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The advocate., 1890-05-14
HrrcnINsoN, Kan, Man Z, 1s0O.

EDITOR ADVOCATE: the members
OF the Farmers Alliance, have been en-
joying a regular revival meeting the last
week Bro b. E. Kies, assistant state
lecturer by appointment, has been among
us delivering a series Of lectures in DIFF
ferent parts of the county, at several Of
which was present. He is clear,
logical and forcible reasoner and very
pleasant speaker, seeming TO please all
who hear him. He took for his text the
seven demands as set forth by the SUI
premo council at st. Louis. Bro. Kies
is certainly competent to explain those
demands 80 all can understand.
The national banking system and all
other systems existing under the head Of
special privileges, showing that 1t was
not the men, but the system that allows
such things TO exist that we are after.
Talking rs he does from a non-pOrtisan
standpoint, 1t is impossible to tell what
his political complexion has been; neither
do we care, believing the doctrine he ad-
vocates is good for us, We all unite in
saying that what we need is many more
such to talk for the brotherhood, that we
might have nothing to fear from organ
lied capital. Other alliances should get
him. Yours +. ID. HoRNBAKER.
Secretary Lincoln Alliance, No. 129
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CnEnoKRn Connty, Kan, MN 0.

EDITOR ADvooATE!--Co Valley Alll-
ance is solid on st, Louis platform, and
county presidents at Topeka, and has
voted unanimously to stand by the
alliance in placing men In nomination in
sympathy with our measures. Bro. Van
Prather organized our union In February,
number /, 100. Whether our alliance is
reported at headquarters or not is a
question with us unanswered. We have
received no communications such as are
received at other sub-alliances. We
have never received our charter. | have
been using my ADVOCATES for mission
Rry work, giving them to nelghbors as
soon as possible. In late numbers have
seen no notice Of whom to address on
this matter We are doing all possible
70 circulate THE ADVOCATE and National
Economist, as by education alone can we
reach the farmers and laborers. Our
president, E. G. Hitchcock, is wide awake
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ALTON, Kan, May 4.

EDIroR ADyOCATE:-A At tho meeting in
Osborne on May 2, for the purpose OF
organizing our county exchange, we had
thirty delegates from thirty sub-alliances,
representing 3O5 stockholders I'M the state
exchange.
We elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent, II. j. Turner, Of Ports; vice presi-
dent, John Blide, Of Osbornei secretary,
@. j. Peters, Of Alton; treasurer, j. M.
Byrd, OF Osborne; board Of directors, IL.
j. Turner, John Blyde, j. NJ. Byrd, Q. j.
Peters, J. W. Mcintyre, James Ruth, and
@. A. Thompson.
The board Of directors employed Justin
Tlnder, Of BristOw, as county business
agent.
That worthy brother, s. M, Scott,
passed through our city few days ago
on his way home from Norton county
What a noble worker he is. Success to
him and THE ADVOCATE. Fratenally
Q. j. PETERS,
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BELvun, Kan, May 2, 1890.

EDITOR ADvooATE:--Lost Creek Ali
ance discussed at the last regular meet
Ing, the proposition TO place in nomina-
tlon candidates for all county Offices in
this (Pottawatomie) county, by the diff
lerent sub-alllances Of the county. A
vote was taken on the question which
was unanimous for the aforesaid propo-
ultlon.
believe we are united in our sentl-
ment and feelings that we place men in
nomination for the different Offices who
are qualified and will under all clrcum-
stances pledge themselves to work for
the interests of the mOjorlty-the pro-
ducers, the workers Of the county. Yours
iEaternally ID. W. RALsToN,
$ Secretary Lost Creek Union.
The advocate., 1890-05-14
PALMER. KIM. MAY 4.


EDToR ADvocATE:-At the last meet
Ing Of Sheridan Alliance, No. 791, l pre-
sentcd the resolution adopted by Detroit
Alliance as per your issue Of April 30,
and they were adopted as our sentiments
without u dissenting voice. ] send a
written copy as you may not have them,
as follows:
Whereas, We, the members Of Sheri-
dan Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union, No. 70l, having lost all faith in the
old political parties, and believing that
tho alliance and industrial union will be
strong enough by November TO elect an
entire ticket therefore, be il
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves TO
support an alliance and industrial union
ticket.
Resolved, That we endorse the action
Of the county and state presidents Mt To-
pella in denOuncng John J. Ingalls,.
Resolved, That we will not support
any candidate who fayors his reelection.
Resolved That we demand Of our rep
resentatiyes that they do all In their
power 10 cut down all county officers
salaries to $4,000 year,
Yours fraternally,
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to our interests and untiring in his work,
and II the alliance and Knights Of Labor
Of the state and United States are ~
earnest and unanimous in their work as
Cherokee county, we will get there
Yours fratenally, A. II. LUPER
Lecturer Coal Valley Alliance.
Address for supplies or charter j. B.
French, Hutchinson, Kansas. Ed.
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JnoI.aon CountY AIIInnoe.

