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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
A FrightluI BIu1der

VIII often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruiSe. Bucklen's Ar
nlca Salye. TIE 1e.L in the world, will
.klll tile pain aGd promptly heal Ii.
cures OLD sores, fe,Sr sores, ulcers,
polls, felnrs, curns, si kin eruptions.
Bee, pile "ure ou earlh. DULY Is cts.
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by 4.
B. Snyder, druggist.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

Two Fort Scott men claim to have
discovered an entirely uDknowO sub
terranean formation near End, OF,
in which is found leaf copper, and
which gives promise Of fortune to
the owners. They have secured min
eral leases Or a large tract Of land,
aud say they will work the find. 1t
is located about fourteen miles from
railroad. 1t is said that the farmers
in that vicinity have known for more
than year that valuable mineral
existed in the grounds there, but they
were of the impression that if they
gave mineral leases prior to securing
their patent, it would deprive them
of the right to homestead. One Of
the discoveries of tie mineral, in dig.
ging a we'll on his place, went
through peculiar blue stone resem-
bling cement reck in appearance
which was mixed with sort Of cop
per ColOred formation. The stone was
soft and full of seams from which
would prOtrude when it was broken
fine specimens Of leaf copper. The
copper was also found in the stone
where there were no seams. 1t was
discovered that when the stone was
placed in water, a gas would eXude
from it, and it would dissolve like
lime, leaving the copper leaf free. He
interested another man, and two
weeks ago they went there to obtain
leases. They had previously written
to the interior department and OBJ
tanned a statement to the effect that
mineral leases would not prejudice
the interests of the farmers who own
ed the land. They had prospect
hole drilled, and made such diScoV
cries and caused them to desire leases
Thereupon they set about to obtain
them, and leased about 5000 acres.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
The Rock Island Wall Nap Of United States

Isthe b ~ offered TO the public. II
Is very large and especially adapted
TO school purposes. Every teacher Of
geography and every business ONCE
should have enc. IL will DO sent post
paid to soj address on receipt OF Of.
Teen cetts In stamps or coin. Address
John Sebastian, G.P.A., Chicago, III
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

Few tr4vriers know that since the
year 1890 there have been 230 train
hOldUps Ia this country. with more
than eighty persons killed outright
and as many Wuunded
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

The town council of Bluff City, a
little station west of Caldwell on the
old Frisco road, has ordered 5000
Shade trees, which will be set out on
the streets this fall, They will be
kept watered, and in few years
Bluff City will be a veritable grove,
and such a nice place to live in that
no one will ever want to leave there.
shade trees cost almost nothing.
More Kansas towns should follow
Bluff Jity's example.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
That Throbblng Headache.

Would quickly leave you, II you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands pf sufferers have proved
their matches merit for sick and
nervous headaches. They make pure
blood aud strong nerves and build up
yeur health. Easy TO take. Try
them. Only % cents. Money back
II not cured. Sod by +. B. Snyder,
druggist.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
Personally conducted excursions to

Personally conducted excursions TO
all points east, via Great Rock Island
Route. Leave Wellington every Sat
urdsy. Pullman Tourist Car rates
81 90 10 Chicago. $3.50 to Buffalo and
$500 10 Boston. Reserve your ac-
commodations early. Get full par
ticulsrs OF agent or write TO 4. w
Thomson, AG.P. & T.Ap Topeka
KanssS. ~
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

Mrs. Houston Whitesidr of Hutch
insOn.
Mrs. S. G. BurueIie If Caldwell.
Mrs. Il. L. Neal o! Caldwell.
Mrs. DIX uf Pratt.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
The County High School Wins.

The official count OF the ballots cast
at Tuesdays election was completed
shortly before o'clock Friday and
shows the following result on the
County High school question:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

A friend in need is friend indeed
That is exactly what Chambsrlain's
Cough Remedy is. IL is the mothers
help when she is suddenly awakened
10 the night by the OminOus husky
cough, and labOred breathing, Of hsI
babe. 1t Is the safe resort Of the
youth or adult whe has caught cold
and there is Coughing and irritation
OF the mucous membrane Of the
throat. 1t all2ys the irritation and
cures the cold. For sale by all drug,
giIts.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
lowing majorities for the candidates
The Blackwell Times-Record con,

The Blackwell Times Record con-
tains the following obituary Of Mrs,
Nellie Scott, formerly of Wellington:
"Mrs. Nellie Gertrude Scott, nee
KendriCk, was horn December 4, 1874,
near Hillsboro, ILL.,, moved with her
parents and settled near Wellington,
Kansas, in 1876. She united with the
NJ. E. church in 1882 and was con-
sistent member and a faithful worker
until her death. She was married to
Samuel Scott February 10, 1895, at her
acme. She came with her husband
the same year and settled near Black
well, Okla. Here they have lived
until her death, Monday evening,
October %, 1899. Modest and retiring
in nature, affectionate and cheerful
in disposition, it was in the home life
with sympathizing spirit she has
lightened the cares OF her husband
and it is in the testimony Of those
who knew her best, that faithfulness
was written on every page of her life.
1t seems to US that no words deSCrip.
tive of integrity Of character, purpose
of life, or zeal for God would eyagger.
ate the conduct and life of our salnted
sister. A noble woman, d Jealous
christian, a devoted wife, self sacri-
fcing mother and an affeCtiOnate
friend
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16

the election was 1924. 1t required a
majority OF ali votes cast to defeat it.
or 1853. Fifteen votes the other way
would have defeated the school.
Fourteen would bave tied it.
The official count showed the fol-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
5. s. 5. Is the Only
Remedy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

equal TO any blood tronble and fas to cure
goes down to the seat of the disease thus permanently
trace OF the faint
The serious consequences to which Scroua surely leads
should impress upon those afflicted with it the vital i'm
portance OF wasting time upon treatment which can
not possibly effect In many where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon, complicated glanduar
swengs have resulted for which the doctors insist that
9 dangerous surgical operation is necessary.
Mr. H. E. Thompson of Milledgevile, Ga writes: "A
bad of ScToua broke out the glands of my neck
which had to be anced and caused me much suffering
was treated for long WHILE but the physicians IN
able to me, and my condition was as bad as when
began their treatment Many blood remedies were used,
but without effect Some one recommended S. s. S. and
began to improve as soon as had taken few bottles
Continuing the remedy, was soon cured permanently,
and have never had sign of the disease return Swift
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
S. S. S. FQR IT, ELOOD

lis the only remedy which promptly reach and obstinate seated
blood diseases By relying upon sn experimenting with
socaed oncs etc. all sufferers from blood troubles promptly cured
instead enduring suffering which gradually surely
the constitution s. S gusna purely vegetable and fails
cure Sou Eczema Cancer khenn contagious Blood Poison Bos,
Tet PllEles Sores ee etc laet ca Smoothing take place
6wIS SPECIFIC Company ASans2 Georgia
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-11-16
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCROFUL.A,

There are dozens Of remedies recommended for
Scrofula, some Of them no doubt being able to
afford temporary relief, but s. S. s. is absolutely
the only remedy which completely cures it.
Scrofua is one of the most obstinate, deep-seated
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach Of the
many so-called purifiers and toncs because some
thing more than mere tonic is required. s. =.
BILE, and never fails to cure Scrofula, because it
he disease, thus permanently eliminating every
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
GREAT ANXIETY
Is Felt In London Owing to the
Absence of News.

