The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-22
PEOPLES CONVENTION.

The Convention was called to order by Thos HenshaI
a. Chairman of Committee on Call for Peoples Couven
ton who after eading the call proceeded to state the
object Of the convention
A. Lsrzelere vss elected Chairman and Thos Hensha
Secretary.
The Chairman proceeded to organize by appointing
committee of one delegate from each Township creden
tials also committee Of same permanent organiza-
ton; also . committee Of three on rcsoutions-rbos.
Henshal w. D. Rippey, and R. S. Hinckley.
The committee after of two hours for dinner
the following resolutions expressive Of the
of the Convention;
We set forth in these resolutions in brief way
precision of opinions topics that affect present
success and future welfare organization.
We organization composed of Farmers Mechanics,
and Laborers of Doniphan County, Kansas.
ResOred That for reform in the scceptatiOn
of the term economy the administration
Of the affairs of our County.
Resolued That we will oppose the election of any man
who social organization to accomplish selfish
ends, in mad ambition for Office.
Rssoped That it is imperative duty nominate only
moral men for office.
EesOred That opposed to exOrbitant penalty
on delinquent taxes falls heavily upon and Oppresses
the poorer classes
Rssoyred That it is bad sign for Representative Of
the people accept pass from any railroad cOmps
n.y. as 1t taeitly aekDo~edgss an obligation.
esolued That in favor of aboishing all unneces
sary offices better prepared practice that
muck desire and that County officers have mod
| crate salaries and emoluments
Rs.olued That in of laws that viii operate
the benefit of all legitimate branches Of industry and
not of class legislation.
Resolred That we are emphsticay opposed to corrup
ton in high low places and in favor Of such egsatiOs
will bring the greatest good to the greatest number Of
| the people.
delegates entitled to seats in the Convention:
Iowa TowNsHIP-w. NJ Gilmore. Charles Hunter. ].
W. Burchheld, Ed. Norris W. W Pardun. John A Chap
son. Jesse W. Jones' B. F. Tracy Henry Heer, l. s Flick
Pat Holeran Giles A. Briggs Edgar c. NuEum Ira c.
Orton John Lucas, A. J. Martin Elijah Collins, Robert
| Rurchfeld Elias Penny, W. G. Hammond James Gala
CHER. W. J. Reed.
Ward B. Haney, Geo. II. Robb F. Harpster Cummings
W. J. Bayne ]. Noruils, j. Delaney NJ. Green, C. Burk
B F. Harpster W. D. Rippey C. o. Turkelson ThOs. Ly.
on, W. t. yigus, S. E. Hardy, Franklin BabcOek.
CESTRR-John N. Tracy, Joseph HaytOn, Thos. Hen.
SHALL John F. Wilson E. n. Watkins, John B. thinner.
man. Charles Maynard Charles Burkhalter RObt Mont.
gomery Isaac Owens, wm. Mann VIM. Chapple, Moses
Copriest Geo Townsend Moses Townsend John Aberle,
Jacob n. Zimmerman.
wArxR-T. l. Chiffon d. c. Hastings. George NJ.
Walker W. II. Nesbit D. A. winn, Albert AlbertsOn NJ.
Hagaman j. I. Mann W. w. Bullock +. Sproul J. Kent,
r. s Hinckley John Lancaster VIM. Canter.
wAsHISGToS.-RA A. Reaburn. Michael Foley, Charles
Kearey A Larzelere s. p Crystal Joel p Blair L. Nc
CIelland, G. " Evans David Bolts, Charles Huffman,
Gus Shultz Frank Godby L. White Frank Abbott S. Fl.
Clater Thos B. Hickman
BURR1oAK.-A. George, Joseph HILL VIM. Tndle. j.
Jenkins ]. r. Williams S. Kirkpatrick.
MAmoS.-Aiexander MeCahon James Burke, Thomas
Flanagan, James Flanagan Jesse Brown.
The Convention agreed to vote for State Senator first
C. G. Bridges nominated the first ballott.
ID. d. Rose nominated for Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
Frank Brown nominated for District Clerk.
Robert Wilkinson nominated for Probate Judge
W. d. Webb was nominated for County Attorney.
James +. Forman nominated for County Surveyor.
The Convention then separated into Districts, nomi
nate Representatives.
1st District nominated G. A. Briggs.
81 District nominated r. s Hinckley.
Sd. District nominated 7. Worries.
An Executive Committee appointed. from each
Township. Centre. John NJ. Tracy Wolf River Geo II.
Robb; Marion, Jesse Brown; Wayne W. II. Nesbit;
Washington, A. Larzsere; BurrOak Joseph Hill; Iowa
John A. Chapson.
The business of the Convention being harmouously con
eluded 1t adjourned size die
THOMAS HENsHAIL- Secretary.