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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

Lincoln, Neb., March lS.-W. H.
Gregg, we'll known lecturer, living
In the town Of Greenwood, east Of
here, was born blind. About year
ago be married Nebraska girl who
has perfect vision. Last week a baby
boy was born to the couple, perfect in
every way except its eyes. 1t has no
eyes, and where there should be an
opening for them the face is perfectly
smooth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Jones were
pleasantly surprised by the Knights
and Ladies of Security lodge Saturday
evening, the occasion being the six
teeDth anniversary of their marriage.
The surprise was complete in every
respect. Mrs. Jones was engaged in
sewing when the party arrived, and
Charlie was in the kitchen churning.
They we're equal to the occasion, how.
ever, and Hospitality entertained their
friends for few hours. The lodge
had prepared a royal feast, which was
greatly enjoyed by all. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones were the recipients of a number
OF handsome presents. There were
present: Messrs. and Mesdames Fl. r.
Wightman, W. Fl. Silvers, A. P. Jones,
Reuben Orr, =. Roe, Chas. Jones;
Mrs. August Glamann, Mrs. W. S.
Taylor, Misses Sadie Piatt, Lille Roe,
Alma Piatt, Francis Orr, Mr.. Alex
Orr, Mr.. Bunker Stewart; Masters
Sterrett Wightman, Lloyd Stewart,
Russell Jones, Kay Jones.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21
Rheumatism Cured In a Day,

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
hrst dose greatly benefits. Is cents.
Sold by Fl. F. Smith, druggist, Wei
lingtUn. IA
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

The ten months old child OF Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Byers died Sunday
night, Of measles. 1t was buried at 4
O'Clock next afternoon at the family
residence 10 Rosedale. Mr.. Byers is
an emplOye at the round house.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

matism, which ID
the most stubborn
of blood diseases.
1t is not intended
to give relief only,
but by completely
neutralizing the
condition of
.the blood it forces
out every trace Of
the disease and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

The Windsor hotel in New York
City, burned Friday and twenty
people persisted.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21
Purely Vegetable

and one thousand dollars reward
Is offered to any chemist who can
prove that it contains particle of
mercury, potash, or any other
mineral Ingredient. S. S. S. is
the only blood remedy guaranteed
to be absolutely free from mineral
mixtures.
Books sent free by Swift Sps
cltic Company, Atlanta, Ga.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21
hoods SelSqbnM
IlAzaEaEsl EsSITylElE1

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the nonirrItating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21
BETTER Be Wise
Than Rich. ("

4HOft 1NCit.
Wise people are also rich
when they knosu a perfect
remedy for all annoying dis
eases of the blood, kidneys,
lfOer and bowels. If IS
Hoods Sarsapanlla, (Which
Is perfect in its action. If
so regulates the entire sys-
tenn as to bring rigorous
health. IT never disappoints.
cottre-" For AZ years l had goitre, or
swellings on my neck, which was dis
couraging and troublesome. Rheumatism
also annoyed me. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured me completely and the swelling has
entirely DISAPPEARED. A lady in Michigan
saw my previous testimonial and used
Hoods and was entirely cured OF the same
trouble. She thanked me for recommend
ing it." Mrs. ANNA SUTHERLAND, 4O6 Loyel
Street, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Poor Health -" Had poor health for
years, pains in shoulders, back and hips,
with constant headache, nervousness and
no appetite. Used Hoods Sarsaparilla,
gained strength and can work hard all day:
eat heartily and sleep well. / took it be-
cause 1t helped my husband" MRS.
ELIZABETH ]. GIFFELs, Moose Lake, MINI.
Makes Weak Strong-"I would give
- bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla il l
could not get it for less. 1t is the best
spring medicine. Itmakes the weak strong"
ALBERT A. JAGNow, Douglastown, NY.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-03-21

u Ia 8 81 ~ REA,
Bears the hIhs Kind You Have always Bought
''s' If &<AHzzM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21
GEORGE w. HORIZONS PLEA.
Says Important Testimony in His Be-
half Was SuDpressed


