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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
A Sad Case,

One Of the most touching cases of
AFFECT misery we ever heard OF was
the case of Mrs. E. E. DOrland, who
came up from the Strip the other day.
Mrs. Dorland resided on a claim
twelve miles west of Kremlin with
her husband and five children. Her
husband was taken sick Two or three
months ago with kidney disease
caused by the water down there. Hell
husband and three children, two boys
and a girl, all died in nine weeks OF
the same trouble.
Last Monday she started for the
state in a covered wagon, leaving bel
farm in charge Of neighbOrS, and ar
rived in this city in pitiable cOnli.
tiOn. She fell into the kind hands OF
Mrand Mrs. Griffin, on West Harvey
and was tenderlY cared for. Mrs
DOrland is a young woman, only q
years old. She and one son OF s anG
an lS-mOnthS-Old baby are all who are
left of family of seven. A collec
ton was taken up for her at the Pop
uliSt convention and s3.1S cents Sc
cured. Other people around towr
have contributed until the sum ha,
reached $40. Mrs, Dorland started
in her wagon for Wichita Saturday
where she will take the train for
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where her broth
or resides
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Elijah and Erastus Fight.

Elijah Wilson is walking around
today with his head bandaged up and
held together by the handiwork of a
surgeon.
Erastus Baker, son of George Wash
ingtOn Baker, is responsible for Eli
jah's Inconvenience.
Elijah's condition is the result Of
over-confdence in his blufting quail.
titles, and the belief that Erastus was
too big coward to fight him.
Elijah and some companions were
sitting on the street Sunday, listen.
ing to the dsdordaDt notes Of mouth
organ, when Erastus came stumbling
by and stopped to hear the music.
Elijah asked Erastus to step out of
his way,that he might see the double.
shuttle being performed by one OF the
crowd. Erastus was not quick at
obeying Elijah and Elijah assisted
Erastus by a little physical exertion,
when Erastus took offense at Elijah's
impudence aud remarked that IL he
had a rock he would fix Elijah. Elijah
stepped ont into the street. gathered
up several rocks and offered them to
Erastus, telling him that if be had no
more sense than to hit him with a
rock to do 50. Erastus took the
rocks and began to lombard Elijah.
ETastus was good at throwing and
every rock hit Elijah in the head and
drew blood. 49,.
Elijah was surprised and stunned
by Erastus' onslaught and when he
recovered his equanimity be started
after Erastus, intent on severely pun.
melting him. Erastus had thrown
away all the rocks Elijah had given
him and being without means of de-
tense he rushed into an alley and was
lost in the darkness, leaving Elijah to
moan over his troubles and moralize
on the folly Of Over-confdebce in ones
ability to carry bluff.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

sl.2S per month on the enrolment.
Comparing these figures with those
in the last report Of the state superin-
tendent, | find we have saved this
year the sum of Il cents per month on
each child in attendance, as when
two years ago the district paid 1898
per month for each child's schooling,
this past year it has just paid 31.67, a
saving 0. almost one-third. OF the
IS schools in Kansas of cities of the
second class Of which have a record,
only 10 can show cheaper schooling
and here l use the word Cheaper" re-
gardless Of the difference ia the kind
Of school privileges that these several
towns offer.
ITO summarize the years work:
we have made a record of prOmptness
aud regularity IN attendance far Su-
perior to that Of any year in the his
tory Of the schools; with a decreased
general enrolment, the actual attend
ance in the High school is % greater
than ever before, and an increase in
attendance is apparent in the higher
grades; the increase in tuition pupils
has been I, or within the last three
years we have almost tripled the
number Of our tuition pupils. All
this the district has accomplished at
a much less expense per pupil than in
any year of which | can find a record.
The machinery of this educational
mill seems to be in good running
order, 1t ought to make good -four
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
The Friends in Council.

Friday afternoon the club was
entertained at the home of the pres.
ldent, Mrs. Lyman Naugle, and a
delightful session was held. The
program was opened by Mrs. Kicks
reading, Sketch Of an Old Vehicle. ,
which tradition says belonged to the
Father Of His Country. Mrs. King:
essay on "Our Local Birds was mos
interesting, as was also the reading
on astronomy, by Mrs. Guiles. ''Tht
Dinner Hour" a selection from STU
cile", recited by Mrs. Wilson, antici,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
The County Normal.

