The Frontier.
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D. H. CRONIN, Editor.
FABTY EMBLEM.
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For judge of supreme court:
ALBERT M. POST, of Platte.
Eor regents state university:
>' C. W. KALEY, of Webster. "
JOHN N. DRYDEN, of Buffalo.
COUNTY TICKET.
For county treasurer:
JOHN ALDERSON, of Chambers.
For county sheriff:
W. M. DICKERSON, of Atkinson.
For county clerk:
O. M. COLLINS, of O’Neill.
For oounty superintendent:
J. a HARNISH, of O’Neill
For oounty judge:
. D. C. HARRISON, of Emporia. '
For county surveyor:
R. E. BOWDEN, of Paddock.
Supervisors.
District No. 2—
ELI TRULL! NGER, of Willowdale.
District No. 0—
T. PHILLIPS, of Sheridan.
Job* M. Stewaht has transferred
his business in Atkinson to Minor
Davis, <me of his employees, in
order that his wife and children will
not get anything when she gets her
divorce and judgment for alimony.
^ The populists are sick of Stewart,
their candidate for sheriff, but they
can’t get rid of him. The Fbomtibb
■ has known his record ■ for some
. time, but has refrained from saying
'‘anything,” believing that he would
, get off the ticket.
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We wonder if the Independent
' will publish the protest, signed by
nearly all the leading populists of
Atkinson, which was sent him after
his “cnjustified attack” on Jim
Perry. He 'Wes an apology” to
Mrs. Perry, but we havn’t the least
idea that he will be gentleman
enough to make it. The attaoks he
makes on live men are bad enough,
. hut he should leave dead men alone.
■ iv The Independent last week raised
* great howl about our "unjust
• A attack” on Rev. Lowrie, and says we
"o** «n apology.” We owe Mr.
Lowrie no opology. Thj Feohtieb
bias never criticised him as a minis
ter of the gospel, but when he
becomes a small-bore politician,
then he lays himself open to criti
cism by anyone so disposed. This
is not the first attempt of Mr. Lowrie
. , to turn the prohibition vote over to
the populists. He tried the same
thing two years ago, end failed.
Tm pop* are driven to sore straits
when they attempt to bribe a news
paper man to qoit fighting them.
Bat . that is just what ooenrred the
other day. John Stewart went to
CoL O. 0. Bates, who is employed as
editorial writer on the Stnart
Ledger, and tried to bribe him to
1 quit work on the Ledger nntil after
; election, but without success. After
a little more experience of that sort,
Stewart will learn that—aside from
a few unsatieble offiical pap seekers
i. —newspaper men are souls of
honor. They cannot be bought
Poona who are acquainted with
John 1L Stewart, the populist
| nominee tor sheriff, were surprised
that he was ever nominated, but
| they are more surprised that he still
remains upon the ticket Tax
Fboxtub was in hopes that the
. populists would put up men who
i were morally dean, so that the
campaign would be conducted on
' [higher ground than has been in the
v. past . But we owe it to the people
A 'of Holt county to show up the cnfit
'■'.V'.'V :
i.- ■<
ness of John Stewart to occupy the
office of sheriff. He is and always
has been a tyrant He is and for a
long time past has been a hard
drinker. The two combined has
resulted in the breaking np of his
home. His wife got a divorce from
him once before, bnt on his promise
to reform she returned, and the
decree of divorce was set aside by
the court. Her life has been one of
sorrow ever since. She sued him
again some three or four weekB ago,
and knowing h,s vicious disposition,
had him restrained by an order of
the court from molesting her or the
children in any way. That made
no difference to him. He went
home, broke in doors, and took
possession of the ^ouse. His wife
and daughter, who are Christian
ladies, were horrified beyond de
scription. The city marshal was
sent for and guarded the house for
the remainder of the night The
district judge has since issued an
order prohibiting him from in soy
way interfering with his family.
All that is necessary for anyone who
doubts this is to go to Atkinson.
He is not a fit man to hold the
sheriff’s office, and Bhould be rele
gated to the rear.
AN OUTRAGE.
Atkinson, Nib., Oct. 1$, 1897.
Editor Frontibb: The following
article taken from the Holt Ooanty
Independent of last week is too oat
rageoas a lie for any one to believe:
The cattle men of the connty are
being thoroughly aronsed over the
efforts of the cattle thieves to elect
Bill Dickerson sheriff. Men are
learning of the dose relation that
existed between John Fanton, Jim
Perry, Joe Bartley, Bill Dickerson
and| Dell Aiken. They tnow
that Dickerson is part of the gang,
and for that reason they do not in
tend.to have such a man for sheriff,
when they know that his election
would mean a return of the cattle
thieving, hog thieving and harness
thieving of the past The people
see the sneak thieves and cattle
thieves legging for Diokerson and
they propose to out off their little
game m the bud. With the experi
ence of the past we cannot afford to
have the oattle thieves’ candidate
hold the important offioe of sheriff.
. ; What are the facts? John Fan
ton was arrested and sent to the
penitentiary for stealing cattle.
James Perry, who is now dead, was
his father in-law, and while not
being in sympathy with him tried to
save him from the penitentiary for
the sake of his little 4-year old
granddaughter. While Fanton was
out on bond though, on an appeal to
the supreme court, Mr. Perry became
convinced of his guilt, and being one
of his bondsmen, sent for Sheriff
Hamilton and tamed him over.
Mr. Hamilton took him to the pen at
once. With the exception of Fan
ton, not one of the above named men
ever approved of oattle stealing in
any form. The Independent man
knows that to be a fact, but he
believes that the people of Holt
oounty can be induced to vote the
populist ticket if he feeds them on
that kind of stuff. Such trash
about James H. Perry » an outrage,
and we understand that a protest
has been. sent to M. F. Harrington
by a number of populists of this
place. There should be Borne kind
of punishment for an editor who
will maliciously put in eiror'ation
such infamous lies. h.
A POPULISTS OPINION?
Atkinson, Nib., Oct. 16,1897.
To the voters of Holt county I
address this article, not however
with a view to prejudice anyone in
what he conscientiously believes, for
I think that every man owes it to
himself as a citizen of this county,
state and nation to use his franchise
according to the dictates of con
science, without being led to believe
everything that may be said, no
matter what the aouroe; then and
then only oan the title of “citizen” be
raised to that position which ancient
Borne designated to be greater than
the title of “king.” To be a citizen
of the United States seems to mean
little to very many men of today.
They do not seem to realize that
they enjoy a God-given right not
afforded the individuals of other
nations. It is your franchise, my
dear reader, that obtains for you the
right to “life liberty and the pursuit
of happiness.” How many ever
think of these principals when they
vote for an unworthy man ? A max
(whom they know deep in their owi
conscience) that will bring disgraci
on the name of citizen. Tet the}
will vote for him because they know
be is on the ticket What we want
is the man! Remember that a good
party does not make a good man
nor docs a bad party make a bad
man, in either case it is the mac
that makes the party. Guided bj
this truth I am going to show the
fallacy of party leaders, who think
they can nominate any man and
elect him, because the party bar
been successful. This is a mistake,
as experience of the past has shown,
and as the result this fall will show
when the votes are coanted for John
M. Stewart, the populist candidate
for sheriff. I will confine myself to
facts, as to this man, as they have
occurred, leaving it to you, dear
reader, to render your decision on
November 2. ^
However, before touching, upon
the antecedents of this man, I want
to say, that by reason of my resi
dence of 20 years in Holt county,
my continued efforts in the cause of
the people’s party, since my majority,
both by speech and pen and the
helping to support the government
of Holt county by reason of the
heavy tax levied on my father’s
property here at Atkinson, for these
reasons I think no one has a better
right to express an opinion than I
have, Which I have often done
before through the columns of the
Beacon Light, against the machina
tions of unprincipled men. Remem
ber the fathers of the party had to
take a back seat when it came to
nominations. The machine which
we so emphatically denounced a few
years ago was at work, and the
result was the nomination of John
M. Stewart, of Atkinson, for sheriff.
Now, understand me well, my belief
in the principles of the populist
party is unshakable, but remember
that we must have men to maintain
those principles and that an unj
principled man cen bring no glory to
the party.
Uow did Mr. Stewart get the
nomination? Was it the voioe of
the people? Nol It was obtained
by his machinations and his tools.
I am opposed to this way of obtain*
ing a nomination and so are you,
dear reader.
What are the antecedents of this
man, Stuart? I need not ask you
to believe me, believe his works. A
man’s future actions are judged
from his past. That John M.
Stewart did strike an inoffensive boy
of 15 years in the mouth with his
fist, and that he did acknowledge to
both the hoy’s father and brother
that he was drunk when he did it, is
beyond question. It is none of my
business nor yours, my dear reader,
if a man gets drunk, but it becomes
youra and my business just as soon
as that man sets himself up as a
model for office. Who ever heard
of a man of 35 or 40 years of age
striking a boy in the face with his
fist? If so, was he not an unprin
cipled man? If he was not I should
like to see what he looks like. That
John M. Stewart has been on several
occasions needing a very wide track
on the sidewalks of Atkinson, and
calling people vile names, cannot be
doubted. Yon may oall this by
whatever name yon please, for my
part, when I see snoh actions I draw
the inference that outward actions
suggest inward feelings, thus, when
we see smoke we draw the conclu
sion that there is a fire. Kind
reader, note this, and read it twice,
and oall it drunkenness if you will,
you are the judges I have Bimply
mentioned the facts.
I will not mention the fact that he
was instrumental at the annual
school meeting in Atkinson in vot
ing a six months term for the Atkin
son schools, thereby depriving the
district of the Btate apportionment
This shows his public spiritedness.
But happily for the children and
district the people turned out en
masse, the like of whioh was never
seen in Atkinson, and reconsidered
what had been done, and righted the
wrong. This determines "John
Stewart’s standing at home. Mark
it well! Watch for it on November
2!
Neither will I speak of the fact
that he uses language too low for
I
BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE'
!
A visit to our store will convince anyone, without argument, that it now contains
the largest stock ot Dry Goods, Clothing. Shoes, Carpets, etc, ever 1 ronght to Holt
county. We have never been in as good a position as at present to compete with out
side firms and we sincerely hope that before you send away an order for anything in our
line you will examine our stock and compare prices.
Dry Goods.
In our dregs goods we sre showing
a beautiful line of the latest novel
ties equal in every respect to ' those
you willl find in the larger cities.
At 60c. 66, 75 and SI.00 we can show
you some beauties in the very latest
styles.
Our 50 cent all-wool 38-inch Hen
rietta is not. matched by auy of our
competitors and you can only find its
equal in the best city stores.
At 15, 18 and 20 cents we have a
line of novelty cloths that still sur
prise you in style and quality.
Our 80 cent line of 36-incb all wool
fancies is the best seller in the store,
just the thing for servicible an 1 sty
lish dress.
Underwear.
An extraordinary line of mens
underwear at 50, 60, 75 cents and SI
per piece. Every one a leader. Our
fine 81.00 all wool ribbed is a world
beater, and we have an extra good
fleeced rft the same price.
Clothing.
We ltttve niHde prepuraiinn for n
big clothing trade and while our
goods ure coining in slowly jet we
have a big line of great bargains to
show hi pricea that will compare
with catalogue bouses on same
grades. '
Our line of ajl wool cassimerg at
$8.75 per suit are the best goods for
the money shown anywhere, and at
$10.00 and $13 00 we can give you
some beautiful styles almost as good
as custom made.
At $9 00 and $10.00 per suit you can
get an excellent clay worsted as good
a bargain ns you ever saw.
A big line of boys and children’s
suits. Boys two piece suits. 4 to 14
years old, $1.50, $1.75, $3.00, $2.50
and $3.00 The latter is a handsome
plaid, all wool, good wearei and very
stylish.
Trimmings.
Our line of braids and silks is very
complete and comprises all the new
and desirable styles and patterns.
Carpets.
Here He can tin you hue of
We unify h (food line and sell «i eity
prieen You can eee a hat y on are
gelling ami g«Te the freight.
A fair article. Ingrain, 85 cents
A good heavy two ply 40c.
A beautiful half woo! 50c.
A first-class all wool two ply 65c.
Extra quality t wo ply 70c.
Brussells 65 to 00 cents.
A handsome assortment of rugs in
new patterns
Heavy oil cloth at 40 cents per
square yard. Cheaper one 85 cents.
Cloaks.
A full assortment at prices that
will get your business if you look us
over.
A good plush cape, fur trlmmed.84.75
Black Kersey cape $8.59.
Black Kerse cape S3 00.
Black Benver.iiicely trimmed,85.75.
A beautiful Beaver 88 75.
A rich Astrichan, full length. 810
Extra good silk lined Astrichan
815.00
Jackets 83.75. 85 00. 85.50. 86.50.
87.50. 88.75. 810.00, 811.75, 818 50 and
815.00. Everything in the new fall
styles. Big line of misses jackets
83.50 to 87.50, for girts 12 to 18 years
old.
In conclusion let us say all we ask is a fair inspection of orr goods and a compari
son with anybody, at home or abroad, and if we can’t sell you as cheap or cheaper we
will not expect your trade. Our entire stock is bought for cash and we are confident
our prices are better on the whole than you can fine anywhere in Holt county and equal
to those you can get outside.
J. P. MANN.
P. S. Don’t forget our grocery department where you can always find a choice
assortment of good goods at the lowest prices.
human ears; and that a certain
individual cannot teach his children,
alleging aa the reason, “What can
you expect from anyone from the
bogs of Ireland?” The person
against which such language was
used is proud to belong to a race
which has for its foundation such
men as Robert Emmet, Edmund
Burke, Daniel O’Connell, Grattan
and the Shields’, and that long line
of illustrious men that helped to
make us a nation. And so are you,
my dear reader, proud of your
father aud mother and of the land
that gave them birth. Why should
a man single out anyone with regard
to his race unless it be an attack on
all of his kind and all that are for
eign to him. He forgets that his
ancestors must have been one day
foreigners.
The best men of our party have
acknowledged their error in nomin
ating him. In a conversation with
a leader of the party a short time
ago, he said emphatically that
Stewart was “not a fit man, and if
he is a man, after all he has done, he
will leave the place to be filled by
some other man.” “Surely,” I re
marked, “you will not support suoh
a man ?” “Oh yes, oh yes,” he said,
“we cannot turn down any of our
men, let us vote the straight ticket;”
to which I responded, “if you do
you are not nor cannot be a good
AlflKAn."
Let as have this on the authority
of W. J. Bryan, who says that “any
one who has voted the straight ticket
at all times cannot be a good citizen,
because in the history of all parties
nnprincipled men have been nomin
ated.”
Fellow citizens, I am for the
principles of the popnlist party. I
have supported these principles
through all the ups and downs in
Holt county, and I support them
today regardless of what some may
say or have said to the contrary, for
which reason I have written this
article to make it dear to all that I
am right in taking the stand I have,
and those that malign me are wrong.
In conclusion let me say, that the
oontents of this article have been
written with care, carefully guard
ing against presenting anything
against Mr. Stewart except the cold
facts, and when you weigh them,
dear reader, think of the right given
to every American citizen, the right
that makes us free, the right to vote
for good government in whatever
man it may be found.
ft- F. Caoss.
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