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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

The railroads Of Nebraska have
defcd the state board OF railroad
commissioners who order d tDai
live stock rates be reduced. Thef
do not defy the Iowa board. The
Iowa law is the most practical law
that has yet been passed, and it is
the law that the people Of Kansas
ought TO have in effect TO-DAY.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

The Morrill, administration paid
$4,000 to a firm of contractors tor
plastering ventIlating shafts and
other out-of the-way parts of the
building, but investigation so far
fails to reveal the fact that the con-
tractors performed any actual service
except to draw the money.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

The presidents message is 4 VOL
luminous document, but very COM
mon-place and goody-goody through
out. Several days ago it was an
nounced that there was happy har .
mony between the recommendations
OF the president for currency revis.
ion, and those of Secretary Gage IA
lifetime banker and the self.ap-
pointed currency commission" ap.
pointed by the convention of bank
ers at indianapolis. Sure enough
there is. The president endorses
Cages plan, which is nothing more
nor less than the plan Of the "cur
rency commission. The people
were also assured somt Inc since that
the "currencv commission" would
formulate no specific plan except
to recommend in general terms. OF
cour they feared the effect upon
the people of promulgating specific
plan OF their own, so they were care
ful to get their next bes, friend and
advocate to propose it It may be
unerrngly set down Cages
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

Comptroller Eckels has just fled
bis last report in which he holds out
the idea that banking should be
made more attractive TO capital"
Because Of such sentiment Eckels is
regarded (by bankers) as a great
hnancier.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

The Garden City Imprint has a
leading editorial on the subject
"Black-Leg-its prevention" We
would suggest to Col. Minis that a
good way is to "turn the rascals at
Washington out" and keep them
0ut
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

In flew days the December taxes
will be coming into the state treasury
and there will be plenty of none,
in The general fund in the state treas.
ury. No other fund has been tx,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

1t seems odd to hear talk about
the bright prospects of bankrupt
law just when we are assured that
We are emerging upon period Of
prosperity.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

In Smoky Hill precinct, in
MCPHERSON, the Republican judge of
election placed ink in the booth in,
stead of pencils and then caused
ballots marked wilhiuk to be thrown
ou,. lbi, action defeated The
PopuHst candidates for treasurer and
sheriff, and ;hey are contesting.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

William Jennings Bryan spoke at
Guthrie Saturday and. while there
received message from President
DiAz of Mexico inviting him to be-
come his Euest while in the Mexican
capital. Verify General Grant and
Presiden- Mckinley are not the
only pebb es on the beach.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09
BY LYNHN NKUCLE.
ERMS: $l.OO Per Year in Advance.

Once OF public" ton: East Harvey Avenue,
hrst doorezS oipostofice, Wellington.
~ Telephone 0. IS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09

THURsDA {, DECEMBEn 9, 1897.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-12-09
CLARK'S Steel RANGE

II this IS practically demonstrated! Now we are here
to prove and demonstrate all points beyond cues
ton, and invite you to put US to the test We can
prove to as many people as will come in and invest.
gate that half the fuel of all other stoves made goes
up the chimney. ~ 0'''
Evening star., 1897-02-05
The Association Incorporatcd

The American Forestry Association, or
ganized at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1852, was
Incorporated today by articles filed by Ed
ward A. Bowers, Gardiner c. Hubbard
Joseph G. Hornblower, Bernard E. Fernon.
Nathaniel Wilson, George P. Whittlesey
and Samuel Maddox, under a resolution
adopted by the association December 10,
1892
The objects of the association are the
discussion of subjects relating to tree plant
ing; the conservation. management and re-
newal of forests. and the climatic and other
influences which affect their welfare: the
collection of forest statistics, and the ad
vancement Of educational, legislative or
other measures tending to the promotion OF
these subjects. The association shall es-
pectally endeavor to centralize the work
done and diffuse the knowledge gained.
The committee on nomtna tions this after
noon reported Gen. Francis H. Appleton of
Boston for president. General Appleton Is
president Of the Massachusetts, Horticul-
tural Society and of the New England Agri-
cultural Society. He is brigadier general
on the staff Of the governor Of Massachu-
setts. All the other former officers were
reelected, including Gardiner G. Hubbard,
vice president for the District Of Columbia.
A board of directors has been created and
will be composed of the following: F. H.
Appleton, G. H. Hubbard, G. p. Whittlesey.
Nathaniel Wilson. EdW. A. Bowers, b. Z.
Fernow, H. NJ. Fisher.
DR.. Fernow will address Joint meeting
Of the association and the Geographical So
ciety at the Congregational Church tonight.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
ne DISCUSSES Charges Concerning Hi
"AF Record

He Discusses Charges Concerning Hi.
War Record.
Gen. Russell A. Alger talked freely reeter-
day at Canton. Ohio, regarding charges
that he had absented himself from the
army in the Shenandoah valley in 1854 He
said he had answered in Il Boston paper.
over his own signature, the issues raised
giving statement Of Gems. Custer. sberi-
dan and President Lincoln.
These Statements, said Gen Aleer
taken in connection with the fact that
we were ordered to the Shenandoah valley.
and engaged constantly from that time
until l was sent to the hospital in Septem-
Der, show that l could not have had very
much opportunity to disgrace myself or
leave my command in SO short a tine The
whole record, with all the facts in tho case
was published by the press OF the country
in 1891 and '92. If anything were needed
think the hundreds of telesrams and letters
of congratulation being received now from
the men who served with ne in the field
would convince any faIr-minded person
that whoever attempts to smrch my record
never saw service in the ficld CIR s,nelled
burned powder. They should ask the men
who served under me for reliable informa-
ton. II there is a part OF my life history,
that l am proud to leave as heritage to
my children it is my "ar record.
Il add that Dr. Wooster of Grand
Rapids says he sent me to the hospital a.
l was unable to go with the regiment. He
found me unable to be moved
Evening star., 1897-02-05
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS.
trct of Columbia Washington, II. c., January
%. 1SS7.-Notice is given that the Commissioners
of the District Of Columbia intend to make the
following named imprO, emeIts, which are. In
their judgment, necessary for the public health
safety comfort. Assessments for one half he
cost Of the same will be made, provided for I'm
public act No. III. approved August {, 1894
Parties who are interested in the proposed work
notified that the said Commissioners will give
a hearing at the District building the TENTH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1897. AT ELEVEN
O'CLOCK M. TO any persons who may desire
TO object thereto LAY BRICK SIDEWALK
On Pierce street. from Jefferson street eastward
to High street. both Sides and High street
both sides. from last named point to Arthur street
Anacostia. u. g., TO he assessed against 1h.
property abut:ing said streets between The
above limits. Estimated cost, $3.50. JOHN w
ROSS GEORGE TRUESDELL, CHAS. f. POW.
ELL. Commissioners. d. G. jas, u. fe5, Sat
Evening star., 1897-02-05
The Honest Shakers and
Their Cure for Dyspepsia.

The shopkeeper who cheats by lying with re-
gard to the quality Of his goods and the grocer
the butcher who gives us short weighfs is n thief
However, their knavery touches nothing but our
pocket book. There is another widespread form o;
Misrepresentation of far more dangerous and VII
lainous character.
We refer to the false statements and worthless
guarantees that frequently accompany medicines.
TIC guarantee medicine to cure is to brand II as
qrack product. II guarantee to dis
ease, then We guarantee everlasting lfe for in
large majority of people die OF disease,
the proportion Of violent accidental deaths be-
ing very small
The Shakers have always been known a most
upright and honorable people and their success in
the manufacture Of medicines has also been well
known 1t is. therefore, not surprising to find them
pursuing very original and novel plan for the in
production OF their remedy for dyspepsia.
These God-fearing people. whose motto has al
ways been Try all things and hold fast that which
is scod.' have put upon the market ten-cent sam
pie bottles Of their product sufficient 10 give 1t
trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial is prompt in its
action that for the trivial of ten cents a per
son can usually determine as to whether or not It
meets the requirements OF his case. There are
forms of dyspepsia which 1t won't help, but these
are very rare. In most the first dose relieves
all distress. and an increase OF appetite at once
fellows.
All druggists have It, and the next time You are
troubled with indigestion send out and try this
popular and successful product 1t represents tear
ly hundred years Of patient investigation and
study. fe2
Evening star., 1897-02-05
AN EXPENSIVE DRINK
VALUED HIGHER THAN A HORSE AND RrFra

VALUED HIGHER THAN A HORSE AND RIFLE.
soldier in the regular army was commenting
on the strength Of an Indians love for whiskey
They the biggest fools you ever saw .ame
across buck day the plains AMI he asked
II l had any wh!skey. shook the canteen and
told him there only ole drink there. He
insisted having 1t AMI offered his rife for it,
Finally he got mad because wouldn't take the
rife and pony. iou never such fools. Why
didn't make the trade? loI would, but you see
that was the only drink I had"
This story is used to illustrate the power of
human habits and to speak particularly TO those
who are annoyed with the c6ifee habit. which IL
the cause OF an immense amount Of sickness the
coffee never being suspectel. Chemists find the
same poisonous a!knloids in coffee as in strychnine
tob icco and morphine.
1t is easy to quit coffee by adopting the de-
hcious teaith coffee made of the grains, wheat
&C. &C. Postum Cereal has the deep seal brown
color Of fine Mocha and changes 10 the rich golden
Drown OF old Java when cream is added. Its
fragrance and favor charming.
When coffee is left OF aud Postum mt IN ,,s
place the old troubles Of the holy disanpear and
under the true nourishrhent of the food drink new
vitality, strength and tie rudly color of health
quickly appear Postum makes red blood for
adults End children, and Is a mos, rratefn, cb,nya
from berry coffee, the new beverage having everr-
thing in Its favor and none sf the hurtfy, nron-
critics Of the old. Made at Battle Creek Mich
by the Postum Cereal Co., Linn.
DIR. Albert p. Hedges, 1881 n. Clark g. cb;-
cago, says: 1t is & long needed article :"
Just as good as Postum Cereal are words
used to defraud the public ,o,
Evening star., 1897-02-05
President Crosby Explains.

speaking today concerning the reasphalt-
ing OF cuts made in the pavements for the
laying of conduits by the Potomac Electric
Power Company, President Crosby said it
was an error to say that his company had
agreed that when summer comes the work
will be torn up and done over. we have" !"
he continued, merely stated that shouli
there be any defect in the pavement next
summer it will then be done again. AS a
matter of fact, the Crawford Paving Com
pany. who will do the work, give the same
guarantee to us and to the District with
respect to the quality Of the work which is
just now to be undertaken, during such
weather as 1t will be done, as they will
give for work done at any other time of
the year"
Evening star., 1897-02-05
A Clerk Wanted.

The United States civil service commits
sion will hold an examination at the post
Office in Boston, Mass, commencing at Q
am. on February %, to fill vacancy in
the position of clerk In The office of the
United States shipping commissioner at the
port of Boston. the Salary of which is
81 ,OGO per annum.
The subjects of the examination will be
spelling, penmanship, copying. letter writ
ing, arithmetic. elements OF accounts and
practical questions relating to the naviya-
tion laws and marine customs.
Persons desiring to compete should write
at once to the civil service commission,
Washington, D. c., Tor an application
blank, and file their applications as soon
as practicable.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE

Should be lead daily by ali interested, changes
It'REGN MAILS for the week ending February
e'0se pF'TPtiy p " a, IN MS s>a oise as follows:
EEIATn: ELi5T n IT1I1 sFaiS; r3HTrGM TTRkEY. I
tsgne. from New York Via Hasrc. Letters for
other parts of Europe must be directed 5or rcr La
5c,At io5s fM :0i for Ne difsef per
Io:;5 PM. for SErHERIANns direct; per IS.
tiers must be directed Per voendam'' (clAt
lo:!,5 Pm. for GENOA. per SIS. Fulda. from New
At loss IN H for scGTfASb t direct. "'Is per ss, @
Gre: ssia, flou New York via Glasgow Letters
uSrfD IS a5'S,f aarrEv cFassi ETsrman steamers
selling from New York on Tuesdays. Thursdays ami
My. and especially addressed printed matter,
etc. Tor other parts OF Europe.
days take Specially addressed printed mat
saE-ng from New York take printed matter. etc.
for an Countries for which they are advertised
MAILS FOR soI-TH AND CENTRAL AMERICA,
rrrn,x 4, WESr e. INDIEs ETC onr, n,co
IoiE. IN Tor GRENADA, TRiSIDAD and TO, 70.
io;5a m for 81 GKoix a snd 1% ST rH6MAs H1 $ via i,
81 s1 a,1s HEETARD and and i,y
for AGX:CAYES IACMEL and cARTHAGENA
e. cMfEE % cRIsrAs M "1t TAnascS As = and 'U'1 2c4
TAN. per IumIri from New York Letters
for ci.er parts Of Mexico must be directed Per
Yun,u.i.'' 'c,At 10:55 PM. to- PORTO RICO
81 DAY Feb. 7thI-Gl At $50 AN. for MAS
SAL Mp. per steamer from Miami Fla tdI At
11:55 VI. 70. ST. PIERRE MIoUELoN. per
Ma, isr NEyFoTNDLAND. by rail to Hall
fax I'D thenrc viz steamer. close here daily at
us for MIoUELoN. by rail to Boston AMI
therr1 via steamer, close here daily $40 NJ taj
Mus fos CUBA close here daily a; 500 PM
Tf.Gs.tays fora Port Tampa. Fla te,
Nli,S for MENIcO. overland except those for
CAN HFCTiE. CHIHPAS. TABASCO and Yt-CATAN
vii VII be Forwarded to New York up to anil
W. l., Say Overland close. close here daily at
TRANSrACfFIC MAILS
Mails for CHINA. JAPAN ard HAWAII. per SIS.
City OF Pek.ng from San Francisco. close here
daily W TO $50 7 NJ. February 7,d)
M for c haW bsll .v RdT a 1s,rsla a @ from San San
Iuary 1Tti,.
NJ Is for CHINA and JAPAN. per SIS Olympia.
from Tacuma. close here daily up 20 G:30 PM,
Ms Tor The SOCIETY ISLANDS. pc- ship Cali
lee. from san Francisco, close here daily up to
6.3c PM. February 22ii-
NJ Is for CHINA and JAPAN. specially addressed
only. per S. Empress of China. frQm Vancouver
clos, .4.Te duly up to $50 Pm. February 22dy.
T.ANSfACIFIC MAILS forwarded TO the
port II sailing daily. aud tine schedule Of closing is
HFTIsnd on :he presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit
taiI; -.lstcred mail closes at 1000 AM same day
Dbl 7Stered mail closes :OJ +. VI. same day
fCtii -'stered mall closes 500 p same dlv
tlI ClSterrd mail closes at 600 F-M.previous day
tIs, =istered mail closes at 100 T. VI previous Iay
fcJ JAMES T.. WIIIE1T Pos naster
Evening star., 1897-02-05
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
sealed proposals, indorsed 'i,iUsais for Supplies
for the Navy Yard. Washington, ID. C., 10 be
the Bureau Of supplies and Accounts, Navy De
O'CLOCK NOON, FEBRUARY SIXTH, 1897, and
publicly opcuei Immediately thereafter. To fur
nish ut the Navy Yard. Washington, d. C., a
quantity OF Steel Forgings, Nickel Steel Forgines
to the navy standard and pass the usual naval
inspection. Blank proposals will be furnished
upon application to the Navy Yard, Washington
D. e. The attention of manufacturers and deaf
crs is invited: Tie bids: all other things being
the right TO waive defects or reject any or all
bids not deemed advantageous to the government.
EDWIN STEWART. PaymastCr General, U.SN.
ja26-2 -2aw2w
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING THE WEST
ern High School.-offCe of the Commissioners OF
the District Of Columbia. Washington, u. c.. Feb.
!, 1S91.-Two sealed proposals tsec special notice
TWELVE NJ. On MONDAY. FEBRU AIRY FIF-
TENTH, 1897. for corst ructing .he Western
High School building. on site purchased for that
purpose In square 123, between 35th and Both, I
ard streets northwest. city of Washington. Dis
specifications together with all necessary infor-
nation, can ne obtained upon eppli therefor
at the Office of the Inspector OF Buildings of the
District Of Columbia, and bids upon these forms
only will be considered The right is reserved TO
reject any and all bids.
Special Notice 10 All Contractors The cont nc
tcrs must give estimate for doing all the
work shown on the plans and as specified TO com
plete the entire building. and another estimate
Will be received for the portion of the work minus
GEORGE TRUESDELI CIfAS. F. POWELL.
Commissioners d. c. fe1-6t
Evening star., 1897-02-05
DIED FROM THE BURNS.
Fatal Result of the Accident to Little
Leo Kirby.


A serious accident occurred about 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon which resulted
In the death at the Emergency HOSPITAL
today of Leo Kirby. two-year-old white
child. Yesterday afternoon the baby was
left at Its home, 239 4 1-2 street southwest.
by her parents, in charge Of little brother.
The two children were playing on the floor
with some paper, but approached too near
the fire. The paper became ignited and
the flames were transferred to the dress
of the little one.
Leo was i'll an instant in a blaze. The
mother happened to return just at that
moment, and hearing the cries of the chill
dren rushed to their assistance. She put
out the fire and sent for a physician. The
mother and physician labored over Leo.
who was horribly burned, all night long.
and at o'clock this morning the physician
stated that death was inevitable.
The Emergency Hospital ambulance was
then sent for, and the unfortunate baby
was removed to that institution, where the
house staff worked for five hours to relieve
her sufferings Death occurred at 10 o'clock
Coroner Hammett viewed the remains this
afternoon and decided that an inquest was
unnecessary.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
PROPOSALS F0R CONSTRUCTING; rIIE WE:sr-
LEGAL NOTICES.

(No. 75!3, Admin Doc, 23)
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTNE-TIIAT THE SUB
scribers, OF the District of Columbia, have OBJ
taned from the Supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia, holding special term for Orphans
Court business, letters of administration, c. t.
on the personal estate Of Rudolf Godschmid, late
of the District of Columbia, deceased: all per-
sons having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscribers. on or be-
fore the 26th day of January next: they may
otherwise. by law, be excluded from all benefit of
the said estate
Given under hands this 26ti day of January.
1897. MATHlIDE GOLDSCHMID, JAS. S.
EDWARDS, 500 9th St NV
EDWARDS 4 BARNARD Proctors. ja29- 1aw3t
Evening star., 1897-02-05
BROKERS ARRESTED,
Waylnnd Trnsk & Co. Charged With
Grand Larceny.

"n!Innd Trnsk & Co. Charged With
Grand Larceny.
NEW York. February 5. = Wayland
Trask Alfred H. Rarkin, composing the
firm of Wayland Trask & Co., bankers
and brokers', were arrested today on a
charge of grand larceny.
The complainants are Andrew J. WilIets,
a member of the New York produce ex-
change. and S. w. Bowman. Willets and
Bowman are in the produce business in
brooklyn. The comp,ainants charge that
through series of promissory notes the
firm of Wayland Trask & Co. have swim
died them out of 5000.
The defendants allege that Willets spent
through them in Investments money that
had been intrusted to him. On losing, they
say. he attempts to redeem his losses by
trying to force them 10 pay him money.
The prisoners were held for examina ton
on February - in S2GW bail each
Evening star., 1897-02-05
CUSTODY OF A CHILD.
The Hnbcas Corpus Proceedings Over
Myrtle Grimsby.

The taking of testimony before Judge
Cole in the habeas corpus proceedings in
stituted by Mr.. John Sturgess and his wife,
Ada, for the recovery from the board of
cfildren's guardians Of the custody of
Myrtle Grimsby, or Mildred Sturgess as
the child IS known, was commenced this
afternoon. The board was represented by
Attorney Ashby NJ. Gould, Attorney
Thomas 6. Hensey appearing on behalf of
Mr.. Sturgess and his wife
In the hearing today Robinson White
testified that Mrs. Sturgess is an excitabIe
woman. and given to the use of strong
language, Lille Jones. a colored girl tes-
tfyfns that Mrs. Stursess cruelty whipped
and kicked the child. The girl also claimed
that Mrs. Sturgess endeayored to get her
to say to Agent Lewis that the child was
well treated and cared for
Evening star., 1897-02-05
COST OF ARMOR PLATE.

Testimony Taken by the Senate Com
mittee Made Public.
The testimony taken before the commit
tee of naval affairs Of the Senate in regard
to the cost Of armor plate was made public
today The report shows that General
Manager II. c. Frick of the Carnegie Steel
Company submitted written proposition
agreeing to leave some of the differences
between the company and the United
States to arbitration.
Mr. Frick in his letter said the original
cost OF the Carnegie armor plate plant was
over 81, 100000, and he advanced the idea
that the government could not duplicate it
for less than $5OO0,OO0.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Reported as Missing.

The police have been asked to look out
fer Mrs. Retecca Getty, an elderly wo-
man who has been missing from S03 9th
street for two days. She boarded there
with Mrs. Blakeley. Wednesday afternoon
she left the house without saying where
she was going. and when she failed to re-
turn yesterday Mrs. Blakeley became
alarmed and sought the aid Of the police.
The missing woman has property interests
here. She formerly lived at Gettysburg.
and 1t is thought she may have probably
returned there.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
VIII Filed.

The will of the late Eliza ]. Watson,
dated December Is 1895, and filed today,
gives the sum of $40 to Samuel Brown, and
divides the residue of the estate including
lot IA, square S2i among her three chill
dren, Alice Brown, Bessie Malvin and Ben
jamin Watson.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
Ocean stenmsbt,. A-r,x.a

NEW YORK, February 5.-Arrved Full
da, Genoa, Schiedam, Amsterdam
LONDON, February 5.-Arrived, Mime
sofa. Baltimore.
GENOA. February 5.-Arrived, Olympia,
New York.
BALTIMORE, February 5-Arrived, Au-
Ietta, Barry.
Evening star., 1897-02-05
DIANA ROMA RELEASED.
Her Alleged Fathers Claim Dismissed
bS JuIxe Miller.

Judge Miller, in the Police Court today,
dismissed the attachment for the arrest of
Diana Roma, the f1fteen-year-old Italian
girl. The attachment was issued on COM
plant of Joseph Roma, who claimed that
the girls mother was training her to lead
an immoral life. He wanted her committed
to the board of children's guardians.
The mother claims that Joseph is not the
father of Diana, and adds that he is want
ed in Europe for murder. His accusations
In regard to the character of the girl, the
mother maintains. are absolutely false.