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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

He is frail man physically, of a
very nervous, excitable temperament.
He would be utterly unable physically
to do campaign work or even to stand
the nervous excitement that red
hot fight, such as that of 1872 will be
would necessarily subject him to. He
is too grand a man TO be sacrificed in
that way, and the Prohibition party
cannot afford to do it. Besides all
this there is local fight here in New
York, and our good friend Demorest's
nomination would only intensity
it, and the Prohibition party cannot
afford to go into the fight handicapped
by such divisions. 1t pains me to say
all this, but my devotion to our cause
is greater than my devotion to any
man, and am sure that no man will
more heartily agree with me in this
sentiment than William Jennings
DemOrest.
"Who, tlIen?"
"Why, my Judgment is that, all
things considered, we had better head
the ticket with that grand old pioneer
on the Pacific slope, Gen. John Bid
well, of California. Physically SIX
feet and one inch in height, broad
shouldered, weighs $50 pounds, stands
as straight rs an arrow and is hale and
hearty. He has had much experience
in public life, is one of the most ex-
tensive practical farmers in the United
States, is possessed of splendid mental
ability and is now and has been for
many years, in perfect harmony with
our party touching all the leading
questions of the hour. He led our
party as its candidate for Governor in
California last year to the largest vote
we ever polled in the State. Like all
the others have named he is a man
of spOtless character and one upon
whom, think, all our forces would
harmoniously unite. He crossed the
plains in 1855. Let us make him our
path finder"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
A TALK WITH ST. JOHN.
He Repeats His Declination to
Be a Candidate and Names
General Bidwell of
California.
Also Pays a Tribute to w. Jen-
nings DemOrest.
Encouraging Outlook for the
Prohibition Party.

New York Voice.
Ex-Gov. John p. st. John, of Kan
sas, passed through New York city
Saturday on his way to fill appoint
ments in the Prohibition campaign
opening up in North Carolina. A
Voice reporter secured the following
interview with Mr.. st. John:
"The outlook for the Prohibition
party was never so good as it is now.
We are holding larger meeting and
making more converts than ever be-
fore. The reason for this is found in
the fact that the two old parties are
so thoroughly corrupt and SO COM
pletely in league with the saloon ele-
ment that even the church member
with an india rubber conscience can
not stretch it sufficiently to take
them in"
In reply to question from the re-
porter if he would again accept the
Prohibition nomination for the Presi-
dency, Mr.. St. John repeated his re-
fusal, already so emphatically given,
to again be a candidate. .'No one,"
said he, appreciates the loyalty and
love of friends more than do, and |
propose to prove the genuineness of
that appreciation by devoting all the
strenth and ability that God shall give
me during the campaign of 1872 to the
protection of their homes against the
multitude of evils which come from
Democratic and Republican rule.n
"Who do l think would make a
good candidate ~
"Well, there are SO many good men
i'm our ranks that it is impossible to
pick out any. one as standing above all
others. Baseom, of New York; Ritter,
of Indiana; Balm, of Kentucky; Ben
nett, of Kansas; Bidwell, of California,
and Demorest, of this city. All of
these men are in every way worthy,
and many others equally worthy, but
not so well known, might be named.
Perhaps just now there is more being
said about Demorest in connection
with the noWination than any of the
others named. / am his warm per-
s0nal friend, and as such regret to see
the bitterness which characterizes the
fight against him. He is entitled to
fair and kind treatment. Even though
he seeks the nomination, that is not
a political or statutory crime. He has
time aud again urged me to take it,
assuring me that he would gladly step
aside should / do so. This he did no
longer ago than last Saturday, and /
have no doubt of his honesty or sim
cerity His Medal Contest work has
endeared him to many q home in this
land, and his name will live and grow
brighter in history as the generations
come aud go. A nomination for the
Presidency would not add single
laurel to his brow. In fact, from the
standpoint of one who loves him,
feel that 1t would be one of the great
est calamities that could befall him.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

Address to the w. G.. II, Unions
of Mississippi.

DEAR CoMRADES:-I have previous
ly called your attention to the plan OF
the Voice for securing one million
votes for Prohibition candidate for
President next November. The de-
voted men who conduct that grand
newspaper now appeal to each MEM
Der of the w. c. T. U. in the United
States to take May 30th and the 31st
as Crusade days for securing sigma
lures to the agreement. 1t does seem
to me that each of us should do what
she can to help in this matter, though
| do not urge this officially, but as
your sister and one of the rank and
file workers. The w. C. I. U. is not
partisan in politics, but its members
are free in political as religious af-
filiations, but it really matters little to
us in Mississippi whether the Presi-
dent of the United States is Republi-
can or Democrat.
For years the PrOhibitionists have
remained within the ranks of the old
parties, killing each others votes for
fear of wasting them on Prohibition
candidate. The argument that has
suffieed to perpetuate this state of
things among us is the same that was
brought forward to prevent the fight
on tire Louisiana Lottery, but the re-
suit in that case shows us that negro
supremacy will not necessarily follow
the introduction of a moral issue into
politics. The truth is, that the DEM
ocrats of Mississippi wasted more
votes in the last presidential election
than did the Prohibitionists. Not
withstanding the defeat of their can
didate we have dwelt securely and
had such measure of prosperity as
our own efforts have been able to OBJ
tain by Gods blessing.
1t will be q grand thing for all Pro-
hibitionists, irrespective of parties, to
stand together and be counted, that
the Whole country may see the strength
of the movement, and the old parties
may be forced TO respect the principle.
There never was q more favorable
time than the present. Let US get to
work on May 30th, or as soon after as
possible, to do our part toward secnr-
ing the pledges of one million voters
for Prohibition. Blanks will be sent
to each Union. Yours in the work, =
LAvINIA s. MOUNT.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
The Ocala Demands.

Ia. We demand the abolition of national
banks.
b. We demand that the government shall
establish Sub Treasures or repositories in the
several States, which shall issue money direct to
the people at a low rate OF interest, not to ex-
ceed 2 per cent per annum, on nen-perishable
farm products, and also upon real estate, with
proper limitations upon the quality of land and
the amount of money.
c. We demand that the amonnt OF the cir
culatIng medium be speedily increased to not
less than $50 per capita.
2. That we demand that Congress shall pass
such laws as will effectually prevent the dealing
In futures OF all agricultural and mechanical
productions providing stringent system OF
procedure In trials that win secure prompt
conviction, and imposing such penalties as shall
secure the most perfect compliance with the
law.
by Congress, and demand In lieu thereof the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver.
4. We demand the passage Of laws prohibiting
alien ownership Of land, and that Congress take
prompt action to devise some plan to obtain all
lands now owned by aliens and foreign syndi-
Gates, and that all lands now held by railroads
be reclaimed by the government, and held for
actual settlers only.
g. Believing In the doctrine OF equal rights to
all, and special privileges to none, we demand
a. That our national legislation shall be SO
framed In the future as not TO build up one In
lustry at the expense Of another.
b. We further demand a removal OF the exist
ing heavy tarif tax from the necessities of life,
that the poor OF our land must have.
c. We further demand q just and equitable
system Of graduated tax on incomes.
d. We believe that the money Of the country
should be kept as much as possible In the hands
OF the people. and hence we demand that all
national and state revenues shall be limited to
| the necessary expenses Of the government econ
Omically and honestly administered.
g. We demand the most rigid, honest and just
State and national governmental control and
supervision Of the means OF public collmur
nication and transportation, and II this CON
| troll and supervision does not remove the abus-
les now existing, we demand the government
ownership OF such means Of communication
and transportation.
y We demand that the Congress OF the United
States submit an amendment to the Constitution
| providing for the election OF United States
! Senators BY direct vote OF the people OF each
state.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

weeks ago by convention composed
of majority of President Polk's fol-
lowers, who nominated, as the LEAD
ER correctly says, "an Alliance lead
err for Governor, inspired and con-
trolled by the National Alliance Pres
ident, Col. Polk, himself.
: Similar action denunciatory of the
Force bill was taken by the State
Convention of South Carolina, which
also adopted the Ocala platform.
The LEADER will see that in declar-
ing that the powerful and aggressive
Republican party has mot abandoned
the Force bill" aud that it is stand.
ing menance to the peace and welfare
of the South. am in accord Will
the highest Alliance authority.
Yours respectfully,
L. BARKSDALE.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
j. Ii. JAMIsoN, Pres't.

ga traveller in Kansas is again be-
ginning to do duty as the Presidential
campaign approaches. His duty con-
sists in writing out interviews for the
old party press, telling what farce
Prohibition is. He appears in tho
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette May
IL. His next appearance will prob
ably be as ga visitor in Iowa. then
as "a stranger from the East sojourn-
ing in Dakota then as "a drummer
in Maine.r One of these days the
public may learn his name, but as yet
he is too modest to reveal ii. Until
then let MS call him Ananias for short.
The Voice.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
County Alliance Meetings.
NO. 21.

In conformity with the authority
conferred by the constitution of the
State Farmers Alliance, and with a
view to q more efficient as we'll as
economic lecture system, the counties
of the three grand divisions of the
State will he grouped in circuits.
County Presidents and Secretaries of
the 3rd Grand Division are requested
to call their quarterly two day meet
ing for June, so that one of the days
will correspond with the date herein
after designated and Immediately no
tify the State President and Lecturer
of the place of meeting aud the near
est railroad station:
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

NERVOUS Debility, Spermatorrhea, Seminal
tNl,ars ~ n sleeplessnesS. dependency, loss OF
,nomory. confusion of ideas, lassitude, gloom
%sS ueSs depression OF spirits, aversion to society
sasily discouraged lack Of confidence, duh, list
less, unfit for study or business % and nnas n,c
a burden safely, permantiy anu prNatey
cured.
DtoOD AND SKIN Diseases, Syphilis, dis
X easr most horrible in its results, completely
dar,dicated ~ without the use OF mercury. Scrof-
MA, erysipclaS fever sores, blotches, pimplcs
ulcers, paps-in the head and bones, sypmii,lc
permanently cured when others have failed.
| hack burning urine, frequency Of urinat-
tHinc. nrine high coiored or with milky sediment
on standing, gOnorrhTa, gleet, cystitis, etc.,
promptly and safely cured. Charges reason
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

The Clarksdale Banner makes this
serious statement of affairs in Coaho-
ma: "There has been most shameful
disregard and neglect of duty in the
administration of the business of
every public Office in the county. We
are confronted with the strange and
remarkable business proposition OF
having paid, in the last four years, in
taxes for county purposes, not less
than $4,000, and yet the county is
in debt and our scrip worth only six
ty-five cents on the dolalr.v
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

1t is a hopeful sign to see the young
men of the South ignoring the past
and dividing on living issues. For
instance, Mr.. d. NJ. Miller, a talented
young lawyer, is President of the Ha-
zlehurst Democratic club, while his
cousin, JEFF d. Miller, a brainy and
eloquent young farmer of Copiah
county, is the recognized leader of
the Peoples party. For the people
to bury sectionalism and treat parties
and measures on their merits, Is the
salvation Of the South.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
ALLIANCE DIRECTORY
State Alliance.
COMPOSED OF THE COUNTIES or

President. II. Jamison, Cliftonville.
vice-President-w. l.. KERN, Tchula.
Secretary--C. I. Smithson, Newport.
Treasurer-T. L. Darden, Fayette.
Lecturer-Frank Burkitt, Okolona.
Assistant Lecturer-J. G. GwiD, Enter
prise.
Executive .Committee-D. C. Casey,
Chairman, Rolling Fork G.. w. Dyer,
Batesville; L. J. Millsaps, Crystal
Springs John A. Bailey, Topton; I. L..
Hannah, Reform.
Business Ageut-B. G. West, 224 Front
street, Memphis, Tenn.
Representatives to Supreme Council
Frank Burkitt, Okolona Ethel Barks-
dale, jackson; J. w. Copeland, Water
Valley; W. ID. Gibbs, Centonia.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02

Tho purpose of this arrangement
is to enable one or more of the State
Alliance officials to meet with the
several county Alliances and lecture
and it is hoped the brethren viii not
be ineonvenieneed by any change of
dates from former times of meeting.
FRANK BURKITT,
State Lecturer.
Approved.
j. Ii. JAMIsoN, Pres't.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
n YOUNG and Middle Ags'Nea

A SURE CURE The awful effect Of early
A vice. which brings organic weakness, de
stroying both mind and body, with all its dread
ml ills permanently cured.
ITRETIIRAL STRUCTURE Permanently
cured Removal complete; neither knife,
ealstc nor dilatiOn; without pain or injury.
Proof indiSputabe.
DRS BETS Address those who have i'm
paired themselves by improper indulgences
and solitary habits which ruin body and mind,
uniting them for business, study or marriage.
MARRIED MEN. or those entering on that
happy life, aware Of physical debility, quickly
aSSisfnn
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
A WOman's Knock Down Ar
SIIment.

The truth is. that the Democrats of
Mississippi wasted more votes in the
last Presidential election than the Pro-
hibitionists.-lIrs. L. s. Mount, Presi-
dent Mississippi W. G. T. U.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
County Alliances.

