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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

10 bis speech ln the Reese case last
Thursday, Colonel Youmaus started to
make an attack on the undue in6uen ce
that the wicked newspapers have been
exertiug on public sentiment, etc So
llcitor Henry promptly called attention
to the fact that the newspapers had
been kept away from the jury during
the trial, and the vials of the eloquent
co!ouel's wrath were not allowed to be
uncorked. And it was pity. too, for
the newspapers, however guilty or ir-
nocent. are always convenient scape-
goat.-Yorkville Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
The Victim of an Initiation

DEs MONIES, Ia, Nov. 18.-E. W.
Curry, chairman Of the Dem ocratic
State committee. died this morning 10
bis room at the Hotel Savoy. The
death was direct result Of Injuries re-
ceived while being initiated into Des
Moiues lodge of Eiks about two months
ago As part Of the ceremony he was
blindfolded and placed on a chair With
an iron seat Then lighted lamp was
placed under the seat with the expecta-
ton that when it got too bet he would
Jump. But be sat still uotil be was
badly burned. His trousers were buru-
ed away and the flesh fee.sully seorch
ed He was put in new clothes and
did not realize at the time that the in-
juries were serious. 10 few days
blood poisoning set 10 and ne grew
worse steadily. It was bis desire that
the real cause of his injuries should
not be made public and auothor cause
was assigned for the illness, the truth
ouly becoming public to-day. Au
evening paper published a highly sen
satiooal story that the injuries we're
caused By placing bin, in the process
of the initiation ceremony. 10 an eec-
trical chair and turning on current
which burned him badly. but this is de.
nied by the Elks.
Mr. Curry lived at Leon aud was a
leading attorney. The body will be
taken there tomorrow by large es'
cort of Elks aud Masons and the funer-
al mill he held tn.mnrrnw afta,annn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison o. Worthington. Ind :, "Suu,'
writes: "You have valuable prescription in
Electric Bitters, and can chserfully recon-
mend it for Constipation and Sick Headache
and as general system tonic it has no equal,
Mrs. Annie Steele, 1926 Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, was all run down. could not ca: nor
digest food, had backache which never les,
her and felt tired and weary, but six bottles Of
Electric Bitters restored her health and renewed
her strength, Prices so cents and Sl.t0. &c,
a Bottle a; J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

THE worst cold ever had in my life was
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes W. H. Norton, of Suffer Creek, Cal.
This cold left me with cough and was
expectorating all the time. The Remedy
cured me, and want all of my friends when
troubled with cough or cold to use it, for
it will do them good.'' Sold by Dr.. A. j.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

Writing paper m pound packages, plain
and ruled, price and quality Dot duplicated
elsewhere. H. G. Osteen l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

Sewing Machines and Organs cleaned and
repaired at the Sumter Music House.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
He Got the Coat.

While Squire Cox was at Wichita
Monday he got so warm that he con-
cluded to 60 into a furnishing store
and invest 10 light ooat. The pro-
prietor showed him one and, in the
language of the poet, you could shoot
peas" through it. Ii was very poor
coat but, as it was we'll ventilated, it
might answer; SO the Squire asked
the price.
'kSeventy-aEe cents" said the Jew
81 was just about to offer you Is
cents for it," said Mr.. Cox.
"Where are you FROM" inquired
the clothing dealer.
T'm from Wellington, Sumner
county," answered Mr.. Cox, swelling
out with pride until the coat was toe
small for him.
"Well, il you're from Wellington
you're no sucker. They can sell things
cheaper down there than we can.
Take it along Tor Is cents"
Mr.. Cox bought the coat and now
thinks he paid 5 cents too much for it
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

