending few days with Mrs Orlando Andrews.
 Mrs Fred Weed and daughter have re- turned to Norwalk.
 G. B. Sturges and family spent Sun day in Bethel.
 A full account of the ill-Godfrey wedding, which occurs on Thursday evening of this week, will be given in next weeks issue.
 Miss Etta Youpgs of North Wilton is the guest of Mrs Joseph M. Perry.
 The dwelling house of the late Joseph GOodsell was burned to the ground, by incendiaries, last Wednesday night. It is expected that M. LOunsbury of Bridgeport will assist MT Raymond in the evening service next Sunday at the Congregational church. Mrs Caroline Rix is treating her house | to 3 new coat of paint. Forge have issued invitations to their silver wedding anniversary, which occurs on October II.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
In Fairfield County.
SOUTHPORT.
SOUTHPORT BUILDING NOTES.

SOUTHPORT BUILDING NOTES.
 Contracts were last week made for a new house at Greens Farms. It is to stand on land near Turkey Hill and is to be occupied by Charles Rapallo, son of the late Judge Rapallo. It is from plans by l.. c. Holden, we'll know New York architect, and will be both of command ing size and pleasing design. Mir Rapal- To wishes it completed in time for occu- pancy next season, and it is understood that work will be begun at once on the foundations. The house will be 8 wor- thy companion of other fine residences in that vicinity.
 John J. Alvord is to build cottage for rent in Greens Farms, and has sign. ed contracts for it's construction with Northrop Brothers, who began last week to excavate for the celler. The house is to stand on land owned by MI Alvord opposite the residence of W. J. Jennings. It is to be an exact counter. part of the convenient Halsey cottages in Southport.
 No contracts have yet been signed by Capt B F. Peet for the handsome house he is to build on land purchased of A. O. Jennings, but it is understood that esti- mates have already been obtained from a number of builders.
 There is demand for convenient cot tages of six or seven rooms each, renting for $9 to $12, near the railroad and vii. lage, and all such are readily rented when houses more distant stand empty Capt B. F. Peet, wealthy resident o1 Springfield, Mass, has bought a corner lot on the Jennings plot, l05 by 225 feet, and has prepared plans for a residence which he will build there. Local build CTS are preparing estimates, and Capi Peet is anxious that the building shall be raised and enclosed this fall, so that it may be finished during the winter and be ready for occupancy next spring 1 TThe Weekly Record.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29

merits of Columbus and Washington was the subject under discussion. Columbus was supported hy B. T. Higgins and c. Il. Percy, Washington defended by F. H. Leavenworth and Seymour Brown. The decision was in favor of Columbus. Some excellent music by the quartet was duly appreciated, also instrumental music by Mrs c. H. Percy. Next meeting will be at $. R. Percy's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-29
BETHEL.

The friends of E. c. Oakley were grati- fled to see that he was able to again at tend church last Sunday morning.
 The Consolidated railroad company are making arrangements to place all of the switches on their line in small houses, which move is made to insure greater safety, as by some arrangement the per son going in to open the switch cannot leave the house again until the switch is closed.
 Henry Osborne of Bedding has had his house, which is occupied by William Leonard, reshingled.