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The representative., 1901-05-30
FAIRFAX, Minn., May 15, 1901.

FAIRFAX, Mimi, May 15, 1901.
Editor Representative:
Dear Sir: Having read many. letters
Of late Ia the Representative on the
subject Of organizing farmers, deem 1t
proper to make an explanation of the
situation as the last president elected
by the Grain Growers association of
Minnesota.
At that last meeting several plans
we're submitted for organization, one by
H. E. Boen, of Fergus Falls; one by
S. w. Powell, Of Saltwater; one by Igna-
thus Donnelly, of Nininger, and one by
myself. The meeting was very warm
one, over the discussion OF the differ
ent plans, and resulted in the adoption of
H. e. Boen's plan as the business plan,
and the plan Of Mr.. Donnelly as the So
cial and fraternal feature, with myself
as president, and the understanding that
both societies were subject to amend
ments, change or reorganization, as pro-
vided in the articles of organization.
Neither plan has proved successful.
Why?
First, because these two plans divided
the forces. Second, because the busi-
ness plan was not representative enough
in that it was an organization of ele-
vators.
Now, believe farmers can tell the
gold from the dross as quick, if not
quicker, than any other class of people.
They have learned it by long years of
toll to meet the tributes that have been
levied upon them, and they will not re-
spond to new schemes until some plan
Is presented that Is rock-ribbed and as
solid as the existing elevator systems
of today.
This new plan must appeal to the
farmers as stronger and better than
those now existing.
Properly organized, the farmers of the
Northwest would be able to control 3O0,-
100000 bushels of'grain annually, which
would enable our own business center.
Minneapolis, to fix the price of wheat
Instead Of the Liverpool market. MY
plan provides that the unit of the or
ganizatfon should be the local Grain
Growers association, with price of the
shares at $40 per share. no member to
have more than 20 shares, and each
member to have one vote regardless of
the number Of his shares.
All grain handled should contribute
fund of per cent to be used in building
local and terminal elevators, which fund
The representative., 1901-05-30
The Stale Grain
Growers Convention

at Fairfax alone two years ago would
have amounted to $1.50O. This sum
would have built two local elevators and
left 5000 toward terminal elevator.
Have a president, vice-president, Sec
retary and treasurer, and a board Of
seven directors.
Have every officer who handles grain
or money furnish bonds that would pro-
tect every bushel of grain from the time
it leaves the farmers granary until it
is sold and he gets his money.
Do our own banking, and when a
farmer is compelled to sell his grain at
time when prices are low, let him haul
it to his elevator, get an advance on
1t of 60 or 70 cents per bushel, at or 6
per cent interest, and when his grain is
sold get the balance, less the interest on
his advance.
Money to handle each crop is now
furnished to the wheat gamblers by the
bankers of the nation at to per
cent. The same same banks would Just
as readily furnish it to a strong and safe
farmers organization, the wheat gam
blers would be cut out, and the farmer
get what belonged to him.
1t would seem that the farmer should
appreciate the power and value of or
ganization. They have seen all other
business interests organized to fix prices
and, if necessary to do so, limit pro-
duction.
Why should not farmers adopt the
same tactics, and save something for
themselves which they, as wealth-pro-
ducers, are surely entitled to? Believ-
ing that the time is now ripe for such
an effective organization, therefore Is
sue the following
A call is hereby made for a repre-
sentative or mass meeting Of farmers of
the state OF Minnesota to meet at Cen
tury hall, in Minneapolis. on Tuesday,
and Wednesday, the 18th and
18th of June, 1901, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, for the purpose of doing
business along the lines above suggested.
Five delegates will be recognized from
each town in the state, and all railroads
will sell tickets to Minneapolis and re-
turn for regular fare one way.
Tickets must be purchased June to
10, and are good returning to June 1S.
These half-rate tickets are issued on ac-
count Of Modern Woodmen convention
in St. Paul, and will read to St. Paul.
c. H. HOPKINS,
Prest MINI. G. G. Assn.
The representative., 1901-05-30

