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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Discrepancies in Assessments.

County Clerk MILFORD E. Wood has
made an abstract OF the assessments
OF the different counties 10 Kansas,
showing the discrepancies in the basis
Of assessment. Not al! of the cOun-
ties are in yet, but sufficient returns
have been received to afford an inter
eSting study OF the different plans
aud basis Of assessments. The assess
mentS in Sumner county will average
higher than any other county 10 the
state heard from to date. Cowley and
POttawatomie come next in order.
Barton county is the lowest. Wheat
out there is assessed at ten cents per
bushel. Under that basis a man own
ing 1000 bushels Of wheat would not
be required to pay any taxes on it,
whereas in Sumner county he would
be required to pay taxes on $1,000
after allowing the $500 constitutional
exemption. There are many other
such discrepancies.
The statutes require all property to
be listed on an equal basis. The state
board of equalization will have tedi.
Gus job eQualizing the taxes of the
various counties OF the state.
In Sumner county tirst-claSS hOrs, s
are rated at S55. In Barton they are
rated at SIG; in COffey, sl2; in Sedg
wick, S25: in Shawnee, 80 per cent of
actual value; in Reno, $40; in King
man, $50. In COwley road horses are
rated at from $50 to $3.50; average
horses from $40 to $75. In Pottawat
Omie the same are rated at from $50
to 5000, and SIC to $50.
In Sumner county stations ard
jacks are assessed at % times the fee
charged for service. In Pottawat-
Omie, COwley and Shawnee, 20 times;
in KiDgman, Barton aud Coffey, 10
times; in Sedgwick and Reno, 10
times.
Neat cattle in Summer county are
rated at from $l2 to S36. In Potta.
watomie from SIS to $50: in Cowley,
from $50 to S45; IN Kingman, SIS: in
Reno, $40; in Shawnee, so per cent of
actual value; in Sedgwick, $40; in
COffey, from 81 to s.; in Barton, IS.
Sumner assesses her hogs at So pei
cwt. Pottawatomie, 1925; Cowley, So
Kingman, Reno and Coffey, 81:
Shawnee, $50; Sedgwick, sl.lO; Bar.
ton, IS cents.
Sumner county wheat is assessed al
10 cents. Kingman and Sedgwlck, 2;
cents; Reno, 20 cents; Shawnee, 4C
Cents; COffey, 30 cents; Barton IL
cents. COwley and Pottawatomie
from 60 to 50 cents.
Corn is assessed at IS cents 10 thi,
county. In Barton it is 3 cents; il
COtfey, 5 cents; in Shawnee, 10 cents
in RenO, I cents; in Kingman, I cents
COwley, from 10 to Is cents; Potta.
watomie, 20 cents.
The basis of personal property as
sessment in this county is 33t pei
cent. Ia the rest of the counties it is
practically the same. The basis OF
real estate assessment in Reno county
is % per cent OF actual value; in Sum
Der county, 33b per cent; 10 Barton,
from 81 to $2.75 per acre. In King
man equity it is from 81 to So Del
acre. Kingman gives an exemption
OF 30 bushels Of wheat aud 800 bushels
Of corn.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Give thr { hiLdren nrink

called Grain.O. 1t is a delicious.
appetlzing, nourishing food rink to
take the place Of coffee. Sold by all
grOcers and liked by all who have
used it because when properly pre-
pared it tastes like the finest coffee
but is free from all its injurious pro-
perties. Grain-0 aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stimulant out a health builder, and
children, as well as adults, can drink
1t with great benefit. Costs about
/ as much as coffee. Is and 25c.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Don't Tobacco spi. and Smoke Your Life Away

II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, bemade well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life aud vigOr, take No-To-Bac,
the wOnder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 1900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac OF your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, SOC or
800, Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Deafness Cannot Re Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way TO cure deafness. and that is by con-
stltutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inilamed condition of the mucous lining OF
me Eustachian tube. When this tube gets
inilamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when It is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the inflsm-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be.
destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused BY catarrh, which is nothing but an
inilamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for any
case OF deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catrrh Cure. Send
for circulars free.
F. ]. CHENEY & co.
Sold by druggists x nanfs
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24

There is one Kansas man who is not
rendering his support to Mckinley.
This is Mr.. Syl Dixon. Mckinley
never acknowledged the corn train
Wichita Eagle.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Sold by druggists, Is cents - "

Winlfred Davis, Bob Harmon, Tom
Love and Joe Threlfall of Mayfeld,
attended the lecture at the auditor.
ium Friday night.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Chicago,
Island
Il Pacific
Station.

