Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-11-01

called Autobiography party, making
and unmaking platforms, naming can
didates, &c. As an evidence Of his. we
find that at their convention fifteen
planks were inserted in their platform,
but in their issue of Oct. 25th, only
eleven remain. 1t is suggested that
possibly some of these might have had
their origin outside of the fertile brain
of these bosses. Hence, they slash them
out, as they have candidates, and other
small things that they might not be able
to control in their interest
It was at their behest Thomas Cox, n
farmer, was slaughtered for county
Treasurer. Thomas once issued tax
warrant on this same Lam. 1t was at
their behest that J. NJ. Sallee, farmer,
was shelved for man who never plowed
a furrow in Phillips county.
1t was at their nod that Lew Hays
and three other farmers were laid in the
shade, to make room for a man who
farms in Logan, and has raised as many
sun-fowers as any man could without
blowing the ground.
But these fellows had two offices that
they well knew was out of reach, and
not worth much any way. These we're
kindly granted old Mr.. Wagner, whom
nobody knows outside of Plum town
ship, for Register, and D. S. Abbott,
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ance when there was one, for Surveyor.
Oh? What condescenslon. Then we as
sert that the election OF their ticket
would only be turning the county over
into the hands of the independent
Ring.
On the other hand. let us look for a
few moments at the men presented by
the Republican party.
W H. Mcbride, the nominee for Rep
resentative, is man of unquestioned
ability, and, lawyer rs he is, what one
of you have ever heard his integrity
questioned. If elected and called ses-
sion should be held, every man in the
county would have reason to be proud
of their representative.
D. L. Smith, that solid, sturdy farmer
who was one of the first that broke prai-
rie in Phillips county, and, although a
wounded soldier with hand shot to
pieces, has one of the best improved
farms in the county, from which he
come direct to the performance of the
duties ofcounty treasurer, and, although
he might be accused Of spelling ''city''
with two ''t's," vet he has never been
accused of opening United States mails
with jack knife.
7. w. Lowe, candidate for County
Clerk, is citizen of ten years standing.
He served his country faithfully for four
years during the war, is man Of IN
QUESTIONED responsibility. The writer
hereof had the pleasure of being in
formed while 10 LeavenwOrth two Years
ago, that j w Lowe was as good a
clerk as there was in Kansas, and he
was in good position to udge, having
had business with most OF them, and no
man in Phillips county doubts that he
was right. Capt. Lowe is always up
with his work, accurate in its perform
ance, and thoroughly posted rs to It's
details. This year as usual finds the
the tax rolls complete and in the hands
of the treasurer before the time provid-
ed by law. Is it safe to exchange such
an officer for one who is only known as
one of Lam's satellites, and who com
menced running for Office before he mac
gained residence in the state? =
Ritner Smith, an old soldier, is {
gentleman. Everyone knows he is the
right man in the right place, aud will
stay there by big majority, having
practically no opposition.
No better man ever filled the office Of
sheriff, than John B. Woods. During
the last term, Phillips county has hac
Sheriff that it has just cause to h,
proud OF, at once efficient and courage
Gus, determined to do his duty withou
fear or favor. A good officer, and
good citizen. And there is no gooC
reason why he should not be kept il
that office another term. making it tn,
full measure of what the law allows.
W.B Stubert, the candidate for sur
, veyor, has been surveyor of this count,
aud many of the voters are personally
acquainted with him. That he is com
petent to discharge the duties of the of
flee, few will be found to deny. Ant
five years acquaintance has only serveC
to strengthen our confidence in his mora
worth and character.
There is probably no position to be
filed this fall that is more importan
than that of commissioner of the thirC