There will be a special delegate meet
ing Of tho Jackson County Alliance at
Holton, May "a, 1890, at 1890 a. m, for
Tho purpose Of electiug county alliance
treasurer, and for the transaction Of any
and all business that may be submitted
at that meeting. Good speakers have
been secured for the occasion, among
them q lady speaker.
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ELaIN. Kan.. MaY 4, ls0O.

EDIToR ADyoCATE: Enclosed please
find one dollar. Have had sample copy
and like il well. / hope our organlza-
tlon will concentrate lis force mainly on
tho finance question. Success on that
alone would be great triumph then
follow II up with other essentials as we
GgHw stronger Patience diligence and
eternal grit will carry us through, Very
truly yours, W. r. MITCHELL.
The advocate., 1890-05-14
OBITUARY.
ResolntIons of Respect.
FOREST HILL Union, No. 1874, !
johnson County, Kansas. !

johnson county, hansas'
Whereas, II has pleased the Almighty,
in hio infinite wisdom and power, to re-
move from our midst our esteemed and
respected brother, John Redden, and
Whereas, Our alliance has lost a faith
full, earnest and true member; this COM
munity generous, upright and good
citizen; the parents and sisters, a kind
and loving son and brother; therefore
be it
Resolved, That we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved family in
this, their great affection, thus seeking
TO comfort them in their distress.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF this union,
and that copy of the same be sent to
the family of the deceased; also to the
Kansas Patron, the Young KdRSdR and
The ADVOCATE for publication.
w. G. DRAKE,
]. l.. PEARCE, Com.
JOHN AsHwORTH,
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Z. II. OmAsE.
President Of County Alliance.
Third Congressional District Meeting.

Third Congressional District Meeting.
The following representatives Of the
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
Of the third congressional district, met at
independence, Kansas, Thursday, May l.,
1890: Crawford, A. M. Smith; Cherokee,
M. A. Householder; Labette, j. G. Cole
man; Neosho, 4. p. Iach; Elk, T. p.
Hawkins; Montgomery A. L, Scott;
ChauAuqua, E. b. Hibbard Cowloy,
X. J. Wright, S. w. Chase, Of Cowley,
was elected committeeman for the dis
trlct, anG M. H. Markum, Of Cowley,
lecturer.
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medium Of not less than fifty dollars per
capita.
3. That we demand the passage OF a
law prohibiting alien ownership Of land
and any kind OF business whereby CAPT
tai can control the price Of labor or agri-
cultural productions unless they become
bona ide residents Of the United States.
A. That 10 break up syndicates and
monopOlies, we favor the cumulative sys-
tenn OF taxation Of capital, the larger the
combination the higher the rate.
5. That we are in!favor Of economy in
national, state and county offices, and a
reduction OF salaries Of the same 10 cor
respond with tho price paid for farm
products.
g. That the scarcity OF currency is
the cause Of our present depressed in
dustres, therefore we demand that the
government loan money TO the people on
real estate at not TO exceed three per
cent per annum, and such loan not TO
exceed more than one-half the value Of
such property.
T. Whereas, The government paid
the soldiers in deprecated currency
worth about forty cents on the dollar,
therefore we demand that the govern
ment pay them what it owes them with
six per cent. interest from the time IL
was due until settlement is made.
3. That we demand tho election OF
president, vice president, United States
senators and postmasters by direct
vote Of the people.
o. That we endorse the convention
held in ~. Louis in December 1889.
STATE LEGISLATION.
/. Resolved, That we will not sup
port any candidate for state, district or
county Office who will not pledge him
self in writing to stand by and work for
the interest of the agricultural and
laboring classes, and when at any time
he fails to fulfill his obligation he shall
forfeit his office.
2. That all school books for use in
our public schools should be compiled,
printed and bound by the state and be
furnished the pupils at cost.
3. That we demand the enactment Of
law TO distribute equally all taxes
levied on railroads for school purposes
among the school districts Of the county,
unless the township through which said
roads run have voted bonds to aid in the
construction Of the same, then to go to
the districts of such township.
4. That we demand that any mer-
chant handling produce, stock buyer,
coal dealer or weigh master having his
or her scales in such a condition as not
to give honest weights shall be guilty Of
a misdemeanor punishable by fine and
| Imprisonment.
B. That we demand that the steam
mills doing custom or merchant milling
shall take one-ffth rs toll; taking more
than one-ffth shall be punishable by fine
and imprisonment
6. That we demand for every acre Of
thrifty growing trees the person or per-
sons shall have 800 worth Of property
exempt from taxation for the period Of
fifteen years, this TO include all Of Kan
sas west of the Tooth meridian.
7. That these resolutions be sent to
| The ADVOCATE.
M. L. BUSHNELL,
County Secretary, Chardon, Kan.
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BEioT, Kan, May 0, 1890.
EDToR ADVOCATE - AT n regular
meeting Of Mulberry Union No. 1894,
the Bub-treasury bill was brought up for
discussion and a vote Of yeas and nays
taken. The vote stood, yeas, thirty-six;
mays, four, making a majority for the
bill Of thiFty-two. Fratemally,
III. /. COTVMAN,
Secretary Mulberry Alliance, No. 1864.
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@. l.. HAMMELL,
Secretary Sheridan Alliance.
Justice, Not Eloqucncc, What the Farmer
Wants
D,A,y.,, Kn, Ma,

