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PROHIBITION NATIONAL COMMITTEE.-Continued.

F. T. McWhirter..
Malcolm Smith.
Rev. W. L. Ferris.
T. D. Talmadge.
J. B. Garton..
F. E. Beauchamp.
T B. Demaree..
N. F. Woodbury.
A. H. Clary.
Joshua Levering.
Levin S. Melson.
Frank M. Forbush.
Herbert S. Morley.
Fred E. Britten.
Samuel Dickie.
W. J. Dean.

J. F. Hieberg..
H. P. Faris.

Charles E. Stokes.

Thos. P. Street..

E. M. Gardner.

A. G. Wolfenberger.
L. G. Parker..

New Hampshire H. O, Jackson.

New Hampshire L. F. Richardson.

New Jersey.

North Carolina Thos. P. Johnston....Salisbury.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE PEOPLE'S PARTY. Address: James E. McBride. Lovett Block, Grand Rapids, Mich. OFFICERS-Chairman, Jo. A. Parker, of Louisville, Ky.; secretary, J. E. McBride, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; treasurer, Milton Park, of Dallas, Tex.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jo. A. Parker, of Kentucky; J. E McBride, of Michigan; Milton Park, of Texas; G. L. Spence, of West Virginia; C. M. Walter, of Indianapolis, Ind.; J. K. Sears, of Oregon; Haldor E. Boen, of Minnesota; W. L. Peek, of Georgia; A. W. Faulkner, of Nebraska, and H. J. Munson, of Vermont.

CHAIRMAN OF ORGANIZATION-John O. Zabel, of Petersburg, Mich.

NATIONAL DIVISION ORGANIZERS-Central, Samuel W. Williams, of Vincennes, Ind.; Northeast, Alvin M. Shaw, of East Longmeadow, Mass.: East, John J. Streeter, of Vineland, N. J.; Southeast, F. H. Lytle, of Stanton Fla.; Southwest, J. E. Scanlan, of Bee Branch, Ark.; West, C. A. Burton, of Virden, Ill.; Northwest, Frank A. Richey, of St. Louis, Mo.

The principles of the People's party, as presented in its platform, are: 1, direct legislation; 2, public ownership; 3, no monopoly of land; 4, scientific money; 5, ar income tax; 6, honest elections, and 7, direct nominations and party government..

Julius Ham

The National Executive Committee of the Socialist Labor party is composed as follows: mer, Eber Forbes, Jon J. Kinneally. Rudolph Katz, Adolph Klein, August Gilhaus and E. Siff. Julius Hammer is the recording secretary and Eber Forbes the treasurer of the committee.

Henry Kuhn, 26 New Reade street, New York City, is not only the national secretary, but acts as financial secretary for the committee. He is not officially a member of that body, and while he is permitted to have a voice in its deliberations, he has no vote.

The local organizations of the Socialist Labor party are known as "sections," and these sections exist in thirty-two States and two Territories, while many persons who reside in parts of the country where there are no such sections are members-at-large of the national body, in which the requirements of membership provide that each applicant shall acknowledge his belief in the principles of the party and assert that he has withdrawn from all affiliations with other political parties.

States and Territories,

States and Territories.

State Committees.

The National Association of Democratic Clubs.

The National Association of Democratic Clubs was organized July 4, 1888. Plans looking toward this result were laid two years previously. The original number of twenty-one clubs has increased until, during the campaign of 1900, almost ten thousand clubs, with an aggregate membership of 1,200,000 were in existence.

The Association acts in complete harmony with the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Committee. The helpfulness of the National Association of Democratic Clubs to its party has been marked, and the officers of the association have again and again received the highest commendation from the party leaders.

The objects of this association are set forth in the second article of the constitution, which reads: "To foster the formation of permanent Democratic clubs and societies throughout the United States and insure their active co-operation in disseminating Jeffersonian principles of government; "To preserve the Constitution of the United States, the autonomy of the States, local self-government, and freedom of elections;

"To resist revolutionary changes and the centralization of power;

"To oppose the imposition of taxes beyond the necessities of government economically administered; To promote economy in all branches of the public service;

"To oppose unnecessary commercial restrictions for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many; "To oppose class legislation, which despoils labor and builds up monopoly;

"To maintain inviolate the fundamental principles of Democracy-'Equality before the Law'; and "To co-operate with the regular organization of the Democratic party in support of Democratic men and Democratic measures."

