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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

Numerous bills have been introduced In inc
Legislature with the evident purpose OF annoying
and embarrassing riders OF bicycles fortunate
IT, there Is little chance that any or them Will Do
enacted into law. On the other hand' there - ono
measure which passed the Assembly on luesday
which all wheelmen will heartily applaud this
provides for the erection OF guideooards ana poS's
at highway intersections; matter In which New
York Is notably behind some other States. PUB
lie convenience demands that at every road cross
tho nlain directions should be given 70 travellers
"a 70 the neighboring towns and their distances.
In many sections Of this State this matter he's
beon attended to- II at all. in haphazard way.
general law requiring the erection Of suitable
gudeboards will produce excellent results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

For an example Of how such work ought not
10 he done. commend us TO the asphalt pavement
in Eighth-ave Ostensibly the city had a guar
antee that it would be kept in good condition
for years. bu. the guarantee proves worthless
and the pavement in less than five years is i'll
4 state that can only be described as shocking.
Under the malign regime Of Tammany Hall.
millions of dollars were spent on pavements,
and the people are now learning to their cost
that n good proportion Of it was thrown away
for the benefit of favorte contractors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

enhance the popular interest ana 1erVor' Ing
political effects, however VIII be serious anu
in all probability a dissolution OF the he'chS.aS
will follow The Emperor feels exceedingly pi'-
fer and regards the refusal as an Insult 10 nin!-
self and TO all who are preparing 10 hohor the
man Of blood and iron a more ungraclous ana
illadvised act than that Of the Rcichstag can
scarcely be imagined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

tility to civilized society. again and again. WIEN
ever the more thoughtless and turbulent ma
iority in any meeting Of workers may 49,
70 take part in struggle with which they h"''
nroncrly nothing to do.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

The plan proposed in The Tribune yesterday
for utilizing the surface OF the old Croton AQue-
duct as a path for bicycles has met with cor
dial and enthusiastic reception by wheelmen
and wheelwomen. 1t is a matter OF great inter-
est to all riders In the metropolitan distrcI as
we'll as In the towns along the lower Hudson
The first objection to the scheme Is yet to be
heard. In fact it commepds itself at first
thought to every one who hears Of 1t, and the
favorable first impression is confirmed and
strengthened the longer it is considered. Here
Is path for wheelmen, ready made as 1t were'
and only requiring the expenditure or FEW DOL
lars to render 1t fit for immediate USE NO douDt
:he riders Of the city, who are constantly IN
creasing in number, will be willing 10 conule
ute literally for the purpose, just as the brook-
i'm yvheelmen did in furnishing the crushed
stone dressing for the path to Coney lsiahe-
W. ,ool, n see this matter pushed vigorously
and the aqueduct path in use before nian!
weeks have passed.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Saxton, it appears rom
., ,rtorviev published in another part or thls
manor il of the opinion that the majority OF lhe
ponrh,ican legislators desire to carry out Nlayoi
Stronc's wishes in passing laws for TINS Guy,
GO for "a they are able TO ascertain hem' anu
thinks it unlikely that any bill which ooion.'
Strong officially disapproves will be repaSSeu'
., least not until it has been AMENDED 10 lhee'
bis affections. At the, same time, ne conleS'e'
his anxiety with reference to the fohce Mag
,rates Hill and the Police bills. Mr.. Sa&toh Is
clearly right in saying that Mayor Strong Slouiu
he regarded as the official mouthpiece u III.
1b4 600 citizens who voted to elect hni' anu
that tho Legislature should give the people
what they want as early as possible
Only meagre details Of the attack on Ii HUNG
Chang are given in the account received from
Toxic via London. but apparently little is known
of the affair even in the japanese CAPITAL az
S,mouoseki. where the peace negotiations are
being conducted, Is several hundred miles from
Toxic 1t is stated, however. that the |lceroS
IL not seriously hurt, although pistol was ois
charged in his face at short range. The assam
ant was a young japanese, but whether ne actec
deliberately or from an insane impulse is no.
stated. 1t is known that many OF the japanese
are not well pleased with the prospect OF
treaty Of peace; so 1t Is not unlikely that 'h'
assault on Ii Hung Chang may have been
manifestation Of the popular feeling. Its erect
however, will probably be to hasten rather thai
retard the conclusion Of peace
The action Of the Rechstag in refusing to e1
tend congratulations to Bismarck will have NJ
effect in diminishing the enthusiasm with whci
Germans in general will celebrate his eighteen
birthday a week hence. Rather 1t viii tend Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

