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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The republican row is of little cen
Germ to the democrats except that
they express their disapproval of the
kind of a campaign that has been
carried on by both Roosevelt and
Taft. The facts of the case show
that both are tied up with the corpo-
ratons, one just as bad as the other.
Their own statements have made a
bluff at prosecuting trusts that have
not always been real friendly with
them, while they have permitted suits
against those who have been friendly
to be dismissed. Roosevelt talks
strong but all his talk simply tells
what he is going to do. Never has
Roosevelt told what he has done. The
point has been reached where money
seems TO be the sole object of the re-
publicans. Every paper tells Of the
great amount Of money used by the
two candidates. The American peo-
pie have been fooled many times, but
surely they have had enough this
time. No man who believes in good
clean government should support
either one Of them. They have made
politics disgusting warfare Of words
The two men who ought to have some
dignity, have lowered themselves
lower than the ward healer. No ward
healer ever resOrted to the tricks and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
David M. Bowen

An interesting meeting was held
by the w. o. W. lodge Tuesday
evening. Two candidates were put
through the degrees and a fine BAN
quet was enjoyed by all. The camp
will hold their regular Memorial ser.
vices Thursday, June 6. ALI men,
bers are urged to be present on this
occasion. Watch for the hour and
program.
Hugo Frenzl was down from Chey-
enne township Wednesday afternoon
looking after some matters connected
with the estate Of his father.
George Barrows and family we're
down from Galatia Wednesday doing
a little trading and renewing old &C
quaintances.
Frank Willard. ST.. was down to the
county seat Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
STATE AUDITOR
Perry cIemans

Perry CIemans, cashier of the
First National Bank, of Hamilton
Kansas, will be a candidate before
the democratic primaries in August
for the office Of State Auditor. Mr..
Clemans is a native Kanasn, having
been born In Linn county in 1871.
His father, who was a Civil War vet.
eran, died in 1875 and his mother a
few years later, and he was thrown
on his own resources at an early
age. He removed to Greenwood
county In 1881 and has been resi-
dent Of that county since that time.
His education was obained in the
public schools and In the state nor
NAL and Baker University. He taught
school for several years and was mar
ried to Lucy R. Morris, Of Severy,
Kansas, In 1894. He was elected
county clerk Of Greenwood county
in 1897 and his record in the office
is one Of which any man might be
proud. After his term as county
clerk expired he removed to Hamil
ton and organized the bank Of which
he is cashier. The bank is a popu-
lar one in the county and has always
paid good dividends and now has
surplus almost equal to the capital
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Frank l, Britton.

Frank BrittOn, candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, came to Usage City
in 1877 and has spent practically all
his life in that vicinity. He was ed
ucated In the Usage City high school
and afterward went to the Topeka
high school, where he also graduated
afterward teaching for several years
in Usage county.
For twelve years he has been a
travelling salesman for the Sherwin-
Williams Paint Co., and stands high
among the knights OF the grip and
with his house. He is popular in
lodge circles, having held all the Of
fees OF the grand lodge with the Su-
preme Representative for the past
eight years. He is also an officer in
the United Commercial Travellers. At
the Usage County Democratic Con-
vention held at Lyndon, Kansas,
March Z, 1912, Mr.. Britton received
the hearty endorsement Of the con-
vention for Lieutenant Governor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination of sheriff of Bar.
ton county on the Democratict ticket
and subject to the will of the Demo
cratic voters Of the county at the pri
mary to be held August 6, 1912.
LOUIS HANS.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

At the solicitation Of my many
friends hereby consent to announce
myself as a candidate for the nomina-
ton for county attorney ON the Dem
ocratic ticket, subject to the Demo-
cratic voters In the August primary
CHAS. L. CARROLL.
ADVERTISENENT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The New York Herald, which has
been attempting to keep am unbiased
tab on the delegates to the national
conventions, says that, regardless Of
what may happen in the few cases in
which no delegates have been chosen
1t practically depends upon the &C.
ton of the National committee on
contest cases as to what the outcome
will be.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

We frequently hear complaints that
we are overlapping our instructors at
the various state educational institu,
tons. And yet, almost every week
one or another of the institutions los.
es some faculty member because
some other states institution has Of
fened them more money.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Burt E. Brown.

