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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
What is Free Coinage?
Courier-Journal.[


Among a vast number of inqui-
ries bearing on the silver question
the Courier Journal has received
the following: -
sWere the President and his Secretary
to coin the silver bullion as contemplate
ed by the Sherman act, and pay it out to
redeem the certificates, would not that
be practical free coinage of the American
product?"
Along with this we have on our
table a number of questions asking
a definition of free coinage, and
whether free coinage and unlimit-
ed coinage of silver mean the same
thing. We take these numerous
inquiries to mean that there is
some confusion in the peoples
minds on these points, and will en-
deavor to make the matter plain.
Strictly speaking, free coinage
and unlimited coinage are different.
Free coinage, in its proper mean
ing, simply implies that there shall
be no charge for the work done at
the mint in converting the bullion
into coin. Unlimited coinage means
that there shall be no limit impos-
ed by law as to the quantity coined.
But what the extreme silver men
wish is free and unlimited coinage
of silver for private account at the
ratio of 16 to l." In current dis
cussion it is not usual to employ
the whole of this long formula. It
is usually shortened into Stree
coinage" which for convenience is
made to stand for the whole phrase.
1t is this shortening process, adopt
ed for convenience, which mis-
leads some readers.
In practice what is called free
coinage is to permit the owner of
37l IA grains of silver bullion,
worth on the market last Saturday
Sc "a cents to take it to a mint
and get dollar for it. From the
of the silver miner,
therefore, it is necessary to answer
the question above quoted in the
negative. The bullion in the Treas
ury was bought at it's market value,
which was on an average much more
than it is worth now, but much less
than its coinage value, or 81. 1929
per fine ounce. The coinage Of the
bullion in the Treasury would not
enable the owners of other bullion
10 sell fifty-six and three-fourths
cents worth of it for dollar,
which is what they are trying to
bring about. It would be limited
10 the amount in the Treasury: SO
It would not be either free or un-
limited coinage.
In some respects the effect of
paying out silver dollars for the
notes issued under the Sherman
law, and refusing to redeem them
10 gold, would have the same effect
rs the passage of a free-coinage
aw. If gold could no longer be
obtained from the Government,
hose who needed it would have tol
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
For the Storm Sufferers.

In answer to the request for con-
tributions for storm sufferers, in
last weeks CHRONICLE, we have re-
ceived to date S48, as appears in
the list below. In addition to the
money subscribed, we understand
that some of the ladies will send
second hand clothing and bedding.
Should others desire to contribute,
they will please do SO by Nov. LIST,
as it is proposed to send on the
subscriptions at that time:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1893-10-28
white Cappers."

| Ohuer the ABOVE caption, the
Shreveport Progress. the most in
fiuential and prominent Populist
paper in the State, comments upon
the gin-burning infamy. We call
attention to the fact that the Pro-
gress makes no attempt at denying
the indisputable evidence that the
evil exists, but meets it fairly and
denounces those engaged in it as
foolish and criminal. This sort of
treatment is more honorable and
upright than denying or seeking
to palliate the crime. There is a
grave and criminal mistake in the
minds of some ignorant and mis-
lead people, and the least that any
fair journal can do is to initiate
the Progress in condemning it and
advising enforcement of the law: :
There has been much said by
the press, of late, in regard to a
species of outlawry under the head
of GIN BURNERS. This is certainly
one of the most foolish acts that
can be resorted to by any class of
people-should they claim to have
a beneficial object in carrying out
their hellish object. Sometimes
we think the proposition so foolish
that no sane person could, for
moment, get his consent to do such
a thing. Let us suppose that plant
ers will persist in going on in the
regular way of doing business GIN
ing their cotton and marketing their
crops, and these vile and outrage
GUS threats are put into execution
until every gin in the surrounding
country, is destroyed, what is then
the consequences? With no gins in
existence and the fear of rebuilding,
what chance is there for the crop
to be put in shape for market?
Who would be foolish enough to
build gin house to have it burned
to the ground upon completion?
It can be nothing but malignant,
devilish desire to bring ruin on the
country that would prompt such a
thing. Then if this tagging of gins
be done by some mischievous per-
son it should be stopped, in view
of the serious fact that threats of
like character have been put into
execution. A good, wholesome ex-
ample should be made of a few of
these fellows by giving them the
full benefit of the law. Our State
has been too long cursed by willfull
violation of law. Our courts have
been subsidized too much. What
We want is courts composed of Of
ficers who will do their whole duty
in executing the law and bringing
all offenders to speedy justice"
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WORK FOR US

