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People's voice., 1900-07-12

Atchison Champion: There is a
general all.round ku0ck on the cotton
wood tree. As a general proposition
the cottonwood Is a twO-ply, triple
plated nuisance. 1t is scanty as to
verdure and short on beauty. 1t is
practically useless in material sense.
In the spring it moults something
like a bale OF cotton to the tree and
freights the air with pestiferous down
and profanity. II is as prolific a
breeder Of bed bugs as a second class
hotel. 1t served its day, however,
and its purpose. IL other days, when
trees were d rara avis in Kansas and
a bit OF shade boon, the cottonwood
was "there with the goods" 1t
broke the limitless eXpanse OF plain
and relieved an intOlerable stretch Of
landscape. 1t was the pioneer in the
tree business 10 the trans.MiSsiSSippi
country. InterlOpers have come TO
"scab" on its job now, and its well
come is worn tbreadbare. The
cottonwood tree will have TO 90; the
young crowd has so decreed. But
Door, weak imitation as it is OF the
real thing, it will be hallowed in the
memory OF every old timer until TO
him shall come the parting Of the
WAYS,
People's voice., 1900-07-12

The Ancient Order OF the Pyramids
of southern Kansas will hold a Feast
of the Osiris" sometime in September
The official organ Of the Pyramids
says the feast will be held at Wichita
or Wellington. Why not have the
Feast of the Osiris" feature OF the
Sumner County Jubilee? Wellington
has strong and Furnishing Pyramids
lodge, and it would prove good Jubi.
lee drawing card. The feast will in
clude all the lodges in Kansas, Okla
hOma and southwestern Missouri.
There will be cheap rates to We'll
lington during Jubilee week, and this
advantage could be used with effect
in securing the feast for Wellington.
The feast would bring hundreds OF
visitors to Wellington who would
otherwise not come. Prizes will be
given for the best drilled teams, ora
torical and musical contests, etc.
Wellington has ample lodge room
facilities, and every acc mmOdation
for a successful Feast Of the Osiris"
People's voice., 1900-07-12
Freezing Weather In July

Would cause great discomfort and
loss. but fortunately II Is seldom
known. A vast amount Of misery is
caused at this season. however. by i'm
poverished blood, poor appetite and
general debility. These conditions
may be remedied by enriching the
blood and toning the stomach with
Hoods Sarsaparilla This medicine
seems to put new life into the whole
physical sy tenn, simply because OF its
wonderful power TO purify, enrich and
vitalize the blood, create an appetite
and invigorate the digestive functions
We advise you TO get bottle and try
it II you are not feeling just right
1t will do you more good than six
weeks vacation. 1t is the best lnedi-
cine money can buy.
People's voice., 1900-07-12
A, I'm Life, So I'm Death.

The Texas steer is a pretty tough
propositioR-when you meet him in .
restaurant.-Chicago Daily News.
People's voice., 1900-07-12
Getting Into Williams Class.

"Did you read young Mr.. 0'Pshaw's
violent attack on Shakespeare"
"Yes. It was a very clever move. he
may succeed in making people think
it's due to professional Jealousy
Washington Star.
People's voice., 1900-07-12
Horror Tales from China.

