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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
HAPPENING IN ENGLAND.

A NEW English coinage is to be put in
circulation early this year.
WITHIN the last thirty years there
have been on the British coasts over
Sixty thousand wrecks, with the fearful
loss of twenty thousand lives.
UPWARD of 2,26S lives are lost annually
in the inland waters and upon the i'm
mediate coasts Of the United Kingdom,
exclusive of those lost "at sea-"
FIVE THOUSAND guineas was paid for
the English hackney stallion Danegelt
a short time ago, probably the highest
price ever paid in England for any horse
not thoroughbred.
THE deaths of forty-fve centenarians
were reported in England last year,
twenty-five men and twenty-three
women. In 1891, according to the rec
ord, forty-eight centenarians died, and
thirty-six in each Of the three preceding
years.
An investigation which has been pros
ecuted by the British royal labor COM
mission indicates that in England the
servant is far better off in regard to IA
cilities for legal redress than is the EN-.
ployer, and that legislation would not
bring these two classes closer together
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
SOMETHING FOR YOU.

If you are troubled with a
racking cough, we can cure you
at no cost to yourself. Write
your address plainly on a postal
card. Send it to the Sylvan
Remedy Co., Peoria, ILL.,, and
we will send you by return
mail free, a trial bottle of
Reds German Cough and
Kidney Cure. 1t is the best
cough remedy in the world. 1t
is the only cough remedy on
the market that contains no
poison. We make you this
offer, because we want you to
try it. We know it will do
you good.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
Brains in the Wrong Place.

Many idioms of the English language
possess a striking and picturesque
significance, which, from long and con-
slant use, is often lost sight of. Occa-
sionally, however, unusual association
brings it out with clearness and force.
Two women were discussing a young
mae Of their acquaintance, whose IA
Their had been distinguished member
of the bar and a useful member of so
ciety.
For my part" said one, 81 think
George is very clever and capable /
am confident that he will succeed"
Yes" replied the other, ''he is un.
doubtedly worthy young man; but
don't think he has head enough to FIJI
his fathers shoes. Omaha Bee.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

"Thar she sat on her STOOL" con-
tinued Mr.. Shredder, "a-swingin' her
coppertoes an workin' away as busy
as bee. an a-whistlin'-s whistles
Jest like a bird, on weekdays a-pipin'
Sally Good'in' and Pop Goes the
Weaser-I taught her them-an' Hail
Columby' an The Hamfat Man
Simps taught her them-an' a heap
more, an on Sundays Sweet Hour o
Prayer an 'Pearly Gates"
Dave had tiptoed away again, with
out disturbing the child.
Next morning, little Prim astonlshed
the partners by presenting each with a
valentine
Il made EN- myself" she said. "Val-
entines are for folks we love, you
know"
The two men looked very solemn.
1--WE ort to be shot on the spot for
forgittin' her" Hicks muttered.
That's so" agreed Shredder.
And yet, when the child, not catch
ing the drift of their remarks, asked
what they had said, they put her off
with an innocent evasion.
81 reckon your valentines will come
by mail" Shredder told her, and not
long after set off for the settlement,
leaving little Prim in a hutter of eY-
element
"Yere's what she give me-" said
Shredder, producing the valentine.
Little Prim'll be mighty disappointed,
an"
He was interrupted by NeIl's selling
the little homely valentine and flying
out of the store
You needn't be surprised at any
thing she does" said Barry. ''She
beats my time"
Her mother-stately Mrs. Esta-
brooke-had long ago learned what
Barry expressed in his border slang,
and had ceased to be startled at any
outbreak upon the part of willful, win
some, impulsive Nell.
1t had been this same willful inpul-
sivcness that had caused her mother to
go out of the beaten paths of travel
when their western trip for health and
pleasure was almost done, leaving the
railroad, with its luxurious palace
cars, behind, and riding out onto the
pr"iries, where broken blackboard
h"i caused them to stop at the small
crossroads settlement.
Now the girl burst into her mother'a
presence with a half-iuc olcrent version
of the story she had heard, and dis
played the valentine that she had al
most snatched from Dave Shredder.
What q queer thing that valentine
was-the work of little Prim's loving
fngers-a sheet Of white paper, with a
rudely-drawn heart upon it, surround
ed by flowers, pressed dafies and little
wire-grass blossoms pasted on. Below
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

