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THE PATIENT PEFFER. HE PROVEJ TO B3 A PARLIAMENT ARY STRATEGIST. How Ee Bided His Time and Then Took f Hill In His Net- Janet Jennings is one of the brightest newspaper writers in the city of Wash ington. She occupies the same position that Mary Clemmer Ames held for so many years as correspondent of the Now York Independent. Mrs. Ames was the terror of scheming politicians, and even such men as Conkling and Blaine were wont to watch with a great deal of anxiety the coming of each edition of the Independent. - In these later years this paper has. under a new management, become intensely plutocratic, and is bit terly goldite. Miss Jennings, nowever, once in a while manages to slip in a sketch of the old kind. In the edition of May 14th she gives a breezy account of Ithe way Sen ator Peffer got the better of Hill and bis filibustering, it is as follows: Senator Hill is at his best and happiest in controversy. He is a good "fighter and skilled in parliamentary tactics. For physical endurance, when talking against time, he has no equal in the sen ate. But in spite of all, the New York senator went down to inglorious defeat before the Kansas populist, Senator W. A. FEFFEH. 4 Peffer, whose resolution to investigate the bond sale passed the senate by a vote of fifty-one in favor and but six against it. The long-drawn-out contest , presented a curious spectacle the sharp cortrastof Senator Hill's attitude as defender and champion of the adminis tration on every occasion, and his for mer attitude of open hostility to the ad ministration. Nobody pretends to ac count for the sudden change of heart ap parent at the beginning of the present session of congress, growing more and more pronounced, cropping out even in the smallest things as protest against supposed reflections ou the president, nd finally reaching a climax, so to r-" speak, in Mr. HilFs persistent flght ' against any investigation of the bond syndicate business. Outwardly, tne contest was strangely ene-sided all the opposing forces on the side of the New York senator, who talked in heat and in cold, walked and gestured with dramatic effect, denounced silver and defended gold, aired party secrets, disclaimed personal interest at all times clever and ready of speech. On the other side, to the galleries "poor old Mr. Pef fer's side," there seemed to be absolute ly nothing but a quiet serenity, unruffled as a summer sea, and occasional re marks in a low, calm voice, which never varied, and whose gentle tones no amount of provocation ever changed or hurried. For weeks his resolution had been buffeted about, often lost to sight, and reappearing to be watched bf the New York senator ready for attack, much as a cat watches a mouse. But the Kansas senator never lost heart. Beneath that apparent stoical exterior there was supreme patience and unswerv ing persistence. Mr. Peffer had only to bide his time. It came through strate gy; and Mr. Hill was caught by one of his own party, Senator Gorman, who quickly and shrewdly turned to good ac count the effort to force the river and harbor bill out of the way in order to take up the Dupont election case on agreement to vote on this the second day after the river and harbor bill had been passed. Senator Hill joined Senat or Gorman, expecting by this move that the bond resolution would go over until after both the Dupont election case and the appropriation bill had been disposed of, bythat time making the chances f6r Mr. Peffer slim indeed. But at 2 iclock the bond resolution eame up aB "unfinished business," and Senator Pef fer declined, calmly, but none the less firmly, to give the appropriation com mittee the right of way. In spite of Sen ator Hill's filibustering tactics, the end had come. Neither the river and harbor bill nor the Dnpont election case could go on after 2 o'clock that day nor any oth er day, until Senator Peffer and bis reso lution were out of the way. Senator Gormon, who has favored the bond in vestigation all along, now, it is said, will be satisfied with any early adjourn ment of congress, feeling that by the Peffer resolution he can pay off some of his cherished scores against the adminis tration. Senator Hill's speeches against the bond investigation had become so much of a repetition, naturally, that they had ceased to interest the public; and I suspect that be is the last man in the senate who would enjoy talking to empty galleries, or vacant seats on the floor. But he held out fairly well until the hour of taking the vote, yielding the last five minutes to Senator Lindsey, who offered an amendment, which he afterward withdrew voting for the reso lution. The New York senator declared he should vote against it, if be stood alone in his vote. He had a small com pany with him in his own party, Senator Gray and Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin. It is needless to say that among demo crats voting for the investigation was Senator Blackburn, to whose defeat for re-election Senator Hill had alluded in his speech, in connection with Secretary Carlisle's action at the time. Very Much Alive, UW UHI(SB UU1V .