plain away some of these ugly-lOoking
suggestions, and to outline in some de-
tail the attitude of the Iowa Grain Deal
ers' association towards the farmers,
the secretary, Mr.. G. A Wells, of Des
Moines, begs the question. Instead of
frankly stating his position, he delegat-
ed to speak for him third person who
has Intellectually endeavored to make
the letter appear colorless. He, Of
course, holds that everything in this let
ter points to the building up Of the
grain trade from the farmers stand
point (the dealer getting the incidental
benefit) of more uniform and better
regulated business. He claims there Is
nc effort to freeze out the small ship
per, and characterizes the scoop shovel
shipper as the irresponsible middleman,
who goes about the country offering to
ship the farmers grain at very low
rate: HE is without financial stand
ing and often swindles the farmers"
This kind of operator may be numerous.
but the general testimony of our SUBJ
scribers does not point that way. and
the Iowa man is apparently hitting at
the individual farmer who wants to
ship his own grain.
The general disclaimer relative to the
clause in the letter about the farmers
elevators, is equally unsatisfactory, al-
though Mr.. Wells insists he is not OPP
posing the ordinary farmers elevator;
instead "a few concerns operating in
Iowa not really bona fide elevators, but
simply organizations among local ele-
vator men,"
The plain spoken letter to the rail-
roads, and the weak defense made BY
the secretary of the Grain Dealers as
sociation, allow Of no other conclusion
than the belief that this is well defined
attempt to coerce the farmer and de-
prive him of the privilege of securing
fair returns for his grain.
The representative., 1901-05-30

fort possible to secure uniform condi-
tions in the business of buying and ship
ping grain.
The causes that make the trouble with
which we have to- contend are SCOOP
shovel shippers, obstinate regular deal
ers, farmers elevator companies, and I
shall also venture to say competition be-
tween railroads, particularly at junction
points. would not pretend to expect
that railroads can dispose of these
troubles for us, but do believe that a
close understanding between the roads
and the association would result in
more effective work and the results
would benefit the roads as we'll as the
grain dealers. I would refer you to
the experience of the c., B. & @. R'y
with the Southwestern Iowa association.
also any of the railroads operating in
Nebraska with the Nebraska associa-
tion. The Southwestern Iowa associa-
ton, the Nebraska association, the Iowa
association all work along the same
lines.
AsKE FOR CONFIDENTIAL UNDER
STANDING.
Since the organization of the Iowa
Grain Dealers association, there has
never been a suggestion by it's men,
bers of making any sort of demand on
any railroad, but rather to work har-
moniously with them. I believe any
understanding between the roads and
the association should be confidential
to certain extent, and would say that
the entire active work of the association
rests upon the secretary, and as secre-
tary I would assure you that will use
my very best Judgment in acting with
discretion in this matter.
l would like to feel at liberty to con-
suit with the railroads on any general
proposition that may arise that may
seem proper, using judgment as to what
might be proper matters for such con-
sultation, and not annoy you with trifl-
ing or imaginary propositions. In the
smaller matters connected with the
work, would like thorough under
standing that will enable me to work
easily with your general and division
freight agents, and that you will give
them such instructions as you may con-
slider proper along This lire.
In discouraging the business of scoop
shovel shipping, wilAsay that we do not
recognize a dealer unless he operates
some kind Of facilities located on the
railroad track and Il continuous ship
per. Individual members will refuse to
ship or sell grain q any firm who in
sists on doing busi1ess with them, and
bidders and commfskien houses are well
aware ofsthis
BOYCOTTs sTII8, INDEPENDENT
.SHTPPER.
During the past Eight months about
80 scoop shovel cases have been reported
to me. and there are not 10 Of them
active today. wish to call your spec
ial attention to the fact that a large
number of local sstxtion agents. and
even some Of thd travelling freight
agents, seem 70 think that scoop
The representative., 1901-05-30
Courtesy of Minneapolis Journal.

