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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-09-05

tions from the Russian government
not to further interfere with neutral
shipping have been communicated to
the volunteer squadron steamer st.
Petersburg in South African waters.
There is no news Of the Smolensk,
which js to receive similar instruc-
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Agrees with FreeIand.

Editor Independent: / thoroughly
agree with the ideas expressed In Mr..
Freeland's letter printed in the 2Sth
of July issue and am convinced that
single takers should give the populist
candidates their hearty support
l have always considered the silver
question the weakest issue in the pop
ulist platform but our associations
with the democrats compelled us to
select this question as the dominant
question four years ago and the
strongest planks we're lost sight Of
While / do not think that the gold
standard is right, the plank in the
platform declaring against speculation
in land would give us more money
than the reconciliation of silver. My
experiences as prospector and miner
convince me that not one-twentieth of
the known gold bearing land in the
west is in use. 1t is today held by
spectators who demand price for ii
that would discount the wages CT de-
veloping it. If the Spectator did not
stand between the land and the man
with pick axe, drill and a few pounds
of blasting powder there would be ten
times the number of laborers in the
Rockies. The metal taken from the
ground would follow the usual course
of being stamped into money and re-
turned to the miner Miners dc not
usually hoard their money but spend
it freely and in this manner it would
find its way into the channels Of trade
without banks of issue, and in nat
ural way. 1t would create a magni-
ficent home market for the American
farmer who would then obtain money
in exchange for farm products in
stead of borrowing on q mortgage 1t
is always better to earn money than
to borrow it. 1t would also settle
the wage war in Colorado. To this
end the transportation question must
also be settled.
I would like to cover some of the
other issues raised by the platform,
but | am aware that long letters are
the nightmares of editors. and will
end will end with the assurance that
single takers in Lyon county can be
depended upon in the irrepresiblc con-
flict before as. NJ. A. VYNE.
Emporia. Kan.
tMr. Vyne is one Of the Watson and
Tibbles electors In Kansas. Associate
Editor)
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT

for plain statement of conditions and
demands and should command the
admiration and support of all the.
right-minded who believe the rights of
humanity are paramount to money
or property. In Thomas e. Watson
and Thomas H. Tibbles, the nominees
for president and vice president, the
peoples party has worthy and brainy
standard bearers who will no doubt be
heard from in no uncertain manner
during the campaign. MIR. Watson has
national reputation for his brilliant
record in congress and for having
been one of the running mates Of
Mr.. Bryan in the unique campaign of
1896 Mr.. Tibbles is the virile and
versatile farmer-editor Of the Nebras-
ka Independent, the leading peoples
party paper of the country, and is q
powerful influence for good. The new
national chairman is James H. Fer
riss, the veteran editor OF the Joliet
Qll.) News, and he will, il correctly
and literally aided, conduct strong
campaign of education. The issues
are made up, the lines of battle are
drawn, and it is now up to the peo-
pie to say by their ballots what sort
OF government they want. James
Flannigen in Fort Morgan (Colo.)
Herald.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Tennessee

To the Populists of Tennessee: You
are aware that our national conven-
ton, which met at Springfield, H.,
July 4, 1904, nominated the Hon.
Thomas e. Watson of Georgia and the
Hon. Thomas H. Tibbles Of NebI aska,
for president and vice president in the
pending campaign.
The present attitude of the demo-
cratic and republican parties, their
close alliance with plutocracy and
complete suhserviency to it's demands,
renders IMPERATIVE the continued ex-
istence of the peoples party, in or
der that democratic principles and
the liberties of the common people, ii
possible, may be preserved TO the
present and coming generations Of
the American people.
AS the state chairman of the old
executive committee, hereby call a
mass convention of the populists OF
Tennessee, to meet in the capitol at
Nashville, Thursday, Sept. 3, 1904, at
100 p. M, for the purpose OF re-or-
ganizing, the appointment of a state
electoral ticket, and such other bust
ness as may be necessary.
| invite all persons, regardless of
previous party affiliations, who may
feel that they can not in the present
campaign, support the candidates Of
Wall street, and who wish to see the
government returned to the people
through the medium of a party that
stands truly for the integrity Of popu-
lar rights and popular rule, to partici-
pate in this mass convention and as
sist the populists of tennessee to
firmly establish such a party in the
state and nation. Hon. Thomas E..
Watson will be present and address
the convention.
w. w. MULLENS,
Nashville, Tenn. Chairman
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18

