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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-13

1t was fine summer morning in ont
OF the southern counties Of Virginia,
and in front Of her own little house sat
Aunt Belinda Tinsley, pairing potatoes.
This worthy person was a colored
woman, something under forty years
of age, light brown in color and come.
lytOlook upon. She was neatly dressed.
and her surroundings, as well as the
amiable and satisfied expression of her
countenance, showed that her circum.
stances were comfortable.
In her earlier days she had lived
with white people and had been cook
and laundress. Retiring from domes.
tic service, she had married Dick Tins.
ley, an industrious and worthy black.
smith, who, about two years before
this summer morning, had died, leav'
ing his widow a small but well-built
house Of more pretentious design than
any of the negro habitations in the
neighborhood. few acres of land, all
paid for, and, as report had it, an in
come, although there was not unanim-
ity in the neighborhood regarding the
amount Of this income, nor from what
1t was derived. But everybody knew
that Aunt Belinda, as she was called
by her older friends and acquaintance,
or Mrs. Tinsley, as some colored people
of progressive views now chose to des.
ignate her-was a person to be envied,
because, so far as outsiders could de-
termine, she had all she wanted.
Aunt Belinda lived alone, and when
she had pared four medium-sized pota-
toes she knew these were enough for a
meal, but she was considering whether
or not it would be well to boil some
more which might be cut up and fried
for supper, when, raising her eyes, she
saw a man coming along the path
which led to her house. At first she
did not recognize him, but in few
minutes she saw that he was Moses
.Lipscomb, man somewhat younger
than herself and little browner. She
had known him all her life as good
nstured, jolly fellow, who, although
systematically industrious and able to
perform surprising feats of labor at
fhog-killing time, or on other occasions
when the work was suitably mixed
with excitement, was in general, on &C
count of his aversion to monotonous
employment, as needy man as ever
strutted through cake walk or
twanged banjo.
This morning as has been said, Aunt
Belinda did not at first recognize him.
Ordinarily he dressed in garments quite
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-13
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the story.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-13

yaller wesh, wot was ole Kunnel West
erman's, an wot l done wash an iron
till de ole kunnel die. Dem breeches
is yous, an 'spects dem shoes an dat
ar shirt an neck hank'chef, but you
take off all de res Of dem tings fore
yer says anudder word"
Without hesitation Moses Invested
himself of hat, coat and waistcoat and
laid them down on the grass by the
path.
SIS dem dar COLE cuff buttons you'sY
asked Aunt Belinda, severely.
"NO, dey hain't," said Moses, "dey's
Buck Simmonses"
"Take dem off !" said Aunt Belinda.
Now den," she continued, when her
orders had been obeyed, you look,
like Moses Lipscomb, on'y cleaner,
which amt no fault. You kin sot
yousef down on de grass dar an say
wot you's come ter say" and she seated
herself in her chair.
With grin, Moses sat down on the
grass and embraced his knees with his
arms. II hain't got nuthin' ter say,
Aunt B'linda, 'cept wot said afore.
done come pay 'tentiOns to yousef wild
view to matermony."
"Wot yer got ter sport wife wild,
Moses Lipscomb?" she asked.
"Hain't got nuthin'," answered
Moses, his white teeth shining like a
rift OF light IN cloudy sky. Dress my
soul, Aunt B'linda, eff ev'ry colored
man in dis county wait til he kin
sport wife afore he marry her, what
all de marryin' be?"
To this Aunt Belinda made no reply
but sat gazing, not at her sutton, bull
over the fields toward the east. Pres
emily she spoke:
you Moses, you git off dat grass an
take away dem clothes an den come
back arter supper dis evenin' for yo'
ahnser. Now git along mighty quick.
| hain't got no time to fool wild yer
now"
Moses was well acquainted with
Aunt Belinda's decision Of character,
and without making any remonstrances
he gathered up the discarded clothes
babe her good morning and departed.
Aunt Belinda watched him until he dis
appeared behind a bit Of woodland to
the west and then she turned her gaze
toward a field in the opposite direction.
She had seen, before Moses left, another
man approaching through this field.
The newcomer was tall and rather
spare Of figure, and advanced with long
strides, which soon brought him to the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-02-13

All the news in the VoIcE-sl year.
Now is lifetime to subscribe.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
A Bxsf Sketch of Mr. William NJ. Cole
Who viii Speak Tonight.

