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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Not Worth Having
Newton,N. c.

Editor independent: In regard to
coalescing with democrats in a reor-
ganization of the democratic party, I
am opposed to it. Bryan acted very
well in view of such reorganization
OF the democratic party under the
name democratic, but he does not own
the party and his opponents will run
1t despite all he can do. He and his
friends are a large part of the voters
of that party, but they can not take
the name and after the results of the
elections of 1892 to 1904 the name is
not worth having as all the sins Of
the party are piled on the name and
the load is like the Dutchmans wine at
the sacrament, he could not drink it
all, 1T is too much" Would be per-
fectly willing to see a new party or
ganizatiOn with new name and would
be willing to forego some of our most
rabid points, if the Bryan democrats
will turn down their demands and
make a reasonable platform. The pop
ulists did not expect to elect anyone,
only to educate and make people think.
We adopted some quite rabid senti-
ments- sentiment far beyond what the
people will now. or for some years
adopt. If the proposed new party or
an old party of reform means to win,
1T must not advocate a too radical plat
form and not too many items either,
and then be progressive party and
adopt new planks as the people come
to the new standard.
G. M. BILLS.
Viroqua, Wis.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
TOM KNOX.
They We're All Mouth
Bennett, Neb.

Editor Independent: I am glad to
see such large majority of populists,
who have so far given expression to
their views, favor clear cut, straight
populist fight from now on. What may
the people expect in the way of reform
from the democratic party even if
cooperation or fusion with that party
would place it in power? believe Mr..
Bryan to be honest and sincere in
working for true democratic principles
and if elected president would stand
firmly by the peoples interests, but
what about the leadership of that
party in the different states? Have
they shown themselves to be men of
conviction? Have not many of them
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Wants the Tried and True

Editor Independent: | see you are
asking for referendum vote and have
prepared a ballot that can only part
ly express the sentiments of popu-
list who has always fought against
fusion. You place fefore us an alter
native lin the ballot) to maintain a
non-fusion organization, or marry tie
Bryan organization in or6er to reform
or capture j..
Let us reflect. Suppose we main
tain a non-fusion organization. Sup
pose the Bryanites realizing this de-
termine to fight fire with fire, and so
seek to capture our organization by
joining us; and after Bryan has cuff
ficiently cleansed himself by washing
in the Esopus bath house, he comes to
us and says, II will join the populist
party II you will nominate me in 190S.'
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

proven themselves mere "foaters with
the current, ready to accept any plat
form that gives promise Of winning
success office? Going into demo-
cratic ranks under such leadership will
paraalyyzze the energy Of every trne,
working populist. Surely we have had
object lessons sufficient in the past to
convince every man. Fusion opens
up way for traders and traffiekers for
Office, but leaves the people helpless
and forsaken.
1t is not an easy matter to build
up new party national in character,
as every wild idead man who has no
standing nor influence elsewhere
focks to every new organization with
the hope Of gaining leadership. Many
of them are all mouth and until they
can be shaken off discredit any move
ment We have past that stage with
the populist party and l sincerely hope
that every populist will take hold in
earnest and let us build party tina.
will stand for the peoples interest in
deed and In truth.
A. c. SHUFORD.
Newton NJ O.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Build on Right Foundation

Editor Independent: I herewith in
close my peoples party referendum
ballot. Great God of me eternal ages,
is it possible that any man who does
not want government by the people
to perish from the earth, will ever for
get the lessons furnished by the D
operation of the la eight years and
the result of such cooperation as
shown by the returns of the late cleo
ton? Cooperation! Perish the
thought forever. To use the demo-
cratic organization as basis or foun-
dation on which to tuill reform par
ty would be the same fool trick of
building on the sand only to be swept
away by the lightning stroke of sim
gle telegram flashed over the wires by
servant of unlawful trusts. Build
upon the Springfield platform and
when the political floods come in 9JS
all the enemies of good governm mt
may beat upon that structure but it
will stand, for it will be firmly fixed on
the eternal principle # equal oppor-
tunities to all and special privileges
to no living being. With Watson and
Tibbles as leaders in the great reform
movement and the Springfield platform
on which to assemble the millions who
are sure to follow their lead and the re-
suit can be nothing less than victory in
1908.
With Bryan and cooperation defeat
is here already. Here is $1.00, continue
The Independent to my address.
N. r. REYNOLDS.
Luverne, Minn.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
DR.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy

and his followers being in our organ
ization back up his motion. What
then will become of our noble and
brave Thomas Watson and his grand
old running mate? Your ballot does
not provide for that. Prepare your ball
lot with a clause something like this:
The peoples party should maintain
non-fusion organization, should pledge
that organization to he support Of
Watson and Tibbles (if living) in 1908,
and should never nominate any person
for any Office who has not identified
himself with our party for at least two
presidential campaigns.
After such a clause / can conscien-
tiously put my x and back it up from
now till election in 1908.
Chairman Burt County, Nebraska
Central Committee.
Lyons, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
FAVOURABLE" HEART DISEASE
SOON CURED!
BY Tho 0raet Specialist in Treating
Chronic Disease, Franklin Miles,
M. D., LII. B.
Will Send $3.50 Worth OF His Per-
sonal Treatment Free as Trial.

To demonstrate the unusual curative
powers of his new and complete spe-
cial treatments by mail for heart dis
ease, weak lungs. stomach, liver or
kidneys, short breath, pain in the
side, oppression in the chest, irregu-
lar pulse, palpitation, smothering
spells, putting of the ankles, or drop
sy, Dr. Miles will send $3.50 worth
free to all who will send names of
sick friends
His treatments are the result of
twenty-five years of careful study, ex-
tensive research, and remarkable sue
cess. So astonishing are the results
of his complete special treatment tina
he does not hesitate to offer all per-
sons a trial free.
Few physicians have such conf
dence in their remedies. There is no
reason why all afflicted persons
should not avail themselves of this
exceedingly liberal offer, as they may
never have such another opportunity
The Doctor has discovered a scien-
tific method Of treating the heart,
lungs, stomach and nerve centers by
means of curative elixir. tonic tab
lets, eliminating pills and compound
strengthening plaster. The different
ingredients are carefully adapted Ito
each case.
A thousand references to, and tes-
timonials from Bishops, Clergymen,
Bankers Farmers and their wives
will be sent free upon request.
Send careful description of your
case at once for Book and Treatment
Free. Address, Franklin Miles. M. D.,
LII. B., Dept. H., Grand Dispensary,
SOL to Gil Main ST., Elkhart, Ind.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Gulp Down Everything
J. H. CRONK.
Ord. Neb.

Editor Independent: | enclose you
clipping taken from the Nebraska
City News. / thank Mr.. Charley Hub
ner for his invitation to come into the
democratic party. He has been en-
deavoring for the past five years to
destroy the populist party. 1t seems
he can gulp down anything labeled
democratic-Walls street and all. l APP
preciate reading The Independent. It
contained many good letters last week,
although did not get my paper until
Monday. / trust you had pleasant
day on Thanksgiving l find about a
hundred populists in Otoe county voted
for Roosevelt electors, which is a
shame.
TOM KNOX.
Bennett, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Crystalized Poison!

You know that hard water leaves deposit Of
lime In the bottom of the tea-kettle In which 1t
bOils and soft water does not That Is because
soft water Is filtered and contains no lime, while
hard water Is not filtered and Is full Ofit.
You can imagine that 1t that deposit were to
settle in the joint of your knee 1t would be ex-
tremely painful. And If the deposit grew you
could finally no longer endure the torture OF
walking.
Yet that is the very way that Rheumatism be-
gins and ends. Except that the deposit which
forms is not lime but cTystalized poison!
For your blood is always Iull OF poison-the
poison you eat and drink and breathe into your
system. 1t is the purpose OF the blood to absorb
and carry on this very poison. And the kidneys
which are the blood filters, are expected TO
system clean to gather more poison which they,
in turn, will eliminate.
But sometimes the kidneys fail. And some
times from some other cause the blood gets so
1ull of poison that they cannot absorb 1t all.
This Is the start oil Rheumatism. The poison
accumulates and crystalizes. The blood carries
the crystals and they increase in size. Then,
when 1T can carry them no longer II deposits
them in a joint-on bone-anywhere.
The tWinee in your leg-the dull ache in your
arm on a rainy day-these are the outward signs
OF the unseen crystals. And the twisted limbs
and unspeakabe anguish of the sufferer who
has allowed his symptoms to go unheeded and
unattended for years-these are the evidences OF
what rheumatism, neglected, car do.
Rheumatism includes lumbago. sciatica,
neuralgia, gout-sor all these are the results OF
rheumatic poison in the blood.
Plainly, the first thing to do Is to remove the
poison. But thisfs not enough. The FORMATION
of the poison must be stopped, so that nature
may have chance to dissolve and eliminate the
crystals which have already formed Unless
this is done there can be no cure-no permanent
relief.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Newspaper Gambling

