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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
An Ex-Confederate General Dead.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Feb. 12.-General
Montgomery Corse died here to-day
from old age and general debility.
He was born in Alexandria in 1916
and served all through the Mexican
war as captain of an Alexandra COM
pany. When the civil war broke out
he was made colonel of the Seven
teenth Virginia regiment, and was
later promoted to be brigadier gen.
cral of the First, Seventeenth, Nine
teenth Thirtieth and Thirty-second
regiments of the Army of Northern
Virginia, and served gallantly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
New Spanish Tariff Laws.

MADRID, Feb. l2.-The law impos.
ing protective duties on cereals went
into effect yesterday. 1t increases
the duty on corn 2]5 pesatas per 100
kilos, on flour to 4 pesatas, on chaff
to 2 pesatas. The law will expire on
December 81 next but the govern
ment reserves the right to prolong it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
oklahoma's Agricultural scanda,

GUTHRIE, Ok, Feb. l2.-The legis-
lative committee investigating the
agricultural college has secured sem
sational testimony, showing how
thousands Of dollars were corruptly
squandered, positions openly bought
and sold ana members of the board
OF regents went on long junketing
tours at the expense of the institu-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Covered With Ice.

New YORK, Feb. u. The Red Star
line steamship Rhineland arrived in
port yesterday. She was covered
with layer of solid ice three feet in
thickness in many spots. The deck is
altogether, inaccessible. an d tons of
water had been shipped over her sides
and formed into ice on her decks.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Doublr Fatal ARRAY on a straet.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. l -
Shortly after midnight last night
Maxine Alviro and Manuel Maldo-
nado, two Mexican laborerS met on the
street and quarreled over local poll
tics. They both began shooting at
each other and the duel resulted in
Alviro being shot through the body,
while Maldonado was shot four times.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Fort Scott Saloons to Closs.

Fort SCOTT, Kan, Feb 19.-The
new Republican police commissioners
took their oath of Office to-day and in
structed the marshal to notify the
saloon men and gamblers to close
their places of business next Saturday
evening at 6 o'clock and open up no
more. The order will be obeved.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Anthony Demands a Hearing.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. lex. Gov
ernor George 7. Anthony has de-
handed of the senate select commit
tee that he be permitted to appear
before it and defend himself against
the charges of bribery made by S B.
West
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Printing IInnsa Rnrnnd.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 12.-Fire
destroyed the large printing es-
Enlistment of Clarence NJ. Bush on
Herr street at midnight The loss
will probably reach 500, 900, and is
covered by insurance. One hundred
men are thrown out of employment
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
InoInerated In His Home.

EMPoBIA, Kan, Feb. S.-While Rev.
J. A. McElfresh and family were at
tending church eight miles south of
here their home took fire. One son,
Abner, who was feeble minded, had
been left at home, and before help
arrived he was burned to death. He
was 30 years of age.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
4 Sermon By 1elenhone.

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 12.-The Rev.
]. B. Hawthorne, pastor of the First
Baptist church, preached a sermon
over the telephone, and all in Atlanta,
Athens, Griffith, Macon and Madison
who had connections, listened.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Damages for Dining Cars.

ABILENE. Kan, Feb. s.-The Trav-
elers Insurance company won find
ing of $4,000 damages against the
Union Pacific railroad because of In
jury to the Pacific hotel at this place
by reason of the road not stopping its
trains for meals and putting on din.
ing cars.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
A Patriarch at Rest.

ABILENE, Kan, Feb. s.-The Rev.
John Forney of the Dunkirk church
died to-day, aged 81. He left 1913 liv.
ing descendants to the third genera
ton.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Fifteen Lives Lost,

HALIFAX, n. S., Feb l9.-The Glou-
cester schooner Clara f. Friend, has
been wrecked at Eastern Head on the
Nova Scotia coast, and her entire
crew of fifteen men lost.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
EMMETT STRIKES HIS WIFE.
The Actor Blackens Emily Lytton's Eye
and Leaves Her Company.


and Leaves Her Company.
PrTTsBURG, Kan, Feb. 19.-J. X.
Emmett and his company played
"Fritz in a Mad House" at the
opera house in this city Saturday
night and created a sensation at
the close of the performance By get
ting into a quarrel among themselves,
during which Emmett struck Miss
Emily LyttOn, 4 member of the com.
pany, in the face with his fist, from
the effects of which she is wearing a
slightly discolored eye. Miss Lytton
cancelled her engagement with the
company Immediately after the
trouble and left for Kansas City YES
terday morning.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
BIG FIRE AT OTTAWA, KAN.
Six Stores, -Four Offices and a Hotel In
Ashes-Loss $4,000.