advocates the principles of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor, as we'll as
that Of all the people. Therefore, we
append copy OF the preamble and
platform of the national peoples party
adopted at Springfield, ILL.,, July 5,
1904, and would earnestly recommend
that you take the same action that
has been taken by the unions in 9th
er cities, namely, Kansas City, st. Joe,
San Francisco, and many others, and
send at least two properly accredited
delegates to the city convention to be
held at National hall formerly Col
umbia), 1922 Franklin Ave-, tuesday
evening, August 80, 1904, at s o'clock
D. m.
CHARLES f. M. LEONARD,
GEORGE FULLER, Chairman.
Secretary.
Following this is copy of the peo-
pies party platform adopted at
Springfield and accompanying it is
the following little ballot. Mr.. Mel
son is doing great work among the
urban population in showing wage
workers that they are already popu-
lists, but haven't known heretofore.
DO you az believe in public own
ership OF railroads, gas and electric
lighting plants and city water works?
Ans. .
do you CD believe in preventing
manipulation and corruption OF public
officials and elections that corpora
lions may not secure governmental
power to accumulate immense for
tunes? Ans. ....s.......
Then you believe in direct legis-
lation as the initiative and referen-
auln.
do you 90 believe that the gov
eminent credit should lot be used by
bankers to issue their own credit mon
ey and thus absorb the real wealth of
the country?
believing in the aforesaid state
lnents makes you populist, therefore
We ask your support and vote.
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
Name ..............s
Address ................,.
Sign and return to A. e. Nelson,
206 N. 9Th St., st. Louis, Mo-"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Convention Stories.

When the tense excitement at the
convention got to such a point that
it could not be endured, the delegates
sought relief in telling stories. Sena-
tor Allen got off the following, and
he told it with boyish glee, as a joke
On his old friend Tibbles:
"Tibbles came to me" said the ex-
senator, ito take me out last evening
te see Tom Watson, who was holding
q reception at Colonel Eager's house.
AS we started out he led mo through
a store building and down an alley.
Where are you taking me, Tib-
bles?' | asked.
II want to get you away from
those other fellows he replied. We
will take the street car here at the
corner and then we won't have any
one hanging onto u.s.
I'VE reached the corner presently
and stood waiting for car. We will
take Fourteenth street car, said
Tibbles. But the cars seemed to-
whisk past in quick succession and
Tibbles not having his glasses with
him, asked me to read off the signs,
saying, Not this one, not this one as
read.
Finally, after waiting fully twenty
minutes, TibbIes exclaimed, I think
this car coming is ours. Doesn't it
say Fourteenth street on it,
Yes, it says Fourteenth street.
said l.
That's our car, then, said Tibbles.
1 think it must be- said I, be-
cause the other sign reads: TO the
Cemetery
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18

Mr.. Bryan'S statement rs in the ma
ture of a defense Of his action, but he
puts up very lame defense. He tells
us, in effect, that he has no use for
Parker, who secured his nomination
practically through fraud, and that
the country need expect nothing from
such man; and yet, he (Mr. Bryan)
will support the man who perpetra-
ted the fraud. Why? Simply to pre-
serve harmony in the party-not for
the c0untry's good.
Mr.. Bryan tells us that lie Will sup
port this gold-bug, trust controlled
ticket, but after election, he will pick
up the thread where he dropped it and
renew his teachings along economic
lines Mr.. Bryans present position,
as champion of a gold-bug ticket,
reminds up of Rip Van Wrinkle. Rip
swore Off drinking whisky, but when
ever any one offered him d drink, he
drank 1t, saying, We'll, boys. this
time don't count" ANA then he pro-
ceeded to swear off again. With Dry
an. his support of the gold-bug crowd
this time doesn't count. After cleo
ton he'll swear OFF again-till the next
time.
How can Mr.. Bryan expect the pe0-
pie who believed in him so implicitly
to continue To follow him. II he will
lay down his principles to support
Cleveiands friend. Parker, what proof
have We that he would not have sup
ported Cleveland under like circum-
stances?
No. Mr.. Bryan: the people viii new
or trust you SO implicitly again.
We say these things In sorrow. not
In anger. w. O. Champe In Kansas
Agltator, Garnett.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Union Labor for Watson.

In the past organized labor has
been an uncertain quantity so far as
concerns the peoples party. Although
the peoples party was originally or
gained by coalition between the
farmers OH the one hand and the wage
workers OH the other, when the votes
were counted out in the early 90s
it was found that the peoples party
vote came largely from the country
districts and was very light i'll the
cities.
The tide seems to be turning this
year. Organized labor has discovered
that neither of the old parties have
any use for it except on election day
Organized wealth, the greatest foe TO
organized labor, is now ABSOLUTELY IN
control of both old parties. Among
the wage-workers, and especially the
property owning members of trade
and labor unions are thousands of
men who find nothing in socialism
to attract them; and they are pledged
by sheer necessity to look to the peo-
pies party for relief The peoples
party platform takes the stand that
intelligent organization OF labor is
essential and that wealth being or
ganized. has no right to deny to labor
the privilege which is claimed for
itself.
The following circular Is being sent
out by the organized laborers OF Mis-
souri, II speaks for itself:
ITO the officers and members OF the
Trade and Labor Unions OF st. Louis.
Greeting: Believing that the action
taken by both the republican aud
democratic parties In not In any man
ner recognizing the rights OF organ
tied labor either In the adoption OF a
platform or I'm the selection az a can
didate. We believe II Ii time for or
gained labor 10 take an active part In
politics. and To become aligned with
that party which boldly and sincerely
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18


where they are. But can not go all
theway with them--if they could come
up fully to the apostolic order of doing
they would find Judas in every dozen
men so organized, let it be in church
or state
Only the one way-Christ- laid
the foundation by the square, level
and plummet-by the Golden Rule.
When all men are disposed to come
to the right and want it, they will get
/ it to their satisfaction. Nothing is
ever settled until right is found.
Many little parties are springing up,
some. for the fleece, some for the flock
advertising many good things, but
they stop short of the essential point
Of teaching and doing as they wish to
be done by. They never find the right
and it requires very sharp law to
make some people see the right, and
they do not see it, unless the law is
founded on justice and equity. BY
that rule they are forced to see 1T
A. w. SPRAGUE.
Blue Mound. Ill.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Passed Over the Divide,

Editor independent: You no doubt
remember Mr. G. d. Shrader, who
used to be in politics in Nebraska. He
passed away the 23d Of MAJ, after
months Of suffering. The day he left
home to go to the Seattle hospital, he
said Save all The independents for
me to read when | get back But
he did not live to get back to read
them, and now will you please discon-
tinue the paper as there is ND one
to read it, and oblige,
MRS. G. d. SHRADER.
W6natetiee, Wash Wash.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
The GoIden Rule.

Editor independent: There are
many parties--only one right. The re-
publican and democratic parties use
the people TO subserve their own In
terests and ends. There is the peo-
pies party that Ia trying TO act In
the peoples interest by principle, rath-
or than by party influence. There are
the socialists--that Ia well enough. To
wake up the people that they may 500
what IL going on about them aud
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-08-18
Well Pleased

Tho Springfield platform Is a model
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11

age He says it is very odd for him to
be shaking hands with his school mates,
who were little children when he left
and to meet them now all grown up.
VIM. Hayden and Leroy Williams left
this morning for an extended trip east,
including Boston and the state of Maine.
Geo. Williams was passenger up
from Arvada yesterday morning. He
was accom- panied by his brother who has
not been 10 this city for 10 years. He
remarked that he seen quite change
in the people and every thing in general
Miss Ella Flynn returned from visit
to Pueblo last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Auger left yes
terday morning for an extended visit
with friends at Peoria, Illinois.
Mrs. Percy !Asdorf was a passenger to
Denver yesterday morning to spend a
few days with her mother in that city.
Miss Kate Floyd who has been visit
ing with friends in this city for the past
month returned to her home in Denver
Tuesday afternoon. She was accompan-
led by the Misses Sadie and Mayme
Cody who will spend a few weeks visit
ing there, and Mrs. Thomas Cody.
Mrs. Angus Campbell left this morn
ing for a months visit to Boston.
Miss Nettie Harris came up from Den.
yer this week to spend part OF her vaca-
tion in this city with her sister Mrs
VIM. Preville.
Mrs. Michael Fiaherty left this morn,
ing for visit to Iowa.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
MARRIED

In Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, May.
II, 1901, Rev. Father o Ryan officiating,
Mr.. Leo Voll and Miss Lillian May.
The above announcement came as n
great surprise to the many friends OF
both parties as they have kept their
secret remarkably well. They were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Seymour
as bridesmaid and groomsman. They
are very popular and well known cou-
pie throughout the county, both having
resided here for years.
The bride is the youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William May, coming here
from Leadville where she was social
favorite. She OF most jolly and sweet
disposition and by her charming manner
and way has made host Of friends. and
is one of Central's most handsome and
refined young ladies.
The groom is an Industrious and we'll
liked young man, being at present en-
ployed by McFarlane & Co. and is popu-
lar with the social set throughout the
county. They have gone to housekeep,
ing on Casey avenue.
Congratulation and best wishes from
a host Of friends in and around Central
to gether with The OBSERVER go with
them iu their journey DER matriomonial
seas, and may their voyage be one of
continual sunshine and Joy.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
Ia Love With the Worlds Heroines.

m in love with the Lady Queen
Who touched the scepter of the king,
And foilcd Naman's wicked plan
OF killing nation to a man.
5lordecai for whom, he gallows hung.
Wore royal robes and royal ring.
While he, who would nation murder,
hung on the gallows-swung on air.
I'm in love with the Lady Queen.
Who failed not when the earl did frown,
And bade her ride through Covington
To prove her love for peoples rights
Against their master and his might,
Fearing the tax which he imposed
Would rob them of their food and clothes,
She rodes in her trcsses, without shoes.
I'm in love with the Lady Queen.
Who il honor of her house and lord
Made red the floor with her blood,
Rather than suffer sin and shame
To blight the honor of his name.
Leaving legacy to the world of wives
More precious than million gems.
Honored OF God and loved OF men.
I'm in love with the Queen Grace Darling.
Who, when the storms were raging high.
And the ciouded, darkened sky,
Made more horrid the sailors cry;
When men failed to breast the sea.
She, in love for drowning men,
Rowed her boat ON the boisterous main
And saved the crew from Il watery grave.
I'm in love with the Nightingale,
Who pour the balm on the soldiers pain.
Who minglcs her tears ard sympathies
With those in trouble and dire distress
Away from their home and happiness.
She takes the place of mother dear,
In soldiers hearts, both far and near,
And from their eyes she kissed the tear.
I'm in love with the Hospital Nurse
Who cares for sick and crippled ones.
Whose gentle hand and tender care
Inspires the couch of suffering there,
With tears Of JOY and music cheer.
Nurses, blessed with such consciousness,
Are richer far than an empress,
Or shah, or a king, or czar.
I'm in love with the School Girl
Who is wise TO know and quick to learn;
And whon the bell rings ont to play,
There is sunshine in sheir reTelry.
And ii in turn she spells a word.
Which hurts her playmate Of the school,
She feels the shock to her very soul,
And never is happy, till all is told.
I'm IN love with the Wife OF Home,
Who, though the carpet be a stone.
And the provisions be rather spare,
Good luck and fortune, or puny fare,
Late at night and early morn
Aad all the day she's star OF home.
] mich. routiuue ~, and IN
Singing tine praise OF the Heroine.
All have their part on the stage of life
BE it girl a. school, Old maid, or wife;
n helping along the change OF scene,
Helpmates all along the line.
Refreshing The world with loves pure vint
TIL tho gY1a; bell rings the curtain down.
HENRY TREZISE
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
The \. L. Anderson Furniture Co.,
headquarters for house furnishings of
i l..
ESrRAN NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to whom it may
concern that the following described es.
tray animal was taken up near Blucl;
Hawk, Gilpin county, Colo, to wit; One
dark gray stud, about three years old
and bearing 20 visible brand. Said ami
NAL being unknown TO this board, unless
claimed by owner on or before Aug. 10.
1904, said estray will be sold by this
board for the benefit Of the owner when
found.
STATE Board or SToc1 INSPECTION
CoADIssto@ERs, Denver. Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
TRAIN WRECKED
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE
The Missouri Pacific Train Goes
Through Bridge Last Sunday
Evening-Over 100 Killed.
FRANK II. MESSENGER ONE OF THEM
Worst Railroad Accident Ever in Colorado
Over 100 Bodies Found and over
20 Bodies Yet Missing

The most terrible catastrophe ever
happening in railroad circles of Colorado
was the one at Eden, near Pueblo, last
Sunday evening about $50 o'clock. As
near as can be estimated at this time
about 125 people lost their lives, al
though it is possible that the number
will never be positively Known. The
Missouri Pacific east bound train which
leaves Denver over the Rio Grande
tracks upon arriving at Dry creek near
Eden fell into torrent OF water. prob
ably caused by cloudburst,. the engine
baggage, smoker and chair car all go
ing into the raging waters. The partic-
ulars are given on page 3 II this issue.
Among the number who lost their lives
in the catastrophe was Frank ii. Mes.
eenger of this city, He was going to
keep Mt appointment made with ox-Gov.
Alva Adams, and although his body has
as yet not been recovered it is positive
that he persisted in the wreck. Mr..
Messenger left Central City last Satur-
day afternoon, going to Denver where he
spent Sunday with his family at S53
Emerson street. going from there Sun
day afternoon TO keep his business ap
poiutment.
Mr.. Messenger was one of the strong
business men Il Central City, having
been cashier OF the First National bank
since 1881, and IN that capacity has been
one OF the upbuilders OF the county. He
came TO Gilpin county in 1863, and held
many positions of trust, all or which he
ably filed, being most attontige to his
duties ard careful and considerate Of
his associates welfare. Upon his arrival
in the county he became bookkeeper fos
the H zard Powder company. In 1865
he was elected city assessor. and in lSG9
and 20 flled the Office OF equity treas
urer. For the next four years he was in
the county clerk and recorders office,
after which he became confidential man
for \. \. Rogers, who at that time had
charge of the Gregory Bobtail workings.
He kept this position until he entered
the bank.
Mr.. Messingsr was GT years of age,
and leaves wife, three daughters and
one son. His loss is an irrcparable one
TO the community in which he 50 long
labored, and his family have the sincere
sympaty and coincidence of the entire
county in their sudden and swift be.
reavement.
MIR. Messenger lost his life 10 the Grst
rush OF waters, and it is possible that his
body will not be found for several day S
and possible never, as yesterday one body
was found thirty miles from the scene of
the wreck, which tends TO show with
what force the waters carried away
things before them and to what extreme.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
Surprise Party.

The young friends of Roy Campbell
rendered him a surprise party at his
Residence 10 this city on Monday evening.
After the young man had recovered from
the shock of the surprise, very pleas
ant evening was spent 10 playing games
which the young people delight in. Re
freshments were served and a general
good time was had. Among those pres
ent we noticed the Misses Florence John
son. Bonnie Mckay, Edna Williams,
Alice Todd, Martha Mcleod, Mabel Den
his. Lille Rachofsky. Vera and Viola
Hicks. and Masters Herrick Lidstone,
Robert Morrison, Harold Shuck, Ray
Laird, George Williams, George Flaherty,
Johnnie league, Fred Todd, Harry Gar.
hex, Joe Cody and Matthew Stephens.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
IDAHn SPRINGS.

This is one OF the most charming towns
II the mountains. On August 18th the
Inter Mountain Festival wiloccur there
An elaborate carnival prograrl has been
arranged. The fare for the round trip
will only be % cts; children half rate.
Train leaves Central City at 6;55 a. M,
and Idaho Springs returning at 6:3O p. N.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-11
TAxPAYERS. TAKE NOTICE.

1 am now preparing the Delinquent tax
sale notice, which will soon be advertised
IN one of the newspapers. 81 those de.
linquent must make a settlement before
date of first publication. in order to avoid
cost of penalty and advertising. This
is the last warning that Will be given, SO
take heed. CHRIS. TREzIsE,
Treasurer.