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The advocate., 1891-12-09

and that is the rate Of interest, as fixed
by the bill and the reasons offered for
fixing that rate.
Note this: According to the author of
the bill, it is a fact that there are over
s2,OOO,0OOOOO now belonging to that class
OF men that he is pleased to call the
thrifty poor, now on the market or
boarded away and out of use, that would
at once seek this outlet at per cent,
and though he tacitly admits the power
and right (and therefore the duty of the
government to make money for the peo-
pie in sufficient volume to do the busi
ness Of the country upon cash basis
and issue it to the people at cost, yet for
some special reasons, he thinks it better
to pay these thrifty poor per cent for
all the money they may see fit to deposit
with the government, .. e., force upon
the taxpayers, than for the people to have
chance to get what they want from the
government-of their Own, .. e., govern
ment money at cost. Why this discrimi-
nation in favor of his thrifty poor? Let
US see. First, it Il per cent? would be
getting down stairs at one jump. 1t
might arouse opposition and would there
fore be impolitic. If he is right in this,
then wrong habits never should be cor
rected at once - better approach the
right cautiously, step by step. Second,
there are many vested rights to be con-
Sidered. Is it true, then, that what this
class of thrifty poor possesses is actually
vested with the right to extort from the
people at large, tribute for the use of
their money, when they could just as
we'll have 1t from the government at cost?
Where did they get those rights? By
what authority do they hold them? Vest
ed rights, then, means that one man has
the right to live at the expense of the
many, and by legal methods enforce that
right. BY such vested rights the finer
sense of the American people is out
ragged and trampled upon. Away with
such vested rights! Third, "The ten
dency of low rate of interest would be
to tempt people to borrow money who do
not need it, to speculate with or spend
extravagantly."
Our author is very considerate regard
ing the profigate use of money by the
borrower. For this cause would it not
be better to retain our present 10 to 35
per cent. rates? They would upon his
mode of reasoning be more effective re-
straints upon extravaganza. But Gods
wOrd-the base of all law-condemns the
taking of increase of money or bread. I
think our Heavenly Father knows what
Ia best for His children.
ROBERT WILSON.
The advocate., 1891-12-09
ROBERT WILSON.
How Baking Powders are Made.

While rival companies are disputing as
to what Ingredients are to be found in
the "best baking POWDER" the public
will be interested in the following defini
ton of these now Indispensable articles
as given by Appleton'S Cyclopedia, the
acknowledged American authority.
"The best baking powders are COM
posed of bitartrate of potash Cream of
tartar;) tartsric acid, carbonate of am
monla, and soda bi carbonate, bound to-
gether by little starch"
The advocate., 1891-12-09
THAT pOSTAL BANK BILL.

bill proposed by the Farm, Field ana
StocEmGn, entitled the"P Postal Savings and
Loan Bill" The bill had attracted my
attention some time since, but as lt was
not In line with the Farmers Alliance
and Peoples party demands, passed il
by without any particular notice, as one
Of the many efforts of the tools Of plu-
tocracy to attract the attention of the
people from their effort to secure per-
manent cure Of their financial trouble
and satisfy them with temporary palia-
tive; but when | saw what is likely to be
considered The ADVOCATES opinion Of
the bill and that a favorable opinion, l
began TO think that was surely mis-
taken and so gave the subject recon-
sideration with the following result, and
If am wrong | would like to know it:
The bill first provides that the postal
service be required to combine with its
duties, a large portion of the business Of
the treasury department and also that 1t
become bank Of deposit and loan
agency. With all the details Of property
viewers and appraisers and title examiner,
the pOstmaster's Office would indeed be o
responsible one; but | cannot see that
the post Office is 80 nearly related to the
bank, or the treasury, or a loan agency,
as to make such combination desirable
on account Of economy. And II there Is
any other reason for selecting the postal
service for the discharge Of this duty, 1t
is not apparent. I cannot see why the
treasury department could not far more
properly be charged with this service by
means Of the sub-treasury plan as out
lined and avoid the mixing of disslmilar
elements to such an extent
Section nineteen, providing for ap-
pointment Of the postmaster and making
the office one Of life tenure, Is especially
Objectionable to every free voter in this
wide land. Why should an army Of Of
fcers who hold their Office subject TO the
will OF an individual and those offices of
life tenure subject to his will and wholly
removed from the will of the people,
when above all others the best and most
sacred interest of the nation Is placed in
their hands and Is thus liable to be made
the weapon for their complete and per-
feet subjugation. Yes, this important Of
fice must give ample bond and security
against loss to the government, but what
about the peopleS Who secures them
against loss or dishonest treatment by
this sub-autocrat No, | don't think Sec
tion nineteen viii win.
But the principal object sought as
stated In the remarks upon the bill, ls to
secure or furnish safe deposit where
money may be placed at interest and
principal and interest be absolutely safe.
The plan here proposed could not fail of
It's object in that respect, but 1t could be
no more safe than the sub-treasury. The
stability, safety and trustworthiness of
our government cannot be over estimated
and the security thus offered could not
well be improved upon, and those having
money TO loan win hardly look further
for good terms and safe deposit, while
those who wish to borrow and can fur
nish che required security would no
doubt do as well or even better with a
government agent upon the terms pro-
The advocate., 1891-12-09

