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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10
Foes of Kansas.
be Kansas City Times.

Special to the Kansas City Times.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 26.-"I have
been a Republican all my life, and
expect to die a Republican, but !
want togo on record as saying that
the abuse which certain Republican
papers and politicians are heaping
upon Kansas simply because The
state has gone for the Populists is
species of scoundrelism which should
be denounced by every citizen VIC
has the welfare Of the commonwealth
at heart"
Thus spoke |. N. Try, Representa-
tiye-elect from Bourbon county. Mr..
Try has the refreshing habit of saying
what he thinks. He was in the
Copeland hotel this morning reading
one of William Allen Whites EmpOrla
Gazette lioels when the Times CORE
spondent found him, and he was not
in very pleasant frame Of mind. He
went on:
Its all right to fight hard during
the campaign. but there is no sense
in keeping it up after the result Of
the battle is declared. The POpulists
have won. If they fail, the people
will turn them down in two years. l
say give them chance.
81 know John Leedy, and know
him to be an honest man and a gentle
man. know that he has the interest
of Kansas at heart. And Boyle; |
have known him for years. He lives
[ L6y tOwn-FOrt Scotland a finer
\ IL it has not been my privilege to
meet Everybody SwearS by Boyle
down our way. Then there is
HefflebOwer, the new State Treasurer.
You might travel the country over
and you wouldn't find a better man
for the job. Captain Morris aud l
have been personal friends for years.
l know he is qualified for the position
of Auditor. | know the other state
officers elect only by reputation, out
the idea of the state going to ruin in
the hands Of the men | have named
is ridiculous.
1.-The legislature this winter will,
in my judgment, compare fayOrably
with the legislatures of the past, ard
| look for conservative action through
out. lam personally acquainted with
the POpuliSt senator's and repreSen-
tatives elected in my part of the
state. They are good men, all of
them. They are as honest as | am;
some Of them a heap more 50. 1t
makes me tired to hear a few sap
headed Republicans say these men
will bankrupt Kansas. Such Re-
are disgrace 20 the party
and a detriment to the state.
81 am loan agent. | have been
id that kind Of business at Fort Scott
for years. When it was known that
the PopulisJs had carried Kansas
the eastern fnanciers with whom I
have dealings refused to grant any
new loans or extensions on old ones.
l asked the reason, and they said
that they feared the POpuliStS would
pass laws for the reputation Of debts.
When l attempted to explain. they
began to send me clippings from
Kansas Republican papers in which
the Populist candidates were charged
with being anarchists and regulators.
This was a great deal to contend with,
but / finally convinced my people
chat Kansas securities were as sound as
they ever were, and they are letting 60
Of their money again.
81 am glad to see the Kansas City
Times devOting so much space to the
refutatiOn of the ISLANDERS against
Kansas. Kansas is all right, and
she will survive the attacks of her
foes"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10
SPEAKING ABOUT BLOOD.

1t is not always necessary to have eruptions
on the face to show that your blood need:
help Strengthen it by using BEGG'S BLOOD
PURIFIER and BLOOD MAKER, the best
and surest cure on the market. Sold by H.
F. Smith, druggist, Wellington.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10

We will pay a salary of S35 per
month and expenses for man with rig
to advertise our goods in the country.
Only honest and energetic men
wanted. Address Perfection Egg Pro-
ducer Co., Parsons, Kansas. 13 If
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10
Notice.

We have the best seed corn ever
grown in the west. Write for cata-
logue. SToNER's NURSERIES, StOner
&Bruce, owners, Sedgwick, Kansas.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10

Will our friends who read the adver-
tisements in this paper, kindly
mention the fact Of reading or seeing
the various lads" when trading with
our advertisers. 1t costs you nothing,
assists US, and the merchant knows
where it pays to advertise. Some
merchants you will see don't advertise
in the VOICE that do in other papers.
Trade with yoer friends that advertise
in the VOICE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10

We will venture that not another
county officer put up a better bond to
the county than did our commissioner
elect, ]. F. Gooch. 1t is simply gilt
edged.-Conway Springs Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10

If all reports are true there is cOnsid-
cradle praise due Prof. H. F. NJ. Bear,
for the manner in which he conducted
affairs during the Teachers associa-
tiOn. Everything proceeded like
clock work, and as smoothly as
possible. He had several Of the
High school boys meet each train
and conducted the teachers to the
school building. Prof. Bear had all
arrangements perfect.-Belle PLANE
News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10
A Significant DeDartUre.

With the departure OF another year
when a review is made of the condi-
tion Of affairs, it is only right that
some thought be given to the physi
cal body which enables everyone to
battle with life's problem and figure
for themselves the profit or loss on the
trial balance sheet. Though the bank
account may be large ard each ones
material gain be great, it would not be
surprising if it suddenly dawns upon
many that good health has been great
ly impoviShed by the low condition OF
the blood. 1t is in this state that the
Tactic acid in the vital fluid attacks
the 1brOus tissues, particularly the
joints, making known the local man
ifestations Of rheumatism. Thou
sands of people have found Hoods
Sarsaparilla the great purifier. posi-
tive and permanent cure for rheuma-
tiSm.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10

Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-12-10
Committee Meeting.

Sold by druggists, Is cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

In the interest of the people of Kansas. We
demand that our senators and re representatives.
in congress use their best endeavors to secure
sucA amendments to the interstate commerce
act as will enable the interstate commerce
commission to prescribe and enforce reason
able transportation charges upon interstate
commences; we further demand that the Iegis-
lature OF Kansas make such changes In the
to increase the power of the board of railroad
commissioners. by making their findings, con-
illusions and orders under the act of their crea-
ton prima facie evidence of their correctness,
and providing for a speedy review thereof by
enforcement thereof if sustained. as recon-
We commend the efforts of the board of COM
sas products to points where rail and deep
support to all further endeavors in that
direction
We hereby express deep regret on account
OF the death Of our distinguished citizen and ex-
governor. George T. Anthony. For a quarter of
a century in Kansas he was leader of public
opinion, fearless champion OF every just
cause and an invaluable defender OF the rights
and interests of the people. AS our governor
ne became distinguished because of the clean.
honest and busineSS-like manner in which
he administered public affairs. and our people
took great pride in him as their chief executive
because of his sterling character and superior
ability. His death is an occasion of public sor-
row, and it is with sadness that Kansas repub-
Hcans realize that we can no longer have the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20


benefit of his clear Judgment and aggressive
ideas in public deliberations
We heartily indorse the business-lilke and
economical administration of Gov. z. n. Nor
rill and his associates; and we invite a most
careful comparison between the present re-
publican administration and the populiSt ad-
miniStration which preceded it, believing that
every citizen who will so examine into the af-
fairs of our state as administered by the pres
ent republican administration will be con-
WINGED that it is to the interests of the people
to retain the republican party in power and
control of our state affairs.
We believe that the record of the republican
party in the past will commend it to all good
citizens, and that the two years experience
the people have had OF populist depredations
and misrule will bring to our support all good
citizens, irrespective Of former political afnl-
iationS.
Pat Coney, of Shawnee, offered the
following additional resolution about
prohi bition:
Whereas, The republican party has ever
been the champion of law and order, adhering
to the example of our immortal president.
Grant, that the best way to dispose Of an I'M
popular law is to enforce it: therefore, be it
Resolved, That demand the strict and
impartial enforcement Of all laws, without
favoritiSm or evasion. in every city town and
locality, so that a violation of law in any one
part of the state or by any person shall not be
treated as an offense in one locality and re-
ceive encouragement in another.
On motion of Mr.. Glenn, of Greeley,
the resolution was tabled. J. T. Lud-
lum, of Wichita, president of the Order
of Mystic Brotherhood, the anti-pro-
hibition secret society, endeavored to
read resolution, but it was becoming
apparent that the convention was
likely to get into a wrangle on the
prohibition question, and motion to
refer all further resolutions, without
reading, was carried with a whoop.
The resolution which Mr.. Ludlum in
troduced, but failed to have read, was
as follows:
Whereas, The repuolican party believes
that the majority should rule and that the peo-
pie should be trusted upon any proposition and
when the people appeal to the republican
party to be heard it should be accorded them;
and,
Whereas, large and respected number of
the people Of Kansas desire to be again heard
upon the prohibitory amendment to the consti-
tuition therefore, be it.
Resolved. That, while we believe in the en-
forcement of all law upon the statute books.
we are yet in favor of listening to the demands
of the people and favor a resubmission of said
amendment to a vote OF the people.
At 11:3O the convention adjourned
sine die.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
THIS Is TOUGH.
A Convict Injured in the Service of the
State Has No Recourse.

