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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

The G. o. p. press is rejoicing because
ian alliance leader has been arrested
in Illinois for burning barns" If he is
an alliance leader, the alliance will not
try to shield him, if he shall be proven
guilty. How about BotkinP How about
your dynimite frieudsp Go to the head
of your party, state and national, from
Quay, Dudley, Dorsey, Sherman and
Elkins, down, down, down to BOtkin,
and the g. o. p. has shielded them all,
when they were cOnfessedlY guilty.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

The Greensburg Banner, republican,
thinks that the fellows who kept Kan
sas from having an appropriation for
Worlds fair ought to feel small enough
to hide behind a tobacco seed. This
ought to make the republican senate
feel very mean. The alliance house
appropriated $4,000, and the republi-
can senate killed the bill.
Let them shoulder the responsibility.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Land Bill Allen" who originated
the homestead law, and spent his for
tune of $50, 900 in getting 1t passed, died
in an OHIO poor house, last week. The
law has given homes to tens Of thous-
ands, while Allen died a pauper. He
will be given monument. Is not this
literal fulhlment of the parable of
the child asking for bread, and was CIV
en- n stOneP
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09
All Cut to Pieces.

At the Alliance Exchange Company
headquarters at Medicine Lodge, the
price of Irvine, machine oil, and farm
machinery of all descriptions, has been
reduced to the lowest notch. II you
want header, a binder. a mower, a
thresher, Q grain drill, a new wagon, or
a sewing machine, call on
2 F.F. MULLEN, Co. Agent.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Charles Frederick Crisp is the nomi.
nee of the democratic caucus for speak
er of the House. Mills was probably
more entitled 70 the speaketship than
any other man, but there is scarcely a
doubt but that Crisp will make model
speaker. He has had some experience
and is quick and accurate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Brennan says he wants a trial, but
everybody knows he lies when he says
so. If the state could take change of
venue, Brennan would get trial.
Brennan can take change, but won't
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

The Eagle says that the election OF
Willis proves that the alliance will
contine its efforts to educating the low
er classes. The Eagle is about correct.
We have educated the intelligent class
es into leaving the g. o. p, and our eff
forts must now be confined to the low
or classes
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

The Wichita Beacon of the 1st says:
Judgments we're taken in the district
court yesterday for $34, 1921. -Four
new foreclosure suits were started, and
sale confirmed in three" If the Bea.
con Will watch these judgments, when
the farms are sold and judgments re-
leased, it will find the Eagle scream
ing: The mortgage indebtedness Of
Sedgwick county was reduced $34,S52.
OF last month";
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

y scallawag named Frank Carpenter
is given the credit of originating the
last lie on Jerry Simpson. As this is
not the first of the series, 1t shows that
he is getting desperate. The lie was 30
barefaced it needed no contradiction.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09
g. A, r, Notice.

There will be an election of officers of
Eldred Post, held on December 18th.
All comrades are invited to attend as
there will be other important business.
Fl. Fl. HARDY, L. 7. WILLIAMS,
A6it. Commander.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Dispatches from Washington say the
republicans will support Tom Reed for
speaker. OF course they will. When
Tom cracks the whip every republican
back erinQes
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

have lot Of stock hogs. sows and
pigs which I viii sell cheap for cash,
or will trade them for corn or cane
seed. Call and see them.
Is i'm. DxLIsLE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Col. Edmond Taylor, the man who
originated the idea of issuing green
backs, died at Chicago last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Harrison's message will make about
ten columns of small type. He can tell
all he knows in one column. The bal
ance is hearsay.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09
Educational Column.
CONDUCTED By sUPr. ]. O. HAHE.l

The educational column is designed to be of
interest and profit to the schools and school
officers OF the county. The cooperation OF
articles on school matters will always be well
coined
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Botkin is still acting az district judge,
among people whom he has robbed, dis
graced and slandered.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09

Dom PEDRO, ex-emperor Of Brazil,
died last week, In Paris.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1891-12-09
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY.