Superintendent Warner was busy Fri.
day sending out prOspectuses for the
county normal July 6 to 30, in the
high Scheol building. Prof. H. f. NJ.
Bear is the conductor and he will
instruct classes in history, civil govern
ment, psychology, and management
and methods. Mrs. NJ. NJ. Carson will
instruct in physics, physiology and
reading, Prof. 7. W. Butcher will
have charge of the geography and
grammar classes and give lessons in
advanced studies if desired. Prof. o.
W. Jones ofMulvane has been secured
to teach photography and arithmetic.
Prof. o. NJ. Holiday of Geuda Springs
will have supervision of the book.
keeping and penmanship classes.
The model primary department. a
new feature of normal work. under
the supervision of Miss Belle Moore
promises to be an important feature
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

pated the pleasures which should be
theirs al the conclusion of the pro-
gram. The question for the day, the
composition, preparation and places
Of manufacture of common salt, was
then satisfactorily answered. Mrs.
f. T. Owens read a selection from
THE World Beautiful" which was
much appreciated. 1.-THE Explanation
Of Cyclones" by MIS-. Haltiwanger,
was d timely and interesting reading,
and was suitably followed by Mrs.
Buttrey'S reading, THE Foolish Fear
of Thunder" The debate, Resolved
that the World is Growing Better"
was laid over for another session.
Then came the tea, which was most
excellent and was served in the
hostess usual dainty manner. A
WelcOme nnlSn was the delicious ice
which formed the concluding course.
After lunch the tardy member gave
as her share Of the program, Haw-
thorn'S story Of David Swan.
The guests present were MesdameS
L. j. Lang, A. A. Richards and f. T.
Owens. July Sd being the day for
the next meeting Of the Friends" a
FOurth-of-July program is expected,
in which the Declaration OF indie
pendence and the time-hOnOred ora
ton will be prominent features. The
Daily POStal-Card.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

ened to blight her life forever.
S.S.S. guaranteed purely vegetable)
cures Eczema, Scrofula, Cancer, Rheu-
matism, or any other blood trouble.
1t is real blood remedy and always
cures even after all else fails.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Union, Not Dissension.

silver hulgnt.
If the cause Of humanity involved
in the conflict between the money
powers and the people succeeds, it
will be by the union OF all who are
opposed to the British gold standard
and English commercial rlle in this
country. There must be no diScrimi-
nation on account of former political
affiliations between those who are in
favor Of the restoration of the mintage
laws of Hamilton, Jefferson and Jack
son, also in favor of the resumption BY
the government Of it, sovereign power
TO issue money without the interven-
ton Uf banks. In other words, those
who are in favor OF the money OF the
constitution and opposed to bank
usurpatiOn Of the right to issue mon
ey must stand together and respect
each other. Any attempt on the part
OF members of the Democratic party
or members OF the POpulist party t.
monOpOlize the issue between the peo.
pie and their tormentorS means diyi-
sion and ruin. 1t must be remember.
ed that the enemy of the people works
in the dark; that he demOnetized sill
yer claDdestinely: that he brides con.
ventiOns: that he secures the nomina.
tion to office of his creatures; that he
has secretly controlled all administra.
lions; and 1t is reasonable to suppose
that he will use Democrats to abuse
Populist and Republican silver men.
and use 2Opulists to abuse Democratic
and Republican silver men, and by
every means that money can buy try
to divide the people to enable the gold
ollgarchy to crush and conquer them
1t now begins to look as if patriot
ism, love OF country, self respect and
independence are rising above party
prejudices, and that the torrent OF
public opinion in favor of union and
victory is becoming irresistible. But
the people must be on their guard
Whenever any man is heardfabuSing
silver men or defending the banks,
mark him as a doubtful character. A
PopuliSt who abuses Democrat or a
Republican who is genuine refOrmel
will be worth while watching. A
Democrat or Republican abusing a
PopuliSt is a suspicious character and
cannot be trusted. All honest re.
formers will turn their guns against
the common enemy. Is there not
wickedneSs enough in the camp of the
enemy to draw the fire of every re.
former? Do reformers want any
worse men to abuse than Sherman
Cleveland and their followers? II
they do, they will probably be required
to 60 to some other world in search OF
such characters. II is doubtful if
such can be found upon this globe
certainly not on this size of the At.
lantic. 1t is true that the enemy are
not numerous, but they are sufficient
ly numerous to be victorious if the re
formers make war on each other and
divide into factions. The motto In
this contest should be; Eight the
common enemy and cease to criticlse
the friends Of the cause"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Spoke Grips for the Pneumatic Tired
Feeling.

