THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT,
the great kiek will come from men
who do not want to pay taxes any
where. The term democrat has a charm in
the south that it does not have in the
north. We never voted the demo
cratic ticket until we voted for Bry
an.' Had we lived at that time, Jeffer
son would surely have received our
vote, but we had no hankering1 for
any of the midway democrats, Polk,
Oass, Buchanan or Cleveland. They
never acted in the interest of all the
people. We admit that it chafes a
little when asked, "What, have you
turned democrat?" We answer no,
the democrats, the best of them, have
turned in with us and we have organ
ized a "new" democratic party. The
party will take the name "new dem
ocracy" at their next national onven
tion. We see no other way out of the
present dilemma only for ell re
formers, Bryan democrats, populists,
free silver republicans and prohibi
tionists to unite In one great reform
party. Let the name go to the dogs
we want the doctrine and the prin
ciples, the nut and not the shuck.
All the government bonds Issued
before 1867 .were made payable prln
clpal in "lawful money" and the in
terest in "coin." In 1870 the bond
holders pretended that the publio
credit needed to be strengthened by
making the bonds payable, principal
' and interest both, in coin. Our silver
dolars then were worth three cents
more than our gold dollars the world
over, and were consequently the best
coin we had. In 1873 congress, to
please the bond holders again,
knocked out silver, leaving only gold
as coin. More than half of the green
backs were also burned and all of the
postal currency when times got so
hard that no more greenbacks were
burned. Now the bond holders and
the president want the rest of the
greenbacks burned, and they will
probably induce congress to let ifc be
done, if not during this session, an
extra session will be called and the
flames will be kindled. Doing it will
make money worth more and prop
erty less. They pretend that it is the
endless chain, that of drawing gold
out of the treewry, they want to
break. That endless chain could be
more easily broken by paying out a
few carloads of silver, which is coin
Just as much as gold. All our govern
ment obligations now read payable in
coin. The credit strengthening act dl.1
it, But just now they have discovered
another weak place in our public cred
it and the new congress in extra ses
sion will be asked to change again the
reading of all the bonds and green
backs by making them . payable in
gold coin instead of coin. They fear
Bryan may come in and commen e
paying out silver coin. After all the
bonds are made to read payable in gold
then Bryan would have to toe a goid
.bug and pay only gold. ;
HOLCOMBS FAREWELL
(Continued from page one.)
urge upon your attention the wisdom of
enacting a law providing for the collec
tion of an inheritance tax Such a law
has been in ncceseM operation in many
of the older states, having the result of
yielding large revenues to the state,
, and is found to be a most satisfactory
as well as just and quitable, method of
raising revenue. I crunot do better than
to quote from the author on inheritance
tax law:
"After a person is dead, and no longer
capable of directing and controlling his
wealth, the statu, in uccordauce with one
of tbe fundamental principles of social
organisation, steps in, continues the
ownership and (termite the owner to des
ignate either his direct or collateral heirs
or even a total stranger to bis blood,
to rtceive his inheritance. Or if he
should die without a written testament,
it practaelly accomplishes tbe same re
sults through general statutes of des
cent and distribution, which devolve the
the property of the intestate upon bis
direct or collateral heirs. But as tbe
state becomes the agent, instrument or
power for diHtrubuting the wealth of the
wealth of the dixeased, It seems to be
conceded npontbe best possible grounds,
that for this service it should levy a tax
upon the property devolving upon the
heirs."
KNItOKftftO TftEAHURKIt's KECOMEKNIU
TIONB. The state treasurer recommends in his
report the transfer of certain funds
therein named which are new Idle and of
Bouoto tbe state general fund. It
seems to ms that this reconiiueudation
is perfectly proper, and 1 hope you wll
authorise the trauMer of these fund.
