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The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

jected men have been filed with other
volunteers who are able to pass the ex-
animation. The Topeka company was
taken almost as 1t stood before the call
for volunteers, all the old commissioned
officers were reelected and the non-com-
mlsslOned officers were all reappOinted.
In this connection attention should be
called to the fact that the same newspa-
pers which are now doing all in their
power to hamper the Governor in his
efforts to organize and equip the Kan
sas volunteers are the ones which were
80 insistent that all criticisms Of the
Presidents course should be held In abey-
ance because of the manifest patriotism
of the people and of the importance Of
united action IN 80 trying time. To be
consistent these papers should insist that
the same attitude toward Governor Leedy
should now be maintained.
The people know that in times like this
the Governor Of Kansas cannot afford to
and will not knowingly do anything
which will lessen the ability Of Kansas
to make Creditable record on the bat
tie field. When our troops are in the
field 1t will be found that Governor
Leedy has held his ground in the en-
llstment Of the troops. because Of his firm
conviction that he was right, for it will
be proved that he was right.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
GROWTH OF PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

The sentiment in favor OF municipal
Ownership Of public utilities seems to be
making rapid progress all over this cOun-
try and especially In the great central
West. 1t Is growing beyond being a
party question and beyond party control.
1t used to be considered as peculiarly
Populist movement, but now in many
localities Republicans and Democrats are
vieing with each other in efforts to es-
tablish and enforce the practical opera
ton of public ownership. In Milwaukee,
Wis. both the leading political parties,
which are Democrat and Republican,
have been drawn into this movement in
spite Of the opposition OF the party lead
ers. In Des Moines, Iowa, the Repub-
llcans won a signal victory wholly upon
the issue in favor Of municipal owner
ship of large public utilities. In Chicago
the whole city seems to be thoroughly
aroused in favor of the municipal owner
ship of the entire street railway systems
These illustrations show the rapid prog
ress which is being made by the princi-
pies upon which public ownership rests.
These principles are rapidly growing
among the common people and they are
demanding that the advantages of public
utilities shall be furnished to them at
actual cost without any watered stock or
inflated debt to absorb their earnings.
This can only be accomplished by pub
lie ownership. In Topeka petitions are
now being circulated and signed favorlng
the ownership Of wateuwOrks by the
city. The old company abused its priv
ileges to such an extent that 1t could no
longer be trusted with the control of this
important utility, and the people are now
proposing that the city shall own It's
waterworks and supply water to all parts
of the city at actual cost. The old COM
pany capitalized at more than two and
a half million dollars a plant that could
be duplicated for less than one-ffth Of
that amount, and are asking the users
OF water in this city to pay an income
upon that inflated capital. This the peo7
pie refuse to do and are rightly prOpos-
ing as a heroic remedy for such abuses
that the city shall own its waterwOrks
and furnish water in abundance and for
all purposes at actual cost.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
How Kansas Troops VIII Be Trans
ported.

The Kansas roads have made rate of
2 cents per mile for the transportation
of Kansas volunteers to the rendezvous.
The various companies will come in as
indicated below:
Rock Island-Holton, Clay Center,
Smith Center, Norton, Salina, Wichita,
Wellington, Seneca and Marion.
Santa Fe-Osage City, Emporia, FL
Dorado, Great Bend, ConCordia, Larned,
Lawrence, Hutchinson, Kingman, Dodge
City, Atchison, Winfield, Garden City,
independence, Leavenworth and Pitts
burg.
Union Pacific-Blue Rapids, Beloit,
Hays City, Kansas City and Abilene.
Missouri Pacific-Le Roy and Osawa-
tomle.
Fort Scott and Memphis-Fort Scott,
Columbus and Parsons.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
Butler Opposes Bonds.

Senator Butler, chairman of the Popu-
list national committee, has introduced
the following resolution in the Senate:
"That the bonded Indebtedness Of Tie
United States should not be increased,
but that the necessary means to carry
on the war against Spain should be
raised by increasing the revenues Of the
government, including tax on incomes
and by issuing silver certificates against
the seigniorage now in the treasury, and
by such additional issues Of United
States legal tender notes as may be nee
essary."
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
SHAWNEE COUNTY POLITICS.

