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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
Tripute is Senator FauIkner.
Lspeclal q dc BaltImore san.l


WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The por-
trait of Senator Faulkner, presented
by the Association of Democratic
Clubs to the state of West Virginia,
was sent from this city to governor
Fleming last night. 1t was accom-
panied by letter from Hon. Chaun-
cey T. Black, of Pennsylvania. pres
ident of the association. After por-
traying in vivid colors the iniquities
of the force bill and it's passage by
the House. Mr.. Black concludes:
ut was in the Senate-the body
farthest removed from the people,
and where the least resistance was TO
have been eNpected-that the force
bill was checked. and the ancient
right to freeman to choose their repre-
sentatiY es under home laws and home
agencies was successfully defended
through all the stages of the most
memorable parliamentary struggle of
modern times. On no field of battle,
at no dread moment, in the whole
history of our rase, were the essential
liberties of the people ever more
CIedFly az SGdke OE ever more gallaQG-
ly rescued. Between the noble men
who, by their devoted and splendid
service on this occasion, raised for
all time the character of the Ameri-
can Senate and after long, arduous
and desperate struggle averted the
deadly stroke we have no wish to dis
tinguish.
"But among them-among the fore
most, the most resolute, the most
vigilant, the most efficient, in place
the most difficult and trying, where
the smallest error might have been
fatal-was Charles James Faulkner,
the young Senator of West Virginia.
In commemoration of his patriotic
devotion, unsurpassed by that of
any of his immortal fellows, in that
great contest which must occupy so
large space in the constitutional his
tory of our country, am instructed
by gentlemen connected with the Ma
tional Association of Democratic
Clubs to present to West Virginia the
accompanying portrait of her honor
ed Senator, and to request your ae-
ceptance of it on behalf of the State. :"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining IN the
Post Office at Charlestown. Jefferson
county, W. Va, February 20, 1892:
John Barkhalty. Mrs Mollie s. Baker. E.
W. Edmonds Steve Hubbard. care John Hub
bard. T. j. Hughes. Mr.. Sarah c. Legg. Sew
ard Wilcox. Prof. G. w. Clary. Charles Caul-
ston. E. II. Stone, Miles Walch co. Mrs. Sarah
Murphy.
The above letters. if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they arc
advertised
S. II. HIG1NBoTHAI z. N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

A gentleman who is native of
this county and has been absent a
few years informed us yesterday, as
we casually met him on Main street,
that he was utterly astounded at the
growth and progress of Charles Town
since he had been away. He said he
could scarcely realize the many and
handsome improvements that had
been made, and the rapid extension
of the town, but was rejoiced to
see it and wished the old place God
speed in the rapid development now
taking place here.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

We were in conversation last week
with gentleman who stated that he,
in the capacity of a Confederate
scout, was in Washington City when
Lincoln was assassinated, and that
he is well informed as to the facts
connected with that tragic event.
He asserts that the motive for the
deed was revenge, Booth having
twice called upon Lincoln and inter
coded for the life of his friend John
Y. Beall, and Mr.. Lincoln, after con-
ferring with Mr.. Seward, refusing to
interfere and stay the death sentence.
This gentleman further asserts that
John Wilkes Booth lived until a few
months ago in the person known as
Rev. DR.. Armstrong, an Episcopal
minister, at one time resident of
Wheeling in this State, and later of
Atlanta, Ca, and that the man killed
in Virginia and said to be Booth was
another person. Our informant
promises to furnish the SPIRIT OF
JEFFERSON full history of the affair,
for publication, in few weeks. We
are incredulous about the person
known as Rev. DR.. Armstrong having
been the veritable Booth, but will be
pleased to learn this gentleman's
version of the Lincoln assassination
and the connecting events which i'm
mediately preceded and followed it,,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
The Jadgeship Appointment.