The treasurer aUo calls attention to the
fact that he is experiencing trouble In
securing tl poults ol current lauds lu
tats depositories at the three per ceut
per annum rats of later! bow required
on daily balances, and recommends an
recommend an hineodment to to state
depository Uw purtultttcg the deposit
ot the luuds in appro d depository
banks al a rate no. le tbsa two per
teat per auiium uixm daily balances by
surhbnnk. It see-:!) to me that tftbe
rats ill latvreat ehargml upon deposits of
current fusd Is so nuih as to prevent
basking MtitutHns ol weibknosa
standing and a-knoalgJ flti-tl r
s possibility truss accept leg tusds oa 0
mhm at Ike rats efcargd, ikal the rats
ol interest ehuiill b towered so laal lb
state ma t not t eomprlUl to aetsrd
Ike bus of Its liiad by their aVpoati la
tasks laal arewiliisf to pay aiga
retreat later! Uaa Ik. surreal
aetoeg tasks ralty, aswa t la H
If aa ladicaima of wssks. Tke
Hhtf ol lama leade la rihe to bs
geard! aa kept eve t Vew tksa Ike
fnst ekkrfc ate ta reiv4 wkuetks
this Is kills' to apply Ikew t Ita mn
to ekwk tsy are UteaiUi toar
arvhtl talMi la auevedisgly 9h4
to IIm above ssbf-tt,
till lias ii,hs.
I tattle t oaf rlwt alUelMa to Ike
ssbk-el i die ss lea luai.va. I a at
PI" "' I""" 1 "' - U HI 1.1 MIL IllHil III
t .MaBOrS
ANTI-PILL
CtlCt DYUtttU.
tm inii, t s4
WaMlM k !.
AMnkM MImm att t Hi. ttk.,
la!. , til. lkwkir-bl
advised that nnder the provisions of the
insurance laws now upon the statute
books there are two old line life insur
ance companies which have incorporated
and are transacting business in this
state, and fifty life and accident com
panies which have come from other
states and from Europe lor the purpose
of transacting business in this state. It
follows that a large life insurance busi
ness is being carried on with tbe people
of tbe state of Nebraska, and vet the
laws regulating life insurance are in
volved iu doubt and uncertainty.
The Governor goes very fully into tbe
whole subject of life, fire and accident
insurance and makes many recommen
dations in regard thereto.
A full account of all tbe state institu
tions is given. With these subjects tbe
readers of the Independent are all fa
miliar. The Qovernorsimply makes the
facts and figures given out during the
campaign a matter of official record.
STATE UNIVEU81TT.
01 the State University the Governor
soys:
"The growth of the University has
heed rapid indeed for the last lew years.
I am informed that the increased at
tendance during the present school year,
as compared with the last, tins been
about five hundred. This evidence of
growth, general interest and widening
influence Is gratifying to all friends of
education. Nebraska stands In the lead
when it comes to her schools and Inst I
tul Ions of learning and tbe high average
Intelligence of her citizens, and we would
be remiss in our duties if we should relax
In the least our efforts to maintain the
vantage ground in educational matters
which we now occupy.
"This Institution is the cream of our
excellent educational system, supple
mented as It Is with the many private
and sectarian schools, academies and
colleges throughout the state, 1 he Unl
versify is doing a work, the beneficial
effects of which cannot be measured by
words. It ranks well among similar in
stitutions In the great Mississippi val
ley. Its growth has been most pleasing
and with respect to It we may all very
properly be expansionists. Tbe people
Nebraska take a Just pride iu tbe
work it Is doing in all departments ana
are standing by It nobly, as I know
thev will continue to do.
"Theregents have lound it necessary
to aek for increased appropriations
which may appear large, but when tbe
magnitude and scope ol the operation
of tbe institution are considered tbe
amounts requested will be found to be
reasonable. 1 can only suimnc me mar
ser to you with tbe conviction that you
will give to the Institution that support
and assistance which will enable ofllcen
and faculty to continue unimpaired tbe
work which has so succeesisuy been car
ried on thus far."
MB PENITENTIAUY.
Concerning the state prison the Gov
ernor, after giving a full history of the
last lour .vears. save:
"The last legislature appropriated bnt
sixty thousand dollars for the mainte
nance ol tbe prisoners. 1 here has been
used ol this appropriation f iw,no;i.oo.
Three to four thousand dollars will prob
ably be required for the remainder of the
period lor wn'ch it was made, leaving
f ime f m,wm to revert to the treasury
Only B.'lO.OOU Is asked lor tbe coming hi
enulum. Tbe institution may, and
probably will, be conducted for a less
sum than Is asked lor. i bis win depend
largely upon the ability of tbe warden to
make advantageous contracts for the
employment of the prisoners, orputting
tnetn at some prontabie employment on
behalf of the state. Tbe contracts now
Id force expire during tbe preseut year
and will have to be renewed in some
form or some other provisions made for
utilizing the labor ol the convicts.
