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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
BRISTOL.
Gig Attendance at King Philip Com
pany's Fair-Other Matters.

Zig Attendance at King Philip Com.
pany's Fair-Other Matters.
The fair Of the King Phillip Steam Fire
Engine company, when Ia being held ir
che Artillery armory, was we'll patronizea
on Saturday evening, and the lady at.
tendsnts were kept very busy. The com
pany, headei by the. Bristol Cornet band.
made parade early in the evening anu
escorted Court Don Louiz FeI,ppe q,
Bristol and the Nsrrsgsnsstt Fire Com.
pany Of Warren, to the fair. The fair will
olose this evening.
large numD,r vi'ittd the Naval Re.
serves armory on Saturday ana SUNDAY.
The emi'montnly session CT tho Cour,
OF Probsts will be held this morning.
Judge II. W. Church presiding.
On tuesday evening the Babbitt Relief
Cjrpi viii give the "kusinoss Mems
Jubilee" All the parts will To taken by
local talent. Tns snsir will be complI-
mentsry to the business men ~ ths town
On saturday ov, ming IN eIeriy lady
was severely brui'ei by being run down
by bicycli't on Hope street. Tho oroi.
n'nce against ridiug on the sidewalks OF
the town ought TO tie enforced.
AIR. AM Nr.. George Greene will leave
ere tonight on visit 10 thor daughter
IN Alton, III.
A prpsr IL IN circulation ami will no
presented at the mex anpssl town nicot.
Ing, asking the ciriz ms to act rersrding 2
venders driving iuto the town daily and
disposine Of their wares, muc, to the
dstIimsnt OF the local CUISINES men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
Watch Works Started Up.

WALTHAM, Mass, Nov. 16.-The works
OF the American Watch Factory here
started up today on the 5s hour per week
basic. announced last week. For some
months past, owing to the depression in
trade, the works have been running on
short time. The outlook has improved.
and the management assert, it Is stated.
that sn increase in the working force will
soon be necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
USED BARBED WIRE.
Stephen y. Franklin Fined for Cruelty
Toward His Sheep.

stephen III. franklin, a well-known
farmer of Coventry, was fined $50 and
costs in the Fourth District Court last
Saturday on charge brought by Special
officer Smith for cruelty to animals.
franklin has been IN the nsbit of putting
baroed wire about tho legs OF his sheep,
and In such a manner that IL has caused
the death OF quite a number, while
others VIII have to be killed by the
officers Sf the society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty to Animals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
Belmont's Horse Was Third.

LONDON, Nov 16.-Mr. A. Belmont's
American, horse Tsgus ran third in the
race for the Humberstone nursery handi-
cap OF 100 sovsreigns at Leicester today.
Five horses ran. NJ. II. Lebaudy's Over
due was first and Mr.. Lewis strenessll
was second.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16

to the valley last evening and made a
call at the Clyde Hotel, where the onicsr
found the barroom open and apparently
ready for business. The proprietor was
notified TO close his place OF business at
once or take the consequences. He closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16
The Cable Conference.

LONDON. Nov. i6.-TLs Pacific confer.
stc' wfs resumed toosy at the Colonial
Office, but ell the testimony taken was in
secret.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-16

Specialist, Eye, Ear, Uatarrh and Chronic
Diseases 33 years in Providence. New
Fletcher Building, 2t2 Union Street.
Hours . TO IL; to 3. Consultation free.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
D1PHrHER1A epidemic.
Horrible Condition Of Affairs in an Inttiana'
County.

Terrible Condition of Affairs in an Indliana'
County.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. IG-Dr j.
N. Hurry, secretary Of the state board
of health, returned yesterday from
Orange county, where he reports q
diphtheria epidemic of large proper
a. - raging In IL country few miles
' .,o.- :, che famous West Baden and
T E11, n L,o. resOsA'. he reports the
a Slencn ~ LICK sFs.;r. IS horrible. In one
state OF analLs : vt one room, he
found two dead childr svhila In an.
child dying in one bed, ..sen n and a
other lay three more CHI S,sa niao :
mother, all dangerously i'll. NY va PS1 os
was reeking with filth and the SSa w
the family, named Joseph Bre, he
seemed utterly unable to cope with /
condition.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
KANSAS DIVORCES LIMITS.

