The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-09-08
A GAIN AND A LOSS.

The indications are that the Repre-
sentative will have very considerable
growth during the coming year. We
base this belief upon the fact that nine
tenths of the Populists of Minnesota are
satisfied that we did right in preventing
the movement that was started last
spring to dissolve the Peoples party
and merge it into Democracy; they per-
ceive that il We had not taken the course
we did Populism would be at an end to-
day in this state; while they also realize
that there is just as much necessity for
1t as there ever was.
We also count upon the fact that
the price is likely to be higher than that
which the farmers have obtained for
some years past, and they can therefore
better afford to pay a dollar year for
newspaper that represents their views.
We intend, so far as it Is In our power,
to make the paper more and more
worthy Of the support of the people. We
have made no money out OF it in the
past. and we don't expect to make any
in the future. Just as far as the people
will support us. we propose to increase
the attractions and circulation of the
.. Representative.
With a view to this result, we have
entered into an arrangement by which
Mr.. E. A. Twitchell, the well known
author of that famous book, Bond and
Industrial Slavery" and now the editor
| of The Emancipator, of st. Cloud, Mimi,
will act as assistant editor, and do all
in his power to make the paper what
it should be-
Mr.Twitchell is very able man. and
| thorough and radical Populist. He pro-
poses in addition to writing for the pa
per- to spend, after October the list, part
/ OF the time in holding meetings, and
making speeches to advance the cause
I OF reform; and for the purpose of Or
ganizing clubs. Those who may desire
his services would do we'll to write to
ulIu, care OIL JQ1S once.
Mr.. Twitchell is perhaps in some re-
| spects more radical in his ideas than
we are; and he has made a request that
he may add his initials to the articles
he writes. so that no one will be held
responsible for his opinions but himself.
We shall hereafter also place the let
ters Il. D." below each article written
by ourself
The great trouble that the Peoples
party movement labors under is the lack
of funds for campaigning purposes. The
Populists have had such a dismal ex-
perience with the famous Mr.. Aver, and
others, that they hesitate to contribute
their money when they are not sure it
will be spent in way that they desire.
We shall therefore, from this time for
ward. receive such contributions as the
friends of reform may be willing to
make; and we shall use them in paying
the expenses of speakers, like Mr.. Long,
Mr.. Poore, etc. There are a score of
excellent speakers and organizers in this
state who could in a little while cover
it with clubs and leagues, if they were
sure OF their expenses; but what is
everybodys business is nobody's bust
ness" We shall publish weekly a list
of all sums received for campaign pur-
poses and make statement once a
month Of all disbursements. We want
none of the money for ourself and none
of it will go for salaries to officials. as
was the case last year. At all meetings
held by our organizers, contributions
will be received for the campaign fund.
In the contest few years ago, when we
were the candidate Of the alliance for
governor, we raised fund of $1,000, and
a very large part of this was in small
contributions of dimes and quarters.
There is no difficulty about the Peo-
pies party obtaining means enough to
carry on its campaign in handsome
style if the thing Is taken up in the right
way; but heretofore we have had bat
tie on our hands, every year, with a lot
OF malcOntents who desired to destroy
the party as we'll as this paper. This
trouble is now past and we hope. for
ever
While we have made this gain of Mr..
Twitchell, we are sorry to say that we
are compelled to part with our friend.
Mr.. p. j. Seberger, who has been our
business manager for more than a year
past. Mr.. Seberger has remained with
| us at a considerable sacrifice of his feel
1ngs. His family has been living in
st. Cloud while he was here in Mime
apolis; he feels that he should be with
them during the period that they are
receiving their education; and he is
therefore reluctantly compelled to re-
turn to his former home. He has &C
| cepted lucrative position as teacher in
| one of the st. Cloud schools.
We were very fortunate in obtaining
! the services of Mr.. Seberger heretofore.
He is an honest, true and faithful man.
| and devoted to the principles of the Peo-
pies party; quiet and unpretending, he
| is at the same time well informed on all
the affairs of the state and the world.
Wherever he goes he will bear with him
, our good wishes, and we are sure. the