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The State Gazette says "there appears
to be too strong prejudice in good
many quarters against the expenditure of
State funds for the support of the Ma
tional Guard" and then adds, that "if it
was threatened with adjustment every
body would rise to protest" The Cam
den Telegram asks if the Gazette is quite
sure of the latter proposition. We have
found no such demand as the Gazette
would indicate for the National Guard in
this section, but, on the other hand, a
very general opinion that the expendi-
tnre of from $500 to 5000, ,0O0 and
perhaps more, each year. for the main
tenance of gentlemen soldiers, is worse
than waste-a positive outrage, and it is
quite time a reform was begun in this
direction. A large part of this large
sum is expended each year on the Sea
Girt encampment, for the purpose of
giving the "soldiers" an outing at the
States expense. If the National Guard
of New Jersey is maintained at such an
enormous expense for no other purpose
than to afford it's officers brief oppor-
tunity to display themselves in all the
glory of gold-laced uniforms the time
will soon come when our esteemed
Trenton contemporary will find aroused
against it much stronger prejudice than
now exists and with no protests against
its abolishment.
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The Quantitative Theory of Money

AuC audut1IdtlV0 4UoOTy VI MOuoy.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.D Dem ]
The silverites claim that unlimited
coinage of their favorite metal would
advance all agricultural products. This
is on the theory that the quantity of money
controls prices. Ia other words, as q
silver orator put it last year:
"If you double the quantity of money,
you double prices and divide debts; if you
divide the quantity of money, you double
the debts and divide the prices.''
This assertion may be regarded as the
foundation stone of the superstructure oi
arguments built up by the advocates Of
silverism. 1t is most attractive fallacy,
though, speaking broadly, it belongs more
to the greenbaok school than to the silver.
ties. That it is only half-truth, and q
very dangerous one, every man will per-
ceive who thinks for moment No prop
osition was ever made that is more sus
ceptible of refutatiop by that method OF
demonstration known as the reductiO ad
absurdum. Still, the Popalist who calls
for billions Of paper money, like Senatol
PETER, is more. logical in his dem andi
than William Bryan, who only wants a
few millions more of coin, for both draw
their inspiration from the same source.
One takes longer step than the other,
but they move in the same direction.
To prove that doubling the money ;wil
not double prizes, let us glance for q mo-
ment at the following figures, all OF which
are official. The first table shows the
amount of money in circulation In the
United States in 1865 aud 1875, and fol
every five years thereafter, including las,
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*Average export prices.
These tables show plainly that prices
have not moved in unison with the In
crease in circulation. They have been
influenced by the great law of supply
and demand. For instance, wheat has
been put down by the enormous increase
in production. Siberia and the Red river
valley alone have turned out hundreds OF
millions Of bushels more than the world
formerly received, while the number OF
consumers has Increased but slowly.
There was an unusu ally large yield OF
potatoes last year, and the immense corn
crop has lowered the price OF hog pro-
ducts with itself. Germany, France and
many other countries have lately begun
to grow tobacco on large scale and the
Asiatio cotton fields must now always be
reckoned with. The quantity of money
in circulation cannot keep mp prices
against either enormous supplies or a
reduced demand.
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The Treasury D psrtment at Wash
iDgton will shortly issue, under the au-
thority of the government, compre-
hensive pamphlet of thirty two pages
containing the information which thou
sands of voters all over the country are
desirous of obtaining with regard to the
pending currency question. The interest
in this important issue is enormous, and
for several months past the Treasury
Department has been flooded with in
quiries on the various aspects of the
financial situation. 1t is in reply to
these inquiries that Secretary Carlisle
has had this pamphlet prepared. His
determination is a wise one, and the
pamphlet will no doubt go far toward
relieving the doubt which exists in many
minds as to the duty of the hour. The
pamphlet, the title of which will be
sInformation Concerning the Currency
of the United States. Bonds, Silver Ger
tificates, Mintage, ETC." has been pre-
pared by Director Preston. Comptroller
Eckels, Washington G. Ford, of the
Bureau of Statistics, and other Treasury
officials, under the direction of Secretary
Carlisle and being a government publi-
cation, compiled by capable and trust
worthy officials, the statements contained
in it may be depended upon absolutely.
These government publications. if issued
in popular, comprehensive form, will
have great weight with the conscientious
vot.r.
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What Checked Prosperity.
[From the Now York Advertiser. I

