People's voice., 1894-09-14

they thought best. Then there would
have been none of this trouble, which
L am sorry to see, and which some
are trying to heap upon me, as they
did the petition. IChallenge any one
to prove | told him to do any of this
work. | did not appear at the con-
yentiOn, neither did | tell any of the
delegates that | desired renOmina-
tiOn. stated that | could not con-
SiStently ask to be renOminated. but
that lwOuld serve the people faith
fully if elected.
Since the convention | have been
called upon by different persons de-
string me to run independently, which
| unheSitatingly refused. Then the
question was put, will you serve if
the votes are counted in your favor,
as we have a right to vote for whom
we pleaSe?" | answered, II have
fear that you will injure me while
trying to do me great favor. How
ever, if the citizens of Sumner, re-
gardlesS of party affiliations should
cast such number of votes, it would
be my duty to serve them most faith
fully"
Now, as | am informed that such
an organization is being effected, |
have concluded it my duty to ask my
friends to abandon this idea, and
allow the matter to rest as the con-
ventiOn left it. | hope no one will
regret having voted for Mrs. Ellen
Clayton, as she is fully qualified to
do the office work of superintendent.
No one need allow himself one mo-
ment'S uneaSineSS about my opposing
the work of the convention or not
supporting the work of our nominees.
l also hope | shall not be blamed for
any mistake our convention may
have made, if any. However, hope
to see the time when primaries and
conventions shall be a thing of the
past, and the people vote direct for
their choice from rOadmaster to pres
ident. Then a few men cannot whis-
per and wirewOrk, thereby defeating
the people in getting their choice.
| desire to see the time when Oppres-
sion shall be unheard of, and all citi-
zens will be law-abiding citizens
every man pleased to learn of the
prosperity of his fellow traveller to
the bar Of God.
| am glad to see so many old sol.
dierS coming to our assistance. and
sincerely hope that our words will De-
come practical in their behalf. We
claim we love them and desire to do
them all the good we can. Actions
are better than wOrds-give some OF
them helping hand. Ny mind cen.
ters upon W. j. Bebb, of our CITY. as
being a worthy brother and fully
competent to be our next sheriff.
He may be surprised when he sees
this, but that is nothing serious. Let
US see who will be first to whisper his
defeat and with the next breath be
heard TO praise the old SOldiers-"God
bless them"
l am for free speech, free ballot
and free run, then the people in their
Judgment will get their choice. leav.
ing the Otfice-Seeker and Whisperel
where he belongs. We are living in a
time where a man standing as ar
American citizen SHOULD STAND. car
hardly be elected to an honorable DO
Sltlon. He must spend his money in
ways unpleasant and unhOlv: must
say and do things he dislikes. in or.
der to gain the votes and position de.
sired. God give us pure leaders that
the relief so badly needed will be has
tened; that homes of sorrow and dis
treSs may be filed with bappineS,
and prosperity; that all children ma,
be clothed and educated and trained
in purity, instead of running owe
the country, neglecting church, Sun.
day school and places of training
where they receive ideas calculates
to make them happy and useful.
Hoping that our churches and 50
cletles nay be purified for the receiy
ing OF our innocent children. that
may not be mOleSted any further b.
these parties whispering about M
madness and Working to defeat on
nominee for superintendent and tha
our cause may prosper under th,
guidance of Him who looks on men
hearts, am yours for reform.
JOHN W. MCLAUGHLIN.