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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

From every part of the United
States contributions are pouring in
on the drOuth stricken sufferers of
Nebraska. Car loads and even train
loads of everything needful are going
forward from all directions. Liberal
sums of money are also being sent.
SectiOnalism and partiSanship are al
ways forgotten under such clrcum-
stances.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

For twenty-five years it has been
customary for the state auditor to
audit claims against the state with a
rubber stamp, but it is now proposed
to have the bills gone over and check
ed up just as would be done IN the
Office Of an auditor Of any business
concern
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

did not swallow any of the solution.
The childs mouth is terribly burned
and the accident is a most painful
one indeed.-Mail, II.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

DR.. ]. c. Webber of Perth has been
employed by the county commission
ers to do the pauper practice Of
Downs and Jackson townships until
July lst, for $22,SS, he furnishing all
medicines.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

tion OF salary to be fixed by the boaad.
II. NJ. Bowers received two votes, Z.
E. Newland, one.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The high school now has the largest
attendance of its history. There are
los students in good standing in the
high school. The graduating class of
1895 consists of possible eight. The
high school is better equipped to in
tereSt now than ever in the past and
this fact is being taken advantage of
by many from without the city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

While WellingtOnians regret to lose
their free mail delivery system, yet it
is said that MISERY loves company"
Hutchinson, Newton, Winfield and
Arkansas City all share the same fate
at the same time. Wichita remains
as the only free mail delivery city in
this congressional district.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Mrs. W. A. Black who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. TOtty, for
the past two months started home to
Philadelphia this morning. She will
stop in st. Louis to visit Elder W. H.
Kern's family. Mr., Kern used to be
pastor Of the Christian church of this
city when the Blacks lived here.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The insurance companies have been
granted a new trial in the famous
Frazer case. There were five defend
ants and the trial Judge allowed them
only three challenges of jurors. 1t
has been discovered that they were
entitled to fifteen and the new trial is
granted on this ground.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

7. A. Hubbard, a successful hog
raiser of Sumner county, read an ex-
cellent paper at the state meeting of
the Swine Breeders association at To
peka in which was some valuable ad-
vice that may come in handy to our
farmers. He beliyed in feeding milk
first thengraSs and ground oats. Feed
but little corn. There should be clean
Quaters for the swine, warm compart-
m9nts for winter and plenty of air for
summer. Be kind to the'boar. Don't
mistreat and strike him. Don't mis-
represent stock to customers. As a
preventative for hog cholera Mr. Hub
bard uses concentrated lye-One-half
pound to a barrel of slop-fed three
times day.-Wichita Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Fred Wydekind, janitOr Of the NJ.
(. church, has just purchased the
property Immediately west Of
the Willis X. Folks property on West
HOrvey avenue, of Geo. r. Fultz as
agent.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The Baptist church held their regu-
lar annual election Of toflcers last
evening in the church, and the follow
ing were elected upon the board of
trustees: j. NJ. Clayton, &c. Bishop,
Thomas Richardson, A. +. .Cobean
and Louis Williams. A. B. Cheever
was elected church clerk, Harry Clay
tor treasurer, Miss Julia Avery organ
ist, and Will Avery chorister. The
following ushers we're elected. A. B.
Cheever, W. W. Hagen, Will David
son and A. +. Cobean. No election of
deacons was held, and hence the old
board consisting Of Thomas Richard
son, W. D. BastOw, A. b. Cheever and
NJ. Avery was continued.-Mail, IL.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

VIM. A. Huffman, baggage master
at the Union depot, who has been in
the employ of the Santa Fe for seven
years was laid off this morning and
his duties added to those of the ticket
aren't
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

A. B. HarrisO of this city still has in
his possession receipt for s45 income
tax paid by him on August 2l, 1865,
upon an income Of 5000 after having
been allowed the legal deduction of
Al. 600
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The Western Newspaper Union from
which the VOICE gets its weekly sup
ply of paper, has grown to be one of
the big institutions of the State. We
had the pleasure recently of going
through their new building in Wich-
ita, to which they removed from Win
field, and were surprised and gratifed
at its extent and completeness. The
company also carries a splendid line
of printers supplies. Mr.. R. G. Ga
lusha, the manager, is one of the
pleasantest men to deal with whom
it has been our good fortune to meet
in many day. And by the way, our
ready print iSas near perfect now as
we could we'll ask for.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Two men giving their names as +.
E. Lawrence and Elba o. Wilcox were
recently arrested at Oklahoma
City. They claim to hail from South
Haven. The occasion of the arrest
was their Offering to sell bundle of
gloves and eleven boxes of pocket
knives with about 500 for $40. A
search of their wagon revealed a
box Of very fine ladies' ivory breast
pins, few watch charms, a lot of
gold rings, complete set of skeleton
keys, two bycicles, breach-loading
shot gun, two rawhide lariat ropes
and box of three cOrnered files. The
officers believed these goods to be
stolen.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

