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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Among Our Exchanges.

THE old party papers are the clubs
with which our enemies are hammering
us. Isn't it about time You cease
helping to keep those cudgels in good
W, rking order? Can't you put your
means to better use?-Wcstern Advo-
cate.
will learn, before this Congress shall adj
jouIn, that all they got from the Demo-
Gratis was the permission to vote for
Speaker Crisp. What blessing to our
Alliance people in other States.-Cald-
well Journal.
No, THE st. Louis meeting is not to
nominate the next President Of the
United States, but it is quite sure it
will agree upon a date and place, for a
convention to nominate IA candidate for
the presidency that we are going to
do our level best to clect.-MissOuri
World.
WE have some people in the ranks of
the reformers. who do not recognize a.
believer in reforms as worthy Of cog
nizancc, until he has grown gray in the
service. These same p ople are the first
to accept office, under the old parties,
for fear someone else might get it
PlOw and Hammer.
THE Republican County Treasurer of
Adams County, Nebraska, lis short
$52 GOO, but the Topeka Capital has not
found it out. although it devoted half
column of its telegraphic page, one day
last week, to the alleged financial short
ages Of Peoples party township
treasurer {Kan.) Beacon.
TIME to saw wood and say nothing is
past Time to speak up and defend your
rights has come. The people will rule
in spite of their would-be masters, and
the men who attempt to suppress the
voice Of the people in the conference of
Feb. ed, will live to regret their at
tempted outrage upon the rights Ct the
people.-People's Party Paper, Atlanta.
THE money kings would be glad to
have thousands Of Chinese brought to
this country, and why? They could bet
ter control you workingmen. Working
men, arouse! Your interests are at stake.
Remember that the Chinese law expires
May 6, 1892. Send in petitions to Con-
gress immediately. Go to work, there ie
no time to lose.-Standard Farmer,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

are marvellous. Thirteen St:tes formed
his confederacy, all of them purely agri-
cultural. Since the Continental regime
they have become the foremost region
Of the world in the variety and volume
of their manufactures through the unex-
anpl d fertility of inventive genius.
He stands the noblest leader who was
ever int1usted with his country's $ life.
His patience under rrovocation; his
:almncss in danger, and lofty courage
when all others dcspaired; his prudent
delays when the Continental Congress
was imperative and the staff almost in
subordinate, and his quick resistless
blows when action was possible; his
magnanimity to his defamers and gem
erosity to his foes; his ambition fer his
country and unseltishnes, for himself;
his sole desire the freedom and inie-
pendence of America, and his only wish
to return after victory 10 private life and
the peaceful pursuits and pleasures of
home, have all combined to make him,
by the unanimous Judgment of the
world, the foremost figure of his
toy. Mt so ahnormally developed in
any direction as TO be called n genius,
yet he was tho strongest, because the
best balanced, the fullest rounded, the
most even. and most sclfmastcrful of
mcn-the incarnation of common sense
and moral purity, Ct action and reposc.
The Republic will live so long as it
rcvcres the memory and cmulatos the
virtues of George Washington
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Gems Of Thought.

TNLrCKY is the man whose bread is
buttered on both sides.
BEWARE of excessive concealment
that provokes malicious guessing.
ToBRoOD overt the past is to misspend
the present, and to jeopardizc the future.
MARRIAGE is a lottery, and young hus-
bands frequently draw prizes--in baby
carriages.
VULGAR wealth is a repellant thing,
but it is entitled to the fOrbearance, at
least Of vulgar poverty.
THE question OF the hour seems to he,
Where will the sOckless Jerry Simpson
put his salary as Congressman?
If you wish to scald your husband, or
wife, as the ease may be, procure cold
water and heat it before using it.
THOSE who expect to read their title
clear to the better land should be able
to produce n record Of good deeds.
IMAGINATION and memory seem to
conspire against some people by swap
ping functions at critical junctures.
WHEN n man is too lazy to walk around
a mud-holc, he should not be commend
ed for bravery in walking through it.
WHEN doctors disagree they do not
forget to charge for the time they spend
in the argument that precedes Disagree
ment.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18


fison, and the effect OF the withdrawal
at this time may allay the bitter con-
test promised over the election OF dele
gates.
Blaine's withdrawal is exciting poll
ticians all over the country, and both
Democrats and Republicans are express
ing themselves freely as to the out
come.
As to Senator Allison, a Des Moines
correspondent sends a telegram, saying:
There is no one here who is in position
to speak for Senator Allison, but it is
known that when he was in Iowa during
the campaign he spoke in terms OF high
praise Of the administration Of Presi-
dent Harrison, and expressed himself as
favoring his denomination. His friends
In this city say they think that thero IL
scarcely any question that Senator Aul.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
To Il. Washington.

All hail to yon. George Washington,
On this your natal day.
The man who could not tell lie.
All honor let us pay
Our fathers recognized your worth,
They liked your cut so well.
They ran you twice for President.
Fer the lie You could not tell.
But II you were alive to-day,
And had your way TO carve,
And really could not tell "A lie.
Why. George. you'd simply starve.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Presents FOR Fatty and Polly.

When Washington returned to Phila-
delphia after his trip TO the East, in
17S3, he stopped at Cxtridg', Mass,
and was entertained at the home of
Samuel Taft. The old homestead, with
yet in possession of the family, pre-
served in conlmemoration of the distin-
guished visitor.
Washington was SO we'll pleased with
his reception and entertainment at TX
bridge that he wrote the following letter
to Mr.. Taft. which is carefully preserved
in the family:
HARTFORD. Nov. 9. 1879.
SIR--Being informed that you have given
my name to one os your sons and called
n.fothcI after Mrs. WashInston's family
q andrid -c); and bcin. moreover very
much pleased with the modest and innocent
locks OF your two daughters, Patty and
Polly. do for these reasons send each OF
these girls Il piece 0! chintz: and to Patty,
ho hears the name of Mrs Washington.
and who waited more upon us tnan Polly
did. ] send five guincas. aith which she may
buy herself any little ornaments she may
wan'. she may dispose of them in any
manner more agreeable to herself.
As do not give these things with view
to have it talked OF. or even to its being
known. the less there IS said about the mat .
ter the better 1t will please ne; hut that
may be sure the chintz and money have got
safe 10 hand. ht Patty. who, dare say. is
equal - it. write me u line informing mc
thereof. directed ITO the President OF the
United States. at New York; / wish you
and your family we'll. and am your humble
servant. u. WASHINGTON.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

1t is painful to find that the father of
his country rrlcticed deceit Down in
Jersey. Elias Boudinot, whose papers
are getting printed, reveals this side of
Washington's character. He actually
played trick on Sir William Howe, and
made him believe he had II 900 men in
his army about Morristown, when he
had but 5000.
1t seems that Howe had sent one of
his innumerable spies, who were Tories
In New York and patriots in Phila-
leiphia, to see what was going on about
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

The original portrait Of Washington
fright side Of the face) by Gilbert
Stuart, ng thought to have been de-
stroycd by the artist, seems to have
been recognized in the hands of DIR. W.
+. Charming, of California. who inher-
itei it from his distinguished father,
Rev. William Ellery Charming, who OBJ
tanned it from his uncle, Colonel Gibbs
Science
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
An EMeCt(l8l lIeInetly.

Hc-"Thcrc is certain young lady
deeply interested in me, and while
like her, you know, still never could
love her. ] want to put an end to it
without breaking the pOorgirl's heart.
Can you suggest any plan?"
She-"DO you call there often?"
He-"NO, indeed. Not any oftener
than I can possibly help"
She-"Call Oftener. New York
Truth.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
Effect of the Declaration.

Blaine is not candidate for the Pres
fdency. He has made this official an
nouncement in the following letter to
Chairman Clarkson, of the Republican
National Committee:
WASHINGTON, D! c.
Hon. J. s. Clarkson. Chairman OF the Re-
publican National Committee.
EEAR SIR-I am not candidate for the
Presidency. and my name will not go le-
fore the Republican National Convention
Tor the nomination. ! make this announce
ment in due season.
To those who have rendered me their
support owe sincere thanks, and am most
grateful for their confidence.
They will. am sure. make earnest effort
In the approaching contest. which IS rem
Gered especially important by reason of
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18


very favorably regarded by the Minne-
sofa Republicans, and it would not te
surprising should a very large proper
tion, If not a majority of them, transfer
their allegiance to the distinguished
jurist, now that Blaine is no longer q
possibility.
Henry G. Payne, Chairman OF the
Wisconsin Republican State Central
Committee, said that if a new man is to
be nominated it may be Secretary Rusk.
Since it became generally understood
that Blaine was to decline, Rusk's name,
he says, has been very prominently men,
toned in the East, and now with Blaine's
positive withdrawal many Of Blaine's
strongest supporters, he thinks, will
favor Rusk.
Some of Senator Cullom's friends on
being interviewed expressed themselves
as being confident that the Illinois SEN
ator would receive the solid backing Of
his State at Minneapolis, and would he
the leading candidate before the conven-
ton. One of the Senator's supporters
offered to bet $500 against $500 that
Senator Cullom would be nominated at
Minneapolis and $3.50 more that he
would win his bet
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, said:
General AlSer is now candidate Tor
the Republican nomination and will go
into the contest with the solid deleSa-
tion from his own State, with support
from many other States and with Il
stronger following than mary people
and better chance Of success than most
people think for"
1t is the unanimous opinion among
Republicans at Indianapolis that the
letter takes Blaine entirely out of the
question as Presidential quantity
and leaves the President with a practic-
ally clear field for the party nomination.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Senatorial contest
to control the Ohio
delegation to Min
neapolis, are bad
ly broken up over
the an no un ce-
ment. They are
Knocked out OF
the fight b y the
loss of q candi-
date. The Foraker
following unques-
tionably had a 8
their object the
nomination of
Blaine or any
lx1 a. 4 H.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Senator VIII now NJ CtLLoH.
start in as an ayowed candidate and will
have his name presented to the Minne-
apo!is convention. Senator Allison has
not got to this point yet, hut in the end
he will probably give the Iowa delegation
permission to name him. Gen. Alger, in
spite of Michigan divided electoral vote,
is full-fledged candidate. He may try
to rally all the disaffected anti Harrison
elements around I'm, and look for votes
in New York and the East as well as in
the South 1t is more than probable
that ex-Speaker Reed will take advant-
age of Mr.. Blaine's declination to seek
a New England delegation for himself.
Mr.. Reed really has the Presidential
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

ton will be the re-
nomination Of Pres
idcnt Harrison, the
immediate resul t
will be TO start up
all the favGrite son
candidates.. Sena-
tor Cullom's cxpcc-
tation of a Cullom
delegation from ILL.,
nois, with some sup
port from the new
States in the North
west, has already
been set forth, and
it is said the Illinois
Senator will now
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

delegation to Minneapolis would be in
evitable, with Mckinley only secondarily
in @ race. The opinion lately ex-
pre- sed by the Ohioans shows that the
bitterness between the factions has been
decreasing.
Tho Foraker men, who have been
quietly organizing since the recent
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

THE old-fashioned "Talma" is being
revived. 1t is long and deep cape, fit
ted over the shoulders and cut on the
bias. and nearly five yards around at the
bottom.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

t'' oC'y $
.Qu stiOn as to whether
or not Mr.. Blaine would
withdraw. The nomi-
nation of Mr.. Sherman
at Columbus in January
left some ill-feeling on
the part of the Foraker
people to the admini-
stration, and it was gen.
eraAy supposed that a
gr at and interesting
lirht, between Foraker
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

VTt.CtICdI UIlHIIIHItv tHUt
Blaine not being in it, nothing can pre-
vent President Harrison's denomination,
and Republican Congressman are mostly
Of the same opinion. Members Of the
administration naturally will not dis
cuss the situation for publication.
rAvORITE SONS TO THE FRONT.
While no one in Washington, writes
our correspondent. questions that the
ultimate effect of Mr.. Blaine's declina-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
INTERESTING INCIDENTS OF
HIS LIFE.

End tho S.,y-How He Sub
slucd u Whole Buni Of RiOters-Thc
Great Mans Mother Remembering His
Two Pretty Sisters-Portr:,;t of WASH
ington, Etc.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
MIR. DONNELLY SPEAKS.
ADDRESS OF THE MINNESOTA
PRESIDENT.

The Sage Of Nininger Announces Some
Very Plain Facts In Very Clear Lam
guaEe-l)onnelly and the North Star
State In Accord with Independent Fo-
Etical Action.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

ambition and wants to
get in training for a
nomination. The only
possible candidacy that
cxcites much attention
is John Sherman's. Mr..
Sherman himself is a
stanch supporter Of
President H Harri son 8
a d m inis t ration. But
Senator Sherman's col
leagues say he has a mo-
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
JOHN SHERMAN.

JUfIN SFE7MAN. tlOl tNal tnt VONrSC OF
legislation on silver and the tariff may
make him an available candidate.
Some of the Ohio politicians Of the Repub-
lican faith who have been here during
the last week have in common with
cyerybody else been discussing the
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

son will give Harrison cordial support
for the nomination, and that Iowa will
60 to Minneapolis ready to vote for him
for denomination"
A prominent Minnesota Republican
S0Ya. 1t Is difflcnlt to foretell what thu
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

THE morning is . time when most
Iouug men FORGET their rising ambition.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

spuSiIt t1IC OiliNC SdA
truthfully say he doesn't
care for it. l confess I
would like to be Presi-
dent, but I will never
again risk my health
and life in seeking it.
The office OF Secretary
of State is a broad
enough field for me dur
ing the rest Of my pub
lie career"
Democrats agree with
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
The Testimony of Time.

The people of these United States this
year celebrate the one hundred and six
ticth anniversary of George Washing
tons birth. Every intelligent and pat
riotic citizen will recall with ride the
influence of his triumphs in war. his ac-
complishments as the first President Of
the Republic, his superb character as a
man.
The visible results of the policy in
auyurated under his executive approval
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Republicans Of the State
will do under the
cha nged condition
wrought by the publica-
tion Of Mr.. Blaine's
letter. but Mr.. Blaine's
withdrawal will proba-
bly, add quite a number
to those who favor the
denomination OF the
President. Judge Gres-
hnm hnc olMnrr lnn
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18
MIR. BLAINE DRAWS OUT.
IS NOT NOW A CANDIDATE FOR
THE PRESIDENCY.

His Formal Letter OF Withdrawal Sent
to Chairman ClnrksOn-variOus Views
to How 1t Will Concern Other Posi-.
bic Cantlitlatcs-Political Gossip.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

tie Industrial and financial policies Of the
Government being at stake. The popular
decision on these issues is OF great moment
and will be Of far-reaching consequences.
Very sincerely yours, JAMES G. BLAINE
In speaking of his withdrawal Mr..
Blaine said: 4 don't suppose any man
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Young George Wash.-Sa-ay, gov
ernor, let's compromise this thing. You
drop this cherry tree fuss, without q
lickin', an I'll quit cigarettes
Washington, sr.--Come to my arms.
my noble boy! Are there any Of the
other trees that you would like to cbop2
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

Following is the annual address of
the President Of the Minnesota State
Alliance:
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-02-18

TNLrCKY is the man whose bread is
buttered on both sides.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-03
SAVANNAH'S RAILROADS.
THE COMMERCIAL ARTERIES
THAT ARE HELPING TO
MAKE HER A GREAT
CITY.

The Central Promises to Get Into
Good Shape Again-The S., F.
& w. Prosperous and Growing
Greater-The S. A. M. Road and
What it Proposes to Do-The
South Bounds Future-Other
Projected Roads.
Savannah is in a much better con-
dition as regards railroad facilities
now than it was one year ago, and
its prospects for increased facilities
are also much brighter. Several hun
bred miles of new railroads built
within the past year have ex-
tended its territory into new fields
and several hundred more already as
sured for the coming year will extend
it's territory still further or increase
its hold upon that which is already
within its bounds.
A few months ago the situation
was gloomy indeed, but it grows
brighter almost daily now. The Cen
trail railroad appeared to be in the
throes of dissolution and Savannah
appeared to be in fair way to losing
the advantages of its greatest carrier.
Under the careful and judicious
management of Mr.. Conner, now sole
receiver, the Central railroad system
is being rehabilitated. Its tracks
and rolling stock are being restored
to the condition in which they were
found when they fell within the
clutches of that modern octopus, the
Richmond Terminal, and the traffic
which was diverted from the system
is gradually being drawn back to it.
Under Mr.. Corners management
all the traffic naturally tributary to
the Central railroad will be secured
to it so far as possible and the pros
poets are that its traffic will be great
ly increased from important points
where it was once unfairly discrimi-
rated against.
The connections of the Central rail-
road with the Kansas City, Memphis
and Birmingham railroad and with
the great Louisville and Nashville
system, renewed since the road was
rescued from the hands of the Ter
minal people by Judge Speer, now
give Savannah direct and favorable
connections with Louisville, Cincin-
natl, Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City
and every important point in the
west.
The tunnel on the Columbus and
Western railroad, near Birmingham,
which was destroyed by fire nearly
three months ago is now nearly ready
for business again. By this route
Savannah will endeavor to obtain
cheap coal from Alabama this fall to
compete with the Reading coal trust
of Pennsylvania.
By the same route she will obtain
cotton from Memphis and grain and
meat from Kansas City. The alliance
between both the Kansas City, Mem
phis and Birmingham and the Louis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-03

have been built and arrangements
have been made to build the remain
ing eight miles between Eatol ton and
Covington, thus completing the link
between the Central and the Georgia
railroad. The road is self-sustaining
and its stockholders propose to com
plete the line to Savannah as soon
as the finances of the country are re-
stored to the condition where they
can float its bonds.
The Middle Georgia and Atlantic
will hardly be completed within the
year, but it is very likely possibility
of the future.
With the new roads entering Sa-
vannah the need of large union pas
senger depot can be seen. Within
year Savannah win have the Central
railroad, the Savannah, Americas &
Montgomery, the Savannah, Florida
d Western, the Charleston & Savan-
nah, the South Bound, the Florida
Central & Peninsular and the Macon,
Dublin & Savannah entering its
bounds with several passenger trains
each daily. With this number
of railroads the necessity of union
passenger depot can readily be seen.
Its immense convenience is evident.
Even now there is complaint on the
part of the travelling public of the
lack of such a convenience and the
difficulties caused by the necessity of
transferring from one depot to the
other.
With the large yards possessed by
both the Plant system and the Cen
trail railroad there would be no diff
Guilty in finding a location for such a
shed, and either locality would be
sufficiently accessible The union
passenger depot will soon be placed
on the list of necessary improve
ments.