Feeling.
Be gOOd-natured; don't back pedal.
IT'S better to have wheeled and
tumbled than never to have wheeled
at all.
Listen: Don't forget that to be a
gentleman is even greater than TO be
wheelman.
Yes, my son, the better the roads
are, the less cheerful the wagon and
carriage repairer become.
We hope you liked our Memorial
day effort. 1t is the first time the
Cyclones have appeared in public.
A fifteen mile rOad-raee, conducted
by the Wichita wheelmen on Memoir
ial day, was won by John Crib, the
fastest rider Of that club
Suggestive item from cur Hawville
correspondent: ''It is said that Char
ley Garland and Pliny Simpson will
each be needing drop-frame tandem
before lOng.
Several Of the club members are
talking of picnic which is to be con-
Quoted by the club at some time in
the near future. Such a thing would
not be bad
Some would-be rooster says that
some Of the club members OF this
place spend half Of their time on the
road to Oxford. We suppose the
other ha9 they spend on the road
back.
One of our most suTerstitious con-
temporaPies says that it is unlucky for
q wheelman to let hearse pass him.
We don't agree. Any wheelmaD who
would let hearse pass him ought to
be unlucky.
The kodak cyclist got several good
snap shots at the EpwOrth League
picnic 10 Krell's grove last Wednes.
day. 1t il not every picnicker that
can combine two or three kinds OF
fun in one trip, Cycling, photogra.
ply and days outing don't happen
10 every person, all the time.
The spring poem has at last taken a
back seat on the great tandem, and
the bicycle pOme" has the leading
place. Here is the first stanza of a
sample:
'sShe Is a bicycle girl
With hair In the loveliest curl,
she Is fresher than clover,
Ny heart she rides over.
She Is a bicycle, bicycle girl"
! DR.. Mayhem. Dentist,
over Farmers Bank,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Electric RittaH

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited
Tor any season, but perhaps more gen.
orally needed. when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails, wnen the
liver is torpid aud sluggish and the
need Of a tonic and Alternative is felt.
A prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious feyers. No medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and free
Ing the system from the malaIial
poison. Headache, indigestion, con-
Stlpation. dizziness yield to Electric
bltters. Fifty cents and sl.O0 per
bottle at F. b. Snyder's drug store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Eczema
All Her Life.

Mr.. E. D. Jenkins, of Lithonia, Ca,
says that his daughter, Ida, inherited a
severe case of Eczema, which the usual
mercury and potash remedies failed to
relieve. Year by year she was treated
with various medicines, external appli-
cations and internal remedies, without
result. Her suferings were intense,
and her condition grew steadily worse.
All the so-called blood remedies did not
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02

The supposed unchanging face of the
sky has impressed the minds of both the
civilized and uncivilized races Of hn-
manity since time out Of memory. TC
the popular mind the thousands Of shin
ing points Of light which stud heaven Z
azure canopy when the angels ''cur-
tain this sleeping world are the sym
bols of immutability. of Immortality
and of eternity
We speak Of them Shining on for
ever" and Of their Aunerring cycles, 7
but astronomers know that such planet
airy bodies are not "unerring," that
they have not always existed, and that
in all probability they will not last
forever. Observations that have been
made since astronomy became recog-
nized as one of the exact sciences
prove that stars are subject to crises-to
ups and dow ns--just the same as are
earthly things They have been seen to
burn up and disappear like whiff of
Yapor. Others have been known to fly
off at tangent and in an hour be mil
lions of miles from the place they had
occupied since the dawn Of civilization.
There are whole sections Of the sky
now 'bare" that were once occupied
with stars of different magnitudes. On
the contrary, new stars have frequently
burst into view. The most prominent of
these are the one that appeared in 1870
B. c., the one which in 1872 sprung up
in Cassiopeia and which outshone Venus
for time; the one which appeared in
the northern crown in 1865, and the
temporary stars Of 1876, 1855 and 1892.
st Louis Republic
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02

