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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10
A SURPRISING ADMISSION.
The Leading Democratic Paper OF
Minnesota Admits That There
~. is a "Stampede" to the
-, POpulists.

On the I'd inst the St. Paul Globe,
the Democratic organ of this state,
gave an account of the meeting of the
state central committee of the Demo-
Gratis in St. Paul, and report of their
deliberations: and in that report we
find the following significant admis.
SiOnS:
1.-TWO plans of organization were
submitted to the committee and dis
cussed, and each was rejected. A gen
eral interchange Of views on the con-
dition of the party in the state fol-
lowed, and reports were made by the
several members of the feeling and
disposition of the Democrats in their
several localities. The members were
unanimous in the report that the talk
in the Republican organ Of DISPOSE
tion on the part Of the Democrats to
fuse with the Populists or to indorse
their ticket was without any founda-
ton; that everywhere the best of
spirits prevailed, and that the party
would present to all its enemies an
unbrOken and undaunted front.
Whatever changes were taking place
in the realignment of men on Darty
line were from the Republicans to the
Poputssts, to achom there soos stampede
IN the southern and suestern part Of the
state. The fact that in his Argyle
speech Gov. Nelson ignored the Demo-
Gratis entirely and addressed his whole
argument to the Populists and their
platform, was taken as indicating
that he and his managers are a,oare Of
the nature Of the political changes taking
place."
These reports confirm our own adj
vices; and coming from the secret ad-
missions of political opponents they
are the more encouraging.
But the Democratic committeeman
told only half the story. There is t,cice
as great a stampede from the Democrats to
the Populists as there is from the Republ-
cans.
And naturally enough. The Demo-
Gratis are divided, Disguised, disheart-
ened and demoralized, by the treach-
cry and folly of their own leaders:
while the Republican politicians are
cup on their ear tickled to death
over the plumbers of the Democrats:
and just whooping it up for victory.
But the Republican ranks and file do
not share in these narrow and shallow
views. They are sorry and depressed.
They cannot see that the triumph of
a party is any compensa alton for the
ruin Of country. Personal suffering
and distress are breaking riffs into
their brains, and the new light is
scattering the old prejudices. /. D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10

In the world. It owns legislatures,
courts and Congress itself. 1t Is al
powerful and is actuated by no feel
ings but selfishness and greed.
1.-THE people must strike at the
head of this monopoly. They cannot
overcome it by struggling with inc
branches. They may gain an apparent
victory at the one point but they Will
be worSted at another. Government
ownership is the only solution OF the
transportation question" Alliance
independently
Il the country had built the western
railroads itself, and operated them at
cost, like it does the postofice, the
west would today be more powerful
than the east AS 1t is, the roads
have cost the country more money than
they are worth, besides an area of good
land equal to England, Scotland, Ire.
land, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and
France. And after all, the nation has
no control of them. The companies
rob the interior settlers OF all they
produce, and in many parts the coun-
try is becoming almost a wilderness.
The railroads of the United States
could be built today for less than three
billions OF dollars, and that is about
what they cost the companies. But
the corporations have watered their
stock to the tune of seren billions of
dollars, SO as to be able to charge
higher freights. They claim that their
property has cost them ten billion dol
.ars, and that they are entitled to
charge sufficient to return them per
cent on this outlay. The result is that
the extOrtionate demands of the rail-
roads alone absorb all the profits of
our entire wheat and cotton crops in
the United States.''
With Government ownership this
would be done away with.
ut has been estimated that the
railroad system of the United States,
placed under one management or de-
Dartmcnt like the postotfice system,
ould reduce freight rates to one-half
PRESENT rates, place mileage at one
;ent per mile, and pay the cost of con-
,truction in ten years from the sink
ng fund created by their net earnings,
without one dollars outlay on the
part of the Government" [Demands.]
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10

