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

Unjust be remembered that at It's
birth the child knows absolutely moth
ing. It's own mother is no more to it
than any one else, and it would just as
willingly become the child of any 9TH
er woman as of its natural mother. On
its first feelings of discomfort it begins
to cry. Some one comes to its rescue,
and it is quoted. AS its cries are re-
peated again and again, and the same
one comes to its relief. that face be-
comes familiar, and it soon singles it
out as the one to whom it must look
for solace in all times of need or grief
The baby heart very early goes out to
the one who watches over it and at
tends to its wants, and no one is able
to fill the position of a mother who
does not sufficiently prize her baby's
earliest affection to be willing to do
the work necessary for winning it,
"a Woman's Essay"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Wild Hnrses i'm delaware.

Few people would imagine that
such a thing as a wild horse could be
found in an old, settled country like
Delaware, but a recent lawsuit brings
ont the fact that there are such
there, and good many of them. 1t
seems that twenty-one years ago the
Wistar brothers gave two ponies to
a Mr.. Black to be cared for in pas
ture on an island in the Delaware
river They have been there ever
since, and have multiplied until there
are now seventy-two of them, all un-
broken. and they are so wild that 1t
is dangerous to come near them.
Blacks widow has sued the Wistars
for the care of the horses, and got a
Judgment for over So, 900, much more
than anybody will give for the
horses The Wistars refuse to pay
or take their stock off the island.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Melting Birds.

The first plumage of the bird after it
leaves the egg is short hair or down,
which is gradually replaced by the
growth of the true feather, and when
the molting season approaches these
downy feathers, which have been
growing in size beneath the older
plumage, gradually approach perfec-
ton. Then the old feathers drop off,
leaving the bird dressed in its new
coat. Although the work has been in
process for some time, the actual period
of the final cutting off Of the food sup
ply and the consequent dropping Of
the feathers covers but short period,
and an entire visible change is accom-
plished often in one weeks time. Diff
ferent birds vary in their molting
habits to suit the various exigencies of
their life, and it may be well to view
the other causes which operate to this
end.-Boston Commonwealth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con
stitutiOnal remedies Deafness is caused by
an inhamed condition Of the mucous lining
of the .Eustachian Tube When this tube is
inhamed you have a rumblng sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars; free
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
s3sy Sold by Druggists, 75c.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Preferable.

As she turned her tear-stained face
toward her friend a strange comfort
appeared there.
'Ah! she exclaimed. better. in
deed, is it that he should prove false
now than after were welded to him"
As she reached for the COTE urn
there was a sweet smile of resignation
upon her lips.
Yes, Penelope"
1t was the voice of her trusted conf
dante, full of love and sympathy.
You can just bet your life it's
easier to get damages for breach of
promise than it is to secure anything
like decent alimony."
Taken all in all the situation looked
quite endurable and the silver lining
of the cloud was very noticeahle.-De-
troit Tribune.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
why the Police Stopped Him.

Three alarms of fire were rung out
at about 3 o'clock one morning recent
ly. Having alighted from a car, a
reporter was on a dead run to the
scene. 1t was a dark and gloomy
neighborhood. Two policemen on a
street corner eyed him sharply as he
approached.
"Whero are you running to?" said
policeman No. l, in gruff and suspic-
iouS tone.
81 am running to the fire."
"Who are you?"
81 am reporter"
"Where is your badge?"
Unfortunately the reporter had left
his badge behind. So he said simply,
81 forgot it."
you can't go to a fire without a
badge" said No. /.
Il have had to do it, though, more
than once" said the reporter moving
off.
"Hold him." said No to No. 2 in an
undertone.
The reporter came back. "Gentle.
men," he said, 81 have had occasion tc
run in all parts of the city at all times
of night, and | never was stopped like
this before"
There was little more parley, and
then No. l relented. Il guess it is al
right. You can CO." he said.
Business is business" added No.
half alphabetically. lin our line as wei
as yours. If we see a man running al
this time of night in this neighbor
hood, it is only natural that we should
be suspicious"
The guardians of the peace had ac
complished their purpose. They had
merely detained their man to see il he
was pursued.-New York Sun.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

