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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
INDIA'S CURRENCY BILL.
Westland's Measure Adopted and Re-
lief Felt Mt Once.

hSA II CAt at OACCs
Calcutta, JAN 21-The bill introduced
by Sir James Westland, the finance
minister Of the council on JAN IA,
providing for the issuance of currency
notes in India against gold, was adopt
ed today with the condition that the
secretary Of state be given the option
of paying gold into the treasury, provid-
ed India pays an equal sum into the
currency department here. The bill has
already relieved the stringency of the
money market.
All the gold in the world is equal to a
cube of twenty-five feet on each side.
Humanity is suffering from the at
tempt to make this gold transact
the business Of the globe. India has
between two hundred and three hun
dred millions Of people. For ages their
currency has been exclusively silver
"Pig-Iron Kelly" Of Pennsylvania, 1.-The
father Of the house, used to tell a
was forced into bankruptcy, although
he had gold coin enough on hand TO
pay all his debts, because he could not
get his creditors to accept it. Now,
Englands money lenders are laboring
to force that vast and ancient popula-
ton to give up silver and do their bust
ness with gold alone. The result is
crisis and England called on to ship
gold to India.
And now, to get out of the results of
their villainous disagreement. they
are about to issue a kind of greenbacks,
while McKinley's administration is
seeking to destroy our greenbacks.
But the new paper money is to have
string to it, to 'yank" it up at any
moment; and when it is most needed
there will be a crisis. The currency
notes can be no more expanded than
the gold on which they are based, and
that twenty-five foot cube of yellow
accident is still the master of the globe,
and the tyrant of all human destinies.
When will mankind learn to cut loose
from the whole metallic superstition,
whose demonaic power increase with
every child born into the world. l. D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
CONTEMPTIBLE,

The Danger Of Private Concentrations
With Men Who Are Not Gentlemen.
We shall refuse hereafter to hold any
Intercourse with Major Bowler.
Two weeks ago, after sending in
the letter which appeared in our last
issue. he came into our Office, in APP
parently contrite and humble spirit,
and put out his hand to shake hands
with us. We invited him to sit down.
and we had a long conversation with
him about the trouble that had arisen
between us, with view to terminating
them. Among other things, we asked
him: What reason he had for alleging
that we were in the pay of Jim Hill and
the Republican party? Was there any
thing in our votes in the legislature 20
justify such a charger" He replied that
he had noticed that during the last
three or four years we had omitted TO
attack Mr.. HILL We replied with this
statement. There was nothing private
about it. We were ready to make it
on the street corner. if necessary.
On the 26th of June, 1894, our beloved
wife died at the Hotel Ryan, st. Paul.
Our own health for time was impair
ed in consequence of the anxiety and
labor of nursing her. We were neces-
sarily under great expense. Several
kind friends came to us at that time
and made an offer OF pecuniary aid in
the shape of loans, which we declined
with thanks. Even some who had
been opponents, II not enemies, were
moved, as we believe, by the highest
and purest motives, to proffer us their
assistance. Hon. P. H. Kelly, Of St.
and with tears streaming down his face,
begged us to take from him whatever
money we needed, Hon. Michael Doran
made us similar offers, as did Samuel
Hill, Esq. Of Minneapolis, son of our
friend Of thirty years ago, and son-in-
law Of James J. HILL We thanked each
and all Of them most cordially, but de-
clined their help. We need not ray
that we were profoundly touched by
these manifestations Of friendship, and,
We said to Major Bowler that from that
hour we never permitted all unkind
word to escape from our lips or pen.
as to either Of those gentlemen. We
would have been brute If we had done
otherwise Messrs. Dorar and Kelly
acted as pail bearers and helped -
carry the body c. Mrs. Dnnnel,y to tho
grave.
But, We said to Major Bowler, while
kindly personal relations were thus re-
established with these gentlemen. We
never swerved a hairs breadth from
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

