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The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
The Indifferent sovereiens.

One Of the fncGmprehensible and, there
fore, inexplicable facts Of our plan OF
popular government is the indifference OF
the people. as represented by the voters.
TO proposed changes Of fundamental law.
When offices are 70 be filled. whether OF
high or low degree. there is little absten-
ton Of the voters In any community
where all the voting Is not on one side.
Even in Vermont, where there Is no
chance for a Democratic victory, there Is
a good turnout OF both parties on election
day. In Missouri, where the Democrats
have a cinch on State offices. the RepubH-
cans rally and go through the formality
OF voting for their candidates. But in no
State in the Union has there ever been
anything remotely resembling a full vote
on any constitutional amendment.
II submitted at a special election-an
election at which no offices are to be fill
ed-an amendment generally calls out only
very small fraction of the total vote.
No matter how important IL may be, how
seriously it may affect existing institu-
tions, the masses give ii no attention.
This has been the case In a number Of
States where prohibition amendments
have been submitted. and where there
were apparently exciting campaigns. Ora
tors and organs have appealed to the peo-
pie with fervid eloquence. and have ex-
pected a hearty response at the ballot
box. But when the votes have been count
ed, the result has shown that only a
small minority cared enough about the
matter 20 go TO the polls.
When amendments are submitted on
regular election days, the results are
indifference and Of lack of that sense of
personal responsibility which ought to go
with the privilege Of suffrage. A number
of amendments were submitted to. the
voters of Michigan at the latest election
in that State, and we find a detailed state
ment Of the vote in the Detroit Free Press
of last Saturday The total vote for JUS
tices OF the Supreme Court was over 4o0
900. but for the amendment relative to a
State printing Office it was 2l4,o0e. show
ing that ls6,oO0 citizens who went to the
polls and voted for Judges cared absolute
ly nothing, one way or the other, about
so important and costly a matter as State
printing. One amendment related 20 the
establishment of an intermediate court, a
subject that ought to have interested
every citizen, but $4,000 of the electors
who were at the polls failed to vote upon
it, There were 176Go0 whc failed to vote
on an amendment Of universal interest,
touching highways and bridges, and 1S7,
600 who failed to record their opinion on
an amendment relative to circuit courts.
1t is believed that IL the smallest Office
in the State had been on the bills. and a
separate box and ballot had been set
apart for that position, nearly all the men
who failed TO vote on those serious ques-
tions of local government, questions af-
| fecting society in many ways, would
have been careful to vote for some candi-
date for that humble position at the public
| crib
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
From SeyIla to Charybdis.

From the Philadelphia Record
William Jennings Bryan is not asleep.
1t Is a great thing TO know when TO quit
He lifted up his voice at the Democratic
feast in ST. Louis on Thursday evening
last and denounced monopolies In good,
old-fashioned Democratic style He made
show of an attempt TO tie his money
trust TO the tail of the industrials; but
there was no vigor in the effort
The fact is that the most potent check
which so far has been put upon the form
alton OF trusts in the United States has
not sprung from political opposition, nor
from the curb Of State and Federal legis-
lation, but from the conservative re-
straint of aggregated capital Without.
perhaps. knowing IT, Mr.. BrySn has slid
OF his perch on the shoulder OF the Is TO
bogy into the arms OF the fnanciers.
who are trying to stem the current Of
combination and keep 1t within the bounds
of safety.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

movement thus begun in SO impressive a
manner viii not ffsg from this time for
ward II Il destined 20 the triumphant
elimination Of justified victory in the
name Of the people
But the Republic does not state whether
il fsvors the trust issue as a re-enforee-
ment OF or substitute for the silver in
cubus And yet the Republic Is assumed
TO understand that there Is only one place
in a platform that Is to ! can possibly
occupy. IL must either be dumped al
together or Il will have practically the
whole OF the stage. An antitrust cam
palgn cannot possibly be waged by a
party that has that incubus on its back.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
A Sprinting g witness.

