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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
THE PEOPLES FAv0RITF.
THE CLOTHING STORE OF GLEN
SPRUANCE, WELLINGTON.
This house Is located on Washington
avenue and is the largest in this see
ton. See the display of this seasons !
goods.

In this, as in all other business enter
prises, the improvement in the method
Of conducting business and the variety
and class Of stock carried, has been
such that it requires men thoroughly
trained and active to be able to keep
in he front rank. The art Of manu-
featuring clothing has been brought 10
such perfection that one can now pur-
chase ready made suit and secure as
good fit as if madeto order, while the
quality of the clothing is in many cases
better, and, what is of more import
ance, the cost is considerably less.
To obtain clothes of this description
you should pay a visit to the above
house which for twelve years has held
the confidence and trade Of the public.
This business was started in 1887 by
Mr.. Glenn Spruance and from the first
it prospered. AS the business increased
the store has been enlarged until it is
now Of the dimensions of % by IS feet.
The fittings Of the store are modern
and appropriate, the entire appearance
being enhanced by the arrangement of
the stock This comprises a complete
line of ready made clothing. including
every variety Of style. fit and quality.
These goods are purchased from reli-
able makers, among others the brands
Of Alfred Benjamin & Co. and X. n. &
F. Co., whose names are Synonymous
with good fit and fine workmanship. A
full line of hats and caps and the latest
novelties in gents furnishing goods are
also on hand, all of which are offered
to patrons at the most reasonable
prices.
Besides the ready made clothing, Mr..
Spruance takes orders for tailor-made
suits when desired.
There is an immense stock carried,
and such is the magnitude Of the trade
that it requires the services Of two
assistants.
The proprietor, Mr.. Glen Spruance,
is a native Of Delaware, but has been
! in Wellington for the past eighteen
years. During this time he has always
been connected with the clothing bust
ness and his many years training has
contributed greatly to his success. Mr..
Spruance is one Of Wellipgton's most
popular and public spirited citizens,
and is respected for his rectitude and
enterprise. He has been a member of
the board Of education for five years
and has done much good work for our
| schools.
The genial manner and cherry pres
ence of Mr.. Spruance makes him popu-
lar with all whom he meets. both in
business and social intercourse.
The stock carried by this gentleman
for spring and summer wear surpasses
all previous efforts in the wav of style,
Quality and price. and it will he 10 the
benefit Of our readers to give it an ear
ly inspection.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

Vienna 1agblsti: Maurice Kohn.
Oldest man in Europe. died recently
at the age Of 1l3. He was born in
1856, in Frankirchen. Hungary, and
was formerly a butcher He remem-
bered the rise and fall of Napoleon l.
perfectly clearly At the age Of 80 he
removed from his native village to
Vienna. Before dying Kohn said. "Al
last my time has come. feel quite
young, and could enjoy another cen.
tury."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
G. w. WARD. D. DIS.
Dental offices over Wellington National
Bank, Wellington, Kan.

Dental science has made very rapid
strides during the past decade, ano
today the case which erstwhile caused
hours of labor for the dentist, and eX-
cruciating torture for the patient is ac-
complished in an easy and dexterOus
manner.
When we revert in fancy to the days
Of almost brutal dentistry, and COM
pare them with the advancement and
easy process of today, one may truly be
thankful that he is living in this age of
enlightenment and modern theoretical
ideas. In the dental colleges of today
every appliance which skill and in
genuity could devise to facilitate dis
patch in dentistry and to reduce the
sufferiugs Of humanity to a minimum,
are used and recommended. Every
we'll appointed Office should possess
these instruments and appliances and
nowhere do we find a more complete
outfit than in his office. This gentle
man is native Of Illinois, where he
was raised, receiving part Of his educa-
ton in the public schools of that state
In 1887 Mr.. Ward came to Kansas and
in 1892 began a course of study in the
Southwestern Kansas college at Win
field. His education was then carried
on along lines suitable to his profess
sion, and he completed his studies at
the Kansas City Dental college of Kan
sas City. Mo-. from which he was grad
uated. His parlors. which are located
over the Wellington National bank. are
appropriately and artistically fitted up.
They consist Of two fine light rooms
and laboratory. the latter beirg equipp-
ed with every appliance that will in
any way tend to promote greater eff
cheney. The doctor executes all kinds
Of dental work. his careful training
rendering him competent to treat the
most difficult cases. executing his work
with a minimum Of pain. His speciality
IS crown ard bridge work.
Dr. Ward is a genial gentleman
popular with our citizens. and all wish
him success in his profession.
Do the shortening back and pruning
among the fruit trees before the bud,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
Rem a. NewbOld, real estate. loans and
insurance. choice bargains In city prop
ton.

