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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
want the same thing we do, and why
should they not have the hearty sup
port of all who wish to see the abuses
of the state abolished?

We noticed that Meeker county cast
fourteen votes solid against fusion
and in favor of mid-road action at
the populist convention at Minneapo-
lis last Wednesday. Who were the
fourteen Meeker county mea who were
10 unanimous in their desire to keep
this state in the hands Of the republic
can machine? No convention was
held and no means taken to ascertain
whether the populists of this county
favored cooperation or a middle-of-
the-road course.-Litchfield Independ-
ent.
IT'S passing strange. And we no.
ticed in our neighborhood that those
who were loudest in stating what the
party ought TO do we're those who alb
sented themselves entirely from the
primaries. This thing of letting eau
cuses and conventions go by default
and then bobbing up serenely to "rep.
resent'' the county at the state conven.
ton is surely not in accordance with
the principles of the initiative and ref.
erendum.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

It is our humble opinion that those
who bolted the regularly called Pop
convention erred very much. We are
a populist, but had we taken part in
the proceedings of the convention we
should have stayed by the rule of the
majority-much as we believed that
the majority Numbered. If the life of
the peoples party cannot be saved by
any other means than by boiling then
it is not worth saving. Those who
bolted the convention will learn when
too late that they have blundered, and
they will be the Palmer-Buckner party
OF this state. Boys, let the tail go
with the hide. -Fergus Globe Boon g
paper
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

other grave abuses which they prac-
tice, untramme}ed by law.
We favor the resumption of lands
held by corporations and aliens for
speculative purposes.
We favor an income tax; the estab-
lishment of postal saving banks and
other reforms framed in the Chicago
and St. Louis platforms. We favor a
radical overhauling of the railroads
of this state and the reduction OF their
charges to just and equitable rates;
the abolition of useless Offices, the
reduction of exorbitant salaries, the
breaking up of lumber, mining and
other rings, and the cess alton Of their
extortions and robberies of the peo-
pie.
Let the mid-roaders go their way
and let us be thankful that we are rid
of a horde of disturbers and disorga-
nizers. They can do US less harm
outside the fence than within. If they
had gone two years ago, victory
might have been won.
The above from the pen of Geo. N.
Lamphere, of Moorhead, briefly states
the position of the fusionists. Now it
may be ''dishonorable" in the eyes OF
party republicans to cooperate
for such purposes as the above, but
how. any consistent populist can see
| it in that light is beyond our compre.
hensiOn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

both life and property, and hence all
honorable and lawful means should
be used to oppose it's growth and cur
tail it's power.
Cordially and sincerely your friend,
H. PRICE,
President of the American Antl-Sa-
loon League.
DR.. Cyrus Edison contributes pa
per to the North American Review on
the question, 'Is Drunkenness Cura-
ble?" and ends the article by reciting
an alphabetic rhyme, describing all
the stages of alcoholism from the first
sip to drunkark's grave, which he
learned from a patient, a young man
of great ability and fine moral percep-
tions, who was an incurable inebriate.
The doctor said that his eyes would
stream with tears as he recited the
following verses, describing his own
case and career. 1t is the most truth
full and graphic picture of the kind
that has been printed.
| stands for Alcohol: death-like it's grip;
B for Beginner who takes just sip;
G for Companion who urges him on;
d for the Demon of drink that is born;
! E for Endeavor he makes to resist;
| stands for Friends who so loudly INSIST
G for the Guilt that he afterwards feels;
| H for the Horrors that hang at his heels;
! his Intentions to drink not at all;
| stands for Jeering that follows his fall;
| K for his knowledge that he is slave;
stands for Liquor his appetite doth crave;
M for convivial Meeting so gay;
| stands fof NO he tried hard to say;
| for the Orgies that then come to pass;
| stands for Pride that he browns in his glass;
@ for the Quarrels that nightly abound;
| stands for Rum that hovers around;
stands for Sights that his vision bedim;
T stands for Trembling that SEXES each limb
U for his Usefulness sunk in the slums;
stands for Vagrant he quickly becomes;
w for Waning of life that's soon done;
x for his exit, regretted by none;
Youth of this nation, such weakness is crime
Zealousy turn from the tempter III time!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