Congress met at noon Monday
The advocate., 1891-01-21
ronrrnnnlonnl commltten.

The fourth district congressional COM
mittee Of the peoples party is hereby re-
quested TO meet In Topeka, January 28,
at 10 o'clock q. M, at All Kansas avenue,
second floor, 10 consider such questions
as may need consideration at that time.
CHARLES w. MARsH,
lt Chairman.
Peoples party papers In fourth district
please publish.
The advocate., 1891-01-21

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holds, Is AZ foolish as 10 build a pyramid
with the apex down, FOR should all the
paper DO presented NJ once but one In
ten or a hundred could be redeemed.
And there are many reasons why the
government should not make money hav-
Ing much intrinsic value, like gold or sill
ver We name but few:
FIrst-The lmpossiblllty Of establish
ing ratio between the metal that will
make and keep the intrinsic value Of the
metal In a dollar Of the one just equal 70
that In the other.
Second-The yield Of mines Ia irregu-
lar, and II coinage is free the value Of
the coins will Guctuate accordingly,
while the most essential property Of
money 10 stability or uniformity Of value
as a debt paying instrument, and that can
only be had by keeping the volume In
actual circulation, uniform In amount, In
proportion to population and business.
Third-The intrinsic value can not be
used while II Is in money, for any attempt
to do so destroys II as money, and what
Is the utility of placing thing where II
can not be usedS
Fourth-It usually makes a coward OF
its possessor In times Of national distress.
Just at the time when the government
needs the man and hIa money the man
has important business abroad, and takes
hia money with him.
Hence, az matter Of public policy, the
government should use only full legal
tender paper money non-redeemablo in
coin, but receivable for all debts public
and private.
We base this conclusion also on the
ground that no government should con-
template or provide ior its own destruc-
tion, and therefore should not attempt 10
furnish currency better or more sta
bic than Itself.
All money 10 the fat Of law, and as the
law Is only good while the government
stands, purely fiat Qaw) money would
make the holders OF Il more patriotic, FOX
then they must maintain the government
In order 10 keep up the value OF their
money.
II this does not find the waste basket,
and the soundness Of these statements
are questioned, we will come again.
O. BsHIR
Hutchinson, Kan, Jan. 8, 1891.
The advocate., 1891-01-21
Notice.

The State Alliance headquarters are
now located at Topeka In the Dennis
block on Jackson street between Sixth
and Seventh. Friends visiting the city
are cordially invited 10 call and see uR.
FRANK MoGRATH, President.
j. b. FRENoH, Secretary.
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Now organizing 10 locate In Maryland, bO-
tween the cities Of Baltimore and Washing
ton. Here are fne farming lands; low IN
price; adapted 10 every branch OF agricul-
ture; an abundance Of pure, soft water; do
lightful and heRlthful climates near 10 tho
best markets OF the world; unsurpassed
railroad facilitie', with low freight and pas
senger rates, with quick time; educational
advantages second 10 nOne; ChurChes repre-
sentlng almost all denominations; refined
and cultured society, otc. Only few moro
wanted 10 complete the colony, and II you
want 10 join in one Of the best oppOrtuni-
ties OF lifetime, now is the time. Farmers,
business men, mechanics and labOrers,
there is u chance for all. One hundred Der
cent. profit easily assured In three years.
Full information free of charge, furnished
by M. V. Richards, land and immigration
agent, b. 81 0. r. r., Baltimore, Md,
The advocate., 1891-01-21