Passengers arriving in Chi.
cago can, by the new Union
Elevated Loop, reach any part
of the city, or for a scent fare
can be taken Immediately to
any of the large stores in the
down town district.
All elevated trains will stop
at the Rock Island station. a
train every minute. 4
These facilities can only be
offered by the "Great Rock Is.
land Route"
If you will send a two-cent
stamp for postage We will mail
you at once a new bird's-eye
view of Chicago, just issued in
five colors, which shows you
just what you want to know
about Chicago and the new
Loop and Elevated System.
This map you should have
whether you live out of the city
or whether you now live in Chi
cago and you or your friends
contemplate making a trip.
Address
JOIN SEBASTIAN, G.P,A. Chicago, III.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Summons.

State OF Kansas 10 James T. Barnhill. Rosa
Barnhill, Ebb Barnhill, Lottie Barnhill and
Henry A. Goodier
YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that you have
Il been sued in the District Court of sum
ner county, Kansas, by Joseph Quincy Fow-
Ter and W. j. Caesar. and that unless you
answer the petition filed by said plaintiff ON
or before the
eth day Of April, 1895.
said petition will be taken as true aud iudg-
ment rendered against you accordingly fore
closing mortgage executed and denN cred
by James I. Barnhill. Rosa Barnhill. EbB
Barnhill and LOttie Barnhill TO Jarvis Conk-
lin Mortgage Trust Company. dated February
!. 1892, on the following described real estate
In sumner county. Kansas. tOwit: 80
The west half Of the northwest quarter Of
section nine (9l In township thiriy.thiee CS3l
south, range three l;D west OF sixth p.
and for the safe of said real estate. wi bout
appraisement, to pay the debt secuted By
said mortgage.
Witness my hand and the seal Of said court
this l4th day Of March, 1895 G
W. NJ. COPELAND.
SEAL. Clerk Il said District Court.
W j. PATTERSON. Attorney for Pitt.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
wing CUSHIONS, oar
No. 100 TOP BUGGY 4 in. tread 1916

Never before sold for less but introduce in your
locality have decided to make special Offer giving
reader Of this paper opportunity get strictly first
class buggy at the lowest price offered On receipt OF
$1,000 and coupon will ship this handsome buggy securely
packed and Grated delivered board Do miss this
opportunity to get thoroughly High Grade Buggy at
the lowest price offered Remember do not offer 1t
cheap buggy but strictly higgrade vehicle you want
cheaper buggy other style write for large illustrated
catalogue showing 400 different styles Of Vehicles Harness. ETC.
We sell top buggy low $780, better ones for $3.50
and upwards Money refunded represented after arrival
and examination Coupon must positively accompany the order
to obtain this special price,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-03-24
Notice.
To Whom it May Concern:

To Whom it May Concern:
NOTICE is hereby gwen that the pet ion of
~ F. b. Snyder for druggists pr.nIit 10
sell intoxicating liquors at No. luT North
washington avenue In the First ward of the
city OF Wellington. Sumner county. Kansas,
has been set for hearing before the probate
Judge OF Sumner county, Kansas. AT his Of
ice In the court house IN said city on the 18th
lay OF March. 1898, al 10 a. m.
+. b. SNYDER.
First published in VOICE Feb. II. 1875.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
Warrington Talk.

In the course of the removal of the
books and papers Of the congressional
library to the new buildings in Wash
ington, an unexpected find has been
made in the shape of a large box Of
papers written by Thomas Jefferson.
President Mckinley is looking to the
Northwest for a civil service commits
sioner to succeed Commissioner Rice.
1t is not known whether any Wiscon-
sin men arc being urged for the place.
The controllers certificates author
izing the following national banks to
begin business have been issued: The
Corn Exchange National Bank of Chi
cago, capital, ST. 0 1000; the National
Bank of Kirksville, Mo-, capital, $780,
600.
Secretary Gage and other cabinet
officers have replied to the senate reso-
luton of Dec. IS, calling upon the
heads of the several executive depart
ments for information as to what po-
sition in their respective departments
should be excepted from the civil SER
vice laws.
Congressman jenkins has introduced
q bill to 'restore confidence in the flu
ture value Of legal tender money!" by
making all of the government money
obligations payable in gold OF silver,
ut the option Of the holder. This bill
was introduced in compliance with res
olutions recently passed by the Wis
consin legislature.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
Criminal.