All political clubs and societies which concur in the object of this association are eligible to membership. The regular convention of the association is held once every four years after the National Democratic convention, and at a time and place fixed by the Executive Committee.

Much of the association's early success was due to the energetic efforts of that distinguished Democrat, Chauncey F. Black, of Pennsylvania, who was at the head of the organization for a number of years. Mr. Black was succeeded by Representative Benton McMillin, of Tennessee, who subsequently became Governor of that State. He resigned, and William Randolph Hearst, of New York, was appointed, by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee, Mr. McMillin's successor. At the Indianapolis National Convention he was unanimously elected. The activity of the association under this gentleman's leadership was a conspicuous feature of the campaign of 1900, and the Democratic Congressional campaign of 1902. The great mass meeting in and about Madison Square Garden in 1900 is declared by many to have caused the subsequent Democratic victory in Greater New York. A similar demonstration in 1902 in the interest of the Democratic Congressional candidates brought about the election of every Democratic candidate with the exception of one, despite the fact that the previous reapportionment was designed to make four districts safely Republican.

The president of the association was, after each campaign, formally thanked by letter for the efforts of the association by the Democratic National Committee and the chief candidates for office. The officers of the association are: William Randolph Hearst, President; Max F. Ihmsen, Secretary; Executive Committee, James K. Jones, Ark., chairman; Chauncey F. Black, Pa.; Edward Murphy, Jr., N. Y.; Benton McMillin, Tenn.; George H. Lambert, N. J.; C. C. Richards, Utah; James L. Slayde, Texas; W. J. Stone. Mo.; S. M. White, Cal.; James Creelman, N. Y.; E. P. Howell, Ga.; E. Chambers Smith, N. C.; John R. McLean, Ohio; Charles J. Faulkner, W. Va.; J. L. Mitchell, Wis.; J. C. Dahlman, Neb.; Blair Lee, Md.

The headquarters of the association is Room 11, Tribune Building, New York City, with a branch office in Washington, D. C.

Basis of Congressional Representation.

The basis for the apportionment of Congressional representation depends upon the population of the various States. At the institution of the Government, in 1790, the apportioning of Representatives was made by Congress, and this method continued until 1850, when Congress not only determined that the number of members of the House should be 233, but directed that in the future the Secretary of the Interior should make all necessary changes in this apportionment. In 1860, therefore, the changes necessitated by the taking of the Eighth Census were made in accordance with the provisions of this law, but, in 1862, Congress again fixed the total number of members, and, as all subsequent changes have been made by Congress itself, the act of 1850, which delegated this power to the Secretary of the Interior, may be said to have been repealed by implication.

The act of Congress, approved January 16, 1901, provides that after March 3, 1903, the House of Representatives shall be composed of 386 members, each of whom shall represent a district composed of contiguous territory, and it is also provided that, as each new State is admitted to the Union, the Representatives assigned to it shall be in addition to this membership and shall be elected as Representatives-at-Large until such time as the Legislature shall redistrict the State which elected them. The following table shows the ratio of Congressional representation since ment:

the institution of the Govern

Origin of names of States, Cheir Popular Sobriquets and the Flower Selected as State Emblem.

Alabama was named in 1817, from its principal river. The principally accepted authority says that De Soto's last battle was in 1541 at Alibamo, on the River Yazoo, where there was a strong fortress of a tribe called sometimes Alibamos and sometimes the Alabamus. Its flower is the golden rod.

Alaska is from the Indian word, Alakshak, meaning "large country."

Arkansas took its name in 1819 from its principal river, and that from the tribe of Indians once living near its mouth. Schoolcraft ascribes the name to the fact that a species of acacia grew there from which the Indians made bows, which led to their being called "arc, or bow Indians." Sometimes it is called the Bear State, on account of these animals, which formerly lived in its forests. Its flower is the apple blossom. Arizona is thought to come from the Aztec word Arizuma, meaning a rocky country.

California received its name from the officers of Cortez, who found it in a Spanish romance which told of "the great island of California, where a great abundance of gold and precious stones are found." Its flower is the California poppy.

Colorado is named from its chief river, the word being Spanish and signifying ruddy or colored. It is also known as the Centennial State, from the fact that it was admitted to statehood in 1816. Its flower is the purple columbine.

Connecticut was so called from the Indian name of its principal river, spelled originally Quin-nah-tukyut and signifying "land on a long tidal river." It is popularly known as the Nutmeg State, from the fact that its residents were formerly said to have made nutmegs from wood, for sale to the unwary, and also as the Freestone State, from the quantities of that material found there.

Dakota took its name from the tribe of Indians which formerly inhabited the State and the vast regions in its neighborhood, the word meaning originally "leagued."

Delaware was named in 1703, from Lord de la Warr. It is sometimes called the Diamond State, from its small size and supposed great worth. Its flower is the peach blossom.

Florida was so called by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1512, because it was discovered on Easter Sunday, in Spanish Pascua Florida. It is often called, from its shape, the Peninsular State. Its flower is the japonica. Georgia was named in 1732 in honor of King George II.

Idaho is the Indian word for "Gem of the Mountains." Its flower is the kyringia.

Illinois was named in 1809 from its principal river. The name is said to signify "superior men." It is called the Prairie State, from the extent of its prairies. Its flower is the rose.

Indiana was so called in 1802 from the American Indians. It is known as the Hoosier State, the word being a corruption of Husker, formerly a common term for "bully," in the West. Its flower is corn. Iowa took its name in 1838 from a tribe of Indians who lived within its borders, and the word is said to be a contraction of Ah-hee-o-va, meaning sleepers. It is also known as the Hawkeye State, the term said to have been derived from the name of a famous Indian Chief of that region. Its flower is the wild rose. Kansas takes its name from its great river, which in turn received its appellation from the Indians who lived along its banks. The name is said to come from Cayas, which was given the region by De Soto. Kentucky was so called from its principal river, in 1782. The word is said to mean "at the head of the river."

Louisiana was named by La Salle in 1682, in honor of Louis XIV. of France. It is popularly called the Creole State. Its flower is the magnolia.

Maine was so called as early as 1622, from the description in its charter calling it the "mayne land," meaning the main or chief portion of the territory. It is known as the Lumber State, from the large amount of that material produced within its borders, and also as the Pine Tree State. for the same reason. Its flower is the pine cone.

Maryland was named in honor of Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I., in his patent to Lord Baltimore in 1632.

Massachusetts derived its name from a tribe of Indians who lived in the neighborhood of the present location of Boston. The word is a compound of "massa," meaning great, and "wadehuach," meaning hills or mountains. It is known as the Old Colony State, from the fact that the first colonies of New England settled on its shores, and the Bay State, it having been originally known as the Colony of Massachusetts Bay. Michigan was named from the lake on its borders. The word, it is believed, is derived from the Chippewa "mitcha" and the Algonquin "gan," meaning great lake. It is known as the Lake State, from the fact that it borders on four great lakes. Its flower is the apple blossom.

Minnesota takes its name from its chief stream, which, in the Indian dialect, signifies "slightly turbid water." Its flower is the moccasin.

Mississippi takes its name from the great river, the title meaning in Indian "the whole river," so called because many streams unite in making it. Its flower is the magnolia.

Missouri was so called in 1821, from its principal river, the word signifying in the Sioux language, "inuddy water."

Montana took its name from the Rocky Mountains, which traverse the State. Its flower is the bitter root. Nebraska is named after its principal river. The meaning of the word is disputed. Its flower is the golden rod.

Nevada is named for its mountain chain, which was called after the Sierra Nevadas of Granada. New Hampshire was called so with reference to the original patentee, who was Governor of Portsmouth in Hampshire, England. It is known as the Granite State, from the fact that its mountains are largely composed of that stone.

New Jersey was so called in 1644 in compliment to one of its original proprietors, Sir George Carteret, who had defended the Isle of Jersey against the long parliament during the civil war in England. It has no State flower, but adopts instead a tree-the sugar maple.

New Mexico takes its name from the Aztec war god Mexildi. Its flower is the crimson rambler rose. New York was named in honor of the Duke of York and Albany, to whom the territory was granted in 1664. It is known as the Empire State, from its wealth and great population, and the Excelsior State from its motto. Its flower is the rose.

