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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

OF peace will be. Thus far there is no
official warrant for saying what terms
Spain will propose, or what terms the
United States will offer or accept. So
far as the United States is concerned,
it is the general impression that the
complete Spanish evacuation OF Cuba
and Porto Rico will be insisted upon
as sine qua non.
There is not the same certainty as
to the Philippines, LadrOnes and Car.
Olines, although the belief is that the
United States will include COaling
stations in these groups.
On the part Of Spain, it is believed
that she now has reached such a real
izatiOn of her misfortune that she will
readily consent to terms for the evac-
uation of Cuba and probably Porto
Rico. The Spanish desire is appar-
emily very strong for the retention of
the philippines, although there is
little doubt that coaling stations
there and at other points would be
conceded. The matter Of war indem-
nifty is matter for future consider
alton, although there does not appear
to be disposition among the officials
here to pile heavy war indemnity
against Spain in her present helpless
condition.
During the late afternoon and even
ing the president conferred with most
OF the members Of the cabinet, and
the Spanish proposition was thorough.
ly canvassed. Secretaries Day, Alger
and Long were at the white house
during the afternoon, and 10 the even
ing the president was joined by Sec
retaries Bliss and Wilson and Post
master General Smith. There was no
cabinet meeting in the ordinary sense,
but these talks with individual mem
bers served about the same purpose as
formal meeting. 1t was understood
the president would be prepared to
give an answer within the next few
days, and certainly before the next
regular cabinet day-on Friday.
No intimation came from any official
source as to the probable character Of
the answer. There were strong inti-
nations, however, that there would
be no acceptance which would imply
the stopping Of the war when the
American arms were adding victories
on victories, to embark on a vague
diplomatic negotiation. 1t was felt
that this government had everything
to lose in a subtle game Of diplomacy,
in which the only certain element
would be the inactiOn Of our army and
navy.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

Of severing cables that was adopted
against Cuba, came forward with a
proposition to cut out Porto Rico aud
not allow any messages to pass TO or
from that island. The company felt
that it mightsuffer break Of through
connections il it waited until the
United States cable steamer got to
work. The proposition was accepted.
Miles's first act will be to seize a
base of operations, land the infantry
and artillery and establish military
camp. He will then probably await
the arrival Of transports bearing the
regiments under command of General
Ernest and the force which sailed
from Tampa. 1t is not probable that
General Miles will undertake opera
tions against the enemy which would
make necessary the shelling Of any
towns. 1t is understood that the en-
tire plan OF campaign In Porto Rico
will be waged with the object In view
Of avoiding as far as possible the de-
structiOn of cities and other property.
There is a twO-iold reason for this.
In the first place, Porto Rico is to be.
come an American possession and i! is
the desire to retain the cities intact.
Furthermore, the military command.
ers will do all In their power to pro-
tect the rights and private interests
Of the native population. The Porto
Ricans are to be conciliated in every
way and their friendship is to be WON
for the United States.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
Graded Township Schools.

