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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10
american Through and Through"
Continental Fire Insurance Co
OF NEW YORK.

Continental" Building, 45 Cedar St., New
York
Western Department, us Rialto Building,
Chicago. Ill.
The "0ld continental" undergoes an exam
nation by the Kansas Insurance Department
and makes a splendid showing. Read the
following extract from the report TO Hon.
Webb McNall. Superintendent OF Insurance:
THE cash. the real estate. stocks and
| bonds. and other investments, were carefully
examined and found correct, ~ be exception.
ally fine investments. the market quotations
At the date OF examination being much higher
than prices listed 10 the statement. The re-
insurance reserve. losses unpaid. and other
liabilities. we're car efully investigated and
found correct; and the manner OF adjusting
loss By this cor pany was found TO be- thor
ough and complete IL soc ming 70 be the pol
icy OF tho MANAGEMENT to settle such claims
In Just. equltsble and satisfactory manner,
and 10 avoid litigation with claimants when.
possible. The company was found to be In q
sound financial condition. and doing q safe
conservative business, showing thorough
economical business management"
The Continental IL especially "a Kansas
company" In the early days II insured the
pioneers; now. with age, experience and over
eight millions Of assets 1t II still In Kansas
protecting their sous against loss by IRE,
lightning tOrnadoes and cyclones.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

Thad Wamsley Of Conway Springs,
was in the city Monday. He says his
brother-in-law, J. r. Duncan, who
was badly injured several days ago oy
being run over by a wagon load of
cane, is doing very we'll and will prob
ably recover.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

A. j. Frantz, the three year old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Frantz, died
at ii O'Clock Thursday night Of laryn.
glal diphtheria. He had been sick
since Monday, but was thought TO be
suffering with Group. His was the
first case Of laryngial diphtheria re-
ported. The Frantz residence has
been Guaranteed. The child was
buried Friday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the probate court Of Sumner county, state
of Kansas.
Estate OF F. II. Burton, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested IN
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that
at the next regular term of the above named
court, TO be begun and held at Its court room
In the court house In the city Of WELLINGTON.
in the month OF Novem Der, A. D., 1893, I shall
on the 18th day Of November. 1905 at 10 O'Clock
a. m. apply 70 said court for q full and final
settlement OF my account as egecutrix
OF said estate.
Witness my hand this 2.d day OF Octo-
Der, 1888.
NARY l. BURTON.
Administrator OF said estate.
First publication In VOICE Oct. q. lsoe.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

Ray Ferguson came down from
Kansas City Sunday morning to
visit few days with his parents,
Major and Mrs. Levi Ferguson. Ray
will graduate in medicine five
months hence.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

About 100 Crow Indians passed
through the north part Of town Sun
day, on their way back to the
reservation from Omaha. They arc
giving exhibitions of war dances il
small towns, enrOute home. They
showed at Mulvane last Friday.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

A woman living in the north part
Of town, went into dry goods store
Monday morning and purchased some
clothing for sick child. She said the
child was suffering with scarlet fever;
that she was waiting on it and doctor
ing 1T, and did not need the assistance
Of a physician. The case has not been
reported TO the health authorities.
This is a sample Of the way the health
laws are sometimes violated.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

On the way across the Pacific are
two steamers, the Doric and the
transport Ohio, carrying orders from
General Merriam, directing that the
troop ship Indiana be arrested at
Honolulu aud her commander, Colonel
Funston, be ordered TO land several
stowaways, wives of volunteer officers
Of the army. Two Of these are brides
Of Kansas officers. They are Mrs. j.
G. Schileman, wife Of the chaplain,
and Mrs. f, E. buchan, wife of Cap
tain Buchan Of Kansas City, Kan,
who sailed on the Senator, 10 COM
maud OF the Oregon recruits.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10
evening.

