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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

The Populist party has done great
work in Kansas in educating not
only its own members but Democrats and
many Republicans in government owner
ship, direct legislation and other impor-
tant planks in its platforms; but much ye
remains to be done. He who has faith in
the intelligence of the people and believes
that better social system is possible and
will come in the near future, knows that
it must come and that it is coming through
a realization of the principles advocated
by the Populist party.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Col. David Taylor, of Emporia, life
long Republican and one time prominent
" mentioned as candidate for governor,
was made chairman Of the democratic
county convention Of Lyon county last
week and in rousing speech condemned
the republican policy of imperialism,
subserviency to trusts and the gold
standard.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Of the two candidates for nomination
for mayor of Topeka on the republican
ticket last spring the one in favor of city
ownership of waterworks received an
overwhelming majority this being the is
sue. Wherever this question hes been
made an issue and has been carefully
studied, the people are for it regardless
of party. Better water and more of it;
better service and lower rates are certain
ties, Give the people a chance to be
heard ana the action of the council will
be heartily sustained.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

We can not run republic in the West
and a slave plantation in the East any
more than "the union could endure hall
slave, half free" The Hanna syndicate
is overreaching itself the same as did the
slave power in 1861. The moral sense Of
the people will never permit the consu.
nation of their nefarious plot.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

The people of Sumner county have
recognized c. c. Shaver as a competent
and skillful officer. When a man has q
hoy' stolen he goes to Shaver for helr
and he always gets it. By hard work he
has acquired reputation of being a
catcher. Politics cut but little figure in
county election. The best man for the
place is the motto.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

The action of the city council in decid-
ing to purchase the water works is in &C
cord with this rapidly growing tendency
everywhere. In every instance where
city ownership of water has been honest
ly tried it has proven entirely satisfac-
tory. In many of the large cities of the
world, in Emporia and other cities in
Kansas it is in successful operation. Cit
uens Of Wellington should encourage
and assist the city council in every way
in their power to bring about this much
to be desired result.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Every member Of the goth Kansas is
offered $3.50 tiavel pay if he will re-enlist.
A pretty big bonus to a man receiving
SIC per month. The Nebraska regiment
which has just returned was made the
same offer and just one man accepted.
Will some Of our imperialist friends tell
why so few remain.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31
Committee leeting.

A meeting Of the Democratic Central
Committee of Sumner county is hereby
called to meet in the Office of Rem &
Newbold, city Of Wellington, on Satur
day, September 9th, 1899, for the pur'
pose of electing chairman and secretary
for the ensuing year and transacting 9th.
er important business.
1t is recommended that meeting BE-
held in each township and ward on Sept
and, 1899, for the selection of cen.
trail committeeman for the ensuing veal
and for the nomination of a township
ticket in each township.
NJ. c. CoRNwELL, Chairman.
w. D. FRANTZ. Secretary.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

1t would be very difficult to find more
competent and efficient officer than VIII
ford E. Wood has proven 10 be. He has
the details of the county clerks office
thoroughly in hand and by his accomo-
dating and courteous manner has made
many friends. Every township trustee
transacts considerable business with the
county clerk and we ask you to inquire
Of your trustee and ascertain what he has
to say.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Every large corporation and trust do
ing business in this state contributed lib
orally TO the Republican campaign fund
in the last election. They will do the
same in this and every other election. 1t
pays them to do it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

The labored and lengthy articles APP
pearing so frequently in the Daily Mail
and Star concerning bridge contracts, each
being largely repetition of those pre-
ceding are the product of the fertile I'M
agination of the editor, made up of
sweeping statements, Misrepresentation
and many words to further the interests
of the Missouri Valley Bridge Co., and
blacken the fair name of men in official
position who have done and are doing in
this matter everything they can for the
interests Of Sumner county. Sometime
since we gave the facts in the case to date
taken from the records on file in the Of
fee of the County Clerk. Nothing Of
importance has since been done. When
there is, it will be given, taken from the
records, which are open to inspection.
Not one dollar of the county's money
has yet been paid on one of the bridges
in controversy and it will not be until
they are satisfactorily completed and
everything is in legal and proper form.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