DR.. S. Ewing Smith and wife left
this morning for Emporia Kansas, for
a short visit with the doctors mother.
They will then proceed to st. Angus
tine, Florida, to reside in their prop
erty there during the winter season.
They will perhaps spend part of their
time near Lake Kerr, Florida. The
new city of St Augustine is fitted for
a winter resort for northern resi-
dents. DR.. and Mrs. Smith will be
gone three or four months at least
and DR.. Mayhem has assumed charge
of the dentall Office during their alb
sence. Mail, III.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

On last Friday, Senator A. G. For
ney introduced senate bill No. 1O2.
An act regulating fees and salaries of
Sumner county officers.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Senator FOrney is pushing a bill re-
Quiring a plaintiff to bring action in
the county where the defendant lives.
Topeka Capital.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

A. Graf and T. B. Hubbard went
to Kansas City Tuesday to attend
the meeting of the Implement Deal
ers' association. and will look upon
the state legislature before return
inQ
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The first mail delivered at the
executive Office Monday afternoon
following the inauguration consisted
of about a half bushel of letters.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

A Guthrie man drew a 100000 hO-
tel at Arkansag City in a rattle and is
now hunting for the man who per-
suaded him to take a chance. He
wants the man to pay the taxes.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The Hutchinson band has written
for terms with Manager Asa NJ. Black.
They wish to give concert here in
the near future.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Louis Segerman, who is well known
in Caldwell, Wellington and Harper,
has been adjudged insane by the
Oklahoma courts and sent to Jack
Sonyille, III. He has been confined in
the jail of this county on different
occasions for Offenses against the pro-
hibltory law. Last spring he killed
his wife, who had left him, Just
across the Strip line from Caldwell.
and has been in jail ever since. He
was man who, to all appearances,
preferred to follow an illegitimate
calling.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The EpwOrth League reading circle
met last evening at the home of Miss
Lizzie Spencer, aud finished the study
Of Bushnell'S Character of Jesus"
They also took up the study of politi-
cal economy. At their next meeting
to be held at the home of Judge Levi
Ferguson on the 2Sth of January, they
will begin the study Of "The PhilOsO-
ply of the Plan of Salvation" A
very pleasant and instructive meeting
was enjoyed last evening and the
members are enthusiastic over the
success of the circle.-Mail, ID.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Robert Rem and two children came
in from Gridley, H., to visit the fami-
ly Of W. A. Rem. last evening. The
children will probably remain here
during the winter. IL.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Asa NJ. Black has just booked
Atoms Military band of Milan for a
concert to be given in Woods opera
house on the evening of January 26.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The new state board of health as
appointed by Governor Lewelling and
confirmed by the senate consists of
four Republicans, three Democrats
and two POpulists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The last word received from s.
Crane states that he would leave Key
West, Fla, last Saturday on board
the steamer, Equator, bound for
Nassau
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

L. j. Frenchhas accepted a position
with the NJ. E. Spar clothing house
and will be pleased to meet his many
friends there.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

c. c. Curtis has been appointed
chairman of the committee on resOlu-
tions in the agricultural implement
dealers association in session in Kan
S9S CitV
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

D. A. Espy has been designated by
the commissioners as purchasing
agent to make contracts for the coun-
ty for all poor and poor house sup
plies.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The VOICE is the cheapest and best
county paper.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

The store room Of the Santa Fe's
car inspectors department at the
Union depot is being enlarged and
improved.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

IL. NJ. Bowers Of Green township
was appointed court house janitor by
the county commissioners Tuesday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17
County and County Seat.

