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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
TIE THREE COUNTY PLATFORMS.
POPULIST.

as has been done in the case OF the county
printir 2 aud other jobs in this county.
We demand that the nominees Of This con-
ventiOn shall practice true economy in the
administration of the county's business
should they be elected. and We hereby warn
them that We shall hold them TO strict ac-
cOuntability.
Hevam all candidates on whatever ticket
that they will be prosecuted t. the full ex-
tent If the law for any violations. directly or
indirectly. of the law against cor upt prac-
tees at elections, and our county central
committee is hereby instructed tu push said
prose cutiOns. and We pledge ourselves to
stand BY them in any expense that may be
incurred
We demand the faithful and impartial en-
fOrcement of all laws, and arraign the pres
ent officials for direlictiOn and favoriti m.
We condemn the cOwardice Of the Rtpubli-
can convention o. 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 peOplr
We claim the right to consistent point
with pride to the cfan record made by all
Populist officials in This county and appeal
to the honest taxpayers for encouragement
, in well doing.
We arraign the present state administra-
ton as being the most corrupt, the most vac
Hating, the most hypocritical and the least
in sy sympathy with the great common people
Of the state Of any since the state was organ
lied. Disgraced by its own acts OF pelfidy
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 1926, 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, 1895-10-24
Insane Asylum Investigation

Topeka Journal.
The findings Of the state board of
charities in the investigation of the
death of Gus Mauer the Hays City
man who was killed at the Topeka
insane asylum July 4, last has been
filed with Governor Morrill,.
The report includes all the evidence
taken at the investigation and covers
III pages type written paper.
The evidence shows that Mauer
thought all the water which ran
from the faucets in the asylum build.
ing was "holy water" going to waste,
and he always made an effort to turn
it off,
He was trying to turn of the water
being prepared for his bath when he
was pushed in the manner which
caused his death.
The findings eight in number cover
the following points:
First-Mauer was an incurable pa.
tient.
SecOnd-He was killed by being
pushed and tipped over by another
patient named Sam Hughes,
Third-Itwas not the fault Of the
asylum management.
Fourth-Mauer's neck was broken
but Superintendent Eastman did not
intentionally misrepresent the cause
OF his death.
Fifth-The remains we're shipped
by Topeka undertaken who looked
to the relatives for his pay.
Sixth Mauer's clothes were ship
ped to Mrs. Mauer as soon as they
could be laundried.
Seventh-lt is necessary to have
patients work in the wards, but it is
an exceptional case to put one patient
in charge Of another.
Eighth:-It is an established rule
at the asylums that any attendant or
employe who strikes or misuses any
insane patient except in self defense
shall be Immediately discharged.
1t will be seen that the seventh
finding covers the entire case. A
crazy patient was left in charge Of
another crazy patient aud killed him,
either by accident or Intentionally.
The attendant who left the two to-
gether is responsible for this, and the
blame can scarcely attach to Superin-
tendent Eastman, who discharged the
careless attendant.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

We. the Populist party of Sumner county
IN CONVEX ton assembled. again meet under
circumstances which are absolute proof that
the enunciations set forth by the Popullst
marty are true and the remedies offered VIII.
III enacted by law, Civ the peopl' rehef.
Relieving that the people are the COVE nmenr.
and the aim and object Of government i to
protect its citizens and better 'heir cOndi' ION.
also believing that the masses OF the people
know what they need and want ilDd still have
a right to make known their wants, and de-
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 or woe Of our American people.
therefore be it
Resolved. That every dollar issued by our
government, either gold silver or paper
should be equal in the payment of debts, by
being made legal tender for all debts. pub
lie 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 a ratio established by law-l6 tOl-without
the permission or consent OF any other ma
ton on earth.
We hereby denounce the Republican legls7
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 discrimina-
ton practiced in this state.
We condemn the eXtravagant methods OF
the Republican administration Of the affairs
of Sumner county and point the taxpayers to
the fact that the annual expenditures
for all general purposes, other than
bridge building, have been increased from a
total average of $4,000 UNI er partial Pop
ulist administration TO a total OF S56,OOO for
\ the year 1894.
1--WE condemn the practice Of rewarding pO-
'litical manipulators with public patronage,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
De MOCRAT.