may be within our ranks and pushed by
the politicians Of the old parties who gee
their chance If they can only prevail on
US to forget the principles OF the alll-
ance.
No. brethren Of the alliance and legls-
lature, leo as be true 70 the principles Of
our brotherhood, and let the Office seek
the man and Illustrate the plans Of our
enemies, whether they DO within or with
out. Now donot mean that we should
not support men who have been men
toned and recommended through the
press and otherwise, because that Is
necessary. The offices Of Senator and
state printer are important and II Is
proper that the candidates be brought
forward and recommended by those who
know them. We ought, however, be
careful, iudiclous and conscientious In
proposing and recommending our friends
and keep clear Of that partlzan striving,
OF that intense olamOring for Office
which has been 80 prevailing. Let us
also break up any attempt at forming
rings and combines TO control the be-
slowing Of affairs
We must try and be discriminate In
judging Of qualification and abilities Of
candidates. II is, and has been the
policy Of the opposition press and politl-
clans to defame and blacken the charac-
ter and abilities Of our candidates in or
der TO create dissension in our own ranks.
We ought TO know better than TO be In
iiuenced by those who would be so glad
to destroy the movement that has been
80 successfully carried on 80 far, and
bears 80 many promises and bright hopes
for the future, If we only remain true
and gteadfast 10 our grand and glorious
principles.
Let us meet In Topeka with full
realization Of the Importance OF our du.
ties, let is remember that the SUCCESS Of
this grand uprising Of the people de-
pends largely on our action during the
next two months; that II we fail in our
duties the dark cloud Of hopeless des-
pair which had been sent by a glimmet
OF hope will again settle over the people
because II the men chosen by the people
TO carry forward the reform work falter
and fail then there is no hope left
However, while l think it wise TO look
at difficulties beforehand, ] have full
confidence In the Peoples Representa-
tives doing their work ably, faithfully
and honestly, justifying the trust con
ferred upon them by their brothers Of
the Alliance, because ] believe In the ul-
innate triumph Of right over wrong, Of
justice over injustice, of brotherly love
over grasping selfishness, Of good over
evil. Fraternally yours, M. SENN
---e--i----
The advocate., 1891-01-21
Buslneas praotioe, TOpeka Bus. COll.
Pianos and Organs.

HOl everyone, who would go where
you can get value received for your
money, Kansas City Piano Co., 1923 Main
street, Kansas City, Mo-, offers you ;he
best pianos and organs in the country at
honest prices. Call upon or write for
catalogue Of prices and we will interest
you. o. II. GUFFrN, President.
Cona g.. ,..Ao1oc.,,o U0c,.c1ro p,v0 NoI
The advocate., 1891-01-21
0nR nm REsP0NsIBTLITIE9.

by elecJlng majority VI tu9 AoelDA"
ture the Peoples party In Kansas has TO
assume the responsibility that accom-
panies victorious party. II devolves
upon us now 10 prove that we can not
only show where others have done wrong,
but that we are willing and able 10 do
better ourselves. II will perhaps help us
some II, before entering upon our duties
as legislators, we look the difficulties we
have 10 meet squarely In the face.
The most important Of our duties will
be the election Of United States Sena-
tor Il might fairly be presumed that
after winning such a victory on asquare-
ly defined anti Ingalls, Issue as we did at
the late election, that II would have set
tod that question, but so deeply has cor
ruptlon In politics permeated the public
mind that this prince OF corruptionists
boldly and unblushlngly proceeds on the
assumption that he can corrupt enough
Of the Alliance members TO secure his
reelection. Men who are devoid Of hon
esty, truthfulness and integrity invarls-
bly, reason that others are like them.
II we remain true to the principles OF
the Alliance che world will SION know
that the farmers and laborlng men do
possess the intelligence and unselash de-
votion to principles necessary 10 carry
out great measures. But II we are In
clined with the self-seeking spirit Of the
times, il every man who has exerted him
self In the late campaign expects to re-
celve his reward by an Office for himself,
or at least for some Of his particular
friends, then we will fall an easy prey TO
our enemies, who are undoubtedly much
our superior In ability on such level.
On our ability to choose properly and
judiclously the right men for the right
place, will in large measure depend our
success as party and the principles
which we advocate.
Now, in choosing United States Sem
ator, or, for that matter, any officer, the
greatest importance should always be
given to the personal character Of the
men, and that must be judged by what
the men have done, not only by what
they say, but by what they have been and
are. II the actions Of a man are not in
harmony with his proiessed opinions, he
Is not proper person to be trusted with
responsibility.
Personal character Is the summing up
Of q mans past life, the result Of his
thoughts, aspirations and actions, and is
the truest guide to his future course of
conduct Ability In general, and espec-
tally for the position to be filed, is also
OF great Importance, and II overlooked
would harm us by hindering the progress
OF our reforms, which depunds largely
on the ability Of our Legislators, and
and would also reflect badly on US as a
party which pushes ignorance TO the
front Past devotion and services to re-
form principles and TO party, deserve con-
alteration, but are at least partly lnclud-
cd under the consideration Of character.
Above all things let us keep clear Of
the idea that office is a reward for party
services; that any man or set Of men
have a right to claim this or that
Office for themselves or their friends.
The moment we allow that principle
to enter In our movement, true, unselGsh
devotion to principles Of reform will be
The advocate., 1891-01-21
THE MONEY QUESTION.


