The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-24


issue of The Independent before re-
suits may reasonably be expected.
Notwithstanding this, applications for
Vanguard enrolment blanks began TO
come in by Monday, although the an
nouncement of Grand Enrolment Day,
Mach 81, had been made only IN last
weeks issue.
Warner Starr and the Old Guard OF
Dixon County must look to their lau-
rels. Both Lincoln and Custer Will
dispute Dixon's claim of having the
greatest number of enrolled members.
Monday A. f. Parsons OF North
Platte asked for a supply oil blanks
and printed matter, giving assurance
that Lincoln would be heard from
Grand Enrolment Day.
And Tuesday James Stockham cf
Custer sent In the names OF ID new
members of the local Old Guard at
Galloway, for enrolment in the ma
tional records. And he sent in
money order for $1.70 to help out on
postage and printing. The Galloway
local meets on the second Saturday OF
each month. Mr.. Stockham says, "The
fight is now on and Custer Will again
be in line"
This addition makes total of some
80 members in Custer. Dixon comes
next with %. Clay has 16, Franklin
IA Lancaster 10, Otoe 9, Madison .,
Lincoln 8, and So other Nebraska
counties have from one to SIX elt-
rolled members of the Old Guard.
Since the work of enrolment began
last December, the most active states
have been Nebraska, Missouri, Texas,
Arkansas. Tennessee, Indiana, Ala
bama and Georgia, in about the order
named. Nothing at all has been done
in Nevada, Rhode Island, Delaware,
or Maryland, and very little headway
has been made in Idaho, Utah, Colo
RADIO, Kansas, or South Dakota
states where populism was strong at
one time.
A partial report is made this week,
closing I'D the work to February ~.
1t is likely that next week a report
complete to date can be given.
Lest misunderstanding may arise
over what may seem multiplicity OF
committees and organizations, | deem
an explanation proper here:
The national committee selected at
Sioux Falls, May 10, 1900, has for its
officers the following persons: Chair
man. Marion Butler, Raleigh, N. c.,
and washington, D. c.; vice chairman,
]. H. Edmisten, Lincoln, Neb.; sec
retary, ]. A. Edgerton, Orange, N. j.,
(formerly Denver, Colo.) treasurer,
George F. Washburn, Boston, Mass.
The whole committee consists of three
members from each state and terri
tory, except one or two where no
populist organization exists. Chair
man Butler, for the past two years,
has either actively or passively op-
posed any movement toward unity
ing the peoples party, and the actiTe
work has been performed with Vice
Chairman Edmisten presiding.
The national committee seiected at
Cincinnati, May 10, 1900. has for its
officers the following persons: Chair
man. 10 A. Parker, Louisville, KY:
Secretary. Jas. f. Mcbride, Grand
Rapids, Mich; treasurer. Milton Park.
Dallas, Tex. This committee consists
OF one 10 three members In most OF
the states and territories.
At the conference held In Denver,
Colo. July 27-29. 1903. for the purpose
OF uniting the two wings OF the peo-
ple's party. IL was recognized that
both these national committees must,
In the nature OF things continue to
exist and act until the national con-
ventlon Of 1904 should select new
national committee 10 take the place
of those heretofore existing But aa
aort of auxiliary 10 the two ma
tlonal committees. a third body OF
populIsta was there selected TO act In
conjunction with these committees To
bringing about harmonious party az
tlon. The officers OF this Denver con-
ference organization are as follows.
Chairman. J. A. Edgerton (who IL also
secretary of the Sioux Falls commit
tael: vice chairman, Milton Park
twho In also treasurer of the Clnvln.
natl commi,scel: secretary. y, VI.