the principles we had advocated during
our whole political life time. There
came occasions, last winter. in the leg
islature, when millions were at stake,
on the Douglas and other bills, when
our vote and services would have been
of inestimable service to Mr.. James J.
Hills interests, but we are proud to
say neither he nor any agent of his
corporation approached us, with appeals
to our gratitude or with worse influ-
the house shows, steadily on the side
of the people and against the corpora
tions
And now we learn from the Mime
apolis Journal of the 21st, inst. that
Major Bowler, instead of treating this
conversation as matter between gea-
tlemen has carried it to the buzzard-
nest of the Progressive Age, and is
trying to make capital out of it, to
help him in his dying struggles to de-
stroy the Peoples party.
There Is nothing in this matter Of
which we are ashamed, much that we
are proud Of. We are proud that We
deserved the sympathy Of lifelong an
tagonists; proud that they were moved
by the best sentiments Of the heart,
to proffer us aid at the time of our great
Trouble; and proud that We have ever
since regarded them and treated them
as friends.
We should not bring our private at
fairs now before the public but for the
contemplate course of Major Bowler.
If we were to tell all the attempts
that have been made to improperly in
7uence us, during the past twenty five
years, we should offend against all
canons Of good taste, and seem to be
exploiting our honesty.
Bowler thinks there is no way to ad-
vance great questions Of reform except
by Safeguarding individuals, and if
you do not do that you are open to Sis
picion. And this man aspires to be a
leader Of civilized people.
We ask him never again to enter our
Office If we have to communicate with
him it shall be in writing, with a Ger
titled copy of what we say carefully
preserved. I. d.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

agreed that we should have time to sell
out and pay up. The firm which forced
the assignment had been used as well,
or better than any. and had been most
profuse in their promises of extension
1t Is true that what little had accumu-
lated Of this worlds goods is swept
away. But have something to console
me. My honor remains untarnished.
This our most exacting creditor will
acknowledge. And have the satisfac-
ton Of knowing that within few years
at best. I shall own free homestead
occupying as much space in the realm Of
nature as the greatest of mankind,
even though 1t should be in the
potters field with a pine slab to mark its
location. Yours truly,
L. C. LONG.
Magnolia, Mimi.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
POPTL1STS WILL LEAD.

Prior to 1896 fusion the Peoples party
the Democrats held third place.
The names of the 81 men comprising
the new organization committee chosen
by Doctor Johnson, of Wilmar, should
be sufficient evidence to any we'll i'll
formed Populist that in this state fusion
has had its day. 1t is an open secret
that the object of this whole reorganiza-
tion movement beginning at Nashville
and coming down to the meeting pro-
posed for March 18th is and has been ID
kill fusion. The meeting of our state
central committee now called for Feb.
10th will be a crucial one. The anti
fusion element of the party should
make no effort to pack or unduly in
f1uence this meeting. Let it get together
and calmly discuss the situation The
anti-fusion element of Minnesota is now
organized, it has a committee of Il
staunch Populists who will never con-
sent to fusion. Two courses are open
to the state central committee They
know the attitude of the other commit
tee. Opinions differ widely as to which
committee would receive the endorse
ment Of referendum party vote in case
the two committees should disagree as
to party policy. There are fusionists in
the cities who believe the mid-roaders
so-called are insignificant both in num-
bers and influence and probably also in
ability. The relative strength of the
two factions OF our party will be one
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
A KIND, GOOD LETTER.
From u Noble vWOman-Fav0rs the
Lease Home Fund.
Wat son Mimi Ian II 1909
L. c. LONG.
Magnolia, Mimi.


Lease Home Fund.
Watson, Mimi, Jan. II, 1898.
To the Representative.
Dear Sirs: Sorry to have made you
wait so long for subscription Mrs. Lease
Fund and campaign moneys.
I am with you in the middle-of the
road stand by the Omaha platform. Let
US have regular P. P. ballot. Mr..
Donnelly and Watson. BY all fair means
head the ticket with Ignatius Donnelly.
Principle, truth, honesty is what we
want. Who is more honest than the
Sage of Nininger?" There are others
as honest, but he is pre-eminently tower
ing above all, in age, learning, expert
ence and knowledge of affairs, both state
and national.
We congratulate him on his Norway
conquest" as they tell about whether he
captured Norway or has Norway cap
tured him. but we believe in his con-
quest, hoping his bride-elect will turn
y point in his favor, in his coming cam
paign.
We are in sympathy with his goodness
OF heart in Mrs. Lease fund to get her
home, that is perfectly right. That rule
should be the Peoples party insurance
policy to help one another save each
other home. What say the rest of you?
len cents is small contribution, but
the fund is climbing up just the same.
One dollar is large for us that have not
that much, but it ought to be- one dollar.
1t would take short time to raise it at
that sum.
Dear Mr.. Donnelly, 1 intended to send
you dollar each for the Representative
and the Lease fund before this, but our
house burnt down on the 23rd of No
vember morning. We moved in the new
house last Tuesday. 1t seems we were
very fortunate in friends who helped us
build, and in the glorious weather which
allowed building; we cannot be too
thankful for Gods goodness and friends
who sympathized with and aided us so
willingly.
Enclosed find one dollar on my sub
scr1ptlOn and siXty-five cents towards
Mrs. Leases fund I should like to make
It one dollar, but cannot at present, later
will send to campaign fund and more to
you and fund, also books.
If you come out here, come here, we
will accommodate you and lady or Who
ever comes with you. We have built
house large enough now to accommodate
others beside our large family. Remem-
Der we live two miles west of Watson.
Very respectfully,
MRS. FRANK STAY.
gave the last Representative with
your pictures and Miss Hansens to the
carpenter this morning. l hated to part
with it, but it will help the cause. Please
send Farm and Home" 10 cents list of
names to the fund
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
st. Paul.

There is at present considerable d.
versity of opinions among Pcpulists
as to the future policy of the Peoples
party in this state. One faction claims
that the Democratic party is now good
enough for anybody, as they state it.
and another faction believe strongly
that the Peoples party is still ne
cessity if we shall have needed political
reform.
A mass meeting OF Populists was
called to meet at st. Paul jan 4, to con-
slider this question. That meeting
passed the resolutions published last
week. Those resolutions speak for
themselves. They express my personal
views on this question. Whether the
Peoples party Of Minnesota shall dis
band or not can only properly be de-
full hearing. Hence we demand all
early state convention to settle thi;
matter. We believe this is no more
than simple justice to the rank and file
of the party. A political party which
was the second party In the state in
1894 and probably is now should no.
disband without good and sufficient rea-
sons, and least of all be allowed to do
by the inaction or recreancy Of it's own
central committee. If our state conf
mittee does not &C: promptly in this
matter, the committee which l have
been authorized to appoint by the St.
Paul mass meeting will call a conyen-
ton not later than March Is. and then
and there will settle the future policy
of tho party in this state.
CHRISTIAN JOHNSON.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

II your neighbor believes that the
Republican party is the embodiment of
political wisdom, virtue honor and
craftsmanship; if he believes that the
Republican party is the only party
that ever gave this country any pros
perity and contains all the best people
see to it that he reads Seven Financial
CCnspiracies" It will be a sure cure
for his disease. You can donate 10c
for his conversion. ,-
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
Learned Something.

But two Populst papers in Ohio were
able to pass through the fusion ordeal Of
'96 and survive, viz the Commonwealth
and the Advance Guard of Defiance, Ohio.
These papers are not Jealous Of each other
but are both out spoken, fearless. red hot
anti-fusion Populist papers
That tells the whole story. Fusion
means the death aof our newspapers and
the death Of our newspapers means the
death of the party; and the death of the
party means the money power coming to
the top again.
Only two Peoples party papers in Ohio
survived fusion in 1896! How many
will be left with another fusion in 1898?
D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

We have been trying our best for a
month past to reach our delinquent sub
scribers through their senses of seeing
triotically responded not only with their
own subscriptions but have sent us a
list of ten centers.
Many others have proved both blind
and deaf and we shall shortly have TO
try to reach them through their sense
of feeling. Among so many it would be
strange, indeed, if now and then we did
not find a tough old hide.
F. a. r.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

subscription to reform paper it is time
that he be placed in the ring with the
collector and lawyer and compelled to
spar for position. Some Of our delin-
quents will soon be called upon to put
up or put on the gloves. E. A. r,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
MORE CONGRATULATIONS.
A Distinguished Lady Endorses the
Marriage.

Springport, Mich, Jan. II, 1898.
My Dear Mr.. Donnelly: 1 would con-
graduate you on the new light that has
crept into your heart. She who has
come to gladden. the afternoon of your
life and enhance the usefulness of YOUR
future years portrays lovely character
in her face
Perhaps you will remember that Dick
ems once said: There is no. disparity of
marriage SO great as an unsuitability of
mind and purpose.
| judge there is no lack of mind and
purpose. Old age is fraud and IMPOSES
upon all who recognize him. It's as you
will. Sincerely,
MRS. MARION TODD.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
WORDS OF CONGRATULATIONS

New York City, Jan. s, 1898.
Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, My Dear, Kind
Friend: The papers bring me tidings of
your engagement to one who is as beau
tiful, and exalted in character as YOU
are warm-hearted, brilliant and peer
less in attachments. From ten thous
and hearts throughout the land will 90
up fervent God bless you and the wo-
man of your choice" but none can send
more sincere God speed or kindlier
wish than myself. l hope that there is
no mistake in the newspaper account,
and that God may crown your brilliant
and useful life with many long years OF
happiness.
Very sincerely,
MARY ELIZABETH LEASE
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
correspondence.

From Arroyo Grande, California.
c. E. Carpenter sends $500 on SUBJ
scription, and promises more with a
good list of ten-centers later. He says
he thinks it possible the big round
dollars are as scarce in California as in
Minnesota and adds, eve cannot do
without The Representative, as it
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
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scription money Is by postoffce money oIoer
or by registered letter. One or the otner
can be obtained at every postofi1ce IN tne
United States. Express money ORDERS are
also cheap and convenient from the iaIsel
places. Bank bills sent in ordinary le..el.'
while commonly enough are occasion
ally lost hence subscribers SO sending mus mus
remember that they do SO at their own risk.
IN changing the address to when pap -,
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mat the subscriber should give his Ola "a
well as the address. Otherwise '"e
cnange cannot be made
The receipt Of subscription money 10 al
w Way acknowledged by the change OF other ee
pIration date on the address label NO osnes
receipt Is necessary. II this change OF ua.s
10 not made within two weeks from the tims
the money was sent, inquiry should then "
made by the subscriber
STOPPING THE PAPER-The publisher
must. be notified In writing when the SUD
scriber wishes the paper stopped Return,
your postmaster Will not answer. .
Inc law Is that every newspaper suoscrioer
10 held responsible until all arrearages are
PAID. and then the paper may be ordered discoh-
tinued
In order to reduce complaints to the mini
mum In future We desire to ask the 1oiio"H'S
questions:
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Ing list?
Arc you getting than copy!
Does the date on the label Of your paper
tiils week agree with your last receipt?
II not notify US and will rectify matters
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

In the estimation Of Populists the
money lender, the collector and the law
yer are CHASED among the disreputables.
When a Populist will refuse to pay mis-
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26

Jno. w. Arctander, attorney at law,
913 N. Y. Life Bldg. Minneapolis, MINI.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-21
City Council.

A special meeting of the city council
was held at 10 O'Clock Saturday morning
for the purpose OF considering the matter
Of the injunction suit now pending
against the n. p. Ry. Co. Division
Supt. Pearson and Attorney Grosscup, OF
Tacoma, appeared for the company.
1t was shown that all the city asked
was immunity from liability for damages
for the changing of The grade on the
streets to be occupied by the railroad. As
the company desires to begin work on
the road Monday, its attorney offered to
furnish Il bond in the sum of $1,000 con-
ditoned that the company will settle all
valid claims for damages with the prop
erty owners along the right of way
through the city.
Mayor Maley was authorized toapprove
bond, for that purpose, il the sum of
$4,000, with the n. =. Ry. Co. as princi-
PAL and II. G. lIcermans and Chester
Thorne as sureties, and to withdraw the
injunction suit.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-21
Fire.

The Western Coopcrage Co.'s works in
South Aberdeen were totally destroyed
by fire at O'Clock sunday evening, with
the exception OF the warehouse which
was filed with made up stock. Owing to
the lack Of fire protection in South Aber-
deem the mill building and dry house
were consumed before the arrival OF the
fire department with the hand engine on
a scow, and their attention was directed
to saving the warehouse and the shingle
mill OF Farnam q Coates near by in which
their efforts were successful.
The buildings, boiler and engine, Shin
gle mill and other machinery WAS owned
by Jones q Hunt whose loss is between
five and six thousand dollars, insurance
$1,000. The coopcrage company carried
$4,000 insurance which will fully cover It's
loss, except what they will lose by being
unable to Gil orders.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-21
"in Memoriam."
l.. f. BABCOCK, 7. &.

l.. L DAbOOtN, l.. u.
OF Aberdeen Lodge No. 80, |. O. O. F.,
Aberdeen, Washington
1t has been the pleasure OF the Grand
Master OF the Universe to remove from
our midst and Order, our beloved Broth
er Lyman f. Babcock, who died July 9th
1898, at Lowell, Michigan, his remaius
being laid away in their last resting place
under the auspices OF the Order by Low.
ell Lodge No. 115 l. o. o. +. Lowell,
Michigan, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED. That while we mourn
the loss Of a member who was an Odd
Fellow in spirit and in truth we bow in
humble submission to Him who holds all
our destinies alike.
RESOLVED. That we extend to his
family our heartfelt sympathy in this
their hour of sad bereavement That the
Charter OF this Lodge be draped in
mourning for the period of thirty days
That copy OF these resolutions be sent
to the family OF our departed Brother,
that copy be spread upon the minutes
of this Lodge, and that copy be sent to
the Aberdeen papers and to the Washing
ton Odd Fellow for publication.
wv. II. PEARSON,
Committee. 1GEoRGE FISHER,
j. a. GRAHAM.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-21

The oratorical contest between the Sc.
lected graduates of the high schools of
the county at the Acme opera house Fri.
day evening was not SO we'll attended as
might have been expected, considering
the educational object of the evenings
entertainment, still the house was fairly
well filled and all present enjoyed the
really excellent exercises greatly.
The orations were all meritorious and
the music fine. State Superintendent
Browne, who with Prof. Beale, of the
State University, occupied seats on the
platform, made the closing address and
delivered the McKillip prizes in his usual
happy manner. The first prize of SIS
was awarded to Miss Maud Katherine
Richardson, OF Iloquam, and the second
OF 80 to Miss Ida Medcali, of Montesano.
These contests, which were inaugurated
by County Supt. McKillip, have stimu-
lated a wholesome rivalry between the
graded schools OF the county that is al.
ready bearing fruit. They have not only
created emulation among the scholars Of
the different schools but have caused an
unusual degree OF interest in school work
on the part Of the parents as we'll. The
following we'll arranged program was
rendered on Friday evening:
MarcE-Long Live the General
.............. ......s. Orchestra
Oration-Destiny of the Anglo-Saxon
Race. ,... William Harvey Maloy
Plantation Medley. 80. ..... Orchestra
Oration--American Public Schools.
...... Miss Laura Blanche Daily
MISUNDERSTANDING {. IT, De Losh and
I'll. l.. Cook, Misses Dede jackson
and Lucille Cochran.
Oratlon-Shams .... Miss Ida Medcalf
Waltz-Souvenr de Boden Boden.
=. ..,........... . Orchestra
Oration-Architect of Fate .....
=. Miss Maud Katherine Richardson
Address. ...... State Supt. f. j. Browne