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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
CURIOUS USE OF TOBACCO.
People who Smoke From the Age OF
Five Years.

All the Lushai smoke inveterately,
even the children of five years of age,
and their children reek with rank to-
bacco smoke, says writer in Gentle
mans Magazine. The men use short
pipes made of bamboo; the women use
Il more elaborate one, the bowl OF clay
communicating to n stem with re-
iceptacle for water, through which the
smoke passes to a long, slender mouth
piece of ornamen+ll metal. The water
in the receptacle, when fouled by to-
bacco juice, is emptied into small
igourds stoppered with plug of wood
These gourds are carried by the men
in cotton bags with other necessary
articles for travelling. and mouthful
of the contents is occasionally slipped
and the mouth rinsed herewith, when
it is spat out.
1t is considered polite to offer sip
from this gourd to a friend, as pinch
of snuff was formerly in Europe. A
friendly native will do so even to an
Englishman, but the writer has never
heard of anyone but Maj. levin who
had the courage to accept the compli-
ment. That officer when deputy com
missioner of the ChittagOng hill tracts,
rendered himself thoroughly familiar
with the border tribes, and is proba-
bly, the best authority on all matters
regarding those dwelling near the
Chittagong frontier. The writer pur'
chased and brought to England one Of
the small gourds which are here spok
en- of, the contents of which, with dis
astrous effects, were spilled over the
papers contained in hls dispatch box
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
CHAPTER VII.
Eanl Morton Has a Visitor.


PaUl Morton's CONSERVATION can
hardly be described, when, in the
number who had come to witness
the funeraleeuemonies of Ralph Ray
mond, he recognized the shOpman in
the obscure druggists shop where
he had purchased the poison. The
sweat stood out upon his brow, and
he eagerly questioned himself-how
much did this man know. or what did
he suspect, or was his presence pure
ly accidental?
But he could hardly believe that
man In such a position would attend
the funeral, unless he had some OBJ
iect in view. How had he found out
his name and residence? Was ii Dos
sible that he had been tracked He
looked furtively at the young man.
now grown an OBJ ect OF strange and
dread interest to him. He noted his
insignificant features. and the gem
eral meanneSs of his appearance, and
he began to pluck up courage.
Suppose he does suspect any,
thing" he thought; Twill his testi-
mOny be believed against mine? A
miserable druggists clerk. probably
on a starvation salary. At the worst
can buy him off for small sum-"
Reassured by these thoughts, he
recovered his boldness, and in look
ing about him, did not hesitate to
meet the gaze Of James Cromwell.
without suffering trace of the first
agitation to be seen. But that first
agitation had been observed at the
time by the druggists clerk. and he
had drawn his own conclusions from
it.
He has used the poison" he said
to himself, land it is for that reason
that my presence alarms him." he
sai6.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
A QUEER SUIT.
With Enoch Arden and Other Peculiar
Features.