The best method of utilizing prison la
bor is difficult to determine. Mo lur i
it can be done to advantage it is doubt
less desirable to employ prisoners in
making for tbe state those articles which
may be manufactured by them which
are of general use in tbe different insti
tutions of tbe state. This would not
bring prison labor in direct conflict with
free labor and would be advantageous
to tbe state. I believe experience and
time only can determine the extent and
character of the work thus to be en
gaged iu. The manulucture of shoes has
been started for tbe purpose of aiding iu
solving the problem.
VARIOUS BUREAUS.
The repot t of the Labor Commissioner
Is highly commended and attention is
drawn to the Horticultural society ex
perimental stations, irrigation and live
stock in relation to quarantine laws.
KIIKIUIIT RATES.
The Governor enters Into a very full
disciiMition of the maximum rat bill and
the decision of tbe supreme court which
knocked It out. I bw part ol the mes
sage is ol very great value aud will be
published in lull hereafter.
TUB KATIOXAU UUARP.
The subject of a national militia. In
stead ol a great 'standing army Is die
cuwj at length. The governor remarks:
"I I has heretofore uniformly been the
policy of onr government to keep but a
small standing army. By the mainten
ance of a well equipped national guard,
a large alanding army taconint unneces
sary. The plan U I burdensome to
the people ami U In harmony elttt the
pint ol our Irve luatttutloua." the bis
torv ol the orgaulialiua ol the three
brska rkliiiuU Is iva la lull.
Tbe Bemssgw clow witli a pla tor a
direct vole lor senator sad a rwmlenee
tor lasiuveraor wkil la omcw. Ills
very long dttms, eonUioiot: aUiul
3ii,(MH W'trUe asd If printed la lull,
would III aeatly lour pavl IkUpaper.
An Open
Fire-FUce-And
Open
Tb HW ut ta WlsJaor roM on
V.tt I Ilk Imi ku Kb tnwB lrtiiBe
a4 at vkwrtul ( Srw la it, aith Ste
targe radialuea la be a at , I as
aUia Lka tka eutiBul tiki kail uf the
ko safallf , Is Urg ikl aaJ
liy itriaftrl
CHOAU TOJLAMBUSADOR.
Ik remit. M H iHUf aMv4
Wasaiiwfv". Js l1ksasa j
teal atttde l-4y w ke klel (
sslkwflly Iksl JmvIi It Ikuai el (
Me m Ysk sv'4 V mIi4 om i
aaJtf la Ufl tv,li j
l'k aaiaklk M ao V teal H
Ike kVast foe Un Uik Vul IIumm j
aeae Ike )riiwl hi laU ltar W
I Ia4eti aay el? t kn alaak j
POINTERS
mm
Railroad Pags System Discussed
Wants Passes Abolished and
, Bates Reduced.
A FARMER'S FIRST MESSAGE
Wants the Board of Transportation
Abolished and a Maximum
Bate Bill Passed.
The Dairy latereit,
The message of Governor Poynter was
delivered to the legislature at so late an
hour that it was Impossible to give ft in
full in this issue of the Independent,
Borne ol the most Important points were
caught, as It were on tbe wing and are
herewith printed. After a few formal re
marks he said:
It Is my most sincere desire that ws
hall co operate for the best interests of
the state. To you Is entrusted tbe law
making power of the state, and the ap
portioning ol tbe revenues among tne
various state Institutions. In tbe en
actment of wise and beneficent laws and
the just and economic apportionment of
the pubiioiumis, i pledge you in oavance
my sincere aud hearty assistance. The
welfare of tbe state shall at all times bs
my first consideration, and I shall never
hesitate to use the power conlorred upon
me by the constitution to witbold my
approval of any measure which you may
enact that I consider Inimical to the
public good, Nor shall I withhold my
approval ol any measure you may puss
In tbe public interest. If any differ
ence in judgment should arise, I am
ready to accord to you the same hon
esty of purpose and desire (or the peo.
pie's weliare that l ciim lor myseii.
