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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
CHEAP MONEY.

Since the purchasing power Of one
ounce of silver, as applied to every
thing except gold, has varied but
slightly at any time during the period
in which gold has been soaring away
from it, what reason can there be for
thinking that it's purchasing power will
increase to any considerable extent
when gold is being brought back to
earth by opening the mints to silver?
If then the purchasing power of silver
viii not increase with free coinage,
where is the advantage to the silver
miner of which so much is said and
written?
If the purchasing power of silver as
compared with everything except gold
remain as steady as it has in the past
the silver miner will gain nothing. If
the value of silver shall double it
doesn't help the miner, because he can
buy no more with an ounce of his prod
uct than he could before.
The most important result of free
coinage therefore. would be to make the
metal value of the silver dollar equal
to the metal value of the gold dollar,
one measured by the other and both
measured by commodities. This would
give US cheap dollars not in the sense
that the term is applied by gold stand
ard advocates, because one dollar
would be no cheaper than another dol
lar, but cheap by comparison with the
present dollars by reason of the fact
that it would take less of labor and it's
products to obtain them.
is not interfered with, prices will be
governed by production and consump-
ton. This principle applies to money
as well as to everything else.
The only money in the country is the
gold estimated at between 500 and 500
millions, but in fact probably much
less. All other forms of currency are
in fact or in practice promises to pay
money. The silver movement has for
its purpose an increase of the amount
of actual money and nothing else.
Putting the highest estimate on the
amount of gold in the country, there
would then, be less than SO per capita
on which to carry on the business. It
is customary to use all the currency as
a basis in estimating the per capita
circulation. Such a course is no more
justihable than it would be to include
all bank checks, promissory notes and
drafts as a part of the circulation
They, like greenbacks national bank
notes and treasury certificates are
mere promises to pay money which is
gold and in which all other mediums OF
exchange must be finally redeemed.
Cf1xynT- man +I7fTIx ia monetary a sic
is too narrow for the superstructure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
MANY MIGHTY MINDS.
American Scientists Will As
sembIe In Buffalo Aug. "a.
History and Scope of the American
Society for the Advancement of
Science.

There will be large and distinguish
ed body of men gathered in Buffalo on
Aug. "a, for on that date will be held
the opening session of the forty fifth an
nual convention of the American So
ciety For the Advancement of Science.
The convention will continue during
the week.
The men who will meet in Buffalo
that week will be men who are rarely
to be met in public places. They are the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

was occupied, with the exception of two
months in summer, that it was deemed
advisable to hold the conventions once
year during vacation time.
The president of the association is
Professor Edward Drinker Cope of Phil
adelphia, a distinguished biologist and
geologist. He is professor of compare
tive zoology and anatomy in the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania and a member
of many foreign scientific societies.
The permanent secretary of the asso-
citation is Professor Frederic Ward Put
nam, who has long been distinguished
for his achievements in the field of nat
ural sciences. He is professor of Ameri-
can archaeology and ethnology at Har-
ward and holds several other important
positions besides. G. T. BAXTER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Now that Colonel Breckenridge has
joined Herr Most and the others in
favor of a gold standard, there should
be great rejoicing among those pure
and patriotic people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
To st. Paul and MINI eapolis Via
Burlington Route.

Two splendid through trains each day
from Missouri River points to the north
via the old ablished Burlington
Route and Sioux City line. Day train
has handsome observation vestibuled
cars (north of Council Bluffs. Night
train has handsome sleepers to Omaha,
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent.
L. W. WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent,
St Louis No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

A dispatch says an Atchison man
committed suicide because the Mis-
souri, washed away his farm. The dis
patch also says he left ten children.
The latter fact is a more probable ex-
PLANTATION Of his suicide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

If Chester I. Long voted for silver
last winter in congress in order to
make himself solid with the people
what does he expect to do now by ad-
vocatiRg the gold standard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

In Mr.. Ingalls, humble judgment the
paramount issue in this campaign is
the returning of a certain dethroned
statesman to his old place in the Uni
ted States senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Those gold standard advocates who
are sitting up with the dying free
silver sentiment are apt to get pref
~ s1earv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Aug. 1S.-Kansas: Local
showers this afternoon and tonight;
Wednesday partly cloudy, with show
ers in east portion; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Senator PETER hopes the Populist:
will put the proper estimate on those
six years of experience.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

The Chicago platform was so awful
that Colonel Breckinridge's noble ma
ture revolted against it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Washington Post: It would be a SER
ious thing If all these people should de-
eide to vote for Bryan out Of mere
CURIOSITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Speaking of weather, isn't this just
too lovely for anything?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

When the gold standard Democratic
convention gets to Indianapolis it must
be careful not to get lost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

It doesn't matter much whether sick
headache, biliousness, indigestion and
constipation are caused by neglect or
unavoidable circumstances; De Wits
Little Early Risers will speedily cure
them all G. w Stans6eld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
PERMANENT HOME

Totals............2s2.s 1896 2s4. 800 2s2. s75
Sunday; no issue.
The total number of comics t,,i,,t,,7 -
the SIX months named above, 1857 $40
divided by 156. the number of issues.
SHOWS the average to be 10, 625. This is
a correct report OF the issues ~ a.
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOITRNaT
for the six months as stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
RnckIen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChiIblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
TONS and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J.
K Jones. Fifth and Kansas Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Ladies' shirt waists Numbered so that
the colors will not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18
NO DOUBT ABOUT IOWA.
Congressman Hull Thinks the State
Safe for Mckinley.

Washington. Aug. 1s.-''The Bryan
wave has surged high, but think we
have seen its tOpmost crest" said Con-
gresham J. A. T. Hull of Des Moines.
AS it recedes it will leave the young
Nebraskan on a dismal fiat, surrounded
with but 8 corporaIs guard of the erst-
while multitudinoUs shriekers for Is
to 1.
Metaphor aside, I have no doubt that
there is a period of calm reflection at
hand, during which the common sense
of the American people will get to work
and that this period of elaboration will
result in the triumph of Mckinley.
Speaking of Iowa, I have no hesita-
ton in declaring that it is absolutely
safe for the Republican candidate.
There is some free silver sentiment
among our people, but not near enough
to make the state in doubt. Fusion
has been accomplished in every con-
gressiOnal district save one, between
Democrats and PopuHsts, but that is
no cause for alarm; the Republican
strength is greater than the combined
forces of the opposition parties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th
September 1st, 18th and 18th, to the
south, for homeseekers and harvesters.
For particulars apply to the nearest To-
cal agent, or address:
C. A. MAC MUTT
1044 Union Ave-
Kansas CITY Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-18

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
PersOnally-COnducted Tours via Henn-
SyIVania Railroad.

SylVania Railroad.
That the public has come to recognize the
fact that the best and most convenient
method of pleasure travel is to participate in
the Pennsylvania Railroad Campany's per.
sonallY conducted tours. is evidenced by
their increased popularity with each sue
ceeding year and the number of inquiries
in regad to them.
Under this system the lowest rates are OBJ
tanned, both for transportation and hotel &C
commodatiou, and none but the best hotels
are used, An experienced tourist agent and
chapeTou accompany each tour to look after
the comfort OF the passenger.
The following tours have been arranged
for the season of 1906
To the north Cincluding Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, Montreal,
Quebec, Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain
and George, Saratoga, ard daylight ride
down through the Highlands of the Hudsonl
July Fl and August Is. Bate, sIoe for the
round trip from New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and Washington, covering all ex-
penses of two weeks trip
To Yellowstone Park, covering period
of seventeen days, on a special train of Pull
man sleeping, compartment, and Observa-
tiou cars aud dining car. August r. Rate,
5000 from New York, Philadelphia, Balu
more and Washington.
Two tour to Gettysburg, Luray CaYerns,
Naturac Bridge, Richmond, and Washington
will be run in the early Autumn.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
Personals.

