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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27

A. ]. Thomas, better known as
cap" Thomas, reputed to he the old
est conductor in active service in the
United States, was retired by the
Santa Fe last week. His retirement
does not mean that he gets half pay OF
a pension. He is dismissed from the
service on account of age ard must
trust to luck to Gnd another means OF
earning an income. The case Of Gap"
Thomas has a touch of pathOs. He
has lived the three score years and
ten generally allotted to man and SO
years Of that time he has spent in
active railroad work. His last run
was on the Chicago division Of the
Santa Fe, where he had charge of a
passenger train. When he arrived in
Kansas City one day last week and
went to division headquarters in Ar
gentine he found a letter awaiting
him there. lie opened it aud as he
read it his hand trembled AID those
who were in the Office noticed tears
cOursing down his furrowed cheeks.
Then, leaning upon the high desk, he
buried his face in his arms and re.
manned silent for several moments.
A friend asked him if he was i'll. Fol-
an answer he pushed over The letter,
which was request for his resigna.
ton. The old man left the premises
with bowed head and boarded a cal
for his home, 1916 East Tenth street
in Kansas City. Fifty years OF faith
full service and this was the end
Rugged old railrOaders who were
young compared with him looked
after him, shook their heads anC
murmured: "POOr old Cap" He re
fused to resign, but day or two latel
an order came from TOpek dismiss
ing him perenptorily. A movement
is on foot to have him made librarian
of the new Y. NJ. z, A. building il
Argentine.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
Notice To Farmers and Planter,

We have 10000 acres of choice rice
land to rent, under irrigation. You
can make more money raising rice in
one year than you can wheat in ten
Write to US or come down on the next
K. c. P. and G., excursion.
6 S. A. ROBERTSON & Co.
WestIake. La.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27

General Freight Agent F. c. Gay of
the Santa Fe is authority for the
statement that there are more cattle
being fed in Kansas this winter than
any winter 10 the history of the state.
As result Kansas corn is worth as
much at home as it is on the Chicago
market, and practically no corn is
leaving the state. The product is
worth FIVE cents more in Kansas than
it is In Nebraska.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27

The pool system was abolished on
the Missouri Pacific last week, and
the engine men here predict a short
life for it on this division of the SAP
ia Fe. 1t is said to be General Man.
ager Frey's intention to continue it
for year which will be up in June
Emporia Gazette.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
Notice.

Roy ShinliYer can in the future bt
found at the Racket selling hardware
Would be pleased to have all my
friends follow suit and get square
deal on hardware.
Yours truly.
5 Roy SHINLIVER.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
Barley for Sail.
Roy SHINLIvER

] have about 100 bushels of barley
for sale, four miles west aud three
south of Wellington.
8 GEO. W. BAILEY.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
FOR A WOMAN ON THE BOARD.
Petition from Sumner County to Appoint
Woman on Board Of Charities,

Woman on Board Of Charities.
Topeka journal.
The citizens Of Sumner county.
headed by I. A. Hubbard, a Republic
can, have sent two petitions 10 the
legislature, which were presented in
the senate by Mr.. F1rney Wednes.
day. The first asks for the appoint
ment Of a woman as a member Of the
board Of charities and also asks that
womln physicians be appointed in
institutions having female inmates.
The second is a manifesto against
rtS1DmiSSiun.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27

A bill has been introduced 10 the
legislature appropriating $4,000 for
an executive mansion at Topeka.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
| he Racket.
lie Are Headquarters for LOW PRICES.

Our goods are of the best quality We buy low
ean-thas business sense sell lowas wecanthas pro-
gressve sense You buy low you can-thats
sense you buy of ushas dollars and cents for both of
We carry full line of Dry Goods, Notions Boots Shoes,
Hats Caps and Mems Furnishing Goods Hardware Tnware
Queensware, Grain and Coal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27
Will Mention a Few Prices Below:

Baking Powder, l6 ounce can. -. &C
Best Cranberries, three quarts :. .7Sc
Good Sa mon, two cans. :. ......2Sc
Calicoos, per yard. .........3c to SC
Other Goods in proportion.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-01-27

Our new and complete line of Shoes has arrived They
consist of the W. D. Wells shoes of Chicago the best shoes on
the market and marked down to bed rock bottom prices We
carry big line of Mems Felt Boots which we will close out at
cost for the next twenty days.
We pay the Highest Market Price for Eggs, Butter and
Poultry Top price paid for Wheat Competitors prices met
on Coal. Orr terms after 1anna,y L 1900 nil be CASH
The times., 1899-08-21
DEATH AT CAMP MEETING.
Mrs. Mary Kline Suddenly Expires
at Washington Grove.