There IS a mass Of wild rumOr from
the far east. Though so contradictory
on must points, il continues unanl-
nous as to the cOnsummati0n OF the
tragedy at Pekin. To consistent re-
ports Of the massacre Of the whites
are now added the additional horrors
that savage soldiery butehered at the
capital five thousand natives, Roman
Catholic converts. This comes in a
Shanghai dispatch Of July ., which
only adds to the reports given oy the
respectable Chinese who nave arrived
from Chiau Flu and who describe
Pekin as inferno, the streets literally
running with blood. They confirm
numerous stories Of executions aud
untold tortuTes inflicted on Isolated
foreigners and European soldiers cap
tured by the mob.
Correspondents OF Japanse papers
writing from Pekin as late as une IL,
tell Of the daily arrival there OF refu-
gees from all the surrounding country.
Many Of the incoming parties had
been wounded. Some report having
left Others dead behind them. The
boxer hosts al Pekin practically COM
menced their work Ui destruction at
the capital, according to the cores
pondents on June II, when a mob
burned the summer houses Of The
ministers, the race course and foreign
cemetery at Sihshan. On ths follow
ing DAYS, thousands gathered outside
the city with banners. Then, owing
to the terror that reigned among the
refugees and the foreigners, the MIN
listers ordered all to gather in the
British and American legations,
which had been barricaded. Guns
were mounted and other preparations
made for a siege. The custom house
and cathedral also had been bonn
barded, but were not held. On the
18th the mob attacked the eastern
part of the city during the night and
burned it. This part included the
cathedral, the custom house, several
missions aid foreign houses. Hun
dreds OF native converts were massa-
cred. Some were hacked to death
with swords and others driven into
the burning houses and cremated.
At Tien Tsin the boxers had des-
troved two of the mission buildings
and had massacred number Of nat
i've Christians. On June 13 band Of
500 strong entered the city by the iron
bridge over the Pei Ho and set fire to
the Roman Catholic mission and two
houses used as schools by the mission
aries. As the native Christians ran
out they were put to the swOrd by the
boxers or pushed back into the fire.
It was not known how many bad been
killed. There was great terror lest
the boxtrs should FIRE the city,
People's voice., 1900-07-12
Hat Hardly an Ode.

The poets new suit Is often but an
"ewed to q Tsilor."-Chicago Daily
News
People's voice., 1900-07-12

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Treatment with success recon-
mend it TO all sufferers OF either sex.
Two months treatment for sl.Oo.
Special attention TO ladies' diseases
Advice free. Correspondence strictly
confidential. Address with stamp.
Mrs. Joe Martin, Mgr. Branch Supply
Office, Belle Plaine, Kansas. 22
People's voice., 1900-07-12
GOSHEN. LII.

UO5HEN, Ill.
Genesee Pure Food Co, lie Roy, NY.
Dear Sirs:-Some days since pack
age of your Grain-o preparation was
left at my Office. | took il home and
gave it trial, and / have TO say was
very much pleased with it as substi-
tute for coffee. We have always used
the best Java and Mocha in our fam
lily, but am free tetsay / like the
G-ain-o as welk Sss he best coffee |
ever drank n W
Respectfully yours,
! l.;sDsasaak6As i S,JAeKsOs, MD.
People's voice., 1900-07-12

The Modern WOOdmen lodge last
night voted to lave a float in the
Jubilee parade in September.
People's voice., 1900-07-12

signs Contagious Blood Poison slight that
victim firmly within the grasp the monster before the true nature Of the d
known In other the blood quickly filed with this poisonous and
swollen glands patches in the mouth ulcers tongue
People's voice., 1900-07-12

Two good young horses for sale,
three miles northeast of Perth "A. D.
Spangler. 26
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
FOREMAN VOTE" SAFE
The Danger Of Bryan and
 Silver Realized
Canvass by Congressional Committee Shows That the Report of Defec- tion in the German Republican Ranks Is Without Foundation.

Washington. Sept. 19.-PrGof suffi- cient to convince the administration that the report of a threatened defec- ton in the German-republican ranks this fall is without foundation has been gathered by the republican congress sional committee. Recently Repre- sentative LoudeIrslagtr, in charge of the committee headquarters, addressed letters to prominent business and pro- fessional men in various congressional districts all over the country asking them for an unbiased statement re- specting the political outlook, especial ly as it related to the German vote, and whether imperialism was accepted as d paramount issue and if it were hurting the republicans. Without exception the replies show that the German vote is not disaffected and that imperialism" as an issue is even welcomed by the re- publicans. who believe they can win on that alone.
 The Illinois correspondence shows that in the German vote the changes will be more in favor of the republican party than against it: and that silver and repudiation are to be looked after. As one correspondent put it: I'm perialism is the least of our troubles" The tendency in Illinois is to impress
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
SUGAR BOWLS WITH MONEY
Strange Find in the House of an Ec-
 centric Old Miser.