J. S. Ewalt, a jointist at Hoisington.
Kas., was driven out Of that town re-
Gently for knocking a trainman sense
less while under the influence of liquor
in his place.
While under the influence of liquor,
a negro laborer of St. Louis, named
John Heron, lay down SO close to the
stove that his clothing caught fire,
burning him to death.
Pension papers belonging to Frank
J. Webb of Des Moines, Iowa, by some
mistake, were locked up in the safe Of
J. +. Allison, at st. Joseph, Mo. He
refused to return them to Mrs. Webb,
and was arrested.
At a dance near Cedar Falls. Iowa,
Harry Saul, son of a prominent farm
was fatally stabbed by a young
named Corwin. They had quar-
relied over a young lady.
o. H. Mabyr, agent for the South
ern Express company at Brunswick.
Ga, has skipped with $4,000 in cur
rency of that company. The money
was shipped by Savannah bankers to
the banks in Brunswick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
IN NORTH EAKOfA
THE GRAY WOLF PEST.
IIounties Demanded for 10000 in
North Dakota This Season..

Dounties Demanded for 10000 in
North Dakota This Season.
Bismarck, N. D. Since the placing
of n state bounty on wolves killed in
this state, it is estimated that no fewer
than 10000 have been killed. The
state must pay for these about $4,000.
The majority of them are reported
from the western and northern part of
the state, although they exist in all
parts except the most thickly settled.
The favorite method of killing them is
at present by poison, though dogs are
coming into great favor.
Whether the bounty will have the
effect of Kidding the state of wolves re-
mains to be seen. 1t has been the en-
perience of counties that have tried
the bounty scheme that the number of
wolves remained always about the
same. But now that there is a gener-
nj bounty, and hunters in all counties
are after wolves. the bounty may be
effective. South Dakota pays no
bounty on wolves. and it has been a
difficult problem there to kill them,
but ranchmen are now breeding 4 dog
which they think may be able to catch
and kill the wolf. 1t is a cross be-
tween the Russian wolf hound and the
stag hound.
All kinds of stock are destroyed by
the wolves. They are as likely to
drag down full grown cattle and
horses rs they are to attack smaller
animals. They do the greatest dam
age, however. among the colts and
calves. They allay the fears of the
stock by playing about until the herds
become accustomed to their presence
and lose fear, when they pick out
their victims, jump at their Threats.
and in a moment the threats are cut
and the wolves are enjoying a feast.
Itanchmen are agreed that the de-
struction Of cattle, horses and sheep
on the South Dakota ranges amounts
to more than $4,000 0 annually, and as
the pests increase in numbers the loss
to stockmen also increases, until now
it is a very serious problem that con-
fronts them. Billings county leads in
the number Of wolves killed, and
Williams is second, with certificates
for more than 1000. One man there
has 300.
General wolf hunts have not awaited
in their determination. They are hard
to catch, and their sense of impending
danger is so great that they are away
from their usual haunts long before
the hunters reach them, and when
driven from IL locality they go to
another range. and cause havoc and
destruction by their overwhelming
numbers. For this reason it has been
deemed best by the srockmen to let
them remain scattered over the whole
range, as the loss falls more evenly
on all the owners. The only solution
now seems to be in the breeding of a
race of dogs that will prey upon the
wolves constantly. The man who a
devise a means for the determination
of the wolves in this state can make
a fortune. Stockmen report fewer
losses this season than for a number
of years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
FOREIGN Notes.

