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The advocate., 1897-04-28

SENATOR VOORHEES, was known as one Of the
able statesmen of his time and was always
true TO the cause Of free silver 0IaWa Times.
It was on motion Of Senator Voorhees,
that the PETER free silver amendment to
the bill to repeal the purchasing clause
Of the Sherman law was laid on the table
without debate.
The advocate., 1897-04-28
THE NEW MAYOR OF CHICAGO AND HIS
REFORM CABINET.

In view Of the support given by Pop
ulists to Carter Harrison, the Demo.
cratic candidate for Mayor of Chicago,
the following item of news, which was
omitted last week, will be interesting.
Referring to the new Mayors assistants,
we are informed that his appointments
to the chief places in his cabinet are q
surprise to the free silverites, Of whom
he has been considered a leader. The
significant thing about them is found in
the fact that John P. Altgeld and the
free silver wing of the Democracy has
been completely ignored. Robert A.
Waller, the head of the cabinet, is
gold Democrat, who did not even vote
for Bryan. He is also personally obiec-
tionable to Altgeld, who removed him,
while Governor, from the Lincoln Park
Board. Mr.. Waller's appointment can.
not be construed as anything else than
direct slap at the Ex-Governor Law
renee McGann and Charles s. Thornton
the other two principal members Of the
cabinet named, are also gold Democrats,
although they probably voted for Bryan,
and political personal enemies Of Alt
geld. To make the matter worse, the
only appointment Altgeld asked for, that
of Walter Michaelis for Collector, was
refused and the job was given to Joseph
s. Martin. The only real free silver
man appointed is Doctor Taylor, and he
is a Populist, not a Democrat. The
Finance Committee, which according to
custom is selected by the Council, is TO
have as its Chairman Alderman John
Powers, the proprietor of saloon and
gambling resort. Five other principal
committees have as chairmen saloon
keepers.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

Governor LEEDY, unless the ADVOCATE
ia Far at sea, viii prove to be among the
most successful and popular chief mag
istrates in the history Of our State. He
has thus far in the main managed the
affairs Of his high Office with excellent
judgment. In tbe exercise Of discretion
ary powers he has been careful and pru.
don't, and in his personal conduct he has
,been clean, courteous and respectful,
The advocate., 1897-04-28

IF our old neighbor and friend Of the
Ottawa Weekly times will possess his
soul in patience be will learn in due time
that the ADVOCATE understands the sit
uation pretty we'll 1t does not belong
to "the middle-of-the-road combine" and
there is no discount on it's politics.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

IT may yet become necessary TO adopt
the Populist idea in our dealing with
armor plate manufacturers, and build a
factory of our own. We have already
paid out enough in over prices to build
two establishments as good as Carnegie's.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

WHILE the laws give ex- Union soldiers
preference in Government employment,
other things being equal, they must sub
NIT to examinations the same as other
persons in all cases that come under
civil service rules.
The advocate., 1897-04-28

IT 10 queer but true that great many
ex- Union soldiers are kept out OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic by the fact
that they are not Republicans. The G..
A. r. ought not to permit politics to
enter its councils.
The advocate., 1897-04-28
And what is quite as much to his credit,
he is carefully studying the needs Of the
State, it's institutions and it's people.
THE PROPOSED NATIONAL CONFERENCE
OF POPULISTS.