No DEGREES Operative Until Six Months
After They Have Been Granted.
ABILENE, Kan, Oct 28-The court
of appeals of the northern department,
through Judge Gilkeson, in the case of
Blush VS.. the state, referring to the
new divorce law, says: "A decree OF
divorce does not become final or oper-
ote us dissolution OF the marriage
contract until the expiration of six
months from the date of the rendition
thereof and the parties thereto do not
become single or unmarried persons
until such decree becomes absolute and
finnl" This is Il decision that has a
wide interest, for there are many per-
sons who have remarried soon after
the rendition OF decree Of divorce was
received.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

New HAMPTON, Ia, Oct. THE
Boek murder trial came to sudden
ending. The defendants counsel with
drew the plea Of not guilty and en-
tered a plea of guilty, asking that the
prisoner be sent to the penitentiary
for life. The court made the sem
tence accordingly Book was clearly
insane and it was desirable to close
the case on account OF the illness of u
irror
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
PITCHED BATTLE.
A Posse Exchanges Forty or Fifty
Shots with Stage Robbers.
EGG THROWERS ARRESTED.
Two Youths Admit Their Guilt OF Interior,
ing with the Bryan Parade ut Chicago
IA Wheat Frain MFeeketl-Fell
~ Overheard and Drowned.

A1BuoUERoUE, N. NJ, Oct. 2s. "A
dispatch received here from Fort STAN
ton says that members of hunting
party which passed the post few
hours before stated that they learned
from Q ranchman with whom they
"camped Monday night, about 80 miles
northeast of the fort, that one OF the
posses in pursuit of the outlaws who
held up the San Antonio-White Oaks
stage a few days ago had come up to
them and that pitched battle had en-
sued. Forty or so shots were exchanged.
One officer was killed outright and
another is thought to be mortally
wounded There were four men in the
party OF bandits. One YVES shot through
the body and is believed to be mortally
wounded. He dropped his gun and
rode of to the rear, STOPPING in his
saddle as though unable to sit upright.
Another was shot through the right
arm or hand aud was una BILE to use his
gun. The gang retreated, going south
ward.
Arrested for Throwing Eggs at Parade
CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-Two young men
Chauncey c. Foster and Regis Hanch
EFT, were arrested this forenoon fol-
throwing eggs at Mr.. Bryan during
the ride from the train TO battery D
yesterday. They admit their guilt
Foster is II years of age and the sol
of retired me reliant. Hanchett is thu
same age. His father is vice presiden
OF the Hanchett Paper Co. The boy
were locked up pending investigation
A Wheat Train Wrecked.
WALLA WALLA, Wash, Oct. 2s-AI
extra wheat train of SO cars wa
wrecked seven miles east of Walluli
yesterday morning, in which Fireman
Roy Carpenter and Brakeman William
were killed and Engineer Runke re
ceived painful but not fatal injuries
The csIise OF the accident was broker
rail. The accident happened on
curve. The engine and nine cars wer
demolished,
ZEN from a steamer and Drowned.
ST. JosEPu, Mich, Oct. 2S.-Henr.
Bailey, of this city, fell over the sid
of the steamer Frank Woods last night
between this port and Milwaukee, AM
was drowned before the steamer coul'
be stopped. He leaves family here
1t Is thought to have been suicide.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
~ cEAND REVIEW.
Thousand @. A; r. Veterans

Twenty-Five Thousand G. A. Il. Veterans
at st. Paul in Line Two Miles Long
Sr. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 2-Twenty-
five thousand veterans of the Grand
Army marched proudly this morning
under canopy of red, white and blue,
thanked by p,l ars of white and between
lines Of 5000 applauding citizens
The route was two miles long, ending
at an immense reviewing stand, where
Commander : in Chief Walker stood
with his staff, after leading the old
soldiers to that point at Smith park:
The spectacle as the army on foot and
the bands of music and two mounted
officers of national renown came down
the hill. of Sixth street with flags and
banners flying was inspiring and beau
t,ful in its martial aspect.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
AN A. P. A. FOR CONGRESS.
President of the Alabama Association
Nominated by tho POpulists'

President OF the Alabama Association
Nominated by tho POpullsts.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept f6.-& b.
Grove. president of the American Pro-
tective association, was nominated for
CONGRESS Mt the convention Of the
populists of the Ninth Alabama con-
eressional district. No other candi'
date for the nomination was named
and Dr. Grove received it by acclama-
tion. Grove is fiery politician. de
was Kolb's lieutenant a couple Of years
400. and was the one to propose setting
M a dual state government with arms
He killed the father OF the editor OF the
Montgomery Advertiser three years
AGO but was acquitted at the trial
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
eleven. Lost IN the First Gale.