scsfsP o~h0Oh~s
The lectures OF State Superinten.
dent Stryker before the institute
we're not largely attended but were
much enjoyed BY those interested In
education. The Mail endeavored to
cast odium upon them by inuendo,
while the Journal went after Super
intendent Stryker rough shod, class
ing him as visionary crank. 1t was
impossible for tie editor Of the VOICE
to be present, hence we can not sum-
marize the lectures. The Journal
did not attempt to report what Mr.
Stryker said beyond his advocacy of
township graded schools, which 1t
ridicules and characterizes as only
worthy OF coming from the brain Of
"such a man as Stryker."
The Journal has Leen frequently
criticised in Wellington, because Of
its practice Of magnifying prize fights,
base ball, shooting tournaments, etc.,
and minimizing church, educational
and lecture affairs, and good portion
OF this criticism is richly deserved by
the Journal, II would not be ex.
pected therefore to Look with favor
upon any scheme involving progress
in educational circles, or any other
circle outside its domain Of prize
fights, base base ball, etc.
Nevertheless the educators Of Kan.
sas are giving d great deal of thought
toward an improvement Of the edu.
cational advantages 10 the country
districts. One Of the methods is the
theory advanced by Prof. Stryker-
that Of township graded schools. The
writer, In cOnversiDg with one OF the
leading principals in Sumner county
recently was surprised at the
warmth with which he advocated this
same system-and said principal was
not a Populist either. He pointed
out to US how one little district was
unable to supply itself with adequate
advantages, grading was impossible
by one teacher because Of the wide
diversity Of attainment, and the en-
thusiasm That comes from numbers
and system are wholly lost. He be-
lieved that a central township school
would solve the problem, and pointed
out that there would be a saving OF
several teachers, several buildings, etc,
lin fact saving all along the line
a saving that always comes from uiOn
and cooperation. He figured that
the saving would he more than enough
to pay the extra expense of hauling
pupils to school Systematically and
the results beyond comparison. Each
township would have graded school
attended by l50 or 200 pupils.
The people who live in the country
areentitled to asgoOd school facilities,
as those who live in town and in this
way they can have them, perhaps,
without extra cost. This is a move
ment In the direction of doing justice
to the country people, and town peO-
Pile should not object because it is
none OF their business.
The system will not be put in active
practice until it has been tested. We
understand that 10 the east 1t has
been tried and that 1t is giving emf
nent satisfaction. In advocating a
trial Of the system here, In some part
Of the state, Prof. Stryker is but put
ting himself in line with progress, and
the Mail, the Journal and Prof. Bear
may all soliloQuize with themselves
that after all 1t may be possible that
there are other pebbles on the beach
beside themselves.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
BUTTREY'S.
Spain Asks for Peace.
TERMS CASH.

Washington, July 26. - Spain has
sued for peace formally and directly
to President Mckinley, through NJ.
Cambon, the French ambassador.
The following statement is made:
"The French ambassador, on behalf
Of the government of Spain, and by
direction Of the Spanish minister for
foreign affairs, presented to the presi-
dent this afternoon at the white house
message from the Spanish govern
ment looking to the termination of
the war and the settlement Of terms
Of peace"
Spain's communication presented
by Ambassador Cambon is general in
terms and does not make any distinct
propositions as to Cuba, thePhilippines
Npr any other possession, 1t is simply
z a request that peace negotiations be
opened.
No armistice is proposed.
After Ambassador CambOn submit
ted the proposal a general talk fol-
lowed between him, the president,
secretary and M. Thiebaut.
The president reserved his answer,
IAN understanding being reached that
he would at once lay the subject be-
fore the cabinet aud then invite NJ.
CambOn TO another conference at the
white house, when Tue final answer
will be given as to the willingness of
this government to open negotiations.
The manner In which the peace me-
gotiations shall be conducted in case
the United States accepts Spain'S ten
der has not been determined upon, but
it is understood that the method
likely to be adopted is to have Gen.
eral Horace Porter, United States
ambassador at Paris, and Senior Leon
Castillo. Splnish ambassador at Paris,
carryfOrward the negotiations from
the polut arrived at by the President
, and Ambassador CambOn.
Secretary Day, the French ambas-
sador, NJ. Cambon and his first Secre-
tary, NJ. Thiebaut, had conference
with the president,
The interview was arranged for be-
tween Secretary Day and Secretary
Thiebaut of the French ambasSy, both
Of whom were preseat at the white
house when the conference began at
$3.50 o'clock.
: The conference continued an hour.
,, When the parties to it were asked If
the conference brought out a peace
proposal the question, significantly,
was unanswered.
Later the official peace statement
was issued.
The reported statement from the
vatican Of what purports to be terms
Of peace Acceptable to both the United
States and Spain is set down here as
only one Of the many "feelerS" that
have been thrown out within the last
ten weeks, probably to test public
feeling 10 the United States primar-
lily, and SeCondarily, to break slowly
to the masses of the Spanish people
the realization Of their complete de.
feat, something Of which they are not
yet aware, because Of the Superhuman
efforts put forth by the Spanish gov
ernmeEt to suppress or pervert the
news of actual events.
1t is suspected here that the cOndi-
tionS named are: The annexation to
the United States of Cuba and Porto
Rico and the REIMBURSEMENT to Spain
SAof the Philippines represent what
hmay now be looked upon as the maxi.
eyHum concessions that Spain is willing
10 make.
Naturally, the plan Of Spain to open
peace negotiations, opens up a wide
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