shovel shipper is good thing to make
| lively local market, and even go so
| far as to encourage them. 1 would ask
you to give this matter your attention,
and believe you will be willing to give
the local station agents and travelling
freight agents some definite instruc-
tions In this matter. l know of an in
stance where scoop shovel shipper has
the confidence of the station agent and
both are engaged in option dealing This
shipper has been refused by every firm
that have been able to locate as re-
ceiving his business, but he is persistent
and keeps that local market disturbed
as well as the surrounding stations. If
it were not for the local agent, am sure
he would have discontinued before now
FARMERS NOT TO BE FURNISHED
WITH CARS.
It Is certainly unjust to furnish the
scoop shovel shippers an equal number
of cars with elevator people, as it gives
no consideration for the use of the
storage furnished by the regular deal
ers. Local station agents can certainly
discriminate in favor Of the elevators
in this matter, If they are properly in
structed by the travelling freight agents
and under no circumstances give SCOOP
shovel shippers cars, unless the grain
is in sight to load. I would ask that
demurrage charges be fully collected in
every instance.
Obstinate dealers are becoming edu.
Gated to the new idea of harmony, and
l would suggest to the railroads ths
idea Of limiting the number of elevators
at each station, SO that the expense will
be consistent with volume of business
done, and also to select the best men in
reject the disturbers.
FREEZE OUT THE FARMERS ELE-
vATORS.
Farmers elevator companies organiz-
ed for the purpose of agitating markets
are not recognized by the Iowa Grain
Dealers association, they do not an
ticipate earning margins, but to pay out
all margins in the price paid for the
grain.
We would ask the railroads to refuse
to give such companies locations for
elevators in every instance possible.
What have said I think will give
you an idea Of the general situation
from our standpoint, and we simply ask
that the Chicago-Iowa railroads join in
working with us in such a manner as is
consistent.
Would 1t not be possible for the rail-
roads to agree with each other on the
following propositions: ~ Instruct
general and division freight agents to
work with me SO far as possible. (2)
instruct travelling freight agents and
station agents to discourage rather than
encourage scoop shovel shippers. and re.
fuse to furnish them with cars as much
as possible (3) To collect demurrage
charges In full In all cases. az To limit
number of elevators at each station. (5)
To select the better class of men In
giving elevator sites, and reject the dis-
The representative., 1901-05-30
Saving Woman.

Mr. Payne-What! Sixty-eight dob
lars for an evening dress? Why,
thought you were going to have your
last years black lace made over?
Mrs. Payne-I did, dear. had It
made over red satin, and that's what
cost so.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-23


and ClamOred at their heels
ordered you meal, and | saw the
steward as came past the door try
ing to hold 1t down in the tiddles. The
old girl can roll bit. can't she?"
II should say your farmyard's get
ting we'll churned up"
you should just go into those cattle
decks and see. It's just hades for the
poor bruteS. We're out of the river
Platte. you know. and We've carried
bad weather with us ever since we got
our anchors. The beasts We're badly
slowed, and there were too many OF
them put aboard. The old man grum-
bled, but the shippers didn't take any
notice of him. They'd signed for the
whole ship, and they just crammed as
many sLeep and COWS into her as she'd
hold"
You'll have the cruelty to animals
people on board of you before you're
locked, and then your skipper had bet
ter look out"
HE knows that, captain, quite as
well as you do, and there isn't a man
more sorry for himself in all the west
ern ocean. He'll be fined heavily and
have his name dirtied so sure as ever
he sets foot ashore. Legally, ! sup
pose, he's responsible, but really he's
no more to blame than you. He is part
OF the ship. as the tablespoons are, ant
the mates, and the whole bag of tricks
was let by wire from Liverpool to &
South American dago. If he'd talked
he'd have got the straight kickout
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-23
fro BE Continued

Monterey. Cal, April 12-George Q.
Cannon slept several hours and is rest.
ing easy. DR.. Cliff stated that Mr.
Cannon's condition was truly per.
picking. although most critical In
view of the extreme age of the pa
tient his demise could be hourly ex
pected, but he did not care to say that
his condition was absolutely hopeless
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-04-23
Victim of Knockout Drops

st. Louis. April 12.-John F. Smith
former mayor of Fort Worth. Tex
died yesterday, the victim of knock
out drops administered several days
ago by unknown persons in salooI
near the Union station.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
School Entertainment.

