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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05
GROVER cLEveLANo's woolNc.
AIRS. Cleveland Tolls why she Said Yes To
the Fat Mans Fifth Proposal.

I am able to give some inside infor-
nation about ex-Presdent Clevelnnd'B
romance. At the time Of the wedding
the mouths Of the President and his
wife were as tight as those of clam
concerning their love affair. None Of
their friends knew much about their
courtship, and they went on the prin-
ciple of the great German proverb that
speech is silver, but silence is golden"
The wedding is still gossipped about
here, and tho women pronounce It
love match, while tho mon invariably
take the ground that tho White House
had great deal to do with Mrs. Glove
lands acceptance. 1t seems that the
men are somewhat in the right, and
lady who recently returned from q
wedding trip to the Continent gives
one of my friends conversation which
she had with Mrs. Cleveland not long
ago. The story as it comes to me Il
quite spicy, and do not vouch that the
report of the talk is verbatim. give
it rs hear 1t. This lady said:
Il met Mrs. Cleveland shortly after
landed in New York, and one Of the
first questions she asked me was to
pray tell her how long | was engaged
before was married,
81 answered her and told her tho
story of our courtship She listened
with interest, and when | was through
concluded that | would learn some
thing from her in return. asked:
Mrs. Cleveland, | have seen n
great many stories about your mar
riage and the most | have seen have
been contradicted by you or your
friends. have told you my story, and
now | want you to tell me yours How
long were you engaged to the Presi-
dent before you were marriodp
"Mrs. Cleveland laughed and
blushed, and said:
"'Oh, there arc the most ridiculous
stories told about us, but honestly
they are hardly as funny rs IL really
was. Uncle Grover proposed to mo
five times before | accepted him. First,
when | was IA, and l just laughed ut
the idea, for he seemed so much older.
Then again, two years later when l
went to college, and the third time
when he was elected Governor of New
York. was by no means ready to
marry any one, and he let things 60
for year, or until he was nominated
for the presidency. Then no asked me
again, and again | refused At last he
was elected, and l promised to marry
him in year. or corrse | al
ways liked him better than any ono
else, and always meant to marry him
some day but I'll own the White
House had something to do with hur.
rying it up. "-RocheSter Democrat
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05
Mist March the weather.

In q New York restaurant Gus
toner Ito waite) Here this checks
wrong.
Waiter-Whats the matter with itP
why, | have had bacon and eggs
and you charge me seventy-fve cents
when the blu of fare says twenty-five
cents
You are quite right, sir but you
had two glasses of water at twenty
five cents each. II you want water at
lower rate come around Immediately
after II rainstorm. "-Arkansaw Trav-
eler.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05
cAuoHr RY A rALKER.
A VolubIe Salesman Paralysis a Coun-
try Customer.

One of Waterville's dry goods houses
has a head clerk who is most accom-
plished salesman and is kept busy
from morn till eve by customers desir-
GUS of being waited upon by him.
Not long ago no was highly compli-
mented. He had countryman in the
store and was showing him very
handsome piece OF dress goods not
with any hope of selling it still there
was some slight chance Of SO doing,
and. besides it is necessary, as our
friend claims, to keep constantly in
practice
So he dashed ahead in fine style,
praising the richness Of the pattern,
extolled the texture of the fabric
held it up to favorable light
youuhed its ultra fashionableness for
years to come and in short, let loose
torrent of eloquence, in which it
was difficult to distinguish which was
most battered, the good taste of the
admiring rustic or the quality of the
magnificent stuff. The mans eyes
flashed with pride at complimentary
illusions to himself and with uncon-
cealed establishment at the develop
ment of beauty in the goods and flu
ency in the salesman.
Catching our friend by the arm he
exclaimed: Stay right here one min
ute!" and rushed out.
'Eloquence" stood STILL a little
bothered. holding the bolt of cloth
across both hands, just as though he
had frozen in the attitude in which he
had so thoroughly impressed the rural
gentleman. Meanwhile this last men
toned individual whisked two bounc-
ing girls out OF a carryall that stood
in front of the store. and, half push
ing, half pulling them, brought them
up in front OF him with the fluent
tongue.
Gals, stand there; right there
Sally. And now, mister, cut loose
agin. l just want tho gals to hear
you"
It's almost needless TO say that our
friend was utterly overwhelmed with
his emotions and for at least once in
his life failed in his utterance to the
great disappointment of both father
and daughters. The man bought the
piece of goods and no doubt will al
ways think with regret Of what the
daughters missed. Lewiston journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05
Saying a Good Word for tho Dead.

There recently died man who had
for years kept drug store in Medford.
lie was respected. and when death
came It was natural that his funeral
should be largely attended. The clergy,
man thought it wise US part Of the
funeral services to say a good word for
him. He spoke Of him as invariably
honest in his dealings. and as being
especially skilled in his profession. Il
always traded at bis store" he con-
tinued. land it is but just to say that
he always recognized my cloth"
Whether this was said as an expression
Of gratitude for past fayors in special
discounts or as hint to the deceased
druggists successor no one knoWA--
BOstoB Fudge
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05
THE ALLIANCE.

The Lake County Independent:
There are many earnest souls now
wrestling with the great economic
problems. The great question is:
How can we best present the truth to
the masses; how reach the tired, over
worked millions who study little, think
little are prone to trust to the leader
ship of the wealthy and prosperous,
spending their leisure, when they have
any in light amusements or dissipa-
ton, while their trusted counsellors
and leaders lead them to ruinp
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1892-02-05

The Advocate: We have been told
by every plutocratic paper in this fair
land that the national bank was the
safest banking system that the country
could devise. In view of the numer-
Gus national bank failures within the
past few months have these state
ments been substantiated? We say
not. After a national banker has
failed why are his outstanding bank
notes good? because of the guarantee
OF the government that they will be
accepted as money That is no more
than the greenback possesses to in
spire the confidence OF the people,
and yet the financial bosses tell us
that money issued direct by the gov
eminent cannot be made honest
money. But when it is all simmered
down we find that even the national
bank notes are based on the same
basis that the greenback is, viz: on
the credit and ability of the govern
ment to pay. Why can't the govern
ment be honest with the people and
give them their money direct instead
OF delegating this power to a lot oil
shylocks who are sapping the very
life blood of the nation by charging
ruinous rates OF interest The legal
tender dollar can be put into circula-
ton in various ways, but the national
bank dollar has but one channel
through which to reach the marts oil
commerce and that is by some one
borrowing it at an enormous rate o.
interest and giving gilt edge personal
security.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21
Peoples Party Congressional
Convention.

A delegate convention Of the
Second congressional district Of
Kansas will be held at Garnett on
Wednesday, June 22d, 1892, at 3
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
electing a congressional committee,
four delegates to the national con-
vention at Omaha, Neb., July 4th,
and to nominate an electcr and can
didate for congress.
The basis of representation from
each county shall be one delegate at
large for each county Of the district
and one delegate for every two hun
dred votes or major part OF votes
cast for Mrs. Fannie Mccormack,
candidate for superintendent Of
public instruction, in the election of
$780,. with the exception Of Doug
las and Wyandotte counties, which
will be allowed eight delegates
each. Under this rule delegates
are apportioned to the several coun-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

"ToM" is a good name, and Geor-
yfa has two Toms of whom she may
well be proud-Congressman Tom
Watson and CongressmanTomWinn.
Tom Watson was Peoples man
when be went to congress, and Tom
Winn became a Peoples advocate
after he went to congress in fact,
only few days ago. And, he gives
good reasons for the new faith that
is within him. He has his eyes
open, and sees that his Democratic
colleagues i'll congress have no more
intention Of working for the peoples
interests than have the Republican
members. He sees that he can no
longer serve his constituency while
i'm the Democratic ranks therefore,
he deserts the old, sinking, barnacle-
covered hulk, and has taken passage
on the new reform snip, alongside of
his brother Tom Watson. 'Rah for
the two Toms !,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

We saw in an exchange, the other
day, an item to the effect that Sen
ator Stewart, of Nevada, and Con-
gresham Bland, Of Missouri, are
possible candidates for the presiden-
cy on the Peoples ticket. And, no
doubt there are Peoples party pa
pers that will take them up and push
their claims (if claims they have J.,
as some are doing in the cases of
Stanford and Gresham. 1t is not
necessary for us to go outside Of the
People S party for presidential tim
Der, and whenever we do so, we
may as well pull down our sign and
quit business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

In the years past, the pioneer re-
former has not enjoyed the fruits OF
his labor, but younger than he has
stepped into the pioneers shoes and
eaten the fruit Of his toll. But,
because this has been true in years
past, does that signify that we must
follow precedent? No. The tables
should be turned. We should talk
about nominating for Office men who
are tried and true, and not go hunt
ing for candidates in the old-party
ranks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21
A FEW professcd Peoples party

A FEW professcd Peoples party
papers insist upon fusion with the
Democrats. They are backed by
unscrupulous politicians, who care
nothing for the cause of the people,
but who are hungry for Office. If
our Democratic friends are so de-
sirous of defeating the Republicans,
there is nothing to hinder them from
voting with the Peoples party.
Likewise, our Republican friends
who wish to scoop the Democrats
and everlastingly defeat that party
will learn, sooner or later, that the
only way to bring about reafiz-
alton of their desire is through a
new party-a party that stands for
government of, by ahd for the
people. Neither old party stands
for the people, and it has been proven
that neither will live up to it's prom
Uses. One old party is no better
than the other. The Peoples party
is party Of principle, and not OF
plumber. In the coming conflict we
must stand by our principles. If
we lose, we lose ALL. The Demo-
cratic party has nothing to lose in
this state. In fusion of the Dem
ocratic and Peoples party, all victo-
ries would be claimed by the Dem
ocracy, while the Peoples party
would completely lose its identity.
This fusion business has been tried
by former reform parties, and each
time the result was the complete
annihilstion of the reform party,
and in no instance were the desired
reforms realized. If the Peoples
party had been organized for the
sole purpose of taking the Offices
away from the Republicans, fusion
would be all right but we do not
understand that to be the primary
object Of the new party. Let us
not listen to this song of fusion, but
let us stand by our principles, even
though the result be temporary or
partial defeat. Our cause is right
and right is might, and will prevail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21
The Solid South.

Manhattan Republic.
1t has been only few weeks since
Republican papers were overAowing
with assertions that the Alliance in
the South was only making feint
for the purpose of encouraging the
Peoples party in Northern states,
thus to secure the disruption Of the
Republican party while the DemOc-
racy would remain intact. There has
not been quite so much Of this for
the last few days, but the temptation
to keep our papers filed with evil
dence that the Southern Democracy
is hanging on the ragged edge Of
despair" is very great. From Vir-
ginia, Tennessee, Georfiia, Texas
and North Carolina comes the same
tale of woe.
The Memphis Commercial says,
1--WE cannot hope to keep Democrats
loyal to the Democratic party"
The (Texas) Mercury, Of which
Milton Clark, an old confederate SOL
der, is editor, in commenting on
jay Gould's assertion that he could
hire one-half of the farmers Of the
United States to shoot the other
half, says, eve do not know wheth-
err he said il or not, but the pluto
Gratis had One-half of the people
shooting at the other some years
ago, and have kept us shooting at
each other with ballots ever since.
Brethren, let us quit, and vote to-
getber for ourselves while "
In the same line is the following
quotation from long and spirited
letter of resignation:
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEX,
March l6, 1892.
To the people Of the 18th congressional district:
! hereby tender my resignation as
chairman Of the Democratic party
for this congressional district. My
reasons for doing so are that ] am
going to a party more democratic in
principle, more patriotic in practice
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21
WE wish that every reader of this

We wish that every reader of this
paper had a copy of 5. s Kings
book, Bond Holders and Bread
Winners" 1t is one of the grand
est little books ever printed, and
will make votes foI the Peoples
party wherever introduced. The
price is % cents Order through
this Office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21
Keep Your Eye OF the South.

The PEOPLES PARTY PAPER, Allan
ia, Ca, is recognized as the leading
paper on this line IN the south.
Red-bOt, and in the middle OF the
road. 81 year. so cents for six
months. 4S-cOlnmn paper, chock-
full Of meat" Address
PEOPLE PARTY PAPER,
Atlanta, Ga
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

and less proscriptive in management.
l* + 1t is folly to expect re-
form in either OF the old parties.
s. G. HARPER.
The Macon ga. Telegraph, an
old-time Democratic paper, in its
issue of March 2lst, sounds the
notes of alarm to Georgia Demo
Gratis by publishing a special from
Atlanta, setting forth the news that
the Alliance Farmer, an anti-People's
party paper in Atlanta, had sent out
an editorial and official request or
demand that each of the 1900 sub
Alliances in that state should take
official action in regard to the St.
Louis convention-endorsing or re-
pudiating it. The Telegraph says
that replies have been received by
the Farmer from 1000 Of the sub
Alliances, and that every one except
three in the strongest terms endorsed
the St. Louis convention platform
and address, and that the remaining
600 will be heard from forthwith.
The Telegraph then says, "In the
light Of the action Of these 600
sub Alliances Of the state, declaring
their allegiance to the new party,
there can be no longer any doubt
that there is work tor the Democrats
of the state of Georgia to do" 1t
adds, "The sentiment Of the ALI
ance in favor Of the Peoples party
has been so overwhelmingly demon
strated that the Alliance Farmer,
the official organ, will, by force Of
its own proposition, be compelled to
come out in advocacy Of the declar-
alton OF the St. Louis convention.
We subjoin just one specimen Of
the 1000 sub Alliance resolutions,
and it is fair one
Resolved, That we, Parker's Ali
ance, No. 1875, do unanimously en-
dorse the platform of the Peoples
party, and pledge our undivided
support to the same.
We close with the following,
which sounds much like the Topeka
Capital with added comment from
some of our reform papers in Kan
sas /:
There is song in the fields where
the plowshare is a-gleaming-a song
of hope for the harvest ahead, and
the man at the plow-handles seems
happier than he has been as the fur
rows are plowed at his feet. The
fields have busy air about them
the farmers are reaping their rich
promises and taking heart for the
future.-Atlanta Constitution.
Yes, there sis song in the field"
and it is "a song of hope" 1t be-
gins, Goodbye, old party, good
bye" and ends with a cheer for the
st. Louis platform:-PeOple's Party
Paper.
"And still there's more TO
follow -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

By order of the Peoples party
congressional district committee.
A. J. JENNIGs, Chairman.
J. f. LATISER, Secretary.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

DoN'T fail to read "The Coming
Climax" by Lester c. Hubbard.
Order through this Office.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1892-04-21

We are slightly inclined to be-
lieve that the Dick Blue 'boom"
has died a-bornin', and that the OBJ
server, Progress and Blue Mound
Sun are in the soup.--Torch of Lib
erty, Mound City
A Linn county man informs us
that Dick Blue and Alec Johnson
have the thing all fixed Alec is to
allow Dick to get the nomination for
congress this time, and Alec is to
be nominated for state senator. 1t
is all right for them TO have little
fun out of it now, but neither will
be elected. S. S. King, of Kansas
City, Kas., for congress, and Man
ford Scboonover, of Garnett, state
senator, would suit the people much
better.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-01-21

At8:45 o'clock Saturday night the soul
OF Mr.. John II. Book left the body IL had
Inhabited for over fifty years and entered
iuto the realm of immortals. Death came
rather sudden and was unexpected by his
family. Two weeks ago AT. Book under
went an operation for the cure OF hernia,
and all progressed nicely until Friday
night. He was rapidly recovering from
the ordeal, tut suddenly a change came
over him and gradually he began to sink.
Life slowly ebDed away Saturday, aud in
the evening, while surrounded by his fam.
lily, vitality in the body ceased.
Mr. Book was n progressive and suc-
cesSful business man of Canton, and was
respected and honored as u citizen. He
was born in Pitlsburg in March 1916, and
waB therefore nearly forty -six years OF
age. AT the age of twenty-seven be mar
ried Miss L9vlna Wertz of Sharpsburg-
Pa and seven children have blessed the
union: Harrison aged 18, Charles 16, Ella
May IA, George II, Johu IL, Howard o,
Bessie 7.
Deceased commenced business in Pitts
burg, aheTward removing TO Colurubiana
county Of this state, where he engaged
in farming. He ha- been a resident OF
Cautou for over eight years, He had a
membership In the rinity Reformed
church and was cunnecied with several
fraternal societies, being u Knight Tenn
plar in the Masonic order. The funeral
will take place from his late residence
No. 239 East Tnscarawas street Mt o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Iuterment in West
lawn cemetery.
Henry Book, brother Of the deceased,
arrived in the CITY from his home at
Sharpsburg, Pa, Saturday and was pres-
ept during the last hours of his life. He
will also remain until after tho funeral
services Tuesday. Mr.. Book was one of
the substantial men III the business marts
pf Canton. He had "A reDIitatiOn for rC-
liability and honesty OF purpose seldom
exceIled and his death is the cause Of uni
vcrsai regret. His main place OF business
was located a. No. "a East Tuscarawas
street with branch retail departments Mt
22i East and 23O West Tuscarawas streets
Il and a Wholesale depot at the corner of
Fifth and the &. q G. depot. He was one
of the most popular dealers in meats in
this section and success crowned his
efforts in a business way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-01-21
LAID TO REST.
Funeral Services over the Remains O
Mrs. Helen As lbaugh Held Yesterday

Funeral Services over the Remains Of
Mrs. Helen As lbaugh Held Yesterday.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Helen Ashbaugh were held from her late
residence 147 West Fifth street yesterday
afternoon, interment being in Westlawn
cemetery. The services were conducted
in a very impressive manner by Rev. Il.
P.Edmonds of the First Methodist church.i
The pail bearers were Mayor j. +. Blake,
Hon. Johnson Sherrick, A. Furnace,
George Spangler, Il. A. Cassidy and I.
LoulZenhizer. A trio consisting of Miss
Ella Holm, Miss Bertha Bowerice and Mrs.
Thos. Post, sang her three favorite hymns,
"Just as l am without one plea-Jesus
lover of my soul, and Shall we gather at
the river.
There were in attendance from out OF the
city Mrs. David DeRtrieh of Wayuesboro.
Penn, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Ii. Ashbaugh OF
Springfield, Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Ashbaugh of Lima, Ohio, aud Mr.. and
Mrs, J. NJ. Butler of Youngstown, Ohio,
Helen Ashbaugh nee Logan, was born
at Waynesboro, Penna., March II, 1921 (;
was married March 81, 1s4O, to Nimrod
Ashbaugh, who died in this city April 8,
1886. She leaves two brothers, David and
Berkeley Logan of Baltimore, Nd; four
sisters. Mrs. Sue Cammack of Washing
ton, ID. c., Mrs. Annie O'Rear OF Savan-
nah, Ga, Mrs. David Deatrlch of Waynes.
L
Greencastle, Penn, three sons, M. H., A.
H., and Bert ID, aud one daughter, Mrs.
j. M. Butler, To mourn her departure.
Mrs. Ashbaugh professed Christianity
in early childhood, and by pure, unset
flsh devoted life as wife and mother has
exemplified the true christian. She has
been In failing health for some time, the
immediate cause of her death being heart
failure. She had not been seriously i'll
however until a few weeks ago, since
which time she has had the tenderest care
by her daughter and youngest son, Bert,
who did all that tender hands and loving
hearts could do for her every comfort.
When il became evident that death must
soon come, the other remaining members
of the family we're summoned TO her bed
side, where in the presence of all her chill
dren she peacefully passed to rest as in a
gentle, quiet sleep, To awake in her new
home, where live the loved ones gone be-
fore,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-01-21

The death of Cardinal Manning leaves
void not easily filled IN the Roman
Catholic Episcoplate In Great Britain. AS
the venerable prince of the church had for
some time been in a feeble condition,
there was from the commencement of his
attack no hope OF his recovery.
Henry T. iward Manning was bNrn July
Is, 1903. He was educated at the Univer-
sity of OxfOrd, and was graduated with
the highest Donors. His distinction in
scholarship led to his election as Fellow
of Merton College, Oxford. Subsequent
ly he was appointed select preacher in
the University at which be was educated.
In 1884 he became Rector of Lavington,
and in 1910 was made Archdeacon of
Chichester. These preferments he re-
signed in the year of 1851, when he left
the communion of tue church of England
and joined that of the Roman Catholic
church. His change OF faith caused great
excitement in England. Fourteen years
later, in 1865, he became Archbishop of
Westminister, succeeding DR.. Wiseman
in that position. In 1873 he WAS made
Cardinal of Westminster by Pope Plus
TX. Cardinal Manning ranked high as u
controversial writer.