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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
4lble than the coin,


This plain statement of facts
should demonstrate the principle
that paper money will not stand
alone on indefinite promises to re-
deem at some future day, even if
the promisor be a great govern
ment.
But history furnishes no instance
of a silver imitation. resulting in
ruinous speculation and a financial
collapse, and the champions of an
exclusively gold currency, who
grow eloquent in depicting the ter
rible consequences which would fol-
low the free coinage of silver, if
they are not mere parrots, repeat
ing what others, more shrewd,
selfish and unscrupulous have told
them, are brazen falsifiers.
Let them name one instance in
which any country, anywhere, has
suffered from having too much sill
yer currency or too much gold and
silver currency.
In the nature of things the guam
titles of gold and silver which are
yearly dug from the mines, cannot
be uniformly equal in value. But
it has happened, for centuries, that
they have been SO nearly equal,
and so nearly attairable and retain
able in the western world of Europe
and America, as to call for very
little legislative Inference to adjust
the scale of values between them.
No other two objects i'll nature
have kept such equal pace with each
other, while no other two objects in
nature are so well adopted to the
purposes Of a currency.
There is not gold enough in the
world to answer the demand of
currency; and tLere is not silver
enough in the world for that purpose.
Goth metals are necessary; and to
take away either has the effect OF
doubling the weight of debts, public
and private. 1t is equally true that
every effort that has been made to
demonetize either metal has pro-
ceeded from the creditor class, with
this sordid and base purpose In
view. This is particularly true OF
the demonetizatiun of silver in this
country. 1t had no honest or
patriotic purpose in view, and 1t
was for this reason the deed was
done surreptitiously and fraudu-
lently. It's object was. to make
debts which were contracted in
depreciated paper, redeemable in
gold only. How shameful and
d;soracefnl that Northern Demo-
Gratis, who joined in denouncing the
raud, when it was first brought to
,;obt. should now become clamorous
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
THE EDITORS DESK.
EI NE ErAIISM.

With gold and silver as the stand
ards OF currency values, there cal
never be too much money in circu
iatlon. A paper currency should
never stand alone, and can neye,
stand alone long at "a time. /,
should always he redeemable at the
pleasure Of the holder, in coin. ot
gold and silver; and on this basis II
has great advantages over the coin
itself. In the first place it is porta-
L,e-may be carried about withou,
inconvenience, or sent by mail at
IAN insignificant expense. In the
second place, it may be renewed,
when too much worn, at little cost.
Haper bills are not money, but the
representatives of money; and when
they cease to be redeemable in real
money, but depend upon an indefi-
mite promise to pay, ,vhether by a
government or a suspended bank,
they soon deprcciate in value. The
United States was great and power
ful during the la.e civil war. and
continued to grow in wealth and
powder in the ten years following
the war. Yet it could not get its
notes-''greenbacks"-to be re-
celved at par even by Northern cit
lzens, though "truly legal" until
the act requiring the resumption of
specie payments Went into force.
They were at one time as low as
thirty-eight cents in the coin dollar.
That act was passed in 1875, and
was declaratory of the purpose of
deem its notes in specie, on and after
the first day of January, 1879. The
effect was, even before the latter
date, gradually to increase the value
of the greenback notes Imme-
diately thereafter, Congress passed
an act pledging reserve of $780, |
100000 in coin to redeem, when
called for, the $346,00O,000 of |
greenback notes. And the effect of
that pledge has been, without pay
Ing out a dollar of the coin,
hake the greenbacks more
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
Nine Tersons Injured in y f,aitroad
Wreck

PHELADELrnIA, Aug. 1i.-An
express train from this city on the
Philadelphia and Reading railway
ran into a freight train near Egg
Harbor, y. j., .,th!a .4ening with dis
astrous results.
Both trains were badly wrecked.
and a dozen or more passengers on
the express were fatally injured.
The wounded have been removed TO
neighboring houses and physicians
are in attendance upon them. The
railroad officials in this city state
tf-at but nire persons were injured,
none of them fatally.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
RALEIGH, N. c. AUtsT

lard, J. 2. Cooke, j. P. Stevens,
and j. A. Robinson.
Prof. j. A. Holmes made an
address upon the State Geological
Survey.
Charlotte was selected as the
next place Of meeting over New
berne by a vote Of twenty TO
eighteen.
Tonight the grand banquet was
given in the Twin City Club
Rooms, and, to say the least, it was
a superb affair. The Association
will excurt to Wilkesboro to-nlor-
row.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

