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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
WILL NOT INDORSE HIM.
A Prominent Delegate in Republican
Convention Bolts Mathews.
THEY WANT TO FIRE HIM.
Farmers Know the Record of Maths
ews in the Legisla.
ture.
Special to the Globe.

Special 10 the GlODe.
MILBANK, OAK, Sept. 2s.-That the
spiritof political independence is rife in
the land was very forcibly illustrated
at the recent Republican convention in
this county, called for the purpose Of
electing delegates to the legislative dis
trict convention. The refusal of one Of
the delegates, l.. M. Kaercher, pro-
prietor of the Touring mill in this city,
to sign the report of the committee on
resolutions, of which he was a member.
because the resolutions
lNDORSED MATHEWS
for delegate to congress, and Mr..
Kaecher intends voting for Harden,
created little CONSERVATION in the con-
vention at the bare idea that delegate
to Republican convention would re-
Mr.. Kaercher refused to be whipped
into line, and it was then proposed to
fire him from the convention, when, to
the horror and amaZcment of the old
party leaders, one farmer delegate after
another arose and declared that while
they were good Republicans they pro-
posed to vote as they pleased, and that
neither Mathews nor any other 3-per-
cent-a-mODth man could get their
votes. They admitted that the terri
toral platform suited them in genera,
but when it came to placing on the plat
form candidate who voted against the
farmers every time in the last legisla-
ture. they didn't propose to swallow
him, and would accordingly
VOTE FOR HARDEN.
Even the Republican leaders now
concede that they will have all they can
do to hold Grant county even for
Mathews, but it is plainly evident that
Harden will carry the county by a
rOuSing majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
PUTTING IN GOOD WORK.
But They Need the Financial AiC
of All Patriotic Democrats.

Special TO the Globe.
SIOUX FALLS, Sept. 2S.-The commit
tee has begun on the offensive in dead
earnest now, and the peal of their mus
kets will be heard all along the line.
Warden d. S. Glidden, assisted by a
private secretary, does the work at the
headquarters office. Chairman Martin
Ryan and Secretary Oscar P. Kemp
have gone out tOgether-like the dis
ciples of Old-to organize the campaign,
set local committees to work, strengthen
the faint-hearted brethren, and lift up
those who have fallen by the waySide.
Money is coming in slowly these
DAYS. and the Committee is much
cramped for means. The story
that $4,000 has been raised by assess
ments on OfficehOlderS. from Gov. Church
down, is unfortunately without founda-
ton. The committee is compelled to
rely wholly on voluntary contributions,
and these are coming in more slowly
than at first, and much more slowly than
the committee has
A RIGHT To EXPECT.
The campaign which they propose to
carry on will call for liberal use of
money, in paying legitimate expenses,
and this must be met by the voluntary
contributions of patriotic Democrats.
Harden's election is not only possible,
hut probable, if the right kind of cam
paign is conducted, and it will be if the
committee has the means with which to
do it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29

clerk of the district and circuit courts
of that county and served two years.
In the spring of 1881 he came to Dakota
and entered one of the first hOmesteadS
Just north of this town, which was not
then plated, and which he has since
cultivated and stocked, making it one
of the best farms in the county. He
was employed in the bank of Mitchell
from 'S2 to ,S4, studied law, and in Octc-
Der of the latter year was admitted to
practice, and the following year, through
his perseverance and ability secured
the full payment to depositOrS in the
when the Bank of Mitchell failed.
When the White Lake bank was organ
lied Mr.. Ryan.
BECAME IT'S PRESIDENT,
which position he still holds. Gov.
Church appointed him one of the re-
gents of the University of Dakota at
Vermilion, which Institution he has
materially assisted in bringing to its
presentStat of success and prominence.
Mr.. Ryan has nearly always
been a delegate to the territorial con-
ventions and at the Watertown split
convention last spring was found at the
''arnOry,' and q member of the COM
mittee, on credentials. His ability and
worth was recognized Wednesday at the
legislative district convention at Kim
ball when he was unanimously
NOMINATED FOR COUNCILMAN
to represent this district in the terri
toriaI legislature. Mr.. Ryan's native
ability and honesty of purpose have
gained many friends for him outside
his party. and he is the only man in the
district that could draw from the Re-
publican party sufficient votes to elect.
where such an overwhelming majority
exists. OF his election there is scarcely
a doubt. ss
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
:A.I:I.oy5aKS-

isfed that did he have to
choose between the Democratic
party and the alliance he would
stand by the alliance every time,
know that he is practical and opera
tive farmer. | have been at his home,
and been entertained by his wife, an in
teIigent. educated, refined woman: a
lady in the true sense of the term. To
caricature such a woman, as the Repuh-
lican press has done, is an insult to ev-
cry farmer in Dakota. 1t may be smart
to picture our wives as trtidging in the
throw, holding piOw behind all OK
team, as typical of the
DAKOTA FARMERS WIFE,
If there is one reason more than an
her why our wives have to work hard
to help us, even to the extent of doing Il
mans wOrS. work from which we
would gladly shield them if we
could, it is because of the exactiOns of
the usurer. We love them just as
dearly in their cotton gown as does
the banker his wife, dressed III
silks AMI velvetS. Ave. more so, for the
loyal manner IN which they have braved
unc0nTpaininsly the rig0rS of our eli
mate. the hartships of pioneer life, the
sacrifice of friends and society, all be-
cause of their love of us. The farmer
who would not resent the insult is rot
worthy tHe name of man, is unworthy
the love O woman. Yours fraternally,
H. L. IOUCKS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29

and tactics the Cheyennes could be in
duced to sign. 'There is one trouble"
says Dewitt. "and that is the hostility
of Sitting Bull.
THIS OLD PIRATE
is constantly sending messages to our
people urging them not to sign-tO
stand firm, and next year more would
be paid for the lands. The old chief
has strong influence with the Indians,
and it is useless to deny his power.
This was certainly shown on his recent
visit to Cheyenne, when he was pre-
scented with 100 ponies and hundreds of
minor presents ON his departure for
home. But even the strong friendship
entertained can be overcome and the
signatures secured, and the trip to
Washington will almost
WIN THE BATTLE"
Mr.. De Witt is the interpreter who
was elected to act as interpreter in case
the Washington jaunt is agreed upon.
Your correspondent also found Buck
Williams, one of the best-known squaw
men Oh the reservation. His wife was
educated at Carlisle, Pa, and is now
teaching school. Mr.. Williams is
strongly in favor of opening the reser
walton, and his wife is working daily
among her pupils, and feels hopeful
that the battle will be won.
On Cheyenne all eyes are turned, and
the GLOBE will gather information from
the most reliable sources, and keep its
readers posted on all new issues tha
NAV arise.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
IN THE RIGHT LIGHT.
The President Of the Alliance
Rises to Remark a Few
Things,
And Explains That the Alleged
Organ Is not a Real
Organ.
The Alliance Is Non-Partisan,
But Should Sustain Its
Friends.
Reasons Why Members Should
Reasons Why Members Should
Vote for harden and NOT
Mathews.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE
DAKOTA FARMERS ALLIANCE.
CLEAR LAKE. sept. -. 1888.

CLEAR LAKE. sept. "a. 1888.
To the Mem: ers O. lie Farm IS ALI nce
In the Rurd it OI Sept. > Is an
editorial whlcn HAS oeen heralded over
the territory as an Endorsement by the
alliance Of Hon. Il. A. Matthew'S, the
Republican nominee for delegate. There
is evidence OF some political sharp prac-
tice in this. Thr article was not written
by the editor. The editors article goes
i'm another column, over the initials y.
Y. Il. Some one has taken advantage OF
the editors absence to place him and the
alliance i'll a false position. 1t is un-
fortunate that the official organ should
even temporarily be i'll the hands of
men who would prostitute it to partisan
purposes. Full explanations and an
apology must be forthcoming before
confidence will be restored in the Rur-
aliSt.
In the meantime it is just as we'll to
understand the relation of the official
organ to the alliance. 1t is simply the
medium through Which the executive
committee of the alliance reaches its
members. 1t is not i'll any way author
lied to speak for the alliance. except
through the medium of the executive
committee, who were elected spokesman
of the alliance for the current year.
That committee have been very careful
in following to the letter the plans as out
lined at our last annual session, anu that
was, that we were as an organization to
concentrate our efforts in securing the
legislature. This attempt, therefore,
of some too ardent supporter of Alr.
Matthews to place us in false position
necesSitateS our defining our position.
In the meantime it will be well for the
members of the alliance to remember
that the editorials in the Ruralist do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of
the alliance. The only parties author
lied to speak for the alliance will do
so over their signatures. The position
of the executive committee Oh the dele
gate question was clearly outlined at
our session, Aug. "a.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
THE FARMERS ON TOP
The Pettigrew Gang Downed
and Bolt the Regular
Convention.
Harden the Favorite Among
the Alliance Farmers and
Republicans.
The Loucks,a Great Card With
the Supporters Of
Harden.
The Harrison Blow Doesn't
Come to Time With His
Five Thousand.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
SIOUX FALLS. Sept, 2S.-In the his
tory of Minnehaha county polite there
was never more disgraceful conven-
ton than the one held here by the Re
publicans on Monday. Your CORES
pondent has kept the readers of the Da-
kOta GLOBE posted Oh the effort OF the
Republicans to indOEse MIR. Soderberg
and Mr.. Lyon, the candidates tor the
council and house respectively. The
fight eliminated in the convention.
The city caucuses went solid against
Soderberg, because he is
OUT FOR HARDEN,
and against Lyon because like old dog
Tray, he was caught in bad company.
There was contesting delegation from
the Third ward. One delegation re-
ceived IS votes and was for the Farm
ers' ticket, the other scraped in over
100, but of that 100 it was claimed
about were railroad so graders and
non-voters. The farmers had charge of
the convention and organized the ere
dentials committee in favor of the So
derberg-Lyon delegates. During the
time the report was being read and a
number of times before, the convention
WAS A PERFECT BEDLAM
of disorder. For time it looked as if a
fist fight would result, and Company b,
which was on the street for parade. was
called up to the convention hall to be
ready to quell any riot which might re-
suit. AS soon as the report OF the
committee was submitted. the
three regular delegations and the
one thrown out, led by Pettigrew,
Heith and others, bolted the convention,
retiring to little upper chamber, where
they put in the evening with cigars,
good jokes and big threats. The main
convention went on with its work, Sc
leeting Soderberg and l. yon delegates.
THE RUMP CONVENTION
selected delegates Instructed for Ban
hester, of Valley Springs, for the coun-
Gil and Keith, of this city, for the house.
1t was Grigsby and the farmers against
what is termed here ''the Pettigrew
gang" and it is really hard to see which
comes out ON top. at the time this is
written no word has been heard from
the legislative convention at Salem. Ii
that convention indorseS SOderberg
Pettigrew's man Bannester will run in
dependent, so that there will be three
tickets in the field. SOderberg and
Bannester will just about divide the
Republican vote, and this
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29

On equal taxation of corporate with
private property" the house passed a
bill increasing the gross earnings tax
from and to and 5 per cent. Mr..
Mathews made no effort to have this bill
passed in the council, so that, Oh our
whole platform, he has been either an
tagonistic or derelict in his duty. Is
that the kind of men we should pro-
mote?
On the delegate issue, l propose to
take the same course l advised for the
legislature-vote for the man VINO repre-
sents our principles, regardless of party.
1t may be said that it makes little diff
ference whom we may send, as they
have no vote. The principle is there.
We have no right to violate our fran
chise by voting for men who do not rep
resent our views. One great complaint
of the agricultural masses is, that we
have comparatively no representation
in congress, and consequently our inter-
ests are neglected. The great cry of
our own divisionists Is that we want
Dakota admitted as two states, to give
the agricultural West greater repre-
sentation in congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29

Ont of Town When the Democrats
Wanted to Take the $4,000 Bet

Wanted to Take the $5,OOO beCs
Special to the Globe
SIOUX FALLS, Sept. 2S.-A few days
ago the morning paper made great
ado about "a Sioux Falls gentleman
who was Offering bet of 5000 to
1000 on Harrison's election, and who
had looked all around and made the
offer repeatedly, but who could find no
taker." The paper made brilliant
display of intellectual fireworks, both
locally and editorially, bOaSting that
there was not Democrat in Dakota
who had enough confidence in Cleve-
lands election to take up bet which
offered such odds as this one. After
this had gone Oh for two days the even.
ing paper published dispatch from
WATERFOWL signed by Col. Sheafe, FL.
A. Park and L. l.. Shoupe, stating that
the bet had been taken; that $1,000
had been deposited, and requesting
that the gentleman referred to should
deposit his $1,000 in the bank here until
suitable stakeholder could be selected.
The matter has repeatedly been called
to the attention of both the city editor
| and Mr.. Caldwell, but up to this time
the gentleman of the speculative turn
of mind has not been produced. Both
say that he is tout of town." but the
general impression is that he is so far
out that he will never get back. All
agree that it is another case of Sairy
Camp quoting Mrs. Harris, and the
laugh has gone the rounds. The MORN
ing paper has nothing more nowadays
to say of the significance of bets Oh
| Harrison,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
A CAMPAIGN FICTION
on OfficehOIders, But Money Is
Needed,

That Assessments Have Been Made
on OfficehOIders, But Money Is
Needed.
This committee believe that loyal
Democrats would not feel happy or
that they had discharged their whole
duty to their party, which is struggling
to establish the principles of good and
economical government.unless they had
an opportunity of contributing to its
success. As it is presumed that the
best Democrats
ARE IN OFFICE,
it would be unjust to Ostracise them in
this respect. Consequently the county
subscription lists, like salvation. are
open TO all who may voluntarily desire
to contribute. Those subscription lists
will be carefully preserved and reported
TO the territorial committee which dele
gated its authority to the executive
committee for the purposes of this cam
paign.
1t must be evident to all sensible men
that
IT COSTS MONEY
TO pay the legitimate expenses of a
campaign. such as printing campaign
literature, tickets, meetings and travel
ing 1uDllC S6nLlllenl, Created Dy us
gust with the action of the Republican
party through its Jay Hubbells and
Steve DorseyS, condemns the practice
of levying assessments on officehOlderS.
That party, while III power, ignored
the civil service law-which has been
strictly enforced by President Cleve-
Iand-and is now trying, even through
one of its senators. to fry the fat out
of the
MONOPOLISTS AND TRUSTS
in order to raise corruption fund for
use in Indiana and New York. Within
the past week an emiSsary of its ma
tional committee has been raiding
through Dakota to raise money for the
same purpose. Is it therefore a re-
preach to the Democratic party in this
territory to try to raise modest sum
in the manner indicated to pay the
proper expenses of the campaign?
If the purpose is to brighten this COM
mittee into inaction, by raising false
cry of leVyinge on Office
holders, it will not avail. This commit
tee is not built that way. County com.
mittees are requested to act promptly
i'll this matter, and report to this head
quarters.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
STRUCK A BONANZA.
The Louck's Letter Will Be Made
Lively Campaign Document.

a Lively Campaign Document.
Special to the Globe.
SIOUX FALLS, Sept. 2S.-The Demo-
cratic central committee are satisfied
that they have struck bonanza in the
open letter which President Loucks adj
dressed to the Farmers alliance of Da-
kota. 1t is conceded that there is no
man in Dakota who has better right
to speak for the farmers, or whose
words have more weight with them
than President Loucks', and when he
comes out with such
FEARFUL LAAIPOONING
of Mathews as that in his letter, charg-
ing him with opposing every bill advO-
Gated by the farmers, and support
ing every bill opposed by them,
and concluding by so unre-
served and unqualified an in
dorsement of the Democratic candi-
date, it puts the fat an inch thick on
the sides of the committee. They have
ordered off $1,000 copies of the letter
and will double that order in few
days. They propose to put copy of
that letter into the hands of every mem
Der of the alliances of Dakota, and so
far as possible into the
HANDS OF ALL FARMERS,
whether alliance men or not. The work
of distribution was begun Wednesday
at Mitchell, and it will be continued
till the work is done. The letter has,
of course, reused the intensest anger on
the part of the Republican press of the
territory. The desperation and rage of
these organs only seems to strengthen
the force of the opposition to Mathews
and to emphasize the words Of Mr..
Lnucks.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
PRINCIPLE BEFORE PARTY.
Mathews Voted Against the Alli-
ance Usury Bill and Free Mar

ket
During the session message was re-
ceived from friends at WatertOwn stat
ing that 1.-The platform adopted was sat
isfactory to the members of the ALI
ance here" The following answer, as
near as | can remember the words.
WAS sent, after being approved unani-
mOuSly by all present, including num-
Der of prominent alliance workers: 1--WE
are pleased to learn the platform suits
YOU. We hope the nominee will be
superior to the platform. We place
principles before party, and men above
platforms"
Past experience has taught us that
platforms are usually made to humbug
the people. The Republican platform
is no exception to this rule, and its in
sincerity is clearly manifest when they
incorporate our platform and then nom-
mate man whose record is opposed to
the platform.
/ will not enter into the merits or de-
merits of the uSury question, in this ar
ticle. At every session of the alliance
the practice of uSury has been unani-
mouslv denounced. In the last legiSla
ture an effort was made to enact more
stringent uSury law. 1t was carried i'll
Sthe house, ana SillOluertu III IIe COuI-
ell. Instead, though, the only bar to
usury. "the penal clause" was repealed,
the Hon. G. A. Mathews voting for its
repeal. At our last annual session, we
reiterated our position on the usury
question in the most emphatic manner.
If there is one thing more than another
on which the
ALLIANCE Is A UNIT,
it is this question of usury. care not
how stringent our usury laws may be;
so long as we continue to place usurers in
the highest positions of honor and trust.
the law will be ignored. When we vote
for a man, We do so because we think
he represents our views and principles.
So: long as | am member of the al
lance, and the alliance adheres to its
present condition. | will not Stultify
myself by advocating a law that will
prohibit usury aud then signify my
approval of the practice by voting for a
uSurer.
On the plank "a free market for our
produce" Weiser's bill No. l35 contained
! the essential features. Mr.. Mathews
voted against the bill.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
WHY NOT SUCCEED?

The People Want Tariff Reform
and Their Hope Is With the
Democrats.
MIR. Hardon's prospects of success are
very fiattering, and with an united eff
fort of the party his election is assured.
Let no Democrat imagine for moment
that the Republican majority at the last
forty thousand of Blaine's majority in
Minnesota was wiped out at the last
election there, and that state is now
rated among the doubtful. The issues
Of the campaign, both national and ter
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
Losses by Prairie Fire.

SptCIdI 10 IIIG GIUDt.
ROSCOE, Sept. 2s.@Disastrous prairie
fires were burning in this vicinity Mon
day and Tuesday that were set by the
engine that brought in the express
Monday morning. While much fall
pasturage has been destroyed, the loss
of houses and grain is not as great as
settlers feared it would be.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
4 YOUNG DEMOCRAT

Who Is Likely to Break Into the
Upper House of the Legisla-
turP.
Special to the Globe.
WHITE LAKE, Sept. 2S.-J. c. Ryan
is perhaps as we'll known to the Demo-
Gratis of Dakota as any other in tie
ranks so young and so short time in
the territory, since the time he showed
his courage and loyalty to the party at
the Aberdeen convention two years ago.
Mr.. Ryan was born in Allamakee
county, Iowa, in 1852, and is therefore
thirty-six years of age. Before he be-
came of age he was appointed deputy
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
A LARGER VOTE
Mathews Milestone.
Special to the Globe.

VALLEY CITY, Sept. 2s.-Although
the political agitation of this county is
not yet at its maximum height, yet the
respective candidates as delegates to
congress have their friends and adj
mirers who are vigorously advocating
their cause. Notwithstanding the fact
that this county is largely Republican,
Mr.. Harden is certain to poll very
strong vote. Mathews connection with
the capitol commission is a milestone
on his neck with the farming COM
u,nnifv
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-29
NOT A SMOOTH PATH.
The Farmer and the Banker Were
Among the Defeated.
Special to the Globe.

SpeclhI 10 IIIe UIUUt
VALLEY CITY, Sept. 2s.-The Repub-
licans have held their county conven-
ton, elected their delegates to the dis
trict convention and nominated their
candidates to the legislature. Attorney
Van Wormer, of Sanborn, is the lucky
man for the council, but is likely to
have fight on his hands yet for the po-
sition. Tampman's friends, who faith
fully groomed him during the long sum-
mer days with the fond hope that he
would be a sure winner, feel rather dis