Misses Lena aud Annie Magg, Of Viii
mington, are visiting here.
Miss Flossie Hallett is visiting friends
in Queen Anne, Md.
Miss Cairo De. R Salisbury, Of Hills
boro, Md, is the guest of Miss Auna Hal.
lett.
Miss Edith and Lillian Cullen,of Phila-
delphia, are visiting friends in Milford.
Mrs Emma BiddIe aud daughter are
guests of VIM d Fowler
Miss Emma Price. of Philadelphia, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs James Wooters
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Biggs, of Middle
town, have been spending the past week
with Mrs, Rattle Deputy.
Miss Ella Smith, OF Philadelphia, is the
guest Of the Mrs. Prettyman
Miss Hall and Miss Watson have re-
turned from their visit to Maryland
Julius E. Scott, of Newburgh, N. Y. vis-
tied his parents at Houston aud friends
in Milford this week. He with the pres
ent proprietor founded the CHRONICLES
years ago, aud there are many
of its readers who know Mr.. Scott and
have pleasant recollectiOns of their old
Mr.. Scott has grown quite
corpulent since leaving Delaware.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
This Property for Sale or Exchange for
Property in Delaware.

lcARMEL, CAL, MONTERREY co.
For sale at a sacrifice, owner going East,
California Fruit Ranch in bearing. Over
400 fine. healthy trees, nearly all in third
bearing. free from insects or disease. A
vineyard of 40 choice table grapes in
first bearing. Orchard consists princi-
pally of French and Silver Prunes, Al
monds, Apples aud Peaches and family
orchard of Cherries, Figs, Apricots, Nee
tariues, Ounces, Plums, English Walnuts
and three small Orange trees that have
not dropped leaf from cold since they
were put out four years ago.
Eighty acres land all under fence Land
is dark, rich loan part level as a floor, part
rolling and some hill dotted over with
fine evergreen live Oaks,--over 1000
cords of wood can be cut. Soil needs
no fertilization nor irrigation. Some
stone on the place, but it usually comes
where it does not interfere with cultiva
ton.
A never-failing creek or river of pure
drinking water runs the whole length of
front boundary.
A good house, painted in two colors.
two piazzas, (46 feet d rooms and store
room, fairly good barn and wagon shed.
House, barn and orchard are situated on
an elevation 6S feet above the river,
beautiful view of the sur
rounding country. This place aud 10
cality is noted for its beauty of scenery
and fine dry climate away from injurious
fogs of the coast. no extremes of heat
and cold as in interior valleys of Califor-
MIA owing to coast influences(8 miles |
distant in a straight liue,) the thermome- !
ter does not raise as high or fall as low |
as in many parts of Southern California.
We have positively no Malaria, Mosqui- |
Toes aud no snow, no Cyclones or Biz
yards, For scenery, soil, climate. wood
and water 1t has no superior in ealifor-
MIA. for I was two years prospecting in
his state for a home before l bought
here. School nearly opposite. Post
office, q mile. Blacksmith shops, 2
niles Telephone, 2 I 2 miles.
This property is joined on all sides by
valuable properties. Title is perfect, no
Good local markets for
ruit, Good hard roads
The above is truthful description and
invite the the closest investigation.
This place will be sold for considerably
ess tina cost if sold reasonably soon.
Apply to w. B. TODD,
Real estate agent, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
Blankety Blank Verse.

The man who lungs a melon home
Aud fud it isrt ripe
Is very apt to think some things
That looks like these f ~
**-tf-l* in type.
The pa who carries a babe at NIGH
All through the house AID back
Is apt to speak this sentence ~
It's ll-f* when
He steps upon tack.
A lady who is going out
Has callers come aud stay:
She tries to lightly chat but this
Is *-t* ~
Is what she'd like to say.
Upon a smooth banana peel
A deacon CHANGED to tread,
Aud here's brief, shorthand report
*l*-lt*** r. #*-l
OF what the deacon SAID.
A lady with her parasol
A passer's optic caught.
He said: "Pray do not mention it, !"
But here III
Ill is what he thought.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
mILEOwp cMUMoM EcroR !