Octave Tlanet says: What would
the West be without bragg" but with
greater truth it can be said, What
would the West be without the real
estate agent?" for is it not in a large
measure through their efforts that this
vast productive country has been pe0-
pied, and the lands which were looked
upon as no better than a desert, ard a
few short years ago were shown on the
map as the great unexplored region,
now blossoms as the rose?
True, this territory has great re-
sources, but it is the indefatigable work
of the real estate agent in calling at
tentiOn to them that has brought people
mere.
Leaving the general field for a mo-
ment we would refer more particularly
to the firm of Rem & NewbOld. who
stand in the front rank in their line.
and who, in the long period in which
they have been identified with our city
have earned a reputation for straight
forward dealing Of which anyone might
be proud. The present firm had its in
ception two years ago, although both
members of the firm had been engaged
in this lire for several years. They
handle all kinds Of city and country
property, and have on their books MANY
choice residence and business lots which
are offered at prices that will yield the
buyer most profitable returns. In
stock, grain and fruit farms they have
properties from 40 acres up to almost
any desired size, not only in Sumner
and adjoining counties, but in Oklaho-
ma.
This firm are doing a large business
IN flre and tornado insurance, Mr.. New
bold being secretary of The Southern
Kansas Mutual Fire Insurance com.
pany, a strong local organization. In
loans they have large sums at com.
mand which they can lend at most rea-
sonable rates. Their arrangements ara
such that loans can be granted with
out delay.
Inc firm consists of w. A. Rem and
W. j. Newbold.. The former is a native
of Illinois, where he was raised and
afterwards engaged in the lumber bust
ness. He came to Kansas in 1891 10.
eating in Wellington, and started in
the present line. Mr.. Rem is an en-.
terprising, public spirited citizen. and
one who, by his energetic straightfor.
ward methods of business, has become
popular
Mr.. Newbold is a native of the
"Hawkeye State" but for twenty years
has been a resident of Sumner county.
During that period he held the office of
register Of deeds for a number of years,
There are few men better known and
esteemed than Mr. Newbold and he is
one whose faith in Sumner county has
never been shaken. This firm is reli-
able in every respect, so that non-resi-
dents placing their property in their
! hands either for management or sale
can rely on it being carefully looked
after. They readily answer all en-
quiries about this section and invite
visitors to make their offices their head
quarters.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

amount of wages and supplies which
certainly helps everyone directly or in
directly.
AS you patrOnize and insist on buy
ing the product of this mill, SO do you
help yourselves by increasing the mar
ket for the surrounding farmers, ard
thus keep the money circulating in the
community. Hence it is to your interest
to buv High Patent" or white Silk"
the straight, for these, their brands,
represent all that is best in flour.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

Old bones and old shoes contain a
large per cent of plant food and can
be used 10 a good advantage by bury
ing them among :. the roots of fruit
trees
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
Crab. Feared a Coming Earthquake.

Crabs Feared "a Coming Earthquake.
Gillian papers declare that two day.
previous to the last earthquake in the
bay of Payta Thousands Of crabs OF an
unknown kind crawled on shore. They
we're all greatly excited. as II escap
ing from an enemv.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04
A MAMMOTH CONCERN.
THE ETNA MILLS, WELLING-
TON, KANSAS.

