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TRYING TO FOOL THE FARMERS.



Figures That Show That Some Legislators
Are Ignorant or Dishonest.
The farmers are told that the McKin-
ley tariff bill was framed in their inter-
est, and in proof of this they are referred
to the protection given them by the in
creased duties on agricultural products.
Let us see how the claim will bear in
vestigation.
The duty on corn has been increased
from 10 cents to Is cents per bushel in
order to protect the farmer from the inn
portation of ''pauper labor corn" The
total amount of corn imported for the
fiscal year 1889 was 2,4O1 bushels. The
exports for the same time were $780,
020 bushels. How thankful the farmers
ought to be for the increased protection
against foreign corn!
On corn meal the duty has been
doubled, the present rate of 10 cents per
bushel being raised to 20 cents. The
necessity of this additional protection is
evident when it is known that 800 BUSH
els of corn meal were imported last
year, against an export of 312, 1856 bar
rels.
Oats are to be protected by an increase
Of duty from 10 cents to Is cents per
bushel. The imports of oats were 22,310
bushels, and exports 624, 226 bushels.
Rye will remain with only 10 cents per
bushel protection. This is wrong. Six
teen bushels of rye came into this coun-
| try last year, against 287 1859 bushels sent
1~k b. H.
against these 16 bushels.
The duty on wheat has been increased
from 20 cents to % cents per bushel. The
farmers will be grateful for this. Last
year no less than 130,649 bushels of
foreign wheat came in to compete with
the home product, of which 46, Ala, 1879
bushels were exported.
Wheat flour is to pay an ad valorem
duty of Is per cent. instead of 20 per
cent. The imports were 1856 barrels,
and exports 9,374, 1903 barrels.
The American apple crop must be pro-
tected, There has been no duty on
apples, green, ripe or dried, but the
American orchard is to have the protec-
ton of cents a pound on dried apples.
Last year we exported 942, 406 barrels of
green apples and 22,102,579 pounds of
dried apples. We imported not an apple
nor pound of dried apples.
The duty on bacon and hams has been
increased from two to five cents per
pound. The imports were 212, 100 pounds
and exports 400, 224, 646 pounds
On beef, pork and mutton the present
duty is one cent per pound; the proposed
duty is two cents. The imports were
215,577 pounds and the exports 2s6, 991,-
121 pounds.
It is as plain as pikestaf that the
farmers are suffering because Of want of
protection on their corn, wheat, oats,
rye, bacon, beef, pork, corn meal and
apples. They are burning their corn in
Kansas because 2, 401 bushels imported
last year ruined their home market.
They are scattering their corn meal on
the ground because 1876 bushels of foreign
meal found its way into the country;
they blew themselves to pieces with
dried apples and water because they had
no tariff fence to keep out the foreign
apples that had not sought adrnittance.
They ,nortgaged their farms because
one pound of bacon was imported for
every 1900 pounds exported.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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There has been an immense num-
Der of complaints lately about not
getting the GREAT WEST. In thirty
years work we have never heard so
many complaints. Keep us posted on
this matter, subscribers, and we will
investigate.
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EDITOR GREAT WEST:

EDITOR GREAT WEST:
Since my last report have organ
lied two alliances, Liberty Alliance,
Norfolk POstoffce.
Pres.-Michael Clarity.
Vice Pres.-E. w. Van Orman.
Secy-Samuel Dyke.
Treas.-Phillip Ryan.
Gennnessee Alliance, Kandijohi Co.,
P. O. Atwater:
Pres.-Flaygare.
Vice Pres.-John Anderson.
Secy-I. L. Sangmyer.
Treas.-I. 0. Anderson.
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PoMME DE TERRE, Grant Co., Mimi,
June 2Sth, 1890.
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
At a meeting held by the Pomme
de Terre Alliance, No. 178, today,
Chas. B. Field was elected as q dele
gate to the State Convention to be
held at st. Paul July 18th and 0. c.
Vanness, as alternate. We have
about 80 members, and more joining
every meeting. The Alliance will car
nv the vote this fall in this town.
CHAs. B. FIELD, President.
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To OUR FRIENDS:

Your complaints in regard to not
receiving the GREAT WEST are re-
ceived. To Crookston we have sent
the paper in individual wrappers for
two weeks, and then they were not
received. Packages OF blanks with
our imprint have often not been re-
ceived. The Mankato mail has al
ways been sent on time. The Cot
tonwood county mail is always
mailed before Friday p. m. Unless
the mail service is in bad shape there
is some skullduggery abroad. Let us
wait a few weeks:longer and see if the
trouble continues.
E1cII e Tn AN
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BUFFALO LAKE, Mimi.

