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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
Time to Commence Hanging.

The Dispatch finds fault with the
officials for arresting Walking Dele
gate Walters for incendiary speeches.
The fact is this country is too free at
times. There should be a force which
would hang men who made such in
flammatOry speeches at such times
Clay City Times.
1t would be a great relief to the
public mind if few calamity howlers
were gently but firmly taken out and
shot.-Philadelphia Times.
These expressions sound for all the
world like the threatenings breathed
by prO-slavery papers few years pre-
ceding the war, when the rallying cry
of the Republican party was, Free
speech and free press" History is
but repeating itself, and these fellows
these Republicans who would hang
men for exercising the right of free
speech will travel the same road the
slave Oligarchy did. Mark the pre-
dictiOnl-Commoner.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
Labor Day Proclamation.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
State of Kansas, Topeka, Aug. %, '93.
WHEREAS, By an act Of the legisla-
ture Of the state of Kansas, approved
March 4, 1891, the first Monday of
September Of each year thereafter
was to be observed as Labor day, and
the same was declared Illegal holiday;
and
WHEREAS, The object is to give to
that worthy class Of citizens, the
working men and women of the state,
an opportunity to meet and discuss
their interests and enjoy such day as
they may deem proper.
1t is particularly fitting on this re-
turn of Labor day that our citizens
should lay aside their party preju
dices and usual avOcatiOnS and enjoy
a day of rest and recreation.
l thereforerecommend that Septem
Der be observed in an appropriate
manner by those who are interested
in the welfare of all classes of oul
people.
L. D. LEwELLING,
Governor.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
Whence Comes the Demand?

In his memorable speech in con-
gress, Mr.. Bryan asked the other
day, "Whence comes this demand for
the adoption of a gold standard?"
That is very important question for
congress to consider. Does it come
from the tOiling masses or from the
bankers and money lenders? Is it a
voice from the people or from the
money powers? Is it demand from
the masses or classes? Mr.. Bryant
stated this point elOquently and
strongly as follows:
The president has recommended
unconditional repeal. 1t is not suf-
flcient to say that he is honest. So
were the mothers who, with misguid-
ed zeal, threw their children into the
GangeS The question is not, rs he
hOnest?" but is he right?" He won
the confidence of the toiling masses
of this country because he taught
that public Office is a public trust,
and because he convinced them of his
courage and sincerity. But are they
willing to say in the language of Job,
Though he Slay me, yet will trust
him." Whence comes this irresistible
demand for unconditional repeal?
Are not the representatives here as
near to the people and as apt to know
their wishes? Whence comes the de-
mand? Not from the workshop and
the farm, not from the tOilers of the
country, who create its wealth in
time of peace and protect its flag in
time of war, but from the middlemen,
from what are termed the business
interests" and largely from the class
which can force congress to let it issue
money at pecuniary profit to itself
if silver is abandoned. The president
has been deceived. He can no more
judge the wishes of the great masses
of our people by the expressions Of
these men than he can measure the
oceans depths by the foam upon its
waves. Mr.. POwderly, who spoke at
Chicago few days ago upon the free
coinage of silver at its present ratio,
and against the unconditional repeal
of the Sherman law, voiced the senti-
ments of more iaboring men than ever
addressed the president or this house
in favor Of repeal. Go among the ag-
ricultural classes, 60 among the poor,
whose little is as precious to them as
the rich mans fortune is to him, and
whose family is as dear, and you will
not find the haste to destroy the issue
of money, or the unfriendliness to
silver which is manifested in money
Centers. There are thousands, yes,
tens of thousands, aye, even millions,
who have not yet bowed the knee to
Baal."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

the outer walls, while others less de-
serving gain access to the legislative
halls. This vast and growing throng
pleads with the party to be its cham
piOn in this conflict. 1t can not press
It's claims amid sounds of reyelry; it
cannot march its phalanxes in grand
parade. No gaudy banners float upon
the breeze. Its battle hymn is Home
Sweet Home Its war-cry Equality
before the law Between these
forces. hesitating in doubt which side
to turn, yet conscious that upon Its
decision must rest its fate, stands the
democratic party, and tOit, standing
thus, comes the words of Israel's Sec
Ond law-giver, Choose ye this day
whom We will serve Will the party
stand by the principles Of Jefferson
and Jackson, or will it abandon its
right to its name? Will it choose life
or death?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
They Lied.
IHC J
National RefOrmer.