London, Dec. 1.-THE almost COM
plete absence of news from the theater
of war up to 2:3O o'clock this afternoon
increases public anxiety, so deeply
stirred by Saturdays disaster. Such
scanty messages as have dribbled
through seem to indicate that prepara-
tions are about completed for simultan-
eous attacks at Tugela river and Mod
der river-the dispatches showing that
the British and Beers We're in touch in
both directions Monday.
There is no confirmation of the report
of another day-long battle along the
MOdder river Monday; but possibly
there has been a resumption of fighting
as reported by Gen. Cronje last evening
as the searching lyddite shell fire of
Sunday was probably preliminary to
an advance.
A strange item of news has reached
here from BOer sources announcing
that the Waschbank bridge is damaged.
This is taken in some quarters as
possible confirmation of the suggestion
that the British have made a wide
sweep, by way of Helpmaakar and are
preparing to attack the Beers north of
Ladysmith in the rear.
A message from Naauwpoort, dated
Monday, December II, shows that Gen.
French has apparently no inclination to
withdraw his advanced troops at Arun-
del, as it was feared might be the re-
suit of Gen. Gatacre's defeat. General
French reports that his artillery Dec.
Il forced an advance post of the Beers
south of Colesberg, to evacuate its pO-
sition and seek refuge behind VaaIkop.
There is great indignation in Great
Britain at the ignorance the British in
telligence department is displaying in
estimating the Boer strength in Cape
Colony. Experts aver that $4,000 Beers
will have to be driven out of the Col
Ony before the passage of the Orange
river can be commenced. The Rhodes
ian force advancing to the relief of
Mafeking reached GaberOnes Fort, De-
cember 2 and found the Beers had
evacuated the place. The Rhodesians
are repairing the railroad as they ad-
vance
The latest news from Mafeking shows
that Col. Baden Powell has been forced
to reduce the rations of the garrison
and inhabitants; but water is plentiful
there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
FUNSTON is SORRY.
Wishes He Had Stayed Out Of
the Fight at Home.

Chicago, Dec. IA Record special
from Honolulu December 5. via san
Francisco, December u, says: Briga-
dier General Funston. accompanied by
his aid, Burton j. Mitchell, arrived here
Sunday on the transport Indiana 1t is
a coincident that it was on the In
diana that General Funston, then col
onel, with the Twentieth Kansas. went
to Manila a little more than a year ago
While here the Kansas troops held the
first American election ever held in
Hawaii.
I regret now" said General Funston,
speaking of the dispute in America.
that I allowed myselr TO get into this
controversy. but my fighting blood was
up at the malicious statements made
rejecting On the Kansas troops and the
American soldiers generally as we'll as
upon myself. But now that 1 am in it.
I shall not back out and as soon as II
get back from Manila I shall take the
matter into the courts"
President Dole has written President
Mckinley in regard to the resignation
of Minister of Finance Damon. He has
informed the president of the clause in
the Hawaiian constitution vacating the
office of a cabinet minister when he is
absent from the islands for so days and
of the necessity for an appointment in
conformity Herewith and of the ap-
pOintment of Theodore F. Lansing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
TAYLOR SWORN IN
Pledges Himself to Repeal of
GOebei Election Law.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 12.-Wm. S. Tay-
lor was inaugurated as governor at noon
today The crowd was much smaller than
in past years due to the weather, which
up till last night, was rainy, followed to-
day by a December blizzard. The inaugu-
ration ceremonies were simple. Retiring
Governor Bradley in the course Of his
speech said that he hoped the Goebe1 cleo
ton law, which had brought so much tur-
mOil to the state would be wiped from the
statute books.
Governor-elect Taylor, in his inaugural
address said: THE verdict rendered by
the people last November was the man.
date of the people in favor of civil liberty.
1t was the triumph of the people over the
mercileSS, TemOrSeless partisan machine,
erected to enslaVe them
He said one of the chief aims of his ad-
ministratiOn would be to secure the re-
peal of the election law. The oath of
office was administered to Governor Tay-
lOr by Chief Justice Hazelrigg. The lately
defeated Democratic candidates for state
offices today began serving notices of
contests against the Republican candi-
dates who were given certificates of cleo
tiOn last week. Several have been served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
ONLY ROBBER BANDS.
Otis Says Organized Rebellion
Exists No Longer.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Gen. Otis descriptive
of the military situation in Luzon:
Manila, Dec. 12.-In Bulucan
province the insurgents have been scat
tered and driven east to the mountains.
Our casualties in that section in the
last few days were ten The insurgent
casualties in killed, wounded and pris-
Oners aggregate 100. Considerable in
surgent property with records, arms
and ammunition have been captured.
Our troops are now in the mountains in
pursuit
THE insurgents have been driven
from Subig bav and the marines now
occupy a naval station there. Our
column moving west from Tarlac is
now on the west coast of LuzOn where
it has been supplied 1t encountered
little resistance. A column is now NOV
ing west and south from Dagupan
along the coast. There is no cOncen-
trated insurgent force of Importance
IN Luzon north OF Manila Southern
LuzOn will not offer any serious resist
ance. Troops are cooperating in that
section Organized rebellion no longer
exists and our troops are actively pur-
suing rObber bands. All important and
threatened centers of population in the
north have been occupied. (Signed),
tsnTTC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
LINE TO TOPEKA.
A Franchise For the Winner Line
Granted by Wyandotte County.

Kansas City, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE
board of county commissioners have
granted w. E. Winner a franchise to
construct and operate a single or
double track electric railroad from the
western terminus Of the Grandview
line, at Eighteenth street and Central
avenue, to the western line of the cOun-
ty. The road is to run south from Cen
trial avenue to the NIuncie boulevard
thence west this county thorough
fare to the county line The life of the
franchise is placed at thirty-fve years.
and according to its provisions the COM
pany has nine months in which to be-
sin work on the line. and two years in
which to complete it. However. Mr.
Winner says that the work of cOnStruc-
tiOn will be begun as soon as the
weather becomes settled and that it
will be completed in less than a year
The franchise granted by the board
is the first important step taken toward
the building of an electric line between
Kansas City and Topeka. Mr.. Winner
who is the principal promoter of the
Kansas City & LeavenWOrth electric
road, is also back of the proposed kan
sas City and Topeka line.
The franchise provides that the COM
pany shall keep that part of the cOun-
ty thOrOughfare traverSed by it in good
repair and shall maintain a plank
crossing at each place where it crosses
a public highway. The tracks of the
company must also be kept south of
the county road, leaving at least thirty
feet in the clear. At EdWardSviIls the
street, leaving all of it, with the excep-
tiOn of thirty feet. for wagon travel
Passenger fare shall not exceed 2 cents
per mile and the minimum fare to be
charged for any one point shall be
cents The charges on freight are not
mentioned, as 1t is claimed that the
competition offered by the standard
railroads will regulate this matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
FOR RAHAPPY CENTURY.
@Ore Leo Grants Catholics Special
Privileges For the Year 1900

~ ashington, Dec. 12-MOnsignor
Alae,ir lH has just received from
ROn document in which the pope
grants 10 the Catholics of the world an
Unusust Dris ilege in connection with the
c-iebraDon of the year 1900. 1t con-
Guides as follows:
Therefore, in order that the year
1900, which is about to begin, and
which it is to be devoutly hoped, will
usher in a far more happy century, may
by the aid Of God and of his only be-
gotten son, our Saviour. have an aus
piciOus opening, and may close after a
prosperous course, His Holiness, Pope
Leo XIII, graciously grants that on
the thirty-first OF December, both of the
year which is now ending and of the
year about to begin, at midnight, in
churches and chapels where the most
holy eucharist is kept, according to the
prudent Judgment of the ordinary, the
most august sacrament may be exposed
for alteration; and he grants also the
permission to say or to sing, in the
presence of the eucharist thus exposed,
and at that hour. one only, mass of the
feast of the circumcision and the Oc-
tave of Christmas Moreover, he grants
to the faithful the special privilege of
receiving holy communion at the same
time. either during or outside the cele-
bratiOn of mass"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
TELLS HOW 1T WAS.
Gen. Gatacre's Report at Last
Reaches London.