June 10Th, 1880.
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
Our Alliance is getting to the
front. Had a meeting today at
tended by our County Lecturers,
took in four new members. l think
if all had the GREAT WEST to read
we would capture the town in a
hurry. HOWARD McEwEN,
Pres. Alliance NO,711.
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The AID District.

The Farmers Alliance of the 43rd
Representative District met last
week, and put in nomination, Erick
O. Erickson, OF Chippewa. for the
senate; John Mcguire, of Lac qui
Parle, and O. M. Larson, of Lac qui
Parle. for representatives.
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June 3Oth, 1890.

June 0UCn, IOJU.
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
Our Alliance is growing fast. We
have held three regular meetings,
and now we are in numbers %. 1t
shows when the farmers get their
eyes opened they will stick to what
they agree to. P. S. WEBERG.
Secy for Hawk Creek Alliance No.
9OS.
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$1,18O.OO

Several letters state that the
writer's will subscribe Immediately
after the State Meeting. Remember
that the money is not required until
sometime during the campaign.
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RAPID WORK.

Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, accom-
panied by Miss E va Mcdonald. made
a campaign last week in Dakota
county. They made twenty speeches
in five days, organized nine new al
lianees, and revived some old ones
all this with the thermometer rang
ing from $50 to go in the shade.
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EDITOR GREAT WEST:

EDITOR GREAT WEST:
In regard to the next election cam
paign, and the State Farmers Con-
vention, on the 18th OF July, have
to make the remark, that our Al
lance No. $50 is in favor of the indie
pendent ticket, and so are good
many outsiders. Try and put an in
dependent ticket in the field I am a
friend of the independent party.
FIR. MANTHEY, Secretary.
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why use reason when 1t Will only
make us more miserable to know
that a candidate paying out hun
dreds of thousands of dollars for his
election does it all at our expense?
personally feel that the farmers
have had enough partyism, especial
~ at such an expense to themselves.
Now let us contribute directly to an
honest clean campaign the $500
and not be paying for some selfish
ambitious PERSONS game. Let us go
in for an intelligent campaign select
men to serve us, from pathmaster
down to governor, and elect them
with all their honor and manhood in
tact. Let them feel there is no pic
mic for them, but hard work. If they
honestly serve us the harvest field
work would be a holiday in compari.
son with it.
We must not hesitate in this work
butgo through with it,. If we pay the
expenses as we go along, we will not
have any Irvine or wheat steals to
pay in the future. III. V. PooRE.
June 3Oth, 1890
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
Pleasepublish the following notice
At a meeting in our school house
June 28th, 1890, for the purpose oil
forming a sub-alliance, after the by.
laws and resolutions were read every
man came forward and put down his
name-22 in all. The following Of
ficers were elected: Temporary Pres
ident, w. S. Adams; Secretary, H.
Sparrow. We have applied for a
charter. Our next meeting will be
held July 18th. w. S. ADAMS.
PLA1NvIEw, Mimi, June 80, 1890.
EDITOR GREAT West:
Wabasha County has now six sub
alliances, and a county alliance is
soon to be organized. Having two
deputy lecturers now we hope to sue
coed in putting the alliance on a
good foundation, and in shape to do
some effective work in November.
Last alliance organized at Smith
field, to be known as Smithfield AL
lance. Temporary President, A.
W. Dawley; Secretary. W. L. SAT-
ford
Your proposition to send THE
GREAT VEST till after election for
25c. should meet with q hearty re-
spouse from every member in the
state. If each would send a dollar
for five subscriptions a vast amount
of effective campaign work would be
accomplished and no one feel the ex-
pense. ANDREW FRENCH.
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RICE COUNTY.

"Warsaw" Alliance organized June
25th, James Murphy, President; W..
S. Weatherston, Secretary.
West Richland Alliance organized
June 26th,-Perry, President; E. l..
Hoover, Secretary.
Brick School House Alliance, Nor
ristown. They organized June 9th,
John Epard, President; M. H.
Youells, Secretary.
I Hope when we meet in convention
July 10Th, that we will not be so
dumb as to nominate men that have
been selected for us by the opposi-
ton press. To head the ticket we
must have a man whose record for
independence reaches back far
enough to place him above suspicion
of any understanding with the G. o.
Ps. Such man is Charles a.. Rob-
erts, of Rochester. 81. A. SWAIN.
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Birch Cooke Alliance was organizep
by H. V. Poore, July 500.
Pres.-W. H. Jewell.
Vice Pres.-Thos Leary.
Secy-J. H. Scott.
Treas.-James Earring.
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WADENA, Mimi, July I'd, 1890.
EDITOR GREAT West:
At a preliminary meeting of the
Farmers of Wadena township, Wa
dena Co., Mimi, on July LIST, 1890,
at the school house on England
Prairie, Farmers Alliance was or
ganized with seventeen charter men,
bers, and the following temporary Of
ficers were elected:
Pres.-James Ashburns.
Vice Pres. John Webster.
Treas. NJ. Stowe.
Sec'y-L. A. Paddock.
Meeting adjourned to meet again
on July 9th at Z O'Clock, F. M. Hon.
Henry Plowman will address the
meeting. l.. A.'PADDocK, .
Secretary.
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HAwLEY, Mimi, June 23d, 1890.
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
l was called out to the meeting of
the Hawley town farmers on the
18th inst. to help to organize an Al
lance. We had L. charter members.
I will give you the names, SO you can
send them sample copies of GREAT
WEST hope they will subscribe for
it as it is the only paper they ought
to read between now and next fall.
I wish. you and all of us a great
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ZUMBRo FALLS, MINI, June 6, 80.
EDITOR GREAT West:
Having lately reed an appoint
ment as lecturer of the alliance in
Wabasha County, write for your
cooperation in educating our farm
ers to the necessity Of uniting.
Conviction precedes conversion,
and as the press is the most forcible
weapon to be used l would suggest
that a goodly number of your valu-
able papers be sent to all of the post
Offices of their county, to be distrib-
uted among our farmers.
We need more light on this import
ant subject. Most farmers will sus-
tain any measure that will alleviate
their depressed condition as soon as
all become enlightened and have con-
fidence that cooperation is the prop
er course to pursue and that it is
time to lay aside partizanship and
unite in one great cause.
L.C. O'HARA.
HECTOR, June 80, 1890.
EDITOR GREAT WEST:
At our regular meeting on the
28th, elected officers:
Pres.-J. w. Tompkins.
Vice Pres.-P. w. Maxwell.
Secy.-O. H. Rogers.
Treas.-P. G. Carlson.
J. w. Tompkins was elected dele
gate to the state alliance on the
18th. 0. H. ROGERS,
Secy Martinsburg Alliance, 695.
1 organized my sixth Alliance last
night in strong republican town,
Is members. Is not this about as
good as the big Guns are doing?
L. G.. LONG.
Magnolia. Mimi.
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Town of LANGLA, Benton C,

Town of LANGLA, Benton Co.
By the verbal request OF few OF
the resident farmers, a public meet
ing was called at 2 o'clock on Satur-
day the 21st inst, at the school
house near Mr.. j. P. Carpenters, to
discuss the subjects in relation to the
workings of the Farmers Alliance.
The meeting was organized by the
appointment of Mr.. j. p Carpenter
as Chairman; Mr.. F. Sparrow, secre-
tary. The constitution and bylaws
of the State Farmers Alliance were
carefully read by the chairman, with
critical comment, from a large num-
Der OF listeners, and it followed that
an unanimous vote was given endors-
ing the State Farmers Alliance. A
list of names was then prepared,
bearing each ones signature, to the
extent of 80 names calling on
the State Alliance for charter to Or
ganize subordinate alliance.
In response to certain questions
asked, addresses were given by Mr..
F. Flint and w. S. Adams, relative
to the absurdity OF the farmers
thinking to get redress for the
wrongs perpetrated against their in
terest through aggressive legislation.
Platforms, and promises of the old
political parties, have become stereo-
typed, and threadbare. A deter
mined and united action at the polls
is the only alternative left. to shield
us from the legalized determinations,
which we are subjected to.
The foregoing was voted to be sent
to the GREAT WEST for publication.
w. s. ADAMS. President.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18

nomination by the republicans for lieuten- ant governor, he was recognized as great strength to the ticket. He made a mag nifcent run and led his ticket by a spIen- did increase in New Haven Whatever service he has been called upon to render to the state he has accomplished to the en- tire satisfaction of the people. As presid- ing officer of the senate he was always firm, kind and considerate and made many friends among the members of the house as well as among the senator's He is in strict accord with the best traditions of the party and is pledged to the reforms which the party contemplates, notably the ballot reform.
 Hon. George Austin Bowen, of Wood stock, candidate for lieutenant governor, is the acknowledged candidate of the farm CTS. He is master of the state grange and he is gentleman whom all can respect for his fine qualities of mind. He is nephew of the editor of the Independent and has served one year in the state legislature Hon. George P. Mclean, Hartford county's choice, and the candidate for secretary of state, is lawyer of acknow- ledged ability and experience in public affairs. He has served two years in the legislature and was private secretary to Governor Lounsbury. When in the legis- lature he was a member of the committee upon the revision of the general statutes
 Hon. A. Stevens Henry, the present state treasurer, needs no further endorse ment than his renomination by his party He has been in both branches of the state legislature, and his record is spotless. He is president of bank in Vernon, and has 8 reputation for sterling business ability
 Ex-Senator Lyman S. Catin of Stratford is the soldiers representative upon the ticket. He is the candidate for comptroller He is remembered as prominent senate, two years ago and as vigilant represen banker, and adds much strength to th' already strong ticket.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
WEST HAVEN REPUBLICANS.
An nthusfastic Ratification Meet. ing by che Young Mems Republic an

An Enth usfastic Ratification Meet. ing by che Young Mems Republican
 Club.
 The Young Mems Republican club of West Haven held very enthusiastic rati- fication meeting at it's headquarters in West Haven last evening. Remarks were made by a number of gentlemen present. The following resolutions were offered and unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That we are in full sympathy with the resolutions and platform adopted by the republican state convention.
 Resolved, That we fully endorse the action of the convention in placing in nomination men of character and ability.
 Resolved, That we recognize in Hon. $. E. Mer- win, the nominee for governor, a gentleman who is well and favorably known throughout the length and breadth of our state; gentleman always loyal to the government, devoted to his friends and ever true to the principles of the great republican party, gentleman whose char. acter is without stain.
 Resolved, That we pledge oyrselves as true republicans to, use all honorable means in our power to elect the entire state ticket
 Further speeches were made and they were interspersed with music. After this the meeting adjourned and many of the members came to the city to join the pro cession to General Merwin's house. The banner carried had the name of the club or one side and on the other General s. E Merwin for Governor" with the motto Protection to American Producers.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
THE ATHLETICS DIsBAND
A Vacancy i'm the Ranks of the Amerl. can AssOciation-Welch Signs With Baltimore.

THE ATHLETICS DISBAND. A Vacancy in the Ranks of the AmerI-
 can Association-Welch Signs With
 Baltimore.
 PH1LADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-The stock holders of the Athletic Baseball club held an adjourned meeting last night, when it was announced that because of the inabil- ity of the finance committee appointed yesterday to raise the necessary funds the club will uot be able to continue the sea- son.
 The players, who had assembled in ex- pectation of receiving the money due them, were notified that no money had been raised, and that those desiring their releases could have them. Much indigna- tion was expressed by the men, and nearly all of them are said to have accepted re- leases. Sums ranging from $500 to $500 are due them. Robinson, Shafer and Seward have suits pending for their salaries, and on the issue of these will de- pend the action of the other players. The players were asked to make a tour of the west and take chances of getting their money, but refused. The organiza- tion of team to play out the schedule is @ remote possibility.
 Manager Sharsig started for Louisville tonight with the remnants of the Athletic l club and will make an attempt to play out the schedule, beginning with Louisville, where the club plays on Friday. Curt Welch, the center fielder of the club, | signed a contract tonight with the Balti- more club for the balance of the season, | and neat year also.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thnrsdav. September IS, 1890.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Auction Sale-552 State Street.
 Roots and Shoes-69 Broadway. Goihnrn's Philadelphia Mustard-At Grocers'. Entertainment- -Bunnell's Grand Opera House. Face Beach-Mme. Ruppert, 7S7 Chapel Street. For Saie-Real Estate-759 Chapel Street. Eor Rent-Rooms-114 High Street. For Rent-Rooms-24 Pine Street. For Rent-House-H. P. Hoadley. Horses-Smedley Bros, 171 Brewery Street. Interior ecorations-Crampton Heaton. Probate Notice-Estate of Burritt Hitchcock. Probate Notice-Estate of Sarah M Wright. Probate Notice-Estate of Lydia A. Benham. Sewer Assessment-Exchange Street. Sewer Assessment-Lloyd Street. Sewer Assessment-Ashmun Street. Sewer Assessment-James Street. Sewer Assessment-Sylvan Avenue. Umbrellas-AtM Mendel & Freedmans. Wanted-Nurse-AC College Street.. Wanted-Storage Room-Munson & Co. Wanted-House to Care For-L. D., This Office. Wanted-Cook-73 Grove Street.
 Wanted-Girl-635 George Street Wanted-House- H., This Office. Wanted-Girl-281 Lloyd Street. Wanted-Girl-413 Orange Street. Wanted-Cook-542 Chapel Street. Wanted-Position- G, This Office. Wanted-Woman-137W Wall Street Wanted-Room-H. N, This Office. Wanted-Situation-52 Liberty Street. Wanted-Situation-26 George Street. Wanted-Situation-23 Water Street. Wantrd-Situation- York Street. Wanted-Situation-2 Dow Street. Wanted-Situation-9 Prince Street. Wanted -Situations-775 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
Entertainments.

sensational naval melodrama under the title of "A Perilous Voyage" received it's first presentation in this city last even ing at Proctor's opera house in the pres ence of a very small audience. The drama is of the highly improbable type and abounds in sensational and thrilling situa- tions and climaxes. The drama needs a thorough revision, especially in the amount of slang used in it's presentation. Several of the scenic effects introduced were good, noticeable among which were the burning and sinking of the ship America and the burning of Hong Kong. The company is only fair. Mir. George Vessels made the most of thankless character and was especially good in the representation of a man suffering from the effects of strong drink. The rest of the company call for no special mention. "A Perilous Voyage'' will be presented for the last time tonight.
 EFFIE ELLsLER.
 This charming actress appears in Miss Manning" at the Hyperion tonight. The Waterbury American says of her. ''Since Margaret Mather's appearance ill the Gem opera house there has been nothing to compare with her acting until the appear
 
 brightest and best entertainments ever brought to this place. The interest of the audience was intense from the commence ment to the close"
 HE, SHE, HIM, HER.
 This entertaining spectacular burlesque will be the attraction at the Grand on the last half of the week. It has gained a good reputation throughout the country. The company is capable and the stage eff fects are new and elaborate.
 JAMES o'CoNNoR.
 The popular tragedian, James Owen O'Connor, appears at Proctor's tomorrow night. He has been received with great applause. He has been called the ssAmer- -ican Roseius" and ''the founder of the new school of acting" He has received the stamp of metropolitan approval
 BURKE's CIRCUS
 The exhibition given last evening at the Kimberly avenue circus ground by T. K. Burk's transatlantic railroad show was excellent and with pleasant weather would have been much more enjoyed by the au- dience that was large enough to fill nearly all the seats. The exhibition of the trained horses was remarkably good The horses, which are very intelligent, performed very nicely, and as they are in fine condition and all are piebald they presented pie turesque appearance as they galloped around the ring. The three Mellius bro thers, ,acrobats, gave meritorious perform ance. Jennie Award on the slack wire was very graceful. George Fielding the juggler, who is called the prince of jug glers, performed many difficult feats dexterously. His act was very pleasing His closing act, which was a neat one. was tossing a hat, cane, and a cigar After keeping them tossing in the air for time he caught the cigar in his mouth. the hat on his head, when he walked out with the cane.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
OUR STATE CANDIDATES.

The Men Who Ask for the Peoples
 Support Throughout the State-A
 Ticket of Spotless Character and
 Great Strength.
 The head of the republican state ticket, General s. E. Merwin, is one of the fore most gentlemen. He is quiet and unos- tsntatious in manner, and his views upon matters of state and national importance are sound and business like. He is one of New Haven's most respected and success full business men, and has been promi- nently known for years as 8 patriotic citi- zen. His name has long been connected, as most generous bcnefactor, with many local and state charitable institutions.
 I've years ago, when he was put in
Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-18
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC, 8 D. m., Sept. 17, 1e9o. J Forecast till pm Thursday. For Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: Rain; clearing in New Hampshire and Vermont, stationary temperature, westerly winds. For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecti- cut: Stationary temperature, westerly winds; fair on Friday.
 For eastern New York; Clearing weather, stationary temperature, westerly winds; fair on Friday.