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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

A dispatch from Paul's VALLEY, l. T.
IN today's papers has this to say Of a
formerly Of Wellington man: HRiley
Bandy, formerly OF this place, but now
Of Lexington, Ok, several years ago
befriended James William, 4 poyerty
stricken mechanic and nachinist,
whom ne met at Rush Springs, 1T,
and Williams, now wealthy, has 10.
vited his old friend TO 20 with him To
the Paris exposition. WheB the men
were first acquainted at Rush Springs,
Williams Was working on iuveL items
and Bandy adva ced him money on
several occasions. Williams lnally
drifted to Fredericksburg, Va, where
he interested capitalists 10 his work
and became wealthy. Among his In.
ventions are hose coupler and fuel
saving motor. This last will be ex.
hiblted at the Paris exposition. Will
lisms has offered tn take his old friend
10 Paris, but Bandy has not decided
whether to 90 or not" Bandy drove
a hack in Wellington 10 tine boom DAYS
for Al Russell.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Tortured a Witness

Intense suffering was endured by
witness T. L Martin of Dixie. XIV,
before he gave this evidence: II
coughed every night until my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery which gave instant re,
!let have used it in my family for
four years and recommend it as the
greatest remedy for coughs, colds and
throat, chest and lung troubles. twill
stop the worst cough, and not only
prevents but absolutely cures con.
sumption. Price soc and Sl.OO. Every
bottle guaranteed Trial bottles free
at +. B Snyder's drug store,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
CORN FOR INDIA.
Steamer Quito Sailed Thursday With Kan.
sas Corn for Famine Sufferers.

The sttam5r Quito sailed from New
York THURSDAY for Bombay with 2OJ-
100 bushels VI Corn for the fannie dis.
trlct. ms, the largest Cargo ever
carried by any vessel n similar errand
comes fun ~. people vi al denOml-
nations 10 every part OF the United
States. The Kansas ILdia famine
relief committee is represented by 20,
900 bushels ana the MenOnites' com.
mittee by 5000 bushels. 1t is expect
&C that the voyage vii! he made in
forty days.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
The report that cholera is strength.

The report that cholera is strength.
enlng It's deadly hold on famine
stricken India brings the pitiful con-
dltlon OF that country more than ever
to pu0llc view. About $500, 900 per.
sOns, for this is the population OF the
districts affected, are sweltering their
sQualld existence away amid pestil-
ence and misery that shows no signs
OF abating. The whole number OF
famine sufferers is 2O,OOO,0OO mJre
than the entire population of the
Quilted States. Hundreds Of thOus-
ands of bounds 10 good British gold,
good German marks and American
coin have been thrown into the cOun.
try but, judging from the latest ad.
vices, all this Charity is merely crop
in the ocean. The famine and its at.
tendant complications appear to ex-
coed In vlrulence any two previous
visitatiOns. The viceroy, Lord Cur
zOn Of KedlestCn, ard the govern,
ment are making ceaseless eXertionS
to meet the terrible emergency, but
the stupendOus difficulties confront.
ing them prevent the present supply
Ing Of relief TO more than 100000.
10 the meantime, the native states
are dotted With heaps of dead and
dying aud the roads are crowded with
CHASTITY bands seeking to escape from
the stricken territory, but who fol
lack of food and water mostly sue
cumb 10 tie attempt. One OF the
most hopeless features Of the whole
affair is contained in the statement
of special correspondent at Simla
who writes: "Ten times the total re-
lief could to be laid out in a single
district without fully relieving its
distress. All we can hope for is a
succession Of good years to put the
people on their legs again" A BON
bay correspondent, writing Of the
scene at Ahmedadad, says: SIN al
open space upwards of 200 were
seated, old and young, being famine
persOnfied. The smell arising from
their rags was sickening and had at
traced myriads Of flies. Some, espec
tally the old men, were bOny frame
works. A girl sucking two children
was CHASTITY to look at, but the LITTLE
ones, with sunken eyes and cheek
and the napes Of their necks fallinI
under their skulls, which seemed Il
Over-balance their emaciated bodies
and with wisp-like arms and legs, wer,
more dreadful still. Many were suf
fering from disease and numbers hat
the fever. Those who could wOrl
we're sent on where tanks were bein,
dug. Others were given a meal ant
passed on to the poor house." Thil
picture is from a less seriously affected
part Of the country. The suffering'
n the remoter districts, where he
famine is worse. where the cattle
have long since died, where the watel
is precious and where cholera has now
added its dread ScOurge, can well bt
imagined"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Morris of Sum.
ner county, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
T. l.. Arnett OF this city. While here
Mr.. Morris sold a fine team of driving
horses to Bishop HenIessy. Wichita
is said among horse buyers to be the
best market 10 the west for good driv.
ers, and they command a good price
Wichita Beacon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Rows This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY L Co., Props. Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business tram
sactions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST 4 TRUA1, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
WALDIEG. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

The Sheldon edition for the Topeka
Capital was success for one week,
but E. F. Andrews of Newton, Kan
says; "Beggs Blood Purifier has been
standard spring medicine In his
family for twenty years." Permanently
cures all skin disorders For sale by
all druggists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Piles are not only most painful, but
also very dangerous, as the infamed
nodules are apt to take on a malignant
action and cancer of the rectum is
produced They should be cured. Tab.
ler's Buckeye Pile Ointment will. cure
the most obstinate cases Price, SC
cents in bottles Tubes, IS cents.-A.
NJ. Stanley, druggist
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

The ships plying between Yoko-
homa and San Francisco are adopting
Cape Nome methods TO secure immi-
grafton from Japan, and Mr.. Nabesh.
ina, the japanese minister al Wash.
lngtOn, has cabled his government to
stop the immigration that is now
comag this way from Japan, as there
is no excuse or justification for 1t, and
he believes the immigrants are the
victims Of Misrepresentation. Mr..
Nabeshlma, after careful investiga-
tiou, has come to the conclusion that
the steamship companies and emigra.
tion agences are responsible and are
inducing japanese TO emigrate simply
to increase their business.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
What do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coLee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN.O? 1t Is delicious AMI nnur
lshing and takes the place Of coffee
The more Grain o you give the child
rem the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O i:
made OF pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like choice grade:
OF coffee but costs about half q:
much. All grocers sell it. Is and 2:
cents.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
A Woman's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to saw,
your life and that is through an op
GRAFTON" were the startling words
heard by Mrs l. B Hunt Of Lime
Ridge, Via, from her doctor after hi
had vainly tried to cure her of fright
full case OF stomach trouble and vel
low jaundice Gall stones had formed
and she constantly grew worse. Their
she began TO use Electric Bitters which
wholly cured her. It's Q wonderful,
stomach, liver and kidney remedy,
Cures dyspepsia, loss Of appetite. Try
1t. Only SOC Guaranteed For sal,
by F. B Snyder, druggist
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
A East Bicycle Rider

viii often receive painful cuts
sprains or bruises from accidents
Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
cyclists friend. Cures chatting, chap
ped hands, sore lips, burns, ulcers
and piles Cure guaranteed. Only %
cents Try 1t Sold by F. B. Snyder,
druggist
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Obituary.

Mrs. Florence Gill died at her home
south OF Bluff City, 10 Oklahoma,
Thursday afternoon al 3 O'Clock.
The deceased formerly lived in Vel.
llngtJ1. she was the youngest daugh.
Ter Of Mr.. aud Mrs is. EppersOn OF
lhlS city. SIC was burn in Benton
county, Iowa, 10 1869, and came ID
Kansas with her parents 10 the SUM-
mer of 1870. The deceased was a
member Of the Christian church, and
always lead noble christian life.
she had been living in Oklahoma
with her husband on a claim since the
opening OF the Strip. Prior TO the
opening she and her husband and
children resided on the Epperson
farm northeast Of Wellington. The
deceased leaves a husband and four
children, three boys and one girl, to
mourn her .Oss.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

G. E. Elliott has received a letter
from VIM. F. Skies saying he would
arrive in Wellington In a few days to
accept the telephone franchise and
commence work Immediately on the
new telephone system.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Mrs. J. Francis, Florence Kan, says:
II was all run down in health, worn
out, weak, my appetite was poor, |
could not sleep and doctors did me no
good l took Beggs' Blood Purifier
and gained ten pounds in two weeks
and am now in perfect health.-For
sale by all druggists
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Railroad CORPORATIONS are MT all
sOulleSs, as is evidenced by announce
ment Of the management Of the Rock
Island to the India Relief comm ttee
Of the state Of Kansas. The Rock
Island has agreed to transport, free
Of charge, from Kansas to the east
twenty Car loads Uf corn for the sui.
fererS in India. The cars will be
placed at stations along the Rock
Island line, designated by the com.
mittee, and whlcl are convenient fol
the delivery OF corn to the railroad
When the twenty cars are filled with
corn, they will be collected at a com
mon point and made up into a train
The train will be hammered as part Of
the corn donation OF Kansas to the
starving sufferers OF India. 1t is es
timated that the twenty cars will
hold upwards of 10000 bushels of corn
At the present time most Of this corr
has been collected and delivered and
only awaits loading on the cars and
starting eastward on its journey to dc
its part in relieving the starving
millions Of India.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

The banner Of good sense belongs to
the city council of Winfield, who were
sharp enough to demand something
substantial OF the Independent Tele-
phone Co, who wanted a franchise.
The franchise was granted Oh condi
ton that the company put 10 and
maintain free Of expense to the city a
fire alarm system, and give per cent
OF the gross receipts to the city. There
were three independent companies
asking for franchises. and the council
saw an opportunity to make some.
thing for the city, and did not over
look the opportunity.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Sheriff Shaver has received a book
OF l62 pages giving a list Of Texas
fugitives from justice. There are
about 1000 names in the list, which
covers period Of four years.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Eggs for Matching.

Silver Laced Wyandotts and Barred
Plymouth Rocks. $I.oo per setting.
D. F. GARNAND,
Wellington,
Cor. Lincoln & { SITS. Kansas.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

The late DR.. j. A. Williams left q
board bill at the Parks hotel In South
Haven. The bill was presented to
the county, but the commissioners
refused to pay it. The proprietress Of
the hotel, DOllie McCandless, SAYS
the coroner and county attorney told
her the county would pay the bill.
She has sent 10 another bill,
and dares the commissioners not To
allow IL.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

DR.. j. A. Williams, who committed
suicide at South Haven recently, was
said TO be a very fine physician,
though he never succeeded in gaining
a paying practice here. Sam Wright
OF South Haven, who formerly lived
10 Wellington, was taking treatment
Of DR.. Williams for rheumatism at the
time OF his death. Wright has had
intiammatOry rheumatism for over a
year, and was belfast for nine months.
His feet were drawn under bis body
aud his joints were becoming ossiaed.
DR.. Williams got him out OF bed
10 short while, and Wright is able
to be in Wellington today. He is still
crippled, but says he is improving
right along. Fortunately, he secured
all Of DR.. Williams receipts, before
the doctors death, and is able to con-
tiDue the treatment. He called on
Fred O'Brien today who is nearly
dead with inflammatory rheumatism.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

l. Thei GAR. at Holton Thursday
elected W. W. Martin OF Fort Scott,
as department commander, and re-
buked Pension Commissioner Evans.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Over ten thousand lives have been
lost in the African War. Ten times as
many die every year as a result of
impure blood, which dould be saved
by using Beggs' Blood Purifier.
"It's the best spring medicine ever
made Fred Alderman, Moberly,
Missouri For sale by all druggists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Bryan is a fine specimen of robust
and vigorous manhood, because, he is
in good health. It's easy. Keep your
blood in healthy condition with
Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker,
and you will be strong and healthy.
It's guaranteed to give satisfaction =
For sale by all druggists
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-26

less than one hundred nor more than five
hundred dollars
The rehl estate of all banks or banking
associations shall be assessed on the
Land Land Books Of the Commissioner. OF Rev
enue with the same taxes with which
other real estate Is assessed. IN the Same
ward of the city
.. NO tax shall be levied on any share
Oh stock In any corporation when said
corporation is required to pay q tax to
this city on its capital
.. On each male resident of tho city
VINO mas attained the ago of II years
poii tax OF fifty cents shall be collected.
10 Do applied on account of the annual
appropriation to- the support of public
schools.
Z, That the Collector shall give public
notice by advertisement in two of the
on the first day of October. and for thir-
y days thereafter. that the rolls of the
Eiommissloner of the Revenue containing
Inc list OF taxes have been placed in his
hands for collection. and also state In
to the prompt payment of taxes. He
shall attend at his Office daily between
me hours OF a. m. and p. M, from
me first to tho thirty-first days of Octo-
Ing from any person charged with said
taxes the whole amount thereof. Any
person who shall fail TO pay the Collec-
TOR. on or. before the thirty-first day of
for the year. shall be subjected to a PEN
atty Of three per centum for the first
month, and 4 further penalty of one per
centum per month thereafter during such
default. until the penalty shall have
reached five per cent, according to the
state law. After the penalty shall have
reached five pcr ccntum persons failing
to pay their said taxes shall pay in adj
dition to the penalty, interest on their
bills at the rate OF six per centum per an
mum.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
MANY L4PIDARIEs OUT OF WORK.

A0out tAree hundred nen have been thrown out
q W9Tk oy the closing down OF the lapidary con-
Germs II this borough and in Brooklyn. one Of the
largest establishments OF the kind In the city
closed IL shops a week ago. and others were
onlEeo 70 give up even before that time The cause
OF the ue-uD is the lack Of rough diamonds owing
70 ne EaT IL the TransvaaL What few stones
were II the hands Of the importers were soon cut
sl1c there has been supply since. Inciden-
ta-y the lack OF work IN that particular industry
Affects some FIVE hundred OF six hundred people as
most q them married men with families There
Is OF course, 70 indication when the factories
VII be able 10 resume work The same condition
o. a12trs exists abroad and in Amsterdam and
antwerp from four thousand TO FIVE thousand work
men are idle as consequence one Of the chief
causes Tor alarm among the local importers is the
Gee Lnal L ne Beers are victorious and gain pos
session. ol lne diamond mines. they may, in order
= slst money, aood the markets with the stones
60 L.eIeI1 cause sudden depreciation in values
- mary OF l5ls importers stocks OF the cur
Stones OF nano. me fact of such depreciation might
be rulnous IN many instances Tre ~ f57a 1eTSss-
lpofters n ne city said yesterday that contrary
70 the genera impression there had been no ad-
EaS7ce II the price OF diamonds since October The
business nac been hurt he said because rna-v per
EaUce6 --'--7 - f~S a.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
MUSIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

abandon the series Of orchestral concerts for chill
dren which had been planned for Saturday fore
Moons r Nendelssohn Hail, but ne is giving the
ser for marurer. though youthful listeners in Car
negie Hal The second Of these concerts took
place yesterday afternoon. and Nj Demrosch en-
braced the opportunity 70 teach his hearers, OF
various some Of the things which it IS good
70 know. nOr only about the symphonic form
eXempllted in Haydn's so-caIled Military sym
phony, but also about the vioIoncelIo. which
instrument NJ Leo Schulz played some solos. No
harm wonld result Z TIE public at large were 10
recognize that able fiction underlies the title
O. these concerts and that while they are designed
70 teach The young and inexperienced how 10 listen
70 orchestral music and music generally in the
higher forms, they convey in simple form informa-
uon valuable 70 al who appreciate the mission
and beauty Of the art
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
Executive Mansion,
PLATT STAYS IN WASHINGTON.

Many Republican politicians were at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday expecting 10 have word
with Senator Platt but they were disappointed.
Senator Platt remained in Washington. and Chair
man OdeU Of the Republican State Committee said
last evening that the Senator probably would not
be in this city again until next Friday evening.
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was at the hotel in
the afternoon and talked with some Of the poll
ttcians but missed Mr. Odeu. who had gone out for
a walk Louis F. Payn. the State Superintendent
OF Insurance was in the hotel earlier in the day
and he also failed 70 see Mr.. Odell Assemblyman
Aids was one Of the few members OF the Legfs-
lature who went 10 the hotel in the afternoon
Frederick s. Gibbs talked with some OF the poli-
ticans in the evening He said he expected TO be
reelected New-York's representative in the Repub-
lIcan National Committee next June II know If
no opposition 70 me" he said Mr.. Odeu does not
want the place he has troubles enough now
There IS no salary attached the place OF Ma
tional Comnitteeman-oniy expense and trouble
with the honor
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
CoLONEL ]. q. woop.

Hot Springs, Ark. Jan 13.-Colonel J. H. Wood.
OF National reputation as a Snowman. theatrical
manager. museum hacker and promoter, died here
last night from cancer, complicated with paralysis.
He came here on December Is from San Francisco
fer his health He seemed 70 improve rapidly At
first and hopes OF his ultimate recovery we're enter
tained by his physicians and friends. but for the
last few days his condition changed fer the worse
Colonel Wood had an eventfuI career as a show
man He built a number OF museums throughout
The country. which stiu bear his name. and he
built and established Woods Museum. in New
York. now Days Theatre He operated and
conducted shows an1 museums in Denver, san
Francisco and other cities OF the West His last
venture IN the show business the conduct and
infringement OF a travelling aquarium on large
scale. He vas the first man who ever conducted
such exhibition wheels. ne traverseG the
country on a special train with his show he was
q member in good standing OF the Actors Fund
Colonel Wood was the possessOr OF large fortunes
several times in the course OF his lie The burial
wiz be here
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
QUESTIONS AS TO IRRIGATION.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir The communication from NIr Hinton IN
your issue OF the I'll suggests TWO or three cues
t0ns for the consideration Of agricultural scientists
and experts in hydraulics and engineering
First-Au agricultural experiments show that AT
least four-fSths OF all heavy ralufaIs and satura-
tions OF the soil lost by soaking below the
reach OF plants Is it not possible 20 provide a
method Of so irrigatug land as 10 save al least
one-half OF that water thus lost2
Second-At present trrigating can be done only
upon level lands Is II not practicable 10 irrgate
the hflly lands well?
Thirds there not water enough in the earth
and under the earth 10 furnish a supply for the
cropse There Is no limit 70 the supply OF water
from artesian wells in Florida, Mississippi. Iowa
and Dakota 70 the writer's knowledge
FOurLh-Mr. Hinton says III is generally
slmed that an average irrigated acre west OF the
Mississippi is equal in production, under proper
cultivation and water service. 70 three ordinary
acres in the humid regions" This suggests II
irrigation is OF much value under adverse cir
curnsrances. why not apply II 70 even up the ir-
regularity in rainfall in the East and South 5
Weu2 = ; BOECE
Tottenville \. 7. Jan. Z, 1890.