How frequent it is that an in
solvent firm or bank states tn It it
expects to pay up in full, and how
seldom it is that there is realiza-
ton of this promise. 1t is just
such occurrences of these that make
men place little faith in the word
of their fellow men.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

A cold of unusual severity devel-
oped into difficulty decidedly
catarrhal in all its characteristics
threatening a return OF my Old
chronic malady, catarrh. One bot
tie of Ely's Cream Balm complete
ly eradicated every symptom of that
painful and prevailing disorder
+. w. Warner, Rochester, n. Y.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
A SENSIBLE ARTICLE.
Pres. Jno, r CTowell, OF Trinity
College. Talks OF the study of
Ciyic> in the = -hools
OF the state.
Cor. STATE CHRONICLE


DURHAM, y. C.. Aug. l2.-I
have before me a little book on the
Elements of Civil Government, by
A. ). peterman, brother teacher
in Kentucky. | would like TO see
it used in every intermediate school
in our State. Ii Is dedicated .'to
the thousands of devoted teachers
in every land. who are training the
boys and girls of to-day to a true
conception of American citizenship,
and 10 a deeper love for our whole
country
This little volume contains TWEEN
ty-one chapters, one each on the
Family, the School and School
District, the Civil District, the
Townships and Town, the Munich
pal Corporations--villages, bor-
oughs and cities; four chapters on
the State. four on the United States;
one each on Government, Justice,
Liberty and Law, Suffrage and
Election, the Australian Ballot
System, showing how voting is done
under that system by illustrating
the interior of polling place; n
chapter on Parties and Party Ma
chinery, another on Legislation
and final one on Revenue and
Taxation.
Each chapter ends with sugges-
tive questions: and generally with Il
question for debate, good speci-
men of which is the following chap
ter on schools:
ReSolced, That it is right for a
man without children to pay school
taxes.
Civics is new subject, and
might we'll displace a part of the
time given to the study of history
is the philosophy of human life
| Civics tells how we live together
under government.
History requires the deepest in
sight. Civics, the commonest kin,
of observation. In my opinion,
is mistake to try to teach chill
dren history; but every boy an
girl finds government at every ste
in life. Civics should precede tn
scientific study of history. Storie
from history should be taught b.
word of mouth at every opportunity
| A father or mother who has tradi
tions of any kind should tell then
to theschild. But it takes civics t.
makRl human being realize that
] is yfactor in the great sum {
huH.n experience which we ca
T4aa ,.-acher who reads Petel
m.sn's book will understand what
mean. 1t can be taught in cours
of thirty half-hour recitations, an
will create more discussion an,
provoke more original thinkin:
among the pupils than any subjec
of which / am aware.
| We hope some day to max,
Civics a requirement of admission
into the Freshman Glass of Trinity
College.
1 commend this book to fellow
teachers first. because it will hell
them to educate their pupils; sec
ond. because / believe in making
politicians of boys and girls as sool
as they can understand the interest
Of civil life; third, because tn
study of civics in our schools for
generation will be better for u.
than a generation of Congresses
however great and good their mem
bers may be.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
JOHN F. CRowELL.
----
Capt. Kirkii nd ShO:.

Friday night at Hamlet, Capt.
L. +. Kirkland, of the Sea
board Air Line, was shot by a pas
senger with whom he had some
trouble on the train. The man s
ticket was for the second class and
he being in the first class coach, the
conductor asked him to 90 to the
proper car. The passenger refused,
and thereupon was fo-cibly put into
the second class car. Almost i'm
mediately upon the arrival of the
train at Hamlet the passenger APP
preached the conductor and fired at
him twice, both shots taking effect
about the hip. The miscreant es-
capped. Capt. Kirkland has been
brought to his home in this city.
His wounds are painful, but not
necessarily fatal.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

Commodore Ramsey, who sue
ceeded Admiral John Walker a.
Chief Of the Bureau Of Navigation,
Is a picturesque figure in the Navy
Department He looks more like
a popular New York preacher than
"A naval officer. He is one Of the
best sailors of the navy, however,
and is man Of fine physique.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

Syphilis, rheumatism, old sores
ulcers, scrofula and catarrh are ex-
actly the diseases that are cured by
that powerful medicine, P. P. P,
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