[From the New York Advertiser
During the twenty years following 1878
the growth of this country was remark
ably rapid and the people unusually pros.
porous. There were slight financial
disturbances in 1884 and in 1890, by
which farmers, already heavily in debt,
lost by the decline in prices. but on the
whole the country prospered. Between
1870 and 1890 the population Of New
England and New York increased 81 pei
cent; between 1878 and 1894 the number
of depositors in savings banks increased
sc per cent, and the amount of their de.
posits increased 112 per cent; during this
twenty years the increase in railroads
constructed and in operation 10 the United
States was 107, 4S8 miles, or about 15O
per cent; life companies reporting to the
New York Insurance Department record
ed an increase of 104 per cent. In the
number Of persons insured, and an
increase of 113 per cent. In the amount Of
their policies, while during the same
period the increase in population through.
out the United States was only SO per
cent; farm values increased phenomen.
ally, and according to the census reports,
the true valuation OF all real and personal
property rose from $3.50 per capita In 1870
to 81 ,039 per capita in 1890. This was
prosperity worth shouting about. What
checked it all 10 1898?
The operation of the Silver Purchase
law up to that time and the agitation OF
the free coinage of silver question since.
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Utah will, for the first time in ma
tional election, vote as State this year.
and its three electoral votes have been
generally claimed by the Republicans,
though at the Territorial election of 1892
the Democrats defeated their Repub-
iican opponents by plurality Of $500.
A peculiar fatality seems to attach to the
course of States admitted by any political
party in Congress in advance of a Presi-
dental election in the expectation
of promoting its chances of success. The
Democrats, prior to the Presidential
election of 1876, admitted Colorado with
the expectation that its vote would be
cast in their favor, but the new State's 8
vote was thrown for the Republicans. In
like manner the six Northwestern States
admitted before 1899 by the Republicans
in Congress with the expectation that the
votes would be cast for Mr.. Harrison, fell
short of the promises made by their Re.
publican leaders. Idaho gave its electoral
votes to Weaver, and North Dakota, on
the popular vote, went against the Re-
publioans. Montana gave small Repub.
lican plurality, and South Dakota, on the
popular vote, was against the party
which admitted It as State.
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Free Silver Object Lesson.
MAGICIAN WOODS $1,000 IN MExIc
sHRINKs TO 800 HERE.

MAGICIAN WOODS $1,000 IN MEXICO
sHRINKs TO 800 HERE.
IFrom the Philadelphia Record, Dem
SHAMoKTN, PA July 28, 1896.
Professor w. B. Wood, the well known
magician. who has just returned from a
tour OF the Central American States,
visited the Shamokin Banking Company
to day to draw money which he had
deposited In the Bank of Yucatan, Mex
leo. The amount In the latter bank was
$500, and the Professor was paid $500
by the local bank, with the information
that Mexico's free silver dollar, which
contains even more than the proposed
16 to 1 American dollar. only contained
something over fifty cents worth of
real silver.
The magician, greatly to his disgust,
knew this. however, and left the bank
Without making objection. This after
noon he was interviewed, and said that
If 600 people in a Mexican audience paid
81 apiece in silver the total receipts really
represented something liae $500 in Amer
loan money.
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ExecutOr's Notice.

~UARLES NEWTON, Executor OF Isu-
ion Of the Surrogate of the county of Salem.
hereby gives notice to the creditors OF The
said isabella l.. McAIIister, deceased, to
bring in their debts, demands and claims
aani5at the estate Of the said decedent.
u1Sder oath or affirmation, within nIne
months from the date hereof, or they will be
forever barred of any action thereof against
the said Executor.
Dated Apr. 81, '96 Executor
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A MOS PETERSON. DR., Executor Ot
~ Stacy Peterson, deceased. by direction
OF The Surrogate Of the &c county unit OF %afm en-
hereby gives notice 70 the cTedltors OF The
their debts. demands ana claims against
the estate of the snid decedent, nnder oath
or affirmation, within nine IN 1nths from The
date hereof or they Will be forever barred
Of any nction thereof against the sald Ex-
ocufor AMOS PETERSON, JR..
Dotnd ADr. 90 1896 Executor.
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Administrators Notice.