From the Youths Companion.
OF course, a witness in court ought 20
tell the exact truth. but sometimes. as in
this instance. he can convey a very clear
impression without being quite definite:
Attorney-You say you saw shots fired? /?
Witness-Yes. sir.
Attorney-How near were you to the
scene Of the affray?
Witness-When the first shot was fired.
ten feet from the shooter.
Attorney-Ten feet. W>Il. now, tell the
court where you were when the second
shot was fired.
Witness-I didn't measure THE distance
demonstrating approIIna tely, how
far should S1u say7
mile.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
The Charch Militant.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Those Presbyterians are good, hard
hitters, with no namby pambyism about
them, whom it is refreshing and invigor-
ating 10 meet in these degenerate times.
1t was dollars to doughnuts that they
would not get through the McGiffert case
without something of a militant as well
as a doctrinal nature, and the event was
equal TO the fondest anticipations.
While the famous discussion vas in
full tide up rose the Rev. DIR. Dunlop
Moore. of Pittsburg, and with his Sener-
able eyes all afiame exclaimed; II would
like to meet DR.. McGiffert on this floor
would soon knock this nonsense out OF
him.
Whether the doctor would do the
knocking with soft or hard gloves or
bare knuckles the reports do not say, hut
we do not doubt that he would make it
effective
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Awful Fate of an Author,

From the Academy.
A pleasant ambiguity Is contained IN
the pospeetus of a new novel which
reaches US from one of the literary agen-
cies. THE story" says this document,
concludes with the righting of a cruel
wrong, the just destruction OF its author,
and the happiness Of those who have
temporarily suffered through the machi-
nations OF the wicked" We have rot
read the tale, and therefore cannot form
any opinion; but the destruction OF the
author certainly seems an extreme meas
urR
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
shrinkAge of Trust Stocks.

From tse Chicago Tribune.
Chicago investors and brokers have suf-
fered from shrinkage Of &. 10000 int trust
stocks during the last three months. New
York holders Of trust paper have probably
lost five times this sum from the same
cause. The loss all over the country
would amount to a good many millions
individuals who have had their fingers
burned with trust common may regard
II as a hardship. but II is a national bless
ing. This shrinksge Of inflated trust
values II the most healthful feature OF the
present business situation. IL Is the first
sign Of check upon the trust craze.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Coincidence.

From the 50. Louis Republic
Somehow / am awfJlly stupid To-
night remarked young Borum, languid-
ly, the other evening.
Indeed you are" retorted Miss Cut
ting. somewhat impulsively.
do you really mean thatT asked the
young man in surprise.
Il merely indOrsed your remark Didn't
yeu just now assert that you were
stupid?" she queried.
"Yes," he responded, ''but I only said
so without thinking"
"And up TO the time you spoke Of it,
she replied, Il only thought so without
saving It"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Ths Republic is safe.

FrDa ne EitEA6nl IlHss-
Politicians may be insincere and NAV
become corrupt. but they must always
have a reckoning With their constituency.
The people sometimes go wrong. but In
time they will get right. and Ne see no
possible grounds for fear that the re-
public Will fall. 10 Is. IN our opinion.
stronger to-day than ever before, and We
believe that there never vas a time when
liberty was more precious and when th..
men of this country we're more thorough
ly Ia the enjoyment thereof.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Cleveland and Mckiniey-it might no, be
good policy TO 20 into the market 10 buy
up bonds. We cannot call bonds that have
not matured Should the government
begin a bull movement on its own paper
Il might get even harEher criticism than
that in which our agricultural friend In
duireE
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Lieut.. Pear, Relief EIp.ditio''

s.. Johns. y. r.. May @-Ihe -,
steamer Diana. which has been 'D1
20 convey relief to the exploring ~ ,,
ton under Lieut.. PeSry during ih'
Ing simmer. viii leave for the NoF,A
July i5. proceeding 20 Whale sol1a. =
4, j. expected she viii commUrl.- -.
Lieut. Psary's steamer. the Nl'.
which has r$ssed the winter IN aTs'N
ylons. II the objects OF the relief -
are successful me Diana will Issssa y
about September Is.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Cnrka.

From the Detroit Journal.
With low moan he staggered forward
1.-The curse Of Glen Lowsocks is upon
me.'. he cried wildly. This makes twice
since murdered my wife that have put
the lighted end OF my cigarette in my
mouth
oh, that the fatal deed could be undone.
he low thought, in the rich, Draw dialect
OF his clan.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
SOLDIERS HUNTING NEGROES
Desperate Attacks Had Been "
tries on saiIiyau's !slasd'

Charleston. s. G.. May 2 -" ,'.-..-
negroes on sullivan Island have 80
caused much excitement Df !.
United States soldiers ~iiH3-l -. !.
parent cause. On Saturday nis1. q,
ErOes fired on the lone ssnify al -
prom. the mortar battery. ana D1
night they agzauited Private o"' 80
he was walking his beat IN from "a =.
quarters and shot him in ths ham =.
also took his sword bay0nvt ana
hts cap sud coat. .s a
The entire garrison was afoth-,t
searching parties secured me '
vain Tor the GeepeTad0es.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Two Standards Of Morals.
o. ,se y,s..s CA, ss.r

Ff5z tsf Esntzs IIIF ffsf.
There is a wide range in the Anglo
Saxon moral STANDARD I'm England the
people tolerate barmAids. but object q
Sunday newspapers. and IN America II IS
considered wicked for women 70 dispense
liquors and the bafmsld would not be
tolerated. but Sunday newspapers are
considered a bensneenee.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
ExidentlY q Hit

From the Boston Herald
Tie New York Magistrate who has dis
charged a mistress accused by her serv-
ant OF having taken her over her knee
and spanked her for disObedIence appears
10 have contributed something practical
and Illuminating 10 the s-rVanf-glrl prob
lem
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
PAY OF LETTER-CARRlERS.
They Ought Not to Talk of Raising Fund
for Washington Lobby.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The letter-carriers are not satisfied with
their pay The maximum rate is 1900 a
year. They want II raised to N,2OO. They
work hard and, as rule, they earn their
money. But they do not work as hard as
the Partisan letter-carriers, and are much
better paid. The latter are on duty about
fifteen hours a day, and get little over
500 a. year. 1t IS not surprising that they
went on a strike last week. But that strike
lasted only day or two. They were no
tilted that If they did not return to duty
they would lose their places. Convinced
that their demonstration would give them
nothing they went back to work.
The lot of the American who has Job
as letter-carrier Is enviable in some re-
spects. Civil service regulations prac-
tically protect him from dismissal, except
for his own misdeeds. He Is not obliged
to spend time or money In politics or cul-
tivate the friendship Of politicians to keep
his place. When panics come, and men
who work for private employers have
their wages cut down or are dropped, he
keeps on working with pay unchanged.
That is something 10 be thankful for.
Nevertheless, there is nothing improper
in the letter-carriers petitioning Congress
TO raise their pay, and thus increase the
deficit in the Post-offlce Department. But
Ii does not sound we'll TO hear some of
them talking of raising fund of 500. 900
to be spent in keeping lobbyists at Wash
ington and in "greasing the wheels of
legislation" 1t is in exceedingly bad taste
for government employees in particular TO
30 things of this sort, or to talk of doing
them. Congress might with great propri-
ETY. refuse to entertain any request for an
advance of pay for men who were able 10
subscribe money to hire lobbyists tt e
letter-carriers should be willing 10 let
their case rest on its merits. If they can
prove, after allowing for steadiness of
employment, that they are underpaid,
Congress may feel inclined TO give them
| more than they are getting now. But If
they go to raising funds and hiring lob
| byists, il becomes apparent that they
| have not much confidence in the Justice
of their demand All government employ
es think they ought TO hs better paid.
Few of them are underpaid.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Hard on Him,

From th- Detroit Free Press-
Something must be done with those
boys of mine at college" exclaimed a
staid old citizen. They're wilder than
March hares and in hot water all the
time"
"Oh. well, they're young yet, and you
must make allowances"
Make allowances. man? That's what's
keeping me poor"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
WropCefi.