HazeHon. Pa. Sept. l9.-John Lertsch, aged SS years, an eccentric old man. was found dead in his home at Wealth erly, this afternoon. He had not seen seen on the street since Wednesday last, and i. is believed that he died some days ago, death probably having been due to anoplaXy. When friends entered the house and looked over his effects they found money in almost every corner. Sugar bowls. tin cans and pieces of calico all contained casa. in various amounts. Tn all $l,500 w1s ta ken from the sugar bowls and Sl0O in SEQ bills was wrapped in about twenty yards of calico, which had been laid carefully away in a bureau drawer He never dressed well. and always aD~ peared to be poor It Is said that he recently made a deposit of 5000 in an Allentown bank. He had no children.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
PEACE IS PREMATURE
China Is Disposed to Resist the Ger man Proposition to Punish the Persons Responsible for the Out rage-France and Russia Disposed to Enter Upon Peace Negotiations at Once.

Washington, Sept. 19.-With the Ger man proposition to postpone peace ne gotiations with China until the persons responsible for the Pellin OutraSes are punished and the French and Russians notification of the purpose of those governments to begin such negotiations at once, awaiting him, the president found much of importance to dispose of upon his arrival in Washington from Canton this morning.
 He lost no time in notifying the of ficials he desired to consult with on his return and today was largely taken up with private discussions. Although it was stated that no answer to the German note would be ready today. it appeared that the president. after talk ing over the situation with Attorney General Griggs. Acting Secretary Hill and Assistant Secretary Adee, has ar rived at conclusion as to the nature of the response to be made.
 The German government apparently is anxious for speedy answer, as Baron Sternberg paid two visits to the state department after the German note was delivered The Chinese min
 
 partment today, seeking to influence the government not to agree to the joint action suggested in the German note. The conclusion reached from the days developments is that the powers are divided as to China and that at present Germany and Great Britain stand aligned against France and Rus sia, while both sides are ardently seeking the adherence of the United States government.
 The issue appears to be made up in such q shape as to dismiss further hope of attaining that harmony of action respecting China that the president has been seeking so far and the point apparently has been reached when the United States must take sides or at once proceed to act entirely indepen- dently of the other powers in reaching d settlement.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
THE MARKET WAITS
UGrGSpQnSiVe to Good or Bad
 News
If It Fears Anything It Is the Over confidence of Sound Money Men. Business Conditions Are Generally Satisfactory.

New York, Sept. 9.-(SpeciaD.- D.-The stock market has been singularly in different to news of all sorts, favorable or unfaVOTable. and transactions have been on an exceedingly limited scale. At the moment the Chinese situation has no effect whatever, although de- VelOpments in that quarter have been more assuring. The New England cleo tions and the awful disaster in Texas has equally small influence. In short, prices showed a remarkably firm un- dertone, but no one is likely to buy stocks for the rise with any freedom until the outcome of the election is more certain than now appears. Busf- ness men realize that sound money is again the chief issue, and that inn perialism, trusts, etc, are all of second- ary importance until this supreme question is permanently settled. In the face of such a struggle, and remem- bering the feverish suspense of 1856, when the battle first began, it is not surprising that values refuse to re- spond to the many favorable influences outside of politics. There is still the possibility of adecline in the sound money vote, because the peril now seems more remote, and many who Were influenced to vote in 1896 solely on
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
CITY RETIREMENT.
The Opening of the National Munici-
 pal League Meeting.


 Milwaukee. Wis. Sept. 19.-At the opening of the sixth annual meeting of the National Municipal League today the big club room of the Hotel Pfister was filled to overf!owing with men of acknowledged standing in the business and professional world, all of whom share the unselffsh desire to secure honest and economical administratioY of affairs in the cities of the country. Among the delegates who were in their seats when President Charles Richardson of Philadelphia called the convention to order were many of the most famous men in the country in the line Of municipal reform work Notable among them were William Dudley Foulke of Richmond. Ind: Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Phila- delphia, Charles J. Eonaparte of Bal timore. Rev. Washington Gladden. of Columbus, Dr. Milo R. Maltbie of New York, Il. E. Henderson of Cheyenne, and Joshua Stark, president of the Wisconsin State Bar association About 100 delegates were present when Vice President Richardson introduced Mayor Rose, who extended a cordial greeting to the visitors. The address of welcome was responded to by Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore, chairman of the executive committed.
 4 letter from James C. Carter. presf- dent of the league, was read. Mr. Car ter expressed regret at his inability to be present. because Of his absence abroad. The reports O Secretary Woodruff and Treasurer Burnhlm were then presented to the convention. Secretary Woodrufts report was comprehensive re- view of the progress of the good gov ernment movement during the past twelve months and was listened to with the closest attention by the dele gates. The afternoon session closes with the annual election of officers. fol- lowed by d discussion of the subject of Municipal Accounting" The latter subject is to be the dominant topic of discussion at the present convention. It Is a matter that has already received much serious thought and attention from the members of the league in the hope that eventually a uniform system may be introduced through out the municipalities of the country.
 The league will hold an open meeting in the Pabst theater tonight and indi- cations point to a large attendance of those interested in the problem of municipal reform. Captain l. H. Bean will preside and the discussions will in clude the questions of primary election laws and the improper influence on legislation by public service companies
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20