A large broom corn crop has been se-
cured in the three states where COM
mercially grown. The compilation Of
reports sent TO The American Agricultur-
ist points TO total acreage of 200, 100
acres, or more than double the area cul-
tivated III 1889, as returned BY the cen
sus, yielding a crop Of 81, 600 tons, com
pared with 1900 tons in the census
year. There has been 4 decided shifting
Of the center Of broom corn culture and
a material increase in production A
few years ago Illinois was the leader,
but now Kansas has taken the first
place, the crop in the western part Of
the state being found more reliable than
any other similar crop in the dry dis
trict. Kansas il credited with l4I. 1000
acres. Illinois, 20. 500; Nebraska. go,
O0O other states, 5000.
The average rate of yield per acre
in Kansas was $50 pounds; Illinois,
S25; Nebraska, S75; average for entire
country, $50. Broom corn growing,
years ago quite an important industry
in portions Of New England and the
Mohawk valley, has moved rapidly ID
ward the west
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02
Clover seed r. Cheap.

Glover seed is cheap in a number Of
localities Unfavorable weather for the
past three or four seasons has killed
many clover meadows and pastures.
New England farmers must grow this
crop largely to keep mp the fertility Of
their soil. consequently if there should
be a reasonable amount Of moisture next
March and April large acreage will
be seeded to this foliage crop and the
demand for the seed be very great. This
suggests the possibility Of an advance
in price therefor. The New England
Homestead suggests the wisdom Of Sc
curing clover seed now. II drought
should continuc, making much seeding
impracticable next year, the seed will
keep all right If properly stored.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02

How frequently is the honesty and
integrity Of man disposed If by a smile
or a shrug How many good and eeuer-
Gus actions have been shrunk into obli
WON hy distrnstful look or slammed
with the imputatiun Of proceeding from
bad motives, by mysterious and sea-
sonable whisper Look into colnpanies
Of those whose gentle natures should
disarm them, we shall find 10 better ac-
count. How often does the reputation of
q helpless creature bleed by a report
which the party who i Dit The mains to
propagate it beholds with much pitv
ana fellow feelinE-that she ~ heartily
sorry for it-hopes in God it il not trne
however, as Archbishop Tillotson
wlttiiy observes upon it, i resolved in
the meantime to give the report her
pass, that at least it may have fair play
TO take it, fortune in the w0rld NJ he ~
heved ur not. according to thH charity
Of those into whose hands IN shall hMP-
pen To full Addison.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02
DR.. DAVID KENNEDYS
FAVORITE REMEDY

take il morning. noon and night. and it
will cure you. | took the medicine as
directed, but had no confidence in a cure,
as my case had beeu tried by so many.
After using it week began to feel better
and in short while alter that was entirely
cured That terrible distress, everything
ate, breaking up sour in my throat, had all
gone and haven't had moments disc0m-
fort since. To-day there isn't healthier
man, and my appetite Is grand"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02
NUMBER 21
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON I, FIRST QUARTER, INTER-
NATIONAL SERIES, JAN. 3.

Text Of the Lesson. Luke l. 5-I7-Mem-
Ory Verse, -. io-Golden Text, Luke
1, 7e-commentary by the Rev. u. NJ
stearn-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02
That Queer Address.

Americans are an unlimited source OF
wonderment to relatives whom they
may not even know, but who, having
remained behind in the old country. dc
not forget those who have emigrated,
nor their children, nor their children \
children, especially if they have become
wealthy Often quaint stories come
showing ignorance of the land of prom
Use. Thus once a man was asked by a
small shopkeeper in Ems what New
York city-he pronounced it slightly
meant. For he had been accustomed
to send letters to a relative part Of
whose address this cabalistic legend
was.
From Bohemia, however, came the
latest and richest bit of unconscious fun.
Having been given visiting card by a
New York relative, some out of the
world kinsman had barely reached home
when her risibles were aroused by an
envelope with the superscription
Mrs. Flank,
No " Street,
Riverside Drive.
New York City.
Second and Fourth Fridays.
She had followed the directions liter
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02
LET THE WEARY WORLD GO ROUND.

