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The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
JAPAN AND SILVER.
GROWING RICH ON THE USE OF
THE WHITE METAL.
Enabled to Compete with the Pro-
duccrs of the Entire worid-wiliiam
Il. Curtis Sounds u Warning Note to
Congress.

William e. Curtis, writing recently
from Japan to the Chicago Record, said
with regard to the use of silver in ia
pan: Speaking as one who does not
believe in silver money nor bimetallism
unless it be universally adopted and all
the nations of the earth agree to main
tain the value Of silver, l must, never
theless, admit that it is the uniform
testimony Of all concerned that the de-
mcnetization of the white metal by the
repeal of the Bland law in the United
States and the suspension of coinage in
India was great thing for Japan.
"A few theorists, arguing from the
standpoint of what ought to be instead
of what is, insist that japan shall join
England 0he Latin Union) and the
United States in an international agree
ment to maintain a certain parity be-
tween the metals, but it is by no means
a popular idea. They are college pro-
fessors, minority members of Parlia-
ment, idle men who think and read
great deal and do nothing, and others
who are entirely without practical ex-
industry. Most of them nave been edu-
Gated in England and have got their
financial notions from reading the
Times and the Economist. The solid,
wise men, who are governing the en-
pire, say: No, let the debtors and the
creditors of Europe and America fight
it out. Meantime we will saw wood.
The longer England holds to single
standard the better twill be for Japan.
We have no foreign debt. We owe
nothing abroad. Therefore we do not
have to buy gold to pay interest
charges. The import trade Is nearly all
in the hands Of foreigners. and we don't
care how high foreign manufactured
merchandise is. Cotton, iron and -four
will stay down in sympathy with sill
YER and it would be a good thing if
nothing but raw material were import
Ell into Japan
You will notice that India, Japan,
Mexico and other silver countries are
not only much more prosperous than
the gold countries of Europe, but their
domestic industries are greatly stimu-
lated. In fact, financial and commerce.
al depression is almost universal except
where there is nothing but silver
cney."-Public Opinion.
Mr.. Curtis is a very able writer and
adds much to the attractiveness of the
columns of the Chicago Record. The
only mystery is how any man of his
ability can so clearly recognize the de-
preston of gold standard countries, the
prosperity of silver standard countries
and still be a gold bug" The only
explanation to be offered is that he is
willing to set up and rely upon the mere
theory of Sound money" as it, is
called, in opposition to undeniablc
facts
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
Consulting Wall Street.

Dear Editor: The effect produced by
the demonstration act of '73 can be
nicely shown by the following problem
and solution:
Given-The United States prior to '73
with a certain unit of value; double the
unit of value and find the result.
Solution Cd Let "U. s." equal the
U. S. prior to '73. (2) Let "U." be
the unit of Alue prior to '73. BY she
requirements of the problem, 60 "U'
is doubled and becomes ''W" Double
u. az Then by substitution "U. s."
becomes "W. ST." which being given in
full is Wall Street. Therefore--By
doubling the unit in 70. the United
States has become Wall Street.
Proof: % When about to adopt
some measure, the president or secre-
tary of the treasury consults Wall
street instead Of the people as whole
through their representatives. ~ The
period of '73 has produced more Wall
street millionaires than all previous
time. History tells us that Crassus at
the time of Caesar in Rome was one of
the richest men in the republic, and
that he was worth only $S,S75, 900. We
say "only" because some of our nine
teenth century multimillionaires could
buy him out fifty times and not eive
a mortgage to do it either.
More proofs might be given, but we
think more are not necessary. Respect
fully yours, A Student.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
SLY JOHN SHERMAN.
The Benedict Arnold of the United
States Senate.

The Benedict Arnold of the United
States Senate.
Senator Sherman in his late public
speeches has declared himself as be-
ing opposed to the retirement Of the
greenbacks. The National Bimetallist
commenting thereon expressed the be-
lief that he made the declaration mere
ly as a matter Of policy, and that he
could be safely counted on the side
OF the money power all the time. His
resolution looking to the preservation
or the gold reserve and providing that
when greenbackS are redeemed they
shall be reissued for gold, fully con-
firms that belief. The resolution is sim
ply an attempt to do by stealth what
the greenbacks shall only be reissued
for gold is equivalent to saying that
they shall not be reissued at all. Under
existing conditions nobody would give
gold for them. The men who control
practically the entire mass of gold in
the country, are the very ones who are
vociferously demanding the retirement
VI lHc SIeeHDdCkS. L he lued tnaJ tneSe
men would exchange gold for green
backs is absurd. Mr.. Sherman and the
whole republican party had better heed
the sharp word of warning that comes
from the Chicago Inter Ocean. In it's
issue OF January 2, that paper says:
Does John Sherman really think the
country would tamely submit to such
a radical monetary revolution? The
hook is baited with merited attack
on the democratic revenue law, but it's
barb is none the less plainly visible
The American people have had enough
demonetization on the sly" "Demone-
tization on the sly" Is not that pretty
sharp? But it is absolutely true, never
theless. The resolution not only means
the permanent retirement of the green
backs, but it means the gold standard
pure and simple. 1t is a distinct recog-
milton of that standard, and in effect
declaration that it must be main
tanned. Nc, you don't, John! A reso-
luton of that kind might have been
sneaked through Congress in 1873, but
the people have their eyes open now,
and they are focused right on you.--
National Bimetallist
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

X. Pene came very near beaing eXtin-
guished at Atlanta last week. He had
charge of the Dahomey show at the ex-
position. He made no money, and when
the exposition closed found himself
with lot of half-starved and half
frozen savageson his hands. They got
hold of big clubs, iron pots and other
weapons and tried to kill Mr.. Pene. He
has asked the Belgian consul at Allan
ia for aid. He says he is under bond
for $4,000 to return the Dahomians to
their home, but he has no money to
take them back or to buy them food.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
"BUN KUN.

That Is What the Silver Papers Are
Saying About the Message.
What will the free silver papers say
now? The papers known by them as
the wall Street" organs have jumped
on the president with both feet and
call him "insOlent," stubborn" and
utterly reckless" When the free sill
yer advocates and the Wall Street advo-
Gates get together as they are doing
now is 1t not reasonable to suppose that
the. president represents the sentimen.
of the bulk Of the common people?-
Nashville American.
More wit, wisdom and wind from
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Marrying an American heiress is not
all gold and sunshine. 1t is announced
that during the remainder Of his honey
moon the duke of Marlborough will be
under the gaze Of his mother-in-law,
while the duchess must suffer the pres
ence of her stepfather.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

II has been resolved to do away with
the usual bottle of French champaign
to dedicate the new battle-ship Ken
lucky, and to use "a bottle Of twenty
year-old Bourbon blue grass whisky"
Kentucky doesn't want the battle-ship
boodooed at the start.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Now that General Campos is out he
takes the same view of the situation
that the rest of us do. Spain will see it
that way, too, before long. She will
have to.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

The national woman's suffrage con-
vention demands the ballot. We might
have known that this cry would be re-
newed when the ballots were made
large enough to be spread over the
pantry shelves.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
ARE you A REPUBLICAN,?
Are You "A Democrat-Are You for Free
Silver Coinage?

Are You a Democrat-Are You for Free
Silver Coinage?
Lincoln (Neb.) special: About forty
free silver advocates from all parts
of the state met at the Lindell
hotel recently and organized the
Nebraska Silver League. The fol-
lowing declaration of principles
was adopted: I'VE declare ourselves
in favor of the immediate restoration
of the free and unlimited coinage Of
gold and silver at the present legal ra-
ton Of 16 to 1, without waiting for the
aid or consent of any other nation, such
gold and silver coin to be alike full
private.
1--WE invite all persons who believe in
the financial policy above set forth to
unite with us in it's dissemination"
The organization Is entirely non-par-
tisan and the executive power is vested
in a committee of four chosen from the
Republican, Populist, Democratic and
Prohibition parties. Ex-Congressman
G.. l.. Laws, Governor Silas A. Hol-
comb, Ex-Congressman w. J. Bryan
and Hon. II. W. Hardy, late prohibition
candidate for governor, were unan-
imously chosen as members Of such
committee. The executive committee
was empowered to appoint all subor-
dinate officers and was directed to Or
ganize in like form all the counties Of
the state, and the county organizations
are to organize the precincts in like
manner There was perfect harmony
throughout.
That is right. The movement referred
to above is upon correct lines. The
organization should be strictly non-par-
tisan. There are silver Democrats,
silver Republicans, silver Populists and
silver Prohibitionists, but there are not
carry the country.
Converts to the cause Of bimetallism
must be made everywhere and in all
parties. This can certainly be done
to the best advantage by combining in
the same organization members of all
the existing political parties, because
the organization will then have it's in
fluence with all parties. If, on the
other hand, silver men should organize
in a partisan way, every man in the
country who is not quite prepared to
concede it's overshadowing Importance,
would at once retire behind the ram
parts of party prejudice, and instead
of strengthening, his sympathy for the
silver cause will weaken.
Nothing but education coupled with
organization is necessary for the COM
pete triumph of binHtallism, and The
National Bimetallist sends its heartiest
greetings to the silver league of Ne
braska.-Nationa Bimetallist.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

A considerable amount of first-grade
history was made in 1895, but it looks
as if the output for 1896 might be even
greater.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
THE KINGS HIGHWAY" THE
LATEST SUBJECT.
Golden Text; And an Highway Shall
Eo There, and Way, and 1t Shall he
Called tho Way of Hoiiness"-Isaiah
XIV. $40.
ASHINGTON. Feb,

ASHINGTON. Feb.
2, 1896.--Rev. DR..
Talmage's sermon
for today was a pic
ture of the road
that many have
travelled and others
are trying to get
on and is no more
appropriate for the
capital of the ma
ton than for all
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07
NICE

Remember that traditional coon
Premier Salisbury, and come down.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

One of the ironies of life is the fact
that the man who has money enough
to pay as he goes can get all the credit
he wants.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

The man who sits down to wait for
his opportunity will some time discover
that it passed that way several hours
before he sat down.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

AS to Prince Henry, it has been no.
ticeable of recent years that dead
princes are very popular in England.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Alfred Austin was much more sue
cessful in laying his pipes than he has
been in piping his lays.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Whether Uncle Sam or anybody else
acknowledges it, Cuba is "a belliger-
ent."
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

A New York parrot has learned to
talk Latin. 1t prefers English, however,
when excited. 1t can't swear in Latin.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Transvaal should now add another
demand. England should be compelled
to pull off Alfred Austin.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

The man who resolved" month
ago is paying so cents dozen for loop
holes.
The Yale expositor., 1896-02-07

Having reached the poetry stage now,
this war question ought to be stopped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
Go and See.

One gallon stone milk crooks
&c each. Davenport price double.
Our crockery department is the most
popular in the three cities. because
our prices are the lowest aud our as
sortment is uneaualed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
FRACTIONAL FIGHT.
The War of Republican Cubs
Still On.
LINC0LNS ARE GROWING AGAIN,

Mckinley Auxiliary In the Fifth Ward o
Failure But the End IL Not Yes-Ie 10
an Entertaining Spectacle to the Casual
Observer.
There are to DE no more Independent
republican clubs in Rock Island. il
indeed there are in the county, hence.
forth. Every organization Of the re-
publican band constituted must be
secondary to the two rival combina-
tions which are battling for suprem-
acy in Rock Island just now. Lat
night the Lincoln club had . meeting
which gave it another chance t, crow
over its Third avenue contemporary.
1t perfected arrangements for going
to Peoria Sept. ], 80 strong with
band. when it claims it will have the
post of honor as escort to the dis
tiuguished speakers, Gov. Hastings
among others. and also in the pro.
cession. In addition to the regular
delegates to the state league Of re-
publican clubs. President &. j. Searle
and Secretary Johnny Rinck, the
names of Henry Carse. L. H.
Thomas, William McConochie and
w. ii. Edwards, were announced.
this to make room for the
bosses. AlterDates were also pro-
vided for in the naming OF DIR.
j. 4. Hollowbush. Fred Gal, viii
Ludolph and j. ). Roach. A uni
form for the auxiliary republican
club was adopted to match that of
lo m hon sone-
pointed, etc. To score another point
on its rival greeting was sent to
Maj. Mckinley. The club received
an auxiliary known as the Hebrew
Republican club, of which =. Lewis
is president, II. Morris recording
secretary and NJ. Jerusalemsky
| financial secretary. and President
Searle extended the glad hand, in-
pressing it's new found organiza-
ton with the fact that the Lincoln
was the republican club here-the
only one-in fact il controlled the
city and county committees and had
| pull with the state organization as
we'll.
Up the Fifth.
The Mckinley club attempted to
organize an auxiliary in the Fifth
ward last evening, but again made a
dismal failure. The name Fifth
Ward Republican club was adopted,
however, and those present elected
themselves officers, viz: H. H
Cleave and, president; Louis Strem-
mel, vice president: Russell West,
secretary, and b. +. Knox treasurer.
A committee to solicit mem bership
was formed and Instructed to hustle,
and an appeal authorized to The ef.
feet that ..all voters in the ward de-
string the success of the republican
cause are invited to join this club. y
Tonight the Lincolns will 90 up into
the ward aud endeavor to show what
it can do in the way of a drag.
| The Lincolns are to raise n flag nj
Second avenue and Eighteenth stree,
Thursday evening, and the McKin.
leys are to he invited to lend theil
presence. Whether the experience
of the Second ward will be repeated
remains to be seen
The McKinleys say they are not
always sleeping when their eyes are
shut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
River Rlpiots.

The Quincy is due up tonight.
The packet Sidney went south.
The Saturn came down with 16
strings of lumber.
The Verne Swain and Boardman
were in and out of port.
Boats up were the Winona, 10
Long, Lone Star and Satellite.
The stage of water at the Rock ISL
and bridge this morning was 2 80
and rising; the temperature IS.
The river is rising at St. Paul
and at Rock Island, but falling at all
other points. The forecast is that
during the next "a hours the river
will fall from one to two-tenths from
Lake Pepin to Dubuque and rise one
to two-tenths at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
Mason Fruit lars.

35c dozen for pints. 45c dozen
fo- quarts. 55c dozen for half gal
lens. Davenport prices are Csc, 75c,
and CSC for the same goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25

The general committee on arrange.
ments for the laying of the corner
stone for the Western Insane hospi.
tai one week from next Saturday has
appointed subcommittees in Rock
Island and Meline on decoration,
those in Rock Island SO designated
being DR.. J. w. Stewart. Aid. G. A.
johnson and F. II. Guyer. This
committee is DESTROYS that all bus.
mess men make preparations to dec,
crate their store fronts and build.
ings with flags and bunting on al
elaborate scale, and thus make the
occasion all that it should be in the
way OF gala day among the people
of the twin cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
MCCAB E.
Harness Belts,

Leather belts. fancy bindings. har-
ness buckles. also the genuine Rob
Roy plaid silks with leather binding.
considered cheap elsewhere ut soc
and 75c. Here you take your choice
at 25c with us. Genuine Ooze calf
belts at Csc, worth soc. White kid
belts 15c and csc, worth double.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25

The most necessary article to have
with you latter your pocket book is
bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 1t is
an absolute prevention or cure Of all
arrangements Of bowels caused by q
change Of water.
You are likely to need it. Sold by
M. F. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
Corseis! Corsets,

We are starting in the season with
a great trade ir fall corsets. This
week we show two leaders At 25c and
sec. See window. They are great
bargains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
New Dress Goods
For Fall of 1906.

We have now open aud shall dis
play this week many OF the choicest
productions Of the foreign and do
nestle looms that will be shown this
season, in both colored and black
novelties.
Black Dress Goods.
The choice new creations in black
dress goods are the wool corduroys,
mohair rave, figured soliels, mohair
brilliantine, frieze and b. Preistiey's
line OF jacquards and cheviots.
Colored Novelties.
Decided changes are noticeable in
the high class novelty suit patterns.
Large brocades and rough frieze CLOTHS
are among the leaders in the colored
goods.
For Tailor Made Suits.
We have made large purchases of
plain and fancy cloths for the stylish
and popular tailor made gowns.
Among The new cloths are found
Two-toned Diagonsls, English Wide
Wales, Finetta Worsteds, Cheviots.
Corkscrew cloths, etc.
From 39c to 5Sc yard we shall
place on tale over three hundred
pieces of colored novelty dress goods.
This is without doubt the largest
and choicest shipment of medium
priced novelty dress goods ever
sho On in this section.
For soc and 5Sc black goods we have
over 100 pieces of new black goods,
including the choicest weaves and
newest designs, which we shall place
on sale at soc and 5Sc yard. Never
before shown at less than Use a yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
To Cleanse the syste,n

Effectually yet gently, when cos
tive or bilious, or when the blood is
impure and sluggish. to permanently
overcome habitual constipation. to
awaken the kidneys and liver to q
healthy activity. without irritating
or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds or fevers, use Syrup of
Figs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25

Said Aid. johnson: '.It's plain to
everyone that Mr.. Csrnes has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25
Fall Weight Cotton Shirts.

Two styles fancy patterns at 22c
and see. You'll see at once that We
are simply selling them rs an adver-
tisement. Only two prices. PFC and
SEE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-25

1SS6-ren Year Grarantee-1S96.
l will replace free all work that !
have done during the past 10 years
that is not satisfactory.
&. NJ. BABCOCK,
1925 Second avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. NoNDAY. NOVEMBER o. 1875.

a plug Of tobacco and IN army pipe on q
stand near by. Ills shoes left beside his
chair convinced me that the occupant haI
left almighty sudden. In one corner az
his camp. under a pile Of straw. / found
"A Sharps rifle, the best ever manufao.
was quite long and very thick Ii is
capable of putting a ball into IA six-inch
ring at one-fourth of a mile Quite likelv
many Il Union soldier bit the earth from
this rife. as II was Il rebel sharpshoofer
who used it. picking OFF our men at the
same. but would not part with it, as It is
a keepsake"
Mrs. l.. NJ. N. Stevens. president of
the Maine w. c. 4. u, found herself in
n rather peculiar position when the
Cottage City, bringing % Armenians.
arrived at the Portland wharf. The
boat came in SO much ahead of time
that the Interpreters We're not at hand
and though a woman of considera HE
versatility, Mrs. Stevens is not prof
Gent in speaking Armenian. But the
men caught sight of her white ribbon
which they had learned to associate
with kindness by seeing it worn by
Miss Frances Willard and Lady Henry
Somerset when they relieved their des-
titution at Marsalles, and seemed TO
understand that it meant friend. A
very intelligent looking young man at
once stepped forward. smiled and re-
peated several times the number %
The Interpreters soon arrived and con-
versation became moro animated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
ri. Barrie II vIashlssten.

Mr.. James M. Barrie, the British
novelist whose writings have charmed
innumerable Americans. Is spending a
few days In Washington. accompanied by
Mrs. Barrie and Mr.: Robertson Nicoll, his
private secretary They are expected to
stay at least until after election. Mr..
Barrie is making rather an extended tour
through the East for pleasure and recre-
alton. When he landed in New York he
was SO besieged by the Industrious re-
porters from every paper in the city that
he fights pretty shy of the tribe. In this he
but follows the footsteps OF Stanley Kip
ling and other newspaper men who have
achieved fame outside of the profession.
Mr.. Barrie is rather a small man, and.
although well dressed. he looks the liter
airy man from head to foot. His features
are well known from the countless pro-
traits of him that have been printed in
this country. and many people have
recognized him as he has walked or
driven about town. Mrs Barrie is hand
some young woman Of the English type
whose nationality would never be ques-
toned by any one who saw her.-Wash-
ington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09

Equipment costing millions of dollars il
said to have been ordered recently by
railroads Throughout the United States and
according to a Pittsburg estimate the
orders aggregate $4,000 cars of different
kinds and 300 locomotives. A large
amount of rebuilding and overhauing is
also being done. Allowing for the addi-
tional cost of sleeping and parlor and
fine coaches. 1t may he safe enough to
figure on q cost of $35 900 for new cars
alone. and as the average cost of the
locomotives will approximate 5000 each
it will take about $1400 900 for the engines
or a total of $36, 400. 900 for the entire new
equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
How is This Offer!

On receipt of ten cents, cash or
stamps. a generous sample will be
mailed of the most popular Catarrh
and Hav Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Ra,ml sufticient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size QUO.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St, New York CITY.
A friend advised me to try Ely
Cream Balm and after using II SIX
weeks / believe myself Toured OF catarrh-
1t is a most valuable remedy.-Joseph
stewart. 624 Grand Avenue. BROOKLYN
N. Y.
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