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The advocate., 1890-02-13
An UnmltlCated Lie.

The NonconfornliSt in its issue Of
the 9th inst. publishes postal card
from a gentleman p well acquainted
in Topeka matters as the NOncon-
formist afirms, stating that 'the same
Judge" who is controlling the Capital
and the Kansas Farmer, is also con-
trolling The ADVOCATE.
We desire TO state that the above is
a malicious falsehood and the writer
Of it an unmitigated liar, and if he ''is
we'll acquainted in Topeka matters
as is avered, he knows that the char
acter we ascribe to him is correct.
Neither 'the same Judge" or any 9th
er person, connected with either the
Kansas Farmer or the Topeka CGpi-
tai, has any interest, immediate or re-
mote, in The ADVOCATE, nor has any
such person ever contributed a line
or a syllable to its columns except as
an advertisement which was paid for
at the regular rates, Neither is the
policy of THE ADVOCATE controlled or
influenced by any person outside Of
those whose names appear at the head
Of it's editorial page The NoncOn-
formist claims 60 be a reform journal,
and we had given it credit for more
fairnsSs than isindicated IN the Ppbli-
The advocate., 1890-02-13

cation OF ON infamous libel like the
above without any effort TO verify it's
correctness III our cotemporary will
give us the name of the Writerof that
postal card we will undertake 30 prove
that he is not a gentleman"
that he Is not swell acquainted
with Topeka matters" but that he is
a liar by nature whose methods have
been improved upon by long exper-
ience, or he is himself occupying some
position in which through envy, he is
inspired to superhuman effort to
meet a present emergency. In either
case we trust the NOncOBfOrmist will
have the justice to correct the false
impression which this reference to
THE ADVOCATE is intended TO convey,
and thus disayow any intent to faith
or the falsehood There is work
enough for all Of us TO do without
stopping TO pull each others hair, and
il our cotemporary will watch our
columns we have no fear that any
thing will be found therein that will
indicate treachery or alteration Of
idolatrous or false gods. Further; if
the editor Of the NoNcoWormjst will
have the fairness to investigate us
personally, we have no fears that he
will find anything either in our past
record or present connections that
could lead him to suspect our good
faith in the work in which we are
engaged.
Will our cotemporary make the
proper amendeY
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The first national bank law was
passed February 25, 1863, and John
Sherman then said:
National bank notes can be limited
in amount, while the United States
notes can only be limited in amount
by the growing necessities Of the war"
Subsequent events have shown this
statement to be grossly untrue.
Tho greenback Legislation has very
much Of unwritten history, and when
in the senate, tho exceptions Of legal
tender qualities were made as to "cus-
toms dues and interest on the public
debt" Thaddeus Steyens-the old
Commoner- of Pennsylvania, made a
vigorous protest IN the House.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

ex-governor Geo. 7. Anthony said
in his speech at Kansas City on Tues
day EVENING" "The sole cause of
the war was the negro question, that
this was what created the republican
party, that the republican and the
democratic parties were still the
north and the south, and that the
views Of neither side had changed in
the least"
According to this distinguished
gentlemen-di distinguished for his lack
Of ability TO comprehend the living
issues Of the hour-the parties are
divided solely on sectional lines. II
this be true the sooner both are bur
led in everlasting oblivion, and a ma
tional party born with policy broad
enough to embrace the interests of
all the people in all sections Of the
country, the sooner may we expect the
dawn OF an era of peace and prosper
ity upon this continent. Such an era
is not likely to be FASTENED by the in
auence Of political demagogues of
the Geo. T. Anthony strype
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The following clippings are from
the Kansas City times Of the 10th
inst
U ia reduced freight rate doesn't work, the
Kansas farmer might try a reduced tariff
CD Ex-RallrOad Commissioner Gillette Of
Kansas, who asked the Kansas railroads for an
emergency rate on behalf Of the farmers, Is
quoted as saying that the condition Of the farm
ers Is deplOmbe; that while their crops are
enormous the prices are lower than ever before,
and they are practically as badly OF as ina year
Of crop failure Howcan this be2 Didn't Kan
sas roll up majority Of $1,000 for q high tariff
and protection 10 infant industries? sIdn't all
the republican newspapers tell them that all
they needed TO become rich, happy iat and
saucy was toyOte for BENJAMIN HARRISON
and protection? There must be u mistake
somewhere.
This and mnch more Of the same
import. If the Times thinks to di-
vert the attention Of the people from
the real causes that are producing
low prices, by this kind Of rot it will
be mistaken. Neither the Demo
cratic or Republican party will score
another triumph in this country on
the tariff issue, The people demand
more money and they propose to have
it; and every party that decides to
adhere to the old tariff humbug with
which to fight another campaign
may as we'll get ready to be laid
away upon the shelf with other fos-
sils of bygone ages. Give us plenty
of money and prices Of farm products
will be all right whether we have
high or low tariff, or no tariff at all.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

form in size, shape and appearance
and are given 10 voters only by the
election board, Each voter, when he
is ready TO vote receives a ballot from
the board with the names Of all OF the
candidates OF all parties printed upon
It, when he retires alone to a secret
apartment provided at the election
precinct for the purpose, and marks a
cross opposite the names OF the can
didates for whom he wishes to vote,
after which he deposits his ballot in
the usual manner.
The details of the method have
been slightly varied by diiPereht states
that have adopted the system; but
the provision for secrecy in the prep
aration OF the ballot is preserved;
and has been found successful in
suppressing fraud, and securing
strictly honest elections
The advocate., 1890-02-13

A correspondent at Loco, Kansas,
asks what is the required reserve OF
national banks; and what is the
Australian system of votingl
I BY the act of Feb. 25 1863 ma
tional banks we're required to reserve
an amount equal to rs per cent Of
their circulation in gold, silver or
United States treasury notes.
(9 In brief, the Australian system
Of voting is SIMPLY a provision FOR an
secret ballot. The tickets
are furnished by tho State, ara uni
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The FarmerS' Alliance Of Kansas has been
yecogniEed by having tho president of Che
Htato Alliance appointed state treasurer to
6li Vacancy. Alliance Motor (Neb.)
Not strictly correct Bro, Evans,
Maj Sims is master Of Che state
grapger-not president Of the state al
lance. B III. Glover Of Cambridge
Kans. is president Of the state alliance.
The appointment Of Mai, Sims howev-
or is regarded as a recognition Of the
agricultural interests of the state.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

@. A. Tyler Business Agent Of the
Kansaa Alliance Exchange Co. has
effected an arrangement for the man
,ufaCture Of wagons and buggies, He
10 prepared to purchase, at living
prices, all kinds Of implements and
supplies Of every description for
at0ckholders in the company. He
will also sell the corn andwheat Of
the atockholder to the best possible
advantage
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The public and the press will await
with much interest the descision Of
the supreme court as to what consti-
tutes contempt. According to the
decision Of Judge Troup the boasted
liberty Of speech in this land Of the
free has q very narrow latitude.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The Pennsylvania farmers are told
by 'ths Farmers Friend and Grange
Advocate" of Meobanicsburg, that
they must have but one issue, If they
moan to accomplish anything tangible,
and that Issue must ,be the equaliza-
tion Of taxation. The Advocate says:
1tthe farmers Of the state will hut stand
toRgtheg and vote for NO man who does not
eva satisfactory pssuEancp that he will vote
sipht ,pn tho }gE bin ve CRn win ia this con.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

AT the meeting Of the joint com
mittee Of the Kansas State Grange
and the Kansas State Farmers Ali
ance and Industrial Union a paper
was read by John G. Otis Of the
Grange proposing a plan by which
farmers might realize better prices
for their products even during the
continuance Of the present pernicious
system Of gambling in options. The
paper was published in full in our
special edition, but we desire to call
attention to it again at this time.
The abolition Of the gambling system
will require time. Every step in
this direction will be bitterly contest
ed. Nothing but legislation will
ever reach it, and while Legislators
are as susceptible to the influence Of
Doodle as some Of them now have
the reputation of being, the inn
mediate future does not promise any
very satisfactory results in the in
terest Of producers. Even with the
abolition Of this class Of evils other
means would be required to ma
terally enhance prices while the pres
ent monetary system prevails.
What the farmer needs now is some
thing that will meet his immediate
necessities, and the plan suggested
by Mr.. Otis seems to embody the
elements essential to success. 1t
consists in the establishment of a
schedule Of minimum prices, below
which every farmer shall feel in
honor bound not to part with any
part Of his products. Q
The method Of establishing this
schedule is fully set forth in the fol-
lowing:
"The object is TO secure better return for the
years's labor, and prevent the selling Of pro
ducts below cost. We desire TO show In this
way che strength there is in united action.
The schedule TO be approved and ratified by
all existing farmers organizations Of a national
character And also to embrace the entire
country, but TO be divided into three grand d.
visions.
Ist Division includes all that part Of the Unit
ed States, whose waters GOw inlo the Atlantic
OCEAN, ~
liu .
The advocate., 1890-02-13