READING, Kan, May y.
have been pleased by the systematic
manner in which you have exposed the
public character OF John j. Ingalls,, yet
he is not the only one; the longest pole
always knocks the persmmon, and the
Plumb, too. He who has posed as an ex-
FOUNDER Of equal rights to all, with
special privileges to none. What man
could ask for more than TO be the chosen
representative Of free people-to do all
in his power TO alleviate their wrongs, to
propose new measures for their relief,
and TO be the ideal Of coming genera
tions?
But has such been the aim Of our rep
rcsentatlves? Have they formulated bills
for the good Of the body polite? Let
their past acts attest
DO the credit strengthening act, the de-
monetization Of silver, and countless
other bills passed in the interest OF mon
opoly eyince desire to aid the Drawn
and sinew of our country?
The past acts of the old parties have
received the censure Of a just but indig-
nant people
What the future has in store for us we
know not; but that the condition of the
down-trodden and oppressed must be
righted Is self-evident.
n not by the ballot, then bullets may
play Il prominent part in the coming
drama.
There is no use to try to reform an old
party. You can't learn an old dog new
tricks, Some may say this is too radi-
cal. Nothing can be too radical that is
right. That we are suffering we know,
and il relief does not come soon America,
the boOsted home Of the free, will be no
more. The mass Of the people are always
right on any question Of vital importance.
Let them but decide the many questions
and there will be no more mortgage fore
closures.
II we are going to allow the ring-mOs-
ter to perform the same old trick at the
polls next fall, what is the use OF all this
agitation? We would a great deal better
stay at home and study the market re-
ports, as Uncle Jerry advised us. But II
we are going to have a grand industrial
party, then let MS all put our shoulders to
the wheel and place honest men at the
helm men who will heed the cry of their
constituents, men who have some respect
for their honor and the welfare Of their
country. Yours, THADDEUs SPENCER.
Resolutions Adopted 10y the Bawlins County
Alliance, May 3, 1900.
Resolved, |. That we demand the
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Resolutions Adopted 10y the BaWlins County
Alliance, May ,, 1890.
Resolved, l. That we demand the
free aud unlimited coinage Of silver.
., That we demand a circulating
The advocate., 1890-05-14
M. Il, BUSHNELL,
County Secretary, Chardon, Kan.

THE ADVOCATE, official paper Of the
Kansas State Alliance and Farmers In
dustrial Union, 81 per year. Subscribe
now.
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Tho East Side Checker Match.