considering a bill for the increase OF the
currency aud that there is much anxiety
everywhere about the disposition OF It,
we think IL a good time for the people 10
study The money question, and with your
permission will offer few thoughts.
There are many who cannot see why
Congress seems 80 slow, and apparently
unwilling, 10 restore silver 10 lts original
place with gold as y money metal, and
thus make money more plentiful.
This obscurlty will bo cleared away, If
they understand two facts. First that
It ls not what Ia In a dollar, or what II ls
made Of, that determines Ia value, but
that its value depends on the number In
circulation, or In other words, lts value
will be governed by the law Of supply
and demand.
To Illustrate: III there were no dollars
there would be no price Of things In
dollars, but suppose there are, say twenty
dollars per capita, there will be a price
for things.
Now suppose the demand and all
other things 10 remain the same, but the
supply be decreased one.half The
price Of things will be reduced one-half,
or what is the same thing, the value Of
the dollars will be doubled In their pur-
chasing capacity.
Second, that there Is a conflict OF In.
terests between the few and the many
(the creditor and the debtor classes so
called)
IL 10 to the interest Of the few that
there shall be only limited amount
OF money In circulation and that
continually decreasing per capita. While
II ls 10 the interest Of the many that
there should be large amount, and the
per capita circulation continually on the
increase.
Now II these be facts II Is easy 10 BEE
why the first class advocate the use Of
gold only, because II is likely TO be sup.
piled In but limited quantities and hence
be TO their interests, while the second
class advocate the free use Of both silver
and gold because the use OF both will
produce more money than but one, and
hence be to their interests.
Congress must legislate on the subject
and both classes cannot be united, sior
what is TO the interest Of one class Is
against the interests of the other.
"Ye cannot serve two masters" is as true
in politics as religion. But this Congress
seems to be vainIy trying to do II.
While the many remained quite
ignorant Of their interests Congress had
smooth sailing and all Legislation on the
subject was in the interest Of the few,
because they were always on hand 10 fix
things.
But now that the many seem TO have
awakened and are demanding a little
turn at Legislation In their interest the
members Of Congress are in tro ible, and
how 10 extricate themselves 10 the ques-
tlon with them.
And we believe that now la the time
that they should be given 20 understand
that the many have the votes and are
masters Of The situation, and possibly we
may hope for something yet from the
present Congress.
II is now generally admitted that there
is not enough OF both gold and silver to
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Address L. L. Polk, president Of the
National Farmers' Alliance and Indus
trial Union, at 844 D street, Washington,
d. g. Reform papers please cOpy)
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Rooms and board at 122 West Sixth
street, Topeka, Kansas. Rates reasonable.
MRS. SCHwARTz.
The advocate., 1891-01-21

JOhnl get Halls Hair Remover and
keep your hair lustrous and free from
dandrufF.
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Individual instruction In bookkeeping
and shorthand, Topeka Bus. COll.
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Send for catalogue, Topeka Bus. Coll
The advocate., 1891-01-21

Send for catalogue, Topeka Bus. Coll.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-23
$500 FOR HIS EOTE.