The Shawnee county Populist conven-
ton declared against Governor Leedy's
denomination. This action was preceded
by the withdrawal Of l.. T. Yount, the
administration leader, and about twenty
others. AS a matter Of fact 1t was appa-
rent from the first that the convention
was not In control of Mr.. Leedy's friends.
Originally the fight in Shawnee county
was between those who were appointed
and those who were disappointed. In
the primaries the fight for Mr. Leedy
was led largely by his appointees. 1t
cannot be doubted that many of these
Iappointees are distasteful to many OF the
large element which is not desiring or
accepting Office Many incidents of the
fight for Mr.. Leedy which occurred in
the primaries led many Of the last named
element to withdraw from his support,
A considerable number Of these Populists
would have supported him If the ap-
polntees had refrained from taking SO
active a part in the primary.
1t is undoubtedly true that the conven-
tion fight was handled in an ill-advised
way so far as both factions were con-
Cerned. When 1t was apparent that the
convention could not be controlled in
Mr.. Leedy's interest his friends would
have left the situation in better COndi-
tion for him by securing the best terms
possible and accepting the situation
gracefully The opponents OF Mr.. Leedy
made foolish mistake when an effort
was made to give the country districts
less representation on the State delega-
tiOn than the city was given, nOtwith-
standing that the city gives larger Pop
ulist vote according to the basis of rep
resentation than the country does.
The bolters should have withdrawn
when the convention was organized in
stead of waiting until its work was prac-
tically completed. 1t was as apparent
then as at any time that they could not
prevent the election of an anti-Leedy
delegation, But after accepting without
question the organization, making no
complaint when the contests were de-
cided and participating In and voting on
the resolutions 1t would seem that the
hour to protest by boiling had passed
The chairman, John w. Breidemthal, was
entirely fair in his rulings giving con-
testants an equal chance on the floor
He permitted debates on all subjects tC
continue beyond reasonable limit ant
seemed to be disposed to be perfectly fail
and impartial.
The Advocate and News had hoped
that the Shawnee county contest NIGH
be settled gracefully, that although two
strong factions would be represented in i
that they might. settle the points at issue
among themselves and that whether thu
convention declared for or against Mr.
Leedy that the action might be takeI
in a manner beflbting people who have
more concern for the general welfare o
: the people, the State and the nation thar
for the personal affairs of any one mar
or any set Of men.
III
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
No More Politics in the q. A. r.

No More Politics in the u. A. X.
Department Commander Eastman of
the G. A. r. has taken charge. He has
announced the following appointments:
Assistant Adjutant General, S. ].
Churchill, Lawrence; Judge Advocate,
L. G. Parker, Of 0berlin; Chief Muster
ing Officer, ]. M. DunsmOre, Thayer;
Quartermaster General, o. H. Coulter,
Topeka; Chief of Staff, George H.
Barker, Holton.
In his first general order he says:
This is a political year. The Depart
ment Commander believes in politics,
and is himself q partisan, but, in the
G. A. r. there is no room for politics.
Let 1T be understood that the post room
and the campfire and the reunion shut
out politics in every form, and that MEM
bers OF the Grand Army, Of whatever
political creed, are comrades, brothers. '1
He urges the veterans to escort the SOL
der boys to the railroad station when
they leave for the front, and to give them
all possible encouragement. Mr.. East
man was a private soldier and Is the first
Department Commander who has placed
POpulist on his statf.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

The State officers Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams have issued bulletin suggesting to
all members that they should be ready to
cffer their services as an organization in
case further call is made for volunteers
Itseems that more than enough volunteers
have been secured to meet the demands
OF the first call, but should there be need
of second enlistment drilled and ex-
tremely patriotic force that shall be pre-
pared to face Immediately the most ac-
tive service will be asked for. The Sons
of Veterans will meet this demand at
least as far as their numbers go, aud it
is the duty OF every SON of an old
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

