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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
CLEVELAND ON SILVER.

In his speech at Butte Candidate Bot.
kin declared that Harrison was a BIZ
metallist, Cleveland a monometallist and
Weaver an antimetallist. He reiterated
the charge that Cleveland was a gold
standard man. We assume that the
colonel believed his own statement at
the time. However that may be, Mr..
Cleveland in his letter of acceptance
knocks it into smithereens. Mr.. Cleve-
land IS not only in favor of silver money,
but ne declares that the people are en-
titled to an : amount Of circulating
medium, '%abundantly sufficient in
volume to supply business needs" Here
are his WI words: every dollar put
into the hands of the people should be
OF the same intrinsic value or purchasing
power. With this condition absolutely
guaranteed both gold and silver can be
safely utilized on equal terms in the ad-
justment of our currency. The wants
of u people, arising from the deficiency
or imperfect distribution of money cir
culation, ought to be fully and honestly
recognized and efficiently remedied."
This is a fair and just statement of
the financial situation to which no ex-
ceptions can be taken. In a speech in
Columbia, Missouri, last week Senator
Vest used these words: at is within my
personal knowledge that Mr.. Cleveland
is in favor of free coinage of both gold
and silver and that he only differs with
me in respect of the ratio" Mr.. Cleve-
land himself ~verifies this statement. All
his public acts and utterances have
shown that he entertains broad and
liberal views on all questions; that he
possesses an Investigating mind, and
that he closely studies the needs of the
country. There are thousands of men
in the country to-day who a few years
ago favored a contraction of the cur
renoy and opposed the further coinage
of silver because they believed it would
lead to initiation, who now admit that the
country demands an increased volume
of the circulating medium. Many of
these men, from a careful study of the |
situation, have been led to believe that
the coinage of silver on equal terms
with gold would afford a solution of our
present trouble. The growth of this
sentiment has been strikingly shown by
the increasing strength Of the free silver
party in congress.
Senator Vest did not make the state
ment regarding Mr.. Cleveland's attitude
at random. He enjoys the ex~-president's
close confidence, and has recently held
an interview with him. Mr.. Cleveland.
as he says, only differs from himself as
to the ratio of coinage, but equally with
himself is a sincere friend of our silver
No Montanlan need be told
our silver industry has no truer
than George G. Vest. Like all
progressive statesmen Mr.. Cleveland is
not above changing his own views when
conditions change. The friends of silver
know that Mr.. Cleveland is an honest
man and believes exactly what he says.
They will find when hs again enters
upon the duties of the presidency, on
the 4th day of next March, hat he will be
ready to move with them along the lines
Of safety and wisdom to such an adjust
ment of our financial policy as will bring
prosperity to every interest OF the
country,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
COUNTY

For District Court Judges, HORACE H. Buck. T.
L. CRUTCHER.
For Clerk of the District Court. DENVER P.
DAYTON.
For Sheriff. G. D. CURTIS.
For Clerk and Recorder. p. Nj. COLLINS.
For Treasurer. c. B. GARRETT.
For County Attorney, c. B. NOLAN.
For Assessor, W. j. BECKETT.
For Auditor. 8. P~ozNANsKI.
For Superintendent Of Schools, Miss c. l..
BURNLEY.
For Surveyor, JoHN W. WADE.
For Coroner, T. H. PLEAsANIs.
For Pubic Administrator. f. M. STRAuB.
For County Commissioners, E. BEACH, WILLIAM
MuTH, 5. LANGHoRNs.
For State Senator. ". L. STEELE.
For Representatives. ROBERT B. SMITH. THOMAS
c. BACH, IL. r. Comfy, C. X. Brown. A. j..
DAVIDSON, j. II. MURPHY, c. L DUDLEY, I'll
I. LIpoLPH.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

IN nominating Charles II. Eggleston
of the Anaconda Standard, for state
senator the democrats OF Deer Lodge
county have shown wisdom. AS news
paper man Mr.. Eggleston has no superio,
in the northwest. lie is an able, accom-,
plished and intelligent gentleman, OF
unusual capacity and fitness for the
place. 1t is an honor well bestowed anc
it will be worthily worn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