NdJlOndl heIOfhlef.
During the last campaign the lead
ers in the Democratic party promised
to reduce the tariff when they got a
'chance."
They are not doing it.
They promised to abolish trusts.
If they don't do it they lied.
They are not doing it.
They promised to wipe out the ma
tiOnal banks.
If they don't do it they lied.
They are not doing it.
They promised to turn the "rascals
out"
If they don't do it they lied.
They are not doing it.
They promised to reduce expenses.
If they don't do it they lied.
They are not doing it.
They promised to reinstate Jeffer-
sonian simplicity.
If they don't Go it they lied.
They are not doing it.
They have had the "chance" some
time.
They have not started to do any,
thing they promised.
They have lied.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED AT WIN.
FIELD.
"Here's Your rlule I"
Topeka Advocate.

Topeka Advocate.
The closing chapter of the history
of the last state campaign was pub
lished in Winfield on the 18th, whe N
Ben S. Henderson made a public
statement Of what had been quie
talk there ever since last November
Mr.. Henderson addressed the OPEN
ing meeting Of the county campaign,
and made charges which involve
prominent republicans Of that county
and D. o. McCray, Of Topeka, who
was in the employ of the state repub-
lican committee.
The substance Of the charges is as
follows: The republicans had decid-
ed to change the vote in fourteen
counties, where there were republican
officials, so as to overcome the Popu-
list state majority. In each Of these
counties about 300 votes were TO be
stolen. McCray was detailed to dc
the work in Cowley. He went to
Winfield and called on Sheriff Nipp,
who was the county chairman. They
two went to County Clerk Fishback
and unfolded their plan. Ed Geer,
of dynamite fame, was out Of town,
and they wanted some one to advise
and help them, as Nipp was going
after a prisoner. Fishback called on
W. P. Hackney, the notorious "Bill, >
and cOnfded in him; but lol there Il
where the scheme failed. Hackney
said: II have been accused Of all
kinds of political corruption, but nc
one has ever yet accused me OF steal.
ling" He then read a lecture to Nc
Cray and Fishback, and threatened
to send them to prision il they made
any further attempt to carry out the
plan, and that settled it.
During the speech in which he ex-
posed this rascally plot, Col. Hender-
son read a letter from Col. Hackney
to Representative Powers republican
of that district), written during the
legislature, urging Powers to 60 into
the Dunsmore house, because it was
the legally elected house.
II McCray and his co-consprators
want TO clear themselves of very
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
Congressman BRYAN,

