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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
NATIONAL PLAN OF ORGANIZATION

Your committee appointed to formu-
late a plan for the future organization
and government OF the Peoples party.
realizing the necessity Of preserving
party independence and wishing to prove
that our party alone stands for direct
legislation through the initiative and
referendum system applied to party gov
eminent as we'll as to the making of
laws, reports the following rules on Or
ganization:
l. All delegate conventions of the Peoples
Party for making nominations and plat
forms are hereby abolished, and instead
thereof. nominations for office, platforms
and amendments thereto shall be made by
direct vote at the Peoples Party primaries
of the political subdivisions affected there
by.
2. The Peoples Party organization shall
consist Of: A national committee Of three
members from each state to be chosen by
the state central committee On each presi-
Dental year.
g. A state central committee of three men,
bers from each congressional district to be
elected by direct vote at the party prima-
ries on each election year.
A. congressional committee Of three
members from each county in the congress
sional district to be elected by direct vote
at the party primaries on each election
year.
s. county committee of three members
from each township or ward, to be elected
by direct vote at the party primaries on
each election year.
G National state, congressional and
county committees shall perform the same
duties as heretofore. not inconsistent here
with. provide blank ballots for the referen-
dunn votes herein contemplated and canvas
and certify the votes cast In their respective
territories
:. The unit of organization shall be the
precinct club.
Anv voter may become a member OK
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
We ALL THINK ALIKE
Free Silver Knocked Out-New Jer.
sey Democrats Join In the Repudf-
alton of the Chicago Platform
Beaten in Committee, Organizes
Is Overwhelming.

TRENTON, N. j., Sept 28.-The Dem
ocratic state convention OF New Jersey
refused by decisive vote to indorse the
Chicago platform today. New Jersey
Democrats thus put themselves in the
same column with their brethren of
other Eastern states in regulating free
silver. Connecticut Democrats last
week declined by an overwhelming ma
jority to in1orse the Chicago platform.
Precisely similar action by the Demo-
cratic state conventions Of New York to-
morrow is practically assured. Pennsyl-
vania Democrats set the pace for all of
them nearly three months ago, at time
when there was no chance to hide silver
behind questions growing out of the war.
The New Jersey platform gives the
Chicago declarations furtive nod Of rec
IGNITION to this extent: 1--WE reafirm our
devotion to the great and vital princi-
pies of the Democratic party on national
issues" On the other halvl, an amend
ment giving the Chicago platform spe-
cific Endorsement by name was smother
ed under an overwhelming majority. The
platform says the fall campaign must
be fought on local issues, and echoes the
yellow journal" accusations against the
war department Having done this, the
convention nominated Elvin w. Crane,
prosecutor of Essex county, for governor
and adjourned.
The state central committee prepared
the platform in advance. The committee
on resolutions wrangled over 1t for near
" two hours. Friends of free silver were
in the minority, but had the better WIND.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

stroke four feet. There are eight single
ended clindrical boilers, each 151k feet in
diameter by feet TX inches long, having
total CRATE surface Of 6S5 square feet.
with 21.200 square feet of heating surface;
pressure $50 pounds. These boilers are
placed. two each in four separate water
tight compartments. The smoke pipes are
two in number and stand abreast of each
ether.
The first keel plate of this vessel was laid
Feb. TO- 1897, not quite 20 months past; and
the percentage of work completed to this
date, based on the vessel fitted out and
ready for use, is now reported between So
and "a per cent. The contract price was
$2,595.0OO, and the date Of completion is
stated to be Oct. s. 1885,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

The Populists of Dakota county have
nominated their champion, Ignatius DON
nelly, for the state legislature. 1t is
good sign of Donnelly. with all his polit-
ical vagaries, that his own neighbors,
regardless of party affiliations, always
elect him as their representative to the
state capital. He is certainly the orna-
ment of the legislative body, and perhaps
the electors of Dakota send him there as
a matter of local pride. The author Of
the Great Cryptogram" faithfully at
tends to the interests of his constituents,
and that is an additional reason for
electing him-Irish Standard.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
How Railways Rob the Mails.

II the coming campaign must be fought
upon a single issue, 1t should be the restor-
ing to the people their inherent right to pass
final judgment upon laws whenever a reas-
enable number petition for such privilege.
1 believe that as the people are recognized
to be, and as they are in fact the SOW
ereign power they should have the right to
affirm or veto any legislation upon petition.
This is known as the direct legislation,
or initiative and referendum If any OF
my silver friends object. in that this would
Indicate on my part a decrease OF interest,"
in the money question, I would say that
under this system the people would speedily
cause to be enacted not only the restoration
of silver, but the other great reforms advo-
Gated in the Chicago platform.-Congress-
man Todd Dem.) Of Michigan
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

Pittsburg is going to build $350,0O0
armory, and over one-third of the sum
has already been subscribed by bankers,
manufacturers and other business peo-
Pile. Carnegie's steel company has hand
ed over $4,000; Tricks concern, $4,000;
Jones & Laughlin, $4,000, and other we'll
known labor crushers proportionate
amounts. It's a mighty cold day when
the p1utocracy doesn't understand its
own interests.-Lancaster (Pa.) Labor
Leader.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

that they were mistaken they will fall In
line and march with the procession. II 1t
should appear that they did the wise thing
the procession will doubtless fall in line
with them. 1t, therefore, behooves us to
keep on good terms, for the future will need
US all In one united effort. AS 1t is. l see
no reason why the work Of education should
not go on, not forgetting. however, that
eternal vigilance is the price of liberty
and that the men who essay to lead us are
simply elected for the purpose OF carrying
out our will, and that when they fall to
do that we should reduce them to the ranks
at the first opportunity. "-Philadelphfa
American.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

Drill a small hole even no larger than
knitting needle through a new silver
dollar, and a government will allow you
less than so cents for it at the mint. But
of holes, and it is worth just as much,
either for paying debts, taxes, for ere
demption," or for purchasing products
Schilling's Advance.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
w. 8. MOrgan's O. h.

ut Is to be sincerely hoped that there
will be no bitterness resulting from the
action taken at Cincinnati. Both OF the
candidates are good Populists and good
men. While I believe they are acting I'M
wisely, 1 do not doubt the honesty OF their
intentions or the purity of their motives.
Not only they, but the men who Nominated
them, are inspired with patriotic and un-
selfish motives. They, no doubt. did what
they thought was the best. II time proves
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
ROCKEFELLER's TRIUMPH.

Prof. Andrews, about whom there was
SO much written a few months ago be-
cause he stood in the way of million
dollar donation to the Brown university,
of which he was president, the donation
being from Rockefeller on condition of
Andrews dismissal, has been chosen SUI
perintendent of Chicago public schools.
So it must be that the Standard Oil COM
pany has triumphed Andrews is social
reformer, and has proposed many new
innovations in the school management
of the Windy City, one of which is to
furnish the pupils the noon meal at pub
lie cost. This has Mortified the rich, who
see in it an opening wedge for more edu-
cation of the working classes, which will
make them more disconnected with ex-
listing conditions. He also wants seats
provided for all children who will attend
school! The rich people do not want
this. They have the means to see that
their children get an education, and they
do not want to be taxed to furnish the
brats of the poor with facilities.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
In Hastings the bets are three to one
in favor of Eustis against Lind.


Last year and the present have been great
years for the paying off Of mortgages Tens
of millions Of mortgages have been cam
celled. The story as it is told is a very
cheerful one. Funny the New England
Loan and Trust company Of Des Moines,
Iowa. loan company that has placed some
5000, 600 of bonds in Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, secured by farm mortgages,
did not share in this farm mortgage BOOM
That it did not is evidenced from the fact
that it has just succumbed, as nearly all
the similar loan companies have succumbed
In the last few years. because of the nom
payment Of interest and principal of farm
mortgages. Last year and the present have
indeed been great years for the paying on
Of farm mortgages-by foreclosure sale
The American.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
THE TYPICAL FUSIONIST.

Weaver's Career as an Enemy of Re-
form.
Gen. James B. Weaver is running for
congress again on his old stamping
ground, the Sixth Iowa district. He Is
the candidate for all the mongrel ele-
ments fused on platform of anything
to beat Republicans Syracuse, N. Y.
Post.
"You entirely mistake Viewers politi-
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
MOVED TO CHICAGO TO FAIL.

CHICAGO, Sept. so. w. Clapp and D.
O. Clapp, formerly in business partnership
In New York, each peitioned for voluntary
bankruptcy in the United States district
court here today The former scheduling
liabilities aggregating SIS. 6s5. D. o. Clapps
liabilities are 5000 less. Both declare them
selves to be without available assets. The
insolvents moved to Chicago several months
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

Anything to get Weaver a soft snap and
a salary and he had just as soon deal
with Republicans as Democrats with that
end In view. New Charter.
Quite right, Bro. wilkins. James B.
Weaver is a chronic fusionist and his
tory of his performances in high and
lofty political tumbling ought to be suffi-
cient to cure any honest, sane man of
the dangerous malady. His manipula
lions killed the Greenback party in Iowa,
badly crippled the Prohibition party il
the same state, and now has led the Pop
ulists into such an ambush that split
is necessary in order to preserve the
party organization. Equity.
up in Davis county, Ia, the fusion
Pops want the Democrats to give them
one county office-that of auditor. But it
county ticket, and claim that as they are
going to vote for Weaver for congress
that is enough. The Farmer, published
at Bloomfield, that county, Populist
paper that favors fusion and is sup
porter of Gen. Weaver, says:
"'They throw it at us that they are
going to help elect Weaver to congress.
What of it? He is their candidate and
was nominated by them before he was
by the Populists. And suppose he
wasn't? Who was it that secured the
Populist Endorsement of Bryan? Weaver.
Who was it that secured the POpulist in
dorsement of White for congress last
fall? Weaver. Who was it that did
more than any Democrat could do to kill
off Cleveland Democracy and help res
cue the Western Democrats from obliv-
ion? Weaver If the Democrats keep
Weaver in congress as long as he lives
they won't any more than pay him for
his work for them If we mistake not
the reformers cast more votes in Davis
county, Ia, some years ago than the
Democrats did Now they beg the DEM
ocrats for one poor little pitiful county
office! Such is the result of fusion.
Davis county is Gen. Weaver's old home;
he resided there when he ran for presf-
dent in 1880, and as we recollect it car
ried that county in a straight fight. Now
the Populists of that county get down on
their knees and beg crumb from the
Democrats. All the result of fusion"
Missouri World.
Pc. Jim Mcguire can give Weaver
high, low and the game. and beat him
out in game of straddle with the jacks.
It was the English and Wall street bank
ers who, by private circular issued
from the Bankers Association of New
York, March q, 1892, which said, 1--WE
must direct the movements of the Peo-
pies Party convention at Omaha, July
4th, 1892" 1t was Weaver who labored
vehemently to have that convention ac-
cept it's standard bearer Gresham-a po-
litical renegade who died in Cleveland's
camp-and would to God Weaver had
died with him. He has been the bank
ers' tool always 1t was he who not
only disputed and directed the move
ments of the st. Louis convention in
1896. and so manipulated it as to leave
the Peoples Party without a shadow OF
a candidate, but, with the aid of Allen
and Butler he delivered the party over
to Jim Jones, of Arkansas, of bond fame.
Common one horse Weavers are out OF
date nowadays Let James B. go
with the rest into the shops of the syn
dictate where he draws his pay.--Indus-
try, Cal.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
HENRY CCORGE FOR GOVERNOR.
New York Chicago Platform Demo
Gratis Name Ticket.

NEW YORK, Oct. AT meeting of the
Chicago platform Democrats iast night
Henry George, the son of the single tax adj
vocate, was nominated to head an indie
pendent Democratic ticket. The nomination
of Elliott, of Danforth. for lieutenant gov
ernor by the regular Democratic ticket at
Syracuse, was Endorsed. The other candi-
dates nominated are as follows:
Secretary of State-Gideon j. Tucker.
Comptroller-J McDonough, Albany.
Treasurer-M. A. Cation, Buffalo.
Attorney General-Ose F. Snyder, Buffalo.
Engineer and Surveyor-Gen. James A..
Lee Rockland county,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

In the end the resolutions as drafted by
the state central committee and contain
ing the shamefaced acknowledgment Of
the Chicago declarations as already
quoted, was adopted. by vote Of Is
to S.
The fight came up again in the conven-
ton itself. The silver men insisted upon
specific Endorsement Of their platform
with the Chicago brand on it. The men
who want to forget the nightmare Of
1896" were in no mood for temporizing
after the latitude given debate in the
committee on resolutions A vote was
ordered under the previous question. For
time there was turmoil. Few in num-
bers, the silverites were lusty lunged.
The bandmaster was tactful, though, and
the tones of brass, wood, wind, and drum
prevailed. The silverites, so outnum-
bered as to make resistance useless, swal-
lowed their chagrin and tried to make
the best of it. Senator Daily and Clar-
ence Atkinson, the special favorites of
the silver wing, later made speeches
promising to give Candidate Crane
united support.
The platform as agreed to in conven-
ton, was read to the convention by Sen
ator William D. Edwards, of Hudson.
There was instant uproar among the del
egates when the rea ding had ceased. A
dozen of them sprang to their feet to
claim Chairman William B. Gourleys
ear. The one whose voice was heard
loudest above the din was. that of
Thomas F. Lane, of Union, son-in-law
of former Senator Blackburn, of Ken
lucky When granted recognition he
moved to amend the paragraph by ad-
ding after the word "isAles" the words
"as enumerated in the Chicago platform
was made to table this specific indorse-
ment of the Bryan conventions declara-
tions, and thus the Issue was plainly
made.
Tremendous uproar arose all over the
hall Some of the silver contingent
were shouting approval. Some of the
other contingent were making equally
vehement protests. The scene was little
short of riot. Finally James F. Connol-
Nv. of Essex, managed to make himself
heard.
do we want" hesHsled, ito go back
,, to 1896 and repeat rae experience we
then suffered of losing the state by 1oO,-
600? That verdict Of the people elimi-
mated free silver from discussion for the
present, so far as New Jersey is concern
ed Ii the platform should be readopt-
ed nv the great national convention OF
1900 then the Democratic party OF New
Jersey will buckle on its armor again
and be found, as always, loyal in the
ranks
Cat calls and in'lescribable tumult
greeted the speech, and Mr.. Lane made
an attempt to reply. Chairman Gourley
ignored him, however, and amid din
that made his voice inaudable ten feet
away. proceeded to put the question On
the adoption of the amendment. There
was a deafening shout of yeas, ana
another deafening shout of mays" and
then the band began to play as pacl-
fer. Chairman Gonrley declared the
amendment lost, and then, in spite OF
babel of protests and cat calls and shouts
and demands for hearing, put the mo-
ton on the acceptance Of the commit
tees report. There was only one re-
Spouse, and Mr.. Lane and the rest or the
silver contingent sank into their seats
acknowledging their defeat.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

A pair of shoes is made today with the
average labor of only half an hour, yet
the makers do not have as much food
clothing and shelter as when they spent
two days on pair.
Three workmen with latest machinery
turn out 10000 loaves of bread a day,
yet these workmen cannot afford the
food, clothing and shelter their fore
turn out only 500 loaves.
A weaver today must turn out, on an
average, about 400 yards of cloth, yet he
cannot afford the food, clothing and shell
ter of the weaver of SO years ago, who
could only produce 10 yards, counting
the spinning.
OF what benefit is progress when the
class that produces it is injured by it?
None of the workmen of today are as in
dependent as they were a century ago,
though some occupying non-productive
positions get much more than they did
at the earlier date.
Equalized by the public ownership and
operation of the capital in production
and distribution, the recOmpense of each
laborer would today be equal to $4,000 a
year for short hours, but while the work
ers will strike and fight and starve to
try to keep up their wages, they seem too
dull to see the real way to get what they
want-the intelligent use of their ballot
to get conditions under which they can
because the capitalist class has trained
the workers like SO many monkeys to be
afraid of the word socialism, the workers
their reach.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

tempted to dictate terms to them and for
q fusion ticket. The convention refused {
accept fusion in any form, and adjourn =
after electing delegates to the legisla ~
convention. One Of the leaders rema9
that the party was dead in this CO.. = !,
and should be given a decent burial : o
nominations for county officers were - e.
The leaders are mostly former Reput IS.
and they refuse to be sold bodily ecthe
Democrats. Most Of them will now - oort
the Republican ticket
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

The Twin City Guardian, OF st. Paul. IS
bringing out a book by Doctor Elk upon the
denartment store question which will be In
teresting to everyone. The pathetic story
of ruined life and hopes and bankrupt
CITY are all true A vein of humor runs
through the book. 1t will be supplied 70
merchants for distribution at nominal d
cost. Single copies will be mailed for 70
cents by the publisher.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
FUSION REFLECTED.

ADRIAN, Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE Populist
(Nobles) county convention, for the purpose
Of electing delegates to the district legis-
lative convention, and for placing in nom
ination candidates for county Offices to be
voted for this fall, met at Rushmore. Lead
ing Democrats were there. also. and at
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

Cross Eyes are CuraSle!c we will not only
stake our REPUTATsoN but will forfeit
5000 for any cas- We fail 10 cure. The
81. Paul Eye and Ear Infirmnrv, Corner
5th and st. Peter Streets. S.. l's.+... ...
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

TOTAL BlINDMESS Jenn Waters,
S05 st. Anthony Avenue, g. Paul, Mimi:
I was cured from total bltndness BY the
st. Paul Eye q Ear Infsrmary cor, 9th and
St. Peter Streets, St.Paul, MINI.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
MINNESOTA PEOPLES PARTY TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR. C. Long, of Magnolia Mobiles County
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-Kitte Halvorsen, of Bel
grade, Stearns County
FOR SECRETARY OF STATEN Wesenberg, of Duluth, ST.
St. Louis County.
FOR TREASURER-P H. Rahlly, Lake City, Wabasha County
FOR ATTORNEY GENEkAL-John F. Kelly, of Paul,
Ramsey County
FOR CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT-Stephen W. Powell,
of Saltwater, Washington County.
FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT-Josiah A. Tenn
pe of Minneapolis Hennepn County; Edgar A. Twchell
of Minneapolis. Hennepin County S. Grant Harris of St.
Paul. Ramsey County
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
coxsuaaSr,os CURED

A Prominent Minister and Teacher Both Given
Up to Dfs. Were Cured
Nv the new treatment. Names and addresses
given at the ST. Past Medical and Surgical
fustitute Fifth and st. Peter streets, ST. Paul,
Mum, where cured. This treatment given at
home.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05

; Bring or send the above ad. and your case will
be assured prompt attcntion.-Ed.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-10-05
National Peoples Party Ticket.
For PRESIDENTS:
WHARTON BARKER, of PENNSYLVANIA.

For VICE-PRES1DENr:
IGNATIUS DONNELLY, of Minnesota.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-09-17

For the encouragement OF young
men and young women residing in
southern Idaho, and to contribute to
the success Of the University, the Ore
gon Short Line railroad and the Oregon
halfway and Navigation Co., have en-
tered into an agreement for the issuance
Of tickets from points on the o. S. L. to
Moscow and return to bona fida stu.
dents Of the University of Idaho on a
basis of one and one-thHd fare (certid.
cate plan,) A student, to obtain this
rate, must pay full fare to Moscow,
taking q receipt from the local ticket
agent in proper form, which form
when properly certified to by the Presi-
dent OF the University and presented
by the student to the 0. r., 81 N. agent
at Moscow, ticket returning may be
secured at q rate of one third fare. The
rule applies whether one or several
students board the train at the same
time,
The next session of the University OF
Idaho will open September 81. A strong
faculty is in charge and the institution
was never so well equipped as at pres
ent FOR effective work. Coed accom-
modation5 ter students may be obtain.
ed ia Moscow, in private families, at
reasonable rates, as heretofore.
For catalogues or other information,
apply TO, CHAs. w. MCCURDY.
Moscow, Ida, Sept. 6 1913 President.