few days, and you will be startled ct the unex-
pected success that will reward your efforts. We
positively have the best business to offer agent
that can be found on the face of this earth.
o45.O0 profit ON o.5.OO worth Of business Is
being easily and honorably made by and paid to
employ. You can make money faster at work for
MS than you have any idea Of. The business Is 90
easy to learn, and instructions simple and plain,
that all succeed from the start Those who take
hold of the business reap the advantage that
arises from the sound reputation of one of the
oldest, most successful, and largest publishing
that the business readily and handsomely yields.
All beginners succeed grandly, and more than
realize their greatest expectations. Those who
try 1t find exactly as tell them. There Is plenty
Of room for few more workers, and we urge
them to begin at once. If you are already en-
ployed, but have few spare moments, and wish
(for this Is your grand Opportunity, and receive
full particulars by return mail. Address,
TRUE y CO.. Box No. 400, Augusta, Me.
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Children like to take &C. @. @.
Certain Chill Cure" the pleas
ant and guaranteed cure for
Fever, Ague and Malaria Bet
ter than Quinine. Price 90 cts.
For sale by j. Kemp & Son.
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&C. q. @. Certain Chill Cure .
Is pleasant to take and harm.
less. Children like It. Guaran-
teed to cure Chills and Fever.
Large bottles 30 cents.
For sale by ]. Kemp & Son. i.
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Fashionable Millinery.
Mrs. G. E. Charleville,
BOYCE, LOUISIANA,

Having been engaged specially with
Millinery business for some time respect
fully solicits patronage from the ladies of
Grant parish. Send her your orders for
anything in the millinery line.
Will take pleasure in buying, fitting and
selecting all articles of dress goods and
fancy fur nishings for ladies'.
Satisfaction guaranteed. jan 1859
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
taxed 10 per cent. on their issues OF cur
rency shall be taxed only q per cent.


Compress has asserted the power to tax
State bank issues. and tho Supreme Court
has confirmed this assumption.
IN IL has the right to tax u may rebate
the tax TO ali who comply with its require
ments. Just as 1t gives q rebate to persons
exporting tobacco n they comply with
tho requirements OF the Law.
Tho notes Of. State banks issued under
such a law would pass current throughput
the country. because the netes would DO
GOOD in themselves and the insurance
fund in the United States Treasury would
he AN annie guarantee of their redemp-
.;on. n oil other resources failed. The
national banks we're intended and Gre
ated 10 Give good AMI sufficient supply
az cnrrency TO the people. Owing to olr-
cumatances. which it is unnecessary 10 de-
tail tbey no longer fulfil the function tor
which they were chartered. They should
either have their powers OF usefulness
attended by additional legislation. or
thev should give way 10 new system:
which can and viii supply the wants OF
the people. England. France, Germany,
Austria. Italy, Spain have banks OF
issue 10 supply the currency needed Tor
business. Why should the United States
Goverument alone undertake TO supply
legaI-tender paper money in atIme OF pro-
fonnd peacc? ii il not IN accordance
with the usayes Of the most enlightened
nations. and the result OF the expert
men,, as far as we nave gone. is anything
but encouraging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

A. Sheppard, Of Warwick Brothers; ]. r.
Bradley. OF Mciowan a Co.; y, II. Gibson,
Of h 4. Saunders 4 Co. q. q. Friend, OF
Uarrelson & Csump; b. r. Griffith, OF J.
s. Moore a Son X. r. Roberts. of Roberts,
Bell & Co.. p. g; Pope, OF Q.
W. Antrim & Sons: l.. s. Hutcheson,
of Etehison. Bates h CO.. 4. l..
Angus. of Harvey Blair A Co.; w.
~ Mics. OF stephen Putney & Co.;
i. CIas DrSsry, of prewEy, Hughes 4
Hicks. of Kratz 4 Co. r. i. 1'raDsue, of
l.. c. Younger 4 Co.. G. n. Harrelsou. OF
HARRISON x Crump: James n. Waite. Of
Standard Oil Company G. Il. Woodson.
Of Richmond Tobacco Company: j. I.
Abernather, of Hoen & Co., w. 4. ST.
mon, of w. T.. Simon &, Brother; -
Livesay. OF Richmond Stove Company;
Thomas S. Bowles. of the Courtney Sup
ply Company; s. q. Lett. of Sauer Com
pany A. l.. Siraus, of Fleishman & Nor
RS; W. II. Weisigor. Of Weisiger Clothing
Company, and Bank Rucker. Of Cottrell.
Watkins a Co. ABLMINTA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
Lizzie Borden Again.
To n. Tdior of Me Dlspaloh:


To he Editor of Ne NSDa'ch:
thank You for the publication of my
letterin he Llzzle Borden case. OfcOurse,
YOU will understand had no feeling III II.
Few moral questions are more interesting
than are some of those involved IN crlml-
nal cases. A trial is really an honest search
for truth. as 1 said IN another place.
Ny letter claims that no sane man would
select the daytime IN a city TO commit
murder like this Every one who sees
man in the daytime can swear to him"
Not 80 at night. But in this case L
omitted 90 say that 1t was only IN Tie day.
time the deed could be committed by the
daughter. Her father was always present
at night. see the State Attorney takes
the same view that do--to wit, that the
fathers murder was en- afterthought.
| may be too old to see the result Of this
trial-to see the end of the accused. The
Remuneration of the Bible from Genesis TO
Revelation against parental dlsobsdienceis
most striking. l have lived long enough
TO see great many illustrations OF its
truth. / witnessed ono few days ago,
predicted by me and Others more than
three years ago-a once beautiful but dis
obedlent child now INITIATED man,
How an innocent, tender-hearteo daugh-
ter could voluntarily seek nights reposo
in a house where she witnessed such sights
as we read Of in the Borden home / can't
understand with my knowledge of the
operations Especially OF woman's BRAIN.
1t IS curious, physiologlcally, how VIVID
and lasting are some impressions upon
tins organ. l have a remarkable case in
my own experience too lengthy for recital,
and | am not at all nervous. Lawyers
wisely paw great attention TO the (ba-
furaD behavior OF criminals. Their con-
duet after, as we'll as before, trial
has always been interesting to me:
Beecher's conduct after his trial satisfied
me of the character of the man. Nature
is true TO herself If carefully watched for
a time. / have always been great be-
lieyer in "post-mortems." They teach rs
often more at glance" than the three
months consultations of half dozen doc
tors And We know the Value OF what IL
yulgarly called hind sight" I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
aTRoNa PROVISIONS.

Let the law provide, amongst other
things:
l. That the stockholders shall be liable
(as stockholders Of national banks are) for
double the amount OF their stock.
2. That the notes shall DO q first lien
upon the entire assets of the banks.
8. That no bank shall issue more than q
certain proportion OF currency, say, In the
ratio of 20 per cent. to the amount OF Sc
curities deposited by the bank with the
United States Treasurer. and that those
securities shall CONSIST OF State or munich
pal bonds OF the State (in which the bank
Is located) under certain restrictions.
T. That tax, say of n per cent, shall DO
paid annually into the Treasury or the
United States upon the amount OF cur
rency issued. and shall be held as an in
surance fund 20 make good all losses,
which NAV be incurred by failure Of any
of the banks TO redeem their notes. Sup
posing the total issue of currency 70 be
81 COZ. oo0. 900, the annual tax would be
50. OO0. 600. which world be on ample fund.
s. That they should be subject to in
spection of bank examiners as the ma
tional banks now are.
6. That ali notes issued by State banks
conforming to tins law shall DO rcdsemed
on presentation in gold. silver dollars.
green backs, or Treasury notes issued I'M
der the act Of July IL, 1890. Tho right TO
redeem in silver dollnrs would help TO sus-
tain the value OF silver and enable the
Treasury 10 get rid of part OF the vast
accumulation OF that metal. which now
lies idle In its vaults.
7. Thai al banks which conform TO the
provisions Of this LAW instead o. beng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
aI.dv.s rr.v,r-Book.

The attention of our friends in South
Carolina is invited 10 thus cable story from
London: During the church parade IN
Hyde Park las: Sunday an elegantly
dressed lady was accidentally prodded in
the back hair with parasol, which be-
came entangled with her locks. In strug-
cling to extricate the sunshade. the attore-
said elegantly lady dropped an
edition d. tuIe inscribed IN giit letters,
Book OF Common Prayer" A STOUT gem
,lenan on the crowded walk stepped on
the book before he discovered 1t. He
stopped with profuse apologies TO rescue
the volume, when those near noticed u
thin stream of light liquid coming from
II and the odor of cognac rose on the ar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
space Was Limited.

Editors Wife. stopped at your ofiice
to-day with an item for the want column
and the clerk asked pay for It,
Editor lie did not .now you' OF
course. A..
Wife, Well, want you to tell him tnst
ali pay wants are to be printed tree: 4.
enlarge the paper, nav dear. But there -
roora Tor a few OF your wants. say tnou-
sand or 30 d month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
P AIN LESS
EXTRACTION OF TEETH.

No pain, no danger, no sleep, no chloroform,
no ether or gas, no cocaine, DO srelled gums, no
unpIeasantness. have control OF prepare
ton for use in this city, which, when applied to
the gums, RENDERS EXTRACTION PAIN
LESS. 1t il applied directly to the gums. BY It's
use teeth can be extracted perfectly painless.
No swelling Of the gums afterward. The pa
tient retains all his senses whno having his
teeth extracted. No danger. Particularly
adapted to persons who cannot take gas Cal
on me and try my system OF painless extraction
by local application, and 1 guarantee you will
use no other in the future.
w. E. DORSET, D. d. s.,
100 north Seventh street, Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

IOl WEST CARY STREET, RICHMOND, VA
DIR. ". Z. Dorset romo7ed for me several
teeth without the slightest paln. can recon-
pulled. JUN W. pN WI"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

nO6 FAST LEIGH STREET,
DIR. Dorset pulled for me very badly-lnnamed
tooth with bis local application without any pam
ut All. desire all who need any teeth pulled TO
90 10 him. L. H. flNNHi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

TESTIMONIALS OF RICHMOND PEOPLE.
To Vhonl IL May Concern:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
eI24 EAST MAIN STREET. RICHMOND, VA

EI2f LAsI MIN bIHtEI' T'INII'I0''"' "
DR.. W. E.. Dorset extracted for mo seVera
xtthnnt INV realizing Tn 8 least pain. l can gladly
recommend him 10 al who may need 10 have
teetn extracted. MRS w. N'SniLDhH"'0'
my 2S-Su. Tu&Th3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

The national banks are ths best which
this country has ever known.
Unfortunately there ~ strong prelu-
dice against them amongst the people:
On the other hand, there is widespread
and deep-seated distrust Of State banks as
banks of issue.
The principal objection 10 the national
banks seems TO have grown out OF the fact
that they were allowed to ISSUE currency
upon bonds as security, while at the same
time they drew interest upon the bonds
from the government, that is to say, from
the people. The people thought they were
paying double interest to the banks. IL
seems to be impraoticable to extend the
usefulness of the national banks IN issuing
the currency needed for business. We can
establish an excellent system OF banks,
which may be called State banks and
which may, IN fact. be chartered by the
States.
Let the tax on State-bank issues be re-
tanned But let Congress pass law pro-
yiding for the regulation aud government
OF all State banks OF issue which desire 10
be relieved of the tax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
ssm. TAi.s Aay~h.ss'

somebody says s man car got roaring
irunk on uAtsSs 90 h. cen 81 iAn6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
REPEAL CERTAIN.

There is no question that tho prevailing
stringeucy IN the money market and the
immense expectation of gold has already
changed many votes III Congress. think
that the closing of the minis IN India Will
make it certain that the Sherman law Will
be repealed when Congress meets.
Do YOU think the President should call
an extra session immediately?
If MIR. Cleveland, who is IN the best po-
sition to obtain information, believes that
majority of each house Of Congress Is
ready to vote for repeal no consideration
of his personal comfort or the comfort OF
the members of Congress should cause him
to postpone the call for an extra session a
single day. The personal comfort Of those
who are paid by the people to do their
work is not to be considered for moment
when the safety of the people IS in jeo-
psrdy.
viii the repeal Of the Sherman law give
the relief which is needed and expected!
Its repeal will give immediate relief, and
will be followed by q restoration OF con-
fdence in this country and IN Europe /;
but we need, in addition TO its repeal, a
safe and elastic banking system for the
country.
What are your views concerning bank
ing system?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
ASSETS.


LrrHLYR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

Richmond boys are 10 be met with
wherever YOU 90. They are hard 10 beat,
wlde-awake. and energetic. maxi & from
one 70 TWO towns day. and when they
catch Baltimore. Philadelphia. or New
York diummer. well-I'wOn't say. Those
met with down this way are T. I. Sutton
and q. \. Preston, Of Davenport a Morris I;
L. ii. laDcey, u ". J. Johnson Il Co. T..
X. Winffee OF Richmond Tobacco Com
psny: W. Is. sutton. Of 81. Hessberg Her
bert Weisiger. Of v. J. johnson a. Co. 4.
ID. Garland. Of White. Sydnor a Co. I;
IL. ". Shelton. OF Jehries 4 Shelton; Al.
A. Glazebrook, Of n. Milhiser 4 Co.: l..
II. Frayser, Of Purcell, Laid & Co. /; G. X.
WoodsoD. Of w. Il. West Company: Il.
Gwathmsy. of Robert r.. Williams & Co. (;
George Gibson. vi T.. A. Saunders a Sons !:
X. w. Galloway, OF Stern a Co. q. r.
Patrick. OF Armour Packing Company j..
+. Mcyeieh, OF kinsap Company l.. Pur-
year, Of Owens. Minor Drug Company G.
r. Ellett, Of Watkins, Cottrell a Co. j. ID.
Patton. Of >. ID. Patton A. Go, j. IS.
Douglass, Of II. w. Rountroe a 90. I II. P.
Holloway, Of W. D. West u Col W. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
ACCOMPLISHED LAplEs.

The society of Reidsvillo is 6elightful
Tie question was asked a society dude :
"WlO IS the BELIEF
- can't say. but Miss Marg BOYD aud
81 Nellie Scales are very popular"
Miss BOYD j. handsome blonde and
Miss Nellie Scales a lovely brunette. Miss
Einmie Galloway IS the most graceful
dancer. and aiss Kitty May Penn Is noted
f0l her Vivacity aud rare conventional
powers. Mics Evelyn Andrews. a charm
iug CstsdGife, sits horse with much grace.
Aiss Katie Ellington IL the hest tennis
player and il o musical genius. Miss Gus
&c Evans. who has a rich cOntralGo voice,
D. very popular. Miss Laura Bailey is the
best euchre PLAYER; Miss Annie Sloan -
We best whist-player. while Miss Annie
Bell iOan u the most graceful walker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02

STATE on NEW YORK, CRY or NEW YoRK-ss.;
b IL remembered, that on tho 30 day Of
resident in said city, duly commissioned ana
take acknowledgements 70 instruments under
Manager OF tho United states branch OF the =
psny OF London and Edinburgh. Great Britain
described of1cer OF tho SAID company,
ment az the actual condition OF said corporate
day Of December, 1892, according 10 the best
iyely. ana that the seal attached Is the seal OF
In testimony whereof, have nj
}rEAI. on the ID day OF February, 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-14

The civil service reform policy of this
administration has just been exemplifed
in the case of the Philadelphia postmas-
ter. That officer was an ideal one in ev-
cry respect. He had been selected for
his business capacity, and he was so
careful to keep politics out of his office
that soon after his appointment he issued
an order forbidding every subordinate to
actively participate in politics on pain of
instant dismissal. The other day Post
master General Bissell, at the instiga-
ton, it is believed, of Mr.. Harrity,
chairman of the National Democratic
committee, rejected the man the post
master had selected for his assistant and
ordered him to appoint a man whose
only recommendation was that he had
been All efficient political worker. The
postmaster protested and threatened to
resign ifsMr. Bissell insisted on his selec-
ton. Mr.. Bissell insisted, nevertheless,
and the postmaster resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-14
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST

The Bowdoin College faculty has an
nounced the provisional list of com
mencement appointments from the senior
class at Bowdoin College. The list in
cludes the ten men who have sustained
the highest rank in general scholarship
during the four years course. The
names are as follows: Frank r. Arnold,
Braintree, Mass. Weston P. Chamber
lain, Bristol, Me-; George S. Chaplin, Au-
burndale, Mass; Milton S. Clifford, Ban
gor, Me-; Arthur S. Haggett, Newcastle,
Me-. Charles II. Howard, South Paris,
Me-; Albert S. Hutchinson, Auburn, Me. !:
John S. May, Boston; John FL. Pierce,
Portland, Me-; Charles H. Savage, Au-
burn, Me.
Col. E. G. harrington, clerksto the rail-
road commissioners, contemplates com
piling and revising the railroad laws of
the state, occupying his leisure time in
that way. =