The Red Cloud chief., 1894-02-09

yer question SO that II child OF 10 can
comprehend IL. Mr.. Smith Is too well
known in this county to make II neces-
sary to detail his numerous qualifica-
tions; suffice il TO say, he is the right
man for the place Turn out and
hear the question discussed in his
mastery way"
The above notice, tastefully dis
played, occupied all the space on the
first page Ct the Senator, the local pa
per.
Saturday noon found Smith, Jerky
and myself in the town Of Red Rock.
The first things to attract our atten-
ton were a number Of flaming posters.
setting forth that one Riley Holt would
reply to Smith, and demonstrate the
fact that Smith was not the man the
people wanted for sheriff.
The stand had been erected in the
center of the town, and within easy
distance Of q large saloon. A big
crowd had gathered to hear the dis
cussion, and were yelling Justify for
Smith and Holt just before those two
worthless mounted the stand.
James II. Smith was the first speaker.
Gentlemen" he said, ~ will first
call your attention to the subject of
free and unlimited coinage ut a ratio of
sixteen to one. Now every man, woman
and child knows that we need free
coinage in our business. The halls of
congress are filed with cries for it, and
congressman arc wrestling with the
mighty fact to-day. The reason we
want free coinage is-is-because we
want Il, and that is the reason we will
have it. The reason why we want it
unlimited, Is because we want coin.
The reason why W. want it sixteen to
one, is because every man present
needs sixteen silver dollars where he
hasn't got one now. l am before you
as n candidate for Office. ! ask at the
hands Of the voters, the Office Of shcr-
if. am q rcd-hot candidate and will
make q red-hot officer, l will
"Allow me to ask the gentleman what
he understands by free coinage" in
terrupted Mr.. Holt.
"What do I understand by free coin
age? I understand that free coinage is
lis free coinage. Apaches and half
breeds! what do you understand by it?"
roared Smith.
"My platform is to do good to the
people, by the people and for the peo-
ple," began Mr.. Holt, rising from his
seat with both hands extended above
his head.
my platform is free silver and free
whisky. Every mothers son Of you
have some ut my expense while he ex-
plains free coinage to the noon. Come
on" yelled the mayor, leading the way
to the saloon.
There was a grand rush. Even Mr..
Hollis own delegation broke like a
band Of scared antelope, and followed
.he crowd.
Riley Holt stood with uplifted hands
and open mouth, rs IL turned to stone,
as he saw the crowd leave, until l was
the only man left for him to speak to.
to see the next move.
Done up! BY the Kilkenny cats!
Caught like o dod-rotted sucker! / am
o pilgrim, I am" exclaimed Mr.. Holt.
Never mind, Riley, l have a plan
that will fix him tomorrow night"
said q voice from behind the stand.
us that you, Dave?" asked Riley.
you bet, and II I do not even up
with that crowd tomorrow night my
name isn't anything" he replied.
".All right, Davy, my boy! Here is
with you! Now let's go over and make
il cost him all we can"
Cries of "Vote for Smith! He is our
mani" "Smith and his free coinage for
ever" were some of the confused howls
that could be heard above the din in
the saloon.