HSeuhS vi inS NOuutl SSnlIdl NOnnliitcc
Notice is hereby given that a meeting
of the Peoples Party County Central
Committee, will be held in the court
house at Wellington, on Saturday, Sep.
TENDER 2nd, 1899, at two O'Clock, p. NJ,
for the purpose of electing chairman
and secretary for the ensuing year and
transacting other business o! importance
1t is recommended, that a meeting be
held in each township ane ward on Aug,
ust 10Th, 1889, for the selection of a cen,
trail committeeman for the ensuing year,
and for the nomination Of a town.
ship ticket in each township.
JOHN HINcHcLIFFE, Chairman.
J. RoBT. GILLIAN, Secretary.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Thirty thousand more troops are to be
sent to the Philippines ''for moral effect. F."
The Big -Four mine operators in the third
Kansas district are importing negros ard
Pinkertons for the same purpose.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Over $500, 900 of the state school fund
is now lying in Topeka banks uninvested
and has been there for some time. They
use this money and pay no interest upon
it. Why is this' During the last adj
ministration this fund was kept closely
invested and that directly with the mu-
inequalities issuing the bonds and without
aid from or division with bond dealers.
Not one-fourth Of the present amount
was ever allowed to accumulate. The
school fund is always preferred as a
purchaser. Bonds bearing the highest
market rate of interest are always seek
ing this fund. That so large an amount
should remain uninvested so long is in
excusable.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

We have on the statute books OF this state
very strong law against combinations tc
control commerce OF trade,-AttO!Eey Cen
eraI Goddard, in a siglsd article.
We heartily endorse all laws on our
statutes, both state and national, thai
have for their object the prevention Of
trusts and are in favor Of such further
legislation as experience may prove nee
essary to the end that this growing NEIL
ace to our commercial independence may
speedily and effectually receive It's death
blow.-Sumner County Republican Plat
form.
Would it not be little more consistent
for the Republicans of Sumner county to
ask the Attorney General to at least
make some effort to enforce this Every
strong law" which is admitted is being
violated daily before calling for more
law The trusts elected Mr.. Goddard
and he will be very careful not to disturb
them. Attorney General Boyle had sew
eral cases in court and would have ex-
hauSted every means possible in arforc-
ing this law had he been elected. God
dard has allowed them to lapse. The
Populist Attorney General of Nebraska,
is after number of trusts with all the
force at his command. The Standard
Oil company which Mr.. Goddard says
can not be touched among the number.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31
OUR TICKET.

For County CT rk,
W. Z. WOOD,
of Conway Township.
For Sheriff.
&C. SHAVER,
of Wellington.
For Treasurer,
J. P. WIMER,
OF Greene Township.
For Register of Deeds,
W. NJ. JACKSON,
of Ryan Township.
For Surveyor.
GEO. c. STATION,
Of Osborne Township.
For Coroner.
DR.. J. 6. REID,
of Wellington.
For County High School Trustees,
A c, LAMBE,
Of Avon Township.
J. A. RYLAND.
Of Falls Township.
For Commissioner First District.
] f. G00CH.
of Conway Township.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

Who discovered S. H. Cobean? Boss
Richards Who discovered W. H. Over
hotter? Boss Richards.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31
UNDERTAKING.

Since May 20, 1898, | have
owned the entire stock of I'm
dertaking Goods, consisting of
collins, caskets and hearse, hav.
ing purchased the same from
the Luening Mercantile Co. at
that time, and have continued
to conduct the business at c.
F. Luening's furniture store
until the present time.
August /, 1899, moved my entire
stock OF goods aud Can be found ,
doors east Of the pOstoffice on East
Harvey avenue, where l am ready for
business. Having a full line OF
goods and more desirable rooms
am now prepared TO devote my en-
Tire time to my business.
All calls answered promptly, day or
night Residence. third house south
Of Me. church, 81 South G street.
w. G.. Keuneke.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31

We have on the statute books OF this state
a very strong law against combinations tc
control commerce OF trade. At;O!Eey Cen
eraI Goddard, in a siglsd article.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-08-31
Meeting Of the county Central Committee

