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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15
How 10 Test the Vitality of Garden Seeds.

IL is well known tnaa the vitality Of
seed diminishes rapidly with age.
Dealers sometimes keep seed over
f'om one season to another, and, il
the vitality is too low, may mix fresh
seed with this. Low vitality may not
b due to age, but to unfavorable con-
ditions at time Of harvesting or TO
immaturity. In any case il is we'll 10
determine the vitality before plant
~.
A cheap and convenient form Of
apparatus for testing the vitality Of
seeds at home is the following: Choose
two earthenware plates of the same
size. Cut out two circular layers of
flannel somewhat smaller than the
plates. Between the two layers of
flannel place 100 seeds of the variety
to be tested. MOisten the flannel with
all the water it will absorb. The two
layers of flannel are placed in one plate
and covered with the other and set 10
a warm place. II the flannel is thin
several pieces should be used 10 order
o absorb sufficient water. Other
K H. nf absorbent cloth or blOtting
per can be used, but thick flannel is
rither more satisfactory. The dishes
Shol ced in room which is
Ut arm NJ night, or at least where
re temperature does not fall to
frpeZing. The flannel should be kept
moist by the addition of more water
when necessary. Some seeds will COM
nence to terminate by the third day.
Each day an examination should be
made, and those seeds which have
terminated should be recorded and re-
moved. For practical purposes, two
weeks is sufficient time for the test
The results obtained may be consid
cred as representing the per cent of
vitality under favorable conditions.
The per cent terminating in the
ground is likely to be less. In count
ing out the 100 seeds, care should be
taken to discard poor or shriveled seeds
and the seeds Of weeds or other plants
which may be present.
Grass seeds require as much as three
weeks, and seeds Of some trees a still
longer time. With most varieties OF
garden plants the majority Of seeds
should terminate within a few days
after the first sprout appears. If the
period of termination extends over
longer time, it shows that the vitality
Of the seed is low. Below is given a
list OF common seeds, with the average
number OF years, that they will retain
their vitality; Beans, 8; Beets, 6; Cab
bage, 5; Carrot, 5; Celery, s; Cucum.
Der, 10; Indian corn, 2; Lettuce, 81:
Musk melon, 5; Onion, 2; Parsnip, 2;
Pea, 3; Pumpkin, 4; RadiSh, 5; Sum-
mer squash, 6; Tomato, 4; Turnip, 5;
Watermelon, 6.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15
A Forerunner of the Most
Fatal Disease.

Though its offensive features
are sometimes almost unbearable,
few people are aware Of the danger
Of which Catarth is the forerun-
me-. oatarrh invariably leads to
Consumption. Growing worse and
vogse each winter, those who rely
upon the usual treatment of
sprays, washes and inhaling mix
lures find that it is impossible to
check the disease with these local
applications which only reach the
surface. The offensive discharge
increases all the while, causing o
feeling of personal deflement, and
gets deeper and deeper until it j;
only o question of short time
until the lungs are affected.
The Importance of the proper
treatment can therefore be readily
appreciated. But no good what
eFer can be expected from loea
applications, as such treatmen
never did cure catarrh, and neye
viii.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15
What do lbs the Chill dren Drink

Don't give them tea or Co.. ee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN.O? 1t Is delicious and nour-
lshlug aud takes the place Of coffee.
The more Grain 0 you give the child
rem the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is
made Of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like choice grades
of coffee but costs about half as
much. All grocers sell 1t. Is and %
cents.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

There seems to be domestic trag.
edy In General Gatacre's history. His
wife many years ago, fell In love with
a Captain Murphy. Gatacre gave the
captain his choice: TO be killed, OF
take the woman and leave the coun.
try. Murphy chose the latter, and he
and Mrs. Gatacre moved to Los
Angeles, where, a few years ago, the
woman died, and Murphy married
again,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

lief and found only disappoint-
ment in local treatment will find
it wise to waste no further time
on sprays, washes, inhaling mix
lures, etc., which are only tempo
rary and can not save them from
Consumption. Catarrh is q deep
seated blood disease. S. S. s. is
the only remedy which can reach
the very bottom of the disease
and cure it permanently.
Books sent free by the Swirl
Specific Company, Atlanta, as
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15
Leads
to Consumption.