Features.
al have had something to do with
4 good many queer lawsuits. said
ex-United States Marshal Archie
Baxter Of Elmira, to a New York
sun reporter, "but l think the one
d Evans against lift was the queer.
est one of ali. Howlan Evans wa, a
arm laborer. and Reuben Tiff a
Tell-to-do and prominent farmer for
whom Evans frequently worked.
They lived in the town OF Veteran.
n Chemung county. Evans lived
With his wife and three Young chill
iren not far from the Tiff farm. In
1864 Evans enlisted in the army and
received a bounty of 5000 This
money he placed in the hands OF
FARMER Tiff for safe keeping, with
he injunction that the latter should
ook afte; the interests of Evans
'amily while he was at the front with
nis regiment
about the time Evans went to
The war Farmer lifts wife died.
Then lift began to pay very marked
attentions to Soldier Evans wife.
Evans at times forwarded money to
Iltft--in all, as he claimed, nearly
f2OO In the spring of 1866 Tiff
1eeded to Mrs. Evans a house and
Twelve acres of land, and soon after
hat the woman took her children
and all her household goods and the
personal belongings of herself and
absent husband and went to live with
lift on his farm. When Evans
came home from the war, soon after
hat, he found that he had no wife,
children or home, and all his efforts
20 recover his money and property
and custody of his children were I'M
lvailing. His children grew up
lnder Tiff and married. Mrs. Evans
had applied for divorce from her
husband while he was in the army,
and it was granted to her not long
after he came back. Then she mar
:ied Tiff.
Evans was advised to bring suit
against his wife's second husband to
:ecover his 500 bounty money and
other moneys that he had sent to
lift while in the army. The case
came up in the Chemung county
court, and was appointed referee
to hear and report on it. Tiff de-
Tended the suit, and his defense was
courageous, to say the least He
admitted having received Evans
bounty money and the remittances,
but he put in a claim for boarding
the plaintiffs children, although it
was in evidence that he had kept
them against the fathers wishes and
in spite Of his efforts to recover
the custody Of them.
lift also alleged that Evans was
to pay him out of the money for the
house and land the former had deed
ed to Mrs Evans, as he had made
the transfer toher at Evans request,
so that she might have a home.
Evans proved, though, that his wife
had never occupied the house, but
had gone to live with Tiff imme-
1iately after the transfer was made,
and subsequently sold the place for
$500 and gave the money to Tiff
The defendant also put in as an off
set a charge of $3.50, which he had
given one of Exams daughters when
she was married.
at was, in short, case OF one
man having taken possession of an
other mans family and property, and
.hen insisting that the other man
should pay him for doing it.
thought Evans had the best end OF
the suit and so reported. | suppose
he got his money"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06

go 1000 miles to reach the land of the
prune. The irrigated lands Of Idaho
along the line of the Union Pacific
system are capable of producing the
class of fruit seen in the Idaho Ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair Why! by
stopping in Idaho you'll save enough
on your fare and freight to make the
first payment on your farm Investi-
gate.
Advertising matter sent on applica-
tion. Address E L. Lomax, q. ?. &
T. A., Omaha, Neb.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
An Anarchist Monkish Colony.

Estagel, in the department Of the
eastern Pyrennees, has a colony of
about fifty professed anarchists, who
live something after the fasion Of the
monks of the Thebald. They never
do any work except to cook enough
victuals to enable them to exist; they
have taken vows never to marry, and
keep away from female society alto
gether; they do not go to taverns; they
dress simply, and are said to be strict
ly clean in their habits. The police
made decent on them recently and
seized a number of anarchist pamph-
lets and newspapers which they had in
their rooms.-London Telegraph.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
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 10
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 ils presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, The refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of a perfect IaS-
a:iye; efectually cleansing the system,
lispelling colds, headaches and feyem
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction 10 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 uan
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose maine is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
and being well informed, you viii dol
accept any substitute if offered.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
THE AVOWAL.

love thee. oh, no words can say
One-half my love, howe'er try,
and yet my heart must have its wa,
Ana seek expression in cry.
call to thee with plngs forlOrn.
love theel oh, love thee, sweet,
Enough met with anger and with scorn.
Still would my lips my love repeat
love thee. oh. would thou couldst know
The hunger of my lonely heart
Amid the throng l hide my woe
And mask with smiles the secret smlrA
] love thee. oh. love thee, all
Ny hopes and dreams around thee rln.e:
JhOugh storm betide and wreck befalL
My deathless passion ne er can change
love thee 10, all pOmp and power
Beside thy love would sink from sight.
And even GlOry's crimson flower
Would pale before that pearl OF light
y matchless pearl, if it we're mine,
50 happy all my DAYS would be,
Ny heart would throb with bliss divine,
And angel eyes would envy me
Samuel Minturn Peck
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
Brandy Drop, 70 scboo, ch,,dr.r

The board of health has de-
termined to stop the sale to minors
Of candy containing brandy. A chem
ical report made to the board
showed that six brandy drops"
contain as much alcohol as an or
binary cocktail. There has been a
large sale of these drops near public
schools. Philadelphia Ledger.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
lie Was Cruel.