Cincinnati, Ohio. Nov. 27.-At the
Vine Street Congregational church. the
pastor, Herbert s. Bigelow, discussed
that form of gambling which is carried
on by many newspapers under the
guise of guessing contests. Mr.. Bige-
low said in part:
One OF our church members told me
that he was competing for the prizes
offered by Cincinnati paper for the
best guess on the election in Ohio and
that il he won big prize, he would
give us a handsome donation. This
contingency seems sufficiently remote
that We need not now decide upon the
propriety of accepting such gift.
1t is as remote as wedding fee
was once promised. After the we'd
ding, the groom explained that he had
nothing with which to pay me, but that
his wife was expecting rich inheri-
lance from Europe and that when her
ship came in, he would see that was
not forgotten. AS he, apparently had
staked everything on those prospects,
it seemed small in me not to be will
ing to take the chance At any rate,
since the ceremony had been per-
formed, agreed to the terms.
The essence of gambling is this.
A man risks something, IN the hope
OF gaining more at the expense of an
other. The objection to gambling is
two-fold. 1t is likely to develop into
an uncomfortable vice. Moreover, it is
a wolfish thing in that those who gam
BILE have no hope of gain save by the
misfortune of others.
{ Take the newspaper guessing con-
tests. There are three reasons why a
self-respecting man ought not to par
ticipate in them.
l. The vulture spirits that exploit
the public with these schemes will find
no lack of carrion, but a self-respecting
man will take some satisfaction that
he has not contributed to the success of
the swindle.
2. Whoever takes part in the contest
must contribute to the prize money,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

though it is almost certainty that he
will get none Of it. Those who do win
will probably spend their money in
riotous living, or have their heads
turned by unearned riches. and it
would be humiliating to know that
ones own money had gone to swell he
head and spread the feathers of such
as these.
8. Finally, think of the people who
live in comparative poverty and who
grasp at these chances like drowning
men at straws; who attack their saw
ings. who mortgage their future wages,
who pawn their keepsakes that they
may buy chances. A pawnbroker told
me that the Cincinnati Inquirer guess
ing contest increased his business two
thousand dollars year. The people
fly into this game like moths into a
flame When it is over. they come
down to earth with thud. Whoever
enters one of these contests says by
his conduct: 81 am something OF 10th
fool and knave" He becomes the
patron of scheme which subjects the
weak and the thoughtless to tempta-
ton in the vain but vicious hope of
reaping a fortune out Of their folly.
1t is well to pay for what one gets
and to hope for nothing which one can
not earn. If honest industry does not
bring satisfactory rewards, and 1T loes
not. it is better to aid the social prog
ress which will prove blessing to all
than to be consumed with the gam
blers ambition to win II a game which
of necessity means somebody's loss.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Any Rheumatic Sufferer may have a
foil dollars worth Of my remedy free.

searched the whole earth for specific for
eumatism-something that or any physician
could leei safe In neutrality-suspicious. that
we could count on not only occasionally, but
ALWAYS For the ravages OF rheumatism are eY-
erywhere and genuine relief is rare.
Alter twenty years of search and experiment
learned of the chemical now employ. And
well rewarded. For this chemical gave me the
basis of remedy which in the cure of Rheuna-
tism Is practically certain.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08
Simply Write Me

The offer is open to everyone, everywhere.
But YOU must write NJ E for the free dollar bottle
order. All dru .gists do not grant the test. I
will then direct you to one that does. He will
pass it down to you from his stock as freely as
though your dollar laid before him. Write tor
the order today. Address DR.. Shoop, Box s940
Racine, Wis Twill send you my book on Rheu-
matism beside. 1t is free. twill help you to
understand your case What more can do to
convince you OF my interest-of my sincerity?
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

Idon't mean that Dr.. Shops Rheumatic Cure
can turn bony joints into flesh again-that is
impossible. But 1t will drive from the blood tho
poison that causes pain and swelling and then
that is the end OF the pain and swelling-the end
of the sufiering-the end of Rheumatism.
am Wiling that you should prove my claims
at my expense. will gladly give you full dol
lar package OF DR.. Shops Rheumatic remedy
to try. For know that you and your neighbors
and friends will by your good wishes and your,
good words, more that repay my initial loss.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

their convictions. who place principle
above party, and their home and the
welfare of their posterity above regu-
larity 1t augurs well for the future.
Let us stand by our guns for the enemy
is cn the run.
]. H. CRONK.
Ord, Neb.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

N Legal NOffCp
LeBarre & Muenster partnership, and Con-
rad Bodden will take notice that on the goth
day of November 1904. w. T. Stevens Justice Of
the peace of the City OF Lincoln, Lancaster
County, Nebraska, issued On order of attach
ment for the sum of 500, in an action pending
Is Plaintiff and LeBarre & Muenster partner
ship and Conrad Boddcn are defendants, that
property of the defendants consisting of one lot
OF stage scenery and appurtenances has been
attached under said order. Said cause was con-
tinued to the 18th day of January 1905, at 9
O'Clock A. NJ
LINCOLN STORAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff.
by H, A. Indy.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-12-08

DON'T LOSE MONEY from neglect in keeping A.
cocnts Of your dealings Get THE HANDY POCK Eft
ACCOUNT BOOK. II shows you how In business form
Firmly, nicely 'ound pocket and flap sec postpaid.
n. O. or &c stamps. +. q. johnson. Pub. Marion
Iowa Makssa splendid gif: for gentleman.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01

We now have two experiment
stations IN this state; one al Me
Neil ~ southeast MISS. and one
i, S,arkvillc IN northeast Miss
These stations arc doing much
TO improve the agriculture OF
thi. state. The next lcgis.a.
turc will no doub, esta oli~h a
station IN the delta and also one
10 the brown loan region.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01

His majesty, King Edward
vii, becoming DESTROYS Of devel.
oping the cotton industry of
South Africa, began casting
about for a suitable person to
teach the citizens Of that fertile
country how to cultivate. bar
vest and improve the lcecy sta,
pie: The necessity of securing
such a person from u southern
states was incontrovertiblc. But
1t was the proud honor of Mis-
si>sippi' due both to her great
cotton production and To the
fame OF her great agricultural IL
mechanical College 10 furnish
His Majesty the parsonage he
desired, which was none other
than Prof Siinson. Since grad
dating with the class of '9s. Prof.
Sitnson has been teaching the
primary branches, especially ag-
r:culture, at our \. * NJ. College.
With Prof Welborn and his ncph-
ew. Nilborn Wclborn. IN the
Philippine Islands, Prof. S,inson
IN South Africa, and other men
occupying prominent places IN
nearly every state IN the Union.
We have cause 10 bc pr I'd OF
our College. Our prominent and
ctncicn, president. Prof Hardy.
vii, never he satishce uuIti he
has placed ht~ men ~ Cuba, l'or.
10 k,co. and lIANiian island. in
iact not until. Ike the t.nk,,~h
po ec~~lou~. he belts the agri.
cu'tu~ai world with the efficient
graduates OF the Institution.
The Journal congratulatcs
Prot. Si,nson upon the promo.
ton wen hy untirirg efforts,
both IN scope ot work and ~ II.
rancial profit. II MS pas, re
cord ~ any criterion by which 10
Judge his i~u,nrc,.,wc entertain
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01
For Sale

