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The representative., 1898-05-11
ANU SING.

1t is very funny to see how anxious
the Republican papers are to get up a
fusion between Populists and Democrats
The Minneapolis Journal is especially
active in this direction. In it's issue of
May we read:
The conference committee of the allies
met last night and agreed to July 12 as the
date for the Populist Democratic and Sill
yer Republican county conventions. This is
the date previously fixed arbitrarily by the
Populists. Since it has now been agreed
to by the conferrees, there is fear that
there will not be cooperation in it's fullest
meaning among the enemies of the Repub-
lican party in Hennepn county as to this
years county tickets. Next Tuesday night
Will determine the question of congressional
fusion. 1t is understood that Prof. Caton's
friends, desirous of doing what they can
TO further his prospects for the nomna ton
are thinking of getting out the official call
FOR the Populist congressional convention
IN advance of the conference Of Tuesday
night thus fixing the date at June T. as
was agreed to a week or ten days ago. The
journal has been advised that should this
be the program the Democrats and Silver
Republicans will call their congressional
conventions also for that date, assurances
having been given them that the Populst
committee in the position which 1T mas
taken does not represent the prevailing sem
timent or best thought of that party. The
calling Of the three conventions at one time.
no matter what the date, will prevent the
nomination of Prof. Cation on a fusion basis.
The Democrats and Free Silver Repub-
licans cooperate with the Populists by
calling their conventions on the same
day already fixed by the Popuists!
And this proves that the Populists are
in favor of fusion, because they will
hold their convention on the day they
themselves designated, in opposition to
the wishes of both the other parties.
"The king himself has followed her
When she has walked before!" ,e
Why if the Populists had called their
state convention for the 31st of June Ca
day that has no existence), these per-
sistent woOers would have called
their convention for the 31st of June
also; with flourish of trumpets and a
pile of bridal wreaths
But why are the Republican papers so
anxious that we should give up our dis
tinct organization and fuse with the
Democrats? Id.
The representative., 1898-05-11
A VAST EVENT,


Commodore DeWey,s victory at Manila
was one of the most striking events in
all history. - =
In desperate courage it reminded us
of the immortal deeds of the great Mel
son. 81.
He ran the gauntlet of hidden mines
in the darknesss,A and annihilated the
Spanish feet under the very guns of the
city, backed up by $4,000 soldiers; and
that, too, so far from his base of supplies
that defeat meant absolute ruin.
1t shows that the money power has
not yet been able to stamp out the giant
characteristics Of human nature
1t proves that the United States have
stepped to the very forefront Of earthly
affairs.
God grant that its power be always
associated with goodness, and that the
glare of military glory may never blind
it's eye to the demands of justice and
right.
The greatest honor of nation is the
The representative., 1898-05-11
BATTLE OF CHANCELLORsvILLE

BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE.
We recently listened to most inter-
esting lecture on the battle OF
Charlottesville, by Capt A. H. Nelson,
of Minneapolis.
Most Of us can recall the thrilling in
terest with which we in our childhood
listened while our elders told of their
wild encounters and hair breadth es-
capes among the savage Indians and
man eating beasts of their younger days.
It is with similar interest that one
listens to this lecture of Capt. Nelson's.
He uses MAPS or charts that help to
bring before the minds eye a most real
istic and vivid picture of the entire
battlefield and vicinity, the movements
of the troops and the movements that
might have been made with very diff
ferent results. The captain was par
ticipant in that great battle and in a
position to see what was done, the mis-
takes that were made and upon whom
should rest the responsibility. War
stories we'll told will never lose their in
terest. E. A. T.
The representative., 1898-05-11
MORE GOSSIP.
Erwin for Governor.

Erwin is to be put forward as the
candidate of the Bell-Scannell factor OF
the Democratic party for governor.
This is the program as mapped out up
to date, though Mr.. Erwin said yester-
day that the report to that effect was
all nonsense.
But, nevertheless" added Mr. Erwin,
1--WE shall go right on with the reform
we are bound to effect though l shall
fight in the ranks"
Asked whether John Lind would again
be the standard bearer of the Demo-
crat-People's Party Mr. Erwin replied
that he possessed no information con-
cerning Mr. Linds desires or intentions.
But In spite of Mr.. Erwins declaration
that he would be found fighting in the
ranks, it is generally understood that the
l-Scannell and Peoples Parties pro-
pose to continue the battle by pushing
their champion to the front, and bend
ing every energy toward bringing about
his nomination for governor of the state
of Minnesota.
The representative., 1898-05-11
4 CANDID CONFESSION.
II Is Good for the Soul,

II Is Good for the Soul.
The Southern Mercury, of Dallas.
Texas, says:
To the friends and advocates in this
lance between the United States and Eng
Is significant. The ''weel laid schemes of
mice and men gang aft glee," says Bobby
Burns. But the courage and unfeignad can
dor with which the 'Thunderer' lays bare
Its case deserves more fitting reward than
Is here meted out for it. The Times says:
THE CONTINUANCE OF THE PRES
ENT GOLD STANDARD IN THE UNITED
STATES is NECESSARY TO THE SU-
PREMACY OF ENGLANDS CONNER
CIAL DOMINION OVER THE WORLD
AN OFFENSIVE ALLIANCE WILL SET
TIE THE QUESTION FOR ALI. TIME
"A good time to encourage an alliance is dur
ing the present trouble between the United
States and Spain. If we do not succeed in
forcing it now, then farewell to our primacy
as the financial ruler of the world May
the Angels hasten the day
This is frank and candid.
The money-power cares nothing for the
freedom Of Cuba; but it is determined to
eEslave the people of the United States
and the whole world under cover of can
non smoke
Keep your eyes open, brethren The
"fools" are not all dead yet Id.
The representative., 1898-05-11
THE WAR.

War is a crue. abomination, but, "Our
country-may she be always be right;
YET RIGHT OR WRONG, OUR COUN-
TRY"
When foreign cannon are laundering
against our ships there is no time for
criticism Of our leaders.
But look to it that the war enriches
the people-not the plunderers of the
people.
Do not let us enslave ourselves under
the pretense of liberating others.
The citizens of this country have been
suffering wrongs as grievous as those
inflicted ON Cuba by the Spaniards.
Stop Spanish misgovernment but don't
forget American misgovernment. 1. D.
The representative., 1898-05-11

for the appointment of committee to
meet similar committee on the part
of the Democrats and Free Silver Re-
publicans to divide up the state ticket
and fuse all three parties into cne mass.
If this prevails we will thereby call
upon the whole state to behold the trap
we have set for the peoples votes. "In
vain," says the Bible, sis the snare set
in the sight Of any bird" But the
voters of Minnesota are supposed to
have less sense than the birds of the
air.
But let us reply to this proposition:
minnesota is not Democratic. We
had fusion ticket the year before last
with William J. Bryan at the head of it,
and Mckinley carried the state by 50,-
600 majority! We lost tens of thous-
ands of Populists votes because the peo-
pie would not vote ticket stamped
Democrat Let the Populists nominate
good ticket-let it be a liberal ticket,
but every man on it an advocate of PeO-
pies Party principles. Then let the
other conventions, without any trading
or barter, indOrse that ticket and turn in
to help elect it. Do this and if the
course of events is favorable to the
cause of reform we can select that
ticket. And each party will retain it's
own identity and it's Independent place
on the state tickot and uo will not hovo
to petition again in 1900, as we do in
1898, to have the right to be voted for. p"
l. D.
The representative., 1898-05-11
STILL PROSPERING,

CARTHAGE, N. Y, May 4-The fol-
lowing notice appeared on the doors of
the First National bank this morning.
Notice to Depositors- president
of this bank, E. H. Myers. has alb
seconded and the directors ascertained
last night that his accounts are short.
They have ordered the bank closed for
a more thorough examination. Depos:-
tors will doubtless be paid at an early
date. By order of the board of direct
ors'
Mr.. Myers had been defrauding the
bank for eight years, it is discovered
on investigation. The amount of the de-
falcation is estimated at $4,000.
HELENA, Mont, May 3.-(Times spe-
ciaD-Leo c. Harmon, cashier of the
state national bank of Miles City, was ar
rested today by deputy United States
marshal, on an Indictment found a week
ago by the federal grand jury. He is
charged with making false entries in
reports to the controller which made
the assets of the institution at that time
seem greater than they were. Under the
heading, Due from approved reserve
agents." it is charged he entered the
figures 1854 900 due from the First Ma
tional bank of Minneapolis" when there
was but $4,000 due. and eight other
accounts are similar
L. H. Hershfleld, former president of
the suspended Merchants National of
Helena, has been indicted for loaning
himself money and not charging him
self interest, and T. P. Bowman. form
er cashier of the same bank, is under in
dictment for making false reports to
the controller All offenses charged are
dated in 1896
Never was money so hard to collect as
now. Never were the common people so
pinched or so silent under suffering.
l. d.
The representative., 1898-05-11
FARMERS AND WORKING MEN ACT.
ING TOGETHER