II Governor Leedy goes as colonel OF
the Kansas volunteers he will turn over
the duties OF his Office to competent
man. Lieutenant Governor Harvey is an
energetic young man of fine judgment,
and should he be called to the Govern
Or's chair he will make an extremely
satisfactory executive during the trying
time that he will have to serve.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
DEWEY.

o Dewey was the morning
Upon the tirst Of May;
And Dewey Was the Admiral
Down In Manila bay;
And Dewey were the Regents eyes,
Them Orbs Of Royal blue;
And Dewey feel discouraged
Dew not think we Dew.
-IrOnqulll, In Topeka Capital.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
THE VOLUNTEERS FROM KANSAS.

Thanks to the foresight and determin-
alton Of Governor Leedy, the troops
which Kansas places at the disposal Of
the government will not only be ready
when wanted, but they will be the sort
Of men that Uncle Sam wants in time
Of war. Instead OF bringing the men
here TO be examined the Governor sent
the examiners to the men, thus saving at
least $4,000 and avoiding a great deal
Of trouble which Governors In other
States are experiencing in getting their
volunteers in shape.
Because they must have something to
use for political effect a great many
newspapers are making an undue amount
Of noise about dlsbanding the militia,
disregard OF orders of the war depart
ment and lack of consideration Of a
drilled and equipped organization. The
nation does not want to send an army
OF boys to the front-what Governor
Leedy seeks Is to aid the War department
as much as possible in sending to the
front an army OF men capable Of endur-
ing the hardships of war. Kansas is
fortunate in possessing a Governor
sturdy enough to do what he sees to be
right in the time Of critical action re-
gardless of the snarls of those who have
personal ends in view.
AS a matter of fact of which everybody
has information the ordinary militia
company In this State has been organ
ized as much for pleasure and dress
parade as for any other purpose. There
are exceptions, to be sure, but the ma
jority OF the companies are not upon a
fighting basis None Is able to furnish
full membership that win pass the
rlgi" examination OF the United States
surgeon. Had the National Guard been
ordered direct to Topeka large numbei
would obviously have been rejected anC
sent home, but by the Governors order
this extra expense has been reduced t
minimum. He directed the surgeons
sent out to accept only the pick of tn,
volunteers, making an examination thaI
would be as far as possible an eQuivalen
Of that given by the government repre-
sentative. Six recruiting squads are a
work, each inspecting and recruiting 1
company a day. The Kansas quota viii
be ready May 10, as soon as the volun
teers from most OF the other States, ant
the government will find that Governo
Leedy has his troops in better shape 70
service under more unfavorable cOndi
tions than has any other Governor in tn
Union.
The recruiting officers were ordered +
give the National Guard preference &
every instance, and this order has bee
strictly carried out. The places Of re
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

We will not forget the Maine, nor will
we forget the brutal starvation OF 45O,-
900 Cubans. We are reviving the prin-
ciples Of the revolutionary war and going
further in the interests Of humanity.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
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The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

The resolution adopted by the Shaw
nee county Populists committee are very
strong and energetic. They make for the
principles of Populism and are clear
cut, going to the point.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04
Contract Let for Omaha Building.

The Kansas commissioners to the
Omaha exposition have awarded the con-
tract for the Kansas club house to o.
Swanson, for $2,9S7. There were plenty
OF bids, but his was the lowest. The
building will contain large reception
rooms, commissioners headquarters, a
postOfEice, cloak rooms and lavatories. A
wide veranda will entirely enclrcle it.
The building will be built at once.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

soldier who is not member and not al
ready a volunteer to at once ally him
self with the order to be ready to de-
fend the nations honor.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

The favorite word among the peoples
speaking the Spanish tongue is the one
which Is equivalent to the English to
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

Clemens says the war scare Is doing
some good because Of the designations OF
certain unsatisfactory appoin&ees.
The Advocate and news., 1898-05-04

morrow" No doubt Spain just now
appreciates the coincidence that the ia
VOrite words in the United States to-day
are ITO MOrrOl On to MorrO!"
, 1898-11-07
CAN YOU AFFORD IT?

There is now in the state treasury
between $4,000 and $ 5000. the proceeds
Of the rental of lands appropriated for
the state agricultural college. Before
the meeting of the legislature that fund
will amount to between $1,000 and
$4,000. This fund will have to be dis
posed of by the next legislature and
governor. The first appropriation, GO
ing to any particular institution will
probably be followed in years to come
by other appropriations from the fund
to the same institution. In other
words. it is probable that the first ap-
proportions will settle the question fol-
all time.
It is all important that Albany coun-
ty should have a delegation in the leg.
islature in full political harmony with
the majority. in order that this first ap-
preparation of state agricultural college
funds may be made. as it should be. in
the interests OF the University OF Wyo.
ming.
IN view of these facts and in the face
OF Ayers record Of opposition to the
agricultural college at Laramie, car
any voter having the best interests Of
Albany county at heart afford to vote
for the democratic candidate for COVER.
nor, OF for any democratic Legislative
candidate?
, 1898-11-07
WATCH OUT FOR K

1t is reported upon reliable authority
that the democratic committees in ali
parts Of the state have received theil
orders from Chairman Martin to make
a malicious attack upon Mr.. DeForest
Richards. republican candidate for gov.
ernor. Their foul ISLANDERS have been
passed out from mouth to mouth
among the ward heelers and II they are
published 1t will be too late for republi-
can papers to refute them. The people
must be on guard. Let honesty and
justice prevail in this campaign. One
OF the tricks by which Martin hopes 60
deceive voters lies in q covertly worded
circular purpoting to be Instructions to
voters. This contemplate method Of
trying to steal the franchise Of honest
, 1898-11-07
THE SITUATION.

On the eve Of election every indica-
ton points to the success of the repub-
lican ticket. Never before in the his
tory of the county has the republican
prospect appeared brighter and it is en-
tirely probable that every man on the
republican county ticket will be elect
ed and that the state candidates will
receive majorities averaging 300. All
that Is now required is that every voter
shall make 1t a point to vote and stand
shoulder to shoulder for the policies
which have lifted the nation our OF the
quicksands OF democracy. 1t is of the
utmost Importance that all should cast
their ballots, because the majority in
this county should be so largethat Uinta
county's adverse vote will have no ef-
feet.
State Chairman Van Orsdel Is very
confident Of the success of the entire
republican state ticket and a large ma
jority Of the republican legislative can
didates. On Saturday he gave out the
following statement:
THE entire state ticket will be elect
ed. We will carry ten out Of thirteen
counties. or the forty-seven, members
to be elected to the legislature, thirty
four will he republican. The state ticket
will be elected by at least 1000 MAORI
ty. The reports received from all over
the state grow more encouraging each
day. The people are thoroughly awak-
ened to the necessity Of sustaining the
present administration and placing the
stamp of disapproval upon the calamity
howl OF the democrats and the methods
used by the democratic management to
deceive the people. The people are sat
isfed with the present conditions and
are not prepared to cast their votes for
a return Of the hard times Of '93 and
go"
On Saturday a Cheyenne democrat
stated that he would bet 500 on each
of the democratic state candidates. He
was soon hunted up and his bluf call
ed. but he backed out. This is one of
the many straws Indicating the trend
OF public sentiment. There has been
less betting this year than upon any
election in the history Of the state, lead
ing democrats having no confidence
whatever in the success Of their candi-
dates.
, 1898-11-07
M PARTING WORD.