is Worlds Fair Photos for one Dime.
The Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway has made an arrangement
with first-class publishing house to
furnish a series of beautiful worlds
fair pictures, of large size, at the
nominal cost to the purchaser of only
ten cents for a portfolio of sixteen il
rustrations. Nothing so handsome in
reference to the Worlds Fair has be-
fore been published. The series would
be worth at least twelve dollars if the
pictures were not published in such
large quantities, and we are therefore
able to furnish these works of art for
only ten cents.
Remit your money to George Il.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way, at Chicago, ILL.,, and the pictures
will be sent promptly to any specified
address. They will make handsome
holiday gift.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The island of Madagascar has two
distinct climates, two classes of natives
and two classes of fauna and fora.
The island is about the size of France.
Along the coast it is tropical and ma
larious, and the natives are darker and
larger than in the interior. The in
terror is a high tableland and noun
famous. There the climate is cooler
and the natives smaller and lighter in
color than on the coast, but in the in
terror they are more intelligent, and
they rule the island.-Philadelphia
Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
A BURGLAR DEMoRALlZER.
How II Worked, and Why the In
ventor Didn't Get II Patented.

81 once invented" said a man who
lived in the suburbs. "a burglar de-
Eoralizer that was very effective in its
way, but | never got it patented be-
cause | didn't think | ought to. II
was very simple contrivance; it con-
sisted merely of a stout wire stretched
across the floor at such distance from
the door and windows that anyone
entering would get under Roadway be-
fore reaching it, and low enough so
that he would fall over it. There had
been a number of burglaries in our
town and so fitted up the lower floor
of our house with the demoralizer; we
adjusted the wires the last thing at
night when we were locking up.
Zone night. about three nights, l
think it was. after we had set them up.
we heard a noise at the back door, and
we knew that somebody was coming.
We gathered around the head Of the
back stairs and listened. The burglar
got in without much trouble and closed
the door softly behind him, and then
for a moment everything was very still.
Then there was a great thud that fair
" shook the house, then another mo-
ment of stiffness, and then the sup
pressed but steady sound of a human
voice; it was the burglar sitting on the
kitchen floor and cussin'.
After awhile we moved around a
little upstairs to let him know we were
on deck, and he got up and went away.
He didn't take anything, but Mrs. Sub
urb said she had rather he had taken
everything there was in the house than
to hear him swear so, and that is why
! never got the demoralizer patented.
1t was effective, but it would have
seemed like offering premium on pro-
family. Y. sun.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Troubles Threatening the Kidneys,

Troubles Threatening the Kidneys,
Although they are grieyous and very often
fatal il disregarded, may be prevented by
timely resort to that admirable safeguard Of
health, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, genial
promoter of activity in the renal organs, the
stomach and the liver. Ere inactiOn of the
kidneys develops into Bright's disease, dia-
betes or other dangerous disorders recourse
should be had to the Bitters. If this suggest
ion is followed, the happiest outcome of the
earlier symptoms may be anticipated with con-
fidence. Check development Of these mala-
dies at the outset by the means indicated.
since at their maturity they are hard indeed to
conquer. Dyspepsia, rheumatism, insomnia,
nervousness, constipation, malarial complaints
are eradicated by the Btters, medicine oil
comprehensive use and prompt effects.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
sixteenth Century Sermons.

Strange, even tc irreverence, were
the titles of some OF the sixteenth
and seventeenth century sermons.
OF such were those following: Bar
uche's Sore Gently Opened and Salve
Skillfully Applied" The Shutters of
Divine Love" "A Spiritual Mustard
Hot to Make the Soul Sneeze With
Devotion" Crumbs Of Comfort for
Chickens OF Grace" "a Balance to
Weigh Facts In" Matches Lighted
at the Divine Fire." etc.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
THE MADAM's LITTLE GAME.
Her Astute Scheme to secure scalps for
Her Daughters Belt.


A good story was told a St Louis
POst-Dispatch man the other day by
the hero of it, a young gentleman
who belongs to McAllister's New
York 400" 1t will do equally well
TO point a moral or adorn a tale"
">Ome years ago." said Mr. Deuee-
Ace. Il made the acquaintance Of
Miss Angelica Van Sumner She was
sweet IS, lovely, lively, accomplished,
agreeable, with nice lot of money
in prospect, and she belonged to the
front rank in the McAllister phalanx.
| vi-ited her quite frequently. but
no. with any serious intention. for !
was not in the marrying mood, and if
| had been ] lacked the gall to WOO
such an adorable mistress. Howev,r,
| could not and would not deny
myself the pleasure Of her society.
So | continued my calls
until finally Nine Van Stun
ner invited me to take a drive
with her alone the next afternoon.
accepted Of course. for such an invi-
tatiCn from such a lady considered
a high honor. We drove out through
Central park, talked about little Of
everything for an hour, and the
madam came down to business thus.
Mr.. Deuce-Ace | have OBJ erved with
pleasure your attentions to my
daughter, which though not especial
ly marked have contributed much to
her social enjoyment during the last
season. But mothers, you know, are
proverbially anxious about their
daughters, and unwilling to take the
slightest risk where their happiness
is involved You will understand
and appreciate my motive then when
| suggest that unless you have se,i-
GUS intentions in egard to Angelica
it will be best for all concerned that
you cease your visits And then she
smiled at me so sweetly that | could
not lay a woodland wouldn't if
could.
Angelica Immediately became
more adorable than ever and her
adorer became ever so much holder.
My attentions were now so marked
as to be remembered by all our
mutual friends and were received
with such charming grace and APP
parent satisfaction that | could not
doubt the young lady was as much
interested as myself. So sweetly she
babe me adieu that | thought that
she babe me return. At last, after
the proper time had elapsed and
when all the signs seemed to be
suspicious, | proposed in due and
ancient form. Angelica looked al
HE and smiled with a ,mile just like
her mothers, and then-she threw
me-, as the boys say, higher than
Gilderoy's kite.
LAS | walked home that night &
sadder and a wiser man, Nine Var
Summers little game dawned upor
it's innocent victim. She was am
bilious for her daughter to have a.
many proposals ('scalps at her belt
as possible, and, as l learned later
had caught half a dozen nice fellows
just as she caught me. Angelica
photo stands on my bachelor mantel
among the several other girls whom
| have loved and lost, but not in tn,
same neat way" Then Mr.. Deuce
Ace laughed and left
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
A Terrible Warning.

Parson Downycouch preaching a
funeral sermon The fate of the un-
fortunate woman, whose mortal re-
mains lie before me, should be a
warning to all fashionable young
ladies. She died from the baneful
effects of hair dye.
Kentucky Citizen (who happened to
be in the congregation, shaking his
head solemnly)-That's so. It's al
ways best to look at the label before
drinking.-Texas Siftings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
She Knew the Limit.

Mother Jones-"Polly Jones, how
many times must l tell you not to en-
courage that mans attentions"
Polly-"You needn't tell me again,
ma. He'lnot come many times more. "
But why should he come at all?
You know you can never marry him. "
Goodness me, ma; can't girl work
a fellow for Christmas gift without
thinking Of marrying"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

During the thirteenth century the
Chinese emperors made money from
the inner bark of the mulberry tree,
cutting it into round pieces and stamp
ing it. To counterfeit or refuse TO &C
cspt it as legal tender was punish
able by death.-St- Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
lispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Millions in II.

II the money spent every year in
this country on drink were given to
a person in S. gold pieces, he might
walk around the world at the equa-
tor and drop three at every step, and
then only just exhaust the supply.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Made Him Prove 1t.

$50 your litigation with Dobbyns is
ended at last?"
Eyes. at last; and won my point"
"How is that? Dobbyns says it was
he who Won"
"Well. you see he had said that l
swindled him, and | went to law tc
make him prove il"
And he didn't prove it?"
1.-The jury sustained my point-he
did prove it."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
AncestraI Timber.s Mark.

Little Boy-My first name is aw-
fully ugly; but you has got a real
pretty name, hasn't you?
Little Girl-Yes; | think it is.
Little Boy. meditatively-i guess
you don't have any rich ole bachelor
aurts, did you?-Good News
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Asthma Sufferers.

Who have in vain tried every other
means Of relief should try "Schiff-
mann's Asthma Cure" No waiting for
results. Its action is immediate, d.
rect and certain, as a single trial
proves. Send to DR.. R. Schiffmann, st.
Paul, Mimi, for a free trial package,
but ask your druggist first.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Miss Singleton-"They say there is a
Jack the Kisser' in town, but don't
believe it."
Pretty girl-"0, but there is, and
lots of girls have been kissed by him. "
"Well, I've been out every night for
the last week and have never seen him. "
perhaps he saw you first"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Consults the Astrologer

Plinkington-"I wrote you asking
for the hand of your daughter, and
now have come in person for your
answer"
Plunkington (kicking him down the
front steps)-"Read the answer in the
stars"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

A Jewish gerah was equal to 2.75
cents; a bekah was 27.37 cents; a silver
shekel was 54.74 cents; maneh was
S27.371I; a kiddan or talent of silver
was 81, 642. 20; gold shekel was SS.76;
a gold talent, S26,2s0.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Two hundred years ago the west
coast Africans had money of &C
count, the standard being a bar of
iron, and anything supposed to equal
its value was called a bar"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
He Still Lives.

"You don't mean to tell me that Jax-
on's luck has gone back on himP"
There's not doubt of it,"
Sorry to hear it. What's the
trouble?"
"He failed to realize on life insu-
rance policy that expired last Satur-
davn
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Indications Point That way.

"You don't think johnson will for
swear politics?'
Wouldn't be at all surprised. He's
taken his whole time for swearing
since the other fellow got the appoint
ment."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
Struck by Her Noes.

Pixley-"You remember Miss Feath-
erleigh?"
Nixley-"How can ever forget herr"
II used to think she had the most
enchanting eyes in the world
81 was not so seriously struck by her
eyes as by her noes"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Barring says that in London during
the crisis of 1s47 it was found impos-
sible to borrow any money whatever
on a sum of S6O,O 900 of silver.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
A Case of Suspended Animation.

Old Bond-"Tommy, take look into
the parlor and see if young Jackanapes
has gone. It's as still as death in
there"
Tommy (returning)-"H He's still
there, pa; but he may be dead-sister's
listening to see if his hearts beatin'."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

No mineral water will produce the
beneficial results that follow taking
one or more of BEECHASI's PILLS with
a glass of water
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Numismatists say that no human
head was impressed on coins until after
the death of Alexander the Great. All
images before that were of deities.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Use Browns Bronchial Troches for
Coughs, Colds and all other Throat Troubles.-
"Pre-emineutly the best "-Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
A Retired Netran.

Captain Mars-"A soldier will never
face powder without white"
Miss lnnocenee-"A peculiar quality
that face powder has,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

The earliest Greek coins bore a lion
of tortoise on the diverse and punch
marks on the reverse.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Wampum was adopted by the New
England colonists in all their dealings
with the Indians.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
See Colchester spadng Boots adv. in other column.

Aristotle says that money exists
not by nature, but by law"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

English coin was first made legal
tender in 1916. Before this rents had
been paid in produce.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

Hegeman's Camphor lee with Glycerine.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face Cold sores, &C. Z. q. Clark Co Haven't
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
An Unkind Reflection

From 1928 to 1S45 platinum coins
were minted in Russia.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08
August.
Flower

For two years l suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by a
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that l would have to
cease eating solid food. On therec-
ommendation of a friend l procured
a bottle Of August Flower. Itseem-
ed to do me good at once. l gained
strength and flesh rapidly. l feel
now like a new man, and consider
that August Flower has curedme. 1"
Jas. E. Dederick, Saugerties, N. We
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

"HapsOn's Magic TORN ShIve."
Warranted TO cure or money refunded. Ask your
iTuggst for ii. Price Is cents.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

DR.. RV. PIIR0R, Buff
falo. N. Y: Dear SIR
! wish 70 write you Of
my brother, Harry 0.
Troup, who has been
uck for ten years with
asthma He has been
treated by ten different
physiciana who have
said he could not b
cured. He had 10 80
up at night he got %
short Of breath; be suk
fered With fearful head
aches and had q bad
cough. After taking
Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets, be did
, and can sleep all night"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-12-08

For over quarter Of century, Dr.. Pisrcs's
Golden Medical Discovery has been effecting
cures Of Bronchial, Throat and Lung affeo-
tons The makers have such confidence In
the Discovery for curing Asthma, Bron-
chi.is, and incipient Consumption, that they
can afford TO guarantee 1t
Mrs ISAAC LOTHIAN, Of ThtulOsc, Dtldipsu
Co. Pa. writes as follows: