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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
The Folly OF the Free silver Advocates

The Folly Of the Free Silver Advocates.
The Shoe and Leather Recorder sums
the substance of the whole silver question,
it seems to us, in a recent editorial para
graph. 1t is inexplicable, the Recorder
says, after all that has happened, that the
silver miners should cling, to the falacy
that the continued purchase of the dis
credited metal by the government can in
ure to their benefit. The effect of the buy
ing has been fully tested. At first silver
rose to a very high figure, then it dropped
and has been dropping ever since, notwith-
standing the absorption of 100000
ounces every month. That ought to be
enough TO convince any reasonable person
that the buying was of no advantage to
the producers of silver. 1t stimulated the
production and lessened the demand. Eu-
ropean nations wanted none of it, and the
only customers, after the government pur-
chases had been made, were the silver
smiths and the Orientals. "There have
been no such sufferers by the Bland act
and the Sherman act as the miners of sill
yer. The brunt of both these colossal
blunders has fallen upon them. If, in
stead of insisting on free coinage in 1878,
they had waited for an international agree
ment, they would have very soon forced
one. By undertaking to carry the silver
alone, our government has been saddled
with the entire burden, and been compelled
to bear the whole loss. Meantime, the ma
tions across the sea have adapted their af-
fairs to a gold standard, and may be able
TO maintain it. If they do, that is the
only standard for us, and the hope of BIZ
metallism will have been destroyed by the
folly of its advocates. We must use the
best money there is in the world or we
shall be at an immeasuIable disadvantage
in trading with the nations of the world.
We shall have to pay in the best coin for
everything we buy of them, and if we em-
ploy an inferior medium they can pay in
that for everything they buy of us. 1t is
curious there should be any dispute about
proposition as plain as this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

SGnlii-annuaI
Mark-DOWn
and
CIOsing-out
Sale
IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.
Dress Goods

$500 yards Of best Standard
Prints at only 4 l-2 cents, worth
7 cents 200 ten to twelve yard
Dress Patterns composed of 10, II
and 20 cent dress goods all at 81
a pattern to close the lot ; 40
pieces fine dress style Ginghams
at only 8 cents, worth IL cents |;
II pieces finest 32-inch Scotch
Gingham at only 10 cents, worth
80 cents IA pieces double width
WorSted Dress Goods at only 10
cents, worth from % to 39 cents !;
% pieces all wOrsted Storm Serge
and India Twill, all good shades,
at only SO cents, worth from so to
SO cents 05 pieces very fine all
wool French Dress Goods in a va
riety of styles at only 40 cents,
worth from 60 to 75 cents. Also,
a large variety Of Black Goods and
Fine Novelties at an important re-
duction from regular prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
They Must Go to the Junk shop

The beautiful white buildings of the
Worlds Fair will have to be sold as junk
when the show is over They are soon to
be advertised and knocked down to the
highest bidder. About the only things for
future use in them are the iron and steel
arches and timbers. 1t is thought not
more than 81 100000 can be realized from
the auction. The most expensive build
ings will probably bring the least money.
The manufactures and the liberal arts
building, which cost 81 600, 900, will prob
ably go TO the man who will tear it down
and carry the debris away. The magni-
tude of the undertaking will be realized
when it is stated that each arch contains
20 carloads of steel, all the pieces being
firmly riveted together.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

The venerable Senator Morrill, is a fine
specimen of well-preserved New England
intellect and usefulness. He has discuss
ed the currency question longer than any
man in Congress, and he has always taken
sound positions with regard to it. The
old gentleman is rather antiquated in his
views on the tariff, but even here we
would trust him to be more moderate and
practical than some of the younger men
who have essayed to take legislation upon
ii out of his hands. His currency speeches
are always able, interesting and instruct
i've, and he clothes them in an agreeable
diction, which indicates liveliness of
mind that age has been Intellectual to i'm
pair,-BOstOn Herald.
The Herald is complimentary to Senator
Morrill,, as all the papers have been. We
suggest, however, that it would better not be
too previous about putting his tariff views
on the superannuated list. This country
was pretty prosperous until the Democrats
began to run the machine under promise
to smash the tariff system of which JUS
tin S. Morrill, was the father
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
A Wan who is Always Listened to.

The Tribunes Washington Correspondent
The chief incident of interest at Mon
days session was the speech made during
the morning hour" by Senator Morrill, in
support of the proposed repeal of the pur-
chase clause of the Sherman act. The SEN
ior Vermont senator is always sure of a
fattering audience whether he talks on
strictly financial or on more general pollti-
cal topics. To sound and we'll digested
doctrine he can always add the charm of
sententiousness and wit; and the force of
his logic is always heightened by his pun
gent epigrams. h style his speeches have
the merits of succinctness, brevity and pol
lsh, while playful humOr and originality
OF phrase lift them always distinctly above
the level of conventional political oratory
OF the serious sort. Though appearing in
the Senate against the advice of his physi-
clan, who has just ordered him from the
capital for needed rest, Mr.. Morrill, spoke
today with his accustomed ease and had no
trouble in reaching the end of his task un-
tagged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Congressman Powers ON the silver
Question,

Immediately after the reading of the
journal Monday morning Mr.. Powers of
the first Vermont district took the floor
and spoke in favor of the suspension of
silver coinage. He referred to the Chica-
go platform and to the Interpretation
placed upon it by various Democrats. The
gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr, Sibley)
had referred to the Saviour of mankind as
the first Democrat, and had taken the ut
terances of the Saviour as his platform; !;
the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr.
Everett) had taken Grover Cleveland as
his platform, and had gone around his dis
trict singing at the top of his voice, "Oh,
isn't he a dandym Mr.. Powers argued
that the purchasing clause of the Sherman
bill was vicious in principle and dangerous
in application. If free coinage were
adopted the goldbugs could corner the
market just as easily as they could today
The only solution of the trouble was to
suspend the coinage of silver, which the
world had discarded, until we could bring
the world to its senses. Then the nations
of the world would come to recognize that
there was not enough gold in the world to
act as currency and they would come to a
blmetallic basis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Senator Morrill, read his speech on the
silver question from manuscript, command
ing close attention, and keeping in good
voice, to the end. Before beginning to
speak, however, he stated that he was in
the Senate chamber against the advice of
his physician, and he asked, and was
granted, indefinite leave of absence. In
the preparation and delivery of the speech
the senator has performed an invaluable
service for the country, and his friends
trust that he will now, first of all, con-
serve his health and strength, in readiness
for whatever demands the winter session
may make upon him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Gov Waite of Colorado made an ad-
dress at Chautauqua, N. Y, last Friday,
Grange day, in which he admitted that he
spoke iguratively and not literally in his
famous "bloody bridles' speech. He said
eve of the West do not intend to wade in
blood or anything of the kind. We be-
lieve>in the priceless principles on which
our constitution and institutions were
builded; but / say to you, let this oppres-
sion go on, let this oppress sion on the part
of the East continue, this altitude of strik-
ing the West because You have the power,
and then let any candidate of your old
parties go before the people in 1896 on a
platform of protection, when the West has
no protection, and he will not receive an
electoral vote west of the Ohio or south of
the Potomac
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Mr.. Gladstone has determined 10 apply
the closure to the debate on the third read
ing of the home rule bill, and to compel
final vote upon the measure not later than
the last day of this month. The strain of
the next week under these circumstances,
will be such as a much younger man than
Mr., Gladstone might well shrink from.
The danger is that his own followers, who
were only with difficulty held together dur
ing the committee stage, can be controlled
no longer; that either the old-fashiOned
Liberals who from the outset have looked
askance at the whole project of home rule,
or else the Radicals, or the Welshmen, or
the Scotchmen, all of whom care more for
their own interests than for Ireland's, may
at the last moment desert their leader. 1t
would need but the detection of few of
them to bring to naught all Mr.. Gladstone's S
labors, in view Of the fact that the nine
Parnellite members have been instructed
by convention of their party TO throw
their strength against the bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

1t is said to be the plan of Speaker Crisp
have the special session of Congress finish
its work and adjourn Oct. /, leaving the
ways and means committee free to go ahead
with the preparation of ''revenue-reform'
tariff bill. The sanguine ones expect to
see the House vote, next Monday, to re-
peal the purchase clause of the Sherman
law. The bill then goes TO the Senate,
and it is hoped that, in spite of the bold
front and stout reservations of the silver
senators, they will yield to the inevitable
and allow the bill to pass after two or
three weeks debate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Mr.. Wilson of West Virginia, the chair
man of the new ways and means commit
tee, is quoted as saying that he thinks his
committee will 60 TO work promptly at a
revision of the tariff But the fact that
the committee will start at once on a revi-
sion, Mr.. Wilson explains, ''does not nee
essarily mean that a bill will be reported
very soon, because the undertaking is one
that will occupy some time and if they de-
eide to hear interested parties that will
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Logical and EnIIghtening.

The thoughtful and patriotic utterances
in the Senate of the venerable senior SEN
ator from Vermont should not be without
effect upon the friends of silver in that
body. Mr.. Morrill, points out clearly that
the only possible chance for the continued
use of silver as money by the civilized ma
tions of the world lies in the repeal of the
silver purchasing clause of the Sherman
act. The international aspect of the
question is presented by Mr.. Morrill, with
convincing logic and enlightening lucidity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Reports from the South indicate that
unless conditions improve speedily the cot
ton states are going TO be severely pinched
for money with which to move the cotton
crop. In some sections the banks are well
provided, but in others they are now buy
ing currency at a high premium. The sit
uation alarms the business men of the
South and makes them press their senators
and representatives to hurry up the repeal
of the Sherman law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Speaker Crisp announced his commit
tees to the House Monday morning. The
Vermont members are not likely to suffer
from overwork under Democratic manage
ment. Judge Powers gets thirteenth
place each on the committee on the judici-
airy and on Pacific railroads, while General
Grout is sixteenth on appropriations and
fifth on expenses in the interior depart
ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Reports made to the comptroller of the
currency as to the condition of the nation
al banks in the United States on July u
show decrease since May 4 last, in indi-
vidual deposits of S193, 600; in loans
and discounts, S137, 900, 900; in individual
profits, S13,OOO,0O0. The aggregate re-
sources and liabilities are placed at $3,21s,-
261, ,731. This money is being boarded, as
only small part of it has gone out of this
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

The Chicago Tribune has compiled fig
finds that if corresponding rate is main
tanned until Jan. next total of $40, ,000,-
600 will have been stolen. During the first
eleven days of this month embezzlements
aggregating over So, 600, 900 were recorded.
1t is about time for the one-man manage
ment to be abolished in concerns where a
large amount of capital is involved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

John E. Russell, the "sheepless shep-
herd of Worcester" is willing to be the
Democratic candidate for governor of Mas
sachusetts this fall not because he wants
the office-not he!-but wholly from
sense of duty" Gov. VIM. E. Russell has
Officially" announced that he will not
again be candidate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Gold continues to come to this country
in large quantities Over $11 100000 was
brought by steamers last week, and there
is no abatement of the golden stream this
week. About $4,000, 900 in all has come
back since the tide turned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Linen Department

Table Damask, Napkins, Towels
and Crashes at about importers
and manufacturers prices; also,
blsached and brown sheetings of
all widths, comprising the most
popular makes at manufacturers
prices during this sale. Hosiery,
Gloves, and Under-hannels at same
important reduction in prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

The notable event of the week in Con
gress, aside from Senator Morrill's speech,
has been that of Senator Voorhees, of In
diana, in which he advocated the repeal of
the purchase clause of the Sherman law,
coupling with it curious conglomeration
of propositions and declarations on the
question of the national finances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
A Young Man Of 50.

From the Springfield Republican,
If anybody can discover in the speech of
Senator Morrill, sign of the So years that
weigh upon him, beyond the evidence Civ
en- of a rare accumulated experience, he
will be very acute individual The ven
cradle Vermont statesman is still able, APP
parently, to discuss public questions with
the virility of a man of 80.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25

Reports from the grain-producing sec
tions of the country indicate fair aver
age yield, although the drought has made
mischief here and there with the corn
crop. The worst reports of the wheat crop
come from Kansas, where few localities
show a yield of but five bushels to the
acre. In Michigan, on the contrary,
wheat threshers report in some districts a
product of 30 bushels per acre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1893

prolong the matter" Mr.. Wilson voun-
teers the interesting statement in addition
that his party "is in a situation now to
perfect a general revision of the tariff in
accordance with the pledges given to the
people."'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Gbe Dermurrt 9pB@ni1.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1893.

The dispatches show that cholera has
gained hold in the chief Italian ports,
and is rapidly injecting the entire western
coast of Italy, Italian immigration to this
country was cut off none too soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Carpet Department

All-woOl Ingram Carpet at 55,
SO and 65 cents; Body Brussels and
Tapestry Brussels from 30 cents
to 81 a yard. Art squares, Smyrna
Bugs and Straw Mating at the
same general reduction from reg
ular prices
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
They both aGet There. %
From the Boston Herald

Senator Morrilrs speechl on the silver
question shows that age has not withered
him at "a any more than ii has the Swear
old jockey who held the ribbons i'm three
winning heats on a New Hampshire race
track the other day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
,,,,sprp EVERY FRIDAY YATBRATrLEBoRo VT, BY
q. L. FREN NCH.

TERMS. 81 5Operyearina advance, if notpaid
,itbin the year, $500.
p1Trs OF ApvERTIsINef lrnishe on application
pir,bs Deaths and Marriages published free;
obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks etc, as cents
osr inch Of y lines or less.
PiEntered at the BrattleboroP PostOficeassecond
20 mai matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-25
Cloak Department
SECOND FLOOR.

Balance of Spring and Summer
Garments, Shirt Waists and Para
soils at a reduction of 90 to 90 per
cent. Also, a small lot of medium
weight Garments for ladies and
children carried over from last sea-
son, at one-fOurth the original
cost. Come early and get the best
selection. Terms cash, and no
deviation from the marked-dOwn
prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
Hard to Understand.

The meekness with which the pas
sengers in a crowded street car will
allow themselves to be shut tightly
in the car without chance of ventila-
ton except the occasional opening of
q door Is one of the marvels of public
travel It is often the case that fifty
or sixty people are thus penned up
and no one asks for or attempts to
secure a supply of pure air, no mat
ter how initiated the air inside may
have become. \ delay of two or
three minutes arouses everybody in
the car and there is Il general eager
ness to ascertain the cause, but cubic
yards of impure air will be inhaled
by each one without murmur. Such
conditions are breeders of disease
and ought to be carefully avoided
Boston Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02

verified by the finance committe;
also the annual reports of John A.
Murrin, superintendent of water
works; DR.. G. l.. Eyster, commiss-
Toner of health; Phil Miller city mar
shall; William Ramshill, chief engi-
neer of the fire department.; j. F.
Bobinson,- city collector, and Nj.
Buncher. park commissioner, of
Garnsey square, all of which We're
ordered received and printed in
pamphlet form.
The clerk reported the bonds of L.
j. Medill, Jr.. mayor; G. F. Lynde,
city treasurer, and A. ID. Huesing.
city clerk-all of which were APP:
proved.
Aid. Schroeder submitted a prOpO-
sition from NJ. Huebinger for the
delivery of a Typographical map for
1928, with sewer and hydrant lOca-
tons, etc. On motion of Aid.
Schroeder. the proposition was ac-
cepted and the purchase at 1928 was
ordered.
AID. Corken moved that a vote of
thanks be rendered to the retiring
mayor and aldermen for their cQur~
tesy and regard for the city's inter
est, which was carried unanimously,
and a recess of 10 minutes was taken.
ROBERT KOEHLER, City Clerk.
On reassembling Mayor McCono-
chic directed the clerk to call the
roll of the new council, which was
done and aldermen reported pres
ent, as follows:
First Ward-Bladel, Roth.
Second Ward-Klnner, Schroeder.
Third Ward-Corken.
Fourth Ward-Dauber, Maucker.
Fifth Ward-Evans, Kuschmann.
Sixth Ward-Kennedy Cramer.
Seventh Ward-Nelson, Foss.
The retiring mayor read his vale
dictory address, after which he in
troduced his successor, Mayor T. j.
Medill, Jr. Mayor Medill, after tax
ing the chair. read his inaugural ad-
dress. Aid. Evans moved to ad journ
until next Thursday evening. the
mayor not being yet ready to an
nounce his appointments Carried
and the council adjourned.
A. ID. HUEsING, City Clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
WHY Thunder Sours Milk.

You have often asked or been asked
why does thunder sour milk" The an
swer is this: Milk is very susceptible to at
mospheric changes Electricity, the cause
of thunder, produces, or if it does not reilly
produce - follows great and rapid changes
in the atmospheric conditions Lightning
is the discharge which comes OF electrical
inequalities, producing chemical changes
in the air. Thunderstorns represent the
greatest activity of electrical phenomena,
and the best authorities give it as their
opinion that the electricity in the atmos-
phere is the prime cause of milk souring
during the prevalence of such storms.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
The Great Louisiana Exhibit.

On May 9Th and 9th there will be a
car in Rock Island over the Peoria
railroad and Will be side-tracked at
the depot of the same company,
where all are invited to come and see
the products of southwest Louis
lana. In connection with the car
there will be a beautiful exhibit on
the evening of the 9TH. showing the
scenery and other features of that
beautiful section-all free. Come
and see it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
Sustain Home Industry
Calling for Rock Island
Brewing Co., Beer.
Book Beer, the Best Made,
On Tap everywhere
TRY 1T.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery, |.
Hubers City Brewery and Raible & Stengel's
Rock Island Brewery, as we'll as Julius Junges
Bottling Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part of the tri-cities, and may
be ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
Worlds Columbian Exposition

viii be of value to the world by i'll
ustrattng the improvements in the
mechanical arts and eminent physic-
ians will tell you that the progress
in medicinal agents has been Of equal
Importance. and as a strengthening
laxative that Syrup of Figs is far in
advance of all others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-02
Certain hard words, made in to pills,
Simply to swell the doctor bills"

are not what constitute DR. Pierce's PLEASE Mt
Purga;.vc Pellets. They tiny sugar-coated,
purely vegetable pills, pleasant confection-
cry to the taste, and acting upon the stomach and
LIVER gently but efIectually, and naturally as
nature n. rsef. For sick headache, Indigestion,
biliousness, constipation, and all the resulting
diseases. no laxative equal to them has ever been
discovered