WHEREAS; The Republican party Of SUM-
ner unity IN convention assembled were
too cOwardly To 90 upon record upon any OF
the great questions OF the day. an
WHEREAS; The Democratic party has al
WAYS been willing TO give a reason for the
faith that is in it; therefore be II
RESOLVED. by the Democrats of Summer
county in convention assembled. That VT
congratulate the people upon the renewed
prosperity due TO the benefcent 'ariff law
passed by the Democratic party 10 contradic-
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 silver coin TO be a
full legal tender with gold for all debts and
dues public and private.
That we den0unce In unmeasured terms
the extravagant expenditure Of the peoples
money, unwarranted by law. by the Republi-
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, 1895-10-24
"Uncle Josh Spruceby."

A whirlwind Of fun, is what Sun.
Gle Josh Spruceby" is, as it was pre-,
sented last night at our opera house.
1t was the second appearance here
and the opera house was packed from
top to bottom and not a vacant seat
10 the house.-WaterloO Daily Cour-
Ter.
This famous play will be in yelling.
ton, Monday, Dec. 9th.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

W. c. Crissman went before Judge
Burnette Monday and was sentenced
to thirty days in the county Jail and a
fine of 800, the minimum sentence.
A pardon from Governor Morrill, had
been expected, but word was received
that the governor had refused to in
terfere in the matter, and Mr.. Criss.
man, seeing good opportunity, left
for home without asking leave of the
officer. From here he went to the
claim of his daughter in the Strip.
and remained until Wednesday even
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
Bargain In a Farm

l have got great bargain to offer
in a choice half section Of land near
Corbin. Remember the old axiom
that il you would make money buy
when other people are anxious to sell.
There is big money in Kansas lands
at present prices. Come in and talk
with me about this Bargain. A lot of
stock and implements 20 with it.
LYMAN NAUGLE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The NJ. E. church has ordered two
round oak furnaces which will be
here soon. As soon a they are in
place and put in operation a great
Improvement 10 the heating of that
church will be noticeable. Their
heating apparatus has been defective
for some time but despite the hard
times the members have resolved to
make their house of worship comfort
able.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The $4,000 of fire insurance on the
4th ward school house expired Mon
day and the building committee of
the board Of education has decided to
renew only $4,000 of it. In the days
when the board had a number of in.
surance agents among its members, it
got pretty we'll loaded up with insur-
ance. For instance, it is carrying
$4,000 fire insurance on the high
school building. The policy of the
present board is to cut down this in
surance as fast as it expires to about
the amount that could probably be re-
covered in case of fire.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

John P. Millard received telegram
on Sunday morning announcing the
death of Chas. Wood at San Diego,
Cal, on last Friday night. He was
the youngest son of DR.. P. A. Wood
and married Miss Nellie Bush, a
niece to Mrs. o. T. Capps. All of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Franc HirOns left Monday morn
ing for Wichita where she will join
her parents in their new home. Miss
HirOnS has many friends here, especi-
ally among the young people, who re-
gret very much to learn of her de.
DartUre.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The circus Saturday night was not
very we'll attended and those who went
were not very we'll entertained as the
removing Of tents and other appara-
tuS caused such confusion. The dust
in the large circus tent was simply
terrible. 1t was oftentimes impOssi-
BILE for one to see people on the Oppo-
site side of the tent. The perform
ance was cut very short at the night
entertainment.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Judge j. A. Burnett and Court
Stenographer j. r. Davis will visit
Winfield before the beginning of the
next term of court for the purpose of
meeting the bar and for the consider
alton Of matters concerning the COM
ing session. Winfield Courier.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The W. R. c. supper given Satur-
day evening in the vacant room first
door north of Cranes book store was
quite satisfactory to all. The ladies
cleared about s1S for their trouble
and all who attended enjoyed the
pVpninC
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Plus W. Richards, living in the
northwest part Of South Haven town.
ship, has sold his farm Of 24O acres to
G. G. Wiley, from Columbus, Ind,
for $4,000. Mr.. Wiley will bring his
family out from Indiana soon. We
have not learned what Mr.. Richards
COntemplates doing.-New Era.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Conductor Nelson went to Colony,
Kan, last Sunday to visit his family.
He will move his family to this city
soon. Conductor Watts is taking his
run between here and Woodward.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

JUICE Burnett directs that the
Jurors drawn for the next term Of
court be not served from the fact that
the drawing occurred tventy-seYen
days instead of thirty prior to the be
ginning of the term and on that ac-
count was illegal. A jury will be or
dered by the court the first day of the
term.-Winfeld Courier.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The bills for the first attraction OF
the lecture course, the concert by the
Chicago Lady Quartette, have been
posted in the city, The date is
November 9
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

ing, when he returned to Wellington
and gave himself up and entered
upon the service Of his sentence
South Haven New Era.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Will Taylor of the Caldwell News
made his usual Sunday trip to Wei.
lington, only this time he came up
Saturday morning. OF course, the
show had nothing to do with it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Don't forget that Anderson & Rob-
erts is the best place In the city to
get your nice juicy meats. First door
north of Lizzie Campbell's book store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The streets looked rather deserted
last Saturday evening. 1t was such a
great change from the usual crowd
which greets the band concerts, that
it was made doubly noticeable.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Switchman Frank Zimmerman will
move his family here from Chicago at
once. He has secured permanent
position with the Santa Fe here.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Engineer A. H. Chapman arrived
Monday evening from Sedalia, Mo-,
on a short visit with his family. Mr..
Chapman is now running an engine
on the NJ. K. g. T. railroad. he will
move his family to Missouri in the
near future
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

The Conway Springs Star tells the
story of how some movers who were
passing through that city last week
lost wagon load Of household goods.
The boy driver struck a match to
light his corn coo pipe. Some hay in
the wagon caught fire and in less time
Than it would take to tell it the whole
wagon was wrapped in flames, and
wagon, household goods, implements
and everything-eXcept the boy and
the wagon tongue and team-were re-
duCed tOaShes. The boy climbed in.
to the other wagon and they moved
on toward the Strip.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

these parties were formerly residents
of Wellington and had many friends
here who will regret to hear this sad
news
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
Teachers Examination,

There will be an examination of an.
plicants for certificates to teach In
the common schools held in court
house on Saturday, Oct, 26, beginning
at 7:30 a. m. W. WARNER.
CO. Sunt-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Ex-senator A. D. Harlan Of Coates
vile, Pa, was here over Sunday. He
came here to look after real estate
and loan interests.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Saturday was an exceptional
show" day. There was not an arrest
made because of the presence of the
show in town, neither was there,
so far as We have heard, any
occasion for a single arrest on
that account.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

W. E. Murphy arrived last Saturday
evening from Peabody to spend a few
days in the city. He is chief clerk Of
alarge store at Peabody.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Mrs. Bette HOrner of HayeSville
Las been visiting the family of Lyman
Naugle for a few days.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
stitutiOu.

W. W. Schwlnn went to Topeka or
legal BUSINESS Saturday night ant
will not return until the latter part
OF the week.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

William Nj. Knowlton Of the Mil
ford Savings Bank, Milford, Nh, was
here Monday in the interest Of that in
cfitutinn
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Charles Mccain, son Of E. Mccain,
formerly of this city, arrived from
Marceline, Mo-, Monday morning on 4
visit.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

George Hough, the prominent Mi
Ian grain merchant, was tranSactlng
business here Monday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Miss Nora O'Brien spent Sunday in
the city and returned to her school
near COrbin Monday morning.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Manager Black has secured the
Royal Hawaiian National Band and
Glee Club for the afternoon of No
vember 18th. There are forty people
in this band, all Of whom are native
Hawaiians. This is one of the very
best entertainments on the road this
season
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Tom Burscough of Peoria county,
ILL.,, arrived Sunday to spend the
winter with his family in this city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Garfield Ftrney of Belle Plaine was
spending Monday with his young
friends Of the city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

1t is never too dry in Kansas for a
young man to reap a big crop of wild
oats if he sOWS them.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Jake Fisher, the switchman who
had his hand mashed some time ago,
is again able to resume work.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Mrs. T. ]. Myers went to Wichita
Monday on account Of the illness OF
her daughter.in-law, Mrs. F. L.
Myers.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

J.A.Tatum went to Caldwell Tues
day to engage permanently In the
poultry business. Will Taylor may
be responsible for stealing our chick
en- dealer from US but we do not be-
lieve that it is because he expects to
reap any personal midnight benefits,
even If he is a newspaper man.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
RRCLAINING THE LAND.

