The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1890-09-12
ADAsrARDLY A-rrxP1i
made By the 'sERlag'' Prevent the Organ
IE1iInn Of a Ci iEea-' Alliance ta
ainsiey Last -asar lay Slsht.

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In pursuance of notice posted in
the post Office a few of the citizens
gathefed'at tile court house last Satur-
da; evening to perfect tue organization
of a citizens alliance. Tiie gather
ing was composed of respectable: citi-
zens, who quietly and unestentatious-
ly in business manner proceeded to
organize the meeting. Mr.. Force cal
led the meeting to order and briefly stat
ed the object which was to form citi-
ZenS' alliance to cooperate with the
farmers alliance in all matters per-
tanning to the welfare Of the labOring
classes as well as to assist in placing
ticket in the field pending the fall
election, and as usual in such cases
called for the nominations of a chair
man. the name of +. NJ. Stapleton was
presented, and the ayes called for; at
this iuncture the door was thrown
open aid in marched the ring forces
in u, soarious profusion shouting Mol
No at the top of their voices, Great
ing a pandemonium Of the widest
character. A regiment of drunken
cowboys could not have been more
discordant and disorderiy if flied TO
their ears with Missouri rot gut. Af-
ter the tumult thus created had sub
sided sufficiently for the chair to make
himself audible, he decided that MIR.
Stapleton was elected. This produced
anotiier out break and Mr.. Hanson,
who appeared To be the ''ring" spokes-
mall, appealed from the decision of
the CHAIR, ard demanded a rising vote.
By this time it became painfully evil
dent that there was an organized de-
termination to break up the meeting,
many cf tile members became intimi-
dated and neglected to vote. On
counting it was found that tile NAYS
lad it. Then the fling began a most
dis2raceful system of filiibust ering;
Judge Vandivert, Fred Hanson, i. \.
Smith and others were successively
II. med as c:iairmln and each success
-iyeiy declined; it began to appear a.
though no organization could be effect
ed; it was like the dog in the mau-
ger;'' in short it was Il pTemeditated
and organized determination on the
part OF the ''ring'' to break up the
meeting. They had been all round
town and t'whipped inp every miser-
able specimen of humanity that was
sober enough to walk, and rendavous-
ed in the county clerks Office and at
the critical moment began their nefar-
iOus operations.
Judge Vandivert was there; F. w.
Ednonds was there; Fred Hanson WAS
there; Prof. MeMurtry WAS there; c.
A. Read was there; w. S. uebroii was
there; Jailor Shaw was there; L. a.
Smith was there; &. w. Beeler was
there; most ali the ''ring'' was there
with their s'squires," henchmen and
heelers, each vying with the other as
to who could produce the greatest
volume of racket.
w. II. French got the floor and
made some telling and pungent re-
riarSs; Ice reminded the house That
this was rot tie first tiIle the gang
had attempted similar me- iiOdS to
down opposition aud carry o'!t thei
rule OF ruin pohcy. He dep.ored the
state OF affairs when pe tceaL!e citi-
zens, i'll Il peace, bic manner could not
come together and organize an alliauce
without disturbances created by men
whom the people had reason To expect
better things of, etc, etc.
After Mr. French, III. j. Young got
litO va AAAO hOdoO
and proceeded to arraign some OF the
ring leaders in no uncertain language:
"A man whom the people had elevat-
ed to the position of Judge of the Six
teenth district who would disgrace
himself and the noble Office to which
he WAS chosen as to trail his official
robes in the dust, if lie himself was not
concious of the disgrace tho people felt
it. and deplOred his want of sensibiiity.
The Office to which he WAS elevated by
the people ought to be sufficient
guaranty that the rights of the people
III the quiet and peaceful enjoyment
OF the same, ought not to he prosti-
tuted in that manner either by Judge
Vandivert or TO be sai ct oned by
his presence, e.c., c." The ge.,tir
man squirmed and twisted under his
scathing remarks bat, like the boy
had nothing t. say, silence Wits gDl-
den.'' Some fellow sm.rting under
, the stings of his master, sIueaked ont,
I, sstake him by the neck Van and put
| him out .'Van" evidently CONSIDER
ing ssdiscression the better part of
| valor,'' wisely retained himself from
any aggressive demonstrations, and
stuck tenaciuusly aud strictly to his
| base. For time it seemed as il Il
pitched battle was imminent, and the
citizens whose rights were invaded and
| trampled under foot By the ''gang'
were not ad erSe t. that way out of
the difficulty. Another attempt was
made to effect temporary organiZ't-
ton which resulted in MIR. Forces be-
| ing elec. ed chairman and Ed. CREWS
| ton secretary. The diSSruntied and
| cowardly outiit had By this time be-
kcome .sobered Of elougll 10 discover
| that their strength Ire tiler n ,meric.i.-
| ly or physically was 5 iTficiehtly numer-
,o,.s 10 carry out their scheme regulat-
led themselves to The rear and Ou' side
of the room presumably to .'l,ssf-'F up
between a6ts and get ready fol
another onslaught Evidentialiy find
ing that occupation more congenial
they forgot to return and renew the
disturbance.
After getting rid of their bellicust
4 visitors the meeting proceeded quietly
and uninteruptediy;. ii permanent
chairman and secretary were elected
the alliance organiGation was perfect
4 ed, the necessary committees wer'
chosen and TIE meeting was adjonraet
till Friday eve ling, s p.-mber II.
Talk aDout the National force bill'
for the Dein9erati: states Of Arkansas
Louisiana and Mississippi. "a portion a
} the same medicine might not com
amiss ia Republican Kansas. or a
least certaiI poi tons OF it. WheI
professors Of city schools, distrit-
judges ana county officers-iyhea t!os
: I,yto are high in authority becom
puijlie law breakers or iead thenlseIve