Nevada County picayune., 1888-02-22
To Wheelers of Nevada County.

Bro. Wheelers: No doubt but men have joined the Agricultural Wheel for many purposes; various men for various motives: and doubt less where the motive was for purpo- ses of self agrandlenent or for the money in their own pockets that they hoped to get out of this farIncr's movement. They still cherish those hopes of gain. in some way or other. While this may be legitimate to certain extent. vel if every one suf- fcrs such motives to sway his actions. the farmers movement will result in 3 sad failure. If every one is to on ly consult his own present, self inter- est. say even foc the present election year what would become of the bond of union! Is the bond of union that is being formed through the Agricul- tnral Wheel, and the Farmers Ali ance movements. of less importance to you than the election of yourself or some friend. to very desirable office? If SO, in my judgment you are n very poor stick ot timber. to go to make up a Wheel, and the sooner drop out. or are taken out of if, the better for the Wheel movement. For the Wheel is mol political or ganization, nor must be made such.
 In my opinion this k q permanent thing. a start from the old channels of bondage to every other organized class or aIo alton of hunan beings. \ start. say. and a good start. Now why let straigl,t-nui -cli~llness and love of money right now in hand paid. weaken the Wheel movement, retard its progress in doing good to, and setting forward the agricultural class. with the poor mechanic:
 The feeder. and clother- of the world ought to be. hy virtue of their importance to the rest of the world of mankind. rnk Loi;l'- of rnE EAlgrH. Now. it am right in my judgment about onr importance a> ! class. let Us rise above petty politics aul pnr- sue our high calling until wc gc. it honorable and profitable in th" eyes of the world of mankind. not forget ting or n"glccting tu educate our children a~ well a~ any uthcrcla~.. he whom ihcN may. When the time comes to choose men tur office. let Us not Wranglc over il at ali. Int meet in ! convention somewhere in the county. pick nut our best, most qui- el men. men that are net chronic in their desire to lili office for the dear people, good. but inst lct this love- ly few alone, pick meu thal know what the farmer wants. and will be just to0l-har,iy enough to contend for it though all iacu laugh him 10 scorn for il. W hat i- good for the farmer is good for the poor mechan- ic also, and if the farmer pro>pers, he will take care of the mechanic, especially if he is 2 Wheeler.
 Now. brethren. let us he true to each other. lf We agree t. trade with certain man. and thal man gives terms. as per agreement. deals fairly as per same. let Us stick to him. though another man offers his goods al much less price. lt k only bait thrust at our organization, to try to scatter IT,. Ia hreak our union.
 Brother Wheelers. let Us stick together. act iu concert. as all successful organizations have done aud sill dc. and my word fur it. we will succeed; for God is with u, and ready tn crown our united efforts for liberty from the thrall,ion of >pecul,loi-, all other combinations of opprcs,or,. tu the poor and long lown-trod'len farmer.