Mrs. Mary p. Kline, of Frederick, Md,
died suddenly about noon yesterday Of
heart disease at Washington Grove Mrs.
Kline was about thirty five years of age,
and was supposed 10 be in excellent health.
With her husband and four children, she
drove from Garrett Park. where Mr. Kline
is employed, to the Grove yesterday TO at
tend the camp meeting services being held
at that place under the auspices of the Sal
vation Army of the Atlantic Coast Diyi-
sion. Some years ago Mr.. Kline was
member OF the Salvation Army. Among
his acquaintances was Lieut.. j. Hoffman,
and when it was learned that he would
take part in the services at the Grove, the
Klines decided TO visit him. As seen as
Mr. Kline and his family arrived at the
Grove, by some chance, the first person
they met on alighting from their carriage
was Lieutenant Holman.
Mrs. Kline. with an infant in her arms,
stepped forward with her husband to greet
Lieutenant Hoffman. She, however, never
reached him. Without warning she
dropped her child from her arms and cried
out: "oh, hold met and reeled back
ward. Her husband, who was near her,
caught her in his arms as she was falling
She was then taken 10 the cottage of Mr..
Brady. which was nearby. and DR.. C. R.
he responded. quickly, but il was too late
Mrs. Kline was past medical aid, and in
few minutes died without having regained
consciousness. Mrs. Clark, the wife of
DR.. Clark. took charge of Mrs. Kiines four
children, who are aged one, three five and
seven years, respectively. Two of the chill
dren, the baby and the Oldest girl, Mrs.
Clark cared for last night, while Mrs.
Altsehu took charge of the others. The
residents of the Grove are very much in
teTested in the immediate care and welfare
of the little ones. and are doing all in
their power to make them comfortable
The male residents Of the Grove also did
their share in assisting the bereayed father
and husband. A committee consisting of
DR.. Clark. W. H. Houghton. R. S. Lawren-
son. Mr. Brady, and Miss Cordelia Jackson
YESTERDAY afternoon collected about $50
among their friends, which was given to
Mr. Kline. II Is expected that the dona-
tien viii be further increased today The
body OF Mrs Kline was taken to Rock
vile yesterday afternoon, and will today
be sent to Frederick, where ic will be in
TERED tomorrow
The times., 1899-08-21
cURBsToNE CRITICS.
The Chief of Police Receives Com
plafnts Against Corner Lonfers

The Chief of Police Receives Com
plants Against Corner Loafers.
One Of the problems recently presented
TO the Chief of Police is the question as to
what means can be taken to prevent the
practice of loafing on the corners of the
principal thoroughfares on Saturday night.
Thousands of persons pass along Pennsyl-
Yania Avenue and Seventh Street during
the evening between the hours of Z and 10
O'Clock, and the crowd includes many
women who have no other time to make
purchases and who have no escorts. The
corner loafers. or the men who make
practice Of spending the entire evening on
the corners of these crowded streets are
often very annoying because of their Ian
guage used within the hearing of these
unprotected women. Many Of these men
are clerks and mechanics who finish their
daily tasks early, and dressed in their best
start out in the evening TO enjoy them
selves. Most of the stores close at about
10 O'clock and the men appear on the cor
ners almost as soon as the street lamps
are lighted. They stand near the curbing
and make comments On the passers-by.
This becomes annoying to the persons who
have business in the streets, and while IL
may be amusement for the men Il is not
SO regarded by the women, as Major Syl-
yester has received a number of COM
plants against the practice.
The times., 1899-08-21
FALLS FIFTY FEET AND LIVES.
George Harrison While Sleeping
rolls Through n Nindo,y