W. D. FRANTz, Secretary.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
Another Divine Healer

\ negro divine healer has made his
appearance near Bridgeville and as II
result. large numbers of negroes and
not Il few whites, are flocking tn him.
4 lagre lumber of negroes claim To
have been cured Ivy him.
The negro wears long robe covered
with fantastic figures. and not unlike
the costumes which astrologcrs are uSu-
ally represented as wearing. He claims
to he over one hundred years of age and
states that while in Il trance he visited
Heaven and was told that he would live
another century on account of his good
ness. His manner of treating the affiict-
ed is novel one i'll extreme. He first
secures "A bowl of water. and after max
ing mysterious moves with wand and
uttering magical words, he produces II
vial and pours from il into the water Il
liquid of inky blackncss. As the liquid
is poured into the water. dense vapor
issues from il, continuing for some time
The healer commands the afflicted per
son 10 stand in the mist of the vapor
with the result that when the vapor
dies away cure is affected.
Notwithstanding the healcr's claimed
goodness, great many negroes stand in
great awe of him. They assert that by
uttering few mysterious sounds he
can call upwild animals from the woods
To get one by the hut occupied by him
after night fall would he well nigh i'm.
possible. for they state that mysterious
sounds issue from the place, which is
brilliantly illuminated at night.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
Geographic Sparks.

New Jersey has adopted the regular
amy uniform for its National Guard.
The cruiser Detroit is being anxiouSly
awaited by Americans AT BluciicldS,
Yalc's Corporation will vote next
month on the question of IA new Prcsi-
dent
The war tax on the estate of Edward
Austin, of Boston. amounted Ia 5000
600.
The Governor of Finland has been
given authority to exile whomcvcr he
plcaseS
Mrs. Potter Palmer, of Chicago. has
taken London town house and will
lavishly entertain.
After nineteen years Mrs. Albert
Smith, of Trenton. has found her mar
riagc is illegal.
control of the Chicago, indianapolis &
Louisville Railroad.
Eighteen months for stealing chick
ems was the sentence of Henry Wood
house at New Brunswick
4 daily average of 900 cmigrants is
outgoing Stccragc business is falling off.
The amended New York rapid tran
expected at New York this week The
sit bill passed the Senate. and it was
regarded As certain TO pass the Assembly
The twenty-ninth annual meeting of
the Women's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Presbyterian Church is i'll
session ut Pittsburg.
Nearly five hundred Atlanta ncgros
have signed petition asking that the
negro public schools he placed under the
control of negro board of education
There were 800 guests at the dinner
10 Senator Frye by the merchants of
New York at the Waldorf Astoria.
Governor Roosevelt presided ami Sen
ators Frye Platt and Ellins spoke.
The n Y Assembly passed Sen. EIig
gin 5 bill, authorizing the expenditure
by the Adiutant General of moneys al
ready appropriated for the rc-cquipping
and uniforring of the State National
Guard.
Richard Croker sailed for Liverpool
on the American liner New York and
was given a great Send-off by his Tam
many Hall aahcrcnts. On the sam,
vessel were Speaker Thomas Il. Reed
Right Hon. Sir Julian Paunccfotc. Brit
ish Ambassador. and Duke Gactano, oi
the Italian Legation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
A SWindler Sentenced.

In the United States Court at Will
mington. Del, on Monday of last week
the grand jury indicted Charles Harris
colurcd. on eight counts for Swindling
colored people on the peninsula by rep
rcscnting that he was a government
pension agent He was arrested recent
~ at Salisbury. Maryland. and taken
Ia Wilmington. When arraigncd he
fore Judge Bradford, Harris asked for
mercy after pleading guilty and in
formed the court that he had been re-
Gently released from the pcnitcntiary
AT Baltimore. Md, where he had served
Il sentence for the same offcnse Judge
Bradford sentenced him to five years in
the Trenton N. J. penitentiary and To
pay fine OF $1,000 The judge remark
ed that under the plea Harris could be
sentenced To twcnty-four years.
Harris is also known as Fred Douglas,
james Campbell, H. H. Dorcr and Chas.
Wainwright. He operated in Whining
ton and other towns on the peninsula.
Harris would visit a colored family that
had a relative in the war and say that
the government owed them pension
money. He cxacted fee of several
dollars as payment for his expenses and
then gave a. 'pensiGn money" bogus
check. usually on the Farmers Bank OF
Wilmington.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
To Meet at Ocean City.