Ex-Policeman George w. Horton, who is
under sentence of death for the murder of
Jane Nicholson in Armory Square, as
stated heretofore in The Star, seems some
what disappointed over the result of his
trial. 1t was his belief that the plea of
insanity entered in his behalf would free
him. He recently wrote letter to a rela-
tive, telling of his prison life and of his
hard lot generally In the letter he ex-
pressed himself as being willing to die in
preference to going to the pententiary for
life. Part of his letter reads as follows:
Il can hardly tell you of the feelings
that now endure. At this time of writing
my heart is almost breaking at the
thoughts of the prosecutions that am en-
during at the hands of a brutal man. who
rejected and concealed from my defense
witnesses who would have thrown light
upon my condition. 1 feel very deeply the
unjust punishment that l am now receiv-
ing, and with the impressions that have
been made against me by perjured wit
nesses. l see hope of being released
that is to say, should l be accorded a new
trial. my sentence would be Imprisonment
for life.
'One had better be thousand times dead
than to spend life in prison. / sometimes
get beside myself and say that / will stand
it no longer Such feelings come irresist-
IDLY to me when l take into consideration
the terrible position in which l am placed,
and for an act which common sense would,
or ought to dictate, that / could not con-
troll What earth could intelligent
man woman surmise that would lead
me to forfeit my life to spend my days
in prison? Then. again, the act was so
foreign to my nature, every one knows
who knew me. Yet / am sharing the fate
of feon who may have done such an act
with intention. If / had committed such
an act with intention l would never have
asked God to forgive me- My conscience
would have so rebuked me that l would
not have been here today to write this let
ter. Remorse would have driven me to
self-destruction; but ] rejoice to say that
since that day I have not felt its sting.
but a deep sorrow has pervaded my life,
not only for the loss Of the friends with
whom l associated for years, but for the
distress that | have caused in the bosom of
my friends who knew and loved me. and
for rendering orphans three little children.
who will have to grope their way through
this naughty. heartless world. AS to the
present condition of the deceased l am
hopeful
1t was rumored Saturday that Horton
had been transferred from the Jail to the
insane asylum. but there was no founda-
ton for the rumor. The Jail officials said
they knew of no effort being made at this
time to accomplish such removal. They
also said there was nothing in the prison.
er's conduct to warrant such a move.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21

Dictionary" by Rev. E. A Edwards. and
American Authors" by c. W. Prettyman
II Is also the purpose of the league to visit
In body at an early date the Congression-
al Library in Washington.
MI. James r. Oyster of Washington CITY
has purchased of Mr.. F. j. GaegIer a farm
containing 100 acres for S1O.G30. The land
Is situated near Garrett Park this county
Among the attractions which have been
secured Tor the coming exhibition of the
Agricultural Society is an automobile
Parker. Bridget & Co. of Washington will
SEND to the fair for three days the one
which they recently had built
Herbert Beall. son of Mr.. James Beall of
Jamestown, this county who has been
critically i'll of appendicitis is now recoy-
ering- A successful operation was recently
performed upon him.
Isaiah Saks the peddIer who was shot
and robbed near Damascus this county. a
short time ago is said to be rapidly recoy-
ering at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
timore. where he has been under treat
ment- His assailant has not yet been ap-
pretended. and although the authorities
have been making a thorough Investigation.
nothing has been discovered which con-
meets any one with the crime
MISS Mewshav OF Elk Ridge Nd has
returned to her home, after a visit to her
brothers at this place.
Mr.. +. A Lovelock of Lynchbure Va
| mas been secured to judge cattle hogs and
sheep, ard Mr.. A. E. Warner to Judge pouI-
Try at The agric' ltural fair to be held here
next month
Miss Grace Newman of Washington is
visiting Miss Mabel Shaw. near this place
Mrs. w. H. Brookes Of Olney district
le1t yesterday for New York to visit her
sister. ''o'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21

Committee to Condemn Lands Makes
Partial Report-Other News.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, August -, 1879.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Md, August 20 1879.
The jury which was empaneled here
about ten DAYS ago for the purpose of con-
de,nnink certain lands through which the
Washington and Rockville electric railway
which is now being extended from Bethes-
da Park 10 Rockville will pass was in ses-
sion here five days of the past week hear
ing evidence and arguments in regard TO
the value of the lands and damages that
the lands would suffer If electric road
We're constructed. There are six cases in
all, and three of these were disposed of
last week The jury awarded the heirs of
Thomas Curtin 500 for one-third of an
acre; j. w. Baker. $40 for one-haIf of an
acre and Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins was
given $3.50 for one and three-fourtns acres.
The other three cases will be decided this
week and If there appeals or other
interferences the construction of the road
will be pushed rapidly. II is hoped to have
the road in operation within very few
weeks.
TIL. Epworth Leaguers of the Rockville
program for fall work. A class in ad-
vanced Bible study. under the leadership
of Rev. +. A. Edwards, and class in the
study of the Methodist discipline. under
Mr.. c. w. Prettyman, will be organized,
and the following lectures have been ar
ranged for: THE Basis of Railroading as
Observed in the Passenger Department"
by Mr.. S. Il. Hege passenger agent of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad for the Dis
trict of Columbia; "A Ramble Through the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21
STRANGERS AND DESTITUTE.
Aged Couple to lie Returned IL
Home in st. Louis,


Home in St. Louis.
Samuel w. Barnes, who is about hfty-five
years old, and his wife, who Is said to be
five years his senior, were found near 9th
and L streets, Saturday night by Policeman
Hendricks. According to their statements,
they had come here from St. Louis and
were in destitute circumstances. When the
case had been partly investigated Barnes
and his wife were taken to the first precinct
station and placed under the charge of the
matron Mrs Barnes insisted on doing all
the talking and, because of a suggestion
that her mind was affected, the police sur
geons examined her yesterday. They failed
to find any evidence of mental arrangement.
Two sons of the couple live in this CITY.
at No. 1912 9Th street northwest. Some
months ago the young men came here from
St. Louis and though since having
earned bus little money. they have assisted
in the support of their parents Mrs.
Barnes had made sale of part of her house
hold effects and what was left she shipped
here John andtGeSfge Barnes sons of the
couple, have seen their father and mother.
and the police authorities. They are going
to contribute what they can in order to fur,
nish their parentsttransportation back to
ST. Louis. % III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21
ACTED UNDER ORDERS.
ReDOrt Concerning Alleged Delay In
Ending Horses Misery.

Ending Horse Mlscry.
Mr. w. J. Mcdonald of 213s street re-
Gently addressed a letter to District Com
missioner Wight. complaining of the delay
on the part of the police in destroying a
horse which had fallen in the vicinity of
Mr. McDonald's residence and broken Its
leg 1t was explained by Mr.. Mcdonald
that the policemen. when requested to Kill
the animal to place it out of misery. re-
fused until authorized to do SO by its
owner. II am satisfied wrote Mr.. Nc
Donald to Mr.. Wight, that had you been
present no individual or other rights would
have stood for moment as against the
rights Of the community to immediate re-
lief"
The matter was referred to the police de-
partment for investigation and report, and
the Commissioners have approved the fol-
lowing report made in the case to them by
Lieut.. Swindells:
in declining to kill the horse at the So
licitation of bystanders who could not au-
thorize the officers to destroy the property
Of another they were acting In accordance
with instructions given from time to time
in such cases. and not because Of any de-
sire to prolong the suffering Of the poor
animal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21
Foreign Market. for Our Horses.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson called at
the State Department today and had a
talk with Acting Secretary of State Adee
concerning the steps which the Agricultural
Department Is taking to find markets
abroad for American horses. The State De-
partment will cooperate in every way with
the agricultural authorities. MANY Of the
foreign governments are purchasing large
numbers of horses for cavalry uses. the
bulk Of them being drawn from Argentine,
but 1t is believed that the American stock
is particularly well adapted for these for
eign uses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21
Csc. and S5c. Il 4
Mattinlgs Ii :

Folks who have p mating need Ia sup
ply will pay half price and less tomorrow.
We have rs rolls of Heavy Japanese Cot
ton Warp Mating. In most attractive pat
terns-strictly reversible ana long wear
ing. The identical 2,c and 35c. grades
elsewhere-for lac. n yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21

Now, any man can be deceived by for
ger. but then any earnest man when told
he has been making use of a forged docu-
ment will oandidly come forth and explain
all the circumstances owing to which he
had the misfortune to be made the instru-
ment Of a forger. But to everybody's sur
prise Gen. MERCER behaved in a totally
different manner. Since he has been pub
licy told of his error by Schneider he has
not spoken one single word in vindication
of his conduct.
1t Is now rumored here that Schneider
will have to come to Paris to call MERCER
to account and oblige him to speak. The
ness is that If Gen MERCER has turned out
deaf and dumb his friends have spoken
very loudly. Merciers newspaper friends
strongly assert that the document is no
forgery. Major Cuignet said the same
thing in his evidence before the court
martial, adding that he could prove this
His conclusion is that Col. Schneider has
not told the truth
All that can be said now is that beyond
this alleged piece of forgery there are, ac-
cording to an accurate account, fifteen for
geries in the Dreyfus affair. every one of
them against Dreyfus. This seems rather
good for Dreyfus. 1t would not have been
necessary to forge false proofs against him
If there had been real ones.
Another argument which I find in Mer-
cier's friendly press is the argument that
Col. Schneider. belonging to the triple al
lance is supposed to be an enemy of
France and in that quality is not obliged
to speak the truth to the French. How
strange this way of reasoning? 1t is not
Dreyfus' friends who called to the rescue
Col. Schneider's evidence 1t is Dreyfus
chief accuser. MERCER himself 1t was
known Col. Schneider was in the triple al
lance when Mercier thought his evidence
good against Dreyfus. Why should this
same evidence be bad for the only reason
that it turns out to be in favor OF Dreyfus?
This 10 pure nonsense. The fact Is that in
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-02-17
ORD CHRISTIAN.
From DIR. Earl Chastain.

Manila, p |. Dee. Is, 1893.
We hat fine passage of l6 days
ont FROM HonoIuln-~ut-red the har-
Dor of Manila ~ nigh ami NJ once
were discov req by he g. arch ligh
Of DeweA's sh'p-. Al boats anchor
out III the bay AZ there is 40 deep
water duck, 70 the Newport dropped
anchor and all went IT, bed. Il the
morning we were absolutely sur
rounded on all sides by small boats-
to sell fruit being their object. The
lighters came next loaded with coal
and commenced TO unload. 1t IL AL
done by Chinese, who receive the
"immense" sum of 124 CTS American
money. We had to stay on the New
port five days before we were sent
ashore. We have fine quarters in a
buiIdinR that used to be cigar fac
tory. 1t il in New Manila, aud in y
very tough district. We have natives
to fix up every day. Night before
last one was killed.
The old city il quite "a curious place
and is surrounded by an immense
wall with mOat aud great draw bridg
es. | do not believe the whole force
OF the Island could take the city from
the A mericaus ii their food held out
Aguinaldo is said to have 20, 900 troops
and surrounds the town. Sentiment
Is divided as to whether he will make
trouble. What is the matter with
the Peace Commission ? The Span
ish seem friendly and the soldiers
would join our army, hut we don't
seem to need them A lmost all the
Natives in the city are diseased
The three Bsttaliions of the Goth
Kansas are in different parts of the
city and | am with the 1t, 80 | dc
not see the rest of the lola boys ex-
cept when visiting them. | went to
see the only American dentist here,
and he is making "a fortune every
year. No Amalgam Filings for less
than S4 90 and no gold for less than
s. 90, American money. Something
new to see every day. The churches
are immense and the kind you read
about when the bells strike the
hours it makes sound that jars the
earth. The street cars are "no good"
and travel is by means of little carts
drawn by small ponies.
j f.. CHASTAIN,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-02-17
From Bert Miller.

MANILA, p. L., Dec. 81, '0S.
DEAR FOLKS:
Received your letter dated Nov II.
| think | told you l received the
things you sent me and the Christ.
mas box. There was all kinds of
nice canned goods, pickles and cook
les and reading matter. Tomorrow
is New YEARS. day but 1t does not
seem like it is that time of year. The
natives are all in mourning for the
death of their ruler. He was shot
one year ago by the spaniards. AL.
most all of the houses have q black
flag flying and the stores are closed.
see by the REGISTER that there is
to be another smelter ON the Fulton
farm. There will be nothing but
smelters around lola when we get
home suppose.
We are to muster today. We have
signed the pay roll and expect to be
paid two months pay next week, but
1 expect 1t will be all gone by the
time this reaches you. l did not
draw all my clothing allowance by
$27, for the first six months. 1 ex.
pect may have money enough to
buy o suit when 1 get home. II
seems rs though a fellows money
goes before he knows 1t.
All the boys say that am one OF
the healthiest In the Company. ]
have not been on the sick list {
minute since have been In the army
1t seems as though can't get out o
any duty. Ha! hal have lost eigh
pounds since leaving Frisco. weigh
l42 now, but that is more than
weighed at home. 1t is because o
the hot weather. hope that we will
get home In the summer so we will
not freeze for our blood is very thin
was over in the Walled city yester
day afternoon looking around.
visited several fine churches, and al
Of them are used to keep the Spanish
soldiers In. also visited the oil
arsenal. succeeded In swipiAg
few small shells. There are thousand
of old shells piled up all over tn
grounds. walked about half wa
around on the top of the wall lookln
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-02-17
From Ord Christian.
Manila, p. 1. Decem Der %, 1898.

Manila, p. 1. December %, 1898.
There Ia more rustic and excitement
in the barracks today than it has
seen for some time. The mail has ar
rived and every body is falling over
his neighbor to get his share.
find that soldering in the Philip
pines is not the pleasantest occupation
on earth although we have nothing
scarcely to do except exist.
LATER. We have had dress pa.
rade and supper and l have nothing
to do now till ten O'Clock, then to take
check roll, to see that all the boys are
in bed. Most of the boys have gone
up town or some place else to break
the monOtony.
1t is hot here but different heat
than we have in Kansas, the air is so
moist and sticky. The nights at this
time of the year are cool and l sleep
with a blanket over me most of the
time.
The girls are not very desirable
com pany for several reasons. But
there are few Spanish ladies that
are pretty, also some Jap girls that
run booths in stores that are not hard
lockers. But the Filipinos are in
deed hard lockers, little, measly, ugly,
dirty things that would scare white
mans hogs at home.
Old Manila Is q great sight. TIC
describe 1t would take a book. but ]
will say at one time II was beauti.
full, but is sadly in need of repair al
present.
DR.. Chastain says he is going e
stay here. i believe he can make 6
wAd of money in few years.
might do the same If 1 had profes
sion, but under the:circumstances
see nothing to keep me.
We are having quite little excite
ment now with Aguinaldo, we sleoI
on our guns with boots on, about ev
cry other night expecting to be order
ed cut in the night, but it has no
come yet and we are getting used tt
1t. We have double out post guarc
and are fixed for them If they star
any thing, guard duty around tn
docks and among the old ruins, is n,
snap, for almost every night SOM
guard gets stabbed In the back, or
native shot with Springfield. wa
Sergeant of the guard night befor
last and had to make the rounds @
the out posts during the night. Tn
old boys were awful glad to see me
they say 1t is awful lonesome on
real dark beat to walk back and fort
for two hours all alone, and agree
, with them. Chas. Shelter is on tC
night He looks real mean with hi
big six-shooter and rife starting of