davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
WHAT Is IT-"SEIGNlORAGE OR
ROBBERY

According to Secretary Fosters re-
port of the purchases of silver from
July IA, 1890, up to March l, 1892,
the government has bought 81 SOC, 3G3
ounces OF silver at cost of SS5.tG7,>
S92. Has coined 22,4lO,S6O ounces
into SIS, 939.475, SO that the "seign>
forage" or profit to the government
was $6.OSO,39S on what has been
coined during that period. But taxi
ing the whole amount OF silver pur.
chased, viz: 81 ,5O0.3G3 ounces at the
coinage value, and which could not be
bought from the government for less
and it would amount to 300, 1885,.
All, from which deduct $85, 467, 1872,
the amount paid for it, and the "seign-
forage" will be S23 ,6s0,525. That is
the profit the government has made
from silver in the past eighteen
months. And yet some people IN the
East are bowling abont the heavy bur>
den upon the government, because it
has to buy the silver.
Secretary Foster calls it "seien-
forage" What does that mean? In
plain English it means "royal pre-
rogative," or in common American,
the peculiar privilege of taking some>
thing that does not belong to you
Tha. is the way the smelt-rs used to
do in early days. Tell you that your
ore was worth so much; charge you
for smelling it, and they would take
the balance. The government does
it now, and calls it "seigniorage."
The above extract is taken from
the Salt Lake Daily Stock aud Min
ing Journal. 1t shows to what ex-
tent our miners are robbed. In a
period covering seven months and a
halt the spoliation amounted to s23,.
100000. How long will any industry
stand such drain? Not long. I'm
less relief is speedily afforded, the
days of the silver miner are almos,
numbered.
This suggests another calculation
A party of three miners have a lease
on the Oriental mine; within a few
days they sold 12,2l4 pounds of ore
of good grade. 1t carried Us So
ounces silver to the ton. The marke,
price was 81 cents an ounce; show.
ing that they parted with their silve,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01

ID.
The State Of Idsho sends greeting to Jesse L. At
kinson, Edwin g. Crockcr. and the Hub Silver
Mining Co.. Defendants:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the sbove-named plain.
District Of the State OF Idaho, in and for the
county of Alturss and TO answer the complaint
filed therein, wi hin ten days exclusive of the
day Of servicel after the service on you of this
summons-if served within this county: or. If
served out of this county, but in this district,
within twenty days: otherwise. within forty days
or judgment by default will be taken against you
according to the prayer of said complaint
The said action 10 brought to recover judgment
against defendants for the sum of S2957 81. In
tertst thereon from November 7th, 1891 and for
costs. Alleging: That the defendant the Hub Sill.
yer Mining company. is q corporations; that
about July 18th. 1889, Defendants Atkinson and
contract Of sale Of the Hub mine. in the sum Of
500 0O; that thereafter said Atkinson and Croker
caused to be paid to plaintiffs $5O,0OO and on or
shout July 18th. 1859, executed and delivered to
plaintiffs mortgage of the said Hub mine for
the $4,000 remaining due and nppa d, and for
$O0-the cost Of obtaining patent to said property
1889. recorded in Book OF mortgages. al page 3Ol
of the records of Alturrs county That on or about
August lst IL g. the defendant the Hub Silver MIN
ing Company, purchased the ssic property covered
by said mortgage. and contracted to pay off the
| Indebtedness secured by said mortgage; that A..
forwards. the defendants having refused to pay
iuueoteuut06. suit was brought by plaintiffs
| and against defendants. AID Judgment and be.
cree OF Foreclosure obtained. An Order Of Sale
was issued and the property sold to satisfy said
claim and costs and attorney fee; that said prof.
erty sold for $4O. COO and the proceeds applied
to payment OF costs Of SALE amounting to $3.50 10.
including accruipg costs, to $lOl 80 costs Of suit,
and to $500 attorney fee provided in said mortgage
| leaving deficiency Of 81 957 80. which sum with
interest thereon from November eth, 1892 is
thereby due and unpaid. All of which more fully
appears in PLAINTIFF compliant, q certified copy
OF which 10 herewith served.
And yon are hereby notified that II You fail Ia
appear snd answer the said compla Amt As above re.
gu red the said plaintiff win take Judgment in the
sum OF t29a7 80. with interest thereon from No
Nember It'll, 1891, and for costs
Given under my hand and the Seal Of the Dis
| trict Court Of the Fourth Judicial Dis
~ trict Of the State OF Idaho, In and
| for the County of Alturas, this 18th da,
SEAL Of May. in the year Of our Lord onss
J thousand eight hundeed and ninpty.tvo
/ ~ I. W. GARRETT,
Clerk OF the District Court
By 8. @. JOHN. Deputy Clerk.
F. Z. ENSIGN and =. B. KINosBuRY. Plaintiffs
attorneys.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01