REPUBLICANS may as well abandon
New York. Connecticut, Indiana and
West Virginia to the democrats, and
concentrate their energies on saving
Maine and Vermont. They are wasting
their time in reaching for states they
cannot carry and may lose even their
old strongholds by neglect.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

HENRY NUMERAToR BLAKE may as
we'll brush the dust from his old shipple
and secure an option on an office room in
Virginia City. There is nothing like
taking time by the forelock and meeting
the dull thud half way.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

In speaking of the court house ring
we do not intend to include our popular
superintendent of schools, Miss G. 7,
TURNKEY, who has a small office in the
court house. She is not in the republi-
can combination, and is running on her
own merits for reelection.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

RICHARDS, Blake and Hall are the
three republicans who will be buried
under the biggest majorities, but the
whole republican ticket should be de.
feated. The party can lay no claim to
public confidence in Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

WHEN Anaconda gets the railroad she
is now after and six more she will have
seven, or as many as Helena. What
better argument do the people want for
locating the capital in southern Mon
tana?
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

TIMOTHY E. COLLINS, the democratic
nominee for governor, is making a strong
impression wherever be goes, and his
candidacy will steadily grow in strength.
lie is a man Of the people, plain spoken,
courageous and straightforward. His op-
ponent possesses no element of strength
and his shady public record has alien
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

MIR. C~LE7ELAND congresses the en-
tire argument against the force bill in q
sentence: THE administration and
management of our government depends
upon popular will; federal power is the
instrument of that will, not its master
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

One advantage of having the capital
at Anaconda would be that a shutdown
of the state government could be ordered
whenever things we're not satisfactory.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
STATE TICKER.

SIAIL
For Governor,
TIE. COLLINS, Cascade County
For Lieutenant Governor.
II II. MELTON, Beaverhsad County
For Secretary of State.
B. w. s. FOLK, Missoula County.
For Treasurer,
JESSE HASTON. Custer County.
For Auditor,
W. c. WHALEY. Jefferson County.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
J.C. MAHONEY, Madison County.
For Chief Justice.
W. Y. PEMBERTON, Silver Bow County.
For Attorney General,
f. c. DAY, Park County.
Fer Clerk of the Supreme Court,
j. L.. SLOANE. Missoula County.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

If Junius Gladiolus thinks he ls 90
ing to be elected sheriff he will be the
most surprised man in the state on No
vember o. Col. Curtis has got on his
seven-league boots.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
HELENA. MONT, SEPT. %, 1892.

CIV Montanians abroad will always and The
Daily INDEPENDENT on file at their tavorite
hotels: Fifth Avsnus and Metropolitan, New
York; West, Minneapolis: Baldwin and Palace.
San Francisco; AsDerm0tt. Butte; Leland Hotel.
Hprinnteld. Ill.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

Ladies' will do we'll to reserve their orders for
dry goods of every description until the grand
opening of The Lee Hive in their new and com
modions quarters. Complete line of dry goods,
everything new and fresh. the latest patterns and
DO tom prices will be their watchword. Their
removal takes place Get. l.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28

ated from him hundreds OF republicans
who believe in fair play and an honest
count in elections. All the signs point
to the election OF Mr.. Collins by a hand
some majority,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
Conditions of Contest.

Any man., woman, or child living in Montana who O. this coupon cuesMs te
total vots Tor nearest thereto) for Benjamin Harrison, and the total vote Cor neanst
thereto)f for Grovsr Cleveland, and the total vote Tor nearest theret)f for j.. b.
Weaver, to 10 cast in he State of Montana, No. 8, 1892 will receive 300 in cash,
The threw itnessasw hoactuaNy write their mar OF the ooupon of the successful
will each receive a crsp 500 bill Each coupon lust bear the hour, minute
N day tn guess is made. n the guess s be forwarded promptly to the
Cues Room, Headquarters 81 South Main Street. Helena. Mont" In case of two
OF more correct guesses,t the coupon bearing the earliest date will get the award.
Coupons which are manihsty not timed in good faith, md whioha are not forwarded
a reasonable time from the date given, will be thrown out of te contest.
hi coupon will be printed m this page Of The INDEPENDENT NATL the close of the
contest. No vote received after Oct 80 1892.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
INCONTESTABLE
And Grants Freedom of Residence, Travel and Occupation
One Year From Its Date of Issue.