FARMERS AND WORKING MEN ACT
ING TOGETHER.
The approaching convention of the
Federation of Labor Of Minnesota at
Winona early in June is arousing great
enthusiasm and interest in labor cir
cles Never before was there such unity
of action and sentiment as now appears
among the workers and leaders OF the
federation movement. Too often in the
past have the interests of labor been
defeated by the traitors in their own
ranks, by permitting the organization
to be made the plaything Of the Office
seeker and politician by arraying par
tisan and political prejudice to divide
the great army Of toilers, and neutralize
their strength and influence.
The folly Of this condition is at last
arousing the attention and consideration
Of the real friends Of labor, and earnest
and intelligent co-operators Of all forces
cf the industrial classes are being con-
centrated upon some plan that will
achieve SUCCESS for their cause without
restraining to the prejudice or passions
of men.
The success and Wisdom of the fedora
ton convention has q peculiar interest
to the great society CT farmers in this
STATE known az tho Farmers Alliance
The representative., 1898-05-11
PLAYED FOR SUCKERS

(From the San Francisco Argus)
"A Philadelphia girl, who wore prettv
gowns and bonnets, tried to train her large
primary class in mission school in hahiIs
or systematic and intelligent giving. Their
onerings were sent to the support of a liz
1le Ch1nese girl in the Home in San Fran.
CISCO. and often and patiently did the teach
er go over the story OF the little girl res.
cued from home Of cruelty and neglect
and tell the children how their pennies help
ec tc teach her about Jesus. They listened
with apparent interest and understanding.
one sunday, to make sure that her words
sank into comprehending hearts. she in
HMred NOW, children, what do do with
Ints money you bring every Surday?" An
unexpected stiffness was the only answer
surprised, she repeated her question ..Thts
money, you know, that you bring everv
ounday have often told you: now. who
URn tell what I do with it?" One shrIil
voice replied: Yer buy yer hats with If ;,
There was aL iconolast, who looked
through the seeming Of things to the
Efibstance within.
The emotional class are always the
victims Of the Unconventional. The
1een ones eat the soft ones.
Take no stock in the sarcttmonious.
Hs!l IS ful! @; sasntIy pretenders. When
The representative., 1898-05-11

Leading Populists of this county
write us that they will surely send an
anti-fusion delegation to the state con-
vention, despite the fact that Sancho
Panza Bowler makes his residence there
In corroboration of these statements
we find the following in the Union. Of
Bird Island:
w nave made it point to sound every
Populst with whom we have come In con-
tact the past winter as to their views on
the fus1on question, and with the execution
OF one or two. have found them. not only
opposed. but very bitter against anything
IKE fusion If the free silver Republicans
and Bryan Democrats want roform, why
don't they join the Peoples party? What
Is there about the Peoples party they can't
stomach? If they simply wish to join with
the Peoples party to get votes they are
going to get left this year, as, the voters
have no confidence In that kind of reform.
If the Democrats are willing to accent the
The representative., 1898-05-11
POPULIsTs AND THE WAR REvENUI

PorrLIsTs ANp THE WAR REVENUE.
War is the Populists' opportunity if
they avail themselves of the advantage,
and they are usually alert. In the last
war we had but one known advocate of
a treasury note full legal tender for all
purposes, and this ssadvocate hailed from
our own state. Hon. Alex. Campbell, of
La Sale. !f
He had in Lincoln. a warm personal
friend, and the common every day citi-
zen had in Lincoln. also a firm and un-
faltering protector.
Conditions are different now. The
warmest friends of Mckinley and Han
ma will never pretend to say that either
compare with Lincoln in their foresight,
determination, integrity or devotion to
the common citizen. As for Gage and
Chase, they are wholly opposites. But
now the land is full of greenbackers,
who have all the facts and proofs upon
their side
Greenbackefs are now at the bar, in
the pulpit, thousands of editorial chairs
are filled by advocates of full legal ten
der treasury notes; legislatures, COVER
nors, members Of the house, have a large
representation and the senate itself is
hotbed of greenbackism.
There was never a system of currency
so popular among the people as the
greenback. Bankers in their greed to
secure all the profits of paper currency
circulation often have their outbreaks
and rebellion, but are themselves as de-
sirous to grasp the bills as any.
In the last war after the first issue of
$50, 1000, 900, the usurer class obtained an
exception clause in the greenback that
caused its depreciation. The bills were
not good at the custom house and i'm
porters were compelled to buy coin for
their use. Nevertheless the greenback
was still great currency. 1t whipped
the confederates and their sympathizing
monarchial slave admiring friends, and
all the profits of the issue went to the
general government to assist in prose-
cutting the war
After the war the great money COM
bines forced through their bond meas
ures and again obtained control of the
note issuing machinery, but all of these
set backs have taught the people les
son. Now, backed by the patriotism of
an aroused nation. we see no reason
why the money making function cannot
be shorn of its lpsulfious devices and
placed upon scientifically accurate lines,
for at least once in the life time of the
world ~ I'D.
The representative., 1898-05-11

