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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
aRAvEs, MuLE rHE REsr.

About 150 persons assembled on
Military street on Thursday afternoon
10 witness the contest between the
mule colts Of A. j. Graves aud Milton
Yoas sired by the jacks owned by w.
w. Scott and L. G, Wilbur respective
". The YOas cnlt was q very fine
looking black animal and showed the
results of careful keeping and hand
liug. The Graves mule is bay about
six months old and appeared upon the
scene IN rather shabby looking coat
hut with very fine points as 10 build
aud strength. Col. Alexander War
ner aud j. II. Garrett were chosen as
Judges and after carefully examining
the apimals they differed as 10 opin-
ions, Steve Blanchard was then elect
ed 8 the third Judge. who decided
withe Col. MarnqRs that the Graves
mule exhibited the greater sNuiber Of
fine points aud was therefore entitled
10 The premium, whatever It was. Col.
Warner in stating the decision Of The
Judges, said that the instigalOrs Of the
scbeine ought TO all he indinted for
bringing out two such fine animals as
they were and asking innocent parties
TO decide as TO which was the best. II
was a very difficult thing to do, as
both were extraordinary animals and
very hard 10 beat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

The New Years eve hall aud supper
was cousidera BILE Of failure, owing
doubtless TO the Indictment weather and
other unavoidable circumstances. We
understand The managers are out OF
pocket to some extent, " hiclI we very
nruch regret to know. Dances IN BaxI
ter Springs are not what they were a
few wears ago, in fact IL seems impos-
sible 10 make alvthiug like o big shc-
cess of one anv more. TN i y
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
TO the Trade.

Ten years ago we began selling
goods in Baxter. Our idea to sell
goods at close margins and turn them
often has been appreciated by our
trade. From small begih6ings our
sales increased so mnch that our for
mer room was inadequate, when two
years ago we erected one ofthe largest
and probably the best lighted store
rooms in Cherokee county. Since
then we have added . varisiy Of new
lines IN every department until now Il
lis almost universally conceded that
our stock Is tue cleanest aad bsst ss-
sorsed III Baxter, and as fof close
prices, We are lsadsr', On this ground
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
OTIS M.sAILpgsIN.


We are new people 'iH. tlie rounirg
with better goods ioF lho money than
anv other house west 0f The nissis1ip-
nj. Send your order Coz llqnors 10 l|ae
Joplin Importing Cos Jnplin, No. 4
YOU want good treatment and a.equare
deal. Whiskies fronI 81 30 "a t5 % per
gallon. SIND gHs CASH aud SCI good
goods every time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

VIM. March, w. M. Msiheny, ,Jno.
II. Cooper. 6 L. Kennedy, ]. j. Frib-
ley, T. B. MrElhiney, S. II. Smith, E.
B. Corse aud ~. II. Crowell, of Baxter
lodge No. II a. +. u A. NJ. attended
The public installation and banquet at
Columbus last Saturday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

LIGHT RATHER Than DARKNESS!
II YOU want 10 sre the best burner
and the cheapest lamp YOU ever heard
at please call at my store and he con-
WINGED. Til, celebrated burner will
give more light than half dozen Or
tfinary lamps. J. j. FRIDLEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
PERSONAL PARA0RAPHs.

- %. 49,, I
-Dr. tneo. Trimn rs,ur"eu nono
rom hansa: C''y yes's'uay'
r. A. Love was In our city shak-
ing hands with old friends on Wednes-
DAY.
Nv. E. Price and his mother, Mrs.
j. 8. Price, visited Kansas City this
week, M q
--Gus Wells and wife Of Wichita
are visiting their parems Mr.and Mrs..
]. N. Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Granulaled sugar will be considera-
bly, cheaper than now after April lst
next. That is the date when the law
takes effect by which sugar of certain
grades il pat on the free list. 49,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

A full line Of Childrenb A B c
School Sh0esat COoper's. This is the
best shoe made for the price. Every
pair fully guaranteed, lobe found only
AZ C0oper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

I am not only selling the best, bui
the lowest priced Stoves found any.
where, qualify considered. The Stoves
speak for Themselves aud the prices
talk. / have sold lots Of Stoves this
season and l have lots more stiIf'0ii
hand and on the road. Ttnake a price
that sells the goods quick.
u. j. FRIBLKY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

We are pleased to learn that Miss
Clara Noble, who has been very sick
for several weeks, is now Improving.
Her mother is expected here from
Weslfeld, Mass, today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Prof. Hicks storm arrived rs per
announcement on the evening Of Dec.
3lst in the shape of o severe wind aud
rain storm followed by cold wave on
New Years day, with light snow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
TO OurPatI0NS and Friends
january !, ls9l.