The growth and prosperity of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society have been largely due to it's strong financial condition.
prompt payment Of Death Claims, and unparalleled dividend
results acquired under it's Tontne system. Upon all classes of
its Tontine policies issued 20 years ago, and whose Tontine
periods are now maturing, the cash returns are in every case
and at every age more than the total premiums paid, and this
is in addition to the protection afforded by the policy durino 20
years. The returns n Endowment Policies are equal to all the
premiums paid with interest at rates between 6 and 2 81
cent per annurn.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES..
NATIONAL TICKET.

NATIONAL TICKET.
For President,
= GROVER CLEVELAND. New York.
For Vice. President,
ADLAI Il. STEVENSON, Illinois.
For Presidential Electors,
A. w. LYMAN, Lewis and Clarke County.
PAUL A.. FUSZ. Deer Lodge County.
WALTER COOPER. Gallatin County.
For Representative in Congress,
w. w. DIXON. Silver Row County.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-09-28
THE
EQUITABLE
=: r.: 5 s7sS5;1:
AND BEST
INSURANCE COMPANY
IN THE z
IN THE WORLD.

The popularity and excellence of the EQUITABLES plans
and management are attested by the fact that it has the
largest number and amount of assurances in force. that il does
the largest annual business, has the largest income and The
largest surplus Of any Life Insurance Company in the world.
It's latest form of Policy becomes
The advocate., 1892-04-13

corresponding
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
IN A HOLE.

1t seems that the South Carolina re-
formers are Gin a hole" so to speak.
If reports are true, they went into
Democratic conventions and carried
their points, elected delegates to Chi
cago. Perhaps they thought South
Carolina a pretty large slice of the
whole country, and that the Chicago
convention would be a very religious
kind of affair, largely controlled by
South Carolina. But the result is a
platform that is no more like their
State platform than a cow is like a pea
cock. To cap it all Cleveland is sitting
on all that might be good in it.
Our South Carolina people doubtless
mean well, but they are Tin it" this
time. Their "honor" is appealed to,
and they are expected to sit quietly
down and be feeced. For their benefit
we will say that North Carolina people
quit going to a spring when it goes
dry. They might now be drinking at
the Chicago mudhole, but for the fact
that a most delicious fountain was
started at Omaha a few weeks ago.
Up this way we do not depend on dry
COWS for milk. The old Democratic
and Republican COWS have ''gone dry"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
GOOD ROADS.

A few hints on good roads from the
american Farm NeUS:
The agitation in favor of good roads
will not down until it's object is at
tanned.
The highwaysof the land are national
affairs and should be managed and
cared for by the nation.
When the people demand firm,
smooth stone roads, they will have
them. Don't be afraid to speak out.
In the building of public stone high
ways bonding should 1e carefully
avoided wherever it is possible. If
necessary increase the tax levy in order
to pay as you 60"
It is said that a ton can be moved on
a good level Macadam road with but
40 pounds of power. There are times
when it would take horse power to
move a ton on (or i'm the mud road.
The best roads ever built have been
constructed by national governments.
The more local the management has
been the poorer have. been the roads,
and the worst roads are cared for by
the sub district supervisors.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.