Its capacity is 500 barrels daily-a mag
mill-operate plan sitter" system
buildings of stOne-elevator capacity
10000 bushels-employs 25 people
under capable and enterprising man
agement-Kramer Bros. prOprietOrs.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

Women have a cute way of saving
mean things that men can never hope
to equal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

When matrimonial engagement is.
roken it is case Of l,alt .tlrie.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-05-04

Do the shortening back and pruning
among the fruit trees before the buds
80 !, start to develop.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17
THE HAWAIIAN BOON.

People who have come here from the
Coast expecting to find Honolulu and
Hawaii in the throes of such boom
as the one that afflicted Southern Cali
fornia in 1SS6-S7 are agreeably disap-
pointed. The Southern Californh, az
element was a speculation in dreams
and futures while that of Honolulu Is
largely an investment in valucs that
either exist or are sure to come of cur
rent and stable activities and plans in
business. When Los Angeles and San
Diego took their upward turn they had
but a precarious income and their Lana
was described as the kind upon
which nothing could be raised but the
price. The fling as to the unproduc:ive-
ness OF the soil was unjust but 1t de-
scribed current opinion which the
prevailing methods OF farming and
fruit-growing did not tend to remove.
Undoubtedly the boom had no good ex
cuse and In the opinion OF many waii-
informed men the urban development
OF Southern California is now out q
all proportion to the resources OF the
section in agriculture and commerce.
But no one can truthfully say the
same of the boom In Honolulu. The
upward movement in business and in
the values of real estate here, though
sudden and startling. is thing which
would have come to pass gradually,
As a healthful growth. II politics had
given 1t u chance. In n phrase natural
development was impeded by doubts
as to the tenure of the government.
Now that the doubts have passed away
We are getting the results of natural
development all at once. What boom
we have-and 1t Is certainly remark
able one-rests on products we sell to
the consuming world and upon the as
surance that good government will pro-
tect the rights of real and personal
property. Such a boom should last
until Hawaii reaches the full measure
OF it's commercial opportunity and
though the OVERRIDING Of stock .specu-
lation may now and then cause panics,
any such subsistence in real values as
Southern California experienced is out
OF the question at least while sugar
can find a remunerative sale, And con-
sidering that the United States mus;
import sugar for many years to CONS
on the basis of it's present consumption
saying nothing Of the steady increase
of the consuming population-we feel
justified in thinking that the presen,
good times will abide indefinitely
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

The absence Of Mr.. w. N. Arm
strOng's work from these columns will
not be regretted more by the Hawai-
ian public than by his successor In the
editorial chair. BY his cultivated style.
his wide and thorough acquaintance
with these Islands and their people. his
sympathy with progress, his genial VII
and his happy way OF illustration Mr.
Armstrong has gained personal cir
Gle OF pleased and attentive readers
which includes the Advertiser stan
along with the great majority Of Ad-
vertiser readers. It Is common hope
that Mr.. Armstrong will not. while In
Hawaii or out OF It. neglect his stand
ing Invitation to enter the columns OF
this journal whenever the spirit moves
him.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

The war In the Philippines presents
sharp contrast to the one in South
Africa. In the latter the opposing.
forces mass and fight and decisive bat
ties are had; In the former all the
massing is done by the Americans
while the enemy scatters into guerrilla
squads and harnesses the movements OF
General Otis men without giving the
latter a chance to capture or kill many
OF them at time. 1t Is doubtful ii
the Tagals appear anywhere q thou
sand strong. These tactics are charac-
teristically Spanish and they are most
dihacult to deal with as Napoleon him
self found out in the course Of the
Peninsular campaign.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17
The LOCAL WATER QUESTION

A water shortage in Honolulu. such
as is now threatened, ought to be a
very rare occurrence. The average
rainfall Of this city is, in its dryest
district, about the same as that OF San
Francisco and Is double that of San
Diego, yet both the California cities
get along very we'll through pro-
longed dry season. lasting In the case
OF San Diego for seven months, Some
times they feel slight pressure OF
drouth bu, that Is only when, after q
season OF limited rainfall, their roser-
yoirs are heavily drawn upon Tor or
chard and truck farm irrigation In
Honolulu the city reservoirs do not
supply the surrounding agricultural
country They have only the ciiy or
. part ~ Il 10 care Tor and a clly az
hat which has an average annual rain
fall on the seashor. ~ 1888 inches and
y maximum record OF ip.s2 inehes, A.
10" minimum rate ~ l3tS Inches ,hsr.
ought To be- plenty ~ drinkins and
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17
WHAT Of THE FUTURE.