=. |.
We take this method Of extending
our thanks for your kindness and
liberal patronage in the past year.
We have endeayored to conduct our
business in q liberal and pleasing
manner. How wellwe have succeed
ed we leave to your consideration.
Now that a new year has dawned
we hope by the experience Of the
past to cater to your wants even in a
more satisfactory manner We shall
endeavOr to keep q better and larger
assortment in each branch Of our
business and put the prices 50 low
that none will have cause 10 COM
plain. We viii make arrangements
to handle more produce and q 2
better remuneratiVs price, and solicit
a share and continuance Of your pa
tronsge and friendellip, 4s-
Respectfully,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

M. Z. church services: Sunday
school at 9 80 a. m. Preaching at11
a. M. and Z 80 p. m. Class meeting
at p. m. All are cordially invited 20
attend. FRAEK w. OTro, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

A few more Cook Stoves than we
want for our own use. Will give you
one-half OF :he profits for the next 30
days. MCELmNEY & Son.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

For RENT.-A 40-acre farm with q
good house and barn, small orchard
and fine garden spot. Enquire at this
Office for particulars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Every Gem Cook Stove guaranteed
aud present of ome-half the profits
il you buy in The next 30 days.
MCELHtNFY AZ SoN,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Ladies', call and see the largo arr
rival Of new millinery just received
BY Mrs. w. w. Jones. All the latest
novelties.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Finest assortment Of silk Handker-
chiefs, Mufiiers, ETC., 10 the city at
@ j M. CooPER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

A half pint OF Iinseed meal, three
times q week, given 10 a horse or COW.
Is better than medicine for promoting
the appetite.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

We extend thanks 10 Messrs Lam
dauer & Co., the popular liquor deal
ers of Joplin, for beautiful calander
for 1891.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

A pair Of ladies' garters with every
box Of Teilow q liossa,ner Face Pow
der at Polster's Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

We have the largest aud most COM
plste stock of DFugs, Chemicals, Pat
eht aud Proprietary Medicines in The
comfy. Prescriptions will receive
pFonipi and careful attention both
day and night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
np FARMERS -yaa

You can sell your butter aud eggs for
u bigger price ut Chas. f. Mobiles than
any other place In town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

For pure Drugs, Chemicals, Patent
Medicines, Toilet Articles, ETC., don't
fail to call on DR. G. G. Gregg, the
"old reliable" druggist of Cherokee
county.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

j. W. Morrison is just more than de-
lighted over the safe arrival of q pair
of cute little twin girls at his home the
latter part Of last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Groves T'2sieIess Chill! Tonic is
sure cure for ChilIs, at
POLsrER's DRUG STORE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
JOPLIN FLOUR Al W. g. Tyner'.

N0TIcR. R.-AlI persons indebted 4
J.. M. Brewster are most urgently re
qnested TO call and settle Immediately
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

1t ia about lilue 10 begin asking who
will be the candidates for mayor ut th,
coming spring election.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Quite number 0f Baxieriies a.
tended the ma.quersde ball ut Gnleus
"Wednesday niYht. ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

. FoR SALE-INyB lots 50xl42 feet,
fenced, house 6f 4 rooms, ontbuildings,
trees and garden block northwest OF
Springs park. "A rare bargain. En-
quire at this Office for particulars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

DECORATED QUEENswAREi The lat
est STYLES and lowest prices--new stock
Just received--at j. J. Usborn's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Half the profits given 10 parties
huying Cook Stoves of us in the next
30 daNs. MCELHINEY & SON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
SHODDYl SHODDYl SHODDY

No wonder people are hard up. Al
most everything they buy is shoddy.
McElhiney & Son are making some
good old fashioned heavy tinware.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Twenty-Five meas odd pants al 81
per pair atJ. NJ. COoper's to close ont
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

CANDIESl CANDIESl CANDIES
Finest line Of Candies iniown Ht
CHAS,. #. MOBILES.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

WANTED-G Good loose bay at depot,
G. E. DAVIS q sox.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

II you want good clear cup Of cof-
fee use "0ld Government Java" for
sale by CHAs. F. NOBLE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.
"THE ALLIANCE SYSTEM"
Fifteen pounds Granulated Sugar for
a dollar,
j. ]. OSBORN.

Prescriptions carefully compounded
from pure drugs at Gregg's Chicago
Drug Store
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

See the Patent Indelible Linen Mar
kers--0nly % cts. 1t
PoEsrrR's DRua SroRE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Boys' Boots from 75c per pair TO-
$3.50, ak OOOper's. * ~.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Watches, Clocks aud Jewelry re-
paired and all work warranted at
POLsrER's DRUG STORE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Given TO the party who buys Gen
Cook Stove Of Us in the next 30 day.
--one-half the profits.
McELHTYEY & E0N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
Bs35- GIVEN AWAY! %a

One gallon Porcelain Kettle with
every pound OF Midland Baking Pow
der sold at Chss. F. Mobiles. Powder
guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Z The best line Of Hats 10 be found Il
the city Is at j. N. CoOper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

According 10 Prof. Hicks january
will be a pretty stormy month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

New liue N Cough Lozenges jus
received al FbIster's Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Just received, full line Of the Cele'
bralsd Rock Bottom Shoes al
81 j. NJ. Co0PKR's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
Farewell old year of 1890,

The hoard OF county commissioners
will meet next Monday. II
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

We have a full stock of queensware
cheap. j. j. OsB0RE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Nice line OF Holiday Specialtiel
Candies, ETC.. at j. j. Osborn's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Ladies, our 81 fine Dongola Kid and
light weight Goat shoes haren no equal
Tor durability. A complete assort-
ment OF styles aud sikes at
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

See he new perfumes just received
at PoIster's Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

English Currants and Servia Prunes
at Chss. L. Mobiles.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

watches Clocks aud Jewelry at cost
prices al Polslefs Drug Store
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
CANDIES! CANDIES!

We carry full stock of w. A
Mount Il Cos. best candies.
J. j. OSBORN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

BARG AIMS IN DRESS OOODS!
Special prices on Dress goods OF all
kinds Ia close out. j. NJ. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Did YOU ever know such charming
winter weather at holiday time?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Fifty boys odd vests at 25c. each at
j. M. CooPER'a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Figs for all, . lbs tor 25c, at Mobiles
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
RSE WANTED! ~6sa

10000 lbs. of good roll butter and
1000 dozen eggs at
CUAS, i, NoBLE'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
PoDsTER's DRUs SfoRE

We carry SelE, Schuab 3 Goa fnll
line az Moments and Miss Shoes !;
also Mems aud Boys Bools and Shoes,
tho best make in ihs United States.
j. NJ. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
A RusIness Plan Sor This Year.

I DO no, want a credit customer who
win not come In promptly and settle
up his account at the end Of each
month without my having 10 run after
him. The accommodation for selling
goods on credit Is not on our side.
BAxTER GROCERY HOUSE,,
J. II. HUMPHREY, PrOpr.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Joplin Flour and Baxter Flour At
CHAs. #. NOBLE's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Fresh Kraut and Pickles at
w E. TYNER's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

New line ofPcrfumeries just receiv-
led at Polsier'e Drug Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Sugar Drip Syrup 6Oc a gallon at
80 # CHAs. r. NoBLE's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

FEEDi n FRRDi FEEDi
A full line OF feed - Chas. +. Noble's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Lily Gloss Starch in 3ib packages II
las CHAs. II. NoBLE's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

( All sizes Of chiliirsn's A BIC Shot.
cor winter wear lusf received. 4r
pair. They are warranted % eIl4
isIhclion. ]. u. Cool1l
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

Z 30 % C0opelfs Tor yOHr heavy bools
from ti.50 70 s. per pair-any price
YOU uant l
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

The celebrated Srlz-Schwab Rock
Bottom Shoes Tor gents give entire sRl-
iefsston, only e225 per pair; can Be
fohnd only Il j. n. Cooper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03

New Cigars and Tobacco at Chas.
+. Mobiles grocery house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
DO YOU WANT TO SLIDE?

lf - go 10 McElhiney ~ Son ana
Get pair of those all clamp steel lev
or Shaics iUr one dollar.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-01-03
AT COST

---. 100000
We will close out
Ar Cosr all Of our
CHR1srMAs Goods,
consisting Of Muf-
aers, Silk Han'ker-
chiefs, Gloves, Slip
pers, Glass Ware
and Toys.
Also all Flannel
and Wqolen Goods
AT COST for the
next Is days.
A. M. PEAEE&CO.
The advocate., 1891-12-09

The present silver bill, while it, like
the bill providing for the issue of the
treasury notes during the war, has been
crippled and hampered 80 as to curtail it
of It's benefcent results by reason of its
limitations, yet it has in it principle-s
saving remnant; which, If carrledto its
fullest extent,and applied to both metals,
will, in my Judgment solve the riddle,re-
verso the process by which we have been
robbed of our currency, and restore
prosperity to the country.
The present silver bill, among other
things, authorizes the Secretary of the
Treasury to print and issue full legal
tender treasury notes and with them buy
80 many ounces of silver bullion per
month. The Secretary has experienced
no difficulty as yet In purchasing the req
ulsite amount each month with these
notes. If congress can make that kind
of q law It can also make a law author
izing the Secretary of the treasury to
print and issue full legal tender treasury
notes sufficient to purchase all the bull
lion, both gold and silver, that is offered,
and then require the secretary to coin all
the bullion thus purchased. This would
be better than free coinage of both met
ais, for 1t would increase the circulating
medium just twice as much as the free
coinage of both gold and silver would ef-
feet.
These notes would thus 60 out
into circulation in lieu of the coin and
the coin would by this means all be
available to pay off the funded bonded
indebtedness, which must be paid In coin
according to contract; and then put these
bonds through the same furnace that
destroyed the greenback currency. This
capital would then have to seek invest
ment in the legitimate enterprise of the
country and would be employed by labor
In developing the resources Of the country
The advocate., 1891-12-09

