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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

candidates to be placed in nomina-
ton. deemed it proper to call meet
ing for the purpose of ascertaining
what candidates a majority of them
were in favor of supporting at the
convention to be held on Saturday.
After the meeting was organized, a
resolution was adopted to the effect
that the citizens of the town of Bar
ret only ask for fair proportion OF
the county offices, and proceeded to
designate what candidates they were
in favor of placing in nomination.
But they did think tina. the people
Of Colby would be magnanimous
enough to allow one or more of the
eleven offices to be filed by candi-
date from the Sd commissioner dis
trict. but not satisfied with monopo-
lizing all the other offices, they even
tried to nominate our commissioner.
That we were to be the victims of
misplaced confidence was a foregone
conclusion, when by the rulings Of
the convention It was agreed to let
everybody vote for the nomination OF
candidates from the land hunter who
happened to be passing through town
to BOYS who had much better have
been in school. than holding down
school land III ten dollars a month fol
outside spectators. The result OF
the ballot is q sufficient comment. Ii
the legal voters cf the county are
satisfied to have nominations made
for them in that way. We suppose it is
eli right, and we must acquiesce, aut
we do it under protest, nevertheless
Trusting the above will not be deem
ed out of place at this time,
| am yours truly,
CAUCUS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
CAUCUS

We have one of the tally sheets in
our possession and we defy anyone
10 point to ten illegal votes cast from
Colby. What illegal votes were cast
from other parts of the county we are
not informed, but this we do assert,
that were the illegal votes thrown out,
the najorities of the successful can
didatcs would not be materially
| changed. in other and more explicit
words, all parties were not over part;-
cular who voted, if they Only voted
for certain candidates.
We would like to ask our Quick.
vile core spondent a few questions
!. At the Quickville convention.
was not Porter's name mentioned and
ruled out simply because he lived in
Colby?
,. Was not the QGic.1yilIe conven-
ton called strictly in the interest of
those who avowed they would "down
Colhy?"
3. Did not the Quickville conven-
ton nominate S. c. passed. for sheriff
when they had most excellent man
in the field for that position from the
third district in the person of Mr..
kingery?
4. Is not our correspondent mis-
taken when he asserts ruling was
passed by the convention that every
body should vote, and was he not
present at the convention and had full
power to challenge any vote?
). Did Colby interfere with the
nomination of the commissioner of
the Sd district, and did not every
district vote for their own commits
sioner in the convention?
6. What is the difference between
4 successful and an unsuccessful
c combination as regards the welfare of
the county?
Z. Could a ring be formed t Quick
vile, Or is Colby the only place in
which such an institution can flourish?
S. Did not the Quickyille conven-
ton presume to place in nomination
not only their own commissioner, but
NO districts.
IF our correspondent will look into
the matter closely, we are of the
opinion he will not be as bitter.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
Kansas Song.

Cumberland, Oct. &c, 1885.
will give you song for Kansas.
Tune: Bula Land.
Come to the land of corn and wine,
Where crops are always looking fine,
Where every man is good if poor.
MyKansas home for eyermore
Oh Kansas air! Pure Kansas air!
1t is the healthiest place out here,
look away across the plain,
And see the growing fields of grain,
And view with pride the landscape DER,
My Kansas home for evermOre.
The farmers always may be seen,
Milking cows and selling cream,
Making their stamps more easy far, -
Than hauling gram to Il box car.
The horse that is too poor TO pillow,
Is not worth keeping anyhow,
Our wheat looks we'll and it will pass,
Our cows viii live on buffalo grass.
We did leave the state awhile last fall,
As some have done and spent their all,
We had enough to take Us through,
And nave some LEFT Tor others to.
Thomas county farmers stay at home,
And don't be 20 inclined to roam,
Work with your hands, obey the law.
And thus you'll please your mother-in-la'
Yours respectfully,
JAMES Il. POLAND.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
Commissioners Proceedings.