BosroN, Oct 14-The owners OF the
barkentine Thomas j. Stewart, bound
from Weehawken to this port, have
given the vessel up tx lost The
Stewart left New York Sc, Htember
loaded with over 1,4OO tons of coal
The presumption ia that she was
caught in the hurricane September 8
and Q and capsizel, There were II
men on board.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Twclye freight Cara Smashed.

WATER VALLEY, Miss oc', 23'-fcs-
terda- MORNING : ,..oaL tMc o'clock
LII ,t%ree.Siii.i..:. OF a mile south o. inns
CITY n northbound freight trnin, hav-
ing SO empty cars and drawn by an en-
cine in charge of Engineer Frank
Mills. from some unknown cause
inmped the track and 10 cars were
thrown from the track and were split
into l,indlinr wood. No one was hurt
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Colorado n1cKInlerIte. Win.

DENvEB, Col, Oct. 14.--The supreme
court announced decision requiring
the secretary of state to certify the
nominations Of Mckinley republicans
to the county clerks, to be printed ON
the official ballot, and awarding the
regular republican emblem, the eagle,
to the McKinleyites
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

STERLING, Kan, Sept 16.--EdWaro
Moore, Jr., farmer who lived in At
lanta township north of here, blew
into the barrel of his muzzle loading
shotgun to ascertain whether 1T was
loaded, meanwhile nolding the ham
mer back with FAs foot. His loot
slipped and the n, which was loaded,
was discharged i'Ato his mouth, blow
ing out his brai as.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. THE ma
tional convention OF the Colored Grand
limited Order OF Odd Fellows met in
Masonic hall, this city, yesterday for a
four days session. -Four hundred dele
rates were present from every state
and Canada. Only routine business
was considered, and the sessions will
la secret. The order has 5000 mem.
hers. all of whom are colorcd.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Was the charlsen Brothers Lost?

New YORK, Sept. 9-0n the evening
of June 81 the Charlsan brothers, Nor
wegians, left Sandy Hook in the 30 foot
sailboat Sozodont to cross the Atlantic
and return. About two weeks ago the
boat was sighted, rocking in the waves,
bottom up, about $50 miles off the Irish
coast. 1t is not known whether the
venturesome brothers were picked up
by passing vessel or were drowned.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

TOPEKA, Kan, Oct. 2s.-Mrs. James
Keller. of 3Ol Hancock street, has been
asleep for two weeks. 1t is impossible
to arouse her. There has been no
more wonderful instance IN the annals
OF medical pract &C in Topeka than the
strange case of Mrs. Keller. For two
years she has slept most of the time,
but two weeks ago to-day she fell into
u stupor or trance from which she has
been partially awakened only few
times. For the last two days she has
Geen wholly unconscious
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Rnllot-Ro1ss Too snnnll.

TOIEKA, Kan, Oct. 14.-Secretary Of
State Edwards says that owing to the
size of the tickets to be voted this fall
the ballOt-boxes now in use will not
hold half the ballots that will be cast
in many precincts. He says the only
way to remedy the difficulty is for the
county clerks to purchase new ballot
hOXes
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Larre Wheat Area In 3, .nunu

ATomIsoN, Kan, Oct. A. The Kansas
farmers are planting an Unusual large
acreage of wheat this fa Il, the weather
during the past 80 da rs has been all
that could be desired and wheat which
has been sown in r.orthern Kansas has
an excellent stan 4.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

LEAyEYwORTH, Kan, Oct 2S.-Pat-
riel; Cullen, veteran at the soldiers
home, committed suicide yesterday
morning by drowning himself in Lake
.J,nnnette. lie had been melancholy
OF late. lie served in troop F, First
Missouri cavalry, during the war.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
, rA.o.tsncd strike oi Iowa Miners.