Patrick Henry had but one lamp by wh'c,' MS
feet were guided, and that was the hsh' o' "a
perlence"-but Secretary Gresham has TO u''
for that sort OF lantern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25
The more the inquity at Trenton 10 prooed tne
more evident becomes the need Of the PROBE

sooner or later the frugal rustic who distrus~
hanks and hides his money at home may conn
IDENTIFY expect a visit from those whom talstan
calls Dlana's foresters minions Of the moon ana
unless he gives up his hoard peacefully and Win
ont evasion they will apply lighted candles TO ms
foot and those os his wife and hired man, ana
subject them to other inhuman forms OF torture
Instances of this kind occur frequently, the last
one recorded taking place near Smedourg' Pehn''
where all OF the few and helpless inmates OF inc
house were tortured and one was slain II any,
thing could justify statutes imposing cruel ana un
usual punishments like that which Mr. Gerry re-
Gently tned to have passed by the Legislature II
vould be such cruel and unusual crimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25
1nnrf 10 A0perilsements.
Dnslnfss Notices.

DIR Basbrouck makes speciality Of extracting
teeth without pain with gas HARVARD BUILDING. 720
6TH-AVE., Cor. 42d- st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

In vetolng an ordinance passed by the BROOKLYN
Common Council in reference to the opeEauoh VI
trolley-cars, Mayor Schleren has taken an ihue-
fensible position. He declares tnat greater
speed than eight miles an. hour should not De per
mltted within the first twenty-elght wards ol 'Ae
city-that is in all Of Brooklyn except the rural
REGIONS annexed to the city last year-whIe WIN
I'm certain districts he would reduce the speeo W
six miles an hour. Mr.. Schierens recent OBSERVE
tlons on the subject OF trolley-car tenders ha'e
heen sound and wise. but on the question OF spec"
no Org on the side Of excessive moderation. Hm
safe TO say that IL he were compelled 10 'ra'e'
,r ar five miles in each direction on trolley-cars
evAr, dav he would realize keeny the disadVan-
,agas ~ \ low speed. When the change from
h,r,,s IN electricity vas made In Brooklyn, the
,,,,, axnected with reason, that something ap-
,ni,, ranid transit would be furnished them
, sro,d ~ six or eight miles an hour VIII De no
,rrovement on the old style OF cars; and VIII Do
certain 70 create great dissatisfaction WIN
competent motormen, adequate brakes anu p''pe'
tenders. il is safe to run consideraOiy iaS'e' :"
the greater part Of the city. Inc co"'pa''e'
should be compelled 10 provide THESE Necessary
things and should be held To the s"'e'eS'
countabillty. The people are becoming euuoa'eu
- the general use Of trolley-cars, and are tlsH'
IN exnecting fairly good speed TO be mace ny
.bam The recent casualties were due TO the e'i-
rlovrent Of unskilled men on the front PLATFORM
pr,or ~ the strike the companies had been fhaA-
ing a good record though it Is a patent iacl 'AA'
the tenders now in use are practically woF'N'es~
After three almost perfect days Ike Thursua''
1,r,5,,, and SATURDAY. each Of which was an lhi~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

After three almost perfect days IKE
Friday and Saturday, each or whlch was d" 80.
provement on Its predecessor little iau,. 80
Ne ,or,d with Yesterday. even though It did prove
,,,,,a,. ma showsrv. and embarrassed some OF the
,,,,n,orous wheemen who were lured out In the
early hours Of the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-25

The action Of the Reichstag In refusing 10 eA-
tend congratulations to Bismarck VIII nave no
effect in diminishing the enthusiasm win when
Germans in general will celebrate his eish'ieh
birthday week hence. Rather II VIII tend 10
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

adoption by the States OF the unperverted
Australian secret 1a..O. system.
Resolved That the revenue derived from
a graduated income tax should be applied 10
the reduction OF the burden OF taxation now
ieved upon the domestic industries OF this
country.
Resolved, That We pledge our support TO
Itlf ana liberal pensions toex-union soldiers
and sailors.
Resolved, Tha We condemn the fallacy OF
protecting American labor under the present
ystem, which opens our ports 10 the pauper
ana criminal classes OF the world and rowds
ont our WuEe-carners. and We deneuuCe the
present Ineffective law against contract la
cOr and demand the further restriction OF
undesirable emigration
Resolved That We cordially sympathize
Win the efforts OF the organized worklngmen
10 shorten the hours OF labor. and demand a
rigid enforcement OF the existing elght-hour
Law on government work. and ask that q
penalty clause De added to the said law,
Resolved That We regard the mainten-
ahce OF large standing army OF merce-
naries known as the Pinkerton system, as q
menace ioour liberties, and we demand It's
abolition, and we condemn the recent in
vaslon OF the Territory OF Wyoming by the
n mr. assasslnS OF plutocracy, assisted by
Federal officers.
Resolved That We commend TO the
thoughtful consideration Of the people and
the reform press the legislative system
known as the initiative and referendum.
Resolved, lhat we favor a constitutional
provision limiting the Office Of President and
Vice President to one term, and providing
Tor the election Of the senators by a direct
vote OF the people
Resolved. That we oppose any subsidy or
national aid 10 any private corporation for
any purpose.
Il, r. TAUBENBECK, Chairman, Marshall, III,
Ii. TURNER, Secretary, Georgia, Office 1903
Pennsylyania ave, y. W, Washington, d. O.
LAWRENCE MCPARLIY, Secretary New York
NJ. Q. RANKIN, Treas, Terre Haute, Ind.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07
TIE THREE COUNTY PLATFORMS.
POPULIST

rs has been done in the case OF the county
printing and other Jobs i'm this county.
We demand that the nominees Of this con-
vcntlOn shall practice true economy in the
administration Of the cOuntys business
should tAey be elected and We hereby warn
them hat we shall hold them to strict ac-
cCuutalilify.
NeNarn all candidates on whatever ticket
that they will be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent Of the law for any violations. directly or
Indirectly. Of the law against cor upt prac-
tlcc~ az elections, and our county central
committee is hereby instructed to push said
pros rutipnS and We pledge ourselves to
,tanG Df them in any expense that may be
incurred.
We demand the faithful and impartial en-
tOrcemcut Of all laws. and arraign the pres
ent officials for direlictiOn and favOriti m
We condemn the cOwardice Of the Republic
car convention OF Sun ner county in conceal
ing their views on the important questions
local. state and national, and invite all good
citizens. who have ideas of public policy, to
Join with the people in their effort to restore
the government of, BY and for the people
We claim the right to consistent point
with pride to the clean record made by all
! POpulist officials in this county and appeal
! to the honest taxpayers for announcement
, in well doing.
We arraign the present state administra-
ton as being the most corrupt, the most vac
illating, the most hypocritical and the least
in sympathy with the great common people
Of the state Of any since the state was organ
lied. Disgraced by its own acts of peIfidy
and corruption even before it had been in
augurated, it has breathed its blighting
spirit into every branch of public service in
all the counties OF the state, and we hope the
| people will, by 1896, be ready TO be redeemed
by some other savior.
We again declare in favor of state Uniform
! ity of school text books.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

We, the POpulist party Of Sumner county
in convention assembled, again meet under
circumstances which are absolute proof that
the enunciatiOns set forth by the POpul,st
party are true and the remedies offered viii.
if enacted by law, give the people relief.
Believing that the people are the government.
and the aim and object Of government Is 20
protect its citizens and better their condition.
also believing that the masses Of the people
know what they need and want imd still Rave
a right to make known their wants, and ce-
mand the same by resolution in county ana
state convention.
Believing that the financial question is the
bone of contention, and its settlement will be
the veal OF woe Of our American people,
therefore be it
Resolved, That every dollar issued by orr
government, either gold, silver or paper
should be equal in the payment OF debts. Dy
being made legal tender for all debts, pub
ic or private. That all paper currency
should be issued by the government without
profit to individuals or corporations.
We again demand that silver be reinstated
and be allowed the privilege of the mint free
at ratio established by law-l6 tOl-withOut
the permission or consent Of any other ma
ton on earth.
We hereby denOunce the Republican legis-
latOrs of the past three sessions and hold
them responsible for the defeat Of the max
imum freight rate bill and other measures OF
relief from railroad eXtOrtiOn and discrlmina-
ton practiced in this state.
condemn the eXtravagant methods OF
IL Rpublican administration of the affairs
o; dinner county and point the taxpayers to
the fact that the annual expenditures
for all general purposes, other than
bridge building, have been increased from q
total average of S47 900 unt er partial Pop
ulist administration to total Of $4,000 fol-
the year 1894
We condemn the practice OF rewarding pc
litical manipulators with public patronage
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

j. NJ. Haas is cautious man. We
always knew that Mr.. Haas was SEN
sible and reasonably cautious, hut he
has proven himself doubly so. Last
Wednesday evening, he somehow got
his dates mixed and thoughtthat hol.
loween was at hand. Accordingly he
took every box, board and loose arti-
Gle Of every description in sight into
the Fair store and securely locked
them in to prevent the boys from
carrying them of. Mr.. Haas then
started home but he spled the big
trunk sign in front of Sparr's Clothing
House. 1t would not do to leave it
there so he dragged the weighty con-
Germ into the Fair store all the time
wondering that Mr.. Spar was so care.
less. Then Mr.. Haas went home feel
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07
DEMOCRAT.

WHEREAS; The Republican party of Sum-
ner county IN convention assembled were
tho cOwardly to go upon record upon any OF
the great questions Of the day, an
WHEREAS; The Democratic party has al
wavs been willing TO give a reason for the
faith that Is in IL; therefore be IL
RESOLVED, by the Democrats of Sumner
county in convention assembled That We
congratulate the people upon the renewed
prosperity due TO the benefcent tariff law
passed by the Democratic party in cOntradc-
ton to the financial depression under the
operation of the Mckinley act.
That we declare ourselves TO be unalterably
opposed TO the single gold standard and de-
mand an immediate return OF the cOnstitu-
tional standard Of gold and silver by the res
tOratiOn by the government independently
OF any foreign power, of the unrestricted
coinage Of both gold aud silver into standard
. Oney at the ratio Of l6 to and upon terms
OF exact equality. The silv T coin TO be a
full legal tender with gold for all debts and
dues public and private.
That we denounce in unmeasured terms
the extravagAnt expenditure Of the peoples
money, unwarranted by law. by the Republic
can state administration with Governor Nor
rill at its head. And especially do We 1e-
nOunce the like unwarranted expenditure by
the Republican officials of Sumner county.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

Another bank will have to be desig-
mated by the county commissioners as
a county depository. The law prohib-
its the deposit of more than $4,000 in
any one bank. During December
there is always at least $4,000 in each
OF three banks. The Farmers bank
seems to have sort Of a cinch on the
deal this time. The law requires
that the commissioners designate
banks at the county seat, if the banks
are considered responsible and give
satisfactory bonds. There are only
three banks in Wellington now and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07
Big -Four Route
TO
ATLANTA.
Cotton States and international Exposition.

Travellers TO the South during the fall and
the early part Of the winter season VIII have
an unusual opportunity OF seeing the South
at its best advantage. The Atlanta Exposi-
ton is the largest exposition OF It's Kind In
this country. with the exception OF the Worlds
Fair at Chicago.
HOW TO REACH ATLANTA.
From Chicago, Peoria, Indianapolis, Terre
Haute. Lafayette, Benton Harbor and In
termediate points. the North and Northwest.
the sBig -Four" route offers the choice OF the
two great gateways 10 the South-Cincinnatl
and Louisville Solid trains with ParlOr Cars,
Magnificent Sleeping Cars and Dining Cars
run daily from Chicago and Indianapolis TO
Cincinnati and Louisville.
From New York. Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland,
Columbus. Springfield, Sandusky, Dayton and
intermediate points, magnificent through
trains run daily into Cincinnati. All trains
OF the big -Four" arrive at Central Union
Station, Cincinnati, making direct connection
with through trains oil the Queen K Crescent
Route 10 Atlanta. Through sleeping cars via
the o &c. Route run directly TO Chattanooga,
thence via Southern Railway TO Atlanta.
MANY points OF historical interest as well as
beautiful scenery may be enjoyed enroute.
on these Chickamauga National Park and
Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga are fore
most. and should be visited by every one on
the way TO Atlanta.
For full information as TO rates. routes,
time OF trains, ETC.. call on or address any
agent Big Four route.
E.o. MCCORMICK, D.B: MARIN,
Passenger Traffic Mgr. esn'l Pass. q Ticket ACT
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

This section Of country received a
nice lain Tuesday night Wednesday
and Wednesday night and the wealth
er since has been mild and favorable
to the wheat, which it now seems will
get good start before freezing
weather. The ground was getting
dry before this rain and some of the
wheat was not coming up we'll. A
small acreage Of wheat is being sown
and most of it is so late, so this part
Of Kansas can not raise anything near
an average crop Of wheat next year.
-Argonia Clipper,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

f. A. Little, administrator of the
estate of ThOs. H. Meikle, has filed a
petition to sell real estate belonging
to the estate; the claim of William
Dugan, guardian Of the estate of Murl
and William Larkins, against the
estate of Amanda Flanders for s2,O65
has been allowed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

Another shooting ARRAY is reported
from Caldwell. On last Monday
evening a big, burly negro sneaked
into DR.. Gabbert's drug store and con-
cealed himself behind the counter.
He had been hanging around the store
shortly before closing hours. He was
finally discovered under the counter
and at once showed fight. In the
tussle which followed, the negro drew
gun and fired at Pete Detrickson,
the clerk, who was trying to eject the
negro. The gun being placed so near
Mr., DetriCkson, his face was badly
powder burnt but otherwise no one was
injured. The negro made his escape
and is yet at liberty.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

The old original Rock Island restau
rant is now located around the corner
at Barnes barber shop. Lou Snyder
runs it and sets up the best meal in
town for quarter of dollar. Farm
ers, remember this. Ask for the old
original Rock Island restaurant anG
have none other. 5tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

A.S.Hall was up from Blackwell, o.
T., Friday. Mr.. Hall was formerly a
resident of Chikaskia township of
this county. He was one of the I'M
fOrtunates who suffered in the recent
bank failure at Blackwell.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

cert Saturday night and remain over
Sunday with friends. She went on to
Wichita where she will take course
in music this winter, John Murphy;
Jr., is now attending commercial
school at Wichita.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

ing that he had done his duty. Next
morning when he appeared at the
store Mr.. Spar was looking for the
man who stole his trunk sign with
blood in his eye. An explanation fol-
lowed in which the laugh was on Mr..
Haas and in which he was informed
that halloween was on the 3lSt Of
October instead of the 3Oth. Where
are those cigars?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-11-07

Mr.. John Cox, Of Poseyville, Indi-
ana, and Mr.. John Gale, Of Stewards
vile. Indiana, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. James Owens Of Oxford are
In the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Richards. Messrs. Gale and Cox
are brOthers-in.law and Mr.. Cox is a
cousin to NJ Owens. These Indiana
gentlemen are in Kansas on a visit
to relatives and friends in different
parts of the state. They have stop
ped at Fredonia and from Oxford they
60 to Arkansas City, thence to Pea
body, Kingman, Hutchinson, Beloit
and Atchison. They are both Posey
county farmers who need worry no
further about a competency of world
ly possessions. They are making
their trip for pleasure only, except
that Mr.. Cox, who is a bachelor of
mature years, is according to our in
formation keeping one eye wide open
on the lookout for some fair Kansas
damscl who would grace his Indiana
home. They express themselves as
well pleased with all they have seen
and are thoroughly enjoying them
selveS.-Mail, Thursday.