At the meeting IN the interest of Uni
versity Extension this evening, perma-
nent organization will be formed if
sufficient interest is maifested. The
American society has gone to the expense
of sending Mr.. Cole into the state to
start the movement, and must hereafter
rely upon the energy of persons locally
interested to secure permanent support
for it. Subscriptions aggregating two
hundred dollars will secure a course of
lectures and classes each winter. This
ought to be easily forthcoming from per-
sons interested to secure the advantages
of University Extension for themselves
or others. All such should attend the
meeting at Assembly hall, High school
building, this evening at o'clock. Mr..
Coles lecture engagements Will preclude
any organizing work on his part after this
evening,
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
James Lewis's Movements.

When he was made free man, Tues
day, James Lewis went forth into the
world without cent and with no place
to go for shelter. That night he passed at
the Jail. from which he had been resent
~ released. Yesterday morning he re-
ceived there a donation of an overcoat,
of which he stood in much need. Also
another coat was brought for him that
morning to the Office of Soldiers & Chase
and So bill was also left there for him.
He went out to Westbrook yesterday.
OF course his object now is to discover
some method of getting a living. He
may ship on a vessel and go away to sea
again.
Edward GRAHAM abs not been living
in Gorham for some months A Cor
ham citizen met him in this city two
weeks ago. 1t is understood that he is at
Pine Point engaged in clam digging.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
Opening Day at j. r. Libbys

for new. imported Spring Silks and Dress
Goods, Monday, Feb. 10th. This is your
per sonal invitation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
MAINE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The Annual Meeting and Election of
Officers Held Here Yesterday.

The New Steel Steamer To Be Ready by
the Spring of 1897. and To Be Faster
Than the Cottage City or Manhattan.
The annual. meeting of e.stock holders
of the Maine Steamship company was
held yesterday at the office of Hon. Chas.
B. Libby.
I 1t was voted to build new steel
steamer to be ready in the spring of 1897,
the dimensions to be as follows: Length
312 feet, bes m &c feet, hold 2S feet. The
miles an hour, or two miles an hour
faster than either the Cottage City or the
Manhattan. The following were the
officers: John Englis. G. NJ. Bailey, J.
B. Coyle, 6. S. Hunt, C. Libby, N. 2.
Emery, W. E. Milliken, G. M. Englis,
Horatio Hall, Charles d. Sayre.
The directors organized by the choice of
the following officers:
President-C. M. Bailey
Vice President-M. P. Emery.
General Manager and Treasurer-J B.
Coyle.
Clerk-Henry Fox.
Where the new boat is to be built has
not yet been decided. A committee con-
sisting of Messrs. J. Englis, Charles F.
Libby and J. B. Coyle was chosen to
consider bids from various concerns.
Whether the Bath Iron Works will secure
the contract for the new steamer will de-
pend on the price of building there as
compare ed with other concerns.
ing corporations: Cramp & Sons and
Neafie & Levy of Philadelphia, Harlan
& Hollingsworth of Wilmington, DEL,
the Morgan Iron Works of New York and
the Portland company of this city
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
Portland as a summer Resort.

A prominent official of the Chicago
and Grand Trunk railway in speaking of
the summer hotel accommodations. a
matter of vital Importance to this CITY,
uses these significant words: sit is not
SO much matter that hurts the revenue
Of this company, because we earn the
same amount Of money whether we carry
tourists to Portland or Rookland or Old
Orchard, but as you know, we have al
ways tried to set forth the popularity of
Portland as q summer resort, and we
will be glad to continue to do SO if the
Portland gentlemen will only try to help
themselves just little bit y
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
WHAT! MORE SOAP 2
The Odd Experiences of Capt. Kreger of the
Winslow Fleet.