Let the weary world 20 roundi
What care /?
Life's surfeiting Of sound;
/ would die
IL would be so sweet to lie
Under waving grasses
Whore a shadow heeting by
OF cloudlet in the sky
Sometimes passes.
Why remainf
Graves are the sheltering wimples
Against life's rain;
Graves are the sovran simples
Against life's pain
Graves are mothers dimples
When we complain.
death. beautiful deathl
Why do they thee distigure7
To me thy touch. thy breath
Hath nor alarm nor rigor.
Thee do long await;
l think thee very late;
pine much to be going.
Others have gone before;
/ hunger more and more
To know what they are knowing.
Weak heart, be thou contentl
Accept thy Punishment
Like other sorrows, life will end for thee;
Yet for little while
Bear with this harsh exile
And death will soften and will send for thee.
National Review.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-01-02

Second and Fourth Fridays.
She had followed the directions liter
ally. New York Herald.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-07-02
PETER AGAINST FUSION.
The Kansas senator Opposed to FOpu-
lists IndOrsin. Any Candidate.

The Kansas senator Opposed to Fopu-
lists IndOrsinS Any Candidate.
WASHINGTON, June &c. - Senator
PETER of Kansas, who left for home
to-day. said concerning the POpulist
attitude on the Presidential question:
"While the Democratic convention
doubtless will be for free silver. yet it
will not be expressive of those other
great questions of land tenure and OF
labor which the Populist party regards
as vital. | had hoped that there
might be some amalgamation of DEM
ocrats. Populists and silver men and
Others on a declaration Of principles,
and. if need be. a new name. But the
time for that has gone by. and all that
remains is for the Populist party to
ma intain its integrity by nominating
its own candidates on its own plat
form Concerning the Populist caudi-
dates. l personally favor the nomiua-
tion of Governor liolcomb OF Nebraska
for the first place 90 the ticket, and
had considered Nugent of Texas as
the strongest man for second place up
to the time OF his death. Under the
circumstances. Tom Watson of Georgia
IS probably the most available man.
This combines the West and the South.
the two sections to which we look for
results"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-07-02
OUR MINERAL WEALTH.
Tho Total Valuation shows IN increase
Of Over $50, 900

The Total Valuation shows an increase
Of Over eSO.OOO.Ooo.
WASHINGTON, June c9-The mineral
products of the United States for the
calendar year 1895 are reviewed At
length in the mineral sources report
of the United States geological sur
vey. The report. which was compiled
by Dr. David I. lay, chief of division.
shows the total value of the product is
$6!I, .95, 100. This stands against a
production valuation of $50. .36s. 50, for
1894. This is an increase of $50, 900. 600.
The value of the various mineral
products for the year were as
follows: Pig iron. 500. los. $50; silver.
S6'i, &c. 800: gold. So 1908. coo: copper,
S3S. o.. $40: lead, SlO'665, O4O; zinc,
s., e, 90; quicksilver.S1 81, 337, Isl; alum
mum. Sa6l,6 uO: antimony, $4,000;
nickel. 1901; platinum. $500; total,
S:7O. 453.979.
The report, in summarizing con-
ditions. says: The general increase is
. long step towards recovery from the
depression to which the mineral in
dustry, like all others. has been sub
jected. The total value is slightly
less than the greatest we have ever
known. which was over seas. 600, 600 i'd
1897 In terms of quantities produced.
instead of value received, 1895 is
greater. In other words, prices are
lower.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-07-02
DuN.s TRADE REVIEW.


Silver Qusstioa Causes Uncertainty II
the Money Market
NEW YORK, June PR. G. Dun 4
Co. s weekly review OF trade says:
The monetary outlook is not yet
clear. The strength shown in recent
conventions by advocates of free sill
yer coinage, and expectation that all
the elements favoring that policy may
yet be concentrated. incline them to
. waiting attitude. Their uncertainty
retards improvement, notwitnstand-
ing the more widely prevalent feeling
that the monetary action at the St
Louis convention will be sustained by
the people.
The weakness of wheat, which has
declined % cents, and of cotton,
which is an eighth lower for spots.
though less for futures, have full ex-
PLANTATION in decidedly good crop pros
poets Returns of harvesting thus
far support the best estimates as to
wheat and the condition of cotton has
been decidedly improved by rains
1t isnot wholly a welcome but neces-
sary conclusion that prices for the
great staples are not Likely to be
higher