The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-09-17

fer, Mr. andrews thsaksd the colyen-
ftion warmly FOR its generosity.
The informal ballot for treasurer
brought cat several candidates, the
strongest Of whom wers Fred Dawson,
Of Goodland, aud E. D. Adams. Mr..
Adams, however, declined to be q can
didate upon the ground that be had
ssryed two terms in a county Oflcs and
believed it vas to be the best interest
Of tie party to place a new man in
nomination. This left the flsid TO Daw-
son and he vas nominated on the next
ballot.
Hoyt Andrews and John Bartzler
we're appointed a committee to draw up
resolutions thanking Mr.. Adams foF
his services as chairman Of the central
committee and endorsing his work as
a county officer. They sent in the fol-
lowing;
Whereas, E. D. Adams, our present county
clerk and sx-chairman Of the county central
committee, has Just retired from one and viii IN
January, 1885, retire from the other; be it
Resolved, That we, in convention assembled,
appreciate the painstsking Labor that E. D.
Adams has bestowed in the discharge Of his
duties IS county clerk aRd also for his efforts as
chairman Of the county central committee. and
we realize that the success Of our party in this
county has been largely due to the efficient and
honorable manner in which he discharged his
duties as such chairman, and We do hereby ez-
press to him our most hearty thanks.
The informal ballot for surveyor
brought out several candidates, the
leaders we're J. Beinhoff, A. D. Long
and William Butler. Several ballots
were taken before. the choice fell to
Long by vote of 81 against "a cast for
Butler-the present incumbent.
A. D. Rummei of Smoky township
appeared to be the general choice of
the convention for county clerk, and
the nomination went to him on the
first ballot.
/ For sheriff, also, the convention was
Of one mind and Mr.. Dustin was chosen
on the first ballot amid much applause
Register of deeds brought out several
candidates, but John Knight of sher,
manYille was a prime favorite and be
became the nominee upon the first
ballot, receiving A votes out of a pos
sible So.
J. s. Taylor of Smoky received the
nomination for coroner on the first
ballot, after which the convention ad
journed.
There is no question but what the
peoples party have put strong ticket
in the field, ticket that has received
it's individual nominations at the hands
of a convention harmonious in itsel
and at which no string pulling or ma
chine politics we're tolerated. Tit
duty now for every popuiist, and il
Kansas that means the democrats, sill
verrepublicans and peoples party men
is to take off their coats and sail in ant
elect every man on that ticket.
All the nominees are we'll known, vii
bear rigid inspection and will improv,
On acquaintance.
The resolutions were as follows:
We, the peoples party Of Sherman county
Kansas, in convention assembled. renew on
allegiance to the principles upon which on
grand organization finds firm foundation, ant
specifically reiterate our loyalty to the fre
coinage of silver at the ratio of sixteen to one.
We congratulate William J. Bryan, who
though defeated, is stronger to-day in the heart
of the American people than his victorious op
pOnent. We endorse his determination to COZ
tinus the fight for bimetallism with unabatet
vigOT, and we pledge to the cause our allegiance
and devotion until the gold and silver coinag
of the constitution shall be restored to tn
nation.
We congratulate Kansas upon having given l.
the allied reform forces of the nation a senate
in the person of W. 4. Harris, whose ability an
craftsmanship has commanded the respect 0
not only his constituents, but his political enc
mics as we'll. We commend his earnest effort
; in behalf Of the peoples rights, and especial
, so in regard to the Pacific railroad matter wher
/: he has msnfully endeaYored to save to the pee
pie the millions a supine administration seem
willing should flow into the Golfers of combin
Of voracious bond brokers,
l We commend the safe, sound and eonsiderat
administration of Gov, Leedy, and Of the stat
government in ali its branches, aud especial
so the efforts of our insurance commissioner an
" attorney general to limit the dishonest method
!. practiced By the different monopolies whic
} seek to wiring from the people OF Kansas and VI
just and unearDed tribute. We recognize tina
the pOpulist victory, which was said TO mea
g the ruin OF our fair state has proved her salvt
;; ton. Thousands of immigrants are seekin
!. homes in her domain; new industries hay
come new capital sought her investments, an
that ali Of these benefcient changes have CON
ABOUT unuef POpu4lst COnlTOl'
:, We believe the State Agricultural eolleg
should be maintained for the benefit of the agr
cultural classes Of the whole state, and as It
receiving annually large amounts Of money {,
experimental purposes, We request that at lea
I. az equitable portion Of that fund be expende
+ in seeking solution Of the problem Of success
. iul agriculture IN the western half of the stat
and that these experiments be conducted alOE
8 the lines Of dry farming, the demonstration
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