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The advocate., 1895-06-26
Proportional Representation.

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In Che history Of governments the idea
Of g democracy is Of comparatively re-
cent origin. When our government was
established, it was considered that IL the
majority should rule, all ought to be
BAtisfed-nothing more could be desired
in the realm Of representative govern
ment. It seems not TO have been FORE
seen that our constitutions and laws
would almost certainly result in minoE-
ity, rather than in majority rule. But in
our history we have seen the work Of the
gerrymander, and in many instances
have protested against 1t as mRnifestly
unjust, without discovering that In many
congressional districts q large proper
tiOn Of the people have really had no
voice in the election Of their representa-
tiveg, nor could they have without for
Bsking their political principles. It ia
said that in one Ohio district the demo-
Gratis have never had an opportunity to
vote for q congressman, democrat hRV-
ing never been chosen from that district
That Is by no means an exceptional fact
but may be witnessed in one or more
congressional or legislative districts in
nearly every state in the Union.
The Proportional Representation
league calls attention to the following:
"In 1892, the total vote in the United
States for congressman was Il, ,O32, ,2O3, Of
which the republicans polled 5,03l, 800,
the democrats 567014S, the Populists
1,O46, ,392, the prohibitionists 244, ,726, and
39,577 were scattering. The result Of
this poll was that the republicans
elected 13l, the democrats 213, and the
Populists twelve congressman. That is
to say, the republicans with 419 per
cent. Of the total vote secured 86 8 per
cent. Of the representatives; the demo
Gratis with 472 per cent. Of the vote got
50.8 per cent. Of the representatives; the
81 per cent. Of the Populists obtained
3.4 per cent. Of the representatives; the
prOhibitionist's 2 per cent. secured moth
ing.
"NOr was the following election less
erroneous in registering the will Of the
people. The total vote for congressman
in 1894 was 1925, 1876. OF this number
the republicans cast 5,461, POP, the demo-
Gratis 4,205,748, the Populists 1,323,644
the probibitionists 192679, scattering
1882. The result was the election Of
245 republican, 104 democratic, and 7
Populist congressman. Or in other
words, the republicans, with 4S,4 per
cent. Of the total vote, elected 688 per
cent. Of the congressman; the democrats
with 38.1 per cent. Of the vote secured
1912 per cent. of the representatives; the
lit per cent. Of the Populists obtained
2 per cent. Of the representation; and the
6 per cent. Of the prohibitionists failed
Of recognition.
"ThiB demonstration is complete. It
is shown by the official vote in two ma
tionRl elections, when there were no
serious charges OF fraud orScorruption,
that two minority parties secured snor-
nous majorities in the house Of repre-.
sontatives. The reason for this lieV, not
in the cunning or dishonesty Of either
party, but in the principle upon which
the system is based. COnRressmen are
elected from separate districts by means
The advocate., 1895-06-26

tiOn is concerned, arc wiped out and the
congressman elected from the state Rt
large.
2. Amy group Of voters entitled to
nominate candidates, either by oonven.
tiOn or petition, may nominate az many
candidates as it sees &c up 10 the whole
number to be elected.
8. Each sleOtor has as many votes 90
there are congressman to bs elected,
which he may distribute a. he pleRses
among the candidates. The votes count
individually for the candidates, 10 we'll
as for the party or group TO which they
belong,
4. The SUM Of all the votes cast In the
state is divided by the number Of con.
gressmsn to be elected, and the quotisnt
10 known as the quota Of representation.
5. The total vote OF each party or
group Of voters is divided by this elect
oral quota, and each party is allotted az
many congressman 90 the quota Is con-
tanned times in it's vote. Should there
not be enough full quotas to elect all the
congressman, the required number is
taken from ths party OK parties having
the largest untitled quotas.
6. The proportion Of candidates to
which each party Is entitled ls taken
from its list in the order OF votes re-
Ceived by the candidates.
Z. Should there be q vacancy during
term Of Office, the remainder Of the
term is served by the candidate Of the
same party whose vote was highest of
those not at first chosen.
The vote for congressman in our state
in 1894 will serve as an illustration. Tho
republicans pOlled 148,697 votes, the
Populists 1899 votes, the democrats
26,709 votes, and the prohibitiopiSts
5,496, making total Of 29923l votes
The state being entitled to eight con.
gressmsD, each eighth part Of the total
vote should elect one congressman, 299,.
291 divided by eight gives 87,404 az the
electoral quota. Since 37404 is the
number Of votes necessary to elect one
congressman, each party should have as
many congressman a. that number Ia
contained times In the vote cast by Il.
The republican vote Of 148697, divided
BY 81 ,404 gives almost four full quotas.
The POpulist vote is thus entitled to
somewhat over three full quotas, and the
democratic vote TO one quota. By this
plan the democrats would have always
had one or more representatives In con-
Rrssg, whereas under Che present plan
they have scarcely ever had any repre-
sentatiOn.
Proportional representation cannot In.
telliRently be considered in any sense
minority representation, for it is really
representation Of the whole people, and
makes majority rule Q fact In practice "a
we'll as in theory. Those who look into
the operation Of the forces Of govern
ment can but SEQ that what We have in
the way Of representation il but q
travesty upon popular government.
The abolition OF this system which
produces such results ia demanded in
behalf Of tho whole people and in the
name Of common justice. When the
principle Of proportional representation
is understood, il will bo used not only In
khA Alnnkinn, ~ nnrn,nnnnr.nnnn Lr,a nlno Il
The advocate., 1895-06-26

When writing to our advertisers al.
ways mention Che ADVOCATE.
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ways mention tho ADVOCATE
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

State of Minnesota, County of Brown. IS.
In Probate Court, General Term, October
7th, 1895. ~ , ss41t.@,@a !:
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph Will
fahrt, Deceased.
On Reading and filing the petition of
Frances Wilfahrt of Brown County, Min
nesota, representing, mong other things,
that Joseph Wilfahrt, late of Brown COlr1-
ty, Minnesota on the first day of July A. D.
1895, at the town>of Sige1, Brown County,
Mimi. died intestate, and being resident
of this County at the time of his death,
leaving goods, chattelS and estate within
this County, and that the said petitioner
is the widow of said deceased, and praying
that administration of said estate be to
her granted. v - .y
It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard
before the Judge of this Court, on Tuesday
the goth day ofOctober, A. D, 1895, at 10 O.
clock "A. NJ, al the Probate Office in New
Ulm, at the Court House in said county
Ordered Further, that notice be given to
the heirs of said deceased, and to all per-
sons interested, by publishing copy of
this order Oncein each week for three sue
cessive weeks, prior to said day Of hearing
in the New U1m Review, a weekly news
paper, printed and published at the ity
of New Ulrn in said county.
Dated New U1rn, Mimi, Oct. 7th., "A. D,
| By the Court,
Jonas La1densch1ager. Y
al. 81 Judge of Probate.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09
Dr. DIR " v ARD ARDS S
Trade Mark.
COMING SOON.

+. G. Thayer, Agent for DR.. Wards
Remedies, desires to inform his many
customers throughout the country that
one Of his wagons will call again soon,
with a full line Of thegenuine Dr.Wards'
Remedies, Fine Flavoring Extracts,
Groand Spices etc.
1t is earnestly desired that all know
ing themselves indebted, will have the
money ready when the Agent calls.
Remember o,r motto is satisfaction or
no pay.
Thanking all, for past patronage,
i am respectfully,
T. G. THAYER, Agt.,
Mankato, Mimi.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

How often have seen the most solid
merit and knowledge neglected, unwel-
coined, and soon rejected, while fimsy
parts, little knowledge, and less merit,
introduced by the Graces, have been re-
ceived, cherished and admired Chester
field.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09
FORT RIDGLEY MONUMENT.

Mrs. Prof Nix and children Will leave
for Indianapolis today.
DR.. Weschcke spent portion Of the
week in st. Paul, looking after his bust
ness interests
A cousin Of the Bingham brothers is
here from Vermont and Will act as stem
ographersin their Office.
Mrs. Lind Of Winthrop visited her son,
John Lind, on Saturday. She was ae-
companied by her daughter.
In the near future an extensive matt
ing house, at least four stories high, will
be built in connection with the Schell
brewery. The object Of this improve
ment will be to manufacture malt 70:
commission purposes, after the manner
of the Hauser Mating House of St. Paul.
It will prove an extensive industry.
The Buffalo News says that the daugh-
ter Of Gilbert Mattson, farmer, living
three miles south Of Hector, has been
heard from. Seventeen years ago this.
summer the 4.year-old girl was sent out
with lunch to carry to her brother, who
was herding cattle not far from the house.
This was the last seen or. heard Of the
little one until letter from New York
yesterday came to the home of the Matt
sons from the daughter, nova young la
dy 81 years old.
After her sudden and mysterious disap-
pearance the country was searched for
miles around all the sloughs were drag
ged and every effort made to recover the
child who was lost. Finally the search
was given up. the little girl was mourned
as dead by her parents and when what
was supposed to be bones of a small
child and some pieces of clothing Were
found In large slough near the Mattson
farm, it was thought certain that the
little one was dead.
The letter, which came to reawaken
hopes in their hearts stated that on his
death bed, a man whom the girl had been
brought up to believe as her father had
confessed that 17years ago he had stolen
her from her prairie home He told her
the names of her parents, where they
lived and fully described to her the part.
iculars Of her abduction. A letter, writ.
ten to verify the death bed confession
stated that the young lady would come
home at once to her home, from which
she has been SO long separated.
The story seems too strange to believe
but it nevertheless true and when the
young lady comes there will be rejoicing
in that home, -,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

After the Grip, diphther1a, pneumo-
MA, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, etc,
Hoods Sarsaparilla is of wonderful ben.
eft in lmparting the strength and vigor
SO much desired.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09
Clothing Sales Agents Wanted.

For New Ulm and vicinity. Commits
sions paid will warrant Storekeepers Sc
curing our outfit of samples. Canvassing
and Soliciting Agents can make more
than ordinary salary. Correspondence
requested. Send 2 or 3 references.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
Philadelp Pa.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

Severe gripping pains Of the stomach
and bowels instantly and effectually
stopped by DeWitt's Collie and Cholera
Cure. w. G. Alvin, Druggist.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

Scrofula, salt rheun, and all diseases
OF the blood, dyspepsia, headache, kid
ney and liver complaints, and catarrh
are cured by Hoods sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

Hoods Pills have won high praise for
their prompt and efficient yet easy ac-
tion. -: mr..
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

With two little children subject to
Group we do not rest easy without q bot.
tie Of Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy in
the house, for the most severe attacks
quickly succumb to a few doses. of it -
Myrrison, Colo, Bud. For sale at 20 6.
so cents per bottle at O. M. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09
just Received.
A new lot Of studies at the Pioneer
Drug Store. Andrew J. Eckstein.
Just Received.

Just Received.
a case of Mems Wool Fleece Lined
Underwear. They are worth $500 a
suit. Will be sold at $1.OO. Here's the
best bargain Of the year.
G. A. OttomeYer.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09
Chill ren and Parents.

School opens in a few days and you
don't want to forget that the Pioneer.
Drug Store keeps a complete stock of
books and school supplies. Prices the
lowest. Andrew J. Eckstein.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1895-10-09

The story seems too strange to believe,
but it nevertheless true and when the
young lady comes there will be rejoicing
in that home, -
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Kaiser wilhelm as Stage manager.

some amusing anecdotes are related
IN the press with respect to the kaiser
and the new Berlin Opera House. His
majesty may often be seen in the 1n0rn-
ing, IN civil dress, wearing a white
CLOAK and smoking a cigarette, crossing
ON 1oot from the palace to the Opera
House. There arrived, he takes his mo-
sltion ON the stage or follows the re-
hearsals from his box. MANY connical
encounters have occurred in the semi
darkness between kaiser and scene
shutters, ignorant of the VISITORS iden-
tity. The emperor, indeed, leaves the
discovery Of his presence to chance. but
this is often betrayed by an objection
from coulisse which unexpectedly
breaks in during the progress of a re-
hearsaL This fortunate gift of observa-
tlon is usually so well EMPLOYED in
9fltleism OF the arrangements which
nave been made that the general man.
ager, stage manager and director of the
pallet are unable to better achieve sue-
cess than by following his suggestions
Inc kalser, 1t is related, once forgot Tn
throw away his cigarette ON entering
the opera House. The inspector there
upon respectfully called attention to the
Iact, and bis majesty replied, "Tbe
regulations for the preservation of Or
aer IN this house naturally hold good |
ALSO 1or me. Westminster Gazette
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
She Had To Go.

it. N' ; - -iUSO SUCK 70
This is old and to some extent trne
as woman Of my acquaintance proved
recently. ~
She is stopping at a hotel here and
intends to return shortly to her home
in Utica.
While out shopping the other day she
met a mother and daughter from her
own town whom she doesn't know so
very well or like so very much.
But they fell upon her neck.
Oh, Mrs. j" cried the elder.
II this lsn t just glorious To think of
our meeting you here. We don't know a
soul in New York, and know von,1I
take us round and show us the sights F"
well, my friend just made up her
mind that she'd do nothing of the sort.
She wanted what little time She had
1or herself. So she replied it was
wrong Of course
I'm awfully sorry, but I'm living at
New Rochelle, and have Just run in for
some shopping. I'm going out again this
afternoon. - ''-'- '---'
Oh isn't that too bad2 What train
do you take?'
"The 3 o'clock" "
We'll, We'll go up and see Won off, "
Here was nice state of affairs. but
there was no way out of it that INV
friend could think of without being a6-
solutely rude.
80 mp they all went to the depot, and
that unfortunate woman bought a ticket
to New Rochelle, and actually had To go
there' as her friends upon the platform
gave her no opportunity of escaping
from the train. New York Herald
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
LIGHTNING.
\ FrOlic That Was Beautiful IL Terrify-
ing and Hurt No One.


"speaking Of lightning rods, said
an army officer, "when I was at West
Point, old Hank Kendrick, our profess
or of chemistry, electricity and so
forth, used to give us an experiment
with lightning rods, which is the only
thing I recollect in connection with
them. He had battery rugged up to
furnish the lightning Then he had q
house Of blocks, a nice two story house
painted white, with green shutters. On
this house was lightning rod, minia-
ture affair, made like the ordinary light
ming rod of commerce. 91e would make
few remarks on the necessity of hav-
ing the rod properly connected with the
ground, explaining that wet earth or
water connecting directly with the
earth was the very best. Then he would
make ground connection of this kind
and proceed to fire few big electric
sparks, or lightning flashes, through the
rod. They would 60 through all right.
not doing the slightest injury to the
house. Then he would make a few
more remarks, this time to the effect
That little learning is a dangerous
thing, and tell about a good minister
III the neighborhood who wanted to pro.
tect his house by a lightning rod and
who had heard that water was a good
thing for the rod to end in. So he set
up the rod and had it end in his cis-
tern, where, as it was carefully cement
eel, there was always certain to be wa
ter. The old professor would then mt
the eud Of the rod in a glass of water.
to represent the cistern, and turn ON
his lightning The big spark would
leap across to the rod and down wonJd
come the house, a heap of blocks"
'One of the most beautiful and at the
same time one of the most terrifying
sights l ever saw" said another mem
Der OF the group, q veteran of the war
was down in Arkansas in 1862. [ was
drilling my regiment one summer after
noon, when a sudden thunder shower
came up. The men had bayonets fixed. |
and as we started for camp were carry
ing their muskets at a right shoulder
shift. Suddenly there began at the tins
OF those bayOnets the most marvellous
electrical display had ever seen. The
lightning played about them, dancing.
rolling, flashing, leaping from one to
another, as if it hugely enjoyed the frol-
lc' For an instant thought the whole
company would be struck down. and
the men themselves were badly fright
ened. No one was hurt or even shocked
oy the brilliant display.-New York
Sun.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Major @. 7. Picton is manager Of tbs
state Hotel, at Denison, Texas. which
the travelling men say is one Of the best
hotels in that section. In speaking of
Ohamberlain's Collie, Cholora and
Dlarrhoea Remedy Major Picton saws;
4 have used it myself and in INV
family for several years, and take
pleasure In saying that / consider it an
infalhble cure for diarrhoea and dysep-
terry. always recommend it. and
have frequently administered it to nv
guests 10 the hotel, and in every case
y has proven itself worthy of unquaIi-
ned endorsement. For sale by Clifton
4 Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Puttinn n Nlo.Iv

4siiol'--Wh men you delivered Mr.. Slow
~ ~ suis, qua you call his attention to
;seas ~ sso' tnas 10 was there when prom.
Boy-Yes, sir
Iailor-What did he sayq
boy-He said he felt he never couIa
repay You for what you had done for
him. New York Sun. Z ''S ~
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
WV SIG wa nn.n.,.a-

"No, we don't sneak no,v ,,sa,,s A.. .
girl in gray "' ''io 'Ae
Why not?" asked tho o;rl a. aou,.
blue. eNt - eaAA
'sShe showed ma bou -, A..
yesterday, and while 7 ad,,ires NJ; esooiners a,
uud said thew were vor,, -ll..leu r,a...' 'nell
RS told her that noth;nd S.'4 e ~, LOOM, ,,
could eve, - ma - = ,,.a.. w "ottu .,
things. - 80 "0'u su'h
And what did she say?''
"she just locked at my feet and said
she wouldn't wear them if she were in
my place. "--Chioago Post.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.

The Office of section bos has been
abolished on the Kent railroad. and
Mr., Biee, the efficient employe, will
accept a position ON another road.
Superintendent Stacey will have direct
charge of this work,
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

Here Is a diamond, here is a piece of char
coal. Both carbon; yet between them stands
food on your table, and your own bodv. el
ementally the same; yet between the two
stands the digestion, the arbiter of CROWN
or decline, life or death WI
We eanEot make a diamond: we cannon
make flesh, blood and bone. No. Ruf In,
means Of the Shaker Digestive Cordial we
can; can enable the stomach to digest food which
would otherwise ferment and poison the.
system. In oil forms of dyspepsia aud =.
elplent consumption, with weakness. loss Of
nesh, thin blood, nervous prostrafion the.
Oofdial IS the successful remedy. Taken
with food 1t relieves at once. 1t nourisbes
ana assists nature to nourish. A trial bottle
enough 70 show its merits-1O cents
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
CHRISTMAS Presents

will soon be in order. Handkerchiefs
are favorite reminder of friendship or
affection and this season again, a finish
OF hemstitching or embroidery within
hemstitching, is reconed very choice
and the more elaborate styles become
quite expensive. High grade per-
tumery is always an acceptable Christ
mas offering and in this line. nothing
can surpass Murray and Lanman's
Florida water. tits a most appropriate
present for either lady. or gentleman
and IN conjunction with a half dozen
handkerchiefs, one of the many atomi-
zers of artistic design or a pair of toilet
Pottles, of which all leading stores
make fine displayed at this season. if
constitutes a refined and welcome Gift.
Combinations of glass and silver are
the correct style for toilet bottles and
minor articles as well, such as pomade.
salve or powder boxes or any other
accessory of the toilet.
Lucy CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

\, Nothing SO distressing as hacking consb
y Nros,nlng 81 foolish as % suffer from HI Nofb5n,s.
~ gerqus II allowed to continue One Minus
Raymond 1eNe'' Cniion q
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18


LUCAS COUNTY S.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
Is the senior partner of the firm of F,
y. CHENEY a Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid and that said firm will pav the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Tor each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der, A. ID. 1886.
SEAL, A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly ON the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co.
,..c -, Toledo, Ohio.
seE Sold by druggists, 75c.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

The directors Of Princess Anne's new
bank have bought a site and will erect
bank building to cost 81, 15o.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
JACKETS

opening to show fancy fronts, leave
the chest exposed. Collarettes to be
worn over cloth capes or jackets. are
shown IN stylish shapes and there are
elegant ones having long ends in front
that sometimes reach almost to the bot
tom Of the skirt. Jackets of short fur.
especially Persian lamb or seal are de-
hghtful wear because close fitting and
an admirable protection for young
women when engaged in out door
sports. OF course they close tightly.
Many small fancy muffs are seen. but
some new ones are slightly larger,
those of last season however, being
quite admissible.
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18

say, why don't you try DeWitts Little Fay,v
LAlsers These little pills cure HEADACHE. indi-
ke>uon and constipation They're gr1aiI INF Al
the work. Clifton & Raymond. 1''' w
Smyrna times., 1895-12-18
Travelled Gnest l,,,oa,i,,s.,.-,

Travelled Guest (meaningly)-In Eu-
rope che custom Of tipping has been re-
duced to systen--one-t twentieth Of
the bill Thus 81 check entities the
waiter to cents.
Waiter-Yes, sab, but in this land a.
liberty, sab, every ge'men feels free to
CUB a quarter, sab. New York Weekly.