township 80, range l west, excepting
10 acres in the southeast corner Of
the quarter section, to secure loan
of $500, with ! per cent interest,
dating from September |, 1891.
The City Of Wellington VS.. Chas.
Sadler, County Clerk Of Sumner
County, is the title Of a petition
which seeks to restrain the county
clerk from taking from the tax rolls
Of the city Of Wellington and placing
upon the tax rolls Of the township Of
Wellington the following described
property: The northwest quarter OF
outlOt F in e. R. Godfrey's addition
to the city Of Wellington; also the
east 200 feet Of the west 300 feet of
the north half OF the southwest quar-.
ter of outlot F; also all OF the east
half, except the west 100 feet Of the
south 40 feet, Of said outlot +, in C..
R, GOdfreys addition to said city.
The plaintiff alleges that, in obedi-
ence TO recent order Of the board of
county commissioners, the county
clerk threatens to, and will unless
restrained, make such transfer Of
said real estate, which, plaintiff con-
tends, belongs to and is part of the
city of Wellington and should bear
its prOpOrtiOnate share OF taxes, as
assessed by said city Oh ali property
therein. The city has retained c.
Everest Elliott and Judge Jas. A.
Ray as counsel and begs the court for
al injunction forever restraining the
county clerk from making such trans
fer, as ordered by the board Of county
commissioners.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
County Exchanges.
eS&s~S>e>>Ss>eSS~s>~s~es

Miss Allie CiSsel went to Yelling
ton Sunday evening to spend,a few
days visiting the family Of W. NJ
jackson, cur popular and efficient reg
lister Of deedS.-Milan Press.
c. B. Mcdonald, editor OF the Ok.
ford Register, has returned from fiIS &;
European wanderings and will once.
more devote his time and energies To-.
his paper. We welcome him home
". G. Milne and wife. Of Yelling
ton, spent several days last week
visiting at his father.in-law's A. K
Anderson. They were just returning
from an overland trip to 1'exas.-Mi-
Ian Press.
Hugh Harlan. accompanied by his,
wife, went to Wellington on Wednes-
day OF last week to make a delivery
Of books for which he had previously
taken orders. returning Thursday -
Milan Press.
The Wellington baseball boys were
on time Friday, as was expected ana
put up a very fair game, making il
quite interesting for the first half Of
the game. Their only drawback is
the fact that they are a little too
short winded. Workman did very
well in tie box for cur boys, consider
ing the practice he has had. On ae--
count Of the inability to get ali our boys
TO play seye-al VI tic Riyerdale boys
kindly assisted US. The game could
dayc been more Interesting had botlr
aines been in better practice-tOOs
many wild plays. The score stood 10
TO 20 in favor Cf Bclc PINE, without
playing the last half Of the ninth inE-
ning.-Belle PLANE Defender.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Suicide at fullerton.

The Wichita Eagle contains the
following account Of the suicide Of
J. S. Helme, living at Millerton, on
Tuesday. Mr.. Helme was quite well
known in this city and the sad news of
his tragic death will be received with
sorrow by his friends here:
Yesterday J. S. Helme died at his
home ia Millerton, about I p. M, from
the effects Of a dose OF rough on rats,
which he took with suicidal intent.
He purchased the rough on rats at
Conway Springs yesterday. 1t is sup
posed he went Immediately home and
administered it to himself 10 suffi-
cient quantity to accomplish the
purpose. Mr.. Helme is about IS years
old aud has beea a merchant In Mil
lertOn for many years. 1t is supposed
that family trouCles unbalanced his
mind.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Adjudged Insane.

Thomas Crimble Of Geuda Springs
was Monday adjudged by the probate
court fit subject for the insane asy,
lam. He will be be committed as sOou
as arrangements can be made to take
him there.
Mr.. Crimble was unable to lease his
bed, as he is suffering with spinal
trouble which together with financial
reverses and other affairs, has com
bined to overthrow bis mind. He
suffered last summer from a severe
fever and has since grown gradually
worse till it was necessary to have him
removed to the asylum. He is an old
resident Of Geuda Springs, and was,
at one time, one Of its most prominent
citizens His misfortune is severe
loss to his friends throughout the
country. who had learned to honor and
respect him for.his excellent qualities
as a citizen.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

Horror upon horrors! The New
York papers have discovered an old
letter Which Mckinley wrote to an
Ohio Farmers Alliance in 1890.
when he vas struggling to go back
to congress (and failed) in which he
declared:
Il am ia favor OF the use Of ali the
silver product Of the United States
for money as circulating medium.
would have silver and gold alike
Mark Hanna, McKinley's mana
ger, stood of the irate gold bugs
with the remark that "this letter was
written nearly six years ago." OF
course it was, Marcus, and since
that time-only year ago-Mc-
Kinley said he "would leave the
party forever, if ii adopted free
coinage platform" And he has
never denied this interview. The
goldbugs know all this. They are
only making sham battle against
Mckinley to induce the suckers" Of
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Dutch Henry Convicted.