Bay. two years old. highly
bred tro,,ing Stallion. price 5000.
ID year old, ir"u-gray stallion
by Russcjiwood-dam by Abcr-
dccn-iine saddle. although
bred >;on,lY in trotIin2 ines.
Price. S35o-wiil paw him 80
out ls,. season; aLo.e guar~
tecd sound.
Reason for selling too - j
stations.
J. Q. POINDE/ F.
N 7..t.
a.ss.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01

I'd. Farm Gazette:
Sample copy OF your excellent
paper Just received. Am de-
yhted with il and accept your
-1eciai offer az enclosed, am a
tArmcr and will try to get you
me subscribers among my
ner friends.
Robt. II. Henderson,
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01
AGENTS WANTED.

We want an agent IN every
ncighborhood. Liberal com mis-
sions paid to all agents write 10
Us a, once for full particulars.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-19
Telephone Main 2s1
once: Corner Third and G Streets
REPUBLICAN NOMINEES
prosidsnt
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Njoe President
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS.

Presidential Electors
r, ]. HA0HJBARTH. Fremont.
81. W. KEIFNR, Bingham.
H W. OLIVER, Idaho.
Supreme judge
L N. SULLIVAN. Blaine.
Congressman
B. l. FRENCH, Latah.
Governor
FIR COOLING. Lincoln.
lioutenant Governor
B. l. STEEVHS. Washington.
oeerstary Of STATE
w. H. GIBSON. Fremont.
Treasurer
H. N. COFFIN. Ada.
Attorney General
J.. J. 0UHEEN. Bannock.
Auditor
ROBERT 8. BRAGOw. Kootenai
SUPERINTENDENT Of Public instruction
MAY l. SCOTT. Bingham.
Aiming Inspector
ROBT. N. BELL Custer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-19

ward. The whole country moved with
the impulse. Confidence returned and
with it prosperity. The spindle wheels
whirled, the iron furnaces again sent
up their pillar Of fire. the locomotives
Rroaned under their loads and the
whole American people again became
busy. In eight years under this NOV
ing forward under republican rule, we
have wiped out all but the memory OF
the democratic disasters. We have
moved forward, farther than we were
in 1892, with greater wealth, greater
prosperity. greater business enterprise,
higher wages, more work. more COM
forts.
The democratic party claims to have
also improved under this forward
march of the country. 1t claims to
have reformed and reorganized, but 1t
has adopted the same old platform for
undoing things. 1t proposes to undo
protection, scuttle out Of the Philip
pines, disband the army. sink the navy
and turn backward all along the line.
II given the power it will undo every
thing that has been done in the last
eight years. 1t has the capacity as well
as the intent.
Do the people want these things un-
done? Do they want to turn back.
either to the days of Cleveland or
those of Buchanan? Or do they want
things done that they may continue do
ing things? II SO they know which
party does things and which undOes
them.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-19

After every bitterly contested race
for nominations on party ticket incon-
siderate friends Of the defeated candi-
dates give out the news that the ticket
will be badly cut. Experience shows
that except in rare instances this never
1uSnou1 puooss Isqos q esneosq suop
shows the folly of such course for the
defeated candidate of this year may be
the party nominee in two years or his
best friend may be and the discords
sown would prolong the struggle inter-
minably and end in disrupting the
party organization. One of the surest
test of mans character is his cour-
age to accept defeat. The game loser
always makes friends and in the po.
litical game of chance increases his
strength in future contests.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-19
A MATTER OF PROBATION

A good suggestion came from an OBJ
server at the fire today which The
Teller will pass on to the city council
and that is that fire plugs be put on
the brow Of the hill overlooking the
business district between First and
Fifth streets because it is impossible
to get in the rear Of the buildings on
the south side Of Main street and a
fire could be more effectively checked
with stream in that quarter that
could be directed to protect adjoining
buildings
Any fire in the business section in
that locality could only be attacked
from the front. and If the fire orig
mated at the rear Of the buildings ii
could not be reached except at great
disadvantage and greater loss Of prop
erty than would be necessary If fire
plugs were located on the hill.