Rolls Through Window
George Harrison. carpenter thirty-one
years of age and a native of Frederi cIs-
burg, Va, fell from four-story window at
his home, 1875 Ninth Street northwest
about 10 o'clock last night, and though
seriously injured, will live He is now at
the Emergency Hospital, where an exam
ination revealed that he had sustained an
ugly laceration of the scalp five inches in
length, two broken ribs and a slight cut
OF the upper lip. He is conscious, and at
late hour last night his condition was
reported to be not serious. There is a
probability, however, that the man may be
injured internally, though there are at
present no symptoms of it. In the event
that such symptoms do not develop within
few days, Harrison will be in such con-
dition that he may be removed 10 his
home.
Harrison plunged from the fourth-story
window to the ground. a distance OF over
fifty feet. Just how the accident occurred
is not known, and even the victim of it
could not throw any light on it. The man
is employed by Emmert & Heisley, local
builders. and has been in their employ for
a number of years. He is regarded as
hard-worhing and steady. As yesterday
was holiday he went out for trip about
the city and did not return to his home
until $3.50 O'Clock last night. B. f. Cox a
cousin. with whom he lives, did not see
him come into the house. but others living
there heard him ascend the steps and go
TO his room. His friends say that he had
been drinking, and the physicians at the
hospital found evidences of ii. No one in
the house appears to have heard anything
unusual in HarTison's s room
Just how Harrison fell from the window
is matter of conjecture, but from the
statements made by Mr.. Cox and others in
the house, who described the room oecu-
pied by the man, II is more than probable
that he rolled from the bed out OF the win
do0. The window opens above a side
yard, and the bed is close agains; the win
dow. When Harrison reached his room
he succeeded in getting one shoe and sock
and his coat off, and got upon the bed and
fell asleep. During his slumber he prob
ably rolled through the window. No one
in the house heard him fall but L. B.
Pendleton, who occupies the adjoining
house, thought he heard a crash The
noise Mr.. Pendleton heard was made by
Harrison as he struck an arbor which sep
I arates the yards OF the two houses. It was
! due TO the fact that he struck the arbor
| and thus somewhat broke the force of his
| fall that Harrison is now alive or at least
not more seriously injured. After striking
| the arbor the man rolled off and fell
| twelve feet TO an asphalt pavement. Mr.
Pendleton heard groan and heavy
breathing, and discovered Harrison lying
| face down in a pool of blood. "A call was
| sent in for the police ambulance, and no
| time was lost in getting the injured man
| to the hospital
The times., 1899-08-21

The bear hug waltz will, it is said
continue to be popular in Washington and
other cities during the coming winter
despite the opposition of dancing teachers,
according to Prof Sheldon, who has re-
ceived letters from Secretary Oscar Dur
yea, of the American National Association
OF Dancing Masters which held its annual
convention at Niagara Falls in June The
waltz, two-step, and lanciers viii still be
the most popular dances, and as the bear
hug figures in the waltz and twe-step,
Prof. Sheldon says there will be mighty
few lanciers danced"
The association adopted three new
dances, which viii be known as the Nj
agara, Gurlette, and Duquesne, but as the
secretary has not yet completed his work
on the minutes of the convention, the
style of the new dances will not be made
public before the LIST of September.
Dancing has been on the wane in Wash
ington for the past four years, according
TO Prof. Sheldon, and there will be less
OF it than usual the coming season. The
bicycle has proved a great enemy to Terp-
slchore, and young people, instead of pass
ing the evening in crowded ball rooms and
parlors and exhausting their energy in
whlrling around over the floor now find
more pleasure in bicycle parties to popu
lar resorts, which conclude with jolly sup
pers at the homes of the hostesses or
at some OF the large hotels, and by mid
night the participants are at home and get
good rest for the next days business or
gayety.
Inc Dear hug, according to Prof Shell
don, mad its origin on the stage, where the
tough dancers gave limitations of terpsi
chorean evolutions on the Bowery and East
SIDE, New York. From the stage itafirifted
10 the river side and suburban garden pa
ylilons, where it was picked I'D by the Young
men with fondness for frequenting such
places and some OF them more daring than
others introduced it in a mild form into
society dances, where it soon became Dopu-
lar and despite the outcry raised against
1t by many of the more staid leaders in
sociai circles, it continues TO flourish.
another dance which has been seen at
some OF the local pavilions and may be
adopted by society in modified form Is
the chlea, which was annexed when Cuba
and Porto Rico were taken from the Span
lards- 1t was picked up by the soldiers
In Havana and Ponce and soon found favor
IN variety halls and other places Of public
amusement The "chica" is said to have
come over to Spain from Africa and was
taken by the Spaniards to Cuba where it
was auOPleu Dy the spanish soldiers and
soon became cne OF the most popular dances
Of the island. The position taken bv the
dancers in the ''chiea' sis tAa4saIne as in.the
waltz, and it is danced to waltz time, only
where the walters would wheel insteal
OF the sharp turn there is a momentary
pause
The two-step now so popular is said by
dancing teachers to be the same dance
known as the Dutch or German gallo
0faif in
gardens, and still danced by many Teutons
at their picnics or other gatherings. only
the Germans danced it more hilariously
than il is usually danced at social functions.
The times., 1899-08-21
au1o-1mo
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria Aug 2O.-Headquarters of the COM
mittee on the proposed sesIui-centennial Of
Alexandria will be formally opened tomorrow
morning in the rooms of the Business Mems
League, at King and Washington Streets A
transparency has been placed the front OF the
building and tomorrow morning thirty loot
American flag will be thrown TO the breeze The
various sibcomnittees have been called to meet
during the week, and those Interested in the
proposed event are getting down TO hard work
The finance committee reports substantial con
tributions, and the proposed celebration Is re-
garded as an assured success The committee on
secret organizations is preparing a list of the
societies which will be invited 10 participate IA
the demonstration, and the invitation VIII De
forwarded at the earliest possible date so as
10 afford the different organizations ample time In
which to arrange for the trip 10 this city. Con-
siderable interest is being manifested by the eltI
zens generally in the proposed celebration, ana
il is the intention TO make the event the most
memorable in the history Of Alexandria. The
committee on entertainment promises TO hand
somely provide for all visiting organizations. and
the visiting members of the press viii be looked
after by a committee composed OF local news
paper men.
SIr. and Mrs. Edward Schultz left this morning
for Madison, Wis. where they viii spend two
weeks with relatives.
The fve-year-old daughter of William skillman
of 7l6 North Columbus Street, died this after
noon OF pneumonia.
The funeral of Catharine, the infant child OF
William Brawner, took place this afternoon from
the home OF its father, in West End
The services at the Railroad Reading Rooms
this afternoon were conducted by Frank p
Krauss Many OF the resident olergymen are alb
sent from the city. The Rev c. b. Sparks Off
ciated in st. Paul's Church. and ct Christ Church
the service at Ii a. m, was conducted by the
Rev s A Wallis The Rev c. L. Bitter
preached at both the morning and evening service
in the Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Mr..
Stakelev occupied the pulpit in Trinity Church.
The body Of William Dudley, c0lored. was
brought to this city this evening and conveyed
TO the home of his parents. in First Street. near
the canal basin. Dudley left Alexandria several
months ago ns an army teaulster and went 10
Cuba. He had been discharged and was on his way
home when he fell from 4 train ard was killed.
George o. Monroe, OF the Norfolk and Western
Railroad, at Roanoke, is on visit 10 this city.
his old hcme
The times., 1899-08-21
Arrivals mt the Hotels.

Riggs-M. ]. Eastman, Newport News, Va; j.
Newcombe New York.
St James.-H. Gross, Pittsburg; II. Athe, Can
ton Ohio; H. Lennertz, New York; ]. Whitner,
Richmond.
shoreham-J. E. McKenney, St. Louis; b.
Johnson, Maryland; NJ. P. Shaw, New York.
NATIONAL. r. Southland, Cleveland; A. Bailey,
New York; X. Crage, Salisbury, n. c.; u. sa-
saki. Japan.
MetropoIitan-w Bedow, ST. Albans, Vt; A.
Smith, New York; G. Miller. Duluth, Mimi; W.
Lyons ST. Louis; J. Shepherd, Richmond; NJ.
Dulauey. Bristol, Tenn.
ArlingtonT. II. Giroy and S. sterne, New
York; " Gray, Chicago; II. Richards, Phila-
delphia.
Wellington-J McAilester, New York.
Ehbitt-T. Ladenhurger, New York; r. Mroz-
wa .Pttsbnrg; T. kerfoet, Louisville, KY
Wiliard's-A. ByrRe, Buffalo, n. Y. J. Nor
ris, Charleston, $. c.; j. Evans. brooklyn.
Ralcigh-G. Baumearden Durham, N. c.: j.
w. Thompson, Memphis, Tenn; +. G.. Fisher,
Canton, Ohio; j. Middleton, Atlanta; j. Hay
ward. st. Louis.
The times., 1899-08-21
Colonial Reach.

The steamer Samuel J. Pentz win make another
special trip to Colonial Beach tomorrow, leaving
here at a. M, and Alexandria at 9.S0. and
making no more stops until the Beach is reached
This IS the Only steamer making trips TO the
Beach without stopping and therefore arrives
there an hour to an hour and half sooner than
any other boat.
Four hours are given at the Beach TO enjoy
the fine salt water bathing etc. and tickets sold
on this trip are good to return the Steamer
Pintz or Harry Randall, al anv time during the
summer, The fare Tor the round trip viii be but
90 cents. The River View Orchestra viii be on
the steamer 10 furnish concert music both going
and returning.
The times., 1899-08-21
A Question of AIimony.