The issues OF the campaign are now
made up and the people are ready to
vote. The republican campaign has
been conducted on a plane of decency,
with proper regard for the rights OF
citizens in the preservation of their
honor and character. On the other
hand the democratic campaign leaders
have descended to the depths Of infamy
in traducing the good name Of oppo-
sition candidates and the democratic
papers have found nothing in the way
of scurrility. scandal and libel too low
down, contemplate and mean for them
to print. They have even gone outside
Of the ticket and villifed our leading
and best citizens.
In spite Of all their scheming, skull
duggery. trickery and chicanery the re-
publicans will tomorrow elect a repub-
lican congress, the republican state
ticket in Wyoming, the republican
county ticket in Albany and the repub-
lican city ticket in Laramie.
The people Of Laramie are to be con-
graduated in advance upon the almost
certain result. for 1t mean continued
and greatly augmented prosperity in
the nation: it means the proper settle
ment Of all the great and intricate
questions arising out Of our war with
Spain; it means a continued honest and
economical management of the affairs
OF our state government; It means low
err taxation and economy in county at-
fairs, and it means Improvement,
economy. progress and prosperity In the
city OF Laramie.
Every indication points to better con-
ditions for the people of this county,
but in order to be able to accomplish
the greatest good for all, W should be
squarely in line all the way through,
and The Republican therefore makes
one final appeal to voters to 30 to the
polls tomorrow and place their x e
the republican ticket. Lay aside all
prejudice and vote it straight.
, 1898-11-07

lutely refused 10 permit the United
States to assume one dollar Of that
debt?
The president has adopted the policy
Of finding out just what the people Of
the country want and giving it to them.
They wanted war with Spain n he
gave them the most dashing and glor-
ious war since the rebellion; they
wanted Porto Rico. and they got It;
they wanted Spain to assume the Cuban
debt. and he made Spain do it; they
wanted Old Glory unfurled over Ha-
wall, and the flag was planted there;
and now public sentiment demands the
Philippines and President Mckinley
says we shall have them. Every lie the
| yellow. journals have published about
the president has been refuted, not by
words or promises, but by action.
We are now in the midst of the ad-
justment Of difficult problems, requir.
ing the patriotic action of not only the
president but the congress as well. TC
adjust these problems in accordance
with wisdom and good craftsmanship
President Mckinley should have to as.
sist him a congress that will moi be, fo1
purely political purposes, in opposition
to everything he may propose.
For the reasons stated, WI ask all tht
and vote for Frank W. Mondell and tn,
republican legislative ticket.
Give President Mckinley a show.
, 1898-11-07
SUPPORT M'KINLEY.

Give President Mckinley a show.
Without reference to party the people
of America say their president has done
his whole duty. On every hand you
hear the expression. Mckinley fs all
right, he has been the president in fact
and has served the people honestly.
faithfully and with wonderful foresight
and ability"
Don't you remember how the Denver
papers and the Boomerang belabored
the president just before war was de-
clared, alleging that the Spanish bond
holders were debating everything and
that the United States would have to
pay the 400 millions of Cuban debt?
And then don't you remember. Just a
few days ago, how our president abso-
, 1898-11-07

The democratic trickster is abroad In
circular has been distributed which
says: IF you wish to vote for the head
OF the democratic ticket, put a cross
(X) in the square at the top Of the dem
ocratic ticket" By this subterfuge they
hope to deceive many into voting the
entire democratic ticket whom they be-
lieve would otherwise vote the greater
portion of the republican ticket. A
party management which would thus
attempt to betray tine sacred rights Of
a voter is unworthy Of confidence.
, 1898-11-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

For State Senator.
JOHN M'GILL.
For Members OF the House of Repre-
sentatives,
JEROME S. ATHERLY,
RICHARD BUTLER,
CHARLES E. CARPENTER,
THOMAS H. DAVIS,
JOHN REID.
For Sheriff,
CHARLES YUND.
For County Treasurer,
CHARLES REALS.
For County Clerk,
JAMES M'GIBBON.
For County and Prosecuting Attorney.
STEPHEN W. DOWNEY.
For County Commissioners,
HENRY G. BALCH,
WILLIAM J. BRoADHURST,
ANDREW MILLER.
For County Surveyor.
J. FRED HESSE, JR.
For Sounty Superintendent OF Schools.
MRS. CARRIE NJ. SIMPSON.
For County Coroner,
HENRY NOTTAGE.
Fer Road Supervisor,
JOE FISHER.
For Justice of the Peace Laramie Pre-
cinct),
J. H. HAYFORD.
For Constable Laramie Precinct),
CHARLES l.. HOUSTON.