Accord ng to a report of reliable wit
this direction. Capt. W. r. Kreger,
master of the schooner Sarah C. Ropes
of the J. S. Winslow feet, now in port,
is a careful and accurate observer of all
occurrences that come under his notice
upon sea and land. The captain, who
has just returned from a visit to his
home in Fairfield, in Kennebec county,
relates that on the morning after his ar
rival there, he was disturbed by his door
bell being rung with remarkable yigor
and frequency. He asked his wife wheth-
'er his numerous callers were anxious
friends inquiring about his health, or
bill collectors. She told him they were
neither, but soap peddlers. A mania
for selling soap had suddenly struck
Fairfield and taken hold Of most of its
people. 1t had spared neither age or
sex. Irrespective of nationality, color
large proportion of them seemed to have
been seized with a violent ambition to
break the record as vendors of soap. Be-
fore noon he counted from ten to dozen
people of various sorts and ICES, who
called Mt his house to solicit orders for
it. Upon inquiry hesdiscovered the cause
Of this outburst of zeal for the sale Of
the useful aid to cleanliness were al
Turing premiums offered by enterprising
manufacturers who were making an
effort to introduce a new brand of it.
Upon going to Bath few days later,
Capt. Kreger found the same state of
affairs in the soap market to exist at
that point. 1t struck him in this in
stance that it fitted very we'll with the
name Of the place; but he is still at a
loss to guess why this particular tune
should happen to be chosen to flood the
country with soap. Capt. Kreger is
unable to decide whether this extraor-
binary exploitation of washing soap is
the effect of Il belief that the inhabitan is
of the valley of the Kenneheo, have not
hitherto been supplied with soap enough
to go with the abundant supply OF water
they have in the river, or whether it Is
an indication OF the immediate ar
rival in these parts, of an extraordin airy
quantity Of the article that is known by
the same name as the slippery commodi-
ty in political circles.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
PERSONAL.

John W. Dyer. who has been i'll for
some time, is able to be about on the
street.
Hon. James W. Wakefield of Bath, who
was recently appointed state liquor COM
missioner. arrived in town yesterday to
formally begin the duties of his position.
The retiring official, Hon. Pascal Gil
more of Bueksport, met his successor and
accompanied him to the office of the
commission on Union street
At the meeting of the Democratic city
committee. Chairman George L. SWEET
resigned both Craftsmanship and men,
bsrship. The meeting adjourned for one
week when his successor will be elected.
Mr.. Blake, the editor of the Street
Railroad Journal of New York, was in
Portland yesterday. He was shown
about the city by President Wood and
General Manager Newman of the Port
land Street Railroad Company.
Portland people will be interested to
know that MIR. William NJ. Cole, who
is in this city to represent the American
University Extension Society at Assemb-
ly hall tonight, is a Portland boy. He
was q Brown medical scholar at the
High school. graduating from Harvard
as one of the eleven Summa cum laude
men of his GLASS; has been instructor in
political economy at Harvard and a
Radcliffe, and was secretary of the Mas
sachusetts commission on the unem-
ployed. He is now lecturer on econo
mics for the American University Ex-
tension Society. Mr.. Cole devotes his
leisure largely to literary work. His
latest work Is ''An Old Mans Romance, "
published last summer, and favorably
reviewed by such literary papers as the
Bookman, the Bookbuyer, the Boston
Transcript and the Atlantic Monthly. It
appeared under the pseudonym, Christie
pher Craigie. Mr.. Cole had an article
"Alone on Osceola," in the August New
England Magazine.
Among the guests at the Falmouth yes
terday were the following: Jesse Peter.
son, J. r. Mckee, New York; L. L.
Shaw, Yarmouth; D. A. Webster, Lynn;
W. A. R. Boothby, Waterville; H. w.
Kicker, South Poland; NJ. E. Castner
and wife, Melrose; j. K. Boltz, Phila-
delphia Fl. A. Whitney, Bangor; W. W.
Henderson, Brooklyn; 7. E. Watson, At
lanta, Ga; A. G. Rice, Dayton.
The mother of Mr.. D. W. Schwartz Of
this city, died suddenly in New York
a few days ago.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06

Catholic Literary and Debating Society.
A meeting of the Catholic Literary and
Debating shall be held this evening at s
o'csock in which the following pro-
gramme shall be- rendered:
Essay-Percy Horton.
Shakesperian Recitation William
Dougherty.
Reading-Daniel Bowen
Dialogue-Joseph Donahue and Thomas
flanagan.
Reoitation-Joseph Douglass.
Reading ID. F. Wagner.
Three minute speeches by the D,em bers.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
NOTICE..