A Convict Injured in the Service of the
State Has No Recourse.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 15.-Gov. Morrill,
has issued an unconditional pardon to
George Banks, of Atchison county,
who was sent to the penitentiary in
1894 for 81 years. In February, 1895,
Banks was caught in a cavern while
working in the penitentiary mine. and
was SO terribly crushed about the
shoulders that he has since been para
lyzed in both arms. In granting the
pardon Gov. Morrill, said:
have given this pardon to the poor fellow
because he wanted it, but unless he has friends
upon the outside who are able to care for him,
liberty can only mean misery. want and suffer-
ing. 1t seems an injustice that any man-even
a criminal-shouid be crippled for life in the
service Of the state and then thrown out on the
world to make his struggling way. know of
90 lawful method by which the state can make
recompense to a convict who has been MANNED
through no fault OF his own. and yet it is almost
inhuman to turn him adrift, as must be done
in the case Of Banks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
GOV. E. n. MORRILL,.

manifest itself in the face of the over
whelming ''sound money sentiment.
There are men who believe that the
St Louis platform might have been
s'softened'' a little to accommodate the
west. but they argue that the Mime
apolis platform really meant covertly
what the more recent platform openly
declares.
When Mr.. Leland, at 11:45 o'clock
called the convention to order and in
vited Mr.. Bright to pray, it was in a
happy frame of mind. After the prayer
Mr.. Leland said that a reading Of the
call for the convention would be dis
pensed with, and demanded to know
who will you have for your tempo
rary chairman" the committee having
voted not to recommend one. Isaac
E. Lambert, of Lyon county, nom
mated C. NJ. Sheldon, of Usage
county, and J. s. Dean, of
Marion, named J. F. Green1ee, of
Reno. Sheldon was put forward as the
representative of the Morrill, sentiment
of the convention, and Green1ee as the
representative of the anti-Morrill senti-
sment. The ballot had not progressed
far until it became apparent that Shell
don would be chosen, and furthermore
that the lover 600 votes" claimed for
Morrill, by Fir. Bristow Saturday night
had materialized on the floor of the
convention. The ballot resulted: Shell
don, ga; Greenlee, 229.
The temporary organization was
then completed by the election of C.
S. Martin, of Saline county, to be sec
rotary, and Henry Brandley, of Chase,
and I'll. L. Willard. of Rice, assistants.
~ l. \ 4
appoint the usual committees, and,
calling ex-Congressman Funston to the
chair Mr.. Sheldon retired to make up
his lists.
While Sheldon was bordering over
the committees speeches were made by
Maj. j. K. Hudson. J. V. Beekman and
Judge Theo. Botkin. Chairman Shell
don appeared and Secretary Martin
read the lists of committees. The
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

ton of William Mckin-
ley for president and
Garrett A. Hobart for
vice president of the
United States, and
pledge them our most
enthusiastic support.
We hereby renew our
allegiance to the prin-
ciples of the republican
party so fully and
clearly expressed in
the national republican
platform adopted at St.
Louis, each and every
part of which we I'M
qualif1ed1y approve and
hereby adopt as our
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

tenant-governor. j. V. Beekman pre-
sented the name of Col Alexander
Warner. A. w. Stubs, of Garden
City, named Milton Brown. ]. NJ. Mil
Ter, of Morris, named Harry E. Richter.
The first ballot stood: Richter BAG;
Brown. 272; Martin, 1913; Warner, 103
On the second ballot, Richter was NOM
mated. The vote stood: Richter, SAT;
Brown, 226; Warner, SO; Martin, SO.
On motion of w. Knapp, of Wyan-
dotte, the balance of the state officers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
PRUDENTIAL AGAIN.
Easily Reelected Chairman of the Kansas
PopuIist Central COMMITTEES.

Easily Reelected Chairman of the Kansas
Populist Central COMMITTEES.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE fight
against John Breidenthal, who was
seeking reelection as chairman of the
populist state central committee, came
to an ignominious end yesterday when
Breidenthal was reelected by a vote Of
seven to three. The committee met at
the National hotel Walter Pitcher,
Judge Mckay and others of the Level
ling crowd who have been making war
on Prudential, were given a hearing
first. They rehashed the charges
Costigan has been making in
his paper. which in substance
are that Prudential used his
official position to further the in
terests of Col W. A. Harris as a candi-
date for governor. After Costigan had
finished, w. A. Sears. of Lawrence;
w. 81. Toothazer, of Kansas City, and
p P. Elder, of Ottawa. made speeches
for Breidenthal. A vote was then
taken which resulted in seven for
Breidenthal to three against. Later
the election was made unanimous.
Those voting against Breidenthal were
H. s. Clark, of Lawrence; A. E. Helm,
Of Wichita, and Pat Dolan, of Salina.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

u. L. AIaERION.
The contest from Wyandotte county
was settled by each delegation being
given half vote each. In the Sedg-
wick county contest the Bridgeman
or anti-Cox delegation was given seats
in the convention.
ed the following platform, which was
adopted without debate and without a
dissenting vote:
We. the republicans of Kansas. in conven-
ton Assem- bled, heartily indorSe the nominal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
Minor State News.

Lawrence has eight repu b1icap clubs
Good prairie hay was selling on the
streets of Fredonia for 81 per ton.
Young repu blicans of Emporia placed
Mr.. Peach at the head of their club.
1t is said that Ed C. Little. of Abb
1eue, is working to succeed PETER in
the senate.
Congressman ]. P. Dolliver, of Iowa,
will make six speeches in Kansas dur
ing this campaign.
J. NJ. Simpson was elected chairman
and ]. L. Bristow secretary of the re-
publican state committee.
Ex-Gov. Lewelling was nominated
for state senator by the populists and
democrats of Sedgwick county.
John w. Breidenthal was elected
chairman of the populist state commit
tee by vote of seven to three.
Garrett A. Hobart. republican nomi-
nee for vice president, will attend the
big reunion at Topeka in September.
Rev. 81. E. Ballou, of Seneca, is the
populist candidate for congress in the
First district to oppose Case Frederick.
Hon. J. R Burton, of Abilene, will
make several political speeches in
Maine before tie fall election in Sep
tenn Der.
The state meet of the L. A. w. at
Sa1ina, August 1921. is expected to be
a big affair Over 81, 900 in prizes are
offered.
B. F. Hewitt, an old and highly re-
spected citizen OF Olathe, died the
other day from blood poisoning pro-
duced by spider bite.
Andy Mcdonald. Kansas City fire.
man, was killed while making a run
with him were seriously injured.
The publican factional fight in
Wyandotte county has been amicably
settled and Editor Martin. of the Ga
zette, is supporting ]. P. Harris for
congress
Friends of Hon. A. P. Riddle, editor
of the Minneapolis Messenger, are
pressing his claims for insurance COM
missioner to succeed the late George
IT. Anthony.
The Kansas Seventh Day AdTentists
hold their annual conference and camp.
meeting at Council Grove from August
90 to September 2. Fully 1000 camp
ers are expected
The semi-annual distribution of the
state school fund. which amounts TO
S20S, 900, or 40 cents for each child OF
school age, will soon be made by SUI
perintendent Stanley.
The Mystic Brotherhood a secret
anti-prohibition order will submit
number of questions to Gov. Morrill,
and Mr.. Leedy touching their views
on the resu omission question
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
WORK QUICKLY DONE.
Kansas Republicans Convene and
Nominate State Ticket.
Morrill, Renominated by observation-disclosures
yer Defeats Martin for Chief Justice
Richter for Second Place-Au Others
Chosen Observation-Disclosures

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 15--When the
republican state convention was called
to order by Chairman Leland, Hamil-
ton hall, in which it is held, was liter
ally packed. There probably never
has been state convention of any
political party in Kansas which was
marked by SO much earnestness- The
free silver idea is not in this conven-
ton, or, if it is. it does not venture to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

Graves. I401k: Case, 13s The second
ballot resulted as follows: Carver,
800; Martin, 2ss1z; Graves, 1s415; Case,
11611. On the third ballot Carver was
nominated. The vote stood: Carver,
443; Martin. o321<; Graves, 961S; Case,
"A. On motion of f. Dumont Smith,
who placed Martin in nomination, the
nomin- zion of Carver was made unan-
imous.
c. E. elliott, of Wellington, placed
f. n. Morrill, in nomination for gov
ernor. Mai. Tom Anderson, on behalf
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

were renOminated
by reclamation as
follows: z. w. Blue,
con gre S S m a nat
large; w. c. Ed
wards, secretary of
state; Otis L. Ath-
erton, state treas
urer; George E.Cole.
state auditor; E. 3.
Dawes, attorney
general; Edmund
n. Stanley, super
intendent OF public
in Strnofinn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20


perity will never come to the American farmer,
mechanic and 1aborer until the American mar
kets stimulated by protective tar1n and
our foreign markets enlarged and increased by
the policy of reciprocity.
The republicans of Kansas believe in sound
money. We favor the use of gold. silver and
paper in the largest measure possible consist
emit with the maintenance Of the equal debt
paying and purchasing power OF all our money
We opposed to the free and unlimited coin
age OF silver at the ratio of sixteen to one by
this country alone, because it means silver
recommendation, debaSed currency and the
destruction of our national credit
We condemn in unmeaSured terms the I'M
patriotic treatment OF the veterans of the late
war by the present national administration,
and heartily favor not only more liberal in
depreciation Of the present pension laws, but
such additional legislation will properly
care for our disabled soldiers.
We favor the permanent improvement of
our highways, believing that thereby the cost
OF transportation of agricultural products to
market will be greatly lessened. business and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

of Jan es Trout
man, seconded Nor
rill. On motion Of
o. B. Taylor, Of
Leavenworth, the
NOMINATION. of Gov.
Morrill, was made
unanimous and by
acclama t;ion.
John Crider, of
Fort Scott, placed
w. ". Martin in
nomination f0rIia1y-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20

chairmen of the committees are as fol-
lows: Resolutions, j. L. Bristow; Gre
dentials, C. s. Jobes; permanent or
ganization, Phil Kelley; rules and
order of business, j. G.. Haskell.
At the afternoon session speeches
were made by Mrs. Z. J.. Smith. of
Mcpherson; j. r. Burton, W. A. Cal
derhead and John ]. Ingalls,. The lat
ter was given quite an ovation. The
temporary organization was made per-
manent.
Nominations for chief Justice being
in order, Charley Cox. of Neosho,
named Nelson Case; f. Dumont Smith,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
ToPEkA's REUNION FESTIVAL
Preparations Are Being Made to Entertain
q Great Crowd.

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 15.-The state
fair grounds at Topeka. which will be
occupied by the old soldiers during the
reunion festival, will be known as
Scamp Nelson A. Miles" The great
park, with all of its buildings, will be
given over to the use of the veterans
and their families. Every comfort and
convenience will be provided by the
Topeka people. The railroads have
made one-fare rate for the round
trip. The most noted Grand Army
orators will be present, and a flower
parade and the state firemen's tourna-
ment will help to swell the crowd in
Topeka that week. The dates are Sep.
TENDER % to October g.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
John Madden to oppose Curtis.

Democrats and populists Of the
Fourth congress onal district nomi-
mated John Madden. an Emporia
lawyer, for congress TO oppose Charles
Curtis In 1883 Madden was a repub-
lican presidential elector, but became
a populist in 1891
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-20
KANSAS GROWING SLOWLY.
The Increase In Population the Past Year q
Little Over LOO.

Little Over 1000.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 15.-The popu-
lation of Kansas. as returned by town
ship assessors through the county
clerks, has been tabulated by the state
board OF agriculture, and the total is
1, 336, $50, or net increase during the
past year of 1, 1925. Forty-fve counties
gained 27.2a1. The smallest gain is 4,
in Stevens, and the largest 3,s77, in
Cherokee Sixty counties lost %, goo, the
smallest loss being 1, in Phillips, and
the greatest .,e34. in Cowley. The fol-
lowing table shows the population and
also the increase and decrease in each
county: