Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-03-14
Nearly All the Citizens Ticket En-
dorssd by the Convention : Rssolu.
tons Declaring for Enforcement OF
the Prohibitory Law Adopted
Several Destinations.
From Wednesdays Daily.l

From Wednesdays Daily.l
The prohibitionists' "citizens' law
and order city convention" met at the
court room last night.
J. schopp called the convention to
order. &. +. Morley was chosen
chairman; JIG. Roger, secretary.
The call as published in the RE'
FLEcToR was read.
On motion committee on creden-
tails was appointed consisting OF j.
\. Brewer, j. W. Gibson, Z. 4. Hollar,
Il. X. Strother Also on resolutions:
r. J. Finley, Mrs. schiveley' L. d.
Toliver, Mrs. G. \. Morley.
The credential committee reported
q delegates present, first ward not
being represented.
The resolution committee reported
the following which was edopted'
Resolved. That this convention is
earnestly in favor Of the strict ana
impartial enforcement of all the laws
that are in force SO long as they are
on the statute books, especially are
we in favor of the strict enforcement
Of the prohibitory law which is now
firmly established by the state con-
stitution and all higher courts; wei
are in favor Of a reasonable reduction
Of the water rents from the present
rates and all other reduction OF
municipal expenses where such red''c-
ton eau be made without impairing
the efficiency Of government; we are
in favor OF such conservative anu
careful management Of the great pup
lie school interest as will maintain
their present efficiency without in
creasing the burden upon the taxpay-
ers during the present stringency IN
financial matters; we are in favor OF
the appointment Of faithful, honest
and efficient officers by the incoming
administration.
Nominations for mayor being called
for A, W. Rice was nominated by j.
schopp. G, H. Bagley Thought Mr.
Rices nomination would be a heavy
load, but the motion carried and Rice
was nominated.
R. j. Finley aud D. W. Howard
were sent to notify him and bring
him into the convention.
Nomination for city treasurer was
next taken up. W. b. Giles on mo-
ton of j. W. Gibson was nominated
by reclamation.
For police judge j. Richardson
nominated Geo. Merrill. He declined
and nominated W. S. Anderson. A
division was called for and resu tied
I for Anderson, 10 against. L. D.
Toliyer nominated b. G. Cranston
who emphatically declined. On mo-
ton Of c. II Bagley the Office was
passed.
For treasurer Of the board OF edu-
cation, j. u. Brewer nominated q. A.
Hodge. Carried.
For justices j. 7. Quinn and H. NJ
Seeds were endorsed unanimously,
For constable John Craftsman was
nominated but declined. j. 7. olmp-
son aud K. N. Smith were made The
nominees.
A short recess was taken.
The committee to get Mr.. Rice then
returned without him. The chair
man reported that he could not be
found.
j. L. Brewer moved a reconsldera-
ton of the vote on police Judge
Carried He then renominated W. 5.
| Anderson. This time it carried and
| Mr. Anderson was nominated.
A campaign committee ofiour from
each ward was ordered, the chairman
to announce ii later.
No ticket for councilman and school
board will be named in the First ward
RICE UNDECIDED.
Mr.. Rice was seen this morning bl
a REFLECTOR representative. AT llrs
, he was inclined to say he would no
accept the nomination but finally con
cluded to take the matter under ad
visement tor few days when he vii
give his decision to the committee
He went TO Ellsworth this Afternoon
and will when he returns, max
, known his position.
rAUruc ppncEFnINCs.