THE undersigned having been appointed by
the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County
of Cumberland, on the third Tuesday of Decem-
Der, A. D., 1895, commissioners to receive and
estate of Clinton A. Woodbury., late Of Deering,
In said County, deceased. represented insolvent,
hereby give notice that six months from the
date of said appointment are allowed to said
creditors in which to present and prove their
claims, and that they will be in session at the
following places and times for the purpose of
receiving the same. viz:
AT the Office of James C. Fox 81 IL Ex-
change street. at 1890 a. M. on March 2,
1896, April l. 1895, and June II 1896.
Dated this 9th day OF January, A. d., 1896.
JAMES ANIES + : 1RaASCKLEFF, Commissioners
fame oSro0
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06

Opening Day at J. r.. Libby's
for Few, imported Spring Silks and Dress
Goods, Monday, Feb. 10th. This is your
personal invitation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
BEFORE JUDGE srRour.

Wednesday-In the Supreme court to-
day the suit of Samuel Seeley against
Moses Chapman for alleged damages done
to one Of Mr.. Seeley's carriages by a
collision with the defendants carriage
was decided in favor of the defendant bv
the jury. D. A. Meaher appeared for the
plaintiff and M. p. Frank for the de-
fendant.
This'is the last jury case to be tried in
the Supreme court this term and the jury
was excused finally today.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
Skating Contest.

The skating contest which was to have
taken place at the rink. foot of Pearl
street, was postponed from last night
until next Wednesday night, owing to
the weather, when a number of other
attractions will be added Last hight
there was an exhibition given by Messrs.
McKenny and Tim mons, and afterwards
by Messrs. Foster and Lockwood.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
NEWgBEDFoRD, PERHAPS.
Next Muster of New England Veteran
Firemen's League May Be Held There.


The annual meeting of the New Eng
land Veteran Firemen's League was held
at the rooms of the Boston Veterans,
Tuesday. Second Assistant Chief. W. T.
Cheswell of Boston, presided. The asso-
Citations represented were the Boston
Barnicoats, Roxbury, Red Jackets Of
Cam bridge, Worcester, Springfield, Hart
ford, New Haven, Newton. Hyde Park,
Waltham, Lawrence, New Bedford, Prov
idence, Pawtuoket, Central Falls, Wake
field. Portland, Salem, Peabody, Man
chester. Nashua, Chelsea, Newburyport,
Somerville, BrocKton, Fall River, Taun-
ton, Woonsookeu, Marblehead and Gardi-
ner.
The treasurer reported that the receipts
during the year were S633, 70; expendi
lures, $22S. S3; balance, S4O4. 81.
The actuary reported that 81 death
assessments amounting to So. 7S9. 30 were
paid during the year. The number now
in the benefit branch is 1900 Number of
associations in the league. AZ.
President, Second Assistant Chief W. T.
Cheswell of Boston; vioe-presidents, J.
W. Plaisted of Portland, G. Philbrick
of Lowell. Joshua Lothrop of Pawtuoket,
Gen. Alex. Harberston of Hartford, and
James Barnes Of Nashua, N. H.. secre-
tary and aotuary. OF Benefit Fund, W.
H. Hathaway of Hyde Park; treasurer,
W. II. Rankin Of New Bedford.
Invitations were received from New
Bedford and Springfield to hold the an
nual muster next season in those cities.
1t will decide at the May meeting, prob
ably New Bedford
A COMMITTEES was appointed to report
at the next meeting plan for classiflca-
ton OF engines, If such is considered ex-
pedient.
The annual dinner at the Revere house
followed the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06
HAYDN ASSOCIATION.

THE annual meeting for the choice of officers
L and such other business as may come be-
lore IT, Will he held on FRIDAY. Feb. 14th, at
80 p. M, at the residence of j. W. BOWERS,
NJ. D., 1872 Congress street, and full at
tendance is earnestly requested.
feb6dtd +. Fl. GLOVES, Secy.
Gg Advertiser and Express copy
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06

Opening Day at j. r.. Libby's
for new. imported Spring Silks and Dress
Goods, Monday, Feb. 10th. This is your
personal invitation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-06

Opening Day at j. r.. Libby's
for new, imported Spring Silks and Dress
Goods, Monday, Feb. 10th. This is your
personal invitation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10

by southern managers to induce the fa- nous Bostonians to include in their itin- erary the principal southern cities. This season the fact is accomplished and this splendid opera company, the most com plete organization in the country will ap- pear here. That the announcement will arouse more than usual interest goes without saying. The company numbers over seventy people, including a splendid orchestra, and the list of principals are so well known that extended mention is not necessary. Among the original
 group are Comedians Henry Clay Barna- bee, who has been aptly described as "the Jefferson of the lyric stage" George Frothingham and Harry Brown, of well known reputation Among the baritoni are Wm. H. Macdonald, whose virile and handsome presence, magnificent acting and splendid voice are the despair of the matinee girl, and his alternate, w. H. Fitzgerald; the greatest of American bassos, Eugene Cowles; l.. B. Merrill, an- other promising singer; that gifted wo- man and charming contralto, Jessie Bart lett Davis; those beautiful young singers, Hilda Clarke and Alice Nelson; the piquant second soprano, Gracia Quive. Included in this list is also noted the splendid English tenor, Wm. E. Philip, and his equally clever native confrere, T. Kelley Cole. An important adjunct to the organization are the veteran director, S. l.. Studley and the stage manager, R. H. Burnside whose work adds to the completeness and detail of the perform ances The greatest of their successes, Robin Hood" will be seen here.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
LAST SAD RITES.

over the remains of the late Col. ohm R. Fellows took place this afternoon at the Church of the Intercessopsi The church was crowded with friends who had as- sembled to pay their last tribute of re- spect to his memory. Flowers in the greatest profusion, sent from all parts of the country were scattered over the chancel and coffin. Previous to- the re- moval of the remains to the church brief services were held at the late residence of the deceased. ?. The national demo- cratic committee of the state of Kentucky sent a wreath of. palms and violets. Gov. Morton sent a wreath of Roman hya- cinths and whiterroses. The Ray. Dr. Henry Dixon Jones conducted the ser vices The interment was to be in Trim ity cemetery.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
GREAT INDICTMENT =
 &lOO.OO DIAMOND.

For every G5.OO paid over my counter, you will receive a numbered coupon, which, by lot, will entitle you to the diamond, or any of the nine other prizes, all of them to be given away on January 1st, 1897. Don't forget to ask for your coupon. ai43 3d
 E. CHUCK, Jeweler,
 2O18 First Avenue. 11-q-eod&sun
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
AT O'BRIEN'S.

The Punch Robertson company was greeted with another large and enthusi- astic audience last night at OBrien's. The play presented last night was ''The Gold King" and the performance throughout was greatly enjoyed.
 The phantoscope, as usual, was a great center of attraction, the pictures present. ed being .'The Skirt Dancer" Mounted Police Drilf," Exit of Factory Folks From the Thread Mills," and "The Kiss ing Scene.". These wonderful pictures were rapturously encored and the au- dience seemed to never tire of looking at them.
 The bill for today's matinee is "Wo- mans Revenge" and tonight Dads Girl"
 AGREAT TREAT IN STORE. For years every effort has been made
Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-10
Notice.

Application will be made to the present general assembly for the passage of an act to authorize the Decatur, Car Wheel .and tion of Avenue E between Sixth streetiand the line of the right of. way of the South, the alleys through blocks 3i5 and 346; and also to use twenty feet off the west side of Sev-' enth street from Avenue D to the line of the right of way of the South and North Alabama Railroad company. Said streeta. avenues, alleys and blocks of land being on the map of the Elyton Land company, but being outside the corporate limits of the city of Birmingham. nov17-20t