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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01
What Gives Its Value?

Gold standard men claim that gold
is the only thing We can base our
money on, that legislation has nothing
to do with creating the value of the
two metals, gold and silver. They
make these claims when we assert
that the moment the u. S. minis are
opened to the free coinage of silver
the price of silver bullion will go up
so that there will be 100 cents worth
of silver in every silver dollar.
AS one authority for our claim we
want to refer the goldites to report
made by Senator John Sherman to
the United States Senate, on June 8,
1868, and which can be found in the
Congressional Record, as follows:
''The single standard Of gold is an
American idea, yielded to reluctantly
by France and other countries where
gold and silver are the standard OF
value. The annual supply of the
precious meta Is has little or nothing
to do with there value. What is it,
then, that effects their value chiefyl
It is their demand. What is it that
constitutes the demand for gold? Is
it for use in the arts? Very little of
it can be used. Therefore, it is its
use as money, that creates demand
for it and gives it its value. If all
the European states and our country
were to-day to demonetize gold and
remonetize silver would not these two
metals Immediately change places?
Now, if this be true, what is it that
creates the value of the precious
metals? 1t is legislation. Legisla'
ton gives value to the precious metals
and the commercial value simply re'
cords the condition of legislation with
reference to the precious metals.
Now, if legislation creates the chief
demand for money, if we legislate so
as to utilize silver, we increase the de-
mand and thus increase the value OF
silver"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01
NORTH OLMITZ.
Rx"Pecks Bad Boy

By"Pecks Bad Boy
Chas. Kreizei took drive out In
the country the other day.
Henry Nordman ir. is talking of
moving back to our town.
The dance at this place Saturday
night didn't pan out very well.
G. QuInlan says s'yes, boys free sill
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01

The Mckinley colored glee club had
a wreck, Tuesday night-ran into a
wire fence, cut the horses up. and de.
moralized things generally, on their
way to Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01
From the Leader .


The Bryan club meets every Tues
day evening.
Mrs. P. B. Kimpler is in Wichita
this week attending the fair.
No matter how the election results,
this county is not going to ruin and
perdition.
A baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Stein last week. The new boy might
aptly be termed 1.-The little school,
master"
The burning question of the hour
is show are Jake Heidly and Ed.
Isern getting along with their patent
straw burner"
The Ellinwood Creamery 81 Mfg.
Co. are moving their skimming sta,
tons from Silica and Chase to Larned
and Burdette this week.
Gus Seeman, who has been con-
Quoting a cigar factory here for a
few months, pulled up stakes last
Friday and hied himself back to
Wichita. For obvious reasons he
failed of success here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01
"
ABOUT ELLINWOOD.
The Advocate says:

These are the kind OF nights lovers
long for and poets dream of.
SIMON Epp is now snugly ensconsed
in his new quarters in this city in
the City Bakery.
Mrs. S. P. Dresser who is making
her home with VIM. Artrup, is suffer.
with a cancer.
It's good thing these big rains
came just as they did. There was
danger of the burning eloquence of
the campaign orators setting the
country afre if it had remained dry.
Quite a number of cattle are being
brought into Barton county to be
wintered. This is common sense.
There is surplus of feed of all kinds
in the county and by feeding it to
cattle is the only economical way of
converting it INFO cash.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01

A. G. Fair, of this city, should fol,
low the sensible example of his success
full brother at Sterling, and come out
for Bryan and Silver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-01

Political Salvation" Hon. A. G. Wolf
enbarger of Lincoln Nebraska.
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
Report of Committee on Organization.
Speakers on Special Subjects: Hon.
J.. D. Botkin, Neodesha. Hon. Jerry
Simpson. Chester l Long, John J.
Ingalls,, Gov. Morrill,, j. r. Burton,
Prof William Stryker, Pres. Swenson
of Lindsburg, Hon. D. N. Heller,
Colorado Springs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
LAUGHED AT DEATH.
Cherokee BIZ X isscd His Mother ana
stepped Into Eternity.

Fort Smith. Ark, March 17.--At 9
O'Clock this afternoon, Crawford Colds
by. alias Cherokee Bill, was hanged
He was declared dead In ten minutes.
On the gallows in reply 10 tie ques-
ton If he had anything to say, he an
swcrcd: NO, | came here to die, not to
talk" Turning, he kissed his mother
goodbye and with a smile on his face
walked TO his place OH the trap. Faith
CT Plus said prayer while the doomed
man was being pinioncd. Bill was
smiling when the cap was drawn over
his head The moose was adjusted and
at 2:l3. Turnkey I2off sprang the lever
and threw the trap.
Bill got his wonderful nerve from his
mother She stood by him on the gal
lows without fiinching or shedding q
tear. She took the body to Fort Gibson
at 3 o'clock. Crawford Goldsby was
the name conferred upon Cherokee Bill
T., February s. 1876. He was one of
the few robbers who Infested the Indian
Territory during the reign OF terror OF
1894, and belonged to the Cook gang.
Ellis last robbery was the one which
cost him his life. In November. 1891
he and Ncrdgris Kid, were robbine
l.cnapah, when Ernest Melton looked
out of his window to see what was the
excitement. l3ll saw him and sent q
bullet through his brain. For this he
was convicted on February nth, 1895
ana on hprll 18th was sentenced to bC
hanged on June 18th. The sentence was
stayed by an appeal to the Supreme
Court. but the Judgment of the lowe,
court was confirmed and he was agar
sentenced on January Z, 1895.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
TO BUILD MORE SHIPS
The Construction Of -Four BattIeshlps ans
Fifteen Torpedo Boats Recommended.
SHIPS NOT TO EXCEED So, 10000 EACH.
Si,a56,a5o VIII he Crowded For in
the Present BiIi-The Lnrse noa,s
TO Have Speed of Twcnty-sIx
Knots as Against Twenty Knots
for the Smaller vessels.

washington, ID. c.. March 17.-At to-
aay meeting of the House Naval Com.
mittec. the committee decided TO re-;
commend the construction of four bat
,iesnips ana fifteen torpedo boats The.
battlcships will have disbursement or
about 1000 tons and shall cost NOT Ia,
exceed S3,75o.000 each, exclusive Of arn,a-
inent. Ihe appropria tions to begin the
work on the battlcships will be In keep
ing with the amount Secretary Hnr-i
pert stated he could eXpend each year
,or that purpose. Five of the torpedo
po"is =, rs, VIII ne OF large size and will cost
III the aggregate $3.50, 900. while the an,
pruprlation FOR the remaining ten. which,
VIII he OF smaller dimensions. will he
s'oeVoo' In view OF the expedition with
which the boats of this character can
De punt, Sl.25G25O of the entire amount
WI, MI De provided for In the present bill.
nc iarEc boats will have a speed OF
twenty-six knots. as against twenty
RnotS Tor the smaller vessels sFTE
Inns conclusion was reached only nf.
w Two hours' discussion. participated
III py all the thirteen members nresL5
eht. AIT Han. Of Missouri an absentee
IN a letter to the committee, reonns}hd
his vote recorded I'm favor of tho Ia rs,est i
number of ships which might be re-
Shrucu necessary to recommend. hut
ms request was not granted Sl-l
Mr. liilhorn, OF California finally;
moved that the committee recommend
, ,nur nattleshfps. Mr.. Hnnley, of rn-s
,,,,,,,1 unh. ollerGd an amendment, fixing the!
number OF hattleships at six. The fIrs4
vote was taken on the amendment! IL
was defeated--7 to g. The affirmatiye3
vo,e was cast by Messrs. Hanley. of
lnaiaha; Cummings, of New York; Mey-S
M Gr, or Louisiana: Money, OF Mississippi: 4
vania. ~. >,,S5'5 ! : = 49, ~ -
Those voting'no were Ntessrs. Boute,IeS4
OF Maine; Hullck, of Ohio; IIilborn. az
1alii orniai Bull, of Rhode Island: VIE.
son. or New York Foss. Of Illinois. and
Dayton. of West Virginia I5ilItt
rhc vote on the IIilborn proposition;
mously. lA1'A'-t'5Si
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
HoRsA's OFFICERS SENTENCED.
The Mnt"s Arc Let OF with Fighter
puulHhmeslt,

i'nisadcirhla. Pm. March l7.-Judg.2
i,hfi"r. IN the United States Circuit
,"Ntt This morning, ovcrruled the mo-
non ior new trial In the case OF the
"i,tciais OF the steamer llprsa. conv.t;
va 81 being engaged In a military OK
p."i'inh Tor the carrying Of men and
arms 10 Cuba 10 assist in the war
aSains; Spain. and passed sentence
urWh the prisoners. Cant. j. II. r..
W iberg was sentenced To pay q fine OF
l""o ana costs and undergo inprison-
,,.'ht i"r ons year and four months in
me Eastern Penitcmliary. Mass Jeno
!. ieterson and Haas J0hansSn were
sentenced to pay fine of 800 and costs
ana Imprisonment of eight months
e"ch III the county prison.
iieiore ptonouncing ihe sentences.
J1uHSr Butler answered CAPT. Ker and
Charles l.. Brown. counsel for The de-
''hdahis, a; some length. lie said he
was unable to give tha statute any o;hzr
interpretation and that he had found
hoNslint; {" substance 10 justify the
granting of new trial. To mt any
other Interpretation of the s,atute. M Nc
judge said, would make 1t absolutely
ahorilVe o! dclusion. TO do so would
maze me s;atuh> appear as n false pre-
tense on the part of the Congress and
u false nretcnse to discharge n national
uuiy; IL would make II disgrace To
tn" nation
ne Judge gave II as his view TINT
IL had been shown that There was an
ORGANIZATION In this country, In which
"Frhdah'S took part, 10 carry men
ana arms TO Cuba to fight against.
Spain. with which country the United
STATES was nj peace. The expedition
had been organized IN New York and
ihila ladHEhia. and 1t made 40 difference.
as 10 where the exact point was at
whtch the men and arms were placed
on the vessel
The Captain and his two mates were
lnld TO stand up. They took tn, IT. SEN
fences coolly. In speaking TO Captain
Nnborg the Judge said ~ was Il fJ.-
eiSncr. and as me came IN the United
States with the thought OF being pro-
itcted by its laws. he should have known
that he must obry them lie had vio-
lated the law for gain, 1t was not
proposed TO nfiict severe sentence, but
the idea was - make IT. sufficiently
heavy to deter Others from committing
like offenses.
To the mates, the Judge said that
he would deal with them with less
severHy. but 1t must be borne in mind
that they were no weaklings, If they
had protested against going on the
voyage, no one could have forced them
TO do so. The Judge then named the
punishment.
The sentence of the two mates was
later changed to one year each i'm pris-
on. This change was nude in order that
the men might serve their time in the
Eastern penitentfary, instead Of the
county jail, and To give their cases q
better status before the Supreme Court.
All three cases will be appealed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
TIE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
The New Prime Minister Presents tho
Newly Formed Cnbi.et

Rome. March 1.-THE ceremonies IN
tne Chamber Of Deputies TO-DAY when
.he Marquis Di Rudini. the new Prime
VI lister, presented to the chamber the
IVY formed cabinet. were grave and
imposing. Four hundred Deputies were
present A large crowd had gatberad
outside the building and cheered for
Deputies De Felice and Bosco. the So
C,ahsis, VINO were elected members of
.he chamber while serving terms OF
IMPRISONMENT -, for connection with the
Slcilian riots. and who were released
from confinement under King Hnm-
oerts recent proclamation of amnesty.
Premier Du Rudini began his address
to the chamber thus: =
our first thought turns 10 the brave
soioiers who have fallen in Africa In de-
lense OF the flag. Let US send a mes-t
sage OF pathy and hope to those. who
are sun maintaining the honor of Italy
IN mat country. Events OF which Par
lament will have to judge have led our
soldiers TO disaster due 10 want of mlli-.
tary preparation. Whoever is responsi-S
bic for the disaster will be punished"
In his speech announcing their ac-5
ceptance of Office and his own, he de-
MED the truth of the rumors of the Cows
eTnments accepta nee of proposals for
peace with Abyssinia and announced 4
that the Government would ask for a.
credit of 100000 600 lire for the purpose
or continuing the campaign until ItalyS
| had obtained an honorable situa tion. Hes
rejected the policy of Colonial expan-$
| sion, but he said it would be dangerousS
| to italian interests to renounce the ter-sS
| ritory Of the Tigre. Still the Governs
ment did not wish to impose a protec-s
| torate upon Abyssinia. The Govern-
! nent. he declared sought order inter-N
naily and fidelity to the Triple Asif.l
! ance externally. ssG5sSasSs
THE late Ministry" the Premier con-
! tinued ordered the opening of nego4t
| t,ations for peace We have continued
| the negotiations and will continue Toe
! treat, but we will not accept any cnn-
ditions except such as will reinstate tho
national honor" q
The P.e,nier's speech was greatly ap.:
pauded, the Radicals having been spe-
cially pleased with his statement In ops
position TO Colonial expansion. Other;
groups, however, found the Governs;
ment's intentions in Africa. as outlined
by the Premier obscure and contradiGss
tory.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
EnsInnd and Erynt.

Paris. March I'm Bnrthelat, Min
ist;r of Fo-eigm Affairs. had an inter
view with Marquis Durfer!n. The Brit
ish Ambassador. this forenoon. asking
reg sons for Great Britain's sending an
pclittun 10 Dongola. He pointedly
called Lord Dufferin's attention TO the
gravity Of the consequences of such 4
step.
London, March 1.-THE Manchester
Guardian says il Is widely believed thst
the price OF support given by Austria
and Germany to EnGland's remaining
in Egypt Is Great Britain's armed assist
ance 10 italy. hence the Nile expedition.
The statement made In the House Of
Commons yesterday by Mr.. Carson,
the Guardian says. was merely pretext.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18

Ba ltimore. March 17.--The Spanish
authorities in Cuba, in order 10 over
come the Inconvenience occasionesi by
the cutting of telegraph wires by the
insurgents have decided to adopt sys-
tenn of sunlight flash signals. similar 10
tnat used by the United States signal
corps. Sixty hcl:cograrhs We're shipped
to-day to Don Manuel BallesJ!n. at Ua-
vana, who Will introduce the system
III the Spanish army Two hundred
more instruments have been contracted
for and will be sent as rapidly a : posi-
bic by the manufacturer, Julien II
F>riez. Of this city. Recent tests have
demonstrated that the flash from one
OF these instruments can be seen lS3
miles. With code of Morse signals
any kind OF message can hc sent from
one par! OF the island 10 another. and n
system established that the insurgents
cannot well Interfere with
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
Cuban Fflibusters.

Washington. March 17.-UnusuaI
manifestations of activity on the part
OF the revenue. marine and naval Off
Gals indicate that another chase after
the suspected Cuban filibusters is in
prospect. The belief is that the British
steamship Bermuda. which left New
York oSienslbiy for Vera Cruz, Mexico,
loaded with arms and ammunition. has
since taken on board the Cuban leader.
General Calixto Garcia and thirty-fo
of the m:n who were arrested pcc.At :
ly with him. The cXpe dillon also en-
poets to meet the Commodore, which
left Charleston last week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
Passenger Agents Meet.

Richmond. Va, March l7.--The Amer.
lean Association of Passenger ana Tick.
tt Agents met here to-day Most o,
vac session was consumed in the election
"l oiiicefs ana In the appointment 81
committees. The association has hea,
for some time without n head on accom-,
of the resignation of Captain " w
Dawson of the Plant system. Tho fol.
lowing officers were elected: Mr.. Dana
j. Flanders. OF the Boston and Maine
railroad. President; Mr.. w. \. Turk. ot
The southern Railway Vice President
Mr.. y. ). smith, OF the Lake Shore ana
Michigan Southern roads. Secretary. re-.
elected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
The North Carolina silver III en-.

Raleigh n. c., March 17.-F!ve hun.s
dred silver men OF all political parties,
met at prnio Motgahio oe oSemy aly nha aeeiaEsd
ton prior to 1873 Speeches were mn des
by ex-United States Senator Il. i. = Jar
Wis. Jas. w. Wilson, ]. NJ. Gudger ai,d5
". S. Pearson. The latter was heartily
applauded when he declared he 1W6liiag
support no party that was not for The:
free and unlimited coinaS OF 4 s.i .iyer,s
tion ever held In the State, ana All tfhn
speakers prominent men. y Ss;ss 81! !3alss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
Notice.

Having moved into the attractive
store, 206 Main street. near Church, we
'nf'Hh IN show some beautiful
styles In trimmed and untrimmed hats
7..lt ~ p1vsftits We Will.
on Tuesday and Wednesday, March
24th and 25th. show our elegant line of
imported pattern hats and bonnets. Our
customers and the public are cordially
invited to attend. It will pay you ID
walt. LA NODE.
Mrs. II. POSNER.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18
Had Nice Young Man Rut sun I'm.
lucky.

New York, March 11.--Robert T.. Her
man. German Bartender aged 90. and
Lizzie Crater 20 years old. "A domestic
were found dead Tonight In Il room in
the Menioe Hotel. i3oth bodies Iay on
a bed and between them was 3S-caIi-
Drc revolver with two chambers empty
noth had been shot through The hra,
behind the right ear. and to all appear
ances. the man first shot the woman
who from letters left by her. had agreed
with him that they should die together.
In one of the letters the woman stated
that she was tired OF life. had a nice
young man and they had been un-
lucky and had concluded to die together
At the Transvaal gold fields whisksy
brings Sl5.5O bottle: camuagnc, $3.50,
and beer. 81 q bottle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18

Newest Discovery"-Txs.S {asSshs Il ,sess
p-n. N. Y. D. Rooms. H,Ilnie, 3ie2 IaSfss
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-18

If pure milk only was sold In London
1t is estimated that from 10000 10 1000
more cows would be wanted to keep up
the supply. w
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24

Santa te, Presco t & PhteilIx Railway, wl,h the Atchison, Tapeka & Santa ke Railgsy, Is thesecrtest and quif kest ron.e to Denver. Kan sSs City. St. Louis Chicago and aii points east. The scenlc line Of ArlZohA The test route 10 California. The only North and South line in Arizona to the Grand Canon Ot tue Colorado Petriied Forest, Great Pine Forest, Cliff Dwei Ii les. Graa ,Salt River Valley and other points of interest
 Through tirkets to ali points n the United stales, Cansda and Mexico.
 All the cOmio and convenience ol a first class road witE superb equipment.
 Cluse connexions made at Ash Fork with Santa Fe route fast trains to all points east and west Trains for California leave Ash Fork at 80 and 8:25 p. m., arriving in Los Angeles lext afternoon at los and San Francisco sec ,nd morning at l0:45
 Parties desiring to remain over at Ash Fork will find excellent accommodations at Fred Haryeys hotel. The dining cars on the Santa Fe route are also under the management ot Fred Harvey with his unexcelleo care and at tention to guests.
 No. and connect at Jerome Junction with trains of U. V. & P. By for Jerome
 Connecting at Prescott wit stage lines for all principal mining camps; at Congress with stage lines for Harqua Hala, Stanton and Tar nell; at Phgnix with the M < F., & S,R,V By. for points on the 8. P. RY, E. W. GILLETT, GEO. M. SARGENT,
 Acting t1en'l Agt, GenI Pass'r Agt
 Phoenix, Arlz. Prescott, AIi7. R. E. WELLS, F.M. MURPHY.
 Asst Gen'l Mgr. Pres't & Gen. Mgr,
 frescott, Ariz Prescott. Ariz
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24
PHOENIX 2 MAkICOPA.

Sleeping Car coupons sold to all points on the southern Pacific and connecting lines. ,o Tram No: connects with Southern Pacific ls, passing Maricopa st 5:45 a. m. Train No. ? connects with Southern Pacific 20, passing Maricopa at 10:10 p. m. Connection made al
 Tempe with stages for G0ldfeld. Connection made at Phoenix for Congress, Prescott and all points in northern Arizona via the s, FTP. F., K. R. Trainsstop on signal
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24
SAVE TIME AND MONEY

By taking the cheapest and quickest route from solomonville to Sheldon station and nine hours making the trlp either way. Greens regular mail hack leaves SOlomonville for Shel- don station every Monday, Wednesday and raay at 5 o'clock 2. m., arriving at Sheldon the train from LordsDurg to Clifton. Return. ing fro" Shelton to Solomonville on arrival Of tralr rom Clifton every Tuesday, Thursday o'clock p. m. We shall spare no time or er. pense to make it to the interest of all who will Iavor us with their patronage. Commercial can always be accom- m odated by timely notice Fare, 5: round trip s7.50. We have corral at Soiomonv1lle, where we give animals good care and plenty to eat and drink. aaidle horses, teams and buggies to let ThanFine tne pubic for their liberal patronage hereto. fore bestowed and asking a continuance of tha same, we remain yours respectfully, --s so,o, N. GREEN SON.
 soLoMoNvILLE. Ariz.. March IA, I8o4.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24
FLORENCE AND GLOBE STACE LTNE

Carrying United States Mail and
 the Express.
 stage leaves Florence daily for Riverside and Giooe at o'clock p. m.; stops ali night nj mi.ersloe 2. ana arrives at Globe at 5 o'clock D. m.; returning leaves Globe at o'clock a. m a.I, ArIlves at Florence at a. m., Good accommo. oauons on the road, improved line, good ssobk ana comfortable stages, four-horse coach every 1lner 2 HsSIay nay, W k Guild, agent, Florence. E.
 c. c. HACKETT, Prop.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24
Pheniz and Buckeye Stage

J, 8. BAssErT, Prop,
 Leaves Phoenix Mondays and Fridays at 7.so ,s s, m:: arrives at Buckeye in twelve hours: .eaves b1ckeye Tuesdays and Saturdays at ESQ <; cs m., and arrives at Phmnix in twelve hours. 2mce at Mesa Fruit Store. This line meets the
 aaroua Hala stage every Monday evening.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-24

train No: 1s, eastbound, passing Bowie Junc- ton at7: :50 6. m
 Train No. connects with Southern Pacific train Nc. 20, westbound, passing Bowie Junc- ton at 6:35 p. m
 Trains and run daily except Sunday and connect with stage line at Pima to and from Fort Thomas, San Carlos, Globe City and Tonto Basin.
 The company reserves the right to vary this schedule as circum stances may require.
 VIM. GARLAND. Presi dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-07
Their Defeat Final.
(Ranror WhiCl

1t is idle for Jones. Bryan. Altgeld
and other members of the aggregation
If repudiatonists and revolutionists to
point to 1900 as the appointed time for
the triumph of the silver mine owners
cause. If ever it was destined to ap-
peal to the voters this was the
year. he country has been suffering
from the effects Of a long business de
preston, thousands of men were out
Of employment and the element of dis
content was naturally to be found
everywhere. 1t is at such times the
people are apt to accept the insdious
doctrines of political quacks. They
gave the silver men fair hearing
they studied the situation with de-
gree of care rarely if ever manifested
in any previous campaign and wisely
and deliberately decided that the free
coinage of silver would aggravate rath-
er than alleviate the depressed condi-
tions of the country.