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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

Thursday afternoon between three
and four o'clock, while Louis Dimmey,
who resides near the Leatherwood
station of the Wheeling and Elm Grove
railroad, was at work in field beyond
the house. with all the members OF
his family. the residence was entered
by one or more thieves, and thorough
" ransacked. everything of value and
of a portable nature, being carried OH.
The robbery was not discovered until
some time after the thieves had gone.
The properay taken embraced a certl-
ficate Of deposit on the Bank of Wheel
ing for 500. bank book of the Dollar
Savings Bank. one silver watch and a
filled gold watch, 80 calibre bulldog
revolver. a razor, and over two hundred
dollars in cash. this last item embrace
ing seventy-fve silver dollars, seventy
dollars in gold. two twenty dollar bills
and some other paper money, ana
twenty-five dollars in pennies, these
last being in bag.
Thursday night Dimmey reported the
matter at police headquarters, but ac-
cording to the statement of the officer
ON duty. told at least two stories about
how much he had lost, saying, IN ell
feet. that he did not want the matter
given to the papers under any consid-
Grafton. and after making general
statement of his loss, and being assur-
ed that it would not be given publicity
through the papers, he then made an
other and different statement. The
notice kept their promise and said
nothing about the robbery, but yester-
dav morning Mr.. Dimmey told 1t him-
self generally, and it soon became pup
lie property.
There appears to be absolutely no
clue to the thief or thieves, and the
property is probably gone for good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements OF If
divfduais
SHOE SELLER. 1919 MAIN
WE SHINE FREE.

Daily Chronicle of the Movements Of In
dividuais.
Miss Kate Bedding, Of Bedding, Pa
is a guest at the residence Of PhiliI
Albus, on South Wood street
The Three Johns, viz: John Daile-
John Stein and John Garden, Of thu
South Side, have returned from a triI
to Niagara Falls.
Hon. n. B. Scott and wife will leav
for Europe, next week.
H. P. Camden, of Parkersburg, wa
in the city yesterday on legal business
Hon. A. B. White, the newly appoint
ed collector of internal revenue, wal
in the city last evening, in consultation
with Republican friends.
Robert A. Armstrong. vice presiden
Of the West Virginia University, Is a
the Windsor.
James Campbell, of the South Side
who is in Charleston conducting {,
branch insurance agency for Alfret
PAUL, is home on few days visit.
Jacob Stuernagel. Of South Eot
street, returned yesterday from visl
to Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
\ VICIOUS NEGRO.
4 Martins Ferry Colored Man Tries To
Shoot His Daughter and Makes Several
ATTEMPTS to Kill "A Policeman

4 Martins Ferry Colored Man Tries to
shoot His Daughter and Makes Several
Attempts to Kill Policeman.
A shooting ARRAY and an attempt
to murder policeman took place last
night in Martins Ferry. Howard GID
son. a colored man, who lives on North
street. was the cause of the sensa-
tional affair. Gibson stirred up the
trouble by going home and quarrellng
with his family. He made some insult
ing remarks to his daughter, who re-
scented the imputations. Gibson then
drew a revolver and fred several shots,
but missed her. Officer Guider went TO
the house and arrested Gibson.
Gibson resisted, and Guider had a
hard tussel. Guider got on top Of him,
and while in this position the colored
man got his revolver out and pressed
the barrel against the policeman abb
domen. He was just in the act ot
touching the trigger when Guider
knocked the revolver from his hand.
Officer Goodhue arrived by this time,
and the two managed to overpower
Gibson. On the way to the jail Glib
son made another effort to kill one OF
the policemen with a knife which he
pulled from his pocket. Gibson was
finally landed safely in Jail. He is a
dangerous customer and will undoubt-
eddy get a good sentence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
A SERIOUS CHARGE.

A Moundsville Young Man Arrested on
Charge OF Attempting to Pass Bogus
Check
Addison H. Collins, Moundsyille
young man. was arrested by Officer
Wolfe, last evening, on the serious
charge of attempting to pass forged
or bogus check Collins went into
Charles Menkemellers pharmacy, on
the South Side, and requested Anton
Armbruster. the clerk, to cash a flve-
dollar check, with the signature or
Crawford Bros, merchants at Cameron
The check was made payable to an
other party. The clerk had his sus-
picions aroused and motioned for Officer
Wolfe. who was standing across the
street. The officer came in, and Col
Inns was asked for an explanation. He
told several contradictory stories. one
being that he had bought the check
from another party. This story seem
ed flimsN and Wolfe took Collins before
Squire Rogers. The justice commit
ted him to Jail for a hearing to-day.
Collins is a young man with record.
He stated yesterday to Officer Wolfe
that he had been arrested a number
of times before for general crooked
ness and had been in the penitentiary
several times.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY.
Reduced Rates via p. & o.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
inaugurate a series OF popular excur-
sions to Atlantic City. Cape May and
Sea Isle City during the summer
season. The first of the series is an
nounced for Thursday, July Sth. The
tickets will be good for twelve days,
and allow stop off at Washington on
the return trip. Trains leave B. & o.
depot Wheeling. 1925, $40. 1875 a.
m ; and $40 p. m. Pullman cars on
ali trains. Round trip $40 Cores
nondingly low rates from other sta
tons.
For further information address
nearest B. & o. agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
FISH FOR WHEELING PARK.

Yesterday number of the members
of tho lack Bass Fishing Club went up
70 headquarters on Wheeling creek
and captured ffty-eight fine fish for the
lake AT Wheeling Park, fifty-five being
bass. and three sun fish. Among the
bass was a monster captured by MI
Anton Reymann. 1t weighed three
mounds and eight ounces when put on
The scales at the Park. last evening
preparatory to being dumped into the
lake. This bass is the largest known
70 have been captured in the creek.
Incidentally the party had most pleas
ant time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
COLLECTING SPECIAL TAX.

Internal Revenue Collectors Weide-
buscb and Patterson are busy collect
ING the annual special tax from local
liquor dealers and brewers. Inc COZ,
lection will be finished by the last OF
the month. as the new collector A:
p White. assumes charge the first OF
Julv. The office will probably be clos
ed on the last day of this month, as
the transfer will likely be made that
dow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
EXCEPTIONAL LOW RATES To
MINNEAPOLIS

Via the North Western Line. on account
of the convention B. P. o. Elks, July g
The Chicago & Northwestern R'y y
~ route of the world-renowned
"Nrth- Western Limited" equipped
with Compartment and Standard Sleep
ing Cars Buffet Smoking and Library
Cars. Dining Cars and coaches. Fol
full information apply to ticket agent
of connecting lines or address Q
Trayer. r. P. A, Marine National
Bank Building, Pittsburg, Pa Or W.
B. Kniskern, G.. P. & 7. A., chicago
I'll ,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
AMONG THE HOTELS.

The strangers Who Reached the City
Yesterday.
Stamm-C. P. Corbitt, Waverly; w
II. Pierpoint, John Henry, Harrisville
McLure-A. B. White. Parkersburg.
Windsor-John J. Archer, H. P. Cam
den, Parkersburg; F. L. Blaekmarr, j
f. Powers, Sistersville; R.. a. Arm
strong. Morgantown.
Howell-James Gilligan, Parkers-
burg; J. J. Donnelly, Sistersville; Z. T
Collins. Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. ANNA UNRUH

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mrs. Anna Unruh were held
~ the family residence on Wate>
street. yesterday afternoon, and were
largely attended. The services were
conducted by Rev. William Ulfert, as
sisted bv Rev. p. J. Hob and a choir.
The interment was at Greenwood
cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
to wear articles ver5
NedQy cheap to-day.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK e. co. (;

There is one place in town where 20,
can get more bicycle sundries for your
money than any other place. II is the
same place where the Solid Sterling"
Is sold. the wheel ridden by the mill
tary company from Chicago to Wash
ington. I. A: HUGE & ", ,
1868 Market street. :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

SLAUGHTER SALE OF STRAW HATS.
Come and take your pick Of all S125.
81 80 and $500 Straw Hats 90 cts-for
80 cents-90 cts.
All zoe. 9Oc and 81. 90 Straw Hats for soc
for so cents, 80 cents
WILL GUTMAN. 1871 Market st.
Halter and Furnisher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOL
Commencement Exercises Held at Grand
Opera House Last Night,

A Glass of Five Graduates and
Their Very Creditable Perform
ances - Tho Musical Numbers.
Diplomas Presented by President
Jefferson Of the Board Of Educa-
tion--Class Prizes Distributed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY.