county and County Seat.
The VOICE is the cheapest and best
county paper.
Skating is at an end for the present:
the ice is now SluSh.
Mrs. Sarah Cramer has returned
from the Kansas City hospital restor-
ed to health.
Take advantage of our club rates
and select your winter reading matter
See list elsewhere.
Mr.. Voter, you had better 90 up to
the city clerks Office and register.
You'll forget it, if you don't.
II. NJ. Bowers Of Green township
was appointed court house janitor by
the county commissioners Tuesday.
7. S. Richardson of Creek township
was the lucky applicant for the posi-
tiOn Of superintendent of the DOOR
farm.
The store room Of the Santa Fe's
car inspectors department at the
Union depot is being enlarged and
improved.
L. ]. French has accepted position
with the NJ. E. Sparr clothing house
and will be pleased to meet his many
friends there.
The Hutchinson band has written
for terms with Manager Asa NJ. Black.
They wish to give a concert here in
the near future.
Senator FOrney is pushing a bill re-
Quiring plaintiff to bring action in
the county where the defendant lives.
Topeka Capital.
On last Friday, Senator A. G. For
ney introduced senate bill No. lO2.
An act regulating fees and salaries of
Sumner county officers.
The first mail delivered at the
executive Office Monday afternoon
following the Inauguration consisted
of about half bushel of letters.
Asa NJ. Black has just booked
Atoms Military band Of Milan for a
concert to be given in Woods opera
house on the evening of January 26.
D. A. Espy has been designated by
the commissioners as purchasing
agent to make contracts for the coun-
ty for all poor and poor house sup
plies.
G. G. Curtis has been appointed
chairman of the committee on resOlu-
tiOns in the agricultural implement
dealers association in session in Kan
saS City.
The last word received from S.
Crane states that he would leave Key
West, Fla, last Saturday on board
the steamer, Equator, bound for
Nassau
The new state board of health as
appointed by Governor Lewelling and
confirmed by the senate consists of
four Republicans, three Democrats
and two POpulistS.
Robert Rem and two children came
in from Gridley, ILL.,, to visit the fami-
ly of W. A. Rem. last evening. The
children will probably remain here
during the winter.-Mail, IL.
A Guthrie man drew a 100000 ho-
tel at Arkansag City in rattle and is
now hunting for the man who per-
suaded him to take a chance. He
wants the man to pay the taxes.
A. Graf and T. B. Hubbard went
to Kansas City Tuesday to attend
the meeting of the Implement Deal
erS' association. and will look upon
the state legislature before return
ing.
A. B. Harris of this city still has in
his possession receipt for S45 income
tax paid by him on August q, 1865,
upon an income of $500 after having
been allowed the legal deduction of
$1,000.
VIM. A. Huffman, baggage master
at the Union depot, who has been in
the employ of the Santa Fe for seven
years was laid off this morning and
his duties added to those of the ticket
agent.
Fred Wydekind, janitor Of the NJ.
E. church, has just purchased the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

I. 5. Richardson of Creek township
was the lucky applicant for the posi-
ton Of superintendent of the poor
farm.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Mr., Voter, you had better go up to
the city clerks Office and register.
You'll forget it, if you don't.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Take advantage of our club rates
and select your winter readingmatter'
See list elsewhere.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Mrs. Sarah Cramer has returned
from the Kansas City hospital restor-
ed to health.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-17

Skating is at an end for the present.:
the ice is now sluSh.
The advocate., 1895-02-27
Fire Insuranee.

