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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
HONESTY THE BEST POLICY,
Why President Hayes IN 1878 Vetoed the
Standard Silver Dollar Coinage Act.

Why President Hayes IN 1878 Vetoed the
standard Silver Dollar Coinage Act.
President Hayes believed that our ma
tional honor could not be too jealousy
guarded. In this he differed radically
from our 1G to l statesmen, who are
anxious not only to see our government
repudiate one-half Of its debts, but to
see one-half Of all debts repudiated. 1t
might be well for these hasty statesmen
to ponder some Of Hayes reasons for
vetoing the act (paSsed over his head)
to coin and make legal tender silver dol
lars worth, in gold, only 90 or 90 cents.
He said that "the right to pay duties in
silver or in silver certificates for silver
deposits will, when they are issued in
sufficient amount to circulate, put an
end to the receipt of revenue in gold,
and thus compel the payment of silver
for both the principal and interest of the
public debt. "
He said that nearly 5000 000 600 of
the funded debt then outstanding was
issued since 1878, ''when gold alone was
the coin for which the bonds were sold,
and gold alone vas the coin III which
both parties to the contract understood
that the bonds would be paid" " "These
bonds" &" he continues, entered into the
markets Of the world. They were paid
for in gold when silver had greatly de
preciated and when no one would have
bought them if it had been understood
that they would be paid i'll silver. "
He believed that. in the judgment OF
mankind, it would be an act Of bad faith
not to guarantee that pre-existing debts
should be paid in as good money as was
legal tender when these debts were con-
tracted-in other words, that the govern
ment should not legalize the breaking OF
contracts. 1.-THE standard Of value, " he
said, "should not be changed without
the consent Of both parties to the con-
tract. National promises should be kept
with unfinching fidelity. There IS no
power to compel nation to pay its
debts. It's credit depends on its honor
The nation owes what it has led or al
lowed its creditors to expect? | cannot
approve bill which in my Judgment
A4At NAbAlAAOAA NA ottNANN@ wa
cations. The obligation of the public
faith transcends all questions Of profit
or public advantage. It's unquestionable
maintenance is the dictate as well Of the
highest expediency rs Of tho most neces-
sary duty and should eve be carefully
guarded by the executive, by congress
and by the people. -
He closed his message by saying that
cit is my firm conviction that if the
country is to be benefited by silver
coinage it can be done only by the issue
Of silver dollars Of full value, which
will defraud no man. A currency worth
less than it purports to be worth will in
the end defraud not only creditors, but
all who are engaged in legitimate bust
ness, and none more surely than those
who are dependent on their daily labor
for their daily bread "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
AFRAID OF THE FUTURE.
Business ParaIyzed by Free Coinage Agi-
tation.

Business Paralyzed by Free Coinage ASi-
tation.
The Wooden and Willow Ware Trade
Review of April 10 offers the following
explanation for the cause Of the present
unsatisfactory business conditions:
All business is done by the medium
of the existing measure G. value. If
there are any doubts about the future OF
that measure, commerce gradually ap-
proaches a standstill. When the Sher-
man silver law was repealed, confidence
in the future began to return, and 1t
was expected that steps would be taken
to remedy the evils Of the currency sys-
TEN under which the business Of the
country has been operating. Stimulated
by this view, some business men launch
ed new enterprises and started up old
ones. There was an appearance Of a re-
vival III business a year ago.
When, however, it was found that
there was small band Of men, whose
whole future was based upon securing
the free coinage of silver by the United
States mints, in position to block ev-
ery move made to insure the continu-
ance of honest money in this country,
commercial people became nervous
again. They commenced to prepare for
financial trouble, which they thought
might come. This preparation involved
the withdrawal Of loans, the curtall-
ment of manufacturing, the abandon
ment of new projects and the gathering
of reserves Thus manufacturing ana
trading have for some months been suf-
fering from gradual paralysis.
These conditions should convince oy-
cry business man of the paramount I'M
portancc Of having the so called currency
question settled. Just now one of the
most profitable things a business man
can do is to use his influence and spare
time in working toward currency re-
form and imprcSsing upon the politl-
clans the fact that the business in
terests of the country require sound
money. Our national politicians whu
are now setting up the pins for a
presidential election should take warm
ing. No candidate who Is rot il favor
of the gold standard ought TO be
elected president this year Efforts
should be made TO prevent any man not
sincerely and earnestly in favor Of 1t
from being a candidate upon either Tie
Democratic or Republican ticket.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Safety Only In sound Nancy.

"The Democrats, " says Mr. Harrity,
"cannot tcmporize with a question Of
the finances. They must declare for
sound money, and there Is rot the slight
est doubt that theirplans in the nation
al platform Will be sound and explicit "
They must declare, as did the last ma
tional convention, that "the dollar unit
Of both metals mast be Of equal intrinsic
and cxchangcablo value That covers
the question. 1t is the Democratic posi-
ton. In every national election since
1872 the Democrats have won On a
sound money platform. They have lost
when compromising with fiat money or
the silver dollar. I'm the name # ey-
ervthing that is sane and honest and
polite" asks the New York World,
chow can the Democratic party row do
anything except make its platform clear
and explicit for sound money! With a
silver plank pledging the party to free
coinage or, what would be more detest-
able. an evasive platform, read one way
in one section and another way III an
other. no matter who was nominated,
overwhelming defeat would be certain
and sure, and it would be defeat with
little hope Of resurrection, rs 1t would
involve lasting division Of the party
Pittsburg Post.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
For Sale.

On account of my living in Washington and
not being able to manage the running of my
Green House, offer the same for sale on easy
terms.
The Green House proper is 2S feet wide by
60 feet in length, with 200 square feet OF glass
attached to rear end, and house in rear end of
lot with 25O square feet of glass. The house
was built last fall of best lumber and work
manship has fine cstern in it with force
pump, and good furnace in the cellar, elegant
Office. all built on lot 30x150 feet located op-
poste b. & o. Depot, and right in the town OF
Charles Town, jefferson Comfy, West Nir-
ginia Splendid opportunity for any one un-
derstanding the business.
For terms, &c, address
MISS ELLA BENNER,
l13l 9th St, Washington, D. c.
Nav 6. 1S96-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
cnha.s raith In Our Gold.

The bonds Of the new republic Of
Cuba, issued yesterday, are made pay
able in United States gold coin. Thus
even a republic i'll the throes Of parturi-
ton makes haste to pay her tiny tribute
of faith in the determination OF our
people to preserve our standard Of value
against debasement Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Notice.

All parties having insurance in our Agency
and making change in their residence ana
also all property owners having vacant ouilu- ll.
r-or,or alterations NAV be made in their poll
eies. WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER
April iN5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Beware
OF Mercury!

Mr. Henry Roth, of 1S4S South 9th
Street, st. Louis, was given the usual
mercurial treatment for contagious
blood poison. He was twice pronounc-
ed cured, but the disease returned each
time, he was seized with rheumatic
pains, and red humps and sores COW
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
nenoficInrIo. Of Cheap Money.

Every period Of the depreciation Of
the monetary unit has at once sent prices
up, the prices of the merchant, who gets
the news quickly, before those Of the
farmer, who gets the news more slowly,
and long time before the wages Of the
laborer who cannot afford 10 hold his
labor out of market till he gets proper
tionate increase for it. Fixed incomes
remain the same, and the rise Of prices
inficts great suffering on their recipi-
ents. Wages remain the same for a time
and rise slowly, and in the meantime
the laborers complain that prices have
gone up so that they cannot afford to buy
enough food and clothing The farmer
gets two prices for ali he sells and pays
two prices all he buys, and Is no bet
ter off than be was before the change.
The benefci ries are debtors on obhga-
tions incurred before tho change, and
these are not a very large class-many
Of them are also creditors and lose out
Of one pocket while gaining into the
other-and the spectators, some OF
whom always make profit IN panics
and crises and periods Of sudden changes
Of values out of the losses Of others
New York Journal Of Commerce.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
To Owners of Stock.

All owners Of Horses. Cows, Hogs Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation of
Charles Town are hereby notified to keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
porate limits, as the law in regard thereto Will
be strictly enforced. --..,- - ,,r,.o,,-,-
June % 1891. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House located on Congress street, Charles
Town. for sale 1t contains ten rooms and eel
lar good spring water in house, and cistern in
ward and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply to ...
July p. 1s92-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Tax Notice.

ll Taxes due the Corporation Of Charles
Town io- 1895, discount of p per cent. viii
s allowed paid on OF before the 10th day Of
l.1le- ls95 Upon those unpaid after jan
-F I'D l,,6 interest will be charged
NJ. r. YOUNG,
oeu- l. 91 Town Sergeant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

cred his body.
"Iwas in a hor-
rible fix" he
says, "and the
more tre at
ment l receiv-
ed, the worse l
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no good
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Wanted.

hve-y smoker TO osend us seven 2-cent stamps
70 .e p pay postage packing &C. and we viii
a box Of NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CT
1ahs. Only one box 90 one address.
Address. lands & CO..
RCD. -l 1895 Shippensburg, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

There isn't q double standard country
in all the world, never has been and
never will be. Commerce and not law
regulates value. And yet we are asked
TO adopt-by law what can't be in fact
the double standard at ratio Of l6
to 1 regardless Of consequences The
more an honest investigator thinks
about the proposition the less likely IS
he to advocate it. Politicians for Office
only may seek TO work their passage at
q 16 to ratio, but the man who works
in the shop and on the farm is pretty apt
10 reach the conclusion that he Is entl-
tied to the best money extant. Bolton
TEX. } Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

March o, 1895.
Good quality of mince meat for sale by S.
II. Lands.
Buckwheat for sale by S. H. lands.
Maple syrup, best quality, for sale by H.
lands.
Aunt Maria Pancake dour-see S. Il. Lands.
A gooo chewing tobacco at 25c. per pound
see Landiss.
Belle of North Carolina tobacco only S5c.
per pound-see Landis's
Dress goods, an kinds, at Landiss.
Blankets. comforts, aannels. outings &c,
cheap, at s. II. Landiss.
Country produce taken in exchange for
goods at Landiss.
Mems boys and children's gloves and mitts,
cheap-see L0ndisS.
Ny stock Of glass and queensware complete
and low-puced, at c. D. EBNS, Hoott build 8.
Pride OF Virginia, Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands Of smoking tobacco IN
stock at G.. ID. EBI'S, Hoot building.
Worcester Sauce, Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives Olive Oil, P0tted Ham and
Tongue. SardiuoS lobster and Salmon at &. ID.
EBY'S. also Stoneware all sizes from pint to
eight-galion i'm size.
New Prunes, Eyaporated Apples and. Apri-
cots. and Macar0ni Cheese and Colonial Flour
al C, d. EBYS, HoOH building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G.
A. and Fine Salt by the sack, cheap, at G. ID.
EBYS, HoOf building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour, Francis
II. Leggett & Co.'S Mocha and Java Coffee so.
a pound at c. j. EBY 5, HoOf building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

House, Sign and FrescO Painter
AND
PAPER-HANGER AND GRAINER-
Cbulestown, JEFF Co. W. Va.
February 4 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

whate yer. 1 was stiff and full of
pains, my left arm was useless so
that l was unable to do even the
lightest work. This was my condition
when began to take S. S. S., and
few bottles convinced me that was
being benefited. I continued the
medicine, and one dozen bottles cured
me sound and well. My system was
under the effects of mercury, and
would soon have been a complete
wreck but for S. S. S."
S. S. S., guaranteed purely regetqble)
is the only cure
for real blood dis "a 90 -
eases. The mer- ~ "a ~
curial treatment - "a "a
of the doctors al v&9 Mr4 uSt
ways does more
harm than good. Beware of mercury!
Books on the disease and its treat
ment mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
For Sale

A desirable house. centrally and dcligh.fuly
2-ei with nine rooms, pantry and 02th
,l-. a large lot with all kinds of choice iruit.
l-e house has AN the modern Improvements
io- Steam Heating This property adj
s ,le residence property, of Postmaster
'aaea. Wilson. For terms. &c, apply 90 the
.nel
Marl.1.g5. MRS. r. W. LATIMER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
House for Rent.

Dwelling House on Main street for Rent.
Apply to r. Z. BELLER,
o..-'' t2 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
T0RREsT w. BROWN,
II GREEN
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Hrhsra. Jegasou County West Virginia
W-l practice I'm the Courts of jefferson, Berke-
.sraai Morgan counties. m the United states
l,-c. Cou-, $40 Martinsburg, and IN the ou-
--eme Court of Appeals Of West Virginia
Special attention 20 the collection OF claims
ar- p-lup. remittances Of the same.
Once opposite Courthouse.
Aug f I,-0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20

A.W 1r.D,,,f3 Frank Beckwith.
MCDONALD 81 BECEWITH,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Cal-.es-T Town jefferson County, West Va
W practice in the Courts Of Jefferson
1.-s ey and Morgan counties, the I >. DiS,
--r Court at Maransburg and the Court OF
Appeals OF West Virginia.
Ma- fsql
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
VIM L. Wilson.
ATTORNETS Ar LAW,
CLEON MOORE
ATrORNEF ATLAR,

Ciuiesi0icu, JEFFERSON Comfy, West 'Hg"'a'
yIu undertake cases Jointly in the Courts OF
both Of said Counties.
May II, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-20
Experience Of Chile.

The recent experience Of the republic
Of Chile furnishes another impressive
warning to the wage Garner against the
evils Of deprecated currency. In 1875
the peso, or dollar Of Chile, was worth
about $50 cents in cur money, but IN
1885, ten years after gold went out and
silver came IN, the peso was worth less
than SO cents in our money. Silver con-
tinued to depreciate, and besides large
amounts Of paper currency were issued
by the government and the banks, and
in 1895, 20 years after the change from
the gold basis 70 the silver basis, the
peso was worth only about 341s cents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
The Demands Changes Hands

The Demands Changes Hands.
From notice 10 the Peoples Demands
Of last Saturday it will be seen that that
paper has been sold out by e. A. Mathis,
former owner, to ]. r. Dunn. for the sum
of 1926, to be paid Jan. l, 1897. can ad-
ditionai compensation is also stated to be
40 per cent. Of the subscriptions now
owing to the vendor. In his salutatory
Mr.. Dunn announces that he has arrayed
himself with the Peoples party. but does
not state whether be is for Booth, the
party nominee, or for Pharr, the later
combination candidate. However, he
flies the Pharr ticket at his masthead,
and as he is advertised as the advance
gnard of the captains minstrel troupe, it
is safe TO assume that he is now posing
as star actor in the combination.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

We are informed that the Democ ratio
State committee have fixed upon Satur-
day, April 4th. as the day to have their
speakers at Pollock, and We learn that
the good citizens Of Pollock and vicinity
intend to make it an occasion for grand
turnout. by providing a barbecue, with
brass band accompaniment and other
accessories. A large crowd is expected,
and all who attend are promised . good
time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
joint Debate Not Wanted.

joint Debate Not Wanted.
A letter was addressed to Mr.. Hunter
to learn il he was going to be at Pollock
on the 18th AMI if he wanted anybody to
help him in debate with the Pops at that
time. We take the liberty of printing
his reply below:
\LExANDRIA, March 14th, 1893.
b. =. GOODWIN. ESQ, Collar.
Dear Sir-The Pops have never mott
fed me Of any challenge TO meet them
on the 18th inst. You will see by Town
Talk that l am to speak at Gum, Rapides
parish. on that day. I speak every day
from 2lst of March to the day before
election. / will not have a chance to 90
out OF my district again. Besides this,
il l were to 90 to Pollock these fellows
would not divide time. They would
want to give me one hour and they would
take all day to answer me. They would
be sure to make conditions whichwould be
Unfair and which could not be accepted.
They don't want joint debate, and they
are not going to have it. They have Just
sense enough to know they can not stand
1t. Yours very truly,
E. G. HUNTER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

In the fall of 1893 . son Of Mr.. T. A. MeFsr-
land, prominent merchant Of Live Oak. Suffer
pains n his chest were % severe that he had
spasms and was threatened with pneumonia.
His father gave him several large doses of Cham
cough and cured him. Mr.. Mcfarland says
whenever his children h. We Group he invariably
gives them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
couah remedy in the markst For ale bv i. n.
McNeely, Collar; DR.. J. v. Bonnet 4 Bro. Pol
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
.Colfax High School.

The Trustees of the Colfax High School
for Males aud Females take pleasure in
announcing to the public that the second
Ten Months Session of this school will
begin on the First Monday of Septem-
Der, 1885. No pains will be spared to
make it = first-class High School.
RATES OF TUITION.
P Pr,%.s, Dspart"'ns g per month
Coliesiate $50
Music. Vocal and instrumental 3 50 "a :"
Incidental fec rs cents per session.
Good board can be obtained ON reasona-
bic terms Two hotels in town. and sew
cral private boarding houses in town and
vicinity will board cheap. Those having
children to educate should send them in
and give us fair trial. We are in the
race to stay.
J. r KELLY, NJ. D., President.
w. L. RICHARDSON.
Secretary Board Of Trustees.
Colfax, La, Aug. 10, 1903.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

Old man Pharr il shown 10 be q howl.
ing fraud each day rs the campaign pro
crosses. He was the leader in the move
In his parish TO keep up the price Of land
rent and also to reduce the price paid
colored and white laborers for their daily
toll. He started in as poor man, with
whip in hand as negro puncher. and in
this role a. well as that of "old swamper"
he has made money by grinding the poor.
The niger was docile andstood squeez-
ing. and the white laborers were either
too poor or ignorant 10 protect them
selves; % be speculated and grew rich on
their labor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

Gov. Foster started in with the Sena-
torial office twelve years ago, worth only
few thousand dollars. and he 10 worth
little or nothing more now than he was
then. He makes q good governor, but
az money maker on bis own behalf, be
is behind Capt. Pharr.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For District Judge.

! am q candidate for reelection to the
Office Of Judge of the Fourth Judicial
District, at the ensuing election in April
next. The position being non- political,
the judge should be selected for his fit
ness and not for any particular political
views he may entertain. / am candi.
date upon whatever merit may have.
GEO. WEAR.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
For District Attorney.

We are authorized to announce the
name OF HENRY BERNSTEIN, ESQ.,, OF
WINFIELD, La. as q candidate for the OF.
flee of District Attorney for the 4th in.
dicial District, composed OF the parishes
OF Grant, VIM. Caldwell and jackson,
at the general election to be held in
April. 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

1t is figured that the national Demo-
cratic convention at Chicago will be COM
posed of 40 sound money men. 272 free
silverites and ga in favor of some sort of
a straddle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21

A bill admitting New Mexico as state
has been favorably reported in the Sen.
ate, and we are likely to have forty-six
stars in the flag before We get used to
forty-fye.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-03-21
A Splendid Campaign Paper

The combine has m ade a deal with the
N. o. Daily Item, 10 which this journa-
listic courtesan agrees to support the
Pharr ticket and distribute free papers
throughout the State for the price Of
$4,000. Each parish is to furnish list
of names, and the paper will be sent free
until after the campaign. Dominick
O'Malley's rotten sheet is fit organ for
the Pharr cause.--Jacksonian.
Daily Items come to this parish by the
hundred, and they are doing good work
for Foster by disgusting everybody with
the unreasoning and bitter hatred shown
in its cartoons and editorial columns.
Let them have wide range, Mr.. Jack
sonian; they are killing old man Pharr.
and making friends for Foster every day.