At tine new palace Emperor William
personally decorated Baron o Bue-
low, the minister for foreign affairs,
with the order of the Red Eagle.
Josephine Mellin Southwick Aver,
widow of DR.. James G. Aver, died sud-
denly ut the Hotel Des Invalides.
Paris, Monday, aged seventy-one
years.
The official estimate of the wheat
yield of New South Wales is 9,745.OOO
bushels. There will be a small sur
plus available for export.
The Vigilancia, which arrived in
New York recently, from Havana,
brought 1900 bags, $4,000 pounds, Of
sugar, the first shipment from Cuba in
many months.
The Hungarian government has not
formally issued DEGREES, but by notes
to Austria has agreed to maintain the
statu quo provided Austria adleres to
the present reciprocity arrangements.
George Barnes. secretary of the
A~malgamated Society of Engineers,
in the course of a speech at Lambeth,
London, declared that the men had
plenty Of funds and intended to con
tinue the fight.
Pedro Escuero, who was minister of
justice during the empire of MaXimill-
ian, and who was the author of the
civil code and one of the most emil
nent of MeXico's jurists, died at the
City Of Mexico, at the age Of eighty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
Want the Child.

Grand Forks. N D. - Suit has been
started before Judge Glaspell at James
town against MI. and Mrs. John
Holmes for a child. Nearly four years
ago MA1rs. w. +. Galbraith of Mime
apolis died after giving birth to a
daughter. Mr.. Galbraith is a travelling
man we'll known. throughout the
Northwest. The infant was placed in
the hands of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Holmes at jamestown, the former a
brother of Mrs. Galbraith. A few
months ago Mr.. Galbraith married a
Fargo lady, and the suit started by
MI. Bangs is for the purpose of regain
ing possession of the child. The foster
parents have naturally grown much
attached to the little girl and refuse
to give her up to the father, claiming
that he had given her to them. There
seems to be nc documentary evidence
to that effect and Judge Glaspell has
allowed the matter to rest until 1t can
lie submitted on briefs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
People Talked About.

Robert l.. Dabney, one of the most
prominent educators of the South,
died at his home at Knoxville, Tenn.
George P. Huffman, the capitalist,
died at Dayton, Ohio, after an illness
of six days.
Judge Edmund II. Bennett, the ven
cradle dean of the Boston university
law school, died after an illness of a
few weeks, aged seventy-four years.
Samuel G. Stevenson, manager of
the Montreal exhibition company and
known all over the continent through
This connection with fairs, died sud-
denly.
Judge C. r.. Davis, who came to
Iowa fifty years ago, died at Keokuk.
He was q prominent banker and
served as special inspector in the pub
lie land service under President Har-
rison.. Z.
The yacht with Cornelius Wander
bilt, his doctor and guests has left AL
exandria on a three-months' cruise, for
MI. Vanderbilt's health. He takes
with him DR.. Jean CharcOt, o of the
celebrated Prof. Charcot, whose fee
will be 800 per day.
Lieut.. Wendell Gushing Nevill, of the
United States marine corps, located at
New York, was married in Atlantic
City, N. J., to Miss Frances Adelphe
Howell, daughter of Commodore John
Adams Howell, of the Mediterranean
Squadron.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
CLAIMS HIS LIBERTY.
Can a Man he Sentenced to Inapri'
Onment without Trial.

Can a Man BE Sentenced to n,pris-
NJ Without Trial.
Fargo, N. D.-Judge Amidon. OF the
United States court, has ort-ered a
writ of habeas corpus to issue in the
celebrated Markuson case. Markuson
was a Valley City blind pigger. After
conviction he was adjudged guilty of
contempt in continuing the sale Of in
toxicants. He was sentenced to a
years imprisonment in contempt pro-
ceedings. The case was appealed to
the supreme court, chiefly on the
ground that q man could not be de-
prived Of his liberty without due pro-
cess Of law. 1t was held that the dis
trict court had no right to send Mark
uson to the penitentiary without a jury
trial, and that it was a violation Of the
constitution of the United States. The
supreme court, however, did not look
at it in this light, and affirmed the de-
cision of the lower court. Markuson
was recently taken to. the -~penitentiary
to serve his term. The case will prob
ably be carried to the United States
supreme court.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22

The great European powers, Eng
land, France, Germany and Italy, have
cut the continent of Africa up into
pieces and each taken a share. Moth
ing like it was ever accomplished with
so little noise in the history of the
world. China is now the victim they
are all looking toward with covetous
eyes. The scramble is just beginning
and it looks today as though
before one year goes by ev-
cry great European power will
demand a slice off from the celes-
tial empire. Unless the thieves fall
out there is no power that can save the
dismemberment of China.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
As TOLD BY FIGURES.
Story of the Chsnged Condition Oh
Farmers In North Dakota.

Farmers In North Dakota.
Mandan, N. D. - A very interesting
article might be prepared by the nan
who would visit the offices Of the reg
lister Of deeds of the different
of the state and inspect the chatter
mortgage records. Morton county may
be taken as a fair sample of othef
counties Of the state. The record SHOWS
that in October, November ana De-
cember, 1896 the chattel mortgages
filed amounted to $91,457.98. In the
corresponding period the past year tne
amount was $41, 1886. 1t should De
borne in mind that money is much
easier to borrow now than it was a
year ago. The banks have more tnan
they know what to do with. IN 1870
the mortgages released in October, no,
vember and December represented
$$45,224.17. The mortgages released
during the corresponding period OF
1887 amounted to $65, 56S.SS. 1t should
be noted that in 1896 the new mort
cages in the three months referred to
amounted to nearly $4,000 more than
those released. In 1897 the new mort
cages amounted to 2 1900 less than
those released.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
killed TOO Many wolves.

Bismarck, N. D.-The state auditor
has issued a notice to holders Of wolf
bounty certificates that they must for
ward them to the Office of the auditor
for registration, and that they will be
paid in the order of registration as
the funds come in with which to pay
them. The law passed last winter pro-
yides a state bounty Of So for all
wolves killed in the state and levied
a tax with which to pay the amount.
1t is probable that the amount of
money collected by the state for this
purpose will be insufficient to pay all
of the: certificates this year. The to-
tai amount that will be raised is only
about $4,000, while the certificates
will run from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
BOTTOM FALLS OUT.
Ground Opens Toward China out ON
t;.e SissetCn Reserve.

Ground Opens Toward China out ON
t;.c Sissetcn Reserve.
F0rman, N. d. - Reports have Deen
i.
coming in from the Sisseton reserva-
ton for several days as to the opening
of an immense crack in the ground
which has mysteriously appeared ten
miles north of the old fort. The crack
varies in width from four to sixteen
feet and is about three miles long and
Of unknown depth, lanterns having
been lowered $50 feet without touching
bottom. The cause of the phenomena is
not known, but it is supposed to be
from an underground disturbance OF
some kind. The crack has come into
existence since the late earthquakes
reported from Montana and other
Western points. 1t has caused intense
alarm in the vicinity and it is probable
that steps will be taken before spring
to fence it about solidly, to prevent
danger to cattle or men. The crack
does not appear to have grown in size.
so far as can be learned, since the dis
cOvery.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22
The Dic Three Railway.

Bismarck, N. D.-Secretary Of State
Falley has a couple Of interesting
communications from l.. s. Willet,
who represents himself as secretary of
the Big Three Railroad company, With
headquarters at Morganfield, KY, and
q corporation with a capital stock Of
100000 Willet states in two let
ters, whose grammar and spelling are
eccentric, that his company is desir-
GUS Of building O railroad from Bis
marck to Scotland, S. D., to connect
with other lines at that place, and that
to encourage the enterprise he wants
the State Of North Dakota to give
them 1000 acres of land for each mile
Of road built, Or to grant the road a
right of way and buy the bonds that
will be fioated to construct the road
a little matter Of some $1O,OOO,0OO.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22

The story may or may not be true
that England refuses to interfere with
Germany's free hand in China on the
condition that Germany does not
coerce England in Egypt, but it is a
reflection on the position Of England
that such a. story should even be told.
Time was when England was not sus-
pected capable Of such trades and
agreements. England in an earlier age
would have asked neither advice. as
sistance nor federation in holding
Egypt. There is nothing more remark
able in modern history than" the self
abandonment Of Great Britain Of the
position Of q drst-class mower.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-22

Inequality increases as society ad-
vances from the elementary to the
complex. And so does philanthropy.
But because of this are we prepared
to return to the original tribal condi-
ton? Hardly. 1t is in the effort to
remove inequality and ameliorate its
effects that should engage every good
citizen. that the whole moral nature
of the community is advanced with the
increase Of its material wealth.