From the Chicago Tine. Herald
Mr. Rockingham-what, Trust M
daughter In your care for life? Never.
Why. TO begin with. you haven't the faint
est idea OF the value Of money:
Young Courtleigh-I haven't, Ell" Say.
what do you think want TO marry her
for, anyway
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
FOreefui.

Fran the e. Leafs Republic
Germany's naval attsehe IN Washington
finds much TO admire In our warshlps, Of
ficers. and blueJackets- They are certain
ly a Hksble lot-even the Spaniards will
admit that when they recover from the
first shock Of a rather unconventional in
troducliOn.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
ExBlauatOry,

Prem the Chicago Tribune.
How does IL happen that so many ST
Louis young men marry Chicago girls2''
THAT doesn't happen It's deliberate
and Intentional. What ] can't understand
is why any Chicago girls marry ST. Louis
young men"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
DESTROYING Manuscript.

From the Brooklyn Eagle
The destruction by Mrs. Mary A Liver
more. In expectation OF death, OF all her
manuscripts, including lectures, poems.
and notes, Is probably result Of the mis-
use of literary relics that have fallen into
the hands Of money making Iegatees.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
a Usele.s Expense.

Ffem Tit-Eita
Ethsl-They Say II costs Percy Won
Noodle eco a year 10 live.
Penelope-DeaT me. Then what does
be 10 IL fort
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
Al~axs at IL

From TIE Memphis co1nsTcisi-sppcsL
The Night Watch 20 Gen Luna-what
is that peculiar sound hear. General?
Luna-Pay no attention 20 II. It's only
AgulnzldO running in his sleep.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
TYPES OF SOLDIERS.
A FiIIpluo Warrior.

A warrior hoid was he.
He'd rather hkht thsn eat:
And he could run Ike & son - gun-
30 fast thss he oOaidat be beat
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
AaIheH kfTeIied.

20 hear ths ovi.~ szH ks. -wso. wAor
ssis sks 4; soa.as ussh ssss like YEA"
90 Jss.@ =. srisd 'Sssfs vsFy tree.
Bat really rSs I ~ezfsf -ke-'
Jus, here tss Sal Fssiiss. yea tssFs
ne SesHx nss psonssiy tsss ias ess
Sos. v2slsal ysss
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Ohio's abnormally developed modesty
will prevent that state placing Speaker
ship candidate in the field. but in case Of
a deadlock il is believed that Mr.. Gros-
venor or some other good man will be in
coughing distance.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

The Atlanta Constitution consumes three
and one-hslf columns Of space In an en-
drsyor 90 explain just what took place at
the 81 Louis conference. Yet it fails 70
thIoW any light on the subiect.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
A Cuban Warrior.

A vasFlsr bole uas he.
He'd Tsfssr eat tA&s ssht:
For the army ration ne had q passion
n ssE he sss cat % Eigkt
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

That Chicago mail agent who opened
60 90 letters declares that he was actuated
by mere curiosity. Here is a great chance
for some syndicate 10 incorporate this
mans neck in New Jersey and corner the
rubber market
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

II appears that the Democratic man.
ayers are disposed TO wink at Mr.. Alt
geld's little job of bolting. Possibly Mr..
Altgeld made things uncomfortable by
calling attention 10 Mr.. Bryan's proposed
bolting carnival in Virginia.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
A Yankee Warrior.

lie isaghi sH dsT, and ss tvaskt all sisa.,
Aad won. nsF ;sogshi 81 faod.
IL eody and mind e. the hEktins ne.
Tss lssk igsi n-, BIS xeoe-
philadelphia Sarth AneriExa
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Those vulgar New York officials who are
trying 10 force MFR. William Waldorf Astor
TO pay his taxes viii he sure to make sub
sIantial addition to that gentlemans pear
opinion OF this country.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

My Cousin" has been chased 81 the
New York stage by a lack of patronage
All relatives Of such plays should receive
similar treatment
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

The Democratic officeholders Mr.. Cleve-
land tucked into the official bed under his
big civil service blanket can be depended
upon to give vent to a great scream Of
Indignation.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

The team work of Uncle Sam and John
Bull at The Hague will sooner or later
excite the suspicious of the other gentle
men in the game.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Now there il fine opportunity for Civil
Service Commissioner Proctor to make
trouble for the administration.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

''There IS husband OF one year In Wichita who
has named his baby. his horse, and his dog after
the first name of his wife."-Ksnsss City Journal
Why this shameful discrimination
against the gentleman's bicycle?
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

The John Brisben Walker branch of the
new Democracy has closed its doors and
withdrawn from the field. For some un-
explained reason the enterprise acquired
no GiYilends
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Hon. Carter Harrison declines 70 deposit
himself in the vest pocket Of Hon. John
p Altgeld merely to oblige Hon. w. J..
Bryan.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Every good Republican will put in con-
siders bic time hoping that Mrs. Lease viii
not be Influenced by Mr.. PETERS action.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Owing 10 the warlike activity of that
fussy brother-in-law. Mr.. Kipling's visit
10 Vermont has been deferred
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Mr.. Depew has sailed, and for the next
six days the people on both sides of the
water will have to look out for them
selves.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

1t VIII require something stronger than
an infusion Of goats blood TO revive the
Populist Party.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

The Ohio situation is SO uncertain and
critical that it looks as IL some one might
win out in the ninth inning
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Gev. Roosevelt refused to sign the pure
beer bin, and IL has gone to join the move
ment for sp0tless officeholders.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

II the Republican Party should acquire
David B. Hill ii might become reconciled
10 the return of Mr.. PETER.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Gen. Joe Wheeler will I'll heroic Date
at Boston to-day. He has been prevailed
upon to make a speech.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

Fer people who were starving TO death
but a few months ago. the Cubans have
developed fastidiOus powers OF recupera-
f{ou
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

1t is gratifying to learn that the Colo
RADIO snow blockade is finally broken.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30

1t would seem that we have fed the Gu
bans into a fat and fussy condition..
The Washington weekly post., 1899-05-30
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WEEKLY EDITION.

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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-04-26

Mrs. Bertrand returned Friday from
a weeks visit with relatives in Brock
enridge.
E. A. Malmin has taken a position
at V. E. Segerstrom's loan and insur-
ance Office.
E. G. Williams has been confined to
his home the past week with an attack
of lung fever.
Fine residence and 4 acres of land
near High school for rent. Inquire
of Olney & Frye.
Editor Lawson, of the New London
Times, spent the first of the week with
Willmar relatives.
Miss Tomlinson, of St. Cloud, has
been the guest this week of Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. H. Sherwood.
The ladies served a six O'Clock
lunch last Monday evening for the
benefit of the Y. M. @. A.
J. G.. Monson, one of the leading
farmers of the town of New London,
called at our Office Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Bjerkness rejoice
over the arrival Of little girl, born
to them Tuesday, April 18th.
Buy Crockery, Glass and China
ware at the lowest price at
Ill MAGNUSON BROS.
Miss Hannah Person left for Grace
vile last Thursday, to take position
in the steam laundry at that place.
We guarantee satisfaction in fitting
glasses. Call on us if you have weak
eyes. ANDERSON BROS.
Talk about fresh seeds! Who dOesn It
have them? At the City Feed store you
can buy all kinds at lowest prices. 8tf
Do you wear shoes and at what
price? Lowest price and best shoes at
Ill MAGNUsoN BROS.
For choice candies call on Maloney
& Co. Fresh goods always in stock.
Try some of their delicious creams.
For fine marble and granite monu-
ments go to H. Shipstead. Shop in
Gjem's old place opposite the mill.
Hip
Mrs. John Dale and mother, Mrs.
Sanderson, left last Saturday for a
visit with relatives in Yellow Medi-
cine county.