8. II. Snider, superintendent Of insur.
snCe, repeats the same story of his pred.
eCsssors - that Kansas pays over
! million dollars annually, in premiums,
over and above actual losses, to comps
MES Of other states FOR her fire insur-
ance. This vast amount does not in
Clude the 100000 paid TO wildcat in
suFRnce companies for insurance that is
practically worthless. With all these
official statements before as we continue
to receive and entertain the representa-.
tives Of these companies, when Wsshould
turn our attention to the developing Of
our own resources. Patronize compR-
MES Of our own state, organized under
laws Of our own making and intended
for our own protection, which, IL not
perfect, can be amended from time to
time as the defects are discovered. We
have stock as we'll as mutual companies
Of our own state, which are, prepared to
furnish us with safe, and as cheap in.
sursnce Rs companies Of other states.
There is no good reason why 81 should
be paid to companies Of other statas for
insurance.
The Alliance has provided safe and re.
liable insurance for the farmers on the
mutual plan. The expense of manage
ment has been less than 10 per cent. of
the premiums charged, carrying risks to
the amount OF near 5 million dollars.
This showed what a little cooperation
could do. In the insurance field there
is a golden opportunity for those who
wish to stand up for Kansas by patron
izinR home companies.
How many have give this subject
proper thought? II. BAUaHMAN.
The advocate., 1895-02-27
A Scheme for the WOrktngman.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-In q former ar
ticle, / endeRvored to explain scientific
exchange, as sxemplifsd in the green
back; say exchange, because Wall
street claims that the greenback is not
money. Well, Wall street, so mote ii be.
The grsenbRck 10 q check, thsnI The
government checked against the SER
vices and commodities Of the country,
just as you check against an account TO
your credit in the bank.
Labor, you have no use for money.
Pass money by and capture the check
and the clearing house. Then you win
be free. If you will organize and put
services and commodities into your Or
gsnizAtion, then you can check them out
again, or something else in their stead.
Are You not In possession Of a sufiCienoy
Of these commodities, and the ability to
perform the labor to create moreP Then
organize, go to work and make your ex-
changes and keep your accounts by
means of the check and clearing house.
II you. will study the clearing house you
will discover the principle the applica.
tion Of which will emsnoipste labor.
This is, to disregard money entirely; 60
right ahead, receive the service or COM
modify, and receipt for it. The prin-
ciple being that when an organization
with no taxing right receives, 1t is
bound to give ss much in return. So
all that labor wants, is to come together
in organizations sufficiently strong, not
in money, but in services and oommodi-
ties, to guarantee to return the holder
the face value Of each receipt. This is
no fsr-fetched scheme.
Ex-Governor Lswelling has theidesex-
sctly, that is, insofar as the government
check goes. BE expressed it in his mes
sage when he advised the counties to
build roads and issue scrip in payment
therefor.
To illustrate the private check, sup
pose 100 men organize labor exchange
mutual bank). One member has 9 lot
in town; another has brick in his brick
yard; many have muscle and skin. But
The advocate., 1895-02-27
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.

men and vOtsEs that no false theories
can sids.ErRck. Had the American voter
understood the elements Of political
economy, our nation would never be
where it ia to-day, They will never do.
liver themselves from the CALLING chains
OF wage and debt slavery until they
know more Of the prime cause that
brought them thus under dominion.
Let every patriot realize what we have
to work for, and put forth his best effort
to build up an intelligent, liberty-lOving
citizenship. We appeal to secretaries
and presidents especially to aid us in
this work Of salvation. Send in your
orders at once. Further information
gladly given upon application.
J. P. STEPHENS.
Wsllsville, Kas., February ID, 1895.
The advocate., 1895-02-27
Improved Farm Machinery.

We are acquainted with the fact that
many farmers do not consider the matter
Of farm implements and farm machinery
very much in advance Of their purchases,
and for this reason often make indiscreet
purchases.
On the other hand there are many
considerste, Wide-swske, observing farm
ere who are on the lookout at oil sea.
sons Of the year for the best and most
practical implement that is produced,
and that 10 saying q great deal in this
age of improvement and invention. I, as
most farmers have done, have long de-
plored the loss in not being able to save
our corn fodder. It is not enough that
we should save only the ear. The hun
dreds Of thousands Of tons Of stalks and
fodder should be utilized. The Key stone
Manufacturing company now makes
fodder corn huaksr which seems to work
sstisfaCtorily-I have not seen it operate
in the field, but saw one operated at
fair. The corn was husksd absolutely
clean, the ears elevated into a wagon
box, the fodder shredded and carried
onto the stack. One Of our Franklin
county farmers has one in operation
this year and the power to run it is fur
nished by q gasoline engine.
I wish also to mention the gss and
gasoline engines which seem to be ss-
pscially adapted to light work. A gas
engine is used to run a printing press in
this city which / am told is sminently
satisfactory.
Another article I wish TO mention is
the metal wheel for wagons, which /
think will prove very satisfactory for
wagons to be fused on the farm, and
would come into very general use il
the price were q little more reasonable.
You will see the metal wheel advertised
in this paper.
My attention has recently been called
to the Lloyd patent bag folding Scalesi
which 10 one OF the hRndiest things
have noticed, especially adapted to
weighing grain, grass seed, ETC., in bags,
and the price too is reasonable, $40.
J, +, MAxEY,
The advocate., 1895-02-27

while il is, as shown in our illustration,
perfectly smooth, solid tomato Of first
Glass appearance, lis also Extremely. Early,
ready to market as soon as the rough, un-
shSpely fruits Of poor quality Of the old
Early Richmond type, as we considered
their quality too poor for either market or
home use. Il ripens up even about the
stem, is heavy with tough skin, Of me-
dunn size, color Of a beautiful crimson,
tinted with purple. Our readers who are
interested in gardening should send for
handsome, free Garden Annual, describing
the above and many other good things for
the garden. Address, Coles Seed Store,
PellR, Iowa.