The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-09
ACT xxx.
SCENE LIN the Eiszd.
Enter Eu D. POpulist.

SCENE LIN the Field.
Enter Eu D. Populist.
Pop. 10, long years, have I stoutlv
devoted myself to the amusement Of q
numerous progeny of bright, immuta-
ple principles, each of which glitters in
we armament Of truth like a star Of
the first magnitude in the oriental
skies. Aye, have l gathered to nv bo.
som all that is good and wholesome in
tne vast range Of politics and finance
I Ct these precious gems, down to the
niue carat postal savings bank, will
gather IN hand and fling to the dogs
LOT the sake of that priceless jewel, free
silver. Angels hear my VOW.
BIZ [EHusnt..
Enter II. George Democrat.
Demo. Now, by yoa marble heay-
ems! Am mot pure juiceP Am not
clean stuff? Are not my ancestors
made of Jeffersons and Jacksons and
Growers EtceterasP The pure princl.
pies OF Democracy CleaYe to my heart
like the bladder to the putty; yet, will
not tear them away and cast them off
IKE an exhausted Babcock porous
plaster for the one enduring boon, free
silver? IEoue,
Enter Du Boy Republican,
Repatb. Here. in the due reverence
of a sacred vow, l conjure up the
ghosts of George Washington, Abra,
ham Lincoln, U. s. Grant and all the.
spooks of ancient and modern Repub-
licanism; and by each and all, severally
and jointly, do swear that the princi-
pies Of Republicanism are dearer to my
heart than the hired girl, Lut | will
yaRk EN- out and jump on EN- and
throw them in this ash barrel, all for
free silver. . a TE1Went,
Enter Mr.. Silver Party.
Party. Well, now, upoA my word
these gentlemen do speak in tones of
much zeal. |, wot not, they are of my
kind, and will readily join me in the
struggle which engages my attention,
They, |, doubt not, will cheerfuIly sac
rifice their former political affiliations,
temporarily at least, and lend them
selves to the procurement of free silver.
see, l have but to invite them and
they will embrace me swiftly and CO.
hesively. Here, here, gentlemen, return
please, | would a word with you.
Re-snter Eu d. Pop, H. George Dem,
.... Du Boy Repub.
Pop. Well, Mr.. Silver Party, and
what would you with me?
s. PGrty. Kind, sir, having acei.
dentally overheard your loud protesta-
tons for free silver, felt you would
deem it a courtesy to be INVITED to join
me, who am devoted entirely to the in.
terests of silver. / have renowned all
collateral and distracting issues and
ll6tNO Uub OAO E40'lA AZ my PA0bLOi "a
one motto on my banner, that is free
silver. You will join me?
Pop. Now, by all the gods at once
such impudence. lam POpulist.
am the original free silver pioneer
Get Quit .... ...
s. Party. How with you, friend II
e. Democrat. ......
Demo. /, unite with you 2 l who an
of the pure juice-a Democrat to thu
lumbar knuekle. Oh, no, sonny, take {
slide on your ear. . .--
S.:Party. And you Du Boy Repub
Repub. Well, you, see, | am a Re
publican yet. That is to saY,--wel
you understand the situation. am
Republican, you know but-well wal
until after the st. Louis convention, o
till catch a note from D. G.
s. Party. "Fm wrapped in disma
thinkings." After all this rant ant
roar, howl and noise, fuss and feathers
such are the silyermen of Idaho,
| ,,,1 hin Fhof IN haV