We hope every Peoples party man
in the state will stand by A. L. Strom-
berg, our candidate for state auditor.
He is thoroughly honest man, and
perfectly capable Of discharging the
duties of the office. He stands
splendid chance Of being elected. He
is making clean campaign without
word of abuse Of his competitors. The
Democratic candidate, Adolph Bier
man, is making great inroads on the
Republican vote; the leading Republi-
can Swedish paper of the state, The
Tidning, mas come out for Owen and
Bierman: this will help Mr.. Stromberg
greatly, for the Republican candidate
is the one he has to fear, as he has a
large plurality to start on, upon the
vote of 1892.
And SO we urge every Populist to
stand by Mr.. Stromberg and do his
best to elect him. When he enters
upon the state auditors office there
will be an honest administration,
which no Populist need be as named Of.
ID.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10
To Advertisers.

We would call the attention Of all adver-
tisers to the superior facilities of THE
REPRESENTATIVE to reach the people
1t has over 5000 circulation, which is in
creasing rapidly-about 500 a month. It has
q big list in Minneapolis and St. Paul and
all over the Northwestern states. But it Is
especially the paper to reach the farmers.
It was established by the State Farmers
Alliance, year ago. That organization has
nearly 1900 branches on its muster rolls;
and the paper goes to members of every one
of these 1t goes into every county in the
state. from the British line to the Iowa
line. It is read by probably 25,0O0 persons in
Minnesota alone: and taken by large num-
hers in the two Dakotas,. Montana, Iowa,
Nebraska and Wisconsin. Our rates are
very reasonable, and we invite correspon-
dence Address the Business Agent of THE
REPRESENTATIVE Room 306 Boston
Block. Minneapolis, MINI.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10
BimetaIIism and Monometa|Iism.
What They Are, and How They
Bear Upon the Irish Land
Question.
~ THR MOST REV. DR.. WALSH,
Archbishop Of Dublin.

~ THE MOST REV. DR.. WALSH.
Archbishop of Dublin.
Bishop Walsh's pamphlet is consid.
cred one OF the best contributions to
the Silver question ever published. Its
value cannot be too strongly empha.
sized.
The last census shows a very large num-
Der of our farms mortgaged. In SO far as
the annual interest approaches the amount
of rent paid by the Irish tenant, to Just
such an extentis the condition of our farm
er Identical with his and since, with the
fall in the value of farm products the
amount Of the farmers mortgage, as we'll
as the interest virtually increases, he is in
some respects more affected by the appre-
ciation 81 gold than the Irish tenant Arch-
bishop Walsh presents the question 50 in
rectness that his pamphlet cannot fail TO
have very large and useful circulation II
this country.
The price of the pamphlet is only 25 cents,
and It'll for sale, with number Of other
books on the silver question and the tarif1,
by the REPRESENTATIVE.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-10-10
Or. COLE
And Stan of English, American and
scandinavian Physicians. Thirty
Years. Experience in Private Hos
nital md SpecialtY Practice.

Clinical methods adopted and used in the hos
pitfalls of London, Belfast, Krstiana, Berlin
Heidelberg and other foreign cities are en-
poyed daily in London Medical and Sur
gcal Clinic. Scientific experiments and results
obtained by such well known authorities as
Bidenkap and Gjoer Of Kristiana, Ricard Of Pa
ris, Bunnstead and Taylor of New York. Berne
Of London, Lustgarten of Germany, well
known to us, and the benefits derived there
from, coupled with our own vast experience
appreciated by our patients. We in
dorsed by leading physicians and medical boards
of the United States. by clergymen, attorneys
business men and the great mass Of working
patients friends, and they all say we
cure them, even after they have been given up
as incurable. We refer to hundreds whom
we have cured after they had been almost
ruined in health and wealth by unprincpled
charlatans. Our speciality is chronic, nervous
and private diseases of men and women. Call
or address DIR. A. L. COLE, "a Washington
av S. Minneapolis. MINI. The London Medical
and Surgical Clinic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
WILL FAVOR POOLING.
Report Will lndorse the Pat
terSOn Bill.

Washington, =. c., Nov 19.-Chairman
Morrison of the interstate commerce COM
mission has begun preparation Of the an
nual report of the commission Probably
the most important feature of the report
will be its endorsement Of the Patterson
bill to permit pooling by railroads under
certain restriction.
An effort will be made at the coming
short session of Congress to have Speaker
Crisp set day when the Patterson bill
shall be considered and voted on. There
is no doubt that if Il quorum can be OBJ
tanned the bill will pass. The only OBJ
stacle to the bill at the last session was
the absenteejsm of Democratic members.
The report of the commission, it is un-
derstoOd, will not allude to the great
Pullman strike, the commissioners holding
that the Presidents action in appoint
ing a separate commission, which has con-
sid~'ed the strike and reported upon il,
relieves the interstate commerce commits
sion from the necessity of its further con-
SideratiOn.
The proposition has been made to enact
legislation which will constitute the COM
mission and board to examine and license
railroad engineers as steamboat engineers
are now licensed by the bureau of steam
boat inspection, but the report will not
discuss it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21

Frightful M crtality III the Districts
Shaken by Earthquake
in Italy.

Rome. Nov 19.-Dispatches from the
earthquake shaken province of Reggie di
Calabria say that more Slight shocks were
felt in that district yesterday and last even
ing Although no further damage was
done, the inhabitants continue terror-strick-
en- and numbers of people are fleeing from
the towns into the country.
Thirteen persons We're killed and over
fifty injured at the village Of Seminara.
This village is. nearly destroyed. At PaiInl,
where nearly all the houses were ruined,
seven persons were killed and fifty injured.
The village of Sac Procopio. near Palmi.
was almost entirely destroyed. Here sixty
persons were killed. FOrty-Seven of these
met their death in a church to which they
had fled for refuge. Their bodies are still
IN the ruins.
At Bagnara seven persons were killed.
Eight lost their lives at Mamernno and
San Eufemia, being crushed to death,
while many others were injured. The IN
habitants of these places are obliged to
camp in the open air.
Numbers of houses at MalOchehlO and
Terranuoyo were damaged. Although no
body was killed or injured at those places
their populations are camping out IN the
fields.
The troops in the province of Reggie
di Calabria are rendering all the assistance
possible to the endangered inhabitants.
Two violent shocks of earthquake were
felt last evening at MilaZZo, on the nortI
coast of the island Of Sicily. The terrified
inhabitants fled from the town and spent
the night in the open air.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
FOR FREE SILVER.
Western and Southern Members to
Push Bill at the Short SeS-
sion OF Congress-

Washington, D. G., Nov. 19-Secretary
Carlisle and Secretary Gresham spent a
great part of yesterday at Woodley with
President Cleveland, and it is understood
that one of the subjects discussed was
a recommendation to be made to Congress
in regard to legislation affecting the none
tary and currency systems of the country
The recommendations Of the President
and Secretary Carlisle on this subject
are sure to create some diSSenSiOnS in the
Democratic party, and some of the repre-
SentativeS from the South and West who
have arrived in Washington are already
criticising what they understand to be
the intentions of the administration. The
friends Of free coinage are understood to
be determined to make another attempt to
urge the bill during the short session.
President Cleveland, with the assistance
of the Republican members, was able III
the last session to prevent the passage e&
the free coinage bill. If he still controls
the committee on rules Of the House he
can again prevent the passage of such
a measure. 1t is stated, however, that
Speaker Crisp and Catchings, who make
Il majority of the Democratic members OF
that committee, are not ayerse to giving
a free coinage bill the special rule in the
House.
If such a measure came to a vote there
would be danger of its passing, as many
Democrats who voted with the admins
tration before are now Indifferent or else
feel under no obligations to Cleveland,
and therefore might east their votes III
favor of it. If free coinage came to a
vote IN the Senate there might be ma
iority for it in that body, but the rules OF
the Senate are such as to enable the
sound-money members 30 prevent the ac-
complishment of any free silver leglsla-
tiOO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
CHAS. E. STRONG DEAD
MANAGER OF THE NEWSPAPER
UNION PASSES AWAY.
The Wei known and Highly Esteemed
Head of the Largest Auxiliary Printing
Establishment in the World Succumbs
to Heart Paralysis.
Sketch OF HIS Life.

Charles Z. Strong, general manager of
the Chicago Newspaper Union and it's
branches, died at his home in Chicago
early Wednesday morning, paralysis of
the heart being the immediate cause Of
death, although his illness dates from the
time of the annual meeting of the Ty
pothetae at Philadelphia in September
While in attendance there he contracted
severe cold. This aggravated compli-
cation of heart and bronchial troubles
from which he had long suffered, and on
Nov. he was obliged to take to his room.
There were no particularly alarming
symptoms, not even on the day and even
ing of his death; in fact, his jovial spirits
had given the anxious ones hope of final
recovery. At midnight, however, Mrs.
Strong was awakened by unusual rest
lessness on the part of her husband, and
before the physician could be summoned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
WILL DEMAND A RECOUNT.
Republicans to Contest the Guber-
material Election in Me-
braSka.

Lincoln, Neb, Nov. 19.-The Repub-
licans will demand recount of votes
by the Legislature. Up to noon no notice
of contest had been filed with the secre-
tary of state, but a prominent Republican
state official says that such notice will
undoubtedly be filed within the limit,
which expires on the 26 inst. He said
that legislative committee consisting of
two Populists, two Democrats and three
Republicans will be asked to proceed with
a recount of the ballots for the purpose
Of quieting title and removing all doubts
Of the election of either candidate for gov
ernor. 1t will be necessary to serve no
tice on Judge Holcomb at the same time.
At Independent headquarters matters are
being put in shape by Attorneys Bryan,
Leese, Broadly and others to serve notice
of contest on the entire list of Repub-
Hcan candidates for state offices immedl-
ately following the contest on governor.
Judge Holcomb is expected to arrive from
Broken Bow Wednesday and remain here
until the opening of the Legislature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21

The total registration Of male voters
IN Chicago this year is $4,000, or 5000
sgreater than the registration OF New
York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
JApAN'S ULTIMATUM.
His Position Clear to the
United States.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 19.-The
Ctgina78apan incident, SO far as the
United States offer of mediation is con-
cerned, is considered closed for the pres
cat by those in a position to understand
the situatioB. At the state department
aad az the Chinese and japanese lega-
lions there is only negative information
to the effect that DO positive answer to
the american suggestion of mediation
has been received. While it is believed
ia be literally true SO far as Japan's an
1sFEeTiT2g by a positive acceptance or de-
s..}i9aatZD of the suggestion. yet those well
5IEformed on the subject say Japan has
GAade her position clear to this govern
eneDt III such Il way as to avoid the en-
44@rT&s =9nentS of a positive defamation
EssI yet TO show that an acceptance
would have to be based on certain def
u5tc conditions. 1t is said that Japan
could state the position with such express
:staIsS &f good will for the kindly motives
AZ The United States and such hopes that
the time might come in the future when
the good offices of this country Will be
most acceptable as would rather increase
tIse good feeling between Japan and this
country
The statement was made in congress
sim II circles today that ,sresident Cleve-
lanTs coming message to. Congress may
throw light on the Chinas Japan question
.assd w0sld f9restall any resolutions OF IN
4ItsIry. As the secretary of state, unlike
ether cabinet officers, makes no annual re-
port 10 Congress, the Presidents message
ordinarily deals fully with foreign affairs
n which this government has any part
and as the recent negotiations with China
aad JaDan are the most important foreign
questions the department has handled for
some time, it is concluded that Mr. Cleye-
hand will make clear the position of THIS
government.
tir 10 the present time there IS no ottlclai
information on the subject and the state
department has not even stated officially
shat negotiations with China and Japan
4tre III progress.
i.ont]6n, Nov. ia special dispatch
fr33n Rome says that Italy has Informed
ll.e powers that she cannot approve OF
any form of intervention between China
and Japan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
Samples of Pictures may be and further information had
at The Republican Office, Watertown, Wis.
TWO UNKNOWN WRECKS.
Abandoned Schooner st. Johns Sighted
Debris of a Ship.

New York, Nov. 19.-The steamer
Etona, from Buenos Ayres, reports hav-
ing passed November 6, i'll latitude 3150,
longitude $3.50, the abandoned schooner
St Johns of st. Johns, n. b. The hull
appeared to be in good condition. There
is no knowledge of what has become of
the schooner's crew. The wreck lies
right in the course of steamers from the
Windward islands to New York, and con-
stitutes dangerous obstruction TO navi-
gaticn Yesterday, in latitude 37.4S,
longitude 1920, the Etona passed close
to a large section of a ships main deck,
SO to GO feet long and - to 20 feet wide.
with a pair of iron bits attached, painted
a bright red. 1t had not been long in the
water, as the paint on the bits looked
unru fresh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
NIexican NoIcano Vomits E,tre.

City of Mexico, Nov. ia sheet of
fame from the volcano ColimQ. reaching
to Il height of several hundred feet, is
lighting the country around about
for many miles. The inhabitants are ter
ribly frightened
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
Railway Mail Clerk Sentenced

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. Benjamin Tufts,
for twenty-five years a clerk in the rail
way mail service. was sentenced to three
years imprisonment today for stealing
from the mails At the time of his ar
rest Tufts was employed on the Rock
Island, running between Chicago and
West Liberty, Ia. and confessed that he
had been stealing for year and half.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
DICK GOT TOO LAZY.
The Famous Bunko Steerer at Armour
Packing House Slain.

Packing House Slain.
Chicago, H.. Nov. 19.-''Dick,' the
bunko steerer at Phil. Armour's yards,
got too lazy for his Job and was led to
the Strengthening pen just like the animals
he had decoyed to death before. The de-
ceitful old beast is dressed beef now
Dick was carefully trained in the art of
walking up a chute at the head of a
bunch of cattle and then quietly lodging
to one side, leaving the bunch to walk on
to the place where the hammers swing.
After years of practice the big steer had
grown quite expert at his treacherous
work Now that Dick has suffered the
same fate as his thousands Of dupes his
work all deyolyes on his former partne-
known TO the butchers as Phil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
an iowa Town Burned

Mason City, Ia, Nov. 15.-The town OF
Shefield. fifteen miles south of here on
the Iowa Central railroad, was totally
burned out last night. Loss 100000
A block and half of business buildings
were burned, including the town hotel
The Are is believed to be of incendiary CT
igin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
VAN sCHELLING's SUCCESSOR.
DIR. Schonstedt Appointed Minister of
Justice by Emperor William.

Justice by Emperor William.
Berlin, Nov 14.-Emperor William has
accepted the resignation of DR.. Hermann
Won Schelling the Prussian minister of
justice, and has appointed DR.. Schonstedt,
formerly president Of the Celle court of
appeal to be his successor. DIR. Schon-
stedt is a Catholic of unknown political
views. The Conservatives are said to
be pleased with his appointment. DR.. Won
Schelling, the retiring minister of justice
has been decorated with the grand cross
Of the Order of the Red Eagle set with
brilliants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
WATERFOWL NURSERY

Fruit and Shade Trees, Raspberrles, STRAW,
berries, Grape Vines, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf
Maple and Black Poplar, fine Red Cedar aud
Avboryit@ Hedge plants
Nursery east of Plank Road bridge, First ward
Agents wanted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-11-21
JAMES WHALEN.
A UGUST WIGGENHORN,
Matchmaker and Je1UeJer.

Opposite Bank OF Watertown, corner Main and
First Streets. Keeps constantly on hand large
stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and
Plated Ware, etc. Particular attention paid to
vepairing watches, clocks, jewelry, ETC., and war
waDted TO give satisfaction.