Madison-President, T. j. Alsworth,
Canton; Secretary, David L. Wood,
Sharon.
Hinds-Presdent, d. X. Brown, Utica ;
Secretary, C. s. Spann, Raymond.
Rankin-President, Dallas Watts,
Pink; Secretary. r. f, Knight, Pela-
hatchie.
Simpson-President, s. NJ. Williamson,
Westville; Secretary, J. J. Hilton, Har-
risviLe.
Copial-President, A. b. Gnynes.
Gallman; Secretary, j. ID. Miller, Halle
hurst.
Claiborne-Presiden Caleb Lobdell,
Port Gibson; Secretary, 1. ID. Magruder,
Russum.
Jeffer.on-President, Robert Mcbride,
Mcbride p. o.; Secretary, t. l.. Darden,
Fayette.
Lincoln-President, E. p. Douglass.
Wesson; Secretary, Edward Smth,
BrOOkhsven.
Franklin-President, A. NJ. Newman,
Meadville; Secretary, Juan Nix. Nc
Calls Creek.
Declaration of Purposes.
Whereas, the general condition Of our coun-
try impcratively demands unity Of action on
and economy, and the dissemination Of prin-
ciples best calculated to encourage and foster
agricultural and mechanical pursuits, cncOur-
aging the t0iling masses-lcading theIa in
the road to prosperity, and providing a just
and fair remuneration for labor, just ex-
change for our commodities, and the best
means OF securing to the labOring classes the
greatest amount of good we hold to the
the best interest OF our country, tending to en-
slave free people and subyert and finally over
throw the great principles purchased by the
fathers OF American liberty. We therefore
adopt the following as our declaration princi-
pies:
I. To labor for the education OF the agricul-
tural classes In the science OF economical gov
ernment, in strictly non-partisan spirit and
bring about more perfect union OF said
classes.
Q. That we demand equal rights to all, and
special favOrs to none.
8. To endorse the motto: "In things es-
sentiai unity; and in all things charity.
4. To develop better state mentally, morally,
socially and financially.
5. To constantly strive to secure entire har-
mony and good will to all mankind and brother
ly love among ourselves.
6. To suppress personal. local, sectional and
national prejudces, all unhealthy rivalry and all
selfish ambition.
:. The brightest jewels which 1t garners, are
the tears OF the widows and orphans, and its
imperative commands are to visit the homes
where lacerated hearts are bleeding; to assuage
the suffering of a brother or q sister bury the
dead. care for the widows and educate the or
phans to exercise charity toward all offenders;
to construe words and deeds in their most favor
able light, granting honesty of purpose and
good intentions to others and to protect the
principle OF the Farmers Alliance and indus
trial Union until death. Its laws are reason
and; its equity cardinal doctrines inspire purity
of thought and life its intention is ION earth,
peace and good will to man."
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-06-02
SAMPLE COPY.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-21

RIcmoSD. Va. May Chickering'S Of to-
baecos 40 auction on Change today Sew
euty-nine packages sun-cured tObaccos. One
package sold ut slg. tone at @l7, one at
sl6.75 one at Sl6. one at Sli.50, two at
sI425. two at el275 three az 81, one at
1l1 Vs. one al 5000, one at slO.62 one at
siO.5 30 one az SiO2J. on at $3.50. one at SAZJ,
two AZ e.. one az 81 20. two al $50 TOUR AZ
s. three 40 :7.7j. three at $50 twoa sL25,
two al q. one ~ s6.62 q, two az 5000, two
az &C. d. two at go one at $3.50, one al $3.50,
one VI $3.50. five at %, one at S4.eo, one at
40. one at S4.6O, two at $3.50, two at sl.lO.
two at g. three at $3.50, two at T3oO' one AZ
~ 90. three at $3.50. one at S5iO, TWO al s5.2O
three al g. one at S3.lO. one NJ s2.sO
Private sales reported 10 the secretary Of
tho Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day. Wrap
r,ors "A hogsheads; filters. b. cutters. =
smokers. 10. scrap bright, l6; Tugs bright 4
. Leaf dark 81. Total, lOl.
ofice OF tho tobacco Inspector reports TO-
dsy. Inspections Bright, hogsheads. dark.
fs6oosheads and 90 tierces. Western, Q hogs
heads. RoinspectlOns bright, Il hogsheaJs;
Farmers Myers. Virginia. Wilson's. Sea
brooks. Allegheny, Oid dominion. Shell
burne's Crenshaws, Neal s. Shockoe, Dayen-
~orf's and Planters tobacco warehouses
n ,o,t 70 dav. Receipts. 23o packages deliveries.
lOl packages. ..o1 roro,,,o o.,1.o.;-..
for the citv of Richmond, Va. to-day cigars
and cigarettes 81 672.oS; pug tObaccos,
81. 6e5.4 Total. s4,3os.
1Soies ~ Loose tobaccOs for the week ending
90 dsy ~ 0g2 hounds: highest price, s35
III rom Davis. OF Henderson. OF n. g.,
IL i'm Richmond to-day.
Kegistered at the Tobacco LAchsnge To-day