OTTAWA, Kan, Feb. Six stores,
four offices and hotel lie in ashes as
the result of Saturday nights fire in
this city, and $4,000 will scarcely
represent the amount of property de-
stroyed.
All the losers were we'll insured
in fact it is one of the best insured
fires that ever took place in the city,
there being about $4,000 insurance
on $40, 900 worth of property.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Peace Envoys Given Fu,l Power.

LONDON, Feb ia dispatch from
PekiP says that full powers have
been telegraphed to the Chinese peace
ENJOYS with view of a renewal of
the NEGOTIATIONS with Janan.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
stnls the Students, Mnnsu.

PRINCETON, N. j., Feb. 1s.-Oliver
Kenley, the proprietor of the largest
student boarding house in Princeton,
has absconded with $4,000 of the
local students money.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Lin KING Tao Falls.

YOKOHAMA, Feb l2.-The japanese
have captured the island of Liu Kung
lao, the strong Chinese position at
the entrance of the harbor Of Wei Hal
Wei
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
River Thames Frozen Over.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE cold con-
tinues undated in England. Several
rivers are frozen over, including the
upper reaches of the Thames, where
bicyclists are crossing on the ice.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14

The Farmers and Merchants bank
at Goodland, Kan, has gone into vol
untary liquidation. Depositors will
lose nothing.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
THE PACIFIC ROADS DEBT.
UNION PACIFIC OFFERS TO PAY
THE PRINCIPAL.
The CENTRAL PACIFIC UNDECIDED.

Director Anderson and Stakeholder
BOissevain Make the Proposition to
the House Pacific Railroads Com
mittee - Present Status of
2 the Matter Very Unsatis-
factory to Everyone.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER
ADRY HAYWARD ON THE
STAND IN THE CLING CASE.
TELLS MOST BLOODCURDLING TALE

Makes Cut His Brother One OF the
Most Fiendish Murderers on Record
Had Killed People in the East
and Started SI5O,O0O Fire
for S2-Had Talked Much
OF killing Miss Cling.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Chicago Hoard OF Trade.

CHICAGO. Feb IL - The followIn, table
shows the ran.e Of prices for ac;ivs future,
OF the board Of trade to-day:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08

known rs the Veteran Teachers Re
lei turd. . which snail consist and be
composed of one equal oue-half OF all
the lakes paid into the treasury of the
state OF Minnesota at any time alter
Jan. /, 1895. by the fire insurance COM
panies upon their premiums received III
the state of Mime sofa. and commits
sion 10 manage, invest and administer
said fund is hereby created, and the
same shall consist Of such persons as
may from time 10 time occupy or Ill the
office IN this state of slate superlntend-
ent Of public instruction and each pres
ident of the normal schools OF this stale.
The bill then proceeds To unfold The
plan. and provides that the commission
shall hold semi-annual meetings al the
capitol. The state auditor shall annu-
ally turn over half OF the taxes raised
from taxes on insurance co mpanles-
Persons who have taught eighteen cen
seculiye school years in the public
schools OF this state shall be eligible to
the benefits OF the fund, provided he has
not been dishonoraBiy discharged from
the service. No one shall receive more
than 500 per year. Tie distribution
shall be made il January Of each year.
in equal portions. 10 the superanDuaten
teachers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08
New Bills