laying the poor, worn body to rest on
the sunny slope a little way from the
house, comforted the orphan as best
they could, and then sat down gravely
to think what they should do with her.
There seemed but one thing to do;
and, in fact, they never thought Of any
thing else. and little Primrose was
duly installed as a member of the prai-
RE household.
They did all in their power to learn
something of her antecedents-to &C
quaint any relatives she might have
of her whereabouts-but without sue
cess.
The child could aid them but little.
She remembered long, weary jour
ney; long time Of pr!vatiob; recalled
a dim memory of father, ano that
was about all.
The partners advertised as best they
could in distant newspapers that
seemed best suited to the purpose, but
without result. And then, as time
passed and little Primrose seemed, OF
necessity, to become their property,
they felt almost glad that their efforts
had come to naught.
1t was wonderful how quickly the
little thing grew into their lives and
twined herself about their rugged
hearts and frightened up the weather.
beaten old house.
Rose, she said her name was; but she
was such womanly little thing that
they had called her Primrose, at first
by way of a joke and then from force
of habit; and the name suited her well.
Dave, with an old fellows horror of
appearing sentimental, did not tell all
of how she had frightened up their
plain, dull lives and crept into their
hearts; but he told part of it, and Nell,
with all of young girls intuition,
guessed much of the rest.
Little Prim at first had been the
cause of many grave debates between
the partners. They scarcely knew
what to do with her; but by dint of
experimenting and doing what their
kindly hearts prompted, they managed
to care for her excellently, though in a
queer, maaaiyh fashion
She thrived wonderfully, playing
about them as they worked and him
dering helpfully about the household
tasks, and was happy.
At night the partners, instead of
smoking their cob pipes and talking
over the few events Of their quiet lives
before going off to bed, would tell her
the stories she begged for-queer, old
fashioned recOllections of their boy
hood, for the most part.
And then one of them-they always
took turns at it-would hold her on his
knee, in her little white nightgown
fashioned in wonderful way by the
clumsy fingers of the bachelors, and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

listen to the little Now l lay me"
prayer they had taught her, and then
tuck her into the small trundle bed;
and when she slept, toptoe off to rest.
careful not tO.waken the child.
Her life in the weather-beaten house
was not all play. She knew her letters,
they advanced her education as we'll as
they could, and taught her sewing in
plain way, and other accomplishments,
useful and ornamental.
And so her three years of existence
on the claims passed, seeing her grow
ing rapidly in stature, accomplishments
andinto the hearts of her foSter-fathers.
Presently Dave got along to the val
entine matter
Saint Valentines day was approach
ing, and the Juvenile paper that the
partners took for her especial benefit,
and rode twelve miles to the post Of
fee every Saturday to get, contained a
little valentine story, which Prim, now
a tolerable reader, devoured with in
terest and read very nicely to the part
ners, with only an occasional sticking
at the long words.
But she did not understand it wholly.
The subject Of valentines was new
one to her, and the men were called
upon to explain.
You see," confessed Dave. 1--WE
didn't know much about EN-, havin'
had mighty little experience; but we'd
heered"
They told her they were pretty
things made of paper, with verses,
and hearts, and flowers all over them,
and were given to those the giver
loved.
The child listened gravely, accepted
the explanation and remembered; and
the partners went about their duties
and forgot all about the conversation.
Then, on the afternoon before Valen-
tines day, Shredder, returning unex-
pectedly to the house from the early
blowing afeld, had heard sounds that
made him tiptoe up to the door-which,
as the day was springlike and pleasant,
! stood open-and peepin.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
GATHERED IN FOREIGN LANDS.

THE unexplored area Of Canada is one
million square miles.
DENMARK produces the finest butter
in the world, and as its price is low
when judged by its quality it has al
most closed the English market for
Irish butter.
EIFFELs plan for a great bridge
across the river Neva at st. Petersburg
has Just been accepted, and the ST.
Petersburg municipality has voted the
twenty-six million rubles required to
build it.
OVER one hundred persons condemned
TO death are now in prison in Greece
awaiting execution of their sentence.
The population of the country is hardly
two millions. Nine people were guillo-
tined in five days just before Christmas.
THE custom Of having court poet
one whose duty 1t is to write to order,
as it were-is at present confined to
England, among civilized nations. In
ancient times the custom was well-nigh
universal. Every court had its poet
and painter, as well as its dwarf and
buffoon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
was written, in Grabbed, childish char

acters:
TO dear Daddy Dave, with lots Of love"
LITTLE PRIMROSE"
Just think how hard the poor little
thing worked to make that" cried
Nell, futtering around her mother,
swinging her coppertoes and whis-
ting Sally Good'in.' And it's too bad
for her to be disappointed, and oh!
mamma, give me the trunk keys so
that can get out my treasure boxr'
She recovered her breath while the
keys were being deliberately produced;
then the treasure box was quickly
taken out of the trunk, and its accumu-
lations of ribbons, photographs and all
the knickknacks dear to a girlish
heart were jumbled out, and from the
bottom were taken two beautiful val
entines-cherished relics Of last Saint
Valentines day
"And, mamma mine, we are going
out to those claims. Mr.. Shredder is
ever so nice, if he is bashful, and |
know that Mr.. Barry can get US some
kind of conveyance, and do so want
to see that little Primrose get her val
entines, and see her swing her copper
toes and hear her whistle."
And before Mrs. Estabrooke could
reply the girl had huttered away and
into the store and had laid the valen-
tines before the astonished Shredder,
who was almost speeches. for time,
and then pronounced them "gorgis!"
Little Prim'll be mighty pleasedr
he said, slowly. "An'-an'-God bless
you!"
, And then he looked heartily ashamed
of himself at having shown so much
| feeling.
Of course Mrs Estabrooke yielded
to Nell; it almost always happened so,
and then, too, there had sprung up
within her q sudden interest in this
waif of the prairies.
Presently they were swinging away
in a blackboard that Barry had bor-
rowed of an accommodating friend, and
behind pair Of ponies borrowed from
another friend.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
ONE ENJOYS

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.
tenn 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 &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
is 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 WI,
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.
toV'sYiLlE. Kx Afw K0aE ~
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
The Lovers Message,

Go, Valentinel Seek out the maid,
To me than life more dear
Invoke St Cupid's kindly aid,
And whisper in her ear
The message that give to thee;
Put forth thy utmost art
Win, II thou canst, her fancy free,
And touch her maiden heart.
Tell her that from It's stesdiast love
There naught my soul can stir;
Swear by yon glorious sun above
I'm true till death, to her
Tell her no blot my scutcheon mars,
No spot nor faint Of shame;
From sires who bore patriots scars
trace an honored name.
With gifts that wisest mortals seek
Tell her my cup oerfows;
Health lights my eye, and on my check
Youth-fresh and ruddy, CLOVIS
But should she still unyielding prove,
Fen then do not despair;
Tell her-her heart twill surely move
That I'm q millionaire
r H. TitherirgtOn, in Life
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
Among tho Wide Range of Benefits

Conferred upon heinvalid public by Hostel
ter Stomach Bitters, its good effects in
cases where the kidneys and bladder are in
active are conspicuous and amply proven.
An imperfect discharge of the duties OF
these organs is the preliminary, II dlsre-
garded, of their dangerous disease. The
Bitters will forestall this and avert disaster.
Experience has demonstrated this in mum
berless cases. Malarial, liver, stomach and
bowel disorder also should be treated with
the Bitters.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
The Differences.

She-You say this valentine is one
dollar and this two dollars. Why, see
very little difference.
Clerk-The two-Sollar one, miss, has
no poetry in it-Life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
I could not help but hear.


What was It made my pulses stir,
And lit the light Of days long dead'
Twas one that had sent TO her
The year before we wed
Twas full OF young loves fondest terms,
Without regard to rhyme or sense
Possession dulled, and planted germs
OF wild indifference.
listened TO the words heard,
While shame surprised me with its dart,
Twas long since had breathed word
OF love to that lone heart
Then nOiseleSSly stepped behind
Her chair, and heard q sob Of pain
My heart cried out: Il have been blind"
And love awOke again.
l drew her gently 10 my breast
sOothed her kissed her called her mine;
And all the love once more confessed
Told in that valentine
George Birdseye, in Brooklyn Life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10
Better Face the Music.

Young Bashful-Why wouldn't you
advise me to tell her my love in a
valentine?
Rounder-Because girls don't know
enough about business to consider
sealed proposals Judge.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

DISEASE is unnatural, and is but the proof
that we are abusing Nature 1t is claimed
that Garfield Tea, simple herb remedy,
helps Nature 10 overcome this all
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

The man or woman who is profitably en-
ployed is generally happy. If you are not
happy it may be because you have not found
your proper work. We earnestly urge all
such persons 10 write to b. z. johnson q
Co., Richmond, Va, and they can show you
a work in which you can be happy and prof
itaby employed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

BEEcHAMs Pills have been in popular use
in Europe for 80 years, and are safe, sure
and gentle remedy. - cents box.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

GOLD SoAXEN has quit drinking" what
for" six months in jail."- Y. journal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

ACoUGH, COLD. or SORE THROAT should not
be neglected. Browns BRONCHIAL TROCHEs
are simple remedy, and give prompt re-
lief. % cts box.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

WHAT is done cannot De undone, especial
ly If it's hard-boiled egg.-Texas Siftings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

TINE heals all things; but it does not heel
a pair OF bOots.-N o. Picayune.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

WANTED, Young woman who can cook
and dress the children" Poor little dears
Gazette dc Lausanne.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

"JUsT take a turn around the block" is
what the busy man said TO the organ grinder
who was playing in front Of his office.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