vOUN IL. TURNER, Administrator OF
u Autonette l.. Ruff. deceased, by direc-
lion of the Surrogate of the county of Sale m.
borahv o-ives notice TO the creditors of the
said intonette l.. Ruff, deceased, to bring
in their debts, demands and claims against
The estate of the said decedent, under oath
or affirmation, within nine months from The
of any action thereof agninst the said hd-
,niniStrator JOHN II. TURN
HTnt,sd Nav 1896 b-S Admi niStritOT
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The Populists endorsed candidate
BRYAN but closed the gates on Sewall.
The national committee. however, were
given plenary powers. And now an
effort is being made to sidetrack Tom
Watson, of Georgia, whom they named
for Vice President, SO that the silverites.
by whatever party name previously
known, may all board the regular train.
But Tom is on the main track, and says
he proposes to make the run. Politics
are getting trife mixed in certain direc-
tions. and it will take wise Democrat,
silver man and Populist to exactly locate
himself after election.
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The Republican State Central Com
mittee of Colorado, by vote of 4S to 81,
has adopted resolution endorsing the
St. Louis platform and the nominees,
Mckinley and Hobart, and urging the
State Convention to select Presidential
electors pledged to vote for the candidates
of the National Republican party.
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-31

The Scientific american, of New York.
has signalized its 50th anniversary by the
publication of a very handsome 72 page
special number, which consists of a review
of the development of science and the in
dustrial arts in the United States during
the past so years. 1t was an ambitions
undertaking, and the work has been we'll
done. The many articles are thoroughly
technical. and they are written in racy
and popular style, which makes the whole
volume-it is nothing less. being equal to
book Of 442 ordinary pages-thoroughly
readable. 1t is inclosed for preservation
in handsome cover, and is sold at the
price of ten cents.
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ASsionae's Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given to the creddor-
IN of John Wallace, packer of canned
goods, of the borough OF WOndSiown, Snl"Hi
county, New Jersey. that nll claims aGain~'
his estate must be exhibited to the sub
scriber, his Assignee, under onth ar ailrma'
tiOn, on or before the twentieth dnN oi iuly
next, being the time extended aud hNcd by
the Orphans Court of The county "t Stl"u,
for that purpose, or he forever bai red from
coming in for II dividend OF such estate.
JOHN S. ELWELL. Assignee.
YOrketown, N =
E. s. FoGG, Attorney, WooodstoWn, y
Dated NAV 27. 1896 t|
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RooM-EXTRAcT FROM LADY soNER-
SETS ANNUAL ADD1sEss BEFORE TIE
BRITISH woMANss,' TEMPERANCE Asso-
CIATIoN-"wHY SHOULD WE wEEPp''-
Atmospheric Clearness.
The atmosphere was hardly in condi-
tion last evening for the successful
ingathering of "gleanings."
Elements were at war with their
brother elements, and the oppressiveness
of the heat (the unrest of the masses)
which proceeded the conflict caused a
mighty bombardment between the
unseen forces (the thinking world), and
the outcome was fierce war between
the elements (the different political
parties), and the downpour of rain that
followed, (the casting of the ballots) has
at least cleared the atmosphere
Therefore, let all fair minded people
welcome all sides of the political unrest,
In which our great country ia wrestling
at the present time. Remembering God
is over all, and if His guidance is sought
for in the direction of affairs-by all
people who profess to follow His lead
ings-this battle of the ballots can but
prove even as a fierce thunder. storm over
our countIy's broad expanse, and clear the
atmosphere of her thou9ht-world, which
must he kept in an unologged condition,
in order that there may be clear brain
steady hand, and pure heart gnidine
at the helm Of the nations-and of Gods
interests.
WelcOme the battle of the ballots.
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Exeentnrs' Notice.

"ANNAH HATES and John g. katc7.
III Executors of Sarah Bacon, deceased.
by direction of the Surrogate OF the county
OF Salem hereby give notice To The creditors
of the said Sarah Bacon, deceased 10 bring
In their debts, demands and claims aShinsr
the estate of the said deccdenl, uhdcr "tih
0r a affirmation Within nine months from h"
date hereof, or they will be forever barred
of any action thereof against the said Exec
ntora HANNAH KATES.
JOHN a.. HATES
Do+o5 A,,riI "A 1876 i-lT2m
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Administratrix's Notice.

NfARTHA f. BAKER, Administratiix
Nk cum tesla annexo of David NJ. Baker
deceased. by direction of the Surrogate OF
The county OF Salem, hereby gives norice 10
the creditors OF the said David NJ Baker.
deceased. to bring in their debts, de
maDds and claims against the estate
of the said decedent, under o'th on
affirmation, within nine months from the
date hereof. or they Will be forever barred
of any action thereof against the said ad-
ministratrix MARTHA T.. BAKER,
Administrators cum te- tn anneNo.
Dated April 20. 1896. III
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IL
DEAR UNION SIGNAL:-For the benefit
of myself and other travellers to whom
the sight and smell of intoxicating liquors
are obnoxious, will you kindly make
Inquiries and answer the following ques
tion: Is there a railway line between
Washington and Chicago upon tho oars
of which Intoxicating liquor is not sold
Ii so, would like to know it, so as to
travel npon it on my return to the West
next MONTH
On the evening of the 3lst of May last
| entered, at Battle Creek, Mich, the
luxurious sleeping cars of the Michigan
Central Railroad for nights Journey to
Niagara The compartment at the front
OF the car was occupied by several gentle
| men. In the center of the car were
seated young man and a-young woman.
These were the only occupants of the car
beside myself. Scarcely were We in
| motion before the porter began fitting to
and fro from the rear end of the car to
S '-SA'0 WI" q" bioy OodtlDS uUIJieS
labeled "beer," and other bottles, evil
IDENTIFY containing wine. 1885,
| at once asked him to make np nv
berth, but he evidently had more profit
able business on hand, so back and forth
he went with filled and empty bottles,
until the atmosphere wss laden with the
odor of liquor, and nearly an hour elapsed
before he found time to attend to
my wants. Having occasion to pass
through the car, my heart was pained by
the sight of the young couple. On a
table before them were bottles of spark
ling wine, of which both had evidently
partaken to such an extent as to be visibly
under it's Influence. A feeling of horror
came over me, which was deepened by
the odor Of liquor upon the porter as he
came to make my berth, whether upon
his breath or clothing, could not say
"This surely" thought, sis as near an
approach to saloon or wine room as il
can we'll be,' and firm resolve entered
my mind never again to subject myself
to such humiliation, if possible to avoid
it. Therefore, l pray you, make inquir.
les, and answer my question favorably II
you can. CHEsTINA s. THoRP.
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Just to Show You

What we are
doing and TO awaken your in
terest. A few seasonable arti
cles at prices to suit the times:
( How is this for a starter on
Glass Jars of the best make?
Quarts, soc per doz.
Plnts, 45c. per doz.
No. Mackercl, 12c per lb.
Bright and fat.
Arbuckle's Coffee, 2oc. per
pound.
Cut price on Cheese, full
cream, IIc. per lb
Our 81 Shoe for men is a
bargain.
Strictly pure Paris Green,
10 IDS. 1or SI, or nc. single
lpound. The-kind that kills.
Gasoline, the best grade, at
5 gals. for 6oc. Single gallon
at I3c.
Silk and Cotton, in 5o-yard
spools, at &c, per spool to
clean out small lot of odds
and ends. Ask to see it.
Tanglefoot Fly Paper, 4oc,
per box of IS double sheets.
6 lbs. of good Rice for 25c.
| 3 lbs. of Oat Meal for roc.
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A STRAW HAT

is the glory-aureole, nimbus
OF the summer fellow.
Young men not glorihed yet
should consult our Straw Hat
stock. Japanese Canton soc,
Canton and Mackinaw 81,
Canton, Mackinaw and Split
Braid straight brims $1.75,
g, $3.50, IS. Manila $3.50.
Outing Caps, crash and cloth,
5OC.
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Vice-P Presidential nominee Watson, OF
the Peoples party, has telegraphed the
Atlanta Constitution that if Sewall remains
on the Democratic ticket there can be no
division on electors, and straight Popu-
list ticket will be demanded.
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Administrator's Notice,

w S. EOGG. Administrator cum test. an
hi. nexo of Joseph W. Brown. deceased.
Nv direction of the Surrogate of the county
OF salem. hereby gives notice 10 the credi-
tors of the said Joseph W Brown. deceased.
to bring In their debts. demands and claims
against the estate of the said decedent,
under oath or affirmation, within nine
months from the Date hereof. or they will be
forever barred of any action thereof against
the said Administrator. f.. s. FOGG.
Dated June 10. 1896. 6-l92m
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The Republican Congressional Conven-
tion at Woodbury. yesterday adopted a
platform and manifested an enthusiasm
that set lively pace for the campaign in
the State,
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-31

The two-term rule, that has SO long
stood as an impassable barrier in this
Congressional district, suooumbed to
Congressman Loudenslager without
contest,
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Candidate Bryan is to be officially in
formed of tho number of Presidential
nominations he has received at Madison
Square Garden, New York, on August
fnkE
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WoopsrowN, FRIDAY. July 81. 1896.