The land, including all the natural sources
81 wealth, Is the heritage OF the people, and
,hould not be monopolized for speculative
purposes, and alien ownership OF land should
be prohibited. All land now held by rail-
roads and other corporations in excess OF
thtir actual needs and all lands now owned
BY aliens should be reclaimed by the govern
nent and held for actual settlers only.
The following resolutions were offered in
dependent Of the platform and we're adopted
As expressive Of the sentiment Of the con-
yention:
Resolved, That we demand a free ballot
and a fair count In all elections. and pledge
ourselves to secure II TO every legal voter
without Federal Intervention through the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

A train load of soldiers passed
through the city on Sunday over the
Rock Island enrOute to Fl. Sill.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

W. H. Vols, W, NJ. Ferguson and
0. J. Hackney went to Conway
Springs for business purposes Monday
mnrninn
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Wellington was "side tracked
again this week, but not by Mayor
Savage.-COnway Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

]. L. Troutman went to Eureka,
Kan, Monday morning on business.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Miss Anna Jacobs of Perth is the
guest OF the family of W. T. Cowherd.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

H. W. Myers went to Conway
Springs on business Monday afternoon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

Joe Purcell has established a lunch
counter near the freight depot.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24

D. W. Parker of the Kansas City
Star was in the city over Sunday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
Breidenthal In a Fix

Topeka Journal, Eth.
State Bank Commissioner Breiden.
thai in coming to Topeka from Fit
Scott via Kansas City last night lost
his overcoat, a box containing cloak
for Mrs. Breidenthal, and his valise
containing all the securities of the
Fort Scott bank which was wrecked by
a defaulting cashier which he had
just taken possession of.
When he went to the Union depot
in Kansas City last night to start fol
Topeka he placed his belongings in
the front end of a Rock Island chair
car, and then stepped out on the plat.
form to talk to c. NJ. Sheldon Of
Burlingame.
After walking on the platform
few minutes they started to-
wards the car where Mr.. Breiden'
thal's things were left and stOpped'
as they thought, beside the train.
In few minutes Mr.. Lee Clark Of
Parsons came up to where they were
standing and asked where they were
going.
Mr.. Breidenthal said he was going
to Topeka on the Rock Island. "On
this train" pointing behind him.
"This is not your train. This is the
Katy" replied Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. Breidenthal FASTENED around
the train to discover the Rock Island
had gone and his belongings were on
board.
Up to late hour this afternoon
the Rock Island officials were unable
to find the missing valuables.
Just how much the securities in the
stolen or missing grip are worth, is
not known, but they are worth sever,
al Thousand dollars.
They are, however, worth nothing
to any one but the rightful owners.
Mr.. Breidenthal will probably lose
his oveTcoat and Mrs. Breidenthal
her cloak, but the other things will
probably be returned even if they
have been stolen, as is possible.
State Treasurer Anterior says
there was $4,000 in securities in
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal's
grip.
Late last evening Maj. T. ]. Ander.
son, assistant general passenger agent
Of the Rock Island, received a tele.
gram from Denver announcing that
Bank Commissioner Credentials lost
valise containing the lost securities OF
the broken Fort Scott bank had been
found. Commissioner Breidenthal's
valise containing the valuables, his
overcoat the box containing Mrs
Credentials new cloak were found
in the front end Of the chair car just
as Mr.. Breidenthal had left them al
the Kansas City union depot. The
valuables will be returned 10 the bank
commissioner at once.-Topeka Jour.
nal, 10. ..-.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-24
CONTROL or TRANSPORTATION.

Transportation being means OF exchange
and public necessity, the government
should own and operate the railroads In the
Interest OF the people.
The telegraph and telephone, like the post
Dfhce system, being necessity for he trans
mission Of news, should be owned and oper-
.ted by the government in the interest Of
The people.