for All cents an ounce less than the
coinage value. Their loss on this
small shipment was S423.3S. Do not
these figures make mute and power
full appeal to our readers? How many
miners are there to day who are
robbed daily to fill tho insatiate nav
of this animal known as the gold bug?
How many homes are in distress?
How manv hands are idle? Think it
over.
Kind friends, when you read
this article, show it to your neighbor.
Sit down and figure up your losses;
perhaps sou have never stopped to do
SO. It will do you good, for it will
bring to your mind tho appalling tx
actions of this combination of mono>
metalists more forcibly than anything
else can.
Let US take another example: The
Red Elephant mine, in its last carload
Of ore, had 32873 ounces of silver.
1t was sold at loss of All cents an
ounce, which amounted to $1,29C.O3
on that shipment. This mine sends
out three carloads a week, oonse.
quently their loss amounts in that
time to So, $500; in a month it foots
up $l5,552 36, and in q year the enor-
nous aggregate OF s1S6,62s.32. This
does not fall on the Red Elephant
miro alone; it falls on this entire com.
munity. 1t is felt by the business
man, the property owner and the lab
orer alike. Col. Bryan, tho superin>
tedent and part owner, is delegate to
the Chicago Convention. Will not
the thought of this gigantic infamy
that is practised on him, nerve him to
still greater exertion on behalf of sill.
yer? Let the Colonel think of the
number OF his fellow miners and mine
owners who are not so fortunately cir
cumstanced as he is, and who cannot
stand the terrific drain to which the
vampires subject him.
In the face of this startling show
ing turn, Miners Of Wood River!
turn to your silver clubs; strengthen
and perfect your organization, for it il
possible that even darker day is
coming.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
Distance OF the stars.

To find the relative distance of the
sun and stars, suppose the earth and
sun but one inch apart. AT the same
relative distance the nearest fixed star
would be just eleven miles away.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01

President George Washiogton's
name appears affirmatively on the
first tariff bill ever passed BY an Amer
lean Congress, and the generally.
accepted opinion in this country ID
that George was no SLOUGH.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict, of the State Of Idaho, in and for the
County Of Alturas.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
i. Werthheimer.
HALEY. Idaho.

AGENTS WANTED ON SALARY
er commission. to handle the new Pateut Chem
ical Il Erssing Pencil. The quickest and great
est selling novelty ever produced. Erases ink
thoroughly in two seconds. No abrasion Of paper
Works like magic 200 TO 500 per cent. profit
One agents sales amounted to $500 In six days.
Another $50 in two hours. Previous experience
not necessary. For terms aud full particulars.
add ess The Monroe Eraser Mfg Co., La Crosse.
Wis. X lS7
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
5000 Per Year.

We will pay the above salary to any LIVE agent
or salesman selling our general line of Merch.n.
disc and Supplies. Catalogue on receipt of IS
cents for expressage. A. KARPEN / CO.,
So River Street. Chicago. Ill
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01
w anted.

C7EOO IN C0S0OO A MONTH can be made
W. " V6OO working for MS. Persons
preferred who can furnish . horse and give their
be prohtably employed also. A few vacancies
In tOwas aud cities.
B.F. JOHNSON h CO.. 600 Msinst. Richmond. Va
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-06-01

fuOUS P.risi.n Casm.tian:. hss .esasg
harmless and . perfect face beautifer. A nrst.
class medicant On sale with all leading dru.Sists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
TIMELY TOPICS.

2 It is little word and often used, but can you define it? A hint at It's meaning may be had by reading the matter under the cut of the wood saw. Look it up.
 Tenement of five rooms for rent at 844 Bank street; modern improvements.
 This is just the weather for Kel1y's eel ebrated ice cream. Try it and be happy.
 Call at the Danbury hat store and see the proper styles in straw hats Prices lower than ever.
 Turkish towels, sheeting and carriage robes are specialties offered to-day by Reid & Hughes.
 Wheelmen are invited to call and see the $3 bicycle shoes sold by Damon and Shippy. The best thing out.
 Specialties at J. 0. Rindscopf's are, ladies' linen collars and cuffs, ladies gloves. They are showing splendid as. sortment of these goods. They have ex- elusive styles RBrennan is the only baker in the city who makes the popular ribbon cake. Hs invites the ladies to try it, also his foul cent loaf.
 E. e. Kilduif E Go announce q grea clearing out sale of childEen's clothing q popular pricea. Their ehildEeuas depart
 msnt thsg naIl she laFgezt ln fae Hsate HEl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Our Tropical Fruits,

Some of the revelations of the censul will startle good many people. For instance, there are now more than half a million almond trees actually bearing in the United States; there are hun dreds of thousands of bearing cocoanut trees; there are more than quarter ofa million olive trees, producing fruit equal to the best Mediterranean varities. There are more than half million bear ing banana plants, 200, 1000 bearing lem on trees, 4,00O, 900 orange trees, and 21, OO0,0OO pineapples. And the value o1 tropical and semi-tropical fruits grown under the American flag is nearly $20,- coo, ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
MISSING FRoM HOME.
Mrs Edward Fitzgerald Asks the Papers
 to Help Find Her Son.

AKrs Edward Fitzgerald Asks the Papers
 to Help Find Her Son.
 Mrs Edward Fitzgerald called at the DEMOCRAT office this morning and asked to have the following statement published. She also requests that it be copied by the state papers: Her son, a boy seventeen years of age, but large for his years, was employed at the Smith & Griggs' factory up to three weeks ago last Saturday. On Sunday, May 8, he 0and companion named Dennis Hoarsa boy about his own age, left their homes. Mrs Fitzgerald was worried about her sons absence and heard nothing from him until young Hoar returned home a week later. He said that he left Fitzgerald in Bridge port. To others he stated that he left him in New York, and again in Dan- bury. She has heard nothing further and is much worried. The boy left his best clothes at home and did not even collect his weeks pay, amounting to $11.05. Any information concerning the young man will be thankfully re. eeived by this paper or by Mrs Edward Fitzgerald, 119 Railroad Hill street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31


 Mrs Fessenden's lecture in the Bap- tist church this evening. Ahare invited. A very painful and difficult opera tion was successfully performed by Drs Hayes and Castle yesterday on Michael Hkehan of 10 Greene street, the reducing of strangulated hernia.
 Joseph Friend, young boy living at 496 East Main street, went into the fruit store of D. Santori, at the corner of East Main and Cherry streets to-day, and asked the proprietor to change a $1O bill for him. The store keeper counted out the change when the lad handed hIm 2 $1O bill on "The republic of Ireland, and skipped" Young Friend gave the money to another young boy who was in the game with him, and he hid it in an ice house, where it was found by an officer. The boy has been arrested, but is out under bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
WORLD or SPORTS.

injured in Saturdays game, is said to be m serious trouble, and fears are en- tertained that he may never play ball again. Instead of merely wrenching his knee, it is said that he has broken a tendon in his leg and that he has been unable to straighten his limb ever slnce.
 There is great shaking up of the timber in the New York club. It is said that this week will see Gore, Richardson and Jim O'Bourke released and possi- bly, one other. Efforts will also be made to secure Outtielder Stovey from the Boston club.
 It is one of the mysteries of baseball why the Syracuse club should lay off Second Baseman Billy" Higgins and play 'tRed" Mcdonald, an inferior man in every respect in his position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Kelly on Public Opinion.

]. Kelly says that in spitesof his efforts to cure the people of this city of dyspepsia with his Entire Wheat Bread and Yer mont Creamery Butter, he fears that the late methods of the horse railroad com pany in compelling people to pay two fares or climb flight of stairs for transfer tickets; the actions sof the several town meetings; the unparalleled conduct of young men at Salvation Army meetings; the change of time table on the New Eng land railroad and the little attention paid to the workingman's Sunday train, that the whole community is in danger of a serious relapse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Worth a Fortune.

The mammoth diamond now being cut at the Coeterinans cutting factory, in Antwerp, is seven centimeters, or more than two and half inches, in length, and has a diameter of five centi- meters-nearly two inches. The first cutting will, however, reduce it's di- mensions considerably, but it will rank second to the largest diamond known, which is the Grand Mogur, owned by the shahsof Persia, and weighs two hundred and seventy-four karats. The cutting of the Antwerp diamond will occupy several years, and the cost will be eight thousand pounds sterling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
NAuoArucK ANp vIcIMI EY.
DoinEs of Dny in enc valley naHes
 This City.

G@A@ 0At4e
 NAUaATUcK, May Memorial day was observed here yesterday by our factories and stores closing up. The dozen S. of ", paraded to the ceme- taries and decorated the graves of their fallen comrades. The officers of the Kings Daughters went to the ceme- teries and placed flowers on the graves of those whom they had visited in their illness. The Hibernians in large num- bers paraded to the grove where they pscnicked. The fire department build- ing was thrown open to the public, and visited by many during the afternoon and evening. On the base ball park the St Ignatius club of New Haven played the Naugatucks, the latter winning noon game to 0. A great many of our citizens also went to Waterbury to at tend the races. We omitted to mention that in the forenoon the St Francis cadets, about 125 in number, gave a very creditable parade and drill.
 The funeral of Michael Butler, aged | 27, will take place from St Francis church on Wednesday morning at o'clock.
 Tomorrow night the ladies of St Michaeps church will give an ice cream and strawberry festival at the chapel where they hope to see all their friends
 Some of our young people attended the opening at Quassapaug yesterday.
 There was good deal of dissatisfac tion expressed by some of the member of Uniform Rank, K. of F., on their re turn from Bridgeport last night, on ac count of having spoiled their helmets and plumes while on parade yesterday the commanding officer not permitting them to remove them during thu shower. 4
 Our factories all started up in full force this morning.
 The regular monthly meeting of tn Naugatuck Hose Go will take place ol Monday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Evidence in RabuttaI.

NEW HAVEN, May 31.-Democratic counsel to-day introduced in the Phelan- Walsh case testimony from witnesses living in over twenty towns showing that the prohibition ballots in large numbers had no candidate for probate judge, and bore pastors in some in- stances, and were written upon. This testimony was introduced as set off to that of the republicans showing alleged irregularities in the democratic vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
The New Brigadter-GeneraI.

Brigadier-G General Haven yesterday issued his first order, assuming com mand of the brigade, c. N. G. By the same order Captain George M. Cole, ad. jutant of the Third regiment, is ap- Lieutenant Colonel Van Keuren, oi Bridgeport. It is probable that there will be other changes in the brigade staff within a short time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
An Italian Laborer Killed By the Cars
 at WI11imantIc.


 at Wl1limantic.
 An Italian laborer named Giuseppe Casurate, while attempting, yesterday morning, to climb upon a moving car near the Windham company's mill, at Willimantic, where the New York & New Haven railroad is making excava- tions, lost his footing and fell under the car. His right leg and foot and left leg were crushed, and his back was badly hurt. He was taken to Dr T. M. Hills 6S1pts oppo Ea Thsrs ss he dled o1d at about
 John Olsen of Portland, a Swede, aged 26 years, was drowned late last night in the Connecticut river. Olson and a companion named Torkelson were crossing the river in a boat, when it capsized. Torkelson escaped. The river has been dragged to-day, but the body was not found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
In Honor of Bishop O'Reilly.

SPRINGFIELD, May 31.-The remains of the late Bishop O'Reilly are lying in state in St MichaeIs cathedral, and were viewed to-day by thousands. Mayor Sibley has issued a proclamation re- questing the city officials to attend the funeral tomorrow, asking that flags be placed at half mast and requesting merchants to close their places of busi- ness during the ceremonies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
LOCAL LINEs.

Just received 40 Obushels of Bliss Early Triumph Seed Potatoes at LADD'S.
 Phelan's presents with taa consist of glassware, crockery, dress goods, pictures, fricycles, bicycles, lamps, cutlery. etc. Give him gall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
BRENNAN THE BAKER

Says he thinks if the city officials would leading from the Brooklyn bridpe sto Kelly's bakery it might save them monsv and many teamsters time.
 Brennan's favorite cake is Ribbon Caka and no other baker in the city or stats can make or sell it without Brennan,a r,erS mission. Soda water in all it's flayora Al his South Main street store; his 4 cent Ioas leads them all and his West Main street etora is big hit. eSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31

D .. V. s. E.ssi. " Hank ssgssl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
'. tes Miller < Peck.
 @-

Ladies' Muslin Underwear at attractive prices.
 AT 10 CENTS. 25 dozen White Aprons lace trimmed, worth 1Sc.
 TWO FOR 25 CENTS. 10 dozen lace trimmed Corset Covers worth 25c.
 AT AS CENTS. 15 dozen White Skirts trimmed with Hamburg and cluster of tucks worth 75c. AT .25 CENTS. 10 dozen Infants Dresses, Hamburg trimmed worth 38c.
 AT 25 CENTS. 10 dozen extra fine Muslin Drawers hemmed and tucked, worth 35c.
 AT 374 CENTS. 15 dozen Cambric Muslin Drawers handsomely trimmed with Hamburg, worth 5Oc.
 AT 40 GENTS. 100 dozen Cambric Muslin Drawers lace trimmed and cluster of tucks, usual price 75c. Ladies here is chance you should improve.
 AT 29 CENTS. Great bargain in Mems Shirts and Drawers. 100 dozen mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, felled seams, silk and satin trimmed. The greatest value avor offnrad in tha city Acrua1 valua K0n our price 29c. eB We will close our store Monday, May 30, at o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Carriage Robes

We have by far the largest and best line of Carriage Robes in the city, and offer them at wholesale and retail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-05-31
Reid 6 Hughes
sHEETrNG.

A 4O.inch unbleached Sheet ing, heavy weight, and will wear like iron, at 7Ac a yard.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-24
The 1Oist Ohio.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please give a
short sketch of the 101st Ohio containing total
killed and wounded, also deaths from disease
and wounds My roll contains 100 killed, ZIG
died of disease and wounds, Is died in rebel
PRISONS two drowned, and 34S discharged and
transferred for disability, but l would like to
know the number of wounded during service.
j. A. STEWART, Secretary 10lst Ohio Asso-
citation, 241S Kansas avenue, Kansas City, Mo.
[The 101st Ohio was organized at Camp
Monroevile, Aug. 30, 1862, and was mustered
out of service June IL. 1865. They were en-
gagged in the battles of Perryvlle. KY; Nolens-
vile, Tenn; Stone River, Tullahoma cam
pagn, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Rocky Face
Ridge, Ga; Resaca, Kingston, Dallas, Kenesaw
Mountain, Chattahoochie River, Siege of At
lanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Franklin,
and Nashville. They lost so killed at Stone
River. Fox's Regimental Losses show that
they had nine officers and Sc men killed, and
one officer and 140 men died of disease, acct
dents. in prison, etc. We have no means Of
giving the number of wounded during the
regiments term of service. 1t lost % killed,
1913 wounded, and &c missing at Stone River,
according to Fox, who also gives the regi-
ment's total of killed in the same battle at so,
which shows that good many of the wounded
died shortly afterward. Reid's History of Ohio
troops gives the loss of the 10lst at Stone River
at nine officers and 212 men killed and
wounded.-EDIToR NATIONAL TR1BUNE.l
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-03-24
The Texas Postmaster.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your
issue of Jan. %, under "Chat of the Cor
ridors," referring to the display Of the rebel
flag by the Postmaster at Baird, you unwit-
ingly do him an injustice when you say his
explanation was lame excuse" Allow me to
tell you who be is, and then your readers can
draw their own inference. VIM. McManis, the
Postmaster was among tho first to enlisk as
private in the 9th Ill. Cav He was in the
Army of the Tennessee under Old Pap Thomas,
Hatch. and Grierson. His merits were early
recognized as hard rider and fearless in battle
For his brilliant and valuable services he was
rapidly promoted, till lie was senior Major Of
the valiant 9th. He was mustered out No
vember ], 1865, having served continuously four
years and seven months. He is now Com
mander Of the Grand Army Post at Baird
Politically he is a Republican from away
back" standing high throughout the State as
such, and is on the State Executive Committee
froG. the 29th Senatorial District. He was APP
pointed Postmaster by President Harrison. and
hasconducted the Office in satisfactory manner
When the Post0liice WAS moved into Capt. Lees
building, he emphatically stated to Lee, who
officer under the rebel John Morgan
that Confederate flag placed ON that building
would be the signal for the Postoffice to move
out, and the man who says there was one so dis
played is sheol OF liar. and he can always
find me at home" as ready to fight for al, old
cOmradc as WAS to fight the rebels.-DAvID
REDFIELD, Cisco, Tex.