On July Sd, 4th and 9Th, the Ohit
River Railroad Co. will sell excurslot
tickets between all stations on It's line
at one fare for the round trip. Ticket
valid for return trip until July 9th, in
elusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
Wash Goods 1 Tnf sF'a'1s d
lowest prices are at
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & co.'s.
SIMMER STRING LIES.

All our Summer String Ties. washable.
formerly sold at SI.5O per dozen. go at 80
cents-for 90 cents "A doZen-5O cents.
WILL. GUTMAN, 1911 Market st.
Halter and Furnsher
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

ENJOY YOUR 4TH JULY ON 3. & O..
The B. & o. R. R. will sell excur-
sion tickets between all points east Of
the Ohio river. for all trains July I'd,
Cd. 4th and 5th. valid for return pas
sage until July 9Th, at greatly reduced
rates
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

Special sale at The Bon Ton. Ladies
Vests. tapped neck and arms, worth 10c,
at sc each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
A HEAVY ROBBERY.
The Residence of Louis Chimney, at
LeatherwOOd, Looted.

Between Two and Three Hundred
Dollars in Money, a Certificate of
Deposit for Seven Hundred, Two
Watches, a Bank Book and Other
Properly Taken.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21
A Business Man.

What is a business man? This is a
mOUttd question. 1t has been gener-
ally accepted that business man was
one who followed some avOcatl0n
other than Salaried la6Orer within
the confines Of some town or city.
William Jennings Bryan III his famous
Chicago speech disputed that bankers
and merchants were the Only sort If
business men in this country. He
laid claims TO that title as well for
the farmer and'labUring man.
A few days ago sUme gentlemen
were talking in an Office in this city.
One maD said: Speaking Of business
men, what would you thnk of a man
who came to this country with praCtl
cally nothing; bought 24O acres of
lano, put mortgage OF 5000 On it
eight years ago: Kept up his interest
and taxes. paying out over $500 in in
terest alone, improved his farm with
buildings, and orchards until It can
be truthfully said that it is one Of the
best improved farms in the
county; last February paid of $1,000
of his mortgage, has plenty Of stock
and personal property, all free from
chaJtelS; did all this during the
most trying times the Kansas farmer
has ever SEEM"
81 should say he was a pretty good
business man." replied one gentle
man.
"Well. that man is Geo. W. Bailey,
the Populist candidate for county COM
missioner"
And this is all true. Every dollar
has been earned by hard work, care
full and close management. His farm
shows the industry and skill Of its
owner from the beginning to the end
of its boundary. Mr.. Bailey's knOwl-
edge extends beyond that Of farming.
He is an intelligent mao Of the world,
can play diamond cut diamond" il
necessary, but is always kind, cOurte.
Gus aud gentlemaDly under all cir.
cumstances.
He has state reputation as a hOrti'
culturist and has been public spirited
and enterprislng in more ways than
one. His eastern partner never grew
uneasy until last year, coincidentally
with his change in politics from a
gold standard party toOne which stood
for the principle his old party always
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

The Mail tries to run compar;-
son of the treatment Of the old
soldiers by the Republican and Peo-
Piles party. A sample of its fairness
may be judged from this quotation:
81. NJ. Doubleday was elected by
Populist votes over Major Levi Fer
guson, an old soldier"
He purposely overlooks tie fact
that Doubleday was an old soldier.
Chaplain McCabe made great claims
for his regiment (the l22d Ohio be,
cause $50 of same were killed and
wounded. Judge Doubleday's regi-
ment was the Goth Indiana, and
numbered III killed and wounded.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21
J. A. RYLAND.
For County Commissioner, Second District,
GEO. w. BAILEY.

The above is the Sumner county
Peoples party ticket as it will ap-
pear on the official ballot. The
voter will notice that the blank line
under each name has been dropped
and the square has been changed
from the left to the RIGHT of the
candidates name. The change was
made in the law by the Legislature
last winter. The voter must make a
cross mark thus: X in the square at
the RIGHT of each candidate fol-
whom he wishes to vote, and the
cross mark can only be made with
BLACK LEAD PENCIL.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for reStOr-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigOr is Electric Bitters
This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone TO the nerves CEN
tres in the stomach, gently stimulates
the liver and kidneys, and aids these
organs in throwing off impurities ia
the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion, and is
pronounced BY those who have tried
it as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tJnic. Try vt. Sold for so cents
or Sl.OO per bottle at F. B. Snyder's
drug store. 2
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

Jerry Simpson thinks he sees
signs of panic next year because Of
the great amount of American Sc
curities being returned to New York.
The New York Flnancier called
attention to the danger Of such a
condition some weeks ago, and Mr..
Simpson has good company in his
fears, in spite Of the fact that cheaply
edited papers in Kansas are making
fun of him and bowling prosperity.
Kansas can take care of itself. The
trouble, if it comes, will be with the
eastern banks, which think they can
hold up our immense issues Of
watered stocks and bonds, ana do it
with inflated bank credits.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

A well-known Sumner county farm
er was in the city from The northwest
part of the county Saturday, drunk
and dressed up, with 81, 800 in money
in his pocket An officer was detailed
TO watch MIN until he left town. He
ought to have lost every cent of the
money. If that is all the sense a mar
has it is not safe for him to have any
amount of mOney.-Mail.
Why do the authorities want to
watch a man who has money and
protect him from thieves when every
poor threshing machine hand who
gets "boozy" is dropped onto like a
buzzard onto carcass? Why no,
arrest the man with money just the
same as any one else? We leave
this for the Republican city officials
to answer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

Some differences have arisen be-
tween Auditor Morris and Oil In
spector Wharton with respect to the
time at which he shall make his re-
ports and deposits of inspection fees.
Mr.. Morris thinks the reports should
come monthly, as in the case with
other departments, while Wharton
contends that they shall be made in
January of each year. In order to
remove any doubts in the matter DR..
Wharton has checked up to October
18th, and paid into the treasury
$500, 81, 100 having been paid on
that date and $500 some months ago.
During a corresponding period in
the FIRST year Of MS term, Mr.. Kelley
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

taught him-bimetaliSm. To ease
him up, Mr.. Bailey paid him $1,000
and stopped that much interest
much TO the disgust of the meddler,
n doubt, who sOwed the seed Of
doubt in the eaSterner's mind. Mr..
Bailey would undoubtedly make a val
liable man on the board Of county
commissioners. aud in view of all
these facts, certainly no silver man
will scratch him. He is sure to get
many Republican votes.
The VOICE does not wish to detract
one whit from Mr.. Espy's just claims
as business man. Much stress is
laid upon his business capacity as an
argument for his retention but most
any one who would become a tool Of
the salt trust aud sell mis- own COM
munity out by destroying one of its
principal industries, could earn money
enough to be called a modern "busi-
ness man" Judas made money be-
trayiDg the savior but he had the de-
ccncY to 20 and hang himself aftel-
ward, while E>py has the gall to ask
to be continued On the pay roll of the
people whom he has betrayed
Espy is also superintendent Of the
water works and has God with that
corporation against the city's in
tereStS. 1t is easy to be successful
business man if you stand 10 with the
corporations, but there is a great DIFF.
ference in the kinds Of business men
AS much difference as between dark
ness and daylight. Tie people will
fare better with such business men rs
Geo. W. Bailey looking after their
interests.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

Whether or not victory comes to
the allied silver forces this fall
against the gold standard outfit in
this county depends wholly upon the
individuals composing our army.
We can elect men whose sympathieS
will be with US in future contests or
we can elect men who will put every
impeachment in the way Of our future
triumph. If the people should wake
up on the morning of November Sd
and find Republican banners waving
and flaming headlines proclaiming
that silverism and PopuliSm and
Organism are dead, kilograms from
Wall street congratulating Kansas on
the defeat and humiliation of "an-
archists" and "repudiatiOnists," they
will feel sorry then that they did not
go to the polls and register their
sentiments. This is just what is liza
Bile to happen if the people fail to do
their duty. Wake up, patriotSl Get
move on you and see that every
vote in your precinct is polled. Do
not depend on your neighbor. Do
it yourself. Our ticket is composed
of men against whom there is not a
breath Of suspicion of dishonesty or
incompetency, Stand by the party.
Elect them, and if you have differ
ences to settle, settle them hereafter.
The cause demands your help at
this time.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

The cash in the general fund in
the state treasury is temporarily ex-
hausted. This condition has been
anticipated. When the Morrill, ad-
minis:ration which began with a
balance on hand of S5S9,OOO only
turned over to Mr.. Hehebower
500, 700 it was apparent that the
balance was not sufficient to pay
current expenses and the obligations
imposed by the Legislature. 1t is
stated that the gradual decrease of
the tax levy and Of course of the in
come, together with a gradually in
creased state expenses, due to the
opening of new institutions and the
increase in the accommodations of
cid ones, is the real cause of the
present condition. This is probably
one cause, but one Of the principal
things contributory to this condition
was the reckless and extravagant ap-
preparations of the legislature of
1895. 1t is true that the senate of
that year was Populist, but it is
equally true that that body has a
record which shows that it did much
good work in its efforts to hold the
appropriations down, and that they
would have been much greater if
this obstruction had not been in the
way Of the redeemers. The figures
show that the appropriations of that
legislature were over a half million
dollars greater than those of the last
legislature. The history Of the reck-
less expenditure Of the money ap.
propriated has been written. Some
of it will be found elsewhere in this
paper. This has been the prime
cause of the shortage. The books
OF the state treasurer's office show
that Sl97,OO less has been paid out
up to October 18th than was ex.
pended during the same months in
the last Republican administration.
The last legislature provided for the
payment of $4,000 of state bonds
out of the general fund, and they
were so paid. The state saves the
interest, which was I per cent on
these, which the state treasurer esti-
mates will be sufficient amount to
pay the interest on whatever war.
rants are not paid promptly. The
present situation is the inevitable re-
suit OF Republican recklessness and
extravaganza and would have come
much sooner if the present econom-
ical state administration had moi
been elected.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

Geo. Bailey would make a county
commissioner whu would pract &c the
same sort of economy in managing
county affairs that he psactices 10 his
own private business and yet no un-
fortunate person would fear an insult
il compelled to ask him for county
aid. He would investigate and deal
cOurteOusly with every case wholly
upon its merits. There would be nc
layorS ;or the well-tO-do and insults
for the unfortunate poor on bis part
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

No Populist officer or employee
connected with the present admin
istration has been charged with draw
ing money from the state to which
he was not honestly entitled. The
Morrill, administration, with its pay
ment Of clerks for private services,
its unlawful payment of members Of
the board OF charities and numerous
similar deals, did not enjoy such a
creditable record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

In another column will be found
a communication from a silver Re-
publican who is we'll known in the
political circles Of Sumner county
J. H. Herriff. Mr.. Heriff is stead
fast in his advocacy Of bimetallism
and opposition to the gold standard,
and will by no word or deed give aid
or comfort to goldocracy. Every
free silver Republican ought to read
his letter.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

(Rep.), his predecessor, paid in but
Sl,l69.75. Inspector Wharton says
the income Of his department has
been greatly reduced by the passage
of an inspection law in Oklahoma,
which relieves the Kansas Inspector
of the business Of inspecting oil for
that territory.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-10-21

confirms its truth; the record is so
well known to the people that no one
dares dispute the facts stated. With
our county expenditures cut from $685.
GOO to $4,000 per year, with every
Populist official eudearvoring to do
his whole duty by the people, why
should not that party be continued in
power? There Is not single valid
reason on earth why the whole Pop
ullst ticket should not be elected this
fall