az had such severe case Of Catarrh
that lost my hearing in one ear, and
part of the bone in my nose sloughed
of. was constantly treated with
sprays and washes, but each winter
the disease seemed to have firmer
hold on me. had finally been de-
clared incurable when l decided to
try S. S. S. 1t seemed to get right at
the seat Of the disease, and cured me
permanently, for l have had no touch
Of Catarrh for seven years.
"MRs. JOSEPHINE PoLHILL,
due West, S. c."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

News Of the 9Th: The Kentucky
Democrats have served notice on
Governor Taylor that they will give
him only one day longer in which to
sign the Louisville agreement. E. Con
Trajectory reports come from South
Africa today. One report is that the
English lost over $50 killed yesterday,
while another report says the Beers
have been beaten back and the Eng
lish army is nearing Ladysmith....
Phe ThTty-seC0nd regiment THE one
in which the Wellington boys are Ell
listed is getting right into the fight
ngin the Philippines. Five members
Of the regiment were killed yester-
day. The Sheldon edition of the
Topeka Capital is getting more than
its share Of free advertising. john
Wanamaker is collecting subscriptions
for it in his department stores, aud
other firms are taking it up....LaW-
TONS body is in Washington, and
remained in the Church Of the Cove
naDt until today, when it was laid to
rest in Arlington cemetery. The
secretary of the state board Of agri-
culture recently wrote to Secretary
Wilson at Washington, complaining
that Kansas was not getting her share
of the sorghum syrup industry ex.
periments. Secretary Wilson writes
back that all experiments being made
are confined to Kansas.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

There is probably ~ disease or co q
dition of the human system that
causes more suffering or distress than
piles. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE
OINTMENT cures them quickly,
without pain or detention from bust
ness. Price, 50 cents in bottles.
Tubes, Is cents, at A. NJ. Stauley's
drug store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1900.
Tue profits of the National Ename'-
ing o., a trust, 10 eleven months,
was 81 100000.
One # Boston's learned scientists
recent addressed a letter to Eleven
worth, Kansas"
The Atchison Glo5e thinks that
hereafter firearms should be fired off
as an accompaniment when "My Old
Kentucky Home" is sung.
The free employment bureau of
Kansas City has bad in a
few weeks 400 applicants for employ
ment, who were all thrown out Of
work by the trusts.
Puerto Rico's census gives a total Of
965,0OO persons, density of popula-
ton equal to that of Massachusetts,.
Cuba has but third more pOpula-
ton, though twelve times as large in
area.
The greatest percentage Of enrolled
scholars in any state in the United
States is in Kansas. The percentage
is27.87. The number Of scholars. in
all the public institutions in the state
is 37O,23O.
II have used Beggs Blood Purifier
in my family over two years and do
not believe there is better medicine
made. It is the family remedy for US,
and all we need" writes Frank Mitch.
ell, Mason City, Ia, Purifes the
system-makes new, rich blood. All
druggists.
In recent law suit New Orleans,
the question came up, What is a lady?
What do you think makes a lady?
Witnesses in the case gave all Ssrts of
opinions, one stating that a lady was
a woman who used neither powder
nor paint, nor appeared at breakfast
with her hair uncOm6ed. This seemed
to strike the jury favOrably, but if
generally accepted as the verdict, it
would make lot Of ladies scream.
Nervous children are almost always
thin children. The "Out-dOor-boy"
is seldom nervOn. WHITES CREAM
VERMIFUGE is the best preventive
of nervousness. 1t strengthens the
Syste n and assists to that sort of
flesb, which creates strength and
pow T of endurance. Price, % cents,
al a. N Stanley's drug store
Cuarles Francois Felu. the celebra-
ted armless artist, died in Brussels
Monday in his 10th year, He painted
with his feet, aud copied hundreds of
the best masterpieces. Many speci-
mems Of his work are now 10 America.
While working he held his palette
with his left great toe and manipu-
lated his brush with his right foot,
and with great skill. He always
shaved himself, welding the razor
with his feet. He had written
successful play.
Zinc has been discovered in Nemaha
county, up in northeastern Kansas.
There is much excitement over the
discovery, and capitalists are engaged
10 buying mineral leases on all the
farms IN that vicinity. Some Of the
ere has been assayed, and it is pro-
xounced of rich quality, Iii is notice
able lately that a good deal of mineral
is being found in Kansas ia unex-
pected places. Why not find mineral
in the vicinity of Wellington? The
indications are certainly here.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

State Grain Inspector Mckenzie
settled with the state Friday for
January. he collected q, 1890 dur
ing the month. The expenses of the
department were s2,253.S0; deficit,
sS5O.70.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

touch of Catarrh
will save endless
suffering by tax
ing the right
remedy at the
outset. Others
,who have for
wears sought re-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

The stone for the Jail tower has
arrived, and the tower win be com.
pleted In q few days II the westher
remains nice.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

1t comes as a surprise to many
people that there should
have been more than ten times as
many deaths in Havana from tubercu-
losis as from yellow fever.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15
WELLINGTON, KANSAS
G. w. WARD,
DENTIST.

DENTIST.
Over WELLINGTON National Bank.
The same ca-ef II attention will be given to
all work, Whic in the past has proven
so satisfactory. Lowest prices prevail
at all times Call nd see M.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

Those who have had the first
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-02-15

Tue profits of the National Ename.-
ing o., a trust, 10 eleven months,
was ST 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-05
SCENES IN THE HALL LAST NIGHT
The Delegates Went wild Over the
Name of Bryan.

special From a Stan Correspondent
CONVENTION HALL, Kansas City. Mo-.
July o.-The scene within the Convention
Hall last night was one of enhancing
beauty. Viewed from the press seats IL
presented encircling rows OF human faces
stretching upward and backward from Tie
floor one hundred feet until the last tiers
were lost in the shadows OF the overhang-
ing galleries. Probably two-thirds of the
audience was composed OF ladies. and their
Eight summer costumes were bright and
dazzling to witness by the scores of great
arc lights suspended from the beams The
brilliant colors Of the national bunting in
the decorations gave just enough of warmth
to harmonize the scene. The music. the
cheering and the enthusiasm, together with
the lively good humor of the crowd, vivified
the atmosphere of the hall, and all the sur
roundfngs were full of life and animation.
1t was democratic audience in all senses
of the word. Any old fellow in the crowd
felt at liberty to fire remarks and interject
suggestions at any stage of the proceedings.
no matter how much they might embarrass
the speaker of the moment.
The speeches of Altgeld of Illinois and
richardson of Tennessee were the events
of the evening and were received with ap-
probation by the audience. Altgeld is still
a powerful speaker, although he is broken
In health, and he swayed the great audience
at times to vehement outbursts. Represen-
tative Richardson got Bryan demonstra-
concluded he mentioned the name of the
democratic champion. That was enough.
The audience had not had real big whoop
since afternoon, and of il went. The in
toxfcation spread rapidly, and for nearly an
hour the assembled multitude enjoyed a
good old democratic love feast Of hurrahs
and hat waving. Everybody stood up on
benches and chairs and shouted at the top
of his voice. Hats were thrown in the air,
the band played, and those Of the auditors
who were too hoarse to halloo any more
hummed the chorus. The delegates were az
wild any one else. They clambered about
the rostrum with the placards Of their
states and then Joined in q grand triun1phal
procession around the hall with the placard-
ing to the air of The Stars and Stripes
Forever" After that they returned to the
speakers rostrum and nearly broke their
necks each trying to raise his state placar4
higher than the other. The chairman OF
the state of Washington delegation then
clambered his way to the highest gallery.
The tumult continued 50 long that IL was
evident no business could be transacted. and
in sheer desperation the convention was
compelled to adjourn. N. o. N.
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Ash and Cement walks Inspected.

The condition Of the ash and cement
walks on Queens Chapel road between
Frankfort street and Rhode Island avenue.
Langdon. and on 10th street betwsei,
Frankfort and Galveston streets. was sew,
eral days ago brought to the attention Of
the District Commissioners by the North-
east Suburban Citizens Association. with
the result that an inspection Of them by
the municipal authorities was made. FROM
a report made to the Engineer Commission,
walks were laid under the permit system,
and while experimental in its nature, re.
suits have justified their maintenance At q
reasonable expenditure. But It ts under.
the walks with materials previously used
but that when repairs become absolutely
necessary tagging will be used to replect
them. .y
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BOTH FACTIONS SEATED.
Final Result of Contest Between Dis
| trfct Democratic Delegatfons,
Special From q Stan CORRESPONDENT

Final Result of Contest Between Dis.
trfct Democratic Delegations.
Special From a stan Correspondent
KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 5.-The commit.
tee on credentials of the democratic ma
uonal committee late yesterday afternoon
decided to recommend the admission OF
both the Norris and Holmead delegations
giving each half a vote in the convention
This action was taken after a hearing Of
the case which covered the grounds gone
over before the subcommittee of the ma
uonal committee previously, and reported
in The Star.
Messrs. Norris. Slater and Clark made
about the same arguments which were pre-
sented on the first day. When It came TO n
vote As members of the committee voted
against seating Norris while six voted ave-
Ihen on viva voce vote the committee
refused to seat the Holmead delegation
This brought the question back to the orig
mai proposition, which evidently the conn
mittee had in mind from the outset to seat
both factions. and this motion was adopted
on viva voce vote
This action will have important bearing
upon the question OF national committee
man There was tie. and the selection
VIII devolve upon the full national COM
mittee. The Holmead delegation yill make
a strong fight to have one of it's num-
per appointed and there is no doubt that
MI Norris Will have u lively contest on
his hands
When the report of the committee on Gre
dentials was presented to the convention
last night Murray Vandiver of Maryland en-
tered protest against the action of the COM
mittee. He said that IL. the Montana case
where the recommendation of the national
committee was identical with the District
case, the report of the national COMMITTEES
had been read to the credentials commit
tee The report on the District case was
not read to the credentials committee He
moved therefore that the District case be
recommitted TO the credentials COMMITTEES
Tor further action. In the vote on this mo-
ton there were few ayes and a storm of
noes The report Of the credentials corrnit-
tee was thereupon adopted This seats the
Norris and Holmead factions each with a
half vote There is talk about the possi-
bility of the national committee agreeing
upon a compromise candidate for national
committeeman. Frank P Morgan is mem
uoheo In this connection n. O. NJ
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Am Excellent
Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects Of the
wel-known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGS manufsc-
tured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co, Illus
uate the value OF obtaining the liquid laxative
principles of plants known be incidentally Taxa
tive and presenting them in the form most refresh
Ing TO the taste and acceptable to the system II
is the one perfect Strengthening laxative cleansing
the system enectually. dispelling colds. headaches
and fevers gently yet promptly. and enabling one
TO overcome habtual constipation permanently. lite
perfect freedom from every objectionable quality
and substance, and lis acting the kidneys. liver
and bowels, without weakening Irritating them.
make It the ideal laxative
In the process OF manufacturing ngs are used ss
they are pleasant TO the taste. but the medicinal
qualities OF the remedy are obtained from SIENNA
and other aromatic plants. by a method known TO
the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co. only In order
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please remember the full name OF the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
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tatives of the old congressional circle PRES
emit. and with them, though not a part OF
the old democratic clan, are Teller Dubois
Pettigrew. Hartman and Towne For the
most part the rest OF the conspicuous fig
ures are men who have come into prom
inence with the new regime beginning in
1886 J. P M
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Observation-Disclosures.
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MURRAY BAY. QUEREQ


New hotel built by Richelieu and Ontario Nav
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elevator, steam heat, etc Climate combina ton Of
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overlooking the St. Lawrence river. 20 miles wide
and salt as the Atlantic. Reached by steamers
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FOR EXCHANGE.

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lincoln Park: all improvements; bargain. Ap-
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SUMNER RESORTS.

The Atlantic City once of The Even.
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avenue, where any Information con.
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MISCELLANEOUS,

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SUMNER RESORTS.
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HOTEL ROYAL

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Opens June 1. A frst-class summer resort: hot
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High elevationi pure water no malaria; u min
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MEDICAL.
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rIedicaI Institute.

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X-Ray in Use for Examination and Diagnosis.
GERMAN SPECIALISTS treat all chronic dis
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EDUCATIONAL
IN WASHINGTON.

SRF;sC:.I LANGUAGE SCHOOL; EASY SYSTEM
uIsOuncr we'll. speak read understand. Norm
tuE evening classes and private lessons.
MILE V. Pit HOMIE 5U7 ID NV tear lines.
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THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
New building containing refectory. library and
laboratory. Gymnasium and four-acre athletic
field Ten teachers Advisory Board:-Justce
Frewer Sec Gage. Mr. G. &. Glover, Col Wright
and other leading Washington References
Presidents Eliot Of Harvard Hsjiey OF Yale. Pat
ton Of Princeton. Gilman Of johns Hopkins and
Harper Of Chicago. L. l. HOOPER AN. Head
Master Office during the summer. 1874 18th st. NV
i3nt Sat-lO
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Prominent Teacher { E EnBjl. Tat is
Bliss Electrical School,

SINGING, Pisno. Violin. Man. Guitar, ELoCUTION
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