The east side checker match which has created 90
much excitement and some lively betting among tho
denzens OF Avenue and the ncghborng streets came
to conclusion at the rooms of the East Side Checker
Club Avenue and Second street. yesterday. The two
chief contestants Mr.. +. Henig and LchtenberRer
ptted against each other for the final round
ssing Of fifteen games The latter had the advantage
by pons with 23E 10 Az for his opponent drawn
matches counting ono half for each. There were
four draws IN Yesterdays contest aud heniS
his, opponents four although tho latter was
the ninth and tho score was not even until after
the following game Then euig playing very carefully.
managed to Keep tho score tic up to tho fourteenth
game leaving the decision depending the fifteenth
and dna game In this MIR. Lichtenberger PLAYED in
Caree ss manner and did not avoid trap set for him
by his adversary, who on tho following move managed
10 block all of LchtenbergerS picceR
The gold medal given by the club 300 in stakes and
e-hRf OF the gaze money and the amateur chAmDon
ship OF the side went TO p. HeniG. Mr. Lichten-
horRer having the slim consolation that he was beaten
by only one game out OF sixty. Tho score:
July 3 2. llenig II: n Lichtenberger. N. July 3.
7. Eenig. "A; ~. Lictenberger 10. July 10 ?. HeniR
2l;s; n Lchtenberger. 2S July II, total. P. IIenV,
3pT2 NJ. lichtenbergcr 2l4.
Last nights score; Y. HeniR-lE 0. X, l.oLk
J. o. !. !. ID NJ. LichtenGerGer-h, !, O. u " O. 10
~ O %. O. /, O-6
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OF INTEREST 70 CYCLERS.
Road Faces Testerday-A Crack English
Rider to Arrive.

Some OF the most exciting road held in the
vicinity Of hilburn, n j., were run on the famous
lrvington course yesterday afternoon The track
IN almost perfect condition. Three events open to
members Of tho Hudson County Wheelmen only, wero
decided Handsome trophies were presented to tho
three first In each The first contest the ono
mile novice, had four starters and by June L.
Robertson, w A. Benedict second; time. minutes Is
seconds F. T. McLoughAn the first home, but was
protested, account Of having prizes in previous
contests Tho second hve.mio scratch
event. Five men started. In the last mile E. T. Mo-
LOuEhlan. Jr. drew away and won, with E Smith
ond aud W Edriige third time 10 minutes secondG.
The which ELECTED tho greatest interest among
the club the tve mile handicap in which eight
for L McLoughl"n, who rode from scratch: iimo,
i minutes ~ seconds. q. McLouGhlan, one minute
The officials were: Referee. 7. F Merserosi timers,
u. A Benedict and {. Long; starter, W. l. Smith.
Young hcLoughlan should, with proper training show
The members of the New York Bicycle Club wore
treated to cutie surprise IN the second OF Sheiy nve
bridge course yesterday. dark horse came in FIRST
defeating field of eiRht men Tho start vas made at
The course was in miserable shape Fl. Van IBuren
With twoand half minutes handicap crossed the line
FIRST time 2o4 inmates J. IL Hanson. scratch second
Referee. ". kitchnR; umpire, W. c. Heydecker;
time keepers, O. NJ. Nisbett d. s. Hayes and Z T. Gay
The ten milo road race of the Orange N j.. Wander.
ers which was scheduled to take place Yesterday was
declared on The organization has disbanded. 1t will
be reorganized on new tasiS
4. j. Banker, the well.known racing man. returned
from atwo months TRIP to Europe yeste.6sy Banker
English racing men lie says that H. K. Laurie, the
crack safety rider who asst month lowered all mo
miles viii arrive In This city this morning Lanrie will
mako tho attempt u lower the American safety rec.
ords Laurie while in this country win DO the guest of
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cANoE1srs NAVE A AlrEhr TIME.
The Yonkera Regatta Mnrred by n Strong
Wind and Lumpy Water.

Tho Yonkers Canoe Cub held interesting open re,
gatta from It's club house Glenw God on the. Hudson
yesterday afteroorn, Tho balcony OF tho house was
crowded with handsome young ladies who watched
the canoe manmuVres with keen interest Tie judges
officials were e. v Schuyler Of tho Arlington Cauo.
Climb and charles NJ. Schaener, lonkers Club j. II.
keelrT. Jr, WAS starter.
The trs tho day the sailing race. Three
events were punched mo one Tho entrle, were as
follows
u, GoodsAlls Nesta l.. Simpsons stranger i, l.
O. &. Kussite's Yilesse H. H. Hadets rierodActyl r. a.
soma Tealor .. y vaqI- Bopnie. J. II kcelsrt Daisy,
Paul Rossires Aloha T.. \ .Ax4ohns VIA;
more than half "t the courSe. Axhohn got over tho
lIuo nrst The nrst half mic finished IN good or
course how lay close 70 thr Jersey side and the wind
had increased to snR Gge gale. IL was pure guess
work on the part Of no canues 10 Hnd the buoy Only
The race was finally declared IN
Tho padding race Nar ab, u. a quarter Of mile
long. The starters were W. Andersons TesseT, !.
Resyoss Alpho, j., GordtaiS hesa, and ", h. HNyi
lands toilette TlersCe a,aTied oil m vigorous man
ner Anderson won tho contest BY about lIt canoes
against Andorson's boat 80 WAS disqualified and liav
land got the second place
The tandem pAddiils came next Tho starters were
i SandfOrds and MRrinZ Rprhwolls Rlg Rap +, ".
Simpsons and c W lie.vrss Mink, 4 V. Schuy!eIs
and l.. MA-tens Alpha The COletia and Nuns Kept
close together and gave each utIcr cluse race lut
tho Colete crossed the line Few feet In tho lead
The tournament ended tho snort oi the GY an" cnp'
testants were llRyiiHHls aud kirkwoodS hgpAiu.
PaIpSs Mink. Hlsvtl%1d and KT&wOoi Won tLis
desperate and spirited contest
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Tennis Mt MIonteIair.