A prominent populist (?) told Bro.
Wharton the other day that the peo-
pies party in the state was as dead as
a door nail. If it was the same per-
son who informed the same editor tina
the Donnel)y rump ticket would run
second in the state, he had better pick
up the different pieces of himself and
do his lying in one direction only
after this.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

The peoples party is fortunate in its
new state central committee. It will
meet a want that has existed during
the past two years. We have refer
ence to the head and tail of the old
committee. The secretary usurped the
duties of the chairman and compro-
missed the committee by entering into
personal wrangles. The chairman al
lowed himself to be drawn into person
al contention when silence was his
best weapon. The party is now suf-
fering because Of his mistakes which
were unintentional, as we believe, but
vital nevertheless. Wounded by un.
just criticism he became factionist
and could not help being unfair in his
conduct of the preliminary organiza-
ton of the convention. His secretary
was more offensive than he. With
more cunning and less sincerity he
came near wrecking the party. 1t is a
relief to be rid of him. To question
the good intentions Of Chairman Gibbs
would be unjust Had he risen above
the malicious prodding of Donne)ly
and the influence of Lynch and Dob.
byn, he would have retired with the
respect of every sincere populist.
What is herein said is not prompted
by unkindness. 1t is a warning to
the new committee. Chairman Stacy
is to appoint his own secretary, and
he will be held responsible for the
character of the man he selects. His
own duties must not be parceled out to
irresponsibles. Thomas J. Meighen,
w. r. Hodges, Frank. Warner, 4. N
Stacy, A. H. Hendrickson and Rich.
ard Glavin are the executive commit.
tee. The peoples party can rely upon
their fidelity and Judgment. We ex'
pect excellent results from the good
management of the new committee.
They are a guarantee that leaves nc
excuse for any real populist failing
out of Unconditional Republican, w.
A. Hotchkiss' paper.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
LIND VERSUS THE WINNER.

1t matters but very little to the re-
publicans OF Minnesota whom they
nominate for governor this year. The
result will be the same. The republic
llcans who have wearied 10 these MANY
years of corrupt machine rule will
not repeat the disastrous experiments
of the past. They have the opportun-
ity this year of voting for an indie
pendent man for governor and they
are going to improve it. A change
of men without change of purpose
is of no benefit to the state. Men who
have been chasing about the state for
six months or more in the interests of
themselves as candidates are men who
have made innumerable promises, and
the man who gets there in such a con-
test is the man who makes the most
and the biggest promises. Tied down
at the outset by thousands of ante
convention promises, to almost every
practical politician in the state, in
what condition will such man be to
iuaugurate needed reforms to accom-
plish which may require the removal
and discountenance of these very poll
ticians. On the other hand we have a
man who is not seeking the Office. He
shrinks from the task which he knows
will be a hard and disagreeable one.
He has the natural feeling of any hon
est man who is called upon to deal
sternly with corruption and fraud in
public places. But he will not shirk
his duty. And when he has once set his
hands to the pillow he will notlook back.
He is man who has made no prom
ises of appointments. His hands will
be perfectly free to appoint whom he
will, and he is therefore likely to ap-
point men by reason of their ability
and fitness for the office instead OF
their ability to deliver votes at con-
ventions. This mau is John Lind.
1t is he who left home and a lucrative
practice of law because of a burning
desire to do something for his coun-
try in it's fight with despotism. He
did not ask for the Office of governor.
He occupies the most unique position
of any gubernatorial candidate ever
before the people. All he has prom
ised is that he will not refuse if the
people of Minnesota elect him. Will
they do it? OF course they will.
There is no choice for the people tC
make between a scheming politician
and brave and honest soldier, who
is seasoned in craftsmanship and un.
blemished in character, and who
proves his patriotism by going to the
front in war.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
front in war,

We are fully satisfied that the Bryan
democrats and the silver repub licans
are just as conscientious, just as hon
est and just as determined to work out
the needed reforms as we are, and as
they have officially declared for them
and demand their enactment, we are
in duty bound, placing. confidence in
the rectitude of the intentions Of men
as good as we, to believe in them. to
place confidence and respect in them.
We want to reform the currency OF
this country; to make more money so
as to make it cheaper and labor and
the products of labor higher; the pay
ment of debts and interest obligations
easier, instead of harder. To do this
we believe the basis for the issue OF
credit money must be broadened. The
only practicable way of broadening il
is the reconciliation of silver. Hence
we favor free and unlimited coinage
of the white metal.
{ We are opposed to the issue of more
interest bearing bonds, whether paya.
BILE, principal and interest: in gold
and silver, or gold alone. 81 s.
@s We favor legislation that will de.
stroy the grinding monopolies and
trusts, and prevent the formation 9
any others. .. s..
We want legislation that will pre-,
vent extorti On and discrimination SbJ
railroad corpo ations; that will pre-
vent the watering st their stock and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28

reds of other republicans including
Mr.. Feig himself have in the past been
taking the people, and the good times
in 1890 were only delusion. Time
will prove If a dear dollar does not
mean cheap products and labor.
Feig's platform needed the last reso-
luton to cap the climax. The mid
road populist principles were endorsed
and Donnelly with his gang were invi-
ted to join the G.. o. P. In a speech
made at New London few years ago
we heard Mr.. Donnelly say that the
people could trust him as long as the
republican papers abused him, but
that if the republicans ever began to
praise him, then the people should
look out. He probably then did not
foresee such a contingency as that the
republicans would approve of his
methods, in convention assembled.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
FElG'S PLATFORM.

We invite the attention of the read
ers of the TRIBUNE to the platform
adopted in the Republican county
convention last Thursday. AS Mr..
Feig now evidently has won the dis
tinction as being the recognized lead
er of the G. o. P. in the county, this
product of his brains may be of inter-
est in so far as it outlines his plan of
the campaign.
The platform of course "points with
pride' to restoration of prosperity
under the ''benifcent" measures of the
Dingley bill; endorses everything Nc
Kipley has done, and what he may do;
mentions 'the eminent success which
the president has met with in fulfilling
his pledges, including no doubt that
of an International agreement for the
coinage OF silver; and endorses the
annexation of Hawaii and the reten-
ton of the Philippines and Puerto
Rico.
The past administration of Gov.
Clough is ''cordially endorsed" This
is point we would like to call partic-
ular attention to. A majority in this
convention were supposed to favor re-
form and the overthrow of corrupt
machine rule, but they disproved the
sincerity of their own intentions by
'cordially' endorsing that which
they claimed to desire to defeat. 1t
proves in our mind that, no matter
who is nominated on the republican
ticket, he will be in duty bound to COW
er up all the shortcomings and corrupt
deals of the party, and the honest
farmers who believe that they helped
to smash ring rule will find that they
have been fooled again.
Davis was endorsed for the senate.
His record as a railroad attorney,
acquired while he was supposed to be
the servant of the people, of course
makes him all the better qualified in
the eyes of the. republicans.
And then comes Mr.. Feig's biennial
grand stand play against railroad and
elevator extortion. The trick of re-
ducing rates and making sweeping de-
mands few months before election in
order to defeat a real auti-monopolis-
tic legislature is becoming bald-head-
ed from age.
If anyone has claimed that all patri-
otism was dead in this country, the
war spirit displayed has certainly dis
proven the statement. But it has also
proven that charge made by republi::
can stump-speakers, that the silverites
are anarchists, to be- a base SANDER
Then follows the remarkable state
ment that the argument OF the silverite
based on the quantitative theory OF
basic money has been exploded. In
this resolution Mr.. Feig makes q play
on the prejudice Of his hearers against
his own better knowledge. Mr.: Feig
knows as we'll as anyone that prices
have not risen on account of the adop-
ton Of the gold standard and that
when normal conditions return prices
will drop. Why, il the arguments q
the silyerites are false then Blaine.
cKinley Davis. Nelson. and hnnd--
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
DRINK FOR SOLDIERS.

n dispatch from New York City
announces that all the leading saloons
in that city order free drinks for the
United States soldiers and sailors.
Signs in the various places of bust
ness announce that marines, soldiers
and sailors serving under the Ameri-
can flag may order whatever beverage
they like without pay. Under these
circumstances the following letter
from Hon. Hiram Price, president of
the American Anti-Sa]oon League,
addressed to President Mckinley, is
especially well-timed. 1t is hoped
that the appeal will not be Disregard
ed.
Hon. William Mckinley, President of
the United States,
DEAR SIR: I venture to address
this note to you, and believe you will
pardon this Intrusion upon your val
liable time, because know your SYM
pathies to be right on the liquor ques-
ton, and because, as cOmmander-in-
chief of the land and naval forces OF
the United States, you have, very
much more than any other person,
the power to prevent a great evil,
which may possibly, unless coura-
geously opposed, overtake US as a
nation. The enclosed newspaper arti-
Gle, under the caption of ''Free
Drinks for Soldiers,'' was handed me
as a clipping from the Washington
Evening Times Of recent date, and in
this article it is observable that the
grogsellers OF different nationalities
have joined forces to induce soldiers
to partake of that which 'steals away
their brains" and is doubtless intend
ed to make sham show of geuer osity
to popularize their miserable business.
It is awell established fact that the
use of intoxicating liquor as a bever-
age has much to do with the morale of
an army, and that to this cause is at
tributable the loss of many battles for
the right. A word from you, Mr..
President, on this subject to those in
immediate command of our military
and naval forces, on the eve of what
may be d serious and expensive I'M
dertaking for this government, can by
no possibility do any harm, and may
do an immense amount of good. WI ar
lis destroyer or both life and prop
Eerty, and is therefore to be avoided
where it can honorably be done. But
1.-The liquor traffic as we have it ia this
country much more destructive soi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-06-28
OFFICE IN TRIBUNE BUILDING.
TUESDAY. JUNE %, 1898.
PEOPLES PARTY STATE TICKET

For gOvernor-John Lind;
Lieutenant governor, J. M. Bowler;
Secretary of state, Julius J. Helm
rich; .
State treasurer, Alexander M'Kin-
non;
State auditor, Geo. N. Lamphere;
Attorney general, John F. Kelly;
Clerk of Supreme Court, z. H. Aus
tin.
Associate justices of the supreme
court Thomas CAVITY, Daniel Buck
ana William Mitchell.
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QNNNNNNNVNrNNN~~
<W. {. I, j. COLUMN. :

In these times Of war every stay-at-
home patriot-man or woman, should
do service for our country by agitat-
ing, petitioning and appealing to the
powers that be to prohibit the estab-
lishment of canteens in camps and the
serving of grog in the navy. Let our
brave boys have clear brains and
steady hands.
'Whisky is your greatest enemy"
said a pastor to an Incorporate man.
"Well, doesn't the Bible tell US to
love our enemies?''
"Yes,' said the pastor gravely,
"but it doesn't tell US to swallow
them.''
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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

kinds of material or supplies than has been actually received, shall be deemed guilty of misfeasance and shall be re- moved from office.
 Sec. 5. All contracts provided for in executed in the name of the City and County by the Mayor. All such con- tracts must be countersigned by the Clerk of the Supervisors, and register ed by number and date in book kept by him for that purpose. When con- tractor falls to enter into the contract awarded to him or to perform the same, new bids must be invited, and con- tract awarded as provided herein in the first instance. When the Supervis ors believe that the prices bid are too high, or that bidders have combined to prevent competition, or that the public interest will be subserved thereby, they may reject any and all bids and cause the notice for proposals to be readver- tised.
 Sec. 6. No contract for lighting streets, public buildings, places or of fees, shall be made for a longer period than one year, nor shall any contract to pay for gas, electric light or any H. luminating material at a higher rate than the minimum price charged to any other consumer be valid. Demands for lighting public buildings shall be presented monthly to the board or de partment using or having charge thereof. and shall specify the amount of gas, electric light or illuminating material consumed in such building during the month.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-15

money which may subsequently, come into the proper fund from delinquent taxes or other uncollected income or revenue for such year. Such demands shall be paid out of such del---quent revenue, when collected, in the order of their registration.
 Sec. '. When there shall be to the credit of any sinking fund in the treas ury sum not less than twenty thou sand dollars which may be applied to the redemption of any outstanding bonds to which such fund IS applicable, which are not reueemable before their maturity, it shall be the duty of the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer to ad- vertise for thirty days, inviting pro- posals for the surrender and redemp- tion of the bonds.
 After such advertisement the money in such Sinking Fund, or such portion thereof as may be required therefor, shall be awarded to the person or per sons offering to surrender said bonds for the lowest price. Upon such award, when duly audited, the Treasurer shall, upon the surrender of the bonds, pay the amount to the person or persons to whom the same was awarded. No bid for the surrender of any of the bonds shall be accepted, which shall require a greater sum of money for their redemp- ton than the then worth of the princi- pal and interest of the bonds, calculat- ed with interest, not exceeding four per centum per annum.