5. T. No. Psi. introduced by Senator
McHaIe and referred TO the judiciary,
proposes al amendment TO chapter l40.
ties. towns. cities. school districts or
villages to reissue bonds 10 take up old
ones. pl divided the new issue shall not
extend ten years beyond old ones and
shall not bear greater rate OF interest.
:. Z. 252. MaSteTman. 10 amend the
law relative to the state school fund.
Referred to the finance committee.
:. 7. 253. Hanson. 10 appropriate
LOCO TO aid in building bridges IN Kan
diyohi county.
s. F. Pa. Allen-To authorize
counties 10 Issue bonds 10 build bridges.
provided the amount shall nOI exceed ?
per cent Of the assessed valuation OF
property. Referred TO the committee OH
ruads and bridges
:. ?. 255, Hanson-To amend the laws
Of 1889 relative TO the notice tor redemp
ZION from tax sales. Referred to the
judiciary committee.
:. z. 249. w. Z. johnson. bY request
a bin TO prevent The discharge Of ire
arms within LOO feet OF a dwelling ex-
cept on July without tile consent of
the occupants Of the7dwelling. Referred
to the Judiciary committee.
). f. 30. Stockton-IO authorize the
trial In district court of the outlaweG
claim of Eugene GuiIbaHlt against
Alfred MeGarger and William r. Bar
nard. which became judgment In Rice
county IL 1861 for the sum Of $S9q. q.
This was claim against the state and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08
Committee Doingz.

The Judiciary committee has taken
action On bills as fellows:
5. z. 80, by Senator Spencer. 10 be
amended so as 10 fix the salaries of dis
trict Judges VINO hold more than 80
DAYS court per annum Al 81 500, and rec
commended to pass.
;. T. 2l5, by Senator Sperrv. 10 amend
the constitution SO as 10 require judges
Of probate ana county attorneys 10 be
learned IN the law. Amended SO as TO
exempt judges who have already served
four years and 10 become operative ID
1898. Recommended TO pass.
). Z. 9S. introduced by Senator Lloyd,
relative TO deposits in lnsolYent banks.
Recommended 10 pass.
). Z. I39, introduced by Senator Ste
veus. providing for IndIcting corpora
lions. Amended and recommended TO
pass.
5. T. 100. introduced by Senator Wy
man. repeating the law relative 10 Sec
Ond trials of land cases. Recommended
10 pass.
S. T. 220, being Senator Wyman's bin
relative 10 divorces for the habltual use
Of drngs. Amended and recommended
to pass.
). T. 2I8. introduced by Senator Nc
bale. and designed to authorize GENE.
terry associations TO amend their certI1-
Gates Of Incorporation. Recommended
TO pass.
5. T. POI. being Senator Towards
bill to IegaliZe certain deeds. Recon-
mendeG 10 pass.
5. T. 172. introduced by Senator How.
ard and recommended 10 pass. amends
the penal code relative 10 employing
minors III saloons and liquor stores.
University Pool Rooms.
The committee on university and
university lands has decided to RECON-
mend the passage Of s. T. 1874. being the
bill OF Senator NymaB 10 abolish t1s
pool rooms within q mile Of the state
university. They also recommend the
passage of s. Z. "a. introduced by Sen
atOr Wyman. 10 allow graduates from
the university TO teach in the public
schools without further examination
tests.
Education
The committee on education decided
to recommend the passage OF S. T. I5S
and 10 SEND TO the committee on finance
the bill Of Senator Smith, being s L.
90, providing for establishing district
high schools
y
The committee on legislative expenses
will report favorably upon the resoIu-
ton of Senator KnstYold to appoint
Miss Cora Miller as clerk Of the enroll
ing committee.
municipalities
The committee On municipal legIsIa~
ti0n has determined 10 recommend the
passage Of Senator Towards bill. S. Z.
No. Is, relating to incorporated Wiz
lagos. and also S. f No. 70, being Sen
ator Towards bill relative TO indeoend-
ent school districts in Incorporated VII
lagos.
Agricultural
The committee on agriculture has
decided to report in favor Of passing ,.
T. 136, introduced by Senator Jones.
providing for building township fences
to Tetard the spread Of the Russian
thistle; also ii. i. 16. being Mr.. Gums
bin. making the wolf bounty law apply
to unorgaaized counties: also S. f. 1856.
introduced by Senator Miller. providing
for diFerting mealdering lakes ana
streams TO iTTigatilg cranberry
marshes.
The committee on census decided lo
ask joint meeting with the house com
mittee.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08
Parent and Child.