The Interference with, or tbe usurpation
in any was ol the power of one branch
of state government by another, wbleb
tbe constitution designs as co-ordinate,
is dangerous to the liberties ol the peo
pie. Hence, I deem tbe veto given by
the constitution to tbe governor, a
power that should only be used as a last
resort to prevent unjust or hurtful legis
lation. You are the recognized law
making power direct Irom tbe people,
and to them you must render an ac
count of your actions as their represent
atives. Having done your work care
fully and conscienclously, tbat work
should stand until the people express a
desire for change. Too often, however.
tbe work of the legislative department
Is made ineffective by our judiciary.
Even tbe sentiment Is gaining in the
minds of the people that no act of the
legislature is a law until It has tbe ap
proval of tbe courts. This, If trun.makes
the legislature useless, Not only so, but
It destroys one of the co-ordinate
branches of state government. The
nullification of so many laws by our
courts, I am led to believe, Is not occa
sioned by tbe intention of tbe court to
usurps the authority ol tbe legislature,
but more on account or tne inadequacy
of our constitution. This was adopted
at a time when our state was new. its
resources undeveloped, and Its settle
ment meagre and sparsely distributed,
With its splendid development, our state
bas outgrown many oi Its constitutional
provisions, and tbe endeavor ol the leg'
Islature to meet by law existing condi
tions, is hampered by inadequate const!
tutional powers. To meet this growing
demand, nearly every biennial session
submits to the people amendments to
tbe constitution. Hut in tbe press of
other matters, and in the excitement ol
political campaigns, they are lost slgbt
of and fail to receive the popular ratifi
cation. In my opinion, should you
make provisions for the calling of a con
stitutional convention, such action
would meet tbe boarry approval ol the
people,
Article 11, Section 7, of the constitu
tion makes it mandatory upon you to
preveut by law "unjust discrimination
and extortion in all charges of express,
telegraph and railroad companies 'in
this state, and enforce such laws by ade
quate penalties to tbe extent, if neces
eery tor that purpose, of forfeiture of
their property and franchises." I his
provision of the constitution, which you
have taken your oath to support, nllows
you no opportunity to escape responsi
bility II the laws wnlch we already
have upon our statute books are not suf
ficient and tail to estalilinh justice be
tween the ople and Ilia corporations,
they should be promptly repealed aud
others enacted by you which could ac
complieh that purpose. Other states In
dealing wltb tbe vexed question ol trans
portation, have, In a great measure,
solved It in the election by the peopl ol
aeommllou with adequate powerful
tbe regulation of rates and the dual ad
justment ol differences which might arise
between theopleMud the corporation.
Our constitution does not rmlt its to
sit provide, and ia the endeavor to over-
coins this dilllcnlty tbe legislature ol
leU3 placed I he burden ol the riMiMiiini.
bililf ol a railway eommlmlon upon a
portioa ol the executive depart meal,
and at the same lime relteviss: the state
tieesiivs ortUr designated ia that act
Irwui tbe labor by altoeiug tfcent thrve
rrretarWs lo do lbs work, aud Busily
; ike aarretarU all Iks power eua-
ttrred Uy lh eel upoa lb etwailvs
ollUwre eoniKtsiag line tommiaUa,
The great quealloa of juat traaHrta.
lioa ite sull pra viwia you lor
olulioa. Ike law ol tMI has tna
rrr4 tkroua-f) Ike ktaha eourl la oar
fouatry, lis weakness kavs bm-a
Huweby Ike iWtsuia ol Ibal rouri.
1keactaa ol Ike Uw tl lU-t,
aauiadiatf Iheen-ltoae aaaiMt akieh lint
Mpeeuea enarl ol Ike I'sit! Kutre ptv
BUra,lt WouUI ttt Ike ) ut a
targe Biajtwtiy ol our twope as4 woeM
k a fttMpiuiiHW wtik lour plaia toaait
laltoaal duly. Hkouid )a repeal Ike
raa! eiiatMea4'ar Uw a4 al Ike
te liHte p Ml ss l KMHslt! rt
Uw, vw wul Ike k kl
Kw.ilua ol a gr aisui tl Na
krwka tout-as.
Ike tlpa,Mwst oJ Ike t lw MVS ifT1.
ksuea as Ike l.af lsewe, kel I re
emve al ae a4 ttsl
tikiratiwa, istHia'al Uea !
Uiimmi ! UWr, bu mt fuel
tUiMa el sUIMtte, ekkk mmm is
Ike um la ka Ua a Ua ultl ik
o wl Ike tlepMlataal, kit e'i l Is
ft HI M id MtllMS I'l lS4 'wl
la Ike tel! tl Utam as I Ike 4att
of legislation which would be promotive
of the welfare of onr toilers. 1 believe
profoundly in tbe teachings of tbe im
mortal Lincoln. lie said: "Labor is
superior and prior to capital, I am for
both the mau and the dollar; but in case
ol conflict, tbe man before the dollar."
I desire to call vour atteation to an
. evil which has grown with the growth
ol the state, and one for the eradication
of which our beat thought of our best
minds have been engaged, I refer to
free railway transportation. Tbe pass
system has grown to such proportions
that it has become a burden to the man
agers of tbe railways of theetate.a scan
dal in stute politic and diegnstlng to
thoughtful citizens. Itailwavs are built
as business enterprises. Profits must
bs mads for investors upon business
done. If all passengers should be car
rled free, profits must be made from some
other branch of the business, and It is
fair to presume that under such circum
stances It would be necessary to advance
freight rates. If one-half of those travel
ing should do so upon free transporta
tion, all the Profits of the business must
be collected from the other half who pay
fare. Now. if the business were remun
erative with only one-half those travel
I ng paying fare, if all should be made to
pay alike, the same profits would aoeure
to the railways if only one-half as much
was charged for the service. It has been
estimated that our railways In Nebraska
receive less than two cents per mile for
the passenger service in the state, when
account Is made of the free transporta
tion given those to whom, under one
pretext or another, they think it neces
sary to give passes. As a business pro
ositloaitls unjust to railways of the
state that custom 'should place
tbeis burdon upon tbem, and they
should be protected by law, wltb ade
quate penalties for Its enforcement. If
they protect themselves against loss by
charging Inereased rates to those who
pay for transportation, then as a busi
ness propesition it is unjust to those
who pay fare, and they should be pro
tected by law with adequate penalties
for its enforcement. Bucli a law would
relieve the railways from practicing an
Injustice upon apart of their patrons
and secure to them tbs same profits up
on investments which they now bare,
and at the same time admit of a mater
ial reduction in passenger rates. The
passage of a law against the issuance of
any free passes, except to employe of
railways, and making the one accepting
a free pass partmepscrlniinis; both alike
subject to penalties attached adequate
for Its enforcement, with a reduction Iu
passenger rates eqvfvalent to the profits
derived by the abolishment of passes,
would be alike just to the railways and
the traveling public.
Ia the matter of appropriations I
would earnestly recommend the most
rigid economy consistent with the pub
lic welfare. The amount of an appro
priation does not always indicate Its
character. What would seem a large
sum appropriated for a specific pnrpose
may be In reality an economical expen
diture of public money, while a small
amount set apart for tbs same purpose
would be extravagant. Tbe appropria
tion of an amount for any purpose
obviously too meagre tor its accomplish
ment, wbils at the same time it would
give color to the claim for economy by
the legislature making It, tbe following
biennitim would show Its true character
either In deficiencies to be met or In poor
service to the state, . either of which
would demonstrate clearly tbe dishon
esty or incompetency of the legislature
making it.
The sugar bounty act ol 1805 bas cre
ated a number ol just claims against the
state which are now in the hands of tbe
farmers who grew sugar beets. I recom
mend that you make provision for the
payment ol all claims arising from the
ectol 17UD wuicn may be presented by
tbe actual growers or sugar beets In tbe
state, whenever such claims are properly
attested by certificates of weights from
the proper authorities.
A prominent industry of our state.
and one which is destined to become
more and more a leading factor In
wealth production to our people is the
dairy. There is nothing in which the
farmers of the state have euguged which
has assisted them more to be independ
ent, keeping thern free Irom debt by
furnishing them regularly throughout
the entire year with a steady cash in
come. Tet In its Iniancy, the dairy in
dustry in Nebraska bas made wonder
ful growth. Last year It assisted the
material interests ol the stats by the
distribution of nearly ten millions of
dollars among tbe citizens of Nebraska.
Hub Industry asks no special protection
as a struggling iufart industry, but is
perleotly willing to stand or fall upon its
own merits. What it (asks is as matter
ofrlht, that other Industries be re
quired to do the same. The laws now
upon our statute books are probably
adequate with proier enforcement. It
my judgment an Industry with such vast
Importauce to the agricultural interests
ol ibis great agricultural state should
receive your most careful aud candid
consideration. The creation by you ol
a department charged with the Interests
ol the dulry Induxtry, preaided over by
a commissioner wtiomt duty would I in
eulurut Ilia lass ssaiuel iniilntioua ol
dairy products, and such other duties
as your wisdom, would diclaU as proper
lor htm to perlortil iu the iulervat ol th
dslry tudutr.v, would mwt th approval
ol lbs ttisjriiy ol tbs wealth producers
ol be slate.
Mis tkraal Cat hy a Nfk4 Wire .
foBRisa, la, Jkn, I John lUlwsrU
farmer asr Ure. was eaufbt be
Iween hi wsg-unj sad a wire fenee aal
I1 IhiHNil eul by las barbs yesterday.
IIS U4 to dealt.
IwttrMf Iu Ike t'sl4 SU
Los no. Jan. i H Is announoMMl
Ihkl the Kyehuneti ewipaay vt lUra
Infhant ka eniiMee4 task lag lV-
o,0ii,i eartrMtf fr the lulled
iUlea si the t I i ni weekly.
H latitat I tkl A
foatHi, Jas, l.-Ue.tarl KIpMaf,
Willi bis wife t4 family, will Ue
tuf AwterUft Jaaaary IV Mr Kle
ltf w Mi u'tt of Ver euat,
iUr of Msieuli IUi!Wr, wila whoa
Klpliatf wrote "Ike NaUak
Bw4 o N imt
Tors A, Jaw k klre, Mary
Urtl. ttsff t4 wild ferjunatf kiee
tetf wklte waaeeala Ike IVJU
4 trial, wet f a Uanury
ks4ls(f W fore a jualUe vt Uw
yeaierday aa4 W4 vtse fay IrUl la
Ik (IUtrtl tft,
'osssssssssssscessssssssssso
SUITS
OVERCOATS
ULSTERS
going at an additional ten per cent off
our closhig out prices. This addition
al discount is for the purpose of more
quickly closing out our entire stock. If
you want any of these good things
come early, while there is an assort
ment to choose from,
MEN'S SUITS
$ 6,oo Suits to close $3.95 now, .$ 3.55
$ 8.00 Suits to close $4.85 now. .$ 4.35
10.00 Suits to close 5.95 now.. 5.35
12.00 Suits to close 7.85 now.. 7.05
15.00 Suits to close 9.85 now.. 7.85
18.00 Suits to close 11.85 now.. 10.65
MEN'S OVERCOATS
$ 6.50 O'coats to close $3.90 now $3.50
8.00 O'coats to close 4.85 now 4.35
1 2.00 O'coats to close 7.00 now 6.30
15.00 O'coats to close 10.00 now 9.00
MEN'S ULSTERS
$ 5.00 Ulsters to close $ 2.95 now $ 2.65
8,00 Ulsters to close 4.85 now 4 35
12.00 Ulsters to close 7.35 now 6.60
15.00 Ulsters to close 10.00 now 9.00
BOYS' OVERCOATS
$2.50 O'coats to close $1.15 now $1.20
$5.00 Ulsters to close $2.85 now $2,50
Closing out all Hats, Caps and Fur
nishings at 20 per cent off our usual
low prices.
THE
CLOTHIERS, HATTERS, AND FURNISHERS W
O and 10th Street, Lincoln, Neb, yj
6SSSSSSSSSSSCSSSSSSSSSS3S;
BONO OF TUB BLUB RIVER.
Flow down from thy prairies,
Ob, wave of the Blue,
Through pathways the falrlea
Have trodden for youj
Flow down with thy daughters
From upland and dell;
The laugh of the waters
Thy spirit shall tell.
Flow down from the fallows
That sleep at thy bead;
Flow down where the swallows
Build nesta o'er thy bed;
Flow on in thy glory
Through cities of men,
And tell them thy story
Again and again:
"I come from the plains where
The lx-ople are free;
The soft-foiling rains were
A father to roe;
The prairie my mother
The fairest of earth
Tbe west wind my brother.
Who sang at my birth.
"I come from the corn-land,
Where the bread tree Is grown;
I come front the morn land,
Where roses are blown;
1 come for 1 cherish
The children of men;
I come where they htWi
in poverty s urn.
f
' route In the spirit
That conquers 'be night;
All Hint shall Inherit
liod's Uindscspe and Unlit;
I iHiiue with lbs warning
Again and strain
(Uve the land ami the morning
To children of men,
'tis the serrel my brother
fctltl tells la the ptsln.
The lifrd ny mother
Uwig Irwritrd front the ratal
The sttng that my dsus biers
IWsr Juu lo Ihe era
Hraprrad as their wslere
Its mttsle shall ln
Ik pUlsa) seat the mountains,
te Uivl of Ihe west,
It at tbe lltue river fountains
Mud's ehlktrea shall ri
forever Ikelr Wsuly
Aad fWf aluiU W-
Tkere b Wi Us du v
Ikere tuta shall free."
r'low (Iowa ffvat Iky ptairi,
Hkt SUM ft IkS lllM
TH aortal sl flnw
Iky ieMuc m
iUtf m with Iky iUkur
IVm opkatwt aud tlHk
Ihs lttf k tf Iky waters
Hod's purte shall 111.
a. u mirt-ww,
.levlat New,
GILOISH
A POYNTER T0WNSHIP
Editor Independent; I wsnt to sa
that I could not do without tbe Ind
pendent I did some hard work ii
this campaign, but it was uphill work
We cast 70 votes In our township an
Poynter got all of them except 11.
Ilow was that for high? The campaign
was not worked right thb fall. They
never should have dropped the finan
cial question as they did.
1 am glad that Bryan has resigned.
I was nfraftl be would die down there
In the south. I have his photo in s
large frame in my house two by three
feet. I have blm where I can see him
and if a rep visits me I call his
attention to Bryan and then we have
a set to. The only thing that will
elect a president in 1000 is to hammer
away and hummer hard. Clold and
silver at 10 to 1. In advocating this
in your paper be sure to get tbe gold
first. There Is where the reps got
their hold on us the la.it time. They
mode the Germans believe we were
going to have silver and nothing but
silver. The Germans are rinding out
different now. I saw a man get a
check caahfd the other day for $81.
lie went in the bank and what do you
iiipHe he got for It? Of course they
gave hi ni f A in silver and U in sil
ver ewtlllcate. He was a German re
publican. I sitked him! "What kin 1
't money lieve yt there? lis ssl. I.
"That is iwiM-r money." Then I f-H
In my work. 1 saldi "That Is e l
silver money you have got there. He
sl.lt "No sir. I asldi? 'Tan yn'i
rend English?' He Mid: A little.'
I ssl down six) rra.l to him the print
ing on Ihe bills and bw read II him
elf. He ami his two brothers all
toted Ihe fusion ticket. When 1 IsU
I try lo make things plain to the tier
in it u. any lo lltrim "If 1 had all
aiKrr bullion and yott bd all golil
bullUm )u can gel yuwr bulllott nisila
luto inoiM-y ami I must sell mine fur
Biaauua sin) w a toll I'dtra. Then whew
I hey go la low they im out that s
iwr mil of all the money is sil.
and lbs! Mo when silver Is deoou
tued etui ikey rU It ea. Three
fourths of ibate young iua wilt te
for fuUI and ailier at lite ratio of IS
la I U I two. Ifcmt Wl saiUhly ai.e
iw4 Mitve Iksl BsvlaiHg els wi.l
wle.
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THE TIIIMiM n n:ik
The Ikn ihst lkl evutiwuslly sal
Ihls Bstiuw alike upreiwely s-l are
sol mure leiriiorv, twioe a"s tl
Irwde, ture tse fr piaf kualers,
nmhs pesie fve bllrs, kmr sub
jl re to IF atMA, but dwnttttf
owYitMkra 0f What, i dMu
nd bsHammiI life, ate ipte' ImIIs
pans wis eu-osl fauada l - !
ffewl apiillual fft m wklck ski
men a td astu are buill.B
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