y
On Monday, February 10, a meet
ing of the members of the barof JEFF
ferson county was held, with Hon.
VIM. Il. Travers in the chair, which
adopted a resolution that telegram
be sent to the Governor of the State
requesting him to defer action in the
matter of filing the vacancy then ex-
listing on the bench of the Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit until the bar of the
circuit could confer and advise him
as to the course which would meet
With most approval from them and
the public. Pursuant to this resolu-
ton, the following telegram was dis
patched to him the same evening:
Hon. A. B. Fleming, Governor of West Yir-
ginia, Charleston. w. Va:
The members of the bar of jefferson county
respectfully request that no action be taken In
reference to the appointment OF Judge for
the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit until concerted
action of the united bars of the circuit can be
taken and communicated to you,
(Signed) WIN. II. TRAvERs,
A. z. KENNEDY,
A. w. MCDONALD,
GEORGE BAYLOR.
FRANK BECKwITH.
FORREST w. BROWN,
j. b. ESGLE,
T. G. GREEN.
JOSEPH TRAPHRLL,
BENZ. TRAPNELL,
CLEoN MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Senator HilI's snap" convention
met at Albany yesterday. and did its
work in manner thoroughly salts
factory to its master if not to the
Democratic masses. The protesting
Democrats adopted call for State
convention to meet at Syracuse on
May 81 and select delegates to rep
resent the New York Democracy in
the national convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They soy. - Oh. it will
wear away" but in most cases it wears them
away. Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful Kemp's BAlsan, which is sold on pos
tive guarantees to cure, they would see the ex-
cellcnt effect after king tile first dose. Price
SOC and 81. Trial size free. At all druggists.
February %, 1s92-4M,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
DIED.
81 Obituary notices exceeding five lines,
Ten Gents per line.

At Summit Point February 9th, 1899, of
pneumonia, BULAH MARVEL, infant dangE-
ter of l.. R. and NJ. j. Custer, aged 10 months
The angel of death has been in our midst
and has removed one OF the loveliest of his
flock This little one was the idol of Its mother
and father. If the strong ties of family affec-
ton. the anxious desire OF friends and the skill
of physician could have awaited, orr much
loved darling would not have died. Truly
God in his providence is mysterious, but let us
not mourn, for there Is hope in her departure
- For OF such is the Kingdom of heaven"
In meekpess and sweetness of disposition she
was remarkable. but few babes could equal
her During her long sufferiugs they were
tireless in their attention to her. Bat the good
Shepherd saw fit to call her from fond parents,
which was their loss but His gain. We know
she has gone to rest we no longer behold her,
but the wide arm Of Omnipotence is opened to
receive her into the haven of eternal rest.
j. V. G.
Fold her hands across her bosom,
Smooth the hair from off her brow,
Weep no more for little Bulah,
She is only sleeping now.
Only sleeping to awaken
In the paradise of love;
Then why mourn her. for we'll meet her
Round the throne of God above.
One sweet flower was little Bulah,
Ever full of life and mirth,
But too rare and fair q treasure
To remain with MS on earth.
So at noon came lovely angels
Whispering softly Beulah come,
Thou art wanted by the Savior
To praise him in his heavenly home.
Yes. her work on earth is finished,
She has crossed the silvery stream,
She is reckoning us to meet her
Mid the golden City'E CLEAN.
N
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Senator Kenna denies what he is
reported by correspondent to have
said touching the preparation of the
Mills bill. Mr.. Kenna says that the
substance of what the reporter says
is 80 far modification of what he
(Senator Kenna) actually said "as
to make it substantially inaccurate
throughout" and, says the Senator,
(" 1 cheerfully say now what 1 would
have said to Mr.. Wilson, if he had
given me the opportunity, that I
made no assault upon the Ways and
Means Committee or upon the Mills
hiIIv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Gov. Fleming did not quite an
ticipate Judge Duckwalrs death in
the appointment Of judge for this
circuit, hut he came SO near it that
his action in this particular meets
with widespread and severe censure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Mr.. Forrest w. Brown, we are in
formed, will be candidate for re-
election as Prosecuting Attorney
Mr.. Brown has proven himself an
able and impartial advocate, and if
reelected will doubtless continue to
fill the position with much satisfaction
to the pubIic.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
The HomeIiest Man in Charles
Town,

As well as the handsomest and others are in
vited To call on any druggist aud get .frer a
trial bottle of Kemp's Baisam for the Throat
and Lungs. a remedy that is selling entirely
upon its merits and is guaranteed to relieve
and cure all chronic and acute coughs. asthma.
bronchitis and consumption. Large bottle SOC
and 81, Feb. %, '9e-4w,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
one Boar and nine shoats.

FARMING UTENSILS.-One Champion
Binder. ! Webster two or S-horse Wagon, a
Broad-tread Coquillard two or S-horse Wagon
ncw). Low-wheel Low Wagon, pair Shelly
ing. 1 Kemp's Manure Spreader, 2 Grain Drills,
Weirick & Weller Cast-iron Roller, 2 Now
ers, Horse Rake. Weirick & Weller two or
3-horse Pillow, 9 No. l2 Root Plows, Rowland
Chilled 3-horse Pillow, 8 Double aud Single
shovel Plows, 9 Spring-tooth Harrows, Whip
Pile Wheel Harrow, Acme Harrow, Corn
Harrow, 1 Farmers Friend Double Corn Plan
ter. Cast-iron Mud Scoop, Cutting Box. l
Cyclone Wheat Fan, Gearing complete for four
horses. including Saddle, Housans, Collars,
Brides and Line; / set Light 2-Horse Wagon
Harness. 6 sets of Plow Gears. set of Single
Harness, with Lines lot of Collars, Brides,
Halters and Chains lot of Single, Double
and Thribble Trees; Forks. Shovels, &C.,
Buggy Pole with Yoke and Straps, aud many
other things not mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE.-On all sums of $1,000
and upwards credit will be given of nine
months, with interest, purchaser giving a ne
gotiable note with approved security. payable
at the Bank of Charles Town. Sums less than
$1,000. Cash. No property to be removed un-
til terms of sale are complied with.
Sale to begin promptly at 10 O'clock.
GEO. PORTERFIELD.
Hefebower & West, Auct'rs.
February 2, 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson was one of
the principal guests at the dinner of
the Princeton Alumni Association in
Baltimore last Thursday night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner, of Mar
tinsburg,. has been appointed judge
of the 18th Judicial Circuit, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Duckwall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

JIM. Sydenstricker, of Greenbrier,
who has been put forward by the
Farmers Alliance people as a candi-
date for Governor, publishes card
in the Greenbrier Independent, in
which he declares his fealty to the
Democratic party and his purpose
not to run on a third party ticket.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
AUC1IoNEER.

John w. DoDD again offers his se,,ic..
O in the counties of jefferson and BerEeIev
W. Va, Clarke and Frederick counties. Va ,
and Washington county, Md. Win be thank,
tul Tor share of public patronage. WIN auc-
!ioneer on per cent or lump the job. Satisfac-
promptly Address J. w DoDD.
Jan. %. 1S92-tA1 Martinsburo " Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Hon. P. C. Eastman, of Mason,
has decided TO be candidate for
Governor before the Democratic State
Convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

The County Alliance, at their meet
ing held here last Saturday, endorsed
Mr.. A. S. cambridge for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the House of
Delegates, and Mr.. Jno. P. Kearfott
for the State Senate. AS to the
county ticket proper the Alliance
will take no action.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

Hon. C. C. Watts declines to be
candidate for the Democratic nom
ination for Governor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

The Prohibition party in this State
have called their State convention to
meet in Moundsville in July.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
For Assessor.

Capt. GEO. H. FLAGG has filled the office
of Assessor for the lat District of jefferson
county, as he trusts, acceptably, aud is a can
didate for reelection.
February %, 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
OCCASIONAL

Mr.. John F. Melvin, of DuAield's
Depot, gave US a pleasant call last
Wednesday. Mr.. Melvin is candi-
date for Assessor. He is doubtless
well qualified for the position, and
will enter the race with earnestness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
For Rent.

A N RIGHT-RooM Two-story Dwelling on
a West Congress street. Conveniently sii-
mated moderate Rent Possession given April
LIST. Apply to a. x. AMBER.
Charles Town, w Va
February 8. Is92-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

The National Industrial Conference
was opened at St. Louis yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

A STEAM Washing Machine given with
~ each Cook Stove or Range bought of
Feb. 8. 1872. EASTERDAY Il co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 all parties who
~ owe taxes to the corporation of Charles
Town that the same must be paid at once:
otherwise / will be compelled to make them
by law. The delinquent list has been sent to
the Auditor Of the Stnte for approval, and af-
ter 80 days will sell properly for taxes due.
A. b. MILRY.
Feb =, 1872. Town Sergeant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
For Mayor.

As our present Mayor, Gustav Brown. has
proved himself a worthy and efficient official
in the past, and to show that his valuable and
faithful services have been appreciated by his
fellow-citizens, he will be supported for re-
election by MANY VOTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
For Sale /!

THREE Small Houses, on easy terms. APP
i to G. Il. HAGLEY.
February 2, 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
For Assessor.

Mr.. EMANUEL sCHAEFFER is a capdi-
date for the nomination for Assessor of the LIST
District of jefferson county, and win receive
the support of MANY VOTERS.
February %. 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
2oRN, FODDER AND POTATOES

TERMS OF SALE.-six Months credit ON
all sums of Ten Dollars aud upward. negotia-
the Bank of Charlestowu. with interest from
da.e-if paid At maturity interest to be re-
mitted. Sums under Ten Dollars. Cash. No
property to be removed until terms of sale are
complied with. Sale to commence at 10 a. II
j. ALFRED WATSON.
Hehebower & West Auct'rs.
February o 1892
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
Six Stands OF Bees.

One Moving scythc, Table. / pair Bedsteads.
Safe, 1 Sausage Grinder. Suffer and Lard
Press, large Iron Pot, a lot of New Carpet.
of different lengths: lot of Glass aud Stone
Jars, lot OF Books. 2 pair Counter Scales, /
pair Steelyards. will weigh 200 lbs; lot of iron
hooped Barrels and Kegs. lot of old Iron and
Chains, Digging Iron, Picks, SllovcIs and CUR
den Tools lot of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
Mich CoWS.

Six sHoATs, / Two-horse Wagon. Spring
Jaeger, Cart and Harness / Sleigh and Bells.
set Double Harness, hand made and as good
as new; set Single Harness. sets of Pillow
Gears, Collars. Blind Brides, Butt and
Breast Chains, Riding Saddles. one of them
new; 2 Riding Brides. pair Saddle Bags. /
Wheat Screen, 1 Two-horse Pillow; 1 Harrow.
Single and Double Shovel Plows, pair Wagon
Ladders, Single and Double Trees,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
PortabIe Steam Enqine,

One steam Power Corn Shelter Hand Corn
Shelter DIETRICH Perpetnal Steam Power Hay
Press, 20 Bundles OF Bale Ties, 9 Iwo-horse
Plows. Shovel Plows, Corn Planter.s1 Buggy,
Dog Cart. 9 Coal Carts. s sets of Cart Gears,
Don6lc and Single Harness. Two-horse Wog-
pair of Warehouse Scales large aud small
sizes; Scoops and Shovels, about 1850 Grain
Sacks, Riding Saddle, 3 Safes, 9 Stoves, Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23

improved by Offices, large Fairbanks Wagon.
Scales, Stables and Sheds. and advautngeously
situated near B. & o. Depot, on railroad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
10 nd. Horses and Colts

five of them Draught Horses. four Mares. two
in foal; two No. 6arshear leaders. two wagon
leaders; one good riding and driving mare,
one fine Bashaw. years old. broken;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-02-23
| Large Closed Carriage

One Double-seated Jaeger Wagon, PIiaton,
Sleigh, lot Wagon Gears. Carriage Harness,
Collars. Brides and Halters Lot Blacksmith
Tools-Bellows, Anvil, Hammers, DC. Lot of
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1892-11-04
"6TEAIGHT-CUT5 DON'T WANT
CLEV ElLAND.


-Als Lsu hoI letter scoring the anti
tusiUDisJs and the bank ridden Kansas
City Times for its uudemOcultiC alti-
tude ian rHe matter Was 7-a.af,--.7 t,,
49,. a., ~. .-.-.-.--.-- ~
--1 ---'-. '---0 -Io- mug
KANSAS lily Oct zo-FeFmlt me
20 INFORM you LhaL You have uumIs-
luEaDly missed your calling. iu ana
article puoilsueu yesterday, ON the
Nely mont page oil your paper and
ueuiiy JWu-thlrds of a. column long,
you made divers and suuuTy State
menls the truth of which Is absolutely
uHquesuOEaDle.
DO yuu suppose you cam exist as %
'.Hrwspa and Indulge la This suIL
of recal e=suessF
That A. "A. uulris and those GU
gagged on the same political joJ Iu kan
sas are iublrIUg 10 defeat Grover Clgle t.
land, uAd lHdJ tug AaH~us CIly Times
Uy It's usual dirty meJAoIs is eudslvou-
ing To urLg,tJ JuIry Simpson IAcIe is
no possible doubt. Though JeiIs Simu-
son was mot elected on q Geulg-r..lTJ.
ticket VIII the Times OF the 5Iutg ugIul
out a vote he la. cast since Ina inns
been i'm congress that E;l, moi hes frI
tie interest vi the people.
Ill is for this ulaJ every ugtfguHI
bank newspaper ElLes Hiu- and 5h8uI,.
Grover Cleveland himself Be defeated
while tho Times would continue It's
usual hyp0cILIcal wall. It's direet3lsr
room would know SUCH EIorilg.tti9u AIS
gaurhG but tine success of tga4rnrru
can brsnu 70 tls soul OF lae traitor.
Samuel j. THdeu was counted out il
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1892-11-04
WHAT JERRY DID IN CON
GRESS.

In its last Issue the IferclUy in its
comments on the remarks of Judge
Peters on Jerry Simpson says, Can
our esteemed contemporary, rHE
GRArmc, point out one single act Of
his. (simpsonl verified by the record,
will tend to the welfare of-his
constituents Of this district?'
If the herc,a-V man had read The
GRAPHIC as carefully rs lac should for
the past three months, it would not be
necessary for him to ask such quus-
ton. A number Ct times while con-
gress was In session, we called atten-
tian to the good work he was doing.
We have not time now to reproduce
the comments we made then, but refer
the Mercury man to the issues of TIE
GRAPHIC published while congress
was in session. We will, however,
briefly auuue to few things which
he accomplished.
First, he introduced and carried
through against the opposition OF Hol-
man, one of the strongest democrats in
the house, an amendment to the
appropriation bill by which lie secured
AN appropriation OF $50, 600 to be spent
in western Kansas and Colorado in
making an extended survey for irriga-
ton purposes. If Jerry's amendment
had not been adopted u very small
sum, if any, would have been expen-
ded IN western Kansas.
Ne defeated an amendment intro
duced by Snotgrass, of Tennessee,
winch would have taken away from
all Old soldiers who entered soldiers
homes, the pensions they are now
receiving. BY the defeat Of this
amendment he saved his pension to
every soldier who is compelled TO enter
a soldiers home.
He procured an appropriation Of
$40, 900 for the sugar mill at Medicine
Lodge
lie voted in favor Of she free coin
age of silver and in favor Of a reduct-
ion of the t5sriH ia several particular
lie voted against a number Of ex-
travagaut appropriation bills,
At every opportunity lie stood up or
the rights of she people
These assertions eau all be proved
10y the congressional record.
Now that we have ansRered tie
question asked. 1T might be in order
Soy tlse lsercsrg to tel Us what Az
Funston and SIR Braderick, the rePub-
Hean Representatives from this state,
did for their constituents in the last
session of congress.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1892-11-04

Kansas, and no voter should allow his
ballot to 60 in without voting one way
N the other upon the question. The
'sliots are printed in such manner
hat the voter can only express a
-huiee by scratching one OF the printed
siauses. For instance. If he desires to
.Ote for the constitutional convention
ne snuuid scratch ont with "a pen or
'eueI tine printed clause, AGAINST a
owen ton 70 revise, amend or eIIaugs
tne constitution II he does not
,cratch eithe- one, the ballot is not
sJunted, but the convention cannot be
.al!ed unless a majority of the ballots
voted are marked ia favor Of the con-
.entiou.
We have not space to discuss the
question this week, at length. Every
pOpulis5 aud demOc.sst at least should
vote for the convention. The State
outgrew the present constitution years
ago Our Judicial 81 stem needs remUd-
CLING. A person who obtains "a judg-
uenJ in the district court Against a
corporation is compelled 20 wait four
ears before lie can have the case heard
iu Tie supreme court. There are now
livery few restrictions on the formation
ard management Of corporations We
need restrictive provisions To prevent
the abnormal growth and pu.ger yf cor
yUratiOus, and Ia many other cases the
rights of the people should De more
securely guarded. "A great many sal
uJary provisions have been Incorporated
IA tie constitutions OF other states for
many years, that are absent ia our
present constitution, and il IS time
Kansas placed herself abreast Of her
sister states in matters of legislative
reform.
II "a convention is called the consti-
tuition framed can be suUmitte ( to tue
| people, separately from the question OF
prohibition, as the homestead provi-
sion was submitted at tha time of the
adoption OF our present constitution,
so no prohibitiouist can object to the
calling of convention if he thinks Tile
majority of the people are in favor of
prohibition, and Que II the fundam-
entail principles of our government is
that the majority of the people snail
rule.