Senator Spencer has introduced bill
which autoTiZes the probate court TO
appoint d guardian for children under
fourteen years Of age when their pa
rents are cruel. dissi pated Or neglect to
properly control their children, or
where the guardian OF parent has de-
serted such child. Provision is made 10
require guardians 10 turn over property.
ana also require parents 10 turn over
property or contribute 20 the support
and education OF children for whom
guardians are appointed in such cases.
The district court Is given power 10 re-
view such proceedings.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08
Bank o. England Finances.
Ex>Minister sterens III.

AUGUSTA, Ne. Feb. The Hon.
John L. Stevens. of this city, minister
to Hawaii in President Harrison's
term, is critically i'll with nervous pros
trariOn and heart trouble.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08

The committee On municipal leglsla-
ti0n has determined 10 recommend the
passage Of Senator Towards bill. S. Z.
No. Is, relating TO Incorporated Wiz
lagos. and also 5. f. No. 76, being Sen
at3r Towards bill relative 10 indeoend-
ent school districts in Incorporated vii
lagos.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08
innipeg BonspieI.

On February 9th only, the
Northern
Pacific
Railroad
will sell Iound-frip
tickets ST Paul and Minneapolis
TO Winnipeg for one fare,
S14.20, ana every.
body can 90.
Tickets good for
10 days.
Call on Stone at St. Paul or Nc
Aelll, Minneapolis, for tickets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-02-08

TO create and administer q veteran
teachers relief fund is the lille Of 4
latu-.u bl, Introduced BIZ Senator
;7rscr yesterday. The first paragraph
ii the U.ll follows:
There is hereby created IN thestate OF
Minnesota fund 10 lie called and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
DUNMORE

John Stanton has put down a stone
walk in front of his Blakely street prop
erty.
Miss Grace Chamberlain entertined
small company of friends at her home,
on North Blakely street, last evening.
Various amusements We're INDUCED In,
which made the hours pass pleasantly.
Albert NJ. Bingham, operator at the
office of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany, and Miss Margaret NJ. Berlew
were united in marriage at the home of
the brides parents, on Franklin street,
last night at s o'clock. Those from this
borough who attended the ceremony
were: Misses Marion Kenney, Gene
We've Biesecker, Edith Schoonover,
Jennie Guinney, Grace Engle. Minnie
Bingham and Messrs. Frank Bingham
and George Kenney. The newly mar
ried couple will go to housekeeping in
Peter Siegle's house, corner Of Cherry
and Elm streets, in this place. Both
are popular young folks. and have hosts
of friends who wish them success in
the journey of life.
The social rendered their lady friends
by the Independent Hose company last
night proved to be q grand success.
a large number We're present and en-
joyed the hospitality of the fire lad
dies.
The kindergarten in connection with
st. Marks mission will start tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
NORTH END.

The Peck Lumber company. on East
Market street, resumed work yester-
day after several days OF idleness
owing to the death of ]. w. Peck. The
office of the company has been heavily
drapped In mourning since his death.
Miss Annie Cawley. of Pittston, who
has been visiting Miss Catherine Flynn.
of Brick avenue, has returned TO her
home.
Miss Mary Gilmore, Of Schultzville.
Is visiting Miss Margaret OMalley, Of
Cusick avenue.
Mrs. William Bell left yesterday for
Philadelphia.
Rev. George r. Guild has been elected
associated editor of the Lackawanna
Presbytery.
Several improvements are being made
In and about the Freas Feed mill, on
East Market street.
Mrs. Charles Griffin. OF Court street
Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Garret
Smith. of Wilkes-Barre.
Michael j. Murray. of Yard street
and Miss 1.izZie Gilhooly We're united In
marriage In the Holy Rosary church
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
Father O'Donnell ofiiciated. After the
marriage a reception was given at the
home of the bride to large number of
friends, after which they left on their
WeuVlnE tour, Wnlcn tney VIII Spenu Ill
New York city and vicinity. At 4 O'Clock
Alexander Wall. of Brick avenue, and
Miss Alice McGarrick We're united in
marriage by Father O'Donnell at the
same church. After the marriage a
reception was given at the home of the
bride.
The seventh anniversary of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
of the Providence Presbyterian church
will be celebrated this evening. Sup
per will he served to all the Senior and
Junior Endeavors at s o'clock, after
which u programme of instrumental
and vocal music will be rendered. and
several short addresses will be given
by the representatives of some of the
other societies OF the city.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Prov
idence Presbyterian church are making
extensive preparations for their oyster
supper on next week Friday evening,
Oct, 70,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
NEW STORE.
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Scmi.Annual Banquet Of the Chi tpsilon
Society Of tho Washburu street
Church Held Last Night.

