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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The Mild-NIannered Man.

The mild-mannered man tried. FOR n
few moments, TO transfx waiter with
his glittering eye, but his hypnotizer
seemed TO be little out Of order. and
finally he had TO beckon 10 the mental,
who softly approached,
Excuse me, said the man, but do
YOU use gas or coal out in the kitch-
en-"
Use gas" said the waiter.
1t is paid-for by the year, isn't it?''
"B'lieve it is"
Don't cost no more whether you
burn whole lot or just little, en-"
.Jist the same. san"
Then, since it won't put the house
&c 10 extra expense, | wish you would
bring me cup Of tea that really is hot
This here amt hardly got the frost
tEaweG out Of it."-Indianapolis Jour
nal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

FOUND BY 4 PATTY FROM THE MAINLAND.
splitting and spreading among the
branches until, with an ominous hiss
ing, CRACKING sound, the leaves burst
out in sudden blaze and the wind,
now blowing freshly toward the bay,
caught it and carried it along with
almost lightning-like rapidity.
Selling Kittie by the arm, he said
as calmly as possible. I'VE must hurry,
darling-see? The woods are all on
fire." and Kittie, fearless as himself,
took one swift look in the diree-
ton of the blaze, then dropped the
basket of treasures she had plucked
and with ROy's hand to guide and aid
her, ran tleetly as possible across the
moss and in between the trees and
bushes.
1t was terrible race, for the fire
was gaining at every step and the
wind seemed blowing harder and
harder and, painting now with fear
and WEAKNESS, poor Kittie stumbled
and nearly fell across some struggling
branches.
Lifting her bodily in his arms, Row
Dallas rushed onward toward the
shore, the smoke following in great
volumes in his wake and even sweep
ing by him in clouds as he stumbled
along at breakneck speed and when
with the hot breath of the fire beat
ing full upon his back, he at last
reached the waters edge, he was
Mortified to find that his boat was
gone, and with it, he, for one s;cken-
ing second, firmly believed, his only
chance Of saving Kittie from watery
if not fiery death.
Without a moments hesitation he
plunged into the bay, drenching che
woman that he loved to the very ears,
but carefully holding her head above
water and shielding it from the clouds
of smOlN and embers as best he could
with his own broad shoulders.
Only short half hour sufficed for
the anmes to sweep along, leaving a
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Good Advice.

One day recently Scotch publican
was endeavoring to remove from his
spacious bar one of his customers
who had partaken not wisely but too
well. when, noticing the shoemaker
passing the door he called to him to
give him assistance But the man Of
leather replied:
INA, ma, my man; when ! flemish
a job aye put it in my window tae
show my work; so We can jist dae the
same. "-Pearsou's Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01


stepped gayly into their little craft
and rowed away across the water.
After they had turn2d an abrupt
angle in the bank, disappearing en-
tirelJ from his sight, he bit his lin
more viciously than ever and sprng-
ing into his own boat. took up the
oars as if intending to follow them.
but after another moment OF refec-
ton the oars We're allowed to rest a
little in their places while his brow
took on darker frown and his face
grew rigid with fierce determine
ton.
To know that the woman he loved
preferred Roy Dallas to himself was
maddening enough, but to be obliged
to witness their perfect happiness was
almost unbearable torture, and IN
accustomed as he was to disa ppoint-
ment, even in his slightest wishes, the
utter helplessnesSOf his efforts to win
the fair girls love goaded him almost
to the fury OF desperation.
And right here on the water a plan
TO end it suddenly occurred to him:
If ne could not love her, Roy Dallas
should not, and with this malicious
conclusion in his mind, he seized the
oars again. and with rapid but almost
noiseless strokes, gliGed swiftly after
the lovers.
Roy Dallas moored his boat at one
of the most beautiful islands in the
bay-an island not half mile long.
but densely wooded with cool, green
trees, and noted far and near Tor Its
variety of flowers and the pleasing
freshness of its moses. Then help
ing kittie to aight they started,
hand in hand, each with a basket. to
gather whatever of natures treasures
pleased them best, and Just as their
forms disappeared within the shadow
OF the grove, Herbert Hilton'S boat
shot suddenly around the curve; then
pausing, seemed to sean the situatio
There had been. no rains for many
days and the flowers were beginning
TO droop little but happy in her
lovers presence, Kitty roamed about
among the trees, and before they
fairly knew it they were in the thick.
est of the grove. and the afternoon
shadows deepened by the darkness Of
the wood, fell about them and warned
them to rstrace their steps if they
would reach the mainland in time fol
an early dinner.
Roy Dallas reached out playfully Il
snatch flower from Kitty's hand
when suddenly his eye caught viviC
glare OF something far off among the
bushes, something that almost made
his blood run cold, for as he gazed Z
moment with a cautious anxiou.
stare, thin, red streak of fame RAJ
rapidly up the trunk of Z distant tree
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Perfectly at Home.