The Republican State Committee has
decided to call the State Convention, Tor
the nomination of Presidential electors
at Trenton. on August 9th.
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power, culture and opportunity. Half a
million women wearing the white ribbon
emblem of purity and pescp-are
invisi bly, present with me as stand here
trying to represent their holy indignation
and burning love for their sisters wonder
in the clntch of the baremdespot at Con,
stantinople. Well did EngIand's greatest
leader say at Hawarden, when the
Armenian outrages first became known
to us: There in a national consciepce
which can not be ignored, and which will
assert itself for the protection of the
Armenian and the downfall of the Turk,
The watchword of our great nation tn
day should be, not Peace with honor,
for these are words that in the presence
of the lamb upon Armenian hillsides, 10
which no wind is tempered. become a
reproach If not blasphemy,-butr rather
let us cease to cry, "Peace, peace, when
there is no peace;" and lifting up our
hearts to God for power, let men and
women throughout the English speaking
race, in fair America and gracious
Britain, highly resolve that the battle
cry of Armenian deliverance shall be
peace with purity, peace with fidelity.
peace with loyalty, firm and unfaitering
to the Gospel of Christ and the Golden
Rule From Union Signal.
| The little birds trust God, for they go singing
From northern woods where autu mn
| winds have blown,
| With Joyous faith their trackIess pathway
winging
To summer-lands of song, afar, unknown
| And if lie cares for them through wintry
l. weather.
And will not disappoint one little bird,
| Will He not be as true n Heavenly Father
TO every soul who trusts His holy Word
Let rs go singing then. and not go signing
Since weare sure our times are in His hand
Why should we weep. and fear. and call +
dying?
'Tis only fitting to a summer land!
-SeLected.
- Truly,
| RUTH.
Creamridge. 7th Mo. 29th, 1896.
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Don't invite disappointment by expert
mehting. Depend upon One Minute
Cough Cure and you have immediate
relief. 1t cures group. The only harm
less remedy that produces Immediate
results. Geo. M. Andrews.
The Monitor-register., 1896-07-31

Politics make queer bed fellows, but
never more homogeneous than this year.
The three in the Democratic bed find
their quarters rather unoomf ortable.
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The next table shows the average
prices of some leading products at the
port of New York for the years named
in cents and decimal parts OF cents. 1t
is made up from the thirteenth and eIgh-
teenth numbers of the Statistical Alb.
stract of the United States:
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Ex Governor Thayer. of Nebraska, the
home of candidate Bryan, says that the
Republicans will carry that State by
25, 900. Prosperity is of more account to
the West than free silver,
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The per capita circulation has increased
enormously, although there has been q
great growth of population. In 1900, with
it was 81 80; in 1895, with seventy
millions, there was q per capita circulation
of $22 93. Here is the table:
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suild Up while You work

With DR.. Humphreys Specific No "a
for Brain Fag, General Debility. and all
forms of Physical Weakness. For sale
by druggists.
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BLACK DRESS GOODS

Challis-good for genera
tons, but this generation gets
it at 28c- all this season
37Hc; all last season 45c.
Five sorts, new wcavings.
Won't last long-too cheap
to stay here.
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A high liver with a torpid liver will
not be long liver. Correct the liver
with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, little
pills that cure dyspepsia and constipation
Geo. nj. Andrews
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When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
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HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
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Try a can of Hopkins Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn). 1t is delicious.
Full Of. LOG.
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ANGOLA FLANNEL.

Woven like serge, looks
like cashmere, feels like lambs
wool. Chosen by many for
house and outing dresses. Pop
ularity is due to washing with
out shrinking. Price for many
years 2oc and 25c; now r21ac
too cheap for prop rily
not too cheap for economy
oHN WANAMAKER.