Burt E. Brown, Of Douglas county,
is a candidate for the democratic
nomination for secretary Of state. He
was born March II, 1874, educated
in the high schools Of Kansas and at
the Nebraska state university. For
eighteen years he has been com.
mercial traveller. During all these
years he has sold hardware all over
this western country, and carried
democratic progressive policies as
side line. Mr.. Brown has a family
consisting Of wife and three daugh-
ters and is a loyal and enthusiastic
Kansan. Born and raised on a farm,
he is thoroughly impregnated with
the indomitable Kansas spirit. It IS
said that Mr.. Brown Is probably &C
quainted with more men In Kansas
than any other resident Of the state.
Every town contains at least few
people who know Burt Brown, and it
is safe to say that his friends are on
ly limited by the number Of his &C
quaintances. As a political orator he
enjoys an enviable reputation. In
1896, when only % years old, he
made fifty-seyen campaign speeches.
II Mr.. Brown is nominated for sec
Rotary of state, he will make a cam
paign and his election to the impor-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
ADVERTISEMENT

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination for Clerk
Of the District Court of Barton Coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the vot-
srs at the Republican primaries next
August, O.. HOLMES.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The democrats are having a very
interesting fight, but 1t is dignified
one. Wilson and Clark are running a
close race and it is hard to tell which
one will get the nomination One
thing is certain, they ere not stoop-
ing to dirty work politics or mud
singing like their competitors. It
doesn't matter which is nominated,
their election is assured.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as cam
dldate for the Democratic nomination
Tor the office Of County Attorney OF
Barton county, subject to the will OF
the voters as expressed in the pri-
mary election to be held next August
R. J. McMULLEN.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR SHERIFF.

I hereby announce myself as cam
dldate for the nomination for sheriff
Of Barton county, Kansas, subject to
the decision OF the voters at the Dem
ocratic primary next August.
JNO. W. DALEY.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

One thing the Kansas voters want
TO know Is, whom will Capper support
Il Roosevelt and Taft are both nomi.
mated? VIII Mr.. Capper support
Taft II Taft IS the republican. nOmi-
nee? These may sound Like foolish
questions but they are important. If
Capper supports Taft after he is nom.
mated, then Capper is not sincere in
his fight for Roosevelt. There is a
strong suspicion that Capper really
prefers Taft to Roosevelt but thought
1t might be a little more popular to
jump in the Roosevelt band wagon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of County Treas
urer, On the Democratic ticket, Sub
Iect to the primary election in Au-
gust s A. SCHWAGER.
ADVERTICENIENT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR SHERIFF.

o hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
Of Barton county, subject to the de-
cision Of the democratic primaries in
August. JOE H. KING.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

From the language that has been
used by the two leading candidates
Tor the Republican PRESIDENT { nomi-
nation, one might think we were Ev-
Ing in a Central American Republic.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The primary election win be held
in August and the fight this year is
hard one. The democrats have a
few minor contests and they should
attend to them. It is to be hoped
the democrats viii not waste their
time trying to iron out the repubh-
can fights. The average democrat
believes in the right, but every time
he helps settle a republican fractional
fight Just that much does he weaken
his own cause. The republicans never
try to help the democrats, but rather
do their best to disrupt the party.
Let every democrat vote at the pri-
mary and call for the democratic bal-
lot. The party is in good shape to
win but cannot do it If the democrats
do not stand by their candidates. Let
the republicans fight their own hat
ties.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

Prof. Hoad, Of the State University,
the man who trundled the new state
hospital from Great Bend to Larned
BY his report, has resigned his DO
sitim at the university, and has gone
to Michigan State University.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for the Democratic nomination
Tor the office of Sheriff of Barton
county, subject to the will of the voter
as expressed in the primary election
to be held next August.
C. NJ. OLIPHANT,
Independent Township
ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for the office of Sheriff Of Bal
ton county, subject to the decision Oh
the Republican voters at the primary
election in August.
GEO. THULE.
ADVERTISEMENT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

-tant office to which he aspireS would
not only be creditable to the demo
cratic party, but to the state as we'll.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
L. s Harvey
L. S. Harvey, former county attor-
ney CT Miami county, but now a res
ident Of Wyandotte county, Is a can
didate for attorney general on the
democratic ticket. Mr.. Harvey was
elected county attorney Of Miami
county in 1902 and handled the az
fans Of the office in the interest Of
the people with such success that
he was nominated for a second term
In 1904 and reelected In face OF the
that the republicans carried the coun,
ty by 14OO majority. Mr.. Harvey is
a native Of Kentucky, is fortySeven
years old and has been a democrat
all his life. He is a firm believer In
the principles Of genuine progressive
democracy, and stands for the en-
focement Of all laws enacted for the
interest and benefit Of the people
and II elected he proposes to make
the office Of attorney general one Of
real service to the people Of the
state. If Mr.. Harvey Is nominated
and elected the state will have a law
yer Of exceptional ability at the head
OF the legal department.
Fred Robertson.
The people OF Kansas should moi
overlook the opportunity they now
have Of getting a man in the office
of attorney general who is big enough
for the job. Fred Robertson has
proven through two sessions Of tht
legislature, by his untiring, faithful
and successful efforts in the statt
senate on behalf Of the people o.
this state that he is worthy Of any
trust. His nomination and election
would be fitting recognition Of ths
fine services he has rendered Kan
sas. His many friends say he Should
be the democratic nominee next Aug
ust.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

dirty work resorted to by Roosevelt
and Taft, nor used the language they
have used.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

The republicans have a very COM
phcated situation to deal with. The
two great leaders have gone out on
the stump and told startling stories
on each other and the question is,
which one is correct? They ought to
know what they are talking about, as
both are in positions to know the
complete facts. The average voter
has it sized up that they are both cor
rect, and with this idea a great msny
republicans have decided to vote
against one of them, or both, if they
are both nominated. These men in
tend to vote for the democrats.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

Are we living in an enlightened age
or in the dark and ignorant ages?
From the expressions of some of the
church bodies in session the past few
weeks, one would think it was one or
the other, or an age of intolerance,
in which one class of people did not
tolerate the free expression Of reli-
giOus belief in another. A little more
attention to those whose minds are
so narrow, coupled with am honest
effort at conversion of those who be-
long to no Termination, win win a
brighter crown in the hereafter. At
the Northern Baptist convention he'd
in Des Mofres the past few days, DR..
Brougher Of Los Angeles hit the nail
on the head when he said, The
churches of today are hindered by
little, narrow minded Christians,
more than by open wicbedness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

Stubs is still tearing around over
the country making speeches for
Roosevelt and drawing his salary from
the state. If Stubbs is so interested
in the people and he is sincere in his
desire to save the people, money,
why does he not turn back that part
of his salary? The next legislature
will probably be asked to pass such q
law. Stubbs, however, is not missed
so far as the management of the state
is concerned, but still it isn't right
for him to ues the states money to
further his own political ambitions
and that of some other candidate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
Humbert Riddle.

Humbert Riddle was born in Indi.
ana, but has been a resident of Kan.
sas for more than thirty years. Two
years ago he was drafted to make
the race for Justice of the Supreme
Court on the democratic ticket. This
year he was unanimously endorsed
for the same position by his home
county. He was grounded in the law
by Judge Frank Doster, and served
as his private secretary during the
six years Judge Doster was Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of Kan
sas. Like his illustrious preceptor
ne has always been found on the
right side Of all public questions. He
is a member Of one of the leading
law firms of Kansas and is son of
Taylor Riddle of Marion who is we'll
known among democrats all over the
state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
7. +. Morrison.

T. F. Morrison of Neosho county
Is candidate for the nomination Of
attorney general. He was drafted to
make the race in 1910 and while
there was no hope at that time of
his election, he made a statewide
campaign, having made speeches in
so counties. He is an able, expert
enced lawyer and enjoys a lucrative
practice and Is widely known to the
democrats of Kansas, and is in great
demand as a campaign speaker. He
is asking for the nomination this
year and since 10 of the big demo-
ocratic counties have endorsed his
candidacy it would appear that the
democrats have made up their minds
to have him make the race again
this year when the prospects for elec.
ton are bright.
Mr. Morrison is a progressive DEM
ocrat. He was member of the 1909
legislature and championed all pro-
greSSive legislation and introduced
the first bill to elect U. S. senators
by popular vote OF tine people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
C. B. Little.

c. B. Little, democratic candidate
for the nomination for attorney gen.
eral, was born in Johnson county,
Kansas. thity-five years ago, gradu-
ated from the Kansas University law
school in 1898 and since that date
has practiced law in 0lathe, Kansas,
with his father, John T. Little, a pio-
neer Kansas democrat. Mr.. Little
was elected county attorney Of John
son county in 1908 and reelected In
1910 without opposition. Mr.. Little
says that II he is nominated and
elected attorney general that he ex-
poets to make 1t one of the princi-
pal duties to enforce the antitrust
laws Of Kansas and that the COM
bines doing business in this state
will have hard shedding within the
next two years. Kansas has the
best antitrust laws in the United
States. Mr.. Little says that no ma
tive born KanSan was ever elected
attorney general and that now is the
opportunity to vote for one and he
would appreciate any support in his
behalf.
CTATE ATTnTnnn
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
A. 3. Reeves.

Albert B. Reeves Of Dodge City is
one Of the leading lawyers ofwestem
Kansas He has been AN active dem
ocrat for years. His experience, ex.
cellent qualifications and popularity
with the democrats in all parts Of
the state naturally made him a logi.
cal candidate +bic vao-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
William H. Thompson.

VIM. H. Thompson of Garden City,
Judge Of the 32nd Judicial District,
is a candidate for the United States
senate, and his candidacy is growing
gradually every day. Having lived
in both the east and west ends Of
the state nearly all his life he has
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

a large favorable acquaintance all
over the state among all political par.
ties who are urging his candidacy.
That he believes to the fullest ex-
tent in progressive democratic princi-
pies is demonstrated by his acts
speaking louder than words, in carry
| ing them into actual effect as an o.
ficial and servant Of the people. He
took the lead in the fight against
railroad passes for officials, especial
ly the Judiciary, in the campaign OF
1906, which brought about the pas
sage Of the anti-pass law; and to
practice what he preached, he refus-
ed all offers Of free transportation
during his Judgeship campaign, and
Immediately returned all passes sent
him by the railroads after his elec.
ton, and had the distinction Of being
the only district Judge who refused
such favors at that time.
As Judge he faithfully kept another
campaign promise to clean up all
the court dockets in the nine coun-
ties Of his district from cases accu.
mulated for yeaTs, so that speedy
trial might be had, putting into prac.
tice the things he had advocated in
his interesting magazine article
Jack Rabbit Justice" from which
he acquired the title Jack Rabbit
Judge"
He has for many years advocated
the election Of United States Sena
tors by direct vote Of the people and
did much TO compel the passage Of
the present modified oregon plan fol
that purpose until a constitutional
amendment may be provided therefor
Having never lost a political battle
no one who knows him, in either 20.
litical party, doubts his ability to win
the election. If nominated, no matter
who the republicans may nominate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31

stock.
II Mr.. Clemans should receive the
nomination from his party he will
make a candidate for whom no ap.
ologies will need to be made and
should he be elected TO the Office
Of auditor he viii give the state com.
petent and faithful service. He be-
heves in the rule Of the majority, has
always taken keen interest IN the
welfare Of state and nation as well
as in that Of his local community.
STATE TREAcITRER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR SHERIFF.

ADVERTISEMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-05-31
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

ADVERTISEMENT
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-04-05
SENATOR BOB TAYLOR DEAD

Senator Robert L. Taylor died in a sanitarium at Washington
City last Sunday morning. He had been i'll for several weeks, hav-
ing only few days before his death undergone a surgical operation
for gall stones.
Bob Taylor" as he was Familiarity called. had visited Grenada
on his lecture tours several times and had many admiring faiends
here as we'll as Throughout. the length of the land. He was a happy
natured man, full of good cheer and imbued with an honest purpose
to bring all the sunshine and JOY possible to those among whom the
fortunes of life let him live and move.
In our judgment the greatest thing he ever did, the thing that
showed him to be a REAL man, was, when he and his brother ALI
were making the race for Governor of Tennessee, Bob on the demo-
cratic ticket and ALT on the republican ticket, at some place where
the democrats were largely in the ascendency an effort was made to
ridicule and to be cruelty unjust to ALI. Bob arose and told the
crowd that while he and his brother were opposing each other for
the same office, they were brothers still, and that a good old father
and mother way back in the mountains we're interested in them
and that nobody could mistreat ALI and longer remain his friend,
that were he not devoted to ALT, the love and tender care of
that old father and mother would compel him to bare his breast to
receive any blows intended for Ali. 1t was a great deed. No man
in whom were not enthroned great principles could have done it.
No indignity wa, thereafter offered Af.
The sunshine of his life will continue to tighten the nation while
his soul basks in the glory of the redeemed city.