OTTuMwA, Ia, Sept 3G--Operators
and miners failing to agree on prices
OF mining coal at the recent confer
enee. a general strike in the Appanoose
district, affecting 1000 men, is expect
ed tomorrow. Operators offer SO cents
and tina miners ask 90 cents.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Hcr Tlocket Picked at Prayer.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept 23,-Whiie Mrs
Egan, OF this city, was attending serv'
ices at the Holy Family church yester-
day COlured man knelt beside her
On Leaving she found that her pocket
had been picked nf Sci The eolored
man, James Smith, known as "Crazy
Jim" is under arrest.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
colIepe Drvan Mon to Organize.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-Students OF the
University of Chicago who are friendly
to Mr.. Bryan have issued call for the
formation of national league OF dem.
ocratic college clubs the latter part OF
October Chicago is to be headquar-
ters. so as to be in direct touch with
the democratic campaign committee.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
The Fair at Cape Glrardeau.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE
Southeast Fair association opened its
S1st annual fair yesterday under auspi-
cious circumstances. All rings are
we'll filed and the poultry stock and
farm products surpass anything ever
seen here,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

JoprIx, Mo-, Oct. 9S.-While hunting
Yesterday afternoon near here w. ).
Paul shot George w. Lear by accident,
the load taking effect in the left side
Of his head, destroying his eye and
decorating his face and scalp. His in'
irries nra serious
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

LONDON. Sept 30-A dispatch from
Bombay says the drought continues
In northern and central India where
there has been no rain for many weeks
The crops in those sections have ut
terly failed and grain riots have oc'
Cured in many places as the result OF
the scarcity OF cereals.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

WAuKoMs, Ok, Aug 1a.-Last night
bur. lars entered the bank at Wau-
komis through back window knocked
the dial off the combination and took
T. with them, so that it is not known
now whether anything was stolen or
not. as the safe will have to be opened
by an expert.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
chicago q ,AIler I.o Road SOLD,

CHICAGO, Sept 16.-The "Alley L"
road was sol d at auction to LIE slie CIR
ter aud George E. Adams, represent
ing the FIRST mortgage bondholders
and the extension bOndholders' pro-
tective committee respectively, the
bid beirg 500 over tho upset price 81
OOO, 900,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

CARTILAGE, H., Oct. sS-The ladies'
dorm:tory. in connection with Car
thare college. burned to the ground
Yesterday morning. Many OF the stu
dents lost their wardrobes. No insur'
4, .,.e IN the building.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept canine
brewers who are charged with being
in beer combine, in opposition to the
provisions of the interstate commerce
law, were to-day held to the grand
Jury by Commissioner Parry. Charges
against three Of the brewers were dis
missed.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

New YORK, sept l6-The Postal
Telegraph Co has this week taken
over the telegraph lines of the Chesa-
peal,e, Ohio & Southwestern SYSTEM
heretofore operated by the Western
Union. The system covers 40n miles Oh
railway, /, $40 miles of wire and so OIL
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
A Postuaster Candidate Kemoved.

BENToR HARBoB, Mich, Oct 7-R. J.
Jarvis, postmaster of this city, has
been removed from Office because of
offensive partisanship. de is candi-
date for congress on the democratic
peoples union silver ticket.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

FoWr WoGrH, Tex, Sept. 30 AT the
li,,le town Of Grapevine, Il miles ca 81
Of here. on the Cotton Belt, the hne
s,eam gin Of ]. L. Moorehead' WIN
about 1850 bales Of cotton, was des'
trovYd by FIRE.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Ass,stants For MIR. Bryan'a Tour.

WAsHNGToN, Sept. 23.--The demo
cratic leaders here have arranged to
have Representative Benton McMillin,
of Tennessee, Jeff Chandler, OF Cali
fornia. and Stilso Hutchins, of New
Hampshire, assist Mr.. Bryan on hi
4our throuoh West virginia.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
norns burned by mcendlarlol

AURORA, ILL.,, Get 9s.-The barn adj
Joining the HolbroolS feed mills in this
city was consumed by fire; several fine
horses perishing in the flames. Within
the past three weeks eight barns in
this vicinity have been burned by in
ccnhiarV fles.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Knnsns CltY,s Flower parade.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Oct. This after
noon occurred the second annual flower
norade The weather was magnificent
and the streets were thronged to wit
ness the magnificent exhibition gotten
mn entirely by the ladies. The parade
was n surprise and a delight pro,
nounced by ell far superior to last
wears effort.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
ono hundred RepubIlcen speakers.

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-One hundred re-
publican orators re started on a
special tour OF the state on special
train yesterday morning. They were
headed by Senator Cullom and included
many noted men.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

Jouys1owy, Pa, Oct. 2s.-Notices
have been posted in the Cambria works
announcing a general resumption OF
work. The blooming mill, STEEL wo' ks,
billet mill and many other important
DEPARTMENTS which will resume will
give employment to 1900 men.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
WlIl Rnn on Eun Tlme.

WALTHAM, Mass, Oct. 14.-The Wal
than Watch Co. has posted a notice an.
nouncing that on and after Friday
next the factory will run 81 hours per
week, instead of on half time. Two
Thousand hands are benefitel.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Sept. 3o-fester
dav as q gravel train was passing
Tnma Brakeman C. Craig fell under
the wheels aud his body was cut II
two He was about 90 years Oh ag'
aud leaves a widow. -
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
Committed suicide.

CALIFORNIA, Mo-, sept. So-mrs
Louisa Wermelskercher, living Tvs
miles south Of here, committed suicide
Inv taking arsenic. She leaves a nus
hand and two children. Dependency
was the cause.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
The Gould Assessment Upheld.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. Yesterday
the court of appeals handed down de-
cision in the Gould tax case, upholding
the New York city tax commissioners
in assessing the personal property OF
the family at $40, 1000, 900.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29
AInrn Gnl,l ComInr.

SYDNEY, y. 5. W.. Oct. es.-The
steamship Alameda, Capt Van Often
dorl, from this port for San Francisco
will take ei25,COO g., l25, tOW in gold.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Oct. William
Bently, eolored, who was affected with
apoplectlc fits, fell into pond while
fishing yesterday EVENING" and was
drowned.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

At Marshall, Mo-, s. I. Potter, aged
about go, for many years dealer in
saddlery, co mmitted suicide by hang
ing himself IN his barn with halter.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

The Commercial club of Kansas City,
Mo-, elected NJ V. Watson president
for the ensuing year TO succeed A. r.
Meyer. Mr. Watson is part owner OF
the Kansas CITY paper house.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

WICHITA, Kan, Sept. 9.-Lon Holding
and Judge Tucker, two old-time re-
publicans, who have come out for
Bryan and free silver, are going to
publish free silver campaign paper,
the first number of which will appear
next Saturday.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

The 1896 worlds crop of wheat is es'
timated at 2,3Sl, OSO, 600 bushels, or
about So, 900, 600 bushels less than last
year and ISL, COO,OOO bushels less than
1871
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-11-21
IN SPITE OF THE PEOPLE,

The contest brought against tn,
election of the peoples party candi
dates of this county is really an indi
rect blow at the elective franchise
prompted by spite, and a determine
ton of the "ring" to rule, whether
the people so elect or not. Persona
spite and selfshness are their onl,
motives. For while they proclaim
their object to defeat the creation Of
Broadwater county, there still rings
in our ears the ante-election pledge
of the would-be senator. Anderson.
to the people of Townsend, that, il
elected, he would vote for the new
county.
Admitting that there we're some
novel proceedings in the matter OF
placing the peoples silver ticket on
the ballot, the legality of such pro-
ceedings was not questioned within
the time intervening between the fiji.
ing of certificate by the peoples sill
yer party and the printing of the bal
lots, which gave about six weeks in
which a contest should have been
brought.
II is a scurvy, measly, contempt
BILE political dodge at this late date
to try to defeat the registered will OF
the voters. For all who received the
Official" stamped ballot took it in
good faith that any name appearing
thereon is a lawful candidate. The
voter is indeed an innocent party to
the transaction; he ices on the ballot
the "people's silver party he knows
no more. To throw out any votes Oh
the ground suggested in the com
plant is to rob a portion of the cleo
tors of their franchise.
When rings" are obliged to re-
sort to the lowest form of political
chicanery in order to maintain their
graft, it is time that the courts should
call a halt. And our opinion of ulti-
mate fairness in this suit is that the
Judge will dismiss the case with a
reprimand to the complainants never
again to carry matters of personal
spite before his honor.