Our public school gave an enter
tainment last Friday night in the
chapel of the South building In
which pupils of the different
grades took part. On account of
the severe weather, some who
were ON duty could not attend but
their places were filed by substi-
tutcs and no serious break could
he noticed In the well arranged
program.
The "Santa Clause Cantata"
presented by Mrs. McCannc's pu.
pills of the sth grade was very
appropriate selection for the oc-
casion aud showed thorough prop.
aration by their teacher.
The recitation by Miss Grace
Gupton was n humorous "takc-
OH" on the different church de-
nominations told In the language
of rail road brcakmnn. The
audience greatly appreciated the
recitation aud Miss Grace added
much to her popularity as n
speaker.
"Just Before Christmas" was
well :ccitcd by Master WILDER
Hudson M were the selections by
Master Earnest Hudson and Eliz-
abcth Brandt
Supt. Higgins sustained his rep
untion as n humcro ur speaker by
presenting "My Friend Dugnn"
which received such n hearty en-
core that he was compelled to give
n second selection.
Miss Nellie Hudson and Miss
Corinc Vogt delighted the audi
cnce with choice piano aud vio-
lin selections which the audience
greatly appreciated.
The High School orchestra
with Mr.. Herbert Sharp as leader
rendered some very excellent
music and added much to the
enjoyment Of the evening.
The proceeds amounted To
about $1,000 which with the re-
ccipts Of the other entertainment
and the donation by Mr.. Manly
Hudson, Of $50 swcllcd the IL
brary fund to something over
$500 this year.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
THE CHRISTMAS TREE.

II was Prince Albert who intro
duced the Christmas tree into
England, and ever since then IL
has been an honorcd institution in
the queens castles. Although the
popularity Of the famous tree In
this country dates from Prince Al
bcrt's introduction, it was not alb
solutcly unknown here. for Queen
Charlotte, the consort of George
ILL.,. had one regularly every year
either mt Buckins CHAM palace or at
Kew. at was hung" says n court
lady of that, with presents for the
children who were invited to see
II and | well remember the pleas
uro II was to hunt for ones own
name, which was sure TO he ntt9clt-
ed to one or other of the pretty
gifts"
Doubtless the Christmas tree IN
of German origin. though its an
cicnt prototype was quite unlike
the modern specimen. The tree
which the old-Gcrmnns cherished
during the Yulcpcacc festival was
In honor OF Berchta goddess Of
spring; and subsequently, after
the introduction Of Christianity In
to Germany. much Of symbolism
that had clustered about IL was
transferred to the Christmas tree,
which became the emblem Of ctcr-
nal spring, and its prcnscnts n re-
mindcr Of the most priceless OF all
gifts.--N. Y. Times.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
LIST OF PATENTS

Granted to Missouri inventors
this week, reported by c. A. Snow
x Co., Patent Attorneys. WASH
ington, ID. G.. II +. Carter, st,
Louis, Corburctcr. NJ. A. Cotton,
Kansas City, Hemming Gage. r.
Conway, Kansas City, Horseshoe
q. X. Ford, st. Louis. Boiler
Cleaner. s. w. Graves, McFall
Atch. for vehicles. &C. Hartung,
ST. Louis, Making corrugated
glass. A. Hnzclton, Vandnlia, fur
mace door opener. w. l.. John
son, Joplin, Crusher. A. G.. Lok-
~, Kansas City, Flash light lam p.
w. ". Lyman, Springfield, Ma
chine for cultivating orchards. j.
|. NJ. Domain, st. Joseph, Tcmplei
for the manufacture OF cuffs. +,
ID. Saylor, st. Louis. Fire protect.
or for telephone cables. q. +,
Steadman, st. Louis, Pneumatic
Hoist.
For copy of any Of above pat
cnts send ten cents In postag,
stamps with date Of this paper Ia
g. A. Snow K Co. Washington,
ID. G.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
May Happy, Prosperous Year Be The Portion Of ALL

from Cabinet meeting and | am
q little brcathless", said one of
them recently. eve all admire the
Presidents youthful energy and
have the highest regard for him,
but, unfortunately for us old fell
lows, the pace he sets Is little
trying. II makes us very BREATH
less. There are several of us who
always leave Cabinet meeting
painting"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27

es expect the people to approve
openly of hypocrisy, fraud, lobby
ing, boodling, blackmail and COM
promising lawsuits by bribery.
The lsaders Of the State Commit
tee boldly buy the silence Of wit
ncsscs against them and actually
think IL fine stroke of policy.
IL Is n pose equal to that of the
same leaders on the subject OF the
discrepancies in the States book
keeping. The charges are not to
be met. They are to be chokcd
of. Those who are possessed of
information against the party
management src openly fixed, just
as the books are fixed by the as
sumption of receipts and cxpendi-
lures that the books do not show.
Missourians are 80 ignorant, the
leaders say In effect, that they
won't know any better. Missou
rians are such chumps that they
will believe that Cardwcll got u
digniiicd sum to save the party.
Poor Ignorant "pukcs," the Mis-
sourians will not be able to sec
that the leaders 'divvicd" on their
graft" with Cardwcll In order
that they might continue In lead
ship and In grating. The conclu-
sion of the Cardwcll case proves
everything alleged against the
Democratic ring. II proves that the
State Central Committee actually
sold every Legislature, even be-
fore its meeting, to the corpor-
ations. 1t prove that n little clique
In the State Central Committee
got the money and then used its
party to furnish the service In con-
sidcration OF which the money was
given. II shows that Missou-
rians' Organism was blundcr-
buss to force the quasipublic cor
porations to disgorgc money for
protection. II shows how honest
Democrats of Missouri were trad
ed upon and sold out by n lot Of
thieves and traitors In the most
responsible party positions. II
the honest Democrats Of Missouri
will stand such leadership, they
are the most contemplate creat-
ures under the sun. I. the Demo-
Gratis OF Missouri will swallow a
plea that the sclf.convicted and
sclf-ransomed victims OF black
mail stand for Democratic princi-
pies, the Democrats of Missouri
are the vilcst suckers on earth.
The Cardwcll case, from start To
finish, proves that the Democratic
machine Is corrupt to the very
heart. II proves that the loudcst
shrickers against monopoly were
Its filthicst paid tools. II shows
that the State and the people
and the corporations and the par
ty have been sold out and robbed
In every conceivable fashion by a
few men at the head OF affairs who
have dictated all party action
from nominations to legislations.
II the decent Democrats do not
turn out the gang that has
done all these infamies, to the dis
grace of the party and the State
well, they deserve such crooks for
leaders, such liars, hyocrites,
thieves and traitors. State Re-
nublican.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27

There are few ailments so un-
comfortable as piles, but they can
easily be cured by using Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment. Relief
follows its use, and any one suffer.
ing from Piles can not afford to
neglect to give It a trial. Price, SOC.
In bottles, tubes 10 cts AT City
Drug Store.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
West liounu'
East Bound.
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that !
will as administrator OF the estate
Of A. p. Oliver deceased make
final settlement of said estate at
the January (i902) term of Probate
Court OF Montgomery County
State OF Missouri.
SARAH CATHRiNE OLIVER.
Administrators.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
Wabash Low Rates.

Home-Seekcrs Excursion tick
cts will be sold the list and 3nd
Tuesdays In November and De-
ccmbcr to the Territories and
many OF the states for one fare
plus two dollars.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27

The band boys went down and
played for the entertainment at
New Florenc Monday night. The
train didn't stop and the boys pur-
chased tie tickets and after about
two hours spent In conting ties, ar
rived home all o. X.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
Want Three Farms.

! have customers for three farms,
one OF 100 to 100 acres, one for ~
acres and one for 100 acres, all
within 4 miles OF Montgomery and
improved. G. l.. CLARK.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
itoneseekers Excursions

On the list and 3rd Tuesdays Of
each month the Union Pacific Il.
II. will make special low rates oi
one fare plus $500 for the round
trip from st. Louis and Kansas
to principal western points. For
rates and further information ad.
dress
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27

Capt. Abe Kempinsky, of Wells
Vile, has recently secured pensions
for the following parties; Richard
Shadweli, Philip Bowers, Mrs.
Mary Fry and w. d. Glare.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-12-27
Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that I
will, as administrator OF j. II.
Hunter, deceased, make final set
tlement of estate at the January
term 1902 OF Probate Court of
OF Montgomery county State Of
Mo. WIN. LICHTE,
Administrator.