Peoples party platform. well and good, no
one should try to keep them from so do
ing"
Well said. Let the Democrats adopt
our platform and resolve that they are
not favoring fusion simply to turn over
our votes to the Democratic party, and
we will talk to them.
We have nothing against Democracy
but we have sense enough to see what
fusion has done for Popu1ism in other
states. The life of our party is Of more
consequence to us than Offices for John
Lind and James M. Bowler. d.
The representative., 1898-05-11
TREASON.

conventions as to permit strangers to
override and rule the faithful men,
bers of the party, what is it?
Would not the men who do this drive
knife into the heart of the party, if
their arms were strong enough?
And would not the men who would as
sassinate a great and noble organiza-
tion, murder the members of it, if they
could do it with safety?
Is it any worse to slay men than to
slaughter the dearest hopes of mankind
One is crime against an individual
the other is betrayal of the ages.
The representative., 1898-05-11

The acceptance OF this proposition by
the Democratic party will be an honor
able solution OF the difficult problems
before the two conventions.
The Peoples Party cannot adopt an
old line Democratic platform. If the
Democratic party Is reformed, as the
leaders and their friends claim for it,
the convention Of that party will adopt
an old line plain Populist reform. That
will save the candidates great deal of
annoyance and danger in attempting to
stand on two wide-apart Platforms
Fergus Globe.
The representative., 1898-05-11
SIGNIFICANT.

The Democratic party of Alabama has
declared for Fitzhugh Lee for presi-
dent.
If Fitzhugh distinguishes himself in
this war he is likely to sweep the Demo
cratic national convention in 1900 like
a whirlwind. The South would be for
uncle.
Where will the Peoples Party be then
if it has tied itself to the coat-tail OF
William j. Bryan?
Better stand on your own legs, breth-
eren, and close your ears to the siren
songs of the fusionists. l. D.
The representative., 1898-05-11
Our Editorial Platform.

We will speak out, we will be heard,
Though all earth's systems crack;
We will not bate a single word,
Nor take letter back
We speak the truth, and what care we
For kissing and for scOrn,
While some faint gleamings we can see
OF freedoms coming morn?
Let liars fear, let towards shrink,
Let traitors turn away;
Whatever we have dared to think
That dare we also say.
james Russell Lowell
The representative., 1898-05-11
Compliments an Old Friend.

: Crane tackled Cyclone Davis in debate
at Sulphur Springs last week, and was
so badly done up that he cancelled his
dates iii that section, and hied away to
southwest Texas, where speaking was
easier, and where cyclones are not Sc
frequent.-SOuthern Mercury.
Glad to read these words Of praise Of
Cyclone Davis. One of the ablest men
in the SOuth.-I. D.
The representative., 1898-05-11
QUERY.

is OUR STATE CENTRAL COMMIT
TEE TAKING ANY STEPS TO PRE-
PARE PETITIONS TO BE SIGNED AT
THE 18TH OF JUNE CONVENTION
TO ENABLE US TO BE VOTED FOR?
OR ARE THEY SCHEMING TO COM
PEI US TO STE AS "PEOPLEs
DEMOCRATS" OR UNDER SOME
OTHER FUSION NAME?
ARE WE NOT JUSTIFIED IN SUS-
PECTING THE MEN WHO MADE
THEIR CALL so THAT DEMOCRATS
COULD VOTE AT THE PEOPLES
PARTY PRIMARIES? I'D.
The representative., 1898-05-11

Where is Dobbyn nowadays? He Is
dreadfully silent. Has he been over
run by his beard and smothered? Have
the taproots of his hirscute appendage
penetrated his Uranium and what was
once brains (of poor quality been
turned into hair of fine quality.
You can't have the penny and the cake
both, Brother Dobbyn.
The representative., 1898-05-11
the SPEAKING DIAL,

A WONDERFUL SCIENTIFIC MAGNETIZED
INVENTION, operated by deviation (or an un-
seen force and intelligence now a recognized fact
admitted by the greatest men Of science), has
come to prove Immortality. Gives names, dates
circumstances, past. present and future speaks
in various languages, and answers mental ques-
tions, convincing the most skeptical. Although
only placed the market since March, 1885,
they in in nearly every state in the
Union and Canada. Price. $3.50 each. with full
printed directions. Address p. ]. Dempsey. in
ventor. 1902 Vine place, Minneapolis MINI. In
close stamp for reply.
The representative., 1898-05-11
WE HOPE IT Is so.

We are gratified to hear that Prof
eaton is likely to be nominated by the
Populists of Hennepin county for con-
gress. He is an able man, a powerful
speaker, and would make strong cam
palgn. And he would not refuse. a la
owen, to accept the Populist nomination
II the Democrats would not indorse him
The representative., 1898-05-11
BOEN'S VIEWS.

The Democrats to Adopt the Peoples
Party Platform.
The Democratic managers in Mime
sofa have outwitted the political babies
who are managing the affairs of the Peo-
ples Party.
There may be fusion, or there may
not be, on the 18th of June, next 1t all
depends on the boys from the country.
In st. Paul and Minneapolis, where all
the appliances for corrupting the voters
are the most perfect, fusion, with big
''F'' will carry. But in the country dis
tricts the Old Guard the pioneers in the
movement, are for plain Populism, and
will insist on a course that will compel
recognition.
For the reason that the Democratic
party has never, since the days of An
drew Jackson, redeemed single pledge
or promise made by them to the voters,
we are 10th to trust them. However for
our part, we are willing to give them
one more chance, in this way: If the
Democratic state convention will adopt
as its platform the platform Of the
Populist state convention we shall have
no objection to supporting any candi-
dates that the two conventions maS
agree on.
If the Democratic leaders are honestly
desiring reform they will accept this
proposition and adopt the Peoples Party
only playing into the hands Of the mon
ey power, as we fear they are, then they
will reject this proposition. adept their,
own platform and 60 1t alone.
The representative., 1898-05-11

any man talks of his piety button up
your pockets. Goodness does not pro-
claim itself on the street corners. 1t
does not stand afar off, and strike it's
breast and thank God it is not as other
men. Christ understood the whole
miserable gang and denounced them.
1t is the greatest pity in the world
that the precedent set by God, in the
case of Annanias and Sapphira, was not
made a permanent part of the Christian
dispensation. There would not have
been as many people in the world as
there are today, but liars would have
been so scarce that great many Mime
apolis men we know of could earn a
good living IN dime museums. Id.
The representative., 1898-05-11
ENCOUR

versation with S. M. Owen a day or
two ago in which he expressed his fear
that Minneapolis and all Hennepin coun-
ty would 60 against fusion" in the
coming conventions
We hope this is true. We believe it
iS
The representative., 1898-05-11
WONDERFUL.

The Victory of our ships in Manila
harbor assumes more gigantic proper
Spanish fleet destroyed without the loss
of a single life on our part!
The representative., 1898-05-11

The Idaho Populists refuse to fuse
with the Democrats. The Democrats
called their state convention at Boise,
August 26, and told the Pops they must
come there if they wanted union. The
Pops refused; and now the talk is that
the. Democrats will unite with the
Republicans I'D,
The representative., 1898-05-11
PURE LEAF TOBACCO.

heavy war tax has been put Store To-
you want to save money these hard times it will
pay you to- write to me for prices on Leaf To-
baCc0 of my own raising 1 am radical South
ern Populist. In 1896 rode 80 miles to get
ticket to vote for Tom Watson for vice-president.
Address WIN. L. PARKS,
Port Royal, Tenn
The representative., 1898-05-11

If the Democrats of St. Paul nominated
a goldbug for mayor would they not re-
store the single-standard men to power,
if they had the opportunity? l. D.
The representative., 1898-05-11
Imperfect Iass

prosperity and happiness Of all Its peo-.
pie; SO that no wall Of wretchedness
shall 60 up from the humblest Of its
people. Honor based on injustice is a
cloak Of light enfolding demon.