North Carolina (and South) were so called in 1654 by the French, in honor of Charles IX. of France, although some claim the honor for Charles I. of England. The former is known as the Old North State and as the Turpentine, it producing large quantities of this material; and the latter as the Palmetto State, from the tree borne on its coat of arms. North Carolina's flower is the chrysanthemum.

Ohio was so called in 1802 from the Indian O-he-zub, meaning "something great." Oklahoma is from an Indian word meaning "a beautiful land.” Its flower is the mistletoe. Oregon is supposed to come from a Sioux word, meaning "the great flowing river." Oregon grape.

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Pennsylvania was named after William Penn, the entire word meaning Penn's Woods. the Keystone State, from its having been the central State at the formation of the Constitution.

Rhode Island was so called in 1644, from the Dutch, signifying "redisland." Its flower is the violet. Tennessee was named in 1796, and the word is said to signify a curved spoon or a bend in the river. Texas was named by the Spaniards in 1690. The word is said to be derived from the Spanish "tigus," meaning "covered houses, and also from the Indian "tachies." meaning friends. It is known as the Lone Star State, from the emblem on its flag. Its flower is the blue bonnet. Its flower is the sego lily.

Utah was adopted from the name of the Indians living in that region. Vermont was so called by its inhabitants in their declaration of independence in 1877, from the French words, meaning green mountains. It is also known as the Green Mountain State for the same reason. Its flower is the red clover.

Virginia was named in honor of Elizabeth, England's virgin Queen. It is known as the Mother of Presidents, five of its sons having held that office; as the Mother of States, having been the first settled of the first thirteen States, and also as the Old Dominion.

Washington was named after our first President. Its flower is the rhododendron.

Wisconsin was so named in 1836 from the river of the same name. The word is said to mean "westward flowing." It is popularly known as the Badger State.

Wyoming is an Indian name, a corruption of a word meaning "large plains.”

Missouri..

Jefferson City
Helena..

A. M Dockery.

Nebraska.

Lincoln.

Nevada.

Carson City.

New Hampshire Concord.

New Jersey.

Trenton.

New York.

Albany.

Annapolis.

Lansing.

Massachusetts.Boston..

Montana.

St. Paul..
Jackson.

North Carolina. Raleign.

North Dakota.. Bismarck.

Ohio...

Oregon.

Columbus.
Salem.

Pennsylvania. Harrisburg.
Rhode Island..Providence.
South Carolina. Columbia.
South Dakota.. Pierre.

Nashville.
Austin.
Salt Lake City.
Montpelier..
Richmond.
Olympia..

Charleston.

Madison..

Cheyenne..

Jos, K. Toole..
John H. Mickey.
John Sparks..
N. J. Bachelder..
Franklin Murphy.
Benj. B. Odell.
Chas, B. Aycock.
Frank White.
George K. Nash...
G. E. Chamberlain.
8. W. Pennypacker Rep.
L. F C. Garvin. Dem.
D. C. Heyward. Dem.
Chas. N. Herreid.. Rep.
Jas. B. Frazier.. Dem.
S. W. T. Lanham. Dem.[
Hebe M. Wells... Rep.
J. G. McCullough. Rep.
A. J. Montague. Dem.
Henry G. McBride. Pop.
Albert B. White.. Rep.
R. M. La Follette. Rep.
De Forest Richards Rep.

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2 Jan.

Jan. 2 Jan.

Jan.

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1905 4,000 November
Jan. 1905 2,000 November*

2 Oct. 1904 1.500 1st Tu. Sept.
4 Jan. 1906 5.000 November*

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4

Mar. 1905 2,700 November

2

Jan. 1905 5,000 November*

4 Jan. 1905 2.500 November*

John A. Lec.
F. G. Higgins.
E. G MeGilton.
Lemuel Allen.

F. W. Higgins.
W. D. Turner.
David Bartlett.
Harry L. Gordon.

Wm. M. Brown.
A Archambault.
John T. Sloan.
Geo. W. Snow.

Geo, D. Neal.
The Sec. of State.
Z. S. Stanton.
Jos. E. Willard.

J. O. Davidson.
The Sec. of State.

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