sunday Schooiat the Chapel, on $ -cond Street,
South, az p. m, Sunday Schsol Prayer meeting,
drst Sunday Ia every month
Baptist Church, Sscond-street, moth. regular
Services A. 1880 q. m. and Z p. m. sunday school
at 900 AN, Prayer Meet ng--W ednesdaY Evening.
ME-. Church, on railroad Avenue. services
at 10.3Ga. m. and 700 p. m Rev. Dr. hartindale
Pastor. Sunday School at ? 90 p m. Prayer
Meeting, Thursday evening ~ 100 O'Clock.
Presbyterian Church. corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford. services at 1913
m. and ?. 10 D. m. Rev. Il IL unsteln Pastor
Sunday School at ? 90 p. m Prayer Meeting at
7'45 o'clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church-EpiscOpal.- Seryices-Sundays,
Holy Eucharist, 1880 a. M; Mattins, Litany,
sermon, 1880 a. m; Choral: Eyensong lchoraD
$50 p. On the fret sunday In each
month theIr Is 8 high celebration OF the Holy
Eucharist after Mathis, at II a. m. sunday
School al 2 p. m. Holy Baptism is administered
on any Sunday afternoon after O'Clock. saint
Days. Holy Eucharist z 80 q. M: Mathis, IL q;
m; Evensong ESQ. The church Is free and
opoa.
The Lerd's Table lie spread every Lords Day
morning Grange Hall ever the posloiice, At 10 $
O'Clock. Il is open and free to all the Lords
people.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

The candidacy OF the Hon. Peter
Ford, of Wilmington, for the Democratic
nomination for governor, has been re
ceived with so much favor by his host of
friends in all parts of the State that they
now believe that his nomination is prac
tically assured
Mr.. Ford is one of the best products of
American lie. He is a self made man,
une of the types which have always won
admiration in this country
Mr.. Ford IS a young man, not vet forty
His parents lived for nearly fifty years
on DuPont's Banks, esteemed BY their
neighbors as sober and industrious per
sons. When Mr.. Ford was quite young
they moved into Wilmington. Here the
lad attended public schools and began
life in learning the carriage making trade
with Gregg & Bowe. He displayed great
industry and perseverance.
Finishing his trade Mr.. Ford became
general manager for his brother, the late
ex sheriff, then a large contractor
Shortly afterward he was married to Miss
Margaret Megary and started in the con-
tracing business for himself. Mr. Ford
displayed that ability which has so marked
him as a man of affairs Mr.. Ford was
successful in his operations. Aud sue
cess with him was accompanied with
strict integrity Seeking a wider field
Mr.. Ford joined with his brother in the
morocco business at Silver Brook, It was
humble factory, but under the keen
touch of Mr.. Ford's business ability and |
in spite of obstacles in the way of iitiga
lion, in which Mr.. Ford triumphed, It has |
become one ofthe largest factories in this |
city. Peter Ford employs hundreds of
men. Neither creed, nor color, nor pol !
itics. nor nationality is questioned by
Peter ] Ford Of his employees.
Mr. Ford has always been a Democrat,
because he believes the teachings Of
Thomas jefferson. When a little more
than FL years of age Mr., Ford was named
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

for Council III the Third ward, but although
he made a good fight the Republicans
/ carried the ward He ran for the nomi.
natl on of sheriff and came within sixty
one votes of victory. In these contests
Mr.. Ford displayed his sturdy indepen-
dence, refusing to kuuckle to boss rule.
His bold and his hard methods of fight
ing have won admiration from his friends
and praise from his opponents.
Mr. Ford will carry the primary cleo
ton in Wilmington almost unanimously,
if not unanimously During the past
year his friends have secured control Of
the Democratic machinery in this CITY
He will go TO Dover as the almost un-
auimous choice of New Castle county,
aud Kent and Sussex counties conceding
the governor to New Castle his nomina.
ton is assured
Mr.. Ford is a man of genial nature. of
sunny disposition, OF most kindly inn
pulses and feeling. Despite the struggle
be has made for a position in life Mr..
Ford is a well educated man His de-
lightlul home at Fifth and Rodney streets
shows evidence of culture aud refinement,
His library is stocked with writings of
the brightest lights IN political literature,
the science and arts And Mr. Ford is |
an engaging and interesting talker.
good stump speaker aHd orator of no
mean ability Mr.. Ford has large per-
sonaI following. He commands the sup. |
port of Democrats without regard to fac |
ton or past differences. Full of ardor
himself be can inspire the Democrats
inclined to lethargy with enthusiasm
and confidence. He can make the COM
ing canvass an aggressive one. And
Mr. Ford would be. if nominated. the
only Democratic candidate for governor
Of this state within half a century from
the city of Wilmington, OF which he is
one of the leading aud most progressive
citizens.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

My mother, my wife era myself us
Chamberlain Cough Remedy whenever
troubled with a cough or cole. 1t is the
medicine of our home. do not know
how we could do without it. We feel
that it is an indispensable artiele. The
people in this vicinity too are beginning
to learn of the merits of this excellent
medicine never lose an opportunity
to testify to its value for it has saved
many a doctors bill in my family. W..
S. Musser. p roprielor OF the Musser
House, Wilhelm, Pa" This remedy is
famous for its cures Of bad colds. Try it
aud you too will recommend it TO your
friends. For sale by G. W Marshall.
Druggists, Milford, and J. W. starkey,
Milton, Del,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

PEACHES are indeed low and the pros
pect for higher prices is not hattering
Troths have been going to market this
week and at the stations buyers have
paid from IS to 80 cents a basket for
them ana at these prices, in every instance
spectators have lost money. St. Johns
and Mountain Rose have also been com
ing in this week aud these. too, have sold
from 20 to As cents aud in every instance
money was also lost Next week will see
the rush in St. Johns and Mountain Rose
and prices will certainly rule low. The
city markets are poor everywhere and it
is hard TO get fair price for peaches or
anything else. The prematuring OF so
much of the fruit will tend to relieve the
markets somewhat aud good fruit may
bring a fair price after the season fairly
opens aud solid cars are rolling all over
the country. There is not any question
but that most of the good fruit will be
bought at the depots.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24
Terrapln supper at Cedar Beach.

Next Thursday evening Capt James
Palmer will serve a terrapin supper at
his Cedar Beach Hotel-for which he IS
making grand preparations He has
diamond back terrapin ready
for the OCCASION, Captain Palmer last
entertained large party of Mil
ford people at superior WHICH 9cca.
sion he served large oysters raw, steamed
and fried, also crabs, fish, terrapin aud the
usual condiments A good bayshore sup
per Is a pleasure to everyone but chronic
dVsDentic.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

Bowers Beach has undergone a great
change since F. E. Maloney took charge
oft Last Thursday at dinner he fed
over fifty people aud had fine music for
dancing the entire day. On Friday an
excursion from Bridgton. N J. made the
place lively, and a large delegation from
Milford, Harrington and Dover joined
them, and enjoyed the cool sea breeze.
Carter's orchestra played for dancing
both afternoon and evening. The cot
tages are all occupied, and there are about
one hundred and fifty cottagers now loca-
ted here for the summer. The roads are
good and b ard as a foor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

from the fact that repeated efforts have
been made BY her owners here to get
her home. She has been ont in China
Tor years. Recently her owners outside
the shepherd family sent Captain Wilt
bank out to Madagascar with orders to
meet her there. relieve Captain Shepherd
of the command and bring her houe.
He was unsuccessful. She was built in
Milford Del, in 1880, aud was last sur
veYed in San Francisco in 1890.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-07-24

THR Wilmington District of the Phila
delphia Annual Conference will convene
in the New Bethel A. NJ +. Church 4th,
West Of Church street. on July goth and
3Ist Bishop Abram Grant will be pres
ert aud will preside over the sessions.
The following Sunday, August ?, 1896.
there will be trustees rally upon which
occasion Rev Bishop Abram Grant will
preach. The public are earnestly solici
ted to assist in this special effort to help
defray our church debt. If the weather
be favorable the proposed services will be
held under a large canvas tent in the
upper part of our town en- Sunday, Au-
gust 2, 1896.
W. II DAVIS, REV. Jos STILES,
Presiding Elder. Pastor.