Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-03
The Populists Met In
Solemn COnclave--
The Ticket.
EASY JOB FOR THOSE IN CHARGE
Grill, Dean, Bruseau,
White, Crawford,
Ludwig, Etc.

hour on Monday to attend
TO the populist convention and
found in the town plenty Of patriots
willing to sacrifice themselves on the
altar Of popocracy. AS we passed down
the street we observed u friend Grill
shaking hands with all and comforting
with the recognized leaders as to the
best policy to pursue. Jerry Ryan was
fitting here and there, with his genial
countenance wreathcd in smiles as
much as TO indicate that the sheriff's
portfolio was his. Don Crawford, of
Brule, seemed to wear a %contented look
as there was no n to oppose him in
the nomination for SUPPLEMENTARY.
Next we met that jolly good fellow
Charley Dean whose cheerful laugh and
hearty hand shake makes one feel at
home. Charley welcomed us to the
folds of the populist party-he imagin-
ed, no doubt, we had come clear 10
BeresfOrd to make a complete sOmer-
sault, but we declined. and told him we
were to write a truthful report of the
meeting. "Do it Buck" and we said
We would. Passing through the crowd
we ran up against Bert Wallace, who
was whispering in the ear Of a delegate
from Virginia. "Hello, Bert" said
we. ''Well, when did you get here?'
replied the f. P. attorney. "Just now,
how are they coming?" "Out
of sight," and with this Bert
struck a bee line for Il delegate from
Big Sioux who was rubbing up against
q gold-bug on the other side of the
street. Shortly after this the Beres-
ford band-all of whom are gold-bugs
except one-came out and rendered a
few selections. As we walked down to
the hall with pencil and paper in hand
u friend told us that the convention
would be a cut-and-dried affair-that q
combination had been put up-and we
would see it put in operation as soon as
the convention met. We ridiculed the
idea. Populists combine and
their conventions were the perfection
OF innocence, in the line of wire-pulling
and deals. "Well, you'll see" said our
friend.
The convention was held in Grand
Army hall. The audience Don was
appropriately decorated. On the stage
| were a large number OF house plants,
| while the American flag found its
| place at the foot of the large American
| eagle, as we'll as in various positions,
| adding greatly to the pleasantness OF
the decorations. The delegates were,
as a body, vastly superior to those OF
two years ago. They were enthusiastic
and loudly cheered the orators called
on for addresses. There was a full rep
resentatiOn, and the presiding officer,
When Alison BOvee, the county chair
! must have been fully 100 people present.
The call was read in good form by Mr.:
| Bovee, and afterwards he announced
that two years ago the candidates a.
| Richland had iLterferred with the pro-
ceedings by treating the delegates
right after their nomination. He hoped
that all treating would be done this
year at the conclusion of the convention
A young man from from Prairie al
sOOn rs Bovee had finished and
nominated T. A. Sheehan, from Jeffer
son, for chairman. 1t was carried with
a who0p and hurrah. w. p. Chamber
lain was suggested for secretary; bu'
he declined and the honor was thrust
on Jesse Compton. The committee or
credentials consisted of:
b. A. Rozell. Civil BEND.
Frank Wakeman, Sioux Valley,
Henry Gardner, Sphinx.
Ed TOllefsOn, Rrmle.
j. w. Sedgwick. Aicester.
Gust Nelson, Big Springs.
r.. l.. Kelly, ELK Point.
George Libby Rig sioux.
VIM. Webster, DR.. Virginia.
While they were celebrating, thu
convention called on ex-senator Grill
for q speech, which he made in his us
ual apt style. He remarked sOmewha'
in the following manner:
We are here for business, not for speech max
ing. Your decision today should be such : :
depends the size Of the majority which will b.
given to Andy Lee for governor. There Ia N
doubt about sh6 malOrlty-tS IL Only the SIZE, All
the bigger, the better. ] am OF the conviction
that w. ]. Bryan, that fearless giant, will hav
the largest majority ever rolled up In Uniol
county for any one man. There Is more at stalk
In the United states to day than ever before
Questions which mean much. The time hX
come when the people must decide whethe
they snail choose q British standard or one 70
and by the American people. The question Q
the hour, shall ROthschild rule or the America
people. Whether It Is better to have an Amer
can system, made by Americans, handled b
Americans for the people and by the people. q
by the Jews Of London.
The crisis has come. A great deal depend
upon your action. Free silver IL In the interest
Of the people to get out Of debit means
ability Of twice ~ easy to pay It will help tn
manufacturer-giye him ability 70 hire help, VIII
In turn has an ability to earn. Then the wheel
will begin to turn, labor will again be employed
and thus u new market viii be found for you
wheat and your corn, bringing prosperity to al
I read the other day Of Mckinley stating ''bette
have the mills open than the mints." He don
understand. Give No free cOinage-mOre m.sne
And yOi can start the mills-labOr will be en-
plOyed. They eat your meat, your corn. you
wheat. YOur prosperity and the labOrtng man
prosperity wtllhelp the professional man. II
day, how ID Il with the gold standard. The pr
f~esslonal man don't get his pay-bimetallisl