The popular Chi Upsilon society of
the Washburn Street presbyterian
church held a semi-annual banquet last
evening in their room at the church.
The event was the fourth or It's KIND
and a successful EFFORT was made py
the members TO surpass the previous et-
forts. Only the society members, with
lady friends sat at the banquet table.
The menu was 4 delightful one, ana
was favorably commented on by the
banaueters. After the feast had been
enjoyed the programme for the even
ang's intellectual treat was begun with
Introductory remarks by President VIII
Burrill postmaster for the occasion.
Mr. Burrln interspersed the numbers
with appropriate remarks. our
Guests" was the first subject for dis
cussion. and 1t was we'll handled by
Thomas Paoten. Turby Breese recited
a comic selection, which afforded
amusement TO his auditors. A toast
on southern Sunbeams' followed by
c. f. Battenberg. 1t was q beautiful
endeavor. and ELECTED much applause.
"E Pluribus Unum" was the subject
selected by c. Fl. Hall for his remarks.
Mr.. Hall disposed of the patriotic sub
ject with the fervor of sincerity.
'Phiz' was the novel title of Art
Morse's talk. The idea was original,
and was treated in an original manner.
C. J. Helmes selected the all-absorbing
subject, our Country" The speech
showed thought and feeling. and was
one of the best of the evening.
Public Opinion was the cause of
Herbert Vests effusion on that sub
ject. 1t was treated in a way that
showed how conversant Mr. Yost is on
the questions of the day. A selection
by the Chi Us Guitar club was much
enjoyed, C. H. Derby. of the Times.
selected as his subject BLUE Pencil
marks" Mr.. Derby's effort proved
very interesting. Wallace Moser gave
an grafton in his mastery manner, and
was loudly applauded." Shayings" was
Hugh Howell's subject. 1t was a bright
enieavor A select reading which
pleased the banaueters was given by
Alex Bender. "As I See Things"
toast by Will D. Griffiths. was one of
the happiest of the evening. Mr.. Grif-
'fiths' observations were pointed and
we'll expressed. Theodore Meyers gave
a toast on SNAP Shots" He made
good impression. Miss Clara Saunders
gave a delightful vocal solo, and a
toast on Mature" by Frank Thorn
ton, delivered in scholarly vein. closed
the banquet. 1t was very successful
from every point of view.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18

whcn Iaby was sick, we ga.e her cassoriA
When She was Child, abe criel for Castoria.
When slic became Mis-, ane clung to Castoria.
Whom she had Children. sho gave thcn Castoria
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
Fighting ON the Streets.

Alderman owen D. John argued
points at law with George Decker. ir..
and John Jackson last evening on the
subject of fighting on the streets, with
which they are charged. After a short
discussion both persons admitted his
guilt, and were sentenced TO pay fine
of 81 each, and a mutual agreement
to settle the costs between them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
A Social Gathering,

Miss May Transue rendered a social
gathering to a few Of her numerous
friends last evening at her home, on
Tenth street. Supper was served at II
o'clock, after which the young people
departed for their respective homes.
Those present were: Misses Grace
Goodrich. Gertrude Fellows, Nellie Eel
lows and Frank McGovern, Bert Cor
nell, Peter Mott, John Howell, Joseph
Wagner and Edward McNulty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-18
Shorter Parngra pi,s.

Mrs. Peter Petngill. of Cherry street,
Is very dangerously i'll and her physl-
clan has only slight hopes of her re-
covery.
MRS. Frank Klenschrodt, of Noun
tain Lake, is recovering after a recent
severe Illness.
The william Connell Hose company
marched In the parade of the Pittston
fire department. yesterday They were
the guests of the Black Diamond Hook
and Ladder company, who were their
guests at the parade of the Scranton
fire department last month.
Miss Klttie McShane, of Middletown,
NJ Y. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John
Imeidopf, Of Stone avenue.