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in getting the loan, by calculating every
thing down below the average price.
This alone should be sufficient evidence
TO drive every grain Of old partyisEn out Of
che farmers and set them 10 thinking.
The man who borrows chat money from
the state pays the interest to the state and
il uses that interest in paying teachers to
educate that borrowers chil1ren. In other
words, the borrower eduoates his children
on the interest he pays On his loan, whereas,
il he had borrowed that money from an
eastern company, the payment of interest
would go east into private pocket and
leave the man to be taxed another sum to
pay teachers; sending the interest east also
drains his neighborhood Of its cash and
makes money just that much scaroer in his
locality, and after such operations continue
q few years the borrowers find themselves
and their county drained dry and money
scarce and property run down in price be-
cause no one has any money to buy any
thing, and Of course there is no demand for
land, horses, cattle or any other farm pro-
duct. The plan in Indiana is about as per
feet as it is possible for human intellect to
make thing, and it can be operated by
the general government Of the United
States az successfully as il can by a state,
but after reading the above letters from the
officers Of Indiana, our political enemies
will see that their arguments about its be-
ing impossible to operate the plan, have
been completely defeated and they will
seek to trump up some other argument to
blind the people, and it may be that they
will say that it is success in Indiana, but
that it could not be 80 in any other locality,
Therefore introduce evidence from state
that is situated in an entirely different con-
dition and located in section of country
where things are done in widely different
way from that Of Indiana, and yet the loan
ing Of state money there is a success also,
as is shown by the following letter from the
clerk Of the loan board of the state Of Ore
gon:
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-08
PATERNALIsTTO LOANS TO THE
PEOPLE,

late that the Peoples party has
abandoned all its ancient tenets OF
faith, and is now treading IN new and
hitherto untrsversed paths. 1t is
said that we have given up the de-
msnd for government loans to the peo-
pie among other things, because it
was untenable; and republican edit
ors have expressed considerable I'M
easiness because we have had moth
ing to say upon this subject lately.
There Is nothing more gratifying to
us than to accommodate these gentle
men when we can do so conveniently,
and inssmuch as they are particularly
desirous to hear something about 1t
we will give them short chapter
this week to revive their dropping
spirits. We are indebted for the ma
terial of this contribution to an article
published in the Coming Nation Of
Greensburg, Indiana, from the pen
OF W. A. Reeding, of Navarro, Kas.
We have already demonstrated the
prscticsbility of such loans by cita-
tions from colonial history, and shown
q high degree Of prosperity of the peo-
pie resulting therefrom, and the en-
tire satisfaction attending the system.
Mr.. Reeding contributes some ex-
amples in present practice that are
equally successful and satisfactory.
Before presenting these examples,
however, we desire to say that it is
the hope of the Peoples party to see a
social condition established and a
financial policy adopted that will en-
tirely obviste the necessity of borrow
ing money from anybody; but while
such necessity exists, these examples
demonstrate the prsctlcability, the .le-
-gality and the propriety of govern
ment and state loans.
Mr.. Reeding incorporates this ma
terlal into a general article upon the
money question which We have not
space to reproduce. We therefor
clip the part Of it which relates to the
subject in hand:
The loaning of public money to farmers,
On real estate security, is not wild scheme
although the mere mention Of such thing
raises the blood Of our oppoSers and they
apply all kinds Of epithets to US for advooas-
ing what they consider an impossible thing.
But know from experience that it can be
done and that it gives satisfaction. l helped
to operate il in the state Of lIndiana seven
teen years ago, and IL had been going on
ten or twelve years before that and has been
in operation ever since-making about
thirty years that the state has been loaning
It's public funds TO farmers on real estate
security with general satisfaction, as the
following letter win show:
"INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, May 8, '9S.
". A. ReedinO, NGpGrTe, Kds.:
In reply to your letter Of recent date, l
must say that the state Of Indiana has q
permanent school fund amounting to
$9,S56,OS5, and the law provides that it shall
be loaned to farmers or other persons on
real estate security, at 6 per cent. interest,
payable annually. The interest is used to
pay teachers and support the common
schools. The principal fund cannot be used
for any other purpose except loaning. 1t is
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-08

each year. Yours truly,
HARVEY d. VoRIRs,
State Superintendent of Public Instruc
tion.
NAVARRE, KAs., May 10, '93.
Thomas j. Barnes, Lafayette County, Ind:
"HOw many years were you auditor ot
TippeCanoe county, Indiana?"
Answer-"Eight years, from November
1882, to November, 1890"
During all the time that You held the
Office did you have any trouble with The
loaning of the state school fund on real es-
tate seCunty~
AnsWer-"No."
"Did the state ever lose any Of the loani
you made2"
Answer-''NO."
'Did the people prefer to borrow that
money rather than 60 to the loan COM
panies for moneV5"
AnsweE-"Yes."
"Wss there much demand for the state
money"
AnsWer-"Yes."
CAT what rate of interest was it loaned
while you were suditor~
Answer-"Eight per cent. at first, but
afterwards it was reduced to per cent"
"Did the plan give general satisfaction to
the people and to the stste9"
AnsWer-"Yes."
''Hoping that you will write your answers
in tho blanks, which have left for you in
this letter and that you will then return this
sheet to me, Iremsin, Yours truly,
w. A. REEDNG,
LAFAYETTE, IND, May 13, 1913.
Mr.. W. A. Reedtng, NaUGrre, Kas.:
"With this blank I return to you your
question sheet with my answers written in
the blanks as you requested. Respectfully,
THOMAS J. BARNES,
Ex-Auditor Of TippeOsnoe County, Ind"
CITIZENS STATE BANK OF BOSWELL, IND,
JAMES s. BRADLEY, Cashier.
Boswell, IND, May 18, '9S.
". A. ReedinO, NagGrTe, Kds.:
'In answer TO your questions I beg leave
to say that was deputy auditor Of Benton
county, Indiana, almost three years, and
auditor eight years, making almost eleven
years that was in the Office, and during all
Of that time / had experience in loaniDg
the state school funds to farmers on real es-
tate security, and I found that they pre-
ferred TO borrow it rather than 60 to the
loan companies. The law made it the duty
Of the recorder Of deeds to make the Rb-
stract of title pnd certify TO it's COrrectnesa,
and he could charge only So for ii and 81
for recording the mortgage. The county
clerk could charge only 80 cents for certify
ing as to judgments against the property.
The appraisers were entitled to so cents
each and there are three Of them, making a
total expense Of $6, which the borrower had
to pay. The appraisers seldom charged for
their services, consequently the real ex-
pense was only $3.50.
The rate Of interest was per cent; it is
now reduced to per cent. The plan is
complete success and gives general sadsfso-
tion TO the people and to the state, as you
we'll know as you banded the money and
kept the books, and are therefor familiar
with all the details. Yours very truly,
JAMES s. BLADLEY, Ex-Auditor.
The reader will please notice in the above
letter that the expense Of getting a loan
from the state is only $4 so, while the same
loan, IL borrowed from q loan company
would be many times that amount, as every
farmer knows, who has had any experiences
in the matter.
Suppose farmer would borrow from
loan company 5000, the abstract would
cost him anywhere from $10to $40 and
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-08
estate OF OREGON, J
LAND DEPARTMENT. ,
OpvooNg Nav 81 1Q3 !

oNAANeNNy SN"~N'~~Np ~~~N~
W. 4. ReCdfng, NaUGTTe, Kdns:
In reply to your letter Of recent date per-
NIT me to say that the state Of Oregon has
accumulated from various sources a perma-
nent school fund, amounting to (January l,
1881, $2,541, ,362.50. These funds are loaned
to farmers and other persons on first mort
cages on improved real estate as security,
TO the amonnt Of one-third Of the appraised
value. The loans are made by a board
composed Of the governor, the secretary Of
state and state treasurer. The applications
for loans are made through local agent,
appointed by the board for each county,
who looks up the title and makes the
appraisement. The expense being borne
by the borrower. The notes are drawn for
one year with the privilege of ten years If
the interest is paid promptly. The rate Of
interest is 8 per cent.
Our last report 10 January 1, 1889, to
the legislature shows that we receive pay
ments of principal an1 interest from over
1000 persons each year.
This system of handling the state school
funds has been in operation in this state
over thirty years and it gives good general
satisfaction. Respectfully,
GEORGE w. DAVIS,
Clerk Of State Board"
So much for the plan successfully oper-
ated in the extreme western edge Of the
United States; and I call your attention
especially to the fact stated in this letter
that the state of Oregon alone does bust
ness with 1000.
Inow turn to the eastern states and read
10 you letter from the comptroller Of the
great state of New York on this subject:
estate OF NRw YORK,
CoMPIRoLLRR's OFFICE.
ALBANY, N. Y, September 20, 1893.
W. A, ReddinO, NaudTTe, Kos:
In reply TO your letter I state that l have
this day forwarded to you copies of laws
governing the United States deposit fund
and also my annual report for 1892, which
will furnish you with the information you
ask for. Respectfully,
COMPTROLLER.
The title Of the law which che comptroller
sont TO me reads 20 follows:
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HOODS PILLS are hand made, and arc Rap,
feet in composition. proportion and Appearance
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-11-08
Hoods SarsaparIITa

because Of the wonderful good Il did my sOn.W
ABBT F. BLACKAA1T, 9SSS Washington ST.,
Boston, Mass. Get HOODS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
NEWS In BRIEF.

Matters OF More Oh Less Importance
Tersely Touched Upon.
Two million feet of lumber burned Al
Bradford, Pa.
Another revolution has been started
in the department of Corientes, Brazil.
The decomposed body Of an unknown
wan was found floating in the river al
ST. Paul.
The sheriff, deputy sheriff, two young
captains and the jailer in Memphis
have been indicted for a lynching.
The Minneapolis council has acouit
ted Fire Chief Runge, on trial charged
with malfeasance and corruption.
Nellie Grant Satoris arrived at New
York on the steamer New York Satur
day. 1t is said she will live in thi
country hereafter.
The president has appointed E. Ellery
Anderson of New York one of the Pa
ciic railroad commissioners, in place o.
Mr.. Dimmick, who was appointed b,
MIR. Cleveland, but declined the posi-
ton.
The receiver of the suspended Marin,
and Fire Insurance Company bank il
Milwaukee has sued Senator john L
Mitchell and two others connected will
the bank to recover 5000, 900 on promis
sorry notes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
roRfx-NrNERA
Pion ssrs OF CALIFORNIA; Have . Re
union nc Chicawo. q

Pion ,srs OF California Have . RE-
union nc Chicago. y
WoaLD's FAIR GRoUNDs, Aug. t.
The Fsrty-niners, or pioneers OF Cali
fornia who followed the trail over the
mountains to the Pacific slope when the
newly discovered gold fields were the
mecca Of the fortune hunter, were
given the freedom OF the California
building during this day. They came
to the fair early with their families and
friends to listen TO speeches and songs
and music Of the days Of 40. the
Vigilance and the vicissitudes OF
the gold huntsra The pioneers
were left TO do ~ they pleased in the
morning but early In the afternoon
they met in tho California building.
The matrimonial music was rendered
BY the Iowa state band and there was
plenty OF IL. DR.. N. J. Bird, manager
q . California commission, welcomed
tne pioneers and the president OF their
Western association. Addison Ballard
q Chicago. responded. Then there was
impromptu speeches and "reminiscences
from the gray-haired gold seekers with
refreshments at the close.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
STYLES In Canine Mourning.

Travelling up Fifth venue a few days
ago was a woman dressed in deep mourn
ing. With her was y beautiful grey.
hound with long streamers of black rib.
bon attached to his collar. If the woman
was in mourning for her husband. he mus,
have had hard work to conceal a smile al
he gazed down on the ludicrous picture
OF this canine decked out in yards Of
black ribbon. l suppose when the stage
of semimourning comes the dog will b.
arrayed IN purple. New York Herald
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
THE CITY.


j.. w. Abrams returned from the
worlds fair this afternoon.
DR.. A. E. Clougb went to IRWIN on
the north train.
Landlord Sherman of the Lake Park
10 under doctors care.
Weather report: Monday warmer,
local thunder storms.
III. j. Stott's little four months old
child has been hardly expected to live
to-day
R. l. Bullen, Of Chicago, is visiting
his brother, s. J. FitzBullen, OF this
place.
Malcom McGillivray came down from
Ramona this morning and will take a
needed rest at the lake.
Rev. Mrs. Drake delivered a very
spiritually minded and pleasing address
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
General Buffers Land.

General Butler was probably the own
er Of m0re land than any other citizen
of the United States. 1t is located II
various states-north, south and west
He owned immense tracts neal Puget
sound, where such property is valuable
He owned both sides of the great fall.
ON the Potomac. His lands are worth
millions of dollars, the only trouble be
ing that some of the titles are not very
clear and may lead to legal disputes
Chicago Herald.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
Run on Half Time.

LOWELL, Mass, Aug. TIT is IN
nounced that the Lowell mills will run
on half time, beginning Monday. Faulk-
ners mills have shut down for an in
definite period. and the Lowell com.
pany's ingram department has laid off
1000 hands for a month.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

During the dog day season, the drain
of nervous and vital energy may be
counteracted by the use OF Ayers
Sarsaparilla. In purifying the blood, it
acts as a superb corrective and tonic, and
enables the system to defy malarial and
other climatic influences.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
Official E~xonerated.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. Chief Runge
of the Minneapolis fire department has
been exonerated of the charges OF mall
fsasance in Office and incompetency.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

The pupils Of the Bay City Mich
high school have formed a society to
which a forfeit of . cent 10 given every
time Q member makes n error IN the
use Of the English language.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

A young woman Of Leigh, England,
died n day last week from the effect Of
being struck in the eye by q SNOWFALL
thrown by q mischieYous boy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

The best way to avoid scalp diseases,
hair falling out, and premature badness
is to 8 the best preventive known for
that purpose-Halps Hair Remover.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
Southern Pacific Retrenchinr.

SAN Francisco, Aug. Z. 1t is stated
that the Southern Pacific railway has
made an extensive discharge Of en-
ployes on the Pacific system, with a
view to ~retrenchment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07
international bicycle Tour,.m.,,

CHICAGO. Aug. 7.-All 10 now In
readiness for the big in tsrnational
bicycle race tournament ct the South
Side ball park. this city. The biz
racers r all In the city and are put
ting the finishing touches to their train
Ing on the track itself wherein the
greas championships are to be decided.
The current gossip, however, 10 Zim-
norman is not in condition. kind Of
gossip that Ia always current first be.
fore the engagement Of the champion in
important races.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

The Worlds Fair Musical Director
to Step Out.
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. Aug. H.
Inc expected letter Of resignation from
Theodore Thomas. musical director OF
the exposition and leader Of the Chicago
orchestra, was given out during the
day. It was written Aug. l, and ad.
dressed to Director James w. Ellis.
worth. chairman Of the committee on
music. Mr.. Thomas gives as his reason
@ resigning the Encouraging business
situation and the necessity for q reduo.
tion in worlds fair expenses. but it /.
limited that Mr.. Thomas has taken the
criticism of his musical work VERY
much to heart and that that IL the rsal
cause Of his resignation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

Ayers Cherry Pectoral gives promp
relief. That's why it excels all other
preparations for colds and coughs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

Come early and get the best bargains
In Oxfords and slippers at Reed i
Shelso'H.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

LEGAL Time TaNae.
Chicago. Milwaukee q 81. paul Railway, which
took effect, sunday. Aug. Q, 1893:
TRAINS come EAST.
Passenger, No. 4, dsparts t0:i5 Q. m.
Freight, No. o., departs 5:O 0. m.
Freight, No. N, departs 7:i0 p. I'M.
TRAINS a0una WEST,
Passenger, No. I, Departs 4:s5 D. N.
Freight, No, "a, departs z 80 o. IN.
TRAINS RROm TINE EAST.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives 40 p. m.
Freight, No. u, arrives 4:5O o. m.
Freight, No. 90, arrives 0 10 p. nm.
rRAfFs YROM rME WEST.
Passenger, No. 4, arrives 1910 Q. m.
Freight, No. %, arrives 6:86 p. m.
ALI the above trains carry passengers; but
ireights only when passengers ere provided with
tickets.
Passenger traias going east make connection
OF Egan for all points s0ath, and passenger train
going west, at W0onsockst tor oil peints north.
MAnssoM n nnxsr0L LIME.
Passenger going north. departs 4.E .. m.
PASSENGER from north arrives. 1000
yNO. LARKIN. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

The season for low shoes will not be
over for several months yet. To give
room for fall goods Reed & Shelso are
closing ont some fine Oxfords and slip
pers at cost.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-07

The Mckay building, corner OF Egan
avenue and Main street. Apply to
J.W. HURLEY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
TueSdaV.

James o. Broadhead of Missouri to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary of the United States to Switzer-
land
Bartlett Trip of South Dakota to be en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary of the United States to Austria
Hungary.
Eben Alexander of North Carolina to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary of the United States to Greece.
Roumania and Servia.
James E. Neal of Ohio to be consul OF
the United States at Liverpool.
James NJ Dobbs of Georgia to be consul
of the United States at Valparaiso.
O. O. Rockford of Mississippi to be con
sui of the United States at Kingston, ia,
maica.
David N. Burke of New York to be con
sui of the United States at Pernambuco.
Edgar Whidden of Maine to be consul
of the United States at ST Stephen, N. b
Henry f. Merritt of Illinois to be consul
of the United States at Parmen.
Asa D. Dickinson of New York to be
consul of the United States at Noting
ham.
Benjamin Lenthier of Massachusetts tc
be consul of the United States at Sher
brooke.
Charles E. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania tc
be appraiser of merchandise in the district
of Philadelphia
Paul Z. Faison of North Carolina to bt
An Indian inspector
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
Spring Novelties for Ladies.


Novelties innumerable greet the shopper this
season at every step Of her journeyings from shop
to salon, from bazaar to emporium. Never was
the variety greater or the materials more beauti-
full in texture, colorings and device. The wooen
textiles of to-day-ir one conhne her attention to
them alone-have reached such degree OF rich
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them. Among other elegant fabrics are grcnadine
rayee, and miroir, ombre, cameleon and nacre
velvet to use in combination with Handsome silk
or wool tissues. Bengaline ondine is very effec-
tive. Byzantine royale is another handsome tex
tile, likewise French taffeta in delicate tintngs,
brocaded with Pompadour bouquets in natural
colors. The Oriental dyes also are noted in many
Of these fabrlcs the gay mixture catching the eye
of the shopper at once. Indeed one would lose
her way in this abyrinth of novelties unless she
poseessea reliable guide. The Mcdowell Fash
ion Journals are preclselya sure companion, for
they contain the best and the most practical in
formation. ''La Mode de Paris and paris Album
of Fashion" are unique in taste and style, and
cost $3.50 year, or IS cts. copy. ''The French
Dressmaker," $500 per annum, or 80 csnts copy,
ought to please every practical dressmaker. They
contain beside Invaluable lessons on dressmaAing.
"La Mode,r which is intended to find its place in
every home, is only S1.50 per annum or 10 cents a
copy. If you do not find them at your newsdealer
YOU can be supplied with them by applying direct
" to Messrs. A. Mcdowell Co., West 14th St.,
New York.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
ExpL LosIoN M A MINE
Ten Miners Lose Their Lives Near sha-
mokin, Pa

mokin, Pa
SHAMoKIS, Pa, April 3.-One Of the
most distressing disasters that ever oc-
Cured in the anthracite region followed
the explosion of lamp in the hands of
Hungarian employed in the Nelson
colliery, near here. Saturday morning.
The colliery, which IS operated by ].
Langdon & Company, is one of the
largest and best known in the region,
paying superior wages and furnishing
work to its 1000 employees the year
around.
Fire followed the explosion, and the
smoke which rushed through the air
shafts caught 10 men who had Just
gone to work in vein above the scene
of the explosion, and smothered them
to death. Friday being holiday, there
were not so manv men at work as
usual. Others for the same reason
were late in reaching the mine, and it
is owing to these fortuna facts that
the deathlist is not very much larger.
Although the hardest kind of work
was done, it was impossible for the vol
unteer force to extinguish the flames,
which at o'clock communicated to the
Red Ash vein. Three hours later
orders were issued to turn Carbon Run
creek into the mine. This will take a
month, and many more months will fol-
low before the mine will be in condition
to resume operations. Meanwhile the
1000 men and boys who have been
working in the mine will have to seek
employment elsewhere.
The loss to Langdon g Company,
the operators of the mine, will reach
$4,000.
The remains Of the victims will be
buried Tuesday.