The jury in the case Of The State
of Kansas VS.. Henry Conrad, charged
on two counts with having sold intOx-
icaJing liquors, and on a third count
with maintaining d public nuisance,
brought in a verdict at 1890 O'Clock
this morning, finding the defendant
guilty on the third count.
The case was given to the jury last
night at 5 o'clock. At 10 o'clock this
morning they were brought into the
court room, and it was learned that
it was impossible for them to agree
on a verdict of guilty Of selling intoX'
icating liquors, but that they could
agree 90 the third or nuisance count
The county attorney dismissed the
two counts charging the defendant
with the sales of intoxicating liquors
and the jury was sent back for fur
ther elaboration. After a few bal
lots they returned to the court loon
and announced that they had agreed
on the remaining count.
The jury stood to for conviction
on the three counts as charged b.
the state.
The case will be appealed to tn
district court. 1t is understood tina
a motion will be made to dissolve tn
Injunction, restraining Henry fror
selling malt, so that he can continu
the business. -Postal-Card, 10th.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
more than no

]. Ralph Burton told his Wichita
hearers, Monday, al am going to
wait, myself, to hear from St. Louis.
1 believe the Republican national
convention has more brains than |
have. | am going to support that
platform whatever it is" John I.
ingalls, said he would stand on the
St. Louis platform, no matter what
may be in it. He therefore thought
that he had better wait for that time
before declaring himself as he did
not want to take anything back.
GLOW about Is to II" said a
voice from The Populist corner.
81 am for it," said Ingalls,, "a
am Is parts Republican to one part
silver. | am going to stand on the
St. Louis platform if it is strait GU,
for the gold standard, for will take
anything before the Democratic
party"
Here are yoar party slaves
They both want to 60 to the Senate
and are willing to sell their sover.
eighty to get there. Are the,
worthy The writer serves notice
right now that he holds his sover-
eighty in his hand, and that if the
Populist party does not declare
against the gold standard we will
'leave it forever" as Mckinley
says. ingalls, and Burton can sur.
render their citizenship if they wan
to, but we shall not give over oul
God-given faculties Of free thinking
and free acting to any man or set o.
men-at least not until We see ar
open door into the United State:
Senate as they imagine they do
People ought not to be influenced
lby such demagoguery.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

the West TO favor him. How do you
like to be played for suckers" PEG.
pie of Kansas
But the funniest thing about the
Mckinley letter in question is its
opening;
Secretary Stark County Farmers Alliance:
Dear Sir: l have just learned that
committee of the Farmers Alliance
have addressed letter to me, making
inquiries about my position on certain
public questions in which they have a
deep Interest. l beg to say that
have not received The letter, and am
advised of it this evening for the first
time by message from Mr.. T. R. Nor.
gan, ST.. Not having received the let.
ter, do not know fully the scope OF
the inquiries, but answer as best
can from information at hand"
This makes such a contrast when
compared with his present silence
He has withStood all importuning tc
give his views on anything since hi
became candidate for president
In 1890 he was "dead" after the AL.
lance vote and did not await the ar
rival of letter to answer it. Bur
the Alliance did not seem to take
sock in his silver views then an,
more than now.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Peal Estate Transfers.
%. B. Nerker, stenographer.

Geo. B. Nerker, Sten0grapher.
Nancy B Gilstrap to VIM Benson
Sc So, 80, 2 west. .............. 3
T Vreeland ct TX to Jacob Vree-
land wd n NV and o ne 26, &c.,
3 WeSt.. ..... z
Mamie G Jones to Sarah S Jones
wd Sc 3 and nv 10, "a, east. A
II c Anderson ct al TO Anna NJ
Page wd past Sc "a, 80, 2 west.
A Carrothers to Abigail Vande-
wort wd lots q, %, "a, blk 3d..
Belle PLANE. ..................
81 Jones ct Tx to Mamie c Jones
wd Sc 3 and ne 10, "a, l east. =. A
Francis o COe ct TX TO Yves Inv
Co wd past e I, II, 81, 2 west. b. q
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

