The advocate., 1897-08-11

II p. Shove; Surveyor u. n. BaDDlCt;
Commissioner, w. d. Fox. The ticket
Ia believed to be a good one. The reso-
ntions reafiirm the Omaha and st.
Louis platforms, indorse the State ad-
ministration and censure those who
voted against freight rate legislation.
Two years ago a State irrigation plant
was located in Lane county. The COM
missloners, Republicans Of course, voted
$3.50 to pay for land on which to locate
the plant. 1t now transpires that the
necessary land was donated. Ex-
County Attorney Freeman is now try
ing to find out who got the $3.50. II
this is a sample Of the business meth
DDS employed by the Republicans who
have run that county for years, 1t Is
not surprising that Lane county bonds
do not float at par.
In sorting over the assets Of ex>
treasurer Doran (Rep), Of Sedgwick
county, it appears that large portion
Of his deficit went into the hands Of
local Republicans, howlers for national
honor and an honest dollar and that
sort of thing. AS the security in most
cases was the borrowers record as
political worker, the notes are of little
value and the taxpayers will have to
stand the loss ]. R. HalloWell secured
$2,450 of the money. Such is the Re-
publican way of doing things.
Out in Cheyenne county, County At
torney Egan has secured an order from
the County Commissioners whereby
the delinquent tax list will not be pub
lished. The st. Francis Eagle, which
is the official paper, has brought a man
damus suit in the Supreme court to
compel the county authorities to pub
lish the list. Egan contends that the
publication is unnecessary and there
fore a burdensome and useless expense
imposed on the taxpayers. The court
will pass on the matter at as early
date as possible.
The railroads have again put in force
the 100-pound rate on stock. This
would be all right and the shipper
would pay for just what he shipped and
no more, but it don't work that way.
The maximum weight of a car of stock
is figured much below the actual
weight If car is filled about three
quarters full, then the rate will be
about the same as is now charged for
car; but all shippers know that cars
must be loaded full to ship we'll. The
rate per 100 pounds on the stock neces-
sary to fill up makes the rate much
higher than under the carload system.
The Holton Recorder Rep.) observes
that that county is likely to be closely
contested this year and that no candi-
date should accept a place on the Re
publican ticket except by methods
which will defy criticism. This must
be construed to mean that questionable
methods are common in Republican
conventions over there as elsewhere.
The meeting of the Democrat county
committee in WyandOtte county last
Saturday was very lively one. Lack
Of harmony was alarmingly in evil
dence. The proceedings were so in
harmonious that members came to
blows. No one was seriously injured.
The trouble grew out Of charges and
counter charges Of party treachery
PleasantOn Herald: "Six weeks ago
many papers in Kansas were criticising
Judge Allen because of his opinion in
the Davis case. We are pleased to say
the tide has changed and Judge Allen
is now commended by papers that had
harsh words for him. AS much as the
editor Of the Herald would like to have
known Of the conviction of lot of
boodle-takers, yet Judge Allen was led
by his honest Interpretation of the law
and constitution. Judge Doster's dis
senting opinion was scholarly effort,
and we dare say he was honest in his
opinion, based on the law of man be-
tween man. and what should be.