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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
THE sEpewIcK COUNTY SITUATION

The fusion opposition is weakening.
Its fixers are finding themselves una
Bile to control their supposed forces.
There are too many Democrats who
can't be coaxed into supporting the
calamity idea, too many self-respecting
self-relying Democrats who have no
use in the world for Popism, and would
not have, even though the county tlck-
ct was made up Of some kind OF stand
ing and ability. So far as the Demo
cratic party in Kansas is concerned f'u-
sion means absorption by the Pop par
ty. There is not single Democrat on
the Fusion state ticket, and not one On
the county ticket who is any longer ds-
tinctiy recognized as such. The rank
and file of the Democrats of Sedgwick
county are not fools. and they know
that this is the case. Rufe Gone and
number of others Of the fiXers who used
to play Democrat but who were never
anything politically, and who have
never recognized principle other than
their own personal interests and ad-
vancement, are all very busy, but their
advice and eXhortations and owl-eyed
opinions only catch the poor Pop who
prefers to hear a howl than to listen to
reason. Upon the other hand the Re
publican party is united and harmoni-
Gus, with a ticket composed of men OF
unquestioned ability, standing and ex-
fyf
Democrats as comprehend the trickery
trend of fusion, and who finding the
Pop county ticket on his ballot just the
same as the ticket which is headed
Democratic, thus left to choose as be-
tween men, his own party not being
recognized, can hardly fail of choosing
the unquestioned superior men found
on the Republican ticket. Besides Sedg-
wick county is a Republican county
and every Republican is Republican
this year. From Major Mckinley down
every man on the Republican ticket is
a Republican and was never anything
else. There is not a suspicion OF in
competency or a whisper touching the
character of a single nominee. They
are all clean men, all competent and all
good. The noise of the campaign has
been made by the Fusion fixers and
their cheap curb-stone satellites, but the
majority of the votes which will be
cast next Tuesday will be those of men
who have kept their mouths shut and
attended, IN their business
The Republican party of Sedgwick
county and its ticket are all right, and
they will be all right on next Tuesday.
1t is only necessary that every man
who believes in Sound money, protec-
ton and prosperity" shall be on hand
and do his duty when the polls are
opened,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
ALONG THE KANSAS NILE.

M. A. Low of the Rock Island Rail-
road company, it Is announced, will be
candidate for the United States senate
next winter.
The southern Kansas Populists have
insisted all along that Briedenthal was
not square. They think the Vincent
letter proves it.
The talk that Morrill, will run 10000 or
so ahead of Mckinley is growing every
day. All politicians agree TO the dispari-
ty between the two.
The Abilene Reflector (Charles Har-
eer) says that the Reed blowout last
Saturday in Wichita broke the political
meeting record in Kansas.
A Topeka politician says that so close
iy allied are Leedy and Briedenthal that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
SAWBUCK IN FRONT.

The appearance Of the official ballot
In the Eagle has led TO the Information
that many men find il confusing and
that others. who viii not see II until
election day. will be sure TO lose their
votes through improper markings IL
is all simple enough You marx a saw
buck or a cross Ike this y. in front OF
every man you desire TO vote tor. pay
Ing no attention 20 the other names
For instance: The firss ticket Is the
Republican ticket IL runs from the
too 10 the bottom Of the bailos. To vote
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

for Mckinley and Hobart you must
make an y in the little square at the
front of each electors name. The
The squares al the left side of the
blank spaces are for writing in some
other name Don't sawbuck two men
for the same Office and there will be
but little danger Of a mistake. If you
are not going to vote for every man in
the first column. then hunt up the name
of the other man whom you want to
vote for and put your Y in front Of his
name.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
MONEY MEASURES LABOR.

Money is but the measure OF labor.
which produces all things Of value
Whether OF gold or silver It's daily duy
Is as a measurer. More money does not
mean more work but more work means
more money. Bryan helds 10 the idea
that plenty OF measure means plenty of
labor. II is plenty Of demand thar
means plenty OF production and plenty
III both demand and production means
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

The Mckinley neighbors at Canton
are now boosting their lawns on the
Mckinley altar and turning away with
fearful ewes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

"How often have you been sober since
the wsrf" one argufier shot at another
yesterday. "A darn sight longer than
you We're IN IT." answered the other.
81 wasn't in the war" flashed the
the argufer. That's what l thought
said the other.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

The Wichita Eagle says there are two
prohibition candidates for governor in
this state. That's just like the Eagle.
always belittling the achievements Of
the prohibition party. 1t has three
gubernetorial aspirants on the ticket
Lawrence Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Your vote may do valiant service by
being cast for Mr. Grimes for county
commissioner The county commits
sioners are the business managers of
the county. and you want good ones,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