The railroads Of the United States
now employ $4,000 persons and the
average annual pay Of each is 1865. A
few officials receive large salaries, but
the $4,000 station men and track re-
pairers, and the 10000 switchmen,
fiagnen, and watchmen all get small
wages, though their pay is sure and
their employment is, as rule, unin-
terrupted. There are now $50 employ
ees TO every 100 miles Of road, or -four
and half to every mile.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10
RAILROAD TIME CAEH
NHICAeo, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
GOING EAST.
No. 2. Chicago Mail and Express. Il
No. 4. Chicago Fast Line .............9:2 p U
No. 81, Accommodation treight........1:l5s II
GOING WEST.
No. /. Chicago Mail and express. 1881 n
No. Chicago Fast Line q. =. ......6:l3 N
No. 81. Accommodation freight. ... $40 p IL
Nos. 1 and 3 run through Fl. Worth with
out change.
Nos. 8 and do not run Sundays.
Free reclioing chair cars on all passengers
to Kansas City and st. Joe, where direct con-
usrtion is made with all lines north. eas
and south. No. 3 mas through sleeper foi
Ran Antonio. Tickets sold aud baggsgi
checked to all important points In the Uni
ted States and Canada.
May 0, 1888.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-10

George L. Carr resigned his position
with French & Hitchcock SATURDAY.
night aud left with his family anC
household goods for Arkansas City
his moruing TO reside. Mr.. Carr has
accepted a position with the Allen
Undertaking and Furniture company,
a new establishment at Arkansas City.
Mr.. Carr left overland with the house.
hold goods, and Mrs. Carr and child
rem went on the 6 o'clock Santa Fe
Mr.. Carr is an experienced undertaken
and furniture man, and has been a
resident Of Wellington for years. He
and his family will be missed by many
friends.-Journal, Monday.
Will Stiger Of Rome, brother OF
Miss Amy Stiger OF Wellington, was
married Sunday at high noon 10
Miss Rose Robinson OF South Haven.
TIE ceremony occurred at the home
of the bride. Rev. J. j. Stephens,
pastor of the South Haven Baptist
church, performed the ceremony. A
large number of handsome wedding
presents were received. Misses Amy
Stiger and Maggie Taylor Of this city
drove down Saturday night to attend
the wedding. They returned Sunday
evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
Charles Dickens.

Sir Arthur Sullivan is quoted as say
ing of Charles Dickens that he was a
most delightful companion. apart
from his high spirits and engaging
manner" the musician adds, lone
might give two special reasons for
this. On the one hand, he was so I'M
assuming he never obtruded his own
work upon you. l have never yield
ed to anyone in my admiration of
Dickens work; but speaking of him
as companion, l can safely say that
one would never have known that
Dickens was an author from his con-
versation. 1 mean that he never dis
cussed himself with you; while, on the
other hand, have often since won
dered at the wonderful interest he
would apparently take in the CONVEX
sation of us younger men. He would
treat our feeblest banalities as if they
we're the choicest witticisms or the
ripe meditations of matured judg-
ment."-Youth's Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

A Gentle Hint.-She-"I wish all men
were like Admiral Dewey!" Helm
what way?" She-"He believes in short
engagements!"-P
Her First Trip.-"What are we stop
ping for now?" Were going to put
the pilot off, "How cruel! What did
the poor man do?'-Truth.
Briggs-"Th was a great dance. I
hope | made an impression on that
girl" Griggs-"I guess you did. She
has been limping ever since. Life.
Gerald-"Do you love me ?' Geraldine
mo, SIR" Gerald-"Is that true ?'
Geraldine-"Part of it," Gerald
(Which part?" Geraldine "The
sir Town Topics.
Bobby" cried Tadley, to his young
hopeful, angrily, my father used to
whip me when behaved as badly as
you are doing" "Well," answered
Bobby, thoughtfully, II hope I'll never
have to tell my little boy that. Truth.
A Protest.-'T think" said the star
boarder, "that patriotism can be car
ried too far" For instance?" queried
the third floor front. SWELL, there is no
reason why the landlady should persist
in feeding us on army rations. "-Phila-
delphia North American.
He Knew.-"Can you tell me-" asked
his wife scornfully, after looking over
the property he just purchased, what
ever induced you to buy this placer
II can," he answered, promptly.
"What" she demanded. "One of the
smartest real estate agents in this part
of the country" Chicago Evening
Post.
Worked Both Ways.-Brown-"So
Meeks is applying for divorce from
that widow he married last week, eh ?
What ever possessed him to marry
her?" Jones-"He was attracted by
her wonderful conversational powers,
I believe" Brown-"And why is he ap-
plying for divorce so soon?" Jones
"Oh, same reason. Chicago Daily
News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
SPOKEN IN THE TWILIGHT.

Long ago, long ago
Lift your face to mine, dear, so.
So yo"r eyes met mine and told me
What my heart desired to know.
Neither could they quite conceal
What your heart bade them reveal
Loving eyes. repeat that tale Of
Long ago.
Far away, far away
Yes, it was the month of May;
And the lingering, purple twilight
Deepened with the ebbing day.
Far below us lowed the stream
From beneath the moons broad beam.
Love abides. though times swift current
Slips away.
Long ago, long ago
Oh, how tenderly and low
Came your answer, Ginning softly
To the rivers peaceful flow.
Peace that like river glides,
Yet a peace that still abides,
Has been mine since that May evening
Long ago.
The moonlight there on your hair
Never have you looked so fair.
Why that smile? The moons not shining?
What, then, is the whiteness there?
Dearest! All, how could know
That 1t was so long ago?
Then it's Heavens light, not the moon S
light,
On your hair.
Thomas c. Roney, in Chicago Standard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
SQUARE MEAL IN A CAPSULE.
You Need Only to Take One with q
Drink of Water and You Are
Full of Soup.

The samples Of various things de-
vised for the comfort of the soldiers
and the models of implements to be
used in warfare received by the presi-
dent would, if placed on exhibition,
eclipse the sights in the National mu-
scum. The secretary of the navy is
also deluged with all sorts of con-
trivances and devices, as well as sam
pies of improved methods in cooking
and clothing. liz one of the rooms of
the navy department are shown some
of these supplies" and they are more
interesting to see than the famous Ho-
tel Cluny in Paris. One man has ac-
tually "bouillon capsules" that you
swallow at one bolt, then drink some
water, and 10 and behold! your stom-
ach is full of soup. Another genius has
sent to the department specimen bot
ties of prepared castor oil, to be used
in connection with the edibles. A
benevolent old gentleman of Pennsyl-
vania sent a recipe-there are 16
pages of it-for preparing all kinds Of
food for soldiers sans teeth, who have
only their gums to depend upon and
who must either swallow soup or
starve.
In the war department the same
story is told. One bright genius has
put up specially prepared packages OF
paris green, and wants Secretary AL
ger to require every soldier to carry
one in his knapsack. The idea is that
all the bugs of Cuba will thus be kept
at bay-as if the troops were tomato
plants. Some of the patent medicine
men have evolved yellow pills, which
are warranted sure cure for yellow
fever. Then there are patent splints
for setting broken limbs, which almost
dispense with a doctor, and filters on
wheels. This last invention is the work
of well-known artist, Mr.. Remington
1t is nothing more nor less than the
ordinary bicycle wheel, carrying the
framework for e cot, upon which the
wounded is placed and pushed to the
hospital. Another curious invention
offered the government is an appara-
tus for peering into the depths of the
ocean to hunt for cables, and keep a
sharp lookout for submerged mines
and torpedoes. The invention is called
an "aquascope." Army and Navy
Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17

the phaeton, ran into the hall and out
again with the spy-glass. Her hands
were shaking. She steadied herself a
moment and then pointed the glass
toward the rock-brake there against
the skyline of the mountain.
Her friend found her minute later
leaning against the gate. The girl
turned to her with great, shining eyes.
''I've found her!" she cried. II saw her
last night, and she's there yet. She's
the woman in the moon!" Then she
burst into tears, and for ten minutes
afterward cried, laughed and talked
together.
Mrs. Monroe herself tried the glass,
and in the end the search party was
overtaken before they reached the
river and sent up the mountain instead.
1t was the third day after they had
brought her home, the third day of
alternate delirium and long swoons,
when Adela awoke at last in
her right mind. She lay in her own
bed with her face to the window, won
dering dimly why she was so weak.
Two people were talking behind her,
and some one by the bedside was fan
ming her. The house was still.
Suddenly the fan touched her face,
and voice said gently: take care,
little boy!"
The sick girl turned quickly on the
pillow. There, just level with her face,
was bandaged, curly little head. Two
blue eyes moment stared into hers in
surprise. Then adde's wake! Adde'S
! 'wake!" Ben shouted, and Ben's lips
were covering her face with kisses
n. Y. Independent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
Weeping Willow That weeps.

The most beautiful gardens in Eu-
rope, those of the world-famous Chats
worth estate, belonging to the duke of
Devonshire, in England, contain as
their prize curiosity an artificial weep
ing willow. This fake tree is made of
copper and is so dexterously contrived
and cunni.igly painted that at care
less glance one does not distinguish it
from a real tree. The custodian of the
gardens delights in showing the tree
thus: Busily talking about something
else, he leads the guests along until
they are just under it's branches. Then
he stops suddenly as if he had just
thought of some forgotten duty. par
don me just one moment" he says,
and runs back to secret faucet, which
he turns. In moment tiny drops Of
water ooze from every leaf and branch
and trickle down on the unsuspecting
guests waiting below for the guide to
reioin them.-N. Y. World.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
AN IDYL OF THE WAR.
An ATectiOnate Little Woman Who
Could Be as Brave as Any
Soldier.
Harold"

Harold
The word came TREMENDOUSLY from
the quivering lips of fair girl whose
manly bosom of a young fellow in the
uniform of national guard private.
Constance" he murmured, in re-
ply, as he stopped and touched her
pure white forehead with his trem-
bling mustache.
The sound of that dear voice seemed
to give her courage and confidence,
and she spoke in firmer accents.
Harold" she said, ''if should ask
you not to go"
Don't, darling" he demonstrated.
eff l should ask you not to imperil
your dear young life" she went on,
regardless of his appeal. IF should
get for the dreadful bullets of those
Spanish guns. If I should ask you to
give up your ambition to be soldier.
If I should ask you not to face
the fatal fever of those Cuban
swamps. If l should ask you not to
take the awful risk of disease by food
and field. If should ask you not to
undergo the thousand discomforts of
the camp and the WEAKNESS of march
ing. If l should ask you not to give
up your life of luxury here in the city
for the miserable living of the private
soldier. If 1 should ask you to forego
all the trials that must fall to you
while fighting for the freedom of those
poor Cubans. If | should ask you for
my sake, Harold, for the sake of your
dear Constance, to wait until your
country really needed your services,
would you-oh, Harold, would you"
Harold was on the point of telling
her that under the circumstances, per-
haps, well, perhaps you know
when she impulsively threw her soft
white hand across his mouth.
But l shall not ask you, Harold"
she went on. 81 can be brave little
woman and suffer, knowing that you
are doing your duty so nobly," and
Harold went forth suffering fully as
much as his dear Constance was, if not
a good deal Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17
Strategetical Cuba.

AS strategetical point Cuba is con-
sidered of great Importance by Capt.
A. T. Mahan, the naval expert. He
says: $50 far as position goes, Cuba
has no possible rival in her command
Of the Yucatan passage, just as she
has no competitor, in point of natural
strength and resources, for the con-
troll of the Florida strait, which con-
meets the Gulf of Mexico with the At
lantic."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17

Increase of Explosive Compounds.
Thirty years ago there were only
two dozen explosive compounds known
to chemists; now there are over 1000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17

Many Varfetfes OF POstcards.
More than 5000 varieties of post
cards have been issued in the world
within the last IS years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-17

The company at Locust Hill, the hos
pitable old country seat just outside
of Strasburg, had all gone to the re-
union that day, except Lucy Beacham.
Lucy also intended to go; but, delicate
and somewhat timid as she was, she
had waited to drive out with her ia
Their, Senator Beacham, when he came
up from Washington that afternoon.
Much to her disappointment he did
not come, and at sunset Lucy went out
to the brow of the hill on which the
house stood to watch the people com
ing home.
BY and by she grew tired of that and
let her eyes rest on the noble land
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-03-11
KIM8LES.