London, Dec. 12.-The war Office has
received the following from General
Forester Walker:
Cape Town, Monday, Dec. 11-Gat-
acre reports as follows:
" The idea to attack Stormberg
seemed. to promise certain success. but
the resistance was underestimated by
myself and the local guides. A police
man took US around some miles and
$3.50 p. m till a. m. and We're landed
in an impossible position. I do not con-
slider the error intentional. The Beers
commenced firing from the top of an
unScalable hill and wounded a good
many of our men while in the omen
plain The Second NOrthumberlands
tried to turn out the enemy but failed.
The Second Irish Fusiliers seized a
1Opje, near and held on supported by
The guns under JeffreyS could not have
been better handled But regret to
say that one gun was overturned in a
deep muHah and another sank in quick
sand. Neither could be extricated in
the time available.
Seeing the situation, I sent a dis
patch rider to MOltenO with the news.
i collected and withdrew our force from
the ridge to ridge for about nine miles.
me BOer guns were remarkably we'll
served. They carried accurately 5000
yards. 1 am holding Bushman's Hoek
and Cypergat. Am sending the Irish
Rifles and NOrthum berlands to Sterk-
stron to recuperate. The wounded pro
ceed to Queenstown. The missing
Northum berlands number 800, not 3O6
as previously reported -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
WHO SHALL 1T BE?
Much Speculation About Sydney
Cookies Successor.

The most important Office to be dis
posed of by the national administra-
tiOn, at an early date, is the position
of director for the national military
homes Col. Sydney G. Cooke of Her
ington is now a member of the board
lin has resigned his place on the same
board, a fact which makes the contest
more interesting.
Col. Cooke is Democrat and some
of the home officers at Leavenworth
are asking for his reelection on that
is no political significance attached to
the election of directors for the homes,
but the Democratic congress failed to
elect Ex-Governor z. n. Morrill, for a
second term, giving the place to Cooke.
When a successor to Cooke was first
c. Carpenter of Chanute was mention
ed, but it is claimed that he once broke
faith, with the Leland faction, and this
crowd Immediately opposed his election
and he dropped out of the race for Le-
land is unrelenting.
J. K. Hudson was next talked of but
he has opened a fight on Leland and
Senator Baker which also put him out
of the race. Some Republicans are
making the mistake of running Dick
Blue for the job while others want Ma
jOr William Warner of Kansas City,
Mo. A director may be chosen from
Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas or Okla
homa.
These directors are named by con-
greSS upon the recommendation of Mr..
Hull, chairman of the committee on
military affairs. In the event of
fight it is said he viii give the place to
Col. Abernathy, a relative. The chair
year The two other members are un-
Salaried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
CITY ELECTIONS.
Seventeen Massachusetts Mu-
inequalities Are Voting
Today.

Boston. Dec. 12.-Municipa1 elections
We're held today in II cities of the COM
mOnwealth and in many of them inn
pOrtant contests were to be settled. In
most cases however. the main issue
seemed to be the personality of the
various candidates for mayor The
eight hour law for city employees has
been given prominence in some IocaIi-
ties and the question of pensiOning fire.
men who have become disa-
bled while in discharge of
their duties has been made an issue in
others. but the liquor license question
in most cities ranked next to, or ahead
of that of the mayOralty.
Lowell was one of the cities in which
the fight centered on the license Ques-
ton. The city rejected license last year
and the license advocates, While ad-
mitting that it would take hard work
to bring about a change, have made a
strong fight. The socialists have can
didates for mayor in several cities in
Guiding Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-12
THEPRESIDENT ERRED
John Sherman Expresses Regrets at
McKinIey's Philippine Policy.

Philadelphia, Dec. 12.-In response 70
an invitation to attend an anti-imper-
ialist mass meeting to be held at the
Academy of Music on the centennial
anniversary of the death of Washing
ton, December Il, the following letter
has been received from ex-Secretary OF
State John Sherman, dated Washing
ton, December 9:
Il have a strong conviction that the
president erred in sending soldiers to
the Philippines to take possession OF
their country. The United States had
wisely, as I think, assisted the Filipinos
in driving the Spaniards out OF the
Philippines islands. and should, 1 think.
have aided them in protecting their
country against all assaults He no
doubt was advised to adopt the meas
ures taken and all I can do is to ex-
press my regrets. Very truly yours.
John SHERMAN