The Bryan managers in Chicago are
also claiming New York and Connect
cut When Mckinley is elected next
week remember the fool boasts made
by Jones and dan,t be deceived again
four years hence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Tom Watson's epistle accepting the
nomination has come back stamped
"Held for Postage" Returned To the
Writer" NO Such Place in the State
Named and .-Uncalled for. Has
Mark Hanna got hold Of The postonice
department. too?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Put your flag out Saturday. 1t is the
finest flag on earth and makes the pref
TEST decoration. If you have no flags
buy some. You will need them again
TO ratify Mekinley's election. -m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

When you cast vote for Judge My
att you are rewarding q faithful, hou-
est official That is what every citizen
should want to do.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

The Arkansas Jones outfit want the
Democrats to put out flags October 81,
also. But the Democrats are not to be
coerced that say.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Two years. ago the Eagle promised
that if Mackey. Davis, Wyatt and
Brldgman We're elected they would
risfSe spiersAd officials They have done
it. Does any one dispute II?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

And eggs flew in Chicago, TOO. This
was an outrage. Any Populist knows
that although he is glad (and says sol,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Another gold rush into the Wichita
mountains is threatened. There is gold
in those mountains. They are Republi-
can mountains.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Several Kansas Populists may be so
busy rushing into the Wichita noun
iaiDs for gold that they will forget to
stay in Kansas and vote for silver.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Every Republican should show, next
Saturday, his colors, for the Republi-
can colors have never differed from the
national colors.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Kentucky is famous for her hospital
fly and she means TO maintain that
reputation if Covngton has to be NOV
ed out of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

You have had four years of Democra-
rv Isn't it enough: That is the only
question in this campaign,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

It was pever intended that this ma
ton should end up this century under a
Democratic administration.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Bryan keeps on insisting that he is
not infallible. 1t is quite possible that
there is something in that. Bryan
should examine into himself further.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

On one day in November, 1892, we
committed an error we have been re-
penting for four years. Take warning
next Tuesday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

''Carry a torch? Never" exclaimed
the Kansas Pop. Them torch light
professions is too big snap for the
Standard Oil Company"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Memory is a charitable old thing. 1t
will have forgotten one week from to
day that anybody ever predicted Bry-
ans election.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

The people of this country have had
a taste of partial free trade. They can
get more Of it by electing Bryan. But
they will never do il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

"Held for postage" was Tom Wat
sons letter Trying to make the fellow
at the other end whack UP, Ell? Repu-
. diation again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Never forget for a moment that the
defeat of Mckinley slaves off the pro-
tectiye tariff for four years more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Why didn't dear Mr.. Jones of Arkan-
sas print the report of the state chalr-
man from Maine or Vermont?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
Reoubiican County Ticket.

She's sweeper for Mckinley. only
five days more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

Populism has never been scrupulous
The next few days it will spring sew
eral lies. Be on guard for them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

For State Senator, 18th Dist: .---;o111Io,,
L. GORDON
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29

For Congress, Seventh Dist.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-29
RepubEican state Ticket.

For Judge Court Of Appeals. ....::::,.;o;c,,,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24


REPUBLICAN speakers will tell You
narrowing tales Of the deplorable con.
dltion Of labor in free silver countries
four years ago they sang the same
song but located their objects of
sympathy in England, Germany and
other gold standard countries. The
average American has no interest OK.
except that Of humanity with the
people Of any Of those countries.
The conditions in this country are
alone Of interest 10 him. If you are
satisfied with ten cent corn, vote To
continue the present conditions. II
on the other hand you are seeking re-
lief, you can not expect the men who
pushed you into the mud hole to
help you ont. Vote then for free
silver.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

The Monetary Commission appoint
ed August 18th, 1876, to enquire INTO
the change that had taken place in
the relative value of gold and silver;
the cause thereof, whether permanent
or otherwise; the effect thereof upon
trade, commerce, finance and the pro-
ductive interests of the country, and
upon the standard value in foreign
countries A majority Of the commit
tee was republican and in their report
they favor the double standard OF
gold and silver as money. On page
10 Of their report we find the follow
ing: 1.-THE philosophy OF the double
standard is that a rise in the value OF
money and a fall in general prices
are the greatest evils which can be-
fall the world, and its object is to pre-
vent, as far as possible, the occurance
of these evils. II takes no preCaution
against fall IN the value Of money,
because in the whole history OF the
human race not a single instance can
be pointed out Of fall in the value
of either or Of both of the metals
which has not proved benefaction to
mankind; while on the other hand,
during every period and whenever a
rise in the value of metallic money
has occurred it has been attended by
financial, industrial, political and 80
cial disaster, An increasing value Of
money and falling prices have been
and are more fruitful Of human mis-.
cry than war, pestilence and famine.
They have wrought more injustice
than all the bad laws which we're ever
enacted. Under the double standard
these evils could never occur, except
by rise in the value of both metals,
while under the single standard they
might be caused by rise in the value
Of one Of them"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

The responsibility OF re-sstSbIIsh-
ing silver in ITS ancient and honorable
place as money in Europe aud
America devolves really upon the
congress OF the United States. II we
act here with wisdom and Grmness,
we shall not only successfully re-
monstiEe silver and bring IL into gen.
eral use as money in our own country
but the influence OF our example will
be potential among European ma.
tions, with the possible exception Of
England Indeed our annual indebt.
ment to Europe ia so great that IL We
have the right to pay IL in silver, we
necessarily coerce those nations by
the strongest Of all forces, self inter-
est, to aid us in uphOlding the value
Of silver as money.-Mr. Blaine Feb.
rW0ry \, 1878.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

THOSE populists who are giving aid
to the Willlts-Bennington electoral
ticket should read the following from
a member of the republican state
committee;
Regarding the outlook in Kansas,
Mr.. Hayes said: 1--WE will elect the
entire ticket by mejorlties that may
run anywhere from 10000 to $4,000.
The state is being csnyassed thorough
ly, and while it is difficult to make
any estimate, we know that We will
have votes to spare. II we were as
badly divided as the opposition we
would have no hopes Whatever. The
populists and silver forces are fight
ing like cats and dogs. We couldn't
ask for anything better than the ,Uork
Tom Watson has been doing"
The portion in italics is the most
important feature of the statement.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

O. q. PURvIANoE, fusion candidate
for district clerk, who is also secre-
tary of the republican city central
committee owes his conversion to the
doctrine OF free silver to Gen. J. @.
Caldwell, who is now stumping the
state for the gold standard.
"Gen. Caldwell lectured before our
ward Club" said he, 6" and he talked
on the silver question. He advOca-
ted the free and unlimited coinage of
silver and showed that the coinage of
the American product did not mean
anything. Besides that he lived a
near neighbOr to me and ] talked to
him often. He was "a ardent free
coinage advocate and he soon had me
converted. Topeka Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24
A Letter From FIR. Turner.
AGRA, KAs., Sept. 81, '96.


EDITOR HERALD-I beg leave to ex-
press a few thoughts through your pa
per as seems my duty in regard to our
county convention and nomination.
Four national parties in recent con-
vention have declared that the busl-
ness Of our country is in a deplorable
condition and the majority OF them
have agreed that il is caused from the
lack Of money and / am inclined to
agree with majority and offer as a
remedy free and unlimited coinage OF
silver in connection with the same Of
gold at q ratio Of 16 to /. l fail to
see any relief offered for the existing
evils in recommendation as established
by our fearless Executor Grove CleYe'
land and promised pepetuation by
VIM. Mckinley. It is true they
claim that lack Of tariff will remedy
the evil, but observation teaches us
that our business institutions are
bothered more from lack Of cash GUS
toners and consumers than from COM
petition with foreign goods, and it
seems to me poor remedy to expect
revenues from foreign countries suf-
fcient to repIenish the innumerable
deficiencies and at the same time
build tariff walls TO prevent them
fromItrading with us and advocating
that we must do our business within
ourselves. I thiEk free silver is q
more plausible remedy and the worst
"goId bug" on earth cannot mine or
have coined too much gold to suit me
but / am opposed TO making it King.
II is unconstitutional, 1t establishes
monarchy and our constitution will
not admit Of that In any shape or
form. The most important thing to
me in this election will be the election
Of representatives who will vote for q
strong and sound U. y. senator who
will be in favor of restoring silver.
No legislator should be 80 embittered
against opposing parties as to fail to
do his duty in matters affecting the
whole people. There are sins OF
omission as we'll as a commission.
The coming campaign should be one
of education on the financial questions
from a nonpartIsan standpoint. Be
loyal to your honest convictions and
do not swerVe through the fear OF
fusion for it is only a concentration OF
forces and the only effective method
OF accomplishing the desire of many
hoping to meet and become better
acquainted with the people of the
county in the near future, / am yours
truly, O. d. TURNER
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

The secretary Of the Order of the
of the Mystic Brotherhood declares
that popullst and democratic Candi-
dates are slow In answering the cirCu.
lar letters sent out by the order re-
questing statement Of their position
on the resubmission issue, but that Of
seventy-eight out of the 1875 republic
can Legislative candidates sIxty.four
have declared for the resnbmlssion Of
the prohibltory amendment, eightSsre
doubtful and six are opposed. OF
thlrty-one out Of forty republican
senatorial candidates twenty-five are
for resubmission, four doubtful and
two opposed. OF twenty-nine popu-
list and democratic legislative candi-
dates reported twelve are resubmis-
sionists, ten doubtful and one oppos.
ed. OF eleven populist and demo-
cratic senatorial candidates reported
four favor resubmission, six are
doubtful and one opposed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

COMPLETE returns from oil Of the
counties OF Arkansas show that 141,.
12O votes were pOlled in the recent
election, against 126,9S6 two years
ago when Clark's plurality was 4S,724
and majority 22,732. Jones' plurality
this year is 5S,5bS and his majority
Al, 128. The democrats cast 91,l2A
votes; the republicans, ssh, against
rs ,OS5 two years ago; the populistp,
1858, against M,541 in 1894.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

Mrs. PLUM, widow Of Senator
Plumb, has contributed $500 to the
Bryan campaign fund, taking Advant-
age Of the New York Journals offer
to duplicate all contributions. She
was much opposed to the publicity,
the Journal contribution will pro.
duce, but thought the opportunity
to assist the cause was too good TO be
overlooked.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

The national democratic party cleo
tors for Kansas, as agreed upon by
the state committee, are as follows;
At lsrge-S. s. Reynolds, Grain
field; @. B. Mason, Ottawa; J. Il.
Lowell, Holton.
First district H. Mills, Leaven.
worth.
Second district Charles E. Hulett,
Fort Scott.
Third district-P. H. Albright, Win
field.
Fourt district - William Crotty,
Burlington.
Fifth District. @, A Sheldon,
Manhattan.
Sixth district = Grover Walker,
Hoxie.
Seventh dlstrict-J. v. Brinkman,
Great Bend.
Mr.. Reynolds is president of the
sound money league including @
member Of counties along the line Of
the Union Pacific in western Kansas.
Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Howell are law.
yers. MIR. Mills Of the First district
is a retired army Office, MIR, Hulett is
lawyer; Albright is merchant at
Winfield; Crotty is prominent farm
or near Burlington; Sheldon is an
editor; Messrs Walker and Brinkman
are bankers.
The certificate Of nomination has
not been fled but will be within a
few days. The names of the electors
were given out yesterday by Chair
man Hagan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24
NOTICE.

All persons owing me for repairs or
Irvine, are requested to call and settle
for the same at once. Will not object
to receiving money from parties owing
me for machinery or other supplies or
on past due notes. II. B. ABBOTT.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

A FEW populists who feel that Mr..
Watson's interests are not properly
looked after have arranged to bring
out another ELECTORAL ticket in this
state, and have chosen the following
as their representatives:
Joe. Perkins, Columbus, Cherokee
county.
Quincy A, Baldwin, Tonganoxie,
Leavenworth county.
]. V. B. Kennedy, Fort Scott,
Bourbon county.
j. W. Wooley, Idell, Crawford
county.
J. M. BannSn, Chetopa, Lsbette
county.
j. W. Doolittle, Cottonwood Falls,
Chase county.
g. w. Combs, junction City, Gsary
county.
e. J. Hill, Phillipsburg, Phillips
county.
CA. Frsntz, Canton, Mcpherson
county.
M. PembertoD, Ness City, Ness
county.
This action is in our opinion i'll
timed and unnecessary, aud if the
ticket receives many votes, the popu-
list vote in this state will be divided
and the Mckinley electors will carry
the state. This action will iniurs the
success of the populist state, con-
gressionsl and legislative tickets. =
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

ABRAHAM LINCOLN made speeches
previous to his election to the presi.
dency 40 did James G.. Blaine in hla
campaign. Other republican presi.
Dental nominees too have swung
aroung the circle. Then why dear
republican brother, worry about Mr..
Bryan's tours.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24
Township caucuses.

The populists Of Arcade township
will hold caucus at Dana, on Satur-
day, September 26, 1896, at 6 o'clock
p. M, for the purpose Of nominating
q township ticket. H. H. ADEE,
Committeeman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

WHILE thousands Of the admirers
Of MIR. Mckinley are taking sdvSnt-
age Of low rates and excursion trains
are calling on him at his home, tens
of thousands are attending Mr..
Bryan's meetings in the eastern Clties.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24
EXPORTS

In but two years has the balance Of
trade been against US. In 1889 with
a republican president and in 1893,
with a democratic president,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-09-24

They talk of the balance OF trade
being against this country. The fol.
lowing figures tell the tale: