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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12

would largely settle discomfort and
trouble. At the close two getlemen
came forward and warmly approved
the, saying that they ''are aware that
the safety of wealth either i'm large or
small possession greatly depended upon
the prosperity, contentment and hap
piness OF the industrial people," and
that they would warmly endorse the
plan Of graduated taxation as a means
to that end" They farther remarked
that it was ''the most sensible solu
ton of the problem they had ever
heard advocated from the labor ranks"
As they turned away, a friend who
had introduced them said they were
both millionaires. There was q large
number of rich people in the meeting.
This incident with other investiga
tons I made in Gotham convinced
me that sound principles striking at
the roots of industrial oppression,
honestly and persistently advocated,
would get the political support Of the
people, both rich and poor far sooner
and more substantially than would the
''catch 'em q comm an catch 'em a.
lgoin'" policy of the ''get there" trick
cry Of politicians.
SAMUEL ARCHER.
Mica, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
(OFFICIAL
NATIONAL ALLIANCE DEMANDS
Adopted at Washington, D. c., February
6, 1906,

8, 1896.
WHEREAS, The Declaration of Inde
pendence, as a basis for a Republican
form of Government that might be
progressive and perpetual, states:
"That all men are created equal;
that they r endowed with certain ~
slienable rights; that among these are
life, liberty and the pursuit of happi
ness; that to secure these rights, gov
ernments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the
governed"
We hold, therefore, that to restore
and preserve these rights under q
Republican form of government, pri-
vate monopolies of public necessities
for speculative purposes, whether of
the means of production, distribution
or exchange, should be prohibited, and
whenever any such public necessity or
utility becomes a monopoly in private
hands, the people of the municipality,
state or union, as the case may be,
shall appropriate the same by right of
eminent domain, paying a just value
therefor, and operate them for, and in
the interest OF. the whole people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
T LEGISLATION

Relying upon the good, common
sense of the American people, and be
lieving that a majority of them, when
uninfuenced by party prejudice, will
vote right on all questions submitted to
them on their merit; and, further, to
effectually annihilate the pernicioue
lobby in legislation, we demand direct
legislation by means of the initiative
and referendum
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
ExEorIoN OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.

EXE0TION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.
We demand the election of United
States Senators by a direct vote OF the
people. That each State shall be di-
vided into two districts Of nearly equal
(c) That our national legislation shall
be so framed in the future BIS not to
build up industry at the expense
of another.
(6 We believe that the money OF the
country should be kept as much az
possible in the hands Of the people,
and hence we demand that all National
and State revenues shall be limited to
the necessary expenses Of the govern
ment economically and honestly ad
ministered.
() We demand that postal savings
banks be established by the govern
ment for the safe deposit of savings
of the people, and to facilitate ex'
change.
0) We are ~unalterably opposed to
the issue. by the United States, OF in,
terest bearing bonds. and demand the
payment of all coin obligations Of the
United States, as provided by existing
laws, in either gold or silver coin, at
the option of the government and not
at the option of the creditor.
TRANSPORTATION.
now owned by aliens should, be re.
voting population, and that Senators
from each shall be elected by the
people Of the district.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
LAND.

We demand that no land shall be
held by corporations for speculative
purposes or by railroads in excess Of
their needs as carriers, and all lands
claimed by the government and held
for actual settlers only.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12
FINANCE.

We demand a national currency.
safe, sound and flexible; issued by the
general government only; a full legal
tender for all debts and receivable for
all dues, and an equitable and efficient
means of Distribution of this currency.
directly to the people, at the minimum
of expense and without the interven
ton Of banking corporations and in
sufficient volume to transact the bust
ness OF the country on a cash basis
(G) We demand the free and unlim-
tied coinage Of silver and gold at the
legal ratio of 16 to L.
(6) We demand a graduated income
tax.
(G) The government shall purchase
or construct and operate a sufficient
mileage of railroads to effectually con
troll all rates of transportation on q
just and equitable basis.
6y The telegraph and telephone,
like the postonce system, being q ne
cessity for the transmission of intelli-
gence, should be owned and operated
by the government in the interest OF
the people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-04-12

VISSERING q "CI60, At n, Illinois.
Men lion this paper when YOU write
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
ST. PAUL BREv1TIEs.

DR.. Burnside Foster has returned from
Boston.
j., F. DUNCAN was fined 81 in the municipal
court yesterday for bicycling on the sidewalk.
Membranous Group was yesterday reported
at the health department to exist at 44O La
fond street. -
T. R. Morgan, colored, was fined IS in the
police court yesterday for s"scorching" on
ST. Peter street. .-.. '-'' b.
new trial has been granted in the case of
Helen Lehman against the City of st. Paul.
The motion was made by the city.
Dtphtheria was yesterday reported at the
health office existing at 1856 Smelling avenue
and at the corner of Curtis and Howard
streets.
Frank Novak, 80 years of age living at SIS
View street. was adjudged insane in the pro-
bate court yesterday. Novak Is unmarried,
and for several months has refused to work.
The roads and bridges committee from the
county commissioners met yesterday and ap-
portioned 1878 to be spent on the Dale street,
Boyd and Vadnais roads. The committee
| will recommend that bids be advertised for
| the matchmaking Of the Rice street road.
The report of the board of control for June
! gives the following figures: Received during
| penses Of the board for June, s4.O5s.25. divided
| as follows: City hospital, $2,53S.67; a ms
house, $671.50; outside relief, $57523; salaries,
| $720.S2.
arrived in the city yesterday morning from
| Camp Thomas and will leave tomorrow for
San Francisco, where he-has been ordered
| to join the army of occupation.
All members of Ellsworth Circle No. g. l..
of G. A. R., are requested to meet at the
home Of Mrs. r. F. Eldridge, ia West Col
lege avenue, at O'Clock, to arrange for an
outing at Soldiers home. the proceeds for
the benefit of soldiers now at the front.
Mrs. ]. H. Randall will give a review of
the quarters lessons before the Primary
union this afternoon. Miss Grace Waule
will teach the primary lesson, Elijah, the
Prophet" and give review of THE King
dom Divided" Mrs. F. r. Breen will present
| the topic, Separate Picnic for Primary
Class
| The Norwegian Lutheran church, corner
| Thirteenth and Canada, together with the
| synod churches In Minneapolis will hold a
| joint mission festival next Sunday in Union
| Park Services in the Norwegian language
| begin at II a. M, in English. at p. m. Re,
| freshments sold in the park. Offering AID
proceeds Of sale to go to the mission.
The Charlotte Van Cleve Tent No. l,
! Daughters of Veterans, will meet this even
| ing at Central hall, Sixth and Seventh
| streets.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
CITY WILL NOT CUT IN.
Board of Public Works Can Appeal
s9s It's Own Case.


The joint council committee on re-
QUESTIONS yesterday afternoon turned
down the requisition asked for by the
board of public works to carry the case
of Nortenson against j. w. Smith to
the supreme court. Smith was appoint
ed by the board of public works as q
clerk and suit was commenced by Nor
tension, under the law which provides
that preference should be given to old
soldiers, to have Smith ousted and he
given the position.
The board employed, private attor-
ney and when the case was decided
by Judge Willis against Smith, Presi-
dent Copeland requested the corpora
ton attorney to take the case to the
supreme court and have the decision
reversed.
Corporation Attorney Markham ap-
peared before the committee and stat
ed that if he had been called in the
case at the outset he would have ap-
peaed it to the higher court without a
requisition, but under the circum-
stances he did not feel like spending
$3.50 in such a way without the con-
sent Of the council. He also informed
the committee that in all probability
the constitutionality Of the law would
have to be tested in the case Of L. A.
Webster, who was turned down for
market master by the council and
Duffy elected III his stead.
The committee decided by a unani-
nous vote to not mix up in the Morten-
son case and allow the board of pub
lie works to appeal the case to the
supreme court through the attorney
who had acted for them in the district
court.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
DOUBTS MIR. DIMES.
Judge Kelly Thinks His Story Less
Weighty Than His Judgment.

Judge Kelly has filed decision in the mat
ter of the assignment of Sarah A. Davidson
to Robert Snowdon, in which John H. Doug
lass appealed from disallowance of his claim
against the insolvent estate.
Sarah Davidson made note Sept %, 1897
for s2,100 to F. S. Johnston for his accom-
mediation. On Nov. -, 1897, Johnston bor-
rowed $210 of N. c. Dines and as collateral
security gave the Davidson note. The note
was not paid, but turned over to Douglass
who sought to collect the full amount. In the
decision and memorandum accompanying it
the court says:
1T is determined that the appellants claim
against said insolvent's estate Is hereby al
lowed the sum of $210, together with inter-
est at per cent from Nov. 10, 1897, and the
further sum of So, but without costs.
1.-The only question about which there can
be any doubt u.s. what were the exact terms
under which Douglass acquired possession
of this note? His story, that he accepted this
note made by a woman whom he knew to be
insolvent and her estate then In the hands
of an assignee, for it's full face value, 81, 100
and interest, and credited that sum on an
amply secured debt of another person, is
simply absurd. With Difference to his COM
mon sense as business man, I cannot be-
lisve it.; but am satisfied from the crcum-
stances that he knew that Dimes held the note
as collateral security for $210 and he ac-
cepted 1t for the same purpose. 1t Is to be
noted that the testimony of Mr.. Douglass and
his proof of claim differ radically with ref
erence to his title.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
WILL. FEED THE WORLD.
c. w. Brewster Says Kansas Wheat
Crop Can Do 1t. .

Crop Can Do 1t.
c. w. Brewster of Topeka, Kan, one
of the most extensive grain growers
In the West, was in St. Paul for a
brief sojourn yesterday and dropped
some interesting and encourag ing facts
anent the condition of crops in his sec
ton of the: country. Mr.. Brewster is
conservative business man and his
enthusiasm is therefore not miSlead-
ing. He says:
Kansas will feed the world this
year We are rather hilarious out our
way over the pre- spects Of our standin z
wheat. Never since have lived there
have l seen such a promising wheat
outlook. The best agricultural year in
the states history gave us a yield of
100000 bushels, but this year the
wheat crop of Kansas will run over
an even hundred million bushels. You
can easily imagine what that means
Sixty million dollars in wheat alone in
one state presages condition of at
fairs that is certainly most encourage
Ing at this time. Our other Western
states will do nearly as well, 1 be-
lieve-which being the case will mean
good times In spite of war and all other
adverse circumstances.
Our only difficulty today is an
alarming lack of farm hands. We can
not secure help enough to harvest our
immense crop and our loss from this
cause alone will be reckoned in mil
lions of dollars. If we could only get
men enough to save our entire WELD we
could pay off the Indebtedness of the
nation.
The West is going to be the back
bone of the nations support this year
l have never known the outlook to be
more encouraging"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
ABOUT REVENUE STAMPS.
New Ruling Received by the Local
Collector.

ruling Of general interest was received
yesterday by Collector of Internal Revenue
Won Baumbach, in the following telegram
from Washington:
Won Baumbach, Collector, ST. Paul, Mimi
Mortgage executed prior to July is not en-
titled to record on or after that date without
stamp. Deeds thus executed may be recorded
without stamp unless some provision of law
makes record essential to validity in which
case stamp must be affixed
IN. B. Scott Commissioner"
The office is very much crowded now by the
receipts Of mail matter containing Queries
in regard to the new laws requests for
stamps, etc. There is at least bushel and
half of mail In the Office which has not vet
been answered, either because of inability to
forward the stamps asked for, or through the
delay in opening the accumulated mail.
Mr.. Won Baumbach states that as the liquor
dealers throughout the district are in the
habit of renewing their licenses about this
season of the year, they may be reas ed by
the information that no trouble will be made
for them if they have sent their Applications
for license and the money for the same
The marshal will not take any steps against
them until the collectors force has been en-
abled to clear up its mail matter.
The collector of customs of St. Paul is about
to make his first collection under the tea duty.
Up to date the receipts of this customs dis
trict have not been increased cent by the
war revenue bill but the day before yesterday
there arrived several carloads of tea. They
will be allowed to remain in bond until the
goods can be delivered direct to the dealers.
The new duty adds ten cents a pound to
the cost of the tea.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08

that in October last the engagement
was broken off, At this time Miss Marx
told a reporter for The G 10 e
yesterday, Weinke's mother objected to
the engagement with Miss Marx and
wanted him to confine his attention to
certain other young woman. When
the engagement was broken off, Miss
Marx went to Owatonna, where she
remained until last Sunday. The day
Of her return to this city, she says,
Weinke called upon her, and after
talk of their affairs, renewed the en-
gagement. They spoke Of the other
young woman whom Weinke told her
his mother favored, and, Miss Marx
says, Weinke declared he could not
follow out his mothers wishes.
Miss Marx says she has letters in
which Weinke referred to the other
young woman, and says that while
they were riding on the car from the
theater, Weinke pointed to house on
the hill, with the remark that there is
where she lives
Charley left our house at closa to
II O'clock" said Miss Marx; '';promis-
ing to call again the next morning. He
had spoken of the other girl on the
way home, but Seemed cheerful enough
When ne went away. l don't know
what p"ue him go to the Summit ave-
nue. house, unless he really saw the
Burglars. l can not believe that he
shot himself. He talked to me several
times about his mothers wishes con-
cer4ing himself, but he always said he
could not do as she wished"
Inquiry at the GotZian home yeSter-
Gay elected little information concern
ing the shooting. Miss Valley GotZian
said the family had nothing to say re-
garding the occurrence further than
what was published yesterday morning.
Beyond the fact that 1 had befriend-
ed the Weinke family, in church chart
table work, as a member of the Kings
Daughters" said Miss Gotham land
that we knew Charley as an employe Of
the Aberdeen, we know nothing of the
young mans affairs.
AS TO the young man happening to
be shot on our porch, we know abso-
lutely nothing beyond his claim that
he rang the bell to warn us Of burglars,
one of whom, he says, shot him."
Weinke's mother, when asked about
the shooting Of her son, said:
Il can offer no explanation other
than that given by Charley. The Got
zian family had been kind to him since
he was little boy. I firmly believe
that he saw suspicious persons about
the house and intended warning the oc-
cupants, when he was shot down. /
never knew him to carry a revolver.
The clothing which the police say bears
the marks of a pistol in the hip pocket
my son had only worn twice, having
recently purchased the apparel. 1t
would seem impossible that weapon
would so soon make it's imprint in the
pocket"
Mrs. Weinke was positive that her
son had not been SO unfortunate as to
have fallen in love with member of
the GotZisn household
I'VE are plain people," said she, land
that could not have been. They were
kind to Charley and he was grateful
l did object to his engagement to Miss
Marx, but solely on account of his age,
as he was too young to think of getting
married"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
START FOR THE COAST.
Editors of the State Start on Their
Annual Outing.

Annual outing.
The Minnesota editors, with their wives and
friends. nearly 200 strong left over the North
ern Pacific at 1880 o'clock last night, bound
for the coast. on their annual excursion. A
number of the outside editors arrived early
in the day, and the greater part of them
gathered at the union depot long before the
time for the train to start, accompanied by
many friends that assembled to bid them fare
we'll and a pleasant journey. AS the train
pulled out with a number of extra seepers
for the accommodation of the excursionists
there was a great waving of handkerchief
and many farewells were shouted.
The party will arrive at Winnipeg at / 80
o'clock today and will be rendered a. ban
quet tonight. Tomorrow viii be spent on the
road. with stops at Brandon and Regina At
the latter place a reception will be rendered
the party by the governor of Northwest terri
tory and his staff. The remainder of the trim
will be by way of Medicine Hat, Banff and
Vancouver
At Vancouver a boat will be in waiting to
take the party to Victoria. day will be
spent at Victoria and the return trip VIII
be made by way of Seattle where the party
will arrive on July Is. Two days and half
will be occupied in the trip from Seattle to
st. Paul. where the party will arrive on the
morning of July 10.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
Music and Crowds at Como.