The second and best effort of the
brilliant young Nebraska congressman
was his eloquent plea for silver last
week, in which he held the rapt atten-
tiOn of crowded galleries and his fel-
low members for three hours. With
meteoric hrilliancy has William J..
Bryan shot into prominence; but in
stead of losing his place he remains a
fixed star in the galaxy of champions
in debate, elOQuence and fearless pre-
sentatiOn of the peoples rights and
wrongs.
His silver speech was undoubtedly
one of the finest and most electrifying
ever made in congress, and when he
finished the silver men raised a cry of
vote" Burke Cochran, the leader
of the gold forces, rushed frantically
around trying to find someone to
answer, "for," said he, lit will never
do for us to allow such a speech as
that to 60 before the people un-
answered" But it was not answered,
although Cochran himself claims the
distinction of being the finest orator
in the House, and Bryan was cham
pion of the hour.
In his speech he said:
Upon the action of this congress
may depend not only the welfare of
the South and West; not only the well
fare Of the United States, but that of
humanity itself. We are being drag
ged toward universal gold standard,
into realm over whose door is writ
ten the words abandon hope all ye
who enter here"
In conclusion he said:
'The democratic party stands be-
tween two conflicting forces. On the
one side stands the corporate inter-
estS OF the United States, the money
interests, imperious, arrogant, com.
paSsionleSs. They are able to sub
scribe magnifcently to campaign
funds. They are able to crush with
their all pervading influence any who
dare to oppose. These demand the
party shall become the agent to ex-
ecute their mercileSs DEGREES. On the
other side stand an unnumbered
thr0ng, those who have given the old
democratic party a name. Work
worn and dust be-grimmed, they make
their mute appeal, and to often find
their cry for help beat in vain against
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The opening Of the Strip will prob
ably have the same effect on all tn,
border towns as is indicated by the
Geuda Springs Herald:
IF all we hear be true II ere will
not be enough people left "a Geuda
TO take care OF the town when tllr
Strip opens. 1t will be like wirtimes
the old men and women will have to
look after things at home while al
the able bodied men go to tn 'front.'
And further the Herald saws oae- half
the people going will not flnl homes
In the new land and will icturn to
the old established towns aid the
population Of no good town sill be
materially lessened.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
READ THIS SLOWLY.

Lives there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said.
I'll take St. Patrlck's Pills before 20 " bedf
When a mild cathartic is desired,
one that will cleanse the whole system
and regulate the liver and bowels, you
can not do better than take st. Pat
rick's Pills just before going 20 bed.
They do not nauseate or grpe and
leave the system in splendid COLI
ditio1. For sale by II. L. Smith.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The Democrats Of the west will un-
doubtedly follow the lead of Lafe
Pence and Congressman Bryan and
join the ranks of the POpulists. Such
Democrats do not surrender their
principles, but go to a party that
stands for the principles advocated
by Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and
other gOOtmen of both the old part
les
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

or the band reunion the Milan
Press says: "The semi-ann al re-
union Of the Sumner COUNTY Band
Association to be held In this city on
Thursday, September 7th, will be the
event Of the season. The program
will include grand street p.,rade at
noon, with $50 uniformed ban linen Ia
line, and an open air conc rt at j
O'Clock p. m, the exercise to con-
clude with a grand musical entertain
ment in the opera house at night.
This will indeed be a rare tieat, anu
no lover of music can afford to mis-
1t. See announcement elsewhere Ia
these columns"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Ina speech at Winfield recently
Ben Henderson charged that the Re-
publican leaders last fall were in a
conspiracy to steal 1920 votes in the
state andthat 300 of them were to
come from COwley county. He deded
the Republicans to deny the charge
or sue him for libel. They will do
neither, as Henderson has the facts
and testimony to back him.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Hon. John A. Eaton Of Winfield
made a rousing free coinage speech at
Oxford last night, declaring in favor
of maintaining the ratio of l6 to be-
tween gold and silver. Although
formerly leading Democrat Mr..
Eaton is now standing square on the
Omaha platform.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Jerry Simpson evidently knew
whereof he spoke when he designated
certain Democratic congressman as
"pie bellied hypocrites." Many of
them, who professed to be free silver
men have evidently been "seen" and
fully assured that the promised ''pie"
would be forthcoming. There was
over one hundred majority against t
free silver when it came to a test in
the House.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
Gold Dust in Their Eyes. What
Western Republicans Think.