annum 70 pay IL Tor &ll or LIS trouble and
responsibility. This interest for idle
money must be paid and taxpayers must
pay 1.-THE bondholder, you know, never
pays taxes on his government bonds and
there is no provision in the bill requir-
ing him to do so, and the amount Of idle
money in the government vaults might
become rather burdensome and we may
reasonably anticipate as much, since the
author of the bill estimates that as soon
as the postal savings bank gets fairly to
working that the aggregate of deposits
will amount to not less that $2,625,OOO,-
600, which, in my opinion, Is by NO
means improbable. But you see he has to
scratch around considerably to find 1t
and, well, you know this bill is framed
entirely in the interest Of the thrifty
poor, but still / can't help but wonder
how the taxpayer who neither borrows
nor lends will like to be compelled to
shoulder this nice, little budget and for
ever tote it around with him as q rich
legacy from his paternal government.
But you know the bill is framed es-
pecially in interest Of the thrifty poor,
and the author Of the bill estimates the
aggregate Of the deposits of this class
the thrifty poOr-at about $1,600,000,O0O.
Now, of course, / don't know who our
author calls the thrifty poor, but to find
like that sum In bank, placed
to the credit Of depositors, he must in
clude Jay Gould, Rockefeller, Wander
bilt and Wall street in the list of the
thrifty poor. Well, 1t Is no doubt good
always to be found on the alert for the
best interests of such thrifty poor,
the taxpayer is we'll pleased or
not. But it has been somewhat of a puzzle
to me to find his money bsrons, who are
80 frequently referred to unless they are
those thrifty people who are now hoard
ing their money, who will aid swelling
the aggregate of the deposits per cent.
interest bearlng-to the nice little sum
Of 100000. This, Of course is all
in the particular interest of the thrifty
poor, all money barons excluded.
We have seen who are to be benefited
as depositors, but the extent of that bene-
fit is not SO easily measured. Among the
benefits sccrulng to these poor but
thrifty depOsitors, may be mentioned re-
lief from all care and worry about their
treasures. They are laid up where at
least thieves cannot break through nor
steal, and it will make no difference to
them whether their money Is in use or
not, the interest Is Rccruing steadily and
compounded every six months. How
long will 1t take S2,6s5,OOO,OOO at 3 per
cent. interest per annum, with interest
compounded semi-annuslly, to absorb
the nstionS (But of course this can only
benefit the thrifty poor.)
1t now remains to see who are to be
benefited as borrowers. Section ten says,
"after citizenship qualification" but
mark you no citizen qualification Is re-
quired Of the depositor. All Europe and
the rest Of the world may deposit with
Uncle Sam for that matter at the forego-
ing rates, and no law to prevent it 80 far
IS the bill Is concerned, but to be a bor-
rover required a citizen qualification,
and after that the hill aava khn annllnant
The advocate., 1891-12-09

