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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

CONGRESSMAN WILSON
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HOW Dc! YOU )l; LIKE lI%l E:IgHyEEJlTLE7
The Great Issues q, the, pay Fqfeitb
Presented in I've. Magnificent III
Addro.ene =. 3Ess
= ""S'' II:
" 1E~.
BY the Eloquent Democratic Candidate
for Congress in the First =.
District. =
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His Position Clearly and Boldly
Outlined In His Opening {.
Speech at Rochester. j.:
The Ubiquitous Protective Tariff
Which Robs the Farmers ~
Must be Removed, :
AND DUTIES COLLECTED ONLY AS RE-.
QrIRED FOR THE SUPPORT OF :,
THE GOVERNMENT. i
- Ia.
The Great Corporations Must b. Re-.
pressed and Their Dangerous u
Power Circumscrfbed. -
- "a
Laws Should be Made to Protect the
People and not to Enrich !
Monopolists. =
At Preston, Judge Wilson Reviews His
Course in the State Leg .
islature, :
AndkShOWs How Single Handed He Fought:
the Infamous Bond Steal. |N !
By His lntlring Efforts Saving to the State,
a Clean Million Dollars. "a
- IS,
The Great Railroad Corporations Forced TO
Give up Their INSCRIPTIONS Practices,
And, Despite Intense Opposition, Their Lands
Placed on the Tax list. l
A Magnifcent Record, Always COnsistnentj
Always the Champion Of the People.
The Democratic Platform, Brief, Clear and
CForcible In Behalf of the
People.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

and the people of the city expected that
it would be greatly benefited by the build
ing of the road. l saw, or supposed l
saw, that the scheme was n intended
and whose effect would be, to plumber the
state, as it in fact proved to be. l there
fore opposed it; for though the officers of
the railroad company who asked for
bonds claimed that the state would never
be called on to pay a dollar-I was not
satisfied with the honesty or truth of the
statement. All the companies stood to-
gether in the Jealous scramble for plum
der. At the election in Winona on that
measure there were cast 1852 votes-(we
had honestly six or seven hundred) and
of these 1881 were for the loan, and n
against it. l was the M They tried to
create such a feeling in our town that no
one would dare to vote against it. Though
they could not deter me, they ~caricatured
and, so far as they dared, iDsnlted and
abused me for my course. After the
work had advanced 80 far that q few
hundred thousand dollars had been ex-
pended on each of the roads, the COM
panies and the governor disagreed as to
the security to be given by the companies
as a condition precedent to the issue of
the bonds. The governor claimed that
the state should have a first lien on the
property of the company, which they re-
fused, claiming that the law did not re-
quire this. Some of the companies ap-
piled for a mandamus to compel the
issue of the bonds on their terms. Such
writ was issued in at least one of the dis
tricts. An application was made to me
by n of the companies in my district, l
then being judge of this district. l re-
fused even to entertain jurisdiction or
consider the question. After a consider
able amount of bonds had been issued,
the companies conceived the idea OF using
them as a banking basis and thus getting
the money into the hands of the people
undoubtedly well knowing that the cur
rency so issued would be unsecured.
Against this I also raised my voice. The
railroad companies succeeded in obtain
ing about half of the 100000.
PROTECTING n TAX PAYERS.
In 1881 l was a member of the 1egisla-
ture when the holders of the bonds made
the final assault on it for payment. The
bonds were largely in the hands OF rail-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

duu "4tuOuV uVA0yy SOAAOAA AAOAy W. tAO
laws. This should be the birthzights Of
every American citizen, even in the alb.
sence of any constitutional provision.
But the modern doctrine of the federal
courts takes away this right, and delivers
the masses of the people bound hand
and foot to the tender mercies of corpora
tons and concentrated and organized
capital. Every lawyer of extensive prac-
tice has very frequent illustrations of
this. A has insured bis property in q
foreign corporation for a sum exceeding
s., 1000, and the property is destroyed BY
fire. The insurance company refuses
payment. The assured is compelled, at
great expense, to bring suit in the federal
court. Ordinarily the expense Of such
litigation at such a distance. from his
home is a great burden and hardship; in
some cases nearly a denial ofjustice. But
this is only the beginning ofhis calamity.
An appeal may be taken by the insur-
ance c~ompany-ifa decision is adverse to
ito the supreme court of the United
States. This delays the final decision
about four years longer. Unless the as
sured is wealthy, if he relies, as is ordina:
rily the case, on the amount recovered
from the insurance company to replace
his building or his stock, the delay is SIM
ply ruin. He is therefore compellede x-
necessitate to accept such terms of COM
promise as the corporation sees fit to. offer.
I might instance too the case oflife insur-
ance, of claims for personal injuries
against railroad companies, of claims on
contracts or for torts -:
AGAINST FOREIGN CORPORATIONS,
generally. In any and all such cases the
claimants, when the case is removed
into the federal courts, and the amount
is sufficient to give a right of appeal, are,
if not wealthy, simply at the mercy o.
the corporation, and compelled to accept
such terms of adjustment as may be offer
ed. The supreme court may declare
that 'the practice founded on these decis.
ions, Establishing the modern doctrine
at least, Injuries or wrongs no one:'' bui
this simply shows their ignorance Of tha
practical operation of such doctrine.
Some say the people will and should
rise in their might and declare and inais.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

VIM ~~AA4~ ~ SAAS SAS~ AsS -
substantially these words:
"You are right. 1t would be an outrage on
the people TO permit that bill TO- pass In IT.
present form and II shall not Pc. until your
views substantially have been incoipor:tsd IL:
can be no doubt ~ to the matter. Tam sston.
ished that the senate passsd It in thst form or
t Sossd any aRs,n Sas yo sno now 9 gssss.s yo T m ni:ss' u i!
time and the meeting q The hoass .to-mo!row
Chamberlain and induce them, III can, to
assent to these amsndyaents. DO not wish u
oppose the governor, II: possible TO- avoid 1T.
have Ses Il to ) foiPo% my lSoe N n, eos1, saess': Of r rIa,
and vote for the amendment"
He told me at the same time that while
l was talking he had spoken to d. II.
Sabin, John F. Norrish and / believe
with s. q. Comstock who agreed with
him.
THE BILL ANEEDHD.
AS agreed, that night OF. next morning,
Mr.. Fletcher, accompanied / think by the
gentlemen named, had an interview with
the governor and It was sgneed, % MI.
Fletcher reported TO- me, that interest
after the date of the bull n.the old Min.
nesota Railroad bonds shoul not be csm-
puted at 7 per cent 10 IN the bill it VAS
provided, but at s per cent and. that the
bill should be 20 modified that Interest on
the new bonds shosh be o. > rate not e.
eeeding s PEI. cent. az will b .mcollecaed
that the bill itself proxidedaabsolutely
that the interest should've sst per cent?
But the understanding w tlat, the In.
terest should, IL Ama3ter Of fact, be re-
duced to ct least four and one-hsf per
cent, and the impression .Ndsl carried to
me that it would probably ha reduced to
four; but by leaving the bill tnathe form
proposed, Governor PIlbburycould have
the honor and credit Of Iednci11 the rate
of interest ct least ons-haf Of n per
cent. 1 was wiling that the governor
| should have the glory if We could have
the reduction Of interest, 1s9reed On
the understanding that the bpsds should
not bear to exceed four sad Qne-half per
I cent interest because could secure moth.
ing better. Ia1so agreed that the rate Of
interest after the date Of the oct should
be reduced from ssveu % Ave Per cent
because could gaia ,potAlngs1stter. I
was then informed dust hoielethe house
metz that the atsorneyssl IT. Chamber.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

that tho rule Of the constitution shall Sc
restoted, and. TIL. rule 4tablished blythe
federal, courts be. abrogated; and that
the rights, Of the people shall Be regarded,
instead ns q, the 81 interest Of ,capital: This
modern rule Is one Of. the most objection
able phases Of ceptralization; il tendsand
is intended to magnify the officer at the
expense zof}thes people, the central gov
eminent At the expense Of the States,
the strong at the expense of the weak,
the rich at the expense Of the poor, the
lawyers of the principal cities at the ex-
pense of the members of tho profession
generally. The remedy IS easily stated,
but not easily applied. See to it that
members Of congress are elected who
have; Influences and will use it for, the re-
peal Of the modern Questionable enact
ments, and, leave on the statute book
either the judiciary act Of 1879, OK one in
principle the same; who will use their
influence to secure. the enactment of such
laws a will restrain the federaljudiciary
within the bounds prescribed by the con.
stitQtion. ,>'''' .
TINE WILL NOT PERMIT
me to refer to other objectionable in
stances of Capitalization, which is
opposed to the, genius of our govern
ment and the best interests of the
people. The social and political evO.
luton of the last twenty years has
presented questions mot less impor-
tant than those we have been consid-
ering. The rapid and unprecedented
accumulation az canital In the hands
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-10-13

molasees, blankets, .hannels, hosiery,
and other wooden goods there is a du-
ty varying from 40 to 100 per cent ad
.valorem and over. The articles of
necessity to the poor arc often taxed
highest. There is hardly an article
worn Of used by the poor whose price
is not largely enhanced by this ini-
quitous tariff, while the articles that
the poor themselves produce and sell
are unprotected. They are compel
led to sell In the lowest market and
buy In tho highest. It is not so very
strange that people residing in man.
ufacturinR communities which at any
rate are supposed to receive some
benefit from the forced contributions
Of the masses, should acquiesce; but
that the people OF Minnesota should
not cry aloud against such INJUSTICE
passes comprehension. Time will not
permit me to call attention to the
most odious features of the present
tariff, but before turning from it /
beg leave to quote FROM q speech de-
livered by Joseph Medill, proprietor
of the Chicago Tribune, the leading
Republican organ ofthe northwest, be-
fore the American Agricultural asso-
citation in 1882, at Chicago. He says:
II understand the truth when Isay
that the farmers of the West and the
planters of the South are charged
$500, 900, 900 q year or their goods for
the profit of protected Eastern manu-
| facturers, more than is fair or neces
sary on the principle of live and lei
| live"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
Dan Rice and the ROwdies.

Said the old circus man: "Did you
ever hear how Dan Rice got square
with the Troy thugs? Well, I'll tell
you:
'Troy has yet tie reputation of being
the toughest town in New York 5 tate,
and twenty years ago it was terror.
Well, Dan Rice's show was mobbed
there one night, and the circusmen
were all quito roughly handled. The
next day Dan telegraphed to his adj
vance agent to go back and bill Troy,
as the show would go back there again.
When the Troy rowdies saw the return
of the show announced they smiled
grimly, and promised to demolish it
entirely this time. in the meantime
Rice went to New York and engaged
100 sluggers, regular short haired
brutes who would rather fight than eat
He brought them TO Troy with the
show. In the evening the tent was
filled, but there wasn't a single lady in
the entire audience. Dan and his hun
dred pugilists scattered through the
audience, and had the canvasmen ready
to jump in at the word. Well, the
show went along all right until Dan
was in the ring doing his famous act
with his blind horse. There was some
thing thrown into the ring by one of
the spectators. That was enough
Dan yelled Hay, RubeY and those
hundred pugilists began their work in
royal style. 'Biff bangp went their
ponderous blows right and left and
you could see men falling l. all direc
tions. The circusmen wero soon into
the melee, and how they did pulverize
the Troy toughs 1t was four or five
years before the bad men of Troy ever
tackled another circus. MiiWauke9
Sentinel.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
Lucky Hits.

even,o "ould be a stupid misleading Of
!, AN % say that the famous duel to
s y r''Jn David owed his rapid rise was a
S S,,,s,e lucky hit "a chance shot, in which
h a,v'Is redeemed what would otherwise
rarelr ocen a foolhar,ly adventure. Men
- owe their success in life to chance
t1kc ~ any kind. But they often do
NIL uelr start from some single act
, m,,,'a u serves to disclose what manner of
.';en 'ncy are, and to forctcl TO the sara.
was no Si i their career must prove II
~, NY IN reality the singers skin, which
boad c3ol aud fair at the giants fore
go 80, Ineh an older hand might have
rey;y'3 iof icar-not that alone which
hounJ me decaying ardor of Israel,
onau jonathan to his friend in life long
a. , ,on and made David the hero of
t W. "ar lie became the man he was Just
Deo"u'e he carried this same devout rcli
" aso upon an arm unseen into all his
~ acled ever as in Jchovahs sight,
, a,ia Nuew himself to BE- by day and night,
ia ,'L;,I I'u DIVINE protection. The qualities
WIZ @n" u !, made him the Conqucror of Goliath
W. w. 'e qualities which made him the
l l,,' Of the Hebrew empire, and The
w '' wei as ancestor Of the Messiah,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

A gentleman who listened to Sam Jones
n G w tells the following as Illus
tratlNe Of the peculiar methods of tho
revivallSt; He was delivering an especial
" feryid address, and little old woman
who sat well up in front was constantly in
teruptng him with shrilvoiccd cxclama-
tions OF Bless the Lord ,' "Glory Halle
lnph and other camp meeting ccccn-
tricltics' Jones stood it for a time, but
finally stopped his address, and turning
to the woman said.- 3
sister enthusiasm is a good thing if
it is only genuine But YOU remind me
OF a little steamboat that used TO run up a
stream down in the country where came
from. 1t had small boiler and a very big
whistle, and every time the pilot blew
the whistle the boat stopped. Now let
the boat 20 ahead
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
NapOlcOn's libcraiitJ.

vl i,'pV'eon |. was a great admircr of
~ a oVoIscS but by no means lavish in
MS lucas s oil llbcrlity. One day, how
w.. ~, . ",er abiding in terms of satisfac-
~, ~ n[r performance ON the preceding
o'e";'S' ne 'igniied his attention of be-
s ''I on her mark of his approval,
anu asked her what She would like to
slfc She replied, 'my great ambi-
non, ,ioa Is to possess a portrait of your
:, = our wish is easily gratiGcd, " said
the emrorrr with smile
Putting his hand in his pocket, he
presented her with thu desired cinat ii
the s9opt ol hot, as She probably e.
pec'cu' miniature enriched with dia-
monds. but-a tyc-franc piece!
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
A SagaciOus Animal.

A certain sagacious horse had to haul
sixty-iiye loads of clay and one load of
coal dust every day. He receives no
orders, yet never fails to 90 exactly the
right number Of times to the clay pit,
and then to the coal pier. lie has his
own ideas of how much each load ought
to be, and rears and kicks if too much is
put on his cart.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

Say, hubby, have you read q
that novel called 'One Word OnlyY
Husband 1 guess So" Wife ~
DO you know who is the author
Husband-"No; but I'm sure 1t was
not written by woman. "-HarQofa
Journal
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

g.r Henry Spellman neglected the
sciences in his youth, but commenced
the study of them when he was between
fifty and sixty years Of age. After thls
time he became most learned antiquar'
ian and lawyer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

Natural tact will do much, but it cannot sun
ply the place of education. When M" rr,e
has learned to make pudding, she has lea ..,od
but the smallest part of her duty. she ncvu
10 know how to SIT at he table and dispense
hospitality so cordial and enliyening that '"'
pudding shall be forgotten.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
Loving Counsel.

Do not be unkind to your daughters II
their conduct seems silly and lmprudeut'
They do not know, in their innocence.
how men Of the world look at things, and
need loving counsel and wise, gentle
words to make them avoid even the ap.
pearancc Of evil.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

A worthy Quaker wrote thus; Exp. eNLeff ore
pass through tbs world but once II,
there be any ndness can S, ow, or any s0 lei
thing | can do TO any fellow human nellnet II
me do it now. Let me not defer Or hes'eO
for | will not pass this way again.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
a n,ni,hr nnAr and a cIsnr rIead.

IL INDIGESTION. constipation aud biliousness
torment the budy the head cannot be clear.
Tirst, orders react upon the BRAN most hurt
frlIy, aud produce n cloud.ness in the organ OF
thought not experienced 10y healthy man.
Happily these hraiu-opprcss maladics may
llo-tetfcr's stomach Bittcrs, which cheers,
rcfrcshes and invigoratcs the brain and nerves,
while Il regulates the organs OF digestion, as
simi and bilious secretion. IL cNpels tho
morbid humors which poison the system
through the bowels and urinary passages ana
cxerts a powerful invgnratiug influence as
well. Its Cathartc action is never irritating,
violent or painful. but even, natural and pro-
gressiVe As an appetizer and sleep promoter
the bittcrs Is unrivhled; il mtigates the iniirms
tiles Of age, relieves the ailments peculiar %
the cetler sex, arrests premature decay, ana
builds up an cnfcobled physique.
When a man has water on the brain does he
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
BY TH0S. E. PARLET,
80 IS
Baltimore Horse & Carriage Bazaar,
Nos. 63, So and 81 n. Calvert ST.,
q IfQaIrE CITY sRRINaa

tfNsAAG SAAh AAAANtE~
A LOTION GALES every MONDAY, WEBB vs.
LAs. DAY and SATURDAY, at 1917 o'clock,
precisely, of Horses, Mules, Carriages, Wagons,
Buggies Harness, Halters, Brides Saddles,
Blankets, sc. Large stock OF Horses, Car
riages, Buggies, Wagons, &c, OF every desorip.
ton with Harness, Lap Blankets, &c, con-
stantly on hand and q. private sale at the very
lowest market prices, am now selling New
Top Buggias from SIS up TO $50 Now Ex-
press Wagons s55 to 500. New Harness from
IS to s25. Give me q call before Purchasing
elsewhere. THOMAS L. pARLETT,
Auetioneer aud Commission Merchant
dec l7-ly
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

The virtues Of st. Jacobs Oil, as proelal ll,
by millions Of restored sufferers should iiu4 ~
every one to supply his household win u'N
great specific. 1t conquers pain.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

"Itis as harmless as it is effective" IS VIVA
is said Of Red Star Cough Cure by Dr. .
Cox, D. D., Analytical Chemist, Washihs'O"
d. Q. Price, p cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

Extraordinary but nevertheless true. We
refer to the announcement of b. +. johnson
\ Co., of Richmond, in which they propose to
show working and energetic men how to make
from 500 to $3.50 year over and above ex-
Ienses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

MENSMANS PEPToNIZED BEEF TONIC, the only
ircparaton of beef containing its entire ntttri-
nus properties. 1t contains blood-making
orce generating and DEMONSTRATING properties;
valuable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
rostratOn, and all forms of general debility;
$50, in all enGcchled conditions, whether the
esult Of exhaustion. nervous prostration, over
ork or acute disease, particularly il resulting
rom pulmonary complaints. Caswell, Hazard d
oo Proprietors. New York Sold by druggists
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

For removing dar.sruff and curing al s'"'T
dsea Is, use Halls aaiT Remover, s,od 10 be
Ayers Agun Cure 10 noknowleolsonas
the standard gSlnedy Tor fever anu Az
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

You will get more comfort for 25cts. in
Lyons Heel St'ffeners than in any other arti-
,ie yOu buy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

Relief is immediate, and a cure sure, Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. so cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
SCROFULA

can only be cured by thorough nurieo.
ton of the blood. If this Is na rIaoioS-
the disease perpetuatcs its taht throuaI,'
generation after generation. Among n
earlier symptomatic DEVELOPMENTS a ~
Eczema, CutaneOus Eruptions T Sle
mors, Boils, CarbuncIes, Erysi6oIaus-
Iurulent Ulcers, Nervous and pas h.s'
seal Collapse, etc. If allowed to en s-
tlnue, rheumatism, ScrofuIonS IN ~
Iarrh, Kidney and Liver Discs Sa-
Iubercular Consumption. anJ " rss'
Gus other dangerous or fatal maladies 'a a
produced by it. -''"''ieS' are
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

the best salve used In the world for Cuts Bruises
lies sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands Chlbiains Corns, aud all kinds OF Skin Erup
lions freekes and Pimpes. The salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every case Be sure
you get hESRYs CARBoLIc SALvE, as all others are
but limitations and counterfeits.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
Henry,s Carhnlic snIrs.

Nothing can make man walk more crooked
han whisky straight.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
No Rope 10 Cut on n,

cake.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

i u y. il wear Oh wS;es. lsaV
5xTrut 4yfr5m 800 to 800 pages, bound in Cloth
areIat
Law Without Lawyers, Danelson's (MedicaD
Family Cyclopedia. Counselor.
Farm Cyclopedia. Boys Useful Pas
Farmers and Stockbreed- times.
ers Guide. Five Years Before
Common Sense in Poultry the Mast.
Yard Peoples History of
World Cyclopedia United States.
Universal His. of all
Nations.
Popular History Civil
War Doth sidesJ
Any one book and paper one year, all post
paid for sl15 onlyl Satisfaction guaranteed.
Reference: Hon. C. r. PARSONS, Mayor Roch-
ester, for II years past. Samples &c. RURAL
HOME Co.. LTD, Rochester. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

The good die YOU s4.-goltng don't
always dleHxsS .L
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

When man has water on the brain docs he
wear plug Lat
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03
KINGS EVIL

Was the name formerly given to scrofp.
because OF superstition that it could bo
cured by kings touch. The world l.
wiser now, and knows that
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-09-03

munication with the air. The water in
the soda is thus driven off until the
boiling point of the soda solution is
equal to the temperature Of the steam
which is being used for heating, after
which the soda engine is disconnected
from the stationary boiler, and is ready
for 11sn
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