Money has ruled all the civiliza-
tions of the world, and still continues
to do so. America, If ever an ex-
ception, is no longer such. The first
question always asked and answered
by England, wherher one of politics
or war, is show will it effect the COM
merce and finances Of Great Britain?"
Eight out Of ten Of the people of the
United States favor bi-metallism.
Eight out Of ten are for silver as
money. The money or creditor class
es are for gold, a single standard of
value, and for no other kind Of money
that is not redeemable in gold at or
about its present fixed standard.
The repeating of the purchasing
clause Of the Sherman law means
gold. All the talk in favor of repeal
by congress is but gold dust. The re-
peal of the Sherman law a thousand
times over could rot restore the long,
ed.for confidence. England to forces
its demand for the repeal Of that law,
demonetized silver in India, beggar-
ing millions of its citizens. The
present distruSt in the United States
came almost wholly of fear among
the people that congress would be in
luenced by the capital Of the country
to crush silver, upon the one hand,
and by manufacturers upon the other,
that the DrmOcratic party would
modify the tariff laws in the direction
of free trade. What else there is of
trouble comes of a reaction from over
speculation and watered and fictitious
values. All this talk is but wind.
The Sherman law is in no way respOn-
sible for the financial squeeze, only in
so far as the single standard, gold
bug creditor have made it so. The
repeal Of the Sherman law may mean
confidence for England but not for
the average American citizen. II
congress, which is now talking'at the
behest of England through Wall
street, don't know this it will know
it in a month after it has uncondi-
tionally repealed the Sherman law
Wichita Eagle.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
repeal bill is certain to pass both
houses wheat is still on the down
grade.
J. E. Howard, secretary of the
Wichita Fair Association, has the
thanks of the VOICE for admission
tickets to the fair, which opens Sept.
IL, and continues to the 10th. The
association is made up Of the best
citizens Of Sedgwick county and all
preparations are complete for the
greatest fair ever held in Southern
Kansas. The entries indicate that
the fair will be a great success. AS
we have no county fair our people will
undoubtedly contribute largely TO the
success of the Wichita fair, which is
local affair, and really a home in
stituti0n for our citizens.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

A Httle son of Mr.. R. l. Pruyne,
Of this city had very mar Nv escape
from death last Thursday He was
drawing a bucket Of waite from the
well, a distance Of II feet. and fell
into the well. He caught The rop
and went down head foremost. Levi
Thrailkill saw him fall and rushed
to his assistance. Mr.. Pru, ne, who
was also fortunately present at the
house and Mr.. Thrailkill rescued the
boy from his periliOus situation al
most unhurt. His presence of mind
and courage were wonderful under
the circumstances NeDs.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
"PII Fix EN-"

"I'll fix 'em," yelled R. B. Welch,
of this city. "Where is a tele-
phone"
"In the Sergeant-at-arms room,
some one replied. A rush was made
for the room, and Mr.. Welch and two
other men broke in the door. A
young man captured the telephone,
but he was jerked away, and Mr..
Welch called for "Geo. r. Peck, Santa
Fe Offices" This caused sensation,
but a minute later the sensation was
doubled, "Mr. Peck, l wish you
would order out all the shopmen you
can get" There was no delay in re-
sponse to the telephone, but as soon
as the object of the telephoning was
learned the Republicans went wild
with excitement and enthusiasm
From the Topeka State Journal Re
publican Feb. 10, 1893.
Last week the business failures
throughout the country numbered
ASS. Two firms employed over 81, 900
600 of capital each; twelve other firms
employed each sl9O.0OO, and ninety
two were firms of s25, 900 or over. In
1854 the total number of failures for
the entire year was only 1876; in 1865
the total number for the year was
only $50, and in 1866 the total number
was 6S2. During those three years
we had s52 per capita. Now we have
less than s. per capita in circulation,
and almost as many failures each
week as we had in each of the years
of '64, '65, and '6s. Ricardo, the great
monetary writer, said: THAT CON-
modities would rise and fall in price
in proportion to the diminution Of
money, assume as fact that is in
contrOyertible; that such would be
the case the most celebrated writers
are agreed. Wichita Commoner.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The ArgOnia Clipper gives a brief
account Of a fire just as 1t went to
press, which was caused BY the ex-
plosion of a lamp in the Nook con-
fectiOnary. The flames were sub
dued after considerable damage To
the store in which they start2l. Had
they got well under headway The busi-
ness portion Of the town would un-
dOubtedly been destroyed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

serious charge, they should begin I
once by prosecuting Henderson. Bu
they must look out for breakers while
doing so.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Wall street wanted Congress called
together to repeal the Sherman bill
and she got all she wanted.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

1t is reported that surveyors have
been at work in the Cherokee strip
putting in new corner stones where
the stones have been takea away or
marked with private marks. This is
good news to the honest settler.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
COUNTY CULLINGS.

p. c. SimonS has retired from the
Caldwell NerS to devote his whole
time to law. r. T. SimOns will con-
duct the paper hereafter.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Says the Mulvane Record
"Wm. H. SilverwOod ha la sample
of Fulcaster wheat raised on his
farm this year, in town Friday. 1t
certainly was a fine article ard tested
6li lbs.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

If the certified checks Of New York
banks will pass as money why will
not the certified checks Of Uncle Sam
be immensely better?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

There is no help for the country
outside of the Populist party. Get
in the life boat, all We patriots.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The Conway Springs Star says:
"The clerk Of the school board in this
district has three hundred and elgh-
teen school children on his list. TIL"
board has not yet hired Il principle
for the coming term.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01
The MiIIer's Profit.
Oxford Register.

Oxford Register.
Isn't it about time for the press of
the country to shoot few questions
at the millers? Let's see: Flour is
made Of wheat, is it not? Wheat is
worth from SO to 40 cents a bushel
Flour is sold for $3.50 to s4.0O a bar
rel. A barrel weighs 1876 pounds and
Al bushels Of wheat will grind into a
barrel Of flour and leave about go
pounds of feed. See how it looks:
One barrel of -four. .&.OO
60 lbs OF bran. an................... so
Miller's price on At bu. wheat. AGO
Al bu. wheat at 40c. 0c......... 1.SO
Miller's pay for grinding. $3.50
Now boys, most of US eat bread and
just now we are paying two prices for
the timber it is made of. Had we
not better call for a new deal and
lower the limit? We have heard some
kicks because our wheat buyers do
not pay quite as much as Baden does
for wheat. 1t is reported that he is
paying 45c. a bushel. Can he not
afford to, when he is making SOC. a
bushel profit on it? Let him pay 75c,
bushel and no one will kick on the
price of -four.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Isit not good time for Republi-
cans and Democrats to come boldly
over to the Populists in answer to a
good consciens. We will cheerfully
make the past a bygone and extend
you a welcome as warm as though
you had been with US from the start.
Let us unite and make common cause
against the money trust Of New and
Old England. So long as they can
keep us divided they are perfectly
safe. Let US once get together, with
o guns II aimed at the enemy, and
we will show them that the Great
West, aided by the South, can rule
thss country as she likes.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

Among the new members Of con-
gress Bryan of Nebraska, Pence and
Bell of Colorado have astOnished the
mossbacks of the east and endeared
themselves to the people of the west
and south. The east will some day
learn that the people Of the west are
composed Of men and women Of brains
and ability, and cannot be hired or
bulldozed into going back on their
own interests at the dictation Of the
money lords.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The banks Of New York and Eng
land are perfectly satisfied with the
vote in Congress. Why should they
not be? They have the people ia
their complete control.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

The vote on the silver bill shows
that majority of both the Republi-
cans and Democratic parties support
the goldbug administration.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

NeighbOrs Of the old parties, do
you need any further evidence to
show you that your interests as true
patriots are in the POpulist party?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01


The lines between the people and
the plutocrats are now more closely
drawn than ever before. Let no true
Populist afford comfort or encourage
ment to the enemy by throwing cold
water on any part Of our ticket. Let
US come up in solid phalanx and show
the enemy that our convictions are
stronger than any personal prefer
ence. The time is at hand when the
growth Of the POsulist party will be
wonderfully rapid. 1t will soon be
the largest party in the United
States
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-09-01

There is no discount on the integ-
rity or ability Of the men whom the
people nominated to I'll the county
offices this fall. They are beyond re-
prOach. Let every POpulist give them
their warm support and we will elect
the entire ticket.