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The representative., 1897-06-09

They are not Predatory. They ara
cleanly in their habits, in short they
are harmless, inoffensive and peaceable
when not annoyed-but are cOmbative
and pugnacious when their rights and
privileges are usurped and impositions
and abuse thrust upon them. How like
the Populist this little animal is.
Then too there is the Mephistis Amer
icana, Familiarity known as skunk, not
particularly fastidous in their selec-
ton of food. When they cannot prey
upon the poultry yard they live and
thrive on old carrion, worms, grubs,
slugs, etc. Too indolent to prepare
habitations for themselves, they apprO-
pirate to their own use old and aban-
dOned dens and burrows. And 1t is
not at all uncommon for them to enter
quarters, not however, by aggressive,
combative, or warlike tactics, but just
simply stink them out. What strik-
ing analogy between this animal and
the aggregation of human beings who
assembled in Chicago last June and
deliberately confiscated and adopted as
their own several of the planks of the
Populist party platform on which :ha1
party had sufficiently educated the peo-
pie as to make w. J. Bryan's nomina-
tiOn possible. Like the animal above
referred to. they sneak along in the
wake Of the pioneers, who blaze the
paths of progress, who endure the hard
ships, suffer the privations, and lay the
foundation for a better and higher civ
ilization. They cannot intelligently or
logically disprove the equity of our
principles or the justice of our de-
mands, but skunk like they propose to
stink us off the planet Yes, Darwin is
right, there is Enthusiastically evidences
of connecting link. Fraternally yours,
FRANK CARTER,
Miles, Iowa.
P. SIN your last issue you ask for
ton, Shall the Peoples Party enter
into fusion" l will answer the ques-
ton by asking, why does Populist
want to get into any organization that
can't keep out goldbugs. Prominent
Democrats have asked me the question,
what are we going to do with the Gold
Democrats?" Make platforms that they
don't want to get onto | replied, 1--WE
never lost minutes time chinking up
holes to keep goldbugs out of our party.
| protest against any fusion"
The representative., 1897-06-09

which is supposed to pay for their entire
expenses. Any alliance can have a good
organizer and speaker by guaranteeing
the fee of Sc by sending to this office for
same. In writing to this office for or
ganizers our correspondents will do we'll
to mention the name of the county. az
we have deputy state organizers in
many counties who could be utilized
without incurring all the expense in
car fare. Let me hear from you.
The active work of organization has
at last commenced now that the seed
ing and planting is about all over. our
farmers will have some time to devote
to the interests of the Alliance move
ment. The grand offer made by our
worthy state lecturer. Hamlin N. Poore,
in personally guaranteeing the expense
of four or five meetings in his county
is certainly deserving of the highest ad-
miration and esteem of the whole order
throughout the state. What is the mat
ter with each of our organizers and
state officers doing the same in their
county, guarantee even one meeting.
and donate the fees which you should
get to the EXPENSE? You certainly will
find some liberal minded member of
the alliance in the county who will be
hospitable enough to take you in as
their guest and save hotel and railroad
fare by the use Of their teams going
from one town to another throughout
the whole county. Cause brother or
ganizers to let us heaS from you. We
will be pleased to put Your request for
work In your own county in this column
and you then can make your own ar
rangements with the people in your
own locality. Let us have several VOL
unteers by the next issue of The Rep-
resentative.
The representative., 1897-06-09
Henning, Minn.
The DarVvininn Theory Proved.

The Darwinian Theory Proved
Editor Representative:
In a former issue of the Representa-
tive you called attention to the strk-
ing similarity in the traits and habits
of the English sparrow to the human
race. The human like characteristics
are also noticeable in other of the lower
animals and we are prone to think
that Darwin was not far wrong in his
theories. The woodchuck much like a
certain class of the human family are
self-supporting and are not dependent
upon any living mortal or creature for
their existence. Courageous, progress
sive and Industrious they seek new fields
in which to build their homes and pre-
pare for their succeeding generations.
Wherever they decide to locate they 90
diligently to wOrk-gravel or the roots
of trees do not deter them in the leas.
or swerve them from their purpose.
The representative., 1897-06-09
Mr.. Twitchell at Usage.

Editor Representatives:
AS per announcements E. A. Twitch-
ell delivered lecture to an enthusiastic
audience last evening Despite a steady
rain that set in at $50 p. m, there was
a good house, many farmers coming a
distance of six and eight miles Don't
for minute tell us that the PEOPLES
Party. has lost one sinew of vitality.
The speaker handled the subject of di-
rect legislation with the most mastery
and convincing arguments.
It certainly is the duty of every voter
in this state, regardless Of party affil-
liations to go whenever or wherever
there is an opportunity and hear the au-
thor of Bond and Industrial Slavery
lecture. Every lecture committee shouN
avail themselves of the offer and Sc
The representative., 1897-06-09
The RaScaIS to the Rear.

Editor Representative:
1t seems as if the hirelings of the
and earth to down the Peoples party in
Minnesota Should those dastardly edi-
tors make out to debauch our stats
committee and prevent them from or
ganizing our state so that it cannot be
represented at the national conference
to be held at Nashville, Tenn, | would
appeal to our president of the Farmers
Alliance, that tried and true man, L. G.
Long, and have him make a call in some
way that would be the cheapest and
most convenient for the farmers, as
they are the ground work of the peo-
pies party If we do not support that
noble band of reformers, the Reform
we will have no reform press, and there
will be no Peoples Party, then there
will be no union of forces, there will be
no silver Republicans, no free silver
Democrats or gold Democrats, but these
three shall be one, and the same in
substance and eats paw for the Re-
publican party. We cannot stop those
hireling's mouths but let our path be
straight and their yap will do us no
harm.
Let us have the conference. 1t is
the way and the life of the People s
party. Make the call through the AL
vance and turn the rascals to the rear.
Yours for the cause,
JOHN r. CAMPBELL.
C1yde Mimi
The representative., 1897-06-09

GREAT N0ATHERN RAILWAY.
C7CKDTD: ~ Nioollst Ave and Union Oe1o&.
The representative., 1897-06-09

Rs'Ship your Butter, Eggs, Veal, ETC., ft
exchange for Twlne, Groceries ETC.
The representative., 1897-06-09
Clyde, Minn.

Here's a Chunk of Prosperity.
Editor Representative.
1 am sorry to see that my subscription
to The Representative is past due, and
to say that | am not in shape to renew.
Twelve cent corn q am a farmer)
makes it impossible for me to help
along even so good and true a paper
as The Representative. But why not
quit? Fusion has taken the place of
principle among the leaders of our par
ty The Weavers, Buffers. Owens
Germans, Joneses and their kind have
sidetracked the party forever. am
ready for a political funeral, either to
be buried myself or help bury the crowd
/ have named. John D. Haskell
Abilene, Kan.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
SENTENCE DEFERRED.

Mock Court Martial by the Boys Brigade
of the Pawtucket Congregational.
A mock court martial was held last eve
ming by the members of the Boys Brigade
of the Pawtucket Congregational Church
in the vestry of the church last evening.
The victim was Chester Sherman, and he
lines after hours. VILLAIN Mckay acted
as counsel for the accused, and Robert
johnson acted for the defense. The judges
were William Powers, William Potter and
Louis Baker. The Clerk of the Court was
Walter Bullock. After hearing the evil
dence the judges found the defendant
guilty, and sentenced was deferred.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
f" THE COTTON KING"

w. A. Brady's Beautiful Production Opens
Tomorrow Night at the Opera House.
The keynote to William A. Brady's great
success as theatrical manager lies in the
fact that he is the most thorough all-round
manager in America. He can at mo-
ment's notice jump on and play any male
part from character heavy to comedy in
any of his productions. He never knew
what lack of nerve meant, and will back
his opinion of . piece with his last dollar
If need be. Such foresight can only pro-
duce success, SO 1t was when he witnessed
the performance of 'The Cotton King"
in London he decided Immediately to Sc
cure the American and Canadian rights of
the piece from the author, Sutton Vane.
His judgment has proven correct for 1t
has been one OF the greatest successes ever
known in this country. No word can ex-
press the beauties Of the story of the Cot
ton King. 1t is brimful of real every day
characters, realism and heart-interest and
embellished with the most elaborate sets
OF beautiful scenery ever placed before the
public's critical eye. It appeals to all
classes and pleases them. 1t will be given
at the Pawtucket Opera House, three
nights commencing tomorrow evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
HIGHWAYMEN AT LARGE.
CHAIRMAN AFFICk'S EVENING
ENCOUNTER.
Responded 10 an Order OF Hands Up BY
Knocking the Man Silly.

\ Frank Affiick, Chairman of the Demo-
cratic City Committee proved his skill an y
boxer last evening by knocking Out bold,
bad highwaylnan i'm a short one round
contest on Pleasant street early last even
ing.
Mr.. Affiick had occasion to call ON
Mayor Davis at his residence last night
before the meeting of the City Committee,
and after making his call started for the
center of the city. He had gone but a
short distance when heavily Hbuilt man
stepped out from the bushes, and expressed
the wish that Mr.. Afflick throw up his
hands.
The chairman had his hands in his
pockets, and withdrew them, and they
went up, but not in the way the highway
man desired for his right landed th0
on the others jaw, and he went to earth.
Mr.. Afiiick was just getting warmed up
to his work, and the man was getting
sound thrashing when the rustling of the
bushes at his right attracted his attention,
and he saw the outlines of another form
loom up.
While perfectly willing to take his turn
with one man mt time, Mr.. Affiick de-
cided to take no chances and left the spot.
The first officer he met was Patr0lman
Reynolds, and he reported the case to him.
The officer could find no traces Of the men,
however. -
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
ASSAULT AT LORRAINE.
A VELLN0 TIN.SMITH ACCUSED
OF ASSAULT TING A WOMAN.
Mrs. HaIloweIl Kept Date With Tinker and
What Came of Il.

The session of the District Court this
morning was enlivened by the appearance
OF Thomas Bradley, who pleaded guilty to
the charge of assault on Lizzie Hallowell.
Bradley is a travelling tinker, and well
known to the people of this vicinity. His
age Is 2S, and he served six months last
year for minor offence.
Lizzie Hallowell is also known to the
matron of the station, and is married
woman living at 80 Lonsdale avenue.
Last evening the two went out to take a
walk, and when near the Lorraine mills
1t Is claimed that Bradley attempted to
assault her. Her screams attracted the
attention of some boys In the vicinity and
they summoned Officer Sword, who placed
the couple under arrest and they were
taken to the station.
There the woman told the story of the
alledged assault to acting Sergeant Vanan-
da, who had the man locked up, and let
Mrs. Hallowell 60 upon her promise to ap-
pear in court this morning.
Bradley denied the assault last night,
and said he had repaired wash boiler for
her yesterday and made "date" for last
evening, which the woman kept. They
had a few drinks, but he attempted no
assault.
This morning Mrs. Hallowell did not
appear in court, and Bradley pleaded
guilty to the charge of assault, and was
fined % and costs.
Two men arrested last night for being
drunk on the streets were fined y and
costs each.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
AN v,eom.rg.rine Reminisoence.

Hero Ia an echo from the days when 1t
was not reckoned unlawful to sell olco.
margarine as butter:
"We no longer have the same profitable
way Of disposing Of our waste products
that we had few years ago, said FUR
dealer the other day. He looked retrospec-
tive and trihe regretful, as he continued: ::
"There was always q ready market then
for every particle of the fat scrapings from
the different skins Who took them2
Why, the olcomargarine manufacturers, to
~ sure. They would send wagons up TO
my place every day and carry away several
barsslfuls Of the fat and grease which have
70 be taken Of the underside of the heavy
,pelts Skunks. opossums, all kinds Of
animals, contributed. 1t all went into the
butter. But that is over with now. Since
shis new law has been In operation that
branch of business has been dead. People
could eat skunk and oppoesum grease, you
Know, 20 long a. II wsscalled butter. But
II the dealers are Obliged 70 come out
fv~nkly with description Of its real char.
sotsr, thsir customers object. New York
Tribune. -
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
Too Many Cures.

The sick world Is growing heavy with
cures To the rest cure, the faith cure. tn
barefoot cure is now added the gayety cure
To be as gay as possible is claimed to be
remedial. and even preventive. Gayety
sanitariums are proposed, with root gar
dens. where sick men and women may
defy disease with laughter and crush the
bacilli with badiDago A new philosopher
Rarrulcusly. if not gravely, declares thai
we havo too many duties. We think tot
much Of others and not enough Of our
selves. We strive to make the world bet
ter. while we ought to be making &c joi
lier. We think and feel and do too much.
The great balm is wholesome fatuity-a
bubbling thoughtlessucss
This is delightful theory. but there are
some serious questions In the way Of its
glad acceptance Ii it is true. tho habitues
of the vaudeville should never get Bright's
disease, and heart failure, and appendicitis.
and grip and pneumonia. But they do.
II tt Is true, what business have the editors
OF comic weeklics to have melancholia and
END men TO be cut short in their career by
paralysis Why do gilded youths get
asth,natic and go To the Hot Springs,
where gayety never entered? 1t is just pos
sible that the man who invented this cure
Is working new amusement syndicate.
II is even supposablo that gayety kills
more people than gravity. At all events.
gayety isn't laid on like gas or mustard
plastors-it springs IN the heart when a
man has done an honest days work, n
helped an honest friend. or married the
eirl he loves and expects to work for.
Away with the fellow who would make y
drug OF 1t and thea sell it.-Ncw York
lournal
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
QUESTION OF POSSESSION.


A Matter Between Two Throbbiag Heart,
Amicsbly Settled.
"Will you be miner"
1t was young man who spoke, and the
young woman, understanding, bent low
her shapely head and, blushing, answered
eyes"
Oh, Lowell Oh, rapturel
Fifteen minutes after the above emo
tional conversation had taken place the
storm abated to some extent, and she lift.
ed her joyful eyes to his as IL in question.
Quick Is the apprehension Of love, and
he was all anxiety in moment.
"What is it, darlingp" he asked, holding
her to him as II fearful lest she escape.
Haven't $50, 900 in my own right!''
she murmured
! His grasp frightened ON her IS il 1t were
twice as much.
$50 ! have heard, dear" he responded,
trying to be utterly indifferent.
"And you haven't so, 900 centse"
"Just about, darling" And once more
he frightened his hold on tho future com
forts of life.
For q long time she remzined silent, az
II In deep thought.
Don't you think, John," she said at
last, that that question you asked me a
minute ago was just a bit out of plumb"
"What question, dearesti don't under.
stand, he said greatly perpiexed. "Dc
you mean when asked you to be miner"
Yes. John"
"What was wrong with it, darling2
meant 1t all. and more. i"
"Yes, John. KNOW" she said, weighing
her words carefully, "but it occurs to me
that as you are not putting up the money,
and am, you might change it around a
little, and you be mine, instead Of the way
you had it,
All the worry and anxiety fled from lis
face and soul on the spot
Have it exactlya as you please. darling"
he said. with u radiant smile 'Thert
isn't any more mine or yours in this fam.
lily anyhow. It's all ours. Seef''
And they will no doubt 'live happily
ever after - At least we may all hope SO.
Washington Star.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
IT WAS NO Joke.
Peculiar Passing Away Of
Boston Man Today.
Was Joking About Death in a
Restaurant and Expired.

Especial Dispatch to the TnI,vsp.1

Especial Dispatch to the TRIDvsB1
BosroN, April I'D. b. Tarr, an elderly
business man who lives somewh here on
Columbus avenue, was joking about death
In Wyman's reetaurant, 10 and IL State
street this morning, while the grim spectre
was lowering over hIs shoulder.
III guess I'll poison myself with a cup OF
coffee this morning." he said In a joking
manner to the waiter. He was served with
the coffee, drank 1t, and in a moment he
fell back in his chair-dead.
The old saw to the effect that story
loses nothing In coming from several
mouths was verified in this instance In q
somewhat startling manner, and Mr.. Tarr's
chance remark, taken seriously, led to his
being reported at police headquarters % .
probable suicide.
He had been a patron OF Wyman's for
many years, and usually drank tea.
This morning, however, he decided In
favor of coffee, and his remark had No
particular significance.
The point of the joke was perfectly clear
to the waiter, but after 1t had been passed
along to several others II needed diagram,
and the diagram not being forthcoming, It.
was assumed that there was q relation be-
tween cause and effect, and that Mr.. Tarr
did actually poison himself with cup Of
coffee.
DIR. Dunn was called to view the body.
In consequence of the rumor of suicide,
however, the medical examiner may make
an autopsy. The body was taken in charge
by Undertaken Tinkham.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
GARFIELD SMOKER.
Many Republicans Listen to Music, Play
Billiards and Talk Politics Last night.

Many Republicans Listen to Music, Play
Billiards and Talk Politics Last night.
The Garfield Club gave another smoker
at their rooms last evening, and the affair
which proved very pleasant was attended
by numerous company.
The early arrivals played whist and
billiards, and at 8 o'clock the members and
guests adjourned to the hall on the upper
aoor of the building, and the following
program was given: Selection, Post Or
chestra; selection, quartet, consisting of
Fred Potter, X. L. Whitney, Henry Stanley
and Edgar l.. Blanchard; reading, ii. ID.
Clifford; song, Henry Stanley; violin solo,
James Lennon; vocal duet, Thomas X.
Spencer and Edgar l.. Blanchard; vocal
solo, Louis g. X. Clarner; selection, Post
Orchestra; bass solo, ii. A. Barrows; read
ing, Mr.. Clifford; song, Fred Potter; selec-
ton, Post Orchestra.
After the program had been concluded,
and vote of thanks passed to those
taking part, President Tiepke made a
short speech urging the support of the
Republican candidates. The company
then adjourned to the club rooms. The
committee In charge of the affair were
Horace w. Davenport, Frank Bishop,
Henry Il. Tiepke, Thomas II. Spencer and
Thomas &. erosion.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07

Semi-Annual Convention Of
National Organization.
Secretary FaIlOn Represented the
Local Branch at the Meeting.
Robert Howard Reports Condition Of Affairs
In the Sosth-0rievaaces Considered.

Boston, April THE National Mule
Spinners' Association opened its 18th semi
annual convention in Pythian Hall, yes
terday morning, President Michael Dug
gan of the Lowell District in the chair.
The Credential Committee, Messrs. John
Durkin of New Bedford and Thomas
Doyle Of Biddeford, Me-, reported present
43 delegates from 2S districts, while at the
previous meeting there were but "A dele
gates from IL districts.
Because of some informallity In the
Kearney, N. j., delegates credentials 1t
was moved by Mr.. Logan of Lowell, Mass.
''that both delegates be seated, but only
one permitted to vote" This motion,
which was carried, was agreeable to the
delegates involved.
Secretary Ross, who was present, did not
participate, owing to nervous prostration,
with which he has been suffering for some
time. Robert Howard of Fall River acted
for Mr.. Ross.
Robert Howard, the delegate appointed
by the American Federation of Labor at
the New York convention to visit the
Sonth to look into conditions obtaining
there, endeavor to organize the cotton
spinners there and report back, took up
the afternoon with his report.
Mr.. Howard stated some of the Difficult
ties with which an organizer among the
Southern mills had to deal. Fear of dis
missal, Indifference to better conditions
and blindness to inevitable results of Or
ganization played the chief parts in their
disintegrated environment. In proportion
to the amount Of work performed by the
Southern spinners they were paid equally
as well in some mills as In the Northern
and Eastern States. In many instances,
he claimed, f1.20 per loom was paid, which
was in advance Of price her, abouts.
A committee on grievance from Adams
was present and stated that the spinners
Of that place proposed asking for an in
crease. A committee was appointed to
look into the matter and report back. The
agent of the mill, 1t was stated, seemed in
favor Of the demand, il % others could bt
secured on the same basis.
The trouble at Somersworth, N. H., was
reported to have been satisfactorily ad.
justed. ss 1s el
The treasurer's report showed hand
some sum to the unions credit in the
bank.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
CITY NOTES.

Henry Stafford was removed to the
Rhode Island Hospital yesterday In the
police ambulance.
About O'Clock this afternoon the police
placed two men under arrest, who were
dumping the contents Of cesspool vault
in the river near the Main street bridge.
The seventh annual session Of the Grand
Council of Rhode Island, Royal Arcanuin,
will be held In Providence Thursday,
April q, and the fifth annual session Of
the State Council. United Order of Amer
lean Mechanics, in the same city Tuesday
April "a.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-07
ON SUSPICION.

Man Arrested While Endeavoring tn Dis
pose Of . Pair of Rubber Boots.
Officer Rockford placed man under
arrest this morning shortly before 10
o'clock on suspicion of having stolen q
pair of rubber boots, which he was trying
to dispose of.
The man called at several houses in the
vicinity of Riverside Cemetery this morn
ing, and aroused suspicion by his actions
and the police station was notified by tele-
phone, and Officers Rockford and Tomp-
kins went to that part of the city where he
had last been seen, and Officer Rockford
soon located him, and he was placed under
arrest.
When he arrived at the station he de.
clined to give'any information regarding
the matter, and said he would ''talk to the
judge" The police believe they know the
man, and say he hsa done time. His name
is believed to be Murray.