1t will be agreed on all hands that the
one thing that has been more far-reaching
and fearful than any other cause in bring
ing on this appalling condition among
the people has been the contraction of the
currency. Then it Is equally as clear
that the expansion of the currency and
the cbeapening of money would be the
great specific remedy. But while we all
agree that we need an increase of the
circulating medium, and with equal
unanimity agree that we want the very
best kind OF money, the best method Of
getting 1t and getting 1t In circulation is
not 30 thoroughly settled.
Think, however, that every one will
concede that no better money can be de-
vised than the full legal tender treasury
note, issued under conditions that will
secure its stability, permanence and uni
formity. And since what we have suf-
fered from most in the past has been the
fluctuatlon of the currency should not
the volume be fixed by constitutional
amendment, at 80 much per captain
creasing It as nearly as practicable as
possible In the ratio Of the increase of
population and business of the country?
The next consideration, as q natural
sequence, would be how to get it in cir
culation.
An inquiry into the manner in which
the treasury notes which the war put into
circulation were taken out Of circulation
will furnish q hint as to the most direct
and best method Of getting treasury
notes again In ejaculation. These treas
ury notes were funded into interest bear
Ing bonds and the notes destroyed. What
simpler method Of again getting treasury
notes into circulation than to reverse
this process? And In doing so we need
try no new and untrled methods that will
involve us In lntricacieS and doubtful or
even questionable constitutional meas
ures,
The advocate., 1891-12-09

them 70 enforce the collection Of thel
notes and mortgages, and yet not psyint
cent Of taxes on these mortgages, while
a citizen of Kansas, who perhaps ha
given some Of the best years Of his liz
to making Kansas what 1t Is to-day, If b.
industry and thrift he happens to hav,
accumulated little capital Of his own
and loans it to q fellow citizen, taking
note and mortgage to secure the same
must list his note and mortgage to thu
assessor, and pay taxes on it, the same al
would on any other kind Of property
Just now wo hear great deal about PEI
fer, Simpson, Mrs. Lease and others driv
ing capital away from the state and ruin
ing our credit. What pity they did MOI
have this golden opportunity ten years
ago!
Had we driven foreign capital out Of
the state and kept it out until 1t would
have come In under the same restrictions
and limitations that other states impose,
we as people would have had far more
capital Of our own and would not to-day
be payig the enormous tribute that we
are to capital and corporations.
We have too often listened to the siren
voice of the loan companies, and been
induced to borrow money, tsmely sub
mitting to all the inlquitsble provisions
Of the mortgages imposed and then al
lowed these same loan companies to pur-
loin probably one;thlrd Of the proceeds Of
the loan in commissions, bonuses, in
surance and other pretexts, forgetting
the maxim Of Benjamin Franklin, that
"the debtor Is always slave to
the creditor" until they have
literally bound us hand and foot and are
now taking our homes with lmpunlty
under the iron-c clad conditions of these
mortgages. We are now beginning to
realize In our own sad experience, the
force and trnth Of the old aphorisms:
"Pay as you CO." "Neither do nor suffer
an Injustice" "Owe no man any thing, but
TO love one another" But how was It
possible In all cases, TO adhere to and
practice these doctrines of sound
domestic economy under the financial
conditions through which we have passedY
When we contemplate the fact that by
reason of vicious, not to say criminal,
class legislation the criminal public debt
has been paid twice over in the last
twenty-five years, In interest and prmiums
on the bonds; and that by reason of the
contraction Of the currency and the conse-
quent depreciation Of every kind Of
property-ex except fixed incomes, securities
and money-it would now take as much
Of the staple products of labor to pay the
remaining principle Of these bonds as
would have been required at the close Of
the war; and consider that the same rule
will hold good as applied to all other
Indebtedness, we are led to wonder
whether we ever can realize again that
true condition of patriotism in this
country, when every man will be q
sovereign and own the land he tllls; or
whether we are to continue to drift into
the condition Of landed arlstocracy on
the one hand and tenant farmers on the
other. How rapidly we are travelling in
this direction statistics inform us.