The State Grange receives a fitting
recognition by Governor Humphrey
4 ia the appointment Of Major Sims as
State treasurer. The Major will ac-
lcspt the congratulations Of THE ADvo-
GATE.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

San Francisco Express A. Topeka, l1.8O p m
Col. d San Diego Exp. " l2'Ob noon
The advocate., 1890-02-13
EAsT-BOUND.

BETWEEN TOPEKA, AToHsoN 81. JOSEPH.
The advocate., 1890-02-13

Express. ..,.... Leave Topeka. A55 q m
Express .....,.... 3.80p m
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
ABOUT THE BOOK TRUST.

a catalogue of '.rhe American Book
Company"-the gigantic octopus that is
now reaching its tentacles far and wide TO
gather in every modest enterprise that dares
liz its head for patronage-has been seen
BY THE TINES. The catalogue in appear
ance is unpretending enough. 1t en-
braces the publications of what is
called the "Big Four" and contains
among others, the names of many of the
books that were foisted upon the Southern
people during reconstruction times. IL is
also creditably stated that the great book
house of Harper & Brothers has sold its
school book interest TO the big trust. Thus il
Is that this tremendous monopoly is being
swelled TO even greater proportions; and
thus 1t is that with its wealth, and its
power, it is being put rapidly in position to
dictate terms TO its smaller rivals until il
swallows them up, when, in turn, II
will dictate terms to the people until
they are swallowed up. 1t is indeed
something to be feared, and Nirginians
for Virginia's sake should not, in the pres
ent contest. give it milk TO feed upon. An
honorable and healthy competition in trade
IL the thing that best serves the peoples in
terests, and this cannot be expected with
the power, ard the wealth, and the greed,
all on one side. Since these late develop
ments il is well, as different members Of the
State Board have informed us, that no
adoption Of books has yet been made, and
we are content to believe that these high
officials will look well and look wisely 10 the
peoples interest before filling the golfers of
this. combine at the peoples expense, and by
casting adrift the excellent works Of Virgil
MIA authors. There is nothing more patent
than that the people Of Virginia prefer
Southern books, and it is the people we rep
resent. The "American Book Company"
re able 10 take care Of itself, and Nirginians
- ish 10 contribute TO its support.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28

city 10 North Carolina, ties that are W.
coming closer and stronger every year
uniting our people 20 the people on ''e
North state Dy common sympa'nies ana
common interests. In no direction are Tue
trade relations Of Richmond extending
themselves more broadly than In the sre"'
commonwealth Immediately TO the souin'
and there is nothing that seems likely 70
arise in the future which can prevent tn'S
extension from reaching the amplest lim'f
As the representatives Of state WHICH
has so much in common with our people
independently of the glorious recol'ec"o n,
of thtGvar, the North Carolinian troops VIII
be received with Kindness and interest,"
which have never been surpassed IN the ms
tory of their receptions in other states aho
other cities. They have come now upon
mission of peace, but mission as glorious
as if they were on their way to defend the
south from the encroachments Of an III
yading enemy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
THE QUESTIONS OF THE FLAGS
Views of Our Old Confcderaies About the
stars and Bar-.