The open tournament on tho MontclAir Lawn Tennis
grounds which has been IN progress since Wednesday
was witnessed yesterday afternoon by nearly 100
persons The nrst round Of the doubles completed
BENEDICT and Benedict beat Gibson and Gibson Is
B-S 81 Second Round-Forter and Porter beat
Porter and Kennedy &c 6-3, go Kellogg and Boyd
beat Perkins and Hobart Ga Ga; Fowler and Beach
beat Gambler and Post O-8, 6-S, So Brown and Col.
RAte beat Benedict and Benedict 6-l, 60. Third
Round-kelloRg and boyd beRs Porter and Porter go
e--6; Fowler and Beach teat Brown and Colgate 81
The FINALS on Monday will be played ~ Kellogg and
boyd against Fowler and Reach In the singles third
round Hall heat Gould, 90 90 r Perkins beat 4.
II. LOckett o.. 8-5. Tho hnals could not be played
on account Of darkness and wil also take place to.
morrow between Hall and Perkins
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ANOTHER Ell RIO REF.
The California RInGnx Runs Away From
His Field Mt Chicago.


CHICAGO July I2-Rain spoiled track and attendance
alike at Washington Park to-day. Tho Friendly SRkeG
the feature of tho day, was soro disappointment tho
crowd expecting contest but they saw virtually a
walkover tho California crack, Rinfax winning from
start finish. lis stable companion. Homer running
second OF the other hhsen starters being able to
even give tho latter for the place. Rinfax is
colt OF size and his victory TO day possesses
much quality. When he reaches tho East he will
doubtless create sensation as he is beyond doubt
another 81 Rio Rev.
The other races to day fell in turn to Dr. Nave Ka,
looiah Orme. and Wary Tho sports commenced with
A purse for three year olds at mile in which only
Dr. Nave and JaCk Murray went to tho post Murray
favorite but he was beaten after desperate fin.
ish by a short head. Time. 800. The second race u
purse nine turongS for three ods and upward
mad eight starters Cecil b was warm avorite, but
she WAS never dangerous ana KalooIal 3 10 IN tho
betting easily ~ two lengths from Longevity jed
Gu previous essays here a Texas steers could have
SnEs iSo%sd snshs infg; i;% q ssysE,ssn
TamHtiaG; Fa!sstins, is lbrittony .GIinss iis
S" nnfff jon 81 'T @n
ss H. kEsI IeT nn.s II Hsoef
tGrahGinj; Anarchist III "a west Homer, lis win.
f ie" ftpfoI ~: . SaVolo x ~ pn
Mount dT mi fS% hoy 90 we're 90 . sG
oil With kintox 10 front iiigh IaIlq nsSt and men
s "a:
out nothing ever approached RinfoX, he winning III III
Rio style by four lengths from his stable cOnpAn
ion Iiomer uIe latter beating kinEn,AI two leppths
for tho place. National was length further back
Tho winner Is beyond doubt great colt and Homer
is also entitled to distinctiOr. Sill both FORUM
ate in getting OF well to DAY. and It must be remem
bered that those that Jared In this respect had
show to win, owing 10 tho HArTowness OF the track.
Among tho unfortunate ones were Dundee and Mount
low both Of whom under favorable circumstances
turn the tables ON the two California crRCkA Ormio
won the fourth handicap sweepsakce for three
ysarOlds and upward at ono milo and half AS Ito
pleased by four lenPths from Hamlet the faVorito
Prince FOrtunatus was third Time 2itA
mile heat purse for three year 0lds and upward
closed The day. racing Wary, with Barnes In the sad
die was an odds fRyorite and sho won a Bho
pleased in straight heats the frat by two lengths and
M last by alength with Lottie second. L0uIs tho
I 1