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Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

EUGENE FIELD was the Abraham
Lincoln Of poetry. Under the rough
husk Of his homely exterior burned
the CHEEKY flame of u humanity-lov-
ing genius. He sang for the common
people, and for the children he wove
his sweetest rhymes.-st. Louis
Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11
Rhsumatism Cured In . LAY,

"Mystic Cure" for rhematism and
neuralgia cures in l to 8 days. Its
sction upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause. and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly relieves, IS cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan. druggist, Rock Is
land and Gust. Schlegel & Son, 22O
west Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11
Bucklen's Arnica Saive

The best salye in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. tetter, chapped
hands, chilblains. corns and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures
piles or no pay required. It is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price Is cents Der
box. For sale by Hartz 4 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

TURKISH atrocities upon the Arme-
mans continue to increase. 1t was
Sunset Cox, Of New York, when he
returned from the Turkish mission,
who said that the Mohome' ans had
not changed in the 10th century in
the orient from what they were when
the crusaders went forth to punish
them for their early cruelties.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

RoBERT LINCOLN says that it would
be q great misfortune to him to be
elected president OF the United States.
Fortunately the danger is SO remote
that none OF Mr.. Lincoln friends need
be ut all apprehensive.-Peoria Her.
~
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11
WANTED D-ARELIABLE WOMAN IN Rv

WANTED - -ARELIABLE WOMAN IN Ry.
" cry county to establish corset parlor for
the sale Of our CelebIa ed SPINAL Supporting Cor
sets and Double from End TO End clsst A. with
asbestos lined bust protector. Every pair war
ranted not to break or rust; absolutely impervi-
ous to moisture or peIspiration new pair
given for every pair that breaks. Guarantee
pIir ted on each corset. Recommended BY over
TO- 90 physioisns. We furnieh complete stock on
consignment and Pay salary Of $40 to s6s per
month aud expenses; 8 sample outfit free Send
10 cents postage for sample and terms. Hygeis
Manufacturing company, 37s Canal street, New
York.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

The fruition Of what is unlawful must
be followed by remorse. The core sticks
in the throat after the apple is eaten,
and the sated appetite loathes the inter
dicted pleasure for which innocence
was bartered. Porter
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11
You

Ought to know that when suffering
from any kidney trouble that a safe,
sure remedy is the Clinic Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money re-
funded. For sale at M. F. Bahnsen's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

He who murmurs against his condi-
ton does not understand it, but he who
accepts Of it in peace will soon learn to
comprehend it.-Anon.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

The firm Of Wright & sherrer has been dis
solved by mutual conseLt. The hrm IL succeeded
BY Wright Barber, who will Assume ali liabiliIies
and collect all outstanding accounts.
SAM r. WRIGar,
j. W. eHIRRER,
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

WANTED-AN HONEST. ACTIVE GENTLE.
" man or lady to travel for reliable es.ablisbed
house. Salary $3.50, payable SIS weekly ana cx-
penses. Situ ,tion permanent References. Nm
close self addressed stamped envelope, The
Dominion Company, $50 Omaha Builditg, Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

The wise man is he who asks q great
deal Of advice and takes very little Of
it-Galveston Newe
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

CHOLERA has entirely disappeared
from Hawaii and the port Is clear
from infection.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

U100 TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
p1VO cannot teach to draw Q crsyou por-
trait by our patent method 10 three LEI sons. We
pay our pupils $40 to SiS per week to work fer
ue AT home, evenings or epa,e time. Send for
work and particular. Hermann & Seymour 2i3
South sixth street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

The ARGUS delivered every even
Ing st your door at 10c Q week.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

QUSINEeS OPPORTUNITY - THE PARTY
II who desires to make n Onev by managing a
p rmanent and successful business to traosact
business with business men with ONCE in this
city and can furnish satisfactory bond should
send address with reference to II. l.. D., ARGUS
Office.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

A GEN rs WANTED-NOw IS TIE TINE To
n make large ealee; .prirg canvaesing eeaeon
JUST opened, stock unrivalled, best terms. con-
staut emp Oyment. weekly pay. Apply Rliwsn-
ger u AIRY, Nurserymen, Rochester. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

WANTED - FEATHERS TO RENOVATE
w Feather mattresses made to oeder All
able. For further particulars address G. ".
Stanley. 1870 Harrison street, D4yel port, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

WANTED-TO BUY FOR CASH SECOND
" hand goods Of every description. Money {,
loan on cha'tels and ali articles Of value. Gs,ode
stored and sold on commission, Leave vonr or
der at 1922 second avenue u. W. Jones.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

OST-TWO DARK CHESTNUT MARES
II one with white spot on face and the other
Win wnlte .treak IN face; alrO brown horse and
2-year-old bav colt, with email tail. Return to
or notify William Coyne. Milan, III.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

EOR SALE Or TRADE-wE WILL TRADE
farms for city property or vic,-velsa VI
gua-autee satisfaction Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

WANrED-PO>IrION AS COACHMAN n
experienced man. References given il r,
quircd. Address x. C - The ARGuc,
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

JNSURANCE-IF YOU WANT YOUR IysI,F
anee VT tten in first clsss companies whic
nay their losses, call on Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

A MAN OR LADY TO MANAGE DISTRIBUTE
~ ing soap samples. speciaities. and do core g.
rono1og. send Sylvan compsny, 727 Woodward,
receive outfit Offer
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

DOR SALE-TwO CHOICE LOTS IN COL
UMbiA Park a,diti, n. A BARGAIN IL taken
a. once. Address &c. :" THE Agor..
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

W 10 manage a branch office Of the Home
Cooking company in Rock leland. Apply TO
Davenport store.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

WANTRD-Lady agents for city canvsss,re
W Pay salary only. Cal over United States
Express Office. 1G0s Second avenue, between i
ana p. m, an "a. m, IL a. m. q 80 D. m
Rock Island Argus., 1895-11-11

EOR SALE-RUSINESS BLOCK ON THIRD
avenue at very low figure and on terme
that almost any one caa reach. Reidy Bros.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31
POPUk IST.

as has been done in the case OF the county
printing and other Jobs in this county.
We den and that the nominees Of This con-
ventiOn shall practice true economy in the
administration @. the COuntY's business
should they be elected. and We hereby warn
them that We shall hold them to strict ac-
cOuutagility.
We warn all candidates on whatever ticket
that thrl will be prosecuted tn the full ex-
tent If the W for any violations. directly or
indirectly. OF the law sgainst cor upt prac
ticcs ut elections. and our county central
comm ttee is hereby instructed to push said
prose- uiiOnS, and We pledge ourselves to
stand hl them in any expense that may be
incurred.
We demand the faithful and impartial en-
| fOrcement Of all laws, and srraign the pres
mt officials for direlctiOn and favOriti M
We condemn the cOwardice OF the Rcpubli-
can convention o. Suo ner cour ty in conceal
| ing their views or 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 govern menr Of, b, 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 aud 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 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, 1895-10-31
THE T8REE COUNTY PLATFORMS.
De MOCRAT.

WHEREAS; The Republican party of sum
ner c unity IN convention assembled were
T. % c1wardly 10 60 upon record upon any OF
the great questions Of the day, an
WHEREAS; The Democratic party has al
wavs been willing In give reason for the
faith that is in 1t; therefore b. IL
RESOLVED. by the Democrats of Sumner
county in convention assembled. That W.
congratulate the people upon the renewed
prosperity due TO the bene6cent 'ariff Law
passed by the Democratic psrty in cOntradic.
| ton TO the financial d preston under the
operation of the Mckinley act.
That We declare ourselves 10 be unalterably
opposed TO the single gold st ndard. and de-
mand an immediate return OF the constitu.
tiohal 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 term,
OF exact equality. The silv coin To be
full legal tender with gold for all debts auC
dues public and private.
That we denOunce In unmeasured term
the extravagant expenditure OF the people,
money, unwarranteI by law. by the ReUubll
can state administration with Governor Nor
| rill at its head. And especially do we de-
nOunce the like unwarranted expenditure b!
the Republican officials Of Sumner county.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

We. the Popuist party Of Sumner county
in convention assembled. again meet unnef
circumstances which are absolute PROOF that
the enunciations set forth by the Popultt
marty are true and the remedies offered WI !.
If enacted by law, Civ the people rehtt.
Believing that The people are the gove'nmen' :.
and the aim and object OF government Is 10
nrotect its citizens and better their condl ion,
also believing that the masses OF the peOple
know what they need and want ind still have
a right to make known their wants, and de-
mand the same by resolution in county ana
state convention.
Relieving that the financial question IS the
bone Of contention, and its settlement VIII De
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
heinz made a legal tender for all debts, pub
lie OF private. That all paper currency
should be issued by the government without
profit to individuals OF corporations.
We again demand that silver be relnstated
and bp allowed the privilege Of the mint free
at a ratio establish he'd by law-l6 tol-withoul
the permission or consent OF any other ma
ton Oh earth.
We hereby denounce the Republican legs,
lators OF the past three sessions ana hOlO
them responsible for the defeat OF the max,
imum freight rate bill and other measures Of
relief from railroad eXtOrtiOn and discrlmlna'
ton practiced in this state.
We condemn the extravagant methods Of
the Republican administration Of the affair:
of Sumner county and point the taxpayers L
the fact that the annual expenditure
for all general purposes, other thaI
bridge building, have been increased from
total average of $4,000 I'm, er a partial Pop
ulist administration to total OF sSS,OOO 10
the year 1894.
We condemn the practice OF reWardlng pc
litical manipulators with public patronage
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31
adoption by the States OF the u perverted

adoption by the States OF IN. perverted
Australian secret ballot syst }.
Resolved, That the revenue derived from
graduated income tax should be applied 10
the reduction OF the burden Of taxation now
lev ed upon the domestic Industries OF this
country.
Resolved, That we pledge our support 10
falr ana liberal pensions to ex-union soldiers
and sailors.
Resolved, Tha we condemn the fallacy Of
protecting American labor under the present
'ystem, which opens our ports TO the pauper
and criminal classes OF the world and rowds
OUT our Wage-earners. and We denOu q The
present ineffective law against contract la
Dor, and demand the further restriction Of
undesirable emigration.
Resolved, That we cordially sympathizs
with the efforts OF the organized wOrkingmen
! TO shorten the hours OF labor, and demand Q
rigid enforcement OF the existing eight-hour
law on government work and ask that O
penalty clause be added TO the said law,
Resolved, That We regard the mainten-
ance OF large standing army OF merce-
naries, known as the Pinkerton system, as =
menace TO our liberties, and we demand lie
abolition, and we condemn the recent In
yasion OF the Territory OF Wyoming by the
hired assassiAs OF plutocracy. assisted by
| Federal officers.
Resolved That We commend 10 the
thoughtful consideration o. tho people and
the reform press he legislative system
known as the Initiative and referendum.
Resolved, That We favor a constitutional
provision limiting the Office OF President and
| Nice-President 10 one term, and providing
Tor the election OF the senators by direct
vote OF the people.
Resolved. That we oppose any subsidy or
national aid TO any private corporation for
any purpose.
L H.. III
| J.H. TURNER, Secretary, Georgia, Office 1904
Pennsylvania ave, \. w.. Washington, d. q.
LAWRENCE MCPARLIN, Secretary New York
NJ. q. RANKIN, Treas, Terre Haute, Ind.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

c. o. DeTurk succeeded in giving
bond at Wichita last Friday in the
sum of $1,000. The amount which he
is charged with having embezzled is
sl,796.62. Mr.. DeTurk explains the
deficit in a very reasonable manner
and one which would completely ex-
honorate him if he proves his asser-
ton. His many friends earnestly
hope that he may be able to prove it
He will have his preliminary hearing
before Justice Glenn on November I.
MI. DeTurk returned to this city that
night. .......
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

A very exciting and interesting
game Of foot ball was played Friday
evening between the high school
eleventh and twelfth grades on one
side and the ninth and tenth grades
on the other. In the first half, owing
In great part to the brilliant play.
ing Of Camp, the ninth and tenth
grades scored ten points and gave
their opponents nothing. But in the
second half, Burcham's sprintine
backed by good interference, gave the
eleventh and twelfth grades ten
points and shut their opponents out,
Thus the score was tied, ten to ten, in
very hotly contested game.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

The deputy sheriff Of Sedgwick
county down from Wichita yes.
terday morning and placed q. o. De-
Turk under arrest on the charge of
embezzlement preferred by his former
employers, the firm of Lehman &
Higginson. The amount which this
drm claims that Mr.. DeTurk has en-
bezzled is large one. but we are I'm.
able to name the amount. The
deputy sheriff took Mr.. DeTurk to
Wichita last night before he had Sc.
cured a bond. His attorney, G. E.
Elliott obtained a bond for him and
left for Wichita this morning to have
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Uncle Jesse Bowles had his Kaffir
corn threshed last Monday. He got
over forty bushels from one and one
half acres. 1t does not take many
hands to run a threshing machine on
Kaffir corn. The work on the straw
stack is exceptionally light, but the
man who measures the output, has to
get a move on him. Uncle Jesse in
tends to get his Kaffir corn ground
and make it into slOp for his hogs
MnlYane Record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

W. A. Rem, the real estate dealer,
returned from an extended visit and
business trip to Illinois last week.
He was accompanied by Sol Belsley
and W. D. Hos1Or, both of Woodford
county, ILL.,, who are here to look over
the country and may invest in Sum.
ner county soil. Mr.. Belsley already
owns land near Hunnewell. They
certainly have come in a good time
to buy good land cheap.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31
ROCK ISLAND TINE TABLE.

COMO Elst.
so.i Chicago Mail and Exyrsss. .s,oot .
10 q. Accommodation Frslshs ....s:ls q
GOING WEST
w. |. Chicago Mail and LIprssA. Sin u
No. Chicago Fast Line. ...........S:4s N
No. u. Accommodation Frsight.. =. .s:ll D m
Nos. and run through 10 n Worth with
,ut change.
All trains run daily.
Free reclining chair cars on oil passengers
70 Kansas City and St.Joe, where direct con-
nertion Il made with all lines north. east
and south. No. 8 has through sleeper for
an ANTONIO Tickets sold and baggage
,hecKed 70 all important points In the Dni-
I'd States and Canada,
NV ADAMS, Aren't
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Lately we have so much petty thiev-
ing that we are astoDished. Yet If
we consider the cause of much Of it,
the thieying is not to be wondered at.
A man will steal before he will starve
and to many, the darkness of night
offers the only means Of obtaining
subsistence. In some cases, it is the
fault of the individual but in multi
tudes Of cases it is the iron law of op.
preston. The hard times which
have oppressed the laboring classes
! have made many dishonest man.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

The cherry trees are behaving
themselves in quite an unseemly
manner and are guilty Of a needless ex
pense of energy in coming out in bloom
at this time of year. Mr.. Odell hs.
thirteen trees in his orchard and sew
en- of them are in full bloom. Mr.
Annabil also has a number o.
trees which are in bloom. Mcpherson
Republican.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

The high school foot ball team here
has received a challenge from the
Yates Center team to meet them at
EldOradO in single game or a series
of games, the winner to take 60 per
cent Of receipts and the loser 40 per
cent. 1t will be impossible to accept
on those terms.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

The local orchestra furnished the
music at the Smith. VanHOrn we'd
ding last Wednesday. All present pro.
nounced the music by the orchestra,
beyond question, the best they have
ever rendered. The wedding march
was skillfully executed, the combined
harmony and expression only acquired
by trained musicians, characterizing
the piece as one of the best. The
boys deserve great praise for their ex'
cellent talent acquired only by per
sistent practice.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

We are informed that the defend
ants in the church case just closed in
Justice Gilmore'S court, Albert Har-
ris and wife, Julia Harris, have sig.
nifled their intentions Of entering the
professional fields. Mrs. Harris will
leave in few days to attend medical
school and prepare herself for a prac-
ticing physician. Mr.. Harris, her
husband, will study for the sministry,
and they will go hand-in-hand, soIto
speak, curing both the spiritual and
physical ills Of fallen humanity.
They would have begun their studies
last week, if they had not been de-
tered by the trial 10 which they
we're the defendants.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Mr.. De Turk released from custody
Mr.. De Turk was travelling salesman
for the firm of Lehman & Higginson
for some time until just recently,
when he was succeeded by H.
W. Zeigler.-Mail, 18th.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

A novel idea has been put into
action by one of our Wellington citi.
zens. He has a herd of cattle which
he drives to pasture in the morning
and home at night. He also has a
bicycle. Last week our attention
was called to the fertile-minded man
as he went down the street on his
"bike" driving his herd of cattle. He
could dodge hither and thither and
control his herd with ease. A new
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Some time ago we gave notice Of a
young man who had just been to
Colorado and got married; how he
told reporter about it as proudly as
a little boy would tell Of his first pair
Of red-tOpped boots. Well it will be
remembered that he did not bring his
wife home with him. Last Thursday
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

NeighbOrhoOd sewing circles are be-
ing formed in the city in contradiS.
tinctiOn from the mems gOOds-bOx poll
tical caucuses now under organization.
Both are organizations for the cult.
walton Of Oratorical talents.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Charlie Gambrill of Wellington,
was in the city yesterday on business.
The people in his town are not madly
in love with the Morrill, administra-
ton either.-Wichita Eagle.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

that same fellow, with a care worn
look on his face. again appeared at
the union depot and told his tale Of
woe. He had just been to Colorado
after his wife, but when he got there,
he learned that his wife had just gone
to West Virginia on visit. He re.
turned and this morning he was lone.
SOmely vending his way toward his
frontier home near Woodward.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

WANTED-Several Trustworthy gentlemen
w or ladies TO travel in Kansas for estab-
lished, reliable house. Salary $50 and ex-
penses. Steady position. Enclose reference
and self-addressed stamped envelope The
Dominion Company, Third Floor, omaha
Bldg, Chicago.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

George Sauer, former postmaster
at Rome and partner with Willis K.
Folks in the grain business, has de.
cided to quit Kansas life and reside
in Dayton, Ohio. He has been in
Ohio for some time, but his family
is still in this county. He will send
for them soon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Mrs. John Robinson and daughter,
Edith, went TO Guthrie last Thursday
where she will be Joined by heI hus.
band in a few days visit before going
to her home at Oklahoma City.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

DR.. S. W. Splitter, Of Wellington, is
having a neat and substantial new
house built on the Timothy Shea
place, a few miles north Of town. The
carpenter work is being done by Wei
lington contractors. MILAN Press.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Asher F. Pay, who has been visit
ing the family of Mr.. Hamblin of this
city, left last Friday for Washington,
Iowa, to visit a short time before re.
turning to his home at Huron, S.
Dakota. Mr.. Pay is himself a news.
paper man.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

Jack COrbett, local editor of the
Winfield Courier, tells how the ladies
muster up courage to wear boomers
in that city. They wait until they
get fearfully tangled up in bicycle
and then they swear vengeance on
skirts and don their bloomer costumes.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-10-31

The registration books closed Friday
evening with but a light registra-
tion. Nearly all who cared to regis
ter, placed their names on the books
last spring and hence all who regis
tered this fall were newcomers and
those who had changed their place of
rncidpncp