Bowels irregular and constipated,
resulting in piles, avoided by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
VOL. XXI.

defenders of it, and anxious to
profit by it!
1t is the right of the people to
pay debts, public and private, in
either coin, gold or silver, which is
most easily obtained. There will
generally be a slight difference be-
tween them, and in this circum-
stance consists the great advantage
of bi-metalism over mono-metalism.
If the iegal-tender coin consists of
but one metal, and that metal be-
comes scarce, the immediate effect
is to increase the weight of debt
and taxes, upon the people, and to
require the sale of larger portion
OF the citizens property, to pay
them. But bi-metalism preserves
the steady, standard, average value
OF the legal-tender coin. The creditor
when he lends his money, or sells
goods on a credit, where BIZ
mctalism prevails, well understands
that he will be paid in that species
of coin which is most easily OBJ
tained. He, therefore, cannot be
cheated when paid in silver, if sill
yer is cheapest, nor will he be if
paid in gold, when gold is cheapest,
as it was in this country, prior to
1873.
No human being can tell how
soon new mines of gold may be
opened-it may be in North Caro-
lina-which will flood the markets
of the world with that metal. The
effect would be to turn the tide of
mono-metalism in favor of silver.
Germany demonetized gold in 1871,
but soon afterwards made it the
exclusive standard of money, and
put silver under the bar.
These minting regulations, and
changes in the money standard, are
all made in the interest of the million
aires, the monopolists, and their
mercenary political tools. But BIZ
metalism- gold and silver coin-is |
the money of the honest masses of |
the people
1t is not necessary, indeed, that
the gold and silver coin should all
be handled and hauled around. 1t
is sufficient that they are made the
basis of a paper circulation. We
hays now $2!5.ooo,ooo of silver
sefi1 J2 5s:1 ~ ldlation, repre-
! J(llllllJ s17rer dollars in
.he vaults of the Treasury; and the
amount of certificates might safely
be doubled. Of the 81 1,36O,OOO,00O
of gold certificates that have been
issued, there are still outstanding
$l60,O00, representing an equal
number Of gold dollars in the Treas
ury; and these certificates might be
safely doubled also. For, in the
case Of the greenbacks, we have
seen that $1OO,OOO,O0O of coin in
reserve has been sufficient to keep
$346,O 6,OOO,OOO of the notes afoat;
everybody preferring them to the
coin, though that coin happens to
be gold. The thing needed is the
free coinage Of silver and the MAX
ing of gold and silver the basis of a
two-fold greater paper circulation.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

WARREN ALLEN, the old-time
Snowman, died a few days ago in
the Flatbush N. W Insane Asy-
lum. He was so years old, and
had sold tickets, played clown, per-
formed sleight of hand and even
acted "Humpty Dumpty'' in his
day. OF late years he has been a
ticket speculator and parlor magic
ian
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

If your blood is impure regulate
your liver with Simmons Liver
Regulator.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
EIow'~ 'ris
h. undersigned. have known

+. j. Cheney tor the last - years
and believe him perfectly honorabi,
IN all business transactions, and
financially able 10 carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West * Truax, Wholesale Drug
gist, Toledo. Ohio.
Walking, Kinnnn 4 Martin,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surface OF tho
system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggist.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

MANN, the inventor of the gun
bearing his name, is at work on a
flying machine. 81 hope," said he,
''to be able to pour down half ton
of nitro-glycerine on a town, with
out the inhabitants knowing where
it comes from. And" he adds, 81
hope this will revolutionize the face
'of the globe. What a pleasure
is in store for us
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18

The time allowed to stockholders
of the broken Keystone national
bank within which to pay the as
sessment of 100000 levied by
Comptroller Lacey, expired on
Tuesday. Only 26 of nearly 200
stockholders paid their assessments,
and the total amount paid by them
was only $4,000. If the others
refused to respond with view of
contesting the assessment in the
courts, the case may get before a
tribunal that can enforce disclosures
now withheld.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1891-08-18
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22
Her Hearts Desire.

The prevailing tone OF family is
sometimes reflected in the conceptions
OF the children. A lady, hearing little
girl repeating the form Of prayer she
had learned, told her to ask, as she
would of father, and in her own words
for what she needed most. The child
knelt, and after few moments refec-
ton implored earnestly: 20 Lord,
please make us all very Stylish" To be
stylish is the great desire of many, but
the hearts desire of all experienced
travellers is for smooth track, easy and
comfortable cars, elegant and luxurious
sleepers, fast time and dining car SER
vice which rivals the tables of the best
hotels. 1t is SO easy to crafty this de-
sire, by travelling over THE Burlington"
that there is no 1eason any should 90
unsatis6ed.. In whatever direction one
wishes to travel, there is hardly point
in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri. Colorado,
Wyoming, or the Black Hill region, that
cannot be most conveniently reached
via "The Burlington" and connections.
For tickets, rates, maps and time tables,
apply to any ticket agent, or write to
w. J. g. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent c.,
B. & N. R. R., St. Paul, MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22

had by all. The band consists of four
teen pieces. The officers are: A. G.
Harris manager:.C. w. dorsey. Sec; j.
a. Banks, Treas &C. A. Hughes, quarter
muster.
Mr.. Charles Bush while going home
in C 'mpanv with your correspondent
last saturday evening began to cough.
He stepped int, an alley saying to me,
$50 on, will catch you soon." went
on t, the corner of Superior and waited
few moments and as he did not come
| retraced my steps to the alley where a
CT ovid had congregated and to nv sur
prise found Mr.. Bush lying wi h his
face to the ground bleeding from nose
and mouth. | ran fora doctor but when
h arrived it was too late for the breath
was fast leaving the body. He was
tken to the hospital but died in five
minutes after his arrival. Mr.. Bush
had made many friends since his arrival
here, only few weeks ago. Mr.. G. W.
Dorsey looked after his remains until
his fsther-in-law, Mr.. Allen FIR .nch ar
rived from st. Paul. He returned with
the remains Monday morning. Mr..
Bush leaves a. young widow to mourn
his loss. 1892 .. ..a.- @.. D..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22
Pleasant Presentation.

The ladies and friends OF St. James A.
NJ E church lead by Mrs. Dora Adams
have been a. work FIR some time raising
funds to purchase suit for the popular
pastor Rev. .. P. Brown. The eum
wanted was easily raised, and Thursday
evening was selec ed for the presenta-
ton. A number of friends met at the
residence of. Mr.. F. D. Parker and after
some time spent in social intercourse
Mrs. Adams introduced Mrs. T. H.
*Lyles, who, in a few we'll chosen words,
presented the handsome suit. The
young divine blushingly accepted the
present thanking the ladies and friends
for the substantial token of their este m
and friendship. The suit cost $50 and is
cotton up in the latest style. After the
presentation of the suit Mrs. Ed
Parker presented half dozen dress
shirts, Miss Rosa Poole presented two
beautifully embroidered night robes
Miss Emma Glover presented hand
some black silk scarf and two elegant
handkerchief, Mrs LizzieThompson pre-
sented an elegant Knox hat, after which
Mr.. 7. H. Lyles made brief speech
which was apropos and entertaining.
Refreshments were then served, and
the rest of the evening was DELIGHTFULLY."-
past. Rev. Brown delivers his last
sermon before attending conference, to-.
morrow.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22

work and was getting on nicely when on
last Saturday he bad hemorrhage and
fell dead on the street. His remains
were sent here Monday and his funeral
was held at St. James church Monday
afternoon Revs D P. Brown and L. G
Sheafe officiating. There was large
crowd of the friends of the deceased
present. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful. The funeral was very
sad one as the deceased was quite popu
ular in our community He was only %
years of age and leaves a young wife and
many friends to mourn his loss. i.
GENTS FURNISHINGS at j. c. Bal
lies 404 Jackson street between 9Th and
7th. .s -. -. .s.s:eEs. -as1G =
Stetson Hat, soft, $500; stiff, $3.50.
Wilson Bros shirts, open front and
back 81 90. s--@.. ~ ".-t .ta
French Balbrigan, underwear medi-
UNI, 75c. ..-.' s-s -
Jeans Drawers, SOC. H. II" ........ .s-
Negligee Shirts, Saline and Oxford's
$l.0O. .,.. ...."
Fine Madras $500, Light weight, 81. 25.
Big line straw hats, neckwear, canes,
umbrellas, etc, etc: ....t
&c. BA1L1E, 4O4 Jackson.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22
MINNEAPOLIS.
= Record Of the Doings In and About
the Great Flour City"
Matters Social, Religious and General
which Have Happened and arc to
Happen Among the People Of
the City on the Falls.

The bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. A
D. De Leo are beautifully located at 634
Emerson Ave. N. We wish them much
happiness in their new home and new
life.
Don't forget Dr.. Nelson, 236 and 238,
Washington az enue South. He has no
equal IN all kinds Of chronic diseases
Persons with long standing trouble cured
ct once.
Rev. P. James and Rev. D A. era-
am will leave next Tuesday for con 'er.
ence. We'hope they may be returned
another year This is the wish of the
whole city. ia
Rev. T. L. johnson, the African mis-
ionary, filed the pulpitsef the Colney
Baptist church, last Sunday morning and
evening. Thissis one opour most fash
ionable white churches. E.. Il.
Remember fhe Big Brighton Store,
the number is: 5l9 and SCI Washington
avenue 8. Prices to suit every class of
people. Great fall stock of all kinds of
WOODEN goods at bottom prices.
FOR sALE-Horses, Carriages, Wa
CONS, harness, etc.; furniture and Sc
cond hand-goods of all kinds. Call and
see our stock. Lowest prices in the
city. A. Heath. 2002 Second Street N.
Don't forget the Big Brighton Store
6l9 and 52l Washington avenue S. This
store is doing 81 eat business and offers
to the public the very best bargains OBJ
tanned in the city. Call and save your
money.
Dur able Colored lawyer, W. R. Nor
ris, is having quite a large practice, and
is great favorite in court circles He
is able and skilled in his profession and
ought to receive the entire patronage OF
the Colored people of this city
Mr.. Frank Anderson has bought the
fine barber shop No. 2O6 Washington
Avenae s., where he has fitted up beau
titul bath rooms and every other accom-
mediation in the line of the best equipped
shop. 1t is one of the best in the CITY,
Boutell Bros, corner Washington ave-
nue. South and End avenue, is the place
In the city to get bargains in all kinds
ofstoves, furniture carpets and crockery.
All goods on easy instalments. These
gentlemen are affable and pleasant 70
oil ..<.'@. f~E .s
Miss Jennie Norris, one of the mos t
brilliant teachers of Washington arrives
in the city to-day to spend week or
ten days. She will be located at the
Central w. c. T. u, 14-l5-l6 14th street
S. She is visiting her nephew Mr..
Adam Norris. 5a E. sI
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22
Farewell Musicale.

The farewell musicale at st. James
church will be given tomorrow night.
There will be violin solo by W. R. Nor.
ris, of Minneapolis; cornet solo by Prof.
Weir; antophone solo, Mr.. Plummer;
piano solo, Mrs. T. H, Lyles; soprano
solo, Mrs. VIM. Smith, of Minneapolis;
piano solo, W. A. Weir; soprano solo,
Miss Maud Conway; bass solo, Prof.
w. Luca; duet, Mrs. J. Thompson, Miss
Maud Canway. These are only few of
the attractions. The church will be dec
grated under the management of Mis-
T. H. Lyles. The pastor will make
special address. Everybody is urgently
requested to come.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1891-08-22
knights Pythias Installation,

The following. newly elected, officers
of Abraham Lodge No. l, K. P, were
installed last week:
Geo. Duckett, P. G.
E. G. Robinson, G. G.
John Thompson, VIC.
T. R. G. Taylor, K. of R. and S.
William EIdridge, NJ. F.
E.. J. Williams, M. of E.
j. G. Fletcher, NJ. of A.
The Knights of Pythias are hereby
notified that Supreme Chancellor E. A.
Williams will visit Abraham Lodge,
September 4th.
AN APPEAL.
Sir Knights:- must be more at
tentive to our duties and maintain the
dignity and honor of our constitution,
wake up to your own interest and look
further to the interest of your lodge
Abraham Lodge should be the pride of
St. Paul, Minnesota, the mother lodge
of this state, never let her trail in the
dust. We must be men; we must main
tain the sacred honor of this noble
order by upholding the constitution and
bylaws of Abraham Lodge, the K. of
P. No. l.
Then to the front, and come prepared
to conform to the duty that you know
too we'll to be your only leave to raise on
high your banner so that your lodge
will grow and become the pride of the
order.
Sir knights to the front! appeal to
you in the name of your sacred vow;
appeal to you in the name of God in
whom we put our trust, to maintain the
dignity and honor of Abraham Lodge.
E. G. ROBINSON, c.. G..