The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-04
A HIBBEN MEETING.
One is Held at MT. Zion Church in
North Topeka

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North Topeka
An enthusiastic meeting in the inter-
est of DR.. J. B. Hibben's candidacy for
mayor was held at Mt. Zion church in
the First ward last evening. At a con-
sentative estimate $50 voters were pres
ent.
DR.. ]. B. Hibben was the first speak
er. He was warmly applauded and de-
livered a telling speech, stating his po-
sition upon the questions that have
arisen in the contest for the mayoralty.
He quoted an expression from a prom
inent Topeka banker-whom he frankly
admitted was against him-to the effect
that the laboring classes of the city had
taken into their own hands the business
of nominating a candidate for mayor and
upon this fact the doctor congratulated
the voters
DR.. Hibben paid high tribute to the
nations heroes and said:
If am elected mayor nothing with
in NIny gift will be too good for the old
soldiers
guished Grand Army veteran. He de-
clared, however, that he had not made
a promise to any person and would not
do so prior to election.
Il am" continued the speaker,
strongly in favor of providing the
greatest amount of employment for la
boring men, consistent with safe and
buSiness-like administration of affairs
and denounce the importation of foreign
labor to compete on public work with
the labor of our own people"
The doctor declared that the people
are interested in the election of a man
for mayor who would favor the inter-
ests of the poor man as we'll as the in
terests of the wealthy. I am proud to
have it said of me, that I am a candi-
date of the toiIers of Topeka
Hon. A. B. Jetmore was then intro
duced, and begun his address by ridi-
culing the statement in a morning pa
per that DR.. Hibben was supported by
none except place seekers.
I can assure you" said Col. Jetmore
that am not now an office seeker.
am for DR.. Hibben for mayor because
he is capable and an honest man.
1 have known him we'll and favora bly,
for Is years, and L say to you, that he
is in every way worthy of your conf
dence and support
AS an illustration of the character of
Dr. Bibben, the speaker then told of the
unselfSh manner in which the doctor
had donated his professional services in
the care OF the colOred people who came
to Kansas years ago in a helpless, home
less condition, many of them sick and
at deaths door. The Freedmen's bu-
reau mad housed the unfortunate emf
grants at the fair grounGs, and thither
DR.. Hibben went on foot to render them
medical assistance, when no Othey pny-
sicians would respond to- the CALL be-
Tor
| their services.
And" said the colonel, "inasmuch as
We have done it unto one of these nv
| brethren, We have done it unto Me -
| (Applause.)
Col Jetmore gave a pathetic picture
| he had witnessed of DIR. Hibben down
on his knees rubbing one poor fellow tc
keep him alive 81 would like" said the
| speaker, Ito see the present mayor OF
| Topeka performing an act of that kind
| [ venture to say he would have gloves
on" CA voice: kid gloves" Laugh
| ter)
The colonel then referred to a story
| about the long drawn out sewer case
| which was generally regarded as about
as well settled as it could have been
| This administration" said he, "SettleC
| the sewer case against the city and
am credibly informed that it could have
| been settled for from $50, 600 to $25, O0
| less than the city now has to pay
Speaking of the renewal of the Wate1
works franchise, Col. Jetmore declared
that the people must have water a
reasonable rates if the franchise i:
again granted. If the franchise is again
granted free, the city should have watei
| free. If the franchise is worth having
| it is worth paying for DR.. Iibben car
be trusted to do the right thing in thi
| matter. if elected" In conclusion, Mr.
| JetmOre said:
You want a man for mayor who will
look out for the poor people of the cit,
and will not work a confidence gam,
about election time. Labor should b,
performed when it is needed, and no
delayed until just before election, ant
then used as a lever to procure votes
The taxes of the people should not b.
used to- elect any man mayor"
The following resolutions indorsinj
the candidacy of DR.. Hibben wer
adopted by a rising vote, only five on
of the $50 present refusing to stant
when the vote was taken:
| Whereas, We recognize in DR.. J. B
Hibben, a man big enough and broaa
enough, to- fill the office OF mayor an,
to be mayor for the city and all it's PEG
pie; a man that we believe can unit
the different factions and cement tn
party ties that have been broken b,
men who selfishly seek personal ag
grandizement; therefore, be ii
Resolved, That we indorse DR. J. E
Hibben as our choice for mayor an,
pledge to him our undivided support Il
the primary election to be held Marcl
10, 1897.