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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

After all the scientists have related
how they have known about the ca
thode ray for years, Professor Rontgen
viii probably come out quietly and tell
how he came 10 discover il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

The robin. earliest, sweetest harbinger of
spring,
From topmost bough salutes the early
worm,
He trills his simple lay with CHEEKY notes,
He sings of newer life and loves unborn.
o! constant, faithful, hopeful little cuss,
l hope and pray you're not deceiving US.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22
FROM CoRTEz TO DIAz.

Colonel William r. Cloud. an old
hansan. who was living in Enp-oria at
the breaking out Of the war in ISL.
and who in raising one Of the first
companies was commissioned colonel
OF the Second Kansas regiment 70
take the field. has in press a book on
Mexico, covering its political, military
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Pugilists may be pardOned, but the
man who will spend his money and fol-
low pugilists all over the upper side
of the earth for the sake of seeing d
fight, ought 10 be chucked into an in
sane ASYLUM,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Clay, Webster and Blaine enthused
the country Just as Mckinley did.
All of them were dramatic. Mckinley
IS not. There is n change in the Am
erican people, OF some moment. in this
regard
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Senator Dawes tells the plain truth
to good, gentle, old Uncle Sam about
the Indians, but Uncle Sam will prob
ably go on letting his Red pets be
swindled blind, for fear he might hurt
them by ordering a change.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Dawes says the white Indians" are
the keenest politicians he has ever seen
But they are not the only politicians
who take the money they get from
the government TO fight the govern
ment with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

BIZ wye was born in the same neigh
norhood as Josh Billings was. 1t was
In Maine. The Prohibitionists should
not overlook the fact that prohibition
creates great humoriSts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Tiger Bill says that he did not de-
mand, but merely requested Governor
Morrill, TO enforce the law in Leaven-
worth. This is an exceedingly small
hole TO sneak through, but Tiger Bill
is nimbIe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

If horse could trot mile in a sec
pnd, horse racing would cease. Nan
sen should take warning and only go
little further north than the man be-
fore him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

The men who voted for Pickerell for
governor will soon meet in Topeka.
and, as Morrills cabinet, will advise
him how to proceed further as gov
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Oklahoma City secured q territorial
Republican convention. Any man who
mentions statehood there will be shot
down on the spot.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Oklahoma will hold both of her con-
Nendons early so far as the Republi-
cans are concerned. However. the Re
pubEcanS are not concerned. The
Democrats are.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

There is disposition on the part of
The war correspondents in Cuba not to
become a part of Weyler's campaign
of blood telling the truth in their dis
patches.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Right Hon. William Long is cutting
quite figure in the British parliament
Right Hon. Chef Long is doing the
same in the American congress.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

The Leavenowth-Morrill contract ex-
pires next January. Leavenworth
should get Morrill, off the track if it
has TO offer him a bonus not TO run.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

In order to appreciate the intensity of
the Mckinley boom in Kansas, it
should be understood that politicians
accuse one another of being for Reed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Forty years will prove that Bill Nye
will live In memory in Bret Harte's
f'Heathen Chinee." more than in any
of his own writings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Corbett, who is young man yet, has
decided to challenge the winner and
fight him. He will be an old man
when the fight occurs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Tiger Bill simply requested Morrill,
TO swoop down on Leavenworth. Lea
wentworth requests him not to. He
will obey Leavenworth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Bengal Willie says he did request
Morrill, to enforce the law at Leaven-
worth. By the way, several other peo-
pie have suggested it to Morrill,.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Orators who can not get their au-
diences warm to them, can gain some
applause by occasionally dropping in
the name of Mckinley.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

If Cuba knows any other words in the
dictionary in her behalf, the United
States senate will gladly pronounce
Them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Until the citizens Of Wichita behold
a purple-greenish vapOr OOzing out of
that coal hole there is no need Of get
ting excited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Rev. Winters, of this town, is hunting
q job in West Virginia. He will not
be able to remain to vote for Governor
MorriI.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

AS all the scientists claim they knew
all about the thing years ago, the ca
thode ray shows up the scientists in
q bad light
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

1t may be said for Bill Nye that he
wrote not unwisely but too much.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Long before she preached, the Eagle
spoke of Mrs. Lease as a ''hOly terror"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

The pugilists "took the train for
Langtry, Texas" Lilly is trifie spor-
~ herself, and will appreciate the com
pliment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Congress, if it recognizes Cuban in
dependence, will have to be more in
dependent than it usually is.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Waller is now out of a prison and a
fine rubber plantation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Morrill, should stop his ears to pro-
tests and really try TO be governor OF
Kansas a little while.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

ingalls, is silent, but he is doing some
fine extemporaneOus thinking.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

While the Spanish have the regular
dispatches, the Cubans are doing dead
ly work with the rumor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Texas and Mexico should pass anoth-
er law against concealed pugilism-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

The joke appears to be on the kin
eteScope.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-22

Judge :. Q. shinn Of r Dora5o has
moved % sssa-a. 30. Re made Ike TIP
overland behind .Es .zst ae.ses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

Kentucky: Congressmen Sulzer of New
York. and Walsh, OF New York, General
Bond, Of Maryland, and many others.
n. +. Bland entered the Garden at 7:i0.
With him was Mrs. Bland. but they
came In 80 quietly and unostentauously
that no one noticed their entrance. Just
prior to that time the vast audience had
been growing impatient An emotional
Siverite gave vent 10 his feeling by call
ing for three cheers for Bryan. and they
were given with a viii The members OF
the Notification Committee had also en-
tered without exciting any demonstration.
Then came the National Committee. and
Arthur Scwall. who occupied place Sc
cond only TO the Ncbraskan in the nights
proceedings He was recognized by only
a few. and a vast majority Of the audi
ence did not understand the sporadic
cheers and handclapping on the stand.
OVATION TO MRS. BRYAN.
But II was when the young
wife Of the young nominee en-
tered the box reserved for the
use OF herself. and friends that the crowd
let itself loose TO do honor TO a woman.
and the fan-waving beings who thronged
the Garden were only too willing to fol-
low precedent. Cheers and cheers went
up from floor and gallery and platform
and the dark-skinned little woman opened
her eyes IN surprise, and then went ahead,
calmly settling herself in her seat in the
box nearest and to the right Of the
stand
Men got on chairs and waved
hats and fans in their desire 10
do honor to the wife Of the
Democratic candidate. Women. too, rose
and joined in the shouting. Mrs. Bryan
rose 10 bow her thanks The cheering
became more intense She bowed again
and again. and still they cheered. She
was cool and calm. Finally the cheering
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

ever declared against IL. and no party VI
this campaign has had the temerity TO op-
pose II. Three parties-the Democratic,
Populist, and Silver parties-have not
only declared for bimetallism. but have
outlined the specific legislation necessary
to restore silver to its ancient position
by the side OF gold. The Republican
platform expressly declares that bimetal-
lism is desirable. when II pledges the
Republican party 10 aid In securing II
as soon as the assistance OF certain for-
eign nations can be secured. Those
who represented the minority sentiment
in the Chicago convention opposed the
free coinage OF silver by the United
etates bv independent action. on the
oround that I'm their Judgment. II would
retard or entirely prevent the establish
mont of international bimetailism, 10
u,hich the efforts OF the government
should be steadily directed.
vybe, they asserted that efforts should
- stoadflv directed toward the establish
,nent of international bimetallisin, they
Condemned monometallism. The goid
e.a,1ard has been weighed In the balance
ond found wanting. Take from II the
noverful support OF the money-owning
and the money-changing classes ana u
cannot stand for one day In any hation
of the world. It was fastened upon the
Trnited states without discussion before
the people. and it's friends have not n,,as as
vet been willing 20 risk a verdict peiore
tho voters upon that issue.
There can be no sympathy ana no CO.
onoration between the advocates OF
universal gold standard and the auvV-
Gates of blmetallism. Between plneeai-
ii<n-whether independent or ih'etna-
tIonaI-and the gold standard tnefe Is an
impassable gulf. Is this quadrenniai asi-
tation in favor Of international plinetal-
Ilsm conducted in good faith, or 90 our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

candidate OF all the people, without regard
20 party who believe In the purposes
your election Is intended 20 accomplish.
This battle must be fought upon ground
high above the level OF partisanship. l
hope 10 see you unfurl the flag in the
name OF American manhood. In saying
this, | but repeat the expressed wish OF
the convention which nominated you. DO
this. and, though you Will not have mil
lions of money at command. you will
have millions OF sturdy Americans At your
back. Lead on. and we will follow. Who
will not follow here is unworthy 10 lead
in any cause. Lead on with unfaltering
step. and may Gods blessing attend you,
and His omnipotent hand crown you
with success"
When Governor Stone concluded, man
began to wave a big American flag over
the latter's head. People jumped TO their
feet and shouted with a vim, and pande-
Tnonium reigned. The crowd went wild
with enthusiasm But this demonstration
had its ending in the desire OF the people
to hear the speech 10 which they had been
looking forward so anxiously, and when
the man with the flag came TO where Mr.
Bryan was sitting. and fastened the stand
ard in a corner Of the stand, the cheering
ceased. and every one watched with inte-
rest while Mr. Bryan helped the banner
waver to fix the staff in place.
REMINISCENT OF CHICAGO.
Although the cheering thousands in the
hall were hot Of body and hoarse OF
throat. they rose as man when Chair
man Danforth stepped forward and intro
duced Mr.. Bryan. Then came demon
stration that far exceeded those that tol-
lowed the mention OF Bryan's name be
fore. The scene was strongly reminiscent
of the tumult at Chicago when Bryan nm
ished the effort that established his repu-
tation as a great orator.
on the platform. in the boxes, up in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
ARTHUR sEwALL, OF MAINE.

LII OF MAINE.
opponents really desire to maintain the
gold standard permanently? Are they
willing to confess the superiority Of
double standard when joined in by the
leading nations Of the world. or do they
still insist that gold is the only metal
suitable for standard money among
civilized nations? II they are I'm fact
desirous Of securing bimetallism we may
expect them to point out the evils OF
gold standard, and defend bimetallism as
a system. IT, on the other hand, they are
bending their energies toward the perma-
nent establishment of a gold standard
under cover Of a declaration i'm favor OF
international bimetallism, l am justified
In suggesting that honest money cannot
be expected al the hands Of those who
deal dishonesty with the American
people.
HONESTY IN MONEY.
What is the test of honesty in money?
1t must plainly be found in the purchasing
power of the dollar. An absolutely honest
dollar would not vary in its general pur-
chasing power; IL would be absolutely
stable when measured by average prices.
A dollar which increases in purchasing
power Is Just as dishonest as a dollar
which decreases I'm purchasing power.
1t cannot be successfully claimed that
monometallism or bimetalism or any
other system gives an absolutely just
standard of value. Under both mono
metaIlism and bimetallism the govern
ment fixes the weight and fineness Of the
dollar, invests it with legal-tender quail
ties. and then opens the mints to its un-
restricted coinage. leaving the purchasing
power Of the dollar TO be determined by
the number Of dollars. Bimetallism Is
better than monometalllsm. not because
II gives US a perfect dOllar-that is, a
dollar absolutely unvarying in its general
purchasing power-but because It makes
nearer approach to stability, TO honesty
to Justice. than a gold standard possibly
can.
Prior 10 1873, when there were enough
open mints TO permit all the gold and
silver available for coinage 10 and en-
trance into the worlds volume OF stand
ard money. the United States might have
maintained a gold standard with less N
Jury to the people Of this country, but
now. when each step toward a universal
gold standard enhances the purchasing
power OF gold. depresses prices, ana
transfers to the pockets Of the creditor
class an unearned increment. the IN
huence of this great nation must not be
thrown upon the side of gold unless we
are prepared TO accept the natural ana
legitimate consequences of such an act
POSITION OF FARMERS.
The farmers are opposed 10 the gold
standard because they have teit IT'S ca
fects. Since they sell at wholesale anu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
wILLIAM ]. BRYAN. on NEBRASKA.

+ OF NEBRASKA.
the galleries. people were shouting like
mad Men waved their coats and their
hats. while women huttered fans and
handkerchiefs as only women can. Near
ly every person who joined In this
noisy tribute 10 the Democratic candi-
date was standing on his chair. waving
and shouting. Mr. Bryan held UP his
hand for silence. IL was like an incen-
tive to yell louder The crowd was not
to be thwarted. Mr.. Bryan made an ef-
fort 10 speak His voice was drowned
in a wild howl. Again he held up his
hand. and again the cheering rose in its
might.
SHAKING THE FLOOR.
Some one began to shake the floor by
rising and receding quickly on his toes.
Others followed and that thunderous
rumble which sounds like the approach
OF an army Of war-chariots rose above
the cheers Of the multitude This was
too much for the nominee. lie said his
audience was bound 10 have its way,
and he gave up his attempt TO check the
enthusiasm. He sat down wearily, but
in a second jumped up again, with his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
MRS. BRYAN

hand upraised for silence The shouters
were getting weary by this time. but the
restraining hand made them take last
lease on their efforts.
Senator Jones shouted: Il appeal TO
the crowd TO be In ORDER But he was
not listened 10, and the crowd did not
cease until II felt like IL.
Mr.. Bryan rose and stepped TO the front
and centre OF the speakers platform.
In his hand he had a manuscript copy
OF his speech. His face was pale, but
he was cool ana calm. He begun TO
sneak slowly, but was obliged TO stop.
for the demonstration had several re-
newals before II finally died. There were
Kisses for quiet. Some OF the wildly-en-
thusiastic admirers OF Bryan could not
be subdued. A man shouted. Three
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

the hands Of the common people. Abra-
ham Lincoln, In his message sent TO Con-
gress In December. 1861. said:
mo men living are more worthy TO be
trusted than those who toll up from
poverty; none less inclined 10 take or
touch aught which they have not honest
ly earned"
/ repeat his language with unquslifed
approval. and join with him in tie warn
ing which he added-namely,
Let them beware Of surrendering a
political power which they already pos
sess and which power. II surrendered,
will surely be used 10 close the doors of
advancement against such as they. and to
fix new disabilities and burdens upon
them, I'LL ali OF liberty shall be lost"
Those who follow the injunction, IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

our opponents for the deposltors In
savings banks. They constantly parade
before these depositors the advantages OF
a gold standard but these appeals will DO
In vain, because savings-bank depostors
know that under a gold standard there
is increasing danger that they viii lose
their deposits. because Of the inability OF
the banks % collect their assets; and they
still further know that, II the gold stand
ard Is to continue indefinitely. they may
be compelled 10 withdraw their deposits
IN order 20 pay living expenses.
II Is only necessary 10 note the In
creasing number Of failures In order 10
know that a gold standard Is ruinous TO
merchants and manufacturers. These busi-
ness-men do not make their profits from
the people from whom they borrow
money. but from the people TO whom they
sell their goods. II the people cannot
buy. retailers cannot sell, and II retailers
cannot sell. wholesale merchants and
manufacturers must go into bankruptcy.
Those who hold as a permanent invest
ment the stock OF railroads and other
enterprlses-I do not include those who
speculate In stocks or stock holding as a
means of obtaining an inside advantage
ia construction contracts-are Injured by
a gold standard. The rising dollar de-
stroys the earning power OF these en-
terprises without reducing their liabilities.
and as dividends cannot be paid untn
salaries and nxed charges have been
satisfied. the stockholders must bear the
burden OF hard times.
SALARIES.
Salaries in business occupations depend
upon business conditions. and the gold
standard, BY lessening business. lessons
the amount and threatens the permanency
OF such salaries.
Official salaries except the salaries OF
those who hold Office for life. must In the
long run be adjusted TO the conditions OF
those who pay the taxes. and II the pres
ent financial policy continues We must
expect the contest between the ax-payer
ana tax-eater 10 increase In bitterness.
The professional classes, IN the main,
derive their support from the producing
classes. and can only enjoy prosperity
when there Is prosperity among those Who
create wealth.
l have not attempted 10 describe tha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
DISCUSSION OF MONEY QUESTION
,,,,u,T,tIIsM AND 10 TO 1 RATIO
TREATED EXHAUsTiVELN'
vULTlTUDES HEAR THE GRAFTON

,,., Indulge In Demonstrations
like Those of the Nom'n"'i"E
......onticn--Ovatio to Mrs. Bryan.
scUau Modest and Dignihed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
'HREE CENTS PER COPY.

farm products now than formerly TO ses
cure the money, with which 20 pay taxes
Debts have not fallen. The farmer wne
owed $1,000 is still compelled to pay N,oW,
although It may be twice as diiiicult az
formerly TO obtain the dollars With
which TO pay the debt. Railroad rates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
THE NOTIFICATION.
.-vocRATIC NOMINEES DULY IN
FORMED AT NEW YORK.
3BylTS SPEECH IN RESPONSE.
r,s mcuLy EFFECTIVE, But THE
SPEAKER Is HoARsE.
VIOoUgST AND PATRIOTIC ADDRESS.

,x1srENCE ON TIE CHICAGO
rt,rFoRM IN ITs ENTIRETY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

the sweat OF thy face shalt thou eat
bread" are now, as they ever have been,
the bulwark OF law and order-the source
OF our nations greatness In time OF peace
and Its surest defenders I'm time OF war.
But / have only read a part Of Jack
sons utterances; let me give you his
conclusion; But, when the laws under
take to add to those natural and just
advantages. artificial distinctions, to
grant titles. gratuties. and exclusive
privileges-to make the rich richer. and
the potent more powerful; the humber
members OF society. the farmers me-
chanics, and day laborers. who have
neither the time nor the means Of Sc
curing like favors for themselves. have
a right to complain of the injustice OF
their government"
Those who support the Chicago platform
endorse all of the quotation from jack
son. the latter part, as well as the form
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13
--6i7,EiMOCRACY-s 0PF0NENTIs.

We are not surprised 20 find arrayed
against us those who are the beneficiaries
of government favoritism. They have
read our platform. Nor are we sur
prised to learn that we must in this cam
paign face the hostility Of those who
find a pecuniary advantage in advocating
the doctrine OF non-interference, when
great aggregations OF wealth are tres
passing upon the rights OF individuals.
We welcome such oppostion--it is the
surest endorsement that could be be-
slowed upon us. We are content to have
the cooperation Of those who desire TO
have the government administered with
out fear or favor. II is not the wish OF
the general public that trusts should
spring into existence and override the
weaker members OF society; II is not the
wish Of the general public that these
trusts should destroy competition, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

N ITslINM = NI1 JUN.
for members 81 the National Committee.
members o. the notification committees.
ana few distinguished Democrats
In the boxes surrounding the platform
were seated Mrs. Bryan. eX-Congrcssman
ana Ars. Bland. Senator Blackburn. OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-13

buy at retail, they have lost more than
they have gained by falling prices, and.
besides this, they have found that GER
tain fixed charges have not fallen at all
Taxes have not been perceptibly de-
creased, although II REQUIRES more ol