proposed ana probable deposits? w
might safely say from two to five millionl
This, in excess of that portion of tn,
nine millions of mortgages already place,
that are excluded from the benefits o
the bill on account Of too great incum
brance, will about cover all that is We
unincumbered, If the owners see fit t.
borrow and pay per cent. and have tn
use OF the money, in preference to pay
ing per cent. for the same money lyinJ
idle In the treasury vaults. Thus we Sc,
that 1t is only the unthrifty poor who
have any prospects OF realizing any ma
terial benefit from the proposed act al
borrowers; but as for those who have al
ready borrowed more than one-half the
value Of their land as estimated by thu
postmaster and appraiser, they have no
show In this little game. How does this
strike you as an improvement upon the
sub-treasury and land loan billP Where
In is the wage worker benefited in this
more than in the sub-treasury and land
loan bills? Section fifteen, relating to
improvements on lands in the form Of
dwelling houses, cannot be construed as
applying to relief for the landless wage
worker. No, nothing but real estate, in
double the value of the amount loaned
will be received according to the most
liberal construction possible, as security
for moneys thus loaned.
But for the special benefit of the
thrifty poor (whose savings are repre-
sented by $2,625,OOO,OOO Of deposits) and
the thnftless poor (whose shiftlessness is
shown In their need to borrow and ability
to furnish security is this bill offered.
But for all other classes, it falls as far
short Of reaching and supplying their
needs, as does the sub-treasury and land
loan bill, and, as see 1t, far more so.
Section eighteen, relating to the issue
Of circulating notes by the government
and by 1t made legal tender in payment
Of public or private debts, equally with
gold and silver coins for like amounts,
savOrs very strongly of double dealing,
in that it seems to be offered merely to
satisfy the growing demand for govern
ment full legal tender paper money and
IL that was sincerely intended it would
be redeeming feature In the bill, but
that such a step Is not intended is clearly
proven by the authors remarks on "iat
money" He calls section eighteen an
emergency clause and says it is designed
to supply the deficiency at the outset,
should the demand for loans exceed the
amount Of deposits. Edward Atkinson's
objection that the government might get
more money on Its hands than it could
dispose of, may have some foundation, in
view of the fact that the author estimates
that 81, 100000 would be Immediately
transferred from the present existing
banks to the post offices, and also that
many who are afraid to trust the banks
thrifty poor people, you know who have
boarded their money, will de posit in the
post Office as soon as it fairly gets to
work. Then trust funds, village, town and
county funds and other funds of like
character would be committed to the
care of the government. This, of course,
would snuff out the present national
bank, and its present issue would he
The advocate., 1891-12-09

Rheumstis m and catarrh, caused by
impoverished blood, cured by Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
The advocate., 1891-12-09

Reliable goods at lowest prices. Write
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Kansas City, Mo.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
AMERICANS IN ROME.

Minister Porter's Reception-A Yankee
Sculptor's Work.
ROME, March 1.-The great event of
the season here, was reception given
to the American residents of Rome last
night by Mr.. Porter, United States min
lister. Invitations had been sent to all
the Americans in Rome, including those
who are related to the Italians by mar
riage. Seven hundred Americans were
present at the reception.
Queen Margaret yesterday visited the
foundry to see the statue of the Ameri-
can republic and groups representing
the army and navy, designed for the
soldiers and sailors monument to be
erected at Portland, Maine, which has
just been completed by Simmons, the
American sculptor. Her majesty ex-
pressed herself as highly pleased with
the sculptor's work, and complimented
him upon his success. The central
figure Of the naval group is represen-
tation of Admiral Farragut. King
Humbert will also visit the foundry to
see the work of the American sculptor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
THE MEN OF MEATH.
PARNELL ADDRESSES HIS FIRST
y CONSTITUENTS.
Near Future-The McCarthyites Also
Hold Meeting-No Priests Present.

DUBLIN, March Replying to dep
utation at Drogheda, today, Parnell
said he rejoiced at the proof OF suppof,
3is;erywhere accorded him. :
On arriving at Navan. Parnell ad.
dressed meeting in the square. He
said some day in the not distant future
somebody would arise privileged to ad-
dress them, not as men of royal Meath,
but as men of republican Meath. 1t
was Meath which first gave him. an op-
portunity, sixteen years ago, to serve
Ireland in public life. They had won a
hundred skirmishes together, and now
he wanted to be allowed to win
battle with them. Already they had
put the snaffle in the mouth of the land
lords. Bye and bye, with parliament
in College Green, they would 6t these
same mouths with the bit and birdoon."
'[Cheers and laughter.]
In conclusion, Parnell expressed the
hope that his opponents would take
warning OF the portents. The popular
storm was likely to sweep them away.
Instead of opposing the rally to his sup
port, let them free themselves from the
entanglements of the English party
alliance woven around them by the
grand old spider"
The McCarthyite faction of the Irish
party held quite meeting at Rath-
meale, county Limerick, today. There
were no priests at either the Mccarthy
ite or Parnellite meeting. This was due
to the fact that Bishop Odayer had ad-
vised the priests to abstain altogether
from attending political meetings.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
NO EXTRA SESSION.
THE FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS WILL
END ON WEDNESDAY.
The Calendars Will Be Cleared of Appro-
priation Bills-Manderson Selected for
President Pro Tenn of the Senate.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The appro-
prlations committee Of the senate has
been at work the whole day getting the
appropriation bills in shape. 1t is be-
lieved that the condition of business is
such as to make an extra session very
improbable. Three appropriation bills,
VIZ, postoffice, agricultural and general
deficiency, have not yet passed the SEN
ate., but the first-named is we'll advanced
toward final action, and the other two
will be reported tomorrow.
The condition of the other appropria-
tion bills is as follows: The army. mill
tary academy, Notifications and naval
have either become laws, or merely
await the presidents signature to be-
come laws. The consular and diplo-
matte, pension, Indian, District of Co.
lumbia, sundry civil and legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial bills are in confer
ence, and on some OF them the conferees
have made substantial progress toward
agreement.
On several of the appropriation bills
in conference, there are radical differ
ences of opinion between the senate and
house, but there is no reason to appre-
hend that one side or the other will not
yield after it has made stubborn resist
ance, and finds it necessary to give way
in order to avoid an extra session.
The copyright and postal subsidy bills
are in the conference stage of procedure,
and vigorous efforts are being made to
enact them into laws, in some shape.
before final adjournment.
The friends of the subsidy bill, it is
understood, will accept the measure
passed by the house, on motion of Can
non, if it be found impracticable to Sc
cure more liberal law.
Action on unfinished appropriation
bills and conference reports, and on the
questions of copyright and subsidy, will
consume substantially all the time of
the senate between now and noon of
Wednesday.
The work OF the house is considerably
further advanced than that of the SEN
ate, and in addition to acting upon con-
ference reports it will be very likely to
give some attention to the Boarman i'm
peachment resolution, to thespecial re-
port OF the Raum investigating commit
tee and minor matters.
A conference of Republican senators
was held tonight for the purpose of
selecting a president pro tempore Of the
senate, in place OF ingalls,. Senator
Sherman was president. Three SEN
ators were nominated for the position
Frye, Of Maine; Hoar, of Massachusetts,
and Manderson, OF Nebraska. Six or
seven ballots were taken, and on the last
ballot Senator Man1erson recaivad tho
nomination On motion of Frye, the
nomination was made unanimous.
The oonfereea On the sundry civil ~
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
A TREMENDOUS STRAIN.
DANGER OF A DELUGE ON THE
LOWER MISSISSIPPI.
The Water Nearly Up to Last Years
Flood Level-A Test for the New
Levees-Great Uneasiness Felt.

New ORLEANS, March 1.-Concerning
the condition. of the levees, and the un-
easy feeling produced along the lower
Mississippi by the continued rising Of
the water, Che following information
4wiri re. OF vaTue. A telegram from
Captain Lambert, for many years editor
of the Natchez Democrat, says:
'The situation in river matters along
the lower Mississippi, just now, is quite
critical. While the water in sight does
not appear to be sufficient to cause
flood of the height attained last year,
yet indications now are for rains through
a considerable portion OF the valley, and
if they should occur, it is prob
able that the floods of last year
would be equaled the present season.
The levees are not really in so good con-
dition as they were at this time last
year. and there is constant fear of their
giving way under pressure at many
points along the line"
r. L. Reynolds. commercial agent of
the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas
railroad, said the present condition of
the Mississippi river and its tributaries
threatens disastrous overflow from
Memphis to New Orleans. The main
river as we'll as the tributaries are
higher than at this date last year.
GREENvILLE, Miss, March 1.-The
Mississippi, at this point, continues to
rise, and will, it is expected. within
few days, attain height within two
feet OF its maximum of last year. This
will create tremendous stxain on the
levees, many of which are new and un-
tried
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
BILKED THE HABERDAsHERs.
Retail DrygOOds Dealers Swindled by q
Bogus Wholesaler.

Bogus Wholesaler.
New YORK, March 1.-The police here
have man who says his name is Max
Rothschild, and who is said to have
been doing business with drygoods men
throughout the west. The prisoner,
who is man of about So wears of age,
has, it appears little Office at 834
Broadway, and has had drummer"
travelling about the country offering to
sell cotton goods at rate 40 per cent.
cheaper than goods could be purchased
OF other parties. The drummer an
nounced that he represented the firm OF
William Rothschild, who owned big cot
ton mills in Maine. The plan
was to ask for money before
the goods ordered were delivered.
Into the trap many firms have fallen.
1t, however, remained for Kohn & KIM
ball ndMorris, Campbell & Co., of Red
Bluff, CAL, to give the needed pointers
in the case to the police of this city. On
this information Inspector Byrnes acted.
The reputable cotton firm of William
Rothschilds & Co., of 46 Howard street,
has severely suffered through the pris-
oners' work. On the prisoner was found
check for 1924 from Joseph Meyer, of
Salem, Oregon; also an interesting let
ter from G. Willis, president of the Cap
ital Adventure company of Oregon.
Willis evidently was suspicious, for in
speaking of personal fattery contained
in Rothschild's circulars, he says in re-
gard to other Salem houses: II find
that you have given them all the same
song and dance, and are trying to run a
little game of bluff" He says he don t
want that, but wants goods, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02
THE DEAD SENATOR.
Hearst's Funeral Set For
Next Thursday.
The Services Will Be Brief and
Simple.
His Remains Will Be Brought to-
California for interment.
The West indies TakinE Deep Inte rest in
the Worlds Fnfr-The Women's
Council, Etc
Associated Press Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The funeral
services over the remains of the late
Senator Hearst will be held Thursday,
at his late residence, and will be brief
and simple. The day OF the funeral has
been delayed until Thursday, SO as to
enable the members of the senate and
house who desire to attend the funeral
to do SO, without interfering with press
ing business that demands their atten-
ton during the few remaining days of
congress. On Thursday night, or FRI
day morning, the exact time not
being determined upon as yet,
the remains will be taken to the
railroad station, deposited in a private
car attached to regular train, and
started On their way to San Francisco,
where the interment takes place. Mrs.
Hearst and her son and possibly some
intimate friends of the family will ac-
company the remains.
Many persons called at the house to-
day to express sympathy with the FAM
lily, and a number Of kilograms of condo
lence were received. Vice-president
Morton was among those who called.
The honorary pall-bearers have not yet
been selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-02

mia, many being over a week overdue.
All are well. No suffering has resulted
from the delay, everything possible hav-
ing been done for their comfort and to
facilitate progress.
HEAVY RAIN UP NORTH.
GILRoY, CAL, March l. - Another
heavy rain fell last night, adding about
an inch to the already superabundant
precipitation. The adjacent creeks, un-
der heavy pressure from the mountain
districts, overleaped their banks this
morning, and the water flowed from
them through the south end OF town,
reaching to the railroad depot and be-
yond. Today has alternated sunshine
and cloud, with the prospect this after
noon OF more rain yet to come.
THE RAINFALL AT ONTARIO.
ONTARIO, CAL, March 1.-THE Febru-
airy rainfall is 10.1 inches; the seasons
total, 1885. The weather continues
threatening. While no damage was
done here, more rain is now very un-
welcome.
BLOCKED BY LAND SLIDES.
SANTA Cruz, March 1.-The narrow
gauge train due here at noon, today,
was prevented from coming by land
slides near Alma. There is also land
slide at Zayante, about seventy-fve
feet long and twenty-five deep, leaving
the rails suspended like telegraph wires.
Other land slides are reported, but no
reliable information can be learned as
to their extent. 1t was cloudy here all
day, but no rain fell until tonight, when
it began again. The San Lorenzo river
is full to the banks, but no apprehen-
sion of an overflow is felt.
THE SACRAMENTO BOOMING.
SACRAMENTO, March 1.-The Sacra-
mento river rose rapidly during last
night and this afternoon it registered "a
feet 2 inches. Large quantities of drift
wood were carried down stream. The
booming OF the American river was the
cause of the sudden rise in the Sacra-
mento.
The leyees are all in good condition,
and there are no fears of any break.
The river can rise several feet yet with
out causing any alarm. At midnight
the river measured "a feet 10 inches.