COLBY. han., Oct. ~. 1885.
The Board of County Commissioners of
Beams Hall, on Saturday. Oct. -. lsS5.
Meeting called TO order by the chairman.
Commissioners present, s A Grouse and W H
kingery, also Samuel SteYardson, county
clerk. Minutes OF last meeting read and ap-
proved. The question of buying books was
then discussed. On motion the buying of the
books was postponed. Commissioners then
purchased of Geo. D. Barnard & Co.. ST. Louis
one blank deed record. price 81. On motion
preparations were then made for furnishing
ballot boxes for the election. On motion ad.
journed to meet November 10th. 1855
SAMUEL SrEwARDSON.
County Clerk,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

NJ Donelan is in the race for coun-
~ treasurer, independent There is
not man in Thomas county that has
more personal friends than Mr.. D.,
and we know, not simply surmise,
that had it been known that he was
in the field, Mr. Bean would not have
been. Bat as Nr. Bean received the
majority of the 276 votes cast at the
convention, and is well qualified in
every respect for the position, We
shall support him. Understand us.
We shall not defame or abuse anyone
recognizing the right of Others to diff
fer with us in opinion, we shall SIM
ply do what We consider is right.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

An analysis of the vote Saturday
VII no doubt open the eyes of some
Of those that allege that the votes of
colby made all the nominations. The
average vote Of the successful candi-
iates from Colby was 100. The vote
o. Colby town was 105. The Colby
vote was divided The majority vote
pOlled not more than 90 votes. and tie
mi lority about 10. Where did the
other 100 votes come from? They
were cast by country people. We as
s2rt right here, without fear of con-
t'adiction, that candidates from Colby
received more votes from the county
than they did from town.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

The CAT went into the convention
and by so doing agreed to stand by
the nominees. The boys who are
talking of running Independent are
good fellows, Dat were fairly downed
IN the convention. and we can see no
2ood reason why the people should do
any better Cor them at the polls than
they did in the convention. Two
thirds of those who were in the con-
rention, at least, will stand by the
nOmil eas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
MANLY,

EDITOR CAr:-My name has been mention
ed as an independe Mt candidate for county
clerk. To all those who are thus disposed to
do me honor, will say L thank you for past
favors, and will decline further consideration
in that wise. Ny opponent, the nominee of
the convention. Mr.. Fike, is a man in every
way worthy the position and will do honor to
the office: He has been chosen by the con-
vention To which announced myself subject,
and / now Will give my hearty support TO the
ticket nominated.
n. J. ADAMS.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

Arthur Gentzler has ordered the
material and the Thomas County
Democrat will soon set sail upon the
journalistic sea. Arthur is Young
man of ability, and we suppose the
starting of Democratic paper means
the organization of that party in the
county.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
ouickville.

Why did not r. 7. Hemming get the nOmi-
nation for commissioner of the Sd district is
the question that the voters Of this district
continue to ask since the convention He did
virtually receive the nomination, rs over siA.
teen more votes were cast for Hemmiug than
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
T4y yorERs OF THOMAS CoryrY:

70 TIVE VOTERS OF THOMAS COUNTY:
Gentlemen: would respectfully offer my
self as an independent candidate for the Of
ice Of county superintendent. Should | be
- fortunate is 10 b, elected promise to
faithfully and conscientiously perform the
,ICt Is Of the Office.
am respectfully,
MARY A. HAY.
Ctterbourne Oct 9th.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

We hear no words spoken again:t
the business ability of any of the
nominees. That is what should be
looked at.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

am Z candidate for the Office of Register
% Deeds OF Thomas county subject to the
uecision o. the legal voters at the November
's;ccIion. J. ". IRWIN.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
Election November 18th.
CITIZENS TICKET.