Your quiet, easy Indifference, ="
said Mrs. Waliingbeam to her
spouse, "aggratates me to such a
degree that | am half dead with
anger" "Ah, my dear" replied Mr..
W., "let me give You a pointer about
that" What is it?" snapped Mrs.
W. mo one should ever do things
by halves Texas Siftings
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
Early Timekeepers.

The clepsydra, or water clock, was
used at Babylon at a very early date
and was introduced at Rome by ScipiO
Nassica about the year 1js Il. C..
Toothed wheels were added to it by
Ctessibius about 40 Il. c. Some wri-
tiers say that they were found to be in
use in Britain by Caesar in the year IS
b. c. The only clock in the world is
said to have been sent by Pope Paul l
to Pepin, king of France. in the year
A. d. 760.-St. Louis Republic.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
THE MERCHANTS CRIME.
CHAPTER VI-CoNTINUED.
BY HORATIO ALGER, JR.

As Paul Morton entered, the dying
man turned his glazing eyes toward
him, and then toward the boy at his
side, as if again to commend him to
his care. Paul understood, and with
pale face he nodded as if to assure
the dying man that he undertook
the trust. Then a more cheerful
look came over the face of Ralph.
he looked with glance of tender
love at his son, then his head sank
back, his eyes closed, and the breath
left his body.
The deed was consummated, Ralph
Raymond was dead
Poor gentleman! So he's deadm
said the nurse with q professional
sigh, land no doubt he's better off.
No answer was made to this re-
mark. Neither Paul Morton nor
Robert seemed inclined to speak.
The former was brought face to face
with the consequence OF his crime.
The latter was filled with the first
desolation of grief. Three days
later the funeral took place. Paul
Morton took care that everything
should be in strict accordance with
the wealth and position of the de-
ceased. He strove to satisfy his
troublesome conscience by paying
the utmost respect to the man for
whose death he had conspired.
Owing to the long absence of Ralph
Raymond from the country there
were not very many who remember
ed him, but Paul Morton invited his
own friends and acquaintance liber-
ally, and the invitation was accepted
by a large number as there are al
ways those who have some morbid
feelings and appear to enjoy appear
ing at funeral The rooms were
draped in black. The door bell was
mutfied in Grape, and the presence of
death in the house was Ostentatious-
ly made known to all who passed.
Among these there was James Crom-
well, who for some reason, nearly
every evening. after his hours
of labor were over, came up to take
look at the houses in Twenty
ninth street, which appeared to have
a great attraction for him. When
he saw the Grape he managed to
learn through a servant the precise
hour of the funeral, and applied to
his employer for leave of absence on
that day.
ut will be inconvenient, said his
employer.
Il must CO." said the clerk, 81
wish to attend a funeral"
Surprising that it must be the fu-
neral of a relation, or at least, a
friend, the employer made no fur
Their objection. As the time of the
service approached James Cromwell
attired himself in his best, and made
his way to the house His entrance
was unnoticed among the rest, for
there was large number present.
He got into an out-of-the-way corner,
and listened attentively to the sol
emn service for the dead, as per-
formed by one of the most eminent
clergymen in the city. Among the
rest his eye rested on Paul Morton.
who sat with his face buried in his
handkerchief. Atlength Paul looked
from behind the handkerchief, and
his eye rOved over the company.
Suddenly he turned livid. His eve
met that of thin young man, with
light hair, in an Out-of-the-way cor
ner, and he remembered at once un.
der what, circumstances they had met
before.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
TWAS Ennn.h.

Bilker-I understand your landlady
gives you piece of steak not larger
than your two fingers.
Star-That's what.
81 shouldn't think that was enough. :"
"0h, / don't know about that. al
most wish sometimes afts, I've been
chewing on it for half an hour or so
that 1t wasn't so much as it is De
troit Free Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
The Eastern Wild West.

Miss Arizona, at Wild West show
oh. isn't it just wonderful? Miss
New York-lt is to me, but pre-
sumed it would be very tame to you.
Miss Arizona-0h. no, indeed |
never saw anything like it before;
but then, you know, this is my first
trip East and I've always lived on a
ranch. Puck.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
Hegeman's CHmphdr Zee WITH GiyeeEiHo.
Cures Chappe1BaD,s and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
ChilblainS, Pes. &C. C. q. Clark Co, New Haven c.
-"NIay." said her husband, as they

MAY" said her husband, as they
prepared TO go out calling, do you
really mean to use those calling cards
with your name spelled Mae KaehIyn
Alys SMITH" 81 certainly do re
piled Mrs May catherine Smith. Very
well" said her husband, firmly, ~ am
with you, and he politely presented
her with card neatly inscribed "JoIlo
Phrederyc Albyrt Smith. chicago
Record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
TO BE CONTINUED. I
Counter Irritation.

One of the popular English authors
of the day was wholly incapacitated
from work by lady who lived next
door and strummed through Han
dels Messiah" His idea of the in
volatility of an Englishman's house
did not allow him to send in any
message, and he was at his wits end
until he saw in a daily paper that
steam-whistles could be bought to
tit on kettle-spouts. He provided
himself with one, aud put the kettle
on the fire in the room nearest the
singer As soon as the whistle be-
gan he vent out Of course the
bottom came off the kettle, but II
cost little to solder 1t on agaiu, and
after two or three solderings the
lady took the hint -Argonaut
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
What he Meant.

Adolnhus-Tm afraid hit hD
ceucedly hard. Just looked at him,
you know, in a significant way, and
said; 1.-The fools aren't all dead yet "
Arthur-And what did he say?
Adolphus-He said; mo; but you
aren't looking wen, Dolly; you'd bet
Ger take care of yourself. " Wonder
what in time he was driving at?-bot-
ton Transcript. -.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
The Central American Ane.

On an island off the Mosquito
coast, Nicaragua, Central America.
there is a species of ape very closely
resembling the African gorilla, both
in size and in its sunny disposition.
How it came there is only a matter
of conjecture-fOr it departs unduly
from the characteristics of the
American monkey tribe.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
To Encourage Iiteratnre.

Miss Bleeker-Fm so interested in
our reading club wasn't at first;
but | never miss a meeting now.
Miss Beacon-What are you read
ing?
Miss Bleeker-Well we are not
reading anything at present We
are making preparations - give a
dance Puck. O.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
The six Industrv I'm Co.

Measures are being taken By the
authorities of Crete to revive the
silk industry of the island, which
was once fourishing, but which has
been dwindling for some years owing
to the use of bad seed. A good sup
ply is to be furnished free. $500
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06

Shelton profess to think a
great deal Of me. That is all right as
long as everything is going pleasantly.
But would you make any great sacri-
fee for my sake2" He-"You know
would. Haven't ] offered to marry
yOu?'-Boston Transcript
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
Climate and Crops all Right.

Oklahoma has thousands of acres Of
the finest farming land ill the world,
waiting for you or anybody with
a little cash and lots Of
gumption. Climate and crops aeo
Just right. Farms will cost moio
next year than this. TO find ont if
this is the country yOu want, askG. T.
Nicholson. G. p. A. Santa Fe Route,
Topeka, Kas., fOr free copy of 0klaho
ma folder; new edition just ont, hand
somely illustrated.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
CHAPTER VIII.
NAAAA LIN III.
James CrOmwell's Triumph.

- - NAAA " ~ q mum pu.
The GOODNESS displayed by James
Cromwell had its effect upon the
merchant Mechanically he obeyed,
and resumed his seat
Say what you have to say, and be
done with it, he muttered.
at may be necessary for me to re-
mind you that / am employed in a
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06
Brotherly Love.

Tommy HardnJt-Will my brother
60 to heaven, too9
Sunday School Teaeher-Yes; if he
is good.
Tommy-Well, if I'm there Ill bet
you he'll 60 out quicker than he
came in there.
Teacher wouldn't let that worry
me, Thomas You will probably be
somewhere else. Texas Siftings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06

Mr.. Israel lIerIick, VINO is liy,uc
in Roxbury, Mass, and whose age is
nearly three score years and t en-, is a
son of revolutionary soldier. There
are not many ,leh now surviving.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1894-07-06

Greek and Roman virgins prayed 10
Gortuna for good husband
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-04-28
Red Men of Guiana.

There are still "red men" in Guiana,
according to Mr.. Smith Delaceur's re-
port-descendants of the inhabitants at
the time Of it's discovery. They are APP
parently of three or more separate ORR
gins.
The oldest inhabitants are believed to
be the Warraus, who lead semiamphib-
ious life, without agriculture and rath-
er as fishers than as hunters. Where
these people came from is not known.
OF more certain origin are the second
set, the Arawacks, who were driven
southwark from the West Indian is
lands. After them came whole series
of Carib tribes, who were also forced
southwark from the West Indies. Just
before the advent of the Europeans the
last of the Carib tribes made its appear
ance, and its people were known as the
'"True Caribs. "
In life and surroundings there is no
great difference between any of the ex-
listing tribes They live in small family
groups, the mutual relations Of the MEM
bers being admirably regulated by q
very decided though unwritten code.
They pass perfectly simple lives, the
happiness of which seems to be enhanced
by the inevitable collisions with other
tribes. A sufficiency of food is procured
by hunting and fishing and a primitive
kind Of agriculture Their houses, adds
Mr.. Smith Delacour, are of the simplest,
but exactly what is required, and the
furniture is usually hammock Cloth
ing is "a question for the future y
London News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-04-28
Skins of Fruit.

The skins of fruit should never be
eaten, not because they are not palatable
or digestible or are unhealthy in them
selves, but on account Of the danger aris-
ing from microbes which have penetrat-
ed into the covering of the fruit. Every
body has noticed that at times q slight
scratch will. create q considerable sore
on the human body. 1t is generally as
cribed to an unhealthy condition of the
blood, but a close microscopical exami-
nation will show that 1t Is due to the
presence of microbes thus introduced
into the system. So with an apple o
peach, appear or a grape. The fruit may
be perfectly sound and healthy, but on
the skinyor, covering may be microbes,
which, introduced into the human sys-
tenn, will breed disease. These germs are
not uncommon; neither are they always
present is possible % eat tire cover
ing without injury, but the danger is
such that it is best not to incur the risk
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-04-28
Bees Suspend q vendue.

Honeybees proved more than match
for 200 men at a recent public sale.
When the auctioneer who was selling
the effects of the late Charles Taylor,
near Neshaminy Falls, put rs hives Of
bees under the hammer, an inquisitive
but imprudent youth kicked one Of the
little homes occupied by about 5000
honey makers. There was instantly a
warning buzz, and out filed the bees in
companies, regiments and brigades. The
200 men scattered in as many directions,
pursued by the angry bees. Farmer
James T. Vansant tried to pacify the
army of little brown foes, but few
stings sent him flying after his retreat
ing friends. For an hour the bees held
the situation unopposed. They then
gathered in their hive, and the sale pro-
ceeded. Bristol pa. Dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1894-04-28
Jack Tars Scheme,

Many years ago an Englishman en-
ployed an honest tar who had quit the
sea as gardener. Jack had no sooner
entered his service than he found him
self much annoyed by dog who night
ly invaded the garden. One morning the
sailor reached the garden before the dog
had left and made him captive. AS soon
as he had seized the animal, Jack de-
liberately took spade, cut off the dogs
tail and set him at liberty. Shortly after
the owner entered the garden and In
CURED if the dog still annoyed the gar.
dener. He'll never trouble us again, J"
replied Jack, II caught him this morn
ing, unshipped his rudder and set him
off before the wind, and hang me If he
will be able to steer his way back. -
Exchange.