The School Board of Worcester
couty is making an effort To have the
State Teachers Association hold their
annual meeting at Ocean City this year
instead of the Blue Mountain House.
Mr. Laban T. CULLEN has been especially
active in the movement and is making
a tour of the counties of the first district
this week to solicit their cooperation.
The Association assemblies July llth.
18TH and 18th. Ocean City Is at its best
during July, the b. c. & 4. Railroad
offers low rates and quick transportation
facilities, and with the arrangements
that will be made for the accommodation
of the guests by the hotels, which have
also reduced their rates, there is every
reason to hope that Mr.. Quillcn's efforts
will be crowned with success
The new Convention Hall. owned by
MIR. Joen f. Waggaman. proprietor of
the Atlantic Hotel. furnishes the best
sort of Accommodations for the meetings.
seating about one thousand SaiiSbury
ft.sf..s.s
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
JUNGLE BOOTLE."
An Entertaining Farce Given at
the High School Hall.

Uncle BOTTLE" the Imaginable farce
gotten up by Prof. John |. Coulbourn
for the benefit of the Girdletrcc Gram
mar School Library, and which drew
large audiences ut Girdletree and Chin
colleague, was given in the Snow Hill
High School Hall Tuesday evening
before a large and appreciativc audience,
and very snug sum was realized.
Before the curtain Went up on the
first act of Uncle Bootlc." two young
ladies of the High School. Miss Helen
Moore and Miss Dollic Bishop. rccitcd
very choice selections Both of them
were literally applauded. Then came
little Jessie Townsend and Helen
Downcy. They captivatcd the audience
and brought down the house. -
Uncle Bootlc" was full of fun and
was well acted in every part. The
cast of characters follows:
Uncle Bootlc, c. f. Averill.
Paul Beaumont, (his nephew John |.
Cuulbourne.
Peter Fletcher, Beaumont fricnd)
Chas. :. Richardson.
Putin, Harold Il. Scarborough.
Mrs. Beaumont. Miss Adele Spence.
Emily Montrosc, Miss Halle Scar
borough.
Sarah Jane, (maid of all work, Miss
Ella Sturgess.
SYNOPSIS OF PLAY.
ACT Paul Beaumont marricS
against Unclc's will l. afraid Uncle
will disinherit him, and keeps marriage
secret Peter Fletcher visits Beau
monts and gets up Irritation with his
wife. Uncle unexpectedly appears.
Act Injecting of Uncle and Paul.
Paul introduces his wife as wife of
Fletcher Complications arise. Emily
coincidence happens at Beaumont's
home looking for house Ia rent. She
comes i'll on Uncle Bootlc asleep. He
awakcns. and in absence of glasses,
mistakes Emily for the supposed Mrs.
Fletcher. Emily sees Fletcher and Mrs.
Beaumont spooning together and is
justly shocked. Uncle tells Fletcher
of conversation with Emily-both think
ing the latter some one else. Fletcher
concludes Beaumont has declared secret
marriage to Uncle. Comedy of errors
ACT III.-Meeting of Emily and
Fletcher Sarah reveals secret marriage
to Uncle. More complications Final
unraveling.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-05-06
POCOMOKE.