In pursuance Of resolution adopted
by the National Reform Press Association
at it's meeting last February, call has
been issued by acommittee appointed by
that body for a National conference Of
Populists TO be held at Nashville, Tenn,
July A next, "with q view of retaking our
political bearing and determining with
certainty where we are at.
The call sets out by recognizing tie
undisputed fact that differences exist
among Populists, not as to the correct
ness Of the principles embodied in the
st. Louis and Omaha platforms, but as
regards the policy to be henceforth pur-
sued to advance the cause Of the people" 4"
etc.
That these differences do exist, we all
understand; and, as stated by the com
mittee, they relate not to the principles
but TO the policy Of the party. That is
to say, shall we lead or shall we follow?
Shall we be early on the field, take choice
Of position and begin the fghtingP or
shall we wait till others have possession
Of strategic points and then take the
places and perform the duties assigned
us by them?
These are the questions that divide
the party counsels, and the object of the
proposed conference, as the ADVOCATE
understands the call, is to ascertain the
will Of the party membership concerning
them.
The Importance of such information
cannot be overestimated. Upon it de.
pends the existence and the usefulness
Of the Peoples party, These differences
turn on vital points, and il they can be
amicably and permanently adjusted
within the party lines, the sooner it is
done the bette& for within a year the
next Congressional campaign will be
opened and the groundwork laid for the
great contest of 1900.
But how can we best and most accu.
rately ascertain the party feeling touch
ing these mattersP The Reform Press
Association thinks the plan proposed by
it is practicable and will work we'll.
While we are in hearty accord with the
desire to find out "where we are at" the
ADVOCATE does not concur in that view
and for reasons which will appear in
what follows. We do not believe that
fairly representative National body Of
Populists can be got together unless both
of the contending factions take part in
the initial proceedings, and everybody
knows that only one Of them has taken
part in the putting forth of this call.
The Chairman of the party National
Committee has positively refused to even
call the committee together to consider
the subject Of a National conference,
the committee has had nothing to do
with this call, and it is because the
National Committee, as such, is opposed
to the proposed conference that the Re-
form Press Association has undertaken
the work.
About the 1st OF March last, Chairman
Butler showed to the writer Of this
article telegram or letter just received
from Mr.. Burkitt, President Of the Re-
form Press Association, requesting the
Chairman to call q National conference,
and this writer was asked for his advice
on the subject. 1t was instantly given
The advocate., 1897-04-28

| Dub Wuhb BOOu Chu COub 10 inc parry
from a conference among members Of a
faction who agree and therefore have
nothing to confer about, unless it be
how to get control Of the party mRchin-
cry, and there they are confronted with
the actual existence Of a regularly ap-
pointed National Committee consisting
OF three members from each State and
authorized by the convention that ap-
pointed them to do anything and every
thing that the convention itself might
do, How is the Nashville conference to
dispose Of that feature of i, the situation?
The National Committee is the only
legally authorized agent of the party. No
other body can speak for the party or act
for It, and the committee, with this pie
nary power, will remain in existence
until it's successor is chosen by the next
National convention Of the party, which
will not be held until 1900, unless this
same committee call another before that
time.
There can be no valid objection to
these Populists meeting and comforting
with one another. Their right to do so
is perfect and oughtnot to be questioned
The point we make is, first, that the
delegates to the proposed conference
will represent only one side Of the
matters in issue, and therefore their
conclusions will not fairly represent the
party will; and second, that the National
Committee alone has authority to call
such conference, that it has refused to
call one, and that therefore, judged from
a legal and logical standpoint, the pro-
posed conference will be a revolutionary
body with power to act ard speak only
for the persons it represents--that it will
not and cannot represent the Peoples
party.
The ADVOCATE thinks the National
Chairman ought at least to have called
the committee together that an inter
change of views might have been had.
The party cannot be held together by q
one-man power The feeling in favor Of
a conference before entering another
campaign is much more general than
appears on the surface. We all under
stood at the time that our alliance with
the Democrats last fall was only tempo
rary and took place because, through
our folly in waiting till our opponents
had started in the race ahead of US, we
could do no better. But as to the future,
a question may arise whether il will not
be better to disband our forces altogether
and let each man join another party
from personal choice, rather than that
he shall be drafted and forced in at the
point Of party bayonets. The future is
full Of things that it might be we'll to
think about together before we are com.
PEELED to act with respect to them.
Do you ask us what, then, ought to
be doneP The ADVOCATE can speak
only for itself. Having failed in secur-
ing q regularly called conference, which
we think ought TO be held, we expect to
go right along advocating our own party
doctrines, and when the time comes for
holding conventions, we shall continue
to favor early nominations and clean,
straight Populist policy clear through,
inviting all voters who agree with us to
come and vote with us. IL we are over.
n, lnA and nrn ranmirad 10 naaiak anna
The advocate., 1897-04-28

A WASHINGTON dispatch says Senator
Harris cf this State has presented to the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