What then will be the future OF Ha-
vail? What the outcome OF the geo.
graphical position. OF the mixture Of
races, OF the numerical dominance OF
the Portuguese over the Anglo Saxon.
Of the dominance numerically OF the
Asiatics over all? What will be the
eject on Hawaii OF the abandonment Of
tho use OF coal, AID the substitution
of electricity, 10 that calling aud coal.
INK stations viii not be necessary
Yin the exigencies ~ trade ever max,
thss port a manufacturing centre. or
make u a common exchange for the
commodities Of this Paolne9 What viii
IN the social lifoY which race OF mls
surs of races Will finally dominate
sscsstly 10 tbia Isolated spot, VII
vtsi No call Amerieanisu, absorb lh
sassn clsmen,s, Or viii the alien ole.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17
70 BEGIN WITH

The change of editorship in this
paper does not imply reversal of the
local policy which has made the Adver-
tser acceptable in years past to the
moral. thoughtful and responsible peo-
pie Of Hawaii. Ownership remains the
same and the conservative traditions
of the paper as they have come down
through men like II. NJ. Whitney, Hen
ry Castle and w. N. Armstrong will be
respected. The Undersigned, though
identified with Honolulu journalism at
"A time when recurring national crises
embittered party spirit and put news
papers as well as people in a combat
i've mood, believes the time to have
long since come for good will and
helpfulness in the upbuilding of these
Islands. He has no other desire than
to help in this attractive work and
meanwhile, as chances offer. to in
crease the value and ifpossible the pop
ularity of the Advertiser, as a journal
of the day. From time to time the
public will see that an effort is being
made to add to the interest, variety
and scope Of the news columns. or
course II IL not practicable to make a
metropolitan paper In Honolulu; at
least not yet. But the Advertiser will
still keep even pace with the growth
OF the city and OF Hawaii's great In
terests and will do It's best to hold
the van Of all the newspapers OF
Americas lately-acqu!red possessions,
II is now, perhaps, the largest, oldest
ana best-known public journal OF the
new American empire" and As such
Il viii be American In all that the
term has honorably come 10 mean In
the lexicon OF patriotic men, Further
than this the incoming editor makes
No promises The paper mus, speak
ION Itself
WALTER q, SMITH
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

The logged fighting powers of the,
British always show best in adversely.
That Is now the case in South Africa,
where. since the capture OF the Dublin
fnsiliers and the Gloucestershlre regi-
ment, General Whites army has won
some important successes. It is quite
possible, perhaps probable, that Gen
eral White will hold out until the ar
rival of General Buffers corps, when
the Beers will be forced to take the
defensive. Almost anything is predic-
able OF the men vino are making such
brilliant sorties from Ladysmith.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

When such men as Senator Cullom
can go FAR astray in the discussion OF
island affairs the wisdom of sending
delegates to Washington to keep Con-
sress properly informed needs no de-
iense. General Hartwell and ex-At-
torney General Smith will find plenty
10 90 among the members of the Sem
ate and House and they ought to be OF
invaluable service TO the cause of good
government here. One of their fra,
EFFORTS should be to put Senator Cullom
on his guard against gold bricks.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

Dwight n, Baldwin, u pron'ineT
citizen of He'd Wing. MINI, and W. u
Howe, Of Nashville, Tenn, who Is 10
large operator In Ice, have boon In Tho
city since the arrival Of the Hongkonr
Mara They viii leave ON the chinh
to go around the world, Both gentle
men express themselves ~ charmed
with the climate and scenery of Har
wall, bat they tank there ID oryins
need u diversified Industries her,
which VIII permit the more general
employment ~ young white men
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

The elections as q whole were a dis
tinct popular Endorsement Of the Nc
kinley policy. In Ohio the Mclean
night was along the lines Of pro-silver
and anti-expansion. the result being
that the Democracy was overwhelmed.
Bryan saved his home State and that
was about all. even Kentucky telling
to elect his friend Goebel. Wherever
national issues were at the fore the
Administration WAS cordially sus-
tanned. Hence the Democracy will
be forced to change front before 1900.
and 1t will probably do its best to per-
suade Dewey to lead the movement.
Bryan appears to he negligible guam
tity for good and ali.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

The report. no, yet fully authentlca-
ted. that the German interes 3 In Samoa
lave been exchanged for certain British
interests In Micronesia follows the
rumor of an attempt to dissolve the
three headed partnership In Samoa by
mutual consent. n true the story may
be said to prepare the way for an
other. touching a British offer to the
United States for the remaining third.
Luckily Great Britain has something
to offer which might attract the Amer
lean eye. Bermuda would be a fair
trade though IL Is likely that the Brit
ish Government would prefer to cede
Jamaica, an island which has ceased
to be source of strength and profit
to Her Majesty's empire and become
an uncertain and troublesome asset.
There Is no installing the fact that
Jamaica. in American hands, would, by
virtue of reciprocity or the free trade
which inheres with the Territorial re-
lation, becomes as rich and prosperous
as 1t was a hundred and more years
ago. Then. in per capita wealth. ia
maica was what Hawaii Is now. a ia
maican fortune" being the favorite
English synonym for individual opu-
lcnce. As Is well known the fertile
West Indian island wants to come into
the American system SO as to revive Its
sugar industry; and there are many
American statesmen who had rather
give Pagopago to Great Britain than to
let that power keep post of the first
strategic Importance near Cuba, Porto
Rico and Key West. The retention OF
Samoa in part or whole has not aroused
much interest on the mainland since
the annexation of Hawaii. The place
counts for little there, save perhaps in
the Pacific Coast States, while the pri-
macy of the West Indies signifies Il
great deal.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

Inc sugar crop of Australasia for the
last financial year was the largest ON
record. Queensland produced 1853. 1874
tons; New South. Wales $4,000 tons:
FIJI $4,000 tons for export and total
was had for New South Wales and Fiji
OF 226,O34 tons. The consumption is
estimated at 94la pounds per capita.
The surplus was chiefly shipped to the
renneries Of Canada and Hongkony.
1t is said the prospects for the coming
year are as good as were those OF any
previous one.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17

sprinkling water. inasmuch rs San
Diego, after allowing the orchardisis
10 draw supplies from Its distributing
plants, Ands that the water stored up
from an annual precipitation Of IL to
IA inches Is all sufficient. But San
Diego has big reservoirs and Homo
lulu little ones.
That indicates our trouble. Rain
enough falls but we do not get the
full benefit OF It. The reservoirs mp
the Nuuanu valley are too small and
too shallow to hold enough water to tide
over a period OF slightly diminished
rainfall. They do not lack, the year
around. for rain. as in the valley an
annual precipitation OF so inches and
more has been known; but sometimes
the rain holds on awhile and then the
Nuuanu supply runs down alarmingly.
Were the present reservoirs made
larger and deeper and new ones built
on the Government reservation. a
water shortage would become a thing
unknown.
Unless 1t is proposed to depend more
and more ON artesian wells and event
ually to rely on them altogether. we
think the Government ought, when
practicable. to take up the question Of
impounding dams and settle the water
question for good and all. The need
Of larger water resources is increasing
with the growth OF Honolulu's popu-
lation and the money to meet it is in
the Treasury waiting upon lawful ap-
preparation. II part of the surplus is
to go into public works why not reser-
voirs? Nothing in the line OF public
Improvement could be more desirable,
however attractive other projects may
appear
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-11-17
THE DANGER or IRRIGATION

The proper use OF water in irrlgatlns
the cane lands may soon become u vital
question In these Islands,
The Department Of Agrisuliur" In
Washington through It's numerous inl
efficient correspondents ID informed
that irrigation may produce large
crops. but ruin tho land, ignorant
farmer. and ranehmes, In California
aud elsewhere. have failed 20 study
the soil and tho enssi of water upon u
Hat they are nov discovering as q mat