PoCoMoKE CITY, Mp, May 9Th,
cation of the Episcopal Church of Easton
Diocese convened i'll ST. Mary's Epis
copal Church, Pocomokc City, Tuesday
evening and held over Wednesday The
opening sermon was delivered by Rev
+. b. Adkins, of Quantico, followed by
short address of greeting by the dean
of the convocation, Rev. : ]. Morgan,
of Crisfield. The convocation embraces
the counties of Wicomico, Dorchester.
Somerset and Worcester About forty
five delegates Were i'll attendance.
Wednesday, three sessions were the
most interesting and each of them were
largely attended
The morning session was devoted to
Convocation sermon, which was de
livcrcd by Rev. w. C. Butler. of Snow
Hill. After the Sermon the holy com
munion was celebrated by the dean.
assisted by the rector, Rev Mr. Frankcl.
The afternoon session was devoted To
general routine business and reports
from clergy. The evening session con
sisted of Il prayer service, after which
the following clcrgymcn spoke on church
expansion: Rev. r. G. Page, of Cam
bridge; Rev Mr. Benedict. of Princess
Anne; Rev p. ID. Thompson, of East
New market; Rev ]. c. Gaunt. of Berlin
After prayer the Convocation adjourned
with IA farewell address by the local
rector. The musical programme was
rendered by the vested choir of St Mary 5
Church.
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COLORED TEACHERS.

The Colored School Teachers Insti.
tute for Worcester County convened i'll
the A. NJ f. Church Thursday morn.
ing. Rev Edward J. Henry delivered
the Address of Welcome in well chosen
words and he was responded to by
Stephen II. Long. The Institute is
still in session rs we 90 to press but will
adjourn this afternoon. Besides the
lectures of Dr. Forman the important
features of this Institute follow
1.-THE Best Means of Promoting the
Interest of Parents" by Mrs. Laura
Pullitt.
Have Something to Impart," by L.
w. Cooper.
The Light That Should be Held Out
to Pupils" by Frank II. Howell.
advanced Method of Training the
Primary Grade. by Miss Ida f. Brown.
"The Chief Factors of Education
Hcredity and Environment. by Stephen
H. Long
1.-THE Necessity of Practical Educa-
ton" by Miss Frances Anderson.
How to be Successful Teacher. by
Edward J. Henry.
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Mrs. George is Free.

CANTON. ONO. April 2S.-The jury in
the case of Mrs. Annie George. who was
accused of the murder of George Sax
ton, brothcrin.in law of President Nc.
Kinlcy, today returned verdict of not
guilty.
\ cheer went up from the crowd in
the courtroom when the virdict was an
nounccd The cheer was taken up by
the people who packed the streets about
the courthouse.
Mrs. Georges face lit up with smile
as these words were spoken that made
her free woman She was immcdi-
atcly surrounded by friends. who dcSir-
ed To congratulate her She had spent
several months in Jail awaiting trial.
The jury was out % hours and -
minutes. and during that time twenty
two ballots were cast The first ballot
showed four favoring verdict guilty Of
murder i'll the first degree and eight
iurymcn for verdict of not guilty. or
acquittal.
ON the evening of October !. 1898,
George SaXton was shot down on the
steps Of the residence of Mrs. Eva Alt.
house, a widow on whom he was call
ing. a yelled woman was seen leaving
the scene of the shooting
Mrs. George, WHO'S the divorced wife
of Samuel c. George, was promptly ar
rested on suspicion. because of scan
dial connected with their intimacy.
which had resulted in George suing
Saxton for alternating his wife's affec-
tons Afterward Mrs. George secured
IA divorce i'll South Dakota, being aided.
ii was said. 10y Saxton. Later she quar-
relied with Saxton on account of refuS-
ing to carry ont an alleged promise to
marry her.
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SPENCE.

Mr. Frederick Todd. of Philadelphia.
is visiting his brother, Mr.. Edward
Todd, at this place.
Mr.. Thomas Stanford, of Harbcrton,
Va, who had been here for several days
on visit to his parents. has gone back
home. He was accompanied by his
brother, Charlie, who has accepted a
position there.
Messrs. George Mount and Frank
Hickman are visiting Baltimore this
week.
Miss Ida Hudson returned home Sun
day after IA pleasant visit to friends at
Ironshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore, of near
Snow Hill, spent last Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Angelo Harris.
Little Ada Layficld is very sick at
this writing. We hope she will soon
recover.
Mr.. John T. Sturgis. who has been in
North Carolina for several weeks, is
home for few days He expects to
leave next week for New York with
Capt VIM. Truitt and will be gone
several months.