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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
POLK MILLER DELIGHTS FRIENDS
His Recital Received with Enthusi'
a.u, nv m QriIIlaut Audience.

There is but one test to apply to an en-
tertalnment, and that test Is the same
that Mr.. Birrell, In his delightful chat on
authors and critics. applies to the novel.
Poor, wearied humanity" says the
author OF Essays About Men. women.
and Books" makes but one demand OF
the story teller-that It may be Interested
somehow, anyhow.
SUBMITTED to this test. the dialect-recital
given by Mr.. Polk Miller at the Academy
last night. would seem, In the opinion
of his large and enthusiastic audience.
to leave little to be desired. 1t speaks
volumes for the genius, personal mag
netsm, and entertaining qualities OF MI;
Miller that he should be able 10 stanu
before such an audience as thnt ,adn-
ing their attention for nearly two n0urs
fit from grave to gay. and lead mem
whithersoever he would. without once
being out Of touch ,Ss with with !ne was Mr. Mil
ler's subject, and the picture ne Drew oi
the good old days was at once VivId anu
interesting The counterfeit present
ment" OF the negro. as exploited by TINS
"A most marvellous insight into the negro
character and an absolute mastery oyer
all the linguistic peculiarities and dlm-
culties OF the being. Inumerable anecdotes
and sketches songs-accompanled WIN
greatest skill on his banjo-and break
downs, were deity worked into ms re-
ctal, to illustrate some phase with tns
not wanting delicate touches or path9s
and eloquence, flashes OF wit. and graphic
descriptions to complete what Henry
Watterson so APPLY described as tine Des,
one-man show in America.
Mr. Miller has appeared before few
larger audiences than the one that
greeted him last night, and none could
tainer. in making his bow before so bril-
liant an assembly of home people. happily
remarked that when he went 10 othet
cities he was introduced by promlnen,
men. whose speeches made him feel PROUD
that he was a Virgnian, but that ne could
not get anybody to present MIN mere
in Richmond because everybody In the
city knew MIN.
THE GILDED FOOL.
Nat. Goodwin, who has not appeared
before a Richmond audience for many
years. will be seen a. the Academy In. I'M
Gilded Fool" No clearer evidence or Mr.
Goodwin's popularity could be forthcom-
Ing than the extraordinarily large ad-
vance sale of seats, and the occasipn
greatest social events Of the season, az
IL is in truth the most interesting from
a theatrical standpoint. Mr.. Goodwin's
support is very strong.
ROBERT DOWNING
Robert Downing, the tragedian, VIII
present French Marriage" and David
Garrlck" at the Academy next Monday
night. Mr.. Downing's representative an
nounces that he has gotten together a
stronger and better company than he has
hitherto carried. and Will present these
plays with entirely new scenery, painted
by Seavey. of New York.
The Miller Opera Company. which
should have put in an appearance at the
Theatre last night, was unavoidably alb
sent. Manager Leath received a tele>
gram yesterday afternoon. which con-
veyed the impression that the organiza-
ton was stranded at Charlottesville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
RICunoSp. Va. February 4. 1856

No auction offerings on Change to-day.
Private sales: Filters, 81; smokers, 10:
wrappers, o; scrap, 10; leaf. &: Jugs, AZ
Total, 121 hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and cigarettes
s4,sgl.s2; tobacco. s2,5e4.9s. Total. ST.
4S6.79.
DARK loose sales to-day, $500 pounds with
10hc. highest price. General quality OF Offer
ings were much better than any day heretofore
this week. ana prices we're very satisfactory on
all grades.
Bright loose sales were also larger ana better
In quality than any day this week. Prices very
good en- all grades, reaching as high as 4Jc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Virginia News Items.

There were tw6nty-three deaths In
Portsmouth last month.
There were thirty-seyen marriages in
Norfolk during the month OF January.
The Greater Norfolk Land Company has
been chartered by the Corporation Court.
Sergeant Lowry. of the Norfolk police
force, captured one of the gang OF negro
burglars Thursday night for breaking into
the establishment Of ~ h. Joynes In that
city.
MIR. Frank St Clair. only son of the
editor Of the Wytheville Enterprise. died
this morning after a long Illness, of brain
fever. I'm Wytheville His mother was
Miss Alice Smith, of Norfolk, Va.
Judge W. II. Mann, James NJ. Mann.
and Mr.. T.. c. Goode, Of Boydton, were
at Burkeville yesterday taking deposit
lions in the contested-election case OF
Thorp against Mckinney. member-elect
from the Fourth Congressional District.
WIN Shafer (colored) was shot through
the left leg yesterday afternoon in Roa-
noke 10y WIN Fleming. in a street fight.
Fleming fired three shots with an Amerl-
can bulldog revolver, within twenty
PAGES of Shafer, only one of which took
effect. Fleming made his escape
In a criminal court in West Virginia,
and Christopher Columbus have all been
sentenced TO terms in the pententiary OF
that State This is playing havoc with our
patriots. but in this case II seems to be
three negroes. bearing these distinguished
names, who were sentenced.
The county Of Mcdowell West Viz
ginia, which was so long cut off from
business centres. now opened by the Nor
folk and Western railroad, can boast OF a
finer TAIL and courthouse than can be
found in any county In the old State, and
It's inexhaustible resources In coal and
timber make IL one of the wealthiest
counties in either state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

The Chicago Herald. which recently did
so much to advertise the Cotton States
and International Exposition. In its issue
Of January nth contained an editorial
urging the Illinois Legislature to appro-
pirate $4,000 for a State exhibit at At
fanta The Herald states that there Is
fund which can b. used without levying a
dollar OF tax. and argues that the manu-
featured goods now bought by the South
from New England could be furnished
by the manufacturers OF the West just as
easily. With equal mail facilities and
an equal showing In freight rates, the
West and South ought to have as large
an intercourse as the South and the East
Following the same line business leagues
in several Illinois and Indiana towns
are taking steps to have their manufac-
turing industries represented at the ex-
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
4 Negro Frozen To Death.

CONFORM. KING WILLIAM COUN-
TY. VA. February Especial The
mail-carrier from Fredericksburg to this
place brought the news yesterday OF the
freezing to death the night before of
well-known colored man whose name Is
Willis Edwards. He was found dead not
far from Grey's chapel. in Stafford coun>
". and the first impression was that he
he'd been fouly dealt with while on his
way home from Frederick sburg A coro-
nor's inquest was held. and the conclu-
sion finally arrived at was that Edwards
fell by the wayside and was frozen to
death
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

RICHMOND. February ]. 1895.
OFFERINGS. 200 bushels. Corn-Wbite
2.64o bushels. Oa,s, 1000 bushels Rye, IL
bushels.
sALss.-wheat, 900 bushels. Corp-white
100 bushels
QUOTATIONS. whest-Lnngberry. 57a60e
mixed. 5oa60c eho-tbcfry. 55a60c. NO
req, 5gs5glsc. Corn White Virginia, 46s47c.:
NO. white. 461Sa47c. NO. 3 mixed. 45lss46c
Oets-Na mixed. 3b,xa3fc. No. mixed
34Lea35c.; winter. i5a4sc kye 5Ia5oc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Dredgers' Cases Compounded.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February l.
(Special)-The trial Of the oyster dredgers
GUS complications arose in the conduct OF
these cases. and after one Of the longest
and most stubborn fights ever had in this
section the following result was reached
by compromise: Captain H. y. McNeal
and each OF his crew were fined 50:
Captain W. w. Webb was also fined s..
but his crew was acquitted. The for
fixture proceedings against the vessels
were dismissed.
Commodore Hudglns and Captain Eli
lups of the Virginia oyster navy, were
present as witnesses for the defence.
There were fifteen witnesses for the prose-
cution.
These cases have cost the State a large
sum Of money and the captains about $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
THE RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FEBRUARY q 1895.

ton of washington-strset Methodist
Main.
officer l. ID. Saunders OF the First Dis
trict. who has been III about q couple OF
months. r. able to be on the street q
short while daily
Rev. Edward l.. Pell will deliver his
regular weekly lecture on the Sunday
school lessons at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association this afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
Judge George N. Metzel, OF Stewards
town, Pa. the grand organizer OF the
improved Order Heptasophs. Is In the
city for few days. He is stopping az
Evensen's.
/ whereabouts OF Mr.. Michael Garland.
who. as reported In the Dispatch, disap-
peared from his home. on lower Main
street, before Christmas.
The entertainment given by the Ariel
Literary and Debating Society Thursday
R Rsst at N the assTsnss Of M5s NJ a.
was very enjoyable AFFAIR.
Colonel ID. J. Turner. Jr. Of Norfolk.
spect Syracuse Division Of Pythians In
this city on Monday night, and orders
have been issued to that effect
Sunday being the Feast Of st. Blase
bishop and martyr the throat-blessing
VIII be given to the faithful at 81. Mary 5
church after each mass. The time after
vespers Is set apart for the children.
The earnings OF the Richmond and Pc
tersburg railroad for December. 1894. were
A.s3.T0; expenses. $l9,390.15. The earn
inss OF the Petersburg railroad for the
same month were S9,92O.6i; expenses. "a
5S7.H.
Captain Stevens and wife, after Sunday
afternoon and night. will visit New
Berne. N. c., for a rest. Two lady OFF,
GERS from Wilmington. Del. will take
command Of the army here on Welnes-
day. the 9Th, and continue the good work
The meeting OF the Baptist City Mis-
sionary Society of Richmond and Man
chester to be held at Grace-Street Bap-
fist church Sunday afternoon has been
postponed until the third Sunday OF this
month, on account OF the mass-meeting
at DR.. Hoges church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
sudden Death of MIR. j. 8. Davies.

BOWLING GREEN. VA, February L..
Especial Our quiet community was
startled this morning by the sudden
death OF Mr.. J. S. Davies one of our
oldest and best known citizens. Hi.
death was instantaneous. and was caused
by heart failure. He was Il years olc,
and for forty years has been prominent
I'm local and business affairs. His chill
dren, who are scattered, some living IN
New York. Washington. and Alabama.
have been telegraphed. and will probably
be here to attend the funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
THE GENERAL PLAN.
Uncle Utlly still I'm Jail.

The police authorities have as yet heard
nothing concerning the character OF VIII
liam c. West. the old man arrested by
Sergeant Tomlinson several days ago, and
committed TO iail as a suspicious charac-
ter West, who Familiarity styles himself
everybody's Uncle Billy" is not believed
by Sergeant Tomlinson to be all that he
claims, and inquiries concerning him have
been made of the authorities OF st. Louis
and other cities where West claims to
he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Funeral Notice.

The funeral OF Mrs. II. II. ROBERTS
will take place THIS Saturday AFTER
NOON at 3 o'clock from the residence.
iO4 south Third street. Friends OF the
family are invited 10 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
bicycles ! BICYCLES!

A suggestion to blcyele-rldsrs; Don
have your lex pulled By the so-caiisa
bicycle-rtpairer. but bring Your wa waej h.ys
,,n',r ire ratchet and cementei on rim
yor 30 cents. spokes. tangents, direct 81
cola swaged or plano-wire gni IA s'sss =.
wood rims for &c. each. Hubs sposss
nipples. Tires Of all msks :, "a N.r nssir
All wheels repaired fully gaaIns,n,,.sssnnr
M e-tf n HNSH"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Personal.
TRUSTEES NOTICE.

All nersons indebted 10 the nrm OF
LEVY Il DAVIS are urgently requested
10 make satisfactory settlement o. saine
al once. A prompt compliance Win tns
above will avoid further annoyance ana
Nr n II Sale. the collector. viii call
an YOU ~ CHARLES STRAUSS.
IA S2.i0t Trustee for Levy & Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Failure I'm Wall street

NEW YORK, February 1.-The failure
OF Brouwer & McGown, of No. 2 Wall
street. has been announced at the Stock
Exchange. Brouwer has been O member
Of the Stock Exchange since 1881. The
firm was heavily interested in the New
York and Perry Coal Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
sudden Death of Mrs. r.. Hudson.

DUBLIN. VA, February 1.-(Special. }
Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson, widow of w NJ.
Hudson died suddenly last night OF
apoplexy. She was 65 years old. the SIS
ter OF Professor Jones, Of Roanoke Col
lege and the sister-in-law of Judge Isaac
Hudson. OF this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Norfolk and Western n. II

NEW YORK. February 1.-The Norfolk
and Western railroad reports for the
year 1894: Total net earnings, &,IS,735.
against $2,963i6 in 1893; deficit, S34, 20i,
against a surplus OF 1852, 40s In 1893
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
u ponrRrsoN. srRyEYoR. Mr.

J. IT. ROBEHIogLsl p. nv 80, ,,,,',b =,
yINCO POST-OFFlCE, Bnekinsniila
neer;s transit. 4 am prepared 70 grade
rosds. ditches TO drain low lands, MAKE
surveys OF farms, etc, with any issr-aa
Accuracy. Computations by latitude sn'
departure and plots showing su-ain l;.
mss Win discount regular charges ~
per cent. giving best work ios -
money ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Mr.. kpabe Entertained.

Mr.. William Knabe, of Baltimore, son
of T. Knabe of the celebrated plano firm,
was in the city yesterday. He was enter
tanned by some friends at Eyensen's last
evening and continued on his journey
South afterWard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Captain Stevens and wife, after Sunday


NEW YORK. February 1.-tSpecial)-
a. NJ. Thierman and l.. Ginter, Fifth
Avenue. w. 7. Nash. Continental: r. r..
Lee, T. A. Cary. and j. NJ. Fourqurean,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
Colonel womack Means Business.

NORFOLK, VA, February 1.-(Special.)
Mr. J. w. Womack, agent OF the Ameri-
can Book Company, arrived In Norfolk
tonight on matters of business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, ND, February l.-virgnjs
Century bonds, 59tia5934; Baltimore and
OHIO, 62a63; Northern Central, 6oIsa6ok5; Bal
timore and ohio southwestern nrsts, 107; Con-
solidsted Gas stock. b2ssa62A-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
STANDARD DAIRY CHOP

ha properly balanced ration. eonR''ss ..s Sc..
~ "a An .,cn proportion a. 70 iasafe tae oes.
results a, ths snalles, cost fries DO cen" pa'
100 pounds .,r.., %. 1896
Messrs. Thomas 4. Wtna q Co.
Gentiemen,-I have been tssant s,.nssrd
1.,ry chop. and rnd that 70 prcdaces 81 100
milx' ana u as good quality, a. 'es' e.s ss,s
mnrb more. eEp~tt ~ use iafss Sasany
snrsne tho winter month% Hoping ~. ~, 80
success. because OF the inisrssi yOa MAO
o~"s b'SS Yours truly, .x,
Csigned.l INK 4 cU.
for sA''" No. soc east MAMMAL sress
Phone 500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices OF Money, bonds, Stocks,
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, &C., and
I'm Addition Thereto the weather
Indications.

- WASHINGTON, February 1.-Fore-
| piIu least for Virginia: Rain or snow I;
wa" Imuch colder Saturday night; vari-
able winds. becoming northwest I;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
fair Sunday

fair sunday.
North Carolina Rain, turning TO snow
in west PORTIONS probably fair Sunday in
the interior; much colder Saturday night
with cold wave in extreme west portion !;
northeast winds, becoming northwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

TIE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY WAS
crisp and cold. modersting at midday. At
Ia P. NJ. the skies were overcast, though
the moon was shining.
Stata of thermOmerer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
~ <.t. . .T.s.- - - p. ~ ,f1TNf'>'
MINIATURE ALMANAC. FEB. 9. 1895.
sun rises..,..,..,. 1:14i HIGH TIDE
sun sets. $50 Morning ..-...... 9:4s
Moon sets ....... 1900 Evening ....-.. 9:4i

PORT OF RICHMOND. FEBRcARY /, 1895.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Roanoke. BosZ, New York, mer-
chandise and passengers George w. Allen x
Co, agents.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk. mer-
chan disc ana passengers; irwin Welsiger, su-
perm tendent.
I steamship Roanoke, Boaz. New York, mer-
chandise and passengers; George w. Allen q
Co., agents.
PORTOF WEST POINT, FEB. 1, 1895.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Charlotte Bennett, Baltimore, pas
eengers and general cargo.
Steamship Essex. Taylor, Baltimore, passen-
ers and general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett, Baltimore, pas
sengers and general cargo
Steamship Essex, Taylor. Boston via
Newport News aud Norfolk, passengers and
general cargo.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, FEB. l. 1888
ARRIVED.
Norwegian steamship, Taurus, Galveston.
Schoone r Lucinda sutton. Providence.
Schooner Charles Y. futile, Fall River.
SAILED.
Norwegian steamship, Taurus, Hamburg.
Schooner Walker Arlington, Providence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.

BALIIMORE MO-, FeDFuNry l..-fiour-Dois
.r,r,nr wheat, patent. sa. 40Asa0j.
Wnea.-Quisf ana essyi No. red. spos enS
FEBRUARY, b5sSsSc4<c: March. oottc: nexs
S5fza5ss; steamer, No, red, 32yAaox9sc
sou horn. by samples oaa37c'; 40 ON sfsos'
Cern-Dun and lower; mixed. spot and yso-
ruary, 4SaA5ikcL; March, 4A3te; MAJ su3ka
bid: steamer mixed, 4za44},,; southern sn"es
sosf.-.6uts, ana sssady: No 2 vhisss west
sEp, 3gaj5Iss; No 2 mixed, S4sSt'1A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

Judge George N. Metzel, OF Stewards
town, Pa. the grand organizer OF the
improved Order Heptasophs. IL In the
Evensen's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

Rev. Edward L. Pell will deliver his
regular weekly lecture on the Sunday
school lessons at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association this afternoon at s
O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

mummy @'s~~'~
WHEAr--
Feb. :. .....4gjS 5oA 40ss 5oa9oh
May. .b2!$sA Ss4ay 527s .,rI eS9
July .......535s 54IsaA 5314sH o3'saos
CORN -. A.,
Nav. ,,,.425sa43 43@i IN s3,a
July 425sa43 4314aB 42A tsls
OATS go. oa,<
s Nay. = asa 2sN asjs asst.ss
Mays ss,. sa's2A saso sa77h sas5
xa s. a47N asab e4Th o-5s'.
Nay 6l2x a17k S.o7k SIS
Cash quotations: Flour vac quiet ana an
changed With tho feeling easy, Nnesn osSs
55Isc. No. 2 red, SOC. No. corn, VT.
Oats 27l<c. PORK, sv.6sl<aee. 10, LARD 1911 -
s64O. Eiba. s5as5.0A. Shoulders, eAo<hs
a471. SIDES. s5.25a&o.30. Wbskey. sis<<.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Union sToCK-YA Rus. ILL. February L.
cstfie--fiecslpfs, 4.00J head: market strong;
corn mon 10 extra steers, S3.25atb.73; stoskers,
and fesde-r. 32.26ssaS5; cows aud bulls
al aoaSasS: calves, e3a$5.co.
Hoss-Reeoipts. $1,000 mead; markes oponso
s,asSv and closed weak heavy, - v0ss4.lo:
s,,, mon 10 choice mixed. 13.S0aeAl5. onoico
assorted, e390asAo0; hgnt sS.fVssSso'
pss. saJ Receipts, 10, 600 head: market ssrcnE
inferior 20 choice, sL76se<.so; lambs sa'sA
a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

| Nothing has yet been heard OF the
whereabouts OF Mr.. Michael Garland.
who. as reported in the Dispatch, disap-
| peared from his home. on lower Main
/ street. before Chrlatmas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

The entertainment given by the Ariel
Literary and Debating Society Thursday
night at the residence OF Mrs; n: A.
1 was a very enjoyable AFFAIR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-02

Colonel ID. J. Turner. Jr. OF Norfolk.
has commissioned Major V. Donati 20 in
spect Syracuse Division Of Pythians in
this city on Monday night, and orders
! have been issued to that effect
The advocate., 1895-05-01

the state officers, member OF the exec
utiVS council who makes g drunken
spectacle Of himself in public places"
At the Reform Press association meet
ing 10 Salina Last Saturday the matter
referred in the above article was taken
under consideration and the following
was adopted:
WHERRAs, Information has reached us TO
the effect that Otis L. Atherbon, treasurer
Of the state Of Kansas, was intoxicated and
made shameful exhibition Of himself on
the streets Of Topeka within the last few
days; therefore, be il
Resolved, That we request the proper
authorities TO investigate such charge and,
il found true, the said Athsrton should be
dismissed from Office in accordance with
law, as his retention in the Office Of state
treasurer is a flagrant menace TO the public
funds Of the state and TO the good name Of
and faith in the state Of Kansas.
The advocate., 1895-05-01

So there has salWsys besn q lot Of po.
Eticsl parasites and "redsemSrs' in Kan.
gag who had to be carried on the pay
roll Of the state 10 save them from being
either inmates Of the psnitentiary or the
poor house.
This is but u sample Of the work that
has sbsen conducted for years by the gang
whose ERIlyiDg cry has been, "Stsnd up
for Kansas" Redeem the state" etc.,
and while their deludsd followers are
sinking deeper Iand deeper into poverty
and WretChednegs as time passes by,
these fellows fare sumptuously every
day, usually ct the Copeland, travel over
Che state on passes furnished by their
masters and Whoop 1t up for the 9. o. p.
VERITAs.
The advocate., 1895-05-01

old place ss one Of the money metals,
thus placing the finROceS Of our country
upon basis which will bring COnRdsnCa
and prosperity TO our people"
Congressman ,DolliveC, OF Iowa, an IN
vited Dguest, made the chief speech,
which was mainly devoted to the his
tory Of his party and TO tie time-wOrn
arguments OF Sound money" He ia a
gold standard man. His speech wan
echoed by Congressman CAlderhead.
Senator Baker, ConRrSssmsn Curtis and
Long, Chief Justios Horton and others
made short talks.
The part Of Justice Horizons Bpeach
which the reporter caught was % fol.
lows: "In a Few days I viii lay down
my position Of chief justiCs Of the state
of Kansas and will take up my place as
citizen and o republican, an active
member Of the republican party and OF
the league.
Unfortunately we have q president
now at the head Of the nation who has
brought upon the country o most disAS'
trous financial condition. / have heard
that on the coast Of Florida there lives
fish that is known "a q Aat founder.
He is not 8 dangerous looking 6sh but
when it rubs against q hard substance it
fills itself with gas or wind or something
that swslls it up and IL becomes most
formidable looking object.
ave have @ creature At Washington
who is called grsat-he calls himself
great-who when any Of the money
kings Of Wall street come down and rub
up against him swSlls up 40 the hat
founder does for q time and then lets
the gas oozs out in the form Of mes
sage to the American people favoring
single gold standard. Good Lord, de-
liver us from snch as he."