A strained silence of half a minute elapsed
when again the door was charged. The man
outside threw himself against it with the
same result. only this time the moccasned
foot did not slip. 1t kept its place.
The Elk seemed made of iron: his veins
stood out on his half naked figure like whip
cords and, giant-likc, he kept his sef-as-
signed post.
Take down the barbados, girl, said the
leader of the band.
In spite of herself the mountain girl
smiled They did not know that the Elk
was the barricade.
Twice more the door was assaulted with
the same impetuosity; but the defender of
the pair did not move.
AT last the Elk looked down into the face
beside him and caught Lucy's eye.
"'The wolves have gone. girl. said he.
'They could not break the Indians arm.
Gomez No. In another second fist struck
the portal and voice exclaimed.
a happy New Year to you, miss. We
guess you've won him fairly. You We nursed
him through and you kin have the last sur
vivor of the katydid disaster. Good night,
girl, and then Lucy heard footsteps as the
band retreated, but the Indian still kept his
strong hands at the well guarded planks.
II was a long night for the mountain girl,
but she had a companion in her vigil, for she
would not let the redskin depart. Slowly
over the wild landscape broke the first
morning of the New Year, and Paul slum-
bered. dreamless of the shadows that en-
quilted him during the night just passed.
AT last as the sun kissed the tips OF the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
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white wolves no tell the TRUTH" the
Indian replied. "They want scalp. They
can't come in while the Elk is at the door. +"
Silence prevailed for moment and then
the blow was repeated.
1.-Two minutes, miss, said Il gruff voice.
I'VE are coming I'M
The Elk heard as well as did the girl and
in another instant he let one foot slip little
behind its mate. That movement, slight as
it was, meant preparation for the worst; but
the Indian did not speak.
Let the boys in. please do, Lucy" came
from the couch in the corner. Il want TO
know what's kept them away. The old
Katydid-"
Once more with cry Lucy sprang to the
couch and bent over the attenuated figure
thereon.
Its not the boys of the Katydid, Paul.
Pardon me. | told an untruth before.
They're the men from across the divide.
They want you, YOU
With frightened face the fair speaker
threw a look toward the door and saw the
figure braced there, living barricade OF
flesh and blood.
As she looked the assault came. One of
the men outside threw himself against the
door, the portal shook from top to bottom
and the moccasined foot OF the Indian
seemed to slip half an inch-that was all.
Lucy caught halfway the cry that welled
from her heart and watched the human bar
ricadc. The lips of the Indian were com
pressed and his eyes watched the door be
fore him. He seemed i'm his element, but not
a sound escaped him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
"A BOGUS SANTA CLAUS.
A Change in Blinky Bangs Christ
mas PROGRAMME.

Blinky Bangs chuckled and confded to
himself that he was a genius as he started
forth that stormy Christmas eve. Under
his long ulster he wore the familiar uni
form of Santa Claus, perfect in every de.
tail.
At the big house overlooking the river
only the children and one "trusty" servant
were at home, for the others of the house.
hold had commenced the festivities of the
merry season. Blinky was To be admitted
by the servant, and. as good Kriss Kringle,
entertain the little ones while securing all
the valuable plumber to he had
When they saw this perfect counterfeit
of the Jolly reindeer driver, they at first
stood in wide-eyed wonder till the sturdy
little Ben advanced with extended hand and
quantity welcomed the hoped-fo guest. This
did not disturb the crusted hardness that
had so long imprisoned Blinky's better ma.
ture, but when the fairy-lke Ruth. with
her crown of waving yellow hair and glis-
tening blue eyes. rushed forward and from
the vantage point of chair threw her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

From the youngest up. all of us can see
something in Christmas. above and beyond
its outward manifestations 1t commemo.
rates the beginning of a life, which countless
millions of the human race have looked upon
as divne-a life of unselhshness. of self
sacrifice, of tenderness, of goodness and OF
purity.
We family initiate that life when we heal
sorrow, make one heart happier or tighten
the burden borne by some tired and weary
wanderer
1t may be true that after we have Toasted
and frolicked we 90 back to the old lives
again. But we can take the spirit of Christ
mas with us. even if the bells are not ring
ing and there is no holly cleaning from the
wall.
That spirit will have its influence for good.
The more it is cultivated by young and old
the nearer is the world drawing to the
golden year, and as the Christmas bells.
from hill to hill, answer each other in the
mist, we can say
ring i'm the valiant man and free,
The eager heart. the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness Of the land
Ring in the Christ that is to be"
Golden Days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

and deeply sunken, but brilliant black
eyes.
Its the wind, Paul. It's the old year
going out, YOU know
But it's not midnight yet, girl? The boys
haven't come back from the ledge
Not yet. There, don't let such things
worry you. They'll come by and by"
He turned away and closed his eyes while
the girl crossed the floor and for half min
ute listened at the door.
The boys" she said, under her breath.
Its been that way for a week. They II
never come, and | can't tell him. ! dare
not tell him that he is the sole survivor OF
the Katydid mine disaster, for he would
want to know how it happened. I'm a
strong young woman, but not quite strong
enough to break such news to him; no, not
yet"
Half minute later Lucy Moore came
back to the cot and discovered that the miner
had dropped into a deep sleep. The Katy
did mine had been wiped out in the twin
king of an eye by the work of unknown
scoundrels, and Paul Draper had managed
to crawl from the debris to be picked up a
day later and carried to the mountain home
of the girl who loved him.
Lucy understood it all She knew of the
feud; she had heard of the threats made by
the ruffians across the divide, and the mo-
ment she looked upon Paufs unconscious
form she guessed the truth. The villains
had simply dynamited the katydid mine,
and the wonder was that even one man was
left to tell the tale
New Years day was to have witnessed
their wedding, but for some time it had
looked more like a burial as Paul lowered
between life and death, his figure wasted
away and his sufferings terrible. But she
had watched over him with unceasing
fidelity. She had been his constant compan-
ION since his narrow escape, and whenever
his mind wandered he wanted to know
when "the boys" would come. The boys
would never come, for they slept on the
mountain side, and Lucy had not strength
to tell him the truth.
For. some time that night the girl con.
tinued to sit at the cot her gaze riveted upon
the white face of her betrothed The tick
ing of a clock on a rough shelf nailed to the
wall sounded like the strokes of tripham-
mer, but Lucy did not look up. She watched
the sleeper and her thoughts were with
him.
Suddenly she heard noise that startled
her from her chair. She went to the door
and put her ear against il while again she
sent swift glance toward Paul.
She had for several days expected visit
from the surgeon across the mountain and
he might be there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

She listened till she heard steps outside
and then, with thrill of JOY, she laid her
hand on the stout barbados of the frontier
door.
"The doctor at last!" said Lucy under her
breath, as, without more ado, she took down
the plank and opened the portal.
But the next moment she fell back with a
cry that seemed to drive all the blood from
her cheeks and she stood in the middle OF
the room staring at the tableau before her.
In the room stood a stalwart Indian and
Lucy instinctively glanced toward the
couch
For n moment it seemed as if the noun
tain girl would sink to the floor, but sudden
ly she threw herself between the savage and
Paul and stood like a statue there.
"They are coming" said the Indian, point
ing at the door. ''rhe wolves of the divide
are out yonder"
aren't they satisfied with their work."
cried Lucy. Haven't they done enough !:
They blew up the Katydid-"
The interruption was IA sudden spring by
the Indian and the door, left slightly ajar
was hurled to with almost crashing force.
At the same time something seemed TO fall
against it from the outside. but the palms
of the Indian were against the planks ana
with his whole strength he was holding the
enemy at bay.
Lucy watched the red man as ne pitted
his powers against the horde at the door,
and for little while she feared that the por
tai would he broken down 10y the foe.
Lucy! Lucy!"
Her name came from the couch and as the
-l,n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

winter mountains his sleep vanished and his
eyes Enclosed.
Paul turned his head and caught the radi
ant face of the gentle watcher and in an
other moment his gaze fell upon a darker
face near by.
who's that. Lucy" he asked. "You
didn't let that redskin in last night, did YOU
''IIe came in without asking, Paul. For.
tune sent him" she whispered, bending over
the wounded man. But for our red brother
you would not have seen the dawning of the
New Year"
And consequently have lost my little
sweetheart. EN-"
Yes Paul. and Lucy took the thin hand
of her lover and placed it in the strong one
that had saved both of them from the
fiends of the divide, making bright for them
the New Year which was to witness the
frution of their fondest hopes.
II. c. HARBAUGH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
St. Nicholas.

st. Nicholas, as the patron saint of the
children, now termed Santa Claus was can
onized, died. according to tradition, at
Myra. Italy. and was there buried in the
cathedral crypt. Six hundred years later
his body was taken to Bari, and there in the
eleventh century the great priory of San
Nicholo was built. 1t is at that priory that
on May each year the festival of St.
Nicholas is held with great rejoicing by
pilgrims from all parts of the world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
CHRISTMAS GIVING.
1t HAS Upon 1t the Stamp of the ri.
vine and the Spiritual.

The fact that Christmas giving is an eX-
change OF things often not needed. and that
it tends TO mutual loss rather than mutual
gain-which is the law OF barter-elevates it
far above trade. The perennial benevolence
which finds its expression in Christmas Civ
ing has the stamp of the divine and the
spiritual upon it, and it argues that there is
something more in man than the mere mate
rialist sees there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
The True Spirit.

Gift giving at Christmas time is, or
ought to be- nothing more than manfes-
tation OF the Christmas spirit, which is un-
selfish, seeking only to make others happy.
Every one who has been moved by this
spirit has realized the truth of the saying:
1T is more blessed to give than to re-
cpive +"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
"A Suggestion.

If you find it so difficult to keep your New
Years resolutions, perhaps it would be a
good idea to make few bad ones this time,
for change. For instance, you might re-
solve TO he cross to your wife Of YOU have
one) every day during the year, and then
give her gentle words and loving kisses in
stead. You can thus be consistent with
your past record, and may possibly be bet
ter man when another year rolls around
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Mammals Fault.

Mamma I'm afraid that money you gave
me TO spend for Christmas won't go round -
Not go round?"
NO. mamma, not after get what want
myself"
why, you eXtravagant little scamp"
It's all your fault, mamma; you
shouldn't have encouraged such 'spensive
tastes in me. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
A Last Request.

Her father had said it could never be.
They both sat in the parlor-also in
tears.
After long searching and desperate eff
fort she found her voice. Then, in desparing
tones, she cried: ooh, Charley! five must
part, let us wait till after Christmas. -
Philadelphia North American.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

The girl looked away afraid to let him see
her troubled face; but his hand frightened
its grip at her wrist.
The stoical Indian at the door did not
stir He had braced himself like an iron
post and seemed oblivious to everything but
the act he was performing. Lucy wondered
men outside. She did not hear them now
but she did not doubt that they still stood
on the stoop ready to take advantage of any
thing in their favor.
Suddenly heavy blow struck the door
and Lucy heard her name spoken.
She left Paul and went forward.
We've come to the wedding, girl said IA
voice and there was half suppressed laugh
on the outside.
Lucy did not speak, but her heart came
into her throat unbdden and with a thrill
of terror.
1--WE know he's here. Something spared
him-spared him for you, girl" continued
the spokesman of the band. eve only want
to see him and ask him a few questions"
But your mission means more than that,
spoke Lucy, caspng her hands as she
spoke. you are the men from across the
divide-you are from Death Valley camp"
She's located Us squarely," she heard
a rough voice say. you can't fool the girl
in there. Tell her something else"
Lucy's face seemed to flush at these words
and she looked at the Indian.
white girl no believe the wolves!" said
he, his dark eye falling upon her for mo-
ment.
The mountain maid shook her head.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

look and behold! the hay is all gone, and
the shoes are trimming over with toys and
sweetmeats. Then the children clap their
hands with glee, and wish they could only
have walked in time To see the pony MUNICH
ing his oats. That would have been such
fun!-Ella +. Mosby, in st. Nicholas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
"A Christmas Legend in Belgium.

The children of Belgium have charming
Christmas legend about Santa Claus pony
They always place their wooden sabots on
the window-ledge. stuffed full of oats, hay,
and fodder for the dear Christmas pony"
In the early morning they run on tiptoe to