Toe next annual meeting of the
North Carolina State Alliance will
meet in Greensboro on the 9th of
August. Indications are that every
county will be we'll represented by able
and patriotic delegates. We trust that
the session will be pleasant, profitable,
harmonious and enthusiastic, The
brethren should leave their partisan
fe feelings at home and go prepared to
act for the best interests of the Order
without regard for the campaign.
There is much important'work to be
done. Officers are to be elected for the
ensuing year, also delegates to the next
National Alliance. One of the most
important things is a permanent sys-
tenn to relieve brethren who have been
unfortunate in losing stock, crops,
dwelling or other buildings, by fire,
etc. This is, perhaps, the most impor-
tant of all the things to be done A
good many suggestions, most Of them
good, have appeared in THE PROGRESS
sIvE FARMER recently. The present
system, or rather lack of a system, is
very unsatisfactory. Some plan by
which losses can be carefully estimated
should be adopted. Then each Alliance
should be required to pay in their pro
rata part. For instance, if a brother
loses his house by fire, worth $500,
each Alliance could pay into their
county Secretary Is cents, or whatever
sum required. In this way a good sys-
tenn of insurance could be kept up
with comparatively no expense. We
hope the delegates will begin to con
slider this matter before they leave
home and be prepared to act intelli-
gently.
"Zeke Bilkins" and BETSY" will be
at Greensboro. Don't fail to shake
hands with them. BETSY" will be
very quiet and lamb like that far from
home, and doubtless will be busy
watching Zeke and trying to keep him
out of jail.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
ONE WAY.

The question is frequently asked:
"How can the government put money
in circulation if the per capita is in
creased to $5O?" Easy enough. There
are a dozen different ways. If no other
way should be presented, it could be
don in improving our public nigh
ways. The money could be distributed
among the States, according to popu-
lation, and it could be distributed
among the counties according to popu-
lation. The highways could be macad-
amized in the best manner possible.
In this way the money would be dis
tributed pretty equally among all
classes of the people and the entire
country benefited.
The above is merely an opinion.
There may be better plans, but if no
other presented itself this would be
practical and beneficial, we think.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02

consequently people are milking a
new COW that gives rich milk.
Seriously the South Carolina people
have been buncoed. When a man
cheats you in a store you are at liberty
to go and trade somewhere else. When
people learn that they are under no
more obligations to stick to a party
that cheats them than they are to con
tinue trading with a merchant who
cheats them, then the country will be
safe. We will be much deceived if the
intelligent people of South Carolina
don't learn, before fall, that they are
under no obligations to any party, es-
pecially when that party is opposed to
their interests, as the Demo Republican
moneycratic parties are.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
CITIZENS

In another column will be found an
announcement by Bro. W. H. Warner,
of Greensboro, who has been commits
stoned as organizer for the Citizens
Alliance in North Carolina towns.
This is an important matter, and
should be looked after by all true AL
liancemen and others who want, and
know we need, reform. The Citizens
Alliance will be found in all towns.
The membership will consist of persons
in any kind of business of a respectable
nature. The object is to get persons
who r not eligible in the regular Al
lance.
Friends of reform everywhere are
requested to talk with citizens of towns
in sympathy with the reform move
ment, furnish them any literature they
car. Any persons wishing the services
of an organizer can write to Bro. War
ner at Greensboro.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
TWO SIDES TO 1T.

On the day that a telegram reached
Homestead, Pa, announcing that Mr..
Frick, manager of the Carnegie Steel
Company, had been sho, by an assas-
sin, a soldier rose up and shouted,
"Three cheers for the man who shot
Frick!" He was taken before an Off
Ger and refused to retract. Of course
his action was not commendable. The
officers ordered that he be punished by
being hung up by the thumbs. This
was dope twice and still he refused to
apologize. Finally he was told to take
off his uniform, one half of his head
was shaved and then he was order q
to leave the camp never to return.
Gen. Snowden, it seems, approved all
this. Now it is said that the brutal
punishment was illegal, and the other
soldiers are indignant. The officers
will be prosecuted for ~inficting pun
ishment that they had no right to do,
and there is no telling where the
trouble will stop.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02
A WORD TO THE FARMERS.

In a labored editorial of nearly a
column under the above caption, in a
recent issue of the NewS and Observer,
we find some remarkable statements
which will incidentally, at least, give
the editors opinion of "our North
Carolina farmers" He says:
"NOw as a matter of fact, Mr. Cleve-
land has never advocated a measure
which he thought would be q disadvan-
tage to the people. He has disagreed
with some men as to how certain pro-
posed measures would work out in
practice. He has plainly expressed his
belief that certain proposed measures
would be hurtful to the interests of the
people. He has eve advocated any
thing because in his belief and iudg-
ment it would benefit the wealthy, but
has opposed some things because he
was very sure they would be hurtful
to the masses"
These statements, which are simply
positive general assertions, no special
measure referred to, are followed by
something which u good farmers
will evidently relish, herei it is. Readit:
What those things ore, oar North
Carolina farmers do not kn0aU any,
thing about. They haze no intelligent
comprehension Of them. They do not
understand 1Chat IS meant by the names
by Whicb these measures are Called"
We italicize this last quotation, and
ask you to read it again and think for
yourself, Were you ever before given
so plainly to understand that your in
fernal ignorance and stupidity were so
dense, and your Uranium so thick and
hard that you could not comprehend
a simple statement of any just and
proper principle when clothed in the
right sort Of simple English language?
Such a simple statement for instance
as this from the lips of Mr.. Cleveland
himself,
81 see no need for any change in the
present admirable financial system of
this government"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02

Mr.. J. M. Mewborne and Brof. E. P.
Hauser left Monday for Raleigh. It is
likely they will be employed to stump
4he State for the Third party.
The above appeared in the Kinston
Free Press, July 28th. I came to the
city of Raleigh to do the Alliance work
assigned me by the State Alliance
Executive Committee. | am here this
week to do my duty as an officer of
of the State Alliance, and the editor
knew when he printed the above lines
that | came for this business. He met
me on the train and asked me. as had
been his custom, where | was going,
and I plainly informed him why as
we'll as where. Mr.. Hauser has not
been here at all. | wish to say to the
vivid immagination OF the willful mis-
representation of this Editor that | am
not an hireling, nor will I be of any
party. I do not believe that the little
notice of my departure from my county
town in the manner above given, when
he knew what I came to Raleigh for,
land he had often published the truth
of my coming before), will be preju-
dicial to me to those who know me
and are acquainted with with his
characteristics; but for fear that there
may be some who might believe from
his notice that l was in hot persuit in
this direction, I write this to say to all
whom it may concern that I do not
expect to canvass the State, but when
ever opportunity presents itself I in
tend, t. the best of my ability to de-
fend the grand principles which have
been rejected by the other parties and
accepted by the Peoples party. HUr-
rah for Weaver and Field!
J. M. MEWBORNE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-08-02

many bankers, future dealers" and
others, all saying that the Hatch anti
option bill will ruin existing trade ar,
rangements in the commercial world.
We want them ruined. It is just as
necessary as laws against burglary,
highway robbery, etc. By the way,
what are the bankers kicking for9 Are
they in the business of rObbing the far
mers in that way, too9
~ The PROGRESSIVE FARMER Office
was entered by burglars last Friday
evening sometime before 10 o'clock.
The entrance was effected through
State Business Agent Worth's Office.
Bro. Ivy, Bro. Worth's book keeper,
returned to his Office at 10 o'clock,
where he is sleeping temporarily, and
found the door unlocked and some
table drawers sitting about on the floor.
He suspected that Cne of the clerks had
been in and paid no attention to it, and
did not know of the attempt to open
our safe until Mr.. Denmark came down
Saturday morning and discovered that
the safe had been tempered with. He
misses nothing SO far, and the only
damage done was the bursting off with
some tool, of a small piece of wood in
the effort to prize open a locked drawer.
The entrance into the drawer was not
effected, and nothing is missing; aknob
was also broken off a table drawer and
laid on the table. The electric light,
which has been a terror to evil doors,
has just been removed from our corner
and a very unsatisfactory gas light
substituted therefor. Burglars "love
darkness rather than light" hence
they seek the localities made dark by
the miserable excuses called gas lights
that our capitol city is now cursed
with. LET there be light" was once
said, land there waslight," If Voc
pOpuLi Uor del" is true. Then let the
people speak and we will have light
again, at the intersection of Salisbury
and Hargett streets.