For County Commissioner-ist District,
N. ". wITHAM.
For County Commissioner-ad District,
FRANK PINGREE.
FOR County Co:nmissioncr-3d District,
GRIN BAILEY.
For sheriff,
s. c. passed..
For County Treasurer,
Nd. BEAN.
For Clerk District Court,
EJ.PAINE.
For County Clerk,
JAS. FIKE.
F,r Register of Deeds,
Jas. AULD.
For Probate Judge,
j. X. COLBY.
For County Attorney,
w. G. PORTER.
For Representative,
W. II. COPELAND.
For County Superintendent,
w. W. WALKER
For County Surveyor,
T. j. CHAMBERS.
For Coroner,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

We are authorized to announce the name OF
V. Doneian as candidate for the Office of
county treasurer subject to the decision of
/ voters al the polls.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29

The friends OF l.. Sims hereby Announce his
.dJne for register of deeds subject TO the de-
sio2 OF the voters at the polls.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
Wendell items.

Heavy snow fail Saturday and Sunday the
1Stn.
Mr. Landers and Mr.. Knight, Of Smith coun
ty, al rived in Thomas county Saturday. They
think OF locating.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Summers, who have
been visiting their sons. James and William
Summers, have returned 10 their home in
Missouri
Mr. Bcndurant ard family, from Mitchell
county, arrived at their home in Thomas d
lew days ago.
i certain young man on his return home
from Il party one night last week seemed to
stray from the road ard got loss. Guess lie
vert to sleep.
The young folks enjoyed themselves ut u
social party Wednesday evening at the resi-
dGnce of W. H. Summers.
The following letter came to us by
mail this week:
WaKeeney, Kan, Oct. 18th.
To fhs CAT Cf!ice.
Lark times are here. Wokeeney is ful of
land men and vulger men. Wokeeney has
never had fitch IL class OF men. They are
Ineen and there is men who are trying 70 steel
and take advantage of them. and on the other
hand there is Al good class OF people who are
christins and men Of good quolity.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
The following letter came to us b!
mail this week:
To ihs CAT CMce.
County Convention.

Convention called to order by Frank Pin
gree. DR.. Dunn was eiicted temporary chair
lI..,n and James Stewardson temporary sccre-
tary Messrs Pingrce, Carter and Ruther-
ford were appointed as committee on per-
manent organization and Messrs. Worcester,
Siggins and blossom on rules AID order of
business. The report of tie committee on
organization reported the Temporary organi-
alton permanent, and the committee on rules
ana order OF business reported back in favor
of the Crawford county system which Was
adopted by the convention. Messrs Weld and
Hovey were elected tellers. The following is
the vote:
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-10-29
NJ. McGREEVY.

For Coroner
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09
Don't Mention 1t.

Over week ago burglars entered ths resi-
dence Of Mr.. Lee, of the Singer machine
office, on Massachusetts avenue, and took
all bis wiIe's jewelry, including handsome
watch and chain, the entire lot being valosd
at irsm $500 to $500. The next morning the
police We're notified and man detailed to
60 and search the immediate neighborhood
in the hope that the thief or thieves had
gone to sleep somewhere in the vicinity.
The search, however, was unavailing, but
the hunt is still in progress. The papers are
requested not TO use this Information lest it
be the means OF informing the rog1es that
they have bsen guilty of violation OF the
criminal laws Of the State. and thereby in
duce them to wait till the matter blows
over" before a repetition of the olense is
made, thus defeating the object OF the in
tense silence
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09
INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL SATURDAY MORNING MAY

Road. Rev. ]. B. Taylor. of Springfield,
Illinois, viii conduct the meetings
The Sheriff Of Allen County, With twenty.
two Deputies, is in the city on a visit to the
United States Grand Jury.
Patrolman Bruce yesterday morning re-
covered fine pair of roller skates and a
quantity OF valuable tools which were stolen
from No. rs West Market street last Sunday
evening. The property was in the possession
of seven-year-old boy named Shoop.
The new skating rink on Virginia avenue
is rapidly approaching completion The
hard maple floor is now being put down, g
large force OF men working day and night
upon it. 1t is the largest structure of its
character in the State. and the best adapted
10 the purpose for which 1t was built. Ii will
probably open for business during the COM
ing week.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09
The New Insane hospitals.

The Beard OF Commissioners of the new
Insane Hospitals held an a 4 day session yes
terday, considering the claim Of Contractor
Campfeld for extra work performed on the
Richmond building his claim sggrsgsting
something over 5000. Late in the after
noon the board reached a conclusion, allow
ing Mr. Campiield 1922 IS. Concerning q
claim for extra work on certain parts OF the
wall, the board instructed the architect and
superintendent of construction to take the
measurements and make e report of the
extra compensation, il any, 10 which the
contractor is entitled. After agTesing TO
making a visit of inspection to the Logans-
port building on Tuesday, and which place
the board VIII hold meeting, the board al
iOurued
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09

Miss Sarah Smiley, the famous Bible
reader. is TO be in our city on Sunday and be-
gin a series OF readings in Christ Church at
o'clock. The church is free TO all for these
readings, and ought 10 be flied. Miss Smiley
was Philadelpbis Quakeress, bat after years
of Bible study and historical investigation
she has joined the old L oiscopal Church
She has attained a knowledge OF tbs Bible
that is greater than that Of any other woman
in America. The Bishops have authorized
her 10 give these readings and throngs at
tend them. She will read in Christ Church
Sunday at p. m, and on Monday Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 80 p. N.
Bring your Bibles and come.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09
OLD PAPERS.
Good conditioned old papers for sale q.
this office at only 40 cents per hundred.
CITY In BRIEF.

About 100 gypsies are encsmped west Of
the river.
Thomas Young. the horse thief, was taken
North yesterday.
The Mayor has fined John Emerson for an
assault on Frank Emerson.
The Washington Lodge X. OF H. will give
sn entertainment at Pisfiiin's Hall Wednes-
day evening
The Indianapolis Association OF Union ex-
Prisoners of War will hold their annual
meeting tonight.
The Mayor fined Barney Coyle SIS and
sent him to Jail for thirty days, for hitting
John L. Hudson with pitcher.
The alarm of fire before noon yesterday
was caused by a small blaze in the roof q;
the property at 1lS North Mississippi street.
An enjoyable entertainment for the bene-
tit of the Sou;hsids Free kindergarten WIS
given at the indianapolis Seminary on last
evening.
In the ANNA. gymnastic contest of the
Boyt' Classical School, Victor Hendricks
md Frank Allen took the first and second
prizes. Tesrectiyely.
George Bruce, III College avenue, died last
Wednesday, sged eighty-two years. He was
one Of the oldest inhabitants CT this city,
and wss the father OF james and John Bruce.
NJ. C. Johnson's residence, 4s5 Bsllefon-
tame street. was entered Wednesday, in the
absence of the family, By q well blessed
tniet and ransacked. Nothing but n spring
ovefcoat was taken.
Nellie Peck, the young girl who some time
ago ran of with her brother-in law, Andy
Woods. the merchant policeman, has rs-
turned. She left Woods at Kansas City,
where be ran out OF money.
The following delegates to the State Con-
vention at Fort Wayne OF May D. have
hssn elected by the locsl w. CT U: Mr..
Harvey. Mrs NJ NJ Finch, Mrs J T. Pray.
2 Mrs z. J. Wallace and Mrs. J r. Budd.
The trustees of the Bethany Assembly
have arranged for q tive weeks Sunday school
sBeampment in August, on the grounds
twenty miles from the city on the yincennes
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09

The object OF TIE National Benefit Asso.
citation, OF Indianapolis, is to furnish pro-
lection and indemnity against the hourly
and daily accidents that occur to humanity,
and at rates % to 90 per cent. less than stock
companies The management are conserys.
tive, reliable and honorable business msn,
and fully worthy of confidence.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09

The department was called cut at an early
hour this morning to extinguish blazs IN
the residence of Mrs. Margaret Hoffman, 1s2
South New Jersey street. Loss, $500; in.
sured. A sick man By the name of George
Giard was carried cut OF the house By the
6Iemen. The smoke nearly suffocsted him.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-09
NeW STYLES wan Psner.

Csrl Moiief, Isl East Washington street.
has elegant new styles Wall Paper and WIZ
dow Shades. You can co better here tina
any here else in the city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-28

market and piling up stock to invite
another early period of stagnation
but are running OH orders already
received, which will tax their capac.
ity for the remainder of the year
And these large orders in their turn
are not given by merchants who
aim to pile up stock and glut the
market, for the merchants uniformly
are buying close; but they are called
for solely to meet the demands OIL
current trade.
A final and most significant sign
of improvement cited by Mr.. Rich,
is the fact that textile goods, of cot
ton, etc, which heretofore for
months have been duplicated by
buyers at shade under the figures
last paid, are now strong at ! to ]
per cent. per yard higher than when
previous purchases were made.
These signs of improvement are
all practical; they are noted by a
practical man; and they confirm the
general testimony Of all present
business development that the times
are surely mending.
1t is a matter for general congrat-
ulation, rather than for party exul-
tation, that we are now entering
upon a season of business prosperity
which gives promise Of long contin-
uance. We should therefore re-
joice and be glad that we have some
thing more stable to rely upon than
the forebodings of interested pol
iticians.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-28

The Grant County Herald and
The Dodgeville Star are aggrleved
on account of u notice contained III
a recent number of The Democrat,
in regard to the stealing of horse
near Dodgeville, and its recovery
in this city. Our report was based
upon information received from the
Justice who issued the warrant and
the sheriff i'll whose hands it was
placed, and therefore ought to lie
pretty nearly correct. If either the
litor Of The Herald or ne editor
of The Star has any indie history
of the affair it is their privilege to
lay it before the public, but any re-
Election upon The Democrat is UNI
called for rs it lays no aim to
being m expert i'll this class of cases
From the mean spirited criticism
which the former published and the
tho latter made hast to copy, it would
seem that we had done personal
injury to either one or both OF
the editors referred to. While at
the time we had no knowledge that
either of them were directly or in
directly connected with the stealing
of the horse, we hereby offer an
humble apology for the wrong done
and promise to be more careful in
the future.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-28
Wisconsin Woman Suffrage conven-
Tim

The Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Association
will hold its annual convention in Whitewater,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September
seth aud S0th and Oct. LIST, at Bowers Hail. Trains
will arrive from both east and west late in the
afternoon.
The convention will open Tuesday evening
with an address.
Susan b. Anthony, Mrs. Emma Bsseom, Clara
b. Colby. +. NJ. Sye. Rev. Olympia Brown. Mrs.
Evelyn Mason, Prof. Fay. and others will
address the convention.
The e., NJ. & 81. 7. r. r., the c. & y. W. and
the Wisconsin Central r. r. will give all visitors
and delegates to the convention the usual excur-
sion rates.
Entertainment will be provided FOR all who
attend. Delegates should notify Mrs. W. J.
Trippe and Mrs. II. d. Shedd, of Whitewater
soon, that ample time may be given for arrange
ments.
Auxiliary societies are requested to send dele
gates and full reports of their work during the
past year, that the society may best plan for the
future.
Societies not auxiliary and individual friends
of suffrage are also cordially invited to attend.
The question of granting school suffrage to
the voters of the state should rouse all friends
equal rights to active duty.
The aristocrsey of sex, which fifty years ago
disputed the girls right to learn the alphabet
still exists, and denies the mother equal guard
ianship of her offspring. Let destroy this lAsi
vestage Of barbarism and build the schools and
homes Of our beloved state on the golden rule.
HATTIE TYSG GRIswoLp, President.
A. b. GREE, Chairman Executive Committee
MARY w. BENTLEY, Corresponding Secretary.
HELEN r. OLIS, Recording Secretary.