on the people the importance of re- turning republican congress, sustain ing the president in his actions during the last four years and enable the con- tinuance of the present tariff and mon- etary system leaving the condition of the country undisturbed
 From Indiana the responses are on the same lines. It said that tho DO li;ical situation in that state is more favorable to the republicans than in 1896. The people are in favor of eX- pansion. and one of the greatest de featS that has ever befallen the demo- cratic party in the state is predicted. Numbers of Germans who were against the republicans four years ago have now come out squarely for Mckinley.
 Nebraska correspondents say that the German vote there is absolutely safe. Bryan is considered the real issue and imperialism is not taken seriously.
 Minnesota, it is estimated, will go re publican by 10000. The large Scandi- navian population is alive to the dan ger of free silver and insists on con sidering that issue paramoun; in the campaign. Populist leaders of 1896 are TOW openly for Mckinley.
 A Michigan correspondent writes: "MichiGan will give the largest repub lican majority in ner history Inn perialism as an issue only tends to in crease the republican majority"
 Kansas correspondents say that thcra are four accessiors to the republican Tarty to one detection. and that i'm perialism has been put forward by the democrats and gladly accepted by the Jerublicans.
 Those are but a few of the states from which replies have been receiveG. The answers have been chosen because oc the wild democratic claims made within the limits of such states. From other states the replies are even mo.c definite and favorable, and all seem 10 presage the loyalty of the German vote and the popularity of the admini5tra- ten policy.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20

that issue will imagine il safe to iS- norc that issue pow. From this cause and indifference also, thsre is decided danger of a gain in the free silver ranks; and, as the country knows what to expect in such an event, prudence dictates a waiting policy until the re- suits can be anticipated with some de- gree of safety. Presidential elections invariably develop surprises; and. if these should prove to be of the dis agreeable sort. the effect would be dis astrous to any bull campaign. Two or three weeks hence the outlook may be more clear. Monetary conditions are proving more favorable than expected. The surplus reserve stands at about $25,0GO,0OO against $2,450,00O last year. and $7.O7O.OOO the year before. Bankers are lending with more freedom and rates are easy in spite of increasing in tcrior demands. Foreign exchange has also declined under increased offerings of commercial bills.
 Back of all the uncertainties which are just now holding Wall street in cheek is the business situation, which, in all essential respects, is quite satis- factory. While prices and profits on manufactured articles are lower than q year ago, there is d welcome abate- mcnt of that feVerish activity in 1899, which. if long continued, would have surely precipita'ted q serious re- action of some sort. with all the attend ant evils of shutdoWns, reduced wages, etc. That such a calamity has been aVerted is certainly good reason for congratulations. In place of a sudden collapse We have had q gradual decline in prices and moderate curtai!m"nt of production. SO conducted as to Te- establish rather than destroy conf dence. Bradstreets price index figure touched it's highest on February 1, has been d continuous decline, though lately very slow. until on September the figure was S6.5Sl; decline of 6526 points. On September I. 1899 the index figure was SALSA. 50 that prices in general are scarcely two points high CT than a year ago. Should business revive, as now seems likely, it is ques- tionable if the downward movement will go any further. saving where prices in some few instances are still comparatively high.
 Another very satisfactory indication of business conditions is tn clearing house returns from all par of the such as New York, Boston. PhiladeI- phia. etc, where, for reasons well known, the returns show q decrease.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20

inmates. Mrs. Johnson and her five children, ranging in age from to IS years, were bound. Before binding Mrs. Johnson the burglars threatened her with death unless sine revealed the hiding place of the money received for a carload of onions and few wagon loads of celery which had been sold during the day. She told them where they could find s10 and declared that was all the money in the house. This sum was all that was taken, the re- mainder of the money having been put in the bank that afternoon. One of the boys that had been bound freed himself and went to Carey, where he gave the alarm. Citizens and farmers joined in pursuit and the burglars were traced to Alvada, where they stole a handcar upon which they made their escape. going toward FOstoria.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20