A Member of the Washington Leglsla-
ture Produces a Bribe Which He Was
Offered. 80
OLYMPIA, Wash. Jan. 2o.-Just after
Speaker Shaw, of the house, this after
noon, issued a call for nominations for
United States senator. Representative
John L: Metcalf arose and said: "Gentle-
men OF the legislature of Washington,
hold in my hand $500 which was handed
to me by Harry A. Clark,
OF Spokane Falls. with the express
understanding that l was to cast my vote
for W. Ii. Calkins for United States Sena-
tor" For several seconds profound silence,
prevailed throughout the hall. Metcalf
sent the roll of bills to the speaker and
then resumed his seat. Senator Sauires'
supporters then began cheering and it was
some moments before the speaker could
restore order. Finally a motion was car
ried appointing committee of five to in,
vestigate, the charge of bribery, and the
house adjourned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-23
can be said Of some persons on the other


side. p
Then.as the clerk went on monOtonous-
ly calling the roll, Mills ignoring him)
proceeded substantially as follows: you
do not dare to 90 before the country with
such revolutionary measure as you are
proposing to pass. We have right under
the rules to debate the question of approx
speaker) are denying that right. Demo
cratic cheers).
Kerr of Iowa: Such proceedings as this
are reasonable; and they are headed by a
man who helped treason before.
Mills: You are traitor yourself to the
cOnsti ution and laws. You are trying to
surround the ballot box with bayonets and
to deprive the people of their right of rep
Then followed enthusiastic democratic
applause, while the republicans crowded
to the bar of the house and announced
their disapproval by lusty Kisses. The
house was a regular babel of voices, ex-
cited and loud, but uninteligible. Cutch-
con Of Michigan stood in the centre aisle,
and as Mills went on, repeated with indig-
nation ana emphasis the one word, "Boshw
Mills reply to this exclamation was,
Bring in another resolution of censure,
then" By this time affairs had approached
so near to personal rupture between the
gentlemen Oh opposing sides that the
speaker was obliged to call upon the SER
geant- alarms for assistance, and that Off :
cial. bearing a mace in front of him, in
duced Mills to take his seat, and the storm
passed away for time. The journal was
approved-yeas. IA; nays, 1OS. McCollas
OF Maryland moved that the house 90 into
committee of the whole on the District
of Columbia appropriation bill. McCollas'
motion was agreed to-yeas, 139; nays, lO7,
and accordingly the house went into
committee of the whole burrows of Mich
igan in the chair), on the bill indicated.
When the committee arose, the quorum
was missing and the house adjourned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-23

but the speaker announced that his time
had expired, and he said he weuid continue
tomorrow. The journal was approved
yeas, 155; nays, 1l8-152 republicans vot.
ing.
Bland proceeded to argue in favor of his
proposition to fix Tuesday next for consid-
GRAFTON of the free coinage bill, when he
was called to order by the speaker, on the
ground that he was discussing matter
irrelevant to the pending question. The
house finally went into committee of the
whole burrows of Michigan in the chair)
bill. After debate the committee rose and
reported the bill to the house. While the
roll was being called on the amendment a
body of democrats left the hall, leaving but
bare half dozen OF their members on the
floor. The result of this move was that no
quorum voted, and the speaker, being una
BILE to note quorum, the house ad
iOurned
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-23
WILL END THIS WEEK,

The Deadlock in the Montana Legisla-
ture VIII Likely be Settled This
Week.
HELENA, Mont, Jan. 2l.-Since the re-
lection of the proposition for compromise
of the legislative trouble in Montana by
the democratic members of the house, there
has been strong demand by the business
interests for settlement. AS result, the
democratic senators united in demand on
the democratic representatives to offer a
proposition to the republicans. There
have been numerous caucuses among the
democrats, with the result as given out by
prominent members of that party, that to-
morrow the democrats will make a propo-
sition that rs members of each party,
whose election is undisputed, go into one
house; that three OF the democrats who
claim seats from Silver Bow county and
two republicans also come in. and that the
republicans be given the organization of
the house. 1t is believed the republicans
will accept the compromise and that the
deadlock will end this week.