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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND, VA, May IS, 1895.
O6erlngs Wheat, IS bushels. Corn
White, 1876 bushels.
Sales: Wheat, 6S bushels. Corn-Whlte
l36 bushels
Quotations: Wheat-Longberry 70 70 7sc.
mixed, a 20 7Sc.: shortberry. 70 to 7Sc.
No. red, n 10 7Sc. Corn-White Virginia
IS to Gle; No. 2 white. Sc to 56lkc.: No. .
mixed, - TO 5Jlzc. Oats-No. 2 mixed. 33k
10 Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
Charged with Cutting

Last night Sergeant Tomlinson and Of
ficer Gibson arrested and lodged in the
Second Police Station a negro named Ro-
bert Robertson alias Rennie, on the charge
Of felonously cutting and woundng An
drew Booker. another colored man.
BoOker's injuries are not serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
THE RANK STATENfEN,r

The weekly statement Of the Associated
Banks shows the following changes: Re
serves, increase. s., SO; loans, Increase.
S6,37f.G00; specie, decrease. 1913 800; legal
tenders, increase. 81. las 100: deposits in
crease. Si5,si5,6OO circulation, increase,
so 600
The banks now hold So, Isl, 900 In excess
OF the requirements OF the Is per cent.
rule.
The Financier says: The foregoing state
ment shows that OF the heaviest changes
reported in months. An analysis how
ever Is an easy matter. as the enormous
Increases are due 10 causes fully outlined
In this article last week. For ons thing.
the repayment OF sl2o00. 900 10 the banks
which advanced the specie for the
last gold loan accounts for the
expansion of tl5.9i5.0o0 in the de-
posits, and also for the increase OF sil,-
l4s.l00 I'm the legal-tender item. With
reference TO the matter, II Is evident that
the syndicate repaid its debt In paper
currency Fifteen or sixteen millions in
legal tenders were Withdrawn from the
banks few weeks since. and the sudden
reappearance OF this money confirms
what the Financler said az the time-that
the fund was held under the control OF
the syndicate.
The one bright feature OF the statement
is the expansion OF s6S7f,61o In loans.
Tut from banking standpoint this u
oyershadowed by thu increase Of .soo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
THE GREESBRIER WHITE SUI
PHtH SPRINGS

OPENS JUNE 18TH
under new management and with treat
improvements. For further lnformatlon
and pamphlets apply 10 or address
EUBANK g. GLOVER.
Proprietors White Sulphur Springs
Greenbrier county, w. Va.
or Purcell, Laid a Co.. Agents. Rich
mond, Va. fer the sale OF the water.
my l2-lm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19

PITTSBURG, PA, May lS.-The Anal
gomated Association scored another vic
tory this morning, when Lindsay e Me
Cutcheon. Of the Keystone Mil, signed
the scale. Just one week ago the en-
pioyees went out pending a settlement
OF the question. Under the scale the
puddlers get a raise Of from 50 90 81 a ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
Auotber increase of Wage.,

YOUNGSTOWN. O., May ls.-The
American Tube and Iron Company to-
day notified their employees OF an IN
crease OF wages in all departments OF
from 10 TO IS per cent, to take effect al
once The firm employs over 1900 men
AT YOunQstOWn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
ROANOKE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS,

VTTNo I0l JUNE,
Elevation 200 feet sulphur. Chaiy.
Dyspepsia, hay-fever, lung, throat and
female troubles relieved. Write for de-
scriptive pamphlet, containing analysis
OF waters, certificates OF physicians and
former guests, terms. etc.
j. II. CHAPMAN, Manager.
my 9TH. Sa&Snlm. via Salem Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19

FINDLAY, o., May iS-The employees
Of the Salem Wire-Nail Company and the
Findlay Company have had tneir vases
increased 10 per cent. Ihere are WV
employed by these works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
THE TERMINAL, West Point, Va.

Va, at the head OF York river, and near
Chesapeake BAY, is NOW OPEN for
the accommodation OF guests, and IA
under experienced and competent manage
ment.
Fishing. Grabbing, Boating and Bathing
are unsurpassed. (Fishng season COM
mences about May istD
The house is fitted with modern im-
provements large and well-furnlshed
rooms, and Is supplied with MINERAL
ARTESIAN WATER. The grounds ara
large and well shaded; the ballroom COM
modlous and airy, and an elegant band
season.
This is one OF the most delightful re-
sorts for families In the South.
For particulars and rates address
QUINCY a. GOFF,
NH % Th Su&Tu3m PrOpretors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
p.o...u,tnu Attorney KILLED.

IRoNToN. o., May lS.-seott nm, a
constable. shot and killed Hon. J. B.
Walker. Prosecuting Attorney Of lronton'
AT Pilot Knob, this evening. The quar-
rel was over an old grduge. Hin was
arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19

Cash quotations: Flour firm; prices ad-
yanced l5c. No. spring wheat, A%ql5c.,
No. red, 707sd7lc. No. 2 corn, 527sn
53lsc. No. oats. 2S5d29hc. Pork, $l2.NI
$3.50. Lard. $50 Ribs, $6.20qS6.S0; shout
ders, $5.25Q$5.S7ia; sides, S.5O46.62lz
WhislleN a d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
CARLISLE OFF FOR KENTUCKY.
lie VIII Make His First Speech al
CoVington TO-MOrrOW.

COvIngtOn TO-MOrrOW.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1S-Sec-
rotary Carlisle will leave here tomorrow
az 2;3O O'Clock ?. NJ, over the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad for Covington, Ky. He
IS due there at s o'clock Monday morn
ing Mr.. Van Sender. his private secre-
tary. and several others will accompany
him. He will deliver his first speech in
the Kentucky campaign at Covington on
Monday night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
ON PARK HOTEL AND
SPRINGS

near University OF Virginia, Will open
for summer guests June 10Th. Superior
advantages. Electrician service. Modern
conveniences. For circular address
WILLIAM A. BOWLES, Proprietor.
my 2-2m Charlottesville Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
1nNnoN ANn pARIs

LONDON, May ls-Bar Silver, 30 BID
p. M.-Paris advices quote per cent
rentes at 102 francs. IS centimes, for the
account. Exchange on London, p francs
q Ia centimes, for checks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
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. d. c., May 49,
tgLlR Forecast for Virginia and North
carolina: Fair. warmer weather;
l southerly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
HOTEL ROYAL,

FRONT ROYAL. VIRGINIA
a delightful summer resort floating
and fishing on the Shenandoah one
hours ride from Luray Caverns. Write
for circular and terms my s2ws
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
"MoUNTAIy VIEW,

affords luxurious and inexpensive sum.
mer outing. In the Blue Ridge mountains.
Open June Isl by Mrs. DIR. a. G. BLEED
soc, Amherst. Va. my i2-Su6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
HOTEL BRUNSWICK,

This well-known summer resort Is now
omen TO guests, and Offers every attrac-
ton for health and pleasure. lithia
water, pure mountain air beautiful.
drives, aud an excellent livery. An eminent
physician Is within call by telephone,
and all trains met on Chesapeake and
Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads.
A new street-car line 10 both stations "a
a speclal attraction For terms apply "a
CHARLES ID. HILL.
nv i2-Su The Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

L'Ist lNiOANH oACCN
BALTIMORE. May iS.-Virginia CEN
fury bonds. 50; Baltimore and Ohio.
81 l-2n6i; Northern Central, So; Baltimore
and Ohio, Southwestern, Is, 100 1-2; Con-
solidated Gas, 60 IL; do. bonds, Sc, 1O6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
state of thermometer.

TIE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was cloudy and cool. The skies at mid
night were overcast.
4. 4 L -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
Hotel BalmOral,

LENOA ANEN NUE. MD nth IT.
NEW YORK CITY.
Location unsurpassed. Central Park
within three blocks Attractions OF city
and country combined. Very desirable
cellent table; prices moderate. Send for
circular. RODGERS & CO.
an 18th Su& Tu26t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND. MAY IS, 1895.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Pocahontas, Graves, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; Irwin Weis-
iger. superintendent.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. May 18th.
(By teIegraph)
ARRIVED.
British steamship Crown, Galveston.
Schooner l.. l.. Sprague, Lynn.
CLEARED.
British steamship Crown. Hamburg.
SAILED
British steamship GardenIa. Tralle, Ire
land.
British steamship Newcomer. Sligo.
German bark Olga, Cadiz.
sehooner Walker Arlington. Provi-
Barge Corsica. In tow. destination I'M
known.
PORT OF WEST POINT. May 18th.
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Steamship Baltimore. Bennett, Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
Steamship Guyandotte. Walker, New
York: passengers and s,eneral cargo.
Steamship ID. TX. Miner. BilluDs, Proyi-
dence: pass angers and general cargo
Steamship Chatham, Foster. Baltimore;
passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Bennett, BaltI-
more: passengers and general cargo.
steamship Guyandotte, Walker. New
Steamship sI CHATHAM anu Foster Providence rsS
via Norfolk: passengers and general cargo.
Steamship ID. III. Miller. Biilups. Ralti-
more; passengers snd general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
SWEET SPRINGS, MONROE COUNTY

This most delightful Of all other moun-
tain resorts OF she yirginias will be open-
ed for guests JUNE 1. 1Ss5. Carriaxe. vii
sonvey passengers. 70 and from Allegheny
where parties prefer coaches. 1'
RATES: $3.50 per day.
$40 20 SIS per week.
&5 70 50 per month.
A. II. WHITE, Proprtsfor
Late Manager Gladys Ina. clifton Fore
va my l6-fm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI. May S.-Flour-Active
and higher; winter patents. S6OdSso
fancy. $3.40uS360: do. family. s2.75dS3; eX-
ira, S250GS2D: low grades, S220Gs2.3 30.
spring patents. SgHSt20
Wheat-Active and higher; No. 2 red,
track. 7lc No. red, track. "a lie.
Corn More active. No. white, track,
5id55c. No. mixed, jlc. yellow ear,
53n5ic
Oats-Dull No mixed, track. 30 i-2c,
POrk-firm: mess, $3.50; clear mess,
N325, family, $l325.
Lard-Firm; steam leaf, lSc; kettle,
l-sc.; prime steady and firm at $3.50
$50.
Dry sailed meats-Firm; shoulders, Sc.
short ribs @.lj, clear, S665; boxed, l-lc.
more.
Bacon-Firm; shoulders, Re: ribs,
1915; clear sides. 81: boxed. lac. more.
Whskey-Qulet and steady at Sl.23.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
SUMMER RESORTS.

COTTAGE HOTEL, vis.....A A.. a
All modern arrangements and frst.class
accommodations. For terms address
Mrs u b. BURNETT,
nay iJ-lt' Virginia. Reach
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
Variety SPRINGS. VA.

immediai sly on Cheaapeak. ara f,n,o AIT
way, Ferrol Post-Offios. opens 1aiSs Il
lsS. Newly furnished. elegant fare. "A.
CRAWFORD a EIsLuLEyoER.
MY iS-SuN WOW ProprfetOfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19

ST. LOUIS. May S-Flour-Higher
patents, S.G5ds3.75; fancy. S3qS3lO; choice.
S275dS2S.
Wheat-Hgher; May, 73c.; July. II 1-2c.
September II l-4c.
Corn Higher; May. 40 l-2c.; July. 52c.
September, 53c.
Oats-Higher; May, % 3-ic.; June.
Pork-Standard mess, $3.50.
Lard--Prime steam. $3.50; choice.
&67 l-2c.
Bacon-Shoulders, Sic. longs, 5-Sc.
clear. Bic. short clear. 7-Sc.
Dry sailed meats-Shoulders, 8 lac.
longs. s l-ic.; clear ribs. 3-Sc.: short
clear 1-2c
Eigh wines Steady NJ 81 %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-19
THE COTTON MARKETS.


LIVERPOOL. May Isl P. M-Amerl-
buyers; May and June. 3 46-e4d; June and
July, 3 F-G4d.. sellers; July and August,
3 is-6id., sellers; August and September,
3 i9-6id., buyers; September and October,
3 50-6id., buyers. October and November.
3 5l-6ld.. November and December.
3 52-6id., sellers; December and January,
3 53-eid., sellers; January and February
5i-6ld, sellers; February and March
3 55-G4d., buyers. Futures closed strong
American middling fair 4 S-Sd.; good
mddling, 15-l6d. low middllng, 2l-32d. I:
good ordinary 3 l7-32d.; ordinary, 3 ll-32d
NEW YORK, May 1S.-CottOn steady;
middl!ng gulf. l-4c.; middling, 7c.; net
receipts, none; gross, 296 bales; for
warded. l57 bales; sales. S75 bales; spin
ners, 81 bales: stock, 222, 1873 bales
Totals to-day and so far this week;
Net receipts, 1916 bales exports to Great
stock. $40, 1893 bales.
Totals since September LIST: Net re-
ceipts. 1863 265 bales: exports to Great
Britain. S.2l9931 bales: France, 1886
bales: Continent, S2.292,527 bales
Total visible supply OF cotton for the
world, 1886 l27 bales. OF which 1881, 927
bales are American, against 3 566SS9 and
2,%il $50 bales. respectively, last year
terror towns. 1886 bales: receipts from
the plantations, 1884 bales; crop in sight,
,f02 bales
IUluftS tlO-FQ Nttdh4 SdlfHt lloflW
bales; May. $3.50: June, 1851: July. s6.Sl ;
August 1896; September. 81; October, 1913;
November, 500; December, N.l5; January.
$40; February N25; March, $3.50.
NEW ORLEANS. May ls.-Cotton fu
lures very steady: sales, 16, 400 bales; May,
S6.G5: June. S6.e5: July. S6.72; August, Sep
TENDER, and October, S5T: November,
So 81; December, S6.S; January, $3.50.
NAVAI-STORE MARKETS.
WILMINGTON, n. c.. May 1s-Rosin
steady; strained 81 Is; good strained, Sl.20.
Spirits turpentine-Firm at % lac.
Tar-firm at xl.25.
Crude turpentine-S Steady; hard, $40;
soft, $50; Virgin. 2.25.
SAVANNAH. GA, May B-Turpen-
tine-Market opened at &c, with sales Of
Is casks, and closed at % Bic, with
sales Of Z2J casks.
Rosin-Firm; sales, 1850 barrels; A, y,
and c, Si.05; ID. N15; r.. $40; F, $40;
@, 1885, H. sl.75; /. $50; *, $40; ", 81 10;
y, $3.50; window-glass, $50; water-white,
CHARLESTON, S. c., May is-Turpen-
tine-Firm at % he; receipts, So casks.
Rosin--GOod strained firm at $L@4Sll5;
receipts. l0S barrels.
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.
NORFOLK, VA, May ls.-(Special)-
Peanuts-Quiet; common, lQl lie; prime,
&c. per pound; strictly prime, lie:
fancy 3Sc.; Spanish, soc.
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MoUNTAIS-ToP HOTEL Avn
SPRINGS

over Rockfish Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains.
1900 feet above the level OF the sea Fias
views, a delightful summer resort. cheap
ygoslu, s,Lohf IRON springs; many sttrac.
tamliesi OF easy access. Address Messrx
MASSIE q Co. Alton, Va. my is-sn
The advocate., 1895-10-09

Of the house Of representatives in 1893
and populist candidate for lieutenant
governor last year, was chairman Of
the delegation. Hon. E. Schurman, q
prominent business man and free-slI-
yer democrat, Of Fremont, was secrs-
tsry.
Hon. George w. Brewster, editor of
the Falls City PopWJiSt, was delegate.
He was also appointed by the chair az
a member of the credentials com
mittee.
Hon. Champion S. Chase, promi-
nent attorney Of Omaha, was on Che
convention committee on resolutions.
Mr.. Chase is al ex.msyor Of Omaha,
and liberal free.silver republican,
Hon. F. A. Sweezey, editor Of Che
Blue Hill Gazette, was also on the res
olutions committee.
Hon. j. s. Freeman, Of Columbus,
one Of the originators of the north and
south railroad, was delegate.
Hon. J. II. Edmiston. of Eddyville,
occupied seat. He was, until tho
last reorganization OF the COMMITTEES,
chairman Of the Nebraska populist
state central committee. He now en-
joys the emoluments Of the Office Of OH
inspector by appointment from Gov
ernor Holcomb.
Hon. Michael A. Hsrtigan, promi-
nent and successful attorney Of Hast
ings, was on the delegation, as was
also Hon. w. D. Dimmick, success
full business man of Blue Hill.
Our neighbors may well feel proud Of
the body of men who were here repre-
genting them.
The advocate., 1895-10-09
The "Capitalo Receiyership Case.

Some time ago j. E. Baker, Of St.
LOUIS brought suit in the United
States court against j. K. Hudson, in
which he asked that a receiver be ap-
pointed for the Daily Capital. The
case was heard before Judge Williams
at Wichita. Eugene Quinton repre-
sented the plaintiff, and urged that 9
receiver be named, but G. G. Baker,
who holds mortgage against the paper
for $l9, 600, objected. The court gave
Mr.. Baker until November IS to get
his mortgage in shape 30 he would be
protected and took the case under ad-
Visement until that time. s. B. Isen-
hart was appointed as special master
in chaneery to take further testimony
in the case. Hudson objected to Isen-
hart, and asked to have G. X. Spencer
appointed. The plaintiff alleged that
Spencer was related to Hudson, which
the latter denies.
The plaintiff alleged that the Capital
company was in debt In the sum Of
$4,000, and that the plant was prob
ably worth $4,000; that no report of
the condition of the alleged company
had been made since 1891, and that no
meetings of the board of directors had
been held for four or FIVE years. It
was further charged that j. X. Hud-
son was the actual owner of the paper,
and that the corporation has been
formed to stand off creditors. Hudson
denied all these charges. 1t is stated
that c. G. Baker wants to be named as
receiver.
The advocate., 1895-10-09

The Rice County Republicans Have No Use
for Morrill,, Leland and Simpson.
Another republican is talking out Ii
meeting. This time it Ia H. L. Mil.
lard, q very prominent politician Of
Rice county. In a recently published
interview he said:
Speaking solely of the present time,
I can say that the governor has noER
single friend in the county, aud, with
the possible exception of Auditor Cole
and Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion Stanley, the other state officers
are in the same craft"
"What is the reason you assign for
this feeling after your county gave
such increased msjorityp"
MAINLY the many Rrand-stand plays
that have been made in which there
is no sincerity"
"Whst will you do in case be Is re-
nominsted3"
81 cannot speak for others, but as
for myself, am too good republican
to be led about by ring in my nose by
such fellows as Simpson and Leland.
l admit have been in the past, but
that day is over"
In the interview he said Leland and
Simpson fused the governor ss ah oWs
man doas his puppata,"
The advocate., 1895-10-09

Prominent Nebraska Men at the Conference.
The citizens Of our neighbor state,
Nebraska, who were in attendance at
the western state conference were
among the most prominent men Of the
state and were a creditable body Of
men.
Owing to the fact that that state was
last year redeemed from republlcsnism,
the delegation named by the governor
was made up largely Of populists. Hon.
u n, GsainI Vs colopr who Wag ppeakeg
The advocate., 1895-10-09

aragua canal to be built by the Amer.
icsn people.
Before adjournment the permanent
committee was selected, the Kansas
members being Howell Jones, G, w.
Click, L. Houk, S. S. King, P. P.
Campbell and J. F. Pancake. Howell
Jones was elected chairman Of this
committee, and Tom Richardson, Of
Texas, secretary.
The advocate., 1895-10-09
Breidenthal Thinks 1t Advisable to Take the
Field Early Next Year.

br6AuenGuhA tnluhS ~ AuVAs&DHo w Abho Ouo
Field Early Next Year.
In conversation with an ADVOCATE
representative recently, John w.
Breidenthsl expressed his views on the
question Of q national campaign next
year.
He said: "There Is quite 9 we'll
developed sentiment In the, party for
an early national convention next year.
Many of the most prominent workers
think it advisable to get to work early
and to pay no attention whatever to
the action or platforms of either old
party. There is no danger Of either
party being able to satisfy the rank
and file, and they will certainly not
adopt any plsnks in their platforms
that will be acceptable to the people at
large. A popular date for the conven-
tion would be in March, or perhaps a
little earlier. A few have written me
suggesting that 1t might be held as
early as January, and 1t is even sug-
gested that December would not be a
bad time. However, 1t strikes me that
if an early convention is decided on by
the committee, that the 21st Of Febru-
sry might be a COED date.
GAS to the location, would not be
sverse to holding it at Atlanta. Owing
to the fact that the exposition will still
be in progress and there will be no
trouble about rates, it might be advis-
able to consider it as suitable place.
Then the south has never had q ma.
tional convention, and it would be es-
pecially pleasing to our people down
there if we could meet In their midst"
The advocate., 1895-10-09

Our dollar library Is good thing to
put into the hands of people who have
not been reading reform literature. Il
goes tree with three 81 subscribers to
the AdyQOate,
The advocate., 1895-10-09
HARVEY AT WICHITA.
"COin" Makes Well-Received Speech on
the Silver Question.

W. 49, AA~A V0Jp DVO"OA NAVWA ~~
"Coin," spoke at Wichita at the state
fair, on the I'd. His speech was g
very good one. He was listened to by
thousands Of people, all that could get
within hearing distance. After refer
ring to the pleasant treatment given
him, he started In on his subject. He
demolished the gold.bug arguments
fully and completely. He thoroughly
convinced his audience that the silver
dollar was originally the unit Of value
under the constitution and never was
regarded otherwise until after the de-
monetization act Of 1878.
Among other things, he said: "The
gold dollar was specifically measured
by the standard, which was the silver
dollar. Until 1873 no one ever heard
Of any other unit, and had the crime
Of 1873 not occurred, no one would rec
Ognize any other to-day, The dollar
that served the revolutionary heroes in
their struggle against Great Britain;
the dollar that caused thirteen young
colonies to develop into nearly two
score large and pOpulOus states; the
dollar that set wheels Of trade In mo-
tion and kept a working people pros
porous and happy through nearly
century of magnificent achievements;
the dollar that paid wages and fur
niShed the currency of the millions
this dollar is good enough for the
American people to-day"
In discussing the effect of the gold
standard on prices, he said: "The
limited amount Of coin of final re-
demption must result in the spprecia
tion Of that coin. With silver and gold
there would be but little difficulty in
avoiding money panics and that de-
probation In values which always fol-
low these psnicS,
'I cannot understand that bimetal-
lism which throws the metals into q
balance to be weighed by selfish plot
ters. Free coinage In the future, based
upon alleged commercial values, may
suit the political bimetsllists in search
Of q Straddling platform, but real bi-
metallists ask for the restoration Of
that honest dollar which has served the
nation so long and so well. The poit-
ical bimetallist has no ratio (by the
way, ratio means reason), while the real
bimetslliSt has the old, fixed, reason
able and rational ratio Of 16 to1.
"That better times will follow bold,
independent action by this country,
which is strong enough to make its
own financial system, is not doubted
by the students OF political economy.
AS distress and panic followed the in
auguration Of the single standard, so
relief and commercial energy will sue
ceed the restoration.
"Let England legiSlste for her little
isle and her many dependent colonies;
but for America, let her set the pace
for the world. No Lombard legisls.
tion should 60 In these United States.
If England doesn't like our system, SO
much the worse for England. Let US
be Americans and defend what our
forefathers gained independence from
Great Britain"
Prominent Nebraska Men at the Conference.