DOROTHY (aged three, TO her older sister,
Pm as tall as YOU MarJorie-"No, you
are not. Stand up and see. There you only
come up to my mouth DOroihy-"Well,
don't care! I'm as tall the other way-my
feet 90 down as far as yours
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

THERE are two hundred thousand men
employed upon the twenty-three thou
sand papers published in America
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

TINE is generally represented as carrying
ascythe. This will probably be kept up till
il is no mower-Philadelphia Times.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

LIEUTENANT (at fancy ball, TO his part
nerD-"Allow me, Miss X, 10 admire your
charming little feet! Really, what pity
aw-yOu haven't four Of mv'-Blumen-
lese.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

BIZ the way, how are you getting along
with the diary you started out to write in
every day at the beginning Of the glad new
year l-SOmervllle Journal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-10

ExTRAvAGANCE and plenty cannot live in
the same house-GalvestOn News
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-25
In the Act of Robbinp a Rank.

Those who were in the Cambridge
port National bank Thursday after
noon saw man who a few years
ago was considered one of the most
try. The man was Langdon w.
Moore, and one of his most success
full robberies was the stealing of
$4,000 in bonds and money from
that very bank.
In few words Moore made known
his errand to the officers of the bank.
He is writing a book, and it is to be
illustrated with pictures of some of
the most successful of his daring
robberies. Having gained the re-
quired permission, Moore took the
same position that he did on the oc-
casion of the robbery many years
ago, the bank now being arranged
practically the same as then. A
young man took the place Of his &C.
complete, and another took the pic
ture. Boston Transcript.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-25
A Man Who was Not a liar

An active, energetic young De
troiter, who is now very happily
married and doing extremely well,
took chance on getting his wife it
might be well for others to try.
When he had settled the matter sat
isfactorily with the daughter, he in
terviewed the father. The old gen
tleman looked him over critically
when he stated the object of his
visit.
Il believe" he said, that you
have record, as the boys say9"
Eyes" he responded frankly. Il
haven't neglected my opportunities.
do you gambler"
well l play little poker and bet
on an election or a sporting event
now and then"
do you drink?"
eyes, when want to-"
DO you dance and go to the thea
ter?"
Eyes, when I've got the money to
pay for it."
DO you save any money!"
mot much"
The father looked stern.
And still you want to marry my
daughter"
Certainly. Why notq"
do you think a man who has a
record such as you confess to should
have good woman for wife,"
"He shouldn't have any other
kind, I'm dead sure"
The father smiled.
"Well, he said, whatever else you
are, you are not Liar, and | guess I'll
risk you"
It was a safe risk, Detroit Trib-
une,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-25
The Fee Question In England.

In discussing "What to Give When
Visiting, writer in a London paper
brings out some curious history of
old time English feeling.
I'm town, he says, 1.-THE feeling sys-
tenn is certainly on the decline. For
merly fees were given under the
name Of walls to servants by dinner
guests and bali guests, and even by
luncheon guests. This is now quite
thing of the past Fashionable So
ciety does not give and is not expect
ed to give. The middle classes, how
ever, still retain this old fashioned
custom-they give their crowns and
half crowns to the parlor maids, and
even mention this when engaging
them. I often give luncheon par
ties, remarks an old lady to an ap-
plicant for her situation, and you
will find my friends are very gener-
ous'
'Such trif1ing fees, however, could
not be looked upon as a tax, but
they were a trouble, and they have
fallen into allegiance. At the thea
ters the feeling system is rapidly dis
appearing, to the great satisfaction
of the public, who feel that quite
enough is charged for seats without
having to pay to be shown into
them"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-25
Greece May Yet Become Powerful.

Manhood suffrage is an unstable
foundation for government; yet in
Greece, where the population is al
most exclusively agricultural and,
except in Thessaly, peasant proprie-
tary is universal, there is less cause
to apprehend those furious gusts of
popular feeling which affect people
crowded tOgether in great industrial
centers. If military and naval ex-
penditure-especially the latter, for
which in country without colonies
there ought to be no pressing neces-
sity-can be kept within reasonable
limits, there is good cause to hope
that the new kingdom will be firmly
established, her desolate fields be-
come repeopled and her internal re-
sources steadily developed. Black
woods Magazine.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-05-25
AGENTS FOR TIE JOURNAL.

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Our Oldest Bit of Literature.

The book of Job, as it is incorpo-
rated in the Bible, is believed to be
the most ancient literary work in ex-
istence. 1t is known to have been
written prior to the Pentateuch and
prior to the PRONUNCIATION of the law.
In profane literature the poems of
Homer are the most ancient that have
come down to our day, though the
names of others still older are in ex-
istence. The Pentateuch was written
about the year 1451 B. c., and the
Homeric poems about GAO years later.
st. Louis Republic.