(. -J v.wuv w ' nominated at St. Paul. The people's ' party seems to be alive and active every where. Independent, Mandan, N. D. OH! TH POOR WORKWOMAN. Carl.sU's Speech to Them Explained. One of the most scathing criticisms of Mr. Carlisle's recent speech to the Chica go workingmen (?) is that of II. T. Niles of Toledo, Ohio, It couclades as follows: The stock of the Chemical National is worth $4,400 and the Fifth avenne $3, 230 for a f 100 share and each of which pays 25 per cent, semi-annual dividends, while the stock of ten banks ranges from $300 to $670 per share, nine from $200 to $300, and most of the balance close up to $200 per share. Why should they not like our present system that gives them such inordinate gains, and be willing to hire writers and purchase and distribute literature and buy all salable politicians that may be useful in enabling them to induce the people longer to submit to such enor mous tribute? But let us turn to something that comes nearer the people and that shows the real condition of the business of the country. Out of 1,172 railroads reported only 95 declared a January dividend this year, and these dividends were paid mainly by street or suburban railroads, though a few large railroads paid dividends rang ing from one-half to three per cent. The street railroads to which our won derful legislature is willing to give the use of our streets for fifty years, even in these times paid dividends running up to 10 per cent for the half year. But worse even than the failure of ten elevenths of our railroads to pay even the smallest dividends, 72 railroads, in cluding some of the largest in the coun try with many important branches, are now passing through bankruptcy. Can these railroads that are bankrupt or on the verge of bankruptcy pay their many thousands of highly skilled em ployes the wages they ought to receive? But look at this benificent English sys tem from another point of view. We find in Dun's weekly reports nearly every week such statements as these: "The silk association states that 40 per cent, of the machinery and hands in the country are idle partly because of in creasing Japanese competition. . "Several more woolen mills nave shut down, and some have reduced wages 10 per cent, while many are working half time. 1 "It is estimated that not 40 per cent, of the men's wear machinery is at work. There have also been cotton mills stop ping or reducing time this week. Fur ther reductions on prints to the lowest point ever touched failed to increase the demand materially." Is it likely that a financial system that has shut down 40 per cent of the silk mills and 50 per cent of our woolen mills and has paralyzed all the productive in dustries of tne country will greatly Den- efit labor even if it had, as Dun says, on April 10 reduced the range of prices for all commodities to the lowest point ever known in this country? In other words, has raised the dollar under this English financial supremacy to the highest value ever reached since we declared our independence of English territorial rule. What eood can this high-priced dollar do the man who has none and no chance to earn one by his labor? It is certainly bad enough for wall street to rob the people without sending hireling turn-coat politicians to make them believe that tne great army now gathering to rescue the country from the hands of the spoilers are organizing to rob each other. The method pursued by the Nickel Plate Koad by which its agents figure rates as low as the lowest, seems to meet the requirements of the traveling public. No one should think of purchasing a ticket to Buffalo is. hi. A. convention during July, until they first inquire what the rate is over the Nickel Plate road. For particulars write J. Y. Calahan, Gen'l Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, Ills. McKinley Greets the Defaulter. Canton, 0., May 22. Senator Quay was met at the depot at 10:25 by Gov ernor McKinley aad several Canton friends. The meeting was extremely cor dial and friendly. The party drove at once to the McKinley home, where the senator spent all the time be was in Can ton. Except that he came for a friendly visit, Senator Quay would say nothing as to his trip. He left here at 1:21 for Beaver. At the McKinley home the us ual rule of silence was observed. People who wish to goto Buffalo to at tend the N. E. A. Convention, who want fast time, the most excellent train ser vice and superior accomodations, will do well to consider the Nickel Plate Road before purchasing tickets. A fare of $12.00 for the round trip will apply with $2.00 added for membership fee. Tickets will be on sale July 5th and bth with liberal return limit and with privilege of stop-over at Chautaqua Lake. Addi tional information cheerfully given on application to J. Y. Calahan, Gen'l Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. 111. Sailing to St. Lonla. The Iowa and Illinois populists have chartered a steamboat on the Mississippi river for the St. Louis convention. It will leave Dubuque, Iowa, on July 16 and stop at all the principle cities en route. The fare will be from $10 to $15 for a ten to twelve days' trip, including board. Those desiring to go on the ex cursion should address the editor of Our Populist, Rock Island, 111. IMPEACHING GROYER. A Lawyer Populist. There is legally no such thing as gold or silver money or paper money: money is the sovereign authority impressed on that which is capable of taking and re taining the impression; that upon which the stamp is placed is called coin; the coin may be metal, parchment or paper; the value is in tne stamp, ana not in the mat.nl nr mAterint. .Tiffnnv nn "Pnnati- tutional Law," chapter 12, sec. 400, pagezzi. Summur Trips at Reduced Rates, The Northwestern line is now selling tickets at reduced round trip rates to man vltourist points in the western, north ern and northeastern states and Canada. Any one designing a summer trip would do well to secure our figures before pur chasing tickets elsewhere. A POPULIST INTRODUCES IM PEACHMENT RESOLUTIONS The Republican Leader Squelches Them Instanter. Washington, May 23. Mc. Howard (pop.) of Alabama, the author of "If Christ Came to Congress," at the open ing session of the house today sprang a a sensation, but it was short lived. The house with practical unanimity sup pressed him. As soon as the Journal had been read Mr. Howard, whose seat is in a remote corner of the hall, arose dramatically in the center aisle and flourishing a paper in his hand demand ed to be heard on the resolution which Bet M. W. HOWARD. be sent to the clerk's desk. The resolu tion was as follows: I do impeach Grover Cleveland, presi dent of the United btates, of high crimes and misdemeanors on the following gronnds: First That be has sold or directed the sale of bonds without authority of law. Second That he has sold or aided in the sale of bonds at less than their mar ket value. Third That he directed the misappro priation of the proceeds of said sales. f ourth That he directed thetecretary of the treasury to disregard the law which makes United btates notes and treasury notes redeemable iu coin. Fourth That he ignored and refused to have enforced the anti-trust law. Sixth That he has sent United States troops into the state of Illinois without authority of law and in violation of the constitution. Seventh That he corrupted politics through the interference of federal office holders. Eighth That he has used the appoint ing power to influence legislation detri mental to the welfare of the people; there fore,, be it Resolved, By the house of representa tives that the committee on judiciary be directed to ascertain whether these charges are true, and if so to report to the house such action by impeachment or otherwise as shall be proper in the premises, and said committee shall have authority to send for persons and pa pers. When the clerk ceased reading, Mr, Howard, who had arisen to address the house, was suddenly taken off the floor by Mr. Dingley, the republrain leader, who raised the question of consideration against the resolution- The question was promptly put by the speaker, and by a practically unanimous vote the house declined to give Mr. Howard a hearing. Illustrate your argument with a good story. Send for a copy of -Reform Cam paign Stories. See ad on fifth page. TWO DANGEROUS BILLS. One to Destroy Trial by Jury, the other to Protect Monopoly. Washington, D. C, May 25, 1896. Senator Hill has reported from the judiciary committee a bill creating two classes of contempt cases. The bill makes any refusal to obey the order of the court, or any disrespect of the oourt committed in the presence of the court, a direct contempt, it provides that when any of these offenses are committed be yond the presence of the court that they shall be known as indirect contempt. In effect the bill creates a new class of con tempt cases not heretofore recognized by law, and, besides, denies to the man ac cused the right of trial by jury, except with the consent of the court. The pur pose of this bill is to make legal the very things which federal courts have been recently doing without any warrant of law, notably: when the courts had Debs arrested and imprisoned without any trial by jury, because, as the court al leged, he was guilty of contempt, though it was not claimed that the contempt al leged was committed in the presence of the court. It is safe to say that this bill will not be allowed to pass the senate unless it is amended so as to at least guarantee to every man a trial by jury. Senator Allen has already introduced an amendment to this bill making such a provision, and also making other ma terial amendments thereto. The second bill is one reported by the commerce committee which proposes to repeal that section of the present inter state commerce law which makes the punishment in refusing to testify before the court either fine or imprisonment or both. The bill limits the punishment in such cases to simply a fine. The object of thiB is to protect rich monopolies and the managers of trusts who do not want to be forced to testify before the courts and who are willing to pay a liberal fine, but who seriously object to being sent to prison. This bill will be vigorously fought by the people's party senators, aided, it is hoped, by a number of men in the old parties. Cyclone Davis Mr. J. H. Davis of Texas will be in Ne brasaa in June. Committees desiring to arrange meetings should write the secre tary of the populist state committee. 1122 M street Lincoln, Neb. Help lh Teaaaa, Gov. Uolcomb rlved the following Mcgram from the Governor of Texas. 'Ai'htin, May 22, 189C Governor MiasA. Jlolcomb, Lincoln, Neb: The storm sufferers will gratefully accept any thing your people may send them. Com municate with V. II. Smith, chairman re- net committee, Sherman, Texas. Accept my personal appreciation of your kind ness. " 'C. A. Cplmertson," ' " 'Governor." ' The governor then gave the following statement to the press: "Recognizing the existence of a very worthy desire on the part of many Ne braska citizens to show our appreciation of the hitherto expressed generosity of the people of Texas, and realizing the suffering which must have been left along the track of the tornado which recently devastated property and destroyed lives at Sherman, Texas., and vicinity, I would suggest the propriety of those of our cit izens who are able and benevolently dis posed, contributing such articles as would be most likely to relieve the dis tressed condition of our unfortunate southern neighbors. "Mai. T. S. CI ark son of Omaha, chair man of the executive committee of the Nebraska club, will receive and receipt for any contributions for this worthy cause and will see that tbey are placed in the hands of the proper local author ities at Sherman, Texas. I trust that at least one car load of provisions mav be forwarded to these distressed people . t at witnin a lew days. , Good Opening For a populist paper. Anyone deisring to publish a county paper cannot do better. Populist county officers. Ad dress A. K. Y. Populist paper, care of Nebraska Independent. 49-2t Consumers' Purchasing Agency. It yon are in need of any kind of mer chandise, dry goods, groceries, clothing, farm implements, buggy, bicycle, or in fact anything, I can save yon money by getting you inside wholesale prices. If you will write me, giving full partic ulars about what you need, I will quote yon prices on anything you want I will be as careful in making a purchase for you, as if I were buying for myself. For further information, terms, samples, prices and etc. write me. EsterlA steel self binder, $85. Esterly Mower, 4&ft cut, for $30: 5 or 6ft cut, $32. fcff Walking cultivator, $12; combined riding and walking cultivator, $23. Binder twine cheap. D. 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