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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
tAI the Indications Oh The Political Horizon Pnae Victory for ht
Democratic Nominee
MAJOR WKNLEIS SUPPORTERS ARB DISCOURAGED AND HOPELESS
Conservative Estimate Of the State Vote Gives The FWRbb a Ma.
iuiy Of 242L

Topeka, Kan, Sept. civilian ]. Bryan
will carry Kansas, unless all indications
are at fault
On September there were 1000 Repub-
ncans enrolled in Bryan clubs throughout
the State.
In 1894 the Popullsts polled 1899 votes
and the Democrats 267O9, making a total
of 1903. These forces have fused and
will cast their united strength for Bryan.
Added to the fusion vote the 1000 silver
Republicans, shows a combined strength
against the Mckinley element of 15S,07S
The Republican vote of 1894 was 1857.
Subtracted from that the 1000 silver Re-
publican votes. shows a strength of 1876, 657.
Subtracted from the estimated combi-
nation vote of 15S07S the estimated Repub-
ncan vote of 1861, shows a majority of
PAP for the Bryan ticket.
That's the way it stands now. Bryan's
majority may be much larger, for clubs
are organizing all the time, and silver Re
publcans are joining right along.
On August Is The Times correspondent
here addressed a letter to a conservative
Democrat in each of the 1O5 counties in the
State, asking for information in regard to
the organization of Bryan clubs in general,
and for the exact number of Republicans
belonging to each body so far as could be
obtained, September l. Seventy-four re-
sponses have been received.
According to this information there are
592 BRYAN clubs in Kansas with a total
membership Of 75,4S5, of which 1900 are
Republicans, as stated. The Central BRYAN
club Of Topeka, with a membership of 2sS0
Is the largest in the State. There are 62l
Republicans in it.
The average reply is to the effect that
democrats and Populists are not pushing
themselves forward in the organization Of
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than a surrender of the taxing power to
the moneyed class.
"While have no doubt that Congress Will
find some means OF surmounting the pres
ent crisis, my fear is that in some moment
of national peril this decision will rise up
to Illustrate its will and paralyze its arm.
/ hope 1t may not prove the first step to-
ward the submergence OF the liberties of
the people in a sordid despotism Of wealth.
las can not escape the con-
viction that the decision Of the
court In this great case is fraught with
Unreasonable danger to the future Of the
country, and that 1t approaches the pro-
portion Of a national calamity, l feel II
my duty to enter my protest against It."
This is not an Anarchist orator holding
forth TO mob. Il is the grave and de-
liberate utterance OF Henry B. Brown, a
Republican judge Of the Supreme court, ap-
pointed by President Harrison, sitting in the
seat of justice, who breads the surrender Of
the taxing power TO the mOneyed class, and
the submergence Of the liberties Of the
people in sordid despOtsm OF wealth."
Mr.. Justice Harlan, dissenting: an nv
judgment-to say nothing Of the disregard
Of the former adjudications Of this court,
and OF the settled practice Of the govern
ment-thls decision may well excite the
gravest apprehenSons. It strikes at the
very foundation OF national authority. In
that 1t denies to the general government a
power which is, or may, become vital to
the very existence and preservation of the
Unson IN an emergency, such as that Of war
with a great commercial nation, during
which the collection Of all duties upon i'm
ports will cease or be materially diminished.
When, therefore, this court adjudges, as
II does not adjudge, that Congress can not
impose duty or tax upon personal prop
erty, or upon income arising either from
rehts OF real estate or from personal prop
erty, including invested personal property.
bonds, stocks and investments Of all kinds,
except by apportioning the sum 10 be SO
raised among the States according to popu-
lation, It practically decides that, without
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Bryan clubs, but are letting the silver Re
publicans take the lead. Most Of the clubs
have Republican presidents.
The information is that the Republicans
who bolted the st. Louis gold platform are
not professional politicians as a rule. They
are generally business men and farmers
who have not heretofore participated ac-
lively in campaigns.
II also is stated that the Bryan people
are enthusiastic and confident, while the
supporters Of Major Mckinley are discour-
aged and often hopeless
The summary of the reports which fol-
lows shows the situation as well as a Do
litical situation can be shown in Kansas
two months before the election.
Figuring in the silver Republicans on the
1894 basis, Bryan will carry every Con-
gressional district in the State except the
Fourth.
The First district, however, is close. In
1894 the Republicans pOlled 1882 votes and
the Democrats and POpulists 1855, a major
ity for the Republicans Of 2,7O. There are
1859 Republicans in Go Bryan clubs, which
would put the Bryan ticket SOL votes ahead.
The silver Republican vote is divided as
follows: AtchisOn, 29: LeavenwOrth, 347;
Nemaha (estimated). 205; Brown, 2O1; Dom
dphan, Ill; POttawatOmie (estimated), 1856:
Jackson. 1870; Jefferson, 230
Among the silver Republicans Of the First
whose names are familiar TO the public
are Nulldn ,. Caln OF AtcalSOn, f. ).
oliver of Perry A. E. Spencer Of Valley
Falls. ]. T. Mehafiie of Winchester and
George Jones of 0skalOOsa. Jones is, per-
haDs, the wealthiest cOlOred man in the
State.
The Republicans polled Psi votes in the
Second district in 1894. and the Democrats
and POpulists 1924, a Republican majority
of 1857. The silver vote In 80 clubs is 261i,
which gives the Bryan forces a majority
of 1855 The silver vote is divided as fol-
lows: Allen. III: Anderson, 800: Bourbon,
Isl; Douglas, 80; Franklin, 3O1; johnson,
1SS; Linn, l29; Miami, S16; WyandOtte, To-
OF the Second district silver Republicans
z. T. Criss Of Douglas is running for Rep
resentative on the combination ticket, and
W. H. Biddle is running the same way in
Bourbon. Dave Miller, manager Of the
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Mistaken for a Dummy,

FROM Ilu-Blts.
Manifold are the delights and humors Of
shopping All women know them, and all
the funny newspaper men make their little
jokes about them. Here is an anecdOte
that is now being told:
Two young women were threading their
way slowly among the gorgeously dressed
dummies Of a large drapery establishment,
stopping here and there to inspect Innings
and price marks. Nothing seemsed to strike
their fancy very much, till one Of them
caught sight Of a black serge just in front
Of her
There. Maria" she exclaimed, In a tone
Of triumph; that's what want See how
that umbrella skirt hangs The frock makes
even the lay figure distinguished. II it's silk
lined and doesn't cost much | shall have II"
As she spoke she advanced and laid inquir-
ing hands upon the frOck. Then she fell
back with little cry. The supposed dummy
was another customer who turned and
faced her.
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IL Is Giving the Republicans the Hard
est Fight They Ever Had.

Topeka, Kan, Sept 5.-The Democrats.
Populists and silver Republicans have
headquarters in the same building and the
combination campaign is working to per-
lection Each party has a corps of clerks
and stenographers, and they are kept busy
from morning till night. They send out a
cart load Of campaign literature every day.
Inc demand for this kind Of reading matter
is heavy.
Inc gentlemen who are managing the
triple alliance" as the combination force
Is sometimes designated, are experienced
hands at the business, and are giving the
Republican generals the hardest fight they
ever had. They have compelled the Re-
publicans TO take the defensive and COM
mence to explain things. There being so
many things for the Republicans to ex-
plain. 1t will be difficult for them to catch
up with the procession.
Chairman ]. Mack Love Of the Demo-
cratic committee is one of the best known
lawyers of Southern Kansas, and is a poll
tician Of great energy and good judgment.
He works all the time. rising at o'clock in
the morning and retiring at midnight He
not only Keeps track Of the State campaign,
but looks after everything in the fusion
line down TO country affairs, lending
assistance wherever necessary.
Il am greatly encouraged with the pros
poets for a glorious victory for the silver
cause in Kansas" Mr.. Love said. The
indications are that We will sweep tho
State, including the election Of eight Con-
gressmen and the Legislature. This is not
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Sometimes there Is a volunteer speaker on
hand. These rallies are largely attended.
People come from all over the county and
often from adjoining counties. Democrats,
Populists and silver Republicans are work.
ing harmoniously together everywhere. and
they turn out TO the meetings in such num-
bers that the g. o. p. trembles with alarm.
Leedy Drawing Big Crowds.
In the last two weeks John W. Leedy has
started the ball rolling for local campaigns
at Elk City, Madison, Usage City, Gypsum
City, Kansas City, Blue Mound, STAFFORD,
kinsley, Garden City, Dodge City, Larned,
Ness City. Great Bend. La Crosse, New
ton, Wellington, Eldorado, Strong City,
and Marion. Senator Leedy is great
drawing card. His off-hand manner OF
speech and sledge-hammer blows catch the
people. He has big crowds everywhere, and
the enthusiasm always is great
Another popular speaker is L. c. Boyle,
candidate for attorney general. His fame
as an orator travels ahead OF him and never
fails TO bring together the masses. He has
lately spoken al Mankato. Smith Center,
Phillipsburg, Norton, Colby, GOOdland,
Sharon Springs, Wakeeney, Ellis, Hays City,
Russell. Ellsworth, Sterling. Hutchinson,
Newton. Winfield. Sedan. Coifeyville and
ChetODa.
Jerry D. BOtkin lately has addressed big
NlvNhS a. AoPthdf I@ohllubtf nutgs Nldg
Center. St. Mary's, Holton and Seneca.
Judge DOster and David Overmyer.
Judge Doster has spoken at Atchison,
Topeka and elsewhere. The other candi-
dates on the State ticket have not yet en-
gagged actively In the campaign.
David Overmyer has held rOuslng meet
ings al Emporia. Topeka, Independence.
NeOsho Falls. Burlington, Chanute and
lola. Senator Martin also has made a few
speeches.
Turner, representing the silver Republic
an element. are on the stump most Of the
time.
The biggest meeting Of the campaign
will be In Topeka, Saturday, October 3.
William J. Bryan will be the speaker. All
the railroads will run excursion trains and
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tional existence. after the government has
the dread ordeal OF civil strife and its
people have become united and powerful.
this court should consider itself compelled
TO go back TO a long repudiated and re-
jected theory OF the constitution by which
the government Is deprived Of an inherent
attribute Of Its being, a necessary power
Of taxation"
Judge White was appointed by Cleveland
as a States rights Democrat from Louisl-
ana. His opinion Il certainly not the result
Of any partisan bias or exaggerated idea
OF the powers OF national government.
constitution by making Il an instrument Of
most grleyOus wrong he utters a great
truth In language compared with which that
OF the Chicago platform is mil1ness It.
self.
In his New York speech President Har-
rison rallied at the Democratic party for
attempting 10 relieve the financial diliicult-
les OF the government by an ''unconstitu-
tional tax" and the audience Of money
lenders cheered him to the echo. II 10
significant that during his term he APP
pointed three judges TO the Supreme bench.
OF these two declared the law cOnstitu-
tional and IL was only by a change Of
mind" OF the third, Judge Shiras, upon re-
hearing, after he had once Joined In up
holding Its eonstitutionality In the same
case, that the decision was made possible
at all. Mr.. Harrison seems 10 have ex-
perienced a change OF mind" also under
the exlgencies OF his party and Of the money
power that ID represents
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THIS is HOW THE JUDGES
Thl0K #BOUT THE COURT.

No portion of the Chicago platform has
been more denounced than that which re-
fers to the decision of the Supreme court
in the income tax cases. 1t has been
charged with being Populistic in doctrine
and Anarchical in tendency, but no Ian
guage either of the platform or of any pub
lie speaker of the Democratic party has
surpassed in energy that of the dissenting
judges of that court when the decision was
made.
Their opinions are not easily accessible,
but from the report of the case these ex-
tracts from their language-have been taken
which justify the assertion that the worst
condemnation Of that opinion has come
from the bosom of the court itself.
The case is reported under the title of
Pollock VS.. Farmers Loan and Trust COM
pany in 1853 United States Reports at page
COL From this the following extracts are
made which is commended to the careful
and thoughtful attention of the public.
Mr. Justice Brown, dissenting: TN the
five cases most directly in point it was
held that the following taxes were not d.
rect, but rather in the nature of duty or
excise, viz: tax upon carriages, a tax
upon the business Of Insurance companies.
a tax Of 10 per cent upon the notes OF
State banks held by national banks, a tax
upon the devolution of real estate. and.
Anally' general income tax was broadly
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taxation are made to fall most heavily and
oppressively upon those having the least
ability. Il lightens the burdens upon the
larger number, In some States subject TO
the tax, and places II most uneduaily and
disproporuonately on the smaller number in
other States. Considered In all its bearings.
this decision Is, In my judgment the most
disastrous blow ever struck at the consti-
tuti0nal power Of Congress. II strikes down
an important portion Of the most vital and
essential power Of the government In prac-
tically excluding any recourse 10 incomes
from real and personal estate for the pur-
pose Of raising needed revenue TO meet the
governments wants and necessities under
any circumstances.
Il am therefore compelled 10 enter my
dissent 10 the judgment Of the court"
Judge Jackson was a Democrat, but ap-
pointed by President Harrison. In this, the
last official act Of his life, he c0mmends
himself with his dying words to the affec-
tionate remembrance OF his countrymen.
But In what does the Chicago platform sur
pass his opinion that this Is the most
disastrous blow ever struck at the consti-
tuti0nal power Of Congress-
Mr.. Justice White, dissenting: THE In
Justice OF the conclusion points 10 the error
OF adopting II. IL takes invested wealth
and reads II into the constitution as a ia
vored and protected class OF property. which
can not he taxed without appOrtiOnment,
whilst II leaves the occupation OF the min
ister the doctor. the professor. the lawyer.
the inventor. the author. the merchant, he
mechanic, and all other forms Of industry
upon which the prosperity Of a people must
depend. subject to taxation without that
condition. A rule which works out this
result which. II seems to me. stultihes the
constitution by making II an instrument OF
the most griev0us wrong. II should not
be adopted, especially when, In order to do
80, the decisions OF this court, the opinions
Oh the laE-writers and publicists. tradition,
practice and the settled policy OF the gov
eminent must be overthrow.
IL Is, l submit. greatly to be deplored
that, after more than 100 years Of our ma
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a Republican year. The reports show that
the Republicans already are disheartened
and weary Of the fight. They feel that
their cause is hopeless"
Chairman John w. Breidenthal OF the
Populist committee Is a terror 10 the Re-
publicans. He planned the campaign OF
1889, which swept the Republican party out
OF power In Kansas and made II a party %
the minority-that party which only few
years ago rolled up a majority OF 5000 or
more. The Republicans pulled through by
scratch In 1894. In spite OF Breldenthal. but
were unable 10 poll a majority Of the
votes. Now Breidenthal is after them
again.
81 am satisfied with the way things are
going" Mr.. Breidenthal said THE COZ
ditions could not possibly be better. Re-
publicans are leaving their party daily and
casting in their lot with the friends OF
silver. The people OF Kansas do not want
the single gold standard and the desperate
light made by the money power will not
avail"
Chairman Webb McNall OF the silver Re-
publican committee has been prominent in
Kansas politics for many years He prob
ably Is acquainted with as many people as
any other man In the State, and is leader
Of great force.
The silver Republicans have not bolted."
Mr.. McNall says. They have always been
friends OF the white metal. The other fell
lows are the boilers.
Bryan will carry Kansas BY an over
whelming majority. II is In the cards. The
Republicans who are supporting Mckinley
feel II In their bones. They show ID In their
faces. They admit II in private c0nversa-
uon. Kansas viii never vote for the single
gold standard"
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upheld in Springer VS.. United States 100
u ). go These cases. consistent and I'M
deviating as they are, and extending over
nearly century Of our national life seem
TO me to establish a canon Of interpreta-
ton, which it is now too late TO overthrow
or even to question. If there be any weight
at all to be given to the doctrine of stare
decisis, 1t surely ought to apply to a theory
Of constitutional construction. which has
received the deliberate sanction of This
court in five cases and upon the faith of
which Congress has enacted two income
tax laws at times when. in its judgment.
extraordinary sources of revenue were ne
cessary to be made available.
1t is difficult to overestimate the Import
ance OF these cases. I certainly can not
overstate the regret feel at the DISPOSE
ton made Of them by the court. 1t is never
light thing to set aside the deliberate will
OF the Legislature and in my opinion II
should never be done, except unon tba
cleareSt proof Of its conflict with the funda-
mental law. Respect for the Constitution
Will not be inspired by narrow and tech
Illeal construction which shall limit or i'm
pdlr the necessary powers Of Congress Did
the reversal of these cases involve mareiv
me striking down Of the inequitable feat
uTes OF thls law. or even the whole law
Ior us want OF uniformity, the conseouences
would pc less serious: but as II Implies a
declaration that every income tax must
De lad according to the rule of apportion-
Hient' the decision involves nothing las
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
It WAS A JOLLY ROW
How the Kansas Delegation Was
Converted to Gold.
FOUR FIGHTING SILVERITES.
Leland Said the Word "GOId" Would
Scare the Timid.
A ROCK ISLAND SUGGESTION.
Tom Anderson the Only 0utspOken
Delegate Present.
A ROCK ISLAND SUGGESTION.
INGALLS, SAYS A WORD.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 5.-Now that the cam
paign is on and the Republican politicians
are whooping it up for the single gold stand
ard. the story Of the rumpus in the Kan
sas delegation at the Republican national
convention is most timely. The delega-
ton was composed Of twenty members.
All were present except ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Riddle, who was represented by his
alternate. W. H. Nelson Of Arkansas City.
The delegation met in a room at the Hurst
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
WHAT THEY COST.
A Comparative Statement Of Expen-
SEES Under Two Administration.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 5.-FOlowing is a
statement showing the comparative cost
OF the Populist and Republican administra-
tions' the figures being from the State
treasurer's report:
Cost Of running the different departments
Of State government for the years 1891 and
1886:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
Antiquity of THAT Word gent

From Notes and Queries.
An early use Of this slang expression is to
be found in some verses (probably by Eli
kanah Settle quoted by Walter Thornbury
In his "old and New London" from poem
on the Lord Mayors Banquet OF Sir Sam
uel Fludyer." l7sl. and apparently pub
llshed al the time:
Where are your eyes and ears?
bee there What honorable gent appearsT
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
A Woman Easily Satisfied.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
A man can not possibly tell whether
woman's hat Is on straight or not and she
knows he can't, yet she invariably ques-
tons him on this point before going out,
and he, without looking, says: yes, per-
fectly" She knows he doesn't know, but
she Is satisfied. Now, why is this?
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'Includes 5000 paid out for Governors
contingent fund for the benefit Of Industrial
School for Girls at BelOit
Excess Of expenditures under Republican
administration for year ending July l. 1896,
over POpulist administration for year end
ing July l, 1894, l591S5.S.
Fees and earnings Of different depart-
ments and institutions:
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Totals ...................sl62,92 800 50 Sll6eO7 70
Receipts for one year under Popu-
list administration in excess Of
that under the Republicans. ....S B.3l2 20
Total expenditures by Republicans 1856 474 40
Total expenditures by Populists.. 49, SO
Difference in favor of Popullsts. SIS. 135 81
Add excess receipts and earnings
by Populists ........................ 1882 50
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-09-17
1.-THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE"

farmers will come in wagons for miles
around.
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Grand tOtaI in favor Of POpulIsts. .s9O5. llS IS

Grand total in favor of Popullsts. sos, AS Is
The statement shows that the receipts Of
the penitentiary fen of 81 262.63 in one
year, and that the expenses Of maintaining
the institution was Sl2,0S6.S6 greater than
under Populist rule, notwithstanding the
removal of large number Of prisoners to
the Hutchinson Reformatory, and to the
new Federal prison at Leavenworth. The
statement also shows that 1t cost S355T27
more to maintain the State charitable in
situations one year under Republican con-
Populists.
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porarily by calling for vote. A ballot
was taken, resulting in the election Of
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
A Regiment OF RelAtives.

There is movement in Horny cOun-
ty, South Carolina, for the erection of
monument to the confederate dead Of
the Tenth Regiment South Carolina
Volunteers. This regiment had in 1t
one company that became somewhat
famous for it's composition. as we'll as
its fighting qualities. The Athens Ban
ner has been studying up the history
Of the regiment. 1t tells us that it was
made up entirely of men from dozen
or more families and they were about
all related to each other There were
some ten Chestnuts, fourteen Johnsons.
siOor seven Affords, and SO on. The
captain Of the company was a cousin Of
nearly every man in the ranks who was
not his brother. 1t was his custom in
drilling to address his men in this way:
Cousin Jeems, dress to the right;
Buddy-George, please swell your chest
Cousin Arthur. you want to turn toes
out, not in" But when 1t came to fight
there were no more brave or daring
fellows in the service than the 10th
regiment "butternut" company
Savannah (Ga.l Press.