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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
More Creditors Than Debtors.

The Teachers Cooperative Building
and Loan association Of New York city
has 615 members. Of this number Is
are borrow~rs frnds-that is, debtors
to the others II this ratio is main
tanned in I ,e 5000 building and loan
association. i'll this country, having
1900, 900 shareholders, there are about
22O, 900 debtors to 1850, 900 creditors,
or more than seven creditors to one
debtor.
Free coinage at 10 to would un-
doubtedly help the debtors. 1t would
enable them to settle their obligations
to their fellow members at 80 cents on
the dollar. But are the l, 900, 900 credit
ors all bloated bondholders whom It
would not be wrong to legislate out Of
their property in this way? And are
the 220, 900 borrowers all poor and de-
pressed by heavy mortgages at usurious
interest? Not muchl The debtors are
usually worth more than the creditors
Will the seven creditors, out Of SYM
pathy for the one poor debtor, this year
vote to cancel one half Of his debt? Not
if they know on which side their bread
is buttered.
The whole free coinage superstition
is a delusion. There are far more cred.
itors than debtors. and, strange as il
may appear, the creditors are compare
lively poor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Popular With the Republicans

The Old Reliable Texas & Pa
cific Railway will he the "Popular
Route" for the Great National Re.
publican Convention at St. Louis.
commencing June 10th. No effort
will he spared to provide for the
comfort of all who use this line.
Special trains will be run, with ell.
cgant day coaches and chair cars
and Pullman Palace Sleepers, and
you will be wise to send in your
name ROW for necessary accOmmo-
da;ions, us the attendance promis.
es to be the largest for any con.
vrntion yet held.
Tickets will be sold via the Tex.
as & Pacific Railway at rate of
ONE LOWEST LIMITED FIRST CLASS
FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP Oh
Juue 18th, 18th and 10Th, good
until June 2lst, 1896.
For tickets, sleeping car accom-
modations, or any further inf0r-
nation call on nearest Texas &
Pacific agent or
CASTOR MEsLIER,
e. p. & L. A., Dallas, Texas.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
GOOD POSITION

VIVA = WI AoAs
and good Business Education near
er Home-Special Offer.
On June the 18th Draugh0n'a
Practical Business College, Nash
vile, Tenn, will open branch
school in
TEXARKANA,
under the management OF Prof. Il.
Il. Human, who has not only serv
ed as Principal of Draughou's
Nashville College twelve months,
but he has for years kept books
for some of the largest firms in
Tennessee and Kentucky. He will
be assisted by other competent
teachers.
This branch school became he.
cessity, as the Nashville College
found it difficult to accommodate
its large attendance from the West
and other sections. 1t will Civ,
the same advantages as gwen in
the Nashville school. 1t is gener
ally known that Prof. Draughon's
course Of book keeping is consid.
cred by business men by fur tx
best in the Union, while the other
departments are Second to none
Prof. Draughon's College guaran
tees positions under reasonable
conditions.
Those who enter the Texarkana
school within y reasonable time
will receive special discount.
For catalogue, ETC., address,
j. F. DRAUGHON,
Pres't. Nashville, Tenn
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
FOR THE GOLD STANDARD.
Sound Money Convention Favored by Bal
timOre Board of Trade.

Sound Money Convention Favored by Bal
timore Board Of Trade.
The board of trade Of Baltimore on
May I adopted the following declaration
urging tho maintenance Of the gold
Standard:
''The continued uncertainty arising
from the failure Of congress to enact
legislation looking to reform Of our
defective financial system is paralyzing
trade and intensifying the distrust which
European rations have acquired toward
our institutions. Having uppermost III
our minds the welfare and progress OF
our country and realizing the necessity
of relief from the present alarming stu
alton, the board of trade Of Baltimore
city, which has SO often stood up for the
sound financial principles demanded by
commercial homer, Cnce mere places it.
self Oh record rs being uncquivocally
opposed to any dcbasemcnt Of the cur
rency, and recognizing the fact that tho
United States cannot adopt the unlimit'
ed coinage Of silver without the concur
renee of the great European nations, q
result only to be reached through inter-
national conference, this board favors
and urges the maintenance of the gold
standard as now in use by the world s
most civilized governments.
Sound money is vital to our nation
al and commercial prosperity. Any un'
certainty on this score dwarfs the re-
sources Of our country and the energies
of our people, The national conventions
soon to be held in Chicago and st. Louis
will offer opportunities for the clear e1'
preston and adoption If sound princi-
pies bearing upon this important subject
for the future government Of our lcgis'
lators in Washington, such princip' y
which, if carried out, would bring rel 4
and lasting benefit to our suffering in
dustries and people.
1.-The stat" of Maryland has always
been foremost in advocating the main
tenance of currency inferior to none
in purchasing power in the markets Of
the world. Her commercial life is so in
tcrtwined with that of her sister south
ern states that whatever affects then,
must necessarily react upon her. =
elm view of the pressing Importance
of this question, we advocate the nee -
sity of holding sound money conven-
ton in Chicago or i'll st. Louis ut all
early date.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Their Last Argument Gone.

Four-ffths Of the pleas for a 80 cent
dollar have been made up Of denuncia-
lions of the robber Rothschilds, who
were alleged to be fastening their gold
bug system OIL the world. The belief
that that eminent banking firm had
bought up the American Congress and
thus brought abont the crime of 1878 is
one of the articles of faith among all
good Populiets.
Now com the sad news from sill
verite stand. ,oint, that the wealth absorb
ing octopus has gone int" the business
of silver mi~ing. United States Consular
Agent Keig ,tly Of Newcastle, N. s. W.,
reports that the Rothschilds have &C.
quired u rye interest i'll one Of the
leading silv smelling works in Aus
tralia Thcse works are to treat the ore
from the famous Broken Hill mines and
will employ about l, 600 men.
What will the worshipers Of the silver
pig say now? How can they denounce
the hated hanking house which is en-
gagged in producing white metal? Oh
what use Will it be to appeal to preju-
dice against the greedy Rothschilds when
it is known mat those gold eaters have
taken to 4 silver diet? No more can the
Populist artists find theme for thei1
weird and wonderful cartoons in the
foreign bankers whose name has been
used to frighten naughty children. Nc
longer will the charge that the advocates
of honest money are the Rothschilds
paid agents serve to scare farmers into
voting for the silver standard. Gone is
the last hope of the sixteen to oners, and
busted is their campaign cry Of Guy
with cheap silver and down with the
Rothschilds {"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Whist the. Gold D,,i.r say.

Ineyer fell below par and was never
protested for nonpayment. I never de-
oeived OK defrauded. am worth oil I
claim. need no legal tender. need
no redeemer: owe all my value to Ia
Dor. am the Same whether stamped OF
not, and whether called ono name or
another.
1never get indignant except when I
am undervalued. never get tired ex-
oept when am required to keep lot
Of poor neighbczs up to par. They some
times get too heavy for me. Then !
leave and let them down 10 their own
level ! will not stay where I am COM
PEELED to do too much drudgey.-D. W.
McCteng IN Money Talhx
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27

Mistaken Sympathy Of Ex-Governor Boies

Mistaken Sympathy Of Ex-Governor Boies.
In q letter published in the Des
Moines Leader Ex-Governor Boies Of
Iowa urges the adoption of free coinage
on the ground that it is the only way
in which the Iowa farmers who are in
debt can pay off their indebtedness III
justice to Mr.. Boies, who is an honest,
though misguided, advocate of free sill
yer, it should be said that he does not
resort to any CT the humbug about rails
ing the price of silver, or establishing
bimetallism, which is the stock in trade
of tie rest Of the cheap money leaders.
He frankly admits that he wants o
cheaper dollar, saying. 'To me there
is no possible source Of relief (from tho
low prices Ct farm products) exccpt
through tho medium Ct q dollar Wi b
less purchasing power. y
With consid, rable ingenuity Mr..
Boies states his reasons for favoring free
silver. Summed up they are: That
large numi'cr Ct farmers owe money
which they cannot now pay, but if tho
purchasing power Of money were to be
reduced ore-half these debtors could
pay off their creditors and become indie
pendent. That this might be done under
free silver at 16 to is doubtless true.
The question remains, Would it DO just
and honest?
AS to the honesty Of the proposition
there can be no question. It is greatly
to be regretted that some of the Iowa
farmers are poor and in debt. But is
that any reason why tho government
should pass law making other people
poor7 1t is certain that the reputation
Of one-half of the mortgages OH Iowa
farms would ruin thousands whose Ettlo
savings have been loaned out by banks
and loan companies. Have they no
rights in the matter? When did tho
poverty of the farmers or Of any ott :
class become an excuse for violating tllc
law, "Thou shalt not steal?" For is It
anything else but stealing, if the gov.
ernment takes from creditors half OF
the property they have loaned and gives
it to their debtors?
The question as to the ultimate effect
on the farmers themselves Of admitting
as principle of legislation the repudia-
ton of just debts need not be discussed.
The American peoples sense Of homo
and fairness and their respect for prop
erty rights have not yet disappeared.
Sympathy with the poor and unfortu'
nate, such as Mr.. Boies expresses in his
letter, is noble and praiseworthy. Per-
verted sympathy, which seeks to help
one class or set Of persons by robbine
other people, is immoral and danger
ously near to the vagaries Of an unbal'
anced mind.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Correspondents must invariably send
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A failure to comply with this rule will
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Five Undisputed Propositions.

First. is not q free coinage
country in the world today that Is not
on a silver basis.
Seoond.-There is not a gold standard
country in the world today that does
not use silver as money along with gold
Third. There Is not ssilver standard
country in the world today that uses
any gold as money along with silver.
Fourth. There is not silver stand
ard country in the world today that has
more than one-third as much money in
circulation per capita as the United
States has.
Fifth. There is not a silver standard
country in the world today where the
laboring man receives as fair pay for
his days work. Hon. Josiah
Patterson's Memphis Speech.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Confederate Reunion.

On account of the United Con.
federate Veterans Reunion, to be
held at Richmond, Va, June 30tl'
to July 81, 1896, the Texas & Pa.
cific Railroad Co. will sell round
trip, closely limited tickets, at rate
Of S24.75. Dates of sale, June
Goth and 9th, final limit for re.
turn to he twenty days from date
of sale. q. +. CROCKETT,
Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Birds Of Different Feather.

When the free coinage idea shall have
crystallized into definite plan Of ac-
ton, and that plan be thoroughly I'M
derstood, large proportion of its advo-
Gates will return to their respective par
ties. Those who want dollar to be 100
cents will never harmonic with the
element that seeks to establish as the
principal currency Of the country coin
with lega; tender value Of 81 and pur.
chasing power Of 30 cents. Bug
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
In tho West.

Editor-This is poor poem, but ]
guess Well have to take 1t. Assistant
Why? Editnr-Well, he works In 1.-THE
silver moon" three or four times, and Il
we don't print it he may 60 around or.
culating reports that we have gone over
to the goldbugs Puck
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27
Beware of OintMents for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

bCWHre Oh OlnCnlcnCS IOr CdIsaEFl
that Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never he used except OIL prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you eau possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F..
}. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury. aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system III buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure and get the gem
nine. 1t is taken internally and is made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free. Sold by Druggistst
price Use. per bottle.
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From all Coupon Stations the System at Rate of One
Fare for the Refund Trip.

To Memphis TennAccount Womans Board
land Presbyterian Church. May l and 15b limited
9TH Also May 10Th and 2oh Im ed to return June 5t account
To Birmingham General Assembly Cumberland Pres
byelan 18th 18TH limited
TO Psburg Pa-May 23d and 24
Convention, limited for May 3lst.
To st. LOUIS Mo-June 13h 1h and 5th Republican
National Convention limited to june Dist for return
Richmond, Va-Account Confederate Reunion,
June Goth and 27 good within twenty coy days from date
of sale, less than fare.
Buffalo, n National Teachers Association
3O and July 1s with limit July 18TH and privilege of depos
ting with Joint Agent for further extensions of fare
50 for admission.
To Washington Gully 3d. 4th and 5b at rate Of fare for
the round with privilege of July 3lst for by
depositing with joint Agent.
St. louis-Juy 18th, 2lst Popust
American Silver Conventions, limited July 9th
will be furnished application Agents of
of Sunset Route L. j. PARKS,
General Passenger Ticket Agent Houston
S. F. B. MORSE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, New Orleans, La.
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RED RIVER LINE.

CHAS. P. TRUSLOW, President.
CHAS. W. DROWN, Traffic Manager,
New Orleans, La.
LEROY A. STAFFORD, Agent, Alex.
andria, La.
This Line is composed Of the following
tirst-class steamboats,:
Imperial, capacity 5000 bales of cotton.
Valley Queen, $500 s g
Hallette 1000 g g
w. L. Scovcll '' 15M :"
Anna B. Adams 1000
Rosa Bland 500 6
And Fleet of8 Barges, capacity 500
bales of cotton each.
Boats leave New Orleans Wednesdays
and Saturdays and leave shreveport
Tuesdays aud Fridays.
The new steamer w. I. Scovell, built
expressly for this trade, will make week
~ trips between Alexandria and Shreve-
port during the coming season.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-05-27

Base Ball Goods and Croquei
Sets, at FrrgusOn's, jeweler.
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ST. l.. |. NJ e. S.-H. G. A, &
No. 22l Arrives. ..............1l:l5 q. NJ
No. ~ Departs. ............ .4:3u II. III
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09
THE CHICAGO DELEGATES.
AN ANITA. P. A PLANK IS TO BE
INSERTED in THE PLATFORM.
Late Hour For the Opening of the Conven-
tion-The Keystone State Delegation
Has Decided to Rally Under the
Pat.ison Banner.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
CHICAGO, July o. 1:22 p. m.-The conven-
ton will be late opening to-day.
The committee on platform is in session
and will be engaged some time. 1t has added
an anita. p. A. plank and resolutions grant
ing civil and religious liberty to every
citizen
2:14 p. M.-The majority report on the
plank giving Congress power to issue money
was amended in committee by adding the
words, BE redeemable in coin and receiva-
BILE for all debts, public and private"
3P. M.--The Pennsylvania delegation held
a caucus this morning and decided to vote for
Pattison for President, unless he desires that
his name be withdrawn,
The delegation also voted to support tho
minority report of committee and viii meet
later in the day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09
Refnrmed Dress nInI,inc.

Mrs Dora Gilbert, the leading modiste Of
Hazleton and reformed dress enter is
located at Wilson V. Otto's confectionery
store, ~ South Main street, Lessons given
at the above address, or privately. 7-7-1w
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09
They Win the Second Heat in
the Democratic Convention.
MANY HOURS OF ORATORY
The Convention Sustains the Com
mittee Oh Credentials,
SCENES OF WILD EXCITEMENT

During the Ballot on the Michigan Con.
test the Vote of New York in Favor OF
the Gold Men Evokes a Remarkable
Outburst OF Enthusiasm The Silver
Men Have Their Inning When the Re
suit of the Vote Is Announced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09
DIR NEIL KNnMN

so cent laundried Neglige shirt is now being
sold at 20 cents. This is not matter of
advertising but a matter of facts. At MAX
LENITs, the up-to-date halter, l5 East
Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09

Operations on repairing the race course at
the Trotting park were completed last even
ing The course is now in excellent coudi-
tion and is open to all owners Of speed horses.
The committee on repairs has decided to keep
one man constantly employed for improve
ments, and it is expected that all who make
use of the course will not forget to donate at
times for this purpose.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09

At Kepohinstis arcade Cafe.
Delicious mock turtle soup tonight.
Meals served at all hours.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09

This is the wonderful reputation Columbia
beer has attained in every locality where il is
represented Why is it entitled to this? Be
cause it is lrawed Of the best of hops and
malt, under the supervision of the most
skilliul brew masters.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-03-10
y ortusal |.
6 BON, 6. Wldr3.

Der Correspondent Der Zines" in
2iilabon telesrapbirt unter seitrisem
Datum. bab Die Saltuns Der ipani-
i6en &esierGns in Der cubaniihen
Gra9e. in YOrtuSal allsemsin asbillist
miro, uno Iiibrt oil, mas oas Ylatt
,@OmmerciO" in 2iiiabOn oariiber iaat:
. Sas Serhalten Der Ser. Staaten III
eiuSig in ieiner glrt, uno bat in Der
8eibibte fein Seiipiel; es wiro cine
pollitdnoise StOrunS oes golterredts
peruriuden. wenn lib nibt ale euro.
pdiiben Nationen erbeben uuo li4 nit
Spanisn psrbinoen.~
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-03-10
Gro 5 ritannien.
9 ou t B mpton 80. SSeb.

Der ameritaniiae giirssr, Capt.
Seanep, Delher als elmer BON Or.
SameiOn's Sfii3iersn on benz gintal
IN Sransoaal betheiliat mar, banu init
ielneu 8efdbrten on Yoro zines britt.
iAen Sruppenibiifes bon Siio.glirita
me99elbldt wuroe uno in Port Saio
Die 6relbeit erbielt, bat auf Dem bsuts
BON bier na6 9iew gOrt absssanssnsu
Sampier st. SOuIs" bic 8siie ua@
glmerita an9etreteu.
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Rreiie Ser an;etsen

S,osr Son Der 5paIte per Sabr ylp.oo
:, >, , ., ., 6Wturate .. e7H
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SOb=grbsltsn alfer uu prolupt uuS tsula
alsgeiiibrt.
cfHee Der ,,G5asstte".
Ode Ser SsGasn uuS Sopalrs)A
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-03-10
y q tit a n.
H ON, 3. WlGrs.

Der papt bate iid bsute, als am
Sabrestage ieinsr SrOnuna, in Der iir=
tinlIben SapeQe einseiunoen. Die
Scene mar cine iiberaus sldnssnoe uno
einorudsoOQe. Sine unsemsin groBe
9ln5abl bon goelleuten batts iib ein9e-
funoen, uno Der Yapit befano iib in
treiflider 8eiunobeit.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-03-10
Yaris, 2. gltdr,.

Die cubaniide 6raae bat bier be-
trGhtlibe glufmeriiamteit errest, uno
bilost auSenbllflib oas Snupttbema
Der bieiigen Slatter, uno miro in ben
Clubs uno anoeren YldBen, no ii6
Nlllitdrperionen uno Yp!itlier tdslib
Al psriammsln pfeSen, auf oas siirisiie
beiprohsu.
Ger r6i9arO" iast in elmer Ssiprsd-
uns Der SauOIuuSswsiis Oss amsritani.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-03-10

iden Senates, oaB, wabreno bic 9lb-
itimmun9 oes Senates. ais cine Solae
ocs itarfen gluitretens oes Generals
@epler, taum sntibuloist tusroen tann,
bic glbberufun9 oes Waridaas Wartis
neS be 9ampos elm grOBer Sebler mar.
oa Die bepOrltebenosn g8ablen in Cuba
llsberraihunsen i'm 8siolse babe md.
aen.