stars and Bar-.
An old Conled writes to TUE TINES
rs follows ~ know there are some, and |
believe very many, who object to the course
prorosed 70 be pursued by the New York
Confederate veterans" who ON every ac-
count are worthy Of tue cOnsid-
Grafton OF lawabding patriotic citilens.
There are as true men ms can be found any
where. who honestly and firmly believe that
only the Confederate flag, and the -1lags OF
the different states which shall be repre-
scented at the unyeiling Of the Lee monu-
ment should be used
These men are not only good ana true,
but they have level heads. If am cor
roc,ly informed. this monument Is about 10
be erected by General II. l.. Lees admirers
in that part Of the country which recently
compo4cd the Southern COniederacy. and
these admirers. consisting Of his old soldiers
and their descendants. have determined to
place the mOnumen. on az elevated site on
the suburb of your beautiful city, where ne
so long gave unmistakable evidence Of his
superior military genius and his devotion
10 the flag under which he fought.
Why may we not simply have family
gathering at the unyeillng Of the mOnu-
mcnt. where there shall be present and
matchmaking only those who love ana
honor the memory OF our great and noble
leader. not only as the greatest soldier OF
modern times. but on account Of his beau
timl Christian character? We regard him
as our model man. worthy Of all our love
and admiration. Why then, should the
New York veterans become 'stirrers up
If strife" by introducing at the unyelling
III the monument a disturbing element,
which under all the circumstances, as
stated by one of their number. must AZ
least bring the blush Of shame To the checks
OF many oh COnfederates. il indeed ii does
not keep some from attending the unyeil-
mgy
|, and. rs ] happen 10 know, am not
singular inmy opinion. think that the rea-
SON assigned by the spokesman Of the New
York Confederate Veteran, for declining 10
use the Confederate fag should also cause
them 20 discard the name. II were afraid
10 march under the flag ! should also be
afraid 90 own the name.
80 far from being fanatics and siirrers up
Of strife. and those who agree with me, do
most earnestly desire that there shall be no
disturbing element introduced at the I'M
yeilingNi the monuments; that we shall all
meet there as "a band Of brothers. and pay
that homage to the memory Of our beloved
General K. T.. Lee. which is due him rs one
of the most perfect specimens of humanity
that the world has ever known.
AN OLD CONFED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
"suMPrsR Has FALLeN."
Great Alarm of Kernel Eliot J.. shepard,
of New York

NEW YORK, May IL. special. All hat
left the editorial room Of the Mail and Ia
press, except the managing editor, who wa'
carefully culling the oldest news from tn,
proof sheets before him for use in the mex
issue. The paper was 10 20 to press in a
few moments.
. Suddenly he was startled by the entrance
Of man whose buiging eyes, hair on end
and great beads Of perspiration standing on
his brow, corrugated with thought, showed
that he was laboring under tremendous ca
element.
II was Kernel Eliot +. shepard.
Brushing aside eXcitedly the Bible and
commentary which lay upon the editors
table, he shouted:
stop the press Stop the press. Ila,-
MT you heard the news Sumpter has fail
en- Lincoln has called for 10000 vol
unteers. Here is the proclamaton:' Where
as, the laws Of the United States have been
for some time past and now are opposed,
and the execution thereof obsiructed in the
states Of South Carolina, Georgia, Alaba-
ma Florida, Mississippi
lie read 10 further The managing odi-
tor and the foreman Of the composing room,
with eyes full Of pity, led him quietly away,
interrupted only by incoherent numb
ling about 1.-THE glorious Cnion," peace
on earth" "the rebel rag and stage
coaches. He will be kept in Il cool place
until after the uDyeiiing Of the monument
in Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
DTHE OLD NORTH STATE.

One OF the most gratifying features Of the
inauguration OF the Lee monument to-mor.
row. will be the number Of North Carolina
troops who will be present on the occasion,
As stated in THE TIMES Of yesterday, in a
Telegram from Raleigh, the military show
fng that the old North State will make in
this city on Thursday, will be the most i'm
posing that il has ever made outside q its
own borders. except during the progress Of
the late civil war. The Governor Of the
State and his official and personal staff, and
ut least one thousand soldiers, constituting
the flower OF North Carolinian manhood,
will be present to add 10 the brilliant dis
tinction OF dwelling Day.
Richmond welcomes all Of her guests with
the warmest and most cordial hospitality,
but there are none who stand higher in her
estcem than these visitors from the old
North state. Ii Is not the first time that
The brave sons Of North Carolina have
marched through our streets. There is
many soldier in the present contingent
who has trampcd over these thoroghfares
Before with the prospect OF deadly conflict
Ia the battlefield In the near future. and yet
hes gone as cheerfully along as If part of
Il holiday procession. TO our older citizens,
khe sight OF the gallant North Carolinian
.<oops will recall many Of the most vivid
ind stirring memories Of the period of the
war.
Richmond will feel an additional interest
Il these troops ON account OF the close
eoeisl and commercial ties that bind this ]
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
Army OF NoHrnEnN vInclNIA.

No more appropriate beginning could
be made to the days Of the un'eiling than
the reunion to be held this evening Of ih,
Association Of the Army Of Northern Viz
ginia. The men Of that army knew Lee,
and almost worshiped him, nay, they die
worship him. Many weary months
they fought the battles OF the Con-
federacy under his guidance, ana
when the end came, he gave them
an example Of patriotism which they have
all endeayorcd to follow. The formation Of
the association was cOntemporanc0us will
the beginning Of the movement for the monu-
ment TO the South's great leador-and there
fore the meeting tonight will be charac-
tcrized by the enthusiasm which tomorrow
VIII reach its climax as the statue stands
forth in all its completeness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
WEDNESDAY. MAY y, 1890.
TO-MoRROw's PAPER.

THr TIMES Will appear tomorrow Win
ten pagcs fun Of news and Of matter of in
terest 10 the thousands OF Confederates and
other visitors who will thrOng this city.
Among the articles of special importance
will be
A complete history TO date OF the Lee
monument illustrated by an accurate cut
of the statue.
Sketch of the life of General Robert L
Lee, with various estimates Of his char.
acter.
Graphic account of the meeting Of Long
street and Custer on the morning of Apo
, mattox.
The old Stonewall Band.
Other monuments Of Richmond.
~ Selected verses from old war songs and
poems.
Original poems written expressly for The
times, appropriate TO the occasion.
History Of the organization OF Lee Camp
Confederate Veterans, and the work they
have done for the Soldiers Home.
Programme Of the ceremonies Of the I'm
yelling.
Full accounts Of the great military ball
and of the reunion of the Association of the
Army Of Northern Virginia.
In addition to all Of these, The TINES
will present 10 each OF its readers beautiful
souvenir. II is full page Autograph, which
will be framed and made a permanent
memorial of the occasion. In the middle OF
the page is portrait Of General Lee, framed
in laurel wreath. punched about the flags
of virgina<and the Confederacy. sur
rounding the portrait are those of Generals
VA. Z. Hill, "StOnewall' jackson, Albert
Sidney Johnston and J. l.. Il. stuart, who
died on the field of honor as is noted by the
scroll inscription:
"On Fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread.
And Glory guards with solemn round
- The bvouac OF the dead"
Other features Of the Autograph are the
Hollywood Memorial pile, the jackson
statue, the Lee monument and the soldiers
and sailors monument, the birthplace of
Lee and the home at Arlington.
The whole design is artistic in every par
= t,cuiar, and reflects credit upon Richmond
euferDrise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
KaiIroaA nacing.
-nlca.oNew.

Railroad racing has cau-cd another acct
dent. This time tlie mi-hsp occurred in
Missouri. where two Trains on parallel
tracks were speeding along at sixty miles
an .hour. one of them was run into at a
crossing boy a freight. and several persons
were more or less seriously injured. \
similar affair occurred i'm the East "a Week
or ttyo ago. Ii is, perhaps, too much TO
ask locomotive engineers 90 stop racing.
ihey know the practice Is dangerous, md
so 90 tine passengers. bu. ever, one OF them
would rather ran the risk of destruction
than % permit the other crowd 10 get ahead
Of ihlm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28

he ia skillrl and brave. but if he can be In
duced to throw away his notes OF he has
made avn aud provoked into giving per-
sonal "reminiscences, his audience may look
for graphlc recitals and vivid pictures oil
the strife. for there Is probably no man now
living who has wider, fuller or more acc!i-
rate knowledge Of the field movements IN
Virginia than Major-General u. VI. Law.
MOLD SOLDIER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28
Where water is preclou.

At Bahrin, which is about the hottest
part OF the earth, no water can be obtained
from digging wells TO depth Of 800 feet IN
many cases, but. thanks 10 c0pious springs
which break forth in the waters Of the Per-
sian gulf, over mile from shore fresh water
is obtained by divers, who I'LL goatskin bags
with the cooling liquid and sell II 10 the in
habitants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28

Lines, chocolate syrup, "imperial" milk
shakers. "rotaryv ice shayers, lime squeez-
ers, soda, acid, ginger ale extract, fruit
Juices tthe best), rock candy syrup, pure va
nilla, lemon and all other fayoring ex.
tracts, together with all kinds of soda foun-
tain requisites, at Owens IL Minor Drug
Company, opposite the postoflice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-28

We have speedyand positive Hire tor Ca
tarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth and Head
ache IA ShlLOlt : "a ARkh REMEDY. a
lfyOu desire health and swee, breath. Price,
so cents. sold by BOdeker Brothers ana
IA. II. Shields & Co.. corner OF / 18th and Mar.
snalt Streets