The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02
Hon. C. B. Hofman's Accordance.

To Jacob Campbell, W. S. Reed, E. Comfort
and Others Of ottawa county and B. W. Peck
J. McNaspy, 81. Kandt, K. Chambers, a j.
Giilett, Geo. Livingstone, L. E. Need, n .
Sehmutz, j. L. Kirby, S. Holdsworth, p F.
Whitehair, T. j. Foley, o. F. Serl and others
OF Dickinson county:
GENTLENES-
With grateful heart do acknowledge the
hearty endorsement given me by the people
OF Ottawa and Dickinson counties. Their re-
quest, over thousand strong, coming almost
entirely from the farmers, irrespective OF par
", calling upon me TO become a candidate
Tor the State Senate, pledging their hearty
support, is dearer TO me than the endorse
ment of party convention, often manipula-
ted by shrewd wire workers.
Nor is it as personal compliment that
take 1t, but as an assurance that the people
appreciate and will sustain all honest efforts
made to maintain their rights as against the
unjust expressions OF monopoly
Two years ago, while endeavoring to do nv
duty In the House of Representatives, venal
daily press with few noble eXceptions)
1lred Dy the monopoly power, abused, ira
duced and villihed me, and through me the
people who sent me and whose commands
OOeyed. At that time a railroad lobbyist
taunted me with: "What do YOU expect to
make out OF this fight?" replied: al viii
trust the people; they sent me here and will
take care OF me-"
That position still occupy; the people OF
Dickinson and Ottawa counties stand ready
70 obey. II they say $50" 1 will give my best
efforts to accomplish what am sent for and
to serve them honestly and faithfully. II
Iney say stay" will stay without grumb-
ling, feeling that heavy responsibility has
been lifted from my shoulders.
Two years ago voted for resubmitting the
pronlbitory amendment TO vote OF the people.
To-day take the same position. Four years
ago $1,000 men-leSS than half the voters of
KanSas-voted for prohibition. Since that
time some 10000 have come to the State
fC frln NlNsaN
OF the population, think OF a large majority,
to have this question again submitted to
popular vote. and am too much OF a republic
can 10 deny the people OF Kansas their SOver-
elgn right TO alter their State constitution
whenever they see Mt to do so. believe this
and all other questions can be safely trusted
to the people, 10 whom all power rightfully
belongs.
Six years ago the agitation of this ques-
ton began in the State. 1t has engendered
strife and i'll feeling, but has not decreased
ntemperance, nor will it ever do so until the
principle Of prohibition is re-affirmed at the
polls, or rejected and more efficient temper
ance law takes its place.
During all this time crafty men. in the in
tereSt OF railroad and land monOpolies. have
kept up continual Juror on this question,
diStracting the attention OF the people from
more important questions, until to-day we
are at the mercy OF the monopoly power to a
greater extent than ever before. Therefore,
let the prOhiDit0ry amendment be again sub
United apd the question of constitutional
prohibition finally Settled-So lar as a politi-
cal majority can settle any moral question
so the people may be enabled to give their at
tentiOn to legitimate functions OF government
and secure the material welfare OF the COM
mOnwealth.
Two years ago, while representing the 18th
legislative district, l did my best 10 help en-
act an honest and efficient law to regulate
freight and passenger rateS-a law that en-
bodied the sound principle that the strong
arm OF the State should protect It's citizens in
the use or their highways and free them from
the legalized rObberieS and ruinOuS extortiOns
which have so long absorbed the net proceeds
OF their labor. Such a law passed the House
four times, but was defeated in the Senate,
which refused to pass an effective law,
The present law is weak and Ineffective and
has done but little, If any, good.
II elected, my efforts will be directed to
strengthen this law and make 1t effective
and curbing the rapacity OF corporations and
giving the people the relief to which they are
justly entitled. We believe an enlightened
public opinion will give us sufficient strength
TO accomplish so desirable an end
One word of caution to my friends: lam
OLD enough 10 speak for myself and anything
said, either by my friends or opponents, in
print or otherwise, please take with a grain
OF allowance. remembering this is a campaign
year.
Citizens OF Dickinson and ottawa counties:
/ thank you for your endorsement and hereby
announce myself THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE
for State Senator from this district
c. B. HOFFMAN.