In the case of Elizabeth Wells against her for
mer husband, Arthur E. Wells, Justice Clabaugh
last week declined to commit the defendant for
contempt Of court because of his failure TO com
ply with the decree directing him to pay the
complainant $24 per month for the support OF er-
self and two children. Wells alleged in affi-
dayits submitted that he was not able to pay
more than so per month.
After hearing arguments from the counsel on
either side, Justice Clabaugh ordered that Wells
pay to his divorced wife aimony for the support
OF his two children for two weeks overdue and
for every week thereafter, until September 10,
1890 when he would again hear the case on afti-
davits produced in reply to those filed by the
defendant that his business did not justify an
increas. OF the alimony now paid.
The times., 1899-08-21
AMERICAN SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Papers TO BE Read Mt Saratoga bv
Washington Men.

The American Social Science Association
will conduct its annual meeting in the
Grand Army Hall at Saratoga Springs, n.
Y, from September to s, inclusive, and
its members here are preparing to attend.
Surgeon General Wyman will read a paper
entitled "A Plan for the Suppression OF
Yellow Fever" and a volumnous essay
will be presented by DR.. Irving c. Rosse,
of this city, on 'Ethic Features of Nerv-
Gus Diseases" These gentlemen are mem
bers of the department of health, section
of the association.
The general council of the association Sc
cured charter for the organization from
Congress at its last session, and the mem
bers Will accept it the first day they as
semble. A department of the association
termed the National Institute OF Art
Science, and Letters, has recently been or
ganized.
The times., 1899-08-21
FUsILLADE IN FIGHTING ALLEY
The Police Arrived Too Late TO
Make Arrests

Fighting Alley. in South Washington.
was the scene yesterday morning of an
episode which savored much of the law
lessness extant In frontier towns during
their early days. The affair created an un-
usual amount of excitement, and attracted
a crowd and the police. but the principals
10 the affair made good use OF shoTt start
and escaped. The exact cause OF the trou-
BILE is not known. but it is thought that
a woman was at the bottom of it, This
fact. however, is known: Jean Williams
and Oliver Moten, colored, met in the
alley and quarreled Angry words were
followed BY vile epilhets, which resulted
In each man drawing a revolver and firing
several shots at each other.
The fusiliade was alarming, but when
the firing ceased and the smoke cleared
away IL was discovered that no damage
had been done. Hearing the cry Police
set up by residents Of the alley, Williams
and Moten took fight, and at late hour
last night had not been arrested,
The times., 1899-08-21
Brave Men Fall

Victims To stomach. liver. aad kidney troubles as
vel women, and al feel the results in loss Of
appetite. P0isons in the blood backache. nervous
nes, headache and tired. listIess rundown feel.
ing. But there's no need TO feel like that Listen
20 J. W Gardner, Idayille, Ind. He says: "Elec-
tEic Bitters just the thing for a man when
he Is all down. and don: care whether he
lives or dies II did more 10 give me ner strength
sno good appetite than anything I coaId take
! can now eat anything and have q new lease on
life Only SO cents, At Henry Evans Drug Store
s5S o.. Every bottle guaranteed.
The times., 1899-08-21
Tournament nt GIen sllrn.

The annual knightly tilt at Glen Sligo Pleasure
Park will take place Wednesday, August 30.
The management will offer $50 added money to
the regular entrance fees, to be divided pro rata
The event will be especially attractive To GER
tlemen riders, for after the regular tilt there
viii be contest between knights that have
place during the present season n, West
Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. The special
prize will be handsome saddle and bridal
ball will follow the eFOwning OF the two queens
which viii be gala event, where the Young
people from the adjoining counties and wash
ington viii meet. Pleasure Park VIII be brightly
lighted by electric lights. and baud and orches-
ira viii be in attendance. Mr. Grant Parish VIII
manage the contest
The times., 1899-08-21
street Extension Claims

It is expected that the final settlement of the
claims OF John Sherman and others regarding
the extension OF Twentieth Street northwest
from Columbia Road 10 Wyoming Terrace will
be made today District Attorney Duyall rem
dered an opinion on the matter Friday, in which
he held that hc did not consider there remained
any other formality except to pay over the award
made by the jury which condemned the prop
T.