Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-10
Recruits for the Fisk Army.

Recruits for the Fisk ARMY.
GEN. JOHN MDoNALD, OF WHISKY RING
FAME. TO SUPPORT THE PROHIBITION
TICKET.
Gen. John Mcdonald, of whisky ring
fame. will support Fisk and Brooks in the
coming Presidential campaign. Gen. Nc
Donald was formerly a resident of st. Louis.
been an ardent Republican. He worked at
the recent Republican National Convention
in the interest Of Gresham He was dis
gusted by the rampant Blaineism of the con-
vention, and the liquor drinking and carous-
ing. He will probably soon write letter
bition party.
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN, FARMERS BREAKING
FOR THE NEW PARTY.
The Chicago Times recently printed a
large number Of interviews with farmers
throughout Illinois. They express great
lican platform. and many declare they will
vote the Prohibition ticket. James Green
OF Douglas County. said: Il have always
been Republican, but myself and three
sons will vote the Prohibition ticket this
year" Julius Mobley, of Brown County,
said: II am about ready to vote with the
Prohibition party"
Rev. A. Reynolds. of Dewitt County,
sald: 1 was Blaine man four years ago,
but am now u Prohibitionist." William
Humphreys. of Macoupin County, said: II
have always been Il Republican. but the
manner in which our party went back on the
liquor question. and the foolish attempt to
straddle this question, which to me seems
the most important before the American
people. has made me dissatisfied with the
party. This year shall vote with the Pro-
hibitionists. -"
Geo. McCune. of Will County. said that
many Republican farmers in his town, who
have left the G. .. P. since the Chicago con-
yention. and who do not want to vote the
Democratic ticket, will vote with the Prohi-
| bition party.
| "sALATHIEL" DECLARES FOR FISK
Pitt O,Hara. of Nebraska, widely known
| as "Salathiel," who has spoken as an evan
gellst and temperance worker in many
States. is out for Fisk and Brooks. "Sala-
thiel" has heretofore been one of the most
He says: Il have discovered that high Ii
cense. regulation, ETC., are all frauds. and
one OF the most promising signs Of the times
is that the American people are finding it
out. A good young minister once left one
Of my meetings in Ohio to go and hear DR..
never forget what he said to me: When you
study this question fully you will loathe
yourself for ever being anything but trne
Prohibitionist' He was right"
AN OLD NORTH CAROLINA WING AND
| REPUBLICAN, SUPPORTS FISK.
| John A. Mcdonald. of North Carolina, an
old-time Henry Clay Wing and Republican
who voted for Bell and Everett in 1860, re-
manned loyal to the Union during the war
held office during the reconstruction period
and served as Grant Presidential Eector
| in 1868, has declared himself for Fisk and
Brooks. He has written a letter to Gen
Fisk announcing his intention to support
him. and has expressed to the General d
hickory stick cut from the top Of Kings
Mountain within twenty yards of Gen. Pat
| Ferguson's tomb.
| A REPUBLICAN CLERGYMAN SEWERS HIS OLE
PARTY BONDS.
The ProhiOitonists of Brewsters. N Y.
held ratification meeting in the Town Hal
u few nights since. John A. Nichols deliv.
cred an address which was listened to with
deep interest and frequently applauded
| Rev. MIR. Dexter. the pastor of the Presby
terrain Church of Brewsters. made a shor
speech in which he announced his intention
to act with the Prohibition party and cas-
his ballot for Fisk and Brooks. He ha
been a Republican, but has become disguised
ance question. At the close of. the meeting
club was formed which starts with mem
bership Of 56. St. John had only % vote
there.
A PROMINENT EDUCATOR.
iVice President R. H. Holbrook; of tn,
National Normal University. at Lebanon
Ohio. came out for the Prohibition party il
a telling speech delivered at a Fisk AM
Brooks ratification meeting in that town.
OLD PARTY NEWSPAPERS EsPOUsING FISK
The Vacavlle (Cal) Reporter indorses thu
National Prohibition ticket.
The Saturday Mirror. of Springfield. Ill.
supports the Prohibition National and STATE
tickets.
The Times. of Redville. N. c.. formerly
Democratic paper, has put the Prohibition
ticket at the head Of its columns.
The Fallbrook (Cal.) Review is out TO
Fisk.