in Wellington, one the Millard prop
erty and the other the John d.
Share home. They are permanent
fixtures 10 Wellington and the VOICE
hopes the city may gain whole lot
more OF such citizens.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

The captain Of German steamer,
which was fired on Of San Juan The
other day, announces thathe is highs
indignant. He will have to take !,
out in being indignant: he was inside
the blockading zone. 81
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
Monday, Aug. |st.

while waiting for the caiope Plenty of good drinking water
Everybody welcome to make store their headquarters
$500 yards of SOinch LII Unbeached Sheetng at =. SIC
1900 yards good S6-nch Bleached Muslin at ... SC
One lot OF Dress bingham at t................s. 9tc
looo yards Windsor Epatants, 64c grade 45c
One lot OF Shrting at Sc
big assortment of Standard Prints at the low price of S1c
Is pieces 32nch Madras Cloth worth l5c per yard lOc
IS pieces Dress Goods from 49c to Csc per yard choice SOC
1900 yards finest Organdy sold during the season at
25c, we cut the pnce squarely in two. ...... 12tc
pieces Moussene de Soe former price &c. choice 25c
100 yards Butter Oriental Lace worth 5c to 25c at &c
69 Corses broken assortment sold formerly 81 to $5 49c
We have cut the life out of our Wash Goods Price no object
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
h0bsOn Bottled Up.

NOblesville, Ind, July 25.-Qulte 8
pretty young lady, a Miss Lettit
Cook, is visiting friends near this city
She is from Oswego, Kan, and it /:
now an open secret that she is the
fiance of Lieutenant HobsOn of Mer
rimac fame. Miss Cook met the lieu
tenant at wedding in Norfolk, Va.
several months ago; a correspondence
followed and then the engagement.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

Sylvester Scovel, the yellow corre-
spOndent Of the New York World, has
been punished for slapping General
Skaters face by expulsion from Cuba.
ScOyel regards this as no punishment,
as he has been punished similarly be-
fore by expulsion from war ships and
camps. Persons acquainted with Sco-
vel expect to hear Of him slapping
McKinley's face if he gets an oppor-
tunity and is not killed by somebody
in the meanwhile. The yellow fever
is under control at Santiago and the
patients are doing nicely =. Miss
Jessie Schley, delegate from the Peace
society at Paris, has arrived at Mad.
rid with the intention, IL is asserted,
Of interviewing members Of the cabi-
nst, with a Humanitarian object. +"
The navy department. will follow
Lieutenant Hobsoc'S plans Of saving
the wrecked Spanish war vessels. . d..
Admiral SIMPSONS report of the na.
val engagement at Santiago has been
received at Washington. President
Mckinley Saturday afternoon took a
brief respite from the arduous labors
of the past few months, and accom-
panied by a distinguished party Of
guests, enjoyed trip down the PO.
tomac. 1t is believed that Captain
Grlnstead's company of Wellington
volunteers sailed for Porto Rico Mon
day.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

Naturally, the plan Of Spain to open
peace negotiations, opens up wide
field of conjecture on what the terms
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
1arrIage Licenses.

Peace proposals will not save Porto
Rico TO Spain. Uncle Sam has long
had bis eye on that delightful island
and now be has his feet on 1t.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
Shoe Buyers

who want cool Footwear should
examine our line OF Sl.50 OxfOrds.
They are extremely light in weight,
stylish and handsome in appearance,
but wonderfully stout and durable.
K All the popular shades and shapes
are in stock.A
We can supply baby with its first
little bOOties and grandpa with soft
and comfortable shoes.
Mems, wOmen's and children's shoes
at prices which are not much above
the cost Of the leather.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28
Some Circus Day
Specials
...ENGLES...


Circus day will be heralded here with an unusual list
OF bargains Special inducements offered for to come to
our store next
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-28

IN. Mckee is out again, after a
severe spell OF sickness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29
T,ecture of a NoveIist.

A well-known novelist delivered lecture recently in which he read selections from his own works. His reputation and the so ciety that engaged, him brought together an neighborhood. After the lecture, when people met, 1t was the proper thing for one
 "Were you at the lecture?" And the answer in every case:
 "Oh, yes! was there, but didn't hear a word. Did you hear the lecture?9
 "Well, mol was there, but couldn't hear, either
 A friend who met the novelist few days after his visit to the suburban town asked him what kind of audience he had, and how he liked the town.
 had the most attentive audience that have ever spoken to. No one made a sound, and 1 did not have to raise my voice above a whisper. Philadelphia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29

when Harry ran toward him and spoke to him he swung his tail about brayely and uttered a feeble bark.
 "Wag. Wag, you dear old fellow, you saved our lives, said the boy, gathering him in his arms. His leg is broken!'A he announced to Maude, who had hur- ried toward them.
 They earessed the poor dog. who, in spite of his suffering, licked their hands and made an effort every other moment to be true to his name Looking about, presently they found their wheels close together and not greatly injured Maude rode hers to the next house and came back later with a light wagon into which were loaded both wheels and Wag. Then the twins climbed in also and drove home through the dusk. The news of a cyclone had preceded them, and they met number of people hurry iLg to the scene. Their parents were wild with anxiety until they came marching in, carrying Wag, upon which there was great rejoicing, and for Wag a mighty triumph. Alr. Leslie, who knew something of surgery, set the poor fellows leg. Then he was given a de- lieious supper and luxurious bed in the sitting room.
 ] The next morning brought the news that. so far as known, no lives had been lost in the cyclone, which fortunately had swept over a sparsely-settled strip of country, but everywhere in its track lay fences, timber, orchards and out buildings in hopeless wreck, Harry and Maude rode over on their wheels. and it was with great difficulty that they could reach the spot where they had fshed the day before. Trees were twisted and tangled and the path was lost. When at last they had climbed and crawled to the place they found their string of fish in the water as live lv and fresh as ever, but there was no trace of their rods. The path of the storm was less than half a mile wide, and they had raced on their wheels little more than a quarter. It had taken them perhaps less than a minute to COW er that distance, but to both it had seemed an eternity. They could think aud talk of nothing but their narrow escape and the intelligence and norlaA ness of Wag.-N. Y. Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29

The Italian army consists of 2s5.oo1 men, of whom Al, GOO are infantry, ea,- 2sg cavalry and 20.o16 artillery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29