The irrigated lands Of Idaho possess
that peculiar qualification which is
perfectly adapted to the raising Of
apples, apricots, peaches, cherries, pears,
plums grapes, prunes, hops, alfalfa,
corn and'potatoes, which always find
ready market and bring good price.
You can't overstoek the United
States with these commodities.
Well send our advertising matter
on application. E L. Lomax, q. ?.
4 7. A.. Omaha. Neb.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
A Rerised Version.
as happened in sunday.schOOl. The

ElIt happened in Sunday-school. The
subject under discussion was solomon
and his wisdom. A little girl was
asked to tell the story of Solomon and
the womenwho disputed the possession
Of child. She timidly rose up and
answered: Solomon was a very wise
man. One day two women went TO
him and saidi This is my child and
the other women said: No, this is my
child But Solomon spoke up and
said: No, no, lad es; do not quarrel.
Give me my sword and ] will make
twins Of him, so each of you can have
one"-Harper's Magazine.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Not a Pleasant Outlook.

Little Bobby-Ma, win l go to Heav-
en- when l die?
Mother-If You are good boy you
will.
"Will you 60, too"
81 hope so, Bobby"
"And will pa?"
eyes, we will all be there some
time"
Bobby didn't seem altogether salts
fed, but after some thought he said:
II don't see how I'm going to have
much fun. Alex Sweet, in Texas
Siftings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Ballasted with Silver Ore.

Everyone has heard that mahogany
railroad ties are used very largely in
Mexico, but not may people are aware
that on one of the lines the ties are of
ebony, and that low grade of silver
ore is absolutely used for ballast. OF
course the explanation is that the ore
did not pay to work, but this does not
remove the impression of lavish ex-
travagance which the first glance of
this luxurious roadbed creates More
remarkable still, perhaps, is the beau
w of some Of the marble used in the
bridge construction.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

The only case on record Of discon-
solate widow swallowing the remains
of her dead husband is that of Arte-
mesa drinking q glass of wine in
which the ashes of Mausolus had been
stirred for that purpose. The parties
TO this remarkable transaction were
brother and sister, and also husband
and wife. Mausolus was king Of Caria
and reigned about three hundred years
before Christ. After his heath his re-
mains were burnt and the ashes dis
posed of as related.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
SAW THE KAlsER's FUNERAL.
How an American Girl Successfully
Played Her Cards at Berlin.


Played Her Cards at Berlin.
When the body OF old Kaiser VIII !
helm was lying in state at Berlin an !
American girl, Miss West, arrived at
the German capital in company with |
an older woman friend. She at once
set about getting admission to wit
ness the funeral ceremonies at the
church. Admission, says the New
York Sun, was by ticket and Miss
West went to the American legation,
only to find that all the tickets fur
nished Minister Phelps were gone.
The minister was not there, but at
Miss Vests suggestion an attache
gave her one Of Mr.. Phelps visiting
cards, having previously affixed
thereto the seal Of the legation.
Armed with the precious pasteboard
Miss West departed. Now there were
three entrances to the church where
the ceremonies were to take place
One was reserved for the royal family
itself, and even American enterprise
did not care to attempt to enter
there. The front doors were for the
general public who held tickets. To
60 in there meant to be crushed in
mass of struggling humanity and to
be unable either to see or hear. The
third entrance was reserved for for
eign royalty and diplomats, and was
approached by a bridge
I'VE will go in with the visiting
royalty" said Miss West to her com
panion.
On the morning set for the obse-
quies Miss West and her friend had
an impressively luxurious carriage
come for them and directed the dri-
yer to 60 to the church by way OF
the bridge. He sent the horses
along at rafting gait and all went
well until they had approached with
IN a block of the bridge. when a
i gorgeous soldier commanded themto
halt, while second one opened the
carriage door and asked to see their
tickets. Miss West drew out Mr..
Phelps visiting card, with the seal
of the legation. The soldier was
puzzled. lie consulted his brother
officer. He tried to consult Miss
West, but she professed an absolute
ignorance of German and the Ger
mans had real ignorance of Eng-
fish. She talked, gesticulated and
pointed TO the visiting card with
such an air of respect that the off.
GERS finally told them to drive on.
Miss West sank back with a
sigh Of relief, but had scarcely
got her breath when at the
bridge second officer halted them
and they were again asked for theiI
tickets. The proceeding was the
same. The result was the same
Again they drove on. But at the
church door third and still more
gorgeous officer stopped them, and
on being confronted with Mr.. Phelps
card, asked in excellent English
what that had to do with it. Ther
Miss West played her last card (no
Mr. Phelps).
1--WE are. two American women.
she said to the officer, land we are il
your power You can turn us bacl
after we have got thus far or yol
can let US go in. We have mad,
this effort to witness a spectacle
which we will never forget, and nov
it depends on you whether we shall
succeed or tail. We throw ourselve
: on your mercy"
f The officer hesitated a moment
} then Strengthened himself up.
PASS on" he said.
. And that is how Miss West wen
20 Kaiser Wilhelm's funeral.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The Coming Hnmnrist.