Mrs. Thos. Cole, of Otisville, n. Y,
was guest at her parents, A. s. Hazen
and wife, a few days last week.
Frank Holbert and wife, of Lackawaxen
spent a couple of days here last week.
A J Kimble and wife, of Paupack,
visited E. Kimbles family over Sunday
= d. Bingham, of Hawley, was in town
Friday on business.
Mrs. Ida Hittenger, of Buffalo, has re.
turned home after spending few months
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Dan
iels.
e Kimble has shipped all the ice from
his pond, l0S cars to the creameries at
Otisville, Pine Island and Turner's. 1t
made lively times here for seven days and
gave employment TO twenty-five men and
wo teams
B w Holbert, aged SO years, died at
Lackawaxen Sunday of heart trouble. He
had made his home with R. w Kelley for
the past seven years and had gone to
Lackawaxen to spend few weeks with
his brother, Frank. He is survived by one
son, f NJ Holbert. of East Hartford,
Conn. and brothers and sisters, Mrs
Moses Cole, of Montague, Mrs C B. Lase-
ly, of Atco, John, of Starlight, Wayne
Co., and Frank and George, of Laeka-
waxen. Burial was in the Holbert oeme-
terry, Rev r. d. finch, of Hawley, off
ciating
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-03-11
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MATAMORAS.

Miss Nilla Vansickle, of Unionville, was
the guest of Miss Hattie Allen on Sunday.
Miss Vansickle expects to make her home
in the village after April 1st. She has
leased the Millet Hotel.
Mrs. ". J. Ketcham, who has been quite
i'll for the past week, is improving
The Opera Priscilla was success. Every
one acquitted themselves in very pleas
ing manner Our village was represented
by Miss Mary Squires, Lulu Billman and
Matte Rou, in the chorus.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clune left town to-
day to visit their daughter, Miss Adaleni
of Mount st, Vincent on the Hudson.
Miss Adaleni has joined the Sisters at that
Convent.
The Kings Daughters Circle will meet
at the home Of Misses Lulu and Emma
Billman, on Friday evening
Stanley French was in Philadelphia Wis
iting his brother, Ralph, who is student
in the Medical Department of the Univer-
slty of Pennsylvania. Stanley was there
week and returned home last Friday
While there he was fortunate enough to
hear President Mckinley address the stud
ents of the University on Washington's
Birthday and marched with the students
in honor Of the President. Stanley can
always be relied on hereafter as staunch
and true Republican, after coming so
close to the magnetic presence of our hon
ored President.
Mrs Walter Nearpass had a pleasant
birthday gathering Of friends at her home
in this village, Monday evening. There
were friends from Tri-States, Matamoras
and Port Jervis. An elegant supper was
served to the guests. They departed at
en- early hour in the morning, wishing
Mrs. Nearpass many happy returns for
her birthday
Mrs. George Langton, our postmaster's
wife, is in Sparrowbush at the bedside of
her sister, Miss Van Etten, who is criti-
cally i'll at her home there.
Fayette Seymour, one OF our young
medical students who is studying at the
University of Pennsylvania in Philadel-
phia, was unfortunately obliged to give up
the years course on account of delicate
health and is now at home. He expects
to resume his studies next term. Fayette
has only two more terms before he can add
NJ. ID. to his cOgnomen.
Miss Alice Kinnelly, of Ynlan, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Yonngs Fitzpatrick.
The Junior Aid society connected with
Epworth church Matamoras, celebrated
their End Anniversary on Tuesday after
noon and evening at the home Of Lulu and
Emma Billman. A business meeting was
held at 3 O'Clock, and the following officers
were elected for the coming year; Presi-
dent, Irene Kimble Vice President, Mrs
John Wonnacott, Secretary Mary Squires,
Asst. Secretary Mae Skinner, Treasurer,
Emma Billman A o'clock supper was
served The young ladies furnished the
refreshments, each member could Invite a
gentleman or lady friend. About 30 guests
were present, the evening was spent very
pleasantly. The society tenders their
thanks to their retiring president Mrs. J
Wonnacot who aided them so nicely the
past year We trust the society will con
tinue to do good work this coming year as
it did the past. S.