,.a4de meanwhile was folding up her rod and preparing to start for home. Suddenly there was a crashing in the brush and Harry came rushing back, his face as white as paper.
 eMaude, Maude.' lie shouted. "There's a cyclone coming straight in this direction and not more than a mile away. Drop everything and come! .
 There was no time for question. The twins seized their wheels and hurried to the road.
 Straight across the prairie, at right angles with the road, there was moving toward them towering black column that rose from the earth to cloud above that was as black as midnight! Their ozly hope was 10 ride out of it's path be fore it reached them. Harry had said mot more than a mile away" but the distance had been probably much greater. Now, however, it was even less than that, and there was hum- ming sound in the air that was rapidly becoming q mighty and terrifying roar. 1 The air burned like the breath of an oven.
 The boy and girl sprang to their wheels without an instant's delay and fled away in the direction of home, which lay across the path of the storm. War kept ahead of them for some dis tauce and then abreast, running like mad Every other second the riders turned their heads toward the ap- preaching tower ui darkness, which it seemed they could never pass. It was like racing with the moon that keeps abreast of the flying train. Like if and yet unlike, for the black, whirling death seemed to widen as it approached and night came down on the world. The roar was now so loud as to be almost deafening.
 The riders bent forward over their haIdle-bars and raced as they had never raced before. They were evenly matched, for Maude, though a girl, was d thorough athlete. Nag had gradual ly dropped behind i'll this frightful struggle. All at once it grew so black about them that they could not see the road or each other. Then, as if seized by mighty hands, they were lifted from the ground and flung aside like toys. Dust, dirt, leaves and branches show cred about them and they were whirled over and over in helpless confusion. Then suddenly they were Jeff lying, dazed and stunned, in q heap of debris. The roar grew less terrifying and the sky frightened. The cyclone lad passedi
 Harry was first to recover his voice.
 'Maudeg' he called, "are you hurt ?'
 The girl half rose, resting on her hand.
 "oh, Harry, I don't know!" she an swered. "I am so whirled and blown to pieces can'ttell.e
 What an eseape!' said Harry, sol emn4y, suddenly looking al the tangled and splntered woods. And see Maude, there comes Wag!"
 Sure enough, from q drift of wreck age little way behind crawled the noble Wag. He dragged one leg on the ground and seemed in distress, bui
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29
Intrusted to the Monarch.

Jeweler (exeitedly)-What became of those diamond earrings while l was out? They're worth S400!
 His Wife-The cook saw them, dear. It's her day out, you know, and said she'd leave if I didn't let her wear them this afternoon Jewellers Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29
How Thex succeed.

Tom-Some men gain prosperity by one big jump, others by hops.
 DieB-Hops?
 '3Yes; for example, the brewer Up to Date.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29

The of9ener a girl has been engaged, the more interesting Is the announcement of her marriage.-Atehison Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-05-29
HIC.
k of a Cyclone

and see that Wag doesn't Y us. He's such a perfect nui-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-26

The progress of civilization finds no more
striking proofs anywhere than in the theory
and conduct of war. Some persons will in
sist that war itself is a relic of barbarism,
but If that is so it is relic that seems to
be ineradicable Human nature is very far
from having reached the point of perfection
when wars will cease, but it has made great
progress in the conduct of Them
The theory of war is that each citizen of
one of the belligerent states becomes the le-
gal enemy of every citizen of the other
state Under this theory the United States
and Spain might arm every abe-bodied
man in either country and send them forth
to kill one another on land or sea, and as
long as they were acting under this depu-
tized authority from their respective gov
ernments they would not only have a right
to kill one another, but would be bound to
do it as patriotic duty. But the modern
practice of war is not nearly SO cruel as
the theory. Armies fight but individuals
do not hate each other. 1t is state against
state and principle against principle, rather
than man against man. While the fight is
on, men are enemies to KILL but conquered
or disarmed enemy becomes a friend or at
least a person to be protected. This is
the civilized view of war. In our civil war
the pickets on both sides often improved the
intervals between lighting to exchange
news, tobacco, coffee, etc. During these
impromptu truces they were countrymen
and friends, but the moment the truce
| ended they became belligerents and ene-
mics. They were there to kill each other
| for principle and because their respective
governments required 1t. Only savage bel
ligerents hate each other individually and
kill conquered or disarmed foes. Admiral
| Cervera pays a high tribute to the gener-
| csity shown by our naval officers towards
the conquered and wounded Spanish. "At
one time." he says, the Gloucester was ly-
| irg close to the Maria Theresa, my flagship
| so close as to be in danger of a momen-
| tarily expected explosion of our magazines
| The Gloucester was at work picking up our
men / knew her peril, and appealed to
Lieutenant l.. P Huse, executive officer OF
the Gloucester, to withdraw but he quiet
ly replied: No. admiral. not until have
rescued all your wounded When one OF
the Cuban insurgent leaders demanded OF
General shafter why Santiago was per-
mitted to remain ''in the hands of our ene-
mics" General Shnfter said, THE Span
| iards are not our enemies. We are fight