Johnnie-You ought to give me a
nickel was at the head of my
class yesterday-instead OF discour-
aging me with that switch.
Mother-Pm glad to hear that you
knew your lesson so well.
JOhnnie-We didn't have any les
sons, because was the only one in
the class All the rest are at home
down with the measles. Texas Sift.
ings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
II Depends,

Rayno-Let's see. How DO you spell
the word dependent" .'t'.7
Rayno-That depends. II you use it
as an adjective you spell the last sylla-
bic emit and if you use it TO describe
one who depends or is depending on
some one else you spell! it amt"
Rayno-''Ant7 goes. The fellow
I'm writing about depends on his aunt
for living.-Chieago Tribune.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Senatorial Courtesy.

What is senatorial courtesy" asked
the young man who is lot ashamed Of
his ignorance.
Senatorial courtesy" replied the
citizen who always believes the worst
sis what prevents statesman from
closing deal before he has let his
colleagues in on the ground floor
Washington Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
A Pointer.

Mrs. Slimson-My little boy has been
very wicked today. He got into a
fight and got black eye.
Rev. Dr. Drowsie- So l perceive.
Willie, come into the other room and
will wrestle in prayer for you. I
Willie-You'd better go home and
wrestle in prayer for your own little
COY. He's got two black eyes.-Lite.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The Cost Of Living.

According to some recent statistics
of the cost of living an Engllshman
spends on an average SIS year for
food, a Frenchman S47, a German $40,
Spaniard s33, an Italian s24 and a
Russian seq. OF meat the Englishman
eats 100 pounds year, the Frenchman
Sc, the German Ga. the Italian 26 and
the Russian IL. OF bread the English
man consumes $50 pounds, the French
man $40, the German $50, the Spaniard
$50, the Italian 400 and the Russian
Gs5.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Western American scenery.

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
R'y has now ready for distribution a
sixteen page portfolio of scenes along
its line. half tones, of the size of the
Worlds Fair portfolios lately issued
They are only ten cents each and can
he obtained without delay by remit
ting the amount to GEO. H. HEAFFoRD,
Gen. Pass. Agent, Chicago, III.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Great Foresight.

Mrs. Easy-So you want to ente
my service? Have you any stead
caller?
Servant-Yes-yes, mum.
Mrs. Easy-Is he handsome?
Servant-Yes, mum.
Mrs. Easy-Then III take YOU
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The PathoIogic School.

Mrs. Gramercy-Do you exercise any
supervision over your daughters read
ing?
Mrs. Park-Certainly, my dear! 1t
is quite necessary at the present day.
l never let her reada book written by
woman until I've looked it over care
fully. Puck.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

Barlow-Before you were MARI ed
you were full of theories about manag-
ing wife. How did they turn out,
Mcbride?
McBride-It is a condition and not a
theory which eonfronts me now
Judge.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Ie1nomy Run Mad.

Heiress-Dear me! times are hard.
Mabel-How do you know?
Heiress-Why, all the men are pro-
posing to me in their last years
phrases. It's very monoton0us N.
Y. World. .. .
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The Ladies',

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the Califor-
MIA liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs,
under all conditions, makes it their
tavorite remedy. TO get the true and
genuine article, look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup Co, printed
near the bottom Of the package.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

Old Friend-YOur little wife is very
highly educated, isn't she?
Happy Husband-Bless you, no. She
doesn't know enough TO last her over
Sunday. Why, She even enjoys the
meetings of the Ladies Literary club.
N. Y. Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Business.

81 don't see how you can afford to
give pair Of rubbers with every pair
of Shoes"
my friend. there is nothing equal
to a pair of rubbers for getting away
with shoes; see?'-India napolis Jour
nal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

Superintendent Byrnes-Are there
any marks by which your daughter
can be distinguished?
Sorrowful Mother-Yes; she looks
three years older than she really is
Halo.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

Minks-A noted preacher says that
American boys have no reverence.
Winks-Guess he never saw group
of them gazing at picture of Corbett
Good News. '.. 'l'"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Endangerinr lis All All.

Mrs. Hussiff-Do you really believe
that servants encourage burglars?
Mrs. Flathouse-0f course do.
Mrs. Hussiff-But how?
Mrs. Flathouse-By taking Up so
much Of the policemen's time RI,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

BEECHAM's PILLS are a wonderful
medicine for any bilious or nervous
disorder, such as sick headache, etc.
Price, % cents box
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Only One toLose.

Young Medical Practitioner can
truthfully say that never lost but one
patient.
DR.. Longyeer tgrimly)-What have
you been doing for a living since he
died?-Chicago Record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
The Settlement.

Il Just saw two Irishmen having a
difference as to the respective shapes
of their heads"
How did they settle it?"
They agreed to split the difference
and were taken to the hospital
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

The physicians of the United States
now number lis, 1853; New York beads
with ll,l7l; Pennsylvania has 9,3iO,
and Illinois ranks third with s,OO9.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
With a Marked Accent.

Friend-Does the baron, your son-in
law, speak with much accent?
Richpurse-He did when he discov-
cred how had fixed his wife's dover.
Puck.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Comforting.

Patient-Well, doctor, how's my
lung?
Doctor-Pretty fair-it will last as
long as you hve.-Hallo.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01

ALBERT BURCH, West Toledo, Ohio.
says: Halls Catarrh Cure saved my life. -
Write him for particulars. Sold by Drug
gistS, 75c.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Easily EXPLAINED.

81 don't see how your uncle ever got
well if you are telling the truth when
you say that he had nine doctors at
once. = .H -. e....
oh. it is simple enough. He ups and
gets well before they could agree on
the proper course of treatment In
dianapolis Journal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
ananson's pIagic Corn SnIvs.-
Easily housed.

Warranted tocurc or money refunded. Al your
druggist for IL. Price 10 cent?.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Goes Cough B~.ssn
A Birthmark.

Is the Oldest and best. Il viii break up Cold quick
r. than anything else. Its always reliable. TIyi
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
Shiloh-s Consumption Cure
Matrimonial Palxe.

Is sold on guarantee. II cures lnripient Consump
ton. 1t IS the lest Cough Cure. Scts. 5Octs. Sla
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-06-01
An
.HFTERMOQN
,.Nl::',H!,l5 .
e. S1zS@a-

Hilton
stood concealed
behind { fower-
Ing bd>h uyyl
the edge OF the
bay and watch
ed with angry
face as Roy Dial
las and his
sweetheart, Kit
80 Nj ~ n ,.r,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-09-26

Mrs. Home, the wife of the author
who wrote "The Tragedy Of Douglas"
was very infirm and very peculiar and
spent her time ON a sofa in the unusual
occupation of chewing nutmegs.
A gentleman who was q great admir-
er Of her husbands work called one day
to see him, and not finding him thought
it would be only less delightful to talk
with the wife Of so celebrated a man.
He was ushered into her presence and
began to ingratiate himself by praising
her husband. She made no answer.
Then he attempted to talk on topics of
general interest, and still she was silent.
At last she spoke.
ANY prospect of q peace?" she in
quired.
"Yes," he replied enthusiastically,
certain now that conversation had real
ly begun, there is every hope that q
glorious peace will soon be concluded. |"
"Oh, ayeP said she. "Will it max
any difference in the price O. nutmugs?"
The hero worshiper took his leave. -
Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-09-26
The Women Of Hellas.

Alas for the Greek ideals Here is
what the women of Hellas look like
now, as told by q correspondent: "The
women wear short, shapeless tight
skirts reaching little above the ankles,
made of the same material as their rugs,
and short white tunic made of coarse
serge. Their hair is worn in long
braid, and to make it reach past the
waist they plait in horsehair or black
tow and decorate it with cheap coins,
beads or coarse, bright cottons. Greek
children are pretty, and SO are the very
young girls, but when they step from
childhood to womanhood they soon lose
all their good looks. The women toll
not; neither do they spin. They are as
lazy as the men and seem to have no
higher idea of life than lying in the sun
and drinking coffee or cold water. The
food is cross between German and
Greek. The bread is black and under
baked, and the butter is churned from
sleeps milk and never gets solid The
COW is not milk purveyor in Athens,
but humble beast of toll. Our break
fasts were served in our rooms and were
severely simple They consisted of green
tea, with sleeps milk, black bread and
the pure honey of Hymettus The honey
Of Hymettus is not so delightful as it
sounds, because the bees browse among
the strong scented asphodels, with
which the mountain is covered, and the
result is not appetizing. philadelphia
Ledger
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-09-26
Auction Sales.

Sales by auction, SO far from being
an invention Of late years, were known
as far back as the time of the Romans.
1t is supposed by some that they chiefly
used the plan to dispose of the spoils
taken in war. As these sales were said
to take place under the spear, it is fair
to conclude that they stuck long spear
in the ground to mark the place where
the sale would be held. It was long
the custom in England to mark the
time during which bids might be offer
ed by burning an inch of candle, the
last offer before the light went out be-
ing OF course the one that took the arti--
Gle on sale. This custom led many to.
make no bid until the candle was near
ly out, and many often delayed SO long
that the end Of the flame still found
them silent Louis Globe Demo
crat