Last evening was another good one for
Como The crowd began to gather about the
pavilion before s, though many did not ar
rive until the concert had begun.
Each evening witnesses new triumph for
the symphony orchestra, the quiet weather
of late being most agreeable for it. Rather
gradually the musical people are beginning
to appreciate what is being offered them in
the free concerts at Como.
DAM orchestra is doing conscientious work
at the park. No music of the clap-trap Or
der is played but the selections include many
popular ones, and all of such power or
sweetness as to please any one.
The programme for this evening will in
clude a fantasia by Labtzky entitled Dream
Of the Alps" This will include violin solos
by Emil Straka and Claude Madden, which
will be particularly interesting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
AT THE THEATERS.

Indicated by the demand for seats for the
inaugural visit the coming week, Of the Nc
Kee Rankin company, this organization is
sure to meet with a stirring welcome. Miss
Nance ONeill the leading lady Of the Rankin
company will undoubtedly surprise local
theater- goers by the depth of her artistic tai
ent No artist before the public today has a
more promising future. Edwin Holt, Herbert
are in the assisting cast. new version of
East Lynne" will be the first play to be
given 1t will hold the boards for the first
half Of the week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
charities the case of Peter Maiki, who was

charities the case of Peter Maiki who was
arrested for street begging
Upon investigation, State Agent Gates
found that the man came from Slavonia,
province of Austria, landing in this country
In June, 1879 He worked for time in
coal mine ndar sPittsburg, and was there
seriously injured rand lost the use Of one
arm. He had a wife and six children in
Austria. Hesiwas begging to get money
enough to returnu with, It will be economy
Tor the state and shumane to the man if he
appropriation is exhausted already on insane
cases, and the board of control does not
think 1t wise for them to furnish, the funds,
recourse but send the man to the workhouse,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
MICA AND GOLD DUST

Said to BORN the Contents of
Package From Fulda.
State TreasurerJsKoerner yesterday received
an envelope 1full iof what appeared to be an
even mixture of sgo.d dust and mica, from
Martyr BrosI, of Fulda MINI. The envelope
was accompanied by communication stat
ing that the sample was brought in by
farmer living in the vicinity of Fulda, and
dust.
The sample was of exceptionally fine quail
ity, the mica being we'll mixed with particles
of bright gold. TheSlittle town Of Fulda may
experience q gold boom such as recently at
tracted much attention to the Rainy Lake
river country.
Mr. Koerner turned the sample over to q
local chemist for analysis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
Germanfa Hank Stock Case.

Judge Otis has sustained the demurrers Of
the defendants in actions brought by the
Germania bank against H. Burton Strait,
Jennie P. Strait and Katherine Berrisford.
The bank had contract by which an as
sessment Of rs percent Of the value of the
old stock was to be paid, the old stock sur
rendered, and new stock to the amount Of Is
per cent of the old stock taken. The d.
PENDANTS did not comply with this contract
and suits were brought.
The court held the connection between the
alleged contract made by the bank and tee
reorganization not sufficiently shown In
the pleadings. .1-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
Messenger Miller steps Down

Mayor Kiefer yesterday ordered Patrolman
Miller, who he's been acting as private mes
senger in the mayors Office to report to Chief
Goss for patrol duty.
R: H. Amos, recently appointed, will take
Miller's place lin the Office.
The order directing all members Of the
force to wear uniforms has been madifed so
| as to exempt detectives and policemen de-
tailed as detectives.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-08
CHINESE LAUNDRY ROW.

Judge Orr to Act as the Mi
kadO.
The Cinnamon, Lu Wah and Hong Lee, ar
rested Wednesday night for fighting in the
latter's laundry, All st. Peter street, were
arraigned in the police court yesterday On
the charge of dsorderly conduct.
The fight is said to have been caused by a
quarrel over an opium layout that the
police took away from Lu Wah several years
ago. During the mix" it is alleged that
Hong Lee assaulted his brother Celestial
with an opium pipe, inflicting several slight
cuts on Lu Wah's head
Judge Orr will play the Mikado In adjust
ing the trouble Of the ''chinks' Monday.