Stewart of Chicago, chairman of the national executive committee.
 The run today extends to the Iowa line. stops being scheduled for Aurora. Mendota, Princeton, Galesburg and other Illinois towns and cities. The running schedule for succeeding days is as follows:
 September 2O--Chariton, Creston, Villisca and Clarinda in Iowa, and Omaha. Neb.
 September 21-Ames, Jewell Junction, Des Moines, Marslalltown, Toledo and Waterloo. all in Iowa.
 September 22-Iowa Falls, Cherokee, Fort Dodge and Sioux City, Ia.
 September 23-WorthingtOn. Minn.
 September 24-Worthington, Luverne, NIinn., and Sioux Falls, Hartford, Huron and Brookings, S. D.
 September 25-Watertown and Her man, s. D.; Breckinridge and Moor head, Minn. Fargo, s. D.; and Hal sted Minn.
 September 26-Grand Forks. N. D.; Crookston Adams, Glyndyn, Detroit, Wadena. Henning and Fergus Falls and St Paul, with a big evening meet ing in St Paul
 September 2S-Madelia, Fa.rmOnt, Blue Earth City. Nankato. Owatonna, Farmington, Northfeld and Minne- apolis, all in Minnesota
 September z9-Baraboo, Madison, Janssville. Fort Atkinson. Waukesha. and Milwaukee all in Wisconsin,
 Upon returning from this trip the prohibition special will begin a sec ond trip, which is to cover the states of Indiana. Ohio. Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois. About the tenth of Oc- tober the third and last trip will com mence, which includes stops in Michi- gan. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland. New Jersey. Connections. Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
IT IS so FAR ORDERLY
It Is Estimated That 126,000 Men in the Anthracite Region Have Gone 0ut-Many Miners Have Gone to Hunt Work in Other Parts of the Country-The Effect Beginning to Be Felt.

Hazelton. Pa, Sept. 19.-The third day of the strike passed off as quietly as the two preceding days. Beyond the occasional stoning of mine work CT gong to or from his work there has been no disorder. It was estimated to- night that about 70 per cent of the mine workers of this region were idle t0- night, which Is quite an increase over yesterdays figures.
 President Mitchell did not issue a formal statement tonight because oc l,is absence from headquarters. He saI1, however, from reports he han re- ceive5 he figured on more than 126.U00 men Icing idle in the anthracite dis tIicjs. No negotiations for a settle mert of the strike are yet in sight
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
THE SANGUINE JONES
He Sees Nothing But Rainbows in the
 East.

New York. Sept. 19.-Scnator James K. Jones left for Chicago this evening. Before leaving he said: "The situation in the east is very favorable for the election of MT. Bryan. It has improved wonderfully since I last was here. The situation in this state is excellent 50 far as the election of MT. Bryan and the state ticket is concerned.
 ''The situation in the states of Con necticut and New Jersey exceeds the expectations l had before this. my last visit, and I am hopeful that Mir. Bryan will carry those states. [ am sure that he will carry West Virginia and Mary land, and I might say that Delaware can safely be placed in the democratic column"
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
ACTING ON LIS WORD

Berlin. Sept 19.-It is understood that the immediate cause of the issu- ing by Germany of a circular note to the powers regarding the Chinese set clement was the fact that Ii Hung Chang during his recent interview with Dr. Mumm Von SchWartzenstein, the German minister to China, mentioned a number of names of high mandarins hitherto wholly unknown. as those re- sponsible for the Pekin outrages and said that China was willing to punish them.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-20
MINERS COMING WEST

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 19.-The third day of the miners strike finds LIc change in the Wyoming valley. All tne coal mines are closed except one at MacGnaqua. which is still holding cut despite the efforts of the strikers Jo induce the men to strike. Miners. rather than spend a long period m idleness are securing the country for work Agents of western railroads, in this city, say the best miners age gO- ing to Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington.