The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-04

the resolution. When the chairman rap
ped sOleninly for a restoration OF order ont
gentleman arose and expressed the oplniol
that while the resolution echoed the senti
ment of every delegate in the convention
nevertheless he thought it would not b.
accepted by the public in the spirit il
which it was Intended: Chairman Booti
said: 1--WE can't help how people vii
accept it. 1t is the sentiment OF the hearts
| of this convention and this is sufficient To-
US. A good Republican should always
have a heart that would sympathizs witt
the afflicted aud the distressed.
Senator Congdon again arose and said
Gentlemen of this convention, when tb,
hand OF God is laid on a man it is tim,
that men should take theirs off" Thi'
| splendid sentiment was cheefed, and tn,
resolution passed unanimously.
The scene at this time, as well as the ten.
der and humane feelings manifested, wa.
very affecting and crystal drops could
be seen coursing down the furrowed wrin
kles of OLD gray haired men. Any person
who may say that the feeling of the assem-
bled delegates was not sincere is incapable
OF understanding the human heart.
LONG NOMINATED.
Hon. Isaac Love Of Anthony. then aros.
ter l. Long of Medicine Lodgs. He gave &
brief sketch Of the political history
OF the district and paid glowing
tribute to Hon. S. r. Peters and
also to Colonel j. r. Haliowsll whom be
characterized as An uncompromising al
vocate of Republican principles, an abb,
and eloquent lawyer aud the pride and
| type of the gallant old soldiers of Kansas
Loud and prolonged applause greeted the
mention OF the names Of Peters and Hal
lowell He then recited the facts connected
with the gallant fight made by Chester
| Long two years ago and ended with q
peroration that was extremely eloquent.
The convention then rose and nominated
mir. Long by reclamation amid great
| cheers. His nomination was seconded by
| Ford county, the home of Mike Sutton
| and by Reno county, the homo of Mr..
Greenlee, both gentlemen having retired
from the race early in the morning.
The convention ended with a love feast
and spesches by Long, Douglass and
Greenlee.
NEW CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
The following is list of the members
! of the new congressional committee, CIV
ing the counties which they represent aud
their postoffice address:
Bsrber-L. NJ. Axiine, Medicine Lodge.
Barton-R c. Bailey. Great Bend.
Clark-H. &. Bone. Ashland.
Comanche-F. p. Duncan, Coldwater.
Edwards-W. n. Beasly. Kinsley.
Finney-Ha me Norris, Garden City.
Ford-Ed Madison, Dodge City.
Grant,. w. Gordon. Ulysses
Gray. d. Shaw. Montezuma,
Greeley-F. j. Crotch. Horace.
Hamilton-George Getty, Syracuse.
Harper. X. Hammond, Anthony.
Harvey-W. J. Puett, Newton.
Haskell-BsrlOw, Santa Fe.
Hodgmnn-J. c. Long, Jetmore.
kearney-L. pearce, LAkin.
kingman-Frank Harlow, Kingman.
kiowa-Melo NJ. Lee, Greensburg.
LANE. S. Simmons, Dighton.
McPherson-M. 2. Simpson, Mcpherson.
Meade-G. W. Wiley, Meade.
Ness-Roy Thompson. Ness City.
Pawnee-George W. Sells, Larned.
Pratt-George II. Sanders. Pratt.
Reno-J. V. Vincent Hutchinson.
Rice-J. c. Sewerd, Sterling.
Rush-A. c. Whiteman, La Cross.
Scott-B- T. Rochester. Scott City.
Sedgwick-P. A. Rohrbsugh, Wichita
Seward--H. h. Stoffer, Liberal
Stafford-E. l.. Helles, Stafford.
Stevens-C. A. Fisher. Hugoton.
Sumner-Wm. II. Berry, Wellington.
Wichita-J. 5. Caldwell. Leota.
NOTES OF THE DAY.
Major Joe Hudson of the Topeka Capt.
tai Was at the convention.
SdpldIu MCDOWctl VI onlCQ C0nJer
was prominent figure at the convention.
The newspaper boys, as usual, wers well
represented in the various delegations.
Hon. Nat Simpson of Mcpherson was
the tariff and financial oracle of the coz
yentiUn.
Hon. Mike Sutton of Dodge City was
present, and as usual, illustrated his de-
feat with good story.
Hon. Dick Blue of Pleasanton was a
prominent mixer and was always sur
rounded by big crowd.
Chairman Jim Simpson of the state
committee was present, but did not seem
to be taking any active part in politics.
Hon. Tim Mccarthy, Senator Rush,
Postmaster Sells and billie" Edwards
made "A strong and brilliant delegation
fIom PawBee county.
Tom Kelley Of Miami, candidate for
state auditor, was there with both feet,
and he and II. p. Myton of Dodge City
kept an eye Oh each others movements.
Reno county was represented at the con-
vention by strong delegation including
Judge Martin, Judge Gleason and the
Sponsler brothers Of the Hutchinson News
Long, was ably represented by Lutte Ak
line, Jim Dobsnn, o. l.. Boyd, Jim Gano.
Jerry Simpsons successor in the marshal's
Office, Judge Noble and A. S. Jobes.
Colonel Harvey Horner of Caldwell was
the leader of the Sumner county delega-
tion. Il will be remember that Harvey
WAS an aspirant for congressional honors
for a short time himself
Hon. Z. p. Greer of Winfield, candidate
for congressman at large. lined up with
the visiting statesmen and kept his eyes
well fixed on the movements OF George
Douglass and Senator Blue.
Mayor Savage and Glenn Spruance. both
Democrats of Wellington, were visitors
and took seats with the Sumner county
delegation. 1t WAS refreshing to observe
the patriotic enthusiasm with which
Mayor Savage applauded the various
articles of Republican doctrine As they
were uttered. There are lots OF Democrats
like Mr.. Savage.
FROM CRADLE TO CONGRESS.
Hon. Chester l. Long was born in Perry
county, Pa, when the caDnons of treason
and rebellion were turned against the flag
OF freedom, unity aud liberty as it waved
from the walls of Fort Sumpter He is
consequently in his thirty-fourth year. At
the age of 5 be moved with his parents 10
Missouri while that benighted land still
remained ignorant of the fall OF the lost
cause at Appomattox. For fourteen years
he lived there, going TO school and teach
ing school. While in his twentieth year,
still surrounded with the Influences of
the stamping ground OF Qusntrell and
Sterling Price, which were unable
to corrupt his loyalty, he took the stump
aud dedicated his maiden speech TO Repub-
licanism. The next year be came to Kan
sas and taught school. In 1883 he bent his
steps towards the state capital and read
law with Peck s. johnson for two years.
In 1885 he moved to Barber county. loczt-
ing at Medicine Lodge. where he still re-
sides. Ia 1889 be was elected stsye senator
TO fill the vacancy caused by the resigns
ton of Senator Price. now judge of the
A shI~ nd di>t-,rr In 1SSfe he ~>.