= The Populists of Miami and
Johnson counties in the Second dis.
trict have chosen their delegates to
the state convention and instructed
them for D. N. Heiflebower of
Miami for state treasurer. Mr..
Heifleibower is one OF the substan
tial men of his sectioa, a life long
farmer and a careful and successful
business man. He is a brother OIL
ID. H. Heifflebower, who resides in
Downs..township, this county. Mr.
H. will develop great strength in the
convention for the position fol-
which he has been named. From
the Lane FRANKLIN coCnty) Graphic
We clip the following concerning
him:
Mr.. HeifflclbOwer, uncle Dave, as he
is tamiliarly called, is one of Miami
County's substantial farmers, who
located there when the county was
new and has made for himself Com
Portable home and scores OF friends,
One Of the very best recommends
ItiOnSa man can have as a servant OF
the people is his past life. Uncle
Dave has not only been successful in
business bnt every body who know
him can testify to his hospitality and
kindness to the needy.
What better proof Of a mans life
and character would you want On
could you get than to 90 among his
neGhbOrs and acQuaintances whC
have known him for the last thirty oil
forty years?
Mr.. Heiffielbower as his aeduaiut.
enaDceS all know, has been identified
with the reform party eversince there
was Greenback party, aud is as firm
today for right and justice aud prosper
ity to his fellow men as the rock o.
Gibraltar
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

Harry Bone, who it is said uses his
free railroad passes so often that he
wears out the pastebOards every three
months, points the finger Of shame at
Jerry Botkin for using clergyman's
half-fare permit. Such talk as that
causes the fool killer to lean on his
club and reflect. Kansas City Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Court of Appeals c0rveutjor

A delegate cvhveltisT vi the Peo-
pies party ~ th' Central division Of
tile Southern department Of the Kan
sas Court OF Appeals is hereby callea2
to meet in the city Ct
Wichita on Tuesday, June 7s, 1890.
at IL o'clock a. NJ. for the purpose OF.
nominating candidate for Judge Of
the Court Of Appeals for said division.
The basis OF representation in. said
convention shall be tue same as that
OF the State convention held in Hutch
lnson on March IS, 1896. Upon saiss
basis the different counties COMPOSING.
said division will be entitled TO. the
following number OF delegates:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
New Suits Filed.

Two suits were filed in district
court Monday. The AnglO-American
Land Mortgage and Agency Co. sues
Susannah Smith on a mortgage given
on the northeast quarter of section 80,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Secretary

The Wichita Beacon says the Wei
lington oand, with the exception. Of
the Second Regiment band Of that
city, is the best in the state. Both Of,
these bands played on the streets. Of
Wichita Monday and those who heard
them both say the Wellington ban6E
is far the better Of the two.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

Speaking of the bolt in the Prohi-
bition convention at Pittsburg the
Monitor Press says:
(Which side our townSman, Willis
Folks, who was delegate to the
convention, cast in his lot with, we
are not advised.
We are. He went with the broad
gauge People-for "all the isms and
fads agoing" as you term it. Verify
the number of "cranks" is growing
quite Large and respectable,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Home Market.

"oA hOe NOpOtb - COfftCbcu rcgulHrly
every thursday morning and may be relied
upon as being accurate.
Butter, good, Sc.
Eggs &c cash; &c trade.
Hens 4sc.
Broilers I C. per. 10. 1t lbs. up
turkeys Ad5c; old Toms not wanted.
Ducks and geese not wanted.
Beef cattle 2 OO(9 $50
Hogs2 25(92 so
Corn l7(9lSc.
kaffir corn 16(6l7.
Wheat, hard 50 soft p
Hay 25G9 800
POTATOES selling Iowa 30. Colorado
potatoes 30. new potatoes IS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Lost.

Gold rim glasses between Perth and
Wellington, name Of ]. Finley Cole
on case. Finder leave at Hayes drug
store and receive reward.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

1t is recommended that the County
Central Committees Of the several
counties call the County convention
to select delegates to this convention
at such times as they deem expea;ent. /.
By order Of the central committee
OF the Kansas Court of Appeals fortbe
Central division Of the Southern. de-
partment. w. Fl. BIDDLE..
r. a. SANKEY, Chairman
Secretary.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11

The Mail and Star used to make
faces at goldbugism. Now it is
turning up its nose at silver. Evan
gelist Boles seems to have been in.
fluenced by the true spirit ofprOph.
ecy when he announced that Mr.
Richards would flop to the golc
bugs before a year. Bite, suckers
bite!
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
pari||a

the peculiar combination, proportion and
process used in preparing Hoods sarsaps-
rilla, and which give it merit peculiar to
itself. This is the secret OF its wonderfuI
power, Of its wonderful sales, Of its won
derful hold upon the confidence Of the
people. This is why it cures scrofulE,
Salt Rheum, Cstarrh, Rheumatism, al
Humors, Kidney and Liver troubles, Dys-
pepsia, That Tired Feeling, builds up the
nerves, createsan appetite and strengthens
the whole system. Its merit, its sales, its
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Was the burning of that Mckinley
corn train an i'll omen?

The clans are gathering at St.
Louis. Cy. Leland is on hand and
in an interview with the St. Louis
papers comes out squarely for a
gold standard platform, on which he
pledges Kansas Republican by
$4,000 majority! Bite, suckers, bite!
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-11
Marriage License.

! Chas. F. Scott, "a. Blackwell, o. T.
Mary Wolf, p $50. ...... Portland
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-10
General Social Notes.

Mr.. 7. E. Bowman will talk of his
last summers European trip at the Y.
w. G. A. rooms 610 Kansas avenue.
this evening. This talk is one of the en-
pertaining features provided free for
members and friends of the association
by the Tourists club.
Mrs. Charles S. Gleed left yesterday
for New York city.
Miss Maud Allison and mother have
gone to Los Angeles. California.
The Social high five club will meet
Thursday evening with DR.. and Mrs. c.
A. Mcclure.
Mr.. &. S.Sutton, whose ability in con-
Quoting entertainments of a social nature
is well known, will have charge of the
banquet to be given to the auditors of
the Santa Fe at the Wellington hotel
this evening.
The Sally Forth Cycling club are look
ing over samples with view to select
ing a club uniform.
Mr.. Merry Bennett left yesterday for
Cripple Creek.
Miss Lenna Short, one of Topeka's
most accomplished readers, will recite at
the anniversary celebration of the Oak
land club on Friday evening.
Mr.. F. P. Morrill, of Boston, who has
spent some time in Topeka in the inter-
est of the dollar gas company, arrived
yesterday.
Mr. Ned Osborn started yesterday on
his California trip.
Mrs. Ed L. Hindman is visiting her
sister, Mrs F. P. Manspeaker, at Beat
rice, Nebraska.
Mrs. J. W. Going and Mrs. ]. w. =.
Hughes were among the members of the
Philharmonic society who heard Pader-
ewski
The meeting of the l. A W. Whist
club to have been at the home of Miss
Jetmore last evening was postponed till
this evening.
Mrs. w. B. Gibson will 60 to Olathe to
visit her SON Fred on Thursday. She will
also visit in Kansas City before returning
home.
The BunRlers will dance Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart A. Davis of
Galesburg, Ills, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. j. P. Davis at 1884 Topeka ave-
nue..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-10
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal.

Furnished by the Associated Press TO
the State Journal.
CHICAGO, March 10-Under the in
huence of the early bles which came
weak and lower, severe disappointment
to traders, May wheat opened this
morning at "a q @65, a recession of &c.
and Immediately declined nc more.
Northwestern receipts showed a consid
cradle increase and several large lines
carried over last night were put on the
market, causing the recession. At the
decline, however, there was good buy
ing by pit traders and prices recovered
somewhat, May advancing to o4M@T.
Corn was inclined to weakness at the
start, May opening &c lower at 501s.
Local receipts were large and shared III
the weakening influence of wheat. On
the rally in the latter grain May corn re-
covered to 3015M.
Oats were dull and a trifle lower with
other grains, May opening at 201s and
remained at that price, fluctuations be-
ing seldom noted.
Provisions had a strong opening on
the light run of hogs. There was come
outside demand and fair buying by local
shorts holding prices steady.
May pork